Displays the discs menu.

</M/m/,/ENTER (24)

Selects a desired item.

A HDD (31)
Records to or plays titles on HDD.
O RETURN (24) M DISPLAY (36)
Displays the playing status or disc information.

DVD (31)

Records to or plays titles on DVD.

B [/1 (on/standby) (24)

Turns the recorder on or off.
N./> (previous/next) (51, 81) / (instant replay/instant advance) (51) mc / CM (search/ slow/freeze frame) (51, 81) H (play) (49, 90) X (pause) (32, 51, 81, 90) x (stop) (49, 80, 90)
The H button has a tactile dot*.

C Z (open/close) (31)

Opens or closes the disc tray.
D PROG (programme) +/ (31) The + button has a tactile dot*. E Number buttons (56)
The number 5 button has a tactile dot*.
F INPUT (input select) (47)

Selects an input source.

O TV PAUSE (55) P z REC (31) x REC STOP (31) HDD/DVD DUB (66)
Starts dubbing the current playing title or cancels the dubbing.

REC MODE (31)

Selects the recording mode.
Q TV [/1 (on/standby) (22) TV t (input select) (22) TV 2 (volume) +/ (22) TV PROG (programme) +/ (22)
The + button has a tactile dot*.
* Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the recorder.

Front panel

A [/1 (on/standby) (24)

N ONE-TOUCH DUB (72, 76)

Starts dubbing from a connected digital video camera.

(remote sensor) (22)

C Disc tray (31) D Front panel display (13) E Z (open/close) (31)

DV IN jack (74)

Connect a DV camcorder to this jack.
USB jack (type A) (78, 84)
Connect a USB device to this jack.
F N (play) (49, 90) The N button has a tactile dot*. G x (stop) (49, 80, 90) H z REC (31) I HDD (31)
Records to or plays titles on HDD. The HDD indicator lights up when the HDD is selected.
Q PictBridge USB jack (type B) (94)
Connect a PictBridge-compatible printer to this jack.
To lock the recorder (Child Lock)
You can lock all of the buttons on the recorder so that the settings are not cancelled by mistake. When the recorder is turned off, hold down x (stop) on the recorder until LOCKED appears in the front panel display. The recorder does not work except for timer recordings and Synchro-Recording while the Child Lock is set. To unlock the recorder, hold down x (stop) on the recorder until UNLOCKED appears in the front panel display.

9 Select Tuner, and press ENTER. 10 Select Manual CH Setting, and

press ENTER.

11 Select Next Screen, and press

Seven Basic Operations

Getting to Know Your DVD Recorder

1. Inserting a Disc

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

2. Recording a Programme

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

DATA DVD

DATA CD

Z (open/ close)

This section introduces the basic operation to record a current TV programme to the hard disk (HDD) or to a disc (DVD). For an explanation of how to make timer recordings, see page 43.

DVD PROG +/

Press DVD. Press Z (open/close), and place a disc on the disc tray.
X z REC x REC STOP REC MODE
Recording/playing side facing down
Press Z (open/close) to close the disc tray.
Wait until LOAD disappears from the front panel display. Unused DVDs are formatted automatically. For DVD-RW discs DVD-RWs are formatted in the recording format (VR mode or Video mode) set by Format DVD-RW of Basic in the Disc Setup setup (page 99). For DVD-R discs DVD-Rs are automatically formatted in Video mode. To format an unused DVD-R in VR mode, format the disc in the Format setup (page 42) before you make a recording. If the disc is recordable on this recorder, you can manually re-format the disc to make a blank disc (page 42).

Press HDD or DVD.

If you want to record to a DVD, insert a recordable DVD.
Press PROG +/ to select the programme position or input source you want to record.
Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the recording mode.
Each time you press the button, the display on the TV screen changes as follows:
To turn off the TV Direct Rec. function, set SMARTLINK to Pass Through in the Options setup (page 116). Some buttons, such as the TITLE LIST button or H button, do not work when TV appears in the front panel display. If you press the [/1 button while recording, the recorder stops recording and turns off. After pressing the z REC button, it may take a short while to start recording. It may take a short while for recorder to stop or pause recording. You cannot change the recording mode while recording. Programmes are recorded in the following aspect ratio. In the original aspect ratio, when recording to the HDD (when HDD Recording Format is set to Video Mode Off in the Recording setup (page 111))/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs (VR mode). In 4:3 when recording to DVD+RWs/ DVD+Rs. When recording to DVD-R DLs (Video mode), the title is divided when the layer switches. If there is a power failure, the programme you are recording may be erased. You cannot watch a PAY-TV/Canal Plus programme while recording another PAY-TV/ Canal Plus programme. To use the TV Direct Rec. function, you must first correctly set the recorders clock.

* Available when Manual Rec. Mode is set to On (go to setup) in the Recording setup (page 110).
For more details about the recording mode, see page 128.

Press z REC.

Recording starts.

To stop recording

Press x REC STOP.

To pause recording

Press X. To resume recording, press X again.
To watch another TV programme while recording
If your TV is connected to the T LINE 3 TV jack, set your TV to the TV input using the TV/DVD button and select the programme you want to watch. If your TV is connected to the LINE 2 OUT or COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks, set the TV to TV input using the TV t button (page 22).
TV Direct Rec. (for SMARTLINK connections only)
When the TV is turned on and the recorder is turned off, press TV PAUSE. The recorder automatically turns on and starts recording what you are watching on the TV to the HDD. Set TV Pause to TVs Tuner in the Options 2 setup (page 117).
Checking the disc status while recording
You can check the recording information such as recording time or disc type.
3. Playing the Recorded Programme (Title List)
Press DISPLAY during recording.
The recording information appears.
To play a recorded title, select the title from the Title List.
TITLE LIST </M/m/,, ENTER
A Recording mode B Recording time C Disc type/format D Recording status To turn off the display
Press DISPLAY repeatedly.
If you select DVD, insert a DVD (see 1. Inserting a Disc on page 31). Playback starts automatically depending on the disc.

Press TITLE LIST.

Example: 4-Title List for HDD

A Disc type:

Displays the media type, HDD or DVD.

To stop playback

Press x (stop).
B Total number of titles C Sub-menu:
Press , to display the sub-menu. The sub-menu displays options applicable only to the selected item. The displayed options differ depending upon the model, situation, and disc type.
To scroll the list display by page (Page mode)
Press./> while the Title List is displayed. Each time you press./>, the Title List changes to the previous/next page of titles.
About the Title List for DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs (VR mode)
You can switch the Title List to show Original or Playlist titles.

Sub-menu

Press < while the Title List is displayed. Select Play List using M/m, and press ENTER. Select Original or Play List using M/m, and press ENTER.

