Sony RDR-HX715 User Manual

2-635-892-11(1)© 2005 Sony CorporationDVD RecorderOperating InstructionsRDR-HX715

10Quick Guide to Disc TypesUsable disc versions (as of March 2005)• 8x-speed or slower DVD+RWs• 6x-speed or slower DVD-RWs (Ver.1.1, Ver.1.2 with CPRM

100Additional InformationTroubleshootingIf you experience any of the following difficulties while using the recorder, use this troubleshooting guide t

101Additional InformationThe channel on the cable box/satellite receiver has been changed., The set top box controller is connected and “Set Top Box C

102Program listings for some channels are missing. , It may take several days for the recorder to receive all of the TV Guide On Screen data., Some ch

103Additional InformationPlayback stops automatically., If the DVD has an auto pause signal, the recorder stops playback at the auto pause signal.Some

104Recording does not stop after you press x STOP., Open the remote’s cover and press x REC STOP.Timer recording is not complete or did not start from

105Additional InformationOther Sony equipment responds to the remote., The same command mode is set for both the equipment and recorder. Set a differe

106Self-diagnosis Function (When letters/numbers appear in the display)When the self-diagnosis function is activated to prevent the recorder from malf

107Additional InformationNotes about the discs• To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its edge. Do not touch the surface. Dust, fingerprints, or

108GeneralPower requirements: 120 V AC, 60 HzPower consumption: 57 WDimensions (approx.): 430 × 75 × 328 mm (17 × 3 × 13 in.) (width/height/depth) inc

109Additional Informationi.LINK’s maximum baud rate varies according to the equipment. Three maximum baud rates are defined:S100 (approx. 100 Mbps*)S2

11Discs that cannot be recorded on• 8 cm discs• DVD-Rs in VR mode (Video Recording format)*3Only if the recording mode is LSP, SP, HSP, or HQ, and “DV

110Guide to Parts and ControlsFor more information, see the pages in parentheses.A TV/DVD switch (22)B Z OPEN/CLOSE button (31)C ?/1 (on/standby) butt

111Additional InformationV mc / CM (search) buttons (61)W VISUAL SEARCH button (67)X H PLAY button (59)X PAUSE button (61)x STOP button (59)The H PLAY

112A ?/1 (on/standby) button (25)B Front panel display (37, 113)C Disc tray (31)D TIMER REC indicator (50) SYNCHRO REC indicator (56)E A (open/close)

113Additional InformationA HDD/DVD indicatorsDisplays the selected media and the playing/recording/dubbing status.B Disc type*/recording formatC SAP (

114GlossaryChapter (page 67)Sections of a picture or a music feature that are smaller than titles. A title is composed of several chapters. Depending

115Additional InformationHard disk drive (page 3)A hard disk drive is a whole mechanical system that consists of discs and drive. Discs are flat, circ

116Language Code ListFor details, see page 90.The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.Area CodeFor details, see page 96.Cod

117Additional InformationCable Box/Satellite Receiver Brand CodeIf more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time until you find

118GC Electronics 0207, 0056, 0330, 0016, 0040, 0077, 0030GE 0232, 0233, 0144, 0021Gemini 0015, 0070, 0057, 0242, 0014, 0797, 0013, 0400General Instru

119Additional InformationProtelcon 0786Pulsar 0000, 0040Quasar 0000Quest 0144, 0020R Line 0040RadioShack 0883, 0015, 0315, 0303, 0797Rampage 0255Range

12“DVD VIDEO” and “CD” are trademarks.Discs that cannot be played•PHOTO CDs• CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs that are not recorded in music CD or Video CD format

120Uniden 0022Unika 0207, 0153, 0022United Cable 0003, 0014, 0011, 0276Universal 0191, 0078, 0207, 0056, 0022, 0039, 0153, 0077, 0322, 0315US Electron

121Additional InformationPaysat 0724Philips 1076, 0099, 1142, 0724, 0722, 0749, 1442, 1749, 0856, 0775Primestar 0361, 0627, 0869Proscan 0392, 0566QNS

122IndexWords in quotations appear in the on-screen displays.Numerics16:9 26, 914:3 Letter Box 26, 914:3 Pan Scan 26, 91“48kHz/96kHz PCM” 95A“A-B Eras

