-RWVideo

DATA CD
* MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format defined by ISO/MPEG which compresses audio data.

Table of Contents

WARNING. 2 Precautions. 3 Ways to Use Your Video Cassette Recorder/DVD Recorder. 8 Quick Guide to DVD Disc Types. 10 Recordable and playable VHS tapes. 14

Hookups and Settings. 15

Hooking Up the Recorder. 15 Step 1: Unpacking. 15 Step 2: Connecting the Antenna Cable. 15 Step 3: Connecting to Your TV. 18 Step 4: Connecting to Your AV/Amplifier (Receiver). 23 Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord. 26 Step 6: Preparing the Remote. 26 Step 7: Easy Setup. 30 Setting Up the VCR Plus+ System. 32 Connecting Another VCR or Similar Device. 34

Basic Operation. 37

Playing a DVD Disc or VHS Tape. 37 Recording a Program to a DVD Disc. 38 Recording a Program to a VHS Tape. 39 Using the On-Screen Menus. 40 Using the Title List. 42 Using the DVD Disc Setting Displays. 43 Checking the Play Information and Playing Time. 45 Changing the Name of a Recorded Program (Title Input). 46

DVD Recording. 47

Before Recording. 47 DVD Recording without the Timer. 48 DVD Timer Recording (Standard/VCR Plus+). 50 Recording from Connected Equipment with a Timer (Synchro Rec). 53 Checking/Changing/Canceling DVD Timer Settings (Timer List). 55 Recording from Connected Equipment without a Timer. 56

Playing Discs. 57

Playing. 57 Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track, etc. 62 Playing MP3 Audio Tracks. 63 Playing JPEG Image Files. 64

VCR Recording. 67

Before Recording. 67 VCR Recording without the Timer. 67 VCR Timer Recording (Standard/VCR Plus+). 69 Recording from Connected Equipment with a Timer (Synchro Rec). 72 Checking/Changing/Canceling VCR Timer Settings (Timer List). 74 Recording from Connected Equipment without a Timer. 75

Playing VHS Tapes. 76

Playing. 76 Searching Using Various Functions. 79 Selecting the sound during playback. 80

DVD Editing. 81

Before Editing. 81 Editing a Title. 82 Creating a Playlist. 84 Editing a Playlist. 86

Dubbing (TAPE y DVD). 89

Dubbing from a Video to a DVD. 89 Dubbing from a DVD to a Video. 91
DV Dubbing (DV t DVD). 93
Before DV Dubbing. 93 Connecting a Digital Video Camera to the DV IN Jack. 93 Dubbing from a DV Format Tape to a DVD. 94
Settings and Adjustments. 96
Using the Setup Displays. 96 Antenna Reception Setting (Tuner Preset). 97 Clock Setting (Clock Set). 99 Video Settings (Video). 100 Audio Settings (Audio). 102 Recording and VCR Settings (Features). 104 Language, Parental Control Settings/Factory Settings (Options). 105 Easy Setup (Resetting the Recorder). 107
Additional Information. 108

Compatibility with other DVD players (finalizing)

DVD+RW

Automatically formatted
Playable on DVD+RW compatible players (automatically finalized) Playable only on VR mode compatible players (finalization unnecessary) (page 44) Playable on most DVD players (finalization necessary) (page 44) Playable on DVD+R compatible players (finalization necessary) (page 44) Playable on most DVD players (finalization necessary) (page 44)

VR mode DVDRW Video mode

Format in VR mode*2 (page 43)
Format in Video mode*2 (page 43)
Usable disc versions (as of June 2004)
4x-speed or slower DVD+RWs 2x-speed or slower DVD-RWs (Ver.1.1, Ver.1.1 with CPRM*1) 4x-speed or slower DVD-RWs (Ver.1.2, Ver.1.2 with CPRM) 8x-speed or slower DVD+Rs 8x-speed or slower DVD-Rs (Ver.2.0)
DVD+RW, DVD-RW, DVD+R, and DVD-R, are trademarks.
CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media) is a coding technology that protects copyrights for images. *2 Unused DVD-RWs are formatted in VR mode automatically. *3 Erasing titles only frees up disc space if you erase the last title. *4 Erasing titles does not free up disc space.
Recording Features Auto Chapter (page 104) Manual Chapter (page 84)
Editing Features Change title name (page 82)

