4-128-703-12(1)
DVD Recorder
Operating Instructions
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RDR-AT100/AT105/AT107/AT200/AT205
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The manufacturer of this
product is Sony Corporation,
1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku
Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. The
Authorized Representative
for EMC and product safety
is Sony Deutschland GmbH,
Hedelfinger Strasse 61,
70327 Stuttgart, Germany.
For any service or guarantee
matters please refer to the
addresses given in separate
service or guarantee
Precautions
This equipment has been tested
and found to comply with the
limits set out in the EMC
Directive using a connection
cable shorter than 3 metres.
Disposal of waste
batteries (applicable in
the European Union and
other European
countries with separate
collection systems)
This symbol on the battery or on
the packaging indicates that the
battery provided with this product
shall not be treated as household
waste.
On certain batteries this symbol
might be used in combination with
a chemical symbol. The chemical
symbols for mercury (Hg) or lead
(Pb) are added if the battery
contains more than 0.0005%
mercury or 0.004% lead.
By ensuring these batteries are
disposed of correctly, you will
help prevent potentially negative
consequences for the environment
and human health which could
otherwise be caused by
inappropriate waste handling of
the battery. The recycling of the
materials will help to conserve
natural resources.
On safety
Should any solid object or
liquid fall into the cabinet,
unplug the recorder and have it
checked by qualified personnel
before operating it any further.
documents.
About the hard disk drive
The hard disk has a high storage
density, which enables long
recording durations and quick
access to the written data.
However, it can easily be
damaged by shock, vibration or
dust, and should be kept away
from magnets. To avoid losing
important data, observe the
following precautions.
• Do not apply a strong shock to
the recorder.
• Do not place the recorder in a
location subject to mechanical
vibrations or in an unstable
location.
• Do not place the recorder on
top of a hot surface, such as a
VCR or amplifier (receiver).
• Do not use the recorder in a
place subject to extreme
changes in temperature
(temperature gradient less
than 10 °C/hour).
• Do not move the recorder
with its mains lead connected.
• Do not disconnect the mains
lead while the power is on.
• When disconnecting the
mains lead, turn off the power
and make sure that the hard
disk drive is not operating (the
clock is displayed in the front
panel display for at least 30
seconds and all recording or
dubbing has stopped).
In case of products that for safety,
performance or data integrity
reasons require a permanent
connection with an incorporated
battery, this battery should be
replaced by qualified service staff
only.
To ensure that the battery will be
treated properly, hand over the
product at end-of-life to the
applicable collection point for the
recycling of electrical and
electronic equipment.
For all other batteries, please view
the section on how to remove the
battery from the product safely.
Hand the battery over to the
applicable collection point for the
recycling of waste batteries.
For more detailed information
about recycling of this product or
battery, please contact your local
Civic Office, your household
• Do not move the recorder for
one minute after you have
unplugged the mains lead.
waste disposal service or the shop
where you purchased the product.
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• Do not attempt to replace or
upgrade the hard disk by
yourself, as this may result in
malfunction.
On placement
Copyrights
• Television programmes,
films, video tapes, discs, and
other materials may be
copyrighted. Unauthorized
recording of such material
may be contrary to the
provisions of the copyright
laws. Also, use of this
recorder with cable television
transmission may require
authorization from the cable
television transmitter and/or
programme owner.
• This product incorporates
copyright protection
technology that is protected
by U.S. patents and other
intellectual property rights.
Use of this copyright
protection technologymustbe
authorized by Macrovision,
and is intended for home and
other limited viewing uses
only unless otherwise
authorized by Macrovision.
Reverse engineering or
disassembly is prohibited.
• This Product includes
• Place the recorder in a location
with adequate ventilation to
prevent heat build-up in the
recorder.
If the hard disk drive should
malfunction, you cannot
recover lost data. The hard disk
drive is only a temporary
storage space.
• Do not place the recorder on a
soft surface such as a rug that
might block the ventilation
holes.
• Do not place the recorder in a
confined space such as a
bookshelf or similar unit.
• Do not place the recorder in a
location near heat sources, or
in a place subject to direct
sunlight, excessive dust, or
mechanical shock.
• Do not place the recorder in
an inclined position. It is
designed to be operated in a
horizontal position only.
• Keep the recorder and discs
away from equipment with
strong magnets, such as
microwave ovens, or large
loudspeakers.
About repairing the hard
disk drive
• The contents of the hard disk
drive may be checked in case
of repair or inspection during
a malfunction or
modification. However, the
contents will not be backed up
or saved by Sony.
• If the hard disk needs to be
formatted or replaced, it will
be done at the discretion of
Sony. All contents of the hard
disk drive will be erased,
including contents that violate
copyright laws.
• Do not place heavy objects on
the recorder.
On power sources
• The recorder is not
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On recording
Make trial recordings before
making the actual recording.
by NEC corporation.
FontAvenue is a registered
trademark of NEC
corporation.
• “ ” and x-Application are
trademarks of Sony
disconnected from the AC
power source (mains) as long
as it is connected to the wall
outlet, even if the recorder
itself has been turned off.
• If you are not going to use the
recorder for a long time, be
sure to disconnect the
recorder from the wall outlet.
To disconnect the AC power
cord (mains lead), grasp the
plug itself; never pull the
cord.
On compensation for lost
recordings
Sony is not liable and will not
compensate for any lost
recordings or relevant losses,
including when recordings are
not made due to reasons
including recorder failure, or
when the contents of a
recording are lost or damaged as
a result of recorder failure or
repair undertaken to the
recorder. Sony will not restore,
recover, or replicate the
recorded contents under any
circumstances.
Corporation.
• ANY USE OF THIS
PRODUCT OTHER THAN
CONSUMER PERSONAL
USE IN ANY MANNER
THAT COMPLIES WITH
THE MPEG-2 STANDARD
FOR ENCODING VIDEO
INFORMATION FOR
PACKAGED MEDIA IS
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Copy guard function
About this manual
Since the recorder has a copy
guard function, programmes
received through an external
tuner (not supplied) may
contain copy protection signals
(copy guard function) and as
such may not be recordable,
depending on the type of signal.
Check your model name
The instructions in this
manual are for 5 models:
RDR-AT100, RDR-AT105,
RDR-AT107, RDR-AT200,
and RDR-AT205. Check
your model name by looking
at the front panel of the
recorder.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Caution: This recorder is
capable of holding a still
video image or on-screen
display image on your
• In this manual, the internal
hard disk drive is written as
“HDD,” and “disc” is used as
a general reference for the
HDD, DVDs, or CDs unless
otherwise specified by the text
or illustrations.
television screen
indefinitely. If you leave the
still video image or on-
screen display image
• Icons, such as
, listed
displayed on your TV for an
extended period of time you
risk permanent damage to
your television screen.
Plasma display panels and
projection televisions are
especially susceptible to this.
DVD
at the top of each explanation
indicate what kind of media
can be used with the function
being explained. For details,
• Instructions in this manual
describe the controls on the
remote. You can also use the
controls on the recorder if
they have the same or similar
names as those on the remote.
• The on-screen display
illustrations used in this
manual may not match the
graphics displayed on your
TV screen.
If you have any questions or
problems concerning your
recorder, please consult your
nearest Sony dealer.
• RDR-AT105/AT107/AT205
is used for illustration
purposes.
• The explanations regarding
DVDs in this manual refer to
DVDs created on this
recorder. The explanations do
not apply to DVDs that are
created on other recorders and
played back on this recorder.
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Table of Contents
WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Guide to Parts and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
A: Connecting a set top box receiver
(RDR-AT105/AT107/AT205 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
About the “Control for HDMI” functions for ‘BRAVIA’ Sync
(for HDMI connections only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD
recorder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Step 6: Easy Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
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Setting up the GUIDE Plus+ system
Setting external decoder (PAY-TV/Canal Plus analogue decoder)
programme positions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
1. Inserting a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Protecting a disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
7. Reformatting a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
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Timer Recording (GUIDE Plus+/Manual/Easy Timer)
(For RDR-AT105/AT107/AT205) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Checking/Changing/Cancelling Timer Settings (Schedule)
(For RDR-AT105/AT107/AT205) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Checking/Changing/Cancelling Timer Settings (Timer List)
(For RDR-AT100/AT200) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Recording from connected equipment with a timer (Synchro Rec.)
(RDR-AT100/AT200 only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Playing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Playback options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Playing DivX Video Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Playing DivX video files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Playing from the beginning of the programme you are recording
(Chase Play) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Playing a previous recording while making another
(Simultaneous Rec and Play) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
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Dividing a title (Divide) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Erasing and Editing a Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Before Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
HDD/DVD Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
Dubbing Using Dubbing List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
Dubbing from HDD Camcorder Using the On-Screen Display
(HDD-Cam Dubbing) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
About Jukebox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Preparing for Using Jukebox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Playback options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
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Using the “Photo Album” List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Playing a slideshow. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Creating a Slideshow with Your Favourite Music and Graphic Effects
(x-Pict Story) (HDD only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Adjusting Picture Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Using the Setup Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Disc Settings (Disc Setup) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Recorder Settings (Basic) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
Playback Settings (Playback) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Other Settings (Options) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Other Settings (Options 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Resetting the Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Country/Area Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151
Notes on MP3 Audio Tracks, JPEG Image Files, DivX Video Files, and
i.Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
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Guide to Parts and Controls
For more information, see the pages in parentheses.
Remote
RDR-AT105/AT107/AT205
RDR-AT100/AT200
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Records to or plays titles on HDD.
Selects an input source.
Records to or plays titles on DVD.
The AUDIO button has a tactile dot*.
Turns the recorder on or off.
Switches between TV mode and DVD
Opens or closes the disc tray.
mode.
The + button has a tactile dot*.
Green (RDR-AT105/AT107/
AT205 only) (47)
The number 5 button has a tactile dot*.
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Changes the angles or rotates an image
during slideshow.
PAGE +/– (RDR-AT105/AT107/
AT205 only) (48)
Changes the programme list by page.
Yellow (RDR-AT105/AT107/
AT205 only) (47)
L Red (RDR-AT105/AT107/AT205
/
(instant replay/instant
only) (47)
advance) (67)
mc CM (search/
/
Blue (RDR-AT105/AT107/AT205
only) (47)
DAY +/– (RDR-AT105/AT107/
AT205 only) (48)
Changes the programme list by day.
N GUIDE (for RDR-AT105/AT107/
AT205) (47)
Displays GUIDE Plus+ system screen.
®
TIMER (for RDR-AT100/AT200)
TOP MENU (65)
The H button has a tactile dot*.
P INFO (information) (RDR-AT105/
AT107/AT205 only) (48)
HDD/DVD DUB (83)
Starts dubbing the current playing title
Displays the programme information.
or cancels the dubbing.
Displays the disc’s menu.
REC MODE (35)
Selects the recording mode.
Displays the playing status or disc
information.
TV PROG (programme) +/– (23)
The + button has a tactile dot*.
Y ZOOM (RDR-AT100/AT200 only)
Zooms an image during a slideshow.
* Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating
the recorder.
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Front panel
Starts dubbing from a connected digital
video camera.
Turns the recorder on or off.
B
(remote sensor) (23)
O
DV IN jack (91)
Connect a DV camcorder to this jack.
P
Connect a USB device to this jack.
Opens or closes the disc tray.
Q PictBridge USB jack (type B)
The N button has a tactile dot*.
Connect a PictBridge-compatible
printer to this jack.
H HDD
* Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating
the recorder.
Lights up when the HDD is selected.
DVD
To lock the recorder (Child Lock)
You can lock all of the buttons on the
recorder so that the settings are not cancelled
by mistake.
Lights up when the DVD is selected.
The + button has a tactile dot*.
When the recorder is turned off, hold down
x (stop) on the recorder until “LOCKED”
appears in the front panel display. The
recorder does not work except for timer
recordings and Synchro-Recording (RDR-
AT100/AT200 only) while the Child Lock is
set.
To unlock the recorder, hold down x (stop)
on the recorder until “UNLOCKED”
appears in the front panel display.
Selects an input source.
M LINE 2 IN (S VIDEO/VIDEO/
L(MONO) AUDIO R) jacks (30)
Connect a VCR or similar recording
device to these jacks.
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Front panel display
A SYNCHRO REC indicator (RDR-
AT100/AT200 only) (64)
Lights up when the VPS/PDC function
is turned on.
Lights up when the recorder is set to
stand by for Synchro-Recording.
Lights up when the timer for recording
is set.
B Displays the following:
• Playing time
• Current title/chapter/track/index
number
• Recording time/recording mode
• Clock
F Disc type
Lights up when a recordable DVD-R or
DVD-RW disc is loaded.
Displays the Command Mode of the
remote.
• Programme position
• EPG indication (RDR-AT105/AT107/
AT205 only) (47)
When the Command Mode for the
recorder is set to “3 (Default setting),”
either “1” or “2” does not appear.
“EPG” appears when receiving the
GUIDE Plus+ data.
• TV Direct Rec. indication (35)
“TV” appears in the right most two
digits.
H Recording status
I Dubbing direction indicator
J Playing status
Lights up when NTSC colour system is
selected.
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Rear panel
F DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack
B LINE 2 OUT (R-AUDIO-L/VIDEO)
D G-LINK jack (RDR-AT105/
AT107/AT205 only) (16)
Connect the set top box controller to this
jack.
J COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
E HDMI OUT (high-definition
multimedia interface out) jack
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Step 1: Connecting the
Aerial Cable and Set Top
Box Controller
Hookups and Settings
Hooking Up the Recorder
Follow steps 1 through 6 to hook up and
adjust the settings of the recorder. Do not
connect the mains lead until you reach
Select one of the following aerial hookups.
Do NOT set “LINE 1 In” to “Decoder” in the
making connection A.
“Standby Mode” is set to “Mode 1” (default)
in the “Basic” setup and the picture does not
appear on the TV when the recorder is in
standby mode.
b Notes
supplied accessories.
To watch TV in standby mode, set “Standby
Mode” to “Mode 2” in “Step 6: Easy Setup”
(page 25) or use a splitter to divide aerial
input signals between the TV and the
recorder.
• Plug in cords securely to prevent unwanted
noise.
• Refer to the instructions supplied with the
components to be connected.
• You cannot connect this recorder to a TV that
does not have a SCART or video input jack.
• Be sure to disconnect the mains lead of each
component before connecting.
If you have
Hookup
Set top box receiver
No set top box receiver
z Hint
You can also set “Standby Mode” to “Mode 2” in
b Notes
• If your aerial is a flat cable (300-ohm twin lead
cable), use an external aerial connector (not
supplied) to connect the aerial to the recorder.
• If you have separate cables for AERIAL
antennas, use an AERIAL UHF/VHF band
mixer (not supplied) to connect the aerial to the
recorder.
• If you disconnect the recorder’s mains lead, you
will not be able to view the signals from the
connected set top box receiver.
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A: Connecting a set top box receiver (RDR-AT105/AT107/AT205
only)
With this hookup, you can record any programme position on the set top box receiver.
To watch cable programmes, you need to match the programme position on the recorder to
the aerial output programme position on the set top box receiver.
Place the set top box controller
near the remote sensor on the
set top box receiver.
Wall
Set top box
controller
Set top box
receiver
ANT IN
TO TV
1
Aerial cable*
2
SCART cord*
(not supplied)
(not supplied)
to AERIAL IN
to G-LINK
DVD recorder
to AERIAL OUT
TV
Aerial cable
(supplied)
to aerial input
: Signal flow
*1
*2
If your set top box receiver does not have an aerial output jack, connect the aerial cable to the recorder’s
AERIAL IN jack.
Connect only if your set top box receiver has a SCART connector.
If the set top box receiver can output RGB signals
This recorder accepts RGB signals. If the set top box receiver can output RGB signals,
connect the TV SCART connector on the set top box receiver to the LINE 1/DECODER jack,
instructions supplied with the set top box receiver.
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About the set top box receiver control function
You can use the set top box receiver control function with hookup A.
When using the set top box receiver control function:
– The recorder controls the set top box receiver via the supplied set top box controller.
– The recorder controls programme positions on the set top box receiver for timer recording.
– You can use the recorder’s remote control to change programme positions on the set top box
receiver whenever the set top box receiver and recorder are turned on.
After making hookup A, check that the recorder correctly controls the set top box receiver
B: Connecting the aerial cable only (no set top box receiver)
Use this hookup if you watch cable programme position without a set top box receiver. Also
use this hookup if you are connecting only an aerial antenna.
With this hookup, you can record any programme position by selecting the programme
position on the recorder.
Wall
to AERIAL IN
DVD recorder
to AERIAL OUT
TV
to aerial input
Aerial cable (supplied)
: Signal flow
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Step 2: Connecting the Video Cords/HDMI Cord
Select one of the following patterns, A through E, according to the input jack on your TV
monitor, projector, or audio component such as an AV amplifier (receiver). This will enable
you to view pictures.
B
A
TV
Audio/video
cord (not
supplied)
TV, projector, or audio
component
to LINE 2 OUT
(VIDEO)
SCART cord (not supplied)
(yellow)
to T LINE 3 – TV
DVD recorder
HDMI cord
to LINE 2 OUT
(S VIDEO)
to HDMI OUT
(blue)
(red)
(green)
to COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
Component video
cord (not supplied)
S-video cord
(not supplied)
(blue)
(red)
(green)
C
D
E
TV, projector, or audio
component
TV, projector, or audio
component
TV, projector, or
audio component
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A SCART input jack
When connecting to the HDMI jack
Follow the steps below. Improper handling
may damage the HDMI jack and the
connector.
When setting “LINE 3 Out” to “S-Video” or
“RGB” in the “Video In/Out” setup
(page 122), use a SCART cord that
conforms to the selected signal.
1
Carefully align the HDMI jack on the
rear of the recorder and the HDMI
connector by checking their shapes.
Make sure the connector is not upside
down or tilted.
B Video input jack
You will enjoy standard quality images.
C S VIDEO input jack
You will enjoy high quality images.
D Component video input jacks (Y, PB/
CB, PR/CR)
You will enjoy accurate colour reproduction
and high quality images.
If your TV accepts progressive 525p/625p
format signals, use this connection and set
“Progressive” to “Compatible” in the “Easy
Connector is upside
down
Not straight
2
Insert the HDMI connector straight into
the HDMI jack.
“Component Video Out” to “Progressive” in
the “Video In/Out” setup to send progressive
video signals. For details, see “Component
Do not bend or apply pressure to the
HDMI connector.
E HDMI input jack
Use a certified HDMI cord to enjoy high
quality digital picture and sound through the
HDMI OUT jack.
b Notes
When connecting a Sony TV that is
compatible with the “Control for HDMI”
• Be sure to disconnect the HDMI cord when
moving the recorder.
• Do not apply too much pressure to the cabinet
wall, if you place the recorder on the cabinet
with the HDMI cord connected. It may damage
the HDMI jack or the HDMI cord.
• Do not twist the HDMI connector while
connecting to or disconnecting from the HDMI
jack to avoid damaging the HDMI jack and
connector.
To see the signals from the connected set top
box receiver when the set top box receiver is
connected to the recorder using a SCART
cord only, turn the recorder on.
When playing “wide screen” images
Some recorded images may not fit your TV
screen. To change the picture size, see
If you are connecting to a VCR
Connect your VCR to the LINE 1/
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b Notes
b Notes
• Do not connect more than one type of video cord
between the recorder and your TV at the same
time.
• For correct SMARTLINK connection, you will
need a SCART cord that has the full 21 pins.
Refer as well to your TV’s instruction manual
for this connection.
• Do not make connections A and E at the same
time.
• Not all TVs respond to the functions above.
• When you connect the recorder to your TV via
the SCART jacks, the TV’s input source is set to
the recorder automatically when you start
playback. If necessary, press the TV t button
on the remote to return the input to the TV.
• If you connect the recorder to a TV with
SMARTLINK, set “LINE 3 Out” to “Video” in
the “Video In/Out” setup.
*1
“MEGALOGIC” is a registered trademark of
Grundig Corporation.
“EASYLINK” and “CINEMALINK” are
trademarks of Philips Corporation.
“Q-Link” and “NexTView Link” are
trademarks of Panasonic Corporation.
“EURO VIEW LINK” is a trademark of
*2
*3
*4
• You cannot connect the HDMI OUT jack
(connection E) to DVI jacks that are not HDCP
compliant (e.g., DVI jacks on PC displays).
• Component video and RGB signals are not
output when using the HDMI connection.
Toshiba Corporation.
“T-V LINK” is a trademark of JVC
Corporation.
*5
About the “Control for HDMI”
functions for ‘BRAVIA’ Sync
(for HDMI connections only)
* This DVD recorder incorporates High-
Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™)
technology.
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition
Multimedia Interface are trademarks or
registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
By connecting Sony components that are
compatible with the “Control for HDMI”
function with an HDMI cord, operation is
simplified as below:
About the SMARTLINK
features (for SCART
connections only)
• One-Touch Play (page 66)
• System Power-Off
When you turn the TV off using the power
button on the TV’s remote, the recorder
and components compatible with the
“Control for HDMI” function turn off
automatically. However, the recorder does
not turn off while recording or dubbing
even if you turn off the TV.
If the connected TV (or other connected
equipment such as a set top box receiver)
complies with SMARTLINK, NexTView
*3
*1
*2
Link , MEGALOGIC , EASYLINK
,
*2
*3
CINEMALINK , Q-Link , EURO VIEW
*4
*5
• ‘BRAVIA’ Sync display
LINK , or T-V LINK , you can enjoy the
following SMARTLINK features.
• TV Direct Rec. (page 35)
You can control the recorder by pressing
the SYNC MENU button on the TV’s
remote.
• One-Touch Play (page 66)
• Preset Download
You can download the tuner preset data
from your TV to this recorder, and tune the
recorder according to that data in “Easy
Setup.”
b Notes
• Depending on the connected component, the
“Control for HDMI” function may not work.
Refer to the operating instructions supplied with
the component.
• NexTView Download
• You can use the ‘BRAVIA’ Sync display feature
only when the connected TV has the SYNC
MENU button. For details on ‘BRAVIA’ Sync,
refer to the operating instructions supplied with
the TV.
You can easily set the timer by using the
NexTView Download function on your
TV.
• To use the ‘BRAVIA’ Sync features, set
“Control for HDMI” to “On” (default) in the
To prepare for the SMARTLINK features
Set “LINE 3 Out” to “Video” in the “Video
“SMARTLINK” to “This Recorder Only” in
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Step 3: Connecting the Audio Cords/HDMI Cord
Select one of the following patterns, A or B, according to the input jack on your TV monitor,
projector, or audio component such as an AV amplifier (receiver). This will enable you to
listen to sound.
[Speakers]
Rear (L)
[Speakers]
Rear (R)
A
Audio component with
a decoder
Front (L)
Front (R)
Centre
Subwoofer
or
to coaxial/HDMI digital input
Coaxial digital cord
(not supplied)
HDMI cord
to HDMI OUT
to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL)
DVD recorder
to LINE 2 OUT (R-AUDIO-L)
INPUT
B
VIDEO
(white)
(yellow)
L
(red)
(white)
AUDIO
Audio/video cord
(not supplied)
R
(yellow)*
(red)
TV, projector, or
audio component
: Signal flow
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A Digital audio input jack
*1
If your audio component has a Dolby
Step 4: Connecting the
Mains Lead
*2
Digital, DTS , or MPEG audio decoder and
a digital input jack, use this connection. You
can enjoy Dolby Digital (5.1ch), DTS
(5.1ch), and MPEG audio (5.1ch) surround
effects.
Connect the supplied mains lead to the AC
IN terminal of the recorder. Then plug the
recorder and TV mains leads (AC power
cords) into the mains. After you connect the
mains lead, you must wait for a short
while before operating the recorder.
You can operate the recorder once the front
panel display lights up and the recorder
enters standby mode.
If you connect additional equipment to this
mains lead after all connections are
complete.
If you connect a Sony audio component that
is compatible with the “Control for HDMI”
function, refer to the operating instructions
supplied with the audio component.
B Audio L/R (left/right) input jacks
This connection will use your TV’s or audio
component’s two speakers for sound.
z Hint
For correct speaker location, refer to the operating
instructions supplied with the connected
components.
b 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 your TV’s speakers.
to AC IN
1
• With connection B, do not connect the LINE IN
(R-AUDIO-L) and LINE 2 OUT (R-AUDIO-L)
jacks to your TV’s audio output jacks at the same
time. This will cause unwanted noise to come
from your TV’s speakers.
2
to mains
• With connection A, after you have completed
the connection, make the appropriate settings in
sound or a loud noise will come from your
speakers.
• When you connect the recorder to an audio
component using an HDMI cord, you will need
to do one of the following:
– Connect the audio component to the TV with
the HDMI cord, or
– Connect the recorder to the TV with a video
cord other than HDMI cord (component video
cord, S-video cord, or audio/video cord).
*1
*2
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Controlling TVs with the
remote
Step 5: Preparing the
Remote
You can adjust the remote’s signal to control
your TV.
You can control the recorder using the
supplied remote. Insert two R6 (size AA)
batteries by matching the 3 and # ends on
the batteries to the markings inside the
battery compartment. When using the
b Notes
• Depending on the connected unit, you may not
be able to control your TV with some or all of the
buttons below.
remote, point it at the remote sensor
the recorder.
on
• If you enter a new code number, the code
number previously entered will be erased.
Number
buttons
TV/DVD
b Notes
• If the supplied remote interferes with your other
Sony DVD recorder or player, change the
command mode number for this recorder
DISPLAY
• Use the batteries correctly to avoid possible
leakage and corrosion. Should leakage occur, do
not touch the liquid with bare hands. Observe the
following:
TV [/1
TV t
TV 2 +/–
– Do not use a new battery with an old battery, or
batteries of different manufacturers.
– Do not attempt to recharge the batteries.
– If you do not intend to use the remote for an
extended period of time, remove the batteries.
– If battery leakage occurs, wipe out any liquid
inside the battery compartment, and insert new
batteries.
TV PROG
+/–
1 Hold down TV [/1 located at the
bottom of the remote.
Do not press the [/1 button at the top of
the remote.
• Do not expose the remote sensor (marked
the front panel) to strong light, such as direct
sunlight or a lighting apparatus. The recorder
may not respond to the remote.
on
2 With TV [/1 pressed down, enter the
TV’s manufacturer code using the
number buttons.
• When you replace the batteries of the remote, the
code number and Command Mode may be reset
to the default setting. Set the appropriate code
number and Command Mode again.
For instance, to enter “09,” press “0”
then “9.” After you enter the last
number, release the TV [/1 button.
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Code numbers of controllable TVs
If more than one code number is listed,
try entering them one at a time until you
find the one that works with your TV.
If you have a Sony DVD player
or more than one Sony DVD
recorder
Manufacturer
Sony
Code number
If the supplied remote interferes with your
other Sony DVD recorder or player, set the
command mode number for this recorder
and the supplied remote to one that differs
from the other Sony DVD recorder or player
after you have completed “Step 6: Easy
The default command mode setting for this
recorder and the supplied remote is “3
(Default setting).”
01 (default)
Hitachi
24
JVC
33
LG/Goldstar
Panasonic
Philips
76
17, 49
06, 08, 72
71
Samsung
Sharp
You can check the current Command Mode
in the front panel display. For details, see
29
Toshiba
38
The remote performs the following:
The default command mode setting for this
recorder and the supplied remote is “3
(Default setting).”
Buttons
Operations
TV [/1
Turns your TV on or
off.
The remote does not function if different
command modes are set for the recorder
and remote. Set the same command mode.
TV 2 (volume) Adjusts the volume
+/–
of your TV.
TV PROG +/–
Selects the
programme position
on your TV.
Changing programme
positions of the recorder using
the remote
TV t (input
select)
Switches your TV’s
input source.
You can change programme positions of the
recorder using the number buttons.
To operate the TV/DVD button
(for SCART connections only)
Example: for channel 50
Press “5,” “0,” then press ENTER.
The TV/DVD button switches between TV
mode and DVD mode. Press the TV/DVD
button when in stop mode or no menu
appears on the TV screen. Point your remote
at the recorder when using this button.
TV mode: switch to this when you use the
TV’s tuner mainly. When you start
playback, the input source for the TV is set
to the recorder automatically.
DVD mode: switch to this when you use the
recorder’s tuner mainly.
To check the current mode, press DISPLAY
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Auto Channel Setting
• If you connect a TV to this recorder
not using SMARTLINK, select “Auto
Scan.” Then select your country/
region using </,, and press
ENTER. The programme position
order will be set according to the
country/region you select.
• If you connect a TV to this recorder
with SMARTLINK, select “Download
from TV.” Then select your country/
region using </,, and press
ENTER. The tuner preset data will be
downloaded from your TV to this
recorder. (For details, refer to the
operating instructions supplied with
your TV.)
Step 6: Easy Setup
Make the basic adjustments by following the
on-screen instructions in “Easy Setup.”
Be careful not to disconnect the cables or
exit the “Easy Setup” function during this
procedure.
[/1
GUIDE*
• To skip this setting, select “Do not
set.”
To set the programme positions
manually, see page 119.
</M/m/,,
ENTER
O
RETURN
Clock Setting
• Select “Auto” when a programme
position in your local area broadcasts a
time signal. The “Auto Clock Setting”
display appears.
TV [/1
Select a programme position that
carries a time signal and then “Start”
using </,/m, and press ENTER.
If a clock signal cannot be found, press
O RETURN, and set the clock
manually.
• Select “Manual” to set the clock
manually. The “Manual Clock
Setting” display appears.
* RDR-AT105/AT107/AT205 only
1 Turn on the recorder and your TV.
Then switch the input selector on your
TV so that the signal from the
recorder appears on your TV screen.
The “Language” display appears.
• If the “Language” display does not
appear, select “Easy Setup” in the
“Basic” setup from “Initial Setup” in
1
2
3
Select the time zone for your area
or GMT (Greenwich Mean Time)
using </,, and press m.
Select “On” using </, if you
are now on summer time, and
press ENTER.
2 Select a language for the on-screen
displays using </M/m/,, and
press ENTER.
Set the day, month, year, hour and
minutes using </M/m/,, and
press ENTER to start the clock.
The initial settings message appears.
3 Select “Start” using M/m, and press
TV Type (page 128)
• If you have a widescreen TV, select
“Wide (16:9).”
• If you have a standard TV, select
“Standard (4:3).” This will determine
how “widescreen” images are
displayed on your TV.
ENTER.
Follow the on-screen instructions to
make the following settings.
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Progressive
®
When you connect a progressive format
TV to this recorder using the
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks,
select “Compatible.”
Setting up the GUIDE Plus+
system (RDR-AT105/AT107/
AT205 only)
Standby Mode (page 118)
Select the mode for when the recorder is
turned off.
• “Mode 1” (default): No input signals
are output when the recorder is in
standby mode.
• “Mode 2”: Input signals are output
when the recorder is in standby mode.
When you select “Mode 1,” the display
asks for confirmation. Select
“Yes(Mode 2)” or “No(Mode 1).”
Follow the instructions below to set up the
GUIDE Plus+ system and use the connected
set top box receiver.
1 Press GUIDE.
The GUIDE Plus+ system “Basic
Setup” appears.
HDD caution messages
Read the HDD caution messages, and
press ENTER.
4 Select “Finish Setup” using M/m,
and press ENTER.
“Easy Setup” is completed.
2 Select an item using M/m, and press
only)” (page 26) to use the Gemstar
GUIDE Plus+ electronic programme
guide.
ENTER. Then set each item.
Language
Select a language for the on-screen
displays using M/m, and press ENTER.
Country
To return to the previous step
Press O RETURN.
Select a country/area using M/m, and
press ENTER.
Postal Code
Enter your postal code using </M/m/
,, and press ENTER.
If “Country” is set to “Others,” you
cannot enter a postal code and the
GUIDE Plus+ system will not search for
a host channel.
z Hint
If you want to run “Easy Setup” again, select
“Easy Setup” in the “Basic” setup from “Initial
• If you do not need to set up the GUIDE
Plus+ system, press SYSTEM MENU
to exit.
• Even if you cannot use the GUIDE
Plus+ system where you live, you can
still set up a manual recording. See
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External Receiver 1/External
Receiver 2/External Receiver 3 (only
when connecting the set top box
receiver)
3 Turn off the recorder to receive GUIDE
Plus+ system data.
To receive GUIDE Plus+ system
data your recorder must be turned off
when not in use. If your recorder is
connected to a set top box receiver,
be sure to leave the set top box
receiver turned on. After initial
setup, it may take up to 24 hours to
begin receiving TV programme
listings.
1
2
Press ENTER to select “Continue.”
Select the set top box receiver type
using M/m, and press ENTER.
3
4
Select the provider using M/m, and
press ENTER.
Select the receiver brand using M/
m, and press ENTER.
If you select “Other providers,” you
can select a receiver brand from a
list of all available brands.
If your receiver brand is not on the
list, select “???.”
b Note
You cannot set tuner system or “OSD Language”
to a country/region or language that is not
supported by the GUIDE Plus+ system.
The receiver brand list is
automatically updated, so your
receiver may be available at a later
date. Select your brand when it
becomes available. Until then, use
“???.”
