Sony RDRGX-120, RDRGX-220 Service manual

RDR-GX120/GX220

RMT-D232P/D229P

SERVICE MANUAL

Photo: RDR-GX220

SPECIFICATIONS

System

Laser: Semiconduc to r las e r Channel coverage:

PAL (B/G, D/K, I) VHF: E2 to E12, R1 to R12, Italian A to H, Ireland A to J, South A f ri c a 4 to 13 UHF: E21 to E69, R21 to R69, B21 to B69 CATV: S01 to S05, S1 to S20 HYPER: S21 to S41

SECAM (L) (for French models only) VHF: F2 to F10 UHF: F21 to F69 CATV: France B to Q HYPER: S21 to S41

The above channel coverage merely ensures the channel reception within these ranges. It does not guarante e the ability to receiv e signals in all circumstances. For details, see “Receivable channels”.

Video reception: Frequency synthesizer

system

Audio reception: Split carrier system Aerial out: 75-ohm asymmetrical aerial

socket

Timer: Clock: Quartz locked/Timer

indication: 24-hour cycle (digital)/ Power back-up duration: 1 hour

Video recording format: MPEG-2,

MPEG-1

Audio recording format/applicable

bit rate: Dolby Digital 2 ch

256 kbps/128 kbps (in EP and SLP mode)

Inputs and outputs

LINE 2 OUT (RDR-GX220 only) (AUDIO): Phono jack/2 Vrms/10 kilohms (VIDEO): Phono jack/1.0 Vp-p (S VIDEO): 4-pin mini DIN /Y : 1. 0 Vp-p,

C: 0.3 Vp-p (PAL)

LINE 2 IN (AUDIO): Phono jack/2 Vrms/more than

22 kilohms

(VIDEO): Phono jack/1.0 Vp-p (S VIDEO): 4-pin mini DIN /Y : 1. 0 Vp-p,

C: 0.3 Vp-p (PAL)

LINE 1 – TV: 21-pin

CVBS IN/OUT S-Video/RGB OUT (upstream)

LINE 3/DECODER: 21-pin

CVBS IN/OUT S-Video/RGB IN (RGB signals cannot be recorded) S-Video OUT (d ow nstream) Decoder

DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL): Phono jack/

0.5 Vp-p/75 ohms

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

B/CB

(Y, P only):

Phono jack/Y: 1.0 Vp-p,

B/CB

R/CR

, PR/CR) (RDR-GX220

: 0.7 Vp-p, : 0.7 Vp-p

AEP Model

RDR-GX120/GX220

UK Model

RDR-GX120

for RDR-GX120

General

Power requirements: 220-240 V AC,

50/60 Hz

Power consumption:

RDR-GX120: 20 W RDR-GX220: 22 W

Dimensions (approx.):

430 × 58 × 291 mm (width/height/ depth) incl. projecting parts

Mass (approx.): 3.1 kg Operating temperature: 5ºC to 35ºC Operating humidity: 25% to 80% Supplied accessories:

Mains lead (1) Aerial cable (1) Remote commander (remote) (1) R6 (size AA) batteries (2)

Specifications and design are subjec t t o change without notice.

Compatible colour systems

This recorder is designed to record using the PAL colour system and play back us i ng the PAL or NTSC colour systems. (for French models only) The signals of the SECAM c olour syste m can be received or recorded b ut played back in the PAL colour system only. Recording of video sources based on other colour systems cannot be guaranteed .

for RDR-GX220

DVD RECORDER

WARNING!!

WHEN SERVICING, DO NO T APPRO A CH THE LASER EXIT WITH THE EYE TOO CLOSELY. IN CASE IT IS NECESSARY TO CONFIRM LASER BEAM EMISSION, BE SURE TO OBSERVE FROM A DIST ANCE OF MORE THAN 25 cm FR OM THE SURF A CE OF THE OBJECTIVE LENS ON THE OPTICAL PICK-UP BLOCK.

CAUTION:

The use of optical instrument with this product will increase eye hazard.

CAUTION

Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

SAFETY-RELATED COMPONENT WARNING!!

COMPONENTS IDENTIFIED BY MARK 0 OR DOTTED LINE WITH MARK 0 ON THE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS AND IN THE PARTS LIST ARE CRITICAL TO SAFE OPERATION. REPLACE THESE COMPONENTS WITH SONY PARTS WHOSE PART NUMBERS APPEAR AS SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL OR IN SUPPLEMENTS PUBLISHED BY SONY .

Unleaded solder

Boards requiring use of unleaded solder are printed with the leadfree mark (LF) indicating the solder contains no lead. (Caution: Some printed circuit boards may not come printed with the lead free mark due to their particular size.)

: LEAD FREE MARK

Unleaded solder has the following characteristics.

• Unleaded solder melts at a temperature about 40°C higher than ordinary solder. Ordinary soldering irons can be used but the iron tip has to be applied to the solder joint for a slightly longer time. Soldering irons using a temperature regulator should be set to about 350°C. Caution: The printed pattern (copper foil) may peel away if the heated tip is applied for too long, so be careful!

• Strong viscosity Unleaded solder is more viscous (sticky , less prone to flow) than ordinary solder so use caution not to let solder bridges occur such as on IC pins, etc.

• Usable with ordinary solder It is best to use only unleaded solder but unleaded solder may also be added to ordinary solder.

SAFETY CHECK-OUT

After correcting the original service problem, perform the following safety checks before releasing the set to the customer.

1. Check the area of your repair for unsoldered or poorly-soldered connections. Check the entire board surface for solder splashes and bridges.

2. Check the interboard wiring to ensure that no wires are "pinched" or contact high-wattage resistors.

3. Look for unauthorized replacement parts, particularly transistors, that were installed during a previous repair . Point them out to the customer and recommend their replacement.

4. Look for parts which, through functioning, show obvious signs of deterioration. Point them out to the customer and recommend their replacement.

5. Check the B+ voltage to see it is at the values specified.

6. Flexible Circuit Board Repairing

• Keep the temperature of the soldering iron around 270˚C during repairing.

• Do not touch the soldering iron on the same conductor of the circuit board (within 3 times).

• Be careful not to apply force on the conductor when soldering or unsoldering.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SERVICE NOTE

1. DISK REMOVAL PROCEDURE IF THE TRAY CANNOT BE EJECTED (FORCED EJECTION) ············ 5

1. GENERAL

WARNING ············································································1-1 Precautions·············································································1-1 Quick Guide to Disc Types ····················································1-1

Hookups and Settings ································································1-2

Hooking Up the Recorder ······················································1-2 Step 1: Connecting the Aerial Cable······································1-3 Step 2: Connecting the Video Cords ······································1-3 Step 3: Connecting the Audio Cords ·····································1-4 Step 4: Connecting the Mains Lead·······································1-4 Step 5: Preparing the Remote ················································1-4 Step 6: Easy Setup ·································································1-5 Connecting a VCR or Similar Device····································1-5 Connecting to a Satellite or Digital Tuner ·····························1-6 Connecting a PAY-TV/Canal Plus Analogue Decoder ··········1-6

Eight Basic Operations — Getting to Know Your DVD

Recorder ··········································································1-7

1. Inserting a Disc ··································································1-7

2. Recording a Programme ····················································1-7

3. Playing the Recorded Programme (Title List)···················1-8

4. Displaying the Playing/Remaining Time and Play Information ········································································ 1-8

