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Sony RDR-HX780UK manual, setup & parts

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Download the UK English operating instructions for your Sony RDR-HX780, or order an A4 printed copy. Check the available accessories below.

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Compatible connections
  • SCART to SCART cable
  • 1.5m HDMI cable
  • 1.5m RCA cable
  • RF aerial cable
  • UK figure-8 power cable

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Cover of the Sony RDR-HX780 UK operating instructionsA4 PRINTED COPY

A4 printed manual for Sony RDR-HX780

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Illustration: 1.5m HDMI cable for Sony RDR-HX7801.5 METRES

1.5m HDMI cable for Sony RDR-HX780

1.5m HDMI cable rated for 18 Gbps / 4K at 60 Hz. The television connection shows the unit HDMI output connected to a television HDMI input.

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Sony RDR-HX780 power cable — UK figure-8UK MAINS

Sony RDR-HX780 power cable — UK figure-8

The actual AC IN socket and removable mains-lead drawing were visually checked: two round contacts in a figure-eight inlet for a C7 lead.

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Illustration: RF aerial cable for Sony RDR-HX780AERIAL CONNECTION

RF aerial cable for Sony RDR-HX780

The original contents list an aerial cable for the recorder terrestrial-TV aerial connection, not an FM or satellite cable.

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AUDIO & VIDEO

SCART to SCART cable for Sony RDR-HX780

The television connection diagram uses the unit’s SCART/EURO AV output and a standard SCART lead to the TV input.

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AUDIO & VIDEO

1.5m RCA cable for Sony RDR-HX780

TV video connection uses the yellow composite socket; the matching red/white audio connection is illustrated on PDF page 20.

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THE UK EDITION

Sony RDR-HX780 manual

Find the UK English operating instructions for the Sony RDR-HX780 dvd recorder in document 3-293-880-11(1). This guide helps you locate the relevant sections before setting up your equipment or identifying a missing accessory.

140 PDF pagesEnglish languageUK edition

Use the complete RDR-HX780 model number and any regional suffix on your unit's label. Similar Sony model numbers can use different instructions, connections and accessories.

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Original box contents & accessories for the RDR-HX780

Sony lists the following supplied items in the operating instructions. Quantities and references describe the original package; the shop’s replacement products are listed separately above.

Sony 3-293-880-11(1) · cited PDF pages
Supplied itemQtyOriginal reference / detailsPDF page
Remote control1Part number not statedThe UK manual lists a remote but does not establish an exact regional remote reference.136
Remote control batteries2AAR6 (size AA); battery instructions on physical PDF page 22.136
UK mains lead1Part number not statedOriginal detachable mains lead; figure-eight connector visually verified on PDF page 21.136
TV aerial cable1Part number not stated136

Check the original package contents and quantities before choosing replacement accessories. Sony 3-293-880-11(1) · PDF page 136

A shared manual may list different accessories for individual models or regions. Only the items described in the shop listing are included with an order.

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Sony support lists regional remote variants RMT-D249P, RMT-D250P, RMT-D246A; no exact UK remote reference assigned.

GET CONNECTED

RDR-HX780 connections & setup

Start with the sections below in 3-293-880-11(1). Read the complete procedure and follow any model or regional notes.

01

Connecting to a television

Use the illustrated television connection and the matching input on the TV; finish signal connections before connecting mains power.

Sony 3-293-880-11(1) · PDF page 17
02

Initial setup

Follow the manual’s on-screen setup sequence to select the display language and settings for the connected television and audio equipment.

Sony 3-293-880-11(1) · PDF page 24

USING YOUR EQUIPMENT

More help in the RDR-HX780 manual

Remote and batteries

Fit two AA (R6) batteries with the polarity shown and point the remote towards the player or recorder.

Sony 3-293-880-11(1) · PDF page 22

Playing discs

Follow the disc-loading and playback instructions, including the controls for starting and stopping playback.

Sony 3-293-880-11(1) · PDF page 49

Troubleshooting

Use the symptom checks for power, picture, sound and operation before arranging service.

Sony 3-293-880-11(1) · PDF page 118

MODEL-SPECIFIC HELP

RDR-HX780 questions & answers

Is the Sony RDR-HX780 UK English manual available?

Yes. This listing provides the UK English operating instructions (3-293-880-11(1)), with 140 PDF pages. Match the regional suffix on your unit and use the sections labelled for RDR-HX780 in a shared manual.

Is the RDR-HX780 PDF free?

The digital manual is free after email submission. Marketing consent is optional. An A4 printed copy costs £9.99 with free UK delivery; this charge is for printing and delivery.

Which replacement remote should I choose for the RDR-HX780?

Check the original remote reference for the exact RDR-HX780 model and regional edition. Replacement compatibility has not yet been confirmed on this listing, so a similar-looking remote should not be assumed to work.

Where can I find troubleshooting help for the RDR-HX780?

Use the symptom checks for power, picture, sound and operation before arranging service.

Sony 3-293-880-11(1) · PDF page 118
Can I use another Sony model's manual for the RDR-HX780?

Use instructions that explicitly cover RDR-HX780 and its regional edition. Shared manuals can be suitable when they name your model, but another model's remote references, sockets or setup menus may differ.

Other Sony model guides

Choose the model printed on your equipment. These links do not establish accessory compatibility or make one model’s manual suitable for another.

Guide prepared by Manuals & Remotes

Source: Sony 3-293-880-11(1) UK English operating instructions. PDF page references include the cover. Source checked 2026-10-04. This guide describes the documentation and does not represent testing of an individual unit.

Sony support lists regional remote variants RMT-D249P, RMT-D250P, RMT-D246A; no exact UK remote reference assigned.

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