Sony DAR-X1R User Manual [en, es, pl]

2-687-971-23(1)

(1)

Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia

http://www.sony.net/

DVD Recorder Home Theatre System

Operating Instructions Manual de instrucciones Bruksanvisning Instrukcja obsługi

* available only in areas with GUIDE Plus+ service * disponible solamente en áreas con servicio GUIDE Plus+ * fungerar bara i områden med GUIDE Plus+-tjänster

* dostępne tylko na obszarach objętych usługą GUIDE Plus+

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servi cing to qualified personnel only. The mains lead must be changed only at a qualified service shop. Batteries or batteries installed apparatus shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

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

CAUTION

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

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

Precautions

• This unit operates on 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Check that the unit’s operating voltage is identical with your local power supply.

• To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.

• Install this system so that the mains lead can be unplugged from the wall socket immediately in the event of trouble.

• 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.

GUIDE Plus+, S are (1) registered trademarks or trademarks of, (2) manufactured under license from and (3) subject of various international patents and patent applications owned by, or licensed to, Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. and/or its related affiliates.

GEMSTAR-TV GUIDE INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND/OR ITS RELATED AFFILIATES ARE NOT IN ANY WAY LIABLE FOR THE ACCURACY OF THE PROGRAM SCHEDULE INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE GUIDE PLUS+ SYSTEM. IN NO EVENT SHALL GEMSTAR-TV GUIDE INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND /OR ITS RELATED AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR ANY AMOUNTS REPRESENTING LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, OR INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROVISION OR USE OF ANY INFORMATION, EQUIPMENT, OR SERVICES RELATING TO THE GUIDE PLUS+ SYSTEM.

HOWVIEW, G-LINK

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

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 Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents.

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Precautions

On safety

Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the recorder and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further. When disconnecting the mains leads, do not touch the metallic part of the jacks or plugs.

About the hard disk drive

The hard disk has a high storage density, which enables long recording durations and quick access to the written data. However, it can easily be damaged by shock, vibration or dust, and should be kept away from magnets. To avoid losing important data, observe the following precautions.

• Do not apply a strong shock to the recorder.

• Do not place the recorder in a location subject to mechanical vibrations or in an unstable location.

• Do not place the recorder on top of a hot surface, such as a VCR or amplifier (receiver).

• Do not use the recorder in a place subject to extreme changes in temperature (temperature gradient less than 10 °C/hour).

• Do not move the recorder with its mains lead connected.

• Do not disconnect the mains lead while the power is on.

• When disconnecting the mains lead, turn off the power and make sure that the hard disk drive is not operating (the clock is displayed in the front panel display for at least 30 seconds and all recording or dubbing has stopped).

• Do not move the recorder for one minute after you have unplugged the mains lead.

• Do not attempt to replace or upgrade the hard disk by yourself, as this may result in malfunction.

If the hard disk drive should malfunction, you cannot recover lost data. The hard disk drive is only a temporary storage space.

About repairing the hard disk drive

• The contents of the hard disk drive may be checked in case of repair or inspection during a malfunction or modification. However, the contents will not be backed up or saved by Sony.

• If the hard disk needs to be formatted or replaced, it will be done at the discretion of Sony. All contents of the hard disk drive will be erased, including contents that violate copyright laws.

On power sources

• The 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.

• Before disconnecting the AC power cord (mains lead), check that the recorder’s hard disk is not operating (recording or dubbing) on the front panel display.

On placement

• Place the recorder in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the system.

• At high volume, over long periods of time, the cabi net becomes hot to 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 place the system in a confined space such as a b ookshelf or similar unit.

• 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 recorder and discs away from equipment with strong magnets, such as microwave ovens, or large loudspeakers.

• Do not put any objects on the recorder as they may fall, damage the surface, or cause malfunction.

• If the system is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, moisture may condense inside the 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

Make trial record ings before making the actual recording.

On compensation for lost recordings

Sony is not liable and will not compensate for any lost recordings or relevant losses, including when recordings are not made due to reasons including recorder failure, or when the contents of a recording are lost or damaged as a result of recorder failure or repair undertaken to the recorder. Sony will not restore, recover, or replicate the recorded contents under any circumstances.

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Copyrights

• Television programmes, films, video tapes, discs, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such material may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws. Also, use of this recorder with cable television transmission may require authorization from the cable television transmitter and/or programme owner.

