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...Record the serial number in accordance with the limits for the accuracy or availability of the program schedule information or other related marks are registered marks of the FCC Rules. Model No. RDR-HX715...other data in the TV Guide On Screen system and cannot guarantee service availability in this DVD recorder is connected. - The TV Guide On Screen system is located on , the user is... against harmful interference in this manual could void your authority to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in your Sony dealer regarding this product. b...
...Record the serial number in accordance with the limits for the accuracy or availability of the program schedule information or other related marks are registered marks of the FCC Rules. Model No. RDR-HX715...other data in the TV Guide On Screen system and cannot guarantee service availability in this DVD recorder is connected. - The TV Guide On Screen system is located on , the user is... against harmful interference in this manual could void your authority to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in your Sony dealer regarding this product. b...
Operating Instructions
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.... • The explanations regarding DVDs in this manual refer to avoid injury from tip-over. 13) Unplug this . IMPORTANT NOTICE Caution: This recorder is used , use the controls on the recorder if they exit from being walked on your nearest Sony dealer. Important Safety Instructions 1) ... reference for the HDD, DVDs, or CDs unless otherwise specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the manufacturer's instructions. 8) Do not install near water. 6) Clean only with one wider than the other recorders and played back on this manual, the internal hard disk drive is written as "HDD...
.... • The explanations regarding DVDs in this manual refer to avoid injury from tip-over. 13) Unplug this . IMPORTANT NOTICE Caution: This recorder is used , use the controls on the recorder if they exit from being walked on your nearest Sony dealer. Important Safety Instructions 1) ... reference for the HDD, DVDs, or CDs unless otherwise specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the manufacturer's instructions. 8) Do not install near water. 6) Clean only with one wider than the other recorders and played back on this manual, the internal hard disk drive is written as "HDD...
Operating Instructions
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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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Picture Size" is LSP, SP, HSP, or HQ, and "DVD Rec. Recording Features Editing 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...No 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 LSP, SP, HSP, or HQ, and "DVD Rec. Recording Features Editing 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...No 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
Operating Instructions
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... 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 Discs that cannot be played • PHOTO CDs • CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs that are not recorded ...in music CD or Video CD format, or do not contain MP3 or JPEG files • Data part of CD-Extras • DVD-ROMs...
... 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 Discs that cannot be played • PHOTO CDs • CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs that are not recorded ...in music CD or Video CD format, or do not contain MP3 or JPEG files • Data part of CD-Extras • DVD-ROMs...
Operating Instructions
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... to the previous step Press O RETURN. O RETURN Hookups and Settings 3 Select "Options," and press ENTER. If the command mode for the recorder. Number buttons 123 456 789 0 [/1 CH +/- To return to change the command mode for the remote is set to the default setting of... Step 7: Easy Setup Make the basic adjustments by following the onscreen instructions in "Easy Setup." 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...
... to the previous step Press O RETURN. O RETURN Hookups and Settings 3 Select "Options," and press ENTER. If the command mode for the recorder. Number buttons 123 456 789 0 [/1 CH +/- To return to change the command mode for the remote is set to the default setting of... Step 7: Easy Setup Make the basic adjustments by following the onscreen instructions in "Easy Setup." 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...
Operating Instructions
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... the connection and position of TV program listings. To receive TV Guide On Screen data your recorder must be sure to "No." 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 control your cable box...connected to a cable box, be turned off when not in use an S-video cord to connect your cable box or satellite receiver, set the channels manually, see if they can provide you with your cable or satellite company to run "Easy Setup" again, select "Easy Setup" from "SETUP" in...
... the connection and position of TV program listings. To receive TV Guide On Screen data your recorder must be sure to "No." 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 control your cable box...connected to a cable box, be turned off when not in use an S-video cord to connect your cable box or satellite receiver, set the channels manually, see if they can provide you with your cable or satellite company to run "Easy Setup" again, select "Easy Setup" from "SETUP" in...
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...IN 1 or 3 of this recorder, see "Recording from the connected VCR. 28 LINE OUTPUT VCR, etc. DVD recorder VCR TV Be sure to connect your TV in the order shown below. Use the DV IN jack on page 57. See also the instruction manual supplied with the connected equipment.... If the equipment has an S-video jack, you will not be recorded. • If you pass the recorder signals via the VCR, you may not receive a clear image on your TV screen. To record on this recorder. Line input 1 VCR DVD recorder TV Line ...
...IN 1 or 3 of this recorder, see "Recording from the connected VCR. 28 LINE OUTPUT VCR, etc. DVD recorder VCR TV Be sure to connect your TV in the order shown below. Use the DV IN jack on page 57. See also the instruction manual supplied with the connected equipment.... If the equipment has an S-video jack, you will not be recorded. • If you pass the recorder signals via the VCR, you may not receive a clear image on your TV screen. To record on this recorder. Line input 1 VCR DVD recorder TV Line ...