5. Changing the Name of a Recorded Programme ················1-9

6. Labelling and Protecting a Disc·········································1-9

7. Playing the Disc on Other DVD Equipment (Finalise) ·····1-9

8. Reformatting a disc··························································1-10

Timer Recording······································································1-10

Before Recording·································································1-10 Timer Recording (Standard/ShowView)······························1-11 Checking/Changing/Cancelling Timer Settings

(Timer List) ······································································1-12

Recording From Connected Equipment ······························1-12

Playback ·················································································· 1-13

Playing ·················································································1-13 Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track, etc. ·····························1-14 Playing MP3 Audio Tracks, JPEG Image Files, or DivX

Video Files ·······································································1-15

Erasing and Editing ·································································1-16

Before Editing······································································1-16 Erasing and Editing a Title ··················································1-16 Creating and Editing a Playlist (RDR-GX220 only) ···········1-16

Settings and Adjustments ························································1-17

Aerial Reception and Language Settings (Basic) ················1-17 Video Settings (Video) ·························································1-19 Audio Settings (Audio)························································1-19 Recording Settings (Recording) ·········································· 1-20 Disc Settings (DVD)····························································1-20 Remote Control Settings/Factory Settings (Others) ············1-20 Easy Setup (Resetting the Recorder) ···································1-21

Additional Information ····························································1-21

Troubleshooting ···································································1-21 Self-diagnosis Function (When letters/numbers appear in the

display)·············································································1-22

Notes About This Recorder ·················································1-22 Specifications·······································································1-23 Guide to Parts and Controls ·················································1-23 Language Code List ·····························································1-24

2. DISASSEMBLY

2-1. UPPER CASE ·································································2-2 2-2. TRAY COVER ASSEMBLY ··········································2-2 2-3. FRONT PANEL SECTION ·············································2-3 2-4. FL-157 BOARD, FR-238 BOARD·································2-3

2-5. DVD DRIVE ···································································2-4 2-6. RD-060 BOARD ·····························································2-4 2-7. AV-101 BOARD ······························································ 2-5 2-8. POWER BLOCK·····························································2-6 2-9. D.C. FAN ·········································································2-6 2-10. CIRCUIT BOARDS LOCATION ···································2-7

3. BLOCK DIAGRAMS

3-1. OVERALL BLOCK DIAGRAM ····································3-1 3-2. AV-101 BLOCK DIAGRAM ··········································3-3 3-3. RD-060 BLOCK DIAGRAM··········································3-5 3-4. POWER BLOCK DIAGRAM·········································3-7

4. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS AND PRINTED WIRING BOARDS

4-1. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS ············································4-1

WAVEFORMS ································································4-2

• AV-101 (1/7) (POWER SUPPLY) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ······························4-3

• AV-101 (2/7) (AUDIO AMP) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ······························4-5

• AV-101 (3/7) (AUDIO OUT) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ······························4-7

• AV-101 (4/7) (TUNER) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ······························4-9

• AV-101 (5/7) (IT CONTROL) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-11

• AV-101 (6/7) (VIDEO AMP/SELECTOR) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-13

• AV-101 (7/7) (AUDIO/VIDEO SELECTOR) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-15

• FL-157 (POWER SWITCH) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-17

• FR-238 (FLUORESCENT TUBE/LED DRIVE, L2 IN) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-19

• RD-060 (1/5) (RISM3) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-21

• RD-060 (2/5) (VIDEO DECODER) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-23

• RD-060 (3/5) (A/V INTERFACE) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-25

• RD-060 (4/5) (AUDIO DAC/ADC) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-27

• RD-060 (5/5) (VIDEO DECODER) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-29

SWITCHING REGULATOR (SRV-1855EK)

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-31

4-2. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS

• RD-060 (RISM3, VDEC, A/V INTERFACE,

AUDIO DAC/ADC)

PRINTED WIRING BOARD ······················· 4-33

5. IC PIN FUNCTION DESCRIPTION

5-1. IT CONTROL IC

(IC603: M306H5FGFP (AV-101 BOARD)) ···················5-1

5-2. MAIN CONTROL IC

(IC103: R8A34012BG (RD-060 BOARD))····················5-4

6. SERVICE MODE

6-1. Check Item ······································································6-1 6-2. Screen Transition in the Service Mode···························· 6-2 6-3. Items and Description of Service Mode Menu················6-3 6-4. Device Check Menu (Diagnostic Test) ····························6-3

7. ADJUSTMENT

7-1. Video System Adjustment ···············································7-1

1. Video Output Level Check ··············································7-1

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2. S-Video Output S-Y Check ·············································7-1

3. S-Video Output S-C Check ·············································7-2

4. Component Video Output Y Check ································· 7-2

5. Component Video Output B-Y Chec k ····························· 7-2

6. Component Video Output R-Y Chec k ····························· 7-2

8. REPAIR PARTS LIST

8-1. EXPLODED VIEWS ······················································8-1 8-1-1.OVERALL SECTION·····················································8-1 8-1-2.CHASSIS SECTION······················································· 8-2 8-2. ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST ··········································8-3

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SERVICE NOTE

1. DISK REMOVAL PROCEDURE IF THE TRAY CANNOT BE EJECTED (FORCED EJECTION)

1. Remove the upper case.

2. Insert the stiff wire in the hole and eject the tray.

Hole

Stiff wire

Open the tray

NOTES DURING THE FORCED EJECTION

1. If the forced ejection is executed while a blank disc media (DVD±RW, ±R) exists on the tray

• Insert a DVD-ROM (DVD test disc, DVD software available on the market, or the like) in the tray and then close the tray.

Note1: If you close the tray while it is empty, ejection of the tray becomes impossible. Note2: If you close the tray with a CD disc inserted in it, the CD can be ejected. However, if you close the tray while it is empty, there can be a case that

ejection of the tray becomes impossible.

Note3: Even if you replace the DVD drive unit while the tray remains under the state as described above, the situation cannot be improved.

2. If the tray cannot be ejected while the disc is not inserted

• Execute the forced ejection.

• Insert a DVD-ROM (DVD test disc, DVD software available on the market, or the like) on the tray and try to close the tray.

(There are cases that it recovers the trouble.)

3. Contents of forcedly ejected blank disc media (DVD±R W, ±R) can be damaged. (There can be a case that initialization is also impossible.)

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MEMO

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SECTION 1

GENERAL

RDR-GX120/GX220

This section is extracted from instruction manual. (RDR-GX120/GX220 : 2-672-060-E1(1))

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 servicing to qualified personnel only. The mains lead must be changed only 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 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 220 – 240 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.

HOWVIEW

is a registered

S trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation. The

HOWVIEW

system is manufactured

S under licence from Gemstar Development Corporation.

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

Precautions

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits set out in the EMC Directive using a connection cable shorter than 3 metres.

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.

On power sources

• The recorder is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the recorder itself has been turned off.

• If you are not going to use the recorder for a long time, be sure to disconnect the recorder from the wall outlet. To disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead), grasp the plug itself; never pull the cord.

On placement

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

• Do not place the recorder on a soft surface such as a rug that might block the ventilation holes.

• Do not place the recorder in a confined space such as a bookshelf or similar unit.

• Do not place the recorder in a location near heat sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, or mechanical shock.

• Do not place the recorder 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 place heavy objects on the recorder.

On recording

Make trial recordings 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.

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 ca b le 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.

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 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 onscreen 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

Check your model name

The instructions in this manual are for 2 models: RDR-GX120 and RDRGX220. Check your model name by looking at the front panel of the recorder.

