Limited Warranty
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... This Limited Warranty is your rights and obligations with respect to the Sony authorized service facility specified. 3-084-930-02 ® DVD Recorder BD Player LIMITED WARRANTY (U.S. In the event of the product, Sony will not be responsible for the time periods and as fuses or batteries...). This Limited Warranty does not cover Sony products sold AS IS or WITH ALL FAULTS...
... This Limited Warranty is your rights and obligations with respect to the Sony authorized service facility specified. 3-084-930-02 ® DVD Recorder BD Player LIMITED WARRANTY (U.S. In the event of the product, Sony will not be responsible for the time periods and as fuses or batteries...). This Limited Warranty does not cover Sony products sold AS IS or WITH ALL FAULTS...
Operating Instructions
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2-635-892-11(1) DVD Recorder Operating Instructions RDR-HX715 © 2005 Sony Corporation
2-635-892-11(1) DVD Recorder Operating Instructions RDR-HX715 © 2005 Sony Corporation
Operating Instructions
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...5,940,073; 4,908,713; 4,751,578; 4,706,121. For customers in the U.S.A Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are registered marks of Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. RDR-HX715 Serial No CAUTION You are designed to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in ... generates, uses, and can be liable for any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this DVD recorder is used in this product. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - In the United States, TV GUIDE and other...
...5,940,073; 4,908,713; 4,751,578; 4,706,121. For customers in the U.S.A Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are registered marks of Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. RDR-HX715 Serial No CAUTION You are designed to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in ... generates, uses, and can be liable for any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this DVD recorder is used in this product. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - In the United States, TV GUIDE and other...
Operating Instructions
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... (Title List 34 4. 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 28 Connecting to the LINE 2 IN jacks on Other DVD Equipment (Finalize 40 Unfinalizing a disc 41...
... (Title List 34 4. 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 28 Connecting to the LINE 2 IN jacks on Other DVD Equipment (Finalize 40 Unfinalizing a disc 41...
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... for programs with the TV Guide On Screen system - Simultaneous Rec and Play HDD +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R , VCD CD DATA DVD DATA CD "Playing a previous recording while making another - DV/Digital8 Dubbing , HDD +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R "DV/Digital8 Dubbing" on page 84 -R A list of ... from the HDD - You can then set the timer to recorded titles - Play the beginning of recordable and playable discs is being recorded - Ways to Use Your DVD Recorder Recording/Playback Compatible media and reference pages Quick access to record that program just by keyword (page 46). TV Guide HDD ...
... for programs with the TV Guide On Screen system - Simultaneous Rec and Play HDD +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R , VCD CD DATA DVD DATA CD "Playing a previous recording while making another - DV/Digital8 Dubbing , HDD +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R "DV/Digital8 Dubbing" on page 84 -R A list of ... from the HDD - You can then set the timer to recorded titles - Play the beginning of recordable and playable discs is being recorded - Ways to Use Your DVD Recorder Recording/Playback Compatible media and reference pages Quick access to record that program just by keyword (page 46). TV Guide HDD ...
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... Note on DualDiscs A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with digital audio material on the DVD VIDEO, no region code indication may be labeled even though playing the DVD VIDEO is prohibited by area restrictions. 00V 00Hz 00W NO. The disc ...codes. X RDR-XXXX 0-000-000-00 Region code Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies This product is designed to play on the same DVD-RW. However, since the audio material side does not conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Region code (DVD VIDEO only) Your recorder has a ...
... Note on DualDiscs A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with digital audio material on the DVD VIDEO, no region code indication may be labeled even though playing the DVD VIDEO is prohibited by area restrictions. 00V 00Hz 00W NO. The disc ...codes. X RDR-XXXX 0-000-000-00 Region code Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies This product is designed to play on the same DVD-RW. However, since the audio material side does not conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Region code (DVD VIDEO only) Your recorder has a ...
Operating Instructions
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... or L3) to the input jack connected to match the channel on the Wall cable box/satellite receiver. This recorder only accepts standard definition interlace signals. z Hints • If your cable box or satellite receiver has an S-video jack or component output ...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 flow b Note Do not connect a hi-definition tuner using the component video cords. Set top box controller (page 14) Cable box/ satellite...
... or L3) to the input jack connected to match the channel on the Wall cable box/satellite receiver. This recorder only accepts standard definition interlace signals. z Hints • If your cable box or satellite receiver has an S-video jack or component output ...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 flow b Note Do not connect a hi-definition tuner using the component video cords. Set top box controller (page 14) Cable box/ satellite...
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...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 antenna output channel on the cable box (2ch, 3ch, or 4ch). Be sure that the satellite receiver or cable...IN TO TV Set top box controller (supplied) Place the set top box controller near the remote sensor on . To watch cable programs, you can record any channel on the satellite receiver or cable box. B: Cable box with an antenna output only With this hookup, you need to match the channel...
