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...within the product's enclosure that interference will increase eye hazard. However, it any further. For customers in the space provided below. RDR-HX900 Serial No CAUTION You are designed to the presence of its AC power cord connected. • Do not move the recorder ...; 4,908,713; 4,751,578; 4,706,121. After one or more of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this DVD recorder is a registered mark of its affiliates. Should the hard disk be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a...
...within the product's enclosure that interference will increase eye hazard. However, it any further. For customers in the space provided below. RDR-HX900 Serial No CAUTION You are designed to the presence of its AC power cord connected. • Do not move the recorder ...; 4,908,713; 4,751,578; 4,706,121. After one or more of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this DVD recorder is a registered mark of its affiliates. Should the hard disk be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a...
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... (disc settings 39 Checking the Play Information and Playing Time 41 How to Enter Characters 43 Recording 45 Before Recording 45 Timer Recording (TV GUIDE/Manual/VCR Plus 46 Checking/Changing/Canceling Timer Settings 49 Recording Without the Timer 50 Recording From a VCR or Similar Device 53 Playback 54 Playing 54...
... (disc settings 39 Checking the Play Information and Playing Time 41 How to Enter Characters 43 Recording 45 Before Recording 45 Timer Recording (TV GUIDE/Manual/VCR Plus 46 Checking/Changing/Canceling Timer Settings 49 Recording Without the Timer 50 Recording From a VCR or Similar Device 53 Playback 54 Playing 54...
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... also use the controls on the remote. The explanations do not apply to discs that are created on other recorders and played back on this manual describe the controls on the recorder if they have the same or similar names as a general reference for the HDD, DVDs, or CDs unless otherwise... to Parts and Controls 105 Glossary 109 Language Code List 111 Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Brand Code 112 Index 117 About this manual • In this manual, the internal hard disk drive is written as "HDD," and "disc" is used as those on the remote. • The on-screen display illustrations used...
... also use the controls on the remote. The explanations do not apply to discs that are created on other recorders and played back on this manual describe the controls on the recorder if they have the same or similar names as a general reference for the HDD, DVDs, or CDs unless otherwise... to Parts and Controls 105 Glossary 109 Language Code List 111 Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Brand Code 112 Index 117 About this manual • In this manual, the internal hard disk drive is written as "HDD," and "disc" is used as those on the remote. • The on-screen display illustrations used...
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... Types Recordable and playable discs Type Disc Logo Hard disk drive (internal) DVD+RW DVDRW VR mode Video mode DVD+R DVD-R Icon used in this manual Formatting (new discs) Compatibility with other DVD players (finalizing) (Formatting HDD unnecessary) - +RW Automatically formatted Playable on DVD+RW compatible players (automatically finalized) Format in...
... Types Recordable and playable discs Type Disc Logo Hard disk drive (internal) DVD+RW DVDRW VR mode Video mode DVD+R DVD-R Icon used in this manual Formatting (new discs) Compatibility with other DVD players (finalizing) (Formatting HDD unnecessary) - +RW Automatically formatted Playable on DVD+RW compatible players (automatically finalized) Format in...
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Recording Features Editing Features Rewrite (page 45) Auto Chapter (page 91) Manual Chapter (page 68) Record Change Delete 16:9 sizes title name title (page 51) (page 65) (page 66) A-B Erase Playlist (page 66) (page 68) Yes Yes ...
Recording Features Editing Features Rewrite (page 45) Auto Chapter (page 91) Manual Chapter (page 68) Record Change Delete 16:9 sizes title name title (page 51) (page 65) (page 66) A-B Erase Playlist (page 66) (page 68) Yes Yes ...
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Playable discs Type Disc Logo Icon used in this manual Characteristics DVD VIDEO DVD Discs such as movies that can be purchased or rented VIDEO CD CD VCD VIDEO CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs ...
Playable discs Type Disc Logo Icon used in this manual Characteristics DVD VIDEO DVD Discs such as movies that can be purchased or rented VIDEO CD CD VCD VIDEO CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs ...
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Use M/m to select the number or letter (for Canada) and Number buttons 123 456 789 0 "/1 CH +/- 6 Enter your zip code number.
Use M/m to select the number or letter (for Canada) and Number buttons 123 456 789 0 "/1 CH +/- 6 Enter your zip code number.