• In this manual, “disc” is used as a general reference for the DVDs or CDs unless otherwise specified by the text or illustrations.

• Icons, such as , listed

• Instructions in this manual

• The on-screen display

• RDR-GX220 is used for

• The explanations regarding

DVD

at the top of each explanation indicate what kind of media can be used with the function being explained.

describe the controls on the remote. You can also use the controls on the recorder if th ey have the same or similar names as those on the remote.

illustrations used in this manual may not match the graphics displayed on your TV screen.

illustration purposes.

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.

Quick Guide to Disc Types

Recordable and playable discs

Icon used in

Type Disc Logo

DVD+RW

DVD+R

DVD+R DL

this manual

Formatting (new discs)

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

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

RDR-GX120 can play DVD-RW and DVD-R discs, but cannot record on them.

DVDRW

DVD-R

VR mode

Video mode

VR mode

Video mode

RWVR

RWVideo

RVR

RVideo

Format in VR mode (page 30)

Format in Video mode (page 30)

Format in VR mode (page 30) Formatting is performed using the “Disc Information” display.

Automatically formatted in Video mode

Compatibility with other DVD players (finalising)

Playable on DVD+RW compatible players (automatically finalised)

Playable on most DVD players (finalisation necessary) (page 39)

Playable only on VR mode compatible players (finalisation unnecessary)

Playable on most DVD players (finalisation necessary) (page 39)

Playable only on DVD-R in VR mode compatible players (finalisation necessary) (page 39)

Playable on most DVD players (finalisation necessary) (page 39)

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,continued

Usable disc versions (as of March 2006)

• 8x-speed or slowe r DV D+RWs

• 6x-speed or slowe r DV D-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 30).

CPRM (Content Protection for Recordab le 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

• DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs (RDR-GX120 only)

) (RDR-GX220 only)

Playable discs

Type Disc Logo

DVD VIDEO

VIDEO CD

DATA DVD —

DATA CD —

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

“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-Ex tras

Icon used in this manual

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Characteristics

Discs such as movies that can be purchased or rented This recorder also recognizes D VD - R

DVD

Dual Layer (Video mode) discs as DVD Video compatible discs.

VIDEO CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in

VCD

VIDEO CD/Super VIDEO CD format

Music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in

music CD format

DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/ DVD-Rs/DVD-ROMs containing DivX video files

DATA D VD

DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/ DVD-Rs/DVD-ROMs containing JPEG image files (RDR-GX220 only)

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

DATA C D

CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs containing JPEG image files (RDRGX220 only)

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-ROMs/DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs/ DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs that do not contain DVD Video or DivX video.

• DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs/ DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs that do not contain JPEG image files (RDR-GX 220 only).

• DVD Audio discs

• DVD-RAMs

• HD layer on Super Audio CDs

• DVD VIDEOs with a different region code (page 10).

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

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Maximum recordable number of titl es

Disc Number of titles*

DVD-RW/DVD-R (RDR-GX220 only)

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 pr inted on the rear of the unit and will only play DVD VIDEOs (playbac k only) labelled with identical region codes. This system is u sed to protect copyrights. DVD VIDEOs labelled will also play on this recorder. If you try to play any other DVD VIDEO, the message “Playback proh ib ited 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.

Music discs encoded with copy right protection technol ogies

This product is designed to play back discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Recently, various music discs encoded with copyright protecti on 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.

ALL

Region code

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/DVDRs, 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 ope rating 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 41). 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 re write 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 so me recordable dis c s, depending on the disc.

Hookups and Settings

Hooking Up the Recorder

Follow steps 1 through 6 to hook up and adjust the settings of the recorder. Do not connect the mains lead until you reach “Step4: Connecting the Mains Lead” on page 18.

b Notes

• See “Specifications” (page 92) for a list of supplied accessories.

• Plug in cords securely to prevent unwanted noise.

• Refer to th e instructions supplied with the componen ts to be connected.

• You cannot connect this recorder to a TV that does not have a SCART or video input jack.

• Be sure to disconn ect the ma ins lead of each component before connecting.

Hookups and Settings

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Step 1: Connecting the Aerial Cable

Connect the aerial cable by foll ow i n g the steps below. Example: RDR-GX220

to AERIAL IN

DVD recorder

Step 2: Connecting the Video Cords

Select one of the following patte rn s, A through D, according to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver). This will enable you to view pictures.

RDR-GX120: Select pattern A.

SCART cord (not supplied)

Hookups and Settings

to AERIAL OUT

Aerial cable (supplied)

: Signal flow

1 Disconnect the 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

aerial cable.

RDR-GX220: Select one of the following patterns, A through D.

INPUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver)

to LINE 2 OUT (VIDEO)

(green)

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

(green)

B/CB

(blue)

R/CR

(red)

TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver)

: Signal flow

A SCART input jack

When you set “Easy Setup - Line1 Output” to “S Video” or “RGB” (page 22), use a SCART cord that conforms to the selected signal.

B Video input jack (RDR-GX220 only)

You will enjoy standard qua l ity images.

C S VIDEO input jack (RDR-GX220 only)

You will enjoy high quality imag es .

(red)(blue)

Audio/video cord (not supplied)

SCART cord (not supplied)

(yellow)

to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

Component video cord (not supplied)

to i LINE 1 – TV

DVD recorder

to LINE 2 OUT (S VIDEO)

S-video cord (not supplied)

INPUT

S VIDEO

TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver)

D Component video input jacks (Y, PB/CB, P

R/CR) (RDR-GX220 only)

You will enjoy accurate colour r epr oduction and high quality images. If your TV accepts progressive 525p/625p format signals, you must use this connec tio n and set “Component Out” in the “Video” setup to “On” (page 76). Then set “Progressive Output” of the “Video Output” to “On” in the “Video” setup to send progressive video signals. For details, see “Progressive Output (RDR-GX220 only)” on page 76.

to i LINE 1 – TV

: Signal flow

When playing “wide scr een” images

Some recorded images may not fit your TV

screen. To change the picture size, see page 76.

If you are connecting to a VCR

Connect your VCR to the LINE 3/ DECODER jack on the recorder (page 23).

b Notes

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

• 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 t 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.”

About the SMARTLINK

features (for SCART connections only)

If the connected TV (or other connected equipment such as a set top box) com plies with SMARTLINK, NexTView Link MEGALOGIC CINEMALINK*2, Q-Link*3, EURO VIEW LINK following SMARTLINK features.

• Preset Download

• TV Direct Rec

• One Touch Play

, EASYLINK*2,

, or T-V LINK*5, you can enjoy the

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 22).

You can easily record what you are watching on your TV (page 31).

You can turn on the recorder and TV, set the TV’s input to the recorder, an d start playback with one touch of the H (play) button (page55).

• 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 55).

• One Touch Timer You can turn on the recorder and TV, set the TV to the recorder’s programme position, and display the timer program m i ng m enu with one touch of the TIMER button (page 46).

• Automatic Power Off The recorder will turn off automatically if the recorder is not used after yo u t u r n 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 manu al.

“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 Co rporat ion.

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.

b Notes

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

• The SMARTLINK features are not available while the power is off when “Power save standby” is set to “On” (page 83).

• Not all TVs respond to the functions above .

DVD recorder

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Hookups and Settings

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Step 3: Connecting the Audio Cords

Select one of the following patterns, A or B, according to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver). This will enable you to listen to sound.

RDR-GX120: Select pattern A.