DATA CD *

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

X (pause)

Pauses playback. To resume normal playback, press H.
b Notes Angles and subtitles cannot be changed with titles recorded on this recorder. JPEG image files made with a DVD camcorder can only be played as a slideshow. For video files containing JPEG image files and movies, the recorder can play movie parts only. Notes on playing DVDs with a DTS sound track
DTS audio signals are output only through the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack. When you play a DVD with DTS sound tracks, set DTS Output to On in the Audio Out setup (page 107).
Notes on playing DTS sound tracks on a CD
When playing DTS-encoded CDs, excessive noise will be heard from the LINE 3-TV/LINE 1/ DECODER/LINE 2 OUT (R-AUDIO-L) jacks. To avoid possible damage to the audio system, the user should take proper precautions when the LINE 3-TV/LINE 1/DECODER/LINE 2 OUT (R-AUDIO-L) jacks of the recorder are connected to an amplification system. To enjoy DTS Digital Surround playback, an external DTS decoder must be connected to the DIGITAL OUT jack of the recorder. Set the sound to Stereo using the AUDIO button when you play DTS sound tracks on a CD (page 51).
Playing a specific portion repeatedly (A-B Repeat)
Playing repeatedly (Repeat)
You can repeatedly play all the titles/tracks/ files or a single title/chapter/track on the HDD, a disc or an album.
Press PLAY MODE during playback.
For audio tracks on a CD, press , while the Title List is displayed, and select Play Mode. The Play Mode menu appears.
For audio tracks on a DATA DVD/ DATA CD/CD, press , while the Title List is displayed, and select Play Mode. The Play Mode menu appears.
Select A-B Repeat, and press ENTER.

Editing multiple titles (MultiMode)
For DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs in VR mode, switch the Title List (Original or Playlist), if necessary.
You can select and edit up to 24 titles at one time.
Press TITLE LIST. Press ,.
Select a title, and press ,.
You can make the following edits to the title. Erase: Erases the selected title. Select Yes when asked for confirmation. Edit: Allows you to make the following edits. Title Name: Allows you to enter or re-enter a title name (page 37). Set Thumbnail: Changes the titles thumbnail picture that appears in the Title List (page 35). A-B Erase: Erases a section of the title (page 60). Divide: Divides a title into two titles (page 60). Chapter Edit: Edits chapters in a title (page 61). Set Genre: Assigns a genre to a title. Protect: Protects the title. appears next to the protected title. Move: Changes the titles playing order (page 63). Combine: Combines two titles into one (page 63). Genre Name: Allows you to enter a genre name (up to 12 characters) (page 37). Multi-Mode: Allows you to select and edit multiple titles at one time (page 59).
Select Multi-Mode, and press ENTER.
The display for selecting titles to be edited appears.
Select a title, and press ENTER.
A check mark appears in the check box. To clear the check mark, press ENTER again.
Repeat step 4 to select all of the titles you want to edit. When you finish selecting titles, press ,.
Erase: Erases the selected titles. Protect: Protects the titles. appears next to the protected title. Unprotected: Unprotects the titles. Change Genre: Changes the genre of the titles.
z Hint You can exit Multi-Mode by pressing , and selecting Single-Mode while selecting titles.

To cancel A-B Erase

Press O RETURN. The Title List appears.
z Hint A chapter mark is inserted after the scene is erased. The chapter mark divides the title into separate chapters on either side of the mark.
Erasing a section of a title (A-B Erase)

HDD -RWVR

Images or sound may be momentarily interrupted at the point where you erase a section of a title. Sections shorter than five seconds may not be erased.
You can select a section (scene) in a title and erase it. Note that erasing scenes in a title cannot be undone.
After step 2 of Erasing and Editing a Title, select Edit, and press ENTER. Select A-B Erase, and press ENTER.
For the HDD, select a type of editing, and press ENTER. For details, see page 58. The display for setting point A appears. The title starts to play.
Dividing a title (Divide)

HDD -RWVR *

The Set Thumbnail setting in the dubbing source is dubbed as a thumbnail picture marker (except when dubbing from a DVD+RW/DVD-RW (Video mode)/ DVD+R/DVD-R (Video mode)). The position of thumbnail picture markers may be slightly changed from the original.
z Hint When you dub a Playlist title, it is recorded as an Original title.
You cannot make a recording while dubbing. Before playing a dubbed disc on other DVD equipment, finalise the disc (page 39, 67). You cannot dub from DVD VIDEOs to the HDD. Titles containing mixed aspect ratios cannot be dubbed to a DVD+RW/DVD+R/DVD-RW/ DVD-R (Video mode) using the HDD/DVD DUB button. Titles over 8 hours cannot be dubbed to singlelayer DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs. Low resolution (SEP through LP modes) 16:9 size titles cannot be dubbed to a DVD+RW/ DVD+R/DVD-RW/DVD-R (Video mode). Titles recorded in Dolby Digital 5.1 ch audio are down-converted to 2-channel audio when dubbed at normal speed (Real time dubbing). About the Move function, see page 131.

Before you start

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

HDD/DVD Dubbing

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

To rotate an image

Press ANGLE repeatedly during a slideshow. Each time you press ANGLE, the image turns clockwise by 90.
To play a slideshow with the sound (HDD only)
You can enjoy a slideshow while listening to the sound stored in the HDD. First prepare Music Playlists by adding audio tracks using Jukebox (see Adding audio tracks to a Playlist (HDD only) on page 81).
Select View/Edit Photos on the HDD in step 3 of Using the Photo Album List on page 88. The Photo Album list appears. Switch between the album list and JPEG image file list, if necessary. Select an album or JPEG image file using M/m, and press ,. Select Start Audio Slideshow, and press ENTER. Select the desired Music Playlist or Favourites using </,. Select Start, and press ENTER. The slideshow and the playback from the first track of the selected Music Playlist start.
Creating a Slideshow with Your Favourite Music and Graphic Effects (x-Pict Story) (HDD only)
You can easily create and play your own slideshow with your favourite music in Music Playlist and graphic effects using the JPEG image files on the HDD (x-Pict Story). First prepare Music Playlists by adding audio tracks using Jukebox (see Adding audio tracks to a Playlist (HDD only) on page 81). The created x-Pict Story is automatically stored in the Title List (HDD) and you can copy it onto a recordable disc.
b Notes While playing a slideshow with the sound, you cannot do the following: Zoom, rotate, skip or pause an image. Display information on the screen by pressing DISPLAY. If there is no audio track in the selected Music Playlist, the slideshow is played back with no sound.
The Photo Album (HDD) list appears.
Select an album, and press ,.
Select Create x-Pict Story using M/ m, and press ENTER.
Select a graphic effect and a Music Playlist using </M/m/,, and press ENTER.
Theme: Select a theme. The recorder adds graphic effects according to the theme you set from the following: Happy moments (1): with simple graphic effects Happy moments (2): with simple graphic effects rapidly changing Nostalgic memories: in monochrome Sweetest recollections: with moving graphic effects Blissful life: with moving graphic effects rapidly changing Normal: no graphic effects Play List: Select the desired Music Playlist or Favourites. For an explanation of how to make a Music Playlist, see Adding audio tracks to a Playlist (HDD only) on page 81.

