Sony RCD-W7V User Manual

Compact Disc
Recorder

4-236-407-11 (1)

Operating Instructions

FR

FR

RCD-W7V

© 2002 Sony Corporation

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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
servicing to qualified
personnel only.

CAUTION

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

CAUTION

VISIBLE LASER RADIATION
WHEN OPEN AND
INTERLOCK DEFEATED.
DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM.

This label is located on the rear
panel of your recorder.

This symbol is intended to
alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated

“dangerous voltage”
within the product’s enclosure that
may be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock to
persons.

This symbol is intended to

alert the user to the

presence of important

operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.

CAUTION

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS
POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN
EXTENSION CORD, RECEP­TACLE OR OTHER OUTLET
UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE
FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT
BLADE EXPOSURE.

For customers in the U.S.A

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are
located at the rear of the unit.
Record the serial number in the
space provided below. Refer to them
whenever you call upon your Sony
dealer regarding this product.

Model No. RCD-W7V
Serial No.______________

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any change or
modifications not expressly
approved in this manual could void
your authority to operate this
equipment.

INFORMATION

This equipment has been tested and

found to comply with the limits for a

Class B digital device, pursuant to

Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These

limits are designed to provide

reasonable protection against

harmful interference in a residential

installation. This equipment

generates, uses, and can radiate

radio frequency energy and, if not

installed and used in accordance

with the instructions, may cause

harmful interference to radio

communications. However, there is

no guarantee that interference will

not occur in a particular installation.

If this equipment does cause harmful

interference to radio or television

reception, which can be determined

by turning the equipment off and on,

the user is encouraged to try to

correct the interference by one or

more of the following measures:

- Reorient or relocate the

receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between

the equipment and receiver.

- Connect the equipment into an

outlet on a circuit different from

that to which the receiver is

connected.

- Consult the dealer or an

experienced radio/TV technician

for help.

Welcome!

Thank you for purchasing the Sony

Compact Disc Recorder. Before

operating the recorder, please read

this manual thoroughly and retain it

for future reference.

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Precautions

On safety

• If anything falls into the cabinet, unplug the unit

and have it checked by qualified personnel before

operating it any further.

• The unit is not disconnected from the AC power

source as long as it is connected to the mains outlet,

even if the unit itself has been turned off.

• Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if you do not

intend to use it for an extended period of time. To

disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug, never

by the cord.

• Caution – The use of optical instruments with this

product will increase eye hazard.

• 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.

• AC power cord must be changed only at a qualified

service shop.

On cleaning

Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a soft
cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent
solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad,

scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or
benzine.

On your TV’s color

If the speakers should cause the TV screen to
have color irregularity, turn off the TV at once
then turn it on after 15 to 30 minutes. If color

irregularity should persist, place the speakers
further away from the set.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Caution: This recorder is capable of holding a

still video image or on-screen display image on
your television screen indefinitely. If you leave
the still video image or on-screen display image

displayed on your TV for an extended period of
time you risk permanent damage to your
television screen. Projection televisions are

especially susceptible to this.

On placement

• Do not install the appliance in a confined space,

such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.

• Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal

heat buildup.

• Do not place the unit on surfaces (rugs, blankets,

etc.) that may block the ventilation slots.

• Do not install the unit near heat sources such as

radiators, or air ducts, or in a place subject to direct

sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical vibration, or

shock.

• Do not install the unit in an inclined position. It is

designed to be operated in a horizontal position

only.

• Keep the unit and discs away from equipment with

strong magnets, such as microwave ovens, or large

loudspeakers.

• Do not place heavy objects on the unit.

• Place the recorder in a location with adequate

ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the recorder.

• Do not block the ventilation slots by putting

anything on the recorder. If the ventilation slots on

the bottom surface are blocked, the unit can

overheat and malfunction.

• Do not place the recorder on a soft surface such as

a rug that might block the ventilation holes on the

bottom.

• Do not place the recorder in a location near heat

sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight,

excessive dust, or mechanical shock.

On operation

• If the recorder is brought directly from a cold to a

warm location, or is placed in a very damp room,

moisture may condense on the lenses inside the

recorder. Should this occur, the recorder may not

operate properly. In this case, remove the disc and

leave the recorder turned on for about half an hour

until the moisture evaporates.