If you cannot get the recorder to control
your set top box receiver
Check the connection and position of the set
If your set top box receiver still does not
operate with this recorder, refer to the
instructions supplied with your set top box
receiver and contact your cable or satellite
company to see if they can provide you with
a compatible set top box receiver.
5
Select the connection you used for
your set top box receiver using M/
m, and press ENTER.
When the set top box receiver is
connected to the recorder using
hookup A with both an aerial cable
and a SCART cord, select either
“Line1” or “Antenna.”
b Notes
• The list of external receivers controllable by the
GUIDE Plus+ system is updated constantly and
is distributed through GUIDE Plus+ system data
signals. Since the time your recorder has been
produced and the time you installed your
recorder for the first time, new external receiver
codes might have been added.
The display asks for confirmation.
6
7
Press ENTER to select “Continue.”
The Video Window switches to the
specified programme position.
Select “YES” using M/m, and press
ENTER.
• If the external receiver is still not on the list or is
not controlled properly by the recorder, please
call Customer Support to report the brand and
model of your external receiver.
The display asks for confirmation.
If the Video Window does not
switch to the specified programme
position, select “NO” and press
ENTER until the Video Window
switches to the specified
programme position.
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To fix the set top box controller to your set
top box receiver
Once you have confirmed that the set top
box controller controls your set top box
receiver, fix it in place.
1
Remove the backing on the double-
sided tape.
2
Attach it so that the set top box
controller is directly above the remote
control sensor on your set top box
receiver.
To change the basic GUIDE Plus+ settings
1
2
Press GUIDE.
Select “Setup” in the Menu Bar using M/
,, and press ENTER.
3
4
Select “Basic Setup” using M/m, and
press ENTER.
Repeat from step 2 of “Setting up the
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Connecting a VCR or Similar Device
After disconnecting the recorder’s mains lead from the mains, connect a VCR or similar
recording device to the LINE IN jacks of this recorder.
To watch the connected VCR or a similar device’s picture through the recorder while the
recorder is in standby mode, set “Standby Mode” to “Mode 2” in the “Basic” setup
(page 118). If not, the picture will not appear.
Use the DV IN jack on the front panel if the equipment has a DV output jack (i.LINK jack)
For details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with the connected equipment.
Connecting to the LINE 1/DECODER jack
Connect a VCR or similar recording device to the LINE 1/DECODER jack of this recorder.
TV
VCR
SCART cord (not supplied)
to SCART input
to i LINE 1/DECODER
to T LINE 3 – TV
DVD recorder
b Notes
• Pictures containing copy protection signals that prohibit any copying cannot be recorded.
• If you pass the recorder signals through a VCR, you may not receive a clear image on your TV screen.
DVD recorder
VCR
TV
Be sure to connect your VCR to the DVD recorder and to your TV in the order shown below. To watch
video tapes, watch the tapes through a second line input on your TV.
Line input 1
VCR
DVD recorder
TV
Line input 2
• The SMARTLINK features are not available for devices connected via the DVD recorder’s LINE 1/
DECODER jack.
• When you record to a VCR from this DVD recorder, do not switch the input source to TV by pressing
the TV/DVD button on the remote.
• If you disconnect the recorder’s mains lead, you will not be able to view the signals from the connected
VCR.
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Connecting to the LINE 2 IN jacks on the front panel
Connect 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 instead of an audio/video cord.
VCR, etc.
OUTPUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
S VIDEO
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, connect to only the L(MONO) and VIDEO
input jacks on the front of the recorder. Do not connect the R input jack.
b Notes
• Do not connect the yellow LINE IN (VIDEO) jack when 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 input jack of this recorder. This may cause noise (feedback).
• Do not connect more than one type of video cord between the recorder and your TV at the same time.
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Connecting to a Satellite or Digital Tuner (RDR-
AT100/AT200 only)
Connect a satellite or digital tuner to this recorder using the LINE 1/DECODER jack.
Disconnect the recorder’s mains lead from the mains when connecting the tuner.
To use the Synchro Rec function, see below.
this connection.
Satellite tuner,
CanalSat, etc.
TV
SCART cord (not supplied)
to SCART input
to i LINE 1/DECODER
to T LINE 3 – TV
DVD recorder
b Notes
If the satellite tuner can output RGB
signals
• Synchro-Recording does not work with some
tuners. For details, refer to the tuner’s operating
instructions.
This recorder accepts RGB signals. If the
satellite tuner can output RGB signals,
connect the TV SCART connector on the
satellite tuner to the LINE 1/DECODER
jack, and set “LINE 1 In” to “RGB” in the
the instructions supplied with the set top box
receiver.
• If you disconnect the recorder’s mains lead, you
will not be able to view the signals from the
connected tuner.
If you want to use the Synchro Rec
function
This connection is necessary to use the
Synchro-Recording function. See
“Recording from connected equipment with
a timer (Synchro Rec.) (RDR-AT100/
Set “LINE 1 In” in the “Video In/Out” setup
(page 123) according to the specifications of
your satellite tuner. Refer to your satellite
tuner’s instructions for more information.
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Connecting an External Decoder
You can watch or record external decoder (PAY-TV/Canal Plus analogue decoder)
programmes if you connect a decoder (not supplied) to the recorder. Disconnect the recorder’s
mains lead from the mains when connecting the decoder.
To watch the connected external decoder (PAY-TV/Canal Plus analogue decoder)
programmes while the recorder is in standby mode, set “Standby Mode” to “Mode 2” in the
Note that when you set “LINE 1 In” to “Decoder” in step 7 of “Setting external decoder (PAY-
TV/Canal Plus analogue decoder) programme positions” (page 33), you will not be able to
select “L1” because Line 1 will become a dedicated line for the decoder.
Connecting a decoder
External decoder (PAY-TV/
Canal Plus analogue decoder)
TV
to AERIAL IN
Aerial cable
(supplied)
to SCART input
SCART cord
(not supplied)
SCART cord
(not supplied)
to T LINE 3 – TV
to AERIAL OUT
to i LINE 1/DECODER
DVD recorder
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12 Select your country/region using </
Setting external decoder (PAY-
TV/Canal Plus analogue
,, and press ENTER.
Programme position
decoder) programme positions
To watch or record PAY-TV/Canal Plus
analogue programmes, set your recorder to
receive the programme positions using the
on-screen display.
In order to set the programme positions
correctly, be sure to follow all of the steps
below.
1 Press SYSTEM MENU.
13 Select the desired programme
position using PROG +/– or number
buttons.
The System Menu appears.
2 Select “Initial Setup” using </M/m/
,, and press ENTER.
14 Select “Channel” using M/m, and
3 Select “Video In/Out” using M/m,
select the external decoder
and press ENTER.
programme position using </,.
4 Select “LINE 3 Out” using M/m, and
15 Select “Sound System” using M/m,
and select an available TV system, B/
G, D/K, I, or L using </,.
To receive broadcasts in France, select
“L.”
press ENTER.
16 Select “Decoder” using M/m, and
select “On” using </,.
17 Press SYSTEM MENU to exit the
menu.
5 Press M/m to select “Video” or
“RGB,” and press ENTER.
To return to the previous step
Press O RETURN.
6 Select “LINE 1 In” using M/m, and
press ENTER.
b Notes
• If you disconnect the recorder’s mains lead, you
will not be able to view the signals from the
connected decoder.
7 Press M/m to select “Decoder,” and
press ENTER.
• To watch the connected external decoder (PAY-
TV/Canal Plus analogue decoder) programmes
during recording, press the PROGRAM + button
on the recorder (“SCART THRU” appears on
the front panel display). To return to the previous
display, press the PROGRAM – button on the
recorder (“SCART NORM” appears on the front
panel display). The recorder automatically
switches to the programme tuned by the
recorder’s tuner after the recording has finished.
To watch the connected external decoder (PAY-
TV/Canal Plus analogue decoder) programmes
while the recorder is in standby mode, set
“Standby Mode” to “Mode 2” in the “Basic”
8 Press O RETURN to return the
cursor to the left column.
9 Select “Tuner” using M/m, and press
ENTER.
10 Select “Manual CH Setting” using M/
m, and press ENTER.
The highlight moves to “Next Screen.”
11 Press ENTER.
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3 Press Z (open/close) to close the
disc tray.
Seven Basic Operations
— Getting to Know Your DVD Recorder
Wait until “LOAD” disappears from the
front panel display.
Unused DVDs are formatted
automatically.
• For DVD-RW discs
1. Inserting a Disc
+
RW
+
-
-
-
RVR
RWVR RWVideo
R
DVD-RWs are formatted in the
recording format (VR mode or Video
mode) set by “Format DVD-RW” of
“Basic” in the “Disc Setup” setup
-
RVideo
DVD VCD CD
DATA DVD
DATA CD
Z (open/
close)
• For DVD-R discs
DVD
DVD-Rs are automatically formatted
in Video mode. To format an unused
DVD-R in VR mode, format the disc
in the “Format” setup (page 45)
before you make a recording.
If the disc is recordable on this recorder,
you can manually re-format the disc to
1 Press DVD.
2 Press Z (open/close), and place a
disc on the disc tray.
Recording/playing side facing down
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3 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select
the recording mode.
2. Recording a
Programme
Each time you press the button, the
display on the TV screen changes as
follows:
+
RW
-
-
+
R
RWVR RWVideo
HDD
-
-
RVideo
RVR
This section introduces the basic operation
to record a current TV programme to the
hard disk (HDD) or to a disc (DVD). For an
explanation of how to make timer
AT100/AT200).
* Available when “Manual Rec. Mode” is set
to “On (go to setup)” in the “Recording”
For more details about the recording
mode, see page 147.
4 Press z REC.
Recording starts.
HDD
DVD
To stop recording
Press x REC STOP.
PROG +/–
To pause recording
Press X.
To resume recording, press X again.
To watch another TV programme while
recording
If your TV is connected to the T LINE 3 –
TV jack, set your TV to the TV input using
the TV/DVD button and select the
programme you want to watch. If your TV is
connected to the LINE 2 OUT or
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks, set the
TV to TV input using the TV t button
X
REC MODE
z REC
x REC
STOP
TV Direct Rec. (for SMARTLINK
connections only)
When the TV is turned on and the recorder is
turned off, press TV PAUSE. The recorder
automatically turns on and starts recording
what you are watching on the TV to the
HDD.
1 Press HDD or DVD.
If you want to record to a DVD, insert a
recordable DVD.
2 Press PROG +/– to select the
programme position or input source
you want to record.
Set “TV Pause” to “TV’s Tuner” in the
“Options 2” setup (page 133).
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b Notes
• To turn off the TV Direct Rec. function, set
“SMARTLINK” to “Pass Through” in the
Checking the disc status while
recording
• Some buttons, such as the TITLE LIST button or
H button, do not work when “TV” appears in
the front panel display.
You can check the recording information
such as recording time or disc type.
• If you press the [/1 button while recording, the
recorder stops recording and turns off.
• After pressing the z REC button, it may take a
short while to start recording.
Press DISPLAY during recording.
The recording information appears.
• It may take a short while for recorder to stop or
pause recording.
• You cannot change the recording mode while
recording.
• Programmes are recorded in the original aspect
ratio when recording to the HDD (when “HDD
Recording Format” is set to “Video Mode Off”
RWs/DVD-Rs (VR mode).
• When recording to DVD-R DLs (Video mode),
the title is divided when the layer switches.
• If there is a power failure, the programme you
are recording may be erased.
• You cannot watch a PAY-TV/Canal Plus
programme while recording another PAY-TV/
Canal Plus programme.
A Recording mode
B Recording time
C Disc type/format
D Recording status
• To use the TV Direct Rec. function, you must
first correctly set the recorder’s clock.
To turn off the display
Press DISPLAY repeatedly.
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A Disc type:
Displays the media type, HDD or DVD.
3. Playing the Recorded
Programme (Title List)
B Total number of titles
C Sub-menu:
+
-
-
+
R
Press , to display the sub-menu.
The sub-menu displays options
applicable only to the selected item. The
displayed options differ depending upon
the model, situation, and disc type.
RWVR RWVideo
HDD
RW
-
-
RVideo
RVR
To play a recorded title, select the title from
the Title List.
HDD
DVD
TITLE LIST
Sub-menu
</M/m/,,
ENTER
D Scroll bar:
Appears when all of the titles do not fit
on the list. To view the hidden titles,
press M/m.
E Title information:
“Recording”: Indicates that the title is
currently being recorded.
: Indicates a protected title.
“NEW”: Indicates that the title is newly
recorded (not played back) (HDD only).
: Press DISPLAY to display
1 Press HDD or DVD.
If you select DVD, insert a DVD (see “1.
Playback starts automatically depending
on the disc.
“
.” “
” indicates titles
2 Press TITLE LIST.
containing “Copy-Once” copy
protection signals (HDD only)
Example: 4-Title List for HDD
: Indicates that the title is recorded
using the Update function.
Genre icons: Indicates the title’s genre
(HDD only).
: Indicates a bilingual programme
(HDD only).
F Remaining time of the current disc in
the current recording mode (example:
SP mode)
3 Select a title using M/m, and press
ENTER.
Playback starts from the selected title.
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To stop playback
To search for a title by genre (HDD only)
Press x (stop).
1
2
3
Press < while the Title List is
displayed.
To scroll the list display by page (Page
mode)
Press ./> while the Title List is
displayed. Each time you press ./>,
the Title List changes to the previous/next
page of titles.
Select “Genre” using M/m, and press
ENTER.
Select a genre using M/m, and press
ENTER.
To change a title thumbnail picture
(Thumbnail)
After recording, the first scene of the
recording (the title) is automatically set as
the thumbnail picture.
About the Title List for DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs
(VR mode)
You can switch the Title List to show
Original or Playlist titles.
You can select a favourite scene for the
thumbnail picture shown in the Title List.
1
2
3
Press < while the Title List is
displayed.
1
Press TITLE LIST.
Select “Play List” using M/m, and press
ENTER.
For DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs (VR mode),
switch the Title List to show Original or
Playlist titles, if necessary.
Select “Original” or “Play List” using
M/m, and press ENTER.
2
3
4
Select a title using M/m, and press ,.
The sub-menu appears.
To change the title order for HDD (Sort
Titles)
Select “Edit” using M/m, and press
ENTER.
1
2
3
Press < while the Title List is
displayed.
Select “Set Thumbnail” using M/m, and
press ENTER.
Select “Sort Titles” using M/m, and
press ENTER.
The display for setting the thumbnail
point appears and the title starts to play.
Select the item using M/m, and press
ENTER.
5
6
While watching the playback picture,
press H, X, c
m/M
C
Order
Sorted
or PLAY MODE to select the scene you
want to set for a thumbnail picture, and
press X.
By Date
In order of when the titles
were recorded. The title
that is recorded most
recently is listed at the
top.
Playback pauses.
Select “OK” using M/m, and press
ENTER.
Unseen Title In order of when the titles
were recorded. The title
The scene is set for the title’s thumbnail
picture.
To return to the Title List, press
O RETURN.
that is recorded most
recently and has not been
played is listed at the top.
By Title
In alphabetical order.
To change the thumbnail preview mode
(Set Preview) (HDD only)
You can select “Quick Preview” or
“Normal” for the thumbnail preview mode
in the Title List. Set “Set Preview” in the
By Number
In order of recorded title
number.
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To switch to the 8 Title List
Displaying the playing time
and play information
1
2
3
Press < while the Title List is
displayed.
Select “Title View” using M/m, and
press ENTER.
+
RW
+
R
-
-
HDD
RWVR RWVideo
-
-
RVideo
RVR
DVD VCD
CD
Select “8 Titles” using M/m, and press
ENTER.
DATA DVD DATA CD
You can check the playing time of the
current title, chapter, track, or disc. Also,
you can check the disc name recorded on the
DVD/CD.
Detailed information, including the
resumption time, for the selected title is
shown below the list.
Press DISPLAY repeatedly.
The displays differ depending on the disc
type or playing status.
In stop mode
Example: DVD-RW in VR mode
To turn off the Title List
Press TITLE LIST.
b Notes
• The title names may not appear for DVDs
created on other DVD recorders.
• It may take a few seconds for the thumbnail
pictures to be displayed.
• After editing, the title thumbnail picture may
change to the first scene of the recording (title).
• The thumbnail picture setting in the dubbing
source does not retain in the dubbed title.
• (RDR-AT100/AT200 only) When the Title List
does not appear by pressing the TITLE LIST
button, the DVD has no Title List. In this case,
try pressing the TOP MENU button to display
the DVD’s menu.
During playback
Example: DVD-R in Video mode
A Playing status
B Shows that the Resume Play is
C Current selected recording mode
(maximum DVD recording time)
D Remaining time
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E Station name and programme position
number
4. Changing the Name of
a Recorded Programme
F Audio setting for the current
programme
+
RW
-
-
+
R
RWVR RWVideo
HDD
G Recording restrictions for the current
-
-
RVideo
RVR
programme
You can label a DVD, title, or programme by
entering characters. You can enter up to 64
characters for a title recorded in the HDD/
DVD-RW/DVD-R (VR mode), 40
I Disc information
J Title type (Original or Playlist) for
DVD-RW/DVD-R in VR mode
characters for a title recorded in the
DVD+RW/DVD-RW (Video mode)/
DVD+R/DVD-R (Video mode), but the
actual number of characters displayed in the
menus such as the Title List will vary. The
steps below explain how to change the name
of the recorded programme.
Displays the finalised disc in Video
mode as “DVD-VIDEO.”
L Title number-Chapter number
M Playing time
P Data transfer bar and rate
To turn off the display
Press DISPLAY repeatedly.
TITLE LIST
</M/m/,,
ENTER
z Hints
• When “On Screen Display” is set to “On”
information automatically appears on the screen
when the recorder is operated.
.
m
>
M
x
b Note
Playing time of MP3 audio tracks may not be
displayed correctly.
1 Press TITLE LIST.
2 Select a title using M/m, and press
,.
The sub-menu appears.
3 Select “Edit” using M/m, and press
ENTER.
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4 Select “Title Name” using M/m, and
press ENTER.
5. Labelling and
Protecting a Disc
The display for entering characters
appears.
The current name is displayed at the
input row.
You can execute options effective for the
entire disc in the “Disc Setup” setup.
Input row
SYSTEM
MENU
</M/m/,,
ENTER
5 Move the cursor to the point where
you want to insert the character using
m/M.
To erase all of the characters, press and
hold CLEAR for 2 seconds or more.
6 Select “Upper case” or “Lower case”
using ./>.
The characters for the selected type are
displayed.
Labelling a disc
+
-
-
+
-
RVR
RWVR RWVideo
RW
R
7 Press </M/m/, to select the
character you want to enter, and
press ENTER.
-
RVideo
1 Insert a disc.
The selected character appears at the
input row.
To insert a space, press X (or select
“Space,” and press ENTER).
2 Press SYSTEM MENU.
The System Menu appears.
3 Select “Disc Setup,” and press
ENTER.
8 Repeat steps 6 and 7 to enter the
remaining characters.
To erase a character, move the cursor to
the character at the input row, and press
CLEAR (or select “Clear,” and press
ENTER).
To insert a character, move the cursor to
the right of the point where you want to
insert the character. Then select the
character, and press ENTER.
To erase all of the characters, press and
hold CLEAR for 2 seconds or more.
9 Press x (or select “OK,” and press
ENTER).
To cancel the setting, press
O RETURN.
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4 Select “Basic,” and press ENTER.
4 Select “Basic,” and press ENTER.
5 Select “Input Disc Name,” and press
ENTER.
5 Select “Protect Disc,” and press
ENTER.
6 Select “Next Screen,” and press
ENTER.
You can enter up to 64 characters for a
DVD-RW/DVD-R (VR mode) disc
name, and 40 characters for a
DVD+RW/DVD-RW (Video mode)/
DVD+R/DVD-R (Video mode) disc
name.
6 Select “On,” and press ENTER.
7 Press SYSTEM MENU to exit.
b Note
The disc name may not appear when the disc is
played on other DVD equipment.
To cancel the protection
Protecting a disc
z Hint
You can set protection for individual titles
-
-
RVR
RWVR
1 Insert a disc.
2 Press SYSTEM MENU.
The System Menu appears.
3 Select “Disc Setup,” and press
ENTER.
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Finalising is necessary. The disc
can be played only on equipment
that supports DVD-R in VR mode.
You can edit or record on the disc
even after finalising (except DVD-
R DL in VR mode).
-
RVR
6. Playing the Disc on
Other DVD Equipment
(Finalise)
Finalising is necessary when
playing on any equipment other
than this recorder.
+
R
+
RW
-
-
+
-
RVR
RWVR RWVideo
R
-
RVideo
-
RVideo
After finalising, you cannot edit or
record on the disc.
Finalising is necessary when you play discs
recorded with this recorder on other DVD
equipment.
When you finalise a DVD+RW, DVD-RW
(Video mode), DVD+R, or DVD-R (Video
mode), a DVD menu will be automatically
created, which can be displayed on other
DVD equipment.
Before finalising, check the differences
between the disc types in the table below.
SYSTEM
MENU
Differences between disc types
</M/m/,,
ENTER
Discs are automatically finalised
+
RW
when removed from the recorder.
However, you may need to finalise
the disc for certain DVD
equipment, or if the recording time
is short. You can edit or record on
the disc even after finalising.
1 Insert a disc.
Finalising is unnecessary when
playing a disc on VR format
compatible equipment.
Even if your other DVD equipment
is VR format compatible, you may
need to finalise the disc, especially
if the recording time is short. You
can edit or record on the disc even
after finalising.
-
RWVR
2 Press SYSTEM MENU.
The System Menu appears.
3 Select “Disc Setup,” and press
ENTER.
Finalising is necessary when
playing on any equipment other
than this recorder.
-
RWVideo
After finalising, you cannot edit or
record on the disc. If you want to
record on it again, unfinalise
(page 44) or reformat the disc
(page 45). However, if you
reformat the disc, all recorded
contents will be erased.
4 Select “Finalise,” and press ENTER.
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5 Select “Finalise,” and press ENTER.
Unfinalising a disc
6 Select “Next Screen,” and press
ENTER.
-
-
RWVR RWVideo
For DVD-RW/DVD-R (VR mode), the
recorder starts finalising the disc. Go to
step 9.
For DVD-RWs (Video mode)
DVD-RWs (Video mode) that have been
finalised to prohibit additional recording or
editing can be unfinalised to allow further
recording or editing.
7 (DVD+RW/DVD-RW (Video mode)/
DVD+R/DVD-R (Video mode) only)
Select a title menu style, and press
ENTER.
For DVD-RWs (VR mode)
If you cannot record or edit on a DVD-RW
(VR mode) that has been finalised with other
DVD equipment, unfinalise the disc.
The menu appears in the selected title
menu style when the “top menu” (or
“menu” for a DVD+RW/DVD+R) is
selected on the DVD equipment.
b Note
8 (DVD+RW/DVD-RW (Video mode)/
DVD+R/DVD-R (Video mode) only)
Select “Yes,” and press ENTER.
The recorder starts finalising the disc.
The recorder is not able to unfinalise DVD-RWs
(Video mode) that have been finalised on another
recorder.
1 Insert a disc.
9 Press SYSTEM MENU to exit.
2 Press SYSTEM MENU.
The System Menu appears.
z Hint
You can check whether the disc has been finalised
3 Select “Disc Setup,” and press
ENTER.
b Notes
• Depending on the condition of the disc,
recording, or the DVD equipment, discs may not
play even if the discs are finalised.
• The recorder may not be able to finalise the disc
if it was recorded on another recorder.
• Inserting an unfinalised disc into other DVD
equipment may damage the recorded contents.
• When using a DVD+RW, you can edit or record
on the disc even after finalising. However, the
title menu will not be displayed. Finalise the disc
again to display the title menu.
4 Select “Finalise,” and press ENTER.
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5 Select “Unfinalise,” and press
ENTER.
7. Reformatting a Disc
+
RW
-
-
-
-
RVideo
RWVR RWVideo
RVR
New discs are automatically formatted when
inserted. If necessary, you can manually re-
format a DVD+RW, DVD-RW, or DVD-R
disc to make a blank disc. For DVD-RWs or
DVD-Rs, you can select a recording format
(VR mode or Video mode) according to your
needs.
6 Select “Start,” and press ENTER.
The recorder starts unfinalising the disc.
Unfinalising may take several minutes.
SYSTEM
MENU
</M/m/,,
ENTER
1 Insert a disc.
2 Press SYSTEM MENU.
The System Menu appears.
3 Select “Disc Setup,” and press
ENTER.
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4 Select “Format,” and press ENTER.
5 Select an item, and press ENTER.
“VR Mode”: Formats DVD-RWs/DVD-
Rs in VR mode.
“Video Mode”: Formats DVD-RWs/
DVD-Rs in Video mode.
“Format DVD+RW”: Formats
DVD+RWs.
6 Select “Start,” and press ENTER.
All contents on the disc are erased.
z Hint
By reformatting, you can change the recording
format on DVD-RWs, or record again on DVD-
RWs that have been finalised.
b Note
You cannot reformat recorded DVD-Rs.
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b Note
The GUIDE Plus+ system cannot be used when
“Input Line System” is set to “NTSC” in the
GUIDE Plus+ (RDR-AT105/AT107/
AT205 only)
Viewing the GUIDE Plus+
Display
®
The GUIDE Plus+ system is a free
Red button
Green button
Blue button
Yellow button
interactive programme guide. It displays up
to seven days of programme listings,
including programme titles, promotions, and
broadcast information. GUIDE Plus+ data
for the television programme listings are
carried by your local broadcast host channel
and are received through your aerial, set top
box receiver, or direct cable connection from
the wall.
GUIDE
INFO
</M/m/,,
ENTER
PAGE –
DAY –
PAGE +
DAY +
Visit www.europe.guideplus.com for a list
of all European host channels.
Press GUIDE.
The GUIDE Plus+ system “Home Screen”
appears.
These are just a few of the ways to use the
GUIDE Plus+ system.
– Search for programmes by listing them
according to category (such as Movies or
Sport) or by using the Keyword Search
– Once you have found the programme you
are looking for, use the GUIDE Plus+
system to set the timer for recording
– You can set the system to display your
favourite programmes according to
conditions that you set, such as category
A Video Window: This shows the
programme you were watching when
you pressed GUIDE.
B Action Bar: When the same colour
button on the remote is pressed, the
Action Bar functions. The Action Bar
function differs according to the
screen.
C Information Box: Shows information
about the selected programme when
the “Home Screen” is displayed.
Contents will differ according to the
displayed screen.
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D Menu Bar: Press the blue button
(“Home”), and press M to move the
cursor to the Menu Bar. Then select
one of the following features using
</,, and press ENTER.
Available buttons in the GUIDE Plus+
system “Home Screen”
Buttons
Operations
Blue button
(“Home”)
Returns to the “Home”
position on the “Grid.”
“Grid”: Shows the programmes for
the current time slot and next 7 days.
“Search”: Allows you to search for
titles by category or by keyword
(page 53). The displayed category
depends upon the programme data
received by this recorder. Movies,
Sport, and Children are examples of
possible categories.
GUIDE
PAGE +/–
DAY +/–
INFO
Closes the GUIDE Plus+
system.
Changes the programme list
by page.
Changes the programme list
by day.
Showsinformation aboutthe
selected programme.
“My TV”: Sets the profile for your
“Schedule”: Displays the list of timer
settings (page 60).
“Info”: Shows information when
available.
“Editor”: Allows you to edit the
channel lineup and channel display
“Setup”: Allows you to change the
language, country/region, postal code,
input source, or host channel.
To unlock the Video Window
The Video Window is locked so that it does
not change programme positions when you
move the cursor across other titles.
From “Grid,” select the logo of the
programme position that is locked, and press
the red button (“Unlock”). “ ” changes to
“
” and the Video Window is unlocked. To
lock the Video Window, select the logo of
the programme position you want to lock
and press the red button (“Lock”).
b Notes
• The Video Window is locked during recording
and the lock indicator appears in the Video
Window. You cannot unlock the Video Window
while recording.
E “Home” position: When you press the
blue button (“Home”), the cursor
returns to the last programme position
on the “Grid.”
• If you are watching programmes through a set
top box receiver, the Video Window may not
change as fast as you move the cursor. In this
F Tiles: Shows the programme titles and
category; green (sports), purple
(movies), blue (children’s), teal
(others).
Select a programme using </M/m/
,, and press ENTER to watch the
programme.
G Broadcast station Logo: Shows the
broadcast station logo.
H Time Slot: Indicates the currently
selected time slot. Use </, to
select a different time slot.
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5 Select “Channels,” “Categories,” or
“Keywords,” and press the yellow
button (“Add”).
Listing Up Your
Favourite Programme
Information (My TV)
“Channels”: Select the programme
position using </M/m/,, and press
ENTER. To add more programme
positions, press the yellow button
(“Add”). You can register up to 16
programme positions.
You can set a profile and list up only your
favourite programme information.
To cancel the registration, select a
programme position, and press the red
button (“Delete”).
“Categories”: Select the category using
</M/m/,, and press ENTER. To add
more categories, press the yellow button
(“Add”). You can register up to 4
categories.
1 Press GUIDE.
2 Press M to move the cursor to the
Menu Bar.
3 Select “My TV” using </,.
To cancel the registration, select a
category, and press the red button
(“Delete”).
“Keywords”: Enter a keyword. See “To
page 53. To add more keywords, press
the yellow button (“Add”). You can
register up to 16 keywords.
“My TV”
4 Press the yellow button (“Profile”).
To cancel the registration, select a
keyword, and press the red button
(“Delete”).
6 Press ENTER.
To change the profile settings
Repeat from step 3 above.
To select and watch a programme from
“My TV”
1
After step 3 above, press ENTER.
The programmes that match the profile
conditions are displayed.
2
Select a programme using </M/m/,,
and press ENTER.
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7 Wait for one day until the programme
guide data can be received.
Making Changes to the
GUIDE Plus+ System
If the programme guide data has not
been received after waiting for a day,
search for the host channel at the
following website and set the host
channel manually (“Changing the
You can customize the GUIDE Plus+
system. If the host channel has been changed
or moved, and the programme guide data
cannot be received, you can resolve the
problem by following the steps below.
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Changing the GUIDE Plus+ host
channel manually (Setup)
Searching for the GUIDE Plus+
host channel (Setup)
If the set top box receiver is connected to the
recorder using a SCART cord only and you
want to receive the programme guide data
from your set top box receiver, search for the
host channel on the following website and
set it for your area, following the steps
below:
The 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 changed or moved,
update the host channel setting.
If the set top box receiver is connected to the
recorder using a SCART cord only
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press the yellow button (“Change”)
twice.
1 Press GUIDE.
2 Press M to move the cursor to the
Menu Bar.
“Manual” appears.
3 Select “Setup” using </,.
The GUIDE Plus+ setup menu appears.
“Setup”
4 Select “Host Channel Setup” using
M/m, and press ENTER.
2 Select “Source” using ,.
5 Press the yellow button (“Reset”).
3 Press the yellow button (“Source”)
6 Press [/1 to turn off the recorder.
repeatedly to select the input source.
4 Select “Prog. No.” using ,.
5 Enter the programme position
number using the number buttons.
6 Press the green button (“Save”).
The display asks for confirmation.
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7 Select “Confirm” using </,, and
press ENTER.
6 Select the programme position you
want to check using M/m.
The display returns to the GUIDE Plus+
setup menu.
To change the programme position,
press the green button (“Prog. No.”),
then enter a programme position number
using the number buttons, and press
ENTER.
8 Wait one day until the programme
guide data can be received.
To cancel the settings
z Hint
Press the red button (“Back”).
To receive from the recorder a programme
position that can be received by either the set top
box receiver or the recorder, change the input
source in step 6.
To check the GUIDE Plus+ system
information
1
Select “Setup” in the Menu Bar, and
press ENTER.
Disabling programme
positions (Editor)
2
Select “GUIDE Plus+ system
Information” using M/m, and press
ENTER.
If any programme positions are unused or
contain unwanted channels, you can hide
them.
b Note
The GUIDE Plus+ system is reset when you make
changes to the host channel settings.
positions (Editor),” in the left
column, select the programme
position you want to hide or display
using M/m.
Checking programme
positions (Editor)
Check whether programme position
numbers are the same as the programme
position numbers set in the “Tuner” setup.
If you want to make adjustments to the
channel settings or change the channel
name, see “Aerial Reception Settings
2 Press the red button (“On/Off”).
The disabled positions will turn grey.
To show the disabled positions, press
the red button (“On/Off”) again.
b Notes
• You cannot record a programme position if it is
not set in “Aerial Reception Settings (Tuner)”
(page 119) even if it is set to “On” in the “Editor”
in the Menu Bar.
• If you are using your set top box receiver to
receive programmes (when the set top box
receiver is connected to the recorder using a
receive the same programme with both the set
top box receiver and the recorder, change the
“Source” to receive the programme with the
recorder’s tuner.
1 Press GUIDE.
2 Press M to move the cursor to the
Menu Bar.
3 Select “Editor” using </,.
“Editor”
4 Press ENTER.
5 Press , to move the cursor to the
right column.