[Speakers]

Rear (L)

Front (L)

AV amplifier (receiver) with a decoder

to coaxial digital input

[Speakers]

Rear (R)

Front (R)

SubwooferCentre

RDR-GX220: Select one of the following patterns, A through B.

[Speakers]

Rear (L)

Front (L)

Centre

AV amplifier (receiver) with a decoder

to coaxial digital input

Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)

to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL)

[Speakers]

Rear (R)

Front (R)

Subwoofer

Hookups and Settings

: Signal flow

z Hint

For correct speaker location, see the operating instructions supplied with the connected components.

b Notes

• Do not connect your TV’s aud io out put ja c ks to the LINE IN (R-AUDIO-L) jacks at the same time. This will cause unwanted noise to come from your TV’s speakers.

• With connection B, do not connect the LINE IN (R-AUDIO-L) and LINE 2 OUT (R-AUDIO-L) jacks to your TV’s audio output jacks at the same time. This will cause unwanted noise to come from your TV’s speakers.

• With connection A, after you have completed the connection, make the appropriate settings unde r “Easy Setup - Audio Connection” (page 22). Otherwise, no sound or a loud noise will come from your speakers.

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

“DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)

to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL)

Step 4: Connecting the Mains Lead

Connect the supplied mains lead to the AC IN terminal of the recorder. Th en plug the recorder and TV mains lead s (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 th e fr ont panel display lights up and the recorder ent er s standby mode. If you connect additional equipm ent to this recorder (page 23), be sure to connect the mains lead after all connections are complete.

~ AC IN

DVD recorder

to AC IN

to mains

(yellow)

(white)

(red)

DVD recorder

INPUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver)

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TV/DVD

TV [/1

TV t

Hookups and Settings

to LINE 2 OUT (R-AUDIO-L)

Audio/video cord (not supplied)

(white)

(red)

(yellow)*

: Signal flow

* The yellow plug is used for video signals (page 13).

A Digital audio input jack

If your AV amplifier (receiver) has a Dolby*1

Digital, DTS a digital input jack, use this connection. You can enjoy Dolby Digital (5.1ch), DTS (5.1ch), and MPEG aud io (5.1ch) surround effects.

B Audio L/R (left/right) input jacks (RDR-GX220 only )

This connection will use your TV’s or stereo amplifier’s (receiver’s) two speakers for sound.

Step 5: Preparing the Remote

You can control the recorder us i ng t h e 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.

b Notes

• If the supplied remote interferes your other Sony

• Use the batteries correctly to avoid possible

• Do not expose the remote sensor (marked on

, or MPEG audio decoder and

DVD recorder or player, change the command mode number for this recorder (page 20).

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 th e re mot e for an

extended period of time, remo ve the batteries. – If battery leak ag e occ ur s, wipe out any liqui d

inside the battery compartment, and insert new

batteries.

the front panel) to strong light, such as direct sunlight or a lighting apparatus. The recorder may not respond to the remote.

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 defa ult setting. Set the appropriate code number again.

Number buttons

TV 2 +/– TV PROG

+/–

1 Hold down the TV [/1 button located

at the bottom of the remote.

Do not press the [/1 button at the top of the remote.

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2 With the TV [ /1 button pressed down,

enter the TV’s manufacturer code using the number butt ons.

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

Code numbers of controll able TVs

If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time until yo u find the one that works with your TV.

Manufacturer Code number

Sony 01 (default) Hitachi 24 JVC 33 Panasonic 17, 49 Philips 06, 08 Samsung 71 Sanyo 25 Thomson 43 Toshiba 38

The remote performs the following:

Buttons Oper ations

TV [/1 Turns your TV on or

TV 2 (volume) +/–

TV PROG +/– Selects the

TV t Switches your TV’s

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

The TV/DVD button switches between the recorder and the last input source se lected on the TV. Point your remote at the recorder when using this button. When you connect the re corder to th e TV vi a the SCART jacks, the input source fo r the TV is set to the recorder automati call y whe n you start playback. To watch anot her source, press the TV/DVD button to switch the TV’s input source.

off Adjusts the volume

of your TV

programme position on your TV

input source

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 after you have completed “Step 6: Easy Setup.” The default command mode setting for this recorder and the supplied remote is DVD3.

Number buttons

SYSTEM MENU

M/m, ENTER

1 Check that “Easy Setup” (page 22)

has been finished. If “Easy Setup” has not been finished, first perform “Easy Setup.”

2 Press SYSTEM MENU.

The System Menu appears.

3 Select “SETUP,” and pr ess ENTER.

4 Select “Others,” and press ENTER.

5 Select “Command Mode,” and press

ENTER.

6 Select a Command Mode (DVD1,

DVD2, or DVD3), and pre ss ENTER.

7 Set the Command Mode for the remote

so it matches the Command Mode for the recorder you set above.

Follow the steps below to set the Command Mode on the remote.

1 Hold down ENTER. 2 While holding down ENTER, enter

the Command Mode code number using the number buttons.

Command Mode Code number

DVD1 number button 1 DVD2 number button 2 DVD3 number button 3

3 Hold down both the number and

ENTER buttons at the same time for more than three seconds.

To check the Command Mode for the recorder

Press x on the recorder when the recorder is turned off. The Command Mode for th e recorder appears in the front panel display.

If the Command Mode for the recorder has not been changed, set the Command Mode for the remote to the default setting of DVD3. If the Command Mode for the remote is changed to DVD1 or DVD2, you will be unable to operate this reco rder.

Changing programme positions of the recorder using the remote

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

Number buttons, SET*

ENTER

* RDR-GX120 only

Example: for channel 50 Press “5,” “0,” then press ENTER (for RDRGX220) or SET (for RDR-GX120).

Hookups and Settings

Step 6: Easy Setup

Make the basic adjustments by fo llowin g the on-screen instructions in “Easy Setup.”

RETURN

1 Turn on the recorder 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 71).

2 Press ENTER.

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

Easy Setup - OSD

Select a language for the on-screen displays.

Easy Setup - Tuner Syst em

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 71.

• If you live in a French speaking country that is not listed o n the display, sele ct “ELSE - English.”

[/1

</M/m/,, ENTER

TV [/1

Easy Setup - Clock

The recorder will automatic ally search for a clock signal. If a cloc k signal cannot be found, set the clock manual ly usi ng </M/m/,, and press ENTER.

Easy Setup - TV Type (page 76)

If you have a wide-screen TV, selec t “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 “wide-screen” images are displayed on your TV.

Easy Setup - Component Out (RDR-

GX220 only)

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.”

Easy Setup - Audio Conn ection

If you connected an AV amplifier (receiver) using a coaxial cord, select “Yes : DIGITAL OUT” and set the digital output signal (page 79).

3 Press ENTER when “Finis h” appears.

“Easy Setup” is finished.

To return to the previous step

Press O RETURN.

z Hints

• If your AV amplifier (receiver) has an MPEG audio decoder, set “MPEG” to “MPEG” (page 79).

• If you want to run “Easy Setup” again, select “Easy Setup” from “SETUP” in the System Menu (page 84).

Connecting a VCR or Similar Device

After disconnecting the recorder’s mains lead from the mains, connect a VCR or similar recording device to the LINE IN jacks of this recorder. For details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with the connected equipment. To record on this recorder, see “Recording from connected equipment without a timer” on page 53.