Rewrite (page 48)

Erase title (page 82)

A-B Erase (page 83)

Playlist (page 84)
Discs that cannot be recorded on
DVD-RWs (Ver.1.0) DVD+RWs that are not 2.4x-speed compatible Double layer discs 8 cm discs

,continued

12 cm/8 cm discs
DVD-RW DVD+RW Operation 12 cm Playback Recording Yes Yes 8 cm VR mode 12 cm Yes Yes 8 cm Yes No Video mode 12 cm Yes Yes 8 cm Yes No 12 cm 8 cm Yes Yes 12 cm Yes Yes 8 cm Yes No DVD+R DVD-R

Playable discs

Characteristics

DVD VIDEO

Discs such as movies that can be purchased or rented VIDEO CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in VIDEO CD/ Super VIDEO CD format (with PBC function) Music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music CD format that can be purchased CD-Rs/CD-RWs created on a PC or similar device in music format, or MP3 or JPEG format that conforms to ISO9660* Level 1/Level 2

VIDEO CD

* A logical format of files and folders on DATA-CDs, defined by ISO (International Standard Organization).
Discs that cannot be played
CD-Rs/CD-RWs, other than those recorded in music CD format, MP3 or JPEG format, or Video CD format Data part of CD-Extras DVD-ROMs DVD Audio discs DVD-RAMs HD layer on Super Audio CDs

Recordable and playable VHS tapes
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.
A: Cable box or satellite receiver with a video/audio output
With this hookup, you can record any channel on the cable box or satellite receiver. Be sure that the satellite receiver or cable box is turned on. To watch cable or satellite programs, you need to match the channel on the recorder (L1) to the input jack connected to the cable box or satellite receiver (LINE 1 IN).

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/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

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.
Repeat steps 5 and 6 for each guide channel number that does not match the TV channel number. Press SYSTEM MENU to exit the menu.
[ TV CH ] Guide Channel2Setup Setting Setup
Select the channel number that does not match the guide channel using </,.
35 [ TV CH ] Guide Channel Setup Setting Setup
Connecting Another VCR or Similar Device
After disconnecting the recorders power cord from an AC outlet, connect other VCR or similar recording device to the LINE IN jacks of this recorder. See also the instruction manual supplied with the connected equipment. To record on this recorder, see Recording from Connected Equipment with a Timer (Synchro Rec) on page 53 and page 72. Connect the equipment to the LINE 1 IN jacks of the recorder to record using the Synchro Rec function.
Connecting to the LINE 2 IN jacks on the front panel
Connect other VCR or similar device to the LINE 2 IN jacks of this recorder. If the equipment has an S video jack, you can use an S video cord instead of an audio/video cord. You can connect a second DVD player and record DVDs.

Other VCR, etc.

Using the Title List

The titles of programs recorded on a disc are displayed in the Title List.

01 CH 23

02 CH CH CH 97
A Title type (DVD-RW in VR mode only):
Displays the title type, Title List(Original) or Playlist.
TITLE LIST ORIGINAL/ PLAYLIST TOP MENU MENU
B Movie thumbnail image C Title information:
Displays the title number, title name, recording date, and recording mode. indicates the protected title.

D Clock

Press DVD to control the DVD recorder. Press Z OPEN/CLOSE, and place a disc on the disc tray. About the Title List for DVD-RWs (VR mode)
You can switch the Title List to show Original or Playlist. While the Title List menu is turned on, press ORIGINAL/PLAYLIST repeatedly to select either Title List(Original) or Playlist. For details, see Edit options for DVD-RWs (VR mode) on page 81.
With the recording side facing down
To turn off the Title List

Press TITLE LIST.