123EEasy Setup 25, 99Editing 72DV Edit 84Enter characters 38“Erase” 73, 77, 87“Erase All” 76“Erase Titles” 75F“Factory Setup” 99Fast forward 62Fast re

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13Maximum recordable number of titles* The maximum length for each title is eight hours.Note on playback operations of DVD VIDEOs/VIDEO CDsSome playba

14Hookups and SettingsHooking Up the RecorderFollow steps 1 to 7 to hook up and adjust the settings of the recorder.b Notes• Plug cords securely to pr

15Hookups and SettingsWith this hookup, you can record any channel on the cable box or satellite receiver. Be sure that the satellite receiver or cabl

16With this hookup, you can record any channel on the satellite receiver or cable box. Be sure that the satellite receiver or cable box is turned on.T

17Hookups and Settings.Use this hookup if you watch cable channels without a cable box. Also use this hookup if you are using a VHF/UHF antenna or sep

18Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords/HDMI CordsSelect one of the following patterns A through D, according to the input jack on your TV monitor, proje

19Hookups and SettingsWhen playing “wide screen” imagesSome recorded images may not fit your TV screen. To change the picture size, see page 91.If you

2WARNINGTo reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabi

20Step 4: Connecting the Audio CordsSelect one of the following patterns A or B, according to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector, or AV ampl

21Hookups and Settingsz HintFor correct speaker location, see the operating instructions supplied with the connected components.b Notes• Do not connec

22Step 6: Preparing the RemoteYou can control the recorder using the supplied remote. Insert two size AA (R6) batteries by matching the 3 and # ends o

23Hookups and Settings4 Release [/1.When the TV/DVD switch is set to TV, the remote performs the following:Code numbers of controllable TVsIf more tha

241 Slide the TV/DVD switch to DVD.2 Hold down [/1, and enter the manufacturer code (see the table below) for your AV amplifier (receiver) using the n

25Hookups and Settings3 Select “Options,” and press ENTER.4 Select “Command Mode,” and press ENTER.5 Select the Command mode (DVD1, DVD2, or DVD3), an

26Set Top Box ControlIf you want to use the cable box/satellite receiver control (page 15), select “Yes,” and set the brand code and the cable box ou

27Hookups and SettingsTo fix the set top box controller to your cable box/satellite receiverOnce you have confirmed that the set top box controller co

28Connecting a VCR or Similar DeviceAfter disconnecting the recorder’s power cord from an AC outlet, connect a VCR or similar recording device to the

29Hookups and SettingsConnect 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

3PrecautionsThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits set out in the EMC Directive using a connection cable shorter than 3 me

30Connecting to a Satellite or Digital TunerConnect a satellite or digital tuner to this recorder using the LINE IN 1 jacks. Disconnect the recorder’s

31Seven Basic Operations — Getting to Know Your DVD RecorderSeven Basic Operations— Getting to Know Your DVD Recorder1. Inserting and Formatting a DVD

323 Move the cursor down the TOOLS menu until “Disc Info” is selected, and press ENTER.Example: When a DVD-RW (VR mode) is inserted.1 “Disc Name” (DVD

33Seven Basic Operations — Getting to Know Your DVD Recorder2. Recording a ProgramThis section introduces the basic operation to record the current TV

34You can check the recording information such as recording time or disc type.Press DISPLAY twice during recording.The recording information appears.A

35Seven Basic Operations — Getting to Know Your DVD RecorderTitle List with Thumbnail Images (Example: DVD-RW in VR mode)Extended Title ListA Disc typ

36To change a title thumbnail picture (Thumbnail) (HDD/DVD-RW in VR mode only)You can select a favourite scene for the thumbnail picture shown in the

37Seven Basic Operations — Getting to Know Your DVD RecorderA Title number/name(Shows either track number, track name, scene number, or file name for

38Example: When dubbing a DVDExample: When playing a VIDEO CDExample: When playing a CDTrack playing time and the current track/index numbermRemaining

39Seven Basic Operations — Getting to Know Your DVD Recorder5 Press </M/m/, to select the character you want to enter, and press ENTER.The selected

4Copy guard functionSince the recorder has a copy guard function, programs received through an external tuner (not supplied) may contain copy protecti

401 Insert a disc.See “Inserting a Disc” on page 31.2 Press TOOLS to select “Disc Info,” and press ENTER.3 Select “Protect Disc,” and press ENTER.4 Se

