Sony RDR-HXD560 User Manual

2-686-265-11(1)© 2006 Sony CorporationRDR-HXD560/HXD562DVD RecorderOperating InstructionsTo find out useful hints, tips and information about Sony pro

10“DVD VIDEO” and “CD” are trademarks.Discs that cannot be played• PHOTO CDs• CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs that are recorded in a format different from the fo

100Remote Control Settings/Factory Settings (Others)The “Others” setup allows you to set up other operational settings.1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the r

101Settings and AdjustmentsFactory SetupAllows you to select the setup settings by group, and return them to their default settings. Note that all of

102Additional InformationTroubleshootingIf you experience any of the following difficulties while using the recorder, use this troubleshooting guide t

103Additional InformationThe picture is breaking up., The signal strength is low., Check aerial installation.TV programme pictures are distorted., Reo

104An alternate audio track cannot be recorded or played., When recording from connected equipment, set “Line Audio Input” in OPTIONS menu to “Bilingu

105Additional InformationThe angles cannot be changed., Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD VIDEO being played., You are trying to change the ang

106Nothing was recorded even though you set the Synchro-Rec setting correctly., You forgot to turn off the connected equipment. Turn off the connected

107Additional InformationThe remote does not function., Batteries are weak., The remote is too far from the recorder., The remote’s manufacturer code

108“FAN ERROR” appears in the front panel display., Check that the vent on the rear of the recorder is not blocked. Then, immediately disconnect the m

109Additional InformationNotes About This RecorderOn operation• If the recorder is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, or is placed in a

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

110SpecificationsSystemLaser: Semiconductor laserTransmission standards: DVB-TChannel coverage: UHF: B21 to B69The above channel coverage merely ensur

111Additional InformationAbout i.LINKThe DV IN jack on this recorder is i.LINK-compliant for digital video cameras. This section describes the i.LINK

112Guide to Parts and ControlsFor more information, see the pages in parentheses.A HDD button (24) DVD button (24)B [/1 (on/standby) button (20)C Z (o

113Additional InformationA [/1 (on/standby) button (20)B Front panel display (114)C Disc tray (24)D A (open/close) button (24)E TIMER REC indicator (4

114A HDD/DVD indicatorsDisplays the selected media and the playing/recording status.B Dubbing direction indicatorC SMARTLINK indicator (14)D Displays

115Additional InformationLanguage Code ListFor details, see page 87.The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.Area CodeFor de

116IndexWords in quotations appear in the on-screen displays.Numerics16:9 20, 924:3 Letter Box 20, 924:3 Pan Scan 20, 92“48kHz/96kHz PCM” 96A“A-B Eras

117DVD+R 8, 68DVD+RW 8, 68DVD-R 8, 68DVD-RAM 10DVD-RW 8, 68EEasy Setup 20, 101Editing 68, 72DV Edit 82Enter characters 31EPGViewing a list of availabl

118“Protect Disc” 33Protectiondisc 33title 69QQuick guide to disc types 8Quick Timer 50RRear panel 114REC 25REC STOP 25, 84“Rec. Mode” 51“Rec. Mode Ad

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12Hookups and SettingsHooking Up the RecorderFollow steps 1 through 6 to hook up and adjust the settings of the recorder. Do not connect the mains lea

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13Hookups and SettingsStep 2: Connecting the Video CordsSelect one of the following patterns, A through D , according to the input jack on your TV mon

14When playing “wide screen” imagesSome recorded images may not fit your TV screen. To change the picture size, see page 92.If you are connecting to a

15Hookups and SettingsStep 3: Connecting the Audio CordsSelect one of the following patterns, A or B, according to the input jack on your TV monitor,

16z HintFor correct speaker location, see the operating instructions supplied with the connected components.b Notes• Do not connect your TV’s audio ou

17Hookups and SettingsStep 5: Preparing the RemoteYou can control the recorder using the supplied remote. Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by matchin

182 With the TV [/1 button pressed down, enter the TV’s manufacturer code using the number buttons. For instance, to enter “09,” press “0” then “9.” A