Wait until LOAD disappears from the front panel display.
The Title List does not appear for DVD-RW (Video mode), DVD+R, or DVD-R that have been finalized. To view a title, press TOP MENU or MENU (page 57). The Title List may not appear for discs created on other DVD recorders. Letters that cannot be displayed are replaced with an *. When playback of the Title List movie thumbnail image for the selected title finishes, the thumbnail image display stops at the last image of the movie thumbnail image.
Using the DVD Disc Setting Displays
Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode.

Timer Edit Disc Setting

With the Disc Setting display, you can perform operations such as formatting and finalizing (page 44).
Select Disc Setting, and press ENTER.
The Disc Setting display appears.
Disc Setting Title List Timer 10:10 AM
Disc Name Disc Protect Disc Format
: : Not Protected : VR Mode : Unfinalized

M/m/</,, ENTER

Edit Disc Setting Setup
Disc Finalize Erase All Titles
Press DVD to control the DVD recorder. Press Z OPEN/CLOSE, and place a disc on the disc tray.
Select an option, and press ENTER. A Disc Name:
Labels a disc. Enter the disc name in the Disc Name display (page 46).
B Disc Protect (DVD-RW in VR mode only):
Protects all titles on the disc. To cancel the protection, select Not protected.
C Disc Format (DVD-RW/DVD+RW only):
Erases all contents of the disc to make a blank disc. For DVD-RWs, select a recording format (VR Mode or Video Mode) according to your needs.

DVD Number buttons CLEAR VCR Plus+ SYSTEM MENU M/m/</,, ENTER
To record a cable or satellite program, turn on the cable box or satellite receiver and select the program you want to record. Leave the cable box or satellite receiver turned on until the recorder finishes recording. Even if the timer is set, timer recordings cannot be made while recording a program that has priority. Before the timer recording starts, TIMER REC flashes in the front panel display. Even if a timer recording is started in the condition with the recorder power on, the recorder power is automatically turned off when the timer recording finishes. If you attempt to make a timer recording of a copy protected broadcast, a black screen is recorded.
Press DVD to control the DVD recorder. Insert a recordable disc. Press VCR Plus+.
Timer VCR Plus+ Title List Set VCR Plus+ Code number. Timer Edit Disc Setting Standard Setup [0~9] 10:10 AM
If the Timer programming (Standard) menu appears, press < to switch the display to VCR Plus+.
Press the number buttons to enter the PlusCode number.
If you make a mistake, press CLEAR and reenter the correct number.
The date, start and stop times, channel, and recording mode appear. 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.
Recording from Connected Equipment with a Timer (Synchro Rec)
CH8 CH1 CH ---CH 83 ---------LP LP Mode --LP -------
06/14 Start 09:15PM Stop 09:45PM Date --/-11/15 --/-9
--:-: 00 PM --:---:---:--
You can set the recorder to automatically record programs from connected equipment that has a timer function (such as a satellite tuner). Connect the equipment to the LINE 1 IN jacks of the recorder (page 35). When the connected equipment turns on, the recorder starts recording a program from the LINE 1 IN jacks.
Select RecTo using </, and select DVD using M/m, and press ENTER.
If you want to change other settings, press </ , to select the item and press M/m to change the setting.
SYSTEM MENU M/m, ENTER x STOP SYNCHRO REC

See page 51.

z Hint You can also display the Timer programming menu as follows: 1 Press SYSTEM MENU. The System Menu appears. 2 Select Timer, and press ENTER. 3 Select Timer VCR Plus+, and press ENTER.
Press DVD to control the DVD recorder. Insert a recordable disc. Select the line input audio.
Set Line Audio Input of Audio to Stereo or Main/Sub in the Setup display (page 103).
When the PlusCode number is incorrect, Invalid code appears on the TV screen. Before the timer recording starts, TIMER REC flashes in the front panel display. Even if a timer recording is started in the condition with the recorder power on, the recorder power is automatically turned off when the timer recording finishes. If you attempt to make a timer recording of a copy protected broadcast, a black screen is recorded.

