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2-631-916-32(1)

DVD Recorder Home Theatre System

DAR-RD100

Operating Instructions

Manual de instrucciones

Bruksanvisning Instrukcja obsługi

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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 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.

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UNDGÅ UDSAETTELSE FOR STRÅLING. KLASSE 3B

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VARNING

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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

Digital and Dolby Pro

Dolby Logic (II) adaptive matrix surround decoder and the DTS Digital Surround System.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby,” “Pro Logic,” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. “DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

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.

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Table of Contents

WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Ways to Use Your DVD Recorder/Home Theatre System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Quick Guide to Disc Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Hookups and Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Step 1: Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Step 2: Connecting the Speaker System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Step 3: Connecting the FM/AM Aerials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Step 4: Connecting the Speaker System and Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Step 5: Connecting the TV Aerial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Step 6: Connecting the TV and Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Step 7: Connecting the Mains Leads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Connecting the Recorder to Other Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Step 8: Initial Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

DVD Recorder Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Inserting and Formatting a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Recording a TV Programme on a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Viewing Recorded TV Programmes (Title List) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Checking the Playback Information and Playing Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Changing the Name of a Recorded Programme (Title Input) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Labelling and Protecting a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Playing a DVD on Other Equipment (Finalize) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Before Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Timer Recording (Standard and ShowView) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Checking/Changing/Cancelling Timer Settings (Timer List) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Recording Without the Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Recording From Connected Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Playing DVDs and VIDEO CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track, etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Playing Music CDs and MP3 Audio Tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Playing JPEG Image Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

DVD Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Before Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Erasing and Editing Titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Editing a Title by Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

Editing a Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

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DV Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Before DV Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Connecting a Digital Video Camera to the DV IN Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Dubbing From a DV/Digital8 Format Tape to a DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

DVD Recorder Set-Up Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Using the Setup Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Channel and Clock Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

TV and Video Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Language Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Audio Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Parental Control Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Recording Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Speaker Surround Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Checking the Status Information on the Centre Unit Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Selecting the Sound Field . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Reinforcing Bass Frequencies (DSGX) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Enjoying the Sound at Low Volume (“AUDIO DRC”) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Adjusting the Delay Between the Picture and Sound (“A/V SYNC”) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Enjoying Stereo or Bilingual Broadcasts (“DUAL MONO”) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Enjoying TV or VCR Sound From the Speaker System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Speaker System Set-Up Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Using the AMP Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Basic Speaker Settings (“SP SETUP”) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Speaker Level Settings (“LEVEL”) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Additional Speaker Settings (“CUSTOMIZE”) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Other Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Enjoying the Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Using the Sleep Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Operating Other Equipment With the Supplied Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Returning the Speaker System and Recorder to Their Default Settings . . . . . . . . . 100

Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Notes About This System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Guide to Parts and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

Language Code List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

Area Code List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

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Ways to Use Your DVD Recorder/Home Theatre System

Quick access to recorded titles – Title List

, Display the Title List to see all of the titles

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

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

formatted

Automatically formatted in VR mode

DVDRW

DVD+R

DVD-R

Video mode

Manually reformat in

Video

Video mode (page 31)

Automatically

formatted

Automatically

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*

)

• 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.

CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media) is a coding technology that protects copyrights for images.

To free up disc space, erase the last title on the disc.

Erasing titles does not free up disc space.

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Recording Features Editing 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)

Yes No Yes Yes *

No Yes No/Yes No

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes/No Yes

Yes No Yes Yes *

No No Yes Yes *

No No No/No No

No Yes No/Yes No

No No No/No No

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 VIDEO Discs such as movies that can be purchased or rented

VIDEO 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

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

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)

Step 2: Connecting the Speaker System (page 14)

Step 3: Connecting the FM/AM Aerials (page 17)

Step 4: Connecting the Speaker System and Recorder (page 18)

Step 5: Connecting the TV Aerial (page 19)

Step 6: Connecting the TV and Recorder (page 20)

Step 7: Connecting the Mains Leads (page 23)

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.

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

DVD

System cord

Speaker cord

Surround speaker (L)

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.

to SPEAKER jacks on the bottom side

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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

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.

3 Hang the speakers on the screws.

Hole on the back of the speaker

4.6 mm

10 mm

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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

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.

• 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)

Hookups and Settings

Subwoofer

FM 75 COAXIAL

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

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

PB/C

PR/C

LINE 4 IN

AUDIO

PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL

VIDEO

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL

OPTICAL

DIGITAL OUT

OPTICAL

FM 75 COAXIAL

DIGITAL IN OPTICAL

AERIAL

SYSTEM CONTROL

DVD

Optical digital cord (supplied)

DIGITAL IN OPTICAL

DVD

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

LINE 1 - TV

OUT

AERIAL

DIGITAL OUT

COAXIAL

PCM/DTS/ MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL

VIDEO OUT

SELECT

RGB

COMPO-

NENT

COMPONENT

LINE 2 OUT

LINE 4 IN

VIDEO OUT

PB/C

AUDIO

LINE 2 OUT

DIGITAL OUT

PR/C

PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL

OPTICAL

VIDEO

S VIDEO

DVD recorder

OUT

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.

INPUT

S VIDEO

TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver)

to i LINE1-TV

S-video cord (not supplied)

to LINE 2 OUT (S VIDEO)

AERIAL

LINE 3 / DECODER

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/

DOLBY DIGITAL

PB/C

AUDIO

VIDEO OUT

LINE 2 OUT

SELECT

RGB

COMPO-

NENT

DIGITAL OUT

PR/C

PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL

OPTICAL

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

(green)

(blue)

(red)

DVD recorder

INPUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

: Signal flow

Note

Do not connect more than one type of video cord between the recorder and your TV at the same time.

TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver)

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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

AUDIO

LINE 2 OUT

AUDI O

(white)

(red)

Audio cord (not supplied)

(white)

(red)

VIDEO

to LINE 2 OUT (AUDIO L/R)

COMPONENT

LINE 2 OUT

AERIAL

LINE 3 / DECODER

LINE 1 - TV

OUT

DIGITAL OUT

COAXIAL

PCM/DTS/ MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL

VIDEO OUT SELECT

RGB

COMPO-

NENT

LINE 4 IN

VIDEO OUT

PB/C

AUDIO

LINE 2 OUT

DIGITAL OUT

PR/C

PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL

OPTICAL

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.

VCR

SCART cord (not supplied)

to SCART input

to i LINE1-TV

AERIAL

LINE 3 / DECODER

LINE 1 - TV

OUT

to i LINE 3/DECODER

COMPONENT

LINE 2 OUT

DIGITAL OUT

VIDEO OUT

COAXIAL

PCM/DTS/ MPEG/

DOLBY DIGITAL

PB/C

VIDEO OUT

LINE 2 OUT

SELECT

RGB

PR/C

COMPO-

NENT

S VIDEO

DVD recorder

LINE 4 IN

AUDIO

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL

OPTICAL

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 recorder TV

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

VCR DVD recorder TV

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

S VIDEO

Hookups and Settings

Video cord (not supplied)

Audio cord (not supplied)

S-video cord (not supplied)

to LINE 2 IN DVD recorder (front)

(rear)

COMPONENT

LINE 2 OUT

AERIAL

LINE 3 / DECODER

LINE 1 - TV

OUT

DIGITAL OUT

COAXIAL

PCM/DTS/ MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL

VIDEO OUT

SELECT

RGB

COMPO-

NENT

LINE 4 IN

VIDEO OUT

PB/C

AUDIO

LINE 2 OUT

DIGITAL OUT

PR/C

PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL

OPTICAL

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.

to SCART input

SCART cord (not supplied)

Satellite tuner, etc.

to i LINE1-TV

AERIAL

LINE 3 / DECODER

LINE 1 - TV

OUT

to i LINE 3/DECODER

COMPONENT

LINE 2 OUT

DIGITAL OUT

VIDEO OUT

COAXIAL

PCM/DTS/ MPEG/

DOLBY DIGITAL

PB/C

AUDIO

VIDEO OUT

LINE 2 OUT

SELECT

RGB

PR/C

COMPO-

NENT

VIDEO

S VIDEO

LINE 4 IN

AUDIO

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

Hookups and Settings

SCART cord (not supplied)

AERIAL

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/

DOLBY DIGITAL

PB/C

AUDIO

VIDEO OUT

LINE 2 OUT

SELECT

RGB

PR/C

COMPO-

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

AUDIO

DIGITAL OUT

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

2. OSD language setup

3. Clock setup

4. TV type setup

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

4 6

7 8 9

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

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 ,.

SL SR

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.

L R

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.

L R

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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DVD Recorder Basics

Inserting and Formatting a Disc

RWVR-RW

When you first insert a new disc, the recorder will ask you to format the disc. Follow the steps below to format the disc. You can also reformat a DVD+RW or DVD-RW to create a blank disc.

Video

1 2 3

4 6

7 8 9

AMP/DVD switch

DVD "/1

Labelled side facing up

6 Press Z (open/close) to close the disc

tray.

After “LOADING” disappears from the front panel display, the display asks for confirmation.

7 Press < to select [OK] and press ENTER.

The recorder starts formatting the disc. The display shows the approximate time required.

8 Press ENTER when [OK] appears.

• For a DVD-RW, the recorder automatically formats in VR mode. To format in Video mode, see “Reformatting a disc” below.

DVD Recorder Basics

</M/m/,, ENTER

SET UP

1 Turn on the TV. 2 Press DVD &/1.

The recorder turns on.

3 Switch the input selector on your TV so that

the signal from the recorder appears on the TV screen.

4 Set the AMP/DVD switch to DVD. 5 Press Z (open/close), and place a disc on

the disc tray.

z Hint

For a formatted disc, you can use the disc after “LOADING” disappears from the front panel display in step 6 above.

Reformatting a disc

RWVR-RW

You can erase all contents of a disc to create a blank disc. To format a new DVD-RW in Video mode, reformat the disc.

Video

1 Insert a disc. 2 Set the AMP/DVD switch to DVD, and press

SET UP to turn on the Setup Display.

3 Select [Disc Info] and press ,. 4 Select [Format DVD] and press ,.

Disc Info

Format DVD

Finalize

Disc Name

Protect

Start

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5 While [Start] is selected, press ENTER.

The display asks for confirmation.

• For DVD-RWs, select a recording format (VR mode or Video mode) and press ENTER.

6 Select [OK] and press ENTER.

Formatting starts.

Recording a TV Programme on a Disc

This section introduces the basic operation to record the current TV programme on a disc. For details about recording, see page 41.

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Video

z REC

REC MODE

1 2 3

4 6

7 8 9

PROG +/–

1 Insert a disc.

For details on how to insert and format a new disc, see “Inserting and Formatting a Disc” (page 31).

2 Press PROG +/– to select the programme

position you want to record.

3 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the

recording mode.

Each time you press the button, the display changes on the TV screen as follows:

HQ SP EP SLP

For details about the recording mode, see page 41.

4 Press z REC.

Recording starts and “z” (red) appears in the front panel display. Recording continues until you stop the recording or the disc is full.

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To stop recording

Press x. Note that it may take a few seconds for recording to stop.

z Hint

This recorder can record on various discs. Select the disc type according to your needs (page 8).

Viewing Recorded TV Programmes (Title List)

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Video

The titles of programmes recorded on a disc are displayed in the Title List, which also displays disc information, such as disc name, remaining time, etc. Follow the steps below to play the recorded programme. You can also edit individual titles from the Title List (page 64).

DVD

1 2 3

4 6

7 8 9

AMP/DVD switch

AMP "/1

DVD Recorder Basics

DISPLAY

</M/m/,, ENTER

O RETURN

REC MODE

TITLE LIST

PICTURE MARK

1 Insert a disc. 2 Press AMP "/1 to turn on the speaker

system when you use it.

If “FM” or “AM” appears on the centre unit display, press DVD on the remote to display “DVD.”

3 Set the AMP/DVD switch to DVD, and press

TITLE LIST.

The Title List menu appears with the contents of the disc.

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Example: Title List (Original) on a DVD-RW (VR mode)

SLP

Title List

Original

DVD-RW

2:45:00

Free

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

5 Select [Play] and press ENTER.

Playback starts from the selected title on the disc.

About the Title List for DVD-RWs (VR mode)

Each time you press TITLE LIST, you can switch the Title List to show original or Playlist. “PLAYLIST” appears in the front panel display when “Playlist” is selected. For details, see “Edits for Playlist titles” (page 63).

A Title type (DVD-RW (VR mode) only):

Displays the title type, original or Playlist.

B Disc name (page 38):

Displays the disc type. If it is a VR mode disc, “VR” appears in the front panel display.

C Disc space bar/remaining time:

Press REC MODE repeatedly to show the remaining time in each of the recording modes.

D Title’s thumbnail picture

Press </, to select the previous/next title. If more than six titles are listed, press M/m to display titles on the previous/next pages row by row.

E Title information:

Displays the title name, recording date, and recording time. Press DISPLAY to show detailed information for the selected title (not available for a Playlist title).

4 Select a title and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears with options applicable to the selected title. The options displayed differ depending on the situation and disc type.

To change a title thumbnail picture

You can select a favourite scene for the thumbnail picture shown in the Title List menu.

1 Play a title whose thumbnail picture you want

to change.

2 Press PICTURE MARK at the scene you want

to set for a thumbnail picture. A thumbnail mark appears on the screen and the scene is set for the title’s thumbnail picture.

To stop playback

Press x.

To turn off the Title List

Press O RETURN.

Chapter List

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When you select [Chapter List] from the submenu for a title, the Chapter List menu appears with the title contents displayed as chapters. You can play or edit individual chapters from the sub-menu, which appears when you select a chapter and press ENTER.

Title List

Original

DVD-RW

SLP

2:45:00

Play Chapter List Erase Edit Playlist

Free

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

Options for the selected title

• If you want to turn off the sub-menu and re-select other title, press O RETURN.

Title 3 10/12 0:15:00

Title 6 19/12 0:25:00

1/7

Chapter List

Original

Title 1 07/12 Tue 0:45:00

1/5

A Title information B Chapter’s thumbnail picture

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Press </, to select the previous/next chapter. If more than six chapters are listed, press M/m to display chapters on the previous/ next pages row by row.

To return to the Title List

Select a chapter and press ENTER. Select [Title List] from the sub-menu and press ENTER.

z Hint

After recording, the first scene of the recording (title) is automatically set as the thumbnail picture.

Notes

• The Title List may not appear for discs created on other DVD recorders.

• Letters that cannot be displayed appear as corrupt characters.

• Title thumbnail pictures are displayed only on this recorder.

• It may take a few seconds for the thumbnail pictures to be displayed.

• After editing, the title thumbnail picture may change to the first scene of the recording (title).

• Ti tle thumbnails are set at a point ap proximate to where the PICTURE MARK button is pressed, and the result may be slightly different from the intended one.

Checking the Playback Information and Playing Time

You can check the playback information and remaining time displayed on the TV screen or the front panel display of the recorder.

AMP/DVD switch

1 2 3

4 6

7 8 9

DISPLAY

</M/m/,, ENTER

Checking the playback information in the on-screen display

VCD

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Video

TIME

DVD

DVD Recorder Basics

Set the AMP/DVD switch to DVD, and press DISPLAY to show various playback information on the TV screen.

The items displayed differ depending on the disc type or playing status. To turn off the on-screen display, press DISPLAY again. You can select an item by pressing M/m and change or select the setting by pressing </,. For details about each item, see the pages in parentheses.

1/7

1/23

00:00:30

1 ENG

5.1CH 1 ENG

1/1

SUR OFF

Title

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[Title]: Current title (or track) number/total number of titles (or tracks) (56) [Chapter]: Current chapter number/total number of chapters (56) [Time]: Elapsed playing time (56) (also displays remaining time when TIME is pressed) [Audio]: Selected audio language (DVD VIDEO only) or audio channel (53) [Subtitle]: Selected subtitle (53) [Angle]: Selected angle/total number of angles (53) [Sound]: Selected sound mode (53)

z Hint

When using the speaker system, you can check the audio surround information on the centre unit display (page 84).

