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2-689-634-11(1)

Hard Disk Recorder

SVR-S500

Operating Instructions

To find out useful hints, tips and information about Sony products and services please visit: www.sony-europe.com/myproduct

2006 Sony Corporation

SVR-S500 2-689-634-11(1)
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Precautions

Important Information

Should you experience a problem with this recorder, please refer to the trouble shooting section on page 47. If you are unable to rectify the problem, contact the Sony Customer Information Centre at

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
The supplied AC adaptor must be used to power this recorder. Check that the AC adaptor operating voltage is identical with your local power supply. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus. Install this system so that the mains lead can be unplugged from the wall socket immediately in the event of trouble.
(Monday-Friday from 9:00am to 6:00pm)
Please ensure you have the following information available before calling the helpline:
Date of purchase: Serial number: Model name: Post code: Detailed fault description: Signal strength and signal quality:
Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)
This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product. Notice for customers in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland A moulded plug complying with BS1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience. Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a 5 AMP fuse approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362, (i.e., marked with or mark) must be used. If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station.

Notes:

You can check the signal strength and signal quality of this recorder, see page 46. The serial number and the model name are located under the recorder. This recorder is only designed for use in the United Kingdom. Compliance with digital terrestrial TV broadcast standards in other countries is not guaranteed.

Settings and Adjustments. 40
Digital TV settings (DTV Settings). 40 Favourites. 40 Parental Lock. 40 Auto Tune. 41 Video and Audio Settings (Options). 42 Recording/Hard Disk Recorder and Remote Control Settings/Factory Settings (Features). 43 Technical Information (Technical Info). 45 Manufacturer Information. 45 Signal Strength. 46
Additional Information. 47
Troubleshooting. 47 Specifications. 49 Guide to Parts and Controls. 50 Index. 53
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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 mains lead until you reach Step 4: Connecting the Mains Lead on page 10.

b Notes

See Specifications (page 49) for a list of supplied accessories. Plug 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 SCART or video input jack. Be sure to disconnect the mains lead of each component before connecting.
Step 1: Connecting the Aerial Cable
Connect the aerial cable by following the steps below.

Hard disk recorder

to RF IN

TV to RF OUT

Aerial cable (not 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 an optional aerial cable.
Step 2: Connecting the Video Cords

Connecting your TV

Connect LINE 1 - TV on the recorder and the Scart (EURO-AV) connector on the TV with the optional SCART cord.

to LINE 1 - TV

SCART cord (not supplied)

to SCART input

When playing wide screen images
Some recorded images may not fit your TV screen. To change the picture size, see page 42.
b Note When you connect the recorder to your TV via the SCART jacks, the TVs input source is set to the recorder automatically when you turn on the recorder. If necessary, press TV/VIDEO to switch the input source of your TV to the recorder, see Controlling TVs with the remote on page 11.
Connecting a VCR or Similar Device
After disconnecting the mains lead from the mains, connect a VCR or similar recording device to the LINE 2 - VCR / STB jack of this recorder.
VCR SCART cord (not supplied) to SCART input

to LINE 2 - VCR / STB

Be sure to connect your VCR to the Hard disk recorder and your TV in the order shown below. To watch video tapes, watch the tapes through a second line input on your TV.

Line input 1 VCR Hard disk recorder TV Line input 2
If your TV is not featured with a second line input, you can pass the VCR signal via the Hard Disk recorder to watch video tapes on the TV. If necessary, press the INPUT SELECT button on your remote to switch the recorders input to the LINE 2 - VCR / STB line to enable the VCR video signal to pass through the Hard Disk recorder. This recorder cannot record the contents from the connected VCR, STB or similar device. If you disconnect the recorders mains lead, you will not be able to view the signals from the connected VCR on the TV.
Step 3: Connecting the Audio Cords
You can improve sound quality by connecting a stereo system to the AUDIO OUT R-L jacks as shown below.

to AUDIO L-R

to Line IN
Audio cord (not supplied)
z Hint For correct speaker location, see the operating instructions supplied with the connected components.
Step 4: Connecting the Mains Lead
AC Adapter to DC IN 12V Power Cord

to mains

Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter 1 into the DC In connector 2 on the recorder. Plug one end of the power cord 3 into the AC adapter. Plug the other end of the power cord into the mains. Then plug the recorder and TV mains leads (power cords) into the mains.
After you connect the mains lead, you must wait for a short while before operating the recorder. You can operate the recorder once the front panel display lights up and the recorder enters standby mode. If you connect additional equipment to this recorder (page 9), be sure to connect the mains lead after all connections are complete.
Step 5: Preparing the Remote
You can control the recorder using the supplied remote. Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the markings inside the battery compartment. When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the recorder.
Controlling TVs with the remote
You can adjust the remotes signal to control your TV.
Depending on the connected unit, you may not be able to control your TV with some or all of the buttons below. If you enter a new code number, the code number previously entered will be erased. When you replace the batteries of the remote, the code number may be reset to the default setting. Set the appropriate code number again.

Number buttons

b Notes If the supplied remote interferes your other Sony Hard Disk recorder, change the command mode number for this recorder (page 12). Use the batteries correctly to avoid possible leakage and corrosion. Do not touch the liquid with bare hands should leakage occur. Observe the following: Do not use a new battery with an old battery, or batteries of different manufacturers. Do not attempt to recharge the batteries. If you do not intend to use the remote for an extended period of time, remove the batteries. If battery leakage occurs, wipe out any liquid inside the battery compartment, and insert new batteries. Do not expose the remote sensor (marked on the front panel) to strong light, such as direct sunlight or lighting apparatus. The recorder may not respond to the remote.

The recording option is not available when you select a channel broadcasting only a digital text service.
Using the PROG +/ buttons
Press PROG +/ on your remote control. The Hard Disk Recorder tunes to the next channel, and the programme ID and channel name appear in the upper part of your TV screen.
Press the M/m buttons to move to other channels. Once highlighted, press the ENTER button to exit the information display and view the selected programme.

Using the Number buttons

You can also change channels by entering the channel number using the 09 buttons. The Hard Disk Recorder tunes to that channel, and the programme ID and channel name appear in the upper part of your TV screen.
2. Pausing a TV Broadcast (TV Pause)
When the recorder is switched on, it automatically stores in a buffer memory the last 30 minutes of the channel it has been tuned to. You can pause a current TV broadcast, and then continue watching the programme at a later time. This is useful when you receive an unexpected phone call or visitor while watching TV.
Press H to resume watching the programme from the point at which you pressed X.
To fast rewind or fast forward TV pause
Press / while a broadcast is paused or after you resumed playback. Pressing this buttons repeatedly doubles the fast rewind and fast forward speed as indicated on screen (up to x64 max).
To skip directly to live TV
Press > while a broadcast is paused of after you resumed playback to skip directly to live TV.
To record paused broadcasts

PROG +/

Paused broadcasts are not saved to the HDD. To record the paused programme, press z REC while in TV pause mode, see 3. Recording a Programme (One Touch Recording) on page 16.

> H z REC X

This function may be cancelled when: PROG +/ is pressed. TITLE LIST is pressed. GUIDE (Electronic Programme Guide) is pressed. the recorder is turned off. a timer recording is started.
While viewing a TV broadcast with this recorder, press X.
The picture pauses. You can pause the picture for up to 30 minutes.