• When you move the player, take out any discs. If

you don’t, the discs may be damaged.

• If you have any questions or problems concerning

your recorder, please consult your nearest Sony

dealer.

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Table of Contents

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

Welcome!........................................................................................................... 2

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

About this Manual .............................................................................................. 6

This recorder Can Play the Following Discs ...................................................... 6

Notes about the Discs........................................................................................ 8

Index to Parts and Controls ............................................................................... 9

Getting Started ........................................................................................... 13

Quick Overview................................................................................................ 13

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

Inserting Batteries into the Remote ................................................................. 13

Hooking up the recorder .................................................................................. 14

Guide to the Control Menu Display.................................................................. 21

Necessary Setup Before Using the Recorder.................................................. 22

Selecting the Language for On-Screen Display............................................... 22

Playing Discs .............................................................................................. 23

Playing Discs ................................................................................................... 23

Viewing the Playing Time and Remaining Time on the Front Panel Display ... 25

Resuming Playback from the Point Where You Stopped the Disc (Resume Play) .......

Using the DVD’s Menu .................................................................................... 27

Creating Your Own Program

Playing repeatedly (Repeat Play) ........................................................... 29

Repeating sections between two specific points (A-B repeat)......................... 30

Playing in random order

Changing the Sound ........................................................................................ 31

Displaying the Subtitles ................................................................................... 32

Change the Angles .......................................................................................... 33

3D Surround .................................................................................................... 33

Playing MP3 Discs........................................................................................... 34

Programmed playback with MP3 ..................................................................... 36

Playing MP3 files repeatedly ........................................................................... 37

(Program Play) ........................................... 28

(Shuffle Play) ....................................................30

26

Searching for a Scene ................................................................................ 38

Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc (Scan, Slow-motion Play) ........ 38

Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track/Index/Scene ............................................ 39

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Settings and Adjustments ........................................................................... 40

Using the Setup Display .................................................................................. 40

Selection of initial settings ............................................................................... 40

Selecting disc languages ................................................................................. 41

Selecting menu languages .............................................................................. 41

Selecting Parental Control Rating Levels ........................................................ 42

Setting the Password....................................................................................... 42

Selecting TV Aspect......................................................................................... 43

Others .............................................................................................................. 44

Selecting the Digital Audio Output ................................................................... 45

Recording on CD-R or CD-RW ..........................................................................

Recording a CD to CD-R or CD-RW disc at Normal Speed ............................ 46

Recording a CD to CD-R or CD-RW disc at High Speed ................................ 47

Recording on a CD-R or CD-RW disc Manually .............................................. 48

Auto/Manual Track Increment.......................................................................... 49

Checking the Remaining Recordable Time ..................................................... 50

On the TOC and CD-R/RW Indicator............................................................... 50

Adjusting the Recording Level (ANALOG IN only) .......................................... 50

Finalizing a CD-R or CD-RW disc.................................................................... 51

Unfinalizing a CD-RW disc .............................................................................. 52

Erasing a single track of CD-RW disc.............................................................. 53

Erasing an Entire CD-RW disc ........................................................................ 53

46

Other Operations ........................................................................................ 54

Controlling the TV with the Supplied Remote .................................................. 54

Additional Information ................................................................................ 55

Error Message .................................................................................................... 55

System Limitations ............................................................................................. 55

Troubleshooting ............................................................................................... 56

Glossary........................................................................................................... 59

Specifications................................................................................................... 61

Language Code List......................................................................................... 62

DVD Setup Menu List ...................................................................................... 63

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About this Manual

• 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 icons used in this manual are explained

below:

Icon Meaning

Functions available in DVD video
mode

Functions available in Audio CD
mode

Functions available in Audio CD-R/
RW mode

More convenient features

z

This Recorder Can Use
the Following Discs

This recorder can use four types of discs as follows:

Discs with the logo left (DVD
VIDEO) can be played only in

DECK A (the DVD player section).

Discs with the logo above (Audio
CD) can be played by both DECK

A (the CD/DVD player section) and DECK
B (the CD-R or CD-RW recorder section).

Discs with the logo above (Audio
CD-R) are recordable only one time.