To repeat a specific portion (Repeat A-B Play) (DVD and VIDEO CD (with PBC function off) only)
When playing back a disc recorded by other equipment on this recorder, be sure to finalize the disc with the equipment used to record it. For details on the operation restrictions, see page 8. The recorder will be unlocked when: You stop timer recording by pressing x. You insert a tape. The AC power cord is disconnected or power supply stops.
During playback, press REPEAT. Select A using M/m. Press ENTER at the starting point (point A) of the portion to be played repeatedly. A- lights up. Continue playing or press m/M to locate the ending point (point B), then press ENTER. Repeat A-B Play starts.
To play restricted DVDs (Parental Control)
If you play a restricted DVD, the message Your selection exceeds the rating limit for this player. Override the limit? appears on your TV screen.
Select OK and press ENTER. The display for entering your password appears. Enter your four digit password using the number buttons. The recorder starts playback.
To register or change the password, see Parental (DVD VIDEO only) on page 105.

Playback options

Z OPEN/CLOSE
AUDIO SUBTITLE M/m/</,, ENTER INSTANT REPLAY/ INSTANT ADVANCE. PREV/NEXT > H PLAY X PAUSE REPEAT SHUFFLE SURROUND TOOLS ZOOM ANGLE

Buttons

Operations Stops play and opens the disc tray. Selects one of the audio tracks recorded on the disc when pressed repeatedly.
DVD Selects the audio source. VCD Selects stereo or monaural audio tracks.

Discs All discs

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.

To play a Multi Session CD
This player can play Multi Session CDs when an JPEG image file is located in the first session. Any subsequent JPEG image files, recorded in the later sessions, can also be played back. When audio tracks and images in music CD format or video CD format are recorded in the first session, only the first session will be played back.
z Hint If you add numbers (01, 02, 03, etc.) to the front of the file names, the files will be played in that order.
The system can play the extension.JPG or.JPEG. Some CD-Rs or CD-RWs cannot be played on this system depending on file format. If you add the extension.JPG or.JPEG to data not in JPEG format, Unsupported Format will appear. Depending on the disc or the size of image files, playback may take some time to start. The recorder can recognize up to 999 JPEG files within a single folder. The recorder may not recognize some discs depending on the recording device used for recording or the disc condition. Progressive and lossless compression JPEG image files are not supported. The image size that can be displayed is limited. You can display the following images; width 32 7,680 pixels by height 32 8,192 pixels.

VCR Recording

Check that the tape is longer than the recording time.
VCR Recording without the Timer
TV/DVDVIDEO switch DVD VIDEO CH +/ SET TV/VIDEO INPUT SELECT
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.
Press VIDEO to control the VCR. Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.
Press CH +/ or INPUT SELECT to select the channel or input source you want to record. Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the tape speed, SP or EP.
REC appears in the front panel display and recording starts.
Press X PAUSE. To restart recording, press X PAUSE again. If you pause recording for more than 5 minutes, recording stops automatically.
Press VIDEO to control the VCR. Press z REC repeatedly to set the duration.
To watch a DVD while recording
Press DVD to control the DVD recorder, insert a disc, then press H PLAY.

To save a recording

To prevent accidental erasure, break off the safety tab as illustrated. To record on the tape again, cover the tab hole with adhesive tape.
To cancel the Quick Timer
Press z REC repeatedly until the counter appears in the front panel display. The recorder returns to normal recording mode.
Press x STOP twice. z Hint If you do not want to watch TV while recording, you can turn off the TV. When using a cable box or satellite receiver, make sure to leave it on.