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b Note
Do not operate your set top box receiver just
before or during a timer recording. This may
prevent the accurate recording of a programme.
Recording
Timer Recording (GUIDE
Plus+/Manual/Easy
Timer) (For RDR-AT105/
AT107/AT205)
DVD
HDD
PROG +/–
Red button
Green button
Yellow button
GUIDE
+
RW
-
-
+
R
RWVR RWVideo
HDD
SYSTEM
MENU
-
-
RVideo
RVR
</M/m/,,
ENTER
You can set the timer for a total of 32
programmes (8 programmes when using the
VPS/PDC function), up to 30 days in
advance.
Methods to set the timer include:
• One Button Recording (GUIDE Plus+
system)
• Setting the timer manually (GUIDE Plus+
system)
REC
MODE
z REC
x REC
STOP
• Easy Timer
One Button Recording (GUIDE
Plus+)
Before you start recording…
• Check that the disc has enough available
HDD, DVD+RWs, and DVD-RWs, you
can open up disc space by erasing titles
You can use the GUIDE Plus+ system to set
the timer to record a programme up to seven
days in advance.
• Adjust the recording picture quality if
1 Press GUIDE.
• Turn on the set top box receiver and
connect the set top box controller, when
the recorder is connected to a set top box
receiver and you want to record using the
GUIDE Plus+ system.
2 Select a programme using </M/m/
,.
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4
Press the yellow button (“Add”).
The display for entering characters
appears.
3 Press the red button (“Record”) or
z REC.
The set programme and Time Slot
change colour and the recorder is ready
to start recording. When recording from
a set top box receiver, be sure to turn it
on.
Unlike a VCR, there is no need to turn
off the recorder before the timer
recording starts.
To search for a programme by category
1
Press M to move the cursor to the Menu
Bar while the GUIDE Plus+ system
“Home Screen” is displayed.
5
Select a character on the keyboard using
</M/m/,, and press ENTER.
To switch between upper-case, lower-
case, or characters with accents, press
the yellow button (“Keyboard”)
repeatedly.
2
Select “Search” using </,, and press
ENTER.
To cancel entering a new keyword, press
the red button (“Back”).
6
7
Repeat step 5 to enter the keyword.
Press the green button (“Save”).
The entered keyword is registered.
To delete the keyword, select the
keyword you want to delete, and press
the red button (“Delete”).
To change the keyword, select the
keyword you want to change, and press
the green button (“Edit”).
“Search”
3
4
Select a category using </,.
Select a sub-category using M/m, and
press ENTER.
Programmes that meet the conditions
are listed.
The sub-categories differ according to
country/region.
8
9
Select a keyword using M/m, and press
ENTER.
Programmes that contain the keyword in
the programme’s title and in the
programme’s Information Box are
listed.
5
Select a programme using M/m, and
press ENTER.
To search for a programme by keyword
1
Press M to move the cursor to the Menu
Bar while the GUIDE Plus+ system
“Home Screen” is displayed.
Select a programme using M/m, and
press ENTER.
z Hint
2
3
Select “Search” using </,, and press
When two or more keywords are set for “My
Choice,” you can select “All” for sub-category.
ENTER.
Select “My Choice” using </,.
When you have already entered
keywords, go to step 8.
To enter a new keyword, go to step 4.
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b Notes
To select a programme position quickly
using the TV broadcast station logo
• If a message indicating that the HDD is full
appears on the screen, change the recording
destination to “DVD,” or make available space
1
Press the yellow button (“Channels”)
while the GUIDE Plus+ system “Home
Screen” is displayed.
• The last recording mode you selected manually
becomes the default recording mode for timer
recordings made from the GUIDE Plus+ system.
• You cannot adjust the recording quality (HDD or
DVD) once the recording starts.
• The beginning of some recordings may not be
made when using the VPS/PDC function.
• You cannot extend the recording duration time
• The “Rec. Mode Adjust” function only works
with a timer recording to DVD, and the VPS/
PDC function set to off.
2
Select the TV broadcast station logo
using </M/m/,, and press ENTER.
The display returns to “Grid” and the
programme currently being broadcast
by the selected TV station is selected.
3
Select a programme using </,, and
press ENTER.
To confirm, change, or cancel a timer
recording
See “Checking/Changing/Cancelling Timer
• The recording mode cannot be set to “AUTO”
when “VPS/PDC” is set to “On.”
Setting the timer manually
(Schedule)
To stop recording during timer recording
Press x REC STOP.
Note that it may take a few seconds for the
recorder to stop recording.
1 Press SYSTEM MENU.
The System Menu appears.
On-screen instructions may appear after
pressing x REC STOP. In this case, follow
the on-screen instructions.
2 Select “Timer Recording,” and press
ENTER.
3 Select “Timer Recording,” and press
Rec. Mode Adjust
ENTER.
If there is not enough available disc space for
the recording, the recorder automatically
adjusts the recording mode to enable the
entire programme to be recorded. Set “Rec.
Mode Adjust” to “On” in the “Recording”
The schedule list appears.
4 Press the green button (“Manual”).
z Hint
When you select “AUTO” for recording mode, the
recorder automatically maximises the recording
quality for the space available on the inserted disc
(if recording to DVD), or to fit on to a blank DVD
disc (if recording to HDD).
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5 Set the yellow-highlighted date using 12 Press , to display “Timing,” then
the number buttons and </M/m/,.
Then press the green button
(“Next”).
press the corresponding colour
button repeatedly to set the duration
or genre.
• Green button (“Timing”): Selects the
duration time or to set the VPS/PDC
function. See “About the VPS/PDC
function” below.
• Yellow button (“Genre”): Selects a
particular HDD genre, if necessary.
Date
13 Press GUIDE to exit the GUIDE Plus+
6 Set the start time using the number
buttons and </M/m/,. Then press
the green button (“Next”).
system.
The recorder is ready to start recording.
• To modify the timer setting such as the
7 Set the stop time using the number
buttons and </M/m/,. Then press
the green button (“Next”).
To stop recording during timer recording
Press x REC STOP.
Note that it may take a few seconds for the
recorder to stop recording.
On-screen instructions may appear after
pressing x REC STOP. In this case, follow
the on-screen instructions.
8 Select the input source using M/m,
and select the programme position
using the number buttons or M/m.
9 Press the green button (“Next”).
The display for entering characters
appears. You can change the title name,
if necessary.
z Hint
You can use the “Rec. Mode Adjust” function
10 Press the green button (“Save”).
The date, start and stop times,
programme position, etc. settings
appear.
b Notes
• If a message indicating that the HDD is full
appears on the screen, change the recording
destination to “DVD,” or make available space
11 Press the corresponding colour
button repeatedly to set the recording
quality, frequency, or destination.
• Yellow button (“Destination”): Sets
the recording destination. If there is
not enough available DVD disc space
for the recording, the recorder
• When you set the recording destination to
“HDDr,” the previous timer recording will be
replaced with the new one even if you have not
watched it.
About the VPS/PDC function
automatically records the programme
to the HDD even if you select “DVD”
(Recovery Recording). When you set a
daily or weekly timer, “HDDr” allows
you to replace the previous timer
recording with the new one
automatically (HDD only).
• Green button (“Frequency”): Selects
the recording pattern.
VPS/PDC signals are transmitted with TV
programmes in some broadcast systems.
These signals ensure that timer recordings
are made regardless of any broadcast delays,
early starts, or broadcast interruptions.
To use the VPS/PDC function
When you turn on this function, the recorder
starts scanning the channels before the timer
recording starts.
• Red button (“Quality”): Selects the
recording mode (page 147).
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9 Select “Yes” to set the timer
recording and exit.
Easy Timer Recording
The timer setting is added to the
schedule list of the GUIDE Plus+
system and the recorder is ready to start
recording.
• To modify the timer setting, such as
You can easily set the timer recording for up
to one month in advance.
1 Press SYSTEM MENU.
The System Menu appears.
2 Select “Timer Recording,” and press
ENTER.
To stop recording during timer recording
Press x REC STOP.
Note that it may take a few seconds for the
recorder to stop recording.
3 Select “Easy Timer,” and press
ENTER.
On-screen instructions may appear after
pressing x REC STOP. In this case, follow
the on-screen instructions.
z Hint
You can use the “Rec. Mode Adjust” function
4 Select the programme position and
the source using PROG +/–.
b Note
If a message indicating that the HDD is full
appears on the screen, change the recording
destination to “DVD,” or make available space for
5 Set the recording mode using REC
MODE (page 147).
6 Press HDD or DVD to set the
recording destination.
If there is not enough available DVD
disc space for the recording, the recorder
automatically records the programme to
the HDD even if you select “DVD”
(Recovery Recording).
Using the Quick Timer function
You can set the recorder to record in 30-
minute increments.
Press z REC repeatedly to set the
duration.
Each press advances the time in 30-minute
increments. The maximum duration is six
hours.
7 Move the cursor to the recording start
date and time on the grid using </
M/m/,, and press ENTER.
The start time can be set at 15-minute
intervals. You can check the start date
and time in the middle of the screen.
• To move the cursor by one hour, press
m/M.
(normal recording)
• To change the start time after pressing
ENTER, press O RETURN.
The time counter decreases minute by
minute to 0:00, then the recorder stops
recording (the power turns off).
8 Move the cursor to the recording end
time on the grid using </,, and
press ENTER.
To cancel the Quick Timer
Maximum recording time is six hours.
Press z REC repeatedly until “0:00”
appears in the front panel display. The
recorder returns to normal recording mode.
To stop recording, press x REC STOP.
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b Note
If you turn off the recorder during recording,
recording is stopped.
Creating chapters in a title
The recorder can automatically divide a
recording (a title) into chapters by inserting
chapter marks. To select chapter mark
intervals or disable this function, see “Auto
Chapter (HDD/VR),” “Auto Chapter
(Video),” or “Auto Chapter (DVD+R/
When recording to the HDD, a DVD-R (VR
mode) or a DVD-RW (VR mode), you can
Recording stereo and bilingual
programmes
The recorder automatically receives and
records stereo and bilingual programmes
based on the ZWEITON system or the
NICAM system.
The HDD (when “HDD Recording Format”
is set to “Video Mode Off” in the
RW (VR mode) or DVD-R (VR mode) can
record both main and sub sounds. You can
switch between main and sub when playing
the disc.
The HDD (when “HDD Recording Format”
is set to “Video Mode On” in the
DVD+RW, DVD+R, DVD-RW (Video
mode), or DVD-R (Video mode) can record
only one sound track (main or sub) at a time.
Before recording starts, set “Bilingual
Recording” to “A/L” (default) or “B/R” in
About HDD Recording format, see
ZWEITON (German stereo) system
When a stereo-based programme is
received, “Stereo” appears.
When a bilingual ZWEITON-based
programme is received, “L,” “R,” or “L+R”
appears.
NICAM system
To record a NICAM programme, be sure to
set “NICAM Select” to “NICAM” (default)
in the “Audio In” setup. If the sound is not
clear when listening to NICAM broadcasts,
set “NICAM Select” to “Standard”
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1 Press TIMER.
The “Timer List” display appears.
Timer Recording (For
RDR-AT100/AT200)
+
-
-
+
R
RWVR RWVideo
HDD
RW
-
-
RVideo
RVR
You can set the timer for a total of 32
programmes (8 programmes when using the
VPS/PDC function), up to 30 days in
advance.
Set the date, time, and programme position
of the programme manually.
2 Select the “New Input” row, and
press ENTER.
Before you start recording…
• Check that the disc has enough available
HDD, DVD+RWs, and DVD-RWs, you
can open up disc space by erasing titles
• Adjust the recording picture quality if
3 Select an item using </, and
adjust using M/m. Then press
ENTER.
The adjustable items are listed below.
“Pr/CH”: Sets the programme position.
“Date”: Sets the date (up to 30 days
later). Select a recording pattern by
pressing M repeatedly to set the timer
for the same daily or weekly
programmes.
TIMER
</M/m/,,
ENTER
“Start”: Sets the start time.
“Stop”: Sets the stop time.
“Extend”: Sets duration when a timer
recording is in progress. If the
programme set to be recorded daily or
weekly is extended, the manually
extended time set here will be added to
the subsequent timer recording times.
Note that when “VPS/PDC” is set to
“On,” you cannot make the “Extend”
setting.
x REC
STOP
• If you make a mistake, select the item
and change the setting.
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4 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.
The “Timer List” display appears.
The timer recording indicator lights up
on the front panel display and the
recorder is ready to start recording.
Unlike a VCR, there is no need to turn
off the recorder before the timer
recording starts.
To enter a title name
About the VPS/PDC function
VPS/PDC signals are transmitted with TV
programmes in some broadcast systems.
These signals ensure that timer recordings
are made regardless of any broadcast delays,
early starts, or broadcast interruptions.
• To record a satellite programme, turn
on the satellite tuner and select the
satellite programme you want to
record. Leave the satellite tuner turned
on until the recorder finishes
recording. If you connect equipment
with a timer function, you can use the
To use the VPS/PDC function
Set “VPS/PDC” to “On” (see “To make the
When you turn on this function, the recorder
starts scanning the channels before the timer
recording starts.
Rec. Mode Adjust
To stop recording during timer recording
Press x REC STOP.
Note that it may take a few seconds for the
recorder to stop recording.
On-screen instructions may appear after
pressing x REC STOP. In this case, follow
the on-screen instructions.
If there is not enough available disc space for
the recording, the recorder automatically
adjusts the recording mode to enable the
entire programme to be recorded. Set “Rec.
Mode Adjust” to “On” in the “Recording”
setup (page 127).
z Hint
To make the detailed settings
When you select “AUTO” for the recording mode,
the recorder automatically maximises the
recording quality for the space available on the
inserted disc (if recording to DVD), or to fit on to
a blank DVD disc (if recording to HDD).
1
press ENTER.
2
Select an item using M/m and set using
</,.
b Notes
“Record to”: Sets the recording
destination. If there is not enough
available DVD disc space for the
recording, the recorder automatically
records the programme to the HDD even
if you select “DVD” (Recovery
Recording).
• If a message indicating that the HDD is full
appears on the screen, change the recording
destination to “DVD,” or make available space
• Check that the clock is correctly set before
setting the timer recording. If not, the timer
recording cannot be made.
• Even if the timer is set for the same daily or
weekly programme, the timer recording cannot
be made if it overlaps with a programme that has
priority. “Overlap” will appear next to the
overlapped setting in the Timer List. Check the
• Even if the timer is set, timer recordings cannot
be made while recording a programme that has
priority.
• The “Rec. Mode Adjust” function only works
with a timer recording and the VPS/PDC
function set to off. It does not function with
Quick Timer or Synchro Rec.
“Recording Mode”: Sets the recording
mode (page 147).
“VPS/PDC”: Sets the VPS/PDC
function. See “About the VPS/PDC
function” below.
“Update”: Sets the recorder
automatically replacing the previous
timer recording with the new one.
“Genre”: Sets the genre.
“Bilingual Recording”: Sets the sound
“HDD Recording Format”: Sets the
recording format of HDD (page 128).
• The beginning of some recordings may not be
made when using the VPS/PDC function.
• The recording mode cannot be set to “AUTO”
when “VPS/PDC” is set to “On.”
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Using the Quick Timer function
Checking/Changing/
Cancelling Timer
Settings (Schedule) (For
RDR-AT105/AT107/
AT205)
You can set the recorder to record in 30-
minute increments.
Recording stereo and bilingual
programmes
+
RW
-
-
+
R
RWVR RWVideo
HDD
The recorder automatically receives and
records stereo and bilingual programmes.
-
-
RVR
RVideo
You can change or cancel timer settings
using the schedule list.
Creating chapters in a title
Checking/changing timer
settings
The recorder can automatically divide a
recording (a title) into chapters by inserting
chapter marks. To select chapter mark
intervals or disable this function, see “Auto
Chapter (HDD/VR),” “Auto Chapter
(Video),” or “Auto Chapter (DVD+R/
When recording to the HDD, a DVD-R (VR
mode) or a DVD-RW (VR mode), you can
1 Press SYSTEM MENU.
The System Menu appears.
2 Select “Timer Recording,” and press
ENTER.
3 Select “Timer Recording,” and press
ENTER.
The schedule list appears.
4 Select the timer setting you want to
change using m.
You can check the selected timer setting
highlighted in pink.
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5 Press the green button (“Edit”).
Cancelling timer settings
settings,” select the timer setting you
want to cancel using M/m, and press the
red button (“Delete”).
To close the schedule list
Press GUIDE.
When the timer settings overlap
• The programme that starts first has priority
and the entire programme is recorded.
• After finishing the previous recording, the
other recording starts with several tens-of-
second’s delay (when the end-time of one
recording and the start-time of another are
the same).
• When the recordings start at the same time,
only one of them will be recorded. Cancel
the timer setting for the programme that
you are not going to record.
6 In the left column, select an item
using the red button (“Back”) or the
green button (“Next”), and adjust
using the number buttons or </M/m/
,.
7 Press the corresponding colour
button repeatedly to change settings.
• To change the recording destination,
press the yellow button
(“Destination”). If there is not enough
available DVD disc space for the
recording, the recorder automatically
records the programme to the HDD
even if you select “DVD” (Recovery
Recording). When you set a daily or
weekly timer, “HDDr” allows you to
replace the previous timer recording
with the new one automatically (HDD
only).
b Note
When “VPS / PDC” is set for one or more timer
recordings, the start times may change in the event
of a broadcast delay or early start.
• To set the recording pattern, press the
green button (“Frequency”).
• To change the recording mode, press
the red button (“Quality”) (page 147).
8 Press , to display “Timing.”
9 Press the green button (“Timing”)
repeatedly to change the duration
time or to set the VPS/PDC function.
• If you want to record to a particular
HDD genre, press the yellow button
(“Genre”) repeatedly.
10 Press GUIDE to exit the GUIDE Plus+
system.
The new settings become effective.
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When the timer settings overlap
• The programme that starts first has priority
and the entire programme is recorded.
• After finishing the previous recording, the
other recording starts with several tens-of-
second’s delay (when the end-time of one
recording and the start-time of another are
the same).
• When the recordings start at the same time,
only one of them will be recorded. Cancel
the timer setting for the programme that
you are not going to record.
Checking/Changing/
Cancelling Timer
Settings (Timer List) (For
RDR-AT100/AT200)
+
RW
-
-
+
R
RWVR RWVideo
HDD
-
-
RVR
RVideo
You can check, change, or cancel timer
settings using the Timer List.
z Hint
You can move to the first row/bottom row of the
Timer List using ./> while the list is
displayed.
1 Press TIMER.
The “Timer List” display appears.
When all of the timer settings are not
visible on the display, press M/mto view
the hidden timer settings.
b Notes
• When “VPS/PDC” is set to “On” for one or more
timer recordings, the start times may change in
the event of a broadcast delay or early start.
• Even if the timer is set, timer recordings cannot
be made while recording a programme that has
priority.
2 Select the timer setting you want to
check/change/cancel, and press ,.
The sub-menu appears.
3 Select an option, and press ENTER.
“Modify”:
Changes the timer setting.
Select an item using </, and adjust
using M/m. Select “OK,” and press
ENTER.
“Erase”:
Erases the timer setting. Select “Yes,”
and press ENTER.
“Skip Once”:
Cancels the daily or weekly recordings
only once. After cancelling the timer
setting, “Skip Once” appears next to the
timer setting in the Timer List.
To change or cancel the setting, repeat
steps 2 and 3 above.
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7 Press the pause (or play) button on
the connected equipment to cancel
the playback pause status.
Recording from
Connected Equipment
The connected equipment starts
playback and the playback image is
recorded by this recorder.
To stop recording, press x REC STOP
on this recorder.
Recording from connected
equipment without a timer
+
-
-
+
R
RWVR RWVideo
HDD
RW
If you connect a DV camcorder with a DV
IN jack
-
-
RVideo
RVR
You can record from a connected VCR or
similar device. To connect a VCR or similar
device, see “Connecting a VCR or Similar
If you connect an HDD camcorder with a
USB jack
1 Press HDD or DVD.
If you select DVD, insert a recordable
page 34).
b Notes
• When recording a video game image, the screen
may not be clear.
2 Press INPUT to select an input source
according to the connection you
made.
• Any programme that contains a Copy-Never
copy guard signal cannot be recorded.
• When “Bilingual Recording” is set to “A/L” or
“B/R” in step 3, you cannot select the sound
when playing in the following cases.
– When recording to the HDD (“HDD
Recording Format” is set to “Video Mode Off”
RW/DVD-R (VR mode) in PCM mode.
– When recording to the HDD (“HDD
Recording Format” is set to “Video Mode On”
DVD+RW/DVD+R/DVD-RW/DVD-R
(Video mode).
The front panel display changes as
follows:
programme position
3 Select the desired audio signal when
recording a bilingual programme to
the HDD or DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/
DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs (Video mode).
Set “External Audio” to “Bilingual” and
“Bilingual Recording” to “A/L” or “B/
R” in the “Audio In” setup (page 123).
• You cannot select “L1” in step 2 if “LINE 1 In”
is set to “Decoder” in the “Video In/Out” setup
4 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select
the recording mode.
For details about the recording mode,
5 Insert the source tape into the
connected equipment and set to
playback pause.
6 Press z REC.
This recorder starts recording.
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To cancel Synchro Rec during recording
Press down z REC for more than 3 seconds.
The Synchro Rec is cancelled, and the
recording continues.
Recording from connected
equipment with a timer
(Synchro Rec.) (RDR-AT100/
AT200 only)
To stop recording
Press x REC STOP. Then select “Yes” in
the confirmation display, and press ENTER.
HDD
You can set the recorder to automatically
record programmes from connected
equipment that has a timer function (such as
a satellite tuner). Connect the equipment to
the LINE 1/DECODER jack of the recorder
When the connected equipment turns on, the
recorder starts recording a programme from
the LINE 1/DECODER jack.
b Notes
• The recorder starts recording only after detecting
a video signal from the connected equipment.
The beginning of the programme may not be
recorded.
• The Synchro Rec function does not work when
“LINE 1 In” is set to “Decoder” in the “Video In/
• The Synchro Rec function does not work with
some tuners. For details, refer to the tuner’s
operating instructions.
The recording destination is HDD only.
• While the recorder is standing by for Synchro-
Recording, the Auto Clock Set function
(page 117) does not work.
• To use the Synchro Rec function, you must first
set the recorder’s clock correctly.
1 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select
the recording mode.
For details about recording mode, see
2 Select the desired audio signal when
recording a bilingual programme.
Set “External Audio” to “Bilingual” and
“Bilingual Recording” to “A/L” or “B/
R” in the “Audio In” setup (page 123).
For details about the bilingual
If the timer settings of a Synchro-
Recording and another timer recording
overlap
Timer recordings always have priority. The
Synchro-Recording starts only after the
timer recording has finished.
3 Set the timer on the connected
equipment to the time of the
programme you want to record, and
turn it off.
Timer
recording
Synchro-
Recording
will be cut off
4 Press down x REC STOP on the
recorder for more than 3 seconds.
The SYNCHRO REC indicator lights up
in the front panel display and the
recorder turns off. The recorder is ready
to start Synchro-Recording.
You can also set the recorder to stand by
for Synchro-Recording by setting
“Synchro Rec.” of “Timer Recording”
to “Yes” from the System Menu.
To cancel Synchro Rec before recording
starts
Press [/1.
The SYNCHRO REC indicator in the front
panel display turns off.
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1 Press HDD or DVD.
• If you select DVD, insert a disc (see
• If you insert a DVD VIDEO, VIDEO
CD, DATA DVD or DATA CD, press
H. Playback starts.
Playback
Playing
+
+
R
-
-
HDD
RW
RWVR RWVideo
2 Press TITLE LIST.
If the Title List is already displayed, skip
this step.
-
-
RVideo
RVR
DVD VCD CD
DATA DVD DATA CD
Example: HDD
RDR-AT105/AT107/AT205
HDD
DVD
AUDIO
SUBTITLE
ANGLE
PLAY
MODE
TITLE LIST
3 Select a title using M/m, and press
ENTER.
</M/m/,,
ENTER
Playback starts from the selected title.
/
.
>
z Hint
H/X/x
You can also use the H button in step 3 to start
playback.
b Note
When any video titles are recorded on a DATA
DVD, the MP3 audio tracks on that DATA DVD
cannot be played.
RDR-AT100/AT200
To use the DVD’s Menu
When you play a DVD VIDEO, or a
finalised DVD+RW, DVD-RW (Video
mode), DVD+R, or DVD-R (Video mode),
you can display the disc’s menu by pressing
TOP MENU or MENU.
HDD
DVD
AUDIO
SUBTITLE
ANGLE
PLAY
MODE
b Note
TITLE LIST
The H button is not available in the disc’s menu.
</M/m/,,
ENTER
/
.
>
H/X/x
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b Notes
To play VIDEO CDs/Super VIDEO CDs with
PBC functions
PBC (Playback Control) allows you to play
VIDEO CDs/Super VIDEO CDs
interactively using the menu on your TV
screen.
When you start playing a VIDEO CD/Super
VIDEO CD with PBC functions, the menu
appears.
Select an item using the number buttons, and
press ENTER. Then, follow the instructions
in the menu (press H when “Press
SELECT” appears).
• You cannot resume playback during TV Pause.
• Resume Play is not available for Super VIDEO
CDs.
• The point where you stopped playing is cleared
from memory when:
– you open the disc tray (except HDD).
– you play another title (except HDD).
– you start playback using the Title List (except
HDD).
– you edit the title after stopping playback.
– you change the settings on the recorder.
– you make a recording (except HDD).
– you disconnect the mains lead.
To play restricted DVDs (Parental
Control)
If you play a restricted DVD, the display for
entering your password appears on your TV
screen.
Enter your four-digit password using the
number buttons, and press ENTER.
The recorder starts playback.
b Note
Some playback options such as search, repeat play
or programme play cannot be played with PBC
function. To play with playback options, start
playback without PBC functions using the Title
List.
To play DivX video files or audio tracks in
a disc containing both file types
To register or change the password, see
1
2
3
4
Press < while the Title List (DVD/CD)
is displayed.
Select “Data Format” using M/m, and
press ENTER.
One-Touch Play (for SCART/HDMI
connections only)
Press H. With one touch of the H button,
the recorder and your TV automatically turn
on and the TV’s input is switched to the
recorder. Playback starts automatically.
Select “CD,” “MP3” or “DivX” using
M/m, and press ENTER.
Return to the Title List, then select an
album, title or track, and press ENTER
or H.
b Notes
To stop playback
• When using the HDMI connection, there may be
a delay, before the playback picture appears on
the TV screen, and the beginning portion of the
playback picture may not be displayed.
• To use the One-Touch Play function, set
“Control for HDMI” to “On” (default) in the
Press x.
To resume playback from the point where
you stopped (Resume Play)
When you press H again after you stop
playback, the recorder resumes playback
from the point where you pressed x.
To start from the beginning, press x again,
and press H. Playback starts from the
beginning of the title/track/scene.
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Playback options
To check the position of the buttons below, see the illustration on page 65.
Buttons
Operations
ANGLE
Changes the angles for a scene when pressed during playback.
When the disc has various angles (multi-angles) recorded,
DVD
“
” appears on the screen.
To switch the angle mark indicator to off, set “Angle Indicator”
to “Off” in the “Playback” setup (page 130).
AUDIO
Selects one of the audio tracks recorded on the disc when pressed
repeatedly in normal playback mode.
-
-
RWVR
RVR
HDD
*1
*1
: Selects the language.
DVD DATA DVD
DATA CD
CD
DVD VCD
-
RWVR
: Selects the main or sub sound.
-
RVR
HDD
DATA DVD DATA CD
*2
*2
: Selects stereo or
VCD CD
DATA DVD
DATA CD
monaural audio tracks.
*1
DivX video file only
MP3 audio track only
*2
SUBTITLE
Selects a subtitle language when pressed repeatedly.
For DivX video files, you can select a subtitle language only
*
*
DVD DATA DVD
DATA CD
when
is displayed on the screen.
* DivX video file only
/
(instant replay/
Each time you press
duration.
, replays the scene for the following
instant advance)
5 seconds t 15 seconds t 30 seconds t 1 minute t
2 minutes t 3 minutes t 5 minutes t 10 minutes t
20 minutes t advances the time in 10-minute increments t
2 hours
-
+
RW
RWVR
HDD
+
R
-
-
RVR
RWVideo
*
-
RVideo
DVD DATA DVD
*
Each time you press
for the following duration.
30 seconds t 1 minute t 1 minute 30 seconds t 2 minutes
t 3 minutes t 5 minutes t 10 minutes t 20 minutes t
advances the time in 10-minute increments t 2 hours
, briefly fast forwards the current scene
DATA CD
* DivX video file only
. (previous)/
> (next)
Goes to the beginning of the previous/next title/chapter/scene/
track when pressed during playback.
Goes to the beginning of the first title/track when pressed in stop
mode.
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Buttons
Operations
Fast reverses/fast forwards the disc when pressed during
playback.
(fast reverse/fast forward)
Search speed changes as follows:
fast reverse fast forward
*1
*2
mFR1
T
t MFF1
mFR2 T T t t MFF2
mFR3 T T T t t t MFF3
mFR4 T T T T t t t t MFF4
*3
*3
*3
*3
When you press and hold the button, fast forward/fast reverse
continues at the selected speed until you release the button.
*1
When you press m once during playback, you can play Reverse
play (not available for VIDEO CDs/Super VIDEO CDs/DivX
video files/audio tracks).
When you press M once during playback, you can play quickly
*2
with sound (Scan Audio) (not available for VIDEO CDs/Super
VIDEO CDs).
Not available for VIDEO CDs/Super VIDEO CDs/audio tracks.
*3
To resume normal playback, press H.
Plays in slow motion when pressed for more than one second in
pause mode.
(slow, freeze frame)
Plays one frame at a time when pressed briefly in pause mode.
To resume normal playback, press H.
-
+
RWVR
RW
HDD
+
-
-
RVR
RWVideo
R
*1
-
RVideo
VCD
DVD
*1*2
*1*2
DATA DVD
DATA CD
*1
Playback direction only
DivX video file only
*2
X (pause)
Pauses playback.
To resume normal playback, press H.
b Notes
Notes on playing DTS sound tracks on a
CD
• Angles and subtitles cannot be changed with
titles recorded on this recorder.
• When playing DTS-encoded CDs, excessive
noise will be heard from the LINE 3-TV/LINE 1/
DECODER/LINE 2 OUT (R-AUDIO-L) jacks.
To avoid possible damage to the audio system,
the user should take proper precautions when the
LINE 3-TV/LINE 1/DECODER/LINE 2 OUT
(R-AUDIO-L) jacks of the recorder are
connected to an amplification system. To enjoy
DTS Digital Surround™ playback, an external
DTS decoder must be connected to the
DIGITAL OUT jack of the recorder.
• Set the sound to “Stereo” using the AUDIO
button when you play DTS sound tracks on a CD
• JPEG image files made with a DVD camcorder
can only be played as a slideshow. For video
files containing JPEG image files and movies,
the recorder can play movie parts only.
Notes on playing DVDs with a DTS sound
track
DTS audio signals are output only through the
DIGITAL OUT jack.
When you play a DVD with DTS sound tracks, set
“DTS Output” to “On” in the “Audio Out” setup
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Playing a specific portion
repeatedly (A-B Repeat)
Playing repeatedly (Repeat)
You can repeatedly play all the titles/tracks/
files or a single title/chapter/track on the
HDD, a disc or an album.
1 Press PLAY MODE during playback.
For audio tracks on a CD, press ,
while the Title List is displayed, and
select “Play Mode.”
1 Press PLAY MODE during playback.
For audio tracks on a DATA DVD/
DATA CD/CD, press , while the Title
List is displayed, and select “Play
Mode.”
The “Play Mode” menu appears.
2 Select “A-B Repeat,” and press
ENTER.
The “Play Mode” menu appears.
“Set point A” is selected.
2 Select “Repeat,” and press ENTER.
3 Select an item to be repeated using
M/m.
“Repeat Title” (for HDD/DVDs/DATA
*1
*1
DVDs /DATA CDs ): repeats the
current title.
“Repeat Chapter” (for HDD/DVDs):
repeats the current chapter.
*2
“Repeat Track” (for VIDEO CDs
CDs/DATA DVDs/DATA CDs):
repeats the current track.
/
3 While monitoring the sound, press
ENTER at the starting point (point A)
of the portion to be played
repeatedly.
“Repeat Programme”: repeats the
“Repeat Disc” (for VIDEO CDs
“Set point B” is selected.
*2
/
DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs (VR mode)/CDs/
DATA DVDs/DATA CDs): repeats the
4 Continue playing to locate the ending
point (point B), and press ENTER.
A-B Repeat starts.
entire disc.
“Repeat Album” (for DATA DVDs
*3
/
*3
DATA CDs ): repeats the current
album.
To cancel A-B Repeat
Press CLEAR. Or, set “A-B Repeat” to
“Off” in the “Play Mode” menu.
*1
DivX video file only
Available only when playing without PBC
functions
*2
*3
Audio tracks only
b Notes
• When playing an HDD/DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW
(Video mode)/DVD-R (Video mode), set the
start and stop points within the same title.