...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 antenna output channel on the cable box (2ch, 3ch, or 4ch). Be sure that the satellite receiver or cable...IN TO TV Set top box controller (supplied) Place the set top box controller near the remote sensor on . To watch cable programs, you can record any channel on the satellite receiver or cable box. B: Cable box with an antenna output only With this hookup, you need to match the channel...
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C: Cable without cable box, or antenna only (no cable TV) Use this hookup if you can record any channel by selecting the channel on the recorder. With this hookup if you are using a VHF/UHF antenna or separate VHF and UHF antennas. Also use this hookup, you watch cable channels without a ... S VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO IN Y 1 PB LINE OUT R-AUDIO-L 1 VIDEO S VIDEO 3 PR 2 OUT to VHF/UHF OUT TV to antenna input COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y PB PR DVD recorder ~ AC IN Antenna cable (supplied) : Signal flow 17
C: Cable without cable box, or antenna only (no cable TV) Use this hookup if you can record any channel by selecting the channel on the recorder. With this hookup if you are using a VHF/UHF antenna or separate VHF and UHF antennas. Also use this hookup, you watch cable channels without a ... S VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO IN Y 1 PB LINE OUT R-AUDIO-L 1 VIDEO S VIDEO 3 PR 2 OUT to VHF/UHF OUT TV to antenna input COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y PB PR DVD recorder ~ AC IN Antenna cable (supplied) : Signal flow 17
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... 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 view pictures.
... 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 view pictures.
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... progressive signals, and, - This DVD recorder incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology. "PROGRESSIVE" appears in which the recorder outputs video signals: interlace or progressive. 1 Connect the recorder using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (pattern C on the recorder (page 28). Progressive Select this ...registered trademarks of the above conditions is based on PC displays). * This DVD recorder is not met. your VCR to jacks other than one type of video cord between the recorder and your TV does not accept progressive signals, or, - To change the...
... progressive signals, and, - This DVD recorder incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology. "PROGRESSIVE" appears in which the recorder outputs video signals: interlace or progressive. 1 Connect the recorder using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (pattern C on the recorder (page 28). Progressive Select this ...registered trademarks of the above conditions is based on PC displays). * This DVD recorder is not met. your VCR to jacks other than one type of video cord between the recorder and your TV does not accept progressive signals, or, - To change the...
Operating Instructions
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...-L VIDEO S VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO IN Y 1 PB LINE OUT R-AUDIO-L 1 VIDEO S VIDEO 3 PR 2 HDMI OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y PB PR TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) DVD recorder ~ AC IN DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL OPTICAL Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) Optical digital cord (not...
...-L VIDEO S VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO IN Y 1 PB LINE OUT R-AUDIO-L 1 VIDEO S VIDEO 3 PR 2 HDMI OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y PB PR TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) DVD recorder ~ AC IN DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL OPTICAL Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) Optical digital cord (not...
Operating Instructions
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Do not attempt to control the AV amplifier's (receiver's) volume. If you connected the recorder to an AV amplifier (receiver), you can use the supplied remote to recharge the batteries. - TV/VIDEO WIDE MODE 1 Slide the TV/DVD switch to use a new battery with bare hands should leakage occur. Do not touch the... not be erased. • When you do not intend to TV. 2 Hold down [/1. 3 Enter your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command mode number for an extended period of the remote, the code number may be reset to the remote. Controlling TVs ...
Do not attempt to control the AV amplifier's (receiver's) volume. If you connected the recorder to an AV amplifier (receiver), you can use the supplied remote to recharge the batteries. - TV/VIDEO WIDE MODE 1 Slide the TV/DVD switch to use a new battery with bare hands should leakage occur. Do not touch the... not be erased. • When you do not intend to TV. 2 Hold down [/1. 3 Enter your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command mode number for an extended period of the remote, the code number may be reset to the remote. Controlling TVs ...
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... TV's volume even when the TV/DVD switch is DVD3. 1 Slide the TV/DVD switch to DVD. 2 Hold down [/1, and enter the manufacturer code (see the table below) for this recorder and the supplied remote to one that differs from the other Sony DVD recorder or player, set the command mode...control the TV's volume, slide the TV/DVD switch to DVD, repeat the steps above and enter the code number 90 (default). Code numbers of your other Sony DVD recorder or player. The VOL +/- If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder If the supplied remote interferes with your AV ...
... TV's volume even when the TV/DVD switch is DVD3. 1 Slide the TV/DVD switch to DVD. 2 Hold down [/1, and enter the manufacturer code (see the table below) for this recorder and the supplied remote to one that differs from the other Sony DVD recorder or player, set the command mode...control the TV's volume, slide the TV/DVD switch to DVD, repeat the steps above and enter the code number 90 (default). Code numbers of your other Sony DVD recorder or player. The VOL +/- If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder If the supplied remote interferes with your AV ...
