On recording

Make trial recordings before making the actual recording.

On power sources

The recorder is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the recorder itself has been turned off. If you are not going to use the recorder for a long time, be sure to disconnect the recorder from the wall outlet. To disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead), grasp the plug itself; never pull the cord.
On compensation for lost recordings
Sony is not liable and will not compensate for any lost recordings or relevant losses, including when recordings are not made due to reasons including recorder failure, or when the contents of a recording are lost or damaged as a result of recorder failure or repair undertaken to the recorder. Sony will not restore, recover, or replicate the recorded contents under any circumstances.

Copyrights

Television programmes, films, video tapes, discs, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such material may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws. Also, use of this recorder with cable television transmission may require authorization from the cable television transmitter and/or programme owner. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. This Product includes FontAvenue fonts licenced by NEC corporation. FontAvenue is a registered trademark of NEC corporation. and x-Application are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
About this manual IMPORTANT NOTICE
Caution: This recorder is capable of holding a still video image or on-screen display image on your television screen indefinitely. If you leave the still video image or onscreen display image displayed on your TV for an extended period of time you risk permanent damage to your television screen. Plasma display panels and projection televisions are especially susceptible to this.
If you have any questions or problems concerning your recorder, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Check your model name

The instructions in this manual are for 8 models: RDR-HXD790, RDRHXD795, RDR-HXD890, RDR-HXD895, RDRHXD990, RDR-HXD995, RDR-HXD1090, and RDRHXD1095. Check your model name by looking at the front panel of the recorder.
In this manual, the internal hard disk drive is written as HDD, and disc is used as a general reference for the HDD, DVDs, or CDs unless otherwise specified by the text or illustrations. Icons, such as DVD , listed at the top of each explanation indicate what kind of media can be used with the function being explained. For details, see Recordable and Playable Discs on page 151. Instructions in this manual describe the controls on the remote. You can also use the controls on the recorder if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote. The on-screen display illustrations used in this manual may not match the graphics displayed on your TV screen. RDR-HXD795/HXD895/ HXD995/HXD1095 is used for illustration purposes. The explanations regarding DVDs in this manual refer to DVDs created on this recorder. The explanations do not apply to DVDs that are created on other recorders and played back on this recorder.

Guide to Parts and Controls
For more information, see the pages in parentheses.

Remote

G AUDIO (75)
The AUDIO button has a tactile dot*.
H CLEAR (44, 77, 78) I ANGLE (75, 114)
Changes the angles or rotates an image during slideshow.

J TV/DVD (28)

Switches between TV mode and DVD mode.

K SUBTITLE (75)

Selects a subtitle language.

(text) (51, 52)

This button is not available in some areas.

M MENU (73)

Displays the discs menu.
N Green (50, 61) O Yellow (50, 61) P Red (50, 61) Q Blue (50, 61) R SYSTEM MENU (120) TITLE LIST (40, 73, 83) A HDD (38)
Records to or plays titles on HDD.
TOP MENU (73) GUIDE (50, 61)
Displays EPG or GUIDE Plus+ system screen.

DVD (38)

Records to or plays titles on DVD.

B [/1 (on/standby) (30)

Turns the recorder on or off.
S TIMER (56, 59) T INFO (information) (50, 62)
Displays the programme information.

C Z (open/close) (38)

Opens or closes the disc tray.

U </M/m/,/ENTER (30)

Selects a desired item.
D PROG (programme) +/ (38) The + button has a tactile dot*. E Number buttons (80)
The number 5 button has a tactile dot*.
V O RETURN (30) EXIT (126)
Cancels scanning of programme positions.
F INPUT (input select) (60, 72)

Selects an input source.

W DISPLAY (43)
Displays the playing status or disc information.
X./> (previous/next) (75, 105) PAGE +/ (50, 62)
Changes the programme list by page.
/ (instant replay/instant advance) (75) mc / CM (search/ slow/freeze frame) (75, 105) DAY +/ (62)
Changes the programme list by day.
H (play) (73, 114) X (pause) (39, 75, 105, 114) x (stop) (73, 104, 114)
The H button has a tactile dot*.
Y TV PAUSE (79) Z z REC (38) x REC STOP (38) HDD/DVD DUB (90)
Starts dubbing the current playing title or cancels the dubbing.