19Hookups and Settings3 Select “SETUP,” and press ENTER.4 Select “Others,” and press ENTER.5 Select “Command Mode,” and press ENTER.6 Select a Command

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 6: Easy SetupMake the basic adjustments by following the on-screen instructions in “Easy Setup.”1 Turn on the recorder and your TV. Then switch

21Hookups and SettingsConnecting a VCR or Similar DeviceAfter disconnecting the recorder’s mains lead from the mains, connect a VCR or similar recordi

22Connect 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

23Hookups and SettingsConnecting to a Satellite or Digital TunerConnect a satellite or digital tuner to this recorder using the LINE 3 jack. Disconnec

24Eight Basic Operations— Getting to Know Your DVD Recorder1. Inserting a Disc1 Press DVD.2 Press Z (open/close), and place a disc on the disc tray.3

25Eight Basic Operations — Getting to Know Your DVD Recorder4 Press z REC.Recording starts.Recording stops automatically after 8 hours of continuous r

263. Playing the Recorded Programme (Title List)To play a recorded title, select the title from the Title List.1 Press HDD or DVD.If you select DVD, i

27Eight Basic Operations — Getting to Know Your DVD RecorderD Scroll bar:Appears when all of the titles do not fit on the list. To view the hidden tit

28To turn off the Title ListPress TITLE LIST.z Hints• After recording, the first scene of the recording (the title) is automatically set as the thumbn

29Eight Basic Operations — Getting to Know Your DVD RecorderB Available functions for DVD VIDEOs ( angle/ audio/ subtitle, etc.), or playback data

3• Do not move the recorder for one minute after you have unplugged the mains lead.• Do not attempt to replace or upgrade the hard disk by yourself, a

30Example: When playing a CDTrack playing time and the current track/index numbermRemaining time of the current trackmPlaying time of the discmRemaini

31Eight Basic Operations — Getting to Know Your DVD Recorder5. Changing the Name of a Recorded ProgrammeYou can label a DVD, title, or programme by en

32To use the number buttonsYou can also use the number buttons to enter characters. Refer to the number next to each row of letters on your TV screen.

33Eight Basic Operations — Getting to Know Your DVD Recorder3 Select “Disc Name,” and press ENTER.Enter the disc name in the “Input Disc Name” display

341 Make a recording.See “2. Recording a Programme” on page 24.2 Press Z (open/close).The display shows the approximate time required for finalising a

35Eight Basic Operations — Getting to Know Your DVD RecorderFor DVD-RWs (Video mode)DVD-RWs (Video mode) that have been finalised to prohibit addition

36z HintBy reformatting, you can change the recording format on DVD-RWs, or record again on DVD-RWs that have been finalised.b NoteOn this model, 1 GB

37Guide to Digital Services Guide to Digital ServicesEPG (Electronic Programme Guide)The Electronic Programme Guide is a guide showing the television

38K Icon trayDepending on the channel and programme settings, some icons may appear in the display: : Either the channel or the programme is locked (p

39Guide to Digital Services1 Press .2 Press the red button. The category pop-up list appears.3 Press M/m to select a category, and press ENTER. The se

4About this manual• 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

40Available buttons in the Information displayViewing a digital text serviceMany digital TV channels broadcast information via their text service. Thi

41Guide to Digital Services2 Once the text page is displayed (this may take some time), follow the on-screen instructions to obtain your required sele

424 Select “Favourites,” and press ENTER.“Favourites List 1” display appears.Press repeatedly to switch to a different Favourites List.This display

43Guide to Digital ServicesIndexThe Index application is an easy way to display a scrollable list of all the tuned channels, including your favourites

44Timer RecordingBefore RecordingBefore you start recording…• Check that the disc has enough available space for the recording (page 30). For the HDD,

45Timer RecordingPictures with copy protection cannot be recorded on this recorder.When the recorder receives a copy guard signal, the recorder contin

461 Press [TIMER].2 Press M/m to select the “Day and Time” or “Mode” row. Then press ENTER.3 Select an item using </, and adjust using M/m. Then pr

47Timer RecordingTo confirm, change, or cancel a timer recording See “Checking/Changing/Cancelling Timer Settings” on page 52.To extend the recording

48The EPG function is a feature that simplifies setting the timer. Just select the programme you want to record in the EPG display. The date, time, an

49Timer RecordingTo scroll the EPG display by page(Page mode)Press PAGE / while the EPG display is turned on to display the previous/next ten channe

5Table of ContentsWARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Precautions . . . .