When you finalize (page 51) the
disc, you can play it in either DECK A (the
CD/DVD player section) or DECK B (the
CD-R or CD-RW recording section), and you
can play it in any conventional CD player,
including home, car, and portable models.
When you buy a CD-R disc, please note that
you must buy an audio CD-R disc. A CD-R
disc designed for computer use will not work
in the recorder.

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Discs with the logo above (AUDIO
CD-RW) are recordable, and also

re-writable. You can play this type
of disc only in DECK B (the CD-R or CD­RW recording section), or CD-RW
compatible players. They will not play back
in most current CD players unless the player
is CD-RW compatible.
When you buy a CD-RW disc, please note
that you must buy an audio CD-RW disc. A
CD-RW disc designed for computer use will
not work in the recorder.

Terms for discs

• Title

The longest sections of a picture or a music
piece on a DVD; a movie, etc., for a picture
piece on a video software; or an album, etc., for

a music piece on an audio software. Each title is
assigned a title number enabling you to locate
the title you want.

• Chapter

Sections of a picture or a music piece that are
smaller than titles. A title is composed of several

chapters. Each chapter is assigned a chapter
number enabling you to locate the chapter you
want. Depending on the disc, no chapters may

be recorded.

• Track

Sections of a picture or a music piece on a CD.

Each track is assigned a track number enabling
you to locate the track you want.

• Index (CD)

A number that divides a track into sections to
easily locate the point you want on a CD.
Depending on the disc, no indexes may be

recorded.

Disc

DVD

struc­ture

CD

structure

Title

Chapter

Disc

Track

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Region code

Your recorder has a region code printed on the

back of the unit and will only play DVDs labelled
with the same region code.

ALL

DVDs labelled

will also play on this recorder.
If you try to play any other DVD, the message
“Check Regional Code” will appear on the TV

screen. Depending on the DVD, no region code
indication may be labelled even though playing
the DVD is prohibited by area restrictions.

Examples of discs that the recorder
cannot play

The recorder cannot play the following discs:

• CD-ROMs (PHOTO CDs included) except MP3

files

• All CD-Rs other than music

• Video CD

• Data part of CD-Extras

• DVD-ROMs

• DVD Audio discs

• A DVD with a different region code (page 7,

60).

• A disc recorded in a color system other than

NTSC, such as PAL or SECAM (This player
conforms to the NTSC color system).

• A disc that has a non-standard shape (e.g., card,

heart)

• A disc with paper or stickers on it.

• A disc that has the adhesive, cellophane tape, or

a sticker still left on it.

Note on playback operations of DVDs

Some playback operations of DVDs may be
intentionally set by software producers. Since this

recorder plays DVDs according to the disc
contents the software producers designed, some
playback features may not be available. Also,

refer to the instructions supplied with the DVDs.

Copyrights

This product incorporates copyright protection

technology that is protected by method claims of
certain U.S. patents, other intellectual property
rights owned by Macrovision Corporation, and

other rights owners. Use of this copyright
protection technology must be authorized by
Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for

home and other limited viewing uses only unless
otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corpora­tion. Reverse engineering or disassembly is

prohibited.

This recorder incorporates Dolby* Digital, Pro

Logic Surround, and the DTS** Digital Out
System.

* Manufactured under license from Dolby

Laboratories.

“Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, and the double-D symbol

are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

Confidential unpublished works. © 1992-1997

Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved.

** “DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks of

Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

Note

Some CD-Rs or CD-RWs cannot be played on this

recorder depending upon the recording quality or

physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics of

the recording device.

Furthermore, the disc will not be played if it has not been

correctly finalized. For more information, see the

operating instructions for the recording device.

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Notes about the Discs

Note on High-Speed CD to CD-R or
CD-RW Synchro-Recording

On handling discs

• To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its

edge. Do not touch the surface.

• Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat
sources such as hot air ducts, or leave it in a car

parked in direct sunlight as the temperature may
rise considerably inside the car.

• After playing, store the disc in its case.

On cleaning

• Before playing, clean the disc with a cleaning
cloth.

Wipe the disc from the center out.

• Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner,
commercially available cleaners, or anti-static
spray intended for vinyl LPs.

Certain CD conditions may cause sound
dropout or noise in the recording results,
or even create unwanted tracks on the
CD-R or CD-RW. If this happens, clean
the CD as instructed in “On cleaning”
(page 8), and record material to the CD­R or CD-RW using normal-speed CD to
CD-R or CD-RW Synchro-Recording
only.