0 LIVE

B Scenes:

4. Playing the Recorded Programme (Title List)
To play a recorded title, select the title from the Title List.
When recordings are stored to the hard disk, thumbnail pictures are automatically generated at 5 minute intervals throughout the programme and displayed in the Title List display for enhanced navigation. Each snapshot displayed represents the beginning of a 5 minute scene.
C Indicates the current time D Hard Disk usage
Coloured control buttons TITLE LIST </M/m/,, ENTER RETURN m M H/X/x
Indicates the used and reserved space for scheduled recording/total hard disk capacity.

E Scroll indicator:

Appears when all of the titles do not fit on the list. To view the hidden titles, press M/m.
F Erasing and editing options:
For details, see Erasing and Editing on page 36.
Select a title using the M/m buttons and press ENTER.
Playback starts from the selected title.

To stop playback

Press x STOP.

Press TITLE LIST.

The Title List display appears showing the recordings stored on your Hard Disk recorder, with the most recent recording appearing first. Example of Title List:

TITLE LIST

12:15 HDD Usage: 17.4/80GB Recordings List Duration Date EP Tue 07/02 Hobbies and Interests 115 min SP Sun 05/02 Football Essentials 28 min Past and present of players and tournaments of every national team, institutional and statistical information of all clubs, and categories, scoreboards and fixtures of every lower category. LP Sat 04/02 Family Studio 73 min DVR:Scenes [Scene(1)- 0:00]
To start playback from a specific scene
After Step 1 above, select a title. Once highlighted, press </, to select the desired scene. The selected scene is identified by a white frame around the thumbnail picture, and the scene number and duration into each programme are indicated. Press ENTER to start playback from the selected scene.

To delete scenes

Delete Mode Rename Advanced

A Title information:

Displays the title name, recording mode, recording date, recording duration and a detailed description of the recorded programme.
For more accurate navigation, you can delete the scenes snapshots from the Title List display. Deleting scene does not delete any part of the programme, only the thumbnail pictures will be deleted.
After Step 2 above, press Red on your remote control. The Delete options menu appears. Press YELLOW to delete the selected scene.

To add new scenes

You can add new scenes during the playback of a recording to create further indexing for more accurate navigation.
Press YELLOW Rename. The Rename Recording menu appears.
12:15 HDD Usage: 17.4/80GB Recordings List Duration Date EP Tue 07/02 Hobbies and Interests 115 Rename Recording - ENTER to commit or RETURN to exit min SP Sun 05/02 Football Essentials 28 min Past and present of players and tournaments of every team, Title: Football Essentials institutional and statistical information of all clubs, and categories, scoreboards and fixtures of every lower category. LP Sat 04/02 Family Studio 73 min DVR:Scenes

To change the title name (Rename)
You can label a title by entering up to 101 characters. The steps below explain how to change the name of the recorded programme.
While the Title List menu is turned on, select a title for which you want to change the name.
Displaying the Playing Time and Play Information
You can view the playing time and title information of the current playback on the TV screen.

DISPLAY

Press DISPLAY during playback.
The play time and title timeline appears on top of the background pictures:

0 Channel 4

02:06:51 00:48:32
A Play mode B Title name C Total duration of the title D Playing time E Playing status bar
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Guide to Digital Services b Important Notice
Digital Services availability depends on the broadcaster. Digital Services are not instantly available when the recorder is first turned on. Your Hard Disk Recorder needs to be in standby every night for the latest TV listings to be downloaded. If the recorder is disconnected from the mains over night, TV listings will not be updated. Channel 4TVInteractive must appear in your channel line-up in order for you to receive weekly TV listings.
Press the GUIDE button to display the TV listing (Electronic Programme Guide).
This displays your custom list of channels and shows programme information. Example of TV Guide (GUIDE) display:
Time 12:05 12:45 13:00 13:05 13:30 14:00 14:05 15:00 15:05 15:30 16:07 Programme DDE news Today Sport Hobbies and Interests Tennis DDE News Weather Cooking News Football Essentials Family Studio Kids

Record Select Date

12:15 Tuesday 07/02/06

Reminder

TV GUIDE (Electronic Programme Guide)
The TV GUIDE provides a quick and easy way to: View the latest TV listings for all your preferred digital channels. For further explanation on how to select your preferred channels, see Favourites on page 21. Set a programme to be recorded (page 28). Set a TV programme reminder (page 24).

A Channel name B z (green): indicates the current viewed channel. C Programme title D Indicates the programme broadcast start time E Indicates the current time F Indicates the date corresponding to the displayed TV programme G Indicates if a TV programme reminder is associated with the event (page 24)
Viewing the TV listing (GUIDE)
PROG +/ Coloured control buttons GUIDE </M/m/,, ENTER RETURN
H Coloured Control buttons for enhanced navigation, recording options and TV programme reminder setting.
Press the M/m buttons to view the listing of programme broadcast schedule on the current channel. Press the </, buttons to view the TV programme listing on other channels. Press the YELLOW button to view the next or previous days programme schedule.
Once the Set EPG Date menu displayed, press </, to select the date, then press ENTER to view the corresponding programme broadcast schedule.
Select the current time broadcasted programme you wish to view, then press the ENTER button to exit the TV GUIDE display and view the programme.

Favourites

The Favourite application gives you the option to: Select and store your preferred channels to be displayed in the GUIDE (Electronic Programme Guide) TV listing. Add or delete channels to the Favourite List. Quickly display a favourite channel on screen and avoid browsing channels that you dont wish to view.

To set a timer recording

See Recording TV programmes using the TV Guide application on page 28.
Guide to Digital Services
To set a programme reminder
See Setting TV programme reminders on page 24.
Setting a Favourite List Displaying the programme information box
Coloured control buttons SYSTEM MENU M/m, ENTER RETURN
While watching a TV channel, press the INFO button to display the programme information box.
The Information box appears on top of live TV showing the current programme ID and channel name.
Programme information box

Press SYSTEM MENU.

The System Menu Display appears.
The Setup Display appears.
Select DTV Settings, and press ENTER.

DDE News

DTV Settings Favourites

Parental Lock Auto Tune

Select Favourites, and press ENTER
The DTV Settings- Favourites setup display appears.
ID 300 Channel Name DDE news NCE CMY J9 AAC EFF News Channel J NCE 5 HGF HHT 4TVinteractive

Select All Clear All

Ordering your favourite channels
This option allows to change the channel order so that your preferred channels appear first in the Favourite List or when you move through the channels in the TV listing GUIDE (Electronic Programme Guide).

X (pause)

To resume normal playback, press H.
The H button has a tactile dot* * Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the recorder.
Playing a paused TV Broadcast (TV Pause)
You can pause a current TV broadcast, and then continue watching the programme at a later time. See page 15.
Press. to skip back to the beginning of the recording. Press / to fast rewind or fast forward the recording. Pressing this buttons repeatedly doubles the fast rewind and fast forward speed as indicated on screen (up to x64 max). Press > to skip directly to live TV.
Playing from the beginning of the programme you are recording (Chasing Playback)
Chasing Playback allows you to view the recorded part of a programme while the recording is being made. You do not need to wait until the recording finishes.
To switch to live TV programmes viewing

Press PROG +/.

