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2-679-364-11(1) DVD Recorder Operating Instructions RDR-HX730 © 2006 Sony Corporation
2-679-364-11(1) DVD Recorder Operating Instructions RDR-HX730 © 2006 Sony Corporation
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...amplifier (receiver). • Do not use of optical instruments with the limits set out in the literature accompanying the appliance. CAUTION The use the recorder in a place subject to extreme changes in the front panel display for at a qualified service shop. VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks... and quick access to qualified personnel only. WARNING Precautions To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this DVD recorder is harmful to eyes, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to the written data. The VCR Plus+ system is displayed in ...
...amplifier (receiver). • Do not use of optical instruments with the limits set out in the literature accompanying the appliance. CAUTION The use the recorder in a place subject to extreme changes in the front panel display for at a qualified service shop. VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks... and quick access to qualified personnel only. WARNING Precautions To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this DVD recorder is harmful to eyes, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to the written data. The VCR Plus+ system is displayed in ...
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...time 34 Checking the remaining disc space 35 5. Table of Contents WARNING 2 Precautions 2 Quick Guide to Disc Types 8 Recordable and playable discs 8 Playable discs 10 Hookups and Settings 12 Hooking Up the Recorder 12 Step 1: Connecting the Antenna Cable 12 A: Cable box or satellite receiver with a video/audio output 13 B: ... Cords 18 Step 4: Connecting the AC Power Cord 19 Step 5: Preparing the Remote 20 Controlling TVs with the remote 20 If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder 21 Changing channels of a Recorded Program 35 6. Getting to Know Your...
...time 34 Checking the remaining disc space 35 5. Table of Contents WARNING 2 Precautions 2 Quick Guide to Disc Types 8 Recordable and playable discs 8 Playable discs 10 Hookups and Settings 12 Hooking Up the Recorder 12 Step 1: Connecting the Antenna Cable 12 A: Cable box or satellite receiver with a video/audio output 13 B: ... Cords 18 Step 4: Connecting the AC Power Cord 19 Step 5: Preparing the Remote 20 Controlling TVs with the remote 20 If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder 21 Changing channels of a Recorded Program 35 6. Getting to Know Your...
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... A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one title is recommended that you use discs with "For Video" printed on their packaging. • You cannot add new recordings to DVD+Rs, DVD-Rs, or DVD-RWs (Video mode) that contain recordings made on other DVD equipment. See the instructions supplied with copyright protection...
... A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one title is recommended that you use discs with "For Video" printed on their packaging. • You cannot add new recordings to DVD+Rs, DVD-Rs, or DVD-RWs (Video mode) that contain recordings made on other DVD equipment. See the instructions supplied with copyright protection...
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.../video cord (not supplied) S-video cord (not supplied) to antenna input TV to LINE IN 1 or 3 DVD recorder : Signal flow z Hints • If your cable box or satellite receiver has an S-video jack, you can record any channel on the cable box or satellite receiver. If you connect an S-video cord to the... (page 84). Hookups and Settings A: Cable box or satellite receiver with a video/audio output With this hookup, you need to match the channel on the recorder (L1 or L3) to the input jack connected to the cable box or satellite receiver (LINE IN 1 or 3).
.../video cord (not supplied) S-video cord (not supplied) to antenna input TV to LINE IN 1 or 3 DVD recorder : Signal flow z Hints • If your cable box or satellite receiver has an S-video jack, you can record any channel on the cable box or satellite receiver. If you connect an S-video cord to the... (page 84). Hookups and Settings A: Cable box or satellite receiver with a video/audio output With this hookup, you need to match the channel on the recorder (L1 or L3) to the input jack connected to the cable box or satellite receiver (LINE IN 1 or 3).
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... antenna output channel on the cable box (2ch, 3ch, or 4ch). To watch cable programs, you can record any channel on . Wall Antenna cable (supplied) Cable box ANT IN TO TV to VHF/UHF IN DVD recorder to VHF/UHF OUT TV to antenna input : Signal flow b Note When using this hookup, you... need to match the channel on the recorder (2ch, 3ch, or 4ch) to "Antenna" in the "Basic" setup (page 80). 14...
