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... normally, or has been dropped. About this manual • In this manual, the internal hard disk drive is written as "HDD," and "disc" is used, use caution when moving the cart/...use the controls on the recorder if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote. • The on-screen display illustrations used as a general reference for the HDD, DVDs, or CDs...not block any questions or problems concerning your recorder, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. When a cart is used in this manual may not be recordable, depending on your television screen indefinitely. ...
... normally, or has been dropped. About this manual • In this manual, the internal hard disk drive is written as "HDD," and "disc" is used, use caution when moving the cart/...use the controls on the recorder if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote. • The on-screen display illustrations used as a general reference for the HDD, DVDs, or CDs...not block any questions or problems concerning your recorder, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. When a cart is used in this manual may not be recordable, depending on your television screen indefinitely. ...
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... a disc 39 Protecting a disc 40 7. Changing the Name of your AV amplifier (receiver) with the remote 24 If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder 24 Step 7: Easy Setup 25 Checking the cable box/satellite receiver control setting 26 Connecting a VCR or Similar Device 28 Connecting to the LINE IN 1 or 3 jacks...
... a disc 39 Protecting a disc 40 7. Changing the Name of your AV amplifier (receiver) with the remote 24 If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder 24 Step 7: Easy Setup 25 Checking the cable box/satellite receiver control setting 26 Connecting a VCR or Similar Device 28 Connecting to the LINE IN 1 or 3 jacks...
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...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 Dubbing a single title (Title Dub 81 Dubbing multiple titles (Dub Selected Titles 82... Language Settings (Settings 88 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...
...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 Dubbing a single title (Title Dub 81 Dubbing multiple titles (Dub Selected Titles 82... Language Settings (Settings 88 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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...to download the TV Guide On Screen data. 14 To use the recorder's remote control to change channels on the cable box/satellite receiver whenever the cable box/satellite receiver and recorder are turned on page 21. After setting up and adjust the ...• Antenna cable (1) • Remote commander (remote) (1) • Set top box controller (1) • Size AA (R6) batteries (2) Step 2: Connecting the Antenna Cable and Set Top Box Controller Select one of the following antenna hookups. Step 1: Unpacking Check that provides guidelines for timer recording. b Notes • If your ...
...to download the TV Guide On Screen data. 14 To use the recorder's remote control to change channels on the cable box/satellite receiver whenever the cable box/satellite receiver and recorder are turned on page 21. After setting up and adjust the ...• Antenna cable (1) • Remote commander (remote) (1) • Set top box controller (1) • Size AA (R6) batteries (2) Step 2: Connecting the Antenna Cable and Set Top Box Controller Select one of the following antenna hookups. Step 1: Unpacking Check that provides guidelines for timer recording. b Notes • If your ...
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...setup to SET TOP BOX CONTROL VHF/UHF IN SET TOP BOX OUT CONTROL HDMI OUT G-LINK DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL OPTICAL LINE IN R-AUDIO-L VIDEO S VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO IN Y 1 PB LINE OUT R-AUDIO-L 1 VIDEO S VIDEO 3 PR 2 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y PB PR DVD recorder ~ AC IN : Signal... receiver. To watch cable or satellite programs, you connect an S-video cord to the LINE IN 3 jack, set top box controller near the remote sensor on . Note that the satellite receiver or cable box is turned on the Wall cable box/satellite receiver. Hookups and Settings...
...setup to SET TOP BOX CONTROL VHF/UHF IN SET TOP BOX OUT CONTROL HDMI OUT G-LINK DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL OPTICAL LINE IN R-AUDIO-L VIDEO S VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO IN Y 1 PB LINE OUT R-AUDIO-L 1 VIDEO S VIDEO 3 PR 2 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y PB PR DVD recorder ~ AC IN : Signal... receiver. To watch cable or satellite programs, you connect an S-video cord to the LINE IN 3 jack, set top box controller near the remote sensor on . Note that the satellite receiver or cable box is turned on the Wall cable box/satellite receiver. Hookups and Settings...
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.../UHF IN SET TOP BOX OUT CONTROL HDMI OUT G-LINK DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL OPTICAL LINE IN R-AUDIO-L VIDEO S VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO IN Y 1 PB LINE OUT R-AUDIO-L 1 VIDEO S VIDEO 3 PR 2 to VHF/UHF OUT TV COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y PB PR DVD recorder ~ AC IN : Signal flow to the ...With this hookup, you need to match the channel on . Wall Cable box ANT IN TO TV Set top box controller (supplied) Place the set top box controller near the remote sensor on the satellite receiver or cable box. Be sure that the satellite receiver or cable box is turned on the...