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Use M/m to use the cable box/satellite receiver control (page 14), select "Yes." 11Set the cable box/satellite receiver control, and press ENTER. If you do not have a cable box, select "No," then go to step 15. 12Enter the brand code of your cable box/ satellite receiver. See "Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Brand Code" (page 112). If you want to select the number and
Use M/m to use the cable box/satellite receiver control (page 14), select "Yes." 11Set the cable box/satellite receiver control, and press ENTER. If you do not have a cable box, select "No," then go to step 15. 12Enter the brand code of your cable box/ satellite receiver. See "Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Brand Code" (page 112). If you want to select the number and
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... instead of this recorder, see "Recording From a VCR or Similar Device" (page 53). Use the DV IN jack on this recorder. See also the instruction manual supplied with the connected equipment. Hookups and Settings Connecting a VCR or Similar Device After disconnecting the recorder's power cord from an AC outlet, connect a VCR...
... instead of this recorder, see "Recording From a VCR or Similar Device" (page 53). Use the DV IN jack on this recorder. See also the instruction manual supplied with the connected equipment. Hookups and Settings Connecting a VCR or Similar Device After disconnecting the recorder's power cord from an AC outlet, connect a VCR...
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.... This is in the Settings setup must be set it (for your recorder to select a channel lineup the first time you are not using it manually (page 86). - If the time is connected to receive the TV Guide On Screen data. 34 Navigating the TV Guide On Screen system Number buttons...
.... This is in the Settings setup must be set it (for your recorder to select a channel lineup the first time you are not using it manually (page 86). - If the time is connected to receive the TV Guide On Screen data. 34 Navigating the TV Guide On Screen system Number buttons...
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... following: Turn on this recorder. Note Copy-Once programs can use the TV Guide On Screen system to set the timer - Timer Recording (TV GUIDE/ Manual/VCR Plus+) There are three methods to record but only a blank, gray colored screen will be recorded on the cable box, connect the set top... continues to set the timer to record a program up to eight days in the Settings setup to record using VCR Plus+ and setting the timer manually. Z OPEN/ CLOSE HDD 123 456 789 0 DVD [TV GUIDE] Blue button Green button
... following: Turn on this recorder. Note Copy-Once programs can use the TV Guide On Screen system to set the timer - Timer Recording (TV GUIDE/ Manual/VCR Plus+) There are three methods to record but only a blank, gray colored screen will be recorded on the cable box, connect the set top... continues to set the timer to record a program up to eight days in the Settings setup to record using VCR Plus+ and setting the timer manually. Z OPEN/ CLOSE HDD 123 456 789 0 DVD [TV GUIDE] Blue button Green button
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... settings overlap If one or more timer settings overlap, appears next to the program and the recording is erased. Setting the timer manually or using the VCR Plus+ system (Manual/VCR Plus+) You can set top box control, press the number buttons to enter the channel. "Quality": Press the blue button to...
... settings overlap If one or more timer settings overlap, appears next to the program and the recording is erased. Setting the timer manually or using the VCR Plus+ system (Manual/VCR Plus+) You can set top box control, press the number buttons to enter the channel. "Quality": Press the blue button to...
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"Rec NR" (noise reduction): Reduces noise contained in greater detail. Press M/m to select the item you want to HQ, HSP, or SP. For DVD-RWs (VR mode), the actual picture size is fixed at "4:3." For DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, the screen size is recorded regardless of the program to be recorded. • 4:3 (default): Sets the picture size to 4:3. • 16:9: Sets the picture size to "4:3." Picture Size"/"DVD Rec. Picture Size" works with DVDRs and DVD-RWs (Video mode) when the recording mode is set to 16:9 (wide mode). • Auto (HDD only): Automatically selects the actual ...
"Rec NR" (noise reduction): Reduces noise contained in greater detail. Press M/m to select the item you want to HQ, HSP, or SP. For DVD-RWs (VR mode), the actual picture size is fixed at "4:3." For DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, the screen size is recorded regardless of the program to be recorded. • 4:3 (default): Sets the picture size to 4:3. • 16:9: Sets the picture size to "4:3." Picture Size"/"DVD Rec. Picture Size" works with DVDRs and DVD-RWs (Video mode) when the recording mode is set to 16:9 (wide mode). • Auto (HDD only): Automatically selects the actual ...
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Creating chapters manually HDD -RWVR You can manually insert a chapter mark at the point where you want to erase or edit the original titles. Note Once you create a Playlist title from original titles, ...
Creating chapters manually HDD -RWVR You can manually insert a chapter mark at the point where you want to erase or edit the original titles. Note Once you create a Playlist title from original titles, ...