Note

If no button is pressed for ten seconds, the playback information display will turn off.

Checking the playing time and remaining time

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VCD

DATA CD

You can view the playing or remaining time information displayed on the TV screen and the front panel display. The same information displayed in the front panel display is shown on the TV screen.

Video

DVD

Example: When playing a CD

Track playing time and the current track number

Remaining time of the current track

Playing time of the disc

Remaining time of the disc

Notes

• Playing time of MP3 audio tracks may not be displayed correctly.

• If you create a Playlist title longer than “13:15:21,” the display is reset to “0:00:00” and restarts counting.

Press TIME repeatedly.

The items displayed differ depending on the disc type or playing status.

◆Front panel display of the recorder

Example: When playing a DVD

Playing time and number of the current title

Remaining time of the current title

TITLE

CHP

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Changing the Name of a Recorded Programme (Title Input)

The titles recorded on a disc are named sequentially ([Title 1], [Title 2], …) by default. You can rename titles using the display for entering characters, which also appears for renaming a disc or station. Up to 21 characters can be entered for a title or disc name and 5 characters for a station name, but the actual number of characters displayed in menus such as the Title List will vary.

Number buttons

</M/m/,, ENTER

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Video

1 2 3

4 6

7 8 9

AMP/DVD switch

TITLE LIST

4 Select [Title Name] and press ENTER.

The display for entering characters appears. The default title name is displayed in the input row.

Input row

Title 1

ABCDEFGH I J

KLMNOPQRST

UVWXY

Finish Cancel Space Erase

Setting buttons

Character type box

Upper Case

0123456789

Character palette

•Press </, to move between the setting

buttons. To move between the setting buttons, character palette, and charac ter type box on the display, press M/m.

• To move the cursor to the left or right within

the input row, select [b] or [B] and press ENTER.

• To erase a character, move the cursor to the

right of the character in the input row. Select [Erase] and press ENTER.

5 Move to the character type box and press

</, to select a character type.

You can select [Upper Case], [Lower Case], or [Symbol].

DVD Recorder Basics

1 Set the AMP/DVD switch to DVD, and press

TITLE LIST to turn on the Title List.

For details about the Title List, see page 33.

2 Select a title and press ENTER. 3 Select [Edit] from the sub-menu and press

ENTER.

Edit options for the selected title appear.

The character palette switches according to the character type you select.

6 Move to the character palette, press </

M/m/, to select the character, and press ENTER.

The selected character appears in the input row.

Upper Case

ABCDEFGH I J

KLMNOPQRST

UVWXY

Space EraseFinish Cancel

• To enter a letter with an accent mark, select

the letter followed by an accent. Example: Select “a” and then “ ` ” to enter “à.”

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• To insert a space, select [Space] and press ENTER.

• To insert a character, move the cursor to the right of the position where you want to insert the character. Select the character from the character palette and press ENTER.

7 Repeat steps 5 and 6 to enter the

remaining characters.

ABC

Upper Case

ABCDEFGH I J

KLMNOPQRST

UVWX Y

Finish Cancel

Space Erase

0123456789

• If you want to return to the Title List without renaming the title, select [Cancel] and press ENTER.

8 Select [Finish] and press ENTER.

To use the number buttons

You can also use the number buttons to enter characters.

1 Select the row containing the character to be

input and press a number button.

Labelling and Protecting a Disc

AMP/DVD switch

1 2 3

4 6

7 8 9

</M/m/,, ENTER

SET UP

Labelling a disc

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Video

Example: To input “MT” Select the “K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T” row. Press the number 3 button, followed by the number 0 button.

2 Select [Finish] and press ENTER.

A disc is automatically labelled as its disc type. You can change the disc name (up to 21 characters).

1 Insert a disc. 2 Set the AMP/DVD switch to DVD, and press

SET UP to turn on the Setup Display.

3 Select [Disc Info] and press ,. 4 Select [Disc Name] and press ,.

Disc Info

Format DVD

Finalize

Disc Name

Protect

Edit

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5 While [Edit] is selected, press ENTER.

The display for entering characters appears. To enter characters, see page 37.

Note

Label the disc before you finalize it. Once a disc is finalized, you cannot change the disc name.

Protecting a Disc

RWVR

You can protect all titles on the disc to prevent accidental recording, editing, or erasing.

1 Insert a disc. 2 Set the AMP/DVD switch to DVD, and press

SET UP to turn on the Setup Display.

3 Select [Disc Info] and press ,. 4 Select [Protect] and press ,.

Disc Info

Format DVD

Finalize

Disc Name

Protect

Off

5 Select [On] and press ENTER.

To cancel the protection

Repeat the steps above, and select [Off] and press ENTER in step 5.

z Hint

For DVD+RWs and DVD+Rs, you can set protection for individual titles (page 66).

Playing a DVD on Other Equipment (Finalize)

RWVR

Finalizing is necessary when you play discs recorded with this recorder on other DVD equipment. When you finalize a DVD+RW, DVD-RW (Video mode), DVD+R, or DVD-R, a DVD menu will be automatically created, which can be displayed on other DVD equipment. Before finalizing, check the differences between the disc types in the table below.

Differences between the disc types

RWVR

Discs are automatically finalized when

removed from the recorder. However, you may need to finalize the disc for certain DVD equipment, or if the recording time is short. You can edit or record on the disc even after finalizing.

Finalizing is unnecessary when playing a disc on VR format compatible equipment. Even if your other DVD equipment is VR format compatible, you may need to finalize the disc, especially if the recording time is short. After finalizing, you cannot edit or record on the disc. If you want to edit or record on it again, unfinalize the disc.

Finalizing is necessary when playing on

Video

any equipment other than this recorder. After finalizing, you cannot edit or record on the disc. If you want to edit or record on it again, unfinalize the disc.

Finalizing is necessary when playing on

any equipment other than this recorder.

After finalizing, you cannot edit or record on the disc.

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DVD Recorder Basics

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AMP/DVD switch

1 2 3

4 6

7 8 9

</M/m/,, ENTER

SET UP

1 Insert a disc. 2 Set the AMP/DVD switch to DVD, and press

SET UP to turn on the Setup Display.

3 Select [Disc Info] and press ,. 4 Select [Finalize] and press ,.

To unfinalize a DVD-RW

If you cannot record or edit on a DVD-RW that has been finalized (a message appears), unfinalize the disc by selecting [Unfinalize] in step 5 above.

z Hint

You can check whether the disc has been finalized or not. If you cannot select [Finalize] in step 5 above, the disc has already been finalized.

Notes

• The time required for finalizing depends on the disc type, recording time, or the number of titles recorded on the disc.

• Depending on the condition of the disc, recording, or the DVD equipment, discs may not play even if the discs are finalized.

• The recorder may not be able to finalize the disc if it was recorded on another recorder.

• If the recording time is short, the disc may not be playable on some DVD players.

Disc Info

Format DVD

Finalize

Disc Name

Protect

5 Select [Finalize] and press ENTER.

The display asks for confirmation.

6 Select [OK] and press ENTER.

The recorder starts finalizing the disc. Approximate remaining time for finalizing appears on the screen. Some discs may require more time than is indicated.

7 Press ENTER when [OK] appears.

Finalize

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Recording

Before Recording

Before you start recording…

• This recorder can record on various discs. Select the disc type according to your needs (page 8).

• Use the Title List to check the available recording time for the disc (page 33). For DVD+RWs and DVD-RWs, you can erase titles to free up disc space (page 63).

z Hints

• Up to 49 titles can be recorded on a DVD+RW or DVD+R. For other recordable discs, 99 titles.

• When using a DVD+RW, you can overwrite a previously recorded title (page 49).

• You can select the picture size to be recorded on DVDRWs (VR mode). Sel ect [4:3] or [16:9] for [Rec Aspect Ratio] in [Rec Setting] Setup (page 83).

Recording mode

Like the SP or LP recording mode of VCRs, this recorder has four different recording modes. Select a recording mode according to the time and picture quality you need. For example, if picture quality is your top priority, select the High Quality mode (HQ). If recording time is your priority, Super Long Play mode (SLP) can be a possible choice.

Press REC MODE repeatedly to switch the recording modes.

Note that the recording time in the following table is an approximate guide.

Recording mode Recording time

(minute)

HQ (High quality) 60 SP (Standard mode) R 120 EP r 240 SLP (Long duration) 360

Notes

• Situations below may cause slight inaccuracies with the recording time. – Recording a programme with poor reception, or a

programme or video source of low picture quality. – Recording on a disc that has already been edited. – Recording only a still picture or just sound.

• The available remaining recording time displayed is an estimate and the actual time may differ.

Recording stereo and bilingual programmes

This recorder can receive and record stereo and bilingual programmes based on the ZWEITON system or the NICAM system. Before you start recording bilingual programmes, press the (audio) button repeatedly to select the audio channel (Main+Sub, Main, or Sub). The selected channel is displayed on the TV screen and applied to the recording. For timer recordings, “Main+Sub” is automatically selected. Note that you cannot switch the audio channel while recording.

ZWEITON (German stereo) system

When a stereo or bilingual ZWEITON based programme is received, “ST” or “BIL” appears in the front panel display.

NICAM system

When a stereo or bilingual NICAM based programme is received, “NICAM” appears in the front panel display. To record a NICAM programme, be sure to set [NICAM/Standard] of [Channel Settings] in [Settings] Setup to on (default). If the sound is not clear when listening to NICAM broadcasts, set [NICAM/Standard] to off (see “[Channel Settings]” on page 75).

z Hints

• When playing on other DVD equipment, you may not be able to switch between the main and sub sounds for bilingual programmes. Select either “Main” or “Sub” before you start recording if you plan to play the disc on other DVD equipment.

• You can switch the audio channel and select the speaker output (page 89).

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Unrecordable pictures

Pictures with copy protection cannot be recorded on this recorder. When the recorder receives a copy guard signal, the recorder stops recording.

Copy control signals

Copy-Free

Copy-Once

Copy-Never None

* The recorded disc can be played only on CPRM

compatible equipment.

Recordable discs

RWVR-RW

RWVR

Ver.1.1, Ver.1.2 with CPRM*

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Timer Recording (Standard and ShowView)

You can set the timer for a total of seven programmes, up to one month in advance. There are two methods to set the timer: the standard method and ShowView method.

• Standard: Set the date, time, and programme position of the programme manually.

• ShowView: Enter the ShowView number designated for each TV programme (page 44).

Notes

• Timer recordings cannot be made if the recorder is turned on.

• While recording, you cannot set additional timer recordings.

Setting the timer manually (Standard)

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1 2 3

4 6

7 8 9

Video

AMP/DVD switch

DVD '/1

TIMER

</M/m/,, ENTER

O RETURN

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1 Press Z (open/close), and place a

recordable disc on the disc tray.

5 Press ENTER.

The Timer List appears with the timer setting you made.

Labelled side facing up

2 Press Z (open/close) to close the disc

tray.

Wait until “LOADING” disappears from the front panel display. For details on how to insert and format a new disc, see “Inserting and Formatting a Disc” (page 31).

3 Set the AMP/DVD switch to DVD, and press

TIMER.

Timer Standard

PR Date Start Stop Mode Repeat PDC/VPS

19:2012/4 Tue

19:50 TodaySP Off

100 Min Free

• If the Timer List or [ShowView] menu appears, press TIMER repeatedly to switch the display to [Timer Standard].

4 Press </, to select an item and press

M/m to adjust the setting.

[PR]: Selects the programme position or input source. [Date]: Sets the date up to one month in advance. [Start]: Sets the start time. [Stop]: Sets the stop time. [Mode]: Selects the recording mode (page 41). If you select [AT], you can use the Rec Mode Adjust function. See “Rec Mode Adjust” on page 44. [Repeat]: Selects a repeat option from [Today], [Mon-Fri], and [Weekly]. [PDC/VPS]: Sets the PDC/VPS function. See “About the PDC/VPS function” below.

• If you make a mistake, select the item and change the setting.

Timer List

Date

12/4 Tue

Start30LengthSPMode

19:20

: PDC/VPS

Check

Rec. OK

To make another timer setting, press TIMER to return to the [Timer Standard] menu and repeat steps 4 and 5.

6 Press O RETURN to turn off the Timer

List.

7 Press DVD '/1 to set your recorder to

standby mode.

The TIMER REC indicator lights up on the front panel and the recorder is ready to start recording.

To stop recording during timer recording

Press x. Note that it may take a few seconds for the recorder to stop recording.

About the PDC/VPS function

PDC/VPS signals are transmitted with TV programmes in some broadcast systems. These signals ensure that timer recordings are made regardless of any broadcast delays, early starts, or broadcast interruptions.

◆To use the PDC/VPS function

Set [PDC/VPS] to [On] in step 4 above. [*] appears next to the [Start] time of the timer setting in the Timer List. When you turn on this function, the recorder starts scanning the channel before the timer recording starts. If you are watching TV when scanning starts, a message will appear on the TV screen. If you want to watch TV, switch to your TV’s tuner.

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Rec Mode Adjust

If there is not enough available disc space for the recording, the recorder automatically selects the recording mode that will record the entire programme. To use this function, select [AT] for the recording mode and set [PDC/VPS] to [Off].

If timer settings overlap

If timer settings overlap, [Dup. Date] will appear in the Timer List. For details, see “When timer settings overlap” (page 46).

To confirm, change, or cancel timer recording

See “Checking/Changing/Cancelling Timer Settings (Timer List)” (page 46).

z Hints

• You can play the recorded programme by selecting the programme title in the Title List menu.

• You can use the recorder after setting the timer. Just press DVD '/1 to turn on the recorder. Press DVD '/ 1 again to set the recorder to standby mode before the timer recording starts.

Notes

• Check that the clock is correctly set before setting the timer recording. If not, the timer recording cannot be made. To record a satellite programme, turn on the satellite tuner and select the satellite programme you want to record. Leave the satellite tuner turned on until the recorder finishes recording.

• The recorder must be in standby mode for the timer recording to be made.

• Even if the timer is set, timer recordings cannot be made while recording a programme that has priority.

• Even if the timer is set for the same daily or weekly programme, the timer recording cannot be made if it overlaps with a programme that has priority. [Dup. Date] will appear for the overlapped setting in the Timer List. Check the priority order of the settings (page 46).

• The Rec Mode Adjust function only works with a timer recording and the PDC/VPS function set to off. It does not function with Quick Timer (page 48).

• The beginning of some recordings may not be made when using the PDC/VPS function.

• If the TIMER REC indicator flashes on the front panel, check that a recordable disc is inserted correctly and available recording time on the disc is enough.

Recording TV programmes using the ShowView system

The ShowView system is a feature that simplifies setting the timer. Just enter the ShowView number listed in the TV programme guide. The date, time, and channel of that programme are set automatically. Check that the channels are correctly set in [Channel Settings] in [Settings] Setup (page 75).

AMP/DVD switch

CLEAR

</M/m/,, ENTER

O RETURN

1 2 3

4 6

7 8 9

DVD '/1

Number buttons

TIMER

1 Insert a recordable disc. 2 Set the AMP/DVD switch to DVD, and press

TIMER twice.

ShowView

Number

Repeat

Toda y

• If the Timer List or [Timer Standard] menu appears, press TIMER repeatedly to switch the display to [ShowView].

3 Press the number buttons to enter the

ShowView number.

• If you make a mistake, press CLEAR and reenter the correct number.

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4 Press , to move to [Repeat], and press

M/m to select a repeat option.

You can select [Today], [Mon-Fri], or [Weekly].

5 Press ENTER.

The programme position, date, start and stop times, recording mode, repeat option, and PDC/VPS setting (page 43) appear.

Timer Standard

PR Date Start Stop Mode Repeat PDC/VPS

19:2012/4 Tue

19:50 TodaySP Off

100 Min Free

Press </, to select an item and press M/m to change the setting, if necessary.

6 Press ENTER.

The Timer List appears with the timer setting you made.