Single-Mode: Cancels Multi-Mode.
Printing JPEG Image Files
You can print JPEG image files on the HDD, DATA DVDs/DATA CDs, or connected USB device by connecting a PictBridgecompatible printer to the USB jack on the recorder. Refer to the instructions supplied with the printer.
To print JPEG image files on the HDD, select View/Edit Photos on the HDD. To print JPEG image files on a DATA DVD/DATA CD, select View Photos on a DVD/CD. To print JPEG image files from the connected USB device, select View Photos on a USB Device. The Photo Album list appears.
Connect a PictBridge-compatible printer to the USB jack on the recorder.
Select a file using M/m, and press ,.
PictBridge-compatible printer
To print two or more files, select MultiMode. To print the file selected in step 7 only, go to step 12.
Connect the USB device to the USB jack on the recorder.
When printing JPEG image files on the HDD or DATA DVDs/DATA CDs, skip this step.
Select a file, and press ENTER.
A check mark appears in the check box by the selected item. To clear the check mark, press ENTER again. To clear all check marks, select Single-Mode.
10 Repeat step 9 to select all files you

want to print.

11 Press ,.
12 Select Print, and press ENTER.
13 Select Start, and press ENTER.
You can set the paper size and layout. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the printer.

To cancel printing

To display the connected printer
Select Confirm Printer of USB in the Options 2 setup (page 117).
z Hint Printing options, such as paper size or layout, differ depending on the printer. For details, refer to the instructions supplied with the printer.

For playback

Settings and Adjustments

Dynamic

Adjusting Picture Quality

Standard

Produces a bold dynamic picture by increasing the picture contrast and the colour intensity. Displays a standard picture. Displays an original picture. Your own settings. To create your own settings, see To create your own setting on page 96.

VCD DATA DVD *

Professional Memory1/ Memory2/ Memory3
You can adjust the picture quality from the connected equipment, such as a TV or VCR, and also the picture quality of broadcasts that the recorder can receive by selecting a preset setting. You can also adjust the picture quality by changing detailed settings, and store up to three settings in the memory.
To check the detailed settings for the selected preset, press DISPLAY.
Press SYSTEM MENU in stop mode.
For adjusting playback picture quality, press SYSTEM MENU during playback. The System Menu appears.

Full 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 4:3 size video with the aspect ratio as it is.

YCbCr 4:2:2 YCbCr 4:4:4

Some settings may not be available depending on the connected device. When a DVI device is connected, you cannot select YCbCr 4:2:2 or YCbCr 4:4:4. When Screen Resolution is set to 720 x 576i (or 720 x 480i) in the HDMI Output setup, you cannot select YCbCr 4:2:2.

Normal

Audio Output
Selects the type of audio signal output from the HDMI OUT jack.

16:9 aspect ratio TV

Outputs Dolby Digital, MPEG and DTS audio signals as a bitstream signal. Normally select this position. Converts all audio signals except for DTS signals to PCM. Select this if the connected device is compatible with bitstream audio.

Bitstream Priority

b Notes The PCM signals may not be output even when you select Auto depending on the Audio Out settings, number of audio channels, and the HDMI-connected device. The Audio Output function is not available when a DVI device is connected.

Other Settings (Options)

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

Front Panel Display

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

Command Mode

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

Set Preview (HDD only)

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

TV channels cannot be changed.
, The channel is skipped (page 102). , A timer recording started, which changed the channels.
, If the audio signal does not come through the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL)/HDMI OUT jacks, check the Audio Out setup (page 107). , The recorder supports only MP3 audio, Dolby Digital and MPEG audio for DivX video files. Press AUDIO and select MP3 audio or MPEG audio.
No sound is output from the HDMI OUT jack.
, Try the following: 1Turn the recorder off and on again. 2Turn the connected equipment off and on again. 3Disconnect and then connect the HDMI cord again. , The HDMI OUT jack is connected to a DVI device (DVI jacks do not accept audio signals). , The equipment connected to the HDMI OUT jack does not conform to the audio signal format. In this case, set Audio Output to PCM in the HDMI Output setup (page 114).
, Multilingual tracks (main and sub) cannot be recorded on the HDD (when Video Mode On), DVD+RWs, DVD-RWs (Video mode), DVD+Rs, or DVD-Rs (Video mode). To record the language, set Bilingual Recording in the Audio In setup to A/L or B/R before recording (page 107). To record both the main and sub sounds on a disc, record on DVDRWs/DVD-Rs (VR mode). To record on the HDD, set HDD Recording Format to Video Mode Off in the Recording setup (page 111). , If you have connected an audio component to the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack and want to change the audio track for the HDD (when HDD Recording Format is set to Video Mode Off in the Recording setup (page 111))/DVDRWs/DVD-Rs (VR mode) during playback, set Dolby Digital Output in the Audio Out setup to Dolby Digital -> PCM (page 107).

Sound distortion occurs.

, Set Tuner Level in the Audio In setup to Compression (page 106).
Recording/Timer recording/ Editing
The programme position cannot be changed from the programme position you are recording.
, Set the TVs input source to TV.

Sound is noisy.

, When playing a CD with DTS sound tracks, noise will come from the LINE 2 OUT R-AUDIO-L jacks, LINE 3 TV jack, or LINE 1/DECODER jack (page 52).
Recording does not start immediately after you press z REC.
, Operate the recorder only after LOAD, FORMAT, or INFO WRITE disappears from the front panel display.

The sound volume is low.

, The sound volume is low on some DVDs. The sound volume may improve if you set Audio DRC in the Audio Out setup to On (page 108). , Set Tuner Level in the Audio In setup to Normal (page 106).
Nothing was recorded even though you set the timer setting correctly.
, There was a power failure during recording. , The recorders internal clock stopped due to a power failure that lasted for more than 1 hour. Reset the clock (page 100). , The channel was disabled after the timer recording was set. See Manual CH Setting on page 102. , Disconnect the mains lead from the mains, and connect it again. , The programme contains copy protection signals that restrict copying.

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.
The JPEG image files do not play.
, The JPEG image files are not recorded in a format that the recorder can play (page 134). , Progressive JPEG images cannot be played.
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.

TV Pause does not work.

, You are recording to the HDD or the HDD is full.
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 51). To display if various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are recorded on the disc, set Angle Indicator to On in the Playback setup (page 113). , 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. , The angles cannot be changed during slow motion playback or when playback is paused.
Recording from the connected equipment with a timer
Nothing was recorded even though you set the Synchro-Recording setting correctly.
, You forgot to turn off the connected equipment. Turn off the connected equipment and set the recorder to SynchroRecording standby mode (page 47). , The recorder was not set to the SynchroRecording standby mode. Set the recorder to stand by for Synchro-Recording. Make sure the SYNCHRO REC indicator lights up in the front panel display (page 47). , The equipment is not connected to the LINE 1/DECODER jack of the recorder. , The recorder is connected to the TV output jack of the connected equipment. , The Synchro-Recording and another timer recording overlap (page 47).
The DivX video files do not play.
, The file is not created in DivX format. , The file has an extension other than.avi or.divx. , The DATA CD (DivX video)/DATA DVD (DivX video) is not created in a DivX format that conforms to ISO9660 Level 1/ Level 2, Romeo, Joliet, or UDF (Universal Disk Format) 1.02, 1.50, 2.00, or 2.01. , The DivX video file format is larger than 720 (width) 576 (height).