The picture on your TV screen holds for a few seconds when you fast forward/fast reverse or instant replay/ advance the recording. Chasing Playback is possible from one minute or more after recording starts. Even if you fast forward the recorded programme, there will always be a time difference of about one minute or more between the recorded programme and the current TV broadcast.
Playing a previous recording while making another (Simultaneous Rec and Play)

M/m, ENTER

. > H TIMER LIST
Simultaneous Rec and Play allows you to view a previously recorded programme while recording programmes. Playback continues even if a timer recording starts.
While recording, press TITLE LIST to display the Recordings List. Select the title you want to play, and press ENTER. Playback starts from the selected title.
z Hint If you have set two simultaneous recordings, you can either watch one of these channels or playback a previous recording from the Title List.
Press TIMER LIST on your remote control. The Timer List appears. Press M/m to highlight a current timer recording in the Record List. Programmes currently being recorded are indicated by a z (red) icon next to the programme name. Press H PLAY to move to the selected channel (live TV).
Playing titles from a programme category folder
You can play titles stored in the Title List programme category folders.
Adding new category folders

Coloured control buttons TITLE LIST M/m, ENTER. m H M X

Editing original titles

Edits made to the original titles are final. If you plan to retain an unaltered original recording, make a copy of the title or a section of the title, see Copying Title/Section on page 38 before editing.
Creating and editing Playlist titles
Set-up a Playlist to play all the recordings in a category folder for editing purposes. When you create a Playlist, the original titles are left unaltered.
The Playlist title calls up data from the original titles for playback. If a message appears and indicates Insufficient free space, erase unnecessary titles.
Press TITLE LIST. Select a title within the Recordings List using the M/m buttons. Press the Coloured Button that corresponds to the desired Erase or Editing option.
You can make the following edits to the title: Delete(RED): Deletes Titles or Scenes (page 37). Mode (GREEN): Increases the recording capacity by compressing titles recorded to the HDD (page 39). Rename (YELLOW): Changes the name of the title (page 18). Advanced (BLUE): Allows you to: change the title order (Order) (page 18). create and edit Playlists (page 38). make a copy of a title or section of a title (page 38). crop a section of a title (page 37).

Erasing a Title/Scene

You can permanently erase recordings stored to the hard disk or the scene thumbnail pictures that are displayed in the Title List display for enhanced navigation. Note that erasing a title cannot be undone.
Press YELLOW Mark to confirm the start marker.
A time line appears with a marker showing the start position of the crop.
After step 1 above, select a title within the Recordings List using the M/m buttons and press RED (Delete).
The Delete sub-menu appears with the following options. Cancel(RED): Returns to your Recordings List. Recording (GREEN): Erases the selected title. Scene (YELLOW): Deletes the selected scene thumbnail pictures from the Title List display, see page 17.

Marker

Press H, X, or m/M to select the point (picture) at which you want to end the crop, then press ENTER.
The display asks for confirmation. To reset either the start and end point, press BLUE Rst marks, and go to step 2.
Press the Coloured Button that corresponds to the desired Delete option.
Press YELLOW Mark to confirm the end marker. Press ENTER
The Edit sub menu appears.
Erasing sections of a title (Crop Editing)
You can permanently delete the sections of a title which are before the start and after the end crop marks.
Edit Choose one of the following options or press RETURN to exit: Crop: Permanently deletes sections outside of marks. Copy: Copies marked section to a new recording. Rst Marks: Resets edit marks.
Cancel RETURN Crop Copy Rst marks ENTER
Press TITLE LIST, then select a title within the Recordings List using the M/m buttons. Press ENTER to start playback. While watching the playback picture, press H, X, or m/M to select the point (picture) at which you want to start the crop and press ENTER.

4:3 Letter Box

4:3 Pan Scan
Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode. Select SETUP, and press ENTER. Select Options, and press ENTER.
The Options setup appears with the following options. The default settings are underlined.
Options TV Type TV Scart VCR Scart Audio Language Audio Level 12:15 Setting 4:3 Letter Box Composite Composite English 100

TV Scart

Selects a method of outputting video signals for the LINE 1 TV scart.
RGB Composite S Video Outputs RGB signals. Outputs composite video signals (CVBS). Outputs S-video signals.
b Note If your TV does not accept S-video or RGB signals, black and white picture or no picture appears on the TV screen even if you select S Video or RGB. See the instructions supplied with your TV. VCR Scart
Selects a method of inputting / outputting video signals for the LINE 2 - VCR / STB scart.
Composite S Video Outputs composite video signals (CVBS). Outputs S-video signals.

TV Type

Select the playback picture size according to the type of connected TV (wide-screen/wide mode TV or conventional 4:3 screen TV).
4:3 Letter Box Select this when connecting to a 4:3 screen TV. Displays a wide picture with bands on the upper and lower portions of the screen. Select this when connecting to a 4:3 screen TV. Automatically displays a wide picture on the entire screen and cuts off the portions that do not fit. Select this when connecting to a wide-screen TV or TV with a wide mode function.

16:9 Wide Screen

b Notes If your TV or VCR does not accept S-video, black and white picture or no picture appears on the TV screen or black and white picture or no picture will be recorded on your VCR if you select S Video. See the instructions supplied with your TV or VCR. The mute and volume control function do not operate on LINE 2 - VCR / STB output. To be able to view the signals from the connected VCR on the TV via the Hard disk recorders LINE 2 - VCR / STB (line through feature), you may press the INPUT SELECT button on your remote to switch the recorders input to enable the VCR video signal to pass through the Hard Disk recorder. This recorder cannot record the contents from the connected VCR, STB or similar device.

Audio Language

You can set your Hard Disk Recorder to play the audio track in the language you prefer if that language is available.

Select Factory Setup in Features, and press ENTER The display for entering the Personal Identification Number (PIN) appears. Enter your four-digit password using the number buttons and press ENTER.
Once the warning message display appears, press ENTER again to confirm.
b Note If you forget your password, you will have to reset it by selecting Parental Lock in DTV Settings setup (page 40).
Technical Information (Technical Info)
Select this to check the technical settings.
Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode. Select SETUP, and press ENTER. Select Technical Info, and press ENTER.
The Technical Info display appears with the following options.
Technical Info Manufacturer Info Signal Strength 12:15

Manufacturer Information

This information screen shows the current version of software and hardware installed in your recorder.
Select Manufacturer Info, in the Technical Information display and press ENTER. After viewing the information, press the RETURN button to come back to the Technical Information menu.

Signal Strength

This information screen shows the signal strength of the broadcasts you are watching.
Select Signal Strength, in the Technical Information display and press ENTER. The Signal Strength display appears showing both Tuner 1 and Tuner 2 signal strengths along with the name of your local transmitter and the tuned UHF channel.
Signal Strength For best picture quality your aerial should be aligned to provide the highest possible signal strength. TO REALIGN : Slowly rotate the aerial through 360 degrees identifying the position that gives greatest strength. Highest: 89% The received signal is acceptable

FreqFreq+

Tuner 1: hannington - 29 Strength Errors

Max 61 %

Tuner 2: hannington -29 Strength Errors

Max 69 %

Refresh
The coloured bars indicates the signal quality.
Press the M/m buttons to toggle the position of the green cursor between the description of Tuner 1 and Tuner 2 signal strength. If the signal strength is low you may need to realign your aerial and / or to adjust the UHF frequency. We strongly recommend that you ask your professional installer to arrange for the aerial installation and frequency setting.