To stop recording during timer recording

Press x. Note that it may take a few seconds for the recorder to stop recording.

If timer settings overlap

If timer settings overlap, [Dup. Date] will appear in the Timer List. For details, see “When timer settings overlap” (page 46).

To confirm, change, or cancel timer recording

See “Checking/Changing/Cancelling Timer Settings (Timer List)” (page 46).

z Hints

• The Rec Mode Adjust function also works with this timer method (page 44).

• You can use the recorder after setting the timer. Just press DVD '/1 to turn on the recorder. Press DVD '/ 1 again to set the recorder to standby mode before the timer recording starts.

Recording

Timer List

Date

12/4 Tue

Start30LengthSPMode

19:20

: PDC/VPS

Check

Rec. OK

To make another timer setting, press TIMER to return to the [ShowView] menu and repeat from step 3 to 6.

7 Press O RETURN to turn off the Timer

List.

8 Press DVD '/1 to set your recorder to

standby mode.

The TIMER REC indicator lights up on the front panel and the recorder is ready to start recording.

Notes

• Check that the clock is correctly set before setting the timer recording. If not, the timer recording cannot be made.

• The recorder must be in standby mode for the timer recording to be made.

• Even if the timer is set, timer recordings cannot be made while recording a programme that has priority.

• The beginning of some recordings may not be made when using the PDC/VPS function.

• If the TIMER REC indicator flashes on the front panel, check that a recordable disc is inserted correctly and available recording time on the disc is enough.

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Checking/Changing/ Cancelling Timer Settings (Timer List)

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Video

You can check, change, or cancel timer settings using the Timer List menu.

AMP/DVD switch

2 Select a timer setting and press ENTER.

The programme position, date, start and stop times, recording mode, repeat option, and PDC/VPS setting for the selected timer setting appear.

3 Press </, to select an item and press

M/m to change the setting.

• If you want to return to the Timer List without changing, press TIMER.

4 Press ENTER.

The information for the selected timer setting is updated.

1 2 3

4 6

7 8 9

CLEAR

</M/m/,, ENTER

O RETURN

TIMER

Changing the timer settings

The Timer List can contain up to seven timer settings. You can select a timer setting and modify it before the recording starts.

1 Set the AMP/DVD switch to DVD, and press

TIMER repeatedly to turn on the Timer List.

All the timer settings are listed. You can check information such as the recording date, time, recording mode, etc.

Timer List

Date

Start30LengthSPMode

12/4 Tue

19:20 13/4 Wed12 20:00 30 SP Dup. Date 13/4 Wed10 20:15 15 SP Dup. Date

: PDC/VPS

Check

Rec. OK

Cancelling the timer settings

1 After step 1 above, select a timer setting

and press CLEAR.

The display asks for confirmation.

2 Select [OK] and press ENTER.

The selected timer setting is deleted from the Timer List.

• If you want to cancel the deletion, select [Cancel] and press ENTER in step 2.

To turn off the Timer List

Press O RETURN.

When timer settings overlap

If a timer setting overlaps with another timer setting (i.e., [Dup. Date] appears in the Timer List), the programme that starts first has priority and the second programme starts recording only after the first programme has finished.

7:00 8:00 9:00 10:00

will be cut off

◆When recordings start at the same time

The programme that is set first has priority. In this example, timer setting A is set after B, so the first part of timer setting A will not be recorded.

• [Rec. OK] indicates that the timer recording will be made as you set. If the timer settings overlap, [Dup. Date] will appear.

• [*] next to the [Start] time indicates that [PDC/VPS] is set to [On] (page 43).

7:00 8:00

9:00 10:00

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◆When the end time of one recording and the start time of another are the same

After finishing the previous recording, the other recording may be delayed.

Recording Without the Timer

7:00 8:00 9:00 10:00

Notes

• While recording, you cannot change the timer setting for the current recording.

• When [PDC/VPS] is set to [On] for one or more timer recordings, the start times may change in the event of a broadcast delay or early start.

• Even if the timer is set, timer recordings cannot be made while recording a programme that has priority.

TITLE LIST

DISPLAY

z REC

REC MODE

RWVR

Video

1 2 3

4 6

7 8 9

AMP/DVD switch

PROG +/– INPUT

SELECT t TV/DVD

</M/m/,, ENTER

X x

1 Insert a recordable disc. 2 Press PROG +/– or INPUT SELECT to select

the programme position or input source you want to record.

3 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the

recording mode.

Each time you press the button, the display changes on the TV screen as follows:

Recording

HQ SP EP SLP

For details about the recording mode, see page 41.

4 Press z REC.

Recording starts and “z” (red) appears in the front panel display. Recording continues until you stop the recording or the disc is full.

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To stop recording

Press x. Note that it may take a few seconds for recording to stop.

To pause recording

Press X. To restart recording, press the button again.

To watch another TV programme while recording

If your TV is connected to the LINE 1-TV jack, set your TV to the TV input using the button and select the programme you want to watch. If your TV is connected to the LINE 2 OUT or COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks, set the TV to TV input using the

t TV/DVD button

(page 98).

z Hint

If you do not want to watch TV while recording, you can turn off the TV. When using a decoder, make sure to leave it on.

Notes

• After pressing z REC, it may take a short while to start

recording.

• You cannot change the recording mode while recording or during recording pause.

• If there is a power failure, the programme you are recording may be erased.

• You cannot watch a PAY-TV/Canal Plus programme while recording another PAY-TV/Canal Plus programme.

Using the Quick Timer function

You can set the recorder to record in 10-minute increments.

Press z REC repeatedly to set the duration.

Recording starts after the first press. The Quick Timer starts from the second press, and then each additional press increases the recording time by 10 minutes within the available free space on the disc.

Continue

The remaining recording time appears momentarily on the TV screen. The time counter in the front panel display decreases to 0:00 (or when the disc is full), then the recorder stops recording (power turns off).

10M 20M 30M

t TV/DVD

To check the Quick Timer

Press z REC once while recording. The remaining recording time and other recording information (programme position, recording mode, etc.) appear momentarily on the TV screen.

To cancel or stop the Quick Timer

To return the recorder to normal recording mode, press z REC twice while recording. [Continue] appears momentarily on the TV screen. To stop recording, press x. Note that it may take a few seconds for recording to stop.

To extend the Quick Timer

Press z REC repeatedly while recording. After the recorder returns to normal recording mode, the recording time extends by 10 minutes (up to the capacity of the disc).

Checking the disc status while recording

You can check recording information such as recording time or recording mode, etc.

Set the AMP/DVD switch to DVD, and press DISPLAY during recording.

Recording information appears on the TV screen.

0:19:55

A Elapsed recording time B Programme position or input source C Recording status bar D Audio channel E Recording mode F Available recording time for the disc

Press DISPLAY to turn off the display.

z Hint

While recording, you can check the recording time and other information, such as disc type/format, title/chapter

Input : Pr. 8

MONO

SP 1H 40M Free

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number, etc., shown in the front panel display (page 111).

Creating chapters in a title

The recorder automatically divides a recording (a title) into chapters by inserting chapter marks at 5, 10, or 15-minute intervals during recording. Select the interval, [5Min], [10Min], or [15Min] for [Auto Chapter] in [Rec Setting] Setup (page 83).

z Hint

You can create chapters manually when playing a DVD+RW, DVD-RW (VR mode), or DVD+R (page 68).

Recording From Connected Equipment

You can record from a connected VCR or similar device. To connect a VCR or similar device, see “Connecting a VCR or similar device” (page 24). Use the DV IN jack on the front panel if the equipment has a DV output jack (i.LINK jack).

RWVR

Video

Recording

Overwriting a recorded title

You can use the Title List to make a new recording over a title previously recorded on the disc. For details about the Title List, see page 33.

1 Insert a DVD+RW. 2 Set the AMP/DVD switch to DVD. 3 Press PROG +/– or INPUT SELECT to select

a programme position or input source.

4 Press TITLE LIST to turn on the Title List. 5 Press </M/m/, to select the title you

want to overwrite.

6 Press z REC.

Recording starts.

To stop recording

Press x. Note that it may take a few seconds for recording to stop.

z Hint

If you erase a title from a DVD+RW, it appears as [Erased title] in the Title List. However, this will not increase the remaining time on the disc. You can select [Erased title] from the Title List and make a new recording on top of it (page 65).

Notes

• A protected title cannot be overwritten (page 66).

• If the selected title is shorter than the new recording, or less than ten seconds, the recorder automatically overwrites the next title in the Title List. If you do not want a title to be overwritten, protect the title (page 66).

1 2 3

4 6

7 8 9

z REC

REC MODE

INPUT SELECT

1 Insert a recordable disc. 2 Press INPUT SELECT to select an input

source according to the connection you made.

The front panel display changes as follows:

TV programme position

LINE1 LINE2

LINE4

LINE3DV

3 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the

recording mode.

The recording mode changes as follows:

HQ SP EP SLP

4 Insert the source tape into the connected

equipment and set to playback pause.

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5 Press z REC on this recorder and the

pause or play button on the connected equipment at the same time.

Recording starts. To stop recording, press x on this recorder.

If you connect a digital video camera with a DV IN jack

See “DV Dubbing” (page 70) for an explanation of how to record from the DV IN jack.

Notes

• When recording a video game image, the screen may not be clear.

• Any programme that contains a Copy-Never copy guard signal cannot be recorded. The recorder automatically stops recording after a few seconds.

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Playback

Playing DVDs and VIDEO CDs

RWVR-RW

Video

DVD

VCD

AMP/DVD switch

DVD

Number buttons, SET

TOP MENU

</M/m/,, ENTER

1 2 3

4 6

7 8 9

DVD '/1 AMP '/1

TITLE LIST

1 Turn on the TV and set it to video input. 2 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.”

3 Press Z (open/close), and place a disc on

the disc tray.

5 Set the AMP/DVD switch to DVD, and press

TITLE LIST.

For details about the Title List, see “Viewing Recorded TV Programmes (Title List)” (page

33).

Example: DVD-RW (VR mode)

SLP

Title List

Original

DVD-RW

2:45:00

Free

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

6 Select a title, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

7 Select [Play], and press ENTER.

Playback starts from the selected title on the disc.

To select a chapter from the Chapter List (DVD+RW, DVD-RW (VR mode), and DVD+R only)

1 Select [Chapter List] from the sub-menu in

step 7 above. The Chapter List of the selected title appears. For details about the Chapter List, see page 34.

2 Select the chapter and press ENTER. 3 Select [Play] from the sub-menu, and press

ENTER. Playback starts from the selected chapter.

To use the DVD’s Menu

When you play a DVD VIDEO, or a finalized DVD+RW, DVD-RW (Video mode), DVD+R, or DVD-R, you can display the disc’s menu by pressing TOP MENU or MENU.

Playback

Playback side facing down

4 Press Z (open/close) to close the disc

tray.

If you inserted a DVD VIDEO or VIDEO CD, press H. Playback starts automatically depending on the disc.

To play VIDEO CDs with PBC functions

PBC (Playback Control) allows you to play VIDEO CDs interactively using the menu on your TV screen. When you start playing a VIDEO CD with PBC functions, the menu appears. Select an item using the number buttons and press ENTER. Then, follow the instructions in the menu (press

H when “Press SELECT” appears).

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To save the power in standby mode

Press AMP "/1 and/or DVD "/1 while the system turns on. To cancel standby mode, press the button once.

To stop playback

Press x.

To resume playback from the point where you stopped the disc (Resume Play)

The recorder stores the point where you stopped the disc even if the disc is removed or the recorder turns off. Press x once to stop playback. When you play the disc next time, the recorder resumes playback from the point where you stopped the disc. To start from the beginning, press x twice. Playback starts from the beginning of the title/ track/scene.

The point where you stopped playing is cleared when: – you play another title. – you edit the title after stopping playback. – you change the settings on the recorder. – you make a recording.

To play restricted DVDs (Parental Control)

If you play a restricted DVD, the message [Playback limited by Parental Control.] and the display for entering your password appear on the TV screen.

1 Enter your four-digit password using the

number buttons.

2 Press SET to select [OK].

The recorder starts playback.

To register or change the password, see “Parental Control Settings” (page 82).

z Hints

• To play without PBC functions, set [PBC] to [Off] in [Settings] Setup (page 79). VIDEO CDs are played in continuous play mode only.

• You can also use the H button in step 7 (page 51) to start playback.

• To play a title including hidden chapters on a DVD+RW or DVD+R, select [Full Play] in step 7 (page 51). For details about hidden chapters, see page 68.

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Playback options

CLEAR

</M/m/,

m / M

A-B

REPEAT

SUR

1 2 3

4 6

7 8 9

Playback

MUTING

2 +/–

./>

ZOOM

RANDOM

Buttons Operations Discs

Z (open/close) Stops playing and opens the disc tray. All discs

X (pause) Pauses playback. All discs

. (previous)/ > (next)

(fast reverse/fast forward)

Goes to the beginning of the previous/next title/ chapter/scene/track.

Fast reverses/fast forwards the disc when repeatedly pressed during playback. Search speed changes as follows:

All discs

FR4 and FF4 are not available for VIDEO

fast reverse fast forward

CDs.

FR1 T t FF1

FR2 T T t t FF2

FR3 T T T t t t FF3

T T T T t t t t FF4*

FR4*

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Buttons Operations Discs

(slow)

Plays in slow motion when pressed repeatedly in pause mode. Playback speed changes as follows:

reverse slow*

forward slow

All discs

SR1-SR4 and SF4 are not available for VIDEO CDs.

SR1 T t SF1

SR2 T T t t SF2

SR3 T T T t t t SF3

SR4 T T T T t t t t SF4*

/ (instant replay/instant advance)

Replays the scene/briefly fast forwards the scene.

will advance the image frame by frame in pause

mode.

(audio) Selects one of the audio tracks recorded on the disc

when pressed repeatedly.

: Selects the language.

DVD

RWVR

Video

VCD

Selects one of the recorded audio tracks.

SUR (Surround) Switches the Surround effect on ([SUR ON]) or off

([SUR OFF]) when pressed during playback. Surround lets you enjoy virtual surround sound effects created from the front left and right speakers. This function is for equipment connected to the LINE output jacks.

(subtitle) Selects a subtitle language when pressed repeatedly.

(angle) Selects an angle when pressed repeatedly.

“ ” appears briefly at the scene where the angle to be changed. If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are

recorded on the disc, “ ” appears in the front panel display.

MUTING Mutes the sound when using the speaker system. To

cancel, press MUTING again or 2 +.

To resume normal playback, press H.

All discs

DVD

All discs

RWVR

Video

DVD

Notes

• If appears, the operation is not available on the disc.

• When playing the discs recorded on this recorder, angles and subtitles cannot be changed.

• For a Sup er VCD, you cannot select audio track 2 if one is recorded on the disc.

• When playing DVD-RWs (VR mode), surround effect may be lost in some Sound Field settings.

To enlarge a video image (Zoom)

Press ZOOM repeatedly while viewing the picture as follows: ×2 size t ×4 size t normal size

You can move the image using </M/m/,. To resume normal playback, press CLEAR.

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Note

The zoom function may not work depending on the disc.

To play repeatedly

Press REPEAT repeatedly to select an item to be repeated. [Chapter]: Repeats the current chapter. (DVD only) [Title]: Repeats the current title. (DVD only) [Track]: Repeats the current track. (VIDEO CD only) [All]: Repeats all the tracks on the disc. (VIDEO CD only) [Off]: Does not play repeatedly.

Notes

• For a VIDEO CD with PBC function, set [PBC] to [Off] in [Settings] Setup (page 79).

• If you press ./> (previous/next), x (stop), or

(instant replay) during Repeat Play, Repeat Play

is cancelled.

To repeat a specific portion (A-B)

You can play a specific portion of a title, chapter, or track repeatedly.

1 During playback, when you find the starting

point (point A) of the portion to be repeated, press A-B. [A-] appears on the TV screen.

2 When you reach the ending point (point B),

press A-B again. [A-B] appears and the recorder starts repeating this specific portion. To return to normal playback, press A-B to select [Off].

