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 servi cing 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 rear
exterior.
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.
CLASS 3B VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.
CAUTION
AVOID EXPOSURE TO THE BEAM.
KLASSE 3B SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING VED ÅBNING.
ADVARSEL
UNDGÅ UDSAETTELSE FOR STRÅLING.
KLASSE 3B
SYNLIG
OG USYNLIG
ADVARSEL
UNNGÅ EKSPONERING FOR STRÅLEN.
KLASS 3B SYNLIG OCH OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL ÄR
VARNING
ÖPPNAD. STRÄLEN ÄR FARLIG.
KURSSI 3B NÄKYVÄ JA NÄKYMÄTÖN AVATTAESSA OLET ALTTIINA
VARO!
LASERÄTEILYLLE. ÄLÄ KATSO SÄTEESEN.
This label is located on the laser
protective housing inside the
enclosure.
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, do not cover the
ventilation of the apparatus with
newspapers, table-cloths, curtains,
etc. And do not place lighted candles
on the apparatus.
• To prevent fire or shock hazard, do
not place objects filled with liquids,
such as vases, on the apparatus.
LASERSTRÅLING NÅR DEKSEL ÅPENS.
HOWVIEW is a registered trademark of
S
Gemstar Development Corporation.
HOWVIEW system is
The S
manufactured under license from
Gemstar Development Corporation.
Do not throw away the
battery with general
house waste, dispose
of it correctly as
chemical waste.
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.
Precautions
On safety
Should any solid object or liquid fall
into the cabinet, unplug the system
and have it checked by qualified
personnel before operating it any
further.
When disconnecting the mains
leads, do not touch the metallic part
of the jacks or plugs.
Do not put any object into the holes
on the set (fan ventilation holes,
jacks, etc.). Electric shock may
result.
On power sources
• The system is not disconnected
from the AC power source (mains)
as long as it is connected to the
wall outlet, even if the system
itself has been turned off.
• If you are not going to use the
system for a long time, be sure to
disconnect the system from the
wall outlet. To disconnect the AC
power cord (mains lead), grasp the
plug itself; never pull the cord.
• Do not disconnect the AC power
cord (mains lead) while the system
is in use.
On placement
• Place the system in a location with
adequate ventilation to prevent
heat build-up in the system.
• At high volume, over long periods
of time, the cabinet becomes hot to
the touch. This is not a
malfunction. However, touching
the cabinet should be avoided. Do
not place the system in a confined
space where ventilation is poor as
this may cause overheating.
• Do not block the ventilation holes
for the cooling fan by putting
anything on the system. The
system is equipped with a high
power amplifier. If the ventilation
holes are blocked, the system can
overheat and malfunction.
• Do not place the system on a soft
surface such as a rug that might
block the ventilation holes.
• Do not install the system in a
confined space, such as a bookca se
or built-in cabinet.
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• Do not place the system in a
location near heat sources, or in a
place subject to direct sunlight,
excessive dust, or mechanical
shock.
• Do not place the system in an
inclined position. It is designed to
be operated in a horizontal
position only.
• Keep the system and discs away
from equipment with strong
magnets, such as microwave
ovens, or large loudspeakers.
• Do not place heavy objects on the
system.
• Do not put objects in front of the
speakers as they may fall over
when loud sound is output.
• If the system is brought directly
from a cold to a warm location,
moisture may condense inside the
DVD Recorder Home Theatre
System and cause damage to the
lenses. When you first install the
system, or when you move it from
a cold to a warm location, wait for
about 30 minutes before operating
the system.
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 engineerin g
or disassembly is prohibited.
• This system incorporates with
*1
Digital and Dolby Pro
Dolby
Logic (II) adaptive matrix
surround decoder and the DTS
Digital Surround System.
*1
Manufactured under license from
Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby,” “Pro Logic,” and the
double-D symbol are trademarks
of Dolby Laboratories.
*2
Manufactured under license from
Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
“DTS” and “DTS Digital
Surround” are trademarks of
Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
*2
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 t he type of
signal.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Caution: This system is capable of
holding a still video image or onscreen 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 permanen t 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 this manual
• Instructions in this manual
describe the controls on the
remote. You can also use the
controls on the recorder or other
unit(s) if they have the same or
similar names as those on the
remote.
• Enclosed in brackets are th e option
names and messages that appear
on the screen. Those displayed in
the front panel displays are
enclosed in quotation marks.
• The on-screen display illus trations
used in this manual may not match
the graphics displayed on your TV
screen.
• The explanations regarding discs
in this manual refer to discs
created on this recorder. The
explanations do not apply to discs
that are created on other recorders
and played back on this recorder.
on the disc, including recording date, title
length, and thumbnail image (page 33).
Creating your own programme – Playlist
, Record a programme on a DVD-RW (VR
mode), then delete, move and add scenes at
will to create your own, original
programme (page 63).
Dubbing of DV/Digital8 tapes – DV Dubbing
, Connect your digital video camera to the
DV IN jack and dub the entire contents or
just selected scenes to a DVD disc
(page 70).