REC MODE (38)

Selects the recording mode.

wj ZOOM (114)

Zooms an image during a slideshow.
wk TV [/1 (on/standby) (28) TV t (input select) (28) TV 2 (volume) +/ (28) TV PROG (programme) +/ (28) The + button has a tactile dot*. wl PLAY MODE (77, 80)
* Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the recorder.

Front panel

A [/1 (on/standby) (30)

(remote sensor) (27)

C Disc tray (38) D Front panel display (15) E Z (open/close) (38)
O CAM (Conditional Access Module) slot (RDR-HXD795/ HXD895/HXD995/HXD1095 only) (26) P ONE-TOUCH DUB (96, 100)

* This DVD recorder incorporates HighDefinition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) technology. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
For correct SMARTLINK connection, you will need a SCART cord that has the full 21 pins. Refer as well to your TVs instruction manual for this connection. Not all TVs respond to the functions above.

*1 *2 *3 *4 *5

MEGALOGIC is a registered trademark of Grundig Corporation. EASYLINK and CINEMALINK are trademarks of Philips Corporation. Q-Link and NexTView Link are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation. EURO VIEW LINK is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation. T-V LINK is a trademark of JVC Corporation.
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 74) 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.
About the SMARTLINK features (for SCART connections only)
If the connected TV (or other connected equipment such as a set top box receiver) complies with SMARTLINK, NexTView Link*3, MEGALOGIC*1, EASYLINK*2, CINEMALINK*2, Q-Link*3, EURO VIEW LINK*4, or T-V LINK*5, you can enjoy the following SMARTLINK features. TV Direct Rec. (page 39) One-Touch Play (page 74) Preset Download You can download the tuner preset data from your TV to this recorder, and tune the recorder according to that data in Easy Setup. NexTView Download You can easily set the timer by using the NexTView Download function on your TV.
Depending on the connected component, the Control for HDMI function may not work. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the component. You can use the BRAVIA Sync display feature only when the connected TV has the SYNC MENU button. For details on BRAVIA Sync, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the TV. To use the BRAVIA Sync features, set Control for HDMI to On (default) in the HDMI Output setup (page 140).
To prepare for the SMARTLINK features
Set LINE 3 Out to Video in the Video In/Out setup (page 131) and SMARTLINK to This Recorder Only in the Options setup (page 141).
Step 3: Connecting the Audio Cords/HDMI Cord
Select one of the following patterns, A or B, according to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector, or audio component such as an AV amplifier (receiver). This will enable you to listen to sound.

For DVD-RWs (VR mode)

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

7. Reformatting a Disc

+RW -RWVR -RWVideo -RVR -RVideo
Select Format, and press ENTER.
New discs are automatically formatted when inserted. If necessary, you can manually reformat a DVD+RW, DVD-RW, or DVD-R disc to make a blank disc. For DVD-RWs or DVD-Rs, you can select a recording format (VR mode or Video mode) according to your needs.
Select an item, and press ENTER.
VR Mode: Formats DVD-RWs/DVDRs in VR mode. Video Mode: Formats DVD-RWs/ DVD-Rs in Video mode. Format DVD+RW: Formats DVD+RWs.
All contents on the disc are erased.
z Hint By reformatting, you can change the recording format on DVD-RWs, or record again on DVDRWs that have been finalised.
You cannot reformat recorded DVD-Rs.
Press GUIDE. Guide to Digital Services

(For Freeview)

This display consists of an information box and an 8-channel programme list covering a 30-minute period. Example of EPG Display:
Viewing the EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) Display
The Electronic Programme Guide is a guide showing the television programme schedule for a day or more at a time on your television (via the Digital Terrestrial Television tuner included in this recorder). The EPG provides a quick and easy way to: View a complete list of all available channels. View a channel list related to a chosen date or genre. Set a programme to be recorded (page 53).
A Indicates the currently selected channel number and station name with the programme title and genre. B Indicates the currently selected programme and allows you to move around the list.
Press ENTER to watch the selected programme.
b Notes Digital Services availability and content depend on the broadcaster. Digital Services are not instantly available when the recorder is first turned on. In some areas, not all programme information is displayed if you display the EPG while recording.
C Channel name D Indicates if a timer recording is associated with the programme (page 53). E Colour buttons