Note

A-B Repeat Play may not work properly with some Super VCDs.

To play in random order (VIDEO CD or Karaoke DVD only)

Press RANDOM during playback. [RANDOM] appears on the TV screen. To return to normal playback, press RANDOM again.

z Hint

To play another title in random order, press ./>.

Note

For a VIDEO CD with PBC function, set [PBC] to [Off] in [Settings] Setup (page 79).

To watch TV in the sub picture during playback (Picture-in-Picture)

You can view a TV programme in the sub picture while playing a disc. Press (Picture-in-Picture) during playback to turn on the sub picture on the TV screen.

Playback

To change the programme position or input source for the sub picture, press PROG +/– or INPUT SELECT. To change the sub picture position, press </,. Each press moves the sub picture clockwise or counterclockwise. To turn off the sub picture, press again.

z Hint

If you watch TV in full screen, press x to stop playback.

Notes on the recorder’s surround function

• The SUR button on the remote works for LINE 1- TV jack, LINE 2 OUT (AUDIO L/R) jack, and LINE 3/DECODER jack output only. To enjoy the surround effects of the speaker system, see page 85.

• The function may not work with some discs.

• When you turn on this function, turn off the surround settings of the connected TV or amplifier (receiver).

• Make sure that your listening position is between and at an equal distance from your speakers, and that the speakers are located in similar surroundings.

Note on playing DTS sound tracks on a CD

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DTS Digital Surround™ playback, the supplied speaker system must be connected to the digital optical jack of the recorder.

Note on playing DVDs with a DTS sound track

DTS audio signals are output only through the DIGITAL OUT jack. When you play a DVD with DTS sound tracks, set [DTS] to [On] in [Audio] Setup (page 80).

Searching for a Title/ Chapter/Track, etc.

RWVR-RW

Video

VCD

You can search a DVD by title or chapter, and VIDEO CD by track. As titles and tracks are assigned individual numbers on the disc, select the title or track by entering its number. You can also search for a scene using the time code.

DVD

AMP/DVD switch

Number buttons, SET

CLEAR

DISPLAY

</M/m/,, ENTER

1 2 3

4 6

7 8 9

SEARCH MODE

BOOKMARK

1 Set the AMP/DVD switch to DVD, and press

DISPLAY during playback.

The on-screen display appears.

1/7

1/23

00:00:30

1 ENG

5.1CH 1 ENG

1/1

SUR OFF

Title

2 Select a search item, and press ENTER.

• Title (for DVDs)

• Chapter (for DVDs)

• Track (for VIDEO CDs with PBC function off)

• Time (searches for the starting point of entered time code)

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3 Press the number buttons to select the

number of the title, chapter, time code, etc., you want.

For example: Time search To find a scene at 2 hours, 10 minutes, and 20 seconds, enter “21020” and press SET. If you enter the wrong number, press CLEAR to cancel the number, then select another number.

The recorder starts playback from the selected number or scene.

z Hint

You can also search for the item using </, in step 3 above. Press ENTER to start playback.

Bookmarking a favourite scene

You can have the recorder store specific portions of the disc in memory and play immediately whenever you want. Up to nine bookmarks can be set.

To set a bookmark

During playback, press BOOKMARK when you find a scene to be bookmarked. The bookmark number appears on the TV screen.

To search for a bookmarked scene

1 Press SEARCH MODE.

The bookmark search display appears.

1 2 - - - - - -

2 Press </, or the number buttons to select

the bookmark number. Playback starts from the bookmarked scene you selected.

3 Press SEARCH MODE to turn off the display.

To erase a bookmark

1 Press SEARCH MODE to turn on the

bookmark search display.

2 Press </, or the number buttons to select

the bookmark number you want to erase, and press CLEAR.

3 Press SEARCH MODE to turn off the display.

Playing Music CDs and MP3 Audio Tracks

DATA CD

The recorder can play MP3 audio tracks on DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs). For details about MP3 audio tracks, see “About MP3 audio tracks” (page 60).

AMP/DVD

DVD

TOP MENU

</M/m/,, ENTER

O RETURN

1 2 3

4 6

7 8 9

switch AMP '/1

1 Press AMP '/1 to turn on the speaker

system.

If “FM” or “AM” appears on the centre unit display, press DVD to display “DVD.”

• When you use the list menu displayed on the TV screen, turn on the TV and set it to video input. You can easily select a track from the list.

2 Insert a disc.

The list menu appears on the TV screen. Example: DATA CDs

00:00:00

MP3

List

ROCK BEST HIT KARAOKE MY FAVOURITE SONG

R&B JAZZ CLASSIC SALSA OF CUBA BOSSA NOVA

Playback starts automatically depending on the disc.When selecting a track, go to step 3.

Program

Playback

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3 Set the AMP/DVD switch to DVD, select an

album, and press ENTER.

The list of tracks within the album appears. To return to the album list, select [ ] and press ENTER.

4 Select a track and press H or ENTER.

Playback starts from the selected track.

To stop playback

Press x. When you start playback the next time, the recorder resumes playback from the point where you stopped the track. Press x twice to play from the beginning of the disc/track.

Note on playing DTS sound tracks on a CD

When playing DTS-encoded CDs, excessive noise will be heard from the LINE output stereo jacks. To avoid possible damage to the audio system, the consumer should take proper precautions when the LINE output stereo jacks of the recorder are connected to an amplification system. To enjoy DTS Digital Surround™ playback, the supplied speaker system must be connected to the digital optical jack of the recorder.

z Hints

• For CDs, you can also select the track number by pressing the number buttons in step 3 above.

•Press M/m to go to the next/previous page of the list.

• If you press O RETURN, playback stops and the list menu disappears. To turn on the list menu again, press MENU.

• When the disc contains both MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files, you can switch between lists. Press TOP MENU, then press </, to select [MP3] or [JPEG] on the top of the menu, and press ENTER.

Playback options

1 2 3

4 6

7 8 9

./>

A-B

REPEAT

SUR

Buttons Operations

Z (open/ close)

X (pause) Pauses playback.

./>

(previous/ next)

m/M (fast reverse/ fast forward) (not available for DATA CDs)

Stops playing and opens the disc tray.

Goes to the beginning of the previous/next track.

Fast reverses/fast forwards the disc when repeatedly pressed during playback. Search speed changes as follows:

fast reverse fast forward

FR1 T t FF1

FR2 T T t t FF2

FR3 T T T t t t FF3

MUTING

2 +/–

m/M

RANDOM

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Buttons Operations

SUR (Surround)

Switches the Surround effect on ([SUR ON]) or off when pressed during playback. Surround lets you enjoy virtual surround sound effects created from the front left and right speakers. This function is for equipment connected to the LINE output jacks. (See the notes on Surround effect on page 55.)

MUTING Mutes the sound when using the

speaker system. To cancel, press MUTING again or 2 +.

Creating your own programme (Programme Play)

You can play the contents of a disc in the order you want by arranging the order of the tracks on the disc. Up to 99 tracks for CDs and 256 tracks for DATA CDs can be programmed. The programme is cleared when the disc is removed.

AMP/DVD switch

1 2 3

4 6

7 8 9

CLEAR

Playback

RANDOM Plays tracks in random order

when pressed. [Random] appears.

REPEAT Selects the item to be repeated

when pressed repeatedly during playback. [TRACK]: Repeats the current track. [ALL]: Repeats all the tracks on the disc (CD) or album (DATA CD).

A-B (A-B Repeat)

Selects a specific portion to be repeated when pressed during playback. Press A-B to find the starting point (point A) of the portion. [A] appears. Press A-B again to reach the ending point (point B). [A-B] appears.

To resume normal playback, press H. To cancel the Random, Repeat, or A-B Repeat function, press the button again to turn off the indicator.

</M/m/,, ENTER

REPEAT

PROGRAM

1 Insert a disc.

The list menu appears. Example: DATA CDs

00:00:00

MP3

List

ROCK BEST HIT KARAOKE MY FAVOURITE SONG

R&B JAZZ CLASSIC SALSA OF CUBA BOSSA NOVA

Program

When selecting a track on a music CD, go to step 3.

2 Set the AMP/DVD switch to DVD, select an

album, and press ENTER.

3 Select the track you want to programme. 4 Press PROGRAM, or press , to select

[ ] (programme) and press ENTER.

The selected track is displayed on [Program] list.

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00:00:00 003/009

MP3

List

1-Waltz for Debby.mp3 2-My Romance.mp3

3-Milestones.mp3 4-My Funny Valentine.mp3 5-Autumn Leaves.mp3 6-All Blues.mp3 7-In A Silent Way.mp3

Program

2-My Romance.mp3

5 Repeat steps 2 to 4 to add more tracks to

the list.

To add all the tracks on the disc, select [ ] (programme all) and press ENTER.

6 Select the track you want to start playing in

[Program] list.

7 Press H or ENTER to start Programme

Play.

The tracks in the list are played in the programmed order. Playback stops after all the tracks in the list are played.

To erase a track from the [Program] list

1 Select the track from [Program] list. 2 Press CLEAR, or select [ ] (erase) and press

ENTER. To erase all the tracks in the list, select [ ] (erase all) and press ENTER.

To repeat the programme

During Programme Play, press REPEAT to select the item to be repeated. [TRACK]: Repeats the current track. [ALL]: Repeats all the tracks on the list. No display: Does not play repeatedly.

To stop playback during Programme Play

Press x.

About MP3 audio tracks

MP3 is audio compression technology that satisfies certain ISO/MPEG regulations. You can play back DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CDRs/CD-RWs) recorded in MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) format. However, the discs must be recorded according to ISO9660 Level 1, Level 2, or Joliet format for the recorder to recognize the tracks. You can also play discs recorded in Multi Session. See the instructions supplied with the CD-R/CDRW drives and the recording software (not supplied) for details on the recording format.

z Hints

• Playback stops when all the MP3 audio tracks within the album are played.

• Since a disc with many trees takes longer to start playback, it is recommended that you create albums with no more than two trees.

Notes

• T he r ecor der may not be a ble to p lay so me D ATA CDs created in the Packet Write format.

• The recorder will play any data with the extension “.MP3,” even if they are not in MP3 format. Playing this data may generate a loud noise which could damage your speaker system.

• The recorder does not conform to audio tracks in MP3PRO format.

• The recorder can recognize up to a total number of 999 albums and tracks in a DATA CD. The recorder may not recognize some discs depending on the recording device used for recording or the disc condition.

• The recorder can play MP3 audio tracks recorded in the following sampling frequencies: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz.

• Only the letters in the alphabet and numbers can be used for album or track names.

• ID3 tags cannot be displayed.

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Playing JPEG Image Files

DATA CD

You can play JPEG image files on DATA CDs (CD-Rs/CD-RWs). For details about JPEG image files, see “About JPEG image files” (page 62).

AMP/DVD switch

3 Select the file you want to view.

The selected image is displayed in the preview window.

• If you set a slide show speed mode ( )

other than [X] (off), the slide show starts from the selected file. See “Enjoying a slide show” below.

4 Press H or ENTER.

The selected image is displayed in full screen.

1 2 3

4 6

7 8 9

TOP MENU

</M/m/,, ENTER

O RETURN

./>

1 Insert a DATA CD.

The list menu appears on the TV screen.

JPEG

List

JPEG Folder 1 JPEG Folder 2 JPEG Folder 3

JPEG Folder 4 JPEG Folder 5 JPEG Folder 6 JPEG Folder 7 JPEG Folder 8

Folder : JPEG Folder 1/

Preview

When the disc contains both MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files, you can switch between lists. Press TOP MENU. Press </ , to select [JPEG] on the top of the menu and press ENTER.

2 Set the AMP/DVD switch to DVD, select a

folder, and press ENTER.

The list of files within the folder appears. To return to the folder list, select [ ] and press ENTER.

To rotate a image

Press M/m while viewing the image. Each press rotates the image clockwise or counterclockwise by 90 degrees.

To view the previous or next image

Press ./> or </,.

To return to the list menu

Press x.

z Hints

• Press M/m to go to the next/previous page of the list.

• Press O RETURN repe atedly to turn off the list menu.

To turn on the list menu, press MENU.

Enjoying a slide show

You can play JPEG image files on a DATA CD successively as a slide show.

1 Select the folder you want to view, and

press ENTER.

2 Press , to select [ ] (slide show). 3 Press m to select [ ] (play speed). 4 Press </, to select a playing speed,

>>> (fast), >> (normal), or > (slow), and press ENTER.

JPEG

List

JPEG Folder 1 1-Image file1.jpg 2-Image file2.jpg

3-Image file3.jpg 4-Image file4.jpg 5-Image file5.jpg 6-Image file6.jpg 7-Image file7.jpg

Folder :

Preview

Playback

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5 Select a file and press H or ENTER.

Slide show starts from the selected image file.

To pause playback, press X. To stop the slide show and return to the list menu, press x or O RETURN.

About JPEG image files

JPEG is image compression technology. You can play back DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CDRs/CD-RWs) recorded in JPEG format. However, the discs must be recorded according to ISO9660 Level 1, Level 2, or Joliet format for the recorder to recognize the files. You can also play discs recorded in Multi Session. See the instructions supplied with the CD-R/ CD-RW drives and the recording software (not supplied) for details on the recording format.

z Hints

• If you add numbers (01, 02, 03, etc.) to the front of the files, the files will be played in that order.

• Since a disc with many trees takes longer to start playback, it is recommended that you create folders with no more than two trees.

Notes

• The recorder can only play files with the extension “.JPG.”

• The recorder can recognize up to a total number of 999 folders and files in a disc. The recorder may not recognize some discs depending on the recording device used for recording or the disc condition.

• Depending on the disc or the size of image files, playback may take some time to start.

• The image size that the recorder can display is limited

• Pr ogressive and lossless compression JPEG image files

× 7680 pixels.

to 8192

are not supported.

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DVD Edit

Before Editing

This recorder offers various edit options for various disc and title types. Before you edit, check these types and select an available option.

Notes

• You may lose edited contents if you remove the disc while editing.

• Finish editing and recording before finalizing. No more editing or recording can be made on a finalized disc.

• If a message appears and indicates that the disc’s control information is full, erase unnecessary titles.

Edits for Video mode titles/original titles

RWVR

For Video mode titles on DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs (Video mode)/DVD+Rs/ DVD-Rs, and original titles on DVD-RWs (VR mode), the recorder edits actual recordings on the disc. You cannot undo any edits you make, and the original contents will be consequently lost.

z Hint

When using a DVD-RW (VR mode), you can keep the original contents by editing a Playlist (see “Edits for Playlist titles” below).

Video

To free up disc space (DVD+RW/DVD-RW (VR mode)/DVD-RW (Video mode) only)

You can utilize disc capacity by erasing Video mode or original titles. The effect differs depending on the disc type and location of the title, as follows.

Disc type To open up disc space

DVD+RW Erase the last title on the disc. You

DVD-RW (VR mode)

DVD-RW (Video mode)

DVD+R/ DVD-R

can erase and overwrite titles other than the last one; however, the display will not show the resulting capacity increase. Erased titles are shown as deleted in the Title List menu.

Erase original titles anywhere on the disc.

Erase the last title on the disc.

You cannot increase the disc capacity, as they are nonrewritable.

Note

For DVD+RWs and DVD-RWs (VR mode), the disc’s available capacity may not display correctly. The recorder displays only the available capacity after the last title on the disc.

Edits for Playlist titles

RWVR

For DVD-RWs (VR mode), you can edit a Playlist while retaining original titles (actual recordings on the disc). A Playlist is a group of Playlist titles created from the original title for editing purposes. When you create a Playlist, only the control information necessary for playback, such as the playback order, is stored on the disc. Since the original titles are left unaltered, Playlist titles can be re-edited.

Example: You have recorded the final few matches of a football tournament on a DVD-RW (VR mode). You want to create a digest with the goal scenes and other highlights, but you also want to keep the original recording.