503 Press the blue button (“Series Info”).The Series Information display appears.Press the red button to display the Programme Guide and see more info

51Timer RecordingNote that the Quick Timer function does not work if “TV Direct Rec.” is set to “On” in the “Recording” setup (page 98).To cancel the

523 Adjust the setting using </M/m/,, and press ENTER.The default setting is underlined.“Rec. NR”: (weak) Off 1 ~ 2 ~ 3 (strong)“Rec. Video

53Timer Recording2 Press </M/m/, to select a future timer event you want to check/change/cancel. Then press ENTER.The Event Action menu appears.3 P

543 Select the timer setting you want to check/change/cancel, and press ENTER.The sub-menu appears.4 Select one of the options, and press ENTER.“Modif

55Timer RecordingTo scroll the list display by page(Page mode)Press / while the list display is turned on. Each time you press / , the entire Timer

563 Press INPUT SELECT repeatedly to select “L3.”4 Select the desired audio signal when recording a bilingual programme to the HDD or DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs (

57Timer RecordingYou can record from a connected VCR or similar device. To connect a VCR or similar device, see “Connecting a VCR or Similar Device” o

58PlaybackPlaying1 Press HDD or DVD.• If you select DVD, insert a disc (see “1. Inserting a Disc” on page 24).• If you insert a DVD VIDEO, VIDEO CD, C

59PlaybackTo resume playback from the point where you stopped (Resume Play)When you press H again after you stop playback, the recorder resumes playba

6Viewing a digital text service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40Selecting digital text from dedicated digit

60To check the position of the buttons below, see the illustration on page 58.For MP3 or JPEG operations, see “Playing MP3 Audio Tracks or JPEG Image

61Playbackb Notes• Angles and subtitles cannot be changed with titles recorded on this recorder.• Slideshows made with a DVD camcorder can only be pla

62b Notes• If the outlines of the images on your screen become blurred, set “BNR” and/or “MNR” to “Off.”• Depending on the disc or the scene being pla

63Playback“Chasing Playback” allows you to view the recorded part of a programme while the recording is being made. You do not need to wait until the

64Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track, etc.You can search a disc by title, chapter, scene or track. As titles and tracks are assigned individual numbe

65PlaybackPlaying 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

66MP3 is an audio compression technology that satisfies certain ISO/MPEG regulations. JPEG is an image compression technology.You can play MP3 (MPEG1

67PlaybackAlbums play in the following order:Structure of disc contentsWhen you insert a DATA CD/DATA DVD and press H, the numbered tracks (or files)

68Erasing and EditingBefore EditingThis recorder offers various edit options for various disc types.b Notes• You may lose the edited contents if you r

69Erasing and EditingTo open up disc spaceTo open up disc space on a DVD+RW or DVD-RW (Video mode), erase the title with the largest number in the tit

7Creating and Editing a Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72Moving a Playlist title (Change Order). . .

70“Divide”: Divides a title into two titles (page 71).“Set Thumbnail”: Changes the title’s thumbnail picture that appears in the Title List (page 27).