Title List
Title List
Original
DVD-RW
SLP
2:45:00
Free
Original
Playlist
Control
Title 1
07/12 0:45:00
Title 4
13/12 0:10:00
Title 2
09/12 1:00:00
Title 5
16/12 0:10:00
Title 3
10/12 0:15:00
Title 6
19/12 0:25:00
1/7
Dubbing
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Progressive PAL playback
, If your TV is compatible with progressive
signals, you can enjoy accurate colour
reproduction and high quality images in
Progressive mode.
Playing JPEG image files
, You can enjoy viewing JPEG images on
your TV screen. First, take pictures with a
digital camera and save them in JPEG
format to a CD-R/CD-RW on a PC. Then
play the CD-R/CD-RW on this recorder
(page 61).
Shoot
Save
Play!
Listening multi channel sound with the speakers
, You can enjoy any commercially available
DVD VIDEO with the dynamic sound from
the 5.1ch speakers. The system has Sound
Field settings that simulate various acoustic
characteristics, allowing you to listen to TV
sound with the surround speakers, or full
5.1ch speakers (page 85).
A list of recordable and playable discs is on page 8.
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Quick Guide to Disc Types
Recordable and playable discs
Icon
Type
Disc
Logo
used in
this
Formatting
(new discs)
manual
DVD+RW
VR
mode
+
-
RWVR
Automatically
RW
formatted
Automatically
formatted in VR mode
DVDRW
DVD+R
DVD-R
Video
mode
-
RW
Manually reformat in
Video
Video mode (page 31)
Automatically
+
R
formatted
Automatically
-
R
formatted
Usable disc versions (as of February 2005)
• 4x-speed or slower DVD+RWs
• 4x-speed or slower DVD-RWs (Ver.1.1, Ver.1.2
with CPRM*
1
)
• 8x-speed or slower DVD+Rs
• 8x-speed or slower DVD-Rs (Ver.2.0)
Compatibility with
other DVD players
(finalizing)
Playable on DVD+RW
compatible players
(automatically finalized)
Playable only on VR mode
compatible players
(finalization unnecessary)
Playable on most DVD players
(finalization necessary)
(page 39)
Playable on most DVD+R
compatible players (finalization
necessary) (page 39)
Playable on most DVD players
(finalization necessary)
(page 39)
“DVD+RW,” “DVD-RW,” “DVD+R,” and “DVD-R,”
are trademarks.
*1
CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media) is
a coding technology that protects copyrights for
images.
*2
To free up disc space, erase the last title on the disc.
*3
Erasing titles does not free up disc space.
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Recording FeaturesEditing Features
Erase
Rewrite
(page 41)
Record
16:9 sizes
(page 83)
Auto
chapter
(page 83)
Erase title
(page 65)
A-B Erase
(page 65)
Manual
chapter
(page 68)
chapter/
Hide
chapter
(page 67)
YesNoYesYes *
2
NoYesNo/YesNo
YesYesYesYesYesYesYes/NoYes
YesNoYesYes *
NoNoYesYes *
NoNoYesYes *
2
NoNoNo/NoNo
3
NoYesNo/YesNo
3
NoNoNo/NoNo
Discs that cannot be recorded on
• DVD-RWs (Ver.1.0)
• DVD+RWs that are not 2.4x-speed compatible
• Double layer discs
• 8 cm discs
Playlist
(page 63)
,continued
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Playable discs
Type
DVD VIDEODiscs such as movies that can be purchased or rented
VIDEO CD
CD
DATA CD
Disc
Logo
Notes about CDs
• The recorder can play CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CDRWs recorded in the following formats:
– music CD format
– video CD format
– MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files of format
conforming to ISO9660* Level 1/Level 2, or its
extended format, Joliet
* A logical format of files and folders on CD-ROMs,
defined by ISO (International Organization for
Standardization).
• When playing DTS surround sound on a CD,
you can hear the sound from this speaker system
only. The audio signals are not output from the
LINE output jacks on the recorder.
Icon
used in
this
manual
DVD
VCD
CD
DATA CD
Characteristics
VIDEO CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in VIDEO CD/Super
VIDEO CD format
Music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music CD format that can
be purchased
CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs containing MP3 audio tracks
and JPEG image files
Discs that cannot be played
• All CD-ROMs (including PHOTO CDs)
• CD-Rs/CD-RWs, other than those recorded in
the format, listed above
• Data part of CD-Extras
• DVD-ROMs
• DVD Audio discs
• DVD-RAMs
• DVD+R DL (double layer) discs
• HD layer on Super Audio CDs
• DVD VIDEOs with a different region code
(page 11)
z Hint
This recorder can play 8 cm CDs and finalized 8 cm
DVDs.
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Note on playback operations of DVD VIDEOs/
VIDEO CDs
Some playback operations of DVD VIDEOs/
VIDEO CDs may be intentionally set by software
producers. Since this recorder plays DVD
VIDEOs/VIDEO CDs according to the disc
contents the software producers designed, some
playback features may not be available. Also, see
the instructions supplied with the DVD VIDEOs/
VIDEO CDs.
Region code (DVD VIDEO only)
Your recorder has a region co de printed on the rear
of the unit and will only play DVD VIDEOs
(playback only) labelled with identical region
codes. This system is used to protect copyrights.
DVD VIDEOs labelled will also play on this
ALL
recorder.