Connecting to the LINE 3/DECODER jack

Connect a VCR or similar recording device to the LINE 3/DECODER jack of this recorder. Example: RDR-GX220

to SCART input

b Notes

• Pictures containing copy protection signals that prohibit any copying cannot be recorded.

• If you pass the recorder signals through a VCR, you may not receive a clear image on your TV screen.

Be sure to connect your VCR to the DVD recorder and to your TV in the order shown below. To watch video tapes, watch the tapes through a second line input on your TV.

• The SMARTLINK features are not available for devices connected via the DVD recorder’s LINE 3/ DECODER jack.

• 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 sign al s from the connected VCR.

VCR

SCART cord (not supplied)

to i LINE 1 – TV

VCR TV

to i LINE 3/DECODER

DVD recorder

VCRDVD recorder TV

Line input 1

DVD recorder

Line input 2

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Hookups and Settings

1-5

Connecting to the LINE 2 IN jacks on the front panel

Connect a VCR or similar recording device to the LINE 2 IN jacks of this recorder. If the equipment has an S-video jack, you can use an S-video cord instead of an audio/video cord.

OUTPUT

VIDEO

S VIDEO

AUDIO

VCR, etc.

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 use the Synchro-Rec function, see below. Do NOT set “Line3 Input” of the “Scart Setting” to “Decoder” in the “Video” setup when making this connection.

Example: RDR-GX220

Hookups and Settings

S-video cord

(not supplied)

to LINE 2 IN

z Hint

When the connected equipment outputs only monaural sound, connec t to jus t the L(MONO) and VIDEO input jacks on the front of the recorder. Do not connect the R input jac k.

• Do not connect the yellow LINE IN (VIDEO) ja ck when using an S-vi de o cord.

• Do not connec t the o utput jack of this recorder to another equipment’s input jack with the other

• Do not connect more than one type of vide o cord be twe e n the recor de r and you r TV at the sam e tim e.

: Signal flow

Notes

equipment’s output jack connected to the input jack of this recorder. This may cause nois e (f eedback).

Audio/video cord (not supplied)

DVD recorder

b Notes

• Synchro-Reco rd ing does not work with some tuners. For details, see the tuner’s operatin g instructions.

• If you disconnect the recor de r’s mains lead, you will not be able to view the signals fr o m the connected tuner.

to SCART input

Satellite tuner, CanalSat, etc.

SCART cord (not supplied)

to i LINE 1 – TV to i LINE 3/DECODER

DVD recorder

If the satellite tuner can output RGB signals

This recorder accepts R G B signals. If the satellite tuner can output RGB signals, connect the TV SCART connector on the satellite tuner to the LINE 3/DECODER jack, and set “Line3 Input” of “Scart Setting” to “Video/RGB” in the “Video” setup (page 77). Note that this connection and setup disable the SMARTLINK fu nction. If you want to use the SMARTLIN K function with a compatible set top box, see the instructions supplied with the set top box.

If you want to use the Synchro Rec function

This connection is necessary t o use the Synchro-Recording function. See “Recording from connected equipment with a timer (Synchro Rec)” on page 51. Set “Line3 Input” of “Scart Setting” in the “Video” setup (page 77) according to the specifications of your satellite tu ner. See your satellite tuner’s instructions for more information. 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. Then set “Line3 Input” of “Scart Setting” according to the specifications of the VCR SC A R T jack on your satellite tuner.

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Connecting a PAY-TV/Canal Plus Analogue Decoder

You can watch or record PAY-TV/Canal Plus analogue decoder programmes if you connect a decoder (not supplied) to the recorder. Disconnect the recorder’s mains lead from the mains when connecting the decoder. Note that when you set “Line3 Input” to “Decoder” in step 5 of “Setting PAY-TV/Canal P lu s an al ogue programme positions” (page 28), you will not be able to select “L3” because Line 3 will become a dedicated line for the decoder.

Hookups and Settings

Connecting a decoder

Example: RDR-GX220

Aerial cable

to AERIAL

OUT

(supplied)

to i LINE 1 – TV

to AERIAL IN

to SCART input

SCART cord (not supplied)

PAY-TV/Canal Plus analogue decoder

SCART cord (not supplied)

to i LINE 3/DECODER

DVD recorder

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Setting PAY-TV/Canal Plus analogue programme positions

To watch or record PAY-TV/Canal Plus analogue programmes, set your recorder to receive the programme positions using the on-screen display. In order to set the programm e positions correctly, be sure to follow all of the steps below.

Number buttons

SYSTEM MENU

RETURN

1 Press SYSTEM MENU .

The System Menu appears.

</M/m/,, ENTER

2 Select “SETUP,” and press ENTER.

3 Select “Video,” and pr ess ENTER.

4 Select “Scart Se tting,” and press

ENTER.

5 Press M/m to select “Video” or “RGB”

for “Line1 Output,” “Decoder” for “Line3 Input,” and “Video” for “Line3 Output,” and press ENTER.

The “Video” setup display appears again.

6 Press O RETURN to return the cursor

to the left column.

7 Select “Basic,” and press ENTER.

8 Select “Channel Setting,” and press

ENTER.

9 Press M/m to select the desired

programme position, and press ENTER.

Select “System” using </,.

Press M/m to select an available TV system, BG, DK, I, or L.

“L” is only available with French models. To receive broadcasts in France, select “L.”

Select “Channel” using </,.

Select the PAY-TV /Canal Plus analogue programme position using M/m or number buttons.

Select “PAY-TV/ CANAL+” using </ ,.

Select “On” using M/m, and press ENTER.

To return to the previous step

Press O RETURN.

Note

If you disconnect the recorder’s mains lead, you will not be able to view the signals fro m th e connected decoder.

Hookups and Settings

Eight Basic Operations

— Getting to Know Your DVD Recorder

1. Inserting a Disc

RWVR-RWVideo

RVideo

DVD

DATA C D

Z (open/ close)

Press Z (open/close), and place a disc on the disc tray.

Recording/playing side facing down

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

tray.

Wait until “LOAD” di sappears from the front panel display. Unused DVDs are formatted automatically.

• For DVD-RW discs DVD-RWs are formatted in the recording format (VR mode or Video mode) set by “Format DVD-RW” in the “DVD” setup (RDR-GX220 only).

• For DVD-R discs DVD-Rs are automatically formatted in Video mode. To format an unuse d DVD-R in VR mode, format the disc using the “Disc Information” display (page 41) before you make a recording (RDR-GX220 only).

If the disc is recordable on this recorder, you can manually re-format the disc to make a blank disc (page 41).

VCD CD

RVR

DATA D VD

2. Recording a Programme

* RDR-GX220 only

This section introduces the basic operati on to record a current TV program me to a disc (DVD). For an explanation of how to make timer recordings, see page42.

** *

RWVR-RWVideo

RVideo

DISPLAY

z REC x REC

STOP

RVR

PROG +/–

TV/DVD

REC MODE

TV t

1 Insert a recordable DVD. 2 Press PROG +/– to select the

programme position or input source you want to record.

3 Press REC MODE repe atedly to select

the recording mode.

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

For more details about the recording mode, see page 42.

4 Press z REC.

Recording starts. Recording stops automatically after 8 hours of continuous recording or wh en the DVD is full.

To stop recording

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

To watch another TV programme while recording

If your TV is connected to the i LINE 1 – TV jack, set your TV to the TV input using the TV/DVD button and select the programme you want to watch. If your TV is connected to the LINE 2 OUT or COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (RDRGX220 only), set the TV to TV input using the TV t button (page 19).

