2-672-838-12(2)© 2006 Sony CorporationRDR-HX525/HX725DVD RecorderOperating InstructionsTo find out useful hints, tips and information about Sony produ
10“DVD VIDEO” and “CD” are trademarks.Discs that cannot be played• PHOTO CDs• CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs that are recorded in a format different from the fo
100Audio Settings (Audio)The “Audio” setup allows you to adjust the sound according to the playback and connection conditions.1 Press SYSTEM MENU whil
101Settings and Adjustments• MPEG (DVD VIDEOs only)Selects the type of MPEG audio signal.• DTS (DVD VIDEOs only)Selects whether or not to output DTS s
102Recording Settings (Recording)The “Recording” setup allows you to adjust recording settings.1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode.
103Settings and AdjustmentsSynchro RecSelects the recording destination used for Synchro-Recording (page 61).Auto ChapterSelects whether to automatica
104• When you have already registered a password, the display for entering the password appears.2 Enter your four-digit password using the number butt
105Settings and Adjustmentsz HintIf you select “Others” in “DVD Menu,” “Subtitle,” or “Audio,” select and enter a language code from “Language Code Li
106Command ModeChanges the Command Mode of the recorder if other DVD equipment is assigned the same Command Mode. For details, see “If you have a Sony
107Additional InformationAdditional InformationTroubleshootingIf you experience any of the following difficulties while using the recorder, use this t
108TV channels cannot be changed., The channel is disabled (page 94)., A timer recording started, which changed the channels.The picture from equipmen
109Additional InformationProgramme listings for some programme positions are missing. , The programme guide data may not be updated. Turn off the reco
11Maximum recordable number of titles* The maximum length for one title is eight hours.Note on playback operations of DVD VIDEOs/VIDEO CDsSome playbac
110The recorder starts playing automatically., The DVD VIDEO features an auto playback function.Playback stops automatically., If the DVD has an auto
111Additional Information, There is not enough disc space for the recording., The set top box was turned off., The set top box controller was incorrec
112The recorder automatically starts recording when the satellite receiver is turned on., The Synchro-Rec function was activated. Turn off the satelli
113Additional InformationThe disc tray does not open and “LOCKED” appears in the front panel display., The disc tray is locked. Cancel the Child Lock
114Self-diagnosis Function (When letters/numbers appear in the display)When the self-diagnosis function is activated to prevent the recorder from malf
115Additional InformationNotes about the discs• To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its edge. Do not touch the surface. Dust, fingerprints, or
116LINE 3/DECODER: 21-pin CVBS IN/OUT S-Video/RGB IN (RGB signals cannot be recorded)S-Video OUT (downstream) DecoderDV IN: 4-pin/i.LINK S100DIGITAL O
117Additional Informationi.LINK’s maximum baud rate varies according to the equipment. Three maximum baud rates are defined:S100 (approx. 100 Mbps*)S2
118Guide to Parts and ControlsFor more information, see the pages in parentheses.A HDD button (32) DVD button (32)B [/1 (on/standby) button (24)C Z (o
119Additional InformationA [/1 (on/standby) button (24)B Front panel display (120)C Disc tray (32)D A (open/close) button (32)E TIMER REC indicator (5
12Hookups and SettingsHooking Up the RecorderFollow steps 1 through 6 to hook up and adjust the settings of the recorder. Do not connect the mains lea
120A HDD/DVD indicatorsDisplays the selected media and the playing/recording status.B Dubbing direction indicatorC SMARTLINK indicator (18)D Displays
121Additional InformationLanguage Code ListFor details, see page 104.The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.Area CodeFor d
122IndexWords in quotations appear in the on-screen displays.Numerics16:9 24, 974:3 Letter Box 24, 974:3 Pan Scan 24, 97“48kHz/96kHz PCM” 101A“A-B Era
123Erase all titles 76“Erase Titles” 76“Extend Time” 60F“Factory Setup” 106“File Search” 70“Finalise” 41“Finalise Disc” 105Finalising 40“FNR” 67“Forma
Sony Corporation Printed in HungaryRecording 52picture adjustment 58recording format 8recording mode 33, 52recording time 33, 52while watching anoth
13Hookups and SettingsStep 1: Connecting the Aerial Cable and Set Top Box ControllerSelect one of the following aerial hookups. Do NOT set “Line3 Inpu
14With this hookup, you can record any programme position on the set top box receiver.To watch cable programmes, you need to match the programme posit
15Hookups and Settings.With this hookup, you can record any programme position on the set top box receiver. Be sure that the set top box receiver is t
16Use this hookup if you watch cable programme position without a cable box. Also use this hookup if you are connecting just an aerial antenna.With th
17Hookups and SettingsStep 2: Connecting the Video CordsSelect one of the following patterns, A through D , according to the input jack on your TV mon