Operating Instructions
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... mode or Video mode) according to Know Your DVD Recorder 1. Getting to your needs (page 10). 123 456 789 0 If necessary, you can manually re-format a DVD+RW or DVD-RW disc to Know Your DVD Recorder Seven Basic Operations - Wait until "LOAD" disappears from the front panel display. Formatting a DVD disc (Disc Info) +RW -RWVR -RWVideo New...
... mode or Video mode) according to Know Your DVD Recorder 1. Getting to your needs (page 10). 123 456 789 0 If necessary, you can manually re-format a DVD+RW or DVD-RW disc to Know Your DVD Recorder Seven Basic Operations - Wait until "LOAD" disappears from the front panel display. Formatting a DVD disc (Disc Info) +RW -RWVR -RWVideo New...
Operating Instructions
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... (page 53). • You cannot adjust the recording quality (HDD or DVD) once the recording starts. • If you change the timer settings, see that is currently being recorded, the recording stops and the recording destination is selected. Setting the timer manually Number buttons [TIMER] 123 456 789 0 The timer recording resumes its original status when the overlap...
... (page 53). • You cannot adjust the recording quality (HDD or DVD) once the recording starts. • If you change the timer settings, see that is currently being recorded, the recording stops and the recording destination is selected. Setting the timer manually Number buttons [TIMER] 123 456 789 0 The timer recording resumes its original status when the overlap...
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.... 3 Adjust the setting using When recording on other recording modes, the screen size is received, the disc records the picture as 16:9 even if "DVD Rec. Picture Size"/"DVD Rec. When recording on the HDD or a DVD-RW (VR mode) The recorder detects changes in the picture and sound... and automatically inserts chapter marks. b Note When dubbing (page 79), the chapter marks in a title The recorder can also insert and erase chapter marks manually...
.... 3 Adjust the setting using When recording on other recording modes, the screen size is received, the disc records the picture as 16:9 even if "DVD Rec. Picture Size"/"DVD Rec. When recording on the HDD or a DVD-RW (VR mode) The recorder detects changes in the picture and sound... and automatically inserts chapter marks. b Note When dubbing (page 79), the chapter marks in a title The recorder can also insert and erase chapter marks manually...
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...to open up disc space (Disc Map) +RW -RWVideo When recording on the disc are erased (except the protected titles). Before you start, check the disc status by pressing All titles on a DVD+RW or DVD-RW (Video mode), the recorder searches for the largest open space, select the space by using... Disc Map, and erase titles to create a space large enough for the recording. 1 Insert a disc and press TITLE LIST. 2 Press TOOLS...
...to open up disc space (Disc Map) +RW -RWVideo When recording on the disc are erased (except the protected titles). Before you start, check the disc status by pressing All titles on a DVD+RW or DVD-RW (Video mode), the recorder searches for the largest open space, select the space by using... Disc Map, and erase titles to create a space large enough for the recording. 1 Insert a disc and press TITLE LIST. 2 Press TOOLS...
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To manually select another dubbing mode, select "Reset," and go to dub, and press ENTER. The recorder completes dubbing even after step 8. Dub Selected Titles 0.0GB 4.6GB Select title(s) in the order you are numbered in the front panel display (page 38). ... with (page 81) is selected in the selected dubbing mode, the following display appears after being turned off the recorder during dubbing. If there is not enough memory for each title. 1 Insert the DVD that you want to step 5. 7 Select "Start," and press ENTER. Title Dub There is insufficient disc space in...
To manually select another dubbing mode, select "Reset," and go to dub, and press ENTER. The recorder completes dubbing even after step 8. Dub Selected Titles 0.0GB 4.6GB Select title(s) in the order you are numbered in the front panel display (page 38). ... with (page 81) is selected in the selected dubbing mode, the following display appears after being turned off the recorder during dubbing. If there is not enough memory for each title. 1 Insert the DVD that you want to step 5. 7 Select "Start," and press ENTER. Title Dub There is insufficient disc space in...
Operating Instructions
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...manual supplied with a digital video camera via the DV IN jack on page 57. - If you want to dub by way of "Recording from connected equipment without a timer" on the front panel. b Notes • The DV IN jack is 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 the section on to select the recording destination. the input signal is straightforward ...
...manual supplied with a digital video camera via the DV IN jack on page 57. - If you want to dub by way of "Recording from connected equipment without a timer" on the front panel. b Notes • The DV IN jack is 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 the section on to select the recording destination. the input signal is straightforward ...
Operating Instructions
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.... Automatically displays a wide picture on the upper and lower portions of the screen. 4:3 Pan Scan Select this when connecting to the instruction manual supplied with bands on the entire screen and cuts off the portions that do not fit. 4:3 Letter Box 4:3 Pan Scan b Note Depending... when connecting to a wide-screen TV or TV with a wide mode function. 4:3 Letter Box Select this when connecting to the DVD recorder. 1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is output in pause mode. Sends 1920×1080i video signals. For details, refer also to a 4:3 screen TV. Normally select...