TV Direct Rec

If you are using the SMARTLINK connection, you can easily recor d w hat you are watching on your TV. When the TV is turned on, pre ss z REC. The recorder automatically t ur n s o n and starts recording what you are watching on the TV.

b Note

If “TV” appears in the front panel display, you cannot turn off the TV or change the programme position during TV Direct Rec. To turn off the function, set “TV Direct Rec” to “Off” in the “Recording” setup (page 81).

About the Teletext function

Some broadcast systems ensure a Teletext service* in which the complete programmes and their data (title, date, programme position, recording star t time etc.) are stored day by day. When recording a progr am m e , the recorder automatically takes the programme name from the Teletext pages and stores it as the title name. For details, se e “TV Guide Page” on page 74. Note that the Teletext information will not appear on your TV screen. To view the Teletext information on your TV screen, press TV/DVD on the remote to switch the input source to your TV (page 19).

* not available in some areas

b Notes

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

• You cannot change the recording mode while recording.

• 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 progra mme.

• To use the TV Direct Rec function, you must first correctly set the recorder’s clock.

Checking the disc status while recording

You can check the recording information such as recording time or di sc type.

Press DISPLAY during recording.

The recording informat ion appears.

A Disc type/format B Recording status C Recording mode D Recording time

Press DISPLAY to turn off the display.

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3. Playing the Recorded Programme (Title List)

Video

To play a recorded title, select the title from the Title List.

TITLE LIST

1 Insert a DVD.

See “1. Inserting a Disc” on page 30. Playback starts automatica lly depending on the disc.

2 Press TITLE LIST.

To show the extended Title List, press OPTIONS to select “Display List,” and press ENTER.

Video

</M/m/,, ENTER

OPTIONS

CM x

Title List with Thumbnail Images (Example: DVD+RW)

Extended Title List

A Title type:

Displays the title type (Ori gi nal or Playlist) for DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs (VR mode).

B Disc space (remainder/total) C Title information:

Displays the title number, title name , and recording date. Title size is shown in the Thumbnail title list. z (red): Indicates that the title is currently being recorded.

: Indicates the protected title.

D Scroll bar:

Appears when all of the titles do not fit on the list. To view the hidden titles, press M/m.

E Title’s thumbnail picture

The still images for each title are displayed.

3 Select a title, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears. The sub-menu displays optio ns applicable only to the selected item. The displayed option s differ depending upon the model, situation, and disc type.

4 Select “Play,” and press ENTER.

Playback starts from the selected title.

To stop playback

Press x (stop).

To scroll the list display by page (Page mode)

Press / while the list display is turned on. Each time you press Title List changes to the next/previous page of titles.

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

You can switch the Title List to show Original or Playlist titles. While the Title List menu is turned on, press </,. Note that RDR-GX120 cannot record to DVD-RW/DVD-R discs.

To change the title order (Sort)

While the Title List menu is turned on, press OPTIONS to select “Sort Titles.” Press M/m to select the item, and press ENTER.

Order Sorted

By Date In order of when the titles

By Title In alphabetical order. By Number In order of recorded title

Sub-menu

, the entire

were recorded. The title th at is recorded most recently is listed at the top.

number.

To change a title thumbnail picture (Thumbnail) (DVD-RW/DVD-R in VR mode only) (RDR-GX220 only)

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

Press TITLE LIST. Press </, to switch the Title Lists, if necessary.

Select a title, and press ENTER. The sub-menu appears.

Select “Set Thumbnail,” and pr ess ENTER. The display for setting the thumbnail point appears and the title starts to play.

While watching the playback picture, press m/M to select the scene you want to set for a thumbnail picture, and press ENTER. Playback pauses.

Press ENTER if the scene is correct. If the scene is incorrect, press c/C to select the scene you want to set for a thumbnail picture, and press ENTER. The display asks for confirmation.

• To change the thumbnail, press M.

Select “OK,” and press ENTER. The scene is set for the title’s thumbnail picture.

To turn off the Title List

Press TITLE LIST.

z Hints

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

• You can select “TITLE LIST” from the System Menu.

Notes

• RDR-GX120 cannot record to DVD-R/DVD-RW discs, but can play DVD-R/DVD-RW discs recorded on other recorders.

• The title names may not appear for DVDs created on other DVD recorders.

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

• After editing, the ti tle thumbnail picture may change to the first scene of the recor ding (title).

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4. Displaying the Playing/Remaining Time and Play Information

RWVR-RWVideo

RVideo

DVD

DATA C D

You can check the playing time and remaining time of the current title, chapter, track, or disc. Also, you can che ck the disc name recorded on the DVD/CD.

DISPLAY

TIME/TEXT

Press DISPLAY.

The displays differ depending on the disc type or playing status.

A Title number/name

(Shows either track number, track name, scene number, or file name for CDs, VIDEO CDs, DATA DVDs, or DATA CDs.)

VCD

RVR

DATA D VD

ENTER

OPTIONS

B Available functions for DVD VIDEOs

( angle/ audio/ subtitle, etc.), or playback data for DATA DVDs and DATA CDs

C The current selected function or audio

setting (appears only temporarily) Example: Dolby Digital 5.1 ch

Front (L/R) + Centre

D The current selected angle

E Disc type F Title type (

only appears for Playlists)

LFE (Low Frequency Effect)

/format (page 7)

Rear (L/R)

G Play mode H Recording mode (page 42) I Playing status bar J Title number (chapter number*3)

(page 59) (Shows either track number, scene number, album number number for CDs, VI DEO C Ds, DAT A DVDs, or DATA CDs.)

K Album name appears for DATA DVDs

or DATA CDs. For CDs with CD text, press TIME/ TEXT.

L Playing time (remaining time

Displays Super VIDEO CDs as “SVCD,” DATA CDs as “CD” and DATA DVDs as “DVD.”

Does not appear with VIDEO CDs, DATA DVDs, and DATA CDs.

Displayed when you press TIME/TEXT repeatedly.

, or file

)

z Hints

• If “DTS” is set to “Off” in the “Audio” setup, the DTS track selection option will not appear on the screen even if the disc contains DTS tracks (page 79).

• When “Auto Display” is set to “On” (default) in the “Video” setup (page 7 8), information automatically appe ar s o n the screen when the recorder is operated.

b Note

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

Checking the playing/ remaining time

You can view the playing or time information displayed on the front panel display.

Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly.

The displays differ depending on t he disc type or playing status.

Example: When playing a DVD

Playing time and number of the current title

Remaining time of the current titl e

Playing time and number of the current chapter

Remaining time of the current chapter

Example: When playing a VI DEO CD

Playing time and number of the cu rrent scene or track

Example: When playing a CD

Track playing time and the current track /index number

Remaining time of the current track

Playing time of the disc

Remaining time of the disc

CD text (when available)

Example: When playing an MP3 audio track

Playing time and number of the curre nt track

Current album number

Example: When viewing a JPEG im age (RDR-GX220 only)

Current file number and total number of files in the current album

Current album number and tot al number of albums

Example: When playing a DivX video file

Current file number and playing time of t he current file

Current album number

b Notes

• The recorder can only display the first level of a CD’s text, such as the disc name.

• The letters or symbols that cannot be displayed are replaced with “*.”

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

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Checking the remaining disc

space

You can check the remaining di s c space using the “Disc Information” display.

1 Insert a disc.

See “1. Inserting a Disc” on page 30.

2 Press OPTIONS to select “Disc

Information,” and press ENTER.

