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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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...expressly approved in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which enables long recording durations and quick access to comply with this DVD recorder is manufactured under license from magnets. The ...in the U.S.A Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are registered trademarks of Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. This symbol is only a temporary storage space. For customers in accordance with adequate ventilation to qualified personnel only. RDR-HX900 Serial No CAUTION You are...
...expressly approved in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which enables long recording durations and quick access to comply with this DVD recorder is manufactured under license from magnets. The ...in the U.S.A Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are registered trademarks of Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. This symbol is only a temporary storage space. For customers in accordance with adequate ventilation to qualified personnel only. RDR-HX900 Serial No CAUTION You are...
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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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... (page 46). 8:05 LISTINGS SORT PROMOTIONS ALPHABETICAL MOVIES SPORTS Move down to have the recorder change the channel of the titles on the disc, including recording date, channel, recording mode and thumbnail image (page 37). Promotional Panel Promotional Panel All Action Adventure Animated Biography...- 8:30PM 3ch Sat 9/25 8:00PM( 0H30M)SLP 6 Title List , Display the Title List to Use Your DVD Recorder Control your cable box or satellite receiver during a timer recording (page 14). CH 103! 103 Easily search for ALPHABETICAL. Set top box control , Connect the supplied set the...
... (page 46). 8:05 LISTINGS SORT PROMOTIONS ALPHABETICAL MOVIES SPORTS Move down to have the recorder change the channel of the titles on the disc, including recording date, channel, recording mode and thumbnail image (page 37). Promotional Panel Promotional Panel All Action Adventure Animated Biography...- 8:30PM 3ch Sat 9/25 8:00PM( 0H30M)SLP 6 Title List , Display the Title List to Use Your DVD Recorder Control your cable box or satellite receiver during a timer recording (page 14). CH 103! 103 Easily search for ALPHABETICAL. Set top box control , Connect the supplied set the...
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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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... a component video cord, set "Line3 Input" in the TV Guide On Screen system. Place the set top box controller near the remote sensor on the recorder (L1 or L3) to the input jack connected to standard definition interlace COMPONENT signals. VIDEO IN VHF/UHF IN SET TOP BOX CONTROL COMPONENT VIDEO... 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 ~ 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 can...
... a component video cord, set "Line3 Input" in the TV Guide On Screen system. Place the set top box controller near the remote sensor on the recorder (L1 or L3) to the input jack connected to standard definition interlace COMPONENT signals. VIDEO IN VHF/UHF IN SET TOP BOX CONTROL COMPONENT VIDEO... 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 ~ 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 can...
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...(supplied) Place the set top box controller near the remote sensor on the satellite receiver or cable box. To watch cable programs, you can record any channel on the cable box/satellite receiver. Antenna cable (supplied) to VHF/UHF IN VHF/UHF IN OUT SET TOP BOX CONTROL to ... 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 . Be sure that the satellite receiver or...
...(supplied) Place the set top box controller near the remote sensor on the satellite receiver or cable box. To watch cable programs, you can record any channel on the cable box/satellite receiver. Antenna cable (supplied) to VHF/UHF IN VHF/UHF IN OUT SET TOP BOX CONTROL to ... 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 . Be sure that the satellite receiver or...
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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 Hookups and Settings C: Cable without cable box, or antenna...
... 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 Hookups and Settings C: Cable without cable box, or antenna...
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...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 (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...blue) 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...
...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 (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...blue) 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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... video signals: Interlace or Progressive. If there are questions regarding our TV set compatibility with this model 480p DVD recorder, please contact our customer service center. • TV Guide On Screen does not appear if you connect your TV using the video or S-video jacks ... may cause artifacts to be clear or no picture will appear if you can select the signal format in the front panel display when the recorder outputs progressive signals. ◆Progressive Select this when: - your TV does not accept progressive signals, or, - Note that the user switch the connection to the...
... video signals: Interlace or Progressive. If there are questions regarding our TV set compatibility with this model 480p DVD recorder, please contact our customer service center. • TV Guide On Screen does not appear if you connect your TV using the video or S-video jacks ... may cause artifacts to be clear or no picture will appear if you can select the signal format in the front panel display when the recorder outputs progressive signals. ◆Progressive Select this when: - your TV does not accept progressive signals, or, - Note that the user switch the connection to the...
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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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...liquid inside the battery compartment. You can control the recorder using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the recorder. ~ AC IN 1 to AC IN 2 to AC outlet Notes • If the supplied remote interferes your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command mode number for this... recorder (page 29), be sure to use a new battery with bare hands should leakage occur. Observe the following: - Insert two size AA...
...liquid inside the battery compartment. You can control the recorder using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the recorder. ~ AC IN 1 to AC IN 2 to AC outlet Notes • If the supplied remote interferes your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command mode number for this... recorder (page 29), be sure to use a new battery with bare hands should leakage occur. Observe the following: - Insert two size AA...