If you try to play any other DVD VIDEO, the
message [Playback prohibited by region code]
will appear on the TV screen. Depending on the
DVD VIDEO, no region code indication may be
labelled even though playing the DVD VIDEO is
prohibited by area restrictions.
RDR–XXXX
X
XXV XXHz XXW
Region code
Notes
• Some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs, or
CD-RWs/CD-Rs cannot be played on this recorder due
to the recording quality or physical condition of the
disc, or the characteristics of the recording device and
authoring software. The disc will not play if it has not
been correctly finalized. For more information, see the
operating instructions for the recording device.
• You cannot mix VR mode and Video mode on the same
DVD-RW. To change the disc’s format, reformat the
disc (page 31). Note that the disc’s contents will be
erased after reformatting.
• You cannot shorten the time required for recording
even with high-speed discs.
• It is recommended that you use discs with “For Video”
printed on their packaging.
• You cannot add new recordings to DVD-RWs (Video
mode) or DVD-Rs that contain recordings made on
other DVD equipment.
• In some cases, you may not be able to add new
recordings to DVD+RWs that contain recordings made
on other DVD equipment. If you do add a new
recording, note that this recorder will rewrite the DVD
menu.
• If the disc contains PC data unrecognizable by this
recorder, the data may be erased.
Music discs encoded with copyright protection
technologies
This product is designed to play back discs that
conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard.
Recently, various music discs encoded with
copyright protection technologies are being
marketed by some record companies. Please be
aware that among those discs, there are some that
do not conform to the CD standard and may not be
playable by this product.
Note on DualDisc
A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which
mates DVD recorded material on one side with
digital audio material on the other side.
However, since the audio material side does not
conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard,
playback on this product is not guaranteed.
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Hookups and Settings
Step 1: Unpacking
Overview
Complete the following steps to start using this
DVD recorder/home theatre system.
Step 1: Unpacking (page 12)
m
Step 2: Connecting the Speaker System (page 14)
m
Step 3: Connecting the FM/AM Aerials (page 17)
m
Step 4: Connecting the Speaker System and
Recorder (page 18)
m
Step 5: Connecting the TV Aerial (page 19)
m
Step 6: Connecting the TV and Recorder (page 20)
m
Step 7: Connecting the Mains Leads (page 23)
m
Step 8: Initial Setup (page 28)
Steps 1 to 4 are for the speaker system; steps 5 and
6 for the recorder. After finishing all of the
hookups, connect the mains leads in step 7, and
start setting up the system in “Step 8: Initial
Setup.”
Notes
• Plug cords securely to prevent unwanted noise.
• See the instructions supplied wi th the components to be
connected.
• You cannot connect this recorder to a TV that does not
have a SCART or video input jack.
• Be sure to disconnect the mains lead of each
component before connecting.
Check that you have the following items.
In DVD carton box:
• DVD recorder (1)
• TV aerial cable (1)
In main carton box:
• Active subwoofer (1)
• Centre unit (1)
• Speakers (4)
•AM loop aerial (1)
• FM wire aerial (1)
• Speaker cords (short × 2, long × 2)
• Optical digital cord (1)
• Remote commander (remote) (1)
• R6 (size AA) batteries (2)
• Foot pads*
• Operating Instructions (1)
• Hookup Guide (card) (1)
* Attach the pads to the bottom of the speakers.
Inserting batteries into the remote
You can control the recorder and the speaker
system using the supplied remote. Insert two R6
(size AA) batteries by matching the 3 and # ends
on the batteries to the markings inside the
compartment.
Point the remote at (remote sensor) on the
recorder. Or, point it at on the centre unit when
operating the speaker system.
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Notes
• If the supplied remote interferes your other Sony DVD
recorder or player, change the command mode number
for this recorder (page 99).
• If you are using a non Sony TV, set the code number
for the TV’s manufacturer (page 98).
• Use the batteries correctly to avoid possible leakage
and corrosion. Do not touch the liquid with bare hands
should leakage occur. Observe the following:
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– Do not use a new battery with an old battery, or
batteries of different manufacturers.
– Do not attempt to recharge the batteries.
– If you do not intend to use the remote for an extended
period of time, remove the batteries.
– If battery leakage occurs, wipe out any liquid inside
the battery compartment, and insert new batteries.
• Do not expose the remote sensors (marked on the
recorder and the centre unit) to strong light, such as
direct sunlight or lighting apparatus. The system may
not respond to the remote.
Hookups and Settings
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Step 2: Connecting the Speaker System
Connect the system components using the supplied cords as marked A and B below.
Front speaker (R)
Surround speaker (R)
Colour label
Subwoofer
Centre unit
FM
75 COAXIAL
SPEAKERS
FRONT R FRONT L SURR R SURR L CENTER
AERIAL
SYSTEM CONTROL
DIGITAL IN OPTICAL
Front speaker (L)
to SYSTEM
CONTROL
AM
DVD
B
System cord
Speaker cord
Surround speaker (L)
A
Notes
• Do not set the speakers in an inclined position.
• Do not place the speakers in locations that are:
– Extremely hot or cold
– Dusty or dirty
– Very humid
– Subject to vibrations
– Subject to direct sunlight
• Do not connect any speakers other than those supplied
with this system.
• Use caution when placing the speakers and/or speaker
stands (not supplied) that are attached with the speakers
on a specially treated (waxed, oiled, polished, etc.)
floor, as staining or discoloration may result.
