Sony RDR-HX1010 Operations Instructions

2-635-893-E1(3)© 2005 Sony CorporationDVD RecorderOperating InstructionsRDR-HX1010

10“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

100TV Pause does not work., You are recording to the HDD or the HDD is full.The programme position cannot be changed from the programme position you a

101Additional InformationSynchro-Recording does not complete., The timer setting for the connected equipment overlapped the recorder’s timer setting (

102“HDD ERROR” appears in the front panel display., The hard disk error occurred. Press down @/1 on the recorder for ten seconds until “WELCOME” appea

103Additional InformationNotes About This RecorderOn operation• If the recorder is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, or is placed in a

104SpecificationsSystemLaser: Semiconductor laserChannel coverage: PAL/SECAM (B/G, D/K, I, L) VHF: E2 to E12, R1 to R12, F2 to F10, Italian A to H, Ir

105Additional InformationAbout i.LINKThe DV IN jack on this recorder is an i.LINK-compliant DV IN jack. This section describes the i.LINK standard and

106Guide to Parts and ControlsFor more information, see the pages in parentheses.A TV/DVD switch (19)B Z (open/close) button (29)C [/1 (on/standby) bu

107Additional InformationW VISUAL SEARCH button (60)X H (play) button (53)X (pause) button (55)x (stop) button (53)The H button has a tactile dot*.Y z

108A [/1 (on/standby) button (22)B Front panel display (35, 109)C Disc tray (29)D TIMER REC indicator (43) SYNCHRO REC indicator (50)E A (open/close)

109Additional InformationA HDD/DVD indicatorsDisplays the selected media and the playing/recording/dubbing status.B Disc type*/recording formatC NICAM

11Maximum recordable number of titles* The maximum length for each title is eight hours.Note on playback operations of DVD VIDEOs/VIDEO CDsSome playba

110A AERIAL IN/OUT jacks (13)B HDMI OUT (high-definition multimedia interface out) jack (14)C LINE 1 – TV jack (14)D LINE 3/DECODER jack (23)E COMPONE

111Additional InformationGlossaryChapter (page 60)Sections of a picture or a music feature that are smaller than titles. A title is composed of severa

112HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)HDMI is an interface that supports both video and audio on a single digital connection. The HDMI connect

113Additional InformationLanguage Code ListFor details, see page 87.The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.Area CodeFor de

114IndexWords in quotations appear in the on-screen displays.Numerics16:9 22, 874:3 Letter Box 22, 874:3 Pan Scan 22, 87“48kHz/96kHz PCM” 91A“A-B Eras

115“Erase All” 69“Erase Titles” 68“Extend Rec” 44F“Factory Setup” 95“Features” 92“File Search” 60“Finalise” 39“Finalise Disc” 94Finalising 39“Format”

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12Hookups 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

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

14Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords/HDMI CordsSelect one of the following patterns A through E, according to the input jack on your TV monitor, proje

15Hookups and SettingsWhen playing “wide screen” imagesSome recorded images may not fit your TV screen. To change the picture size, see page 87.If you

16If the connected TV (or other connected equipment such as a set top box) complies with SMARTLINK, NexTView Link*3,MEGALOGIC*1, EASYLINK*2,CINEMALINK

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

18z HintFor correct speaker location, see the operating instructions supplied with the connected components.b Notes• Do not connect your TV’s audio ou

19Hookups and SettingsStep 6: Preparing the RemoteYou can control the recorder using the supplied remote. Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by matchin

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

204 Release [/1.When the TV/DVD switch is set to TV, the remote performs the following:* If you use the number buttons to select the TV’s programme po

21Hookups and SettingsCode numbers of controllable AV amplifiers (receivers)If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time un

22Step 7: Easy SetupMake the basic adjustments by following the on-screen instructions in “Easy Setup.”1 Turn on the recorder and switch the input sel

23Hookups and SettingsConnecting a VCR or Similar DeviceAfter disconnecting the recorder’s mains lead from the mains, connect a VCR or similar recordi

24Connect a VCR or similar recording device to the LINE 2 IN or LINE 4 IN jacks of this recorder. If the equipment has an S-video jack, you can use an

25Hookups and SettingsConnecting to a Satellite or Digital TunerConnect a satellite or digital tuner to this recorder using the LINE 3/DECODER jack. D

26Connecting a PAY-TV/Canal Plus DecoderYou can watch or record PAY-TV/Canal Plus programmes if you connect a decoder (not supplied) to the recorder.