18When playing “wide screen” imagesSome recorded images may not fit your TV screen. To change the picture size, see page 97.If you are connecting to a
19Hookups and SettingsStep 3: Connecting the Audio CordsSelect one of the following patterns, A or B, according to the input jack on your TV monitor,
2WARNINGTo reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabi
20b Notes• Do not connect your TV’s audio output jacks to the LINE IN (R-AUDIO-L) jacks at the same time. This will cause unwanted noise to come from
21Hookups and SettingsStep 5: Preparing the RemoteYou can control the recorder using the supplied remote. Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by matchin
222 With the TV [/1 button pressed down, enter the TV’s manufacturer code using the number buttons. For instance, to enter “09,” press “0” then “9.” A
23Hookups and Settings4 Select “Others,” and press ENTER.5 Select “Command Mode,” and press ENTER.6 Select a Command Mode (DVD1, DVD2, or DVD3), and p
24Step 6: Easy SetupMake the basic adjustments by following the on-screen instructions in “Easy Setup.”1 Turn on the recorder and your TV. Then switch
25Hookups and Settings3 Press ENTER when “Finish” appears.“Easy Setup” is finished. To return to the previous stepPress O RETURN.z Hints• If your AV a
26If you cannot get the recorder to control your set top box receiverCheck the connection and position of the set top box controller (page 14).If your
27Hookups and SettingsConnecting a VCR or Similar DeviceAfter disconnecting the recorder’s mains lead from the mains, connect a VCR or similar recordi
28Connect a VCR or similar recording device to the LINE 2 IN jacks of this recorder. If the equipment has an S-video jack, you can use an S-video cord
29Hookups and SettingsConnecting a PAY-TV/Canal Plus Analogue DecoderYou can watch or record PAY-TV/Canal Plus analogue decoder programmes if you conn
3PrecautionsThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits set out in the EMC Directive using a connection cable shorter than 3 me
30To watch or record PAY-TV/Canal Plus analogue programmes, set your recorder to receive the programme positions using the on-screen display.In order
31Hookups and Settings10Select “System” using </,.11Press M/m to select an available TV system, BG, DK or I.12Select “Channel” using </,.13Selec
32Eight Basic Operations— Getting to Know Your DVD Recorder1. Inserting a Disc1 Press DVD.2 Press Z (open/close), and place a disc on the disc tray.3
33Eight Basic Operations — Getting to Know Your DVD Recorder4 Press z REC.Recording starts.Recording stops automatically after 8 hours of continuous r
343. Playing the Recorded Programme (Title List)To play a recorded title, select the title from the Title List.1 Press HDD or DVD.If you select DVD, i
35Eight Basic Operations — Getting to Know Your DVD Recorder3 Select a title, and press ENTER.The sub-menu appears.The sub-menu displays options appli
36To turn off the Title ListPress TITLE LIST.z Hints• After recording, the first scene of the recording (the title) is automatically set as the thumbn
37Eight Basic Operations — Getting to Know Your DVD RecorderB Available functions for DVD VIDEOs ( angle/ audio/ subtitle, etc.), or playback data
385. Changing the Name of a Recorded ProgrammeYou can label a DVD, title, or programme by entering characters. You can enter up to 64 characters for a
39Eight Basic Operations — Getting to Know Your DVD RecorderTo use the number buttonsYou can also use the number buttons to enter characters. Refer to
4Copyrights• Television programmes, films, video tapes, discs, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such material may be
40b NoteYou can enter up to 64 characters for a DVD’s disc name. The disc name may not appear when the disc is played on other DVD equipment.1 Insert
41Eight Basic Operations — Getting to Know Your DVD Recorder1 Make a recording.See “2. Recording a Programme” on page 32.2 Press Z (open/close).The di
42For DVD-RWs (Video mode)DVD-RWs (Video mode) that have been finalised to prohibit additional recording or editing can be unfinalised to allow furthe
43Eight Basic Operations — Getting to Know Your DVD Recorderz HintBy reformatting, you can change the recording format on DVD-RWs, or record again on
44GUIDE Plus+Introduction to the GUIDE Plus+ SystemThe GUIDE Plus+® system is a free interactive programme guide. It displays up to seven days of prog
45GUIDE Plus+“Info”: Shows information when available.“Editor”: Allows you to edit the channel lineup and channel display (page 51).“Setup”: Allows yo
46Watching TV using the GUIDE Plus+ System1 Press TV GUIDE.The GUIDE Plus+ system “Home Screen” appears. 2 Select a programme using </M/m/,, and pr
47GUIDE Plus+Searching for a Programme using the GUIDE Plus+ System1 Select “Search” in the Menu Bar, and press ENTER.2 Select a category using </,
48Listing Up Your Favourite Programme Information (My TV)You can set a profile and list up only your favourite programme information.1 Select “My TV”
49GUIDE Plus+Making changes to the GUIDE Plus+ SystemAll necessary settings are made when you complete Easy Setup (page 24). Follow the steps below on
5Table of ContentsWARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Precautions . . . .