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to SPEAKER jacks on the bottom side
A Wiring the speakers
Connect the supplied speakers to the SPEAKER
jacks on the bottom side of the subwoofer using
the speaker cords.
Use the speaker cord whose tube is the same
colour as the jack label on the connecting speaker.
Example:
Too much insulation is
removed. Stripped cords are
touching each other.
Hookups and Settings
Grey
(+)
(–)
Colour tube
(+)
(–)
Black
Notes
• Cover the floor with a cloth when connecting.
• Be sure to match the polarity of the speaker cord and
the terminal on the component; 3 to 3 (grey), # to #
(black). If reversed, the sound will lack bass and may
be distorted.
Notes on speaker cord treatment
• Do not insert the speaker cord insulation in the
speaker terminals. Bend the stripped cord at the
end of the insulation before connecting.
Stripped cords are touching
the other speaker terminals.
After connecting the system components and the
mains leads, you can check for a speaker shortcircuit using the test tone (page 94). If the test tone
is not output, or is output from a speaker other than
indicated in the centre unit display, check the
speaker connection.
B Connecting the subwoofer and
the centre unit
Connect the system cord of the centre unit to the
SYSTEM CONTROL jack of the subwoofer,
then, connect the speaker cord to the CENTER
SPEAKER jack. Insert the plugs fully until they
click.
to SYSTEM CONTROL
AM
FM
75 COAXIAL
AERIAL
SYSTEM CONTROL
DIGITAL IN OPTICAL
DVD
NT
ROL
• To prevent short-circuiting of the speakers,
make sure the stripped speaker cord does not
touch the other stripped speaker cord or the
terminal.
Note
If the system cord is disconnected while the power is on,
the speaker system enters standby mode (page 101).
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Positioning the speakers
For the best possible surround sound, all the
speakers other than the subwoofer should be the
same distance from the listening position (A).
However, this system allows you to place the
centre unit up to 1.6 m closer (B) and the
surround speakers up to 4.6 m closer (C) to the
listening position.
The front speakers can be placed from 1.0 to 7.0 m
(A) from the listening position.
Note
Do not place the centre unit and surround speakers
farther away from the listening position than the front
speakers.
To install the speakers on a wall
1 Prepare screws (not supplied) that are suitable
for the hole on the back of each speaker.
4mm
30mm
Hole on the back of the speaker
4.6mm
10mm
2 Fasten the screws to the wall.
The screws should protrude 5 to 7 mm.
5 to 7 mm
Note on subwoofer placement
If the subwoofer is placed too close to a CRT TV
or projector, magnetic leakage may interfere with
the video signals and cause colour irregularity.
Should this happen, turn off the TV or the
projector, wait for 15 to 30 minutes, and then turn
it on again. If the problem persists, try the
following:
– Place the subwoofer at least 0.3 m away from the
TV or the projector.
– Remove any mag netic object near the subwoofer
(healthcare devices, toys, etc.). Magnetic latches
on TV stands may also cause the problem.
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3 Hang the speakers on the screws.
Hole on the back of the speaker
4.6 mm
10 mm
Notes
• Use screws that are suitable for the wall material and
strength. As a plaster board wall is especially fragile,
attach the screws securely to a beam and fasten them to
the wall. Install the speakers on a vertical, flat wall
where reinforcement is applied.
• Contact a screw shop or installer regarding the wall
material or screws to be used.
• Sony is not responsible for accident or damage caused
by improper installation, insufficient wall strength or
improper screw installation, natural calamity, etc.
Step 3: Connecting the FM/
AM Aerials
Subwoofer
AM loop aerial
AM
FM
75 COAXIAL
AERIAL
FM wire aerial (supplied)
z Hints
• When connecting the AM loop aerial, cord (A) or cord
(B) can be connected to either terminal.
A
• If you have poor FM reception, use a 75-ohm coaxial
cable (not supplied) to connect the system to an
outdoor FM aerial as shown below.
Outdoor FM aerial
(not supplied)
(supplied)
B
Hookups and Settings
Subwoofer
FM
75 COAXIAL
AM
AERIAL
Notes
• To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop aerial away
from the system and other equipment.
• Be sure to fully extend the FM wire aerial.
• After connecting the FM wire aerial, keep it as
horizontal as possible.
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Step 4: Connecting the Speaker System and Recorder
Connect the DVD (DIGITAL IN OPTICAL) jack of the subwoofer to the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL)
jack of the recorder using the supplied optical digital cord.
DVD recorder
COMPONENT
LINE 2 OUT
AERIAL
IN
OUT
to DIGITAL
OUT (OPTICAL)
Subwoofer
LINE 3 / DECODER
LINE 1 - TV
DIGITAL OUT
COAXIAL
PCM/DTS/
MPEG/
DOLBY DIGITAL
VIDEO OUT
SELECT
RGB
COMPO-
NENT
LINE 2 OUT
S VIDEO
VIDEO OUT
L
PB/C
B
R
PR/C
R
Y
LINE 4 IN
L
AUDIO
AUDIO
R
PCM/DTS/MPEG/
DOLBY DIGITAL
VIDEO
VIDEO
DIGITAL OUT
PCM/DTS/MPEG/
DOLBY DIGITAL
OPTICAL
DIGITAL OUT
OPTICAL
FM
75 COAXIAL
DIGITAL IN OPTICAL
AM
AERIAL
SYSTEM CONTROL
DVD
Optical
digital cord
(supplied)
DIGITAL IN OPTICAL
DVD
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to DVD (DIGITAL IN
OPTICAL)
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Step 5: Connecting the TV Aerial
Connect the TV aerial cable following the steps below. Do not connect the mains lead until you reach
“Step 7: Connecting the Mains Leads” (page 23).