• “A-B Repeat” is not available for MP3 audio
tracks.
4 Press ENTER.
Repeat play starts.
To cancel Repeat play
Press CLEAR. Or, set “Repeat” to “Repeat
Off” in the “Play Mode” menu.
b Note
You can select “Repeat Programme” only during
Programme play.
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6 To programme other chapters or
tracks, press </M/m/, to select a
step number, and repeat steps 4 and
5.
Creating your own programme
(Programme)
*1
*1
-
*2
-
*2
RVideo
HDD RWVideo
VCD CD
7 Press H.
DATA DVD
DATA CD
Programme play starts.
*1
finalised disc only
MP3 audio tracks only
*2
To stop Programme play
You can play the contents of the HDD or a
disc in the order you want by arranging the
order of the titles/chapters/albums/tracks on
the HDD or disc to create your own
programme. You can make a programme of
up to 24 chapters/tracks, etc.
Press x (stop).
To cancel Programme play
Press CLEAR during playback. Or, set
“Programme” to “Cancel Programme Play”
in the “Play Mode” menu.
1 Press PLAY MODE during playback.
For audio tracks on a DATA DVD/
DATA CD/CD, press , while the Title
List is displayed, and select “Play
Mode.”
To erase the programme
Press CLEAR in stop mode. Or, set
“Programme” to “Erase Programme List” in
the “Play Mode” menu.
The “Play Mode” menu appears.
z Hints
• The programme you made remains after
Programme play finishes. To play the same
programme again, set “Programme” to “Start
Programme Play” in the “Play Mode” menu.
However, the programme is cleared after you
remove the disc or press [/1.
2 Select “Programme,” and press
ENTER.
3 Select “Input/Edit Programme,” and
press ENTER.
The “Input/Edit Programme” display
differs depending upon the disc type.
Example: DVD
• You can repeat Programme play. During
Programme play, set “Repeat” to “Repeat
Programme” in the “Play Mode” menu
4 Select a title or album (example: Title
01) using M/m, and press ,.
5 Select a chapter or track (example:
Chapter 001) using M/m, and press
ENTER.
The chapter or track is programmed.
If you make a mistake, select the step
number (example: 01.) using </M/m,
and press CLEAR.
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To stop playback
Press x (stop).
Playing DivX Video Files
To return to the previous display
Press O RETURN.
Or, see “To switch between the album list
You can enjoy DivX video files on the HDD,
discs, or connected USB devices.
Connecting the USB device
To scroll the list display by page (Page
mode)
Press SUBTITLE (previous)/ANGLE (next)
while the album/title list is displayed. Each
time you press SUBTITLE (previous)/
ANGLE (next), the album/title list changes
to the previous/next page of the list.
You can connect a USB device to the USB
jack on the recorder to play the DivX video
files or copy to the HDD. Refer to the
operating instructions supplied with the
USB device before connecting.
DVD recorder
To change the play information display
(HDD only)
Press DISPLAY repeatedly.
to USB jack
Each time you press the button, information
below the album/title list is changed.
To switch between the album list and title
list
USB device
b Notes
1
2
3
Press < while the album/title list is
• Some USB devices may not work with this
recorder.
displayed.
• The recorder can recognise Mass Storage Class
(MSC) devices that are FAT-compatible and
non-partitioned. If the MSC devices are
partitioned, the recorder may not recognise the
devices.
Select “Display Mode” using M/m, and
press ENTER.
Select “Album” or “Title” using M/m,
and press ENTER.
To manage DivX video files
Playing DivX video files
1
Select an album or title in the album/title
list, and press ,.
To display a title list, select an album
using M/m, and press ENTER.
1 Press SYSTEM MENU.
The System Menu appears.
2 Select “DivX,” and press ENTER.
2
Select an option, and press ENTER.
“Erase” (HDD only): Erases the selected
album/title. Select “Yes” when asked
for confirmation.
“Edit”: Allows you to make the
following edits.
• “Album Name” (HDD only): Allows
you to enter or re-enter an album name
• “Title Name” (HDD only): Allows
you to enter or re-enter a title name
3 Select “View/Edit DivX files on the
HDD,” “View DivX files on a DVD/
CD,” or “View DivX files on a USB
Device,” and press ENTER.
The album/title list appears.
4 Select an album or title, and press
H.
To display a title list, select an album
using M/m, and press ENTER.
Playback starts.
For details about playback options, see
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• “Copy all to HDD” (DISC/USB t
HDD only): Allows you to copy all
albums when you select an album or
all the titles in an album when you
select a title.
Advanced Playback
Functions
• “Copy to HDD” (DISC/USB t HDD
only): Allows you to copy the selected
album.
Pausing a TV broadcast (TV
Pause/Pause Live TV)
b Notes
HDD
• You cannot copy DivX video files on the HDD
to discs or USB devices.
You can pause a current TV broadcast, and
record it on the HDD, then continue
• Some DivX video files may not be copied
depending on the file size.
watching the programme at a later time. This
is useful when you receive an unexpected
phone call or visitor while watching TV.
• When copying is stopped partway, titles that
have finished copying before you stop will
remain copied onto the HDD as an album.
You can check which albums have been copied
• No other operations are available when copying
DivX video files.
• While copying DivX video files, timer
recordings are unavailable. If the timer is set
during copying, the recorder starts the timer
recording after copying is finished.
• While playing the DivX video files, “HDD” on
the front panel lights up even when you play
DivX video files on a disc or the USB device.
• Some DivX video files on a disc or USB device
may not play smoothly. In this case, copy the
DivX video files to the HDD and play them on
the HDD.
To prepare for the “TV Pause” function
When using the SMARTLINK function
– Set “SMARTLINK” to “This Recorder
– Set “TV Pause” to “TV’s Tuner” in the
“Options 2” setup (page 133).
– Preset programme positions by
downloading from your TV using
“Download from TV” of “Auto Channel
The programme selected on the TV will be
recorded.
If the programme positions are preset
differently between the recorder and the TV,
the picture will not pause and the recorder
will start only recording.
When the SMARTLINK function is not
available
Set “TV Pause” to “Recorder’s Tuner” in the
“Options 2” setup (page 133).
The programme selected on the recorder will
be recorded.
1 While viewing a broadcast, press TV
PAUSE.
The picture pauses, and the recorder
starts recording the current TV channel
to the HDD.
It may take up to 10 seconds to start
recording.
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2 Press H to resume watching the
programme.
Playing a previous recording
while making another
(Simultaneous Rec and Play)
You can fast forward/fast reverse,
pause, or stop the programme using
m/M, X and x without affecting
the recording.
+
RW
+
R
-
-
HDD
RWVR RWVideo
-
-
RVR
RVideo
3 Press x REC STOP to stop recording.
DVD VCD
DATA DVD
DATA CD
“Simultaneous Rec and Play” allows you to
view a previously recorded programme
while recording programmes. Playback
continues even if a timer recording starts.
Use this function as follows:
b Notes
• You may not be able to use the “TV Pause”
function depending on some TVs. For details,
refer to the operating instructions supplied with
your TV.
• You cannot use the “TV Pause” function as a
recording feature from the component (VCR,
etc.) connected to the LINE 1/DECODER jack.
• While recording to the HDD:
Play another title on the HDD.
Play a previously recorded programme on
a DVD by pressing the DVD button.
• While recording to a DVD:
Play a previously recorded programme on
the HDD by pressing the HDD button.
Playing from the beginning of
the programme you are
recording (Chase Play)
You can also play a DVD VIDEO, VIDEO
CD, Super VIDEO CD, DATA DVD, or
DATA CD while recording on the HDD.
HDD
“Chase Play” allows you to view the
recorded part of a programme on the HDD
while the recording is being made. You do
not need to wait until the recording finishes.
Example: Play another title on the HDD
while recording to the HDD.
1
While recording, press TITLE LIST to
display the HDD Title List.
Press H while recording.
Playback starts from the beginning of the
programme you are recording.
When you fast forward to the point that you
are recording, “Chase Play” returns to
normal playback.
2
Select the title you want to play, and
press ENTER.
Playback starts from the selected title.
Example: Play a DVD while recording to
the HDD.
1
2
3
While recording, press DVD and insert
the DVD into the recorder.
Press TITLE LIST to display the DVD
Title List.
Select the title you want to play, and
press ENTER.
Playback starts from the selected title.
b Note
You cannot play a DVD, DivX video or VIDEO
CD recorded in the NTSC colour system while
recording on the HDD in the PAL/SECAM colour
system.
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5 Press ENTER.
Playback starts from the selected
number.
Searching for a Time/
Title/Chapter/Track,
etc.
z Hint
You can search for a title/track/chapter by entering
the title/track/chapter number using the number
buttons during playback.
+
+
R
-
-
HDD
RW
RWVR RWVideo
*
-
-
RVideo
RVR
DVD VCD
DATA DVD
*
DATA CD
* DivX video file only
You can search a disc by title, chapter, or
track. As titles and tracks are assigned
individual numbers, select the title or track
by entering its number. You can also search
for a scene using the time code.
1 Press PLAY MODE during playback.
The “Play Mode” menu appears.
2 Select “Search Mode,” and press
ENTER.
3 Select a search method, and press
ENTER.
“Time Search” (for HDD/DVDs/DATA
*1
*1
DVDs /DATA CDs /VIDEO
CDs
*2*3
): Searches for a starting point
by entering the time code.
“Title Search” (for HDD/DVDs/DATA
*1
*1
DVDs /DATA CDs
)
“Chapter Search” (for HDD/DVDs)
*3
“Track Search” (for VIDEO CDs
)
*1
DivX video file only
Except Super VIDEO CDs
*2
*3
Available only when playing without PBC
functions
The display for entering the number
appears.
4 Press the number buttons to select
the number of the title, chapter, time
code, etc., you want.
For example: Time Search
To find a scene at 2 hours, 10 minutes,
and 20 seconds, enter “21020.”
If you make a mistake, select another
number.
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To switch between the Playlist and
Original Title List (DVD-RW/DVD-R in VR
mode only)
Erasing and Editing
You can display the Playlist titles in the Title
List (Playlist), or the Original titles in the
Title List (Original).
Before Editing
This recorder offers various edit options for
various disc types.
1
2
3
Press < while the Title List is
displayed.
Select “Play List” using M/m, and press
ENTER.
b Notes
• You may lose the edited contents if you remove
the disc or a timer recording starts while editing.
• DVD discs created by DVD camcorders cannot
be edited on this recorder.
Select “Original” or “Play List” using
M/m, and press ENTER.
• If a message appears and indicates that the disc’s
control information is full, erase or edit
unnecessary titles.
• The remaining disc space displayed on the
screen may differ from the actual remaining disc
space.
• When editing a DVD+R or DVD-R, finish all
editing before finalising the disc. You cannot
edit a finalised disc.
About editing accuracy
When editing the titles recorded on the
HDD, you can select the type of editing.
“Video Mode Compatible Editing”:
Recommended if you are going to dub the
titles to DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs (Video mode)
or DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs afterward by High-
speed dubbing. The editing points and
chapter marks may be slightly different from
those you selected.
To open up disc space
To open up disc space on a DVD+RW or
DVD-RW (Video mode), erase the title with
the largest number in the title list.
“Frame Accurate Editing”:
Recommended when you want to edit titles
precisely. However, the editing points may
be slightly different from the point you
selected when you dub the titles by High-
speed dubbing.
Largest title number
To open up disc space on the HDD or a
DVD-RW (VR mode), you can erase any
title.
For DVD-Rs and DVD+Rs, the available
disc space does not increase even if you
erase titles.
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“Undo”: Undoes the last edit you made.
Erasing and Editing a
Title
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Editing multiple titles (Multi-
Mode)
This section explains the basic edit
functions. Note that editing is irreversible.
To edit DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs (VR mode)
without changing the original recordings,
HDD
You can select and edit up to 24 titles at one
time.
1 Press TITLE LIST.
For DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs in VR mode,
switch the Title List (Original or
Playlist), if necessary.
1 Press TITLE LIST.
2 Press ,.
The sub-menu appears.
2 Select a title, and press ,.
The sub-menu appears.
3 Select “Multi-Mode,” and press
ENTER.
3 Select an option, and press ENTER.
You can make the following edits to the
title.
The display for selecting titles to be
edited appears.
“Erase”: Erases the selected title. Select
“Yes” when asked for confirmation.
“Edit”: Allows you to make the
following edits.
• “Title Name”: Allows you to enter or
• “Set Thumbnail”: Changes the title’s
thumbnail picture that appears in the
4 Select a title, and press ENTER.
A check mark appears in the check box.
To clear the check mark, press ENTER
again.
• “A-B Erase”: Erases a section of the
• “Divide”: Divides a title into two titles
• “Chapter Edit”: Edits chapters in a title
• “Set Genre”: Assigns a genre to a title.
5 Repeat step 4 to select all of the titles
you want to edit.
• “Protect”: Protects the title. “
”
6 When you finish selecting titles,
appears next to the protected title.
• “Move”: Changes the title’s playing
press ,.
The sub-menu appears.
7 Select an option, and press ENTER.
• “Combine”: Combines two titles into
“Erase”: Erases the selected titles.
“Genre Name”: Allows you to enter a
genre name (up to 12 characters)
“Multi-Mode”: Allows you to select and
“Protect”: Protects the titles. “
”
appears next to the protected title.
“Unprotected”: Unprotects the titles.
“Change Genre”: Changes the genre of
the titles.
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To cancel “A-B Erase”
Press O RETURN. The Title List appears.
You can exit “Multi-Mode” by pressing , and
selecting “Single-Mode” while selecting titles.
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A chapter mark is inserted after the scene is erased.
The chapter mark divides the title into separate
chapters on either side of the mark.
Erasing a section of a title
(A-B Erase)
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• Images or sound may be momentarily
interrupted at the point where you erase a section
of a title.
• Sections shorter than five seconds may not be
erased.
You can select a section (scene) in a title and
erase it. Note that erasing scenes in a title
cannot be undone.
Title,” select “Edit,” and press
ENTER.
Dividing a title (Divide)
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2 Select “A-B Erase,” and press
If you want to dub a long title to a disc but do
not want to reduce the picture quality, divide
the title into two shorter titles. Note that
dividing a title cannot be undone.
* Only playlist titles can be divided for DVD-
RWs/DVD-Rs in VR mode.
ENTER.
For the HDD, select a type of editing,
and press ENTER. For details, see
The display for setting point A appears.
The title starts to play.
Title,” select “Edit,” and press
ENTER.
2 Select “Divide,” and press ENTER.
For the HDD, select a type of editing,
and press ENTER. For details, see
The display for setting the dividing
point appears.
The title starts to play.
3 Select point A using m/M or H,
and press X.
• To return to the beginning of the title,
press X and then press ..
4 Select “From,” and press ENTER.
The position of point A is displayed.
5 Press H.
6 Select point B using m/M or H,
and press X.
3 Select the dividing point using m/
M or H, and press X.
7 Select “To,” and press ENTER.
The position of point B is displayed.
• To return to the beginning of the title,
press X and then press ..
8 Select “Yes,” and press ENTER.
The scene is erased.
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4 Press ENTER.
For the HDD, the display asks for
confirmation.
Erasing and Editing a
Chapter
5 Select “Yes,” and press ENTER (HDD
only).
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The title is divided into two.
You can edit individual chapters within a
title. To edit DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs (VR
mode) without changing the original
1 Press TITLE LIST.
For DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs in VR mode,
switch the Title List (Original or
Playlist), if necessary.
2 Select a title containing the chapter
you want to edit, and press ,.
The sub-menu appears.
3 Select “Edit,” and press ENTER.
4 Select “Chapter Edit,” and press
ENTER.
For the HDD, select a type of editing,
and press ENTER. For details, see
5 Select an option, and press ENTER.
You can make the following edits to the
chapter.
“Divide”: Divides a chapter into two
“Erase/Move”
• “Erase”: Erases the selected chapter
• “Move” (for Playlist titles on DVD-
RWs/DVD-Rs in VR mode): Changes
“Combine”: Combines two chapters
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Dividing a chapter (Divide)
Combining multiple chapters
(Combine)
Chapter,” select “Divide.”
Chapter,” select “Combine.”
2 Select a chapter using </,.
2 Move the combining bar using </
,, and press ENTER.
3 Select the dividing point using m/
M or H, and press X.
• To return to the beginning of the
chapter, press X and then press ..
The two adjacent chapters of the
combining bar are combined.
4 Press ENTER.
The chapter is divided into two.
b Note
Chapters cannot be combined if they are
automatically created from an HDD camcorder
dubbing.
Erasing a chapter (Erase)
Chapter,” select “Erase.”
2 Select a chapter using </,, and
press ENTER.
3 (For a Playlist chapter only)
Select “Erase,” and press ENTER.
The display asks for confirmation.
4 Select “Yes,” and press ENTER.
The chapter is erased.
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4 Select “Move,” and press ENTER.
Creating and Editing a
Playlist
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Playlist edit allows you to edit or re-edit
without changing the actual recordings. You
can create up to 99 Playlist titles.
5 Select a new location for the title
using M/m, and press ENTER.
The title moves to the new location.
• To move more titles, repeat from step
2.
b Note
Playlist titles containing titles recorded with the
“Copy-Once” copy protection signal cannot be
1 Press TITLE LIST, and switch to the
Playlist.
Combining multiple Playlist
titles (Combine)
For details on switching to the Playlist,
2 Press ,.
1 Press TITLE LIST, and switch to the
The sub-menu appears.
Playlist.
3 Select “Create,” and press ENTER.
The original titles in the Title List
appear.
For details on switching to the Playlist,
2 Select a Playlist title, and press ,.
4 Select an original title to add to the
The sub-menu appears.
Playlist, and press ENTER.
3 Select “Edit,” and press ENTER.
The selected title is added to the Playlist.
4 Select “Combine,” and press ENTER.
5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to select all of
the titles you want to add to the
Playlist.
Moving a Playlist title (Move)
1 Press TITLE LIST, and switch to the
Playlist.
For details on switching to the Playlist,
5 Select a title you want to combine,
and press ENTER.
2 Select a Playlist title, and press ,.
6 Select “Yes,” and press ENTER.
The sub-menu appears.
The titles are combined.
3 Select “Edit,” and press ENTER.
Dividing a Playlist title (Divide)
You can divide a Playlist title. For
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Moving a chapter (Move)
1 Press TITLE LIST, and switch to the
Playlist.
For details on switching to the Playlist,
2 Select a Playlist title containing the
chapter you want to edit, and press
,.
The sub-menu appears.
3 Select “Edit,” and press ENTER.
4 Select “Chapter Edit,” and press
ENTER.
5 Select “Erase/Move.”
6 Select a chapter using </,, and
press ENTER.
7 Select “Move,” and press ENTER.
8 Select a new location for the chapter
using </,, and press ENTER.
The chapter moves to the new location.
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• The “Set Thumbnail” setting in the
dubbing source is dubbed as a thumbnail
picture marker (except when dubbing from
a DVD+RW/DVD-RW (Video mode)/
DVD+R/DVD-R (Video mode)). The
position of thumbnail picture markers may
be slightly changed from the original.
Dubbing (HDD y DVD)
Before Dubbing
In this section, “dubbing” refers to “copying
a recorded title on the internal hard disk
drive (HDD) to another disc, or vice versa.”
You can dub a playing title using the HDD/
DVD DUB button (see “HDD/DVD
Dubbing” on page 83) or you can select to
dub multiple titles all at once (see “Dubbing
Using Dubbing List” on page 83). You can
also dub an entire DVD disc to make a
backup copy (see “Making a Backup Disc
z Hint
When you dub a Playlist title, it is recorded as an
Original title.
b Notes
• You cannot make a recording while dubbing.
• Before playing a dubbed disc on other DVD
• You cannot dub from DVD VIDEOs to the
HDD.
• Titles containing mixed aspect ratios cannot be
dubbed to a DVD+RW/DVD+R/DVD-RW/
DVD-R (Video mode) using the HDD/DVD
DUB button.
• Titles over 8 hours cannot be dubbed to single-
layer DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs.
• Low resolution (SEP through LP modes) 16:9
size titles cannot be dubbed to a DVD+RW/
DVD+R/DVD-RW/DVD-R (Video mode).
• Titles recorded in Dolby Digital 5.1 ch audio are
down-converted to 2-channel audio when
dubbed at normal speed (“Real time” dubbing).
Before you start, read the following
precautions, which are common to all
dubbing methods.
Before you start…
• You cannot record both the main and sub
sound on the HDD (when “HDD
Recording Format” is set to “Video Mode
On” in the “Recording” setup),
DVD+RWs, DVD-RWs (Video mode),
DVD+Rs, or DVD-Rs (Video mode). For
bilingual programmes, set “Bilingual
Recording” to either “A/L” (default) or “B/
R” in the “Audio In” setup (page 124).
About HDD Recording format, see
• A title name in the dubbing source is
dubbed. However, only up to 40 characters
of a title name are dubbed when dubbing
from the HDD to a DVD+RW/DVD-RW
(Video mode)/DVD+R/DVD-R (Video
mode).
• The chapter marks in the dubbing source
are dubbed. The position of chapter marks
may be slightly changed from the original.
However, the chapter marks in the dubbing
source are not retained in the dubbed title
when dubbing to a DVD-RW/DVD-R
(Video mode), DVD+RW, or DVD+R at
normal speed. The chapter marks are
automatically inserted according to the
“Auto Chapter (Video)” and “Auto
Chapter (DVD+R/+RW)” settings in the
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Dubbing Using Dubbing
List
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HDD/DVD DUB button during playback.
You can also dub from finalised DVD-RWs/
DVD-Rs (Video mode) to the HDD.
RVR
You can select the titles you want to dub
using Dubbing List. You can also edit titles
before dubbing without changing the
original titles.
1 Start playback of a title.
1 Press SYSTEM MENU.
The System Menu appears.
2 Press HDD/DVD DUB.
2 Select “Dubbing,” and press ENTER.
The recorder starts dubbing the current
playing title from the beginning.
The recorder turns off automatically
when you do not use the recorder for
more than 20 minutes after the dubbing
has finished.
3 Select a dubbing direction, and press
ENTER.
To dub titles from the HDD to a disc,
select “HDD -> DVD.”
To dub titles from a disc to the HDD,
select “DVD/CD -> HDD.”
4 Select “Create New Dubbing List,”
To cancel dubbing
Press and hold HDD/DVD DUB for more
than one second.
and press ENTER.
The Dubbing List appears.
When dubbing is stopped partway, no part of
the title will be moved to the dubbing target.
However, note that this will decrease the free
space for DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs.
• If you have previously saved a
Dubbing List and want to resume
editing it, select “Use Previous
Dubbing List,” and go to step 7.
About dubbing mode
Titles on the HDD are dubbed to a disc at
high speed (“High-Speed” dubbing).
Titles on a disc are dubbed to the HDD at
normal speed (“Real time” dubbing).
For the minimum required time for “High-
To convert the recording mode (only
when dubbing from a disc to the HDD)
Before step 1, press REC MODE to select
the recording mode.
A Direction of dubbing
B Total number of titles to be
dubbed
b Note
C Dubbing step number
Display 1: Select a title you want to
dub (the “Select Titles” display).
Display 2: Edit a title (the “Title
Edit” display).
You cannot use the HDD/DVD DUB button in the
following cases. Dub the title using Dubbing List
– When dubbing the title recorded in MN6 mode
or longer duration mode to a DVD+RW/
DVD+R.
– When dubbing the title recorded in HQ+ mode to
a DVD.
Display 3: Confirm the settings and
start dubbing (the “Start Dubbing”
display).
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D Total size of the selected titles and 10 Select “Start Dubbing,” and press
available space on the disc to be
dubbed (approximate)
ENTER.
When you set “Finalise” to “Yes” in step
9, select the title menu style, and press
ENTER.
E Selected title’s thumbnail picture
The recorder turns off automatically
when you do not use the recorder for
more than 20 minutes after the dubbing
has finished.
5 Select a title, and press ENTER.
The selected title changes colour.
When you select “HDD -> DVD” in step
3, you can change the title order or
search for a title by genre (see “3.
To cancel dubbing
Press and hold HDD/DVD DUB for more
than one second.
When dubbing (Move) is stopped partway,
no part of the title will be moved to the
dubbing target. However, note that this will
decrease the free space for DVD+Rs/DVD-
Rs.
6 Repeat step 5 to select all of the titles
in the order you want to dub.
7 Select “Next” using ,, and press
ENTER.
The “Title Edit” display appears.
For details about editing, see “To edit
About dubbing mode
“
” appears next to the title that can be
8 Select “Next” using ,, and press
dubbed at high speed (“High-Speed”
dubbing) in the “Title Edit” display. The
following titles are dubbed at normal speed
(“Real time” dubbing).
ENTER.
The “Start Dubbing” display appears.
– Titles containing both main and sub
sounds (except DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs (VR
mode)).
– Titles recorded in mixed picture size (4:3
and 16:9, etc.) (except for DVD-RWs/
DVD-Rs (VR mode)).
– Titles recorded on DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs
(Video mode)/DVD+R/DVD-R (Video
mode).
9 Select an option using M/m, and
press ENTER.
For the minimum required time for “High-
Speed” dubbing, see page 150.
The options differ depending on the
dubbing direction or disc type.
“Recording Mode”: Changes the
dubbing mode of all selected titles at a
“Input Disc Name”: Changes the disc
“Finalise”: Select “Yes” to finalise a
disc automatically after dubbing (DVD-
RW/DVD-R (Video mode), or
DVD+R).
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b Notes
To edit titles on the Dubbing List
• The Dubbing List you created remains after
dubbing. To edit the existing Dubbing List,
select “Use Previous Dubbing List” in step 4.
The Dubbing List is cleared when:
– you change “Input Line System” setting in the
1
Follow steps 1 to 7 of “Dubbing Using
The “Title Edit” display appears.
– you open the disc tray (except when dubbing
from the HDD).
– you edit the titles on a disc (except when
dubbing from the HDD).
– you switch the Title List to Original or Playlist
(when dubbing from DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs in
VR mode only).
– you finalise the disc.
2
3
Select a title you want to edit, and press
ENTER.
The sub-menu appears.
• The “seams” that are left over from editing may
remain on the disc after dubbing to DVD+RWs/
DVD-RWs (Video mode)/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs
(Video mode).
• Finalisation is cancelled if a timer recording
starts, even if you set “Finalise” to “Yes” in step
9.
Select an option, and press ENTER.
The options differ depending on the
dubbing direction or disc type.
“Erase”: Erases the selected title.
“Title Name”: Names or renames a title
“A-B Erase”: Erases the section of the
“Move”: Changes the order of titles
“Preview”: Allows you to check the
content of a title.
“Divide”: Divides a title into two titles
“Combine”: Combines two titles
“Chapter Edit”: Edits chapters
“Set Thumbnail”: Changes the title’s
thumbnail frame that appears in the Title
“Recording Mode”: Sets the picture
quality of the dubbing.
“Bilingual”: Sets how a bilingual audio
programme is dubbed.
“Cancel”: Exits the sub-menu.
4
5
Repeat steps 2 and 3 to edit all of the
titles.
Go to step 8 of “Dubbing Using
titles.
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9 Select “Cancel,” and press ENTER.
The disc is automatically finalised.
• To make another backup disc, replace
discs, select “Start,” and press
ENTER.
Making a Backup Disc
(DVD Backup)
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10 Select “Yes” or “No,” and press
ENTER.
You can dub all of the contents on a finalised
DVD+RW/DVD+R or finalised DVD-RW/
DVD-R (Video mode) to another recordable
DVD+RW/DVD-RW or unused DVD+R/
DVD-R via the HDD as a backup copy.
To erase the backup data on the HDD,
select “Yes.”
To make another backup disc later,
select “No.”
The recorder turns off automatically
when you do not use the recorder for
more than 20 minutes after the dubbing
has finished.
b Note
Backup discs of unfinalised discs cannot be made.
1 Press SYSTEM MENU.
The System Menu appears.
To display the dubbing information
2 Select “Dubbing,” and press ENTER.
Press DISPLAY while dubbing.
3 Select “DVD Backup,” and press
To cancel DVD backup during dubbing
Press and hold HDD/DVD DUB for more
than one second.
ENTER.
4 Select “Start new DVD Backup,” and
press ENTER.
To erase backup data on the HDD
• If you have previously dubbed backup
data to the HDD, select “Resume
writing data,” and go to step 7.
1
Select “Erase back-up data” in step 4,
and press ENTER.
The display asks for confirmation.
5 Insert the DVD you are going to make
a backup of.
2
Select “Yes,” and press ENTER.
6 Select “Start,” and press ENTER.
The recorder starts dubbing all of the
contents on a DVD to the HDD.
b Notes
• When dubbing to a DVD+R/DVD-R is stopped
partway in step 8, you cannot play or record on
the disc. However, a DVD+RW/DVD-RW can
be used again after it is reformatted.
• You cannot make a backup disc of DVD+R DLs/
DVD-R DLs.
7 Press Z (open/close), and replace
the DVD with a recordable DVD+RW/
DVD-RW or an unused DVD+R/DVD-
R.
• You may not use the “DVD Backup” function
depending on the recording quality or physical
condition of the disc, or characteristics of the
recording device and authoring software.
To make a backup disc of DVD+RWs/
DVD+Rs, insert a recordable
DVD+RW or unused DVD+R.
To make a backup disc of DVD-RWs/
DVD-Rs, insert a recordable DVD-RW
or unused DVD-R.
8 Select “Start,” and press ENTER.
The recorder starts “High-Speed”
dubbing of the contents that were
dubbed to the HDD in step 6.
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b Notes
• No timer recordings or other operations are
available when dubbing from the HDD
camcorder.
HDD Camcorder Dubbing
• The supported device is Sony HDD SD
(standard definition) camcorder released in or
before April 2008.
• The recorder does not support the AVCHD
format (HD (high definition) image quality).
You can dub MPEG-2 format images (SD
(standard definition) images) only.
• When the HDD camcorder contains still images
and moving images, only moving images can be
dubbed to the recorder.
• Playlist made with the HDD camcorder cannot
be dubbed to the recorder.
• You cannot set the recording mode for HDD
camcorder dubbing.
• When dubbing from the HDD camcorder, the
recorder recognises and uses the shooting date
and time information of the HDD camcorder. If
the HDD camcorder’s clock is incorrect, the
recorder may not dub the contents properly. Set
the HDD camcorder’s clock correctly before
shooting.
Before HDD Camcorder
Dubbing
You can dub the contents of a Sony HDD
camcorder to the hard disk drive of the
recorder via the USB jack on the front panel.
Methods to dub from the HDD camcorder
include:
• One-Touch Dubbing (Incremental
Dubbing)
• Dubbing using the on-screen display
(Incremental Dubbing/Full Dubbing)
Follow the instructions in “Preparing for
HDD camcorder dubbing,” and then move
on to the section on dubbing.
z Hints
• If you want to dub by way of the LINE IN jacks,
• If you want to record the contents of the HDD
camcorder on a DVD, dub them to the HDD of
the recorder first, and then edit the title on the
HDD and dub it to a DVD.
• Parts finished dubbing remain on the recorder
when the HDD space of the recorder becomes
full or you stop dubbing partway.
• Dolby Digital 5.1 ch audio recorded in the HDD
camcorder can be dubbed to the recorder in the
same format, without down-conversion.
• Images of the HDD camcorder are not displayed
when dubbing.
• You cannot record date, time, or the contents of
the HDD camcorder memory onto the recorder.
• If you dub the contents recorded in high quality
mode in the HDD camcorder to the recorder, it
may take longer to finish dubbing than the
recording.
• Set the recorder and HDD camcorder to the same
colour system.
How titles and chapters are created
In each dubbing operation, the contents
dubbed to the recorder are divided into titles
by the shooting date. If the date has been
changed to the next day during one shooting
session, the shot image is included in the title
of the date when the shooting session started.
The title is divided into chapters. Each
shooting session on the HDD camcorder
becomes a chapter.
z Hint
The title names are automatically labelled as “USB
*** (start time of the first shooting session).”
b Note
The dubbed contents are divided into titles in the
following cases, even if they were all recorded in
the same day:
– When the total recording time exceeds 12 hours.
– When the total number of scenes exceeds 99.
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b Notes
• Connect the HDD camcorder directly to the
recorder.
Preparing for HDD camcorder
dubbing
• Do not disconnect the USB cable while dubbing.
• When signal input to the USB jack (type A) on
the front panel or recorder operation cannot be
performed correctly when using an HDD
camcorder, connect the HDD camcorder to the
LINE IN jack and follow the instructions of
Connect an HDD camcorder to the USB jack
on the recorder.
Refer as well to the instruction manual
supplied with the HDD camcorder before
connecting.
• The recorder can recognise and store the
shooting date and time information of up to 10
HDD camcorders. If you connect 11 or more
HDD camcorders, one-touch dubbing and
“Incremental Dubbing” cannot be made
properly.
1 Turn on your HDD camcorder and the
recorder.
2 Connect your HDD camcorder to the
USB jack on the front panel.