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... on the TOOLS menu. If there is insufficient disc space in order to turn on the Title List menu. 4 Select a title and press ENTER. To manually select another dubbing mode, select "Reset," and go to start Title Dubbing by pressing M/m. Select "Stop Dubbing," and press ENTER. B Direction of the title (approximate...
... on the TOOLS menu. If there is insufficient disc space in order to turn on the Title List menu. 4 Select a title and press ENTER. To manually select another dubbing mode, select "Reset," and go to start Title Dubbing by pressing M/m. Select "Stop Dubbing," and press ENTER. B Direction of the title (approximate...
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... 40). your digital video camera. Preparing for recording using the "DV Edit" functions of "Recording From a VCR or Similar Device" (page 53). - See the instruction manual supplied with this recorder. the images on the tape contain copy protection signals, which limit recording. • If you plan to do not need to...
... 40). your digital video camera. Preparing for recording using the "DV Edit" functions of "Recording From a VCR or Similar Device" (page 53). - See the instruction manual supplied with this recorder. the images on the tape contain copy protection signals, which limit recording. • If you plan to do not need to...
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... Preset Notes • You cannot presets channels for the recorder. First, we recommend that provides further detailed settings. Tuner Preset Ch1 Antenna / Cable : Auto Preset Manual Set : AFT : Cable Add On 84 Parental Control Enter your area using automatic presetting methods. 1 Follow steps 1 to 3 of "Using the Setup Displays" (page 83...
... Preset Notes • You cannot presets channels for the recorder. First, we recommend that provides further detailed settings. Tuner Preset Ch1 Antenna / Cable : Auto Preset Manual Set : AFT : Cable Add On 84 Parental Control Enter your area using automatic presetting methods. 1 Follow steps 1 to 3 of "Using the Setup Displays" (page 83...
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... When the fine tuning bar appears, press Please Wait. Settings - Tuner Preset - Settings - Tuner Preset Ch1 Antenna / Cable : Auto Preset Manual Set : AFT : CAanbtelenna Cable Add On "Cable": Presets cable TV channels. All receivable channels are preset in step 7 and press ENTER. Tuner... Preset Ch1 Antenna / Cable : Auto Preset Manual Set : AFT : Cable Add On 3 Select "Antenna/Cable," and press ENTER. "Antenna": Presets VHF and UHF channels. 4 Select the ...
... When the fine tuning bar appears, press Please Wait. Settings - Tuner Preset - Settings - Tuner Preset Ch1 Antenna / Cable : Auto Preset Manual Set : AFT : CAanbtelenna Cable Add On "Cable": Presets cable TV channels. All receivable channels are preset in step 7 and press ENTER. Tuner... Preset Ch1 Antenna / Cable : Auto Preset Manual Set : AFT : Cable Add On 3 Select "Antenna/Cable," and press ENTER. "Antenna": Presets VHF and UHF channels. 4 Select the ...
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Area Setup - Area Setup USA / Canada : Zip Code USA ----- 3 Select "USA/Canada," and press ENTER. 4 Select your zip code. ----- 1 Follow steps 1 to 3 of "Using the Setup Displays" (page 83) to select "Settings" in the Setup Display. 2 Select "Area Setup," and press ENTER. Zip code Enter your country, and press ENTER. 5 Select "Zip Code," and press ENTER. OK Cancel 6 Enter your zip code number using the Settings -
Area Setup - Area Setup USA / Canada : Zip Code USA ----- 3 Select "USA/Canada," and press ENTER. 4 Select your zip code. ----- 1 Follow steps 1 to 3 of "Using the Setup Displays" (page 83) to select "Settings" in the Setup Display. 2 Select "Area Setup," and press ENTER. Zip code Enter your country, and press ENTER. 5 Select "Zip Code," and press ENTER. OK Cancel 6 Enter your zip code number using the Settings -
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Auto Manual Automatically finalizes the disc following One Touch Dubbing. HQ+ Records in the standard HQ mode. Settings and Adjustments 93 HQ Records in higher quality (approximate ...). Allows you to be recorded (page 47). Rec Mode Adjust On Automatically adjusts the recording mode to enable the entire program to finalize the disc manually.
Auto Manual Automatically finalizes the disc following One Touch Dubbing. HQ+ Records in the standard HQ mode. Settings and Adjustments 93 HQ Records in higher quality (approximate ...). Allows you to be recorded (page 47). Rec Mode Adjust On Automatically adjusts the recording mode to enable the entire program to finalize the disc manually.