Sony RDR-HX900 Instructions d'exploitation

2-103-583-61(3)© 2004 Sony CorporationDVD RecorderOperating InstructionsRDR-HX900/HX1000

10Playable discsDiscs that cannot be played• All CD-ROMs (including PHOTO CDs)• CD-Rs/CD-RWs, other than those recorded in music CD format, MP3 format

100If the equipment is connected to the DV IN jack, (this is usually for a digital video camera connection), select “DV” in the front panel display by

101Additional InformationThe recorder does not start playback from the beginning., Resume play was activated (page 54)., You have inserted a DVD whose

102Timer recording is not complete or did not start from the beginning., There was a power failure during recording. If the power recovers when there

103Additional InformationOther Sony equipment responds to the remote., The same command mode is set for both the equipment and recorder. Set a differe

104Self-diagnosis Function (When letters/numbers appear in the display)When the self-diagnosis function is activated to prevent the recorder from malf

105Additional Information• Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air ducts, or leave it in a car parked in direct sunl

106LINE 1 -TV: 21-pin CVBS IN/OUT S-Video/RGB OUT (upstream)LINE 3/DECODER: 21-pin CVBS IN/OUT S-Video/RGB IN S-Video OUT (downstream) DecoderDV IN: 4

107Additional Informationi.LINK baud ratei.LINK’s maximum baud rate varies according to the equipment. Three maximum baud rates are defined:S100 (appr

108Guide to Parts and ControlsFor more information, see the pages in parentheses.Front panelButtons on the recorder have the same function as the butt

109Additional InformationRemoteButtons on the remote have the same function as the buttons on the recorder if they have the same or similar names. But

11Note on playback operations of DVD VIDEOs/VIDEO CDsSome playback operations of DVD VIDEOs/VIDEO CDs may be intentionally set by software producers.

110wj MENU button (54)wk m / M (search) buttons (56)wl H (play) button (54)The button has a tactile dot*.X (pause) button (56)x (stop) button (54)e; C

111Additional InformationRear panelA AERIAL IN/OUT jacks (13)B LINE 1 – TV jack (14)C LINE 3/DECODER jack (26)D COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, PB/CB, PR/CR)

112GlossaryChapter (page 61)Sections of a picture or a music feature that are smaller than titles. A title is composed of several chapters. Depending

113Additional InformationHard disk drive (page 3)A hard disk drive is a whole mechanical system that consists of disks and drive. Disks are flat, circ

114Language Code ListFor details, see page 88.The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.Code Language Code Language Code Lang

115IndexWords in quotations appear in the on-screen displays.Numerics16:9 24, 884:3 Letter Box 24, 884:3 Pan Scan 24, 88A“A-B Erase” 66Adjustingplayba

116EEasy Setup 22, 98Editing 64, 68DV Edit 77Enter characters 40“Erase” 46, 65, 70, 81“Erase All” 36“Erase Titles” 66“Extend Rec” 44F“Factory Setup” 9

117Remote 19, 109Resetting the recorder 98Resume Play 54“RGB” 24, 90SS VIDEO 15“S Video” 24, 90“Scart Setting” 90Scene List 69Screen Saver 89“Search”

12Hookups and SettingsHooking Up the RecorderFollow steps 1 to 7 to hook up and adjust the settings of the recorder.Notes• Plug cords securely to prev

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13Hookups and SettingsStep 2: Connecting the Aerial CableConnect the aerial cable by following the steps below. Do not connect the mains lead until yo

14Step 3: Connecting the Video CordsSelect one of the following patterns A through D, according to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector, or AV

15Hookups and SettingsA Connecting to a SCART input jackConnect using a SCART cord (not supplied) to the LINE 1-TV jack and your TV. Be sure to make t

16•TV Direct RecYou can easily record what you are watching on your TV (page 48).• One Touch PlayYou can turn on the recorder and TV, set the TV’s inp

17Hookups and SettingsStep 4: Connecting the Audio CordsSelect one of the following patterns A or B, according to the input jack on your TV monitor, p

18A Connecting to audio L/R input jacksThis connection will use your TV’s or stereo amplifier’s (receiver’s) two speakers for sound. Connect using the

