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2-635-396-11(1)
DVD Recorder
Home Theatre System
Operating Instructions
DAR-RH7000
DAR-RH1000
© 2005 Sony Corporation
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Precautions • This unit operates on 230 V AC, 50/ WARNING Precautions 60 Hz. Check that the unit’s operating voltage is identical with your local power supply. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not On safety To prevent fire, do not cover the expose the unit to rain or moisture. Should any solid object or liquid fall ventilation of the apparatus with To avoid electrical shock, do not open into the cabinet, unplug the system newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, the cabinet. Refer serv
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If the hard disk drive should holes are blocked, the system can Copyrights malfunction, you cannot recover lost overheat and malfunction. Television programmes, films, data. The hard disk drive is only a Do not place the system on a soft video tapes, discs, and other temporary storage space. surface such as a rug that might materials may be copyrighted. block the ventilation holes. Unauthorized recording of such Do not install the system in a About repairing the hard disk material
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IMPORTANT NOTICE Caution: This system 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 near
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Table of Contents WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Ways to Use Your DVD Recorder Home Theatre System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Quick Guide to Disc Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Hookups a
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Speaker Surround Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Selecting the Sound Field . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Reinforcing Bass Frequencies (DSGX) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Enjoying TV or VCR Sound From the Speaker System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Other Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Ways to Use Your DVD Recorder Home Theatre System Recording/Playback Compatible media and reference pages + + - HDD RW -RWVR -RWVideo R R Quick access to recorded titles , “3. Playing the Recorded Programme (Title List)” on – Title List page 39 Play the beginning of a title -RWVR HDD while it is being recorded , “Playing back from the beginning of the programme you – Chasing Playback are currently recording (Chasing Playback)” on page 64 + + - HDD RW -RWVR -RWVideo R R Watching one title wh
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Quick Guide to Disc Types Recordable and playable discs Icon used Formatting Compatibility with other Type Disc logo in this (new discs) DVD players (finalizing) manual Hard disk (Formatting Dub HDD contents to a DVD to drive HDD unnecessary) play on other DVD players (internal) Automatically Playable on DVD+RW DVD+RW formatted in +VR compatible players + RW mode (automatically finalized) Playable only on VR mode VR Format in VR mode compatible players (finalization -RWVR mode (page 3
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Recording Features Editing Features Record Change Auto Manual Erase A-B Rewrite Playlist 16:9 title Chapter Chapter title Erase (page 48) (page 76) sizes name (page 98) (page 75) (page 74) (page 73) (page 54) (page 43) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes *3 Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes No No *4 No Yes No No Yes Yes No No *3 *4 No Yes No Yes Yes Yes No No *3 Only if the recording mode is LSP, SP, HSP, or HQ, Discs that cannot be recorded o
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Playable discs Icon used Type Disc logo in this Characteristics manual Discs such as movies that can be purchased or DVD VIDEO DVD rented. DVD-R Dual Layer discs that were recorded on other equipment. This recorder recognizes DVD-R DL — DVD DVD-R Dual Layer discs as DVD Video compatible discs. VIDEO CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in VIDEO VIDEO CD VCD CD/Super VIDEO CD format. Music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music CD CD CD format that can be purchased. CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs containing MP3 DATA CD — DAT
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Maximum recordable number of titles Note on DualDiscs A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which Disc Number of titles* mates DVD recorded material on one side with HDD 300 digital audio material on the other side. However, since the audio material side does not DVD-RW/DVD-R 99 conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard, DVD+RW/DVD+R 49 playback on this product is not guaranteed. DVD+R DL 49 Notes * The maximum length for each title is eight hours. Some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs, o
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Step 1: Unpacking Hookups and Settings Check that you have the following items. Overview DVD recorder (1) Complete the following steps to start using this Mains lead (1) DVD recorder home theatre system. TV aerial cable (1) Active subwoofer (1) Step 1: Unpacking (page 12) Speakers (5) m AM loop aerial (1) Step 2: Connecting the Speaker System (page 14) FM wire aerial (1) Speaker cords (short) (3) m Speaker cords (long) (2) Step 3: Connecting the FM/AM Aerials (page 21) System
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Hookups and Settings Inserting batteries into the remote You can control the recorder and the speaker system using the supplied remote. Insert two Size R6 (AA) batteries by matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the markings inside the compartment. When using the remote, point the remote at (remote sensor) on the recorder. Notes To operate a non Sony TV, set the code number of the TV’s manufacturer (page 88). Use the batteries correctly to avoid possible leakage and corrosion.
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Step 2: Connecting the Speaker System For DAR-RH7000 Connect the speaker system using the supplied speaker cords, matching the colours of the terminals with the cords. For details on front speaker connection and speaker stands, see page 17. Grey (+) (+) (–) (–) Colour tube Black Centre speaker Front speaker (R) Front speaker (L) Subwoofer FM75 COAXIAL AM AERIAL SYSTEM CONNECTOR SPEAKERS FRONT SURROUND CENTER R LR L Surround Surround speaker (R) speaker (L) SPEAKERS FRONT SURROUND CENTER
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Hookups and Settings For DAR-RH1000 Connect the speaker system using the supplied speaker cords, matching the colours of the terminals with the cords. Grey (+) (+) (–) (–) Colour tube Black Front speaker (R) Front speaker (L) Centre speaker Subwoofer FM75 COAXIAL AM AERIAL SYSTEM CONNECTOR SPEAKERS FRONT SURROUND CENTER R LR L Surround Surround speaker (R) speaker (L) SPEAKERS FRONT SURROUND CENTER R LR L Do not place the speakers in locations that are: Notes – Extremely hot or cold.
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– Very humid. Positioning the speakers – Subject to vibration. – Subject to direct sunlight. For the best possible surround sound, all speakers Do not connect any speakers other than those supplied other than the subwoofer should be the same with this system. distance from the listening position (A). Use caution when placing the speakers and/or speaker stands (not supplied) attached to the speakers on a However, this system allows you to place the specially treated floor (waxed, oiled,
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Hookups and Settings 3 Securely attach the speaker to the stand with Installing the speakers (DAR- the supplied screws after adjusting the height of the speaker. RH7000) Attach the front speakers to the supplied speaker stands. 1 Thread the speaker cord through the hole in the bottom of the speaker stand. Screw 4 Take up the slack of the speaker cord. 2 Thread the speaker cord through the post of the speaker stand, and connect it to the speaker terminals. Ensure the rear holes of the spea
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5 Attach the cover. To attach the supplied foot pads If you are to place the centre speaker on a rack, attach the supplied foot pads to the bottom of the speaker. Make sure that the hole on the back of the speaker is in the right direction, as illustrated below. Foot pad Notes Set both speakers to the same height. z Hint You can install the front and surround speakers on When placing the front speakers or the surround speakers optional speaker stands (WS-FV20 or WS-FV11). vertically, a
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Hookups and Settings To install the speakers on a wall Centre speaker The front speakers can be wall mounted, either vertically or horizontally. 280 mm To mount the front speakers horizontally, follow the centre speaker installation procedure on page 20. 1 Prepare screws (not supplied) that are suitable for the hole on the back of each speaker. 4 mm 8 to 10 mm Minimum 30 mm Front speaker Surround speaker 1 1 4.6 mm 1 2 10 mm 2 Centre and surround speaker 4.6 mm 8 to 10 mm 10 mm 3 Attach the
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Centre speaker Installing the speakers on a wall 4.6 mm (DAR-RH1000) 1 Prepare screws (not supplied) that are suitable 10 mm for the hole on the back of each speaker. 4 mm Minimum 25 mm Speaker rear hole Foot pad 4.6 mm Surround speaker 4.6 mm 10 mm 10 mm 2 Fasten the screws to the wall. The screws should protrude 8 to 9 mm. 8 to 9 mm Foot pad 3 Attach the supplied wall-mount pads on the Notes rear of the speaker. If you do not set the speaker correctly, the speaker may fall down and cau