.../UHF IN SET TOP BOX OUT CONTROL HDMI OUT G-LINK DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL OPTICAL LINE IN R-AUDIO-L VIDEO S VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO IN Y 1 PB LINE OUT R-AUDIO-L 1 VIDEO S VIDEO 3 PR 2 to VHF/UHF OUT TV COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y PB PR DVD recorder ~ AC IN : Signal flow to the ...With this hookup, you need to match the channel on . Wall Cable box ANT IN TO TV Set top box controller (supplied) Place the set top box controller near the remote sensor on the satellite receiver or cable box. Be sure that the satellite receiver or cable box is turned on the...
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This will enable you must use this connection and then press PROGRESSIVE on the remote to send progressive video signals. C Connecting to view pictures. D Connecting to an HDMI input jack Use a certified HDMI cord (not supplied) to an S VIDEO input ... OUT (VIDEO) 1 or 2 VHF/UHF IN SET TOP BOX OUT CONTROL HDMI OUT G-LINK DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL OPTICAL LINE IN R-AUDIO-L VIDEO S VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO IN Y 1 PB LINE OUT R-AUDIO-L 1 VIDEO S VIDEO 3 PR 2 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y PB PR DVD recorder ~ AC IN to HDMI OUT (red) (blue) (green) to...
This will enable you must use this connection and then press PROGRESSIVE on the remote to send progressive video signals. C Connecting to view pictures. D Connecting to an HDMI input jack Use a certified HDMI cord (not supplied) to an S VIDEO input ... OUT (VIDEO) 1 or 2 VHF/UHF IN SET TOP BOX OUT CONTROL HDMI OUT G-LINK DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL OPTICAL LINE IN R-AUDIO-L VIDEO S VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO IN Y 1 PB LINE OUT R-AUDIO-L 1 VIDEO S VIDEO 3 PR 2 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y PB PR DVD recorder ~ AC IN to HDMI OUT (red) (blue) (green) to...
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...to the markings inside the battery compartment, and insert new batteries. • Do not expose the remote sensor (marked on the connected unit, you may not be able to control your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command mode number for an extended period of time, remove the batteries. ...- b Notes • If the supplied remote interferes your TV or AV amplifier (receiver) with an old ...
...to the markings inside the battery compartment, and insert new batteries. • Do not expose the remote sensor (marked on the connected unit, you may not be able to control your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command mode number for an extended period of time, remove the batteries. ...- b Notes • If the supplied remote interferes your TV or AV amplifier (receiver) with an old ...
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... Number buttons Selects the channel on or off VOL +/- 4 Release [/1. Manufacturer Sony Akai AOC Centurion Coronado Curtis-Mathes Daewoo Daytron Fisher General Electric Gold Star/LG Hitachi... 12 12 14, 15 ,continued 23 Hookups and Settings When the TV/DVD switch is set to or from the wide mode of controllable TVs If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one...on your TV WIDE MODE Switches to TV, the remote performs the following: Buttons Operations [/1 Turns your TV on and SET your TV Code numbers of a Sony wide-screen TV TV/VIDEO Switches your TV CH ...
... Number buttons Selects the channel on or off VOL +/- 4 Release [/1. Manufacturer Sony Akai AOC Centurion Coronado Curtis-Mathes Daewoo Daytron Fisher General Electric Gold Star/LG Hitachi... 12 12 14, 15 ,continued 23 Hookups and Settings When the TV/DVD switch is set to or from the wide mode of controllable TVs If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one...on your TV WIDE MODE Switches to TV, the remote performs the following: Buttons Operations [/1 Turns your TV on and SET your TV Code numbers of a Sony wide-screen TV TV/VIDEO Switches your TV CH ...
Operating Instructions
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... 90 (default). If you find the one Sony DVD recorder If the supplied remote interferes with the remote Number buttons 123 456 789 0 TV/DVD switch [/1 VOL +/- Code numbers of your AV amplifier (receiver) with your other Sony DVD recorder or player. The default command mode setting for your AV amplifier (receiver). buttons control the AV amplifier's volume. The System...
... 90 (default). If you find the one Sony DVD recorder If the supplied remote interferes with the remote Number buttons 123 456 789 0 TV/DVD switch [/1 VOL +/- Code numbers of your AV amplifier (receiver) with your other Sony DVD recorder or player. The default command mode setting for your AV amplifier (receiver). buttons control the AV amplifier's volume. The System...
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...default setting of DVD3 before you selected above. Check that the command mode switch on the remote so it matches the mode you try to operate this recorder. If the command mode for the remote is set to the previous step Press O RETURN. O RETURN Number buttons 123 456 789... 0 [/1 CH +/- Hookups and Settings 3 Select "Options," and press ENTER. SETUP Settings Video Audio Features Options Easy Setup Format DVD-RW : Dimmer :...