DVD Edit

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In this case, you can select a title or chapter and create a Playlist title. You can even rearrange the scene order within the Playlist title (page 69).

z Hint

For DVD-RW (VR mode), you can display the disc’s Playlist titles in Title List (Playlist), or the original titles in Title List (Original). Press TITLE LIST repeatedly to switch the two Title List menus.

List of edit options

Select from the following options and refer to the pages in parentheses. Title type and disc type that the option can be applied are indicated in each section. – Labelling a title (page 65). – Erasing a title (page 65). – Erasing a section of a title (A-B Erase) (page 65). – Protecting a title (page 66). – Dividing a title (page 66). – Erasing a chapter (page 67). – Combining chapters (page 67). – Hiding a chapter (page 68). – Creating chapters manually (page 68). – Creating a Playlist title (page 68). – Adding contents to an existing Playlist title

(page 69).

– Rearranging chapters within a Playlist title

(page 69).

Erasing and Editing Titles

This section explains the basic edit functions common to Video mode titles, original titles, and Playlist titles. Note that editing on Video mode and original titles is irreversible as they are the actual recordings on the disc. If you want to edit a DVD-RW (VR mode) while retaining the original contents, create and edit a Playlist (page 68).

AMP/DVD switch

1 2 3

4 6

7 8 9

TITLE LIST

</M/m/,, ENTER

m/M

Note

When selecting a title for editing, always note the above differences between the Video mode/original title edit and Playlist title edit.

Note

If you edit an original title after creating a Playlist title, the edits may affect the derived Playlist title.

1 Set the AMP/DVD switch to DVD, and press

TITLE LIST to turn on the Title List.

The Title List menu appears and displays the disc contents. When editing a DVD-RW (VR mode), press TITLE LIST repeatedly to switch the Title List (Original) and Title List (Playlist), if necessary. Example: Title List (Original)

SLP

Title List

Original

DVD-RW

2:45:00

Free

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

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2 Select a title, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears with options available for the selected title. [Chapter List]: Displays the Chapter List menu, which displays the title contents by chapter (see “Editing a Title by Chapter” on page 67). [Erase]: Erases the title (page 65). For effects on disc capacity, see page 63. [Protect]: Protects the title from erasure or alteration (page 66). [Edit]: Displays the following options.

[Title Name]: Allows you to label the title (page 65). [Divide]: Divides the title in two (page 66). [A-B Erase]: Erases a section of the title

(page 65). [Playlist]: Allows you to create a new Playlist title, or add contents to an existing Playlist title (see “Editing a Playlist” on page 68).

3 Select an edit option, and press ENTER.

The selected option is applied to the title. See the pages in parentheses for the procedure.

Labelling a title

RWVR

Video

1 Select [Edit] in step 3 of “Erasing and

Editing Titles,” and press ENTER.

2 Select [Title Name], and press ENTER.

The display for entering characters appears. You can enter up to 21 characters. Follow the explanations of “Changing the Name of a Recorded Programme (Title Input)” (page 37).

Erasing a title

RWVR

Video

1 Select [Erase] in step 3 of “Erasing and

Editing Titles,” and press ENTER.

The display asks for confirmation.

2 Select [OK], and press ENTER.

The title is erased.

z Hints

• When you want to erase all titles, reformat the disc (page 31).

• After deleting a title on a DVD+RW, the title name is displayed as deleted in the Title List menu. You can select it to record over.

Erasing a section of a title (A-B Erase)

RWVR

1 Select [Edit] in step 3 of “Erasing and

Editing Titles,” and press ENTER.

2 Select [A-B Erase], and press ENTER.

The following display appears.

Title Edit

A-B Erase

Title 1 07/12 0:45:00

Set Point A Set Point B Cancel OK

Current playback point

00:00:00

DVD Edit

z Hint

You can label or re-label DVDs (page 38).

3 Press H, and search for the scene you

want to erase by pressing x,

X, and m/

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4 Press ENTER at the start of the scene to be

erased (point A).

Thumbnail of point A

Title Edit

A-B Erase

Title 1 07/12 0:45:00

00:15:00Point A

Set Point A Set Point B Cancel OK

00:15:00

5 Press ENTER at the end of the scene

(point B).

Title Edit

A-B Erase

Title 1 07/12 0:45:00

Point A

00:15:00

Set Point A Set Point B Cancel OK

00:15:20

Thumbnail of point B

00:15:20Point B

To reset either point A or B, select [Cancel] and repeat from step 3.

6 Select [OK], and press ENTER.

The display asks for confirmation. If you do not want to erase the scene, select [Cancel] and press ENTER.

7 Select [OK], and press ENTER.

The scene is erased.

Notes

• Images or sound may be momentarily interrupted at the point where you erase the scene.

• Sections shorter than five seconds may not be erased.

• The erased section may be slightly different from the points you selected.

• A chapter mark will not be made at the A–B erase point.

Protecting a title from erasure or alteration

RW+R

Select [Protect] in step 3 of “Erasing and Editing Titles,” and press ENTER.

The title is protected and [ ] (locked) appears in the Title List menu. To cancel the protection, select [Protect] again.

Dividing a title

1 Select [Edit] in step 3 of “Erasing and

Editing Titles,” and press ENTER.

2 Select [Divide], and press ENTER.

The display for setting the dividing point appears.

Title Edit

Divide

Title 2 07/12 0:45:00

00:00:04#01

Divide Cancel OK

Current playback point

00:00:00

3 Press H, and search for the point you

want to divide by pressing x,

X, and m/

4 Press ENTER at the dividing point.

To reset the point, select [Cancel] and repeat from step 3.

5 Select [OK], and press ENTER.

The title is divided in two. If you want to rename the title, see page 65. If you do not want to divide the title, select [Cancel] and press ENTER.

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Editing a Title by Chapter

You can make detailed editing to a title by using the Chapter List menu that displays title contents by chapter.

AMP/DVD switch

1 2 3

4 6

7 8 9

TITLE LIST

</M/m/,, ENTER

CHAPTER MARK

1 Set the AMP/DVD switch to DVD, and press

TITLE LIST to turn on the Title List.

When editing a DVD-RW (VR mode), press TITLE LIST repeatedly to switch the Title List (Original) and Title List (Playlist), if necessary.

2 Select a title, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

3 Select [Chapter List], and press ENTER.

The Chapter List menu appears with contents of the selected title (displayed as chapters).

4 Select a chapter, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears with options available for the selected chapter. [Title List]: Displays the Title List menu (see “Erasing and Editing Titles” on page 64). [Erase]: Erases the chapter (page 67). [Edit]: Displays the following options.

[Combine]: Combines two chapters into one (page 67). [Hide/Show]: Hides the chapter/Shows the hidden chapter (page 68). [Move]: Allows you to change the chapter order within the title. Follow the same instructions in step 6 of “Rearranging chapters within a Playlist title” (page 69).

5 Select an edit option, and press ENTER.

The selected option is applied to the chapter. See the pages in parentheses for the procedure.

Erasing a chapter

RWVR

1 Select [Erase] in step 5 of “Editing a Title

by Chapter,” and press ENTER.

The display asks for confirmation.

2 Select [OK], and press ENTER.

The chapter is erased.

Combining chapters

RWVR

1 Select [Edit] in step 5 of “Editing a Title by

Chapter,” and press ENTER.

2 Select [Combine] and press ENTER.

The selected chapter is combined with the next chapter in the Title List.

DVD Edit

Example: Chapter List (Original)

Chapter List

Original

Title 1 07/12 Tue 0:45:00

Note

If the next chapter on the DVD+RW or DVD+R is

1/5

hidden, show the chapter in the Title List before combining. See “Hiding a chapter” (page 68).

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Hiding a chapter

RW+R

You can skip playing chapters without deleting from the disc.

1 Select [Edit] in step 5 of “Editing a Title by

Chapter,” and press ENTER.

2 Select [Hide], and press ENTER.

The chapter is displayed shaded in the Chapter List menu.

To play a title including hidden chapters

Select [Full Play] in step 3 of “Editing a Title by Chapter,” and press ENTER.

To show the chapter

Repeat the steps above and select [Show] in step 2.

Notes

• Images or sound may be momentarily interrupted at the point where you hide the chapter.

• On other Sony DVD equipment, hidden chapters will play without being skipped.

Creating chapters manually

RWVR

You can create chapters within a title by inserting chapter marks at the desired points.

Editing a Playlist

RWVR

Playlist edit allows you to edit or re-edit without changing the actual recordings. This section explains edit options available only for Playlist titles. Edits explained in the previous sections are also applicable if so indicated.

Notes

• If you edit an original title after creating a Playlist title, the results may affect the derived Playlist title.

• The picture may pause when an edited scene is played.

AMP/DVD switch

1 2 3

4 6

7 8 9

TITLE LIST

</M/m/,, ENTER

During playback, press CHAPTER MARK where you want to divide the title into chapters.

The following display appears at the dividing point. Title contents before and after this scene become separate chapters.

CHAPTER MARK

z Hint

You can combine two chapters into one (page 67).

Note

If a message appears and indicates that no more chapter marks can be added, you may not be able to record or edit.

Creating a Playlist title

1 Set the AMP/DVD switch to DVD, and press

TITLE LIST to turn on the Title List (Original).

Press TITLE LIST again if the Title List (Playlist) appears.

2 Select a title, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears. [Playlist]: Displays Playlist title names in the Title List (Playlist) menu. [Chapter List]: Displays the Chapter List (Original) menu. When you want to add an original chapter as a Playlist title, select this and press ENTER. After the Chapter List (Original) menu appears, select the chapter and press ENTER, and then go to step 3.

3 Select [Playlist], and press ENTER.

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4 Select [New Playlist], and press ENTER.

The title or chapter is added to the Playlist as a new Playlist title. To create more Playlist titles, press TITLE LIST and repeat the steps above.

Adding contents to an existing Playlist title

1 Set the AMP/DVD switch to DVD, and press

TITLE LIST to turn on the Title List (Original).

Press TITLE LIST again if the Title List (Playlist) appears.

2 Select a title, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears. [Playlist]: Displays Playlist title names in the Title List (Playlist) menu. [Chapter List]: Displays the Chapter List (Original) menu. When you want to add an original chapter to a Playlist title, select this and press ENTER. After the Chapter List (Original) menu appears, select the chapter and press ENTER, and then go to step 3.

3 Select [Playlist], and press ENTER.

The disc’s Playlist title names appear (if any).

Select a Playlist

New Playlist

Title 1 Title 2

Press TITLE LIST again if the Title List (Original) appears.

2 Select a title, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

3 Select [Chapter List], and press ENTER.

The Chapter List menu appears with the title contents.

Chapter List

Playlist

Title 1 07/12 Tue

0:45:00

1/5

4 Select a chapter, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears with options available for the selected chapter. For details, see “Editing a Title by Chapter” (page 67).

5 Select [Edit] and press ENTER. 6 Select [Move], and press ENTER. 7 Select a new location in the Chapter List,

and press ENTER.

The chapter moves to the new location. To change the scene order more, repeat the steps above. If you want to rename the title, see page 65.

DVD Edit

4 Select a Playlist title name, and press

ENTER.

The contents of original title selected in step 2 are added to the Playlist title. If you want to rename the title, see page 65. You can enter up to 21 characters.

Rearranging chapters within a Playlist title

You can move chapters in a Playlist title to create a different playback order.

1 Set the AMP/DVD switch to DVD, and press

TITLE LIST to turn on the Title List (Playlist).

Note

Images or sound may be momentarily interrupted at the point where the chapters change.

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DV Dubbing

Before DV Dubbing

This section explains dubbing with a digital video camera via the DV IN jack on the front panel. Follow the instructions in “Connecting a Digital Video Camera to the DV IN Jack,” and then move on to the section on dubbing. If you plan to do additional editing on a disc after the initial dub, use the DV IN jack and record on a DVD-RW (VR mode). If you want to dub by way of the LINE IN jacks, see “Recording From Connected Equipment” (page 49).

About the DV IN jack

The DV IN jack on this recorder conforms to the i.LINK standard. You can connect any other equipment that has an i.LINK (DV) jack, and record digital signals. i.LINK-compatible pieces of equipment can be connected by a single i.LINK cable. Possible applications are operations and data transactions with various digital AV equipment. When two or more i.LINK-compatible equipment are connected to this recorder in a daisy chain, operations and data transactions are possible with not only the equipment that this recorder is connected to but also with other devices via the directly connected equipment. Note, however, that the method of operation sometimes varies according to the characteristics and specifications of the equipment to be connected, and that operations and data transactions are sometimes not possible on some connected equipment. Use the Sony i.LINK 4-pin-to-4-pin cable (during DV dubbing).

The baud rate is listed under “Specifications” in the instruction manual of each equipment. It is also indicated near the i.LINK jack on some equipment. The maximum baud rate of equipment on which it is not indicated such as this unit is “S100.” When units are connected to equipment having a different maximum baud rate, the baud rate sometimes differs from the indicated baud rate.

* What is Mbps?

Mbps stands for megabits per second, or the amount of data that can be sent or received in one second. For example, a baud rate of 100 Mbps means that 100 megabits of data can be sent in one second.

Note

Normally, only one piece of equipment can be connected to this recorder by the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable). When connecting this recorder to i.LINKcompatible equipment having two or more i.LINK jacks (DV jacks), see the instruction manual of the equipment to be connected.

i.LINK and are trademarks.

i.LINK baud rate

i.LINK’s maximum baud rate varies according to the equipment. Three maximum baud rates are defined:

S100 (approx. 100 Mbps*) S200 (approx. 200 Mbps) S400 (approx. 400 Mbps)

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Connecting a Digital Video Camera to the DV IN Jack

You can connect a digital video camera to the DV IN jack on the recorder to record or edit from a DV/Digital8 format tape. Operation is straightforward because the recorder will fast forward and rewind the tape for you – you do not need to operate your digital video camera. Do the following to start using the “DV Edit” functions of this recorder. See also the instruction manual supplied with the digital video camera before connecting.

Notes

• The DV IN jack is for input only. It will not output signals.

• You cannot use the DV IN jack when: – your digital video camera does not work with this

recorder. Connect the camera to the LINE IN jack and follow the instructions of “Recording From Connected Equipment” (page 49).

– the input signal is not in DVC-SD format. Do not

connect a MICRO MV format digital video camera even if it has an i.LINK jack.

– the images on the tape contain copy protection

signals, which limit recording.

• If you want to play the disc on other DVD equipment, finalize the disc (page 39).

Hookups

to DV IN

DVD recorder

Dubbing From a DV/Digital8 Format Tape to a DVD

RWVR

You can record a DV/Digital8 format tape onto a disc. The recorder controls the digital video camera. You can fast forward, rewind, and stop the tape to select a scene using the recorder’s remote control.

◆How chapters are created

The dubbed contents become one title, and the title is divided into chapters. The recorder divides the title into chapters according to the setting in [Rec Setting] Setup (5, 10, or 15-minute intervals, or does not divide at all) (page 83).

</M/m/,, ENTER

O RETURN

z REC

REC MODE

Video

1 2 3

4 6

7 8 9

AMP/DVD switch

INPUT SELECT

m/M

DV Dubbing

Digital video camera

: Signal flow

i.LINK cable (not supplied)

DV output

SET UP

1 Press Z (open/close), and place a

recordable disc on the tray.

Make sure that the disc has enough free space to record the contents of your tape.

Labelled side facing up

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2 Press Z (open/close) to close the disc

tray.

Wait until “LOADING” disappears from the front panel display. For details on how to insert and format a new disc, see “Inserting and Formatting a Disc” (page 31).

3 Insert the source DV/Digital8 format tape

into your digital video camera.

For the recorder to record or edit, your digital video camera must be turned on and set to video playback mode.

4 Press INPUT SELECT on the remote

repeatedly to select “DV.”

The selected input changes as follows:

TV programme position

LINE1 LINE2

9 Select an option, and press ENTER. 10Press O RETURN to turn off the Setup

Display.