z Hints For manual timer settings, you cannot modify the timer setting for the current recording, but you can extend the duration of the recording time while recording (page 57). For timer settings using the EPG, you can modify the timer setting for the current recording while recording, but you cannot extend the duration of the recording (even when recording is stopped). (Models for the UK only) For timer settings using the EPG, you can modify the timer setting for the current recording while recording, and extend the duration of the recording only when EPG Link is set to Off. You can move to the first row/bottom row of the Timer List using./> while the list is displayed.
You can check, change, or cancel the timer settings using the Timer List.
b Note (Models for the UK only) To change the EPG timer settings, set EPG Link to Off in Set Details.
The Timer List display appears. When all of the timer settings are not visible on the display, press M/m to view the hidden timer settings.
Select the timer setting you want to check/change/cancel, and press ,.
Select an option, and press ENTER.
Modify: Changes the timer setting. Select an item using </, and adjust using M/m. Select OK and press ENTER.
When VPS/PDC is set to On for one or more timer recordings, the start times may change in the event of a broadcast delay or early start. Even if the timer is set, timer recordings cannot be made while recording a programme that has priority.
Erase: Erases the timer setting. Select Yes and press ENTER. Skip Once: Cancels the daily or weekly recordings only once. After cancelling the timer setting, Skip Once appears next to the timer setting in the Timer List. Alternate Search (models for the UK only) (page 56) Series Search (models for the UK only) (page 56)
Recording from Connected Equipment
Press the pause (or play) button on the connected equipment to cancel the playback pause status.
The connected equipment starts playback and the playback image is recorded by this recorder. To stop recording, press x REC STOP on this recorder.
You can record from a connected VCR or similar device. To connect a VCR or similar device, see Connecting a VCR or Similar Device on page 34.
If you connect a DV camcorder with a DV IN jack
See DV Camcorder Dubbing on page 98.

Changing the GUIDE Plus+ host channel manually (Setup)
If the set top box receiver is connected to the recorder using a SCART cord only and you want to receive the programme guide data from your set top box receiver, search for the host channel on the following website and set it for your area, following the steps below: www.europe.guideplus.com
Press GUIDE. Press M to move the cursor to the Menu Bar. Select Setup using </,.
The GUIDE Plus+ setup menu appears.
After step 4 of Searching for the GUIDE Plus+ host channel (Setup), press the yellow button (Change) twice.

Manual appears.

Select Host Channel Setup using M/m, and press ENTER. Press the yellow button (Reset). Press [/1 to turn off the recorder.
Select Source using ,. Press the yellow button (Source) repeatedly to select the input source. Select Prog. No. using ,. Enter the programme position number using the number buttons. Press the green button (Save).
The display asks for confirmation.
Select Confirm using </,, and press ENTER.
The display returns to the GUIDE Plus+ setup menu.
Select the programme position you want to check using M/m.
To change the input source, press the red button (Source). To change the programme position, press the green button (Prog. No.), then enter a programme position number using the number buttons, and press ENTER.
Wait one day until the programme guide data can be received.

To cancel the settings

Press the red button (Back).
To check the GUIDE Plus+ system information
Select Setup in the Menu Bar, and press ENTER. Select GUIDE Plus+ system Information using M/m, and press ENTER.
z Hint To receive from the recorder a programme position that can be received by either the set top box receiver or the recorder, change the input source in step 6.
Disabling programme positions (Editor)
If any programme positions are unused or contain unwanted channels, you can hide them.
b Note The GUIDE Plus+ system is reset when you make changes to the host channel settings.
Checking programme positions (Editor)
Check whether programme position numbers are the same as the programme position numbers set in the Analog Tuner setup. If you want to make adjustments to the channel settings or change the channel name, see Aerial Reception Settings (Analog Tuner) (page 127).