50The default host channel setting is set to “Automatic,” so you should not have to change the host channel setting. However, if the host channel has
51GUIDE Plus+10Select “Confirm” using </,, and press ENTER.The display returns to the GUIDE Plus+ setup menu.11Wait one day until the programme gui
52Timer RecordingBefore RecordingBefore you start recording…• Check that the disc has enough available space for the recording (page 37). For the HDD,
53Timer RecordingThe recorder automatically receives and records stereo and bilingual programmes based on the ZWEITON system or the NICAM system. The
54Timer Recording (GUIDE Plus+/VIDEO Plus+/Manual)There are three methods to setting the timer within the GUIDE Plus+ system: One Button Recording, VI
55Timer RecordingTo adjust the recording qualitySee step 3 of “Adjusting the recording picture quality and size” on page 58.Rec Mode AdjustIf there is
564 Press ENTER.The date, start and stop times, programme position, etc. setting appear.The recorder is ready to start recording.• To record on a DVDS
57Timer Recording6 Select the input source using M/m, and select the programme position using the number buttons or M/m. You can also select the progr
58You can adjust the recording picture quality and picture size.1 Before recording starts, press OPTIONS to select “Rec Settings,” and press ENTER.2 S
59Timer Recordingb Notes• If one programme contains two picture sizes, the selected size is recorded. However, if the 16:9 signal cannot be recorded a
6GUIDE Plus+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44Introduction to the GUIDE Plus+ System . . . . . . . . .
603 Press the green button (“Edit”).4 In the left column, select an item using the red button (“Back”) or the green button (“Next”), and adjust using
61Timer Recording1 With the GUIDE Plus+ system turned off, press SCHEDULE.The SCHEDULE list appears.2 Select the timer setting you want to cancel usin
623 Press INPUT SELECT repeatedly to select “L3.”4 Select the desired audio signal when recording a bilingual programme to the HDD or DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs (
63Timer RecordingYou can record from a connected VCR or similar device. To connect a VCR or similar device, see “Connecting a VCR or Similar Device” o
64PlaybackPlaying1 Press HDD or DVD.• If you select DVD, insert a disc (see “1. Inserting a Disc” on page 32).• If you insert a DVD VIDEO, VIDEO CD, o
65PlaybackTo resume playback from the point where you stopped (Resume Play)When you press H again after you stop playback, the recorder resumes playba
66To check the position of the buttons below, see the illustration on page 64.For MP3 or JPEG operations, see “Playing MP3 Audio Tracks or JPEG Image
67Playbackb Notes• Angles and subtitles cannot be changed with titles recorded on this recorder.• Slideshows made with a DVD camcorder can only be pla
68b Notes• If the outlines of the images on your screen become blurred, set “BNR” and/or “MNR” to “Off.”• Depending on the disc or the scene being pla
69Playback“Chasing Playback” allows you to view the recorded part of a programme while the recording is being made. You do not need to wait until the
7Erasing and Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74Before Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
70Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track, etc.You can search a disc by title, chapter, scene or track. As titles and tracks are assigned individual numbe
71PlaybackPlaying MP3 Audio Tracks or JPEG Image FilesYou can play MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files on DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs) or JPEG im
72MP3 is an audio compression technology that satisfies certain ISO/MPEG regulations. JPEG is an image compression technology.You can play MP3 (MPEG1
73PlaybackAlbums play in the following order:Structure of disc contentsWhen you insert a DATA CD/DATA DVD and press H, the numbered tracks (or files)
74Erasing and EditingBefore EditingThis recorder offers various edit options for various disc types.b Notes• You may lose the edited contents if you r