The “Disc Information” display appears. Available settings differ depending on the disc type. Example: When a DVD+RW is inserted.

5. Changing the Name of a Recorded Programme

Video

You can label a DVD, title, or programme by entering characters. You ca n enter up to 64 characters for a title or disc name, but the actual number of characters displayed in the menus such as the Title List will vary. The steps below explain how to change the name of the recorded programme.

Number buttons, SET*

Video

INPUT SELECT

Example: Input Title Name

The type of characters will change according to the language you select in “Easy Setup.” Some languages allow you to enter an accent mark. To enter a letter with an accent mark, select an accent followed by the letter. Example: Select “ ` ” and then “a” to enter “à.” To insert a space, select “Space.”

6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 to enter the

remaining characters.

Input row

To use the number buttons

You can also use the number but tons to enter characters. Refer to the number next to each row of letters on your TV screen .

In step 5 above, press a numbe r button repeatedly to select a character. Example: Press the number 3 button once to enter “D.” Press the number 3 button three times to enter “F.”

Press ENTER or SET (RDR-GX120 only) and select the next character.

Select “Finish” and press ENTER.

z Hint

You can switch between “A” (upper-case), “a” (lower-case), or “Symbol” by pressing INPUT SELECT.

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“Remainder” (approximate)

• The remaining recording time in each of the recording modes

• Disc space bar

• Remaining disc space/total disc space

z Hint

To increase disc space, see “To open up disc space” (page 64).

6. Labelling and Protecting a Disc

You can execute options eff ective for the entire disc using the “Disc Information” display.

Labelling a disc

RWVR-RWVideo

RVideo

* RDR-GX220 only

1 Insert a disc.

See “1. Inserting a Disc” on page 30.

2 Press OPTIONS to select “Disc

Information,” and press ENTER.

The “Disc Information” display appears. Available settings differ depending on the disc type. Example: When the inserted disc is a DVD+RW.

</M/m/,, ENTER OPTIONS

RVR

TITLE LIST

* RDR-GX120 only

1 Press TITLE LIST. 2 Select a title, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

3 Select “Title Name,” and press

ENTER.

The display for entering characters appears.

4 Press </M/m/, to move the cursor

to the right of the display and select “A” (upper-case), “a” (lower-case), or “Symbol,” and press ENTE R.

The characters for the selected type are displayed.

5 Press </M/m/, to select the

character you want to enter, and press ENTER.

The selected character appears at the top of the display.

3 Select “Disc Na me,” and press

ENTER.

Enter the disc name in the “Input Disc Name” display (page36).

b Note

You can enter up to 64 characters for a DVD’s disc name. The disc name may not appea r when th e disc is played on other DVD equipment.

Protecting a disc (RDR-GX220 only)

RVR

RWVR

1 Insert a disc.

See “1. Inserting a Disc” on pag e 30.

2 Press OPTIONS to select “Disc

Information,” and pre ss ENTER.

The “Disc Information” display appears. Available settings differ depending on the disc type. Example: When the insert ed disc is a DVD-RW (VR mode).

A “On”/“Off”: Indicates whether

protection is set (DVD-RW/DVDR in VR mode only)

B “Protect Disc”

3 Select “Protect Disc,” and press

ENTER.

4 Select “Protect,” and press ENTER.

To cancel the protection

Select “Unprotected” in step 4.

z Hint

You can set protection for individual titles (page 65).

</M/m/,, ENTER

To erase a character, move the cursor to the right of the character at the input row. Select “Back” and press ENTER . To insert a character, move the cursor to the right of the point where you wan t to insert the character. Select the ch aracter and press ENTER. To erase all of the characters, se le ct “Clear All” and press ENTER.

7 Select “Finish,” and press ENTER.

To cancel the setting, select “Cancel.”

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

* RDR-GX220 only

Finalising is necessary when y ou play discs recorded with this recorder on other DVD equipment. When you finalise a DVD+RW, DVD-RW (Video mode) (RDR-GX220 only), DVD+R, or DVD-R (Video mode) (RDR-GX220 only), a DVD menu will be automatically created, which can be displayed on ot her DVD equipment. Before finalising, ch eck the differences between the disc types in the tab le bel o w.

Differences between the disc types

** *

RWVR-RWVideo

RVideo

Discs are automatically finalised

when removed from the recorder. However, you may need to fi na lis e the disc for certain DVD equipment, or if the recording time is short. You can edit or record on the disc even after finalisin g .

Finalising is unnecessary when

RWVR

playing a disc on VR format compatible equipment. Even if your other DVD equipment is VR format compatible, you may need to finalise the disc , especially if the recording time is shor t. Y ou can edit or record on the disc even after finalising.

Finalising is necessary when

RWVideo

playing on any equipment other than this recorder. After finalising, you cannot edit or record on the disc. If you want to record on it again, unfinalise (page 40 ) or reformat the disc (page 41) . However, if you reformat the disc, all recorded contents will be erased.

RVR

Finalising is necessary. The disc

RVR

can be played only on equipment that supports DVD-R in VR mode. After finalising you cannot edit or record on the disc using this recorder.

Finalising is necessary when

playing on any equipment ot her

RVideo

than this recorder. After finalising, you cannot edit or record on the disc.

* RDR-GX220 only

Z (open/ close)

</M/m/,, ENTER OPTIONS

Finalising the disc using Z (open/close) button

1 Make a recording.

See “2. Recording a Programm e” on page 30.

2 Press Z (open/close).

The display shows the approximate time required for finalisi ng and asks for confirmation. For DVD+RWs, the recorder automatically starts finalising the disc. After finalising, the disc will be ejected automatically.

3 Select “OK,” and p ress ENTER.

The recorder starts finali sing the disc. After finalising, the disc will be ejected automatically.

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1-9

Finalising the disc using “Disc Information” display

1 Insert a disc.

See “1. Inserting a Disc” on page 30.

2 Press OPTIONS to select “Disc

Information,” and press ENTER.

The “Disc Information” display appears.

3 Select “Finalise,” and press ENTER.

The display shows the app ro ximate time required for finalising and asks for confirmation.

4 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.

The recorder starts finalising the disc.

z Hint

You can check whether the disc has been finalised or not. If you cannot select “Finalise” in step 3 above, the disc has already been finalised.

Notes

• Depending on the condi tion of the disc, recording, or the DVD equipment, discs may not play even if the discs are finalised.

• The recorder may not be a ble to fi na lise the disc if it was recorded on another recorder.

Unfinalising a disc (RDR-GX220 only)

Video

For DVD-RWs (Video mode)

DVD-RWs (Video mode) that have been finalised to prohibit additional recording or editing can be unfinalised to allow further recording or editing.

For DVD-RWs (VR mo de)

If you cannot record or edit on a DVD -RW (VR mode) that has been finalised with other DVD equipment, unfinalise the disc.

Note

The recorder is not able to unfinalise DVD-RWs (Video mode) that have been finalised on another recorder.

1 Insert a disc.

See “1. Inserting a Disc” on pag e 30.

2 Press OPTIONS to select “Disc

Information,” and pre ss ENTER.

The “Disc Information” display appears.

3 Select “Unfinali se,” and press

ENTER.

The recorder starts unfina li s ing the disc. Unfinalising may take several minutes.

8. Reformatting a disc

* RDR-GX220 only

New discs are automatically f or matted when inserted. If necessary, you can manually reformat a DVD+RW or DVD-RW (RDRGX220 only) disc to make a blank disc. For DVD-RWs (RDR-GX220 only), you can select a recording format (VR mode or Video mode) according to your need s ( page 64).

