Sony RDR-DC505
Sony RDR-DC505

Sony RDR-DC305 RDR-DC100 RDR-DC500 User Manual

Table of Contents

  • WARNING
  • Precautions
  • Guide to Parts and Controls
  • Hookups and Settings
    • Hooking Up the Recorder
    • Step 1: Connecting the Aerial Cable
    • Step 2: Connecting the TV and Audio Component
      • Connecting a SCART cable
      • Connecting an HDMI cable
      • Connecting other cables
      • About the “Control for HDMI” functions for BRAVIA Sync (for HDMI connections only)
    • Step 3: Inserting a Conditional Access Module (CAM) (RDR-DC105/DC205/DC305/DC505 only)
    • Step 4: Connecting the Mains Lead
    • Step 5: Preparing the Remote
      • Controlling TVs with the remote
      • Changing programme positions of the recorder using the remote
    • Step 6: Easy Setup
    • Connecting a VCR or Similar Device
      • Connecting to the LINE 1/DECODER jack
      • Connecting to the LINE 2 IN jacks on the front panel
    • Connecting an External Decoder
      • Connecting a decoder
      • Setting external decoder (PAY-TV/Canal Plus analogue decoder) programme positions
  • Basic Operations
    • Using the System Menu
    • Recording a TV Programme to the HDD
      • Using the Quick Timer function
    • Playing the Recorded Programme (Title List)
    • Watching TV programmes
      • Displaying the programme/playback information
      • Using the Favourites List (for digital broadcasting only)
  • Recording to the HDD (“GUIDE Plus+”)
    • Using the GUIDE Plus+ Display
      • Listing up your favourite programme information (My TV)
    • One Button Recording (GUIDE Plus+)
    • Recording Programmes Using Series Recording
    • Setting the Timer Manually (Schedule)
      • Setting the timer manually (Timer List)
    • Checking/Changing/Cancelling Timer Settings (Schedule)
      • Checking/changing timer settings
      • Cancelling timer settings
    • Changing the GUIDE Plus+ System Settings (Setup)
      • Language/Recording timing/Overnight Download settings (Personal Preferences)
      • Resetting the GUIDE Plus+ system settings (Start Installation Sequence)
    • Recording from Connected Equipment
  • Recording to the HDD (“Freeview+”)
    • Using the EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) Display
      • Using the Digital Favourites List
    • One Button Recording Using the EPG
    • Recording TV Programme Using the EPG
    • Recording Programmes Using Series Recording (Models for the UK Only)
    • Setting the Timer Manually (Manual)
      • Recording stereo and bilingual programmes
    • Checking/Changing/Cancelling Timer Settings (Timer List)
      • Checking/changing timer settings
      • Cancelling timer settings
    • Recording from Connected Equipment
  • Playback
    • Playing Discs and Recorded Programmes
      • Pausing a TV broadcast (TV Pause/Pause Live TV)
      • Playing from the beginning of the programme you are recording (Chase Play)
      • Playing a previous recording while making another (Simultaneous Rec and Play)
      • Searching for a time/title/chapter/track, etc.
      • Playing repeatedly (Repeat)
    • Playing DivX/Music/Photo Files
      • Copying DivX/music/photo files to the HDD
      • Playing DivX video files
      • Playing music CDs and MP3
      • Playing photo files
      • Playing from the USB device
      • Copying DivX/music/photo files to a disc
  • Erasing and Editing
    • Before Editing
    • Erasing and Editing a Title
      • Erasing a title (Erase)
      • Erasing a section of a title (A-B Erase)
      • Dividing a title (Divide)
      • Labelling a title (Rename)
    • Creating and Editing a Playlist
      • Creating a Playlist title
      • Erasing a Playlist title
      • Editing a Playlist title
  • Dubbing (HDD y DVD)
    • Before Dubbing
    • Dubbing from the HDD to a DVD (HDD t DVD)
    • Dubbing from a Finalised DVD to the HDD (DVD t HDD)
    • Playing the Disc on Other DVD Equipment (Finalise)
  • HDD/DV Camcorder Dubbing
    • Dubbing from HDD Camcorder
      • Preparing for HDD camcorder dubbing
      • One-Touch Dubbing from HDD camcorder (ONE-TOUCH DUB)
      • Dubbing from HDD camcorder using the on-screen display (HDD-Cam Dubbing)
    • Dubbing from DV Camcorder
      • Preparing for DV camcorder dubbing
      • One-Touch dubbing from DV camcorder (ONE-TOUCH DUB)
      • Dubbing from DV camcorder using the on-screen display (DV Dubbing)
  • Settings and Adjustments
    • Using the Disc Setup Menus (Disc Setup)
    • Disc Settings (Disc Information)
    • Formatting the HDD (HDD Formatting)
    • Using the Setup Menus (Initial Setup)
    • Clock Setting
    • Aerial Reception Settings (Channel)
    • Recorder Settings (System 1)
    • Recorder Settings (System 2)
    • Language Settings (Language)
    • Video Settings (Video In/Out)
    • Audio Input Settings (Audio In)
    • Audio Output Settings (Audio Out)
    • Limitation Settings (Parental Lock)
    • Easy Setup (Resetting the Recorder)
  • Additional Information
    • Troubleshooting
    • Resetting the Recorder
    • Discs That Can Be Dubbed on
    • Discs That Can Be Played
    • About Recording Mode
    • Language Code List
    • Notes About This Recorder
    • Notes on MP3 files, JPEG Image Files, DivX Video Files, and i.Link
    • Specifications
    • Index