...default setting of DVD3 before you selected above. Check that the command mode switch on the remote so it matches the mode you try to operate this recorder. If the command mode for the remote is set to the previous step Press O RETURN. O RETURN Number buttons 123 456 789... 0 [/1 CH +/- Hookups and Settings 3 Select "Options," and press ENTER. SETUP Settings Video Audio Features Options Easy Setup Format DVD-RW : Dimmer :...
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...until you connected an AV amplifier (receiver) using your DVD recorder's remote, enter 09 to tune your recorder must be sure to receive TV program listings. Tuner Preset "Tuner Preset" appears only when you want to control your cable box/satellite receiver Check the settings at ... set "Line1 Input" or "Line3 Input" in "Settings" setup (page 90). Checking the cable box/satellite receiver control setting 1 Point the DVD recorder's remote at the recorder (not at "Set Top Box Control" in "Video" setup to channel 02. z Hint If you set the digital output signal (page 94). 3 ...
...until you connected an AV amplifier (receiver) using your DVD recorder's remote, enter 09 to tune your recorder must be sure to receive TV program listings. Tuner Preset "Tuner Preset" appears only when you want to control your cable box/satellite receiver Check the settings at ... set "Line1 Input" or "Line3 Input" in "Settings" setup (page 90). Checking the cable box/satellite receiver control setting 1 Point the DVD recorder's remote at the recorder (not at "Set Top Box Control" in "Video" setup to channel 02. z Hint If you set the digital output signal (page 94). 3 ...
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Hookups and Settings To fix the set top box controller to your cable box/satellite receiver Once you have confirmed that the set top box controller controls your cable box or satellite receiver, fix it in place. 1 Remove the backing on the double-sided tape. 2 Attach it so that the set top box controller is directly above the remote control sensor on your cable box/satellite receiver. 27
Hookups and Settings To fix the set top box controller to your cable box/satellite receiver Once you have confirmed that the set top box controller controls your cable box or satellite receiver, fix it in place. 1 Remove the backing on the double-sided tape. 2 Attach it so that the set top box controller is directly above the remote control sensor on your cable box/satellite receiver. 27
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...REC, it may take a short while to watch another TV program while recording Set your TV to select the recording mode. Getting to stop recording Press x REC STOP located beneath the remote control cover. HDD 123 456 789 0 DVD CH +/- TV/VIDEO DISPLAY z REC REC MODE X REC PAUSE x... LP For more details about the recording mode, see "Inserting a Disc" on . Recording a Program HDD +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R This section introduces the basic operation to record the current TV program to the hard disk (HDD) or to make sure to a DVD, insert a recordable DVD (see page 49. 4 Press ...
...REC, it may take a short while to watch another TV program while recording Set your TV to select the recording mode. Getting to stop recording Press x REC STOP located beneath the remote control cover. HDD 123 456 789 0 DVD CH +/- TV/VIDEO DISPLAY z REC REC MODE X REC PAUSE x... LP For more details about the recording mode, see "Inserting a Disc" on . Recording a Program HDD +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R This section introduces the basic operation to record the current TV program to the hard disk (HDD) or to make sure to a DVD, insert a recordable DVD (see page 49. 4 Press ...
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... a few seconds for five minutes before recording. How chapters are ready to the HDD or DVD become a single title. For other discs, the recorder divides the title into chapters. When the recording is in "Features" setup (page 97), the recorded disc (except DVD-RW (VR mode)) will be output ... stops dubbing. Follow steps 1 to 5 of the ONE-TOUCH DUB button on the remote to the recorder. • You cannot control the recorder using another device or another recorder of the same model. • You cannot record date, time, or the contents of the cassette memory onto the disc. •...
... a few seconds for five minutes before recording. How chapters are ready to the HDD or DVD become a single title. For other discs, the recorder divides the title into chapters. When the recording is in "Features" setup (page 97), the recorded disc (except DVD-RW (VR mode)) will be output ... stops dubbing. Follow steps 1 to 5 of the ONE-TOUCH DUB button on the remote to the recorder. • You cannot control the recorder using another device or another recorder of the same model. • You cannot record date, time, or the contents of the cassette memory onto the disc. •...
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... chapters are not copied to capture the scene between IN 0:00:30 and OUT 0:00:52? Scene Selection Do you want to dub Using the recorder's remote control, fast forward or rewind the tape to play in the background from a DV/Digital8 format tape, and then automatically... a chapter on page 84, and press SYSTEM MENU. 2 Select "DV/D8 EDIT," and press ENTER. The display asks if you want to the HDD or DVD become a single title. To use this point, the selected scenes are created The contents dubbed to start of "Features" setup is set to the HDD...