11Press H to start playing the DV/Digital8

format tape.

The playback picture appears on the screen.

12While watching the screen, search for the

point you want to start recording by pressing m/M.

13When you find the point you want, press

14Press z REC.

Playback starts from the selected point, and the recorder starts recording.

LINE4

LINE3DV

5 Press REC MODE on the remote repeatedly

to select the recording mode.

The recording mode changes as follows:

HQ SP EP SLP

For details about the recording modes, see page 41.

6 Set the AMP/DVD switch to DVD, and press

SET UP on the remote.

The Setup Display appears.

7 Select [Rec Setting], and press ,. 8 Select [DV Audio Input], and press ,.

Rec Setting

Rec Mode Set

Rec Aspect Ratio

DV Audio Input

Auto Chapter

[Stereo 1] (default): Records original sound only. Normally select this when dubbing a DV format tape. [Stereo 2]: Records additional sound only. Select this only if you have added a second audio channel when recording with your digital video camera.

Stereo 1

Stereo 2

To stop recording

Press x. Note that it may take a few seconds for the recorder to stop recording.

Notes

• If you want to play the disc on other DVD equipment, finalize the disc (page 39).

• You cannot connect more than one piece of digital video equipment to the recorder.

• You cannot control the recorder using another device or another recorder of the same model.

• You cannot record date, time, or the contents of the cassette memory onto the disc.

• When dubbing from a DV/Digital8 format tape by way of the DV IN jack, the recorder starts recording about five seconds after the tape starts playing.

• If you dub a DV/Digital8 format tape that has been edited on a PC using the DV IN jack, any audio recorded on the Stereo 2 track may only be recorded as noise.

• If you record from a DV/Digital8 format tape with a sound track that is recorded in multiple sampling frequencies (48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, or 32 kHz), no sound or an unnatural sound will be output when playing back the sampling frequency switch point on the disc.

• The recorded picture may be momentarily affected if the picture size of the source image changes, or if there is nothing recorded on the tape.

• When dubbing from the DV IN jack, pictures are recorded only in 4:3 size regardless of the [Rec Aspect Ratio] setting in [Rec Setting] Setup (page 83). You can select the picture size for DVD-RWs (VR mode) only.

• Noise may occur when you switch the audio sampling mode (e.g.48 kHz/16 bits t 32 kHz/12 bits).

• The video or sound may drop out during the recording of start/stop points on the tape.

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• If there is a blank space for one second or more on the tape, DV dubbing ends automatically.

DV Dubbing

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DVD Recorder Set-Up Menu

Using the Setup Displays

By using the Setup Displays, you can make various adjustments to items such as picture and sound, as well as select a language for the subtitles. The Setup Display consists of several levels to set up options. To select the next level, press ,. To select a previous level, press <.

Note

Playback settings stored in the disc take priority over the Setup Display settings, and not all of the functions described may work.

AMP/DVD switch

1 2 3

4 6

7 8 9

</M/m/,, ENTER

SET UP

1 Set the AMP/DVD switch to DVD.

2 Press SET UP while the recorder is in stop

mode.

The Setup Display appears.

Settings

Auto Preset

Channel Settings

Clock

TV Aspect

Display Mode

Line1 Decoder

Progressive Mode

PBC

Factory Setup

Setup options: [Settings], [Language], [Audio], [Parental Control], [Rec Setting], [Disc Info]

For details about [Disc Info] Setup, see “DVD Recorder Basics” (page 31).

3 Press M/m to select the option you want to

set up, and press ,.

Example:

Settings

Auto Preset

Channel Settings

Clock

TV Aspect

Display Mode

Line1 Decoder

Progressive Mode

PBC

Factory Setup

Sweden

Start

4 Press M/m to select the item you want to

set up, and press ,.

Available options for the item appear. Example: [TV Aspect]

Settings

Auto Preset

Channel Settings

Clock

TV Aspect

Display Mode

Line1 Decoder

Progressive Mode

PBC

Factory Setup

4:3

16:9

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5 Press M/m to select the item you want to

set up, and press ENTER to conform.

Some items require additional settings.

Settings

Auto Preset

Channel Settings

Clock

TV Aspect

Display Mode

Line1 Decoder

Progressive Mode

PBC

Factory Setup

To turn off the Setup Display

Press SET UP.

4:3

16:9

Channel and Clock Settings

The [Settings] Setup helps you to make tuner, clock, and channel settings for the recorder.

Select [Settings] in the Setup Display. To use the display, see “Using the Setup Displays” (page

74).

Settings

Auto Preset

Channel Settings

Clock

TV Aspect

Display Mode

Line1 Decoder

Progressive Mode

PBC

Factory Setup

[Auto Preset]

Presets all receivable channels automatically. Select your country. Then select [Start] and press ENTER.

[Channel Settings]

Presets channels manually. If some channels could not be set using the Auto Preset function, you can set them manually. If there is no sound or if the picture is distorted, the wrong tuner system may have been preset during [Auto Preset]. Set the correct tuner system manually in the steps below.

1 Set the AMP/DVD switch to DVD, select

[Channel Settings] and press ,.

Settings

Auto Preset

Channel Settings

Clock

TV Aspect

Display Mode

Line1 Decoder

Progressive Mode

PBC

Factory Setup

Sweden

Start

Setting

DVD Recorder Set-Up Menu

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2 Press ENTER while [Setting] is selected.

The Channel List menu appears.

Ch.

Fine Station

PR-01

NICAM

01PRC 12 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11

C 23

C 27 C 17 C 33 C 34 C 47 C 10

AWB1

AWB2

DTV

C 7

CH2

LHTV

CSN

PTGLE

PSG

0 0

TV2

3 Press M/m to select the programme position

you want to set, and press ENTER.

◆To set the channels manually

When you select [Channel Settings] in step 4 above, the display for setting channels appears.

1 Press </, to select the item and press M/m

to change the setting. [PR] indicates the selected programme position.

PR Seek Ch. Fine

C 2

Ch.

Fine Station

01PRC 12

C 23

C 7

03 04

C 27

C 17

PR-01

Channel Settings Station Name Move Erase Decoder On/Off NICAM/Standard

NICAM

C 33

C 34

C 47

0 0

C 10 10 11

4 Select an option from the sub-menu, and press

ENTER.

[Channel Settings]: Sets the channel manually. See “To set the channels manually” below. [Station Name]: Changes the station name. The display for entering characters appears. To enter characters, see page 37. [Move]: Sorts the programme positions on the Channel List. Press M/m to move the selected programme position to a new location. [Erase]: Disables a programme position you do not need. [Decoder On/Off]: Sets the channels for the decoder. You need this setting to watch or record PAY-TV/Canal Plus programmes. Press ENTER so [Decoder] appears on the display. Press ENTER again to turn off the setting. [NICAM/Standard]: Sets the channels for the NICAM broadcast. Normally, [NICAM] is lit on the display. If the sound from NICAM broadcast is not clear, press ENTER so [NICAM] disappears.

Note

Be sure to correctly select the programme position you want to disable. If you disable the wrong programme position by mistake, you need to reset that channel manually.

AWB1 AWB2 DTV CH2 LHTV CSN PTGLE PSG TV2

[Seek]: Searches for a channel automatically. Searching stops when the recorder tunes in a channel. [Ch.]: Changes the channel number. [Fine]: Fine tunes the channel to obtain a clearer picture. [PAL/SECAM]: This appears only for selected models. For customers in France, switch channels from PAL to SECAM if the reception is poor.

2 Select [OK] and press ENTER.

The setting is stored and the display returns to the Channel List. To preset other channels, follow from step 3 of the Channel List setting (page 75).

◆Receivable channels

TV system Channel coverage

BG (West European Countries, except those listed below) Colour system: PAL

DK (East European Countries) Colour system: PAL

E2 - E12 VHF Italia A – H VHF E21 – E69 UHF S1 – S20 CATV S21 – S41 HYPER S01 – S05 CATV R1 – R12 VHF R21 – R69 UHF S1 – S20 CATV S21 – S41 HYPER S01 – S05 CATV

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TV system Channel coverage

I (Great Britain/ Ireland) Colour system: PAL

Ireland A – J VHF South Africa 4 – 13 VHF B21 – B69 UHF S1 – S20 CATV S21 – S41 HYPER S01 – S05 CATV

L (France) Colour system: SECAM

F2 – F10 VHF F21 – F69 UHF B – Q CATV S21 – S41 HYPER

[Clock]

◆[Auto Adjust]

Turns on the Auto Clock Set function when a channel in your local area broadcasts a time signal.

1 Select [Clock] and press ,.

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

3 Press M/m to set the day, and press ,.

Set the month, year, hour, and minutes in sequence. Press </, to select the item to be set, then press M/m to set the numbers.

To change the numbers, press < to return to the item to be changed, and press M/m.

4 Press ENTER to start the clock.

DVD Recorder Set-Up Menu

2 Select [Auto Adjust On] and press ENTER.

z Hint

If you select [Auto Adjust On], the Auto Clock Set function is activated whenever the recorder is turned off.

◆To set the clock manually

If the Auto Clock Set function did not set the clock correctly for your local area, set the clock manually.

1 Select [Clock] and press ,. 2 Press ,.

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

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TV and Video Settings

These settings will adjust items related to the image, such as size. Choose the settings according to the type of TV, tuner, or decoder connected to the recorder.

[16:9]

[4:3 Letter Box]

Select [Settings] in the Setup Display. To use the display, see “Using the Setup Displays” (page

74). The default settings are underlined.

Settings

Auto Preset

Channel Settings

Clock

TV Aspect

Display Mode

Line1 Decoder

Progressive Mode

PBC

Factory Setup

Sweden

Start

[TV Aspect]

Selects the aspect ratio of the connected TV (4:3 standard or wide).

[ 4:3 ] Select this when connecting to a

4:3 screen TV. When you select [4:3], set [Display Mode] below.

] Select this when connecting to a

[ 16:9

wide-screen TV or TV with a wide mode function.

[Display Mode]

Selects how to display a wide picture on the screen when [4:3] is selected in [TV Aspect].

[ Letter Box ]

Displays a wide picture with bands on the upper and lower portions of the screen.

[ Pan Scan ]

Automatically displays a wide picture on the entire screen and cuts off the portions that do not fit.

[4:3 Pan Scan]

Note

Depending on the disc, [Letter Box] may be selected automatically instead of [Pan Scan] or vice versa.

[Line1 Decoder]

Sets the LINE 1-TV jack for inputting encoded video signals.

[ Off ] Inputs the signals from the LINE

1-TV jack. Normally select this.

[ On ] The signal input from the LINE 1-

TV jack is output to the LINE 3/ DECODER jack for decoding. The decoded signal is then input back through the LINE 3/ DECODER jack so you can record or view PAY-TV/Canal Plus programmes. In this case, select “LINE 1” by pressing INPUT SELECT.

[Progressive Mode] (Viewing in Progressive format)

Selects whether the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks output progressive signals.

] Select this when your TV is not

[ Off

compatible with progressive signals, or, the TV is connected to jacks other than the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks.

[ On ] Select this when your TV accepts

progressive 625p format signals, and, the TV is connected to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks. You will enjoy accurate colour reproduction and high quality image.

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Notes

• You cannot select [On] if the VIDEO OUT SELECT switch on the rear pane l is set to “RGB.” Make sure that it is set to “COMPONENT” (page 21).

• When set to [On], pictures appear on a progressive compatible TV or monitor. Signals are only sent to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks in progressive mode. To cancel the setting, remove the disc and close the disc tray. Then press and hold x (stop) on the recorder for five seconds.

• If your TV does not accept progressive signals, [Progressive Mode] will be set to [Off] automatically after a few seconds.

[PBC] (Playback Control)

Turns the PBC function on or off when playing VIDEO CDs.

Language Settings

The [Language] Setup allows you to select a language for the recorder’s display and discs.

Select [Language] in the Setup Display. To use the display, see “Using the Setup Displays” (page 74). The default settings are underlined.

Language

OSD

Audio

Subtitle

English

Deutsch

Italiano

Español

Português

[ Off ] The PBC function is not

activated. VIDEO CDs with PBC will be played the same way as audio CDs.

] The PBC function is activated

[ On

when playing VIDEO CDs with PBC.

[OSD] (On-Screen Display)

Switches the display language on the screen.

DVD Recorder Set-Up Menu

[Menu] (DVD VIDEO only)

Switches the language for the DVD menu.

[Audio] (DVD VIDEO only)

Switches the language of the sound track.

[Subtitle] (DVD VIDEO only)

Switches the language of the subtitles recorded on the disc.

[ Original ] Selects the language given

priority in the disc.

[ Other ] The display for entering a

language code appears. Press the number buttons to enter a fourdigit code number from “Language Code List” (page 116) and press ENTER.

Note

If you select a language in [Menu], [Subtitle], or [Audio] that is not recorded on the DVD VIDEO, one of the recorded languages will be automatically selected.

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Audio Settings

The [Audio] Setup allows you to adjust the sound according to the playback and connection conditions.

Select [Audio ] in the Setup Disp lay. To use the display, see “Using the Setup Displays” (page 74). Underlined below are the default settings optimized for the best surround effect with the supplied speaker system.

Audio

Dolby Digital

DTS

MPEG

Sampling Freq.

Audio DRC

Vocal

[Dolby Digital] (DVDs only)

Selects the type of Dolby Digital signal when using the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack.

[ D-PCM ] Select this when the recorder is

connected to an audio component without a built-in Dolby Digital decoder.

[ Dolby Digital ]

Select this when the recorder is connected to the speaker system.

Note

If [D-PCM] is selected, surround effect will be lost in some Sound Field settings.

[DTS] (DVD VIDEO only)

Selects whether or not to output DTS signals when using the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack.

[ Off ] Select this when the recorder is

connected to an audio component without a built-in DTS decoder.

] Select this when the recorder is

[ On

connected to the speaker system.

D-PCM

Dolby Digital

Note

If [Off] is selected, no sound will be heard from the supplied speakers when playing a DTS soundtrack on a DVD.

[MPEG] (DVD VIDEO only)

Selects the type of MPEG audio signal when using the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack.

[ PCM ] Select this when the recorder is

connected to the speaker system. If you play MPEG audio sound tracks, the recorder outputs stereo signals via the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack.

[ Bitstream ]

Select this when the recorder is connected to an audio component with a built-in MPEG decoder.

Note

The supplied speaker system does not accept MPEG audio signals. If [Bitstream] is selected, no sound will be output from the speakers.

[Sampling Freq.] (DVD VIDEO only)

Selects the sampling frequency of the audio signal.

] The audio signals of DVD

[ 48kHz

VIDEOs are always converted to 48 kHz/16 bit.

[ 96kHz ] All types of signals, including

96 kHz/24 bit, are output in their original format.

Note

If [96kHz] is selected, surround effect will be lost in some Sound Field settings.

[Audio DRC] (Dynamic Range Control) (Dolby Digital DVDs only)

Makes the sound clear when the volume is turned down when playing a DVD that conforms to [Audio DRC]. This affects the output from the following jacks: – LINE 2 OUT (AUDIO L/R) jacks – LINE 1-TV jack – LINE 3/DECODER jack

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– DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack

only when [Dolby Digital] is set to [D-PCM] (page 80).

[ Off ] Normally select this. [ On ] Makes low sounds clear even if

you turn the volume down.

Note

For the output from the speaker system, use the “AUDIO DRC” setting under “CUSTOMIZE” in the AMP menu (page 87).

About the Audio DRC function

The Audio DRC function works differently depending on the audio settings.

[Vocal] (Karaoke DVD only)

Mixes karaoke channels into normal stereo. This function is effective for multi-channel karaoke DVDs only.

[ Off ] Does not mix karaoke channels

into normal stereo. You can turn off the guide vocal on a multichannel DVD.

] Mixes karaoke channels into

[ On

normal stereo.