Make sure that the recorder is turned on and remove the disc. Hold down x (stop) on the recorder and press [/1 on the recorder.
All settings are reset and the recorder turns off.
REPAIR appears in the front panel display.
, The recorders repair function is activated to repair the hard disk drive or disc. Leave the recorder on until REPAIR disappears from the front panel display. Some data may be lost even if the repair function is activated.
E01 appears in the front panel display.
, There is a problem in the HDD. Contact your nearest Sony dealer. Note that contents on the HDD may be erased when servicing this unit.
Recordable and Playable Discs
Type Disc Logo Icon used in this manual Formatting (new discs) Compatibility with other DVD players (finalising)
Hard disk VR drive mode (internal)
Select Video Mode Off in HDD Recording Format (page 111)
Dub HDD contents to a DVD (VR mode) to play on other DVD players

Video mode

Select Video Mode On (default) in HDD Recording Format (page 111) Automatically formatted in +VR mode (DVD+RW VIDEO)
Dub HDD contents to a DVD (Video mode) to play on other DVD players Playable on DVD+RW compatible players (automatically finalised)

DVD+RW

DVD-RW

VR mode

Format in VR mode (page 31)
Playable only on VR mode compatible players (finalisation unnecessary) Playable on most DVD players (finalisation necessary) (page 39) Playable on most DVD players (finalisation necessary) (page 39) Additional Information
Format in Video mode (page 31)

DVD+R DL

Automatically formatted in +VR mode (DVD+R VIDEO)
Format in VR mode (page 31)*1 Formatting is performed in the Format setup (page 42).
Playable only on DVD-R in VR mode compatible players (finalisation necessary) (page 39)

DVD-R DL

-RVideo
Automatically Playable on most DVD formatted in Video players (finalisation mode necessary) (page 39)
Usable disc versions (as of April 2008)
8x-speed or slower DVD+RWs 6x-speed or slower DVD-RWs (Ver.1.1, Ver.1.2 with CPRM*2) 16x-speed or slower DVD+Rs 16x-speed or slower DVD-Rs (Ver.2.0, Ver.2.1 with CPRM*2) 8x-speed or slower DVD+R DL (Double Layer) discs 8x-speed or slower DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) discs (Ver.3.0 with CPRM*2)

Specifications and design are subject to change without notice.
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) Video recording format: MPEG-2, MPEG-1 Audio recording format/applicable bit rate: Dolby Digital 2 ch 256 kbps/128 kbps (in EP, SLP, and SEP mode), PCM Inputs and outputs LINE 2 OUT (AUDIO): Phono jack/2 Vrms/10 kilohms (VIDEO): Phono jack/1.0 Vp-p (S VIDEO): 4-pin mini DIN/Y: 1.0 Vp-p, C: 0.3 Vp-p (PAL) LINE 2 IN (AUDIO): Phono jack/2 Vrms/more than 22 kilohms (VIDEO): Phono jack/1.0 Vp-p (S VIDEO): 4-pin mini DIN/Y: 1.0 Vp-p, C: 0.3 Vp-p (PAL)
Words in quotations appear in the on-screen displays.
Basic 99, 100 Batteries 22 Bilingual Recording 107 Bilingual recording 45 BRAVIA Sync 19

Numerics

96 kHz PCM Output 108
Canal Plus 29 Cancel Protection 93 CD 127 CH System 103 Change Genre 59 Channel 103 Channel Swapping 104 Chapter 36, 45 Chapter Edit 61 Chapter number 36 Chapter Search 56 Chase Play 55 Checking/changing/ cancelling timer settings 46 Child Lock 12 Clock Setting 24, 100 Combine 62, 63 Command Mode 23, 115 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT 18 Component Video Out 105 Confirm Printer 117 Connecting a printer 94 the aerial cable 16 the audio cords 20 the HDMI cord 17, 20 the USB device 78, 84 the video cords 17
A-B Erase 60 A-B Repeat 53 Add to Play List 81 Adjusting playback picture 96 recording picture 96 Aerial 16 AFT 104 Album Name 83 ANGLE 51, 90 Angle Indicator 51, 113 Artist Name 83 AUDIO 51 Audio cord 20 Audio DRC 108 Audio In 106 Audio input 21 Audio Language 109 Audio Out 107 Auto 100 Auto Channel Setting 24, 102 Auto Chapter (DVD+R/ +RW) 111 Auto Chapter (HDD/ VR) 110 Auto Chapter (Video) 110 Auto Clock Set 24, 100 Auto Language 109 Auto Scan 24, 102
Controlling TVs with the remote 22 Copy 86 Copy Album 79 Copy Album Contents 86 Copy all to HDD 84 Copy Photos from a Digital Camera 85 Copy protection signals 131 Copy to DVD 86, 87 Copy to HDD 84 Copy Track 79 Copy-Free 131 Copying albums 78 audio tracks 78 JPEG image files 84 Copy-Never 131 Copy-Once 131 Country/Area code 132 CPRM 126 Create x-Pict Story 91 Creating a Playlist 63
DATA CD 127 DATA DVD 127 Decoder 30, 104 DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) 20 Disc settings 38, 39, 42, 99 Disc Setup 38, 39, 42, 99 Disc space 58 Disc types 125, 127 Divide 60, 62, 63 DivX Registration Code 116 DivX video files 49
Dolby Digital 20, 107 Download from TV 24, 102 DTS 20, 107 Dubbing Dubbing List 66 HDD/DVD DUB 66 High-Speed 131 Move 131 DV camcorder 74 DV camcorder dubbing 74 DV Manual Dubbing 76 DV One-Touch Dubbing 76 DV Playback 77 DV IN 74 DV Input 75, 107 DV Manual Dubbing 76 DV One-Touch Dubbing 76 DV Playback 77 DVD Backup 69 DVD Menu Language 109 DVD VIDEO 127 DVD+R 125 DVD+RW 125 DVD-R 125 DVD-RAM 127 DVD-RW 125

Playing. 47 Playback options. 49 Playing a specific portion repeatedly (A-B Repeat). 51 Playing repeatedly (Repeat). 51 Creating your own programme (Programme). 52 Advanced Playback Functions. 53 Playing from the beginning of the programme you are recording (Chase Play). 53 Playing a previous recording while making another (Simultaneous Rec and Play). 53 Searching for a Time/Title/Chapter/Track, etc. 54

Erasing and Editing.55

Before Editing. 55 Erasing and Editing a Title. 56 Editing multiple titles (Multi-Mode). 56 Erasing a section of a title (A-B Erase). 57 Dividing a title (Divide). 57 Erasing and Editing a Chapter. 58 Dividing a chapter (Divide). 59 Erasing a chapter (Erase). 59 Combining multiple chapters (Combine). 59 Creating and Editing a Playlist. 60 Moving a Playlist title (Move). 60 Combining multiple Playlist titles (Combine). 60 Dividing a Playlist title (Divide). 60 Moving a chapter (Move). 61

Dubbing (HDD y DVD).62

Before Dubbing. 62 HDD/DVD Dubbing. 63 Dubbing Using Dubbing List. 63 Making a Backup Disc (DVD Backup). 66

HDD Camcorder Dubbing.67

Before HDD Camcorder Dubbing. 67 Preparing for HDD camcorder dubbing. 68 One-Touch Dubbing from HDD Camcorder (ONE-TOUCH DUB). 69 Dubbing from HDD Camcorder Using the On-Screen Display (HDD-Cam Dubbing). 69