19Hookups and SettingsStep 5: Connecting the Mains LeadConnect the supplied mains lead to the AC IN terminal of the recorder. Then plug the recorder a

2WARNINGTo prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicin

20Controlling TVs with the remoteYou can adjust the remote’s signal to control your TV.If you connected the recorder to an AV amplifier (receiver), yo

21Hookups and SettingsControlling the volume of your AV amplifier (receiver) with the remote1 Slide the TV/DVD switch to DVD.2 Hold down [/1, and ente

223 Select “Options,” and press ENTER.4 Select “Command Mode,” and press ENTER.5 Select the Command mode (DVD1, DVD2, or DVD3), and press ENTER.6 Slid

23Hookups and Settings3 Switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the recorder appears on your TV screen.“Initial settings necessar

2410Select the setting that matches your TV type.“16:9”: For wide-screen TVs or standard TVs with a wide screen mode.“4:3 Letter Box”: For standard TV

25Hookups and Settings20Press ENTER.The Setup Display for the DTS signal appears.21Select whether or not you wish to send a DTS signal to your amplifi

26Connecting a VCR or Similar DeviceAfter disconnecting the recorder’s mains lead from the mains, connect a VCR or similar recording device to the LIN

27Hookups and SettingsConnecting to the LINE 2 IN or LINE 4 IN jacksConnect a VCR or similar recording device to the LINE 2 IN or LINE 4 IN jacks of t

28Connecting to a Satellite or Digital TunerConnect a satellite or digital tuner to this recorder using the LINE 3/DECODER jack. Disconnect the record

29Hookups and SettingsConnecting a PAY-TV/Canal Plus DecoderYou can watch or record PAY-TV/Canal Plus programmes if you connect a decoder (not supplie

3• Do not place heavy objects on the recorder.On recording• Note that the contents of the recording cannot be compensated for under any and all condit

30Setting PAY-TV/Canal Plus channelsTo watch or record PAY-TV/Canal Plus programmes, set your recorder to receive the channels using the on-screen dis

31Hookups and Settings10Select “System,” and press ENTER.11Press M/m to select an available TV system, BG, DK, I, or L, and press ENTER.To receive bro

32Guide to DisplaysUsing the On-Screen MenusThis section introduces the System Menu, TOOLS menu, and sub-menu. By using these displays, you can perfor

33Guide to DisplaysTOOLSThe TOOLS menu appears when you press TOOLS, and displays options applicable to the entire disc (e.g. disc protection), record

34Standard Title List (Example: DVD-RW in VR mode)“Zoomed” Title ListA Disc type:Displays a media type, HDD or DVD.Also displays the title type (Origi

35Guide to Displays4 While watching the playback picture, press H, X, or m/M to select the scene you want to set for a thumbnail picture, and press EN

36Example: DVD-RW (VR mode)A “Disc Name” (DVD only)B “Media”: Disc typeC “Format”: Recording format type (DVD-RW only)D “Title no.”: Total number of t

37Guide to DisplaysFinalizing a DVD (preparing a disc for playback on other equipment)Finalizing is necessary when you play discs recorded with this r

38Checking the Play Information and Playing TimeYou can check the playing time and remaining time of the current title, chapter, or track. Also, you c

39Guide to Displaysz Hints• If “DTS” is set to “Off” in Audio Setup, the DTS track selection option will not appear on the screen even if the disc con

4Table of ContentsWARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2Precau

40How to Enter CharactersYou can label a DVD, title, or program by entering characters. You can enter up to 64 characters for a title or disc name, bu

41RecordingRecordingBefore RecordingBefore you start recording…• This recorder can record on various discs. Select the disc type according to your nee

42ZWEITON (German stereo) systemWhen a stereo or bilingual ZWEITON based programme is received, “STEREO” or “BILINGUAL” appears in the front panel dis

43RecordingWait until “LOAD” disappears from the front panel display.Unused DVDs are formatted automatically.2 Press [TIMER].• If the Timer programmin

44If the timer settings overlapOverlapped timer settings are shown as follows.To store the setting as shown, select “OK.” The programme that starts fi

45Recording1 Press HDD or DVD.If you select DVD, insert a recordable DVD.2 Press [TIMER].• If the Timer programming (Standard) menu appears, press <

