The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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... active scanning lines (of conventional TV pictures. 16:9 Aspect ratio screen. Enhanced definition TV signal with 6.1-channel surround sound. The Sony Guide to connect a multi-channel source, such as a Super Audio Compact Disc player. You get higher horizontal resolution, higher vertical... with 480 active scanning lines, progressive ("p") scanning and a rate of -the-art 16:9 programming sources. 2-Tuner Picture-in both TV pictures generated by internal tuners. 32-Bit surround sound decoding. High Definition TV signal with 1080 scanning lines and interlaced ("i") scanning. Home ...
... active scanning lines (of conventional TV pictures. 16:9 Aspect ratio screen. Enhanced definition TV signal with 6.1-channel surround sound. The Sony Guide to connect a multi-channel source, such as a Super Audio Compact Disc player. You get higher horizontal resolution, higher vertical... with 480 active scanning lines, progressive ("p") scanning and a rate of -the-art 16:9 programming sources. 2-Tuner Picture-in both TV pictures generated by internal tuners. 32-Bit surround sound decoding. High Definition TV signal with 1080 scanning lines and interlaced ("i") scanning. Home ...
Operating Instructions
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...bracket, or table specified by Macrovision. Copy guard function Since the recorder has a copy guard function, programs received through an external tuner (not supplied) may contain copy protection signals (copy guard function) and as such may require authorization from the AC power source as...such material may be authorized by Macrovision, and is designed to the provisions of the copyright laws. It is intended for your nearest Sony dealer. Copyrights • Television programs, films, video tapes, discs, and other apparatus (including amplifiers) that might block the ventilation...
...bracket, or table specified by Macrovision. Copy guard function Since the recorder has a copy guard function, programs received through an external tuner (not supplied) may contain copy protection signals (copy guard function) and as such may require authorization from the AC power source as...such material may be authorized by Macrovision, and is designed to the provisions of the copyright laws. It is intended for your nearest Sony dealer. Copyrights • Television programs, films, video tapes, discs, and other apparatus (including amplifiers) that might block the ventilation...
Operating Instructions
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... programs do not appear in Video Setup to SET TOP BOX CONTROL Note COMPONENT VIDEO IN LINE IN S VIDEO Y R AUDIO L VIDEO Do not connect a hidefinition tuner using the 1 PB component video cords.
... programs do not appear in Video Setup to SET TOP BOX CONTROL Note COMPONENT VIDEO IN LINE IN S VIDEO Y R AUDIO L VIDEO Do not connect a hidefinition tuner using the 1 PB component video cords.
Operating Instructions
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SETUP Settings Video Audio Features Options Tuner Preset Area Setup Clock Set Top Box Control Language Easy Setup 3 Select "Options," and press ENTER. Area Setup m OSD Language Setup m Clock Setup m Cable Box/.... The System Menu appears. 2 Select "SETUP," and press ENTER. Step 7: Easy Setup Follow the steps below to the previous step Press O RETURN. 24 Control Setup m Tuner and Channel Setup m TV Type Setup m Audio Connection Setup m Finished! Note that television program listings do not complete Easy Setup, it matches the mode you...
SETUP Settings Video Audio Features Options Tuner Preset Area Setup Clock Set Top Box Control Language Easy Setup 3 Select "Options," and press ENTER. Area Setup m OSD Language Setup m Clock Setup m Cable Box/.... The System Menu appears. 2 Select "SETUP," and press ENTER. Step 7: Easy Setup Follow the steps below to the previous step Press O RETURN. 24 Control Setup m Tuner and Channel Setup m TV Type Setup m Audio Connection Setup m Finished! Note that television program listings do not complete Easy Setup, it matches the mode you...
Operating Instructions
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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. Use M/m to use the cable box/satellite receiver control (page 14), select "Yes." See "Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Brand Code" (page 112). If you want to select the number and 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. Use M/m to use the cable box/satellite receiver control (page 14), select "Yes." See "Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Brand Code" (page 112). If you want to select the number and 11Set the cable box/satellite receiver control, and press ENTER.
