2-689-634-11(1) Hard Disk Recorder SVR-S500 Operating Instructions To find out useful hints, tips and information about Sony products and services please visit: www.sony-europe.com/myproduct © 2006 Sony Corporation Precautions Important Information Should you experience a problem with this recorder, please refer to the trouble shooting section on page 47. If you are unable to rectify the problem, contact the Sony Customer Information Centre at WARNING To 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 cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. · The supplied AC adaptor must be used to power this recorder. Check that the AC adaptor operating voltage is identical with your local power supply. · To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus. · Install this system so that the mains lead can be unplugged from the wall socket immediately in the event of trouble. 08705 111 999 (Monday-Friday from 9:00am to 6:00pm) Please ensure you have the following information available before calling the helpline: Date of purchase: Serial number: Model name: Post code: Detailed fault description: Signal strength and signal quality: Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product. Notice for customers in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland A moulded plug complying with BS1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience. Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a 5 AMP fuse approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362, (i.e., marked with or mark) must be used. If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station. Notes: · You can check the signal strength and signal quality of this recorder, see page 46. The serial number and the model name are located under the recorder. · This recorder is only designed for use in the United Kingdom. Compliance with digital terrestrial TV broadcast standards in other countries is not guaranteed. 2 Precautions This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits set out in the EMC Directive using a connection cable shorter than 3 metres. · If the hard disk needs to be formatted or replaced, it will be done at the discretion of Sony. All contents of the hard disk drive will be erased, including contents that violate copyright laws. Copyrights · Television programmes, films, video tapes, discs, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such material may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws. Also, use of this recorder with cable television transmission may require authorization from the cable television transmitter and/or programme owner. On power sources · The recorder is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the recorder itself has been turned off. · If you are not going to use the recorder for a long time, be sure to disconnect the recorder from the wall outlet. To disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead), grasp the plug itself; never pull the cord. · Before disconnecting the AC power cord (mains lead), check that the recorder's hard disk is not operating (recording or dubbing) on the front panel display. On safety Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the recorder and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further. IMPORTANT NOTICE Caution: This recorder is capable of holding a still video image or on-screen display image on your television screen indefinitely. If you leave the still video image or on-screen display image displayed on your TV for an extended period of time you risk permanent damage to your television screen. Plasma display panels and projection televisions are especially susceptible to this. If you have any questions or problems concerning your recorder, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. About the hard disk drive The hard disk has a high storage density, which enables long recording durations and quick access to the written data. However, it can easily be damaged by shock, vibration or dust, and should be kept away from magnets. To avoid losing important data, observe the following precautions. · Do not apply a strong shock to the recorder. · Do not place the recorder in a location subject to mechanical vibrations or in an unstable location. · Do not place the recorder on top of a hot surface, such as a VCR or amplifier (receiver). · Do not use the recorder in a place subject to extreme changes in temperature (temperature gradient less than 10 °C/hour). · Do not move the recorder with its mains lead connected. · Do not disconnect the mains lead while the power is on. · When disconnecting the mains lead, turn off the power and make sure that the hard disk drive is not operating (the clock is displayed in the front panel display and all recording or dubbing has stopped). · 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, as this may result in malfunction. If the hard disk drive should malfunction, you cannot recover lost data. The hard disk drive is only a temporary storage space. On placement · Place the recorder in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the recorder. · Do not place the recorder on a soft surface such as a rug that might block the ventilation holes. · Do not place the recorder in a confined space such as a bookshelf or similar unit. · Do not place the recorder in a location near heat sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, or mechanical shock. · Do not place the recorder in an inclined position. It is designed to be operated in a horizontal position only. · Keep the recorder and discs away from equipment with strong magnets, such as microwave ovens, or large loudspeakers. · Do not place heavy objects on the recorder. About this manual · In this manual, the internal hard disk drive is written as "HDD," unless otherwise specified by the text or illustrations. · Instructions in this manual describe the controls on the remote. You can also use the controls on the recorder if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote. · The on-screen display illustrations used in this manual may not match the graphics displayed on your TV screen. · All recording and storage times referred to in this manual are approximate and are dependent on the channels and content recorded. Any claims relating to storage capacity assume a mix of programming is recorded ( ie. TV and Radio). On recording Make trial recordings before making the actual recording. On compensation for lost recordings Sony is not liable and will not compensate for any lost recordings or relevant losses, including when recordings are not made due to reasons including recorder failure, or when the contents of a recording are lost or damaged as a result of recorder failure or repair undertaken to the recorder. Sony will not restore, recover, or replicate the recorded contents under any circumstances. ,continued About 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 modification. However, the contents will not be backed up or saved by Sony. 3 On adjusting volume Notes About This Recorder On operation · If the recorder is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture may condense inside the recorder. Should this occur, the recorder may not operate properly. In this case, if the recorder is on, leave it on (if it is off, leave it off) for about an hour until the moisture evaporates. · When you move the recorder, protect it from any shock. If you don't, the hard disk drive may be damaged. Do not turn up the volume while listening to a section with very low level inputs or no audio signals. If you do, the speakers may be damaged when a peak level section is played. On cleaning Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine. About repairing the hard disk drive · It may be necessary to access data stored on the hard disk for testing purposes; there is no intention to copy or store the data, titles or any other information. · If replacement or initialization (format) is required, the hard disk will be formatted at our discretion. In this case, please note that all of the contents recorded there will be erased (including any data found to violate copyright law). On the Hard Disk · A hard disk drive is built in to the recorder to enable you to record and store programming so you no longer need to record to video tapes. The hard disk drive in this recorder is 80GB, allowing you to store 80 hours of programming depending on the compression technology. · The amount of hard disk space available is displayed in the Hard Disk Usage bar. See page 16. This indicates the amount of free, used and reserved space for scheduled recordings currently available. On the compression technology · You can increase the capacity of the hard disk by compressing the broadcast to maximise storage space. When recording a programme on the hard disk, you can select your preferred recording mode, equivalent to VCR recording modes. These range from SP (Standard Play ­ the normal recording speed) offering highest quality recordings using maximum hard disk capacity, LP (Long Play), to EP (Extended Play), creating lowest quality recording using minimum hard disk capacity. · Recorded programmes can be compressed to create additional storage space, either when the recording is set (page 26) or once the recording has been made (page 39). When this occurs, additional disk space is required to perform the operation. It may be necessary to delete existing recordings stored in the Title List to allow for the compression to take place. 4 Table of Contents Important Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Notes About This Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Hookups and Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Hooking Up the Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Step 1: Connecting the Aerial Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Step 2: Connecting the Video Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Connecting your TV. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Connecting a VCR or Similar Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Step 3: Connecting the Audio Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Step 4: Connecting the Mains Lead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Step 5: Preparing the Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Controlling TVs with the remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 If you have more than one Sony Hard Disk Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Step 6: Auto Tuning (Full Channel Scan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...