For the HDD, select a type of editing, and press ENTER. For details, see page 82.
You can make the following edits to the chapter. Divide: Divides a chapter into two (page 86). Erase/Move Erase: Erases the selected chapter (page 86). Move (for Playlist titles on DVDRWs/DVD-Rs in VR mode): Changes the chapters playing order (page 88). Combine: Combines two chapters into one (page 86).
Dividing a chapter (Divide)
After step 4 of Erasing and Editing a Chapter, select Divide.
Combining multiple chapters (Combine)
After step 4 of Erasing and Editing a Chapter, select Combine.
Select a chapter using </,. Select the dividing point using m/ M or H, and press X.
To return to the beginning of the chapter, press X and then press.
Move the combining bar using </ ,, and press ENTER.
The two adjacent chapters of the combining bar are combined.
The chapter is divided into two.
Chapters cannot be combined if they are automatically created from an HDD camcorder dubbing.
Erasing a chapter (Erase)
After step 4 of Erasing and Editing a Chapter, select Erase.
Select a chapter using </,, and press ENTER. (For a Playlist chapter only) Select Erase, and press ENTER.

The chapter is erased.

Creating and Editing a Playlist
Select Move, and press ENTER.
Playlist edit allows you to edit or re-edit without changing the actual recordings. You can create up to 99 Playlist titles.
b Note Playlist titles containing titles recorded with the Copy-Once copy protection signal cannot be dubbed or moved (page 157).
Select a new location for the title using M/m, and press ENTER.
The title moves to the new location. To move more titles, repeat from step 2.
Press TITLE LIST, and switch to the Playlist.
For details on switching to the Playlist, see page 82.

Press ,.

Combining multiple Playlist titles (Combine)
Select Create, and press ENTER.
The original titles in the Title List appear.
Select an original title to add to the Playlist, and press ENTER.
The selected title is added to the Playlist.

How titles and chapters are created
In each dubbing operation, the contents dubbed to the recorder are divided into titles by the shooting date. If the date has been changed to the next day during one shooting session, the shot image is included in the title of the date when the shooting session started. The title is divided into chapters. Each shooting session on the HDD camcorder becomes a chapter.
z Hint The title names are automatically labelled as USB *** (start time of the first shooting session).
The dubbed contents are divided into titles in the following cases, even if they were all recorded in the same day: When the total recording time exceeds 12 hours. When the total number of scenes exceeds 99.
Preparing for HDD camcorder dubbing
Connect an HDD camcorder to the USB jack on the recorder. Refer as well to the instruction manual supplied with the HDD camcorder before connecting.
Turn on your HDD camcorder and the recorder. Connect your HDD camcorder to the USB jack on the front panel.
Connect the HDD camcorder directly to the recorder. Do not disconnect the USB cable while dubbing. When signal input to the USB jack (type A) on the front panel or recorder operation cannot be performed correctly when using an HDD camcorder, connect the HDD camcorder to the LINE IN jack and follow the instructions of Recording from Connected Equipment on page 72. The recorder can recognise and store the shooting date and time information of up to 10 HDD camcorders. If you connect 11 or more HDD camcorders, one-touch dubbing and Incremental Dubbing cannot be made properly.

to USB jack

USB cable (not supplied)

HDD Camcorder Dubbing

USB output

HDD camcorder

Set your HDD camcorder to the USB connection mode (example: COMPUTER or USB CONNECT).
For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the HDD camcorder.
To restart the connected USB device
Select Restart USB Device of USB in the Options 2 setup (page 142).
One-Touch Dubbing from HDD Camcorder (ONETOUCH DUB)
Dubbing from HDD Camcorder Using the OnScreen Display (HDDCam Dubbing)
You can dub contents of your HDD camcorder onto the HDD of the recorder with a single press of the ONE-TOUCH DUB button on the recorder. When dubbing from the HDD camcorder for the first time, all of the contents are dubbed to the recorder. The next time, only newly shot sessions that have not been dubbed yet are dubbed to the recorder.
Follow steps 1 to 3 of Preparing for HDD camcorder dubbing on page 95, and press ONE-TOUCH DUB on the recorder.