AUDIO SUBTITLE TITLE LIST SYSTEM MENU M/m, ENTER
Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Insert a source disc. Press DVD to control the DVD recorder. Press TOP MENU or TITLE LIST, and select a title.
TOP MENU X PAUSE x STOP REC MODE
Start playing, and press x STOP or X PAUSE. Press SYSTEM MENU.

Timer Edit

Dubbing is not possible when Video of Progressive is set to On in the Setup display. Dubbing stops in the following cases. When the DVD is played back to the end and stops. When the DVD deck or the VHS deck is stopped. When the tape remaining time runs out. The System menu, TOOLS menu, and information display are not displayed during dubbing. Copyrights Recordings made from discs and other copyrighted material are solely for individual enjoyment, and other unauthorized use is prohibited under copyright law. Unauthorized editing of copyrighted material is prohibited under copyright law.
Select DVD t Video, and press ENTER.
10 Select OK, and press ENTER.
Dubbing starts. The discs menu may appear depending on the disc when playback of a disc finishes. In this case, press x STOP to stop dubbing, otherwise the discs menu is recorded until the tape reaches its end.

To select the tape speed

Press VIDEO to control the VCR, then press REC MODE repeatedly to select SP or EP. EP (Extended Play) provides recording time three times as long as SP (Standard Play). However, SP produces better picture and audio quality.
To select the sound or language
After step 5 above, press AUDIO repeatedly to select the sound you want, or press SUBTITLE repeatedly to select the language you want. For details, see page 59.
z Hints You can switch the playback DVD audio while dubbing. The brightness of the playback video may differ from that during normal DVD playback. The DVD playback time may differ slightly from the VHS tape counter value. The audio being played back (main audio, sub audio, etc.) is the dubbed audio.

DV Dubbing (DV t DVD)

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 with a Timer (Synchro Rec) on page 53.
Connecting a Digital Video Camera to the DV IN Jack
You can connect a digital video camera to the DV IN jack on the recorder to record or edit from a DV 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.

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.

Select Password, and press ENTER. The selection items for Password are displayed. Select On, and press ENTER.

Front Display

Adjusts the lighting of the front panel display.
Auto Bright Dimmer Adjusts automatically. Bright lighting. Low lighting. Turns off the lighting when the power is off.
Password Rating Level Change Password

: On : Level 1 (Kids)

Command Mode
Changes the command mode of the recorder if other DVD equipment is assigned the same command mode. Be sure to match the COMMAND MODE switch on the remote to the setting made here. For details, see If you have a Sony DVD Player/Video Cassette Recorder or Video Cassette Recorder/DVD Recorder on page 29.
Mode1 Select this if the default command mode conflicts with other DVD equipment. Select this if the default command mode conflicts with other DVD equipment. The default command mode of the recorder.
Select Rating Level, and press ENTER. The selection items for Rating Level are displayed.
: On: Level (Adults) Level (Adults) Level 7 Level 6 Level 5 Level 4 Level 3 Level 2 Level 1 (Kids)
The lower the value, the stricter the limitation.
Select the level, and press ENTER. The Parental setting is complete. To cancel the Parental setting for the disc, set Password to Off in step 3. To change the password, select Change Password in step 5, and press ENTER. When the display for registering a password appears, enter a new four-digit password using the number buttons.

Factory Setting

Allows you to return the setup settings to their default settings. Note that all of your previous settings will be lost.
After step 3 above, select Factory Setting, and press ENTER. Select Start, and press ENTER. The setup settings return to their default settings. Press "/1 to turn off the recorder, and press "/1 again to turn it on. The Easy Setup display appears. Follow the instructions for Easy Setup (page 30) from step 5.
If you forget your password, select Factory Setting of Options in the Setup display. When you play discs which do not have the Parental Control function, playback cannot be limited on this recorder. Depending on the disc, you may be asked to change the Parental Control level while playing the disc. In this case, enter your password, then change the level.
Easy Setup (Resetting the Recorder)
Select this to run the Easy Setup program.
Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode. Select Setup, and press ENTER. Select Easy Setup, and press ENTER.
Follow the guide to make initial setting.
Select Start, and press ENTER. Follow the instructions for Easy Setup (page 30) from step 5.
TV program reception does not fill the screen. Additional Information