27Hookups and SettingsTo watch or record PAY-TV/Canal Plus programmes, set your recorder to receive the channels using the on-screen display.In order

2810Select “System,” and press ENTER.11Press M/m to select an available TV system, BG, DK, I, or L, and press ENTER.To receive broadcasts in France, s

29Seven Basic Operations — Getting to Know Your DVD RecorderSeven Basic Operations— Getting to Know Your DVD Recorder1. Inserting and Formatting a DVD

3About 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 modif

303 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

31Seven Basic Operations — Getting to Know Your DVD Recorder2. Recording a ProgrammeThis section introduces the basic operation to record the current

32About the Teletext functionSome broadcasts systems ensure a Teletext service* in which the complete programmes and their data (title, date, channel,

33Seven Basic Operations — Getting to Know Your DVD RecorderTitle List with Thumbnail Images (Example: DVD-RW in VR mode)Extended Title ListA Disc typ

34To 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

35Seven Basic Operations — Getting to Know Your DVD RecorderC The current selected function or audio setting (appears only temporarily)Example: Dolby

36Example: When playing a VIDEO CDExample: When playing a CDTrack playing time and the current track/index numbermRemaining time of the current trackm

37Seven Basic Operations — Getting to Know Your DVD Recorder5 Press </M/m/, to select the character you want to enter, and press ENTER.The selected

386. Labelling and Protecting a DiscYou can execute options effective for the entire disc using the Disc Information display.1 Insert a disc.See “Inse

39Seven Basic Operations — Getting to Know Your DVD Recorder7. Playing the Disc on Other DVD Equipment (Finalise)Finalising is necessary when you play

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

40For DVD-RWs (Video mode)DVD-RW (Video mode) that have been finalised to prohibit additional recording or editing can be unfinalised to allow further

41Timer RecordingTimer RecordingBefore RecordingBefore you start recording…• This recorder can record on various discs. Select the disc type according

42The recorder automatically receives and records stereo and bilingual programmes based on the ZWEITON system or the NICAM system. The HDD and a DVD-R

43Timer RecordingTimer Recording (Standard/ShowView)You can set the timer for a total of 30 programmes (8 programmes when using the PDC/VPS function),

44To stop recording during timer recordingOpen the remote’s cover and press x REC STOP. Note that it may take a few seconds for the recorder to stop r

45Timer Recordingz HintYou can play the recorded programme by selecting the programme title in the Title List.b Notes• If a message indicating that th

463 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.The date, start and stop times, programme position, recording mode, etc. setting (page 44) appear.• If you want to ch

47Timer RecordingYou can adjust the recording picture quality and picture size.1 Before recording starts, press TOOLS to select “Rec Settings,” and pr

48b Notes• If one programme contains two picture sizes, the selected size is recorded. However, if the 16:9 signal cannot be recorded as 16:9, it is r

49Timer Recording: Indicates that the Update function is set.When all of the timer settings do not fit on the list, scroll bar appears.To view the hid

5Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41Before Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

50If there is not enough space for a timer recording, the recorder automatically erases old titles recorded on the HDD. The oldest, played title is er

51Timer Recording3 Press INPUT SELECT repeatedly to select “L3.”4 Select the line input audio when recording a bilingual programme on the HDD or DVD-R

52You can record from a connected VCR or similar device. To connect a VCR or similar device, see “Connecting a VCR or Similar Device” on page 23. Use

53PlaybackPlaybackPlaying1Press HDD or DVD.• If you select DVD, insert a disc (see “Inserting a Disc” on page 29).• If you insert a DVD VIDEO, VIDEO C

54To resume playback from the point where you stopped (Resume Play)When you press H again after you stop playback, the recorder resumes playback from

55PlaybackTo check the position of the buttons below, see the illustration on page 53.Playback optionsButtonsOperations (audio) Selects one of the aud

56To resume normal playback, press H.b Notes• To enjoy the TVS function, set “Digital Out” to “On” and “Dolby Digital” to “D-PCM” and “MPEG” to “PCM”

57Playback1 Press TOOLS during playback to select “Video Settings,” and press ENTER.2 Select an item, and press ENTER.The adjustment display appears.“

58“AV SYNC”: When the video is delayed, this function delays the audio for synchronization with the video (0 to 120 milliseconds). Larger numbers indi

59Playback“Simultaneous Rec and Play” allows you to view a previously recorded programme while recording programmes. Playback continues even if a time

6Creating and Editing a Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70Moving a Playlist title (Chang

60Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track, etc.Each chapter is displayed as a thumbnail. You can search for the desired scene visually.1 Press VISUAL SEAR

61PlaybackPlaying MP3 Audio Tracks or JPEG Image FilesYou can play MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files on DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs) or JPEG im

621 Press TITLE LIST.The album list appears. To change the page, press / .2 Select an album, and press ENTER.The sub-menu appears.3 Select “View Album

63PlaybackMP3 is audio compression technology that satisfies certain ISO/MPEG regulations. JPEG is image compression technology.You can play MP3 (MPEG

64Albums play in the following order:Structure of disc contentsWhen you insert a DATA CD/DATA DVD and press H, the numbered tracks (or files) are play

65Erasing and EditingErasing and EditingBefore EditingThis recorder offers various edit options for various disc types. Before you edit, check the dis