41Seven Basic Operations — Getting to Know Your DVD Recorder1 Insert a disc.See “Inserting a Disc” on page 31.2 Press TOOLS to select “Disc Info,” and

42TV GUIDEIntroduction to the TV Guide On Screen SystemThe TV Guide On Screen system is a free interactive program guide. It displays up to eight days

43TV GUIDEWatching TV with the TV Guide On Screen System1 Press TV GUIDE.TV Guide On Screen appears. Example: LISTINGSA Video Window: This shows the p

442 Select a program using M/m, and press MENU.The Panel Menu appears. The Panel Menu contains all functions that are available for the current select

45TV GUIDESetting the “Remind” TimerIf you want the recorder to remind you in the future when a selected program begins broadcasting, set the Remind t

46Searching for a Program with the TV Guide On Screen System1Select “SEARCH” in the Service Bar, and press ENTER.2 Select a search option using </,

47TV GUIDECustomizing the TV Guide On Screen SystemTo lock the Video WindowYou can lock the Video Window so that it does not change channels when you

48Remind defaults• “auto tune”: sets the recorder to change channels automatically when the Remind timer is activated.• “when”: sets the recorder to d

49Timer RecordingTimer RecordingBefore RecordingBefore you start recording…• This recorder can record on various discs. Select the disc type according

5Table of ContentsWARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Preca

50The recorder can receive and record stereo/SAP programs.Stereo programsIf there is noise in the stereo program, set “Auto Stereo” in “Options” setup

51Timer Recording1 Press TV GUIDE.2 Select a program using </M/m/,.To search for a program alphabetically, by category or by keyword, select “SEARC

52If the timer settings overlapIf one or more timer settings overlap, appears next to the program and the recording is suspended. The timer recordin

53Timer RecordingRec Mode AdjustIf there is not enough available disc space for the recording, the recorder automatically adjusts the recording mode t

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

55Timer RecordingChanging/Canceling Timer Recording or Reminder SettingsYou can change or cancel timer and reminder settings using the SCHEDULE list.1

564Select “sort by.”5 Select an option, and press ENTER.The cursor moves to “done.”Press ENTER again to exit the Panel Menu.If two or more timer setti

57Timer Recording3 Press INPUT SELECT repeatedly to select “L1.”4 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the recording mode.For details about the recordi

58If you connect a digital video camera with a DV IN jackSee “DV/Digital8 Dubbing” on page 84 for an explanation of how to record from the DV IN jack.

59PlaybackPlaybackPlaying1Press HDD or DVD.• If you select DVD, insert a disc (see “Inserting a Disc” on page 31).• If you insert a DVD VIDEO, VIDEO C

6TV GUIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42Introduction to the TV Guide On Screen System

605Press </, to make a selection, and press ENTER. The cursor moves to “done.” 6 Press ENTER again to exit the Panel Menu.To play a titleList ViewS

61PlaybackTo check the position of the buttons below, see the illustration on page 59.Playback optionsButtonsOperationsAUDIO Selects one of the audio

62To resume normal playback, press H PLAY.b Notes• To enjoy the TVS function, set “Digital Out” to “On” and “Dolby Digital” to “D-PCM” in “Audio” setu

63PlaybackTo use the DVD’s MenuWhen you play a DVD VIDEO, or a finalized DVD+RW, DVD-RW (Video mode), DVD+R, or DVD-R, you can display the disc’s menu

64“PB Video Equalizer” (Playback video equalizer): Adjusts the picture in greater detail.Select an item and press ENTER.• Contrast: changes the contra

65PlaybackYou can pause a current TV broadcast, and then continue watching the program at a later time. This is useful when you receive an unexpected

66“Simultaneous Rec and Play” allows you to view a previously recorded program while recording programs. Playback continues even if a timer recording

67PlaybackSearching for a Title/Chapter/Track, etc.Each chapter is displayed as a thumbnail. You can search for the desired scene visually.1 Press VIS

68Playing MP3 Audio Tracks or JPEG Image FilesYou can play MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files on DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs) or JPEG image file

69PlaybackTo go to the previous or next albumPress REPLAY/ADVANCE during playback.z HintPress the AUDIO button to switch between stereo or monaural a

7Erasing and Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72Before Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

70MP3 is audio compression technology that satisfies certain ISO/MPEG regulations. JPEG is image compression technology.You can play MP3 (MPEG1 Audio