W H PLAY button* (37, 76) X PAUSE button (67, 78) x STOP button (37, 67, 76)
X z REC (record) button (39, 67) Y SYNCHRO REC button (72) Z COMMAND MODE switch (DVD COMBO 1, 2, 3) (29)
* Number 5, AUDIO, CH +, and H PLAY buttons have a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference.

Front panel display

RW VR VCD

TV STEREO SAP

A DVD Playing/recording status B Disc type*/recording format C Audio signal indicators D TV indicator E STEREO indicator (47, 67) F SAP (Second Audio Program) indicator (47) G VIDEO Playing/recording status
H Tape indicator I Timer indicator J Displays the following (45):
Playing time/remaining time Current title/chapter/track/index number Recording time/recording mode Clock Channel

(angle) indicator (59)

L Disc indicator

Rear panel

AUDIO OUT COMPONENT LINE OUT

VIDEO OUT

A S VIDEO OUT jack (20) B DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL/ OPTICAL) jacks (25) C AUDIO OUT L/R jacks (25) D COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, PB, PR) jacks (21)
E LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R/VIDEO) jacks (18, 23) F LINE 1 IN (AUDIO L/R/VIDEO) jacks (35) G VHF/UHF IN/OUT jacks (15)

Glossary

Chapter (page 62)
Sections of a picture or a music feature that are smaller than titles. A title is composed of several chapters. Depending on the disc, no chapters may be recorded.

DVD-RW (page 10)

A DVD-RW is a recordable and rewritable disc that is the same size as a DVD VIDEO. The DVDRW has two different modes: VR mode and Video mode. DVDs created in Video mode have the same format as a DVD VIDEO, while discs created in VR (Video Recording) mode allow the contents to be programmed or edited.
Copy protection signals (page 48)
Copy restriction set by copyright owners, etc. These signals are included in some software or TV programs and restrict recording on this recorder.

DVD+R (page 10)

A DVD+R (read plus 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.

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.

SONY RDR-HX900 Basic Operating Instructions
Recording to Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
Press HDD Button on front of unit if not lit Check your routing on the Video Commander to the proper program to record Select the INPUT SOURCE (Under the front flip down panel of unit) Select your recording mode (p. 45) Remember DVD Recording time equals QUALITY! RECORDING MODE HQ (High Quality) HSP SP (Standard Mode) LP EP SLP (Long Duration) RECORDING TIME (Hours) HDD DVD 51 1.6
Press REC on the front of the unit. To use the Quick Timer Mode Push REC repeatedly Or press Stop when finished

Recording to DVD

Press DVD Button on front of the unit. Insert a blank DVD disk. Unit will now format the disc if necessary. You can also record to a disc that has not been finalized if empty space is available. Check your routing on the Video Commander to the proper program to record Select the INPUT SOURCE (Under the front flip down panel of unit) For Dubbing from HDD to DVD, see the steps below. Select your recording mode (p. 45) Remember DVD Recording time equals QUALITY! Press REC on the front of the unit. To use the Quick Timer Mode Push REC repeatedly Or press Stop when finished

Dub from HDD to DVD

Select SYSTEM MENU from remote control Select DUBBING from menu Select HDD DVD from menu Select your titles in order to be recorded to DVD Select START from menu
Finalizing a Disc (Please read page 40 of your Operators Manual)
This is NECESSARY for almost all playback equipment out there. The disc probably wont play in your clients machine without this step. Press TOOLS while the disc is in the unit Select DISC INFO from the menu Select FINALIZE from menu Select OK from menu

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