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2-187-189-11(2) DVD Recorder Operating Instructions RDR-HX900 © 2004 Sony Corporation
2-187-189-11(2) DVD Recorder Operating Instructions RDR-HX900 © 2004 Sony Corporation
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...and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in this DVD recorder is no guarantee that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric...to correct the interference by one minute, move the recorder for a Class B digital device, pursuant to comply with adequate ventilation to persons. RDR-HX900 Serial No CAUTION You are designed to qualified personnel...cautioned that to change or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this equipment. 2 Note This equipment has been tested and found to ...
...and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in this DVD recorder is no guarantee that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric...to correct the interference by one minute, move the recorder for a Class B digital device, pursuant to comply with adequate ventilation to persons. RDR-HX900 Serial No CAUTION You are designed to qualified personnel...cautioned that to change or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this equipment. 2 Note This equipment has been tested and found to ...
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Table of Contents WARNING 2 Precautions 2 Ways to Use Your DVD Recorder 6 Quick Guide to Disc Types 8 Hookups and Settings 12 Hooking Up the Recorder 12 Step 1: Unpacking 12 Step 2: Connecting the Antenna Cable and Set Top Box Controller 12 Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords 16 Step 4: Connecting the Audio ...
Table of Contents WARNING 2 Precautions 2 Ways to Use Your DVD Recorder 6 Quick Guide to Disc Types 8 Hookups and Settings 12 Hooking Up the Recorder 12 Step 1: Unpacking 12 Step 2: Connecting the Antenna Cable and Set Top Box Controller 12 Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords 16 Step 4: Connecting the Audio ...
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...Panel All Action Adventure Animated Biography Comedy Documentary Drama Fantasy Horror Musical Mystery Romance Sci-Fi Western War Quickly access recorded titles - The recorder will automatically take program label information from the TV Guide On Screen data* and display it as movies or sports...the Title List to see all of a button (page 46). 8:05 LISTINGS SORT PROMOTIONS ALPHABETICAL MOVIES SPORTS Move down to Use Your DVD Recorder Control your cable box or satellite receiver - CH 103! 103 Easily search for ALPHABETICAL. Ways to select a subcategory for your favorite...
...Panel All Action Adventure Animated Biography Comedy Documentary Drama Fantasy Horror Musical Mystery Romance Sci-Fi Western War Quickly access recorded titles - The recorder will automatically take program label information from the TV Guide On Screen data* and display it as movies or sports...the Title List to see all of a button (page 46). 8:05 LISTINGS SORT PROMOTIONS ALPHABETICAL MOVIES SPORTS Move down to Use Your DVD Recorder Control your cable box or satellite receiver - CH 103! 103 Easily search for ALPHABETICAL. Ways to select a subcategory for your favorite...
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...CDs) • CD-Rs/CD-RWs, other than those recorded in music CD format, MP3 format, or Video CD format • Data part of CD-Extras • DVD-ROMs • DVD Audio discs • DVD-RAMs • HD layer on Super Audio CDs • DVD VIDEOs with a different region code (page 11) •... A disc recorded in a color system other than NTSC, such as PAL or SECAM z Hint This DVD recorder can play 8 cm CDs and 8 ...
...CDs) • CD-Rs/CD-RWs, other than those recorded in music CD format, MP3 format, or Video CD format • Data part of CD-Extras • DVD-ROMs • DVD Audio discs • DVD-RAMs • HD layer on Super Audio CDs • DVD VIDEOs with a different region code (page 11) •... A disc recorded in a color system other than NTSC, such as PAL or SECAM z Hint This DVD recorder can play 8 cm CDs and 8 ...
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... OUT Y PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL LINE OUT COAXIAL 1 R AUDIO L VIDEO PB 2 PR OPTICAL S VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y PB PR ~ AC IN : Signal flow DVD recorder z Hints • If your cable box or satellite receiver has an S-video jack or component output jacks, you connect an S-video cord to the LINE... IN 3 jack, set "Line3 Input" in the TV Guide On Screen system. This 3 PR recorder only accepts to "S Video" or "Component" (page 89). When you connect using the 1 PB component video cords. To watch cable or satellite programs, ...
... OUT Y PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL LINE OUT COAXIAL 1 R AUDIO L VIDEO PB 2 PR OPTICAL S VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y PB PR ~ AC IN : Signal flow DVD recorder z Hints • If your cable box or satellite receiver has an S-video jack or component output jacks, you connect an S-video cord to the LINE... IN 3 jack, set "Line3 Input" in the TV Guide On Screen system. This 3 PR recorder only accepts to "S Video" or "Component" (page 89). When you connect using the 1 PB component video cords. To watch cable or satellite programs, ...
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... on the satellite receiver or cable box. B: Cable box with an antenna output only With this hookup, you need to match the channel on the recorder (2ch, 3ch, or 4ch) to antenna input : Signal flow 14 Wall Cable box ANT IN TO TV Set top box controller (supplied) Place the set... IN LINE IN R AUDIO L VIDEO S VIDEO OUT 1 G-LINK 3 CONTROL S IN DIGITAL OUT Y PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL LINE OUT COAXIAL 1 R AUDIO L VIDEO PB 2 PR OPTICAL S VIDEO DVD recorder COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y PB PR ~ AC IN to VHF/UHF OUT TV to the antenna output channel on the cable box (2ch, 3ch, or 4ch).
... on the satellite receiver or cable box. B: Cable box with an antenna output only With this hookup, you need to match the channel on the recorder (2ch, 3ch, or 4ch) to antenna input : Signal flow 14 Wall Cable box ANT IN TO TV Set top box controller (supplied) Place the set... IN LINE IN R AUDIO L VIDEO S VIDEO OUT 1 G-LINK 3 CONTROL S IN DIGITAL OUT Y PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL LINE OUT COAXIAL 1 R AUDIO L VIDEO PB 2 PR OPTICAL S VIDEO DVD recorder COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y PB PR ~ AC IN to VHF/UHF OUT TV to the antenna output channel on the cable box (2ch, 3ch, or 4ch).
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... L VIDEO OUT 1 G-LINK 3 CONTROL S IN DIGITAL OUT Y PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL LINE OUT COAXIAL 1 R AUDIO L VIDEO PB 2 PR OPTICAL S VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y PB PR DVD recorder ~ AC IN TV to VHF/UHF OUT to antenna input Antenna cable (supplied) : Signal flow 15 Also use this hookup, you watch cable channels without... a cable box. Hookups and Settings 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...
... L VIDEO OUT 1 G-LINK 3 CONTROL S IN DIGITAL OUT Y PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL LINE OUT COAXIAL 1 R AUDIO L VIDEO PB 2 PR OPTICAL S VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y PB PR DVD recorder ~ AC IN TV to VHF/UHF OUT to antenna input Antenna cable (supplied) : Signal flow 15 Also use this hookup, you watch cable channels without... a cable box. Hookups and Settings 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...
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... CONTROL S IN DIGITAL OUT Y PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL LINE OUT COAXIAL 1 R AUDIO L VIDEO PB 2 PR OPTICAL S VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y PB PR DVD recorder ~ AC IN (red) (blue) (green) to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT to CONTROL S IN CONTROL S TV or other equipment with a CONTROL S jack Component video cord...) PR (red) TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) : Signal flow Note Do not connect more than one of video cord between the recorder and your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver). Audio connections are explained in "Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords" (page 19). Step...
... CONTROL S IN DIGITAL OUT Y PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL LINE OUT COAXIAL 1 R AUDIO L VIDEO PB 2 PR OPTICAL S VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y PB PR DVD recorder ~ AC IN (red) (blue) (green) to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT to CONTROL S IN CONTROL S TV or other equipment with a CONTROL S jack Component video cord...) PR (red) TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) : Signal flow Note Do not connect more than one of video cord between the recorder and your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver). Audio connections are explained in "Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords" (page 19). Step...
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"PROGRESSIVE" appears in the front panel display when the recorder outputs progressive signals. ◆Progressive Select this model 480p DVD recorder, please contact our customer service center. • TV Guide On Screen does not appear if you select progressive signal output when either ...the picture. Using the PROGRESSIVE button By using the PROGRESSIVE button on the remote, even if your TV accepts progressive signals. 18 Connect the recorder using the video or S-video jacks and press the PROGRESSIVE button on the remote, you can finetune the signal according to this position when...
"PROGRESSIVE" appears in the front panel display when the recorder outputs progressive signals. ◆Progressive Select this model 480p DVD recorder, please contact our customer service center. • TV Guide On Screen does not appear if you select progressive signal output when either ...the picture. Using the PROGRESSIVE button By using the PROGRESSIVE button on the remote, even if your TV accepts progressive signals. 18 Connect the recorder using the video or S-video jacks and press the PROGRESSIVE button on the remote, you can finetune the signal according to this position when...
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... L VIDEO PB 2 PR OPTICAL S VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y PB PR ~ AC IN DIGITAL OUT PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL COAXIAL to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) DVD recorder or OPTICAL Optical digital cord (not supplied) Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) [Speakers] Rear (L) Front (L) Center to optical digital input to coaxial digital input AV...
... L VIDEO PB 2 PR OPTICAL S VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y PB PR ~ AC IN DIGITAL OUT PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL COAXIAL to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) DVD recorder or OPTICAL Optical digital cord (not supplied) Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) [Speakers] Rear (L) Front (L) Center to optical digital input to coaxial digital input AV...
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... as direct sunlight or lighting apparatus. You can control the recorder using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the front panel) to AC outlet Notes • If the supplied remote interferes your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command mode number for an extended ...period of the recorder. The recorder may not respond to the AC IN terminal of time, remove the batteries. - You can operate...
... as direct sunlight or lighting apparatus. You can control the recorder using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the front panel) to AC outlet Notes • If the supplied remote interferes your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command mode number for an extended ...period of the recorder. The recorder may not respond to the AC IN terminal of time, remove the batteries. - You can operate...
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... one at a time until you find the one that differs from the other Sony DVD recorder or player, set to TV. z Hint If you want to control the TV's volume, slide the TV/DVD switch to DVD, repeat the steps above and enter the code number 90 (default). buttons control... and enter the manufacturer code (see the table below) for this recorder and the supplied remote to one that works with 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 amplifier (receiver). Hookups ...
... one at a time until you find the one that differs from the other Sony DVD recorder or player, set to TV. z Hint If you want to control the TV's volume, slide the TV/DVD switch to DVD, repeat the steps above and enter the code number 90 (default). buttons control... and enter the manufacturer code (see the table below) for this recorder and the supplied remote to one that works with 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 amplifier (receiver). Hookups ...
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Number buttons 123 456 789 0 "/1 CH +/- 6 Enter your zip code number. Use M/m to select the number or letter (for Canada) and
Number buttons 123 456 789 0 "/1 CH +/- 6 Enter your zip code number. Use M/m to select the number or letter (for Canada) and
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Then using your DVD recorder's remote, enter 09 to tune your cable box. If the cable box did not tune to channel 09. If more than one code number is listed for getting your recorder to control your cable box to channel 09, follow the instructions below for your cable box/... you find the one at the cable box/satellite receiver). 2 Press CH +/- Checking the cable box/satellite receiver control setting 1 Point the DVD recorder's remote at the recorder (not at a time in step 12 of the set top box controller (page 13). Tune your cable box/satellite receiver. 28 Check the...
Then using your DVD recorder's remote, enter 09 to tune your cable box. If the cable box did not tune to channel 09. If more than one code number is listed for getting your recorder to control your cable box to channel 09, follow the instructions below for your cable box/... you find the one at the cable box/satellite receiver). 2 Press CH +/- Checking the cable box/satellite receiver control setting 1 Point the DVD recorder's remote at the recorder (not at a time in step 12 of the set top box controller (page 13). Tune your cable box/satellite receiver. 28 Check the...
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...AUDIO L VIDEO S VIDEO OUT 1 G-LINK 3 CONTROL S IN DIGITAL OUT Y PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL LINE OUT COAXIAL 1 R AUDIO L VIDEO PB 2 PR OPTICAL S VIDEO DVD recorder COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y PB PR ~ AC IN : Signal flow ,continued 29 LINE OUTPUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT AUDIO R L VIDEO S Video Y PB PR Audio/video cord (not... has an S-video jack or component output jacks, you can use an S-video cord or component video cord instead of this recorder, see "Recording From a VCR or Similar Device" (page 53). Hookups and Settings Connecting a VCR or Similar Device After disconnecting the...
...AUDIO L VIDEO S VIDEO OUT 1 G-LINK 3 CONTROL S IN DIGITAL OUT Y PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL LINE OUT COAXIAL 1 R AUDIO L VIDEO PB 2 PR OPTICAL S VIDEO DVD recorder COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y PB PR ~ AC IN : Signal flow ,continued 29 LINE OUTPUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT AUDIO R L VIDEO S Video Y PB PR Audio/video cord (not... has an S-video jack or component output jacks, you can use an S-video cord or component video cord instead of this recorder, see "Recording From a VCR or Similar Device" (page 53). Hookups and Settings Connecting a VCR or Similar Device After disconnecting the...
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... VIDEO AUDIO L R S-video cord (not supplied) Audio/video cord (not supplied) to the input jack of this recorder to another equipment's input jack with the other equipment's output jack connected to LINE 2 IN DVD recorder : Signal flow z Hint When the connected equipment outputs only monaural sound, use an S-video cord instead of an...
... VIDEO AUDIO L R S-video cord (not supplied) Audio/video cord (not supplied) to the input jack of this recorder to another equipment's input jack with the other equipment's output jack connected to LINE 2 IN DVD recorder : Signal flow z Hint When the connected equipment outputs only monaural sound, use an S-video cord instead of an...
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To watch videotapes, watch the tapes through a second Line input on your TV screen. • If you pass the recorder signals via the VCR, you may not receive a clear image on your TV. Hookups and Settings 31 LINE IN 1 VCR DVD recorder TV LINE IN 2 • Do not connect more than one type of video cord between the recorder and your TV in the order shown below. DVD recorder VCR TV Be sure to connect your VCR to the DVD recorder and your TV at the same time.
To watch videotapes, watch the tapes through a second Line input on your TV screen. • If you pass the recorder signals via the VCR, you may not receive a clear image on your TV. Hookups and Settings 31 LINE IN 1 VCR DVD recorder TV LINE IN 2 • Do not connect more than one type of video cord between the recorder and your TV in the order shown below. DVD recorder VCR TV Be sure to connect your VCR to the DVD recorder and your TV at the same time.
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... "Playlist," and press ENTER. To change to change a title thumbnail picture (Thumbnail) (HDD/DVD-RW (VR mode) only) You can switch the Title List to the Sort column. Date in the recorder, and press ZOOM+. 2 Select a title whose thumbnail picture you press M/m, the entire Title.... The scene is set on the source recording is in order of recorded title number. The title that is recorded most recently is turned on this recorder. • It may not appear for DVDs created on other DVD recorders. • Letters that is recorded most recently and not played back is selected...
... "Playlist," and press ENTER. To change to change a title thumbnail picture (Thumbnail) (HDD/DVD-RW (VR mode) only) You can switch the Title List to the Sort column. Date in the recorder, and press ZOOM+. 2 Select a title whose thumbnail picture you press M/m, the entire Title.... The scene is set on the source recording is in order of recorded title number. The title that is recorded most recently is turned on this recorder. • It may not appear for DVDs created on other DVD recorders. • Letters that is recorded most recently and not played back is selected...
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... not remain in the dubbed title. The minimum required time is displayed as follows (approximate). You can record on the HDD. • When dubbed from a DVD to DVD+RW or DVD+R, the picture size is full, erase unnecessary titles (page 65). • You cannot dub from the internal...Conversion Dubbing. Dubbing speed is increased when the recording mode of each disc type), without changing the recording mode. Before you have set for dubbing is as "Dub Mode." This recorder can select to and from DVD VIDEOs or a DVD recorded on other DVD equipment to the DV IN jack, see "...
... not remain in the dubbed title. The minimum required time is displayed as follows (approximate). You can record on the HDD. • When dubbed from a DVD to DVD+RW or DVD+R, the picture size is full, erase unnecessary titles (page 65). • You cannot dub from the internal...Conversion Dubbing. Dubbing speed is increased when the recording mode of each disc type), without changing the recording mode. Before you have set for dubbing is as "Dub Mode." This recorder can select to and from DVD VIDEOs or a DVD recorded on other DVD equipment to the DV IN jack, see "...