... chapters are not copied to capture the scene between IN 0:00:30 and OUT 0:00:52? Scene Selection Do you want to dub Using the recorder's remote control, fast forward or rewind the tape to play in the background from a DV/Digital8 format tape, and then automatically... a chapter on page 84, and press SYSTEM MENU. 2 Select "DV/D8 EDIT," and press ENTER. The display asks if you want to the HDD or DVD become a single title. To use this point, the selected scenes are created The contents dubbed to start of "Features" setup is set to the HDD...
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... in Video mode. Normal Bright lighting. The "Options" setup appears with other DVD equipment. Tuner Audio Selects the sound to monaural. Disc and Remote Control Settings/Factory Settings (Options) The "Options" setup allows you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder" on page 24. Off Displays information only when DISPLAY is off. The sound...
... in Video mode. Normal Bright lighting. The "Options" setup appears with other DVD equipment. Tuner Audio Selects the sound to monaural. Disc and Remote Control Settings/Factory Settings (Options) The "Options" setup allows you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder" on page 24. Off Displays information only when DISPLAY is off. The sound...
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...from the recorder. , The remote's manufacturer code returned to have enough space. , Insert a recordable disc inside the recorder. Display The clock has stopped. , Set the clock again (page 89). , The clock stopped due to a power failure that has been recorded on the recorded program. Remote control The remote does not...data is received and the clock is DVD3. , Set the TV/DVD switch to "Power Save" (page 98). Synchro-Recording does not complete. , The timer setting for this recorder and the supplied remote is automatically adjusted. The TIMER REC indicator is too far from the...
...from the recorder. , The remote's manufacturer code returned to have enough space. , Insert a recordable disc inside the recorder. Display The clock has stopped. , Set the clock again (page 89). , The clock stopped due to a power failure that has been recorded on the recorded program. Remote control The remote does not...data is received and the clock is DVD3. , Set the TV/DVD switch to "Power Save" (page 98). Synchro-Recording does not complete. , The timer setting for this recorder and the supplied remote is automatically adjusted. The TIMER REC indicator is too far from the...
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projecting parts Hard disk drive capacity: 160 GB Mass (approx.): 5.3 kg (11.68 lb) Operating temperature: 5ºC to 35ºC (41ºF to 95ºF) Operating humidity: 25% to 80% Supplied accessories: Audio/video cord (1) Power cord (1) Antenna cable (1) Set top box controller (1) Remote commander (remote) (1) Size AA...to this recorder to be connected, and that the method of operation sometimes varies according to the characteristics and specifications of the equipment to i.LINKcompatible equipment having the i.LINK jack, and for IEEE 1394 data transport bus proposed by SONY, and ...
projecting parts Hard disk drive capacity: 160 GB Mass (approx.): 5.3 kg (11.68 lb) Operating temperature: 5ºC to 35ºC (41ºF to 95ºF) Operating humidity: 25% to 80% Supplied accessories: Audio/video cord (1) Power cord (1) Antenna cable (1) Set top box controller (1) Remote commander (remote) (1) Size AA...to this recorder to be connected, and that the method of operation sometimes varies according to the characteristics and specifications of the equipment to i.LINKcompatible equipment having the i.LINK jack, and for IEEE 1394 data transport bus proposed by SONY, and ...
Marketing Specifications
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... Systems, L.P. Playback may vary. 4. Sony Electronics Inc. • 16450 West Bernardo Drive • San Diego, CA 92127 • 1-800-222-7669 • www.sony.com/dn ® Last Updated 2005-07-28 RDR-HX715 DVD Recorder & Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Combo Specifications Audio CD Playback: MP3 on CD...(s): x2 (Rear) RF Connection Input(s): x1 (Rear) RF Connection Output(s): x1 (rear) IR Blaster: x1 (Rear) RDR-HX715 Weight 11 lbs. 11 oz. (5.3kg) Dimensions (WHD) 17" x 3" x 13" (430x75x328mm) 1. Remote Commander® remote controls most major brands. ©2005 Sony Electronics Inc.
... Systems, L.P. Playback may vary. 4. Sony Electronics Inc. • 16450 West Bernardo Drive • San Diego, CA 92127 • 1-800-222-7669 • www.sony.com/dn ® Last Updated 2005-07-28 RDR-HX715 DVD Recorder & Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Combo Specifications Audio CD Playback: MP3 on CD...(s): x2 (Rear) RF Connection Input(s): x1 (Rear) RF Connection Output(s): x1 (rear) IR Blaster: x1 (Rear) RDR-HX715 Weight 11 lbs. 11 oz. (5.3kg) Dimensions (WHD) 17" x 3" x 13" (430x75x328mm) 1. Remote Commander® remote controls most major brands. ©2005 Sony Electronics Inc.