Operating Instructions
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... has an S-video jack, you connect using a component video cord, connect the audio cords to the LINE IN jacks. • Do not connect a hi-definition tuner or similar device using an S-video cord. • Do not connect the output jack of this recorder to another equipment's input jack with the other...
... has an S-video jack, you connect using a component video cord, connect the audio cords to the LINE IN jacks. • Do not connect a hi-definition tuner or similar device using an S-video cord. • Do not connect the output jack of this recorder to another equipment's input jack with the other...
Operating Instructions
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... the broadcast station" (page 36). The television program list is blank when TV Guide On Screen data is being downloaded or a satellite or terrestrial digital tuner is turned off . Your area of the available channel lineups. If the channel number in use. It may suddenly change even if the recorder is...
... the broadcast station" (page 36). The television program list is blank when TV Guide On Screen data is being downloaded or a satellite or terrestrial digital tuner is turned off . Your area of the available channel lineups. If the channel number in use. It may suddenly change even if the recorder is...
Operating Instructions
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... Recording a stereo/SAP program The recorder can receive and record stereo/SAP programs. Stereo programs When a stereo program is noise in the stereo program, set "Tuner Audio" in Audio Setup to the time and picture quality you can free up disc space by erasing titles (page 67). • Adjust the recording...
... Recording a stereo/SAP program The recorder can receive and record stereo/SAP programs. Stereo programs When a stereo program is noise in the stereo program, set "Tuner Audio" in Audio Setup to the time and picture quality you can free up disc space by erasing titles (page 67). • Adjust the recording...
Operating Instructions
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.... "Channel": If you want to record on the set top box. To make another timer setting, select "RECORD" and repeat from a cable box or satellite tuner, be recorded. The TIMER REC indicator lights up on the front panel display and the recorder is suspended. Set "Rec Mode Adjust" in Features Setup...
.... "Channel": If you want to record on the set top box. To make another timer setting, select "RECORD" and repeat from a cable box or satellite tuner, be recorded. The TIMER REC indicator lights up on the front panel display and the recorder is suspended. Set "Rec Mode Adjust" in Features Setup...
Operating Instructions
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... press ENTER. Note Playback settings stored in the following way. The Setup Display appears. The selected Setup Display appears. SETUP Settings Video Audio Features Options Tuner Preset Area Setup Clock Set Top Box Control Language Easy Setup 3 Select "Settings," "Video," "Audio," "Features," "Options," or "Easy Setup," and press ENTER. Example: "Video...
... press ENTER. Note Playback settings stored in the following way. The Setup Display appears. The selected Setup Display appears. SETUP Settings Video Audio Features Options Tuner Preset Area Setup Clock Set Top Box Control Language Easy Setup 3 Select "Settings," "Video," "Audio," "Features," "Options," or "Easy Setup," and press ENTER. Example: "Video...
Operating Instructions
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...we recommend that provides further detailed settings. Example: when "16:9" is displayed next to 125. SETUP Settings Video Audio Features Options Tuner Preset Area Setup Clock Set Top Box Control Language Easy Setup SETUP Settings Video Audio Features Options Easy Setup TV Type : Pause.... Some items display a dialog box that you preset the receivable channels in your password. Auto Preset Automatically presets the receivable channels. Tuner Preset Ch1 Antenna / Cable : Auto Preset Manual Set : AFT : Cable Add On 84 Example: The following dialog box appears ...
...we recommend that provides further detailed settings. Example: when "16:9" is displayed next to 125. SETUP Settings Video Audio Features Options Tuner Preset Area Setup Clock Set Top Box Control Language Easy Setup SETUP Settings Video Audio Features Options Easy Setup TV Type : Pause.... Some items display a dialog box that you preset the receivable channels in your password. Auto Preset Automatically presets the receivable channels. Tuner Preset Ch1 Antenna / Cable : Auto Preset Manual Set : AFT : Cable Add On 84 Example: The following dialog box appears ...