DVD recorder
to USB jack
USB cable
(not supplied)
USB output
HDD camcorder
: Signal flow
3 Set your HDD camcorder to the USB
connection mode (example:
“
COMPUTER” or “ USB
CONNECT”).
For details, refer to the operating
instructions supplied with the HDD
camcorder.
To restart the connected USB device
Select “Restart USB Device” of “USB” in
the “Options 2” setup (page 133).
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One-TouchDubbingfrom Dubbing from HDD
HDD Camcorder (ONE-
TOUCH DUB)
Camcorder Using the On-
Screen Display (HDD-
Cam Dubbing)
HDD
You can dub contents of your HDD
camcorder onto the HDD of the recorder
with a single press of the ONE-TOUCH
DUB button on the recorder.
When dubbing from the HDD camcorder for
the first time, all of the contents are dubbed
to the recorder. The next time, only newly
shot sessions that have not been dubbed yet
are dubbed to the recorder.
HDD
You can dub the contents of your HDD
camcorder onto the HDD of the recorder
using the on-screen display.
Methods to dub from the HDD camcorder
include:
• Incremental Dubbing
The recorder automatically detects the
contents recorded on the connected HDD
camcorder, and starts dubbing from the
contents following the last dubbed
contents if there are contents that have
already been dubbed.
Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Preparing for HDD
press ONE-TOUCH DUB on the recorder.
The recorder starts dubbing the contents on
the HDD camcorder to the HDD Title List of
the recorder.
The recorder turns off automatically if you
do not use the recorder for more than
20 minutes after the dubbing has finished.
• Full Dubbing
The recorder dubs all contents of the HDD
camcorder, including the contents that
have already been dubbed to the recorder.
To stop during dubbing
Press x REC STOP.
2 Press SYSTEM MENU.
Note that it may take a few seconds for the
recorder to stop dubbing.
The System Menu appears.
3 Select “HDD-Cam/DV,” and press
ENTER.
b Notes
• The one-touch dubbing button on the HDD
camcorder does not function with the recorder.
• In One-Touch Dubbing, the contents that have
already been dubbed to the recorder cannot be
dubbed again, even after you erase them from
the recorder. To dub the same contents to the
recorder again, dub the entire contents of the
HDD camcorder (see “Dubbing from HDD
4 Select “HDD-Cam Dubbing,” and
press ENTER.
5 Select “Incremental Dubbing” or
“Full Dubbing,” and press ENTER.
To dub newly shot contents only, select
“Incremental Dubbing.”
To dub all contents of the HDD
camcorder, select “Full Dubbing.”
The display asks for confirmation.
• Data about the dubbed contents are all cleared
• Even if the DV camcorder is also connected to
the DV IN jack, dubbing from the HDD
camcorder starts when you press the ONE-
TOUCH DUB button.
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6 Select “Yes,” and press ENTER.
The recorder starts dubbing the contents
on the HDD camcorder to the HDD Title
List of the recorder.
The recorder turns off automatically if
you do not use the recorder for more
than 20 minutes after the dubbing has
finished.
To stop dubbing
Press x REC STOP. Or, select “Exit” in
step 6, and press ENTER.
b Note
With “Incremental Dubbing,” the contents that
have already been dubbed to the recorder are not
dubbed again, even after you erase them from the
recorder. You can dub only newly shot contents.
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z Hint
If you plan to do additional editing on a disc after
the initial dub, use the DV IN jack and record on a
DVD-RW/DVD-R (VR mode) or HDD.
DV Camcorder Dubbing
Before DV Camcorder
Dubbing
b Notes
• You cannot make a recording during DV
camcorder dubbing.
• The DV IN jack is for input only. It will not
output signals.
This section explains dubbing with a DV
camcorder and playing the contents of a DV
camcorder via the DV IN jack on the front
panel. If you want to dub by way of the
LINE IN jacks, see “Recording from
The DV IN jack on this recorder conforms to
the i.LINK standard.
Follow the instructions in “Preparing for DV
camcorder dubbing,” and then move on to
the section on dubbing. For more
information about i.LINK, see “About
• You cannot use the DV IN jack when:
– signal input to the DV IN jack on the front
panel or recorder operation cannot be
performed correctly when using a digital video
Connect the camera to the LINE IN jack and
follow the instructions of “Recording from
– the input signal is not in DVC-SD format. Do
not connect a MICRO MV format digital video
camera even if it has an i.LINK jack.
– the images on the tape contain copy protection
signals, which limit recording.
• If you want to play DVDs dubbed from a DV
camcorder on other DVD equipment, finalise the
How chapters are created
• Set the recorder and DV camcorder to the same
colour system (page 118).
The contents dubbed to the HDD or DVD
become a single title. This title is divided
into chapters. When dubbing to the HDD or
a DVD-RW/DVD-R (VR mode) and when
“Auto Chapter (HDD/VR)” is set to “On” in
shooting session on the tape becomes a
chapter on the disc. For other discs, the
recorder divides the title into chapters
according to the “Auto Chapter (Video)” or
“Auto Chapter (DVD+R/+RW)” setting in
Hookups
DVD recorder
to DV IN
Preparing for DV camcorder
dubbing
i.LINK cable
(not supplied)
You can connect a DV camcorder to the DV
IN jack on the recorder to record or edit from
a DV/Digital8 format tape. Operation is
straightforward because the recorder will
fast forward and rewind the tape for you –
you do not need to operate your DV
camcorder.
Refer as well to the instruction manual
supplied with the DV camcorder before
connecting.
DV output
DV camcorder
: Signal flow
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b Notes
1 Press HDD or DVD to select the
recording destination.
• You cannot connect more than one piece of
digital video equipment to the recorder.
• You cannot control the recorder using another
device or another recorder of the same model.
• You cannot record date, time, or the contents of
the cassette memory onto the disc.
If you select DVD, insert a disc (see “1.
2 Insert the source DV/Digital8 format
tape into your DV camcorder.
For the recorder to record or edit, your
DV camcorder must be set to video
playback mode.
• If you record from a DV/Digital8 format tape
that is recorded in multiple sound tracks, such as
a tape with multiple sampling frequencies
(48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, or 32 kHz), no sound or an
unnatural sound will be output when playing
back the sampling frequency switch point on the
disc.
• In order to use this recorder’s “Auto Chapter”
clock on your digital video camera before
shooting.
3 Press REC MODE on the remote
repeatedly to select the recording
mode.
The recording mode changes as follows:
• The recorded picture may be momentarily
affected or the start and end points of a title may
be different from what you have set if the source
DV/Digital8 format tape is in any of the
following conditions. In this case, connect your
DV camcorder to the LINE IN jack and follow
the instructions of “Recording from Connected
– There is a blank space in the recorded portion
of the tape.
– The tape’s time code is not sequential.
– If the picture size or the recording mode on the
tape being dubbed changes.
• A blank or black coloured screen will be dubbed
when the recorder is set to a different colour
system from the DV tape contents’ system. Set
“Input Line System” in the “Basic” setup to the
same colour system as the DV tape contents’
For details about the recording mode,
select further manual recording mode
options.
4 Set the “External Audio” setting in
5 Set the “DV Input” setting in the
“Audio In” setup (page 124).
You are ready to start dubbing. Select
one of the dubbing methods on the
following pages.
To playback DV/Digital8 format tape
You can check the contents of DV/Digital8
format tape before dubbing. For details, see
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Dubbing an Entire DV
Format Tape (DV One-
Touch Dubbing)
Dubbing Selected
Scenes (DV Manual
Dubbing)
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RW
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RW
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+
R
RWVR RWVideo
RWVR RWVideo
HDD
HDD
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RVideo
RVR
RVideo
RVR
You can record the entire contents of a DV/
Digital8 format tape onto a disc with a single
press of the ONE-TOUCH DUB button on
the recorder. The recorder controls the DV
camcorder for the whole process, and
completes the recording.
You can select and dub scenes while playing
a DV/Digital8 format tape.
2 Press SYSTEM MENU.
Follow steps 1 to 5 of “Preparing for DV
press ONE-TOUCH DUB on the recorder.
The recorder rewinds the tape and then starts
recording the tape contents.
After the recording is finished, the recorder
rewinds the tape in the DV camcorder, and
finalises the recorded disc (except DVD-
RW/DVD-R (VR mode)) automatically.
The System Menu appears.
3 Select “HDD-Cam/DV,” and press
ENTER.
4 Select “DV Manual Dubbing,” and
press ENTER.
5 Select the recording destination,
“Record to Hard Disk Drive” or
“Record to DVD,” and press ENTER.
6 Press H.
To stop during recording
Press and hold x REC STOP for more than
3 seconds.
Note that it may take a few seconds for the
recorder to stop recording.
The scene starts to play.
7 Find the point on the DV/Digital8
format tape that you want to start
dubbing from using m/M or c/
C, and press X.
b Notes
• When a blank space between the recordings on
the tape continues for more than two minutes,
DV One-Touch Dubbing ends automatically.
• The recorder will pause recording when there is
a blank space or an image containing copy
protection signals on the tape. The recorder will
resume recording automatically when receiving
a recordable signal.
8 Select “Start Rec.,” and press
ENTER.
The recorder starts dubbing.
9 Select “Pause Rec,” and press
ENTER.
The recorder pauses dubbing.
• Finalisation is cancelled if a timer recording
starts (except for DVD-RW/DVD-R (VR
mode)).
10 Repeat steps 6 to 9 to dub more
scenes.
• DV One-Touch Dubbing ends automatically
when there are images containing copy
protection signals at the beginning of the tape.
• If the HDD camcorder is also connected to the
USB jack, dubbing from the HDD camcorder
starts when you press the ONE-TOUCH DUB
button. Disconnect the HDD camcorder from the
USB jack to dub from the DV camcorder.
11 Select “Stop Rec,” and press ENTER.
The selected scenes are dubbed as a
single title.
To exit “DV Manual Dubbing”
Press SYSTEM MENU.
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z Hint
You can turn off the dubbing menu by pressing the
DISPLAY button during dubbing. Press the
DISPLAY button again to display the dubbing
menu.
Playing from a DV
Camcorder
b Note
1 Connect your DV camcorder to the DV
You cannot set a scene to be shorter than one
second.
IN jack on the front panel.
2 Press SYSTEM MENU.
The System Menu appears.
3 Select “HDD-Cam/DV,” and press
ENTER.
4 Select “DV Playback,” and press
ENTER.
5 Start playback on the DV camcorder.
Images from the DV camcorder appear
on your TV screen.
To cancel playback
Press SYSTEM MENU.
z Hint
You can dub the playing tape contents. During
playback, press HDD or DVD to select the
dubbing destination, and press z REC. To stop
dubbing, press x REC STOP.
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Preparing for Using
Jukebox
Connect a USB device to the USB jack on
the recorder, or copy audio tracks from the
connected USB device or CDs/DATA CDs/
DATA DVDs to the HDD.
Music Jukebox
About Jukebox
There are two methods to use Jukebox:
connecting the USB device or copying audio
tracks to the HDD.
When using Jukebox, you can do following:
• Store audio tracks on the HDD.
• Play audio tracks using various play
modes.
• Label tracks, albums, or artists.
• Create a Playlist.
Connecting the USB device
You can connect a USB device to the USB
jack on the recorder to listen to the MP3
audio tracks or copy to the HDD. Refer to
the operating instructions supplied with the
USB device before connecting.
Notes on copying
• You cannot copy audio tracks on the HDD to
discs or USB devices.
DVD recorder
• Some audio tracks may not be copied depending
on the file size.
• An artist name, album name, and MP3 audio
track name are copied, and albums and MP3
tracks are stored in each artist folder. However,
albums and MP3 audio tracks are stored in the
“Unknown” folder when their artist name cannot
be copied.
to USB jack
USB device
• Audio tracks from a CD are stored in the artist
folder labelled “Unknown.” Names are
automaticallylabelled;“A_*****_F_*****”for
album, “A_*****_F_*****_T_*****” for
audio tracks.
• When copying is stopped partway, tracks that
have finished copying before you stop will
remain copied onto the HDD as an album.
You can check which albums have been copied
• No other operations are available when copying
audio tracks.
b Notes
• Some USB devices may not work with this
recorder.
• The recorder can recognise Mass Storage Class
(MSC) devices that are FAT-compatible and
non-partitioned. If the MSC devices are
partitioned, the recorder may not recognise the
devices.
Copying tracks or albums
(USB t HDD)
• While copying audio tracks, timer recordings are
unavailable. If the timer is set during copying,
the recorder starts the timer recording after
copying is finished.
You can copy up to 99 albums or 999 audio
tracks on the USB device to the HDD.
• Copy-protected CDs cannot be copied to the
HDD.
1 Connect the USB device to the USB
2 Press SYSTEM MENU.
The System Menu appears.
3 Select “Music Jukebox,” and press
ENTER.
4 Select “Listen to Music from USB
Device,” and press ENTER.
The “Music Jukebox (USB)” appears.
5 Select an album to copy using M/m,
and press ,.
The sub-menu appears.
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6 Select “Edit” using M/m, and press
Copying tracks or albums on
ENTER.
the HDD (HDD y HDD)
7 Select an item using M/m, and press
ENTER.
1 Press SYSTEM MENU.
To copy all albums, select “Copy all to
HDD.”
The System Menu appears.
To copy the selected albums, select
“Copy to HDD.”
The display asks for confirmation.
2 Select “Music Jukebox,” and press
ENTER.
3 Select “Listen to Music / Edit,” and
8 Select “Yes” using </,, and
press ENTER.
press ENTER.
The “Music Jukebox (HDD)” appears.
The albums are copied to the HDD.
• To copy more albums, repeat from
4 Select an artist using M/m, and press
ENTER.
5 Select an album using M/m, and
press ENTER.
To cancel copying
Press ENTER.
If you want to copy the album, press ,
instead of ENTER, then go to step 7.
6 Select a track to copy using M/m, and
Copying audio tracks
(DISC t HDD)
press ,.
The sub-menu appears.
7 Select “Edit” using M/m, and press
1 Insert a disc that you are going to
copy to the HDD.
ENTER.
8 Select “Copy Album” or “Copy
2 Press SYSTEM MENU.
Track” using M/m, and press ENTER.
The System Menu appears.
9 Select a copy destination (an artist or
album) using M/m, and press ENTER.
The display asks for confirmation.
3 Select “Dubbing,” and press ENTER.
4 Select “DVD/CD -> HDD” using M/m,
and press ENTER.
The copying starts.
10 Select “Yes” using </,, and
press ENTER.
The albums or tracks are copied to the
HDD.
• To copy more tracks or albums, repeat
from step 4.
To cancel copying
Press ENTER.
b Note
Before copying, select “CD” or “MP3” under
“Data Format” in the Title List (DVD/CD)
To cancel copying
Press ENTER.
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To scroll the list display by page (Page
mode)
Press SUBTITLE (previous)/ANGLE (next)
while the Music Jukebox list is displayed.
Each time you press SUBTITLE (previous)/
ANGLE (next), the Music Jukebox list
changes to the previous/next page of the list.
Playing Audio Tracks
Using Jukebox/USB
Device
1 Press SYSTEM MENU.
To change the play information display
(HDD only)
The System Menu appears.
2 Select “Music Jukebox,” and press
ENTER.
Press DISPLAY repeatedly.
Each time you press the button, information
below the artist/album/track list is changed.
3 Select “Listen to Music / Edit” or
“Listen to Music from USB Device,”
and press ENTER.
About the Playlist and Original list (HDD
only)
You can switch the “Music Jukebox (HDD)”
to show tracks in Original list or Playlist.
To listen to the audio tracks on the
HDD, select “Listen to Music / Edit.”
To listen to the MP3 audio tracks from
the connected USB device, select
“Listen to Music from USB Device.”
The Music Jukebox list appears.
1
2
3
Press < while the “Music Jukebox
(HDD)” is displayed.
Select “Play List” using M/m, and press
ENTER.
Select an item using M/m, and press
ENTER.
Item
Display
Original
Tracks in the Original list.
Tracks in each Playlist.
Play List 1
Play List 2
Play List 3
Play List 4
4 Select an artist, album, or track, and
press H.
Favourites
Tracks in order of
(HDD only) To display an album list,
select an artist using M/m, and press
ENTER.
playback frequency. The
track that is most often
played is listed at the top.
To display a track list, select an album
using M/m, and press ENTER.
Playback starts.
To change the display mode (Original list
only)
1
2
3
Press < while the “Music Jukebox
(HDD)” is displayed.
To stop playback
Press x (stop).
Select “Display Mode” using M/m, and
press ENTER.
To return to the previous display
Press O RETURN. If you cannot return to
the artist list or album list using
Select an item using M/m, and press
ENTER.
Item
Display
Artist (HDD Artist list appears.
only)
Album
Track
Album list appears.
Track list appears.
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Adding audio tracks to a
Playlist (HDD only)
Playback options
Buttons
Operations
You can add audio tracks on the HDD to the
Playlist. You can add up to 25 audio tracks
to each Playlist.
./> Goes to the next or previous
(previous/ track when pressed during
next)
playback.
Using Jukebox/USB Device,” select
“Listen to Music / Edit,” and press
ENTER.
m/M
(fast
reverse/
fast
Fast reverses/fast forwards the
disc when pressed during
playback.
Search speed changes as
follows:
forward)
Switch the display to the Original list
fast reverse fast forward
mFR1 T t
M
FF1
FF2
mFR2 T T t t
M
2 Select a track to add to the Playlist,
When you press and hold the
button, fast forward/fast
reverse continues at the
selected speed until you
release the button.
and press ,.
The sub-menu appears.
3 Select “Add to Play List,” and press
ENTER.
To resume normal playback,
press H.
4 Select a Playlist, and press ENTER.
The track is added to the selected
Playlist.
X (pause) Pauses playback.
To resume normal playback,
press H.
tracks you want to add to the Playlist.
• To check the Playlist tracks, switch to
the Playlist.
Playing repeatedly (Repeat)
You can repeatedly play tracks or a single
track.
1 Press , during playback.
If you are playing tracks on the HDD, go
2 (USB device only) Select “Play
Mode” using M/m, and press ENTER.
The “Play Mode” menu appears.
3 Select “Repeat” using M/m, and
press ENTER.
4 Select an item using M/m.
“Repeat Artist” (HDD only): repeats
tracks of the current artist.
“Repeat Album”: repeats the current
album.
“Repeat Track”: repeats the current
track.
“Repeat Play List” (HDD only): repeats
the current Playlist.
“Repeat Programme” (USB device
only): repeats the current programme
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5 Press ENTER.
7 To programme other tracks, press
</M/m/, to select a step number,
and repeat steps 5 and 6.
Repeat play starts.
8 Press H.
To cancel Repeat play
Set “Repeat” to “Repeat Off” in step 4.
Programme play starts.
b Note
You can select “Repeat Programme” only during
Programme play.
To stop Programme play
Press x (stop).
To cancel Programme play
Set “Programme” to “Cancel Programme
Play” in the “Play Mode” menu during
playback.
Creating your own programme
(Programme) (USB device only)
You can play the contents of the connected
USB device in the order you want by
arranging the order of the tracks on the
connected USB device to create your own
programme. You can make a programme of
up to 24 tracks.
To erase the programme
Set “Programme” to “Erase Programme
List” in the “Play Mode” menu.
z Hints
• The programme you made remains after
Programme play finishes. To play the same
programme again, set “Programme” to “Start
Programme Play” in the “Play Mode” menu.
However, the programme is cleared after you
press [/1.
• You can repeat Programme play. During
Programme play, set “Repeat” to “Repeat
Programme” in the “Play Mode” menu
1 Press , while the “Music Jukebox
(USB)” is displayed.
2 Select “Play Mode” using M/m, and
press ENTER.
The “Play Mode” menu appears.
3 Select “Programme,” and press
ENTER.
4 Select “Input/Edit Programme,” and
press ENTER.
5 Select an album (example: Album 01)
using M/m, and press ,.
6 Select a track (example: Track 001)
using M/m, and press ENTER.
The track is programmed.
If you make a mistake, select the step
number (example: 01.) using </M/m,
and press CLEAR.
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“Add to Play List”: Allows you to add
“Play List Name”: Allows you to enter
or re-enter a Playlist name (up to 12
Managing Audio Tracks
on the Music Jukebox
(HDD only)
b Note
You can erase or label artists/albums/tracks
on the HDD.
You cannot edit audio tracks on the connected
USB device.
1 Press SYSTEM MENU.
The System Menu appears.
2 Select “Music Jukebox,” and press
ENTER.
3 Select “Listen to Music / Edit,” and
press ENTER.
The “Music Jukebox (HDD)” appears.
4 Select an artist, album, or track, and
press ,.
To display an album list, select an artist
using M/m, and press ENTER.
To display a track list, select an album
using M/m, and press ENTER.
5 Select an option, and press ENTER.
“Erase”: Erases the selected artist/
album/track. Select “Yes” when asked
for confirmation.
“Edit”: Allows you to make the
following edits.
• “Artist Name”: Allows you to enter or
• “Album Name”: Allows you to enter
• “Track Name”: Allows you to enter or
• “Copy Album”: Allows you to copy an
• “Copy Track”: Allows you to copy a
“Repeat”: Repeats playback of artist/
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Preparing for Using the
“Photo Album” Function
Photo Album
About the “Photo
Album” Function
Connect a USB device to the USB jack on
the recorder, or copy JPEG image files from
DATA CDs/DATA DVDs or the connected
USB device to the HDD.
The “Photo Album” function enables you to
do following.
• Store JPEG image files on the HDD.
• View JPEG image files on the HDD,
DATA DVDs (DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs)/
DATA CDs, or connected USB device.
• Edit JPEG image files.
• Print JPEG image files.
• Copy JPEG image files and slideshow to
DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs.
Connecting the USB device
You can connect a USB device (digital still
camera, Memory card reader, and USB
memory) to the USB jack on the recorder to
view JPEG image files or copy to the HDD.
Refer to the operating instructions supplied
with the USB device before connecting.
• Create a slideshow with your favourite
music and graphic effects (x-Pict Story).
DVD recorder
to USB jack
USB cable (not supplied)
USB output
Digital still camera
: Signal flow
b Notes
• Some USB devices may not work with this
recorder.
• The recorder can recognise Mass Storage Class
(MSC) devices that are FAT-compatible and
non-partitioned. If the MSC devices are
partitioned, the recorder may not recognise the
devices.
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7 Select an album or JPEG image file,
and press ENTER.
Copying JPEG image files to
the HDD (DISC/USB t HDD)
A check mark appears in the check box
by the selected item.
• To clear the check mark, press ENTER
again.
• To clear all check marks, press , to
select “Single-Mode” from the sub-
menu.
1 Insert a disc that you are going to
copy to the HDD or connect the USB
device to the USB jack on the
recorder.
2 Press SYSTEM MENU.
8 Repeat step 7 to select all of the
albums or JPEG image files you want
to copy.
The System Menu appears.
3 Select “Photo Album,” and press
ENTER.
9 Press ,.
The “Photo Album” menu appears.
The sub-menu appears.
4 Select the item, and press ENTER.
To copy from DATA CDs/DATA
DVDs (DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs), select
“View Photos on a DVD/CD.”
To copy from the connected USB
device, select “View Photos on a USB
Device.”
10 Select “Copy to HDD,” and press
ENTER.
The display asks for confirmation.
11 Select “Yes,” and press ENTER.
• To cancel, select “No.”
The “Photo Album” list appears.
Example: DVD/CD
Copying all JPEG image files
from the connected USB
device (USB t DVD-RW/DVD-
R)
1 Connect the USB device to the USB
jack on the recorder.
2 Insert a blank DVD-RW/DVD-R (Video
mode).
5 Select an album or JPEG image file
using M/m, and press ,.
3 Press SYSTEM MENU.
The sub-menu appears.
The System Menu appears.
6 Select “Multi-Mode” using M/m, and
4 Select “Photo Album,” and press
press ENTER.
ENTER.
• To copy all the albums and JPEG
image files, select “Copy all to HDD,”
and go to step 11.
• To copy the album or file selected in
step 5 only, select “Copy to HDD,”
and go to step 11.
The “Photo Album” menu appears.
5 Select “Copy Photos from a Digital
Camera,” and press ENTER.
The display asks for confirmation.
6 Select “Yes,” and press ENTER.
• To cancel, select “No.”
z Hint
See “7. Reformatting a Disc” (page 45) to format
DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs in Video mode.
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b Notes
10 Press ,.
• During copying, other operations cannot be
performed.
The sub-menu appears.
• While copying JPEG image files, timer
recordings are unavailable. If the timer is set
during copying, the recorder starts the timer
recording after copying is finished.
11 Select “Copy,” and press ENTER.
12 Select the destination album using
M/m, and press ENTER.
The display asks for confirmation.
13 Select “Yes,” and press ENTER.
Copying JPEG image files or
albums on the HDD
(HDD y HDD)
• To cancel, select “No.”
b Note
Albums or JPEG image files are not copied to the
HDD in the following cases:
1 Press SYSTEM MENU.
The System Menu appears.
– when the HDD disc space is insufficient for
copying.
– when there are already the maximum number of
files and/or albums on the HDD.
2 Select “Photo Album,” and press
ENTER.
The “Photo Album” menu appears.
3 Select “View/Edit Photos on the
Copying JPEG image albums
to a disc (HDD t DVD-RW/
DVD-R)
HDD,” and press ENTER.
The “Photo Album” list appears.
4 Select an album using M/m.
To copy the selected album, go to step 6.
To copy a JPEG image file, go to step 5.
You can copy the edited JPEG image albums
to a DVD-RW/DVD-R (Video mode).
A slideshow is also recorded to the disc as a
video file. You can play the slideshow on
other DVD equipment that may not be
compatible with the playback of JPEG
image files.
5 Press ENTER, and select a JPEG
image file using M/m.
6 Press ,.
The sub-menu appears.
7 Select “Multi-Mode” using M/m, and
1 Insert a DVD-RW/DVD-R (in Video
mode).
press ENTER.
• To copy the selected album, select
“Copy Album Contents” in “Album
Options,” and go to step 12.
• To copy the selected files, select
“Copy” in “File Options,” and go to
step 12.
2 Press SYSTEM MENU.
The System Menu appears.
3 Select “Photo Album,” and press
ENTER.
The “Photo Album” menu appears.
8 Select an album or JPEG image file,
and press ENTER.
4 Select “View/Edit Photos on the
A check mark appears in the check box
by the selected item.
HDD,” and press ENTER.
The “Photo Album” list appears.
• To clear the check mark, press ENTER
again.
• To clear all check marks, press , to
select “Single-Mode” from the sub-
menu.
5 Select an album using M/m, and
press ,.
The sub-menu appears.
6 Select “Multi-Mode,” and press
ENTER.
9 Repeat step 8 to select all of the
albums or JPEG image files you want
to copy.
To copy the album selected in step 5
only, go to step 10.
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7 Select an album, and press ENTER.
A check mark appears in the check box
by the selected item.
Copying JPEG image files to a
disc (HDD t DVD-RW/DVD-R)
• To clear the check mark, press ENTER
again.
• To clear all check marks, press , to
select “Single-Mode” from the sub-
menu.
You can copy the edited JPEG image files to
a DVD-RW/DVD-R (Video mode).
A slideshow is also recorded to the disc as a
video file. You can play the slideshow on
other DVD equipment that may not be
compatible with the playback of JPEG
image files.
8 Repeat step 7 to select all of the
albums you want to copy.
9 Press ,.
The sub-menu appears.
10 Select “Copy to DVD,” and press
The “Photo Album” list appears.
ENTER.
The display asks for confirmation.
11 Select “Yes,” and press ENTER.
The selected JPEG image albums are
copied in the “PICTURE” folder on the
disc.
2 Select an album using M/m, and
press ENTER.
The photo list appears.
The JPEG image album names are
automatically labelled as
“***ALBUM.”
If you want to play the disc on other
DVD equipment, finalise the disc
3 Select a JPEG image file using M/m,
and press ,.
The sub-menu appears.
4 Select “Multi-Mode,” and press
ENTER.
• To cancel, select “No.”
To copy the JPEG image file selected in
5 Select a JPEG image file, and press
z Hints
ENTER.
DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs in Video mode.
• See the “Photo Album” list to check which
A check mark appears in the check box
by the selected item.
• To clear the check mark, press ENTER
again.
• To clear all check marks, press , to
select “Single-Mode” from the sub-
menu.
b Notes
• You may not be able to play the slideshow
depending on DVD equipment.
• You cannot copy JPEG image files to a
recordable DVD which has been recorded using
other recorders/devices.
• DATA DVDs finalised on this recorder may not
be able to play on other equipment.
• You can record up to 99 slideshows to a disc.
• When copying an album containing more than
99 JPEG image files to a disc, slideshows will be
created with every 99 JPEG image files and
recorded to a disc.
image files you want to copy.
7 Press ,.
The sub-menu appears.
8 Select “Copy to DVD,” and press
ENTER.
The display asks for confirmation.
• For DVDs, the available disc space does not
increase even if you erase slideshows.
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9 Select “Yes,” and press ENTER.
The selected JPEG image files are
copied in the “PICTURE” folder on the
disc.
Using the “Photo
Album” List
The JPEG image file names are
automatically labelled as “PHOT****.”
If you want to play the disc on other
DVD equipment, finalise the disc
You can play JPEG image files on the HDD,
DATA DVDs/DATA CDs, or connected
USB device using the “Photo Album” list.
• To cancel, select “No.”
1 Press SYSTEM MENU.
The System Menu appears.
2 Select “Photo Album,” and press
To select a JPEG image file from a
different album
ENTER.
The “Photo Album” menu appears.
1
For instructions, see “To switch
3 Select the item, and press ENTER.
To play JPEG image files on the HDD,
select “View/Edit Photos on the HDD.”
To play JPEG image files on DATA
CDs/DATA DVDs, select “View Photos
on a DVD/CD.”
2
3
Select an album using M/m, and press
<.
Switch to the JPEG image file list.
For instructions, see “To switch
To play JPEG image files on the
connected USB device, select “View
Photos on a USB Device.”
The “Photo Album” list appears.
4
Select a JPEG image file using M/m, and
press ENTER.
4 Select an album using M/m, and
press ENTER.
To show the 4-Photo List or 1-Photo
List, press < to select “Title View,”
and press ENTER, then select “4
Photos” or “1 Photo” using M/m, and
press ENTER.
z Hints
DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs in Video mode.
• See the “Photo Album” list to check which JPEG
image files have been copied (page 105).
b Notes
• You may not be able to play the slideshow
depending on DVD equipment.
• You cannot copy JPEG image files to a
recordable DVD which has been recorded using
other recorders/devices.
• DATA DVDs finalised on this recorder may not
be able to play on other equipment.
• You can record up to 99 slideshows to a disc.
• For DVDs, the available disc space does not
increase even if you erase slideshows.
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12-Photo List (Example: HDD)
A Album name
B Album size
C Sub-menu:
Press , to display the sub-menu.
The sub-menu displays options
applicable only to the selected item. The
displayed options differ depending upon
the model, situation, and disc type.
For details about the sub-menu options,
m
4-Photo List
Sub-menu
D Scroll bar:
Appears when all of the JPEG image
files do not fit on the list. To view the
hidden JPEG image files, press M/m.
E Album and JPEG image file
information:
m
Displays the image, JPEG image file
number, recording date and time, JPEG
image file name, and JPEG image file
size. “ ” appears for protected JPEG
image files.
1-Photo List
F Remaining space on the HDD
To scroll the list display by page (Page
mode)
Press ./> while the “Photo Album”
list is displayed. Each time you press ./
>, the “Photo Album” list changes to the
previous/next page of albums/JPEG image
files.
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To switch between the album list and
JPEG image file list
Playing a slideshow
1
2
3
Press < while the “Photo Album” list
is displayed.
Select “Display Mode” using M/m, and
press ENTER.
The “Photo Album” list appears.
Switch between the album list and JPEG
image file list, if necessary.
Select “File” or “Album” using M/m,
and press ENTER.
2 Select an album or JPEG image file
using M/m, and press H.
The slideshow starts.
z Hints
• You can switch the thumbnail picture on the
album list among the JPEG image files in the
selected album by pressing m/M.
• You can switch to the previous or next album by
pressing m/M on the JPEG image file list.
z Hint
You can start a slideshow by selecting “Start
Slideshow” from the sub-menu.
To turn off the “Photo Album” list
Press SYSTEM MENU.
b Notes
• Depending on the aspect ratio, some pictures
may be displayed with black bands at top and
bottom, or left and right.
To display the detailed information
• Large picture files may take a few seconds to
display. This is not a malfunction.
1
2
Select a JPEG image file, and press ,.
Select “Detailed Information,” and press
ENTER.
The detailed information for the selected
JPEG image file appears.
To stop a slideshow
Press x (stop) or O RETURN.
To pause a slideshow
To reload the files or folders
Press X (pause).
When a disc or the connected USB device
contains 1,000 or more files and/or 100 or
more folders, select “Read next” in the
“Photo Album” list, and press ENTER to
view unloaded files or folders.
To view the previous/next image during a
slideshow
Press ./>.
It may take a few minutes to load files or
folders.
To zoom an image
Press ENTER repeatedly during a
slideshow.