75Erasing and EditingTo open up disc spaceTo open up disc space on a DVD+RW or DVD-RW (Video mode), erase the title with the largest number in the tit
76“Set Thumbnail”: Changes the title’s thumbnail picture that appears in the Title List (page 35).“Make a Playlist”: Adds the entire title to the Play
77Erasing and Editing3 Press ENTER if point A is correct.If point A is incorrect, select point A using c/C, and press ENTER. The display for setting p
78You can manually insert a chapter mark at any point you like during playback or recording.Press CHAPTER MARK at the point where you want to divide t
79Erasing and Editing1 Press TITLE LIST.If the Title List (Original) appears, press <.2 Press OPTIONS to select “Create a Playlist,” and press ENTE
8Quick Guide to Disc TypesRecordable and playable discsType Disc LogoIcon used in this manualFormatting (new discs)Compatibility with other DVD player
80z HintWhen a Playlist title is created, the IN and OUT points will become chapter marks, and each scene will become a chapter.b NoteThe picture may
81Erasing and Editing1 Press TITLE LIST. If the Title List (Original) menu appears, press <.2 Press OPTIONS to select “Combine,” and press ENTER.Th
82Dubbing (HDD y DVD)Before DubbingIn this section, “dubbing” refers to “copying a recorded title on the internal hard disk drive (HDD) to another dis
83Dubbing (HDD y DVD)Required times for High-speed Dubbing from HDD to DVD (for 60-minute programme)*1*1The values in the above table are for referenc
84Rec Mode Conversion Dubbing n /////Allows you to dub from the HDD to a DVD or vice versa, in a dubbing mode that differs from the original recording
85Dubbing (HDD y DVD)Dubbing1 Insert the DVD that you are going to dub to or from.2 Press HDD or DVD to select the source.3 Press TITLE LIST.Press <
86A maximum of 30 selected titles can be dubbed at once.1 Insert the DVD that you are going to dub to or from.2 Press HDD or DVD to select the source.
87Dubbing (HDD y DVD)To stop dubbingPress OPTIONS to select “Stop Dubbing,” and press ENTER. When asked for confirmation, select “OK,” and press ENTER
88DV Dubbing Before DV DubbingThis section explains dubbing with a digital video camera via the DV IN jack on the front panel. If you want to dub by w
89DV Dubbing3 Press INPUT SELECT on the remote repeatedly to select “DV.”The front panel display changes as follows:4 Press REC MODE on the remote rep
9Usable disc versions (as of March 2006)• 8x-speed or slower DVD+RWs• 6x-speed or slower DVD-RWs (Ver.1.1, Ver.1.2 with CPRM*2)• 16x-speed or slower D
90Recording an Entire DV Format Tape (One Touch Dubbing)You can record the entire contents of a DV/Digital8 format tape onto a disc with a single pres
91DV DubbingProgram EditYou can select scenes from a DV/Digital8 format tape, and then automatically record selected scenes to the HDD or a DVD.To use
928 When you finish adding scenes, press m.The scene list is displayed.A Total duration of the programmeB Total number of scenesC Scene information bl
93Settings and AdjustmentsSettings and AdjustmentsAerial Reception and Language Settings (Basic)The “Basic” setup helps you to make tuner, clock, and
94ChannelPress M/m repeatedly until the programme position you want is displayed.The programme positions are scanned in the order shown in the table b
95Settings and AdjustmentsAfter the programme positions have been set, you can change the order of each programme position in the display list.1 Selec
963Select the TV guide page number you want to modify, and press ENTER.4 Press the number buttons or </M/m/, to enter the TV guide page number, and
97Settings and AdjustmentsTo set the clock manuallyIf the Auto Clock Set function did not set the clock correctly for your local area, try another sta
98b NoteDepending on the disc, “4:3 Letter Box” may be selected automatically instead of “4:3 Pan Scan” or vice versa.Component OutSelects whether or
99Settings and Adjustmentsb Notes• If your TV does not accept S-video or RGB signals, no picture appears on the TV screen even if you select “S Video”
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