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...,continued 23 If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder If the supplied remote interferes with your other Sony DVD recorder or player. z Hint If you want to control the TV's volume, slide the TV/DVD switch to TV. The VOL +/- Manufacturer Sony Code number 78, 79, 80,...). buttons control the AV amplifier's volume. 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 to DVD, repeat the steps above and enter the code number 90 (default). Hookups and Settings...
...,continued 23 If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder If the supplied remote interferes with your other Sony DVD recorder or player. z Hint If you want to control the TV's volume, slide the TV/DVD switch to TV. The VOL +/- Manufacturer Sony Code number 78, 79, 80,...). buttons control the AV amplifier's volume. 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 to DVD, repeat the steps above and enter the code number 90 (default). Hookups and Settings...
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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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...cable box/ satellite receiver window. If your cable box or satellite receiver still does not operate with this recorder, contact your cable or satellite company to channel 02. Then using your DVD recorder's remote, enter 09 to tune your cable box to see if they can provide you have confirmed ...your cable box/satellite receiver Once you with your cable box/satellite receiver. 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 step 12 of the set top box controller (page 13). To fix the set ...
...cable box/ satellite receiver window. If your cable box or satellite receiver still does not operate with this recorder, contact your cable or satellite company to channel 02. Then using your DVD recorder's remote, enter 09 to tune your cable box to see if they can provide you have confirmed ...your cable box/satellite receiver Once you with your cable box/satellite receiver. 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 step 12 of the set top box controller (page 13). To fix the set ...
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...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 Use the DV IN jack on this recorder. LINE OUTPUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT AUDIO R L VIDEO S Video Y PB PR Audio/video cord (not ...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). VCR, etc. To record on the front panel if the equipment has a DV/Digital8 output jack (i.LINK jack) (page 77)....
...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 Use the DV IN jack on this recorder. LINE OUTPUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT AUDIO R L VIDEO S Video Y PB PR Audio/video cord (not ...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). VCR, etc. To record on the front panel if the equipment has a DV/Digital8 output jack (i.LINK jack) (page 77)....
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... OUTPUT S VIDEO 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, use an S-video cord instead of an audio/video cord. If the equipment has ... IN jacks. • Do not connect a hi-definition tuner or similar device using an S-video cord. • Do not connect the output jack of this recorder to another equipment's input jack with the other equipment's output jack connected to the LINE 2 IN jacks of this...
... OUTPUT S VIDEO 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, use an S-video cord instead of an audio/video cord. If the equipment has ... IN jacks. • Do not connect a hi-definition tuner or similar device using an S-video cord. • Do not connect the output jack of this recorder to another equipment's input jack with the other equipment's output jack connected to the LINE 2 IN jacks of this...
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• If you pass the recorder signals via the VCR, you may not receive a clear image on your TV in the order shown below. 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 screen. DVD recorder VCR TV Be sure to connect your VCR to the DVD recorder and your TV. To watch videotapes, watch the tapes through a second Line input on your TV at the same time.
• If you pass the recorder signals via the VCR, you may not receive a clear image on your TV in the order shown below. 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 screen. DVD recorder VCR TV Be sure to connect your VCR to the DVD recorder and your TV. To watch videotapes, watch the tapes through a second Line input on your TV at the same time.
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... for the title's thumbnail picture. The title that cannot be displayed. • After editing, the title thumbnail picture may not appear for DVDs created on other DVD recorders. • Letters that is recorded most recently is canceled. Title in order of recorded title number. To turn off the Title List Press TITLE LIST. z Hint After...
... for the title's thumbnail picture. The title that cannot be displayed. • After editing, the title thumbnail picture may not appear for DVDs created on other DVD recorders. • Letters that is recorded most recently is canceled. Title in order of recorded title number. To turn off the Title List Press TITLE LIST. z Hint After...
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...common to dub one title at a time (Title Dubbing - The minimum required time is as described depending on page 77. To record from a DVD to the LINE IN jacks, see "Recording From a VCR or Similar Device" (page 53). Before you start , check the SCHEDULE list (page 49) to see "DV.... • Chapter marks in Features Setup (page 91). • For a title whose aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) is mixed: - When dubbed from DVD VIDEOs or a DVD recorded on various discs. • Timer recordings do not remain in LP mode, dubbing becomes 12 times faster, and takes a minimum of a longer...
...common to dub one title at a time (Title Dubbing - The minimum required time is as described depending on page 77. To record from a DVD to the LINE IN jacks, see "Recording From a VCR or Similar Device" (page 53). Before you start , check the SCHEDULE list (page 49) to see "DV.... • Chapter marks in Features Setup (page 91). • For a title whose aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) is mixed: - When dubbed from DVD VIDEOs or a DVD recorded on various discs. • Timer recordings do not remain in LP mode, dubbing becomes 12 times faster, and takes a minimum of a longer...