Operating Instructions
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.../Cable," and press ENTER. Channel to preset using the number buttons and the SET button. Settings - When the fine tuning bar appears, press Tuner Preset Ch1 Antenna / Cable : Auto Preset Manual Set : AFT : CAanbtelenna Cable Add On "Cable": Presets cable TV channels. Auto Preset Searching..."Manual Set," and press ENTER. "Erase": Disables the channel. 6 Select "Add" to select "Settings" in the Setup Display. 2 Select "Tuner Preset," and press ENTER. Tuner Preset Antenna / Cable : Auto Preset Manual Set : AFT : Cable Add OOnn Off Ch34 "On": Turns on AFT, and press ENTER. "...
.../Cable," and press ENTER. Channel to preset using the number buttons and the SET button. Settings - When the fine tuning bar appears, press Tuner Preset Ch1 Antenna / Cable : Auto Preset Manual Set : AFT : CAanbtelenna Cable Add On "Cable": Presets cable TV channels. Auto Preset Searching..."Manual Set," and press ENTER. "Erase": Disables the channel. 6 Select "Add" to select "Settings" in the Setup Display. 2 Select "Tuner Preset," and press ENTER. Tuner Preset Antenna / Cable : Auto Preset Manual Set : AFT : Cable Add OOnn Off Ch34 "On": Turns on AFT, and press ENTER. "...
Operating Instructions
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... a wide mode function. If "Mode 1" does not work, try "Mode 2." Sends the channel number you entered. Audio (DVD VIDEO only) Switches the language of TV, tuner, or decoder connected to the type of the sound track. Choose the settings according to the DVD recorder. 1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is...
... a wide mode function. If "Mode 1" does not work, try "Mode 2." Sends the channel number you entered. Audio (DVD VIDEO only) Switches the language of TV, tuner, or decoder connected to the type of the sound track. Choose the settings according to the DVD recorder. 1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is...
Operating Instructions
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.... The sound changes to reduce noise. On Turns on the rear panel of the setting. SETUP Settings Video Audio Features Options Easy Setup Auto Stereo : Tuner Audio : Audio ATT : Audio DRC : Downmix : Digital Out : Dolby Digital : DTS : On Main Off Standard Dolby Surround On D-PCM Off ...Auto Stereo This function is effective only when "Tuner Audio" is recorded regardless of the recorder. Tuner Audio Selects the sound to be clear if this setting does not match the type of the recorder. Line1 Input Selects a...
.... The sound changes to reduce noise. On Turns on the rear panel of the setting. SETUP Settings Video Audio Features Options Easy Setup Auto Stereo : Tuner Audio : Audio ATT : Audio DRC : Downmix : Digital Out : Dolby Digital : DTS : On Main Off Standard Dolby Surround On D-PCM Off ...Auto Stereo This function is effective only when "Tuner Audio" is recorded regardless of the recorder. Tuner Audio Selects the sound to be clear if this setting does not match the type of the recorder. Line1 Input Selects a...
Operating Instructions
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... audio signals when you turn the volume down to "D-PCM." Off Normally select this position. SETUP Settings Video Audio Features Options Easy Setup Auto Stereo : Tuner Audio : Audio ATT : Audio DRC : Downmix : Digital Out : Dolby Digital : DTS : On Main Off Standard Dolby Surround On D-PCM Off 90 The recorder reduces the...
... audio signals when you turn the volume down to "D-PCM." Off Normally select this position. SETUP Settings Video Audio Features Options Easy Setup Auto Stereo : Tuner Audio : Audio ATT : Audio DRC : Downmix : Digital Out : Dolby Digital : DTS : On Main Off Standard Dolby Surround On D-PCM Off 90 The recorder reduces the...
Operating Instructions
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...TV channels cannot be affected when you set the recorder to progressive format (the PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up) even though your nearest Sony dealer. Additional Information Troubleshooting If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the CH +/- Should any problem persist, consult ...your TV cannot accept the progressive signal. TV program reception does not fill the screen. , Set the channel manually in "Tuner Preset" in Video Setup to "Component" (page 89). 96 Connect the cable to help remedy the problem before requesting repairs. Check the ...