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

• 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 the type of signal.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Caution: This re corder is capable of holding a still video image or on-screen display image on your television screen indefinitely. If you leave the still video image or on-screen display image displayed on your TV for an extended period of time, you risk permanent damage to your television screen. Plasma display panels and projection televisions are especially susceptible to this.

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

About this manual

• In this manual, the internal hard disk drive is written as “HDD,” and “disc” is used as a general reference for the HDD, DVDs, or CDs unless otherwise specified by the text or illustrations.

• Icons, such as , listed at the top of each explanation indicate what kind of media c an be used with the function being explained.

• Instructions in this manual describe the controls on the remote. You can also use the controls on the recorder if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote.

• The on-screen display illustrati ons used in this manual may not match the graphics displayed on your TV screen.

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

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Table of Contents

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

Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Quick Guide to Disc Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Recordable and playable discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Playable discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Hookups and Settings –BASIC–

Before Hooking Up the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Step 1: Connecting the System and TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

1 Assembling and connecting the front speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

2 Connecting the AM/FM aerials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

3 Connecting the subwoofer and recorder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

4 Connecting the aerial cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

5 Connecting the TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

6 Connecting the mains lead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Step 2: Installing the Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Positioning the speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Step 3: Preparing the Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Controlling TVs with the remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Changing programme positions of the recorder using the remote . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Step 4: Easy Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Step 5: Checking the Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Hookup and Settings –ADVANCED– . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Connecting a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Connecting the Aerial Cable and Set Top Box Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

A: Connecting a set top box receiver using an aerial cable or an aerial cable

and a SCART cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

B: Connecting a set top box receiver using a SCART cord only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Connecting the Set Top Box Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Setting Up Your Set Top Box Receiver for the GUIDE Plus+® System

(available only in areas with GUIDE Plus+ service) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Connecting to the LINE 3 DIGITAL IN (OPTICAL) Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Connecting a VCR or Similar Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Connecting a PAY-TV/Canal Plus Analogue Decoder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Connecting a decoder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Setting PAY-TV/Canal Plus analogue programme positions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

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Eight Basic Operations — Getting to Know Your DVD Recorder

1. Inserting a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

2. Recording a Programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Checking the disc status while recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

3. Playing the Recorded Programme (Title List) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

4. Displaying the Playing/Remaining Time and Play Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Checking the playing/remaining time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Checking the remaining disc space. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

5. Changing the Name of a Recorded Programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

6. Labelling and Protecting a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Labelling a disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Protecting a disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

7. Playing the Disc on Other DVD Equipment (Finalise) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Finalising the disc using Z (open/close) button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Finalising the disc using “Disc Information” display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Unfinalising a disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

8. Reformatting a disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

GUIDE Plus+ (available only in areas with GUIDE Plus+ service) . . . . . . . . 56

Introduction to the GUIDE Plus+ System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Learning the common elements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Watching TV using the GUIDE Plus+ System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Searching for a Programme using the GUIDE Plus+ System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Listing Up Your Favourite Programme Information (My TV) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Setting a profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Selecting and watching a programme from My TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Making changes to the GUIDE Plus+ System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Changing the basic GUIDE Plus+ settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Changing the GUIDE Plus+ host channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Checking programme positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Disabling programme positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Before Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Recording mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Recording stereo and bilingual programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Unrecordable pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Timer Recording (GUIDE Plus+/ShowView/Manual) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

One Button Recording (GUIDE Plus+)

(available only in areas with GUIDE Plus+ service). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Recording TV programmes using the ShowView system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Setting the timer manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

Using the Quick Timer function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Adjusting the recording picture quality and size. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Creating chapters in a title. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Checking/Changing/Cancelling Timer Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Changing timer settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Cancelling timer settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

Recording From Connected Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Recording from connected equipment with a timer (Synchro Rec) . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Recording from connected equipment without a timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Playing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

Playback options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Adjusting the picture quality. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Adjusting the delay between the picture and sound (A/V SYNC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Pausing a TV Broadcast (TV Pause). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Playing from the beginning of the programme you are recording

(Chasing Playback) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Playing a previous recording while making another

(Simultaneous Rec and Play) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track, etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Playing MP3 Audio Tracks, JPEG Image Files, or DivX

About MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image files, and DivX video files . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image files, or DivX video files that

the recorder can play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

About playback order of albums, tracks, and files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Video Files . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Enjoying the Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Enjoying TV, VCR Sound, or Set Top Box Multi Channel Sound from the Speaker

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Selecting Movie or Music Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Enjoying Surround Sound Using Sound Fields . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Automatic sound field selection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Enjoying the front surround sound system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

2 channel source output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Enjoying the portable audio source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Enjoying the sound at low volume. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Adjusting the Bass Level and Treble Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Enjoying Multiplex Sound (DUAL MONO) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Erasing and Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Before Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Erasing and Editing a Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Erasing multiple titles (Erase Titles) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Erasing a section of a title (A-B Erase) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Dividing a title (Divide). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Creating chapters manually. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Creating and Editing a Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Moving a Playlist title (Change Order). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Combining multiple Playlist titles (Combine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Dividing a Playlist title (Divide) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

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Dubbing (HDD y DVD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Before Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

About “Dub Mode” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102

Dubbing a single title (Title Dubbing) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Dubbing multiple titles (Dub Selected Titles) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103

DV Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Before DV Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104

Preparing for DV dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Recording an Entire DV Format Tape (One Touch Dubbing) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106

Program Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

FM/AM Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Presetting Radio Stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109

Listening to the Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110

Using the Radio Data System (RDS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111

What is the Radio Data System?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Receiving RDS broadcasts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Settings and Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Aerial Reception and Language Settings (Basic) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Channel Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112

Channel Sort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114

Auto Programme Title Labelling (TV Guide Page). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115

Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

OSD (On-Screen Display) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116

Video Settings (Video) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

Audio Settings (Audio) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

Audio (Auto Calibration) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120

Recording Settings (Recording) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

Disc Settings (DVD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124

Factory Settings (Others) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126

Easy Setup (Resetting the Recorder) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127

Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128

Self-diagnosis Function (When letters/numbers appear in the display) . . . . . . . . . .135

Notes About This System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

About i.LINK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

Guide to Parts and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143

Language Code List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148

Area Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

Quick Guide to Disc Types

Recordable and playable discs

Type Disc Logo

Hard disk drive (internal)

DVD+RW

VR mode

DVD-RW

Video mode

DVD+R

DVD+R DL

Icon used in this manual

HDD

RWVR

Video

Formatting (new discs)

Formatting unnecessary

Automatically formatted in +VR mode (DVD+RW VIDEO)

Format in VR mode (page 43)

Format in Video mode (page 43)

Automatically formatted in +VR mode (DVD+R VIDEO)

Compatibility with other DVD players (finalising)

Dub HDD contents to a DVD to play on other DVD players

Playable on DVD+RW compatible players (automatically finalised)

Playable only on VR mode compatible players (finalisation unnecessary)

Playable on most DVD players (finalisation necessary) (page 52)

DVD-R

VR mode

Video mode

RVR

Video

Format in VR mode

(page 43) Formatting is performed using the “Disc Information” display.

Automatically formatted in Video mode

Playable only on DVD-R in VR mode compatible players (finalisation necessary) (page 52)

Playable on most DVD players (finalisation necessary) (page 52)

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Usable disc versions (as of August 2006)

• 8x-speed or slower DVD+RWs

• 6x-speed or slower DVD-RWs (Ver.1.1, Ver.1.2 with CPRM

)

• 16x-speed or slower DVD+Rs

• 16x-speed or slower DVD-Rs (Ver.2.0, Ver.2.1 with CPRM

)

• 8x-speed or slower DVD+R DL (Double Layer) discs

“DVD+RW,” “DVD-RW,” “DVD+R,” “DVD+R DL,” and “DVD-R” are trademarks.

When an unformatted DVD-R is inserted into this recorder, it is automatically formatted in Video mode. To format a new DVD-R in VR mode, format using the “Disc Information” display (page 43).

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

Discs that cannot be recorded on

•8 cm discs

• DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) discs

Playable discs

Type Disc Logo

DVD VIDEO

VIDEO CD

DATA DVD —

DATA CD —

8 cm DVD+RW/ DVD-RW/DVD-R

——

Icon used in this manual

DVD

VCD

DATA DVD

DATA CD

Characteristics

Discs such as movies that can be purchased or rented This recorder also recognizes DVD-R Dual Layer (Video mode) discs as DVD Video compatible discs.

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

DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/DVDRs/DVD-ROMs containing either JPEG image files or DivX video files

CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs containing either MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image files or DivX video files

8 cm DVD+RW, DVD-RW, and DVD-R recorded with a DVD video camera (Still images recorded with a DVD video camera cannot be played.)

“DVD VIDEO” and “CD” are trademarks. DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used under license.

is a video file compression technology,

DivX developed by DivX, Inc.

Discs that cannot be played

• PHOTO CDs

• CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs that are recorded in a format different from the formats mentioned in the table above.

• Data part of CD-Extras

• DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs/ DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs that do not contain DVD Video, DivX video or JPEG image files.

• DVD Audio discs

• Super Audio CDs

• DVD VIDEOs with a different region code (page 12).

• DVDs that were recorded on a different recorder and not correctly finalised.

• DVD-RAMs

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Maximum recordable number of titles

Disc Number of titles*

HDD 300 DVD-RW/DVD-R 99 DVD+RW/DVD+R 49 DVD+R DL 49

* The maximum length for one title is eight hours.

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. See the instructions supplied with the DVD VIDEOs/ VIDEO CDs.

Region code (DVD VIDEO only)

Your recorder has a region code 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.

Note on DualDiscs

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.

b 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 finalised. For more information, see the operating instructions for the recording device.

• You cannot mix VR mode and Video mod e on the same DVD-RW. To change the disc’s format, reformat the disc (page 54). 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+Rs, DVD-Rs, or DVD-RWs (Video mode) 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.

• You cannot edit recordings on DVD+RWs , DVD-RWs (Video mode), DVD+Rs, or DVD-Rs that are made on other DVD equipment.

• If the disc contains PC data unrecognizable by this recorder, the data may be erased.

• You may not be able to record on some recordable discs, depending on the disc.

Region code

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.

Hookups and Settings –BASIC–

Before Hooking Up the System

Follow steps 1 through 5 to hook up and adjust the settings of the system. Be sure to connect the mains lead after all connections are complete.

Unpacking

Check that you have the following items.

• DVD recorder (1)

• Subwoofer (1)

• Speakers (2)

• Speaker stands (2)

• Screws (2)

• Speaker cord (1)

• System cord (1)

• Mains lead (1)

• Aerial cable (1)

• Set top box controller (1)

• Calibration mic (1)

• Remote commander (remote) (1)

• R6 (size AA) batteries (2)

• Setup disc (1)

• AM loop aerial (1)

• FM wire aerial (1)

b Notes

• Plug in cords securely to prevent unwanted noise.

• Refer to the instructions supplied with 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.

Hookups and Settings –BASIC–

Step 1: Connecting the System and TV

This hookup is the basic connections of the system to the speakers and TV. For other TV connections, see page 30. For other component connections, see page 38.

4 Connecting the aerial cable (page 20)

5 Connecting the TV (page 21)

DVD recorder

to AC IN

6 Connecting the mains lead (page 22)

to mains

3 Connecting the subwoofer and recorder (page 19)

AM loop aerial

FM wire aerial

Subwoofer

6 Connecting the mains lead (page 22)

to mains

2 Connecting the AM/FM aerials (page 18)

1 Assembling and connecting the front speakers (page 15)

Front speakers

1 Assembling and connecting the front speakers

Connect the subwoofer and speakers with the supplied speaker cord.

Subwoofer

DVD recorder

Hookups and Settings –BASIC–

Speaker cord

Front speakerFront speaker

z Hint

By connecting an extension cord (not supplied) to the respective jack(s) of the speaker cord, you can extend the length of the cord.

RK-SX1 (not supplied)

b Notes

• Spread a cloth on the floor to avoid damaging the floor and the speakers.

• Do not connect any speakers other than those supplied with this system.

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1 Connect the speaker cord to the subwoofer.

Secure the jack by tightening the two screws.

2 Assemble and connect the front speakers.

1 Draw the speaker jack through the hole of the speaker stand.

The speaker stands are identical, and either can be used for the left or right speaker.

Speaker stand

Speaker jack

LEFT: For the left speaker RIGHT: For the right speaker

2 Turn the speaker upside down, and connect the speaker jack to the front speaker.

Connect the LEFT jack to the left speaker and the RIGHT jack to the right speaker.

Label FRONT L (white): Left speaker FRONT R (red): Right speaker

Bottom of the speaker

b Note

Exercise care to avoid scratching on the top of the speaker.

Speaker jack LEFT: For the left speaker RIGHT: For the right speaker

Turn the speaker stand upside down, and secure the speaker stand to the speaker with the screw.

Screw

b Notes

• When cleaning, use a soft cloth such as a cleaning cloth for glasses.

• Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent such as alcohol or benzene.

Hookups and Settings –BASIC–

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2 Connecting the AM/FM aerials

Connect the AM/FM aerials to the subwoofer.

To connect the AM aerial

Plastic stand

Aerial

The shape and length of the aerial are designed to receive AM signals. Do not dismantle or roll up the aerial.

1 Remove only the loop part from the plastic

stand.

2 Set up the AM loop aerial.

3 Connect the cords to the AM aerial terminals

on the subwoofer. Cord (A) or cord (B) can be connected to either terminal.

Subwoofer

Insert to this part.

To connect the FM wire aerial

Connect the FM wire aerial to the COAXIAL FM 75 Ω jack on the subwoofer.

FM wire aerial

Subwoofer

z Hint

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

Subwoofer

b Notes

• Be sure to fully extend the FM wire aerial.

• After connecting the FM wire aerial, keep it as horizontal as possible.

Push down the terminal clamp and insert the cords.

4 Make sure the AM loop aerial is connected

firmly by pulling softly.

z Hint

Adjust the direction of the AM loop aerial for best AM broadcast sound.

b Note

Do not place the AM loop aerial near the system or other AV equipment, as noise may result.

3 Connecting the subwoofer and recorder

Connect the subwoofer and recorder using the supplied system cord.

DVD recorder

to SYSTEM CONTROL

Hookups and Settings –BASIC–

to SYSTEM CONTROL

System cord

Squeeze both sides of the plug and insert it fully until it clicks.

Subwoofer

DVD recorder

Subwoofer

: Signal flow

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4 Connecting the aerial cable

Use this hookup if you are connecting just an aerial antenna. Also use this hookup if you watch cable programme without a cable box. With this hookup, you can record any programme position by selecting the programme position on the recorder.

Wall

to AERIAL IN

DVD recorder

to AERIAL OUT

Aerial cable

to aerial input

: 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.

z Hint

To connect the set top box receiver, see “Connecting the Aerial Cable and Set Top Box Receiver” (page 31).

5 Connecting the TV

Connect the TV and recorder 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. When you set “Easy Setup - Line1 Output” to “S Video” or “RGB” (page 27), use a SCART cord that conforms to the selected signal.

SCART cord (not supplied)

Hookups and Settings –BASIC–

to LINE 1 – TV

: Signal flow

b Notes

• 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 start playback. If necessary, press TV/DVD to return the input to the TV.

• For correct SMARTLINK connection, you will need a SCART cord that has the full 21 pins. Refer to your TV’s instruction manual as well for this connection.

• If you connect this recorder to a TV with SMARTLINK, set “Easy Setup - Line1 Output” to “Video.”

DVD recorder

About the SMARTLINK features (for SCART connections only)

If the connected TV (or other connected equipment such as a set top box) complies with SMARTLINK, NexTView Link MEGALOGIC CINEMALINK

, EASYLINK*2,

, Q-Link*3, EURO VIEW

LINK*4, or T-V LINK*5, you can enjoy the following SMARTLINK features.

• Preset Download You can download the tuner preset data from your TV to this recorder, and tune the recorder according to that data in “Easy Setup.” This greatly simplifies the “Easy Setup” procedure. Be careful not to disconnect the cables or exit the “Easy Setup” function during this procedure (page 27).

• TV Direct Rec You can easily record what you are watching on your TV (page 44).

• One Touch Play You can turn on the recorder and TV, set the TV’s input to the recorder, and start playback with one touch of the H (play) button (page 77).

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• One Touch Menu You can turn on the recorder and TV, set the TV to the recorder’s programme position, and display the Title List menu with one touch of the TITLE LIST button (page 77).

• One Touch EPG You can turn on the recorder and TV, set the TV to the recorder’s programme position, and display the GUIDE Plus+ system “Home Screen” with one touch of the TV GUIDE button on the remote.

• Automatic Power Off The recorder will turn off automatically if the recorder is not used after you turn off the TV.

• NexTView Download You can easily set the timer by using the NexTView Download function on your TV. See your TV’s instruction manual.

“MEGALOGIC” is a registered trademark of Grundig Corporation.

“EASYLINK” and “CINEMALINK” are trademarks of Philips Corporation.

“Q-Link” and “NexTView Link” are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation.

“EURO VIEW LINK” is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation.

“T-V LINK” is a trademark of JVC Corporation.

z Hint

SMARTLINK also works with TVs or other equipment having EPG Timer Control, EPG Title Download, and Now Recording functions. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your TV or other equipment.

Step 2: Installing the Speakers

For the best possible front surround sound, position the speakers as illustrated below.

Side view

at least 0.6 m

Top view

Front speaker (L)TVSubwoofer

Front speaker (R)

b Notes

• The SMARTLINK features are available only when “Video” is selected in “Easy Setup - Line1 Output.”

• The power must be turned on to use all SMARTLINK features except One Touch Play, One Touch Menu and One Touch EPG.

• Not all TVs respond to the functions above.

6 Connecting the mains lead

Connect the supplied mains lead to the AC IN terminal of the recorder. Then plug the recorder, subwoofer and TV mains leads (power cords) into the mains. After you connect the mains lead, you

must wait for 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 (page 38), be sure to connect the mains lead after all connections are complete.

FOCUS SURROUND area

WIDE STAGE area

* Position the speakers so that the distance between

each speaker and the listening position (A and B) is the same (from 0.0 to 7.0 m).

Positioning the speakers

The effective area of surround sound will vary depending on the sound field selection (FOCUS SURROUND or WIDE STAGE). You can change the sound field setting for optimal front surround sound effect. For details, see “Enjoying Surround Sound Using Sound Fields” (page 87).

Notes about positioning the front speakers

For best results, observe the following: – Place both front speakers the same distance apart

as they are from the listening position (to form an equilateral triangle).

– The front speakers should be placed at least

0.6 m apart.

– The front speakers should be placed at ear level

in the listening position.

– Place the front speakers forward of the TV.

Make sure there are no reflecting obstacles in front of the speakers.

– Both front speakers should be pointed straight

forward. Do not place the speakers at an angle.

Correct Incorrect

z Hints

• When checking the front surround sound effect, make sure the SOUND FIELD setting is set to “FOCUS SUR,” and that one or two people are in the listening position.

• You can attach the front speaker to the speaker stand (not supplied).

WS-FVX1 (not supplied)

Notes about obtaining the appropriate surround sound

By using D.C.A.C. (Digital Cinema Auto Calibration), you can adjust the distance and the level of the front speakers and subwoofer to the appropriate level automatically. For operations, see page 120.

Hookups and Settings –BASIC–

– Do not leave a space in front of the front speakers

when placed on a table or rack, etc., as reflection may occur.

Side view

Correct Incorrect

Step 3: Preparing the Remote

You can control the recorder using the supplied remote. Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the markings inside the battery compartment. When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the recorder.

Controlling TVs with the remote

You can adjust the remote’s signal to control your TV.

b 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.

b Notes

• Use the batteries correctly to avoid possible leakage and corrosion. Should leakage occur, do not touch the liquid with bare hands. Observe the following: – 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 sensor (marked on the front panel) to strong light, such as direct sunlight or a lighting apparatus. The recorder may not respond to the remote.

TV/DVD

SYSTEM

O RETURN

2 +/–

[/1

Number buttons,

-/--

</M/m/,,

TOOLS

PROG +/–

1 Press the TV button to set the remote to the

TV mode.

2 Hold down [/1. 3 With [/1 pressed down, enter the TV’s

manufacturer code using the number buttons.

For instance, to enter “09,” press “0” then “9.” After you enter the last number, release [/1.

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 501 (default), 502 ADMIRAL 510, 535, 542 AIWA 501, 536, 539 AKAI 503 AOC 503 BCLL&HOWELL 535, 542 BROKSONIC 503 CROSLEX 518 CURTIS-

MATHES DAEWOO 503, 504, 505, 506, 507,

DAYTRON 517 EMERSON 503, 517 FISHER 508, 545 FUJITSU 528 FUNAI 548 GENERAL

ELECTRIC GOLDSTAR/LG 503, 512, 515, 517, 568,

GRUNDIG 511, 533 HITACHI 503, 514, 515, 517, 557 ITT/NOKIA 521, 522 J.C.PENNY 503, 510, 566 JVC 516 KTV 503, 517 LOEWE 515, 556 LXI (Sears) 503, 508, 510, 517, 518,

MAGNAVOX 503, 515, 517, 518, 566 MITSUBISHI/

MGA NEC 503, 520, 554 PANASONIC 509, 553, 572

503, 551, 566, 567

515

503, 509, 510

576

551

503, 519, 566, 568

Manufacturer Code number

PHILCO 503, 504, 514, 517, 518 PHILIPS 515, 518, 557 PIONEER 509, 525, 526, 551, 555 PORTLAND 503 QUASAR 509, 535 RADIO SHACK 503, 510, 527, 565, 567 RCA/PROSCAN 503, 510, 523, 529 SAMSUNG 503, 515, 517, 531, 532,

SANYO 508, 545, 546, 567 SCOTT 503, 566 SHARP 517, 535, 565 SIGNATURE 535, 542 SYLVANIA 503, 518, 566 TELEFUNKEN/

SABA THOMSON 530, 537, 547, 549 TOSHIBA 535, 539, 541, 551 VIDECH 503, 514 WARDS 503, 517, 566 ZENITH 542, 543, 567

534, 556, 557, 566, 574

530, 537, 538, 547, 549, 558

CATV

Manufacturer Code number

SONY 802, 821, 822, 823, 824,

AMSTRAD 845, 846 BSKYB 862 GRUNDIG 859, 860 HAMLIN/REGAL 836, 837, 838, 839, 840 HUMAX 846, 847 JERROLD 830, 831 JERROLD/GI 806, 807, 808, 809, 810,

MOTOROLA 807, 819 NOKIA 851, 853, 854, 864 OAK 841, 842, 843 PACE 848, 849, 850, 852, 862,

825, 865

811, 812, 813, 814

863, 864

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Manufacturer Code number

PANASONIC 816, 826, 833, 834, 835,

PHILIPS 830, 831, 856, 857, 858,

PIONEER 828, 829 SCIENTIFIC

ATLANTA THOMSON 830, 831, 857, 861, 864,

ZENITH 826, 827

855

859, 860, 864

815, 816, 817, 844

876

When you set the remote to TV mode by pressing the TV button (the TV indicator on the remote lights up), the remote can be used to do the following:

Buttons Operations

[/1 Turns your TV on or off. TV Sets the remote to TV

TV/DVD Switches your TV’s

2 (volume) +/– Adjusts the volume of

PROG +/– Selects the programme

Number buttons and

-/--

TOOLS

O RETURN

SYSTEM MENU

</M/m/, and

If you use the number buttons to select the TV’s programme position, press -/-- followed by the number buttons for two-digit numbers.

with a Sony TV only

mode. Press again to cancel TV mode.

input source.

your TV.

position on your TV. Selects the programme

position on your TV. Displays the operation

menu for the current display.

Returns to the previous mode (menu).

Displays the Sony TV menu.

Selects a menu or item, and enters the setting.

b Notes

• Depending on the TV, you may not be able to control your TV or to use some of the buttons above.

• TV mode turns off when you do not operate the remote for 30 seconds.

To operate the TV/DVD button (for SCART connections only)

The 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 start playback. To watch another source, press the TV/ DVD button to switch the TV’s input source.

Changing programme positions of the recorder using the remote

You can change programme positions of the recorder using the number buttons.

Number buttons

Example: for channel 50 Press “5,” “0,” then press .

Step 4: Easy Setup

Make the basic adjustments by following the onscreen instructions in “Easy Setup.”

[/1

TV GUIDE

</M/m/,,

RETURN

1 Turn on the system and your TV. Then

switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the recorder appears on your TV screen.

The initial settings message appears.

• If this message does not appear, select “Easy Setup” from “SETUP” in the System Menu (“Settings and Adjustments” on page 112).

2 Press .

Follow the on-screen instructions to make the following settings.

Easy Setup - OSD

Select a language for the on-screen displays.

Easy Setup - Tuner System

Select your country/region or language. The programme position order will be set according to the country/region you set. To set the programme positions manually, see page 112.

• If you live in a French speaking country that is not listed on the display, select “ELSE English.”

Easy Setup - Postal Code (areas with GUIDE

Plus+ service only)

Enter your postal code using the number buttons or </M/m/,, and press . To erase a number, move the cursor to the number. Note that the option for entering your Postal Code only appears if you select one of the following tuner systems in the step above: UK, B, NL, D, E, I, CH, A. For details on the tuner system, see page 112.

Easy Setup - Clock

The recorder will automatically search for a clock signal. If a clock signal cannot be found, set the clock manually using </M/m/,, and press .

Easy Setup - TV Type (page 117)

If you have a wide-screen TV, select “16:9.” If you have a standard TV, select either “4:3 Letter Box” (shrink to fit) or “4:3 Pan Scan” (stretch to fit). This will determine how “widescreen” images are displayed on your TV.

Easy Setup - Component Out

If you are using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jack, select “On.”

Easy Setup - Line3 Input

If you plan to connect a decoder such as a PAY-TV/Canal Plus analogue decoder to the LINE 3/DECODER jack, select “Yes.”

Easy Setup - Line1 Output

To output video signals, select “Video.” To output S video signals, select “S Video.” To output RGB signals, select “RGB.” Select “Video” to enjoy the SMARTLINK features.

• If you set “Easy Setup - Component Out” to “On,” you cannot select “RGB.”

• If you set “Easy Setup - Line3 Input” to “Yes,” you cannot select “S Video.”

3 Press when “Finish” appears.

“Easy Setup” is finished.

(Areas with GUIDE Plus+ service only) To receive GUIDE Plus+ system data your recorder must be turned off when not in use. If your recorder is connected to a set top box receiver, be sure to leave the set top box receiver turned on. After initial setup, it may take up to 24 hours to begin receiving TV programme listings.

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To return to the previous step

Press O RETURN.

z Hint

If you want to run “Easy Setup” again, select “Easy Setup” from “SETUP” in the System Menu (page 127).

Step 5: Checking the Sound

You can check the front surround sound effect by using the supplied Setup Disc.

VOLUME +/–

[/1

Disc tray

Z (open/close)

DVD

[/1

</,,

H x

VOLUME +/–

1 Press [/1.

The system turns on.

2 Press DVD. 3 Press Z (open/close) on the recorder, and

place the Setup Disc on the disc tray.

4 Press Z (open/close) on the recorder to

close the disc tray.

The Setup Disc menu appears.

DAV-X1 / DAR-X1 Series

This setup disc is common for DAV-X1/DAR-X1 series.

5 Sit in the listening position, then select

one of the three options on the screen

</,, and press H or .

using

The selected option starts.

FL FR

RL RR

6 Listen carefully to how the option sounds to

determine the optimal surround sound effect.

If a satisfactory surround sound effect cannot be achieved, adjust the speaker positions.

7 Press x to stop the disc. 8 Press Z (open/close) on the recorder to

eject the disc.

To adjust the volume

Press VOLUME +/– on the recorder, or press 2 on the remote.

b Notes

• Even if an option is selected, the sound volume of the subwoofer may be l ow. This is by default setting, and is not a malfunction.

• If there is no sound from the speakers, check the speaker connection.

To calibrate the appropriate settings automatically

To obtain the appropriate surround sound, you can adjust the distance and the level of the front speakers and subwoofer to the appropriate level automatically. For operations, see page 120.

Hookups and Settings –BASIC–

Hookup and Settings –ADVANCED–

Connecting a TV

Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks using a component video cord (not supplied). You will enjoy accurate colour reproduction and high quality images. If your TV accepts progressive 525p/625p format signals, you must use this connection and set “Component Out” of the “Video Output” to “On” in the “Video” setup (page 117). Then set “Progressive Output” of the “Video Output” to “On” in the “Video” setup to send progressive video signals. For details, see “Progressive Output” on page 117.

DVD recorder

to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

Component video cord (not supplied)

: Signal flow

(green) (blue)

(red)

TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver)

(green)

(blue)

(red)

When playing “wide screen” images

Some recorded images may not fit your TV screen. To change the picture size, see page 117.

If you are connecting to a VCR

Connect your VCR to the LINE 3/DECODER jack on the recorder (page 38).

b Notes

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

• Do not connect your TV’s audio output jacks to the LINE IN (R-AUDIO-L) jacks at the same time. This will cause unwanted noise to come from your TV’s speakers.

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