RECORDER

[Audio] Setup:

[Dolby

Digital]

[Audio

DRC]

SPEAKER

AMP menu:

“AUDIO

DRC”

“DRC OFF” No

“DRC MAX”

“DRC STD”

“DRC OFF”

“DRC MAX”

[D-PCM]

[Off]

[On]

“DRC STD”

“DRC OFF” No

“DRC MAX”

“DRC STD”

“DRC OFF” No

“DRC MAX”

[Dolby

Digital]

[Off]

[On]

“DRC STD”

Dolby Digital DVD only. Works for both analogue and digital outputs.

Dolby Digital DVD only. Speaker sound output only.

Two channels.

Multi channels.

Audio

DRC

effect:

Yes*

DVD Recorder Set-Up Menu

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Parental Control Settings

Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be limited according to a predetermined level, such as the age of the users. Scenes may be blocked or replaced with different scenes.

Select [Parental Control] in the Setup Display. To use the display, see “Using the Setup Displays” (page 74).

[Set Password]

Sets or changes the password for [Parental Control].

1 Set the AMP/DVD switch to DVD, select [Set

Password], and press ,. If you have not entered a password, the display for entering a new password appears.

Parental Control

Set Password

Parental Control

Area Code

Enter a four-digit password using the number buttons and press ENTER. Enter the password again to confirm, and press ENTER while [OK] is selected. The password is stored.

• If you make a mistake, press < repeatedly

to delete numbers one by one, then re-enter it.

2 To change the password, press ENTER while

[Change] is selected. [Erase]: Erases the password. Enter the registered password and press ENTER.

3 Enter the registered password and press

ENTER.

4 Enter a new four-digit password and press

ENTER.

5 Enter the password again to confirm and press

ENTER.

Change

DeleteNew Password

z Hint

If you forget your password, clear the password and registered a new password. Press SET UP to turn on the Setup Display. Enter the sixdigit number 210499 using the number buttons. Select

OK] and press ENTER. The registered password is

[ cleared.

[Parental Control]

Selects the limitation level.

1 Set the AMP/DVD switch to DVD, select

[Parental Control], and press ,.

Parental Control

Set Password

Parental Control

Area Code

No Limit

Level 8 (Adult)

Level 7

Level 6

Level 5

Level 4

Level 3

Level 2

Level 1 (Kids)

The display asks for the password.

2 Enter the four-digit password using the

number buttons and press ENTER.

3 Select the level and press ENTER.

The lower the level, the stricter the limitation. If you select [No Limit], the Parental Control function does not activate.

[Area Code]

Selects a code for a geographic area as the playback limitation level. See “Area Code List” (page 117).

1 Set the AMP/DVD switch to DVD, select

[Area Code], and press ,.

2 Enter the four-digit password using the

number buttons and press ENTER.

3 Press M/m to enter the first character of the

area and press ,.

4 Press M/m to enter the second character and

press ENTER.

Notes

• When you play discs which do not have the Parental Control function, playback cannot be limited on this recorder.

• D epending on the disc, you may be asked to change the Parental Control level while playing the disc. In this case, enter your password, then change the level.

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Recording Settings

The [Rec Setting] Setup allows you to adjust the recording picture quality and size.

Select [Rec Setting] in the Setup Display. To use the display, see “Using the Setup Displays” (page 74). The default settings are underlined.

Rec Setting

Rec Mode Set

Rec Aspect Ratio

DV Audio Input

Auto Chapter

[Rec Mode Set]

Selects one of the following recording modes: HQ (High Quality), SP (Standard Play), EP (Extended Play), SLP (Super Long Play).

[Rec Aspect Ratio] (DVD-RW (VR mode) only)

Selects the picture size of the programme to be recorded. When recording on discs other than DVD-RWs (VR mode), the screen size is fixed to 4:3.

SLP

[ 5Min ] Sets the interval to 5 minutes. [ 10Min ] Sets the interval to 10 minutes. [ 15Min ] Sets the interval to 15 minutes.

Note

Depending on the size of the recording being made, the actual interval may vary from the interval selected in [Auto Chapter]. The selected interval should only be used as an approximation to create chapters.

DVD Recorder Set-Up Menu

[ 4:3 ] Sets the picture size to 4:3. [ 16:9 ] Sets the picture size to 16:9 (wide

mode).

[DV Audio Input]

Selects the stereo track when recording from a digital video camera connected to the DV IN jack on the front panel.

[ Stereo 1

] Records original sound at the time

of shooting. Normally select this when dubbing a DV/Digital8 format tape.

[ Stereo 2 ] Records only additional sound

over-dubbed after shooting.

[Auto Chapter]

Automatically divides a recording (a title) into chapters by inserting chapter markings at a specified interval. The markings are inserted while the recording is being made.

[ Off ] No chapter mark is inserted.

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Speaker Surround Options

Checking the Status Information on the Centre Unit Display

You can set up the speaker system while checking the status information on the centre unit display.

Centre unit display

DIGITAL A/V SYNC DCSPL

LINK

LCR

SL SW SR

The following information appears.

DSGX

To turn down the brightness of the centre unit display (DIMMER)

AMP/DVD

AMP/DVD switch

switch

1 2 3

4 6

7 8 9

“; DIGITAL” (Dolby Digital),

Indicates the current audio signal format.

“” (DTS) “; PL” (Dolby Pro

Logic), “; PLII”

Indicates the current

surround format (page 85). (Dolby Pro LogicII), “DCS”

“LINK” Lights up when a 2

channel source is output

from the surround

speakers (page 86). “DSGX”

Lights up when DSGX is

activated (page 87).

“A/V SYNC”

Lights up when A/V SYNC

is activated (page 88).

“L,” “C,” “R,” “SL,” “SW,” “SR”

Lights up to indicate the

speaker you are adjusting.

DIMMER

Set the AMP/DVD switch to AMP, and press DIMMER. The centre unit display darkens (“ON”) and brightens (“OFF”) with each press.

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Selecting the Sound Field

You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of system’s preprogrammed sound fields, which bring the exciting and powerful sound of movie theatres into your home.

1 2 3

4 6

7 8 9

SOUND FIELD +/–

Press SOUND FIELD +/– to select one of the sound fields.

Example:

The centre unit display changes as follows. For details, see the pages in parentheses.

Sound field

“A. F. D. AUTO” Outputs the originally

“PRO LOGIC,” “PLII MOVIE,” “PLII MUSIC”

“C. ST. EX A,” “C. ST. EX B,” “C. ST. EX C”

recorded sound with no sound effects (page 85).

Outputs 2 channel sources like CDs as 5.1 channel. Dolby Pro Logic produces five channels from 2 channel sources (page 85).

Produces an ideal movie theatre sound environment using DCS (Digital Cinema Sound) technology (page 86).

Sound field

“MULTI ST.,” “REAR ST.”

Outputs 2 channel sources from the front and surround speakers, or surround speakers only (page 86).

“HALL,” “JAZZ CLUB,” “L. CONCERT ”

Provides sound to suit the source (movies, music, news, sports, or others)

(live concert), “GAME,” “SPORTS,” “MONO MOVIE”

“NIGHT”

You can enjoy sound effects or dialo gue, as you would in a movie theatre, even at low volume. Useful for watching movies at night.

“2CH STEREO”

Outputs sound only from the front left and right speakers and subwoofer. No surround effects (page 85).

“A. F. D. AUTO” (Auto Format Direct Auto)

Presents the sound as it was recorded/encoded, without adding any effects (e.g. reverberation). The auto decoding function automatically detects the type of audio signal being input (Dolby Digital, DTS, or standard 2 channel stereo) and performs the proper decoding as necessary. If there are no low frequency signals (Dolby Digital LFE, etc.), it will generate a low frequency signal for output to the subwoofer.

“2CH STEREO” (2 Channel Stereo)

Outputs the sound from the front left and right speakers and subwoofer. Standard 2 channel (stereo) sources completely bypass the sound field processing. Multi channel surround formats are downmixed to 2 channels.

“PRO LOGIC” (Dolby Pro Logic)

Produces five output channels from 2 channel sources. This mode performs Pro Logic decoding to the input signal and output to front, centre, and surround speakers. Meanwhile, the surround channel becomes monaural.

Speaker Surround Options

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“PLII MOVIE/PLII MUSIC” (Dolby Pro Logic II Movie/Music)

Produces five full-bandwidth output channels from 2 channel sources. This is done using an advanced, high-purity matrix surround decoder that extracts the spatial properties of the original recording without adding any new sounds or tonal colorations.

z Hints

• If you do not want any surround effect, select “A.F.D. AUTO” or “2CH STEREO.”

• The system remembers the last sound field selected for each function. (i.e., if you listen to DVDs with “HALL” and then FM/AM radio with another sound field, the system remembers and applies “HALL” when you return to the DVD function.)

Note

When the input signal is a multi channel source, Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Pro Logic II Movie/Music are cancelled and the multi channel source is output directly.

Outputting 2 channel sources from the centre and surround speakers

“MULTI ST.” (Multi Stereo)

Outputs 2 channel sources from the front speakers, surround speakers, and centre speaker simultaneously. Front and surround speakers output the same sound.

“REAR ST.” (Rear Stereo)

Outputs 2 channel sources from the surround speakers only. The front speakers output sound only if you select “NONE” in “SURR SP” in the AMP menu (page 92).

z Hint

When you select “MULTI ST.” or “REAR ST.,” “LINK” appears in the centre unit display.

Enjoying Digital Cinema Sound (DCS)

In collaboration with Sony Pictures Entertainment, Sony measured the sound environment of their studios and integrated the data of the measurement and Sony’s own DSP (Digital Signal Processor) technology to develop “Digital Cinema Sound.” “Digital Cinema Sound” simulates in a home theatre an ideal movie theatre sound environment based on the preference of the movie director.

“C. ST. EX A” (Cinema Studio EX A)

Reproduces the sound of the Sony Pictures Entertainment “Cary Grant Theater” cinema production studio. This is a standard mode, great for watching most any type of movie.

“C. ST. EX B” (Cinema Studio EX B)

Reproduces the sound of the Sony Pictures Entertainment “Kim Novak Theater” cinema production studio. This mode is ideal for watching science-fiction or action movies with lots of sound effects.

“C. ST. EX C” (Cinema Studio EX C)

Reproduces the sound of the Sony Pictures Entertainment scoring stage. This mode is ideal for watching musicals or classic films where music is featured in the soundtrack.

About Cinema Studio EX

Cinema Studio EX is ideal for enjoying the movie software encoded in multi channel format, such as the Dolby Digital DVD. This mode reproduces the sound of Sony Pictures Entertainment’s studios. Cinema Studio EX consists of the following three elements.

• Virtual Multi Dimension Creates five sets of virtual speakers surrounding the listener from a single pair of actual surround speakers.

• Screen Depth Matching In a movie theatre, sound seems to come from inside the movie screen. This element creates the same sensation in your listening room by shifting the sound of the front speakers “into” the screen.

• Cinema Studio Reverberation Reproduces reverberation peculiar to a movie theatre. Cinema Studio EX is an integrated mode which operates these elements simultaneously.

Notes

• The virtual speaker effect may cause increased noise in the playback signal.

• When listening with sound fields that employ virtual speakers, you will not be able to hea r any sound coming directly from the surround speakers.

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Reinforcing Bass

Enjoying the Sound at Low

Frequencies (DSGX)

The DSGX (Extended Dynamic Sound Generator) function reinforces bass frequencies.

1 2 3

4 6

7 8 9

DSGX

Press DSGX.

The DSGX function is activated, and the “DSGX” indicator lights up in the centre unit display. To cancel the function, press DSGX again.

Volume (“AUDIO DRC”)

The AUDIO DRC (Dynamic Range Compression) function narrows the dynamic range of the sound track. Useful for watching movies at low volume late at night.

Notes

• The AUDIO DRC function applies only to Dolby Digital sources.

• This setting is for speaker system output only. If you want to use the AUDIO DRC function for a recorder output other than for this speaker system, set [Audio DRC] in [Audio] Setup to [On] (page 80).

AMP/DVD switch

1 2 3

4 6

7 8 9

AMP MENU

</M/m/,, ENTER

1 Set the AMP/DVD switch to AMP, and press

AMP MENU.

The AMP menu appears on the centre unit display.

2 Press M/m to select “CUSTOMIZE,” and

press ENTER or ,.

Example:

Speaker Surround Options

3 Press M/m to select “AUDIO DRC,” and

press ENTER or ,.

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4 Press M/m to select a setting.

“DRC STD”: Reproduces the soundtrack with the dynamic range that the recording engineer intended. “DRC MAX”: Maximum compression of dynamic range. “DRC OFF” (default): No compression of dynamic range.

5 Press ENTER or AMP MENU to turn off the

menu.

Adjusting the Delay Between the Picture and Sound (“A/V SYNC”)

If picture and sound do not match, you can adjust the delay between them.

AMP/DVD switch

1 2 3

4 6

7 8 9

AMP MENU

</M/m/,, ENTER

1 Set the AMP/DVD switch to AMP, and press

AMP MENU.

The AMP menu appears on the centre unit display.

2 Press M/m to select “CUSTOMIZE,” and

press ENTER or ,.

3 Press M/m to select “A/V SYNC,” and

press ENTER or ,.

“SYNC OFF” (default): Does not adjust. “SYNC ON”: Adjusts the delay between picture and sound.

4 Press M/m to select “SYNC ON.”

The A/V SYNC function is activated, and the “A/V SYNC” indicator lights up in the centre unit display.

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5 Press ENTER or AMP MENU to turn off the

menu.

To cancel the setting, repeat the above steps and select “SYNC OFF” in step 4.

Note

This function may not work depending on the input stream, or the selected input source and the Sound Field setting. When active, “A/V SYNC” lights up on the centre unit display.

Enjoying Stereo or Bilingual Broadcasts (“DUAL MONO”)

This recorder receives bilingual NICAM or ZWEITON broadcasts. You can switch between audio channels during reception or recording, or during playback of DVD-RWs. Select the channel and speaker output, as below.

AMP/DVD switch

1 2 3

4 6

7 8 9

AMP MEMU

</M/m/,, ENTER

1 Set the AMP/DVD switch to AMP, and press

AMP MENU.

The AMP menu appears.

2 Press M/m to select “CUSTOMIZE,” and

press ENTER or ,.

3 Press M/m to select “DUAL MONO,” and

press ENTER or ,.

Example:

Speaker Surround Options

4 Press M/m to select a setting.

“MAIN” (default): Main sound is output from the centre speaker. “SUB”: Sub sound is output from the centre speaker. “MAIN+SUB”: Main and sub sound are output from the centre speaker. “MAIN/SUB”: Main sound is output from the front left speaker; sub sound from the front right speaker.

5 Press ENTER or AMP MENU to turn off the

AMP menu.

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Note

If “CENTER SP” is set to “CENTER NO” in the AMP menu (page 92), sound is output from the front left and right speakers.

Enjoying TV or VCR Sound From the Speaker System

You can enjoy the sound from connected equipment through the speakers of this system. Be sure to connect your TV or other equipment correctly.

DVD "/1

DVD

SOUND FIELD +/–

1 2 3

4 6

7 8 9

AMP "/1

INPUT SELEC

1 Press DVD "/1 to turn on the recorder.

When watching TV, set the TV to video input.

2 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.”

3 Press INPUT SELECT repeatedly to select

an input source according to the connection you made.

The front panel display of the recorder changes as follows:

TV programme position

LINE1 LINE2

LINE4

LINE3DV

4 Press SOUND FIELD +/– to select the sound

field you want.

Note

When you listen to the TV sound or stereo sound of a 2 channel source from the six speakers, select “PRO LOGIC” or “PLII MUSIC/MOVIE.”

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Speaker System Set-Up Menu

Using the AMP Menu

◆AMP menu tree

Actual displays are abbreviated.