... antenna output channel on the cable box (2ch, 3ch, or 4ch). To watch cable programs, you can record any channel on . Wall Antenna cable (supplied) Cable box ANT IN TO TV to VHF/UHF IN DVD recorder to VHF/UHF OUT TV to antenna input : Signal flow b Note When using this hookup, you... need to match the channel on the recorder (2ch, 3ch, or 4ch) to "Antenna" in the "Basic" setup (page 80). 14...
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Wall to VHF/UHF IN to VHF/UHF OUT TV to antenna input Antenna cable (supplied) : Signal flow DVD recorder 15 Also use this hookup, you can record any channel by selecting the channel on the recorder. With this hookup if you watch cable channels without a cable box. C: Cable without cable box, or antenna only (no cable TV) Use this hookup if you are using a VHF/UHF antenna or separate VHF and UHF antennas. Hookups and Settings .
Wall to VHF/UHF IN to VHF/UHF OUT TV to antenna input Antenna cable (supplied) : Signal flow DVD recorder 15 Also use this hookup, you can record any channel by selecting the channel on the recorder. With this hookup if you watch cable channels without a cable box. C: Cable without cable box, or antenna only (no cable TV) Use this hookup if you are using a VHF/UHF antenna or separate VHF and UHF antennas. Hookups and Settings .
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... B S VIDEO L AUDIO R (yellow) TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) to LINE OUT 1 or 2 (S VIDEO) to LINE OUT 1 or 2 (VIDEO) DVD recorder to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (red) (blue) (green) C COMPONENT VIDEO IN Y (green) PB (blue) PR (red) TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) : Signal flow A Video input...
... B S VIDEO L AUDIO R (yellow) TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) to LINE OUT 1 or 2 (S VIDEO) to LINE OUT 1 or 2 (VIDEO) DVD recorder to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (red) (blue) (green) C COMPONENT VIDEO IN Y (green) PB (blue) PR (red) TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) : Signal flow A Video input...
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... coaxial digital input Subwoofer to optical digital input Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) or Optical digital cord (not supplied) to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) DVD recorder to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver). Step 3: Connecting the Audio Cords Select one of the following patterns, A or...
... coaxial digital input Subwoofer to optical digital input Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) or Optical digital cord (not supplied) to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) DVD recorder to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver). Step 3: Connecting the Audio Cords Select one of the following patterns, A or...
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Step 5: Preparing the Remote You can adjust the remote's signal to control your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command mode number for an extended period of the remote. 2 With the TV [/1 button pressed down the TV [/1 button located at ..., remove the batteries. - Number buttons b Notes • If the supplied remote interferes your TV. After you may not be reset to the default setting. The recorder may be able to avoid possible leakage and corrosion. TV CH +/- TV [/1 TV/VIDEO 1 Hold down , enter the TV's manufacturer code using the number buttons...
Step 5: Preparing the Remote You can adjust the remote's signal to control your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command mode number for an extended period of the remote. 2 With the TV [/1 button pressed down the TV [/1 button located at ..., remove the batteries. - Number buttons b Notes • If the supplied remote interferes your TV. After you may not be reset to the default setting. The recorder may be able to avoid possible leakage and corrosion. TV CH +/- TV [/1 TV/VIDEO 1 Hold down , enter the TV's manufacturer code using the number buttons...
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... and press ENTER. ,continued 21 The default command mode setting for this recorder and the supplied remote to one that differs from the other Sony DVD recorder or player, set the command mode number for this recorder and the supplied remote is listed, try entering them one at a time... than one code number is DVD3. Number buttons SYSTEM MENU M/m, ENTER 1 Check that works with your other Sony DVD recorder or player after you find the one Sony DVD recorder If the supplied remote interferes with your TV. Adjusts the volume of controllable TVs If more than one that ...
... and press ENTER. ,continued 21 The default command mode setting for this recorder and the supplied remote to one that differs from the other Sony DVD recorder or player, set the command mode number for this recorder and the supplied remote is listed, try entering them one at a time... than one code number is DVD3. Number buttons SYSTEM MENU M/m, ENTER 1 Check that works with your other Sony DVD recorder or player after you find the one Sony DVD recorder If the supplied remote interferes with your TV. Adjusts the volume of controllable TVs If more than one that ...