46Checking/Changing/Cancelling Timer Settings (Timer List)You can check, change, or cancel timer settings using the Timer List menu.1 Press SYSTEM MEN

47RecordingWhen the timer settings overlapThe programme that starts first has priority and the second programme starts recording only after the first

48Recording Without the Timer1 Press HDD or DVD to select a media.When you selected DVD, insert a recordable DVD.2 Press PROG +/– to select the progra

49Recordingz HintIf you do not want to watch TV while recording, you can turn off the TV. When using a decoder, make sure to leave it on.Notes• After

5Dubbing (HDD y DVD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72Before Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

50“HDD Rec. Picture Size”/“DVD Rec. Picture Size”: Sets the picture size of the programme to be recorded.• 4:3 (default): Sets the picture size to 4:3

51RecordingRecording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec)You can set the recorder to automatically record programmes from connected equ

52If the timer settings of a Synchro-Recording and another timer recording overlapRegardless of whether or not the programme is a Synchro Rec programm

53Recording3 Select the line input audio when recording a bilingual programme on the HDD or DVD-RWs (VR mode).Press TOOLS to display the TOOLS menu. S

54PlaybackPlaying1 Press HDD or DVD.• If you select DVD, press Z (open/close) and place a DVD or CD on the disc tray. Then press the button again to c

55Playback– you edit the title after stopping playback.– you change the settings on the recorder.– you turn off the recorder (VIDEO CD/CD/ DATA CD onl

56Playback optionsButtons Operations DiscsZ (open/close) Stops play and opens the disc tray. All discs (audio) Selects one of the audio tracks recorde

57PlaybackTo resume normal playback, press H.SUR (surround) Selects one of the TVS effects when pressed repeatedly.TVS* (TV Virtual Surround) lets you

58Notes• To enjoy the TVS function, set “Digital Output” to “On” and “Dolby Digital” to “D-PCM” in Audio Setup.• When the playback signal does not con

59Playback4 Press </, to adjust the setting, and press ENTER.The default settings are underlined.“Y NR”: (weak) Off 1 2 3 (strong)“C N

6Ways to Use Your DVD RecorderQuick access to recorded titles – Title List, Display the Title List to see all of the titles on the disc, including rec

60Chasing Playback/Simultaneous Rec and PlayYou can view the beginning of a programme while it is being recorded. You can also play a title or previou

61Playback3 Select the title you want to play, and press ENTER.4 Select “Play” from the sub-menu, and press ENTER.Playback starts from the selected ti

623 Press the number buttons to select the number of the title, chapter, track, time code, etc., you want.For example: Time SearchTo find a scene at 2

63PlaybackPlayback order of MP3 audio tracksAlbums containing MP3 audio tracks play in the following order.A t B t C t D t F t G. Albums that do not c

64EditingBefore EditingThis recorder offers various edit options for various disc types. Before you edit, check the disc type in the front panel displ

65EditingThe advanced edit functions available for Playlist titles are:– Labelling a title (page 65).– Erasing a title (page 65).– Erasing multiple ti

66“Protect”: Protects the title. Select “On” when the Protection display appears. “ ” appears next to the protected title. To cancel the protection, s

67Editing3 Select a title, and press ENTER.A check mark appears in the check box next to the selected title. To clear the check mark, press ENTER agai

68Creating chapters manuallyYou can manually insert a chapter mark at any point you like during playback or recording.Press CHAPTER MARK at the point

69Editing3 Select the title you want to include in the Playlist title, and press ENTER.A check mark appears in the check box next to the selected titl

7Creating your own programme – Playlist, Record a programme on a DVD-RW (VR mode), then delete, move and add scenes at will to create your own, origin

7012Select the scene you want to edit, and press ENTER.The sub-menu appears.“Move”: Changes the scene order.“Erase”: Erases the scene. The selection i

71EditingCombining multiple Playlist titles (Combine)1 Press TITLE LIST to turn on the Title List (Playlist) menu. If the Title List (Original) menu a

72Dubbing (HDD y DVD)Before DubbingIn this section, “dubbing” refers to “copying a recorded title on the internal hard disk drive (HDD) to another dis

