Sony RDR-HX780
Sony RDR-HX780

Sony RDR-HX680 RDR-HX780 RDR-HX980 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 Video Cords/HDMI Cord
      • About the SMARTLINK features (for SCART connections only)
      • About the “Control for HDMI” functions for ‘BRAVIA’ Sync (for HDMI connections only)
    • Step 3: Connecting the Audio Cords/HDMI Cord
    • Step 4: Connecting the Mains Lead
    • Step 5: Preparing the Remote
      • Controlling TVs with the remote
      • If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder
      • 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 to a Satellite or Digital Tuner
    • Connecting an External Decoder
      • Connecting a decoder
      • Setting external decoder (PAY-TV/Canal Plus analogue decoder) programme positions
  • Seven Basic Operations — Getting to Know Your DVD Recorder
    • 1. Inserting a Disc
    • 2. Recording a Programme
      • Checking the disc status while recording
    • 3. Playing the Recorded Programme (Title List)
      • Displaying the playing time and play information
    • 4. Changing the Name of a Recorded Programme
    • 5. Labelling and Protecting a Disc
      • Labelling a disc
      • Protecting a disc
    • 6. Playing the Disc on Other DVD Equipment (Finalise)
      • Unfinalising a disc
    • 7. Reformatting a Disc
  • Recording
    • Timer Recording
      • Using the Quick Timer function
      • Recording stereo and bilingual programmes
      • Creating chapters in a title
    • Checking/Changing/Cancelling Timer Settings (Timer List)
    • Recording from Connected Equipment
      • Recording from connected equipment with a timer (Synchro Rec.)
      • Recording from connected equipment without a timer
  • Playback
    • Playing
      • Playback options
      • Playing a specific portion repeatedly (A-B Repeat)
      • Playing repeatedly (Repeat)
      • Creating your own programme (Programme)
    • Advanced Playback Functions
      • 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.
  • Erasing and Editing
    • Before Editing
    • Erasing and Editing a Title
      • Editing multiple titles (Multi-Mode)
      • Erasing a section of a title (A-B Erase)
      • Dividing a title (Divide)
    • Erasing and Editing a Chapter
      • Dividing a chapter (Divide)
      • Erasing a chapter (Erase)
      • Combining multiple chapters (Combine)
    • Creating and Editing a Playlist
      • Moving a Playlist title (Move)
      • Combining multiple Playlist titles (Combine)
      • Dividing a Playlist title (Divide)
      • Moving a chapter (Move)
  • Dubbing (HDD y DVD)
    • Before Dubbing
    • HDD/DVD Dubbing
    • Dubbing Using Dubbing List
    • Making a Backup Disc (DVD Backup)
  • HDD Camcorder Dubbing
    • Before HDD Camcorder Dubbing
      • 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)
  • DV Camcorder Dubbing
    • Before DV Camcorder Dubbing
      • Preparing for DV camcorder dubbing
    • Dubbing an Entire DV Format Tape (DV One-Touch Dubbing)
    • Dubbing Selected Scenes (DV Manual Dubbing)
    • Playing from a DV Camcorder
  • Music Jukebox
    • About Jukebox
    • Preparing for Using Jukebox
      • Connecting the USB device
      • Copying tracks or albums (USB t HDD)
      • Copying audio tracks (DISC t HDD)
      • Copying tracks or albums on the HDD (HDD y HDD)
    • Playing Audio Tracks Using Jukebox/USB Device
      • Adding audio tracks to a Playlist (HDD only)
      • Playback options
      • Playing repeatedly (Repeat)
      • Creating your own programme (Programme) (USB device only)
    • Managing Audio Tracks on the Music Jukebox (HDD only)
  • Photo Album
    • About the “Photo Album” Function
    • Preparing for Using the “Photo Album” Function
      • Connecting the USB device
      • Copying JPEG image files to the HDD (DISC/USB t HDD)
      • Copying all JPEG image files from the connected USB device (USB t DVD-RW/DVD-R)
      • Copying JPEG image files or albums on the HDD (HDD y HDD)
      • Copying JPEG image albums to a disc (HDD t DVD-RW/DVD-R)
      • Copying JPEG image files to a disc (HDD t DVD-RW/DVD-R)
    • Using the “Photo Album” List
      • Playing a slideshow
    • Creating a Slideshow with Your Favourite Music and Graphic Effects (x-Pict Story) (HDD only)
    • Managing JPEG Image Files on the HDD
    • Printing JPEG Image Files
  • Settings and Adjustments
    • Adjusting Picture Quality
    • Using the Setup Menus
    • Disc Settings (Disc Setup)
    • Recorder Settings (Basic)
    • Aerial Reception Settings (Tuner)
    • Video Settings (Video In/Out)
    • Audio Input Settings (Audio In)
    • Audio Output Settings (Audio Out)
    • Language Settings (Language)
    • Recording Settings (Recording)
    • Playback Settings (Playback)
    • HDMI Settings (HDMI Output)
    • Other Settings (Options)
    • Other Settings (Options 2)
  • Additional Information
    • Troubleshooting
    • Resetting the Recorder
    • Recordable and Playable Discs
    • Playable Discs
    • About Recording/Dubbing Mode
    • Language Code List
    • Country/Area Code
    • Notes About This Recorder
    • Notes on MP3 Audio Tracks, JPEG Image Files, DivX Video Files, and i.Link
    • Specifications
    • Index