Note on CD-R or CD-RW playback

When you playback a CD-R or CD-RW
recorded by a CD-R or CD-RW recorder,
you may not be able to playback,
depending on the recording conditions
(e.g., dirty disc, etc.). Also, you should
note that you need to finalize a CD-R or
CD-RW before playing back on another
system other than the one used to make
the recording. (Finalizing is a process to
complete the recording.)
After finalizing a CD-R disc, you can
play it in any conventional CD player.
However, depending on the state of the
recording, there may be sound skips
during playback.
After finalizing a CD-RW disc, you can
play it in a CD-RW compatible player

only.

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Index to Parts and Controls

For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses.

Front Panel

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

1

10 11

30 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12

1 POWER switch (23)
2 A (open/close)-Deck A (23)
3 H (play)-Deck A (23)
4 AMS ./>-Deck A (24)
5 DVD MENU (27)
6 Disc tray-Deck A (23)
7 Disc sort indicator
8 Disc tray-Deck B (23)
9 AMS ./>-Deck B (24)
q; A (open/close)-Deck B (23)
qa z (record)-Deck B (48)
qs REC LEVEL control-Deck B (49)
qd X (pause)-Deck B (24)
qf x (stop)-Deck B (24)
qg H (play)-Deck B (23)

qh INPUT select (48)
qj TIME (50)
qk ERASE (52)
ql FINALIZE (51)
w; CD SYNCHRO (NORMAL/HIGH)

(46, 47)

wa DISPLAY

(remote sensor)

ws
wd O RETURN (22)
wf Arrow(C/X/x/c)/PUSH ENTER (27)
wg DISPLAY (31)
wh TITLE (27)
wj x (stop)-Deck A (24)
wk X (pause)-Deck A (24)
wl Headphone jack (24)
e; Headphone level control (24)

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Front Panel Display

1

DECK A

2 3 4 5 6 8 9

TITLE MP3 CHAPT TRACK HOUR MIN SEC TOC L.SYNC

ANGLE L

DTS R

24 232526 161921 171820 1522

1 Play/pause (Deck A)
2 Current title number
3 MP3
4 Current chapter number
5 Current track number
6 Hours
7 Information Displays
8 Minutes
9 Seconds
q; TOC
qa Play/pause (Deck B)
qs LEVEL SYNCH
qd Optical
qf Analog

7

SHUFFLEPGM

OVER
OVER

REPEAT 1 A-B

CD SYNCHRO

NORMAL HIGH

qg Recording
qh DECK B
qj Digital recording
qk CD Synchro dubbing speed

(NORMAL/HIGH)

ql Program
w; Repeat play mode
wa Shuffle play
ws Audio level meter
wd DTS mode
wf Angle
wg DECK A
wh Dolby Digital

11

10 12 13 14

OPTICAL

ANALOG

RECDIGITAL

DECK B

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Rear Panel

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

1 VIDEO OUT SELECT switch (16)
2 S-VIDEO OUT jack (16)
3 VIDEO OUT jack (15)
4 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (16)
5 ANALOG IN (L/R) jacks (20)

6 ANALOG OUT (L/R) jacks (15)
7 DIGITAL IN (OPTICAL) (20)
8 DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) (17, 18)

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Remote

1

2
3
4
5

6
7
8

9
10
11
12

13

14

15

OPEN/
CLOSE

DECK A DECK B

1

4

7

AUDIO ANGLE

SUBTITLE TIME

REPEAT

AMS

SCAN/SLOW

TITLE

DVD

DISPLAY

23

56

8

9

0

TV VOL TV CH

A B FINALIZE

CD SYNCHRO

NORMAL HIGH

INPUT

ENTER

SHUFFLE

PLAY

PROGRAM

LEVEL SYNC

TV/VIDEOSURROUND CLEAR

ERASE

DVD MENU

RETURN

32
31
30
29
28

27
26

25
24

23
22
21
20

19
18

17

16

1 OPEN/CLOSE (23)
2 Number buttons (28)
3 SURROUND (33)
4 ANGLE (33)

5 AUDIO (31)
6 TIME (25)
7 SUBTITLE (32)
8 AyB REPEAT (30)

9 REPEAT (29)
q; AMS(Auto Music Sensor) ./>

(24)

qa SCAN/SLOW (

/ ) (38)

qs H PLAY/SELECT (23)

qd TITLE (27)
qf C/X/x/c/ENTER (27)
qg DVD DISPLAY (21)
qh O RETURN (22)

qj DVD MENU (27)
qk X PAUSE (24)
ql x STOP (24)
w; INPUT (49)

wa z RECORD (48)
ws CD SYNCHRO (NORMAL/HIGH)

(46, 47)

wd ERASE (52)
wf FINALIZE (51)

Notes

• This remote control glows in the dark. However,

before glowing, the remote must be exposed to

light for awhile.

• TV VOL, TV CH and TV/VIDEO buttons is

operated only for SONY TV.

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wg TV CHANNEL (+/-) (54)
wh TV VOLUME (+/-) (54)
wj TV/VIDEO (54)
wk CLEAR (28)

wl LEVEL SYNC (49)
e; PROGRAM (28)
ea SHUFFLE PLAY (30)
es DECK A/B selector (23)

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Getting Started

Quick Overview

This chapter presents a quick overview so you can begin enjoying your new recorder right
away.
For selecting a language used in the on-screen display, refer to the page 41.
For selecting the aspect ratio of the TV to be connected, refer to the page 43.

Unpacking

Check that you have the following items:

• Video cord (1)

• Audio cords (2)

• Remote commander (remote) RM-R70 (1)

• R6 (size AA) batteries (2)

Inserting Batteries into the Remote

Getting Started

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 compartment. When
using the remote, point it at the remote sensor

Notes

• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place.

• Do not use a new battery with an old one.

• Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing, particularly when replacing the batteries.

• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct light from the sun or lighting apparatus. Doing so may cause a
malfunction.

• If you do not use the remote for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from
battery leakage and corrosion.

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Hooking Up the Recorder

This section describes how to hook up this recorder to a TV (with audio/video input jacks) and/
or amplifier. You can not connect this recorder to a TV without a video input connector. Be

sure to turn off the power of each component before making the connections.

Required cords

Video cord for connecting a TV monitor (supplied)

Yellow

Yellow

Audio cords (supplied)

When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to the appropriate jacks on the
components.

White (L/audio)

Red (R/audio)

White (L/audio)

Red (R/audio)

Optical cord (not supplied)

Video cord for connecting a TV monitor with component jacks (not supplied)

Blue (Pb)
Red (Pr)
Green (Y)

Blue (Pb)
Red (Pr)
Green (Y)

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Connecting to a TV or an audio system

Compact Disc Recorder

To VIDEO OUT

: Signal flow

To AUDIO OUT (L/R)

OR

To an AC outlet

To audio input (L/R)

To audio input (L/R)

To video input

Connect a To the

TV monitor VIDEO OUT and ANALOG OUT (L/R) jack

audio system AUDIO OUT (L/R) jack

Note

• Do not connect this recorder to a video deck. If you view the pictures on
your TV after making the connections shown on the right, a picture noise
may appear.

Audio system

TV

To an AC outlet

VCR TV

Compact Disc

Recorder

Getting Started

Connect
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Connecting to a TV equipped with an S-video jack

Compact Disc Recorder

Video Output
Select Switch

To S-VIDEO OUT

: Signal flow

To an AC outlet

TV with S-video jack

To s-video input jack

To an AC outlet

Connect a To the

TV monitor with a S-video jack S-VIDEO OUT jack

Connecting to a TV equipped with a component video iput connectors

Compact Disc Recorder

Video Output
Select Switch

To COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT (Pb/Pr/Y)

To an AC outlet

To component input

jacks (Pb/Pr/Y)

TV with componet video
input connectors

: Signal flow

To an AC outlet

Connect a To the

TV monitor with a component video input connectors COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks

z When using the S-video jack instead of the video jacks

Your TV monitor must also be connected via an S-video jack. S-video signals are on a separate bus from the video
signals and will not be output through the video jacks.

z Video Out Select switch

For using COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jack, set the “VIDEO OUT SELECT” switch to “COMPONENT” or for
using S-VIDEO OUT jack, set the “VIDEO OUT SELECT” switch to “S-VIDEO”.

z When you are connecting the monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) having component

video input jacks (Y, PB, PR)

Connect the component via 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 color reproduction and high
quality images.