1st Layer 2nd Layer 3rd Layer

SPEAKER SETUP

CENTER SPEAKER

YES/NO

SURROUND SPEAKER

BEHIND/SIDE/NONE

FRONT SPEAKER DISTANCE

1.0 m - 7.0 m

CENTER SPEAKER DISTANCE

0 m - 7.0 m

SURROUND SPEAKER DISTANCE

0 m - 7.0 m

SPEAKER LEVEL

TEST TONE

OFF/ON

FRONT L SPEAKER LEVEL

–6 dB - 0 dB

CENTER SPEAKER LEVEL

FRONT R SPEAKER LEVEL

SURROUND R SPEAKER LEVEL

SURROUND L SPEAKER LEVEL

SUBWOOFER SPEAKER LEVEL

CUSTOMIZE

AUDIO DRC

OFF/STANDARD/MAX

DUAL MONO

MAIN / SUB / MAIN+SUB / MAIN/SUB

A/V SYNC

Setting item does not appear if “CENTER SPEAKER” setting is “NO.”

Setting item does not appear if “SURROUND SPEAKER” setting is “NONE.”

OFF/ON

–6 dB - +6 dB

–6 dB - 0 dB

–6 dB - +6 dB

By using the AMP menu on the centre unit display, you can set up the speaker system for the optimum surround sound. For details about the surround options of this speaker system, see page 85.

AMP/DVD switch

1 2 3

4 6

7 8 9

AMP MENU

</M/m/,, ENTER

1 Pointing the remote at the centre unit, set

the AMP/DVD switch to AMP and press AMP MENU.

Speaker System Set-Up Menu

An AMP menu option appears in the centre unit display. Example:

2 Press M/m to select an option.

“SP SETUP” (speaker setup): Allows you to enter the speaker positions etc. (page 92). “LEVEL” (level): Turns the test tone on or off, and sets the speaker level (page 93). “CUSTOMIZE” (customize): Sets other sound functions for the speaker system (page 95).

3 Press ENTER or ,.

An item in the second layer appears. Example: “CENTER SP” (centre speaker)

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4 Press M/m to select the item you want to

set.

Example: “FRONT DIST” (front speaker distance)

5 Press ENTER or ,.

L R

6 Press M/m to select a setting.

The setting is applied to the speaker system.

Basic Speaker Settings (“SP SETUP”)

You can input the speaker positions and select whether or not to engage any centre or surround speakers.

Select “SP SETUP” in the AMP menu. To use the AMP menu, see “Using the AMP Menu” (page 91). For details about setting speaker distance, see also “5. Basic speaker setup” (page 29). The default settings are underlined.

To return to the previous layer

Press <.

To turn off the AMP menu

Press AMP MENU again.

Notes

• The settings below may not be the defaults if you followed “Step 8: Initial Setup” (page 28) to reflect the current speaker placement.

• Change your current settings again should you change the speaker positions.

“CENTER SP” (centre speaker)

“CENTER YES” “CENTER NO” Select this if no centre

Normally select this.

speaker is used.

“SURR SP” (surround speaker)

“BEHIND

“SIDE” Select this if surround

“NONE” Select this if no surround

”

Select this if surround speakers are located in

speakers are located in

speaker is used.

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“FRONT DIST” (front speaker distance)

Set the front speaker distance from your listening position between 1.0 to 7.0 m in 0.2 m increments. The default setting is “3.0

.”

Speaker Level Settings (“LEVEL”)

“CEN DIST” (centre speaker distance)

Set the centre speaker distance between the “FRONT DIST” setting and -1.6 m of the “FRONT DIST” setting (set in 0.2 m increments). The default setting is “3.0

.”

“SURR DIST” (surround speaker distance)

Set the surround speaker distance between the “FRONT DIST” setting and -4.6 m of the “FRONT DIST” setting (set in 0.2 m increments). The default setting is “3.0

1.0 - 7.0 m

.”

0 - 7.0 m

Notes

• When you select an item, the sound momentarily cuts off.

• Depending on the setting of other speakers, the subwoofer sound may be excessive.

• If front and surround speakers are not placed at an equal distance from your listening position, set the distance according to the closest speaker.

• Do not place the surround speakers and the centre speaker farther away from your listening position than the front speakers.

• Depending on the input stream, the distance settings may not be effective.

You can individually set the loudness of each speaker. Use the test tone for easy adjustment (go to “Setting the speaker level by using the test tone” on page 94).

You can also adjust the levels without using the test tone. Select “LEVEL” (level) in the AMP menu. To use the AMP menu, see “Using the AMP Menu” (page 91). The default settings are underlined.

“TEST TONE”

“T. TONE OFF” “T. TONE ON” Emits test tone from the

Emits no test tone.

speakers in turn.

“FL LEVEL” (front left speaker level)

Set the front left speaker level between –6 dB to 0 dB in 1 dB increments. The default setting is “0.”

“CEN LEVEL” (centre speaker level)

Set the centre speaker level between –6 dB to +6 dB in 1 dB increments. The default setting is “0

“FR LEVEL” (front right speaker level)

Set the front right speaker level between –6 dB to 0 dB in 1 dB increments. The default setting is “0

.”

“SR LEVEL” (surround right speaker level)

Set the surround right speaker level between –6 dB to +6 dB in 1 dB increments. The default setting is “0

.”

“SL LEVEL” (surround left speaker level)

Set the surround left speaker level between –6 dB to +6 dB in 1 dB increments. The default setting is “0

.”

“SW LEVEL” (subwoofer speaker level)

Set the subwoofer level between –6 dB to +6 dB in 1 dB increments. The default setting is “0.”

Speaker System Set-Up Menu

.”

To adjust the volume of all the speakers at one time

Press 2 +/– on the remote. Or press VOLUME +/ – on the centre unit.

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Setting the speaker level by using the test tone

1 Set the AMP/DVD switch to AMP, and press

AMP MENU.

An AMP menu option appears in the centre unit display.

2 Press M/m repeatedly to select “LEVEL”

(level), and press ENTER or ,.

Example:

3 Press M/m to select “TEST TONE” (test

tone), and press ENTER or ,.

4 Press M/m to select “T. TONE ON” (test

tone on).

The speakers emit the test tone in turn.

5 Press < to return to the previous layer,

and then press M/m to select a speaker;

“FL LEVEL” (front left speaker level), “CEN LEVEL” (centre speaker level), “FR LEVEL” (front right speaker level), “SR LEVEL” (surround right speaker level), “SL LEVEL” (surround left speaker level), or, “SW LEVEL” (subwoofer level).

6 Press ENTER or ,.

The selected speaker emits the test tone.

7 From your listening position, adjust the

speaker level by pressing M/m.

Check the status on the centre unit display. Example: When outputting a test tone of –4 dB from the front left speaker.

11Press M/m to select “T. TONE OFF” (test

tone off), and press AMP MENU to turn off the AMP menu.

Note

When you adjust the speaker settings, the sound momentarily cuts off .

8 Repeat steps 5 to 7 to adjust the other

speaker levels.

9 When you finish adjusting levels, press <

to return to the previous layer.

10Press M/m to select “TEST TONE,” and

press ENTER or ,.

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Additional Speaker Settings (“CUSTOMIZE”)

You can make further setting to the speaker system with other surround options. For detailed explanations about all options, see also “Speaker Surround Options” (page 84).

Select “CUSTOMIZE” in the AMP menu. To use the AMP menu, see “Using the AMP Menu” (page 91). The default settings are underlined.

“AUDIO DRC” (audio dynamic range compression) (Dolby Digital DVD only)

Narrows the dynamic range of a soundtrack to make it audible even at low volume. This setting is effective only when listening with the speaker system. See page 87 for details.

“DRC OFF”

“DRC STD” (DRC standard)

“DRC MAX” Maximum compression of

No compression of dynamic range.

Reproduces the soundtrack with the dynamic range that the recording engineer intended.

dynamic range.

“A/V SYNC”

Adjusts any delay between picture and sound. See page 88 for details.

“SYNC OFF” “SYNC ON” Adjust the delay between the

Does not adjust.

picture and sound.

Speaker System Set-Up Menu

“DUAL MONO” (dual mono) (For multiplex broadcast only)

Allows you to enjoy multiplex broadcast sound when AC-3 multiplex broadcast signals are received. See page 89 for details.

“MAIN

”

“SUB”

“MAIN+SUB” Outputs the main and sub

“MAIN/SUB” Outputs the ma in sound from

Outputs the ma in sound from the centre speaker.

Outputs the sub sound from the centre speaker.

sounds from the centre speaker.

the front left speaker, and sub sound from the front right speaker.

Note

If “CENTER SP” is set to “CENTER NO” in the AMP menu (page 92), sound is output from the front left and right speakers.

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Other Operations

ST TUNED

MHz

Enjoying the Radio

Connect the FM/AM aerials to the subwoofer (page 17) and preset radio stations.

Note

You cannot record FM/AM radio sound using the recorder or connected equipment.

FM/AM

1 2 3

4 6

7 8 9

FM DISPLAY

M/m, ENTER

Presetting radio stations

You can preset 20 FM stations, and 10 AM stations. Before tuning, make sure to turn down the volume to minimum.

1 Press AMP "/1 to turn on the speaker

system.

2 Set the AMP/DVD switch to AMP. 3 Press FM/AM repeatedly to select FM or

AM.

4 Press and hold TUNING +/– until auto

scanning starts.

Scanning stops when the system tunes in a station. The “TUNED” indicator (along with the “ST” indicator for stereo programmes) lights up in the centre unit display.

AMP/DVD switch AMP "/1

FM/AM PRESET +/–

FM/AM MEMORY

2 +/–

TUNING +/–

FM MODE

5 Press FM/AM MEMORY.

A preset number appears.

ST TUNED

6 Press M/m to select the preset number you

want.

ST TUNED

7 Press ENTER.

The station is stored.

ST TUNED

8 Repeat steps 3 to 7 to store other stations.

To change the preset number

Repeat the above steps and select a different preset number in step 6.

Listening to the radio

1 Press AMP "/1 to turn on the speaker

system.

2 Press FM/AM repeatedly to select FM or

AM.

The last received station is tuned in.

ST TUNED

MHz

3 Press FM/AM PRESET +/– to select the

preset station you want.

4 Press 2 (volume) +/– to adjust the

volume.

To turn off the radio

Press AMP "/1 to turn off the speaker system.

To listen to non-preset radio stations

Use manual or automatic tuning in step 3 above.

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• To tune in a station manually, press TUNING +/ –.

• To start auto tuning, press and hold TUNING +/ –. If you want to stop scanning, press TUNING +/– again.

If FM sound is noisy

Press FM MODE so that “MONO” appears in the centre unit display. There will be no stereo effect, but reception will improve. To restore the stereo effect, press FM MODE again.

z Hints

• You can also select a preset station using the number buttons and SET button.

• To improve reception, reorient the aerials.

• You can also select FM or AM by pressing FUNCTION on the centre unit repeatedly. “AM” or “FM” appears in the centre unit display.

About the Radio Data System (RDS)

The Radio Data System (RDS) is a broadcasting service that allows radio stations to send additional information along with the regular broadcast signal. This tuner offers convenient RDS features, such as station name display. RDS is available only on FM stations*.

* No t all FM stations provide the RDS service, neither do

they provide the same type of services. If you are not familiar with the RDS system, check with your local radio stations for details on RDS services in your area.

Note

RDS may not work properly if the station you are tuned to is not transmitting the RDS signal properly, or if the signal strength is weak.

To receive RDS broadcasts

Simply select a station from the FM band. When you tune in a station that provides RDS services, the station name* appears in the display.

* If an RDS broadcast is not received, the station name

may not appear in the display.

z Hint

When a station name is displayed, you can check the frequency by pressing FM DISPLAY repeatedly.

Using the Sleep Timer

You can set the speaker system to turn off at a preset time, so you can fall asleep listening to music. You can set a time up to 90 minutes in 10minute increments.

Note

The sleep timer function works for the speaker system only. The recorder remains turned on.

AMP/DVD switch

1 2 3

4 6

7 8 9

SLEEP

1 Set the AMP/DVD switch to AMP. 2 Press SLEEP repeatedly.

Each time you press the button, the centre unit display (the remaining time) changes as follows:

SLEEP 90M

SLEEP OFF

SLEEP 80M

SLEEP 10M ..... SLEEP 60M

The “SLEEP” indicator lights up in the centre unit display.

SLEEP 70M

Other Operations

To check the remaining time

Press SLEEP once.

To change the remaining time

Press SLEEP repeatedly to select the desired time.

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To cancel the function

Press SLEEP repeatedly until “SLEEP OFF” appears in the centre unit display.

Operating Other Equipment With the Supplied Remote

You can use the supplied remote to operate your TV, or other Sony DVD player/recorder (page 99).

Controlling TVs with the remote

You can adjust the remote’s signal to control your TV.

Notes

• Depending on the connected unit, you may not be able to control your TV with some or all of the buttons below.

• If you enter a new code number, the code number previously entered will be erased.

• When you replace the batteries of the remote, the code number may be reset to the default setting. Set the appropriate code number again.

TV "/1

PROG +/–

t, TV/DVD

2 +/–

Number buttons,

-/--

1 2 3

4 6

7 8 9

1 Hold down TV [/1. 2 Enter your TV’s manufacturer code (see

“Code numbers of controllable TVs” below) using the number buttons.

3 Release TV [/1.

The remote is set to control your TV. Press the following buttons while holding down the TV button on the remote.

TV [/1 Turns your TV on or off

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2 +/– Adjusts the volume of your

t TV/DVD Switches your TV’s input

PROG +/– Selects the programme

Number buttons and

-/--*

* When selecting the TV’s two-digit programme

position, press -/-- and then the number buttons. Hold down the TV button for the whole time.

source

position on a Sony TV Selects the programme

position on a Sony TV

If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder

If the supplied remote interferes with your other Sony DVD recorder or player, set the command mode number for this recorder and the supplied remote to one that differs from the other Sony DVD recorder or player.

To operate the TV/DVD button (for SCART connections only)

The t TV/DVD button switches between the recorder and the last input source selected on the TV. Point your remote at the recorder when using this button. When you connect the recorder to the TV via the SCART jacks, the input source for the TV is set to the recorder automatically when you turn the power on. To watch another source, Hold down TV and press t TV/DVD to switch the TV’s input source.

Code numbers of controllable TVs

If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time until you find the one that works with your TV.

Manufacturer Code number

Sony 01 (default) Grundig 04 Hitachi 06 Panasonic 05, 12 Philips 02, 03 Samsung 13 Sanyo 07 Sharp 08 Thomson 11 Toshiba 10 JVC 09

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1 Turn off the recorder. 2 Hold down x (stop) on the recorder until

“MODE” appears in the front panel display.

3 While pressing x (stop), repeatedly press

./> on the recorder to select the command mode (MODE 1, 2, or 3).

Front panel display

4 While pressing DVD "/1 on the remote,

press the number buttons to set the same command mode for the remote as you selected above.

DVD "/1

Number buttons

Command mode Enter

“MODE 1” 01 “MODE 2” 02 “MODE 3” (default) 03

1 2 3

4 6

7 8 9

Other Operations

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Returning the Speaker System and Recorder to Their Default Settings

AMP/DVD switch

1 2 3

4 6

7 8 9

</M/m/,, ENTER

SET UP

1 Set the AMP/DVD switch to DVD, and press

SET UP to turn on the Setup Display.

2 Select [Settings] and press ,. 3 Select [Factory Setup], and press ,.

Settings

Auto Preset

Channel Settings

Clock

TV Aspect

Display Mode

Line1 Decoder

Progressive Mode

PBC

Factory Setup Start

4 Press ENTER while [Start] is selected.

The display asks for confirmation.

5 Select [OK] and press ENTER.

FUNCTION"/1

Resetting the speaker system

The following returns the speaker system settings (for speakers, radio, etc.) to their defaults.

1 Press "/1 on the centre unit to turn on the

speaker system.

2 Hold down FUNCTION, and then press "/1

for about five seconds.

“COLD RESET” appears in the centre unit display, and the speaker system settings return to their defaults.

Resetting the recorder

You can reset the recorder to all its default settings. Note that the [Parental Control], [Auto Preset], [Clock], and [OSD] settings remain as stored.

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