Sony RDR-DC90 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