You cannot connect more than one piece of digital video equipment to the recorder. You cannot control the recorder using another device or another recorder of the same model. You cannot record date, time, or the contents of the cassette memory onto the disc. If you record from a DV/Digital8 format tape that is recorded in multiple sound tracks, such as a tape with multiple sampling frequencies (48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, or 32 kHz), no sound or an unnatural sound will be output when playing back the sampling frequency switch point on the disc. In order to use this recorders Auto Chapter setting (page 98), be sure to correctly set the clock on your DV camcorder before shooting. The recorded picture may be momentarily affected or the start and end points of a title may be different from what you have set if the source DV/Digital8 format tape is in any of the following conditions. In this case, connect your digital video camera to the LINE IN jack and follow the instructions of Recording from Connected Equipment (page 72). There is a blank space in the recorded portion of the tape. The tapes time code is not sequential. If the picture size or the recording mode on the tape being dubbed changes. A blank or black coloured screen will be dubbed when the recorder is set to a different colour system from the DV tape contents system. Set Input Line System in the Basic setup to the same colour system as the DV tape contents system (page 125).
Insert the source DV/Digital8 format tape into your DV camcorder.
For the recorder to record or edit, your DV camcorder must be set to video playback mode.
Press REC MODE on the remote repeatedly to select the recording mode.
The recording mode changes as follows:
For details about the recording mode, see page 154. Note that you cannot select further manual recording mode options.
Set the External Audio setting in the Audio In setup (page 132). Set the DV Input setting in the Audio In setup (page 132).
You are ready to start dubbing. Select one of the dubbing methods on the following pages.
To playback DV/Digital8 format tape
You can check the contents of DV/Digital8 format tape before dubbing. For details, see Playing from a DV Camcorder on page 101.
Dubbing an Entire DV Format Tape (DV OneTouch Dubbing)
Dubbing Selected Scenes (DV Manual Dubbing)
You can record the entire contents of a DV/ Digital8 format tape onto a disc with a single press of the ONE-TOUCH DUB button on the recorder. The recorder controls the DV camcorder for the whole process, and completes the recording.
You can select and dub scenes while playing a DV/Digital8 format tape.
Follow steps 1 to 5 of Preparing for DV camcorder dubbing on page 98. Press SYSTEM MENU.
Follow steps 1 to 5 of Preparing for DV camcorder dubbing on page 98, and press ONE-TOUCH DUB on the recorder.
The recorder rewinds the tape and then starts recording the tape contents. After the recording is finished, the recorder rewinds the tape in the DV camcorder, and finalises the recorded disc (except DVDRW/DVD-R (VR mode)) automatically.

b Notes When you set LINE 3 Out to RGB, you cannot set Component Video Out. When you connect the recorder to a monitor or projector via only the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks, do not set LINE 3 Out to RGB. If you set LINE 3 Out to RGB, in this case, the picture may not appear. When picture noise appears after you set the recorder to progressive format, hold down x (stop) on the recorder, and press Z (open/close) on the recorder. No video signals are output when using the HDMI connection.

LINE 1 In

Selects a method of inputting video signals for the LINE 1/DECODER jack. The picture will not be clear if this setting does not match the type of video input signal.
Video S-Video RGB Decoder Inputs video signals. Inputs S-video signals. Inputs RGB signals. Select this when connecting to an external decoder (PAY-TV/Canal Plus analogue decoder). If you connect to a cable box/ satellite receiver such as CanalSat, do not select this option.

LINE 3 Out

Selects a method of outputting video signals for the LINE 3 TV jack.
Video S-Video RGB Outputs video signals. Outputs S-video signals. Outputs RGB signals.

NTSC on PAL TV

Sets the recorder to convert signals of the NTSC colour system to the PAL colour system to play NTSC discs on PAL-only TVs. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your TV.
On Off Plays NTSC discs on PALonly TVs. Select this if the connected TV is a multi-system (NTSC-compatible) TV.
If your TV does not accept S-video or RGB signals, the image will not be displayed in the selected method on the TV screen even if you select S-Video or RGB. Refer to the instructions supplied with your TV. SMARTLINK is available only when Video is selected. RGB signals are not output when using the HDMI connection.
Audio Input Settings (Audio In)
You can adjust the sound according to the playback and connection conditions.
When receiving audio input signals from the DV input jack, the recorder automatically selects Stereo or Bilingual regardless of the External Audio setting.