73Dubbing (HDD y DVD)Note that speeds shown in the table are an approximate of the maximum dubbing speed.*1Maximum recording speed of this recorder.*2

74Dubbing a Single Title (Title Dub)1 Insert the DVD that you are going to dub to or from.2 Select the source by pressing HDD or DVD.3 Press TITLE LIS

75Dubbing (HDD y DVD)Dubbing Multiple Titles (Dub Selected Titles)1 Insert the DVD that you are going to dub to or from.2 Select the source by pressin

76“Change Order”: Moves the title to change the dubbing order. Press M/m to select a new location, and press ENTER.“Cancel”: Cancels the title selecti

77DV Dubbing (DV t HDD/DVD)DV Dubbing (DV t HDD/DVD)Before DV DubbingThis section explains dubbing with a digital video camera via the DV IN jack on t

781 Press HDD or DVD.If you select DVD, press Z (open/close) and place a DVD on the disc tray. Press Z again to close the disc tray.Wait until “LOAD”

79DV Dubbing (DV t HDD/DVD)Recording an Entire DV Format Tape (One Touch Dubbing)You can record the entire contents of a DV format tape onto a disc wi

8Quick Guide to Disc TypesRecordable and playable discsUsable disc versions (as of May 2004)• 4x-speed or slower DVD+RWs• 2x-speed or slower DVD-RWs (

80Program EditYou can select scenes from a DV format tape, and then automatically record selected scenes to a disc of your choice.To use this function

81DV Dubbing (DV t HDD/DVD)3 Select “Start,” and press ENTER.The display for setting the IN point (start of the scene) appears. The scene starts to pl

829 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.The default title name is fixed, and the display asks if you want to start recording. To change the disc media, selec

83Settings and AdjustmentsSettings and AdjustmentsUsing the Setup DisplaysBy using the Setup Displays, you can make various adjustments to items such

84In this case, see “Parental Control” in “Recording and Parental Control Settings (Features)” (page 93).5 Select an option, and press ENTER.The curre

85Settings and Adjustments4 Select “System,” and press ENTER.5 Select an available TV system, BG, DK, I, or L, and press ENTER (page 86).6 Select “Nor

86◆Receivable channelsStation NameChanges or enters a new station name (up to 5 characters). The recorder must receive channel information (for insta

87Settings and Adjustments4 Press M/m until the selected channel row moves to the desired programme position.The selected channel is inserted at the n

88LanguageOSD (On-Screen Display)Switches the display language on the screen.DVD Menu (DVD VIDEO only)Switches the language for the DVD menu.Audio (DV

89Settings and AdjustmentsNoteDepending on the disc, “4:3 Letter Box” may be selected automatically instead of “4:3 Pan Scan” or vice versa.Pause Mode

9YesYesYesYesNoNoYesYesYesYesYesYesNoNoNoNoYesYes *2NoYes *2NoYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes *3Yes *3YesNoYesNoNoYesNoNoYes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes NoNoNoRec

90Scart SettingSets the method of inputting/outputting signals from the SCART jacks on the rear panel of the recorder. Select an option for each of th

91Settings and AdjustmentsAudio Settings (Audio)The Audio Setup allows you to adjust the sound according to the playback and connection conditions.1 P

92Digital OutSelects if audio signals are output via the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jacks.◆To set the digital output signalThe following setup i

93Settings and AdjustmentsRecording and Parental Control Settings (Features)The Features Setup allows you to adjust recording and parental control set

943Select 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

95Settings and Adjustments4 Select a geographic area as the playback limitation level, and press ENTER.The area is selected.• When you select “Others,

96One Touch DubbingDisplays the following options for the One Touch Dub function.◆Finalize Disc (for all recordable discs except DVD-RW in VR mode)Sel

97Settings and AdjustmentsHDD Bilingual Rec. (HDD only)Selects the sound to be recorded on the HDD.NoteIf you set the recording mode to be changed whi

98Easy Setup (Resetting the Recorder)Select this to run the Easy Setup programme.1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode.2 Select “SETU

99Additional InformationAdditional InformationTroubleshootingIf you experience any of the following difficulties while using the recorder, use this tr