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... use an S-video cord instead of this recorder. Connecting to the LINE IN 1 or 3 jacks Connect a VCR or similar recording device to the LINE IN jacks of this recorder. To record on this recorder, see "Recording from the AC outlet, connect a VCR or similar recording device to the LINE IN 1 or 3... with the connected equipment. AUDIO R L OUTPUT VIDEO S VIDEO VCR, etc. For details, refer to LINE IN 1 or 3 : Signal flow DVD recorder 26 Connecting a VCR or Similar Device After disconnecting the recorder's AC power cord from connected equipment without a timer" on page 51.
... use an S-video cord instead of this recorder. Connecting to the LINE IN 1 or 3 jacks Connect a VCR or similar recording device to the LINE IN jacks of this recorder. To record on this recorder, see "Recording from the AC outlet, connect a VCR or similar recording device to the LINE IN 1 or 3... with the connected equipment. AUDIO R L OUTPUT VIDEO S VIDEO VCR, etc. For details, refer to LINE IN 1 or 3 : Signal flow DVD recorder 26 Connecting a VCR or Similar Device After disconnecting the recorder's AC power cord from connected equipment without a timer" on page 51.
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.... This may not receive a clear image on your TV screen. Line input 1 VCR DVD recorder TV Line input 2 • If you disconnect the recorder's AC power cord, you will not be recorded. • If you pass the recorder signals through a second line input on your TV. If the equipment has an S-video ...to view the signals from the connected VCR. Connecting to the LINE 2 IN jacks on the front of this recorder. DVD recorder VCR TV Be sure to connect your VCR to the DVD recorder and to the LINE 2 IN jacks of an audio/video cord. To watch video tapes, watch the tapes through...
.... This may not receive a clear image on your TV screen. Line input 1 VCR DVD recorder TV Line input 2 • If you disconnect the recorder's AC power cord, you will not be recorded. • If you pass the recorder signals through a second line input on your TV. If the equipment has an S-video ...to view the signals from the connected VCR. Connecting to the LINE 2 IN jacks on the front of this recorder. DVD recorder VCR TV Be sure to connect your VCR to the DVD recorder and to the LINE 2 IN jacks of an audio/video cord. To watch video tapes, watch the tapes through...
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...video cord (supplied) INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R to LINE OUT DVD recorder to this recorder using the LINE IN 1 jacks. Disconnect the recorder's AC power cord from the connected tuner. To use the Synchro-Recording function. For details, see below. See "Recording from connected equipment with a timer (Synchro Rec)" on page 50...you will not be able to use the Synchro-Rec function, see the tuner's operating instructions. • If you disconnect the recorder's AC power cord, you want to use the Synchro Rec function This connection is necessary to view the signals from the AC outlet...
...video cord (supplied) INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R to LINE OUT DVD recorder to this recorder using the LINE IN 1 jacks. Disconnect the recorder's AC power cord from the connected tuner. To use the Synchro-Recording function. For details, see below. See "Recording from connected equipment with a timer (Synchro Rec)" on page 50...you will not be able to use the Synchro-Rec function, see the tuner's operating instructions. • If you disconnect the recorder's AC power cord, you want to use the Synchro Rec function This connection is necessary to view the signals from the AC outlet...
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... Your DVD Recorder 1 Press DVD. 2 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE, and place a disc on the disc tray. Unused DVDs are formatted automatically. • For DVD-RW discs DVD-RWs are formatted in the recording format (VR mode or Video mode) set by "Format DVD-RW" in the "DVD" setup. • For DVD-R discs DVD-Rs ...Disc Information" display (page 40) before you want to record to make a recording. z REC x REC STOP REC MODE TV/VIDEO 1 Press HDD or DVD. Recording starts. For an explanation of continuous recording or when the HDD or DVD is recordable on the TV screen changes as follows: For more ...
... Your DVD Recorder 1 Press DVD. 2 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE, and place a disc on the disc tray. Unused DVDs are formatted automatically. • For DVD-RW discs DVD-RWs are formatted in the recording format (VR mode or Video mode) set by "Format DVD-RW" in the "DVD" setup. • For DVD-R discs DVD-Rs ...Disc Information" display (page 40) before you want to record to make a recording. z REC x REC STOP REC MODE TV/VIDEO 1 Press HDD or DVD. Recording starts. For an explanation of continuous recording or when the HDD or DVD is recordable on the TV screen changes as follows: For more ...
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... To stop playback Press x STOP. The sub-menu displays options applicable only to Know Your DVD Recorder m Extended Title List Sub-menu 4 Select "Play," and press ENTER. Title List with Thumbnail Images (Example: DVD+RW) 3 Select a title, and press ENTER. The displayed options differ depending upon the ... title number, title name, and recording date. D Scroll bar: Appears when all of titles. About the Title List for each title are displayed. Getting to the selected item. Also displays the title type (Original or Playlist) for HDD or DVD-RW/DVD-R (VR mode) disc titles. ...
... To stop playback Press x STOP. The sub-menu displays options applicable only to Know Your DVD Recorder m Extended Title List Sub-menu 4 Select "Play," and press ENTER. Title List with Thumbnail Images (Example: DVD+RW) 3 Select a title, and press ENTER. The displayed options differ depending upon the ... title number, title name, and recording date. D Scroll bar: Appears when all of titles. About the Title List for each title are displayed. Getting to the selected item. Also displays the title type (Original or Playlist) for HDD or DVD-RW/DVD-R (VR mode) disc titles. ...
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To change a title thumbnail picture (Thumbnail) (HDD/DVD-RW/DVD-R in VR mode only) You can select a favorite scene for the thumbnail picture shown in the Title List menu. 1 Press TITLE LIST. Playlist titles are not displayed. In alphabetical order. Press The title that is recorded most recently is listed at the top. In...
To change a title thumbnail picture (Thumbnail) (HDD/DVD-RW/DVD-R in VR mode only) You can select a favorite scene for the thumbnail picture shown in the Title List menu. 1 Press TITLE LIST. Playlist titles are not displayed. In alphabetical order. Press The title that is recorded most recently is listed at the top. In...
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...Playlists) G Play mode H Recording mode (page 41) I Playing status bar*2 J Title number (chapter number*3) (page 58) (Shows either track number, scene number, album number*3, or file number for CDs, VIDEO CDs, DATA DVDs, or DATA CDs.) K Album name appears for DATA DVDs or DATA CDs. For CDs...DVDs as "DVD." *2 Does not appear with CD text, press TIME/ TEXT. Displaying the Playing/Remaining Time and Play Information HDD +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -RVR -RVideo DVD VCD CD DATA DVD DATA CD You can check the disc name recorded on the disc type or playing status. Getting to Know Your DVD Recorder ...
...Playlists) G Play mode H Recording mode (page 41) I Playing status bar*2 J Title number (chapter number*3) (page 58) (Shows either track number, scene number, album number*3, or file number for CDs, VIDEO CDs, DATA DVDs, or DATA CDs.) K Album name appears for DATA DVDs or DATA CDs. For CDs...DVDs as "DVD." *2 Does not appear with CD text, press TIME/ TEXT. Displaying the Playing/Remaining Time and Play Information HDD +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -RVR -RVideo DVD VCD CD DATA DVD DATA CD You can check the disc name recorded on the disc type or playing status. Getting to Know Your DVD Recorder ...
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.... Inserting a Disc" on the disc type. Changing the Name of the recorded program. Eight Basic Operations - The steps below explain how to Know Your DVD Recorder Checking the remaining disc space You can label a DVD, title, or program by entering characters. Getting to change the name of... a Recorded Program HDD +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -RVR -RVideo You can check the remaining ...
.... Inserting a Disc" on the disc type. Changing the Name of the recorded program. Eight Basic Operations - The steps below explain how to Know Your DVD Recorder Checking the remaining disc space You can label a DVD, title, or program by entering characters. Getting to change the name of... a Recorded Program HDD +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -RVR -RVideo You can check the remaining ...
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Getting to 64 characters for the entire disc using the "Disc Information" display. Labeling and Protecting a Disc b Note You can execute options effective for a DVD's disc name. You can enter up to Know Your DVD Recorder 6. The disc name may not appear when the disc is played on other DVD equipment. Eight Basic Operations -
Getting to 64 characters for the entire disc using the "Disc Information" display. Labeling and Protecting a Disc b Note You can execute options effective for a DVD's disc name. You can enter up to Know Your DVD Recorder 6. The disc name may not appear when the disc is played on other DVD equipment. Eight Basic Operations -