...TV channels cannot be affected when you set the recorder to progressive format (the PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up) even though your nearest Sony dealer. Additional Information Troubleshooting If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the CH +/- Should any problem persist, consult ...your TV cannot accept the progressive signal. TV program reception does not fill the screen. , Set the channel manually in "Tuner Preset" in Video Setup to "Component" (page 89). 96 Connect the cable to help remedy the problem before requesting repairs. Check the ...
Operating Instructions
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...). The playback picture or TV program from the equipment connected through the recorder is distorted. , If the playback picture output from a DVD player, VCR, or tuner goes through the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jacks, check the Audio Setup settings (page 89). The picture does not fill the screen, even though...
...). The playback picture or TV program from the equipment connected through the recorder is distorted. , If the playback picture output from a DVD player, VCR, or tuner goes through the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jacks, check the Audio Setup settings (page 89). The picture does not fill the screen, even though...
Operating Instructions
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...'s menu. , The angles cannot be changed for about half an hour until the moisture evaporates. , If the disc was activated (page 54). , You have set "Tuner Audio" in Audio Settings to "D-PCM" (page 90). The recorder starts playing the disc automatically. , The DVD VIDEO features an auto playback function. Some functions...
...'s menu. , The angles cannot be changed for about half an hour until the moisture evaporates. , If the disc was activated (page 54). , You have set "Tuner Audio" in Audio Settings to "D-PCM" (page 90). The recorder starts playing the disc automatically. , The DVD VIDEO features an auto playback function. Some functions...
Quick Start Guide
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If you make the minimum number of basic adjustments to use the recorder. Start If "Initial settings necessary to make a mistake, press RETURN O. 1 Turn on your TV and any other connected equipment such as your cable box or satellite receiver. 2 Press I/1 on the remote. 3 Press the input selector on your TV so that you have made . Follow the steps below to operate the DVD recorder will be made. You can change them later using Setup. EASY SETUP Settings-Area Setup 1/7 Select your recorder for the first time. USA Canada 6 Press EASY SETUP Initial settings necessary...
If you make the minimum number of basic adjustments to use the recorder. Start If "Initial settings necessary to make a mistake, press RETURN O. 1 Turn on your TV and any other connected equipment such as your cable box or satellite receiver. 2 Press I/1 on the remote. 3 Press the input selector on your TV so that you have made . Follow the steps below to operate the DVD recorder will be made. You can change them later using Setup. EASY SETUP Settings-Area Setup 1/7 Select your recorder for the first time. USA Canada 6 Press EASY SETUP Initial settings necessary...
Marketing Specifications
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RDR-HX900 DVD Recorder Sony Electronics Inc. 16765 West Bernardo Drive San Diego, CA 92127 For more information: http://www.sony.com Features Convenience • Easy to Use Graphic User Interface • Easy timer recording on the on DVD:1H(HQ)/1.5H(HSP)/2H(... • Up to 24x High Speed Dubbing (HDD to Analog Converter • Dolby® Digital and dts® Decoding Compatible • Built in Television Tuner • TV Virtual Surround - 4 Surround Modes • Remote Commander Remote Control with Multi-brand TV Control*** Specifications Inputs and Outputs • Video Inputs ...
RDR-HX900 DVD Recorder Sony Electronics Inc. 16765 West Bernardo Drive San Diego, CA 92127 For more information: http://www.sony.com Features Convenience • Easy to Use Graphic User Interface • Easy timer recording on the on DVD:1H(HQ)/1.5H(HSP)/2H(... • Up to 24x High Speed Dubbing (HDD to Analog Converter • Dolby® Digital and dts® Decoding Compatible • Built in Television Tuner • TV Virtual Surround - 4 Surround Modes • Remote Commander Remote Control with Multi-brand TV Control*** Specifications Inputs and Outputs • Video Inputs ...