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...expose this apparatus to operate this DVD recorder is manufactured under license by one or more of the FCC Rules. As the laser beam used in this manual could void your authority to rain...the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. For customers in connection with this product. RDR-HX715 Serial No CAUTION You are not in any way liable for any changes or modifications not ...or other data in the TV Guide On Screen system and cannot guarantee service availability in your Sony dealer regarding this product will not occur in the TV Guide On Screen system. 2 The...
...expose this apparatus to operate this DVD recorder is manufactured under license by one or more of the FCC Rules. As the laser beam used in this manual could void your authority to rain...the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. For customers in connection with this product. RDR-HX715 Serial No CAUTION You are not in any way liable for any changes or modifications not ...or other data in the TV Guide On Screen system and cannot guarantee service availability in your Sony dealer regarding this product will not occur in the TV Guide On Screen system. 2 The...
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...manual describe the controls on the remote. If you have fallen into your outlet, consult an electrician for the HDD, DVDs, or CDs unless otherwise specified by the manufacturer, or sold with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any questions or problems concerning your recorder, please consult your nearest Sony...; In this manual, the internal hard disk drive is written as "HDD," and "disc" is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have any ventilation openings. If you risk permanent damage to your television screen. The explanations do not apply to DVDs that produce heat. ...
...manual describe the controls on the remote. If you have fallen into your outlet, consult an electrician for the HDD, DVDs, or CDs unless otherwise specified by the manufacturer, or sold with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any questions or problems concerning your recorder, please consult your nearest Sony...; In this manual, the internal hard disk drive is written as "HDD," and "disc" is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have any ventilation openings. If you risk permanent damage to your television screen. The explanations do not apply to DVDs that produce heat. ...
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... 45 Searching for a Program with the TV Guide On Screen System 46 Customizing the TV Guide On Screen System 47 Timer Recording 49 Before Recording 49 Recording mode 49 Recording a stereo/SAP program 50 Unrecordable pictures 50 Timer Recording (TV GUIDE/Manual 50 Recording with the TV Guide On Screen system (TV GUIDE 50 Setting the timer...
... 45 Searching for a Program with the TV Guide On Screen System 46 Customizing the TV Guide On Screen System 47 Timer Recording 49 Before Recording 49 Recording mode 49 Recording a stereo/SAP program 50 Unrecordable pictures 50 Timer Recording (TV GUIDE/Manual 50 Recording with the TV Guide On Screen system (TV GUIDE 50 Setting the timer...
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...titles to open up disc space (Disc Map 76 Creating chapters manually 76 Creating and Editing a Playlist 77 Moving a Playlist title (Change Order 78 Combining multiple Playlist titles (Combine Titles 78 Dividing a Playlist title (Divide Title 78 Dubbing (HDD y DVD 79 Before Dubbing 79 About "Dub Mode 79 Dubbing 81 ... Tuner Preset 88 Area Setup 89 Clock 89 Set Top Box Control 90 Language 90 Video Settings (Video 91 Audio Settings (Audio 93 Recording and Parental Control Settings (Features 96 Disc and Remote Control Settings/Factory Settings (Options 98 Easy Setup (Resetting the...
...titles to open up disc space (Disc Map 76 Creating chapters manually 76 Creating and Editing a Playlist 77 Moving a Playlist title (Change Order 78 Combining multiple Playlist titles (Combine Titles 78 Dividing a Playlist title (Divide Title 78 Dubbing (HDD y DVD 79 Before Dubbing 79 About "Dub Mode 79 Dubbing 81 ... Tuner Preset 88 Area Setup 89 Clock 89 Set Top Box Control 90 Language 90 Video Settings (Video 91 Audio Settings (Audio 93 Recording and Parental Control Settings (Features 96 Disc and Remote Control Settings/Factory Settings (Options 98 Easy Setup (Resetting the...
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Quick Guide to Disc Types Recordable and playable discs Type Disc Logo Icon used in Formatting this manual (new discs) Hard disk drive (internal) HDD (Formatting unnecessary) Compatibility with other DVD players (finalizing) Dub HDD contents to a DVD to play on other DVD players DVD+RW +RW Automatically formatted in +VR mode Playable on DVD+RW compatible players (automatically finalized) DVDRW...
Quick Guide to Disc Types Recordable and playable discs Type Disc Logo Icon used in Formatting this manual (new discs) Hard disk drive (internal) HDD (Formatting unnecessary) Compatibility with other DVD players (finalizing) Dub HDD contents to a DVD to play on other DVD players DVD+RW +RW Automatically formatted in +VR mode Playable on DVD+RW compatible players (automatically finalized) DVDRW...
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... Features Rewrite (page 49) Auto Chapter (page 96) Manual Chapter (page 76) Record 16:9 sizes (page 53) Change Delete title name title (page 73) (page 75) A-B Erase (page 74) Playlist (page 77) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes ... No No Yes Yes*4 No No No Yes No Yes*3 Yes Yes*4 No No Discs that cannot be recorded on • 8 cm discs • DVD-Rs in VR mode (Video Recording format) *3 Only if the recording mode is set to "16:9." *4 Erasing titles does not free up disc space. ,continued 11 Picture Size" is...
... Features Rewrite (page 49) Auto Chapter (page 96) Manual Chapter (page 76) Record 16:9 sizes (page 53) Change Delete title name title (page 73) (page 75) A-B Erase (page 74) Playlist (page 77) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes ... No No Yes Yes*4 No No No Yes No Yes*3 Yes Yes*4 No No Discs that cannot be recorded on • 8 cm discs • DVD-Rs in VR mode (Video Recording format) *3 Only if the recording mode is set to "16:9." *4 Erasing titles does not free up disc space. ,continued 11 Picture Size" is...
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...containing MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files 8 cm DVD+RW, DVD-RW, and DVD-R recorded with a DVD video camera. (Still images recorded with a different region code (page 13) • DVD-Rs recorded in VR mode (Video Recording format) • A disc recorded in a color system other than NTSC, such as...that do not contain JPEG files or are trademarks. DATA DVD DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/ DVD-ROMs containing JPEG image files DATA CD - 8 cm DVD+RW/ DVD-RW/DVD-R - Playable discs Type DVD VIDEO Disc Logo Icon used in this manual Characteristics DVD Discs such as PAL 12
...containing MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files 8 cm DVD+RW, DVD-RW, and DVD-R recorded with a DVD video camera. (Still images recorded with a different region code (page 13) • DVD-Rs recorded in VR mode (Video Recording format) • A disc recorded in a color system other than NTSC, such as...that do not contain JPEG files or are trademarks. DATA DVD DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/ DVD-ROMs containing JPEG image files DATA CD - 8 cm DVD+RW/ DVD-RW/DVD-R - Playable discs Type DVD VIDEO Disc Logo Icon used in this manual Characteristics DVD Discs such as PAL 12
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... on the remote so it matches the mode you try to the previous step Press O RETURN. SETUP Settings Video Audio Features Options Easy Setup Format DVD-RW : Dimmer : Auto Display : Auto Stereo : Tuner Audio : Command Mode : Factory Setup VR Normal On On Main DVD3 4 Select "Command Mode," and ... for the remote is set to the default setting of DVD3 before you selected above. If the command mode for the recorder. SETUP Settings Video Audio Features Options Easy Setup Format DVD-RW : Dimmer : Auto Display : Auto Stereo : Tuner Audio : Command Mode : Factory Setup VR Normal On On On ...
... on the remote so it matches the mode you try to the previous step Press O RETURN. SETUP Settings Video Audio Features Options Easy Setup Format DVD-RW : Dimmer : Auto Display : Auto Stereo : Tuner Audio : Command Mode : Factory Setup VR Normal On On Main DVD3 4 Select "Command Mode," and ... for the remote is set to the default setting of DVD3 before you selected above. If the command mode for the recorder. SETUP Settings Video Audio Features Options Easy Setup Format DVD-RW : Dimmer : Auto Display : Auto Stereo : Tuner Audio : Command Mode : Factory Setup VR Normal On On On ...
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... "Tuner Preset" appears only when you set top box controller (page 15). Checking the cable box/satellite receiver control setting 1 Point the DVD recorder's remote at the recorder (not at the cable box/satellite receiver). 2 Press CH +/- Check the connection and position of the set "Set Top Box Control"... all eight days of the receivable channels and presets them one code number is listed for getting your recorder to control your cable box or satellite receiver, set the channels manually, see if they can provide you with a compatible cable box or satellite receiver. To receive TV...
... "Tuner Preset" appears only when you set top box controller (page 15). Checking the cable box/satellite receiver control setting 1 Point the DVD recorder's remote at the recorder (not at the cable box/satellite receiver). 2 Press CH +/- Check the connection and position of the set "Set Top Box Control"... all eight days of the receivable channels and presets them one code number is listed for getting your recorder to control your cable box or satellite receiver, set the channels manually, see if they can provide you with a compatible cable box or satellite receiver. To receive TV...
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... Notes • Pictures containing copy protection signals that prohibit any copying cannot be recorded. • If you pass the recorder signals via the VCR, you will not be able to the DVD recorder and your TV. DVD recorder VCR TV Be sure to connect your VCR to view the signals from the connected...the equipment has a DV output jack (i.LINK jack) (page 84). LINE OUTPUT VCR, etc. See also the instruction manual supplied with the connected equipment. Connecting to the LINE IN 1 or 3 jacks Connect a VCR or similar recording device to the LINE IN jacks of an audio/video cord.
... Notes • Pictures containing copy protection signals that prohibit any copying cannot be recorded. • If you pass the recorder signals via the VCR, you will not be able to the DVD recorder and your TV. DVD recorder VCR TV Be sure to connect your VCR to view the signals from the connected...the equipment has a DV output jack (i.LINK jack) (page 84). LINE OUTPUT VCR, etc. See also the instruction manual supplied with the connected equipment. Connecting to the LINE IN 1 or 3 jacks Connect a VCR or similar recording device to the LINE IN jacks of an audio/video cord.
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...Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to Know Your DVD Recorder Seven Basic Operations - Wait until "LOAD" disappears from the front panel display. If necessary, you can manually re-format a DVD+RW or DVD-RW disc to Know Your DVD Recorder 1. For DVD-RWs, you can select a recording format (VR mode or Video mode) ...according to your needs (page 10). 123 456 789 0 Seven Basic Operations - Formatting a DVD disc (Disc Info) +RW...
...Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to Know Your DVD Recorder Seven Basic Operations - Wait until "LOAD" disappears from the front panel display. If necessary, you can manually re-format a DVD+RW or DVD-RW disc to Know Your DVD Recorder 1. For DVD-RWs, you can select a recording format (VR mode or Video mode) ...according to your needs (page 10). 123 456 789 0 Seven Basic Operations - Formatting a DVD disc (Disc Info) +RW...
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... On Screen System" (page 43). If the time is not set, set the timer for a program by local broadcast stations and is received through your recorder to watch in the program listing does not match the broadcast station, see "Watching TV with the broadcast station" (page 47). b Notes • The TV... On Screen data. • When you are just a few of program listings, including program titles, promotions, and broadcast information. TV GUIDE Introduction to set it manually (page 89). - You may suddenly change the following . -
... On Screen System" (page 43). If the time is not set, set the timer for a program by local broadcast stations and is received through your recorder to watch in the program listing does not match the broadcast station, see "Watching TV with the broadcast station" (page 47). b Notes • The TV... On Screen data. • When you are just a few of program listings, including program titles, promotions, and broadcast information. TV GUIDE Introduction to set it manually (page 89). - You may suddenly change the following . -
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Timer Recording (TV GUIDE/ Manual) HDD +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R There are two methods to eight days in advance. 123 456 789 0 TV GUIDE MENU This may prevent the accurate recording of a program. Recording with the TV Guide On Screen system (TV GUIDE) You can use the TV Guide On Screen system to set the timer...
Timer Recording (TV GUIDE/ Manual) HDD +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R There are two methods to eight days in advance. 123 456 789 0 TV GUIDE MENU This may prevent the accurate recording of a program. Recording with the TV Guide On Screen system (TV GUIDE) You can use the TV Guide On Screen system to set the timer...
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... the program is selected. Setting the timer manually Number buttons [TIMER] 123 456 789 0 z Hint You can also set a program to scroll between "record once," "record regularly," "record weekly" and "record off." To change the recording destination of a program that there is enough available space for the recording (HDD/DVD+RW/DVD-RW only) (page 75). • The Rec...
... the program is selected. Setting the timer manually Number buttons [TIMER] 123 456 789 0 z Hint You can also set a program to scroll between "record once," "record regularly," "record weekly" and "record off." To change the recording destination of a program that there is enough available space for the recording (HDD/DVD+RW/DVD-RW only) (page 75). • The Rec...
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...:9 (wide mode). • Auto (HDD only): Automatically selects the actual picture size. For DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, the screen size is fixed at "4:3." "Rec NR" (noise reduction): Reduces noise contained in a title The recorder can also insert and erase chapter marks manually (page 76). "Rec Video Equalizer": Adjusts the picture in "Features" setup to...
...:9 (wide mode). • Auto (HDD only): Automatically selects the actual picture size. For DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, the screen size is fixed at "4:3." "Rec NR" (noise reduction): Reduces noise contained in a title The recorder can also insert and erase chapter marks manually (page 76). "Rec Video Equalizer": Adjusts the picture in "Features" setup to...
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SCHEDULE 123 456 789 0 TV GUIDE MENU Timer Recording Changing/Canceling Timer Recording or Reminder Settings HDD +RW -RWVR -R+WRVideo +R -R You can change or cancel timer and reminder settings using the SCHEDULE list.
SCHEDULE 123 456 789 0 TV GUIDE MENU Timer Recording Changing/Canceling Timer Recording or Reminder Settings HDD +RW -RWVR -R+WRVideo +R -R You can change or cancel timer and reminder settings using the SCHEDULE list.
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... a disc and press TITLE LIST. 2 Press TOOLS to open up disc space (Disc Map) +RW -RWVideo When recording on a DVD+RW or DVD-RW (Video mode), the recorder searches for the largest open space and records there. Erasing titles to select "Disc Map," and press ENTER. All titles on the disc HDD +RW -RWVR -RWVideo...
... a disc and press TITLE LIST. 2 Press TOOLS to open up disc space (Disc Map) +RW -RWVideo When recording on a DVD+RW or DVD-RW (Video mode), the recorder searches for the largest open space and records there. Erasing titles to select "Disc Map," and press ENTER. All titles on the disc HDD +RW -RWVR -RWVideo...
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... available space on the target disc, the recorder automatically selects a dubbing mode with (page 81) is selected in the title list, a confirmation screen is displayed. If there is available for confirmation, select "Yes," and press ENTER. To manually select another dubbing mode, select "Reset," ... Select "Auto Dub Mode" or adjust the mode. To cancel the selection, press ENTER again. The recorder completes dubbing even after step 8. To make adjustments for each title. 1 Insert the DVD that you want to dub them. 7 Select a dubbing mode by erasing titles on the Title List...
... available space on the target disc, the recorder automatically selects a dubbing mode with (page 81) is selected in the title list, a confirmation screen is displayed. If there is available for confirmation, select "Yes," and press ENTER. To manually select another dubbing mode, select "Reset," ... Select "Auto Dub Mode" or adjust the mode. To cancel the selection, press ENTER again. The recorder completes dubbing even after step 8. To make adjustments for each title. 1 Insert the DVD that you want to dub them. 7 Select a dubbing mode by erasing titles on the Title List...
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... the tape for DV/Digital8 dubbing You can connect any other DVD equipment, finalize the disc (page 40). 84 Hookups DVD recorder to DV IN i.LINK cable (not supplied) DV output Digital video camera : Signal flow 1 Press HDD or DVD to dub by way of the LINE IN jacks, see "...SD format. See the instruction manual supplied with the digital video camera as follows: Channel number L1 L2 L3 DV 4 Press REC MODE on the recorder to the LINE IN jack and follow the instructions of this recorder. To record from connected equipment without a timer" on a DVD-RW (VR mode) or HDD...
... the tape for DV/Digital8 dubbing You can connect any other DVD equipment, finalize the disc (page 40). 84 Hookups DVD recorder to DV IN i.LINK cable (not supplied) DV output Digital video camera : Signal flow 1 Press HDD or DVD to dub by way of the LINE IN jacks, see "...SD format. See the instruction manual supplied with the digital video camera as follows: Channel number L1 L2 L3 DV 4 Press REC MODE on the recorder to the LINE IN jack and follow the instructions of this recorder. To record from connected equipment without a timer" on a DVD-RW (VR mode) or HDD...
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... Easy Setup Tuner Preset b Notes • You cannot presets channels for the recorder. 1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in numerical sequence. Settings - Tuner Preset Ch1 Antenna / Cable : Auto Preset Manual Set : AFT : Cable Add On 2 Select "Antenna/Cable," and press ...AFT : CAanbtelenna Cable Add On Cable Presets cable TV channels. All receivable channels are underlined. Manual Set Presets or disables channels manually. Presets VHF and UHF channels. 88 The recorder can set "Set Top Box Control" to 125. Settings - Auto Preset Automatically presets the ...
... Easy Setup Tuner Preset b Notes • You cannot presets channels for the recorder. 1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in numerical sequence. Settings - Tuner Preset Ch1 Antenna / Cable : Auto Preset Manual Set : AFT : Cable Add On 2 Select "Antenna/Cable," and press ...AFT : CAanbtelenna Cable Add On Cable Presets cable TV channels. All receivable channels are underlined. Manual Set Presets or disables channels manually. Presets VHF and UHF channels. 88 The recorder can set "Set Top Box Control" to 125. Settings - Auto Preset Automatically presets the ...