The language for the sound track cannot be changed.
, Not all broadcasts carry multilingual language tracks. In that case you can only listen in the default language.

Display

The TIMER REC indicator is flashing.
, The HDD does not have enough space.

TV Pause does not work.

, Two simultaneous programmes are currently recording to the HDD or the HDD is full.
The clock does not appear in the front panel display.
, The front panel lighting has been set to Off (page 44).
Recording/Timer recording/ Editing
The programme position cannot be changed from the programme position you are recording.
, Set the TVs input source to TV. , When two simultaneous programmes are currently recording to the HDD, you can only watch one of these two channels or play a title from the Title List.

Remote control

The remote does not function.
, Batteries are weak. , The remote is too far from the recorder. , The remotes manufacturer code returned to the default setting when you replaced the batteries. Reset the code (page 11).
, Turn on the recorder. , The remote is not pointed at the remote sensor on the recorder. , Different command modes are set for the recorder and remote. Set the same command mode (page 12). The default command mode setting for this recorder and the supplied remote is HDD 1.

Specifications

System
Transmission standards: DVB-T
Other Sony equipment responds to the remote.
, The same command mode is set for both the equipment and recorder. Set a different command mode for the recorder (page 12).
Channel coverage: UHF channels B21 - B69 The above channel coverage merely ensures the channel reception within these ranges. It does not guarantee the ability to receive signals in all circumstances. Aerial out: 75-ohm asymmetrical aerial socket Video recording format: MPEG Video

Others

The recorder does not operate properly.
, Restart the recorder. , When static electricity, etc., causes the recorder to operate abnormally, turn off the recorder. Then, unplug the recorder from the mains and after leaving it off for a while (10 seconds minimum), plug it in again. , Check that the vent under the recorder is not blocked. Then, immediately disconnect the mains lead. Leave the recorder off for a while, then re-connect the mains lead, and press [/1 on the recorder.

Inputs and outputs

LINE 1 - TV: 21-pin CVBS/S-Video/RGB OUT LINE 2 - VCR / STB: 21-pin CVBS IN/OUT S-Video IN/OUT RGB IN AUDIO OUT: Phono stereo jack L/R

The number 5 button has a tactile dot*.
W z REC button (16) x REC STOP button (16) [TIMER] button (26) TIMER LIST button (29) X [/1 (TV on/standby) button (11) Y VOL (TV volume) +/ buttons (11) Z TV/VIDEO button (11) wj PROG (TV programme) +/ buttons (11)
The PROG button has a tactile dot*.
* Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the recorder.
D PROG (programme) +/ buttons (16)
The + button has a tactile dot*.
E AUDIO button (32) F INPUT SELECT button (9)

Front panel

A [/1 (on/standby) button (13) B PROGRAM -/+ buttons (16)

(remote sensor) (11)

D Front panel display (51).

Front panel display

REC TIMER

SP LP EP

A Recording status segments: Single rotating star = only one tuner is recording. Dual rotating star = both tuners are recording. B TV Pause/Play indicators C Displays the following:
Clock/Channel number while watching live TV Playback mode/Channel name while in playback mode Current menu option
D Indicates that the Hard Disk Recorder is currently recording. E Recording mode (27) F TIMER indicator (27) Indicates that Timer Recordings have been set. G Indicates that the Hard Disk Recorder is in standby mode H Indicates remote control activity.
z Hint You can turn off the front panel display when the recorder is turned on by setting Front Panel to Off (page 44).

Rear panel

A Power DC IN plug (10) B LINE 1 - TV jack (8) C LINE 2 - VCR / STB jack (9) D SERIAL port, for factory and service use only E AERIAL IN/OUT jacks (7) F AUDIO L/R OUT (jacks (10)
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Words in quotations appear in the on-screen displays.
Delete 36 Digital Services Digital Text viewing 23 Favourites 21 Setting TV programme reminders 24 TV Listing GUIDE 20 DISPLAY 16, 19 Display front panel display 51
Increasing recording capacity 39 Interactivity 44
LINE 2 - VCR / STB 9, 42 LINE 1 - TV 8, 42

Guide 21
RDR-HXD790 RDR-HXD798 RDR-HXD890 RDR-HXD995 RDR-HXD1095 RDR-HXD770 RDR-HXD870 RDR-HXD970 RDR-HXD1070

Guide 22

RDR-HXD360 RDR-HXD560 RDR-HXD860 RDR-HXD1065 RDR-GXD310 RDR-HXD710 RDR-HXD910

Guide 23

RDR-GXD500

Guide 24

SVR-S500

Guide 25

VTX-D800

Sony Re-tuning Guide

This guide can be used in conjunction with your remote control to help you retune any of the following Sony Products.
Models covered: RDR-HXD790 RDR-HXD798 RDR-HXD890 RDR-HXD995 RDR-HXD1095 RDR-HXD770 RDR-HXD870 RDR-HXD970 RDR-HXD1070
Sony Website: www.sony.co.uk
Digital UK Website: www.digitaluk.co.uk
Sony Helpline: 0845 6000124

Digital UK: 0845 6505050

Audio Settings Features DTV Settings Password Video Options Audio Easy Setup Features Password Options Easy Setup

Clock Language

Play Mode Play Mode Photo Album Photo Album
Dubbing Dubbing Music Jukebox Music Jukebox

Recording Recording

Use to select an item press or ENTER Use to select an item thethe press or ENTER
Use to select an item the press or ENTER Use to select an item the press or ENTER
System SystemMenu Exit Menu
System Exit System Menu Exit Menu

STEM ENU

SYSTEM SYSTEM MENU MENU

System Menu System Menu

Title List

SYSTEM MENU

Initial Setup
Basic Digital Tuner Analog Tuner Video In Basic Video Out Digital Tuner Language ENTER Analog Tuner Recording Video In
MENU System Menu System Menu

SYSTEM

InitialSYSTEM Setup Initial Setup MENU
Replace Channels Replace Channels Add New Channels Add New Channels Channel Sort Channel Sort Channel Options Channel Options Auto Skip Auto Skip Signal Clock Signal Clock DTV Language DTV Language Next Screen Next Screen

ENTER ENTER ENTER

Disc Setup Initial Setup Disc Setup Picture Adjustment Initial Setup Dubbing Picture Adjustment Music Jukebox Dubbing Music Jukebox System Exit

Timer Recording

ENTER ENTER
Title List DV Timer Recording Play Mode DV Photo Album Play Mode Photo Album
Replace Channels Add New Channels Channel Sort Channel Options Auto SkipChannels Replace Signal Clock Add New Channels DTV Language Channel Sort Channel Options Auto Skip Signal Clock DTV Language
Title List Title Screen Next List Timer Recording Off Timer Recording
Next Screen Next Screen DVDV ENTER Next Screen OffPlay Mode Play Mode Next Screen Next Screen Photo Album Next Screen Next Screen Next Screen