1 Insert a disc.

2 Press OPTIONS to select “Disc

Video

</M/m/,, ENTER OPTIONS

See “1. Inserting a Disc” on pag e 30.

Information,” and pre ss ENTER.

Example: When a DVD+RW is inserted.

3 Select “Format,” and press ENTER. 4 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.

For DVD-RWs and unrecorded DVD-Rs (Video mode), select “VR” or “Video,” and press ENTER (RDR-GX220 only). All contents on the disc are eras ed.

z Hint

By reformatting, you can change the recording format on DVD-RWs, or record again on DVDRWs that have been finalised (RDR-GX220 only).

Note

On this model, 1 GB (read “gigabyte”) is equivalent to 1 billion bytes. The larger the number, the larger the disc space.

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Timer Recording

Before Recording

Before you start recording…

• Check that the disc has enough available space for the recording (page 36). For DVD+RWs and DVD-RWs (RDR-GX220 only), you can free up disc space by erasing titles (page 64).

• Adjust the recording picture quality and picture size if necessary (page 48).

z Hint

Timer recordings will be made regardless whether or not the recorder is turned on. You can turn off the recorder without affecting the recording even after recording start s .

b Note

To play a recorded disc on other DVD equipment, finalise the disc (page 39) .

Recording mode

Like the standard ×3 recording modes of video tapes, you can sele ct t h e desired recording mode using the REC MODE button. Recording modes with higher quality provide a more beautiful recording, but th e large d ata volume also results in a shorter recording time. Conversely, a longer duratio n provides a longer recording time, but the lower data volume results in a coarser picture quality.

Press REC MODE repeatedly to switch the recording modes.

Recording mode

HQ (High quality) 1 1 hr.

HSP R 1hr.

SP (Standard mode) 2 3 hr.

LSP r 2hr.

ESP r 3 5 hr.

LP r 4 7 hr.

EP r 610hr.

SLP (Long duration) 8 14 hr.

Notes

• The maximum continuous recording time for a single title is eight hours.

• 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

Approx. recording time (hours)

DVD DVD+R

48 min. 2hr.

30 min.

42 min.

37 min. 4hr.

30 min.

31 min.

25 min.

14 min.

51 min.

28 min.

Recording stereo and bilingual programmes

The recorder automatic al l y receives and records stereo and bilingu al pr ogrammes based on the ZWEITON system or the NICAM system.

A DVD-RW (VR mode) or DVD-R (VR mode) (RDR-GX220 only) can record both main and sub sounds. You can swi tch between main and sub when playing the disc. A DVD+RW, DVD-RW (Video mode) (RDR-GX220 only), DVD+R, or DVD-R (Video mode) (RDR-GX220 only) can record only one sound track (main or sub) at a time. Select the sound track using the Setu p Display before reco rding starts. Set “Bilingual Recording” of the “DVD Rec. Settings” to “Main” (default) or “Sub” in the “Recording” setup (page 80).

ZWEITON (German stereo) system

When a stereo based progr amme is r ec ei ved, “Stereo” appears. When a bilingual ZWEITON based programme is received, “Main,” “Sub,” or “Main/Sub” appears.

NICAM system

When a stereo or bilingual NICAM ba sed programme is received, “NICAM” appears in the front panel display. To record a NICAM programme, be sur e t o set “Audio” of “Channel Setting” in the “Basic” setup to “NICAM” (default). If the sound is not clear when listening to NICAM broadcasts, set “Audio” to “Standard” (see “Channel Setting” on page71).

z Hint

You can select the audio (main or sub) while recording bilingual programmes using the AUDIO button. This does not affect the recorded sound.

Unrecordable pictures

Pictures with copy protection ca nnot be recorded on this recorder. When the recorder receives a copy guard signal, the recorder continues to record but only a blank, grey coloured screen will be recorded.

Copy control signals

Copy-Free

Copy-Once

Copy-Never None (a blank screen is

RDR-GX220 only

The recorded disc can be played only on CPRM

compatible equipment (page 7).

Recordable discs

RWVR

RVR

RWVR

(CPRM

RVR

(CPRM*

recorded)

RWVideo

RVideo

2 2

) )

Timer Recording

1-10

Timer Recording (Standard/ShowView)

* RDR-GX220 only

You can set the timer for a total of 40 programmes (8 programmes when using the PDC/VPS function), up to 30 days in advance. There are two methods to set the timer: the standard method and ShowView m ethod.

• Standard: Set the date, time, and

• ShowView: Enter the ShowView

Setting the timer manually (Standard)

** *

Video

programme position of the programme manually.

programming number de si gnated for each TV programme (page 46).

x REC

STOP

Video

TIMER

</M/m/,, ENTER

OPTIONS

1 Press TIMER.

2 Press M/m to select the “Day an d

Time,” “Mode,” or ShowView row. Then press ENTER.

3 Select an item using </, and

adjust using M/m. Then press ENTER.

To make additional changes to items in different rows, return to step 2. The adjustable items are listed below. “Day and Time”: Sets the date, start time, and stop time, and selects the programme p osi tion or input source. The date item changes as follows: Today y …… y Sat 28.10 (30 days later) y Sun (every Sunday) y …… y Sat (every Saturda y) y Mon - Fri (Monday to Friday) y Mon - Sat (Monday to Saturday) y Daily y Today “Mode”: Selects the recording mode (page42). “PDC/VPS”: Sets the PDC/VPS function. See “About the PDC/VPS function” below. “Extend Time”: Sets the duration in increments of 10 minutes, for a maximum of 60 minutes when a timer recording is in progress. If the programme set to be recorded daily or weekly is extended, the manually extended time set here will be added to the subsequent timer recording times. Note that when “PDC/VPS” is set to “On,” you cannot make the “Extend Time” setting.

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

4 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.

The “TIMER LIST” display (page 49) appears. The TIMER REC indicator lights up on the front panel and the recorder is ready to start recording. Unlike a VCR, there is no need to turn off the recorder before the timer recording starts.

To stop recording during timer recording

Press x REC STOP. 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 broadca st delays, early starts, or broadcast interruptions.

To use the PDC/VPS function

Set “PDC/VPS” to “On” in step 2 above. When you turn on this function, the recorder starts scanning the channels before the timer recording starts. If you are wa tc hi ng TV when scanning starts, a message will appear on the TV screen. If you want to wat ch TV, switch to your TV’s tuner or turn off the PDC/VPS channel scan functi on. Note that if you turn off the PDC/VPS channel scan function, the timer recording will not start.

To temporarily turn off PD C/VPS channel

scan

Press OPTIONS and select “PDC/VPS Scan Off.” To ensure that the PDC/VPS function works properly, turn off the recorder before the timer recording starts. This will automatically turn on the PDC/VPS channel scan function while the recorder remains off.

Rec Mode Adjust

If there is not enough available disc space for the recording, the recorder automatically adjusts the recording mode to enable the entire programme to be recor ded. Set “Rec Mode Adjust” of the “Timer Settings” to “On” in the “Recording” setup (page 81).

If the timer settings overlap

Overlapped timer settings are shown as follows.

To store the setting as shown, sele ct “OK.” The programme that does not have a mark next to it has priority and the overlapped programmes start recording only after the first programme has finished. To cancel the overlapped setting , select “Cancel.”

To confirm, change , or cancel a timer recording

See “