Each time you press ENTER, the
magnification changes as shown below.
2× t 4× t normal magnification
You can move the area you want to zoom
using </M/m/,.
b Notes
• The thumbnail for a file that cannot be playable
on the recorder is displayed as “ .”
• While using the “Photo Album” menu, “HDD”
on the front panel lights up even when you play
JPEG image files on a disc or the USB device.
(RDR-AT100/AT200 only) You can also
zoom an image using ZOOM.
To rotate an image
Press ANGLE repeatedly during a
slideshow.
Each time you press ANGLE, the image
turns clockwise by 90°.
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To play a slideshow with the sound (HDD
only)
You can enjoy a slideshow while listening to
the sound stored in the HDD. First prepare
Music Playlists by adding audio tracks using
Jukebox (see “Adding audio tracks to a
Creating a Slideshow
with Your Favourite
Music and Graphic
Effects (x-Pict Story)
(HDD only)
1
Select “View/Edit Photos on the HDD”
in step 3 of “Using the “Photo Album”
You can easily create and play your own
slideshow with your favourite music in
Music Playlist and graphic effects using the
JPEG image files on the HDD (x-Pict Story).
First prepare Music Playlists by adding
audio tracks using Jukebox (see “Adding
page 98). The created x-Pict Story is
The “Photo Album” list appears.
Switch between the album list and JPEG
image file list, if necessary.
2
3
4
5
Select an album or JPEG image file
using M/m, and press ,.
Select “Start Audio Slideshow,” and
press ENTER.
automatically stored in the Title List (HDD)
and you can copy it onto a recordable disc.
Select the desired Music Playlist or
“Favourites” using </,.
Select “Start,” and press ENTER.
The slideshow and the playback from
the first track of the selected Music
Playlist start.
1 Press SYSTEM MENU.
The System Menu appears.
2 Select “Photo Album,” and press
ENTER.
b Notes
The “Photo Album” menu appears.
• While playing a slideshow with the sound, you
cannot do the following:
3 Select “View/Edit Photos on the
– Zoom, rotate, skip or pause an image.
– Display information on the screen by pressing
DISPLAY.
HDD,” and press ENTER.
The “Photo Album (HDD)” list appears.
• If there is no audio track in the selected Music
Playlist, the slideshow is played back with no
sound.
4 Select an album, and press ,.
The sub-menu appears.
5 Select “Create x-Pict Story” using M/
m, and press ENTER.
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b Notes
6 Select a graphic effect and a Music
Playlist using </M/m/,.
• “Theme”: Select a theme. The
recorder adds graphic effects
according to the theme you set from
the following:
• You cannot make a recording while creating an
x-Pict Story.
• If there is no JPEG image file in the selected
folder, you cannot create an x-Pict Story.
• If there is no audio track in the selected Music
Playlist, the x-Pict Story is created with no
sound.
• The selected Music Playlist may not be played
back to the end depending on the number of
JPEG image files.
• If the HDD is full, a warning message appears
and you cannot create an x-Pict Story.
• While creating an x-Pict Story, you cannot do
the following:
– Zoom, rotate, skip or pause an image.
– Display information on the screen by pressing
DISPLAY.
“Happy moments (1)”: with simple
graphic effects
“Happy moments (2)”: with simple
graphic effects rapidly changing
“Nostalgic memories”: in
monochrome
“Sweetest recollections”: with moving
graphic effects
“Blissful life”: with moving graphic
effects rapidly changing
• The order of graphic effects changes at random
every time you create an x-Pict Story in the same
theme.
• Do not disconnect or connect the USB cable or
i.LINK cable while creating an x-Pict Story.
This may cause the x-Pict Story to be created
incorrectly.
“Normal”: no graphic effects
• “Play List”: Select the desired Music
Playlist or “Favourites.” For an
explanation of how to make a Music
Playlist, see “Adding audio tracks to a
• The graphic effect may not show a smooth
motion or not appear correctly on the created x-
Pict Story depending on conditions, such as size
of the image files.
7 Select “Next,” and press ENTER.
The copyright message appears on the
screen.
8 Select “Yes” using </,, and
To play an x-Pict Story
You can play a created x-Pict Story from the
Title List on the HDD.
For details, see “3. Playing the Recorded
press ENTER.
The x-Pict Story is saved as a video file
in the Title List on the HDD.
The title names are automatically
labelled as “x-Pict_Story ***” using the
name of the selected album folder.
To dub an x-Pict Story
You can dub a created x-Pict Story to DVDs.
other DVD equipment, finalise the disc
To stop creating x-Pict Story
Press and hold x REC STOP for more than
3 seconds.
z Hints
• The order of audio tracks in the created x-Pict
Story is followed by that of Music Playlist. If
you want to change its order, change the order of
Music Playlist before creating an x-Pict Story.
• If the selected folder has no name, the title names
are automatically labelled with the date when the
x-Pict Story was created.
• An x-Pict Story is created in the HQ mode.
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“Multi-Mode”: Selects multiple albums
or JPEG image files to edit.
Managing JPEG Image
Files on the HDD
“Copy all to HDD”: Copies all the
albums and JPEG image files to the
HDD (page 102).
1 Press SYSTEM MENU.
The System Menu appears.
“Copy to HDD”: Copies the selected
album or JPEG image file to the HDD
2 Select “Photo Album,” and press
ENTER.
The “Photo Album” menu appears.
“File Options”
• “Erase”: Erases the selected JPEG
image file.
• “Copy”: Copies the selected JPEG
• “Rename File”: Changes the selected
• “Protect”: Protects the selected JPEG
image file. Select again to cancel the
protection.
3 Select “View/Edit Photos on the
HDD,” and press ENTER.
The “Photo Album (HDD)” list appears.
4 Select an album or JPEG image file,
and press ,.
The sub-menu appears.
5 Select an option, and press ENTER.
You can make the following edits to the
album/JPEG image file.
“Print”: Prints the selected JPEG image
file (page 111).
“Start Slideshow”: Starts a slideshow
“Detailed Information”: Displays the
detailed information for the selected
“Start Audio Slideshow” (HDD only):
Starts a slideshow with the sound
“Single-Mode”: Cancels “Multi-Mode.”
“Create x-Pict Story”: Creates a new x-
“New Album”: Creates a new album.
“Album Options”
• “Erase Album”: Erases the selected
album.
• “Copy Album Contents”: Copies all
JPEG image files in the selected album
to the HDD (page 103).
• “Rename Album”: Changes the
• “Protect Album Contents”: Protects all
JPEG image files in the selected
album.
• “Cancel Protection”: Cancels
protection of all JPEG image files in
the selected album.
“Copy to DVD”: Copies the selected
album or JPEG image file to a DVD
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5 Select the item, and press ENTER.
To print JPEG image files on the HDD,
select “View/Edit Photos on the HDD.”
To print JPEG image files on a DATA
DVD/DATA CD, select “View Photos
on a DVD/CD.”
Printing JPEG Image
Files
You can print JPEG image files on the HDD,
DATA DVDs/DATA CDs, or connected
USB device by connecting a PictBridge-
compatible printer to the USB jack on the
recorder.
To print JPEG image files from the
connected USB device, select “View
Photos on a USB Device.”
The “Photo Album” list appears.
Refer to the instructions supplied with the
printer.
6 Select an album, and press ENTER.
1 Connect a PictBridge-compatible
printer to the USB jack on the
recorder.
DVD recorder
7 Select a file using M/m, and press
,.
The sub-menu appears.
to USB jack
8 Select the item, and press ENTER.
To print two or more files, select “Multi-
Mode.”
To print the file selected in step 7 only,
go to step 12.
PictBridge-compatible
printer
9 Select a file, and press ENTER.
A check mark appears in the check box
by the selected item.
• To clear the check mark, press ENTER
again.
• To clear all check marks, select
“Single-Mode.”
2 Connect the USB device to the USB
jack on the recorder.
When printing JPEG image files on the
HDD or DATA DVDs/DATA CDs,
skip this step.
10 Repeat step 9 to select all files you
want to print.
3 Press SYSTEM MENU.
11 Press ,.
The System Menu appears.
The sub-menu appears.
4 Select “Photo Album,” and press
12 Select “Print,” and press ENTER.
ENTER.
The display asks for confirmation.
The “Photo Album” menu appears.
13 Select “Start,” and press ENTER.
You can set the paper size and layout.
Refer to the operating instructions
supplied with the printer.
To cancel printing
Press ENTER.
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To display the connected printer
Select “Confirm Printer” of “USB” in the
“Options 2” setup (page 133).
To restart the connected USB device
Select “Restart USB Device” of “USB” in
the “Options 2” setup (page 133).
z Hint
Printing options, such as paper size or layout,
differ depending on the printer. For details, refer to
the instructions supplied with the printer.
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For playback
Dynamic
Produces a bold
Settings and Adjustments
dynamic picture by
increasing the picture
contrast and the colour
intensity.
Adjusting Picture
Quality
Standard
Displays a standard
picture.
+
+
R
-
-
HDD
RW
RWVR RWVideo
*
-
-
RVideo
RVR
DVD VCD
DATA DVD
Professional Displays an original
*
picture.
DATA CD
* DivX video file only
Memory1/
Memory2/
Memory3
Your own settings. To
create your own
settings, see “To create
page 113.
You can adjust the picture quality from the
connected equipment, such as a TV or VCR,
and also the picture quality of broadcasts
that the recorder can receive by selecting a
preset setting. You can also adjust the
To check the detailed settings for the
selected preset, press DISPLAY.
picture quality by changing detailed settings,
and store up to three settings in the memory.
4 Press SYSTEM MENU to exit.
1 Press SYSTEM MENU in stop mode.
For adjusting playback picture quality,
press SYSTEM MENU during
playback.
To create your own setting
1
2
Select “Memory1,” “Memory2,” or
The System Menu appears.
Select “Detailed Settings,” and press
ENTER.
2 Select “Picture Adjustment,” and
press ENTER.
The display for adjusting detailed
settings appears.
3 Select a preset setting using </,,
and press ENTER.
3
4
Select an item using M/m, and adjust
settings using </,.
For explanation of each setting, see the
tables below.
For recording
Tuner
VCR
DTV
TV broadcast
Press SYSTEM MENU to exit.
The setting is automatically stored as the
setting you selected in step 1.
Video cassettes
Digital broadcast
Memory1/ Your own settings. To
Memory2/ create your own settings,
Memory3
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Setting options for recording picture
quality
For details about each setting, see the
explanation of the display.
White
Enhancer
Adjusts the intensity of white.
Adjusts the intensity of black.
Black
Enhancer
Prog.
Motion
Adjusts the progressive video
signal when “Component
Video Out” is set to
Black
Level
Selects the black level (setup
level) for the NTSC video
signals.
Select “ON” to set the black
level of the input signals to the
standard level. Normally,
select “OFF” position.
“Progressive” (page 122) or
when using the HDMI
connection.
Select “Motion” for a picture,
including subjects that move
dynamically.
Select “Still” for a picture
with little movement.
Hue
Adjusts the colour balance.
Chroma
Level
Makes the colours deeper or
lighter.
Cinema
Converts the progressive
video signal to match the type
of DVD software that you are
watching when “Component
Video Out” is set to
Setting options for playback picture
quality
For details about each setting, see the
explanation of the display.
“Progressive” (page 122) or
when using the HDMI
connection.
Prog.
Motion
Adjusts the progressive video
signal when “Component
Video Out” is set to
when “Screen Resolution” is
set to other than “720 x 576i”
Select “Motion” for a picture,
including subjects that move
dynamically.
Select “Auto” to detect the
software type (Film-based or
Video-based) automatically
and select the appropriate
conversion mode. Normally
select this position.
Select “Off” to fix the
conversion mode to the mode
for Video-based software.
Select “Still” for a picture
with little movement.
3-D Y/C
Adjusts the brightness/colour
separation for the video
signals.
Select “Motion” for a picture,
including subjects that move
dynamically.
Cinema
Converts the progressive
video signal to match the type
of DVD software that you are
watching when “Component
Video Out” is set to
when “Screen Resolution” is
set to other than “720 x 576i”
Select “Auto1” to
automatically detect the
software type (Film-based or
Video-based) and select the
appropriate conversion mode.
Normally select this position.
If the picture appears
Select “Still” for a picture
with little movement.
YNR
Reduces noise contained in
(luminance the luminance element of the
noise
reduction)
video signal.
CNR
(chroma
noise
Reduces noise contained in
the chroma element of the
video signal.
reduction)
unnatural, select “Auto2,”
“On,” or “Off.”
Adjusts the sharpness of
images outlines.
Detail
White AGC Turn on for automatic white
level adjustment.
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b Notes
YNR
Reduces noise contained in
• If the outlines of the images on your screen
become blurred, set “BNR” and/or “MNR” to
“Off.”
(luminance the luminance element of the
noise
reduction)
video signal.
• Depending on the disc or the scene being played,
the above BNR or MNR effects may be hard to
discern. Also, these functions may not work with
some screen sizes.
• The following settings are not available for the
signals output from the HDMI jack.
– “Sharpness”
– “White Enhancer”
– “Black Enhancer”
– “Black Level”
– “Gamma Correction”
BNR(block Reduces “block noise” or
noise
reduction)
mosaic-like patterns in the
picture.
MNR
(mosquito
noise
Reduces the faint noise
appearing around the outlines
of the images. The noise
reduction effects are
automatically adjusted within
each setting range according
to the video bit rate and other
factors.
reduction)
– “Hue”
– “Chroma Level”
Sharpness Sharpens the outlines of the
images.
Adjusts the sharpness of
images outlines.
Detail
White
Enhancer
Adjusts the intensity of white.
Adjusts the intensity of black.
Black
Enhancer
Black
Level
Selects the black level (setup
level) for the video signals.
Select “ON” to raise the black
level. Select this when the
picture appears too dark.
Select “OFF” to set the black
level of the input signals to the
standard level. Normally,
select this position.
Gamma
Correction
Adjusts how dark areas look.
Adjusts the colour balance.
Hue
Chroma
Level
Makes the colours deeper or
lighter.
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Using the Setup Menus
Disc Settings (Disc
Setup)
You can change the settings of the recorder,
such as picture quality settings, audio
settings, etc.
You can adjust DVD related settings.
1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the
recorder is in stop mode.
Basic
Input Disc Name
You can label a disc.
2 Select “Disc Setup” or “Initial
Setup” using M/m, and press ENTER.
3 Select the desired setup item using
M/m, then press ENTER.
Protect Disc
You can protect a disc against erasure.
See the explanations in the following
sections.
The default settings are underlined.
Format DVD-RW (DVD-RW only)
The recorder automatically starts formatting
in VR mode or Video mode, whichever is
selected below, when a new, unformatted
DVD-RW is inserted.
VR Mode
Automatically formats the
disc in VR mode.
Video
Mode
Automatically formats the
disc in Video mode.
Format
You can manually re-format a DVD+RW,
DVD-RW, or DVD-R disc to make a blank
disc.
Finalise
Finalises a disc to play it on other DVD
equipment.
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Optimise HDD
Recorder Settings
(Basic)
As you record, erase and edit recordings
repeatedly, the HDD file system gradually
becomes fragmented. To ‘clean up’ all the
fragmented files, optimise the HDD
periodically. When the HDD needs
optimising, a message recommending
optimisation will appear automatically.
To cancel optimisation, press ENTER. The
HDD will be partly optimised.
You can make clock and other recorder-
related settings.
Clock Setting
Auto (Auto Clock Set)
Turns on the Auto Clock Set function when
a programme position in your local area
broadcasts a time signal.
b Notes
• It will take about eight hours to optimise the
HDD. During optimisation, other operations,
such as recording or playback, cannot be
performed.
1
Press </, repeatedly until the
programme position of the station that
carries a time signal appears.
• You cannot optimise the HDD when the HDD
disc space is insufficient for optimising. Erase
2
Press m to select “Start,” and press
ENTER.
• If the recorder does not receive a time
signal from any station, press
O RETURN and set the clock
manually.
• If the Auto Clock Set function did not
set the clock correctly for your local
area, try another station for the Auto
Clock Set function or set the clock
manually.
Format HDD.
You can format the HDD and resolve the
problem when the hard disk error occurred.
“Format HDD.” can be selected only when
the hard disk needs formatting. Note that all
of the recorded content on the HDD will be
erased.
b Note
The Auto Clock Set function does not work while
the recorder is standing by for Synchro-Recording.
Manual (Manual Clock Set)
Set the clock manually.
1
Press </, to select the time zone for
your area or GMT (Greenwich Mean
Time), and press m.
2
3
Select “On” using </, if you are now
on summer time, and press ENTER.
Set the day, month, year, hour, and
minutes using </M/m/,, and press
ENTER to start the clock.
To change the numbers, press < to
return to the item to be changed, and
press M/m.
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b Notes
• Even when “Standby Mode” is set to “Mode 1,”
the following functions are available.
– Synchro-Recording.
Input Line System
Selects the colour system when recording
from the connected equipment.
– Timer setting with “VPS / PDC” in the
schedule list or Timer List.
• The SMARTLINK features are not available
when “Standby Mode” is set to “Mode 1.”
NTSC
Records in NTSC or PAL-60
colour system.
PAL/
SECAM
Records in PAL or SECAM
colour system.
HELP Setting
b Notes
On
Off
Displays Help information for
GUI displays.
• When picture noise appears after you change the
“Input Line System” setting, change the “Input
noise still appears, hold down x (stop) on the
recorder, and press INPUT on the recorder.
• When you change the “Input Line System”
setting, the Dubbing List is erased.
Does not set to HELP setting
mode.
Easy Setup (Resetting the
Recorder)
Standby Mode
Select this to run the “Easy Setup”
programme.
Follow the instructions for “Easy Setup”
(page 25) from step 2.
Mode 1
When the recorder is turned
off,
– Input signals from the
LINE 1/DECODER jack are
not output from the LINE 3 –
connected external decoder
– Aerial input signals are not
output to the connected TV.
To watch TV, use a splitter to
divide aerial input signals
between the TV and the
recorder (page 15).
Auto Power Off
On
Off
The recorder automatically
turns off when you do not
press any buttons for 6 hours
in stop mode. The display asks
for confirmation about one
minute before the recorder
turns off. If you want to keep
the recorder on, press ENTER.
Mode 2
When the recorder is turned
off, input signals from the
LINE 1/DECODER jack are
output from the LINE 3 – TV
jack and aerial input signals
are output to the connected
TV. The standby power
Turns off the function.
consumption is higher than
that of “Mode 1.”
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Select your country/region using </
,, and press ENTER.
Aerial Reception
Settings (Tuner)
Programme position
You can make tuner and programme
position settings for the recorder.
Auto Channel Setting
Auto Scan
If you connect a TV to this recorder not
using SMARTLINK, you can preset
programme positions automatically using
“Auto Scan.”
Select your country/region using </,,
and press ENTER.
The programme position order will be set
according to the country/region you set.
If any programme positions are unused or
contain unwanted channels, you can disable
them (page 119).
2
3
Press PROG +/– to select the
programme position.
Select the item you want to change using
M/m, and change the settings using </
,, then press ENTER.
• To preset another programme position,
repeat from step 2.
Skip
On
Select this when the
Download from TV
programme position is unused
or contains unwanted
programme positions.
The selected position will be
skipped when you press
PROG +/–.
If you connect a TV to this recorder with
SMARTLINK, you can preset programme
positions by downloading from your TV.
For details, refer to the operating
instructions supplied with your TV.
Select your country/region using </,,
and press ENTER.
The tuner preset data will be downloaded
from your TV to this recorder.
If any programme positions are unused or
contain unwanted channels, you can disable
them (page 119).
Off
Does not skip the selected
programme position.
CH System
Select the region to get the best broadcast
reception.
FR
Select this when in France.
Manual CH Setting
Western
Euro
Select this when in West
European countries.
Presets programme positions manually.
If some programme positions could not be
set using the “Easy Setup” function, you can
set them manually.
UK & IE
Select this when in Great
Britain/Ireland.
If there is no sound or if the picture is
distorted, the wrong tuner system may have
been preset during “Easy Setup.” Set the
correct tuner system manually in the steps
below.
Eastern
Euro
Select this when in East
European countries.
Channel
Press </, repeatedly until the
programme position you want is displayed.
• To select a cable or satellite programme
position, press </, until the
programme position you want is displayed.
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Receivable channels
Tuning the French CATV channels
This recorder can scan the CATV channels
B to Q and the HYPER frequency channels
S21 to S41. On the Channel Set menu, the
channels are indicated as CC1 to CC44. For
example, channel B is indicated by Channel
Set number CC1, and channel Q is indicated
by Channel Set number CC23 (see the table
below). If the CATV channel you want to
preset is indicated by its frequency (for
example, 152.75 MHz), refer to the table
below to find the corresponding channel
number.
TV system
Channel coverage
BG (West European E2 – E12 VHF
Countries, except
Italian A – H VHF
those listed below)
E21 – E69 UHF
S1 – S20 CATV
S21 – S41 HYPER
S01 – S05 CATV
DK (East European R1 – R12 VHF
Countries)
R21 – R69 UHF
Corre-
sponding
channel
Channel
Set
number
Receivable
Frequency
range (MHz)
S1 – S20 CATV
S21 – S41 HYPER
S01 – S05 CATV
B
C
CC1
CC2
116.75–124.75
124.75–132.75
132.75–140.75
140.75–148.75
148.75–156.75
156.75–164.75
164.75–172.75
172.75–180.75
180.75–188.75
188.75–196.75
196.75–204.75
204.75–212.75
212.75–220.75
220.75–228.75
228.75–236.75
236.75–244.75
244.75–252.75
252.75–260.75
260.75–268.75
268.75–276.75
276.75–284.75
284.75–292.75
292.75–300.75
299.25–307.25
307.25–315.25
315.25–323.25
323.25–331.25
I (Great Britain/
Ireland)
Ireland A – J VHF
D
D
E
CC3
South Africa 4 – 11, 13
VHF
CC4
B21 – B69 UHF
S1 – S20 CATV
S21 – S41 HYPER
S01 – S05 CATV
F2 – F10 VHF
CC5
F
CC6
F
CC7
G
H
H
I
CC8
L* (France)
CC9
F21 – F69 UHF
B – Q CATV
CC10
CC11
CC12
CC13
CC14
CC15
CC16
CC17
CC18
CC19
CC20
CC21
CC22
CC23
CC24
CC25
CC26
CC27
S21 – S41 HYPER
J
* To receive broadcasts in France, select “L.”
J
K
L
L
M
N
N
O
P
P
Q
S21
S22
S23
S24
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Sound System
Corre-
sponding
channel
Channel
Set
number
Receivable
Frequency
range (MHz)
B/G
Select this when in West
European countries, except
those listed in “Receivable
S25
S26
S27
S28
S29
S30
S31
S32
S33
S34
S35
S36
S37
S38
S39
S40
S41
CC28
CC29
CC30
CC31
CC32
CC33
CC34
CC35
CC36
CC37
CC38
CC39
CC40
CC41
CC42
CC43
CC44
331.25–339.25
339.25–347.25
347.25–355.25
355.25–363.25
363.25–371.25
371.25–379.25
379.25–387.25
387.25–395.25
395.25–403.25
403.25–411.25
411.25–419.25
419.25–427.25
427.25–435.25
435.25–443.25
443.25–451.25
451.25–459.25
459.25–467.25
D/K
I
Select this when in East
European countries.
Select this when in Great
Britain/Ireland.
L
Select this when in France.
Name
Changes or enters a new station name (up to
5 characters). The recorder must receive
programme position information (e.g.,
SMARTLINK information) for station
names to appear automatically.
Press ,, then press </, repeatedly to
select a character.
To change the characters, press M/m to
move the cursor, and press </,.
Decoder
Sets the external decoder (PAY-TV/Canal
Plus analogue decoder) channels.
AFT
On
Turns on the Auto Fine
Tuning function.
Normally select this position.
Channel Swapping
Off
Allows you to adjust the
picture manually.
After the programme positions have been
set, you can change the order of each
programme position in the display list.
• If the Auto Fine Tuning function does not
work effectively, select “Off” and press m
to select “Level.” Press </, to obtain a
clearer picture, and press ENTER.
1
2
Press M/m to select the programme
position number you want to swap, and
press ,.
• To display other pages, press ./
> repeatedly.
Press M/m to select the programme
position number to swap for the one
selected in step 1, and press ENTER.
The programme position numbers are
swapped.
• To swap the programme position
number of another station, repeat from
step 1.
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b Notes
• When you set “LINE 3 Out” to “RGB,” you
cannot set “Component Video Out.”
• When you connect the recorder to a monitor or
projector via only the COMPONENT VIDEO
OUT jacks, do not set “LINE 3 Out” to “RGB.”
If you set “LINE 3 Out” to “RGB,” in this case,
the picture may not appear.
• When picture noise appears after you set the
recorder to progressive format, hold down x
(stop) on the recorder, and press Z (open/close)
on the recorder.
Video Settings (Video In/
Out)
You can adjust items related to the image,
such as size and colour, according to the type
of TV, tuner, or decoder connected to the
recorder.
• No video signals are output when using the
HDMI connection.
Input Colour System
Selects the colour system when picture noise
appears after you change the “Input Line
LINE 3 Out
Selects a method of outputting video signals
for the LINE 3 – TV jack.
Auto
Recorder automatically
detects signals of colour
systems and selects the
appropriate colour system.
Video
S-Video
RGB
Outputs video signals.
Outputs S-video signals.
Outputs RGB signals.
PAL
Selects the PAL colour
system when “Input Line
System” is set to “PAL/
SECAM.”
b Notes
• If your TV does not accept S-video or RGB
signals, the image will not be displayed in the
selected method on the TV screen even if you
select “S-Video” or “RGB.” Refer to the
instructions supplied with your TV.
• SMARTLINK is available only when “Video” is
selected.
SECAM
Selects the SECAM colour
system when “Input Line
System” is set to “PAL/
SECAM.”
z Hint
When “Input Line System” is set to “NTSC,” you
can select “Auto,” “3.58NTSC,” or “PAL-60.”
• RGB signals are not output when using the
HDMI connection.
Component Video Out
Selects the signal format in which the
recorder outputs video signals: interlace or
progressive, from the COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT jacks.
Normal(Inter- Outputs signals in the
lace)
interlace format.
Progressive
Outputs signals in the
progressive format. Select
this when you want to view
progressive signals.
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LINE 1 In
Audio Input Settings
(Audio In)
Selects a method of inputting video signals
for the LINE 1/DECODER jack. The picture
will not be clear if this setting does not
match the type of video input signal.
You can adjust the sound according to the
playback and connection conditions.
Video
Inputs video signals.
Inputs S-video signals.
Inputs RGB signals.
S-Video
RGB
NICAM Select
Decoder
Select this when
NICAM
Normally select this
position.
connecting to an external
decoder (PAY-TV/Canal
Plus analogue decoder). If
you connect to a cable box/
satellite receiver such as
CanalSat, do not select this
option.
Standard
Select this if the sound
from NICAM broadcasts is
not clear.
Tuner Level
NTSC on PAL TV
If the playback sound is distorted, set this
item to “Compression.” The recorder
reduces the audio output level.
This function affects the output of the
following jacks:
Sets the recorder to convert signals of the
NTSC colour system to the PAL colour
system to play NTSC discs on PAL-only
TVs. Refer to the operating instructions
supplied with your TV.
– LINE 2 OUT R-AUDIO-L jacks
– LINE 3 – TV jack
– LINE 1/DECODER jack
On
Plays NTSC discs on PAL-
only TVs.
Normal
Normally select this
position.
Off
Select this if the connected
TV is a multi-system
(NTSC-compatible) TV.
Compression Select this when the
playback sound from the
speakers is distorted.
External Audio
Stereo
Select this when
receiving stereo
programmes from
connected equipment.
Bilingual
Select this when
receiving bilingual
programmes from
connected equipment.
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b Note
When receiving audio input signals from the DV
input jack, the recorder automatically selects
“Stereo” or “Bilingual” regardless of the “External
Audio” setting.
Audio Output Settings
(Audio Out)
You can switch the method of outputting
audio signals when you connect a
component such as an amplifier (receiver)
with a digital input jack.
Bilingual Recording
Selects the sound to be recorded.
A/L
Records the main sound
for the bilingual
programme.
b Note
If you connect a component that does not accept
the selected audio signal, a loud noise (or no
sound) will come from the speakers, and may
affect your ears or cause speaker damage.
B/R
Records the sub sound
for the bilingual
programme.
Dolby Digital Output (HDD/
DVDs only)
b Note
When recording a bilingual audio signal to the
HDD (when “HDD Recording Format” is set to
mode)) or a DVD-RW/DVD-R in VR mode
(except in PCM mode), both audio channels are
recorded and you can select the sound when
playing.
Selects the type of Dolby Digital signal.
Dolby Digital Select this when the
recorder is connected to an
audio component with a
built-in Dolby Digital
decoder.
DV Input
Dolby Digital Select this when the
-> PCM
recorder is connected to an
audio component lacking a
built-in Dolby Digital
decoder.
Select the setting for the audio input when
DV camcorder dubbing.
Select “Mix (Stereo 1: 75 %)”/“Mix (Stereo
1: 50 %)”/“Mix (Stereo 1: 25 %)” or “Stereo
2” only if you have added a second audio
when recording with your digital video
camera.
b Note
If the HDMI OUT jack is connected to equipment
not compatible with Dolby Digital signals, the
PCM signals will be automatically output even
when you select “Dolby Digital.”
Stereo 1
Records original
sound only.
Normally select
this when dubbing
a DV format tape.
DTS Output (DVD VIDEOs only)
Selects whether or not to output DTS
signals.
Stereo 2
Records additional
audio only.
On
Select this when the
Mix (Stereo 1: 75 %)
Mix (Stereo 1: 50 %)
Mix (Stereo 1: 25 %)
recorder is connected to an
audio component with a
built-in DTS decoder.
Records both stereo
1 and 2.
Off
Select this when the
recorder is connected to an
audio component without a
built-in DTS decoder.
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b Note
When HDMI output is performed to equipment not
compatible with DTS signals, the signals will not
be output regardless of the “DTS Output” setting.
If the HDMI OUT jack is connected to equipment
not compatible with MPEG audio signals, the
PCM signals will be automatically output even
when you select “MPEG.”
96 kHz PCM Output (DVD
VIDEOs only)
Audio DRC (Dynamic Range
Control) (DVDs only)
Selects the sampling frequency of the audio
signal.
Selects the dynamic range (difference
between soft and loud sounds) setting when
playing a DVD that conforms to “Audio
DRC.” This affects the output from the
following jacks:
96 kHz ->
48 kHz
The audio signals of DVD
VIDEOs are converted to
48 kHz and output.
– LINE 2 OUT R-AUDIO-L jacks
– LINE 3 – TV jack
– LINE 1/DECODER jack
– DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL)/HDMI OUT
jack only when “Dolby Digital Output” is
96 kHz
All signals containing
96 kHz are output without
conversion. However, the
signals are output at
48 kHz if copyright-
protected signals are
contained.
On
Makes low sounds clear
even if you turn the volume
down.
b Notes
• “96 kHz PCM Output” setting has no effect
when audio signals are output from the LINE 2
OUT (R-AUDIO-L) jacks or LINE 3 – TV/
LINE 1/DECODER jack. If the sampling
frequency is 96 kHz, signals are simply
converted to analogue signals and output.
• If the HDMI OUT jack is connected to
equipment not compatible with 96 kHz signals,
48 kHz PCM will be automatically output even
when you select “96 kHz.”
Off
Normally select this
position.
MPEG Output (DVD VIDEOs
only)
Selects the type of MPEG audio signal.
MPEG
Select this when the
recorder is connected to an
audio component with a
built-in MPEG decoder.
MPEG ->
PCM
Select this when the
recorder is connected to an
audio component without a
built-in MPEG decoder. If
you play MPEG audio
sound tracks, the recorder
outputs stereo signals via
the DIGITAL OUT
(COAXIAL) jack.
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DVD Menu Language (DVD
VIDEO only)
Language Settings
(Language)
Switches the language for the DVD menu.
Select “w/Subtitle Language” to set the
same language as the language you set in
“Subtitle Language.”
You can make language settings.
OSD Language
Subtitle Display
Switches the display language on the screen.
On
Off
Displays subtitles.
Audio Language (DVD VIDEO
only)
Does not display subtitles.
Switches the language of the sound track.
Assist Subtitle Displays special assistive
subtitles, where available.
Subtitle Language (DVD VIDEO
only)
z Hint
If you select “Others” in “Audio Language,”
“Subtitle Language,” or “DVD Menu Language,”
press m, and enter a language code from
Switches the language of the subtitles
recorded on the disc.
b Note
If you select a language in “DVD Menu
Language,” “Subtitle Language,” or “Audio
Language” that is not recorded on the DVD
VIDEO, one of the recorded languages will be
automatically selected.
Auto Language
The “Auto Language” function is available
when “Audio Language” and “Subtitle
Language” are set to the same language, and
“Subtitle Display” is set to “On.”
On
For DVD VIDEOs whose
main audio track is the
language you set in “Audio
Language” and “Subtitle
Language,” the recorder
plays the main audio track
without subtitles.