Bilingual Recording

Selects the sound to be recorded.
A/L Records the main sound for the bilingual programme. Records the sub sound for the bilingual programme.

NICAM Select

For details on NICAM system, see page 70.

Recording Settings (Recording)
You can adjust recording settings.
Manual Rec. Mode Subtitle Display
On Off Displays subtitles. Does not display subtitles.
You can select further options for recording mode (manual recording mode). The default setting is Off (standard recording mode). You can check the approximate recording times for the HDD and the different DVD types in each recording mode on page 155.
Assist Subtitle Displays special assistive subtitles, where available.
z Hint If you select Others in Audio Language, Subtitle Language, or DVD Menu Language, press m, and enter a language code from Language Code List on page 158.
Select On (go to setup) using M/m, and press ENTER. Select a recording mode using </,, and press ENTER. To easily select a manual recording mode, press REC MODE repeatedly to display MN, and select a manual recording mode using </,.
b Note If you select a language in DVD Menu Language, Subtitle Language, or Audio Language that is not recorded on the DVD VIDEO, one of the recorded languages will be automatically selected.
On Automatically adjusts the recording mode to enable the entire programme to be recorded (page 68). Turns off the function.

Subtitle Recording

Settings and Adjustments On Off Records digital broadcast subtitles. No digital broadcast subtitles are recorded.

Set Thumbnail

Selects a scene for the thumbnail picture shown in the Title List.
0 seconds The first frame of the title is set for the thumbnail picture. The frame at 30 seconds from the first frame is set for the thumbnail picture. The frame at 3 minutes from the first frame is set for the thumbnail picture.
Auto Chapter (Video) (DVD-RW/ DVD-R in Video mode only)
No Separation 10 minutes No chapter mark is inserted. Inserts chapter marks at approximately 10-minute intervals. Inserts chapter marks at approximately 15-minute intervals.

30 seconds

15 minutes

3 minutes

Auto Chapter (HDD/VR) (HDD/ DVD-RW/DVD-R in VR mode only)
On The recorder detects changes in the picture and sound and automatically inserts chapter marks (up to 99 chapters for one title recorded on the HDD). No chapter mark is inserted.
Auto Chapter (DVD+R/+RW) (DVD+RW/DVD+R only)
b Notes The actual chapter mark interval may vary depending on the amount of information contained in the video to be recorded. Chapter marks are automatically inserted, where the date or time information changes on the tape, when Auto Chapter (HDD/VR) is set to On during DV dubbing to the HDD or a DVD-RW/ DVD-R (VR mode).

HDD Recording Format

Selects the HDD recording format.

The VPS/PDC function does not operate.
, Check that the clock and date are set correctly. , Check that the VPS/PDC time you set is correct (there might be a mistake in the TV programme guide). If the broadcast you wanted to record did not send the correct VPS/PDC information, the recorder will not start recording. , If the reception is poor, the VPS/PDC signal might be altered and the recorder might not start recording. , The VPS/PDC function may not work if the GUIDE Plus+ host channel setup is not complete. , The VPS/PDC function does not work when the GUIDE Plus+ data is being downloaded.
Recording does not stop immediately after you press x REC STOP.
, It will take a few seconds for the recorder to input disc data before recording can stop. On-screen instructions may appear after pressing x REC STOP. In this case, follow the on-screen instructions.
The recorder does not play any type of disc (except HDD).
, The disc is upside down. Insert the disc with the labelled side facing up. , The disc is not correctly inserted. , Moisture has condensed inside the recorder. 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. , If the disc was recorded on another recorder and was not finalised (page 46), the recorder cannot play the disc. Additional Information
Recording does not stop after you press x.

, Press x REC STOP.

Timer recording is not complete or did not start from the beginning.
, There was a power failure during recording. If the power recovers when there is a timer recording, the recorder resumes recording. Should the power failure continue for more than 1 hour, reset the clock (page 124). , Another timer setting overlapped the timer setting (page 59, 72). , Disc space was not sufficient. , The VPS/PDC function is working.
The recorder does not start playback from the beginning.
, Resume play was activated (page 74). , You have inserted a DVD whose Title menu or DVD menu automatically appears on the TV screen when it is first inserted. Use the menu to start playback.
The recorder starts playing automatically.
, The DVD VIDEO features an auto playback function.
, 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.