Hookups and Settings
to AERIAL IN
AERIAL
LINE 3 / DECODER
IN
LINE 1 - TV
OUT
AERIAL
IN
DIGITAL OUT
COAXIAL
PCM/DTS/
MPEG/
DOLBY DIGITAL
VIDEO OUT
SELECT
RGB
COMPO-
NENT
COMPONENT
LINE 2 OUT
LINE 4 IN
VIDEO OUT
L
L
PB/C
B
AUDIO
AUDIO
LINE 2 OUT
DIGITAL OUT
R
R
PR/C
R
PCM/DTS/MPEG/
DOLBY DIGITAL
OPTICAL
Y
VIDEO
VIDEO
S VIDEO
DVD recorder
OUT
TV
to AERIAL OUT
TV aerial cable (supplied)
: Signal flow
1 Disconnect the TV aerial cable from your TV and connect it to AERIAL IN on the rear panel of
the recorder.
2 Connect AERIAL OUT of the recorder to the aerial input of your TV, using the supplied TV aerial
cable.
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Step 6: Connecting the TV and Recorder
Connect the video cord to view pictures. Select one of following patterns A through D according to the
input jack on your TV monitor or projector.
C
INPUT
S VIDEO
TV, projector, or AV
amplifier (receiver)
to i
LINE1-TV
A
S-video cord
(not supplied)
to LINE 2 OUT
(S VIDEO)
AERIAL
LINE 3 / DECODER
IN
LINE 1 - TV
OUT
VIDEO OUT
SELECT switch
SCART
cord (not
supplied)
Component video
cord (not supplied)
COMPONENT
LINE 2 OUT
LINE 4 IN
DIGITAL OUT
VIDEO OUT
COAXIAL
PCM/DTS/
MPEG/
L
L
DOLBY DIGITAL
PB/C
B
AUDIO
AUDIO
VIDEO OUT
LINE 2 OUT
SELECT
RGB
COMPO-
NENT
DIGITAL OUT
R
R
PR/C
R
PCM/DTS/MPEG/
DOLBY DIGITAL
OPTICAL
Y
VIDEO
VIDEO
S VIDEO
to LINE 2 OUT (VIDEO)
Video cord
(not supplied)
(red)(blue)
TV, projector, or AV
amplifier (receiver)
(green)
to COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
Y
(green)
P
B
(blue)
P
R
(red)
DVD recorder
INPUT
VIDEO
L
AUDIO
R
D
B
TV
: Signal flow
Note
Do not connect more than one type of video cord between the recorder and your TV at the same time.
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TV, projector, or AV
amplifier (receiver)
A Connecting to a SCART input jack
Connect using a SCART cord (not supplied) to the
LINE 1-TV jack and your TV. Be sure of a firm
connection to avoid hum and noise.
See the operating instructions supplied with the
TV to be connected. Set the VIDEO OUT
SELECT switch on the rear panel to “RGB.”
B Connecting to a video input jack
Connect using a video cord (not supplied) to the
yellow LINE 2 OUT (VIDEO) jack. You will
enjoy standard quality images.
C Connecting to an S VIDEO input
jack
Connect using an S-video cord (not supplied) to
the LINE 2 OUT (S VIDEO) jack. You will enjoy
high quality images.
When playing “wide screen” images
Some recorded images may not fit your TV
screen. To change the aspect ratio, see page 78.
If you are connecting to a VCR
Connect your VCR to the LINE 3/DECODER
jack on the recorder (page 24).
Notes
• Consumers should note that not all high definition
television sets are fully compatible with this product
and may cause artifacts to be displayed in the picture.
In the case of 625 progressive scan picture problems, it
is recommended that the user switch the connection to
the ‘standard definition’ output. If there are questions
regarding our TV set compatibility with this model
625p DVD recorder, please contact our customer
service centre.
• When you connect the recorder to your TV via the
SCART jacks, the TV’s input source is set to the
recorder automatically when you turn the recorder on.
If necessary, press TV/DVD on the remote to return the
input to TV.
Hookups and Settings
D Connecting to component video
input jacks (P
Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks
using a component video cord (not supplied) or
three video cords (not supplied) of the same kind
and length. You will enjoy accurate colour
reproduction and high quality images.
Set the VIDEO OUT SELECT switch on the rear
panel to “COMPONENT.”
If your TV accepts progressive 625p format
signals, you must use this connection and set
[Progressive Mode] in [Settings] Setup to [On]
(see page 78). The PROGRESSIVE indicator
lights up on the recorder.
Green
Blue
Red
B/CB, PR/CR,Y)
Green
Blue
Red
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Connecting the audio cords
If you use your TV’s speakers for listening to sound, connect the LINE 2 OUT jacks of the recorder to
the audio input jacks of your TV.