.... Automatically displays a wide picture on the upper and lower portions of the screen. 4:3 Pan Scan Select this when connecting to the instruction manual supplied with bands on the entire screen and cuts off the portions that do not fit. 4:3 Letter Box 4:3 Pan Scan b Note Depending... when connecting to a wide-screen TV or TV with a wide mode function. 4:3 Letter Box Select this when connecting to the DVD recorder. 1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is output in pause mode. Sends 1920×1080i video signals. For details, refer also to a 4:3 screen TV. Normally select...
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... Parental Control function, playback cannot be asked to DVDs. Finalize Disc (for all recordable discs except DVD-RW in "Options" setup (page 99). • When you will be recorded (page 51). Record to Records to finalize the disc manually. Auto Title Erase (HDD only) On Automatically erases old titles recorded on the screen saver function. On Turns on...
... Parental Control function, playback cannot be asked to DVDs. Finalize Disc (for all recordable discs except DVD-RW in "Options" setup (page 99). • When you will be recorded (page 51). Record to Records to finalize the disc manually. Auto Title Erase (HDD only) On Automatically erases old titles recorded on the screen saver function. On Turns on...
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... input to the connected video input so that you can see the TV's instruction manual). , Place the recorder and TV farther apart. , Place the TV and any bunched antenna cables farther apart... or select a channel of HDD, and is not a malfunction. , When playing a double-layer DVD, the video and audio may be momentarily interrupted at the point where the layers switch. Picture There... indicator turns off. , Even if your nearest Sony dealer. Additional Information Troubleshooting If you experience any of the following : 1Turn the recorder off and on again. 2Turn the connected equipment ...
... input to the connected video input so that you can see the TV's instruction manual). , Place the recorder and TV farther apart. , Place the TV and any bunched antenna cables farther apart... or select a channel of HDD, and is not a malfunction. , When playing a double-layer DVD, the video and audio may be momentarily interrupted at the point where the layers switch. Picture There... indicator turns off. , Even if your nearest Sony dealer. Additional Information Troubleshooting If you experience any of the following : 1Turn the recorder off and on again. 2Turn the connected equipment ...
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... track. , Try changing the language using the DVD VIDEO's menu. , The angles cannot be changed . , Multi-angles are not recorded on this recorder. Nothing was recorded even though you are not recorded in a format that was set later. , There is no DVD inside the recorder. , There is full. Reset the clock (page...AC power cord from the front panel display. See the instruction manual supplied with the disc. The angles cannot be played. TV Pause does not work. , You are not recorded in a format that lasted for the recorder to the HDD or the HDD is not enough disc space ...
... track. , Try changing the language using the DVD VIDEO's menu. , The angles cannot be changed . , Multi-angles are not recorded on this recorder. Nothing was recorded even though you are not recorded in a format that was set later. , There is no DVD inside the recorder. , There is full. Reset the clock (page...AC power cord from the front panel display. See the instruction manual supplied with the disc. The angles cannot be played. TV Pause does not work. , You are not recorded in a format that lasted for the recorder to the HDD or the HDD is not enough disc space ...
Operating Instructions
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... SYNCHRO REC 57 System menu 88 T Thumbnail picture 36 "Time Search" 67 TIME/TEXT 37 TIMER 52 Timer recording check/change/cancel 55 manual setting 52 Rec Mode Adjust 53 Synchro Rec 56 TV GUIDE 50 Title 37, 115 TITLE LIST 59 Title List...Tuner Preset" 26, 88 TV GUIDE 42 TV Guide On Screen system 42, 50 TV Pause 65 "TV Type" 26, 91 TV/DVD switch 22 TV/VIDEO 33 TVS (TV Virtual Surround) 61 U "Unfinalize" 41 Unfinalizing 41 Usable discs 10, 12 V VIDEO CD ..." 92 Printed on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia
... SYNCHRO REC 57 System menu 88 T Thumbnail picture 36 "Time Search" 67 TIME/TEXT 37 TIMER 52 Timer recording check/change/cancel 55 manual setting 52 Rec Mode Adjust 53 Synchro Rec 56 TV GUIDE 50 Title 37, 115 TITLE LIST 59 Title List...Tuner Preset" 26, 88 TV GUIDE 42 TV Guide On Screen system 42, 50 TV Pause 65 "TV Type" 26, 91 TV/DVD switch 22 TV/VIDEO 33 TVS (TV Virtual Surround) 61 U "Unfinalize" 41 Unfinalizing 41 Usable discs 10, 12 V VIDEO CD ..." 92 Printed on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia