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SECTION 1

GENERAL

RDR-HX510

This section is extracted from instruction manual.
(RDR-HX510 : 2-589-941-11(1))

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open
the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified
personnel only.
The mains lead must only be changed
at a qualified service shop.

This appliance is classified as a
CLASS 1 LASER product. The
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
MARKING is located on the laser
protective housing inisde the
enclosure.

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 city
office, your household waste disposal
service or the shop where you
purchased the product.

CAUTION

The use of optical instruments with this
product will increase eye hazard. As
the laser beam used in this DVD
recorder is harmful to eyes, do not
attempt to disassemble the cabinet.
Refer servicing to qualified personnel
only.

This label is located on the laser
protective housing inside the
enclosure.

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

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.

Precautions

• This unit operates on 220 – 240 V

AC, 50/60 Hz. Check that the unit’s
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.

VIDEO Plus+ and PlusCode are
registered trademarks of Gemstar
Development Corporation.
The VIDEO Plus+ system is
manufactured under license from
Gemstar Development Corporation.

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.

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.

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.

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.

• 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.

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 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.

On recording

• Note that the contents of the

recording cannot be compensated
for under any and all conditions,
including conditions that may
arise due to a malfunction of this
unit.

• Make trial recordings before

making the actual recording.

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.

• This product incorporates

copyright protection technology
that is protected by U.S. patents
and other intellectual property
rights. Use of this copyright
protection technology must be
authorized by Macrovision, and is
intended for home and other
limited viewing uses only unless
otherwise authorized by
Macrovision. Reverse engineering
or disassembly is prohibited.

Copy guard function

Since the recorder has a copy guard
function, programmes received
through an external tuner (not
supplied) may contain copy
protection signals (copy guard
function) and as such may not be
recordable, depending on the type of
signal.

If you have any questions or
problems concerning your recorder,
please consult your nearest Sony
dealer.

About this manual

• In this manual, the internal hard

disk drive is written as “HDD,”
and “disc” is used as a general
reference for the HDD, DVDs, or
CDs 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.

• The explanations regarding DVDs

in this manual refer to DVDs
created on this recorder. The
explanations do not apply to
DVDs that are created on other
recorders and played back on this
recorder.

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.

Ways to Use Your DVD Recorder

Recording/Playback

Compatible media and reference pages

Quick access to recorded titles
– Title List

“3. Playing the Recorded Programme (Title List)” on
page 32

Play the beginning of a title
while it is being recorded
– Chasing Playback

“Playing from the beginning of the programme you are
recording (Chasing Playback)” on page 57

Watching one title while
recording another
– Simultaneous Rec and Play

“Playing a previous recording while making another
(Simultaneous Rec and Play)” on page 58

HDD

-RW

Video