INPUT
VIDEO
L
AUDIO
R
LINE 2 OUT
L
AUDI O
R
(white)
(red)
Audio cord
(not supplied)
(white)
(red)
VIDEO
to LINE 2 OUT (AUDIO L/R)
COMPONENT
LINE 2 OUT
AERIAL
LINE 3 / DECODER
IN
LINE 1 - TV
OUT
DIGITAL OUT
COAXIAL
PCM/DTS/
MPEG/
DOLBY DIGITAL
VIDEO OUT
SELECT
RGB
COMPO-
NENT
LINE 4 IN
VIDEO OUT
L
L
PB/C
B
AUDIO
AUDIO
LINE 2 OUT
DIGITAL OUT
R
R
PR/C
R
PCM/DTS/MPEG/
DOLBY DIGITAL
OPTICAL
Y
VIDEO
VIDEO
S VIDEO
: Signal flow
z Hint
You can connect an AV amplifier to the DIGITAL OUT
(COAXIAL) jack. Make the appropriate settings under
[Audio] setup (page 80). All the surround effects of the
system cannot be used.
Notes
• Do not connect your TV’s audio output jacks to the
LINE IN (AUDIO L/R) jacks at the same time. This
will cause unwanted noise to come from your TV’s
speakers.
• Do not connect the LINE 4 IN (AUDIO L/R) and LINE
2 OUT (AUDIO L/R) jacks to your TV’s audio output
jacks at the same time. This will cause unwanted noise
to come from your TV’s speakers.
TV, projector, or AV
amplifier (receiver)
To use the recorder’s surround function
With the audio connection above, you can enjoy
virtual surround sound effects created from the left
and right speakers.
Press SUR on the remote to turn on the function.
[SUR ON] appears on the TV screen
To turn off the function, press SUR again.
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Step 7: Connecting the
Mains Leads
To turn the recorder on and off
Press DVD [/1.
When you tu rn off the recorder, the recorder enters
standby mode.
Plug the recorder, subwoofer, and TV mains leads
(power cords) into the mains.
DVD recorder
to mains
Subwoofer
to mains
Check that the "/1 indicator on the centre unit
lights up when the subwoofer mains lead is
connected.
Centre unit
FUNCTION VOLUMEVOLUME
To turn the speaker system on and off
Press AMP [/1.
When you turn off the speaker system, the speaker
system enters standby mode and the [/1 indicator
on the centre unit display lights up in red.
Hookups and Settings
"/1 indicator
After you connect the recorder mains lead, you
must wait a short while before operating the
recorder. You can operate the recorder once the
front panel display lights up and the recorder
enters standby mode.
If you connect additional equipment to this
recorder, go to “Connecting the Recorder to Other
Equipment” (page 24) before connecting the
mains leads.
After all connections are complete, follow the
steps of “Step 8: Initial Setup” (page 28).
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Connecting the Recorder to Other Equipment
Connect other equipment (VCR, satellite tuner, PAY-TV decoder, etc.) to the LINE IN jacks of the
recorder.
Disconnect the recorder’s mains lead from the mains when connecting them.
Use the DV IN jack on the front panel if the equipment has a DV output jack (i.LINK jack) (page 71).
See also the operating instructions supplied with the connected equipment.
To record on this recorder, see “Recording From Connected Equipment” (page 49). To listen to the sound
of other equipment through the speaker system, see “Enjoying TV or VCR Sound From the Speaker
System” (page 90).
Connecting a VCR or similar device
To connect to the LINE 3 jack
Connect a VCR or similar recording device to the LINE 3/DECODER jack of this recorder.
TV
VCR
SCART cord
(not supplied)
to SCART input
to i
LINE1-TV
AERIAL
LINE 3 / DECODER
IN
LINE 1 - TV
OUT
to i LINE
3/DECODER
COMPONENT
LINE 2 OUT
DIGITAL OUT
VIDEO OUT
COAXIAL
PCM/DTS/
MPEG/
L
DOLBY DIGITAL
PB/C
B
VIDEO OUT
LINE 2 OUT
SELECT
RGB
R
PR/C
R
COMPO-
Y
NENT
S VIDEO
DVD recorder
LINE 4 IN
L
AUDIO
AUDIO
DIGITAL OUT
R
PCM/DTS/MPEG/
DOLBY DIGITAL
OPTICAL
VIDEO
VIDEO
Notes
• Pictures containing copy protection signals, which a prohibit copying, cannot be recorded.
• If you pass the recorder signals via the VCR, you may not receive a clear image on your TV screen.
VCRDVD recorderTV
Be sure to connect your VCR to the DVD recorder and your TV in the order shown below. To watch video tapes,
watch the tapes through a second line input on your TV (“Line input 2” below).
Line input 1
VCRDVD recorderTV
Line input 2
• When you record to a VCR from this DVD recorder, do not switch the input source to TV by pressing the TV/DVD
button on the remote.
• If you disconnect the recorder’s mains lead, you will not be able to view the signals from the connected VCR.
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To connect to the LINE 2 IN or LINE 4 IN jacks
Connect a VCR or similar recording device to the LINE 2 IN or LINE 4 IN jacks of this recorder. If you
are connecting to the LINE 2 IN jacks and the equipment has an S-video jack, you can use an S-video
cord instead of a video cord.