66b Notes• The Playlist title calls up data from the original titles for playback. When an original title is used for a Playlist title, the original t

67Erasing and Editing“A-B Erase”: Erases a section of the title (page 67).“Delete Chapter”: Erases chapter units of the title while viewing thumbnails

68b Notes• Images or sound may be momentarily interrupted at the point where you erase a section of a title.• Sections shorter than five seconds may n

69Erasing and Editing1 Press TOOLS to select “Disc Info,” and press ENTER.The “Disc Information” display appears.2 Select “Erase All,” and press ENTER

7Ways to Use Your DVD RecorderRecording/Playback Compatible media and reference pagesQuick access to recorded titles – Title List,“3. Playing the Reco

70Creating and Editing a PlaylistPlaylist edit allows you to edit or re-edit without changing the actual recordings. You can create up to 97 Playlist

71Erasing and EditingTo play the Playlist titlePress TOOLS while the Title List menu is turned on. Then, select “Playlist” and press ENTER. When the T

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

73Dubbing (HDD y DVD)Required times for High-speed Dubbing from HDD to DVD (for 60-minute programme)*1*1The values in the above table are for referenc

74Move,Titles containing “Copy-Once” copy protection signals can be moved only from HDD to DVD-RW (VR mode)* (after the title is moved, the original t

75Dubbing (HDD y DVD)7 Select a dubbing mode by pressing M/m.* Appears when High-speed Dubbing is available for the title (page 72).8 Select “Start,”

76To adjust the settings for each titleYou can make detailed settings for each of the selected titles during Multiple Title Dubbing.1 In step 6 of “Du

77DV DubbingDV Dubbing Before DV DubbingThis section explains dubbing with a digital video camera via the DV IN jack on the front panel. If you want t

783 Press INPUT SELECT on the remote repeatedly to select “DV.”The front panel display changes as follows:4 Press REC MODE on the remote repeatedly to

79DV DubbingRecording an Entire DV Format Tape (One Touch Dubbing)You can record the entire contents of a DV/Digital8 format tape onto a disc with a s

8Quick 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*

802 Select “DV EDIT,” and press ENTER.The display asks if you want to start selecting scenes.• If you have previously saved a programme, the display a

81DV Dubbing9 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.The default title name is fixed, and the display asks if you want to start recording. To change the disc me

82Settings and AdjustmentsAerial Reception and Language Settings (Settings)The “Settings” setup helps you to make tuner, clock, and programme position

83Settings and Adjustments8 Press M/m repeatedly until the channel you want is displayed, then press ENTER.The channels are scanned in the order shown

84Station NameChanges or enters a new station name (up to 5 characters). The recorder must receive channel information (for instance, SMARTLINK inform

85Settings and AdjustmentsChanges or disables the programme positions after setting the channels. If any programme positions are unused or contain unw

864Press the number buttons or </M/m/, to enter the TV guide page number, and press ENTER to confirm the setting.• If you make a mistake, press CLE

87Settings and AdjustmentsOSD (On-Screen Display)Switches the display language on the screen.DVD Menu (DVD VIDEO only)Switches the language for the DV

88b NoteDepending on the disc, “4:3 Letter Box” may be selected automatically instead of “4:3 Pan Scan” or vice versa.HDMI ResolutionSelects the type

89Settings and AdjustmentsProgressive ModeDVD software can be divided into two types: film based software and video based software. Video based softwa

9Discs 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 “DVD

90Audio Settings (Audio)The “Audio” setup allows you to adjust the sound according to the playback and connection conditions.1 Press SYSTEM MENU while

91Settings and Adjustments1 Select “Audio Connection” in “Audio,” and press ENTER.2 Select “Digital Out,” and press ENTER.3 Select “On,” and press ENT

92• Audio(HDMI)Selects the type of audio signal output from the HDMI OUT jack.b Notes• A loud noise (or no sound) will be output if you connect the re

93Settings and Adjustmentsb Notes• The actual chapter mark interval may vary depending on the amount of information contained in the video to be recor

94One Touch DubbingDisplays the following options for the One Touch Dub function.Finalise Disc (for all recordable discs except DVD-RW in VR mode)Sele

95Settings and Adjustmentsb NoteIf you set the recording mode to be changed while dubbing from a DVD to the HDD, the sound recorded in the source (DVD

96Easy Setup (Resetting the Recorder)Select this to run the “Easy Setup” programme.1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode.2 Select “SE

97Additional InformationAdditional InformationTroubleshootingIf you experience any of the following difficulties while using the recorder, use this tr

98TV channels cannot be changed., The channel is disabled (page 85)., A timer recording started, which changed the channels.The picture from equipment

99Additional InformationAn alternate audio track cannot be recorded., When recording from connected equipment, set “Line Audio Input” in TOOLS menu to