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Connecting to a TV and an amplifier with Digital In jack

To video input

To VIDEO OUT

Video Ouput
Select Switch

Compact Disc Recorder

To DIGITAL OUT

TV

Getting Started

To an AC outlet

To an AC outlet

Front speaker (L)

Amplifier (Receiver)

: Signal flow

To digital input
(optical)

Front speaker (R)

Connect a To the

TV monitor VIDEO OUT jack

Amprifier with a digital output (optical) jack DIGITAL OPTICAL OUT jack

z Set the setup menu correctly after connecting

Set the “Digital Audio Output” of the setup menu to PCM.

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Connecting to a TV and an AV receiver equipped with a Dolby Digital or DTS decoder

TV

To video input

To an AC outlet

To VIDEO OUT

Compact Disc Recorder

: Signal flow

Amplifier (Receiver) equipped
with a Dolby Digital decoder
or DTS decoder

Front speaker (L)

Surround speaker (L) Surround speaker (R)

To DIGITAL OUT

To digital input
(optical)

SubwooferCenter speaker

To an AC outlet

Front speaker (R)

Connect a To the

TV monitor VIDEO OUT jack

Amprifier with a digital output (optical) jack DIGITAL OPTICAL OUT jack

z When this recorder is connected an amplifier (receiver) equipped with Dolby Digital decoder

Set the “Digital Audio Output” of the setup menu to “DOLBY DIGITAL/PCM”.

z When this recorder is connected an amplifier (receiver) equipped with DTS decoder

Set the “Digital Audio Output” of the setup menu to “Stream/PCM”.

Note

• When connecting an amplifier (receiver) not equipped with a Dolby Digital or DTS decoder using an optical
cord, do not select “DOLBY DIGITAL/PCM” or “Sream/PCM” in the “Digital Audio Output” of the setup
menu.
Merely attemping to play a DVD may cause a screeching noise which could be harmful to your ears and damage
the speakers. In such a case, be sure to select “PCM” in the “Digital Audio Output”.

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Connecting to a TV and an AV receiver equipped with the Dolby Pro Logic
Surround system

TV

To video input

Compact Disc Recorder

To AUDIO OUT (L/R)

Front speaker (L)

Surround speaker (L) Surround speaker (R)

To VIDEO OUT

: Signal flow

Amplifier (Receiver)
equipped with a Dolby
Pro Logic Surround

To audio input (L/R)

Subwoofer

Connect a To the

TV monitor VIDEO OUT jack

Amprifier with the Dolby Pro Logic Surround system AUDIO OUT (L/R) jack

Getting Started

To an AC outlet

To an AC outlet

Front speaker (R)

z When this recorder is connected an amplifier (receiver) equipped with the Dolby Pro Logic

Surround system

Set the “Digital Audio Output” of the setup menu to “DOLBY DIGITAL/PCM”.

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Connecting

to make reccordings from external source

Compact Disc Recorder

To AUDIO IN (L/R)

To DIGITAL IN

To digital output

To audio output (L/R)

TAPE

rec/out

play/in

(optical)

optical

play/in

rec/out

Amplifier (Receiver)

: Signal flow

Connect a To the

Amprifier (Receiver) ANALOG IN (L/R) jacks or DIGITAL OPTICAL IN jack

z Input jacks

ANALOG: Connect the ANALOG IN (L/R) jacks to the TAPE rec/out on your receiver or processor.
OPTICAL: Connect the DIGITAL OPTICAL IN jack to the optical rec/out jack on your receiver or processor.

zTo make recordings from external digital sources

• If your receiver does not have digital output jacks, you may connect the DIGITAL OPTICAL IN jack on the
recorder directly to the optical rec/out jacks on your CD player or other digital devices.

• If the CD player has both types of outputs, you may connect one to the input of your receiver and the other
directly to the unit.

Notes on digital optical connections

• Use a commercially available optical fibre cable.

• To ensure proper connection of optical cable, fully insert it into the jack until there is an audible click.

• Remember to save the plastic dust caps that cover the optical jacks, and replace them when a jack is not in use to
prevent dust from entering the connection point.

Connecting the AC Power Cord

Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet.

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