71Erasing and Editing3 Press ENTER if point A is correct.If point A is incorrect, select point A using c/C, and press ENTER. The display for setting p

72You can manually insert a chapter mark at any point you like during playback.Press CHAPTER MARK at the point where you want to divide the title into

73Erasing and Editing3 Select “Select,” and press ENTER.4 Select the title you want to include in the Playlist title, and press ENTER.The display for

74To add the entire title to the Playlist title as one scene (Make a Playlist)1 Press TITLE LIST. If the Title List (Playlist) appears, press ,. 2 Sel

75Erasing and Editingb NoteWhen the number of chapters in the title to be combined exceeds the limit, the chapters at the end are combined into a sing

76Dubbing (HDD y DVD)Before DubbingIn this section, “dubbing” refers to “copying a recorded title on the internal hard disk drive (HDD) to another dis

77Dubbing (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

78Rec Mode Conversion Dubbing n /////Allows you to dub from the HDD to a DVD or vice versa, in a dubbing mode that differs from the original recording

79Dubbing (HDD y DVD)Dubbing1 Insert the DVD that you are going to dub to or from.2 Press HDD or DVD to select the source.3 Press TITLE LIST.Press <

8Quick Guide to Disc TypesRecordable and playable discsType Disc LogoIcon used in this manualFormatting (new discs)Compatibility with other DVD player

80A maximum of 30 selected titles can be dubbed at once.1 Insert the DVD that you are going to dub to or from.2 Press HDD or DVD to select the source.

81Dubbing (HDD y DVD)To stop dubbingPress OPTIONS to select “Stop Dubbing,” and press ENTER. When asked for confirmation, select “OK,” and press ENTER

82DV Dubbing Before DV DubbingThis section explains dubbing with a digital video camera via the DV IN jack on the front panel. If you want to dub by w

83DV Dubbing3 Press INPUT SELECT on the remote repeatedly to select “DV.”The front panel display changes as follows:4 Press REC MODE on the remote rep

84Recording an Entire DV Format Tape (One Touch Dubbing)You can record the entire contents of a DV/Digital8 format tape onto a disc with a single pres

85DV DubbingProgram EditYou can select scenes from a DV/Digital8 format tape, and then automatically record selected scenes to the HDD or a DVD.To use

868 When you finish adding scenes, press m.The scene list is displayed.A Total duration of the sceneB Total number of scenesC Scene information block9

87Settings and AdjustmentsSettings and AdjustmentsClock and Language Settings (Basic)The “Basic” setup helps you to make clock and language settings f

88Digital TV settings (DTV Settings)The “DTV Settings” setup enables you to take full advantage of Digital TV Broadcasting services such as favourites

89Settings and AdjustmentsTo lock channels1 Once the “Parental Lock” menu is displayed, select “Lock Programmes,” and press ENTER.All available TV cha

9Usable disc versions (as of March 2006)• 8x-speed or slower DVD+RWs• 6x-speed or slower DVD-RWs (Ver.1.1, Ver.1.2 with CPRM*2)• 16x-speed or slower D

90The “Tuning” display allows you to tune your recorder automatically or to hide unused or unwanted programmes and also change the order of the progra

91Settings and AdjustmentsRestoration of hidden programmesHidden channels are identified by an icon next to the programme number. In step 3 above p

92Signal StrengthThis information screen shows the signal strength of the broadcast you are watching.1 Select “Signal Strength” in the “Technical Info

93Settings and Adjustmentsb NoteDepending on the disc, “4:3 Letter Box” may be selected automatically instead of “4:3 Pan Scan” or vice versa.Componen

94b Notes• If your TV does not accept S-video or RGB signals, no picture appears on the TV screen even if you select “S Video” or “RGB.” See the instr

95Settings and AdjustmentsAudio Settings (Audio)The “Audio” setup allows you to adjust the sound according to the playback and connection conditions.1

96• MPEG (DVD VIDEOs only)Selects the type of MPEG audio signal.• DTS (DVD VIDEOs only)Selects whether or not to output DTS signals.• 48kHz/96kHz PCM

97Settings and AdjustmentsRecording Settings (Recording)The “Recording” setup allows you to adjust recording settings.1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the re

98TV Direct Rec. (HDD/DVD+RW/DVD-RW/DVD+R/DVD-R only)Synchro Rec.Selects the recording destination used for Synchro-Recording (page 55).Auto ChapterSe

99Settings and Adjustments2 Enter your four-digit password using the number buttons, then select “OK” and press ENTER.3 Select “Standard,” and press E