VCR, etc.
OUTPUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
LR
S VIDEO
Hookups and Settings
Video cord
(not supplied)
Audio cord
(not
supplied)
S-video cord
(not supplied)
to LINE 2 INDVD recorder (front)
(rear)
COMPONENT
LINE 2 OUT
AERIAL
LINE 3 / DECODER
IN
LINE 1 - TV
OUT
DIGITAL OUT
COAXIAL
PCM/DTS/
MPEG/
DOLBY DIGITAL
VIDEO OUT
SELECT
RGB
COMPO-
NENT
LINE 4 IN
VIDEO OUT
L
L
PB/C
B
AUDIO
AUDIO
LINE 2 OUT
DIGITAL OUT
R
R
PR/C
R
PCM/DTS/MPEG/
DOLBY DIGITAL
OPTICAL
Y
VIDEO
VIDEO
S VIDEO
to LINE 4 IN
VCR, etc.
: Signal flow
z Hint
When the connected equipment outputs only monaural sound, use audio cords that distribute monaural sounds to left/
right channels (not supplied).
Notes
• Do not connect the yellow LINE IN (VIDEO) jack when using an S-video cord.
• Do not connect the output jack of this recorder to another equipment’s input jack with the other equipment’s output
jack connected to the input jack of this recorder. Noise (feedback) may result.
• Do not connect more than one type of video cord between the recorder and your TV at the same time.
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Connecting to a satellite or digital tuner
Connect a satellite or digital tuner to this recorder using the LINE 3/DECODER jack. Disconnect the
recorder’s mains lead from the mains when connecting the tuner.
TV
to SCART input
SCART cord (not
supplied)
Satellite tuner, etc.
to i
LINE1-TV
AERIAL
LINE 3 / DECODER
IN
LINE 1 - TV
OUT
to i LINE
3/DECODER
COMPONENT
LINE 2 OUT
DIGITAL OUT
VIDEO OUT
COAXIAL
PCM/DTS/
MPEG/
L
DOLBY DIGITAL
PB/C
B
AUDIO
VIDEO OUT
LINE 2 OUT
SELECT
RGB
R
PR/C
R
COMPO-
Y
NENT
VIDEO
S VIDEO
LINE 4 IN
L
AUDIO
R
VIDEO
z Hint
You do not need to turn on the recorder to view the
signals from the connected tuner on your TV.
Notes
• If you are using a B Sky B tuner, be sure to connect the
tuner’s VCR SCART jack to the LINE 3/DECODER
jack.
• If you disconnect the recorder’s mains lead, you will
not be able to view the signals from the connected
tuner.
• When the recorder is turned off, the LINE 3/
DECODER jack does not accept 16:9 screen size
signals.
DIGITAL OUT
PCM/DTS/MPEG/
DOLBY DIGITAL
OPTICAL
DVD recorder
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Connecting a PAY-TV/Canal Plus decoder
You can watch or record PAY-TV/Canal Plus programmes if you connect a decoder (not supplied) to the
recorder. Disconnect the recorder’s mains lead from the mains when connecting the decoder.
To watch or record PAY-TV/Canal Plus programmes, set your recorder to receive the channels using the
Setup Display. See “[Channel Settings]” in [Settings] Setup (page 75).
Aerial cabl e
(supplied)
to AERIAL IN
to SCART input
TV
Hookups and Settings
SCART cord (not
supplied)
AERIAL
IN
OUT
to i
LINE1TV
LINE 3 / DECODER
LINE 1 - TV
to i LINE
3/DECODER
COMPONENT
LINE 2 OUT
DIGITAL OUT
VIDEO OUT
COAXIAL
PCM/DTS/
MPEG/
L
DOLBY DIGITAL
PB/C
B
AUDIO
VIDEO OUT
LINE 2 OUT
SELECT
RGB
R
PR/C
R
COMPO-
Y
NENT
VIDEO
S VIDEO
to AERIAL
OUT
z Hint
You do not need to turn on the recorder to view the
signals from the connected tuner on your TV.
Notes
• To watch or record PAY-TV/Canal Plus programmes
from the LINE 1-TV jack, set [Line1 Decoder] in
[Settings] Setup to [On] (page 78).
• If you disconnect the recorder’s mains lead, you will
not be able to view the signals from the connected
decoder.
SCART cord (not
supplied)
LINE 4 IN
L
AUDIO
DIGITAL OUT
R
PCM/DTS/MPEG/
DOLBY DIGITAL
OPTICAL
VIDEO
PAY-TV/Canal
Plus decoder
DVD recorder
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Step 8: Initial Setup
Use the Setup Displays and AMP menu to make
the initial settings for using the system. Complete
the initial setup in the following order.
1. Tuner and channel setup
m
2. OSD language setup
m
3. Clock setup
m
4. TV type setup
m
5. Basic speaker setup
4 While the recorder is in stop mode, set the
AMP/DVD switch to DVD, and press SET
UP.
The Setup Display appears, which allows you
to make adjustments to the recorder. For
details about the Setup Display, see page 74.