Operating Instructions
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... (page 15). TV Type If you have a wide-screen TV, select "16:9." 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 "Settings" setup (page 90). z Hint If you want to leave the cable box turned on....at a time until you connected an AV amplifier (receiver) using your DVD recorder's remote, enter 09 to tune your cable box to control your recorder must be sure to use . If you use an S-video cord to connect your recorder is finished. Set Top Box Control If you want to "No." ...
... (page 15). TV Type If you have a wide-screen TV, select "16:9." 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 "Settings" setup (page 90). z Hint If you want to leave the cable box turned on....at a time until you connected an AV amplifier (receiver) using your DVD recorder's remote, enter 09 to tune your cable box to control your recorder must be sure to use . If you use an S-video cord to connect your recorder is finished. Set Top Box Control If you want to "No." ...
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...on your TV screen. See also the instruction manual supplied with the connected equipment. To record on the front panel if the equipment has a DV output jack (i.LINK jack) (page 84). DVD recorder VCR TV Be sure to connect your VCR to the LINE IN jacks of an audio...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 flow b Notes • Pictures containing copy protection signals that prohibit any copying cannot be able to view the signals from an AC...
...on your TV screen. See also the instruction manual supplied with the connected equipment. To record on the front panel if the equipment has a DV output jack (i.LINK jack) (page 84). DVD recorder VCR TV Be sure to connect your VCR to the LINE IN jacks of an audio...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 flow b Notes • Pictures containing copy protection signals that prohibit any copying cannot be able to view the signals from an AC...
Operating Instructions
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... AUDIO L R S-video cord (not supplied) Audio/video cord (not supplied) to LINE 2 IN DVD recorder : Signal flow z Hint When the connected equipment outputs only monaural sound, connect to the input jack of this recorder. b Notes • Do not connect the yellow LINE IN (VIDEO) jack when using an S-video...input jack. Hookups and Settings Connecting to the LINE 2 IN jacks on the front panel Connect a VCR or similar recording device to the LINE 2 IN jacks of this recorder to another equipment's input jack with the other equipment's output jack connected to just the L (MONO) and VIDEO ...
... AUDIO L R S-video cord (not supplied) Audio/video cord (not supplied) to LINE 2 IN DVD recorder : Signal flow z Hint When the connected equipment outputs only monaural sound, connect to the input jack of this recorder. b Notes • Do not connect the yellow LINE IN (VIDEO) jack when using an S-video...input jack. Hookups and Settings Connecting to the LINE 2 IN jacks on the front panel Connect a VCR or similar recording device to the LINE 2 IN jacks of this recorder to another equipment's input jack with the other equipment's output jack connected to just the L (MONO) and VIDEO ...
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...necessary to use the SynchroRecording function. See "Recording from an AC outlet when connecting the tuner. Satellite tuner, etc. Disconnect the recorder's power cord from connected equipment with some tuners. R AUDIO L VIDEO OUTPUT b Notes • Synchro-Recording does not work with a timer (Synchro...VIDEO OUT Y PB PR LINE IN R-AUDIO-L VIDEO S VIDEO 1 3 to LINE IN 1 DVD recorder ~ AC IN Audio/video cord (not supplied) : Signal flow If you will not be able to this recorder using the LINE IN 1 jacks. Connecting to a Satellite or Digital Tuner Connect a satellite or ...
...necessary to use the SynchroRecording function. See "Recording from an AC outlet when connecting the tuner. Satellite tuner, etc. Disconnect the recorder's power cord from connected equipment with some tuners. R AUDIO L VIDEO OUTPUT b Notes • Synchro-Recording does not work with a timer (Synchro...VIDEO OUT Y PB PR LINE IN R-AUDIO-L VIDEO S VIDEO 1 3 to LINE IN 1 DVD recorder ~ AC IN Audio/video cord (not supplied) : Signal flow If you will not be able to this recorder using the LINE IN 1 jacks. Connecting to a Satellite or Digital Tuner Connect a satellite or ...
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... +R -R VCD CD DATA DVD DATA CD DVD Z OPEN/ CLOSE 123 456 789 0 DVD 1 Press DVD. 2 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE, and place a disc on the disc tray. With the recording/playing side facing down 3 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to Know Your DVD Recorder 1. If necessary, you can manually re-format a DVD+RW or DVD-RW disc to Know Your DVD Recorder Seven Basic Operations...
... +R -R VCD CD DATA DVD DATA CD DVD Z OPEN/ CLOSE 123 456 789 0 DVD 1 Press DVD. 2 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE, and place a disc on the disc tray. With the recording/playing side facing down 3 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to Know Your DVD Recorder 1. If necessary, you can manually re-format a DVD+RW or DVD-RW disc to Know Your DVD Recorder Seven Basic Operations...
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... 49. When using the TV/VIDEO button (page 22). 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 Know Your DVD Recorder 2. To stop recording. z Hint If you do not want to record. 3 Press REC MODE repeatedly to leave it on page...
... 49. When using the TV/VIDEO button (page 22). 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 Know Your DVD Recorder 2. To stop recording. z Hint If you do not want to record. 3 Press REC MODE repeatedly to leave it on page...