Next Screen

Basic Basic Digital Tuner Digital Tuner Analog Tuner Analog Tuner Video In Basic VideoNext Screen In Replace Channels Replace Digital Tuner 89 ChannelsNew Channels Channels Add found. Initial Setup Search Complete Video Out Initial Setup Replace Channels Channel SortVideo Out Analog Tuner Channel Options UK No duplicateIn channels removed. Country VideoInitial Setup Auto Skip Language Language Channel Picture Adjustment information update Signal ClockENTER Picture Adjustment Video Out DTV Language Language Recording Recording Basic

Replace Channels

Disc Setup Disc Setup
Video Out Language Use to select an item the press or ENTER Recording

Photo Album

Digital Tuner Add found. Channels Search Complete 89 ChannelsNewSort Channel Analog Tuner Channel Options UK No duplicateIn channels removed. Country Video to select an item the pressAuto Skip Use or ENTER Channel information update Signal Clock Video Out Use to select an item press or ENTER Use to select an item thethe press or ENTER Music Jukebox DTV Language Language Music Jukebox

Dubbing Dubbing

Recording
Replace Channels Next Screen Replace Channels

System Menu

Use to select an item the press or ENTER
Press SYSTEM MENU on the remote.
SYSTEM MENU SYSTEM MENU SYSTEM MENU SYSTEM

SYSTEM MENU SYSTEM MENU

Press and highlight Replace Channels, Press and highlight Next Screen, confirm with "ENTER".

MENU List Title

Basic SYSTEM MENU Digital Tuner
Settings DTV Settings Video Audio Features Password Options Easy Setup Clock Language
Disc Setup Initial Setup Disc Setup Picture Adjustment Initial Setup Dubbing
Timer Recording Title List DV Timer Recording Play Mode
Analog Tuner Video In Basic Video Out Digital Tuner Language Analog Tuner Recording Video In
DV ENTER Photo Album Play Mode
Picture Adjustment Music Jukebox Dubbing Music Jukebox System Exit
Replace Channels Next Screen Add New Channels SYSTEM Channel Sort MENU Channel Options Auto SkipChannels SYSTEM Replace SYSTEM Next Screen Signal Clock Basic Basic Add New Channels MENU Clock Setting MENU Clock Setting DTV Language Channel Sort Digital Tuner Input System Digital Tuner Input lineline System Channel Options Power Save Power Save Analog Tuner Analog Tuner Auto Skip HELP Setting HELP Setting Video In Signal Clock Video In Video Out EPG Type Select EPG Type Select DTV Language Out Easy Setup Video Easy Setup Video Out Language Use to selectENTERthe press or ENTER an item Language

Initial Setup Initial Setup
SYSTEM MENU SYSTEM Basic MENUBasic
Replace Channels Replace Channels Next Screen Replace Next Screen Channels Replace Add New ChannelsChannels Add New Channels Channel Sort Channel Sort Channel Options Country Channel Options Country UKUK Auto Skip Auto Skip Signal Clock Signal Clock DTV Language DTV Language
Language Recording Recording
------------PAL/SECAM PAL/SECAM Off Off On On Guide Plus+ Guide Plus+ Start Start
Digital Tuner Digital Tuner Analog Tuner Analog Tuner Video Video In In Video Out Video Out Language Language ENTER Recording Recording
Use to select an item the press or ENTER ENTER ENTER System Use to Menu anExit press or ENTER select item Use to select an item thethe press or ENTER
System Exit System Menu Exit Menu System Exit System Menu Exit Menu
Using the / to highlight Initial Set Up . Then confirm by "ENTER".

System SYSTEM Menu

Use to select UK and press "ENTER".

SYSTEM Basic MENU

Initial Setup System Menu
Basic MENU Digital Tuner Analog Tuner Basic SYSTEM Video In Basic Tuner MENU Digital Video Out Digital Tuner Analog Tuner Language AnalogIn Video Tuner Recording Video In Video Out
Disc Setup Initial Setup Picture Adjustment
Timer Recording DV Play Mode Photo Album

Dubbing Music Jukebox

Video Out Language Play Mode ENTER Language Recording Use to select an item the press or ENTER Recording
Clock Setting ------Input line System PAL/SECAM Power Save Title List Off HELP Setting Replace Channels Next On Screen EPG New Channels Add Type Select Clock Setting Next ------- Plus+ GuideScreen Easy Setup Recording Timer Channel System Input lineSort Next PAL/SECAM Start Screen Channel Options Power Save Off Off Auto Setting HELPSkip DV Next Signal Clock On Screen EPG Type Select Next Screen DTV Setup Guide Plus+ Easy Language Start
Next Screen Replace Channels Digital Tuner Add BasicNew Channels Replace Channels Channel Sort Analog Tuner Disc Setup Replace Channels Digital Tuner Add New Channels Channel Options Country UK Video In Channel Sort Basic Initial SetupAuto SkipChannels Analog Tuner Replace SYSTEM Next Screen Signal Clock Replace Channels Channel Options Video Out Digital Tuner Add New Channels Initial Setup MENU Skip VideoLanguage Basic DTV InChannels Auto Replace Channel Sort Channels Language Replace Analog Tuner Complete 89 ChannelsNew Channels Next Screen Add found. Search Digital Tuner Signal Clock Video Out ChannelCountry ChannelSort Options UK Analog Recording Channel Options UK Picture AdjustmentVideo InNo duplicateInTuner channels removed. Country DTV Language Video Auto Skip

Channel information update Signal Clock Clock Video Out SignalLanguage Video Out DTV Language Recording DTV Language Recording Language ENTER Use to select an item the press or ENTER Recording

Auto Skip Language

Next Screen Next Screen Next Screen Off Next Screen Next Screen
Digital Tuner Add found. Channels MENU Search Complete 89 ChannelsNewSort Channel Analog Tuner Channel Options No duplicateIn channels removed. Country Video Auto Skip Channel information update Signal Clock Video Out Language Recording

DTV Language

SYSTEM Basic
Replace Channels Next Screen Replace Channels UK

Exit Exit

Using / to highlight Digital Tuner.
System Menu Initial Setup
Basic Digital Tuner Analog Tuner Video In Video Out SYSTEM Language MENU Recording
The video will automatically start tuning and confirm when finished.
Replace Channels Next Screen Add New Channels Channel Sort Channel Options Title List Auto Skip Signal Clock Timer Recording DTV Language
Basic Digital Tuner Analog Tuner Video In Video Out Language Recording
Replace Channels Add New Channels Channel Sort Channel Options Auto Skip Signal Clock DTV Language Next Screen
Title List Timer Recording
Disc Setup Initial Setup Picture Adjustment Dubbing Music Jukebox
DV MENU Play Mode Photo Album

DV Play Mode Photo Album

Please note some recorder models the remote control layout may differ to the one illustrated.

Basic Digital Tuner

Clock Setting Input line System ------PAL/SECAM
Initial Setup Channels Replace Channels Next Screen Replace

Add New Channels

Models covered: RDR-HXD360 RDR-HXD560 RDR-HXD860 RDR-HXD1065 RDR-GXD310 RDR-HXD710 RDR-HXD910
Timer List DV EDIT Dubbing Set Up
DV EDIT DVD Others Dubbing Easy Setup Set Up

Others Easy Setup

Recording DVD Others Easy Setup
Do you want to start Auto Tuning?

Yes No

RETURN
DTV Setting Video Audio Recording DVD Others Easy Setup

RETURN Exit

TEM ENU

System Menu System Menu System Menu
Title List Guide Title List Title List Timer List Guide DV EDIT Timer List Timer List Dubbing DV EDIT DV EDIT Set Up Dubbing Dubbing Set Up Set Up
Set Up Set Basic Up Set Up DTV Settings Video Basic Audio Basic DTV Settings Recording DTV Settings Video ENTER DVD Video Audio Others Audio Recording Recording Easy Setup DVD DVD Others Others Easy Setup Easy Setup

SYSTEM System MENU

Set Up Set Basic Up Set Up DTV Settings Video Basic Audio Basic DTV Settings Recording DTV Settings Video DVD Video Audio Others Audio Recording Recording Easy Setup DVD DVD Others Others Easy Setup Easy Setup

Set Up

ENTER Guide ENTER
Favourites Parental Lock Tuning Favourites Technical Information Favourites Parental Lock Parental Lock Tuning Tuning Technical Information Technical Information
Title List Guide Timer List DV EDIT

Dubbing Set Up

Set Up Favourites Basic Parental Lock DTV Settings Tuning Favourites Video Favourites Basic Technical Information Audio Parental DTV Settings Lock Parental Lock Recording Tuning VideoTuning Auto Tune DVD Favourites Technical AudioTechnical Information Information Favourites Recording Parental Lock Others Easy DVD Parental Lock Setup Tuning AutoDo you want to start Auto Tuning? Tune Tuning ENTER ENTER Others Auto Tune Technical Information Easy Technical Information Setup Yes No
Basic DTV Settings Video Audio Recording DVD Others Easy Setup

Tuning

Do you want to start Auto Tuning? Do you want to start Auto Tuning?
Set Up Favourites Parental Lock Tuning Favourites Basic Technical Information Parental Lock DTV Settings Tuning Video Auto Tune Auto Tune Technical Information Audio Programme Hide ENTER Recording Programme Sort Number of programmes found 98 DVD Number of TV programmes 64 Number of Radio programmes 23 Others Setup

RETURN Easy

Tuning was successfully completed

RETURN ENTER

Yes Yes

ENTER RETURN Exit ENTER

RETURN Exit RETURN
SYSTEM MENU SYSTEM MENU SYSTEM MENU

RETURN Exit RETURN Exit

Press then to highlight Tuning , then press "ENTER". Use / to highlight Auto Tune, then press "ENTER".
ENTER ENTER Set Up RETURN Exit RETURN Exit
System Menu System Menu SYSTEM
Title List Guide Title List Timer List Guide Timer List DV EDIT Dubbing DV EDIT Set Up Dubbing Set Up

ENTER MENU SYSTEM MENU

Set Basic Up SYSTEMUp Set MENUSettings DTV Video Basic Audio Basic DTV Settings Recording DTV Settings Video DVD Video Audio Others Audio Recording Recording Easy Setup DVD DVD Others ENTER Others Easy Setup Easy Setup
Guide Title List Title List Timer List Guide Guide DV EDIT Timer List Timer List Dubbing ENTER DV EDIT DV EDIT Set Up Dubbing ENTER Dubbing Set Up Set Up

Favourites Set Up Parental Lock Tuning Set Up Favourites Technical Information Favourites SYSTEM Parental Lock Basic Parental Lock DTV MENU Settings Tuning Tuning Basic Video Technical Information Technical Information DTV AudioSettings Video Recording Audio DVD RETURN Recording Others DVD Easy Setup Others Easy Setup ENTER
Favourites Basic Parental Lock DTV Settings Tuning Video Technical Information Audio Recording SYSTEM DVD MENU Favourites Others SYSTEM Parental Lock Easy Setup MENU

RETURN RETURN

Set Basic Up Set Up Favourites Tuning DTV Settings Parental Information TechnicalLock Video Tuning Basic Audio Basic Technical Information DTV Settings Recording Exit DTV Settings Video DVD Video Audio Others Audio ENTER Recording Recording Easy Setup ENTER DVD ENTER DVD Others Others Easy Setup Easy Setup ENTER

ENTER RETURN

Parental LockDTV Settings Parental Information TechnicalLock ENTER Audio RETURN Tuning Video Recording Auto Tune Favourites Technical Information Favourites Audio Do you want to start Auto Tuning? Technical Information Parental Lock DVD RETURN ENTER ENTER Parental LockRecording Exit Others 98 Tuning Number of programmes found Auto Tune Yes Do you want to start No Tuning? Auto Tuning DVD Auto Tune Number of TVInformation 64 Easy Technical programmesSetup Number of Radio programmes 23 Technical Information Others ENTER Yes No Number of programmes foundSetup Easy 98 ENTER Tuning was successfully completed Tuning Auto Tune
Favourites Basic Parental Lock DTV Settings VideoSet Up Tuning Tuning Technical Information Audio Recording Set Up Auto Tune SYSTEM DVD Favourites Programme Hide Basic MENU Others SYSTEM Parental Lock DTV Settings Programme Sort MENU Easy Setup Favourites Video Favourites Basic Tuning Auto Tune
Number of programmes Number of TVprogrammes found6498 Number of TV programmes Number of Radioprogrammes 2364 Number of Radio programmes 23
Tuning was successfully completed Tuning was successfully completed Exit RETURN

ENTER RETURN ENTER

Using the / to highlight Set Up. Then press "ENTER".
SYSTEM MENU SYSTEM Set Basic Up MENU Up Set
DTV Settings Video SYSTEM Basic Audio Basic DTV Settings MENU Recording DTV Settings Video DVD Video Audio Others Audio Recording Recording Easy Setup DVD ENTER DVD Others Others Easy Setup Easy Setup
Favourites Title List Parental Lock Guide Tuning Title List Favourites Technical Information Favourites Timer List Parental Lock Guide Parental Lock Tuning Tuning Timer List DV EDIT Technical Information Technical Information Dubbing DV EDIT Set Up Dubbing
SYSTEM Set Basic Up MENU Set Up
Set Up Basic DTV Settings Favourites Basic Video Parental Lock DTV Settings DTV AudioSettings Video Tuning Tuning Video Recording Favourites Basic Technical Information Audio Favourites Audio Basic Parental Lock DVD DTV Settings Recording Parental Lock DTV Settings Recording Others Tuning Video Tuning Auto Tune SYSTEM DVD Video Tuning Tuning DVD Easy Setup Technical Hide ProgrammeInformation Audio MENU Others Technical Information Audio Programme SortOthers Recording Recording Easy Setup Auto Tune Easy Setup DVD Auto Tune DVD ENTER Programme Hide Others Programme Hide Others Programme Sort RETURN ENTER Programme Sort Easy Setup Easy Setup
Highlight YES and then press "ENTER" to confirm.
Favourites Parental Lock Favourites Tuning Parental Information TechnicalLock Tuning Technical Information Set Up Set Up Favourites Basic Parental Lock DTV Settings SYSTEM Favourites Basic Tuning Video Auto Tune MENU Parental Information DTV TechnicalLock AudioSettings Tuning Video Recording Auto Tune Number of programmes found 98 Technical Information Audio DVD Number of TV programmes 64 Recording Number of Radio programmes 23 Others Number of programmes found 98 DVD Easy Setup Number of TV programmes 64 Tuning was successfully completed Number of Radio programmes 23 Others Easy Setup
RETURN RETURN Exit RETURN
RETURN Tuning was successfully completedENTER

ENTER ENTER Exit

Using / to highlight DVT Settings.
Set Up Set Up Basic DTV Settings Basic Video DTV AudioSettings Video Recording Audio DVD Recording Others DVD Easy Setup Others Easy Setup
Favourites Parental Lock Favourites Tuning Parental Information TechnicalLock Tuning Technical Information
Set Up Basic DTV Settings Basic Video DTV AudioSettings Video Recording Audio DVD Recording Others DVD Easy Setup Others Easy Setup

Favourites Parental Lock Favourites Tuning Parental Information TechnicalLock Tuning Tuning Auto Tune Technical Information Programme Hide Programme Sort Auto Tune Programme Hide Programme Sort
Models covered: RDR-GXD500
SET UP Settings Favourites Parental Lock Tuning Technical Information

TITLE LIST EPG

DTV Settings Video
TITLE LIST TITLE LIST TITLE LIST EPG EPG EPG ENTER TIMER LIST TIMER LIST TIMER UP SET LIST SET UP SET UP
SET UP SET UP Favourites Settings Favourites Settings Settings Parental DTV Settings Favourites Lock Parental Lock DTV Settings DTV Settings Tuning Video Parental Lock Tuning Video Video Technical ENTER Information Audio Tuning ENTER Technical Information Audio Audio Features Technical Information Features Features Password Password Password Options Options Options Easy Setup Easy Setup Easy Setup

SYSTEM SET UP MENU

SYSTEM SYSTEM MENU

TIMER LIST SET UP

SYSTEM UP SET SYSTEM MENU MENU
Audio Features Password Options

Settings TITLE LIST EPG

SYSTEM MENU TIMER LIST ENTER

Favourites

SET UP Settings

Parental Lock Tuning

Easy Setup
ENTER Technical Information

SET UP

TITLE LIST EPG TIMER LIST SET UP

Features

SET UP Settings DTV Settings
Password Parental Lock DTV Settings
Tuning Video Options Audio Technical Information
DTV Settings Video Favourites Parental Lock Tuning Audio Features

Password Options ENTER

Password
Technical Information Audio Auto Tune

Manual Tune

Use / then to highlight Tuning and select with "ENTER".

RETURN RETURN RETURN

TIMER LIST

Features Programme Sort

ENTE Options
TITLE LIST TITLE LIST TITLE LIST EPG EPG EPG TIMER LIST TIMER LIST TIMER UP ENTER SET LIST SET UP SET UP

Exit Exit Exit

SET UP SET UP SET UP SYSTEM Favourites Settings MENU Favourites Settings Settings Parental DTV Settings Favourites Lock SYSTEM Settings Parental Lock DTV Tuning MENU SettingsTuning Parental Lock DTV Tuning Video Tuning Video Tuning Video Auto Tune Technical Information Audio Tuning Technical Information Audio Auto Tune Manual Tune Programme Technical Information Audio Auto Tune Features Manual Tune Sort Features Programme Sort Manual Tune ENTER Features Programme Sort Password Password SET UP Password ENTER Options ENTER Options ENTER ENTER Options Easy Setup Settings Easy Setup Easy Setup DTV Settings

RETURN RETURN RETURN Favourites
Easy Setup SET UP UP SET Password SET UP ENTER Options SET UP ENTER Favourites Settings Easy Setup Favourites Settings Settings Parental DTV Settings Favourites Lock SET UP SYSTEM MENU Parental Lock DTV Settings Tune Auto ENTER DTV SettingsAuto Tune Tuning Video Parental Lock Favourites SYSTEM Video Tune Tuning Number SYSTEM found No SETSettings UP Auto of channels SYSTEM MENU MENU channels Video Technical Information Audio Tuning Number ofMENU found No Parental Number Channels DTV channels Technical Settingsof TV Favourites No No Lock Information Audio Number of Settingsfound Number SYSTEM SYSTEM of TV Channels No Audio TITLE LIST Features Technical InformationTuning Number of Radio Parental Lock No Channels No DTV SettingsTV Channels Tuning Number MENU Features Exit MENU of Video SYSTEM SYSTEM Number of Tuning Channels No Radio TITLE LIST Features Password MENU Tuning successfullyChannels No Video EPG Number of MENUcompleted. Radio Tuning Technical Information Audio Auto Tune Password Tuning successfully completed. EPG RETURN Technical Information Audio Password ENTER Tuning successfullyAuto TuneManual Tune RETURN Options completed. TIMER LIST Manual Programme Sort ENTER FeaturesTune Options UP SET TIMER LIST Features Programme Sort RETURN ENTER Options Easy Setup SET UP ENTER SET UP Password Easy Setup ENTER Favourites Password Settings Easy Setup RETURN ENTER Options ENTER Parental Lock Options DTV Settings

Easy Setup SE

DTV Sett
Favourites Parental Lock Tuning Technical Information
Number of channels found Number of TV Channels
Settings DTV Settings Video

Auto Tune

RETURN DTV Settings

Audio Features Password

ENTER Options

N Feat

Number of Radio Channels

N Passw

Tuning successfully completed.
Favourites Parental Lock Tuning

Easy S

Video Audio Features Password Options Easy Setup

TuningEasy Setup

Technical Information
Video Audio Features Password
Parental Lock Tuning Technical
RETURN RETURN RETURN Information
Do you want to start auto tuning? Technical InformationENTER If you preset any timer recordings they will be erased.

Features Please note some recorder models the remote control layout may differ to the one illustrated. Password

ENTER Options RETURN

Models covered: SVR-S500
SYSTEM MENU SYSTEM MENU SYSTEM MENU TITLE LIST
GUIDE TIMER LIST TITLE LIST ENTER TITLE LIST ENTER PROGRAM LIST GUIDE GUIDE FAVOURITE TIMER LIST LIST TIMER LIST SET UP PROGRAM LIST PROGRAM LIST FAVOURITE LIST FAVOURITE LIST SET UP SET UP

SYSTEM MENU SET UP

SET UP SYSTEM MENU
DTV Settings SET UP SET UP Favourites Parental Lock Auto Tune DTV Settings DTV Settings ENTER Favourites Favourites Parental Lock Parental Lock Auto Tune Auto Tune

SYSTEM MENU MENU SYSTEM

GUIDE TIMER LIST TITLE LIST TITLE LIST ENTER ENTER PROGRAM LIST GUIDE GUIDE FAVOURITE LIST TIMER LIST TIMER LIST SET UP PROGRAM PROGRAM LIST LIST FAVOURITE LIST FAVOURITE LIST

TITLE LIST

DTV Settings Favourites SET UP Parental Lock Auto Tune
DTV Settings DTV Settings ENTER Favourites Favourites Parental Lock Parental Lock Auto Tune Auto Tune
SYSTEM SYSTEM SYSTEM MENU
Using / MENU SYSTEM highlight Auto Tune and select with "ENTER".
ENTER ENTER RETURN RETURNUP SET ENTER
MENU MENU SYSTEM MENU SYSTEM LIST TITLE MENU
GUIDE TIMER LIST TITLE LIST TITLE LIST PROGRAM LIST GUIDE GUIDE FAVOURITE TIMER LIST LIST TIMER LIST ENTER ENTER SET UP PROGRAM LIST PROGRAM LIST FAVOURITE LIST FAVOURITE LIST SET UP SET UP
DTV Settings SYSTEM SYSTEM TITLE LIST SET UP SET UP MENU Favourites SYSTEM MENU MENU SYSTEM MENU Parental Lock GUIDE Full Channel Scan Auto Tune SYSTEM SYSTEM TIMER LIST Your DTV Settings set top box is about to search for channels, DTV Settings MENU Please ensure the aerial is plugged into the MENU receiver. Favourites Favourites TITLE LIST TITLE LIST PROGRAM LIST Please Parental Lock note this operation will terminate any current Parental Lock Full Channel Scan Full Channel Scan recordings. GUIDE GUIDE Auto Tune Auto Tune FAVOURITE LIST Your set top box is about to search for channels, Your set top box is about to search for channels, RETURN ENTER TIMER LIST TIMER LIST Please ensure the aerial is plugged into the receiver. Please ensure the aerial is plugged into the receiver. SET UP ENTER ENTER ENTER Please note this operation will terminate any current Please note this operation will terminate any current PROGRAM PROGRAM LIST LIST recordings. recordings.
Favourites SET UP SYSTEM SET UP MENU Parental Lock Auto Tune

Full Channel Scan

SYSTEM Please ensure the aerial is plugged into the receiver. DTV Settings DTV Settings MENU Favourites Favourites Please note this operation will terminate any current recordings. Parental Lock Parental Lock Channel Scan Channel Scan Full Full Auto Tune Auto Tune

Your set top box is about tobox is about to search for channels, Your set top search for channels, Please ensure Please ensure the aerial is plugged into the receiver. the aerial is plugged into the receiver. Please note this operation will terminate any current Please note this operation will terminate any current recordings. recordings. RETURN

RETURN RETURN ENTER

Your set top box is about to search for channels,
FAVOURITE LIST FAVOURITE LIST ENTER ENTER SET UP SET UP

RETURN RETURN Exit

Using the / to highlight Set Up , then confirm by "ENTER".
Confirm by pressing "ENTER".
Setup Options SYSTEM SET UP SET MENU UPSettings DTV Options Features SYSTEM Setup Options Setup Options Technical Info MENU DTV Settings DTV Settings Options Options Features Features Technical Info Technical Info
DTV SYSTEM Settings SET UP SET UP Favourites MENU Parental Lock Full Channel Scan Auto Tune Searching frequencies DTV Settings 8 DTV Settings Found Favourites Favourites Searching for programme Parental Lock 99 Parental Lock Found Full Channel Scan Full Channel Scan Auto Tune Auto TuneSearching frequencies
Searching frequencies Found 88 Found
ENTER for programme Searching for programme Searching Found 99 Found 99
Setup Options DTV SET UP Settings Options Features Technical Info SYSTEM Setup Options Setup Options MENU DTV Settings DTV Settings Options Options Features Features Technical Info Technical Info ENTER
SYSTEM Settings DTV Settings DTV MENU Favourites Favourites Searching for programme Found 99 Parental Lock Parental Lock Channel Scan Channel Scan Full Full Auto Tune Auto Tune
Searching frequencies frequencies Searching RETURN Found 8 Found 8
Searching frequencies Found 8

OK ENTER

Searching for programmefor programme Searching Found 99 Found 99

OK OK ENTER ENTER

OK ENTER ENTER
Using / to highlight DTV Settings, then press "ENTER".
The recorder will automatically start tuning and confirm when finished.
Models covered: VTX-D800U
Main Menu Favourites Settings Main Menu Parental Control Favourites TuningMenu Main Settings Technical Information Favourites Parental Control Feature Pages Settings Tuning OK Parental Information Technical Control Navigate: OK Tuning Feature Pages Technical Information Feature Pages Navigate:

MENU MENU MENU MENU Navigate:

Navigate: OK

Auto Tune you want to start Auto Tuning? Do Tuning Auto Tune No Yes Main Menu Information Main Menu TechnicalDo you want to start Auto Tuning? Favourites Pages Feature Favourites Tuning Do you want to start Auto Tuning? No Yes Settings Settings OK Technical Information Navigate: Navigate: OK Parental Control Parental Control Tuning OK Feature Pages Yes No Tuning TuningTechnical Information Technical Information Technical Information Feature Pages Navigate: Navigate: OK Feature Pages Feature Pages Auto Tune Auto Tune Do you want to start Auto Tuning? Do you want toOK Auto Tuning? start Tuning Yes Tuning Yes Technical Information Technical Information Feature Pages Feature Pages

Navigate: Navigate:

Navigate:

MENU Navigate:

Navigate:
Navigate: MENU OK Navigate: OK
Navigate: OK Navigate: OK
Press MENU on the remote.
Main Menu Favourites Settings Main Menu Parental Control Favourites TuningMenu Main Settings Technical Information Favourites Parental Control Feature Pages OK Settings Tuning Parental Information Technical Control Navigate: Tuning Feature Pages Technical Information MENU Feature Pages Navigate:

OK OK OK

MENU MENU
Highlight "Yes" found press "OK" to start Auto Tuning. 98 Auto Tune Number of channels and 64 Number of TV Channels TuningNumber of Radio Channels Auto Tune 23 Auto Tune Auto Tune 98 Number of channels found Technical Information Main Menu Number of TV Channels 64 Main Menu Pages successfully been completed Feature Tuning has 98 TuningNumber of Radio Channels Number of channels found Favourites Number of channels found 98 Number of channels found Favourites OK OK 64 Technical Information TV Channels Number of 64 Number of TV Channels Navigate: Navigate: OK Settings 64 Number of TV Channels Settings Tuning has successfully been completed Tuning Pages OK OK 23 TuningNumber of Radio Channels 23 FeatureNumber of Radio Channels TuningNumber of Radio Channels Parental Control 23 Parental Control OK OK Technical Information Technical Information Technical Information Tuning Tuning Feature Pages successfully been completed Navigate:Tuning has Navigate: OK Feature Pages successfully been completed Tuning has Feature Pages successfully been completed Tuning has Technical Information Technical Information MENU MENU Feature Pages Navigate: Navigate: OK Feature Pages

Navigate: MENU

Navigate: OK Navigate: OK MENU
Using the to select Tuning press OK.
The box will automatically start tuning and confirm when finished.

Auto Tune Manual Tune Tuning Programme Sort Auto Tune OK Programme Skip Tuning Manual Tune Auto Tune Programme Sort Manual Tune Programme Skip Programme Sort Navigate: Programme Skip
OK Tuning Tuning Auto Tune Auto Tune
Manual Tune Manual Tune Programme Sort Programme Sort MENU Programme Skip Programme Skip
Use / to select Auto Tune, then press OK.
Please note some the set top box model remote control layout may differ to the one illustrated.