For DVD VIDEOs whose
main audio track is not the
language you set in “Audio
Language” and “Subtitle
Language,” the recorder
plays the main audio track
with subtitles in the
language you set.
Off
Turns off the function.
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Auto Chapter (HDD/VR) (HDD/
DVD-RW/DVD-R in VR mode
only)
Recording Settings
(Recording)
You can adjust recording settings.
On
The recorder detects
changes in the picture and
sound and automatically
inserts chapter marks (up
to 99 chapters for one title
recorded on the HDD).
Manual Rec. Mode
You can select further options for recording
mode (manual recording mode). The default
setting is “Off” (standard recording mode).
You can check the approximate recording
times for the HDD and the different DVD
Off
No chapter mark is
inserted.
b Notes
1
Select “On (go to setup)” using M/m,
and press ENTER.
• The actual chapter mark interval may vary
depending on the amount of information
contained in the video to be recorded.
2
Select a recording mode using </,,
and press ENTER.
• Chapter marks are automatically inserted, where
the date or time information changes on the tape,
when “Auto Chapter (HDD/VR)” is set to “On”
during DV dubbing to the HDD or a DVD-RW/
DVD-R (VR mode).
To easily select a manual recording
mode, press REC MODE repeatedly to
display “MN,” and select a manual
recording mode using </,.
Auto Chapter (Video) (DVD-RW/
DVD-R in Video mode only)
Rec. Mode Adjust
On
Automatically adjusts the
No
Separation
No chapter mark is
inserted.
recording mode to enable
the entire programme to be
recorded (page 54).
10 minutes
Inserts chapter marks at
approximately 10-minute
intervals.
Off
Turns off the function.
15 minutes
Inserts chapter marks at
approximately 15-minute
intervals.
Set Thumbnail
Selects a scene for the thumbnail picture
shown in the Title List.
0 seconds
30 seconds
3 minutes
The first frame of the title
is set for the thumbnail
picture.
The frame at 30 seconds
from the first frame is set
for the thumbnail picture.
The frame at 3 minutes
from the first frame is set
for the thumbnail picture.
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Auto Chapter (DVD+R/+RW)
(DVD+RW/DVD+R only)
Playback Settings
(Playback)
No
Separation
No chapter mark is
inserted.
You can adjust playback settings.
10 minutes
Inserts chapter marks at
approximately 10-minute
intervals.
TV Type
Select the playback picture size according to
the type of connected TV (widescreen/wide
mode TV or conventional 4:3 screen TV).
15 minutes
Inserts chapter marks at
approximately 15-minute
intervals.
4:3 Letter Box Select this when
connecting to a 4:3 screen
TV. Displays a wide
HDD Recording Format
picture with bands on the
upper and lower portions
of the screen.
Selects the HDD recording format.
Video Mode
Off
Records to the HDD in VR
mode.
When recording stereo and
bilingual programmes,
both main and sub sounds
can be recorded.
4:3 Pan Scan Select this when
connecting to a 4:3 screen
TV. Automatically
displays a wide picture on
the entire screen and cuts
off the portions that do not
fit.
Video Mode
On
Records to the HDD in
Video mode.
16:9
Select this when
When recording stereo and
bilingual programmes,
only one sound track (main
or sub) can be recorded.
Set “Bilingual Recording”
to “A/L” (default) or “B/R”
in the “Audio In” setup
connecting to a widescreen
TV or TV with a wide
mode function.
4:3 Letter Box
z Hint
4:3 Pan Scan
The HDD contents recorded in Video mode can be
16:9
b Note
Depending on the disc, “4:3 Letter Box” may be
selected automatically instead of “4:3 Pan Scan”
or vice-versa.
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3
4
Enter your four-digit password using the
number buttons, and press ENTER.
Pause Mode
Selects the picture quality in pause mode.
Field
Frame
Auto
Outputs a stable, generally
shake-free image.
Outputs a sharp image, but
may be prone to shake.
Outputs a generally less
sharp but more stable still
image.
Select “Standard,” and press ENTER.
The “Parental Control : Standard”
display appears.
Seamless Playback (HDD/DVD-
RW/DVD-R in VR mode only)
On
Playback is smooth, but
with a trade-off against the
accuracy of the edit points.
Off
You may notice
5
6
Enter your four-digit password using the
number buttons, and press ENTER.
momentary interruption at
edited points during
playback of a VR mode
Playlist.
Select “Code” (geographic area) as the
playback limitation level, and press
ENTER.
The area is selected.
• When you select “Number,” press the
number buttons to select and enter a
country/area code in the table
(page 151), and press ENTER.
Parental Control (DVD VIDEO
only)
Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be
limited according to a predetermined level,
such as the age of the users. Scenes may be
blocked or replaced with different scenes.
7
Select “Change Level,” and press
ENTER.
The “Parental Control : Change Level”
display appears.
1
Select “Parental Control” in “Playback,”
and press ENTER.
When you have already registered a
password, go to step 4.
2
Select “Set Password,” and press
ENTER.
The display for registering a new
password appears.
8
9
Enter your four-digit password using the
number buttons, and press ENTER.
Select the level.
The lower the value, the stricter the
limitation.
Discs rated higher than the selected
level will be restricted.
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10 Press ENTER.
The Parental Control setting is
complete.
To cancel the Parental Control setting
for the disc, select “Off” in step 9.
HDMI Settings (HDMI
Output)
You can adjust items related to the HDMI
connection.
Change Password
1
2
3
Select “Parental Control” in “Playback,”
and press ENTER.
b Note
You can select “HDMI Output” only when
connecting equipment to the HDMI OUT jack.
Select “Change Password,” and press
ENTER.
Enter your four-digit password in the
“Current Password” row using the
number buttons, and press ENTER.
Screen Resolution
Selects the type of video signals output from
the HDMI OUT jack. If the picture is not
clear, natural or to your satisfaction, try
another option that suits the disc and your
TV/projector, etc. For details, refer also to
the instruction manual supplied with the TV/
projector, etc.
4
Enter a new password in the “New
Password” row using the number
buttons, and press ENTER.
b Notes
• If you forget your password, reset the recorder
• When you play discs which do not have the
Parental Control function, playback cannot be
limited on this recorder.
1920 x 1080p Sends 1920×1080p video
signals.
• Depending on the disc, you may be asked to
change the Parental Control level while playing
the disc. In this case, enter your password, then
change the level.
1920 x 1080i Sends 1920×1080i video
signals.
1280 x 720p
Sends 1280×720p video
signals.
*1
Angle Indicator (DVD VIDEOs
only)
720 x 576p
720 x 480p
Sends 720×576p video
signals.
*2
Sends 720×480p video
signals.
On
Displays “
” on the TV
screen if various angles
(multi-angles) for a scene
are recorded on the disc.
*1
720 x 576i
720 x 480i
Sends 720×576i video
signals.
*2
Sends 720×480i video
signals.
Off
Does not display “
the TV screen.
” on
*1
*2
Can be selected only when “Input Line System”
is set to “PAL/SECAM” in the “Basic” setup
Can be selected only when “Input Line System”
is set to “NTSC” in the “Basic” setup
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b Notes
YCbCr 4:2:2
YCbCr 4:4:4
Outputs 10-bit YCbCr
4:2:2 component signals.
• When picture noise appears after you change the
“Screen Resolution” setting, hold down x (stop)
on the recorder, and press Z (open/close) on the
recorder.
Outputs 8-bit YCbCr
4:4:4 component signals.
• When “Colour” is set to “YCbCr 4:2:2” in the
“HDMI Output” setup, you cannot select “720 x
576i” (or “720 x 480i”).
b Notes
• Some settings may not be available depending
on the connected device.
• When a DVI device is connected, you cannot
select “YCbCr 4:2:2” or “YCbCr 4:4:4.”
• When “Screen Resolution” is set to “720 x 576i”
(or “720 x 480i”) in the “HDMI Output” setup,
you cannot select “YCbCr 4:2:2.”
4:3 Video Output
This setting is effective only when you set
“TV Type” to “16:9” in the “Playback”
setup.
Adjust this setting to watch 4:3 aspect ratio
signals. If you can change the aspect ratio on
your TV, change the setting on your TV, not
this recorder.
Note that this setting is effective only for
HDMI connection.
Audio Output
Selects the type of audio signal output from
the HDMI OUT jack.
Auto
Outputs Dolby Digital,
MPEG and DTS audio
signals as a bitstream
signal. Normally select
this position.
Full
Select this when you can
change the aspect ratio on
your TV.
Normal
Select this when you
cannot change the aspect
ratio on your TV. Shows a
4:3 size video with the
aspect ratio as it is.
PCM
Converts all audio
signals except for DTS
signals to PCM.
Bitstream
Priority
Select this if the
connected device is
compatible with
bitstream audio.
b Notes
16:9 aspect ratio TV
• The PCM signals may not be output even when
you select “Auto” depending on the “Audio Out”
settings, number of audio channels, and the
HDMI-connected device.
• The “Audio Output” function is not available
when a DVI device is connected.
Colour
Selects the method of outputting video
signals for the HDMI jack.
RGB (0-255)
Outputs RGB (0-255)
signals. Select this when
connecting to an RGB (0-
255) device.
Control for HDMI
On
Allows you to use the
“Control for HDMI”
RGB (16-235)
Outputs RGB (16-235)
signals. Select this if
colours appear overly
rich and the black
Off
Turns off the function.
appears too deep.
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Set the Command Mode for the remote
so it matches the Command Mode for
the recorder you set above.
Other Settings (Options)
Follow the steps below to set the
Command Mode on the remote.
1 Hold down ENTER.
You can make other operation settings.
2 While holding down ENTER, enter
the Command Mode code number
using the number buttons.
On Screen Display
3 Hold down both the number and
ENTER buttons at the same time for
more than three seconds.
On
Automatically displays
information on the screen
when the recorder is turned
on, etc.
z Hint
You can check the Command Mode for the
When the Command Mode is set to “3 (Default
setting),” “1” or “2” does not appear.
Off
Displays information only
when DISPLAY is
pressed.
Front Panel Display
SMARTLINK
Adjusts the lighting of the front panel
display.
ThisRecorder Allows you to use the
Only
SMARTLINK function
with the recorder when the
recorder is in standby
mode.
On
Off
Bright lighting.
Turns off the lighting and
saves power consumption
when the power is off.
Pass Through Allows you to use the
SMARTLINK function
with the connected
equipment when the
recorder is in standby
mode.
Command Mode
Changes the Command Mode of the
recorder to avoid interference with your
other Sony DVD recorder or player.
b Note
Set “Standby Mode” to “Mode 2” in the “Basic”
Through.”
1
Select a Command Mode (“1,” “2,” or
“3 (Default setting)”), and press
ENTER.
b Note
DivX
The default command mode setting for this
recorder and the supplied remote is “3
(Default setting).”
Registration Code
Displays the registration code of DivX video
files for this recorder.
For more information, go to http://
www.divx.com/vod on the Internet.
The remote does not function if different
command modes are set for the recorder and
remote. Set the same command mode.
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Set Preview (HDD only)
Other Settings (Options
2)
Selects the thumbnail type shown in the Title
List.
You can make other operation settings.
Quick
Preview
Plays short excerpts from
throughout the selected
title.
USB
Normal
Plays the selected title
from the beginning.
Restart USB Device
Restarts the connected USB device if it does
not respond to the recorder. If the connected
USB device still does not work properly, try
following:
– Turn the connected USB device off and on
again.
– Disconnect and then connect the USB
cable.
Confirm Printer
Displays the manufacturer and model name
of the printer connected to the recorder. Note
that this function may not work depending
on the printer.
TV Pause
TV’s Tuner
Selects this when
connecting the recorder to
your TV using the SCART
jack.
Recorder’s
Tuner
Selects this when
connecting the recorder to
your TV not using the
SCART jack.
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Picture noise appears.
, If the picture output signal from your
recorder passes through your VCR to get to
your TV, or if the recorder is connected to
a combination TV/VIDEO player, the
copy-protection signal applied to some
DVD programmes could affect picture
quality. If you still experience this problem
even when you connect your recorder
directly to your TV, try connecting your
recorder to your TV’s S VIDEO input.
, You have set the recorder to progressive
format even though your TV cannot accept
the progressive signal. In this case, hold
down x (stop) on the recorder, and press
Z (open/close) on the recorder.
Additional Information
Troubleshooting
If you experience any of the following
difficulties while using the recorder, use this
troubleshooting guide to help remedy the
problem before requesting repairs. Should
any problem persist, consult your nearest
Sony dealer.
Power
, Even if your TV is compatible with
progressive format (525p/625p) signals,
the image may be affected when you set
the recorder to progressive format. In this
case, hold down x (stop) on the recorder,
and press Z (open/close) on the recorder
and the recorder is set to normal (interlace)
format.
, You are playing a title recorded in a colour
system that is different from your TV.
, Noise may appear in the pictures recorded
on the HDD, which is due to the
The power does not turn on.
, Check that the mains lead is connected
securely.
The power of the recorder turns off at the
same time as the TV is turned off.
, This is caused by the ‘BRAVIA’ Sync
features. Set “Control for HDMI” to “Off”
in the “HDMI Output” setup to cancel this
function (page 131).
characteristics of HDD, and is not a
malfunction.
Picture
, When playing a double-layer DVD, the
video and audio may be momentarily
interrupted at the point where the layers
switch.
There is no picture.
, Re-connect all connecting cords securely.
, The connecting cords are damaged.
, Check the connection to your TV
There is no picture or picture noise
appears when connected to the DV IN
jack.
, Try the following: 1Turn the recorder off
and on again. 2Turn the connected
equipment off and on again. 3Disconnect
and then connect the i.LINK cable again.
, Switch the input selector on your TV (such
as to “VCR” and “AV 1”) so that the signal
from the recorder appears on the TV
screen.
, Check that the “Video In/Out” setup is set
to the appropriate item that conforms to
, If you connect the recorder to your TV via
only the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
jacks, set “Component Video Out” in the
“Video In/Out” setup to “Progressive”
, Set “Standby Mode” to “Mode 2” in the
, When playing a double-layer DVD, the
video and audio may be momentarily
interrupted at the point where the layers
switch.
There is no picture or picture noise appears
when connected to the HDMI OUT jack.
, Try the following: 1Turn the recorder off
and on again. 2Turn the connected
equipment off and on again. 3Disconnect
and then connect the HDMI cord again.
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, If the HDMI OUT jack is used for video
output, changing the “Screen Resolution”
setting in the “HDMI Output” setup may
TV and the recorder using a video jack
other than HDMI OUT, and switch the
TV’s input to the connected video input so
that you can see the on-screen displays.
Change the “Screen Resolution” setting in
the “HDMI Output” setup, and switch the
TV’s input back to HDMI. If the picture
still does not appear, repeat the steps and
try other options.
The picture from equipment connected to
the recorder’s input jack does not appear
on the screen.
, If the equipment is connected to the LINE
1/DECODER jack, select “L1” in the front
panel display by pressing INPUT.
If the equipment is connected to the LINE
2 IN jacks, select “L2” in the front panel
display by pressing INPUT.
, When “Standby Mode” is set to “Mode 1”
(default) in the “Basic” setup, input signals
from the LINE 1/DECODER jack are not
output from the LINE 3 – TV jack. Set
“Standby Mode” to “Mode 2” in the
, The recorder is connected to an input
device that is not HDCP compliant
, When picture noise appears after you
change the “Screen Resolution” setting,
hold down x (stop) on the recorder, and
press Z (open/close) on the recorder.
The playback picture or TV programme
from the equipment connected through
the recorder is distorted.
, If the playback picture output from a DVD
player, VCR, or tuner goes through your
recorder before reaching your TV, the
copy-protection signal applied to some
programmes could affect picture quality.
Disconnect the playback equipment in
question and connect it directly to your
TV.
TV programme reception does not fill the
screen.
, Set the channel manually in “Manual CH
, Select the correct source using the INPUT
button, or select a channel of any TV
programme using the PROG +/– buttons.
The picture does not fill the screen.
, Set “TV Type” in the “Playback” setup in
accordance with the screen size of your TV
TV programme pictures are distorted.
, Reorient the TV aerial.
, Adjust the picture (refer to the TV’s
instruction manual).
, Place the recorder and TV farther apart.
, Place the TV and any bunched aerial
cables farther apart.
, The aerial cable is connected to the
AERIAL OUT jack on the recorder.
Connect the cable to the AERIAL IN jack.
, The recorder’s colour system is different
from your TV. Hold down x (stop) on the
recorder, and press INPUT on the recorder
to change the recorder’s colour system.
The picture does not fill the screen, even
though the picture size is set in “TV
Type” in the “Playback” setup.
, The picture size of the title is fixed.
The picture is black and white.
, Check that “LINE 3 Out” in the “Video In/
Out” setup is set to the appropriate item
that conforms to your system (page 122).
, If you are using a SCART cord, be sure to
use one that is fully wired (21 pins).
TV channels cannot be changed.
, A timer recording started, which changed
the channels.
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, If the host channel has changed or moved,
the programme guide data cannot be
received. In this case, follow the steps in
channel (Setup)” (page 50) to update the
host channel setting. If the problem
persists after waiting for one day, search
for the host channel at the following
website and set the host channel manually
GUIDE Plus+ system (RDR-
AT105/AT107/AT205 only)
GUIDE Plus+ system does not appear.
, 1Even if you complete “Easy Setup,” TV
programme listings do not appear until the
recorder receives the GUIDE Plus+ data.
2Turn off the recorder, but do not unplug
it. 3Wait for 24 hours. It may take several
days for the recorder to receive the GUIDE
Plus+ data for all programme positions. If
the recorder does not receive the GUIDE
Plus+ data after 24 hours, set the host
channel manually (page 50).
, The host channel is disabled. Show and
enable the host channel (page 51).
, The timer is set. Cancel the timer setting.
, The clock is incorrect. Set the clock
manually (page 117).
www.europe.guideplus.com
The programme position number in the
programme listing does not match the
broadcast station.
,
There may be more than one channel lineup
for your area. To change the channel lineup,
select “Editor” in the Menu Bar of the
, The country/region or postal code is
incorrect. Correctly set your country/
, When the recorder is connected to a set top
box receiver, the set top box receiver must
be turned on to download the GUIDE
Plus+ data.
, If the set top box receiver is connected to
the recorder using a SCART cord only, try
the following: 1Turn on your set top box
receiver. 2Connect the set top box
controller. 3Follow the steps in
Programme listings for some programme
positions are missing.
, The programme guide data may not be
updated. Turn off the recorder and let the
recorder receive the programme guide
data.
, Some broadcast stations support only two
days of data. For details, refer to the
following website:
www.europe.guideplus.com
, All of the GUIDE Plus+ data could not be
received because the reception is poor.
manually (Setup)” (page 50) to set the host
channel manually. Be sure to set your set
top box receiver (tuner) as the source.
, Area numbers that cannot be received
using GUIDE Plus+ are set. Select “Easy
Setup” in the “Basic” setup from “Initial
Setup” in the System Menu, and follow the
on-screen instructions to make the settings
The programme listing is not up to date.
, The recorder was in use during the time
that the GUIDE Plus+ data was scheduled
to be downloaded.
, All of the GUIDE Plus+ data could not be
received because the reception is poor.
Sound
, The “Time Lock” function on your cable
box is activated. Set this function to off.
There is no sound.
, Re-connect all connections securely.
, The connecting cord is damaged.
, The input source setting on the audio
component or the connection to the audio
component is incorrect.
, The recorder is in reverse play, fast-
forward, slow motion, or pause mode.
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, If the audio signal does not come through
the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL)/HDMI
OUT jacks, check the “Audio Out” setup
, The recorder supports only MP3 audio,
Dolby Digital and MPEG audio for DivX
video files. Press AUDIO and select MP3
audio or MPEG audio.
, Multilingual tracks (main and sub) cannot
be recorded on the HDD (when Video
Mode On), DVD+RWs, DVD-RWs
(Video mode), DVD+Rs, or DVD-Rs
(Video mode). To record the language, set
“Bilingual Recording” in the “Audio In”
setup to “A/L” or “B/R” before recording
(page 124). To record both the main and
sub sounds on a disc, record on DVD-
RWs/DVD-Rs (VR mode). To record on
the HDD, set “HDD Recording Format” to
“Video Mode Off” in the “Recording”
No sound is output from the HDMI OUT
jack.
, Try the following: 1Turn the recorder off
and on again. 2Turn the connected
equipment off and on again. 3Disconnect
and then connect the HDMI cord again.
, The HDMI OUT jack is connected to a
DVI device (DVI jacks do not accept audio
signals).
, The equipment connected to the HDMI
OUT jack does not conform to the audio
signal format. In this case, set “Audio
Output” to “PCM” in the “HDMI Output”
setup (page 131).
, If you have connected an audio component
to the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack
and want to change the audio track for the
HDD (when “HDD Recording Format” is
set to “Video Mode Off” in the
“Recording” setup (page 128))/DVD-
RWs/DVD-Rs (VR mode) during
playback, set “Dolby Digital Output” in
the “Audio Out” setup to “Dolby Digital ->
Sound distortion occurs.
, Set “Tuner Level” in the “Audio In” setup
to “Compression” (page 123).
Recording/Timer recording/
Editing
The programme position cannot be
changed from the programme position
you are recording.
Sound is noisy.
, When playing a CD with DTS sound
tracks, noise will come from the LINE 2
OUT R-AUDIO-L jacks, LINE 3 – TV
jack, or LINE 1/DECODER jack
, Set the TV’s input source to “TV.”
Recording does not start immediately
after you press z REC.
, Operate the recorder only after “LOAD,”
“FORMAT,” or “INFO WRITE”
The sound volume is low.
, The sound volume is low on some DVDs.
The sound volume may improve if you set
“Audio DRC” in the “Audio Out” setup to
“On” (page 125).
disappears from the front panel display.
Nothing was recorded even though you
set the timer setting correctly.
, There was a power failure during
recording.
, Set “Tuner Level” in the “Audio In” setup
, The recorder’s internal clock stopped due
to a power failure that lasted for more than
1 hour. Reset the clock (page 117).
, The channel was disabled after the timer
recording was set. See “Manual CH
, The programme position was hidden after
the timer recording was set. (See
An alternate audio track cannot be
recorded or played.
, When recording from connected
equipment, set “External Audio” to
“Bilingual” in the “Audio In” setup
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, Disconnect the mains lead from the mains,
and connect it again.
, The programme contains copy protection
signals that restrict copying.
, Another timer setting overlapped the timer
setting (page 61).
, There is no DVD inside the recorder.
, There is not enough disc space for the
recording.
, The set top box receiver was turned off.
, The set top box controller was incorrectly
, The settings in “Setup” in the Menu bar
have been changed (page 50).
The VPS/PDC function does not operate.
, Check that the clock and date are set
correctly.
, Check that the VPS/PDC time you set is
correct (there might be a mistake in the TV
programme guide). If the broadcast you
wanted to record did not send the correct
VPS/PDC information, the recorder will
not start recording.
, If the reception is poor, the VPS/PDC
signal might be altered and the recorder
might not start recording.
, The VPS/PDC function may not work if
the GUIDE Plus+ host channel setup is not
complete.
, The recorder was in the process of
dubbing.
, The VPS/PDC function does not work
when the GUIDE Plus+ data is being
downloaded.
Recording does not stop immediately
after you press x REC STOP.
, It will take a few seconds for the recorder
to input disc data before recording can
stop.
Playback
On-screen instructions may appear after
pressing x REC STOP. In this case,
follow the on-screen instructions.
The recorder does not play any type of
disc (except HDD).
, The disc is upside down. Insert the disc
with the labelled side facing up.
, The disc is not correctly inserted.
, Moisture has condensed inside the
recorder. In this case, if the recorder is on,
leave it on (if it is off, leave it off) for about
an hour until the moisture evaporates.
, If the disc was recorded on another
the recorder cannot play the disc.
Recording does not stop after you press
x.
, Press x REC STOP.
Timer recording is not complete or did
not start from the beginning.
, There was a power failure during
recording. If the power recovers when
there is a timer recording, the recorder
resumes recording.
Should the power failure continue for more
than 1 hour, reset the clock (page 117).
, Another timer setting overlapped the timer
setting (page 61).
The recorder does not start playback from
the beginning.
, You have inserted a DVD whose Title
menu or DVD menu automatically appears
on the TV screen when it is first inserted.
Use the menu to start playback.
, Disc space was not sufficient.
, The VPS/PDC function is working.
The recorder starts playing
automatically.
, The DVD VIDEO features an auto
playback function.
Contents previously recorded were
erased.
, Data that is not playable on this recorder
but was recorded on a DVD with a PC will
be erased from the disc when the disc is
inserted.
Playback stops automatically.
, If the DVD has an auto pause signal, the
recorder stops playback at the auto pause
signal.
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, The DATA CD (DivX video)/DATA DVD
(DivX video) is not created in a DivX
format that conforms to ISO9660 Level 1/
Level 2, Romeo, Joliet, or UDF (Universal
Disk Format) 1.02, 1.50, 2.00, or 2.01.
, The DivX video file format is larger than
720 (width) × 576 (height).
Some functions such as Stop, Search, or
Slow-motion Play cannot be performed.
, Depending on the DVD, you may not be
able to do some of the operations above.
Refer to the instruction manual supplied
with the disc.
The language for the sound track cannot
be changed.
, Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the
DVD being played.
The MP3 audio tracks do not play.
, The MP3 audio tracks are not recorded in a
format that the recorder can play
, The DVD VIDEO prohibits the changing
of the language for the sound track.
, Try changing the language using the DVD
VIDEO’s menu.
The JPEG image files do not play.
, The JPEG image files are not recorded in a
format that the recorder can play
, Progressive JPEG images cannot be
played.
The subtitle language cannot be changed
or turned off.
, Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on
the DVD VIDEO.
, The DVD VIDEO prohibits changing of
the subtitles.
, Try changing the subtitle using the DVD
VIDEO’s menu.
, The subtitles cannot be changed for the
titles recorded on this recorder.
TV Pause does not work.
, You are recording to the HDD or the HDD
is full.
, The TV Pause function will not work
correctly when watching TV via a
connected component such as a VCR or
digital tuner. The TV Pause function works
only with the channel selected on the TV or
the recorder.
The angles cannot be changed.
, Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD
VIDEO being played.
, You are trying to change the angles when
Recording from the connected
equipment with a timer (RDR-
AT100/AT200 only)
“
” does not appear on the TV screen
angles (multi-angles) for a scene are
recorded on the disc, set “Angle Indicator”
to “On” in the “Playback” setup
Nothing was recorded even though you
set the Synchro-Recording setting
correctly.
, You forgot to turn off the connected
equipment. Turn off the connected
equipment and set the recorder to Synchro-
, The recorder was not set to the Synchro-
Recording standby mode. Set the recorder
to stand by for Synchro-Recording. Make
sure the SYNCHRO REC indicator lights
up in the front panel display (page 64).
, The equipment is not connected to the
LINE 1/DECODER jack of the recorder.
, The recorder is connected to the TV output
jack of the connected equipment.
, The DVD VIDEO prohibits changing
angles.
, Try changing the angle using the DVD
VIDEO’s menu.
, The angles cannot be changed for the titles
recorded on this recorder.
, The angles cannot be changed during slow
motion playback or when playback is
paused.
The DivX video files do not play.
, The file is not created in DivX format.
, The file has an extension other than “.avi”
or “.divx.”
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, The Synchro-Recording and another timer
Display
The clock has stopped.
Synchro-Recording does not complete.
, The timer setting for the connected
equipment overlapped the recorder’s timer
setting (page 64).
, There was a power failure during the
recording.
The clock is wrong.
cannot set the clock, wait until the clock
data is received and the clock is
automatically adjusted.
, The [/1 button was pressed before
Synchro-Recording started.
The recorder automatically starts
recording when the satellite receiver is
turned on.
, The Synchro Rec function was activated.
Turn off the satellite receiver and cancel
The timer indicator is flashing.
, The disc does not have enough space.
, Insert a recordable disc into the recorder.
The clock does not appear in the front
panel display when the recorder is turned
off.
, “Front Panel Display” is set to “Off” in the
“Options” setup (page 132).
Dubbing
You dubbed a title, but the title did not
appear in the HDD Title List.
, The title contained a copy protection
Remote control
The remote does not function.
, Different command modes are set for the
recorder and remote. Set the same
command mode setting for this recorder
and the supplied remote is “3 (Default
setting).” You can check the current
command mode in the front panel display
High-speed dubbing is not possible.
, The title cannot be dubbed at high speed
(page 84). Even if A-B erasure is
performed so that a title does not contain
mixed picture sizes, it is still treated as a
title with mixed picture sizes.
HDD/DVD Dubbing is not possible.
, The batteries are weak.
, The remote is too far from the recorder.
, The remote’s manufacturer code returned
to the default setting when you replaced
, The remote is not pointed at the remote
sensor on the recorder.
HDD camcorder dubbing is not possible.
, An HDD camcorder which is not
supported by this recorder is connected
, The HDD camcorder is not set to the USB
, The HDD camcorder contains only the
contents that have already been dubbed to
the recorder when you are dubbing using
the ONE-TOUCH DUB button or
“Incremental Dubbing.”
Others
The recorder does not detect a USB
device connected to the recorder.
, Make sure that the USB device is securely
, Check if the USB device or a cable is
damaged.
, Check if the USB device is on.
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, The USB device is connected via a USB
hub. Connect the USB device directly to
the recorder.
The disc tray does not open and
“TRAYLOCKED” appears in the front
panel display.
, Contact your Sony dealer or local
authorized Sony service facility.
Display language on the screen switches
automatically.
, When “Control for HDMI” is set to “On”
(default) in the “HDMI Output” setup
(page 131), the display language on the
screen automatically switches, according
to the language setting of the connected
TV, if you change the language settings on
your TV, etc.
“REPAIR” appears in the front panel
display.
, The recorder’s repair function is activated
to repair the hard disk drive or disc. Leave
the recorder on until “REPAIR” disappears
from the front panel display. Some data
may be lost even if the repair function is
activated.
The ‘BRAVIA’ Sync features do not
operate.
, Your TV is not compatible with the
‘BRAVIA’ Sync features.
, “Control for HDMI” is set to “Off” in the
, The recorder is connected to the TV via an
amplifier. Connect the recorder directly to
the TV.
“E01” appears in the front panel display.
, There is a problem in the HDD. Contact
your nearest Sony dealer. Note that
contents on the HDD may be erased when
servicing this unit.
“E02” appears in the front panel display.
, The HDD information is incorrect. You
cannot make a new recording to the HDD.
Format the HDD following the instructions
all of the recorded contents on the HDD
will be erased. If this does not fix the
The recorder does not operate properly.
, Press down [/1 on the recorder for more
than five seconds until the recorder turns
off. Then, press [/1 again to turn on the
recorder.
, When static electricity, etc., causes the
recorder to operate abnormally, turn off the
recorder and wait until the clock appears in
the front panel display. Then, unplug the
recorder and after leaving it off for a while,
plug it in again.
problem, contact your nearest Sony dealer.
Mechanical sounds are heard when the
recorder is off.
, While the recorder is adjusting the clock
for the Auto Clock Set function or
updating the EPG information, operational
noises may be heard, even when the power
is off. This is not a malfunction.
The disc tray does not open after you
press Z (open/close).
, It may take a few seconds for the disc tray
to open after you have recorded or edited a
DVD. This is because the recorder is
adding disc data to the disc.
Any buttons do not function and
“LOCKED” appears in the front panel
display.
, The recorder is locked. Cancel the Child
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Resetting the Recorder
You can reset the recorder to all its factory
settings.
1 Make sure that the recorder is turned
on and remove the disc.
2 Hold down x (stop) on the recorder
and press [/1 on the recorder.
All settings are reset and the recorder
turns off.
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Recordable and Playable Discs
Type
Disc Logo
Icon used Formatting
Compatibility with other
DVD players (finalising)
in this
(new discs)
manual
Harddisk VR
Select “Video
Mode Off” in
“HDD Recording
Format”
Dub HDD contents to a
DVD (VR mode) to play
on other DVD players
drive
mode
(internal)
HDD
Video
mode
Select “Video
Mode On”
Dub HDD contents to a
DVD (Video mode) to
(default) in “HDD play on other DVD
RecordingFormat” players
DVD+RW
Automatically
Playable on DVD+RW
formatted in +VR compatible players
mode (DVD+RW (automatically finalised)
VIDEO)
+
RW
DVD-RW VR
mode
Format in VR
mode (page 34)
Playable only on VR
mode compatible players
(finalisation unnecessary)
-
RWVR
Video
mode
Format in Video
mode (page 34)
Playable on most DVD
players (finalisation
necessary) (page 43)
-
RWVideo
DVD+R
Automatically
formatted in +VR players (finalisation
Playable on most DVD
mode (DVD+R
VIDEO)
necessary) (page 43)
+
R
DVD+R DL
DVD-R
VR
mode
Format in VR
mode (page 34)
Formatting is
performed in the
“Format” setup
Playable only on DVD-R
in VR mode compatible
players (finalisation
*1
-
RVR
necessary) (page 43)
DVD-R
DL
Video
mode
Automatically
formatted in Video players (finalisation
mode necessary) (page 43)
Playable on most DVD
-
RVideo
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b Notes
Usable disc versions (as of April 2009)
• 8x-speed or slower DVD+RWs
• You cannot mix VR mode and Video mode on
the same DVD-RW. To change the disc’s
disc’s contents will be erased after reformatting.