Example:
Settings
Auto Preset
Channel Settings
Clock
TV Aspect
Display Mode
Line1 Decoder
Progressive Mode
PBC
Factory Setup
France
Start
Follow the steps from “1. Tuner and channel
setup” to “5. Basic speaker setup” below.
AMP/DVD
switch
DVD
AMP MENU
</M/m/,,
ENTER
SET UP
1 2 3
46
5
7 8 9
0
DVD "/1
AMP "/1
1. Tuner and channel setup
1 Turn on the TV.
2 Press DVD [/1 to turn on the recorder.
3 Switch the input selector on your TV so that
the signal from the recorder appears on
your TV screen.
For UK models, go to step 6.
5 Press M/m to select your country, and
press ,.
If your country is not listed, select [Other].
Note that if you select [Other], you cannot
select [Auto Adjust On] in [Clock] Setup
(page 77).
6 Press ENTER while [Start] is selected.
The recorder automatically starts searching
for all the receivable channels and presets
them.
Settings
Auto Preset
Channel Settings
Clock
TV Aspect
Display Mode
Line1 Decoder
Progressive Mode
PBC
Factory Setup
Sweden
Stop
Searching 11%
To manually set, disable, or fine-tune the
channels, see “[Channel Settings]” in
[Settings] Setup (page 75). For customers in
France, set each channel to [SECAM] in the
[Channel Settings] menu if the reception is
poor (page 75).
7 Press < to return to the Setup Display,
and follow the steps of “2. OSD language
setup” (see below).
If you do not want to change the on-screen
display language, go to “3. Clock setup”
(page 29).
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2. OSD language setup
1 Press M/m to select [Language]
(language), and press ,.
[Language] Setup appears.
2 Press M/m to select [OSD] (on-screen
display), and press ,.
Language
OSD
Menu
Audio
Subtitle
English
Deutsch
Italiano
Español
Português
3 Press M/m to select a language, and press
ENTER.
The on-screen language changes to the
selected language.
4 Press < to return to the Setup Display,
and follow the steps of “3. Clock setup”
(see below).
4. TV type setup
1 Press M/m to select [TV Aspect], and press
,.
Settings
Auto Preset
Channel Settings
Clock
TV Aspect
Display Mode
Line1 Decoder
Progressive Mode
PBC
Factory Setup
4:3
16:9
2 Press M/m to select the aspect ratio of the
connected TV, and press ENTER.
[4:3]: For a standard 4:3 screen TV without a
wide screen mode. Select [Display Mode] in
[Settings] Setup.
[16:9]: For a wide-screen TV or standard TV
with a wide screen mode.
3 Press SET UP to turn off the Setup Display,
and follow the steps of “5. Basic speaker
setup” (page 29).
Hookups and Settings
3. Clock setup
1 Press M/m to select [Settings], and
press ,.
[Settings] Setup appears.
2 Press M/m to select [Clock], and check
that the clock is correctly set.
Settings
Auto Preset
Channel Settings
Clock
TV Aspect
Display Mode
Line1 Decoder
Progressive Mode
PBC
Factory Setup
Auto Adjust On
Auto Adjust Off
Date 12 / 04
Year 2005
Time 12 : 00
If incorrect, set the clock manually (page 77).
Or, the timer recording does not work
properly.
3 Follow the steps of “4. TV type setup” (see
below).
If you connect a TV that accepts progressive
625p format signals to the COMPONENT VIDEO
OUT jacks
Set [Progressive Mode] in [Settings] Setup to [On]
(page 78).
z Hint
You can make other adjustments using the Setup
Displays, such as picture, sound, and subtitle languages.
(See “DVD Recorder Set-Up Menu” on page 74.)
5. Basic speaker setup
You can reflect the current speaker positions on
the system. Enter the speaker distance from your
listening position using the AMP menu on the
centre unit display. For details about the AMP
menu, see page 91; about speaker placement, see
page 16.
1 Press AMP [/1 to turn on the speaker
system.
If “FM” or “AM” appears on the centre unit
display, press DVD on the remote to display
“DVD.”
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2 Set the AMP/DVD switch to AMP, point the
remote at the centre unit, and press AMP
MENU.
The AMP menu appears.
3 Press M/m to select “SP SETUP” (speaker
setup), and press ENTER or ,.
Example:
4 Press M/m to select “SURR SP” (surround
speaker), and press ENTER or ,.
SLSR
5 Press M/m to select the setting for the
position.
If unsure about the position, see ““SURR SP”
(surround speaker)” on page 92.
6 Press < to return to the previous layer.
7 Press M/m to select “FRONT DIST” (front
speaker distance), and press ENTER or
,.
11Press AMP MENU to turn off the AMP
menu.
To better adjust the speaker system
You can change the speaker level etc. See
“Speaker Level Settings (“LEVEL”)” (page 93).
Basic hookups and settings are complete.
You are ready to start using the system.
LR
8 Press M/m to set the front speaker
distance from the listening position.
The display changes in 0.2 m increments,
from 1.0 to 7.0 m. Enter the shorter distance if
the two speaker distances differ.
Example: When entering 5.8 m for the front
left and right speakers.
LR
9 Press < to return to the previous layer.
10Repeat steps 7 to 9 to set “CEN DIST”
(centre speaker distance) and “SURR
DIST” (surround speaker distance).
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