71PlaybackAlbums play in the following order:Structure of disc contentsWhen you insert a DATA CD/DATA DVD and press H PLAY, the numbered tracks (or fi

72Erasing and EditingBefore EditingThis recorder offers various edit options for various disc types. Before you edit, check the disc type in the front

73Erasing and Editingb Notes• The Playlist title calls up data from the original titles for playback. When an original title is used for a Playlist ti

74“A-B Erase”: Erases a section of the title (page 74).“Delete Chapter”: Erases chapter units of the title while viewing thumbnails (see below). “Divi

75Erasing and Editingb Notes• Images or sound may be momentarily interrupted at the point where you erase a section of a title.• Sections shorter than

761 Press TOOLS to select “Disc Info,” and press ENTER.The “Disc Information” display appears.2 Select “Erase All,” and press ENTER.3 Select “OK,” and

77Erasing and EditingCreating and Editing a PlaylistPlaylist edit allows you to edit or re-edit without changing the actual recordings. You can create

78To play the Playlist titlePress TOOLS while the Title List menu is turned on. Then, select “Playlist” and press ENTER. When the Title List (Playlist

79Dubbing (HDD y DVD)Dubbing (HDD y DVD)Before DubbingIn this section, “dubbing” refers to “copying a recorded title on the internal hard disk drive (

8Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

80Required times for High-speed Dubbing from HDD to DVD (for 60-minute program)*1*1The values in the above table are for reference only. Actual times

81Dubbing (HDD y DVD)Move,Titles containing “Copy-Once” copy protection signals can be moved only from HDD to DVD-RW (VR mode)* (after the title is mo

827 Select a dubbing mode by pressing M/m.* Appears when High-speed Dubbing is available for the title (page 79).8 Select “Start,” and press ENTER.The

83Dubbing (HDD y DVD)To adjust the settings for each titleYou can make detailed settings for each of the selected titles during Multiple Title Dubbing

84DV/Digital8 DubbingBefore DV/Digital8 DubbingThis section explains dubbing with a digital video camera via the DV IN jack on the front panel. If you

85DV/Digital8 Dubbing5 Press TOOLS on the remote to select “DV/D8 Audio Input,” and press ENTER. Then, select the setting for the audio input.“Stereo1

86Program EditYou can select scenes from a DV/Digital8 format tape, and then automatically record selected scenes to the HDD or a DVD.To use this func

87DV/Digital8 Dubbing6 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.A new Scene List menu appears with the selected scene.To add a scene, select “Add.”A Thumbnail pic

88Settings and AdjustmentsAntenna Reception and Language Settings (Settings)The “Settings” setup helps you to make tuner, clock, and language settings

89Settings and Adjustments3 Select the channel you want to preset using the number buttons and the SET button. To disable a channel, select the channe

9Ways to Use Your DVD RecorderRecording/Playback Compatible media and reference pagesQuick access to recorded titles – Title List,“3. Playing the Reco

90You can control your cable box/satellite receiver using the supplied set top box controller. See “Step 7: Easy Setup” on page 25 for details.Set Top

91Settings and AdjustmentsVideo Settings (Video)Video settings will adjust items related to the image, such as size and color.Choose the settings acco

924:3 OutputThis setting is effective only when you set “TV Type” in “Video” to “16:9.” Adjust this to watch 4:3 aspect ratio progressive signals. If

93Settings and AdjustmentsLine InputSets the method of inputting video signals from the LINE IN jacks on the rear panel of the recorder. Select an opt

94Audio DRC (Dynamic Range Control) (DVDs only)Makes the sound clear when the volume is turned down when playing a DVD that conforms to “Audio DRC.” T

95Settings and Adjustments• DTS (DVD VIDEO only)Selects whether or not to output DTS signals.b NoteWhen HDMI output is performed to equipment not comp

96Recording and Parental Control Settings (Features)The “Features” setup allows you to adjust recording and parental control settings.1 Press SYSTEM M

97Settings and Adjustments5 Select “Level,” and press ENTER.The selection items for “Level” are displayed.The lower the value, the stricter the limita

98Disc and Remote Control Settings/Factory Settings (Options)The “Options” setup allows you to set up other operational settings.1 Press SYSTEM MENU w

99Settings and AdjustmentsFactory SetupAllows you to select the setup settings by group, and return them to their default settings. Note that all of y