On replacement of parts

In the event that this unit is repaired, repaired parts may be collected for reuse or recycling purposes.
Note on MultiSession/Border discs
Notes on MP3 Audio Tracks, JPEG Image Files, DivX Video Files, and i.Link
About MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image files, and DivX video files
MP3 is an audio compression technology that satisfies certain ISO/MPEG regulations. JPEG is an image compression technology. You can play MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) format audio tracks on the HDD, DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs) or DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVD-RWs/ DVD-Rs/DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVDRAMs) or play JPEG image files on the HDD, DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CDRWs) or DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVDRWs/DVD-Rs). DivX is a video file compression technology, developed by DivX, Inc. This product is an official DivX Certified product. You can play DATA CDs (CDROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs) and DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVDRWs/DVD-Rs/DVD-RAMs) that contain DivX video files. DATA DVDs must be recorded according to ISO9660 Level 1, Level 2, Romeo, Joliet, or UDF (Universal Disk Format) 1.02, 1.50, 2.00*, or 2.01 format for the recorder to recognise the MP3 tracks, JPEG image files, and DivX video files. DATA CDs must be recorded according to ISO9660 Level 1, Level 2, Romeo, or Joliet format for the recorder to recognise the MP3 tracks, JPEG image files, and DivX video files. You can also play discs recorded in MultiSession/Border. Refer to the instructions supplied with the disc drives and the recording software (not supplied) for details on the recording format.
* Not available for MP3 audio tracks.
If audio tracks and images in Music CD format or Video CD format are recorded in the first session/border, only the first session/border will be played back.
MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image files, or DivX video files that the recorder can play
The recorder can play the following tracks and files: MP3 audio tracks with the extension.mp3. JPEG image files with the extension.jpeg or.jpg. Baseline JPEG image files that conform to the Exif 2.2* image files format, and Y:CB:CR is 4:4:4, 4:2:2, or 4:2:0. DivX video files with the extension.avi or.divx.
* Exchangeable Image File Format: The file format used by digital still cameras. z Hint Since a disc with many trees takes longer to start playback, it is recommended that you create albums with no more than two trees.
The recorder will play any data with the extension.mp3,.jpeg,.jpg,.avi, or.divx even if they are not in MP3, JPEG, or DivX format. Playing these data may generate a loud noise which could damage your speaker system. Depending on the disc, normal playback may not be possible. For example, the picture may be unclear, playback may not appear smooth, the sound may skip, and so on. Depending on the disc, playback may take some time to start. Some files cannot be played. For MP3 audio tracks and DivX video files, the recorder can play up to 99 albums each on a DATA CD or DATA DVD. Up to 99 tracks and files under an album can be played. For JPEG image files, the recorder can load up to 99 albums and/or up to 999 files under an album on a DATA CD/DATA DVD or the connected USB device at a time. To view unloaded albums, reload them.

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Sony Hard Disk Drive DVD Recorder - 250GB - Black RDR-HXD995

234.97 inc.vat

Summary
The brain of your home media centre with huge capacity to manage your digital media on your term. Record all episodes of your favourite series automatically with this sony's DVD recorder. Its the smallest model in the range, the RDR-HXD790 houses a 250GB hard drive capable of recording up to 710 hours maximum. Integrated with Digital and Analogue Tuner delivering the latest TV channels in digital clarity. It also features HDMI output with 1080p upscaling to maximise picture quality even on large screens Specification Overview: s Product Description - Sony RDR-HXD995 - DVD recorder / HDD recorder with digital TV tuner s Product Type - DVD recorder / HDD recorder with digital TV tuner s Dimensions (WxDxH) - 43 cm x 28.8 cm x 7.7 cm s Weight - 4.7 kg s Colour - Black s DVD - DVD recorder with TV tuner s TV Tuner - Standard - PAL, SECAM s Digital Player (Recorder) - Digital player s Digital Storage Media - Hard disc drive - 250 GB s Audio - Stereo s Remote Control - Remote control - infrared

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