• You cannot shorten the time required for
recording even with high-speed discs.
• It 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.
• 6x-speed or slower DVD-RWs (Ver.1.1,
*2
Ver.1.2 with CPRM
)
• 16x-speed or slower DVD+Rs
• 16x-speed or slower DVD-Rs (Ver.2.0,
*2
Ver.2.1 with CPRM
)
• 8x-speed or slower DVD+R DL (Double
Layer) discs
• 8x-speed or slower DVD-R DL (Dual
*2
Layer) discs (Ver.3.0 with CPRM
)
• In some cases, you may not be able to add new
recordings to DVD+RWs that contain
recordings made on other DVD equipment. If
you do add a new recording, note that this
recorder will rewrite the DVD menu.
“DVD+RW,” “DVD-RW,” “DVD+R,” “DVD+R
DL,” “DVD-R,” and “DVD-R DL” are
trademarks.
*1
When an unformatted DVD-R is inserted into
• You cannot edit recordings on DVD+RWs,
DVD-RWs (Video mode), DVD+Rs, or DVD-
Rs that are made on other DVD equipment.
• If the disc contains PC data unrecognisable by
this recorder, the data may be erased.
• You may not be able to record, edit, or dub on
some recordable discs, depending on the disc.
• Do not insert any discs that cannot be recorded or
played on this recorder. This may cause the
recorder to malfunction.
this recorder, it is automatically formatted in
Video mode. To format a new DVD-R in VR
CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable
Media) is a coding technology that protects
copyrights for images.
*2
Discs that cannot be recorded on
• DVD-RAMs
Maximum recordable number of titles
Disc
Number of titles
HDD*
999
99
DVD-RW/DVD-R
DVD+RW/DVD+R
DVD+R DL
DVD-R DL
49
49
99
* The maximum length for one title is 12 hours.
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Playable Discs
Icon used in
this manual
Type
Disc Logo
Characteristics
Discs such as movies that can be
purchased or rented
DVD VIDEO
This recorder also recognises DVD-
RAMs as DVD Video compatible
DVD
*1
discs.
VIDEO CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in
VIDEO CD/Super VIDEO CD format
VIDEO CD
CD
VCD
CD
Music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in
music CD format
*1
DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-RAMs
*2
containing MP3 audio tracks or DivX
video files
DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/DVD-ROMs
containing MP3 audio tracks, JPEG
image files or DivX video files
DATA DVD
DATA CD
—
—
DATA DVD
DATA CD
*2
CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs
containing either MP3 audio tracks,
JPEG image files or DivX video files
*2
“DVD VIDEO” and “CD” are trademarks.
• DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs/
DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs that do not contain
DVD Video, DivX video, JPEG image
files, or MP3 audio tracks.
DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are
trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used under
license.
• DVD Audio discs
®
DivX is a video file compression technology,
• Cartridge-only type DVD-RAMs.
• HD layer on Super Audio CDs
• DVD VIDEOs with a different region code
• DVDs that were recorded on a different
recorder and not correctly finalised.
developed by DivX, Inc.
*1
If the DVD-RAM has a removable cartridge,
remove the cartridge before playback.
MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and
*2
patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and
Thomson.
Note on playback operations of DVD
VIDEOs/VIDEO CDs
Discs that cannot be played
• PHOTO CDs
Some playback operations of DVD
VIDEOs/VIDEO CDs may be intentionally
set by software producers. Since this
recorder plays DVD VIDEOs/VIDEO CDs
according to the disc contents the software
producers designed, some playback features
may not be available. Refer to the
instructions supplied with the DVD
VIDEOs/VIDEO CDs.
• CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs that are
recorded in a format different from the
formats mentioned in the table above.
• Data part of CD-Extras
• BDs (Blu-ray Discs)
• HD DVDs
• Discs recorded with an AVCHD-
compatible DVD video camera
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b Notes
Region code (DVD VIDEO only)
• Some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVD-
Rs, DVD-RAMs, or CD-RWs/CD-Rs cannot be
played on this recorder due to the recording
quality or physical condition of the disc, or the
characteristics of the recording device and
authoring software. The disc will not play if it
has not been correctly finalised. For more
information, refer to the operating instructions
for the recording device.
• If the disc contains PC data unrecognisable by
this recorder, the data may be erased.
• Do not insert any discs that cannot be recorded or
played on this recorder. This may cause the
recorder to malfunction.
Your recorder has a region code printed on
the rear of the unit and will only play DVD
VIDEOs (playback only) labelled with
identical region codes. This system is used to
protect copyrights.
DVD VIDEOs labelled
on this recorder.
will also play
ALL
If you try to play any other DVD VIDEO,
the message “Playback prohibited by region
code.” will appear on the TV screen.
Depending on the DVD VIDEO, no region
code indication may be labelled even though
playing the DVD VIDEO is prohibited by
area restrictions.
Region code
Music discs encoded with copyright
protection technologies
This product is designed to play back discs
that conform to the Compact Disc (CD)
standard.
Various music discs encoded with copyright
protection technologies are being marketed
by some record companies. Please be aware
that among those discs, there are some that
do not conform to the CD standard and may
not be playable by this product.
Note on DualDiscs
A DualDisc is a two sided disc product
which mates DVD recorded material on one
side with digital audio material on the other
side.
However, since the audio material side does
not conform to the Compact Disc (CD)
standard, playback on this product is not
guaranteed.
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About Recording/
Dubbing Mode
Like the standard ×3 recording modes of
video tapes, you can select the desired
recording mode using the REC MODE
button.
Recording modes with higher quality
provide a more beautiful recording, but the
large data volume also results in a shorter
recording time.
Conversely, a longer duration provides a
longer recording time, but the lower data
volume results in a coarser picture quality.
To select further options for recording mode
(manual recording mode), set “Manual Rec.
Mode” to “On (go to setup)” in the
pictures in higher quality than HQ mode on
the HDD, set “Manual Rec. Mode” to “On
(go to setup),” and then select “HQ+.” The
table on the following pages shows the
approximate recording times for the HDD
and the different DVD types in each manual
recording mode, as well as the standard
recording mode equivalents.
z Hint
To easily select a manual recording mode, press
REC MODE repeatedly to display “MN,” and
select a manual recording mode using </,.
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Recording time in each recording mode
Bold lines indicate noticeable level differences in recording picture quality.
Approx. recording time (hours)
HDD
DVD+RW/
Recording mode
RDR-
DVD-RW/
DVD+R/
DVD-R
DVD+R DL/
DVD-R DL
RDR-
AT200/
AT205
AT100/
AT105/
AT107
*1
*2
HQ+
23
36
–
–
PCM
34
53
1 hr. 1 min.
1 hr. 1 min.
1 hr. 5 min.
1 hr. 10 min.
1 hr. 15 min.
1 hr. 20 min.
1 hr. 25 min.
1 hr. 30 min.
1 hr. 35 min.
1 hr. 40 min.
1 hr. 45 min.
1 hr. 50 min.
2
1 hr. 51 min.
1 hr. 51 min.
1 hr. 57 min.
2 hr. 6 min.
2 hr. 15 min.
2 hr. 24 min.
2 hr. 33 min.
2 hr. 41 min.
2 hr. 50 min.
2 hr. 59 min.
3 hr. 8 min.
3 hr. 17 min.
3 hr. 35 min.
3 hr. 53 min.
4 hr. 11 min.
4 hr. 29 min.
4 hr. 47 min.
5 hr. 5 min.
5 hr. 23 min.
5 hr. 41 min.
5 hr. 59 min.
6 hr. 17 min.
6 hr. 35 min.
6 hr. 53 min.
7 hr. 11 min.
8 hr. 4 min.
8 hr. 58 min.
10 hr. 46 min.
12 hr. 34 min.
HQ
MN32
MN31
MN30
MN29
MN28
MN27
MN26
MN25
MN24
MN23
MN22
MN21
MN20
MN19
MN18
MN17
MN16
MN15
MN14
MN13
MN12
MN11
MN10
MN9
34
53
36
57
39
61
42
66
45
70
48
75
HSP
50
79
53
84
56
88
59
92
62
97
SP
68
105
115
120
130
140
150
155
165
175
185
190
200
210
235
265
315
370
73
2 hr. 10 min.
2 hr. 20 min.
2 hr. 30 min.
2 hr. 40 min.
2 hr. 50 min.
3
79
LSP
ESP
84
90
96
100
105
110
115
120
125
135
150
165
200
235
3 hr. 10 min.
3 hr. 20 min.
3 hr. 30 min.
3 hr. 40 min.
3 hr. 50 min.
4
LP
EP
MN8
4 hr. 30 min.
5
MN7
*3
MN6
MN5
6
*3
7
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Approx. recording time (hours)
HDD
DVD+RW/
DVD-RW/
DVD+R/
DVD-R
Recording mode
RDR-
DVD+R DL/
DVD-R DL
RDR-
AT200/
AT205
AT100/
AT105/
AT107
*3
SLP
SEP
MN4
MN3
MN2
MN1
270
340
405
455
425
530
635
710
8
14 hr. 21 min.
17 hr. 57 min.
21 hr. 32 min.
24
*3*4
*3*4
*3*4
10
12
13 hr. 22 min.
*1
Records in higher quality (15 Mbps).
When recording to the HDD in HQ+ mode, recordings are made in “Video Mode Off” format regardless
HQ+ mode is not available for DVDs. When recording to DVDs, the recording mode automatically
switches to HQ mode even if you set to HQ+ mode.
*2
Audio signals are recorded in 48 kHz PCM format, and video signals are recorded in HQ mode. When
Titles recorded in MN6 or lower mode cannot be dubbed to DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs at high speed.
SEP, MN1, MN2, or MN3 mode is not available for DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD+R DLs. When
recording to DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, the recording mode automatically switches to SLP mode even if
you set to SEP, MN1, MN2, or MN3 mode.
*3
*4
b Notes
Resolution
• The maximum continuous recording time to the
HDD is 12 hours for a single title. A title longer
than 12 hours is divided.
• Situations below may cause slight inaccuracies
with the recording time.
The first figure refers to when “Input Line
System” is set to “NTSC”; the second when
set to “PAL/SECAM” in the “Basic” setup
– Recording a programme with poor reception,
or a programme or video source of low picture
quality.
– Recording on a disc that has already been
edited.
For the HDD (“HDD Recording Format” is
set to “Video Mode Off”)/DVD-RW (VR
mode)/DVD-R (VR mode)
HQ+, PCM, MN32 to MN16: 720 × 480 /
720 × 576
MN15 to MN12: 544 × 480 / 544 × 576
MN11 to MN9: 480 × 480 / 544 × 576
MN8 and MN7: 352 × 480 / 352 × 576
MN6 to MN1: 352 × 240 / 352 × 288
– Recording only a still picture or just sound.
For the HDD (“HDD Recording Format” is
set to “Video Mode On”)/DVD+RW/DVD-RW
(Video mode)/DVD+R/DVD-R (Video mode)
PCM, MN32 to MN9: 720 × 480 / 720 × 576
MN8 and MN7: 352 × 480 / 352 × 576
MN6 to MN1: 352 × 240 / 352 × 288
z Hint
Audio signals are recorded in Dolby Digital 2 ch
format (except for PCM mode).
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About “High-Speed” dubbing
About Copy Protection
Required times (approximate) for “High-
Speed” dubbing from HDD to DVD (for 60-
minute programme)
Pictures with copy protection cannot be
recorded on this recorder.
*1
Dubbing restriction
*2
Speed 6x
2.4x
2x
You cannot dub movies and other DVD
VIDEOs to the HDD. Also, when dubbing
from a DVD to the HDD, scenes that contain
a copy protection signal cannot be recorded.
Titles containing “Copy-Once” copy
protection signals can be moved only from
the HDD to a DVD-RW/DVD-R (VR
mode)* (after the title is moved, the original
title in the HDD is erased). The “Move”
function is performed using Dubbing List.
Titles containing “Copy-Once” copy
Rec.
mode
High-
speed
DVD+RW/ Layer)
DVD-RW/
DVD+R/
DVD+R DVD-R
(Double (Dual
Layer)
DVD-R
HQ
Approx.
10 min.
Approx. Approx.
25 min. 30 min.
HSP
Approx.
6 min.
40 sec.
Approx. Approx.
16 min.
40 sec.
20 min.
protection signals are indicated with
.
SP
Approx.
5 min.
Approx. Approx.
Discs that can be used for protected
signals
12 min.
30 sec.
15 min.
LSP
ESP
Approx.
4 min.
Approx. Approx.
10 min. 12 min.
Copy
protection
signals
Usable discs
Approx.
3 min.
20 sec.
Approx. Approx.
8 min.
20 sec.
10 min.
Copy-Free (No
copy protection
signal)
+
-
RWVR
RW
HDD
-
+
-
RVR
RWVideo
R
LP
Approx.
2 min.
30 sec.
Approx. Approx.
-
6 min.
15 sec.
7 min.
30 sec.
RVideo
Copy-Once
HDD
EP
Approx.
1 min.
Approx. Approx.
*
*
*3
-
RWVR
60 min.
5 min.
*3
40 sec.
-
RVR
SLP
SEP
Approx.
1 min.
15 sec.
Approx. Approx.
Copy-Never
None
*3
60 min.
3 min.
45 sec.
*3
* CPRM-compatible DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs (VR
mode) only.
The recorded disc can be played only on CPRM
Approx.
Approx. Approx.
*3
*3
*3
1 min.
60 min.
3 min.
CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable
Media) is a coding technology that protects
copyrights for images.
*1
The values in the above table are for reference
only. Actual times for dubbing also require time
for creating disc’s control information and other
data.
This is the maximum recording speed of this
recorder. The recording speed cannot exceed
the value indicated in the above table even
when using discs that support higher recording
speeds. In addition, depending on the disc
condition, the recorder may be unable to record
at the maximum recording speed indicated in
the table.
b Notes
*2
• Protected titles in the HDD cannot be moved.
• The “Move” function is not available for HDD/
DVD DUB dubbing.
• Even if you erase a scene that contains a copy
protection signal, the recording restrictions on
that title are retained.
*3
“High-Speed” dubbing is not available when
dubbing titles recorded in SEP, SLP, or EP
mode to DVD+RWs and DVD+Rs.
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Language Code List
For details, see page 126.
The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.
Number, Language (Code)
Country/Area Code
For details, see page 129.
Number, Area (Code)
0118, Argentina (ar)
0121, Australia (au)
0120, Austria (at)
0205, Belgium (be)
0218, Brazil (br)
0609, Finland (fi)
0618, France (fr)
0405, Germany (de)
0811, Hong Kong (hk)
0914, India (in)
1325, Malaysia (my)
1324, Mexico (mx)
1412, Netherlands (nl)
1426, New Zealand (nz)
1415, Norway (no)
1611, Pakistan (pk)
1608, Philippines (ph)
1620, Portugal (pt)
1821, Russia (ru)
1907, Singapore (sg)
0519, Spain (es)
1905, Sweden (se)
0308, Switzerland (ch)
2023, Taiwan (tw)
2008, Thailand (th)
0702, United Kingdom
(gb)
0301, Canada (ca)
0312, Chile (cl)
0904, Indonesia (id)
0920, Italy (it)
0314, China (cn)
0411, Denmark (dk)
1016, Japan (jp)
1118, Korea (kr)
2119, USA (us)
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Notes about the discs
• To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by
its edge. Do not touch the surface. Dust,
fingerprints, or scratches on the disc may
cause it to malfunction.
Notes About This
Recorder
On operation
• If the recorder is brought directly from a
cold to a warm location, or is placed in a
very damp room, moisture may condense
on the lenses inside the recorder. Should
this occur, the recorder may not operate
properly. In this case, if the recorder is on,
leave it on (if it is off, leave it off) for about
an hour until the moisture evaporates.
• When you move the recorder, take out any
discs and do not apply shock or vibration to
the hard disk drive to avoid damaging the
disc or hard disk drive (page 3).
• 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 sunlight as the
temperature may rise considerably inside
the car.
• After playing, store the disc in its case.
• Clean the disc with a cleaning cloth. Wipe
the disc from the centre out.
On adjusting volume
Do not turn up the volume while listening to
a section with very low level inputs or no
audio signals. If you do, the speakers may be
damaged when a peak level section is
played.
• Do not use solvents such as benzine,
thinner, commercially available cleaners,
or anti-static spray intended for vinyl LPs.
• Do not use the following discs.
– A disc that has a nonstandard shape (e.g.,
card, heart).
– A disc with a label or sticker on it.
– A disc that has cellophane tape or sticker
adhesive on it.
On cleaning
Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a
soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild
detergent solution. Do not use any type of
abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent
such as alcohol or benzine.
On replacement of parts
On cleaning discs, disc/lens cleaners
Do not use cleaning discs or disc/lens
cleaners (including wet or spray types).
These may cause the recorder to
malfunction.
In the event that this unit is repaired,
repaired parts may be collected for reuse or
recycling purposes.
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Note on MultiSession/Border discs
If audio tracks and images in Music CD
format or Video CD format are recorded in
the first session/border, only the first
session/border will be played back.
Notes on MP3 Audio
Tracks, JPEG Image
Files, DivX Video Files,
and i.Link
MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image
files, or DivX video files that
the recorder can play
About MP3 audio tracks, JPEG
image files, and DivX video
files
The recorder can play the following tracks
and files:
– MP3 audio tracks with the extension
“.mp3.”
– JPEG image files with the extension
“.jpeg” or “.jpg.”
– Baseline JPEG image files that conform to
the Exif 2.2* image files format, and
Y:CB:CR is 4:4:4, 4:2:2, or 4:2:0.
– DivX video files with the extension “.avi”
or “.divx.”
MP3 is an audio compression technology
that satisfies certain ISO/MPEG regulations.
JPEG is an image compression technology.
You can play MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3)
format audio tracks on the HDD, DATA
CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs), DATA
DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/
DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-RAMs) or
USB devices, or play JPEG image files on
the HDD, DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/
CD-RWs), DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/
DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs) or USB devices.
* “Exchangeable Image File Format”: The file
format used by digital still cameras.
z Hint
®
Since a disc with many trees takes longer to start
playback, it is recommended that you create
albums with no more than two trees.
DivX is a video file compression
technology, developed by DivX, Inc. This
®
product is an official DivX Certified
product. You can play DATA CDs (CD-
ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs), DATA DVDs
(DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-
RWs/DVD-Rs/DVD-RAMs) and USB
devices that contain DivX video files.
DATA DVDs must be recorded according to
ISO9660 Level 1, Level 2, Romeo, Joliet, or
UDF (Universal Disk Format) 1.02, 1.50,
2.00*, or 2.01 format for the recorder to
recognise the MP3 tracks, JPEG image files,
and DivX video files.
DATA CDs must be recorded according to
ISO9660 Level 1, Level 2, Romeo, or Joliet
format for the recorder to recognise the MP3
tracks, JPEG image files, and DivX video
files.
b Notes
• The recorder will play any data with the
extension “.mp3,” “.jpeg,” “.jpg,” “.avi,” or
“.divx” even if they are not in MP3, JPEG, or
DivX format. Playing these data may generate a
loud noise which could damage your speaker
system.
• Depending on the disc, normal playback may not
be possible. For example, the picture may be
unclear, playback may not appear smooth, the
sound may skip, and so on.
• Depending on the disc, playback may take some
time to start.
• Some files cannot be played.
• For MP3 audio tracks and DivX video files, the
recorder can play up to 99 albums each on a
DATA CD or DATA DVD. Up to 99 tracks and
files under an album can be played.
• For JPEG image files, the recorder can load up to
99 albums and/or up to 999 files under an album
on a DATA CD/DATA DVD or the connected
USB device at a time. To view unloaded albums,
reload them.
You can also play discs recorded in
MultiSession/Border.
Refer to the instructions supplied with the
disc drives and the recording software (not
supplied) for details on the recording format.
* Not available for MP3 audio tracks.
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• Proceeding to the next or another album may
take some time.
• The image size that can be displayed is limited.
The following image sizes can be displayed:
width 160–5,120 pixels by height 120–3,840
pixels.
• This recorder supports MP3 audio tracks
recorded with a sampling frequency of 32 kHz,
44.1 kHz, and 48 kHz.
• No more than a 1 GB MP3 audio track can be
played.
About i.LINK
The DV IN jack on this recorder is i.LINK-
compliant for digital video cameras.
i.LINK is a more familiar term for IEEE
1394 data transport bus proposed by SONY,
and is a trademark approved by many
corporations.
IEEE 1394 is an international standard
standardized by the Institute of Electrical
and Electronics Engineers.
• The recorder does not conform to audio tracks in
mp3PRO format.
• The recorder cannot play a DivX video file of a
size larger than 720 (width) × 576 (height)/4 GB.
• The recorder may not play a DivX video file
when the file has been combined from two or
more DivX video files.
For details on how to dub when this recorder
is connected to other video equipment
The DV IN jack on this recorder can only
input DVC-SD signals. It cannot output
signals. The DV IN jack will not accept
MICRO MV signals from equipment such as
a MICRO MV digital video camera with an
i.LINK jack.
Notes on copying JPEG image files/MP3
audio tracks
• You cannot copy JPEG image files/MP3 audio
tracks to the HDD if:
– The total number of JPEG image albums on
the HDD exceeds 999.
For further precautions, see the notes on
– The total number of JPEG image files/MP3
audio tracks under an album exceeds 999.
– The MP3 audio tracks are 1 GB or larger.
• Note that the size of JPEG image files copied to
the HDD may be automatically increased to fit
the TV screen.
• You cannot copy JPEG image files onto a DATA
DVD finalised on other recorders or devices.
• If a warning message indicating that the HDD is
full appears, erase several albums or files to
make space. For details on erasing tracks or files,
For details on precautions when connecting
this recorder, also refer to the instruction
manuals for the equipment to be connected.
b Note
Normally, only one piece of equipment can be
connected to this recorder by the i.LINK cable
(DV connecting cable). When connecting this
recorder to i.LINK-compatible equipment having
two or more i.LINK jacks (DV jacks), refer to the
instruction manual of the equipment to be
connected.
i.LINK and are trademarks.
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Inputs and outputs
LINE 2 OUT
Specifications
(AUDIO): Phono jack/2 Vrms/10 kilohms
(VIDEO): Phono jack/1.0 Vp-p
(S VIDEO): 4-pin mini DIN/Y: 1.0 Vp-p,
C: 0.3 Vp-p (PAL)
LINE 2 IN
(AUDIO): Phono jack/2 Vrms/more than
22 kilohms
(VIDEO): Phono jack/1.0 Vp-p
(S VIDEO): 4-pin mini DIN/Y: 1.0 Vp-p,
C: 0.3 Vp-p (PAL)
System
Laser: Semiconductor laser
Channel coverage:
PAL (B/G, D/K, I)/SECAM (L)
VHF: E2 to E12, R1 to R12, F2 to
F10, Italian A to H, Ireland A to J,
South Africa 4 to 11, 13
UHF: E21 to E69, R21 to R69, B21 to
B69, F21 to F69
CATV: S01 to S05, S1 to S20, France
B to Q
HYPER: S21 to S41
LINE 3 – TV: 21-pin
CVBS OUT
S-Video/RGB OUT (upstream)
LINE 1/DECODER: 21-pin
CVBS IN/OUT
The above channel coverage merely ensures
the channel reception within these ranges. It
does not guarantee the ability to receive
signals in all circumstances. The channels
that can be received differ depending on the
country/region.
S-Video/RGB IN
Decoder
DV IN: 4-pin/i.LINK S100
DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL): Phono
jack/0.5 Vp-p/75 ohms
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
(Y, PB/CB, PR/CR):
Video reception: Frequency
synthesizer system
Audio reception: Split carrier system
Aerial out: 75-ohm asymmetrical aerial
socket
Timer: Clock: Quartz locked/Timer
indication: 24-hour cycle (digital)
Video recording format: MPEG-2,
MPEG-1
Audio recording format/applicable
bit rate: Dolby Digital 2 ch
256 kbps/128 kbps (in EP, SLP, and
SEP mode), PCM
Phono jack/Y: 1.0 Vp-p,
P
B/CB: 0.7 Vp-p, PR/CR: 0.7 Vp-p
*1
G-LINK : mini jack
HDMI OUT: HDMI™ Connector
USB:
USB jack Type A (For connecting
digital still camera, Memory card
reader, USB memory and HDD
camcorder)
USB jack Type B (For connecting
PictBridge-compatible printers)
General
Power requirements: 220-240 V AC,
50/60 Hz
Power consumption: 43 W
Dimensions (approx.):
430 × 66.5 × 285.5 mm (width/height/
depth) incl. projecting parts
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Hard disk drive capacity:
RDR-AT100/AT105/AT107: 160 GB
RDR-AT200/AT205: 250 GB
Mass (approx.): 4.4 kg
Operating temperature: 5ºC to 35ºC
Operating humidity: 25% to 80%
Supplied accessories:
Mains lead (1)
Aerial cable (1)
Remote commander (remote) (1)
*1
Set top box controller (1)
R6 (size AA) batteries (2)
*2
HDMI cord (1)
*1
RDR-AT105/AT107/AT205 only
RDR-AT107 only
*2
Specifications and design are subject to
change without notice.
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Controlling TVs with the
remote 23
“Copy” 103
“Copy Album” 96
“Copy Album Contents”
B
Index
Batteries 23
“Bilingual Recording”
Words in quotations appear
in the on-screen displays.
Numerics
“96 kHz PCM Output”
‘BRAVIA’ Sync 20
“Copy Photos from a
Digital Camera” 102
Copy protection signals
“Copy Track” 96
Copy-Free 150
C
Canal Plus 32
A
“Cancel Protection” 110
CD 145
“A-B Erase” 77
“A-B Repeat” 69
“Add to Play List” 98
Adjusting
“CH System” 119
“Change Genre” 76
“Channel” 119
“Channel Swapping” 121
“Chapter Edit” 78
Chapter number 40
“Chapter Search” 74
“Chase Play” 73
Checking/changing/
cancelling timer settings
playback picture 113
recording picture 113
Aerial 15
Copying
albums 95
audio tracks 95
“AFT” 121
JPEG image files 101
Copy-Never 150
Copy-Once 150
Country/Area code 151
CPRM 144
“Artist Name” 100
AUDIO 67
“Create x-Pict Story” 108
Creating a Playlist 80
Checking/changing/
cancelling timer settings
(for RDR-AT100/AT200)
Audio cord 21
“Audio DRC” 125
“Audio In” 123
Audio input 22
D
DATA CD 145
DATA DVD 145
DIGITAL OUT
(COAXIAL) 22
Child Lock 12
“Audio Language” 126
“Audio Out” 124
“Auto” 117
COMPONENT VIDEO
OUT 19
“Component Video Out”
“Confirm Printer” 133
Connecting
“Auto Channel Setting”
“Auto Chapter (DVD+R/
+RW)” 128
“Auto Chapter (HDD/
VR)” 127
“Auto Chapter (Video)”
“Auto Language” 126
“Auto Power Off” 118
Disc space 75
DivX
“Registration Code”
DivX video files 71
a printer 111
the aerial cable 15
the audio cords 21
the set top box
controller 15
the video cords 18
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Dubbing
Dubbing List 83
F
I
“Finalise” 43
i.LINK 154
HDD/DVD DUB 83
“High-Speed” 150
Move 150
Finalising 43
“Format” 45
“Info” 48
INPUT 63
“Input Colour System”
“Input Line System” 118
“Format DVD-RW” 116
“Format HDD.” 117
Formatting 45
“Frame Accurate Editing”
Freeze Frame 68
Front panel 12
“Front Panel Display” 132
Front panel display 13
“Full Dubbing” 89
DV camcorder 91
DV camcorder dubbing 91
“DV Manual
Dubbing” 93
“DV One-Touch
Dubbing” 93
J
Jukebox 95
“DV Playback” 94
DV IN 91
“DV Manual Dubbing” 93
“DV One-Touch
Dubbing” 93
“DV Playback” 94
“DVD Backup” 86
“DVD Menu Language”
DVD VIDEO 145
DVD+R 143
L
Labelling 41
“Language” 126
“LINE 1 In” 123
LINE 1/DECODER 29
LINE 2 IN 30
“LINE 3 Out” 122
G
“Genre Name” 76
“Grid” 48
M
Mains lead 22
H
Making a backup disc 86
Managing
DVD+RW 143
DVD-R 143
DVD-RAM 145
DVD-RW 143
Handling discs 152
HDD camcorder 87
HDD camcorder dubbing
audio tracks on the
Music Jukebox
“Full Dubbing” 89
“HDD-Cam
Dubbing” 89
One-Touch Dubbing
DivX video files 71
JPEG image files 110
“Manual” 117
“Manual CH Setting” 119
“Manual Rec. Mode” 127
Manual recording mode
MENU 65
Menu
DVD’s Menu 65
Top menu 65
“Modify” 62
MP3 audio tracks 65
“Music Jukebox” 95
“My TV” 48
E
“Easy Timer” 56
Editing 75
“HDD Recording Format”
“HDD-Cam Dubbing” 89
HDMI
chapters 78
Playlist 80
titles 76
“Editor” 48
“4:3 Video Output”
“Audio Output” 131
“Colour” 131
“Control for HDMI”
Enter characters 40
“Erase Album” 110
“External Audio” 123
“Screen Resolution”
“HDMI Output” 130
“HELP Setting” 118
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Recording 52
picture adjustment
N
“Name” 121
“A-B Repeat” 69
DivX video files 71
DV camcorder 94
freeze frame 68
instant advance 67
instant replay 67
JPEG image files 105
Jukebox 97
“New Album” 110
NICAM 57
“NICAM Select” 123
“NTSC on PAL TV” 123
Number buttons 74
recording format 143
while watching
another
O
“On Screen Display” 132
programme 35
MP3 audio tracks 65
resume play 66
rotate 107
scan audio 68
slow-motion play 68
zoom 107
“Optimise HDD” 117
“Options” 132
“Options 2” 133
“OSD Language” 126
Region code 146
Remaining time 39
“Rename Album” 110
“Rename File” 110
“Repeat Artist” 98
“Repeat Chapter” 69
“Repeat Disc” 69
“Repeat Play List” 98
P
Printing JPEG image files
“Progressive” 26
“Protect Album Contents”
Parts and controls 10
Pause Live TV 72
“Pause Mode” 129
PAY-TV 32
“Protect Disc” 42
Protection
“Repeat Title” 69
Resetting the recorder
PBC 66
album 110
disc 42
JPEG image file 110
title 76
“Picture Adjustment” 113
Picture quality 113
“Play List Name” 100
Play mode
“Restart USB Device”
Resume Play 66
Rotate 107
Q
“A-B Repeat” 69
“Repeat” 69
S
S VIDEO 19
Satellite tuner 31
Scan Audio 68
“Schedule” 48
“Seamless Playback” 129
“Search” 48
R
Rear panel 14
REC 35
“Playback” 128
REC MODE 147
Recordable discs 143
“Recording” 127
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Searching
audio track 98
“Tuner Level” 123
TV PAUSE 72
T
Thumbnail picture 38
by genre 38
fast reverse/fast
TV system 121
“Time Search” 74
TIMER (RDR-AT100/
AT200 only) 58
Timer recording
check/change/cancel
JPEG image file 107
locating the
beginning ofthe
title/chapter/
U
scan audio 68
“Undo” 76
“Easy Timer” 56
GUIDEPlus+system
“Set Genre” 76
“Unfinalise” 44
Unfinalising 44
“Unprotected” 76
USB 88
“Set Preview” 133
Set top box receiver 16
Setting up the GUIDE
Plus+ system 26
“Setup” 48
Simultaneous Rec and
Play 73
manual setting 54
“Rec. Mode Adjust”
Using the setup menus
Synchro Rec (RDR-
AT100/AT200
only) 64
Timer recording (for
RDR-AT100/AT200)
check/change/cancel
Timer List 62
“Timing” 61
V
VIDEO CD 145
Video cord 18
“Video In/Out” 122
Video input 19
Video mode 143
“Video Mode Compatible
Editing” 75
“Skip” 119
“Skip Once” 62
Slideshow 107
x-Pict Story 108
Title 40
Title List 37
Slow-motion play 68
“Sort Titles” 38
“Sound System” 121
SUBTITLE 67
“Subtitle Display” 126
“Subtitle Language” 126
Super VIDEO CD 145
Synchro Rec (RDR-
AT100/AT200 only) 64
“Genre” 38
“Sort Titles” 38
thumbnail 38
VR mode 143
Title number 40
“Title Search” 74
TOP MENU 65
“Track Name” 100
“Track Search” 74
Troubleshooting 134
“Tuner” 119
X
x-Pict Story 108
“Play List” 109
“Theme” 109
Z
Zoom 107
ZWEITON 57
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