DV Camcorder Dubbing.71

Before DV Camcorder Dubbing. 71 Preparing for DV camcorder dubbing. 71 Dubbing an Entire DV Format Tape (DV One-Touch Dubbing). 73 Dubbing Selected Scenes (DV Manual Dubbing). 73 Playing from a DV Camcorder. 74

Music Jukebox.75

About Jukebox. 75 Preparing for Using Jukebox. 75 Connecting the USB device. 75 Copying tracks or albums (USB t HDD). 75 Copying audio tracks (DISC t HDD). 76 Copying tracks or albums on the HDD (HDD y HDD). 76 Playing Audio Tracks Using Jukebox/USB Device. 77 Adding audio tracks to a Playlist (HDD only). 78 Playback options. 78 Playing repeatedly (Repeat). 78 Creating your own programme (Programme) (USB device only). 79 Managing Audio Tracks on the Music Jukebox (HDD only). 80

Photo Album.81

About the Photo Album Function. 81 Preparing for Using the Photo Album Function. 81 Connecting the USB device. 81 Copying JPEG image files to the HDD (DISC/USB t HDD). 81 Copying all JPEG image files from the connected USB device (USB t DVD-RW/DVD-R). 82 Copying JPEG image files or albums on the HDD (HDD y HDD). 83 Copying JPEG image albums to a disc (HDD t DVD-RW/DVD-R). 83 Copying JPEG image files to a disc (HDD t DVD-RW/DVD-R). 84 Using the Photo Album List. 85 Playing a slideshow. 87 Creating a Slideshow with Your Favourite Music and Graphic Effects (x-Pict Story) (HDD only). 88 Managing JPEG Image Files on the HDD. 90 Printing JPEG Image Files. 91

G Recording status H Dubbing direction indicator I Playing status

D Timer indicator (41)

Lights up when the timer for recording is set.

Rear panel

A AERIAL IN/OUT jacks (16) B LINE 1 IN (R-AUDIO-L/VIDEO) jacks (26) C LINE 1 IN (S VIDEO) jack (26) D LINE OUT (R-AUDIO-L/VIDEO) jacks (17, 20) E HDMI OUT (high-definition multimedia interface out) jack (17, 20)
F DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack (20) G AC IN terminal (21) H LINE OUT (S VIDEO) jack (17) I COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, PB/CB, PR/CR) jacks (17)

Hookups and Settings

Hooking Up the Recorder
Follow steps 1 through 6 to hook up and adjust the settings of the recorder. Do not connect the AC power cord (mains lead) until you reach Step 4: Connecting the AC power cord (Mains Lead) on page 21.

b Notes

See Specifications (page 132) for a list of supplied accessories. Plug in cords securely to prevent unwanted noise. Refer to the instructions supplied with the components to be connected. You cannot connect this recorder to a TV that does not have a video input jack. Be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead) of each component before connecting.
Step 1: Connecting the Aerial Cable
Connect the aerial cable by following the steps below.

to AERIAL IN

DVD recorder
to AERIAL OUT to aerial input
Aerial cable (supplied) : Signal flow
Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV, and connect it to AERIAL IN on the rear panel of the recorder. Connect AERIAL OUT of the recorder to the aerial input of your TV using the supplied aerial cable.
Step 2: Connecting the Video Cords/HDMI Cord
Select one of the following patterns, A through D, according to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector, or audio component such as an AV amplifier (receiver). This will enable you to view pictures.
TV, projector, or audio component Audio/video cord (supplied)
TV, projector, or audio component

to LINE OUT (VIDEO)

HDMI cord (not supplied)

(yellow) to HDMI OUT

DVD recorder (green) (blue) (red) to LINE OUT (S VIDEO)
to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Component video cord (not supplied) S-video cord (not supplied)

(green)

(blue)

: Signal flow

A Video input jack
You will enjoy standard quality images.

B S VIDEO input jack

You will enjoy high quality images.
Insert the HDMI connector straight into the HDMI jack. Do not bend or apply pressure to the HDMI connector.
C 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, use this connection and set Progressive to Compatible in the Easy Setup setup (page 24). Then set Component Video Out to Progressive in the Video In/Out setup to send progressive video signals. For details, see Component Video Out on page 103.

Be sure to disconnect the HDMI cord when moving the recorder. Do not apply too much pressure to the cabinet wall, if you place the recorder on the cabinet with the HDMI cord connected. It may damage the HDMI jack or the HDMI cord. Do not twist the HDMI connector while connecting to or disconnecting from the HDMI jack to avoid damaging the HDMI jack and connector.

D HDMI input jack

Use a certified HDMI cord (not supplied) to enjoy high quality digital picture and sound through the HDMI OUT jack. When connecting a Sony TV that is compatible with the Control for HDMI function, see page 19.
When playing wide screen images
Some recorded images may not fit your TV screen. To change the picture size, see page 109.
When connecting to the HDMI jack
Follow the steps below. Improper handling may damage the HDMI jack and the connector.
If you are connecting to a VCR
Connect your VCR to the LINE IN jacks on the recorder (page 26).
Do not connect more than one type of video cord between the recorder and your TV at the same time. You cannot connect the HDMI OUT jack (connection D) to DVI jacks that are not HDCP compliant (e.g., DVI jacks on PC displays). Component video and RGB signals are not output when using the HDMI connection. * This DVD recorder incorporates HighDefinition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) technology.
Carefully align the HDMI jack on the rear of the recorder and the HDMI connector by checking their shapes. Make sure the connector is not upside down or tilted.

Connector is upside down

Not straight
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
About the Control for HDMI functions for BRAVIA Sync (for HDMI connections only)
By connecting Sony components that are compatible with the Control for HDMI function with an HDMI cord (not supplied), operation is simplified as below: One-Touch Play (page 48) System Power-Off When you turn the TV off using the power button on the TVs remote, the recorder and components compatible with the Control for HDMI function turn off automatically. However, the recorder does not turn off while recording or dubbing even if you turn off the TV. BRAVIA Sync display You can control the recorder by pressing the SYNC MENU button on the TVs remote.

z Hint You can set protection for individual titles (page 56).

Protecting a disc

-RWVR -RVR
6. Playing the Disc on Other DVD Equipment (Finalise)
Finalising is necessary. The disc can be played only on equipment that supports DVD-R in VR mode. You can edit or record on the disc even after finalising (except DVDR DL in VR mode). Finalising is necessary when playing on any equipment other than this recorder. After finalising, you cannot edit or record on the disc.

+R -RVideo

Finalising is necessary when you play discs recorded with this recorder on other DVD equipment. When you finalise a DVD+RW, DVD-RW (Video mode), DVD+R, or DVD-R (Video mode), a DVD menu will be automatically created, which can be displayed on other DVD equipment. Before finalising, check the differences between the disc types in the table below.
SYSTEM MENU </M/m/,, ENTER
Differences between disc types
Discs are automatically finalised when removed from the recorder. However, you may need to finalise the disc for certain DVD equipment, or if the recording time is short. You can edit or record on the disc even after finalising. Finalising is unnecessary when playing a disc on VR format compatible equipment. Even if your other DVD equipment is VR format compatible, you may need to finalise the disc, especially if the recording time is short. You can edit or record on the disc even after finalising. Finalising is necessary when playing on any equipment other than this recorder. After finalising, you cannot edit or record on the disc. If you want to record on it again, unfinalise (page 38) or reformat the disc (page 39). However, if you reformat the disc, all recorded contents will be erased.

-RWVideo

Select Finalise, and press ENTER.
Select Finalise, and press ENTER. Select Next Screen, and press ENTER.
For DVD-RW/DVD-R (VR mode), the recorder starts finalising the disc. Go to step 9.

Unfinalising a disc

-RWVR -RWVideo

Recording

Press TIMER.
The Timer List display appears.

Timer Recording

You can set the timer for a total of 32 programmes, up to 30 days in advance. Set the date, time, and programme position of the programme manually.
Select the New Input row, and press ENTER.
Before you start recording
Check that the disc has enough available space for the recording (page 33). For the HDD, DVD+RWs, and DVD-RWs, you can free up disc space by erasing titles (page 55). Adjust the recording picture quality if necessary (page 93).
Select an item using </, and adjust using M/m. Then press ENTER.
The adjustable items are listed below. Pr/CH: Sets the programme position. Date: Sets the date (up to 30 days later). Select a recording pattern by pressing M repeatedly to set the timer for the same daily or weekly programmes. Start: Sets the start time. Stop: Sets the stop time. Extend: Sets duration when a timer recording is in progress. If the programme set to be recorded daily or weekly is extended, the manually extended time set here will be added to the subsequent timer recording times. If you make a mistake, select the item and change the setting.

TIMER </M/m/,, ENTER

z REC x REC STOP
Select OK, and press ENTER.
The Timer List display appears (page 44). The timer recording indicator lights up on the front panel display and the recorder is ready to start recording. Unlike a VCR, there is no need to turn off the recorder before the timer recording starts. To record a satellite programme, turn on the satellite tuner and select the satellite programme you want to record. Leave the satellite tuner turned on until the recorder finishes recording. If you connect equipment with a timer function, you can use the Synchro Rec function (page 45).

To enter a title name

Select Set Title Name in step 3 above, and press ENTER (page 34).

Rec. Mode Adjust

If there is not enough available disc space for the recording, the recorder automatically adjusts the recording mode to enable the entire programme to be recorded. Set Rec. Mode Adjust to On in the Recording setup (page 107).
z Hint When you select AUTO for the recording mode, the recorder automatically maximises the recording quality for the space available on the inserted disc (if recording to DVD), or to fit on to a blank DVD disc (if recording to HDD).
To stop recording during timer recording
Press x REC STOP. Note that it may take a few seconds for the recorder to stop recording. On-screen instructions may appear after pressing x REC STOP. In this case, follow the on-screen instructions.
If a message indicating that the HDD is full appears on the screen, change the recording destination to DVD, or make available space for the recording (page 56). Check that the clock is correctly set before setting the timer recording. If not, the timer recording cannot be made. Even if the timer is set for the same daily or weekly programme, the timer recording cannot be made if it overlaps with a programme that has priority. Overlap will appear next to the overlapped setting in the Timer List. Check the priority order of the settings (page 44). Even if the timer is set, timer recordings cannot be made while recording a programme that has priority. The Rec. Mode Adjust function only works with a timer recording. It does not function with Quick Timer or Synchro Rec.

z Hint You can exit Multi-Mode by pressing , and selecting Single-Mode while selecting titles.

To cancel A-B Erase

Press O RETURN. The Title List appears.
z Hint A chapter mark is inserted after the scene is erased. The chapter mark divides the title into separate chapters on either side of the mark.
Erasing a section of a title (A-B Erase)

HDD -RWVR

Images or sound may be momentarily interrupted at the point where you erase a section of a title. Sections shorter than five seconds may not be erased.
You can select a section (scene) in a title and erase it. Note that erasing scenes in a title cannot be undone.
After step 2 of Erasing and Editing a Title, select Edit, and press ENTER. Select A-B Erase, and press ENTER.
For the HDD, select a type of editing, and press ENTER. For details, see page 55. The display for setting point A appears. The title starts to play.
Dividing a title (Divide)

HDD -RWVR *

If you want to dub a long title to a disc but do not want to reduce the picture quality, divide the title into two shorter titles. Note that dividing a title cannot be undone.
* Only playlist titles can be divided for DVDRWs/DVD-Rs in VR mode.
After step 2 of Erasing and Editing a Title, select Edit, and press ENTER. Select Divide, and press ENTER.
For the HDD, select a type of editing, and press ENTER. For details, see page 55. The display for setting the dividing point appears. The title starts to play.
Select point A using m/M or H, and press X.
To return to the beginning of the title, press X and then press.
Select From, and press ENTER.
The position of point A is displayed.
Press H. Select point B using m/M or H, and press X. Select To, and press ENTER.
The position of point B is displayed.
Select the dividing point using m/ M or H, and press X.
Select Yes, and press ENTER.

The scene is erased.

For the HDD, the display asks for confirmation.
Select Yes, and press ENTER (HDD only).
The title is divided into two.
Erasing and Editing a Chapter
You can edit individual chapters within a title. To edit DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs (VR mode) without changing the original recordings, create a Playlist (page 60).
Select a title containing the chapter you want to edit, and press ,.
Select Edit, and press ENTER. Select Chapter Edit, and press ENTER.
For the HDD, select a type of editing, and press ENTER. For details, see page 55.
You can make the following edits to the chapter. Divide: Divides a chapter into two (page 59). Erase/Move Erase: Erases the selected chapter (page 59). Move (for Playlist titles on DVDRWs/DVD-Rs in VR mode): Changes the chapters playing order (page 61). Combine: Combines two chapters into one (page 59).

Select an option using M/m, and press ENTER.
The options differ depending on the dubbing direction or disc type. Recording Mode: Changes the dubbing mode of all selected titles at a time using M/m (page 124). Input Disc Name: Changes the disc name (page 34). Finalise: Select Yes to finalise a disc automatically after dubbing (DVDRW/DVD-R (Video mode), or DVD+R).
D Total size of the selected titles and available space on the disc to be dubbed (approximate) E Selected titles thumbnail picture
The selected title changes colour. When you select HDD -> DVD in step 3, you can change the title order or search for a title by genre (see 3. Playing the Recorded Programme (Title List) on page 31).
10 Select Start Dubbing, and press

ENTER.

When you set Finalise to Yes in step 9, select the title menu style, and press ENTER. The recorder turns off automatically when you do not use the recorder for more than 20 minutes after the dubbing has finished.
Repeat step 5 to select all of the titles in the order you want to dub. Select Next using ,, and press ENTER.
The Title Edit display appears. For details about editing, see To edit titles on the Dubbing List on page 65.
Press and hold HDD/DVD DUB for more than one second. When dubbing (Move) is stopped partway, no part of the title will be moved to the dubbing target. However, note that this will decrease the free space for DVD+Rs/DVDRs.
Select Next using ,, and press ENTER.
The Start Dubbing display appears.
appears next to the title that can be dubbed at high speed (High-Speed dubbing) in the Title Edit display. The following titles are dubbed at normal speed (Real time dubbing). Titles containing both main and sub sounds (except DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs (VR mode)). Titles recorded in mixed picture size (4:3 and 16:9, etc.) (except for DVD-RWs/ DVD-Rs (VR mode)). Titles recorded on DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs (Video mode)/DVD+R/DVD-R (Video mode). For the minimum required time for HighSpeed dubbing, see page 127.
To edit titles on the Dubbing List
Follow steps 1 to 7 of Dubbing Using Dubbing List on page 63. The Title Edit display appears.
Repeat steps 2 and 3 to edit all of the titles. Go to step 8 of Dubbing Using Dubbing List on page 63 to dub edited titles.
The Dubbing List you created remains after dubbing. To edit the existing Dubbing List, select Use Previous Dubbing List in step 4. The Dubbing List is cleared when: you change Input Line System setting in the Basic setup (page 98). you reset the recorder (page 120). you open the disc tray (except when dubbing from the HDD). you edit the titles on a disc (except when dubbing from the HDD). you switch the Title List to Original or Playlist (when dubbing from DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs in VR mode only). you finalise the disc. The seams that are left over from editing may remain on the disc after dubbing to DVD+RWs/ DVD-RWs (Video mode)/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs (Video mode). Finalisation is cancelled if a timer recording starts, even if you set Finalise to Yes in step 9.

To programme other tracks, press </M/m/, to select a step number, and repeat steps 5 and 6. Press H.
Managing Audio Tracks on the Music Jukebox (HDD only)
You can erase or label artists/albums/tracks on the HDD.
Erase: Erases the selected artist/ album/track. Select Yes when asked for confirmation. Edit: Allows you to make the following edits. Artist Name: Allows you to enter or re-enter an artist name (page 34). Album Name: Allows you to enter or re-enter an album name (page 34). Track Name: Allows you to enter or re-enter a track name (page 34). Copy Album: Allows you to copy an album (page 76). Copy Track: Allows you to copy a track (page 76). Repeat: Repeats playback of artist/ album/track (page 78). Add to Play List: Allows you to add tracks to a Playlist (page 78). Play List Name: Allows you to enter or re-enter a Playlist name (up to 12 characters) (page 34).
You cannot edit audio tracks on the connected USB device.
Select an artist, album, or track, and press ,.
To display an album list, select an artist using M/m, and press ENTER. To display a track list, select an album using M/m, and press ENTER.

Photo Album

About the Photo Album Function
The Photo Album function enables you to do following. Store JPEG image files on the HDD. View JPEG image files on the HDD, DATA DVDs (DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs)/ DATA CDs, or connected USB device. Edit JPEG image files. Print JPEG image files. Copy JPEG image files and slideshow to DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs. Create a slideshow with your favourite music and graphic effects (x-Pict Story).
Preparing for Using the Photo Album Function
Connect a USB device to the USB jack on the recorder, or copy JPEG image files from DATA CDs/DATA DVDs or the connected USB device to the HDD.
You can connect a USB device (digital still camera, Memory card reader, and USB memory) to the USB jack on the recorder to view JPEG image files or copy to the HDD. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the USB device before connecting.

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

M/m, and press ENTER.

Select an album, and press ENTER.
Repeat step 7 to select all of the albums you want to copy. Press ,.
Copying JPEG image files to a disc (HDD t DVD-RW/DVD-R)
You can copy the edited JPEG image files to a DVD-RW/DVD-R (Video mode). A slideshow is also recorded to the disc as a video file. You can play the slideshow on other DVD equipment that may not be compatible with the playback of JPEG image files.
10 Select Copy to DVD, and press
The selected JPEG image albums are copied in the PICTURE folder on the disc. The JPEG image album names are automatically labelled as ***ALBUM. If you want to play the disc on other DVD equipment, finalise the disc (page 37). To cancel, select No.
Follow steps 1 to 4 of Copying JPEG image albums to a disc (HDD t DVD-RW/DVD-R) on page 83.
Select an album using M/m, and press ENTER.

The photo list appears.

z Hints See 7. Reformatting a Disc (page 39) to format DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs in Video mode. See the Photo Album list to check which albums have been copied (page 85).
Select a JPEG image file using M/m, and press ,.
b Notes You may not be able to play the slideshow depending on DVD equipment. You cannot copy JPEG image files to a recordable DVD which has been recorded using other recorders/devices. DATA DVDs finalised on this recorder may not be able to play on other equipment. You can record up to 99 slideshows to a disc. When copying an album containing more than 99 JPEG image files to a disc, slideshows will be created with every 99 JPEG image files and recorded to a disc. For DVDs, the available disc space does not increase even if you erase slideshows.

Prog. Motion Adjusts the progressive video signal when Component Video Out is set to Progressive (page 103) or when using the HDMI connection. Select Motion for a picture, including subjects that move dynamically. Select Still for a picture with little movement. Converts the progressive video signal to match the type of DVD software that you are watching when Component Video Out is set to Progressive (page 103) or when using the HDMI connection. Select Auto to detect the software type (Film-based or Video-based) automatically and select the appropriate conversion mode. Normally select this position. Select Off to fix the conversion mode to the mode for Video-based software. Adjusts the brightness/colour separation for the video signals. Select Motion for a picture, including subjects that move dynamically. Select Still for a picture with little movement. Reduces noise contained in the luminance element of the video signal. Reduces noise contained in the chroma element of the video signal. Adjusts the sharpness of images outlines.
White Enhancer Black Enhancer Black Level
Adjusts the intensity of white. Adjusts the intensity of black. Selects the black level (setup level) for the NTSC video signals. Select ON to set the black level of the input signals to the standard level. Normally, select OFF position. Adjusts the colour balance. Makes the colours deeper or lighter.

Hue Chroma Level

Cinema
Setting options for playback picture quality For details about each setting, see the explanation of the display.
Prog. Motion Adjusts the progressive video signal when Component Video Out is set to Progressive (page 103) or when Screen Resolution is set to other than 720 x 576i (or 720 x 480i) (page 111). Select Motion for a picture, including subjects that move dynamically. Select Still for a picture with little movement. Converts the progressive video signal to match the type of DVD software that you are watching when Component Video Out is set to Progressive (page 103) or when Screen Resolution is set to other than 720 x 576i (or 720 x 480i) (page 111). Select Auto1 to automatically detect the software type (Film-based or Video-based) and select the appropriate conversion mode. Normally select this position. If the picture appears unnatural, select Auto2, On, or Off.

HQ+*1 PCM*2 HQ MN32 MN31 MN30 MN29 MN28 MN27 HSP MN26 MN25 MN24 MN23 MN22 SP MN21 MN20 MN19 LSP MN18 MN17 MN16 ESP MN15 MN14 MN13 MN12 MN11 MN10 LP MN9 MN8 MN7 EP MN6*3 MN5*3
Approx. recording time (hours) Recording mode DVD+RW/ DVD-RW/ DVD+R/ RDR-HX780 RDR-HX980 DVD-R HDD hr. 22 min.
DVD+R DL/ DVD-R DL 14 hr. 21 min. 17 hr. 57 min. 21 hr. 32 min. 24

SLP SEP

MN4*3 MN3 MN2*3*4 MN1
Records in higher quality (15 Mbps). When recording to the HDD in HQ+ mode, recordings are made in Video Mode Off format regardless of the HDD Recording Format setting (page 108). HQ+ mode is not available for DVDs. When recording to DVDs, the recording mode automatically switches to HQ mode even if you set to HQ+ mode. *2 Audio signals are recorded in 48 kHz PCM format, and video signals are recorded in HQ mode. When recording a bilingual programme, select the sound to be recorded (page 104). *3 Titles recorded in MN6 or lower mode cannot be dubbed to DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs at high speed. *4 SEP, MN1, MN2, or MN3 mode is not available for DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD+R DLs. When recording to DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, the recording mode automatically switches to SLP mode even if you set to SEP, MN1, MN2, or MN3 mode.

Resolution

The first figure refers to when Input Line System is set to NTSC; the second when set to PAL/SECAM in the Basic setup (page 98). For the HDD (HDD Recording Format is set to Video Mode Off)/DVD-RW (VR mode)/DVD-R (VR mode) HQ+, PCM, MN32 to MN16: / MN15 to MN12: / MN11 to MN9: / MN8 and MN7: / MN6 to MN1: / For the HDD (HDD Recording Format is set to Video Mode On)/DVD+RW/DVD-RW (Video mode)/DVD+R/DVD-R (Video mode) PCM, MN32 to MN9: / MN8 and MN7: / MN6 to MN1: / 352 288
z Hint Audio signals are recorded in Dolby Digital 2 ch format (except for PCM mode).
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.
b Notes The maximum continuous recording time to the HDD is 12 hours for a single title. A title longer than 12 hours is divided. Situations below may cause slight inaccuracies with the recording time.

About High-Speed dubbing

Required times (approximate) for HighSpeed dubbing from HDD to DVD (for 60minute programme)*1
Speed*2 6x Rec. mode 2.4x 2x DVD-R (Dual Layer)

About Copy Protection

Pictures with copy protection cannot be recorded on this recorder.

Dubbing restriction

You cannot dub movies and other DVD VIDEOs to the HDD. Also, when dubbing from a DVD to the HDD, scenes that contain a copy protection signal cannot be recorded. Titles containing Copy-Once copy protection signals can be moved only from the HDD to a DVD-RW/DVD-R (VR mode)* (after the title is moved, the original title in the HDD is erased). The Move function is performed using Dubbing List. Titles containing Copy-Once copy protection signals are indicated with.

Notes About This Recorder

On operation

If the recorder is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture may condense on the lenses inside the recorder. Should this occur, the recorder may not operate properly. In this case, if the recorder is on, leave it on (if it is off, leave it off) for about an hour until the moisture evaporates. When you move the recorder, take out any discs and do not apply shock or vibration to the hard disk drive to avoid damaging the disc or hard disk drive (page 2).
To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its edge. Do not touch the surface. Dust, fingerprints, or scratches on the disc may cause it to malfunction.
Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air ducts, or leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight as the temperature may rise considerably inside the car. After playing, store the disc in its case. Clean the disc with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the centre out.

On adjusting volume

Do not turn up the volume while listening to a section with very low level inputs or no audio signals. If you do, the speakers may be damaged when a peak level section is played.

On cleaning

Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine.
Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners, or anti-static spray intended for vinyl LPs. Do not use the following discs. A disc that has a non-standard shape (e.g., card, heart). A disc with a label or sticker on it. A disc that has cellophane tape or sticker adhesive on it.
On cleaning discs, disc/lens cleaners
Do not use cleaning discs or disc/lens cleaners (including wet or spray types). These may cause the recorder to malfunction.

On replacement of parts

In the event that this unit is repaired, repaired parts may be collected for reuse or recycling purposes.
Note on MultiSession/Border discs
Notes on MP3 Audio Tracks, JPEG Image Files, DivX Video Files, and i.Link
About MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image files, and DivX video files

Copy Photos from a Digital Camera 82 Copy protection signals 127 Copy to DVD 83, 84 Copy to HDD 81 Copy Track 76 Copy-Free 127 Copying albums 75 audio tracks 75 JPEG image files 81 Copy-Never 127 Copy-Once 127 Country/Area code 128 CPRM 122 Create x-Pict Story 88 Creating a Playlist 60
DATA CD 123 DATA DVD 123 DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) 20 Disc settings 35, 37, 39, 96 Disc Setup 35, 37, 39, 96 Disc space 55 Disc types 121, 123 Display 97 Divide 57, 59, 60 DivX Registration Code 113 DivX video files 47 Dolby Digital 20, 105 DTS 20, 105 Dubbing Dubbing List 63 HDD/DVD DUB 63 High-Speed 127 Move 127 DV camcorder 71
DV camcorder dubbing 71 DV Manual Dubbing 73 DV One-Touch Dubbing 73 DV Playback 74 DV IN 71 DV Input 72, 104 DV Manual Dubbing 73 DV One-Touch Dubbing 73 DV Playback 74 DVD Backup 66 DVD Menu Language 107 DVD VIDEO 123 DVD+R 121 DVD+RW 121 DVD-R 121 DVD-RAM 123 DVD-RW 121

Genre Name 56

Main sound 43, 104 Making a backup disc 66 Managing audio tracks on the Music Jukebox 80 JPEG image files 90 Manual 97 Manual CH Setting 99 Manual Clock Set 24, 97 Manual Rec. Mode 107 Manual recording mode 107 MENU 47 Menu DVDs Menu 47 Top menu 47 Modify 44 Move 60, 61 MP3 audio tracks 47 MPEG 20, 106 Multi-Mode 56, 90 Music Jukebox 75
Handling discs 129 HDD camcorder 67 HDD camcorder dubbing 67 Full Dubbing 69 HDD-Cam Dubbing 69 One-Touch Dubbing 69 HDD Recording Format 108 HDD-Cam Dubbing 69 HDMI 4:3 Video Output 111 Audio Output 112 Colour 111 Control for HDMI 112 Screen Resolution 111 HDMI cord 17, 20 HDMI OUT 18, 20 HDMI Output 111 HELP Setting 98
Easy Setup 24, 98 Edit 56, 80 Editing 55 chapters 58 Playlist 60 titles 56 Enter characters 34 Erase 44, 56, 59, 80, 90 Erase Album 90 External Audio 104
Name 102 New Album 90 NICAM 43 NICAM Select 104 NTSC on PAL TV 103 Number buttons 54
i.LINK 131 INPUT 46 Input Colour System 103 Input Line System 98
On Screen Display 112 ONE-TOUCH DUB 69, 73 One-Touch Play 48 Optimise HDD 97 Options 112 Options Original 32, 55, 77 OSD Language 106
Finalise 37 Finalising 37 Format 39 Format DVD-RW 96 Format HDD. 97 Formatting 39 Frame Accurate Editing 55 Freeze Frame 50 Front panel 12 Front Panel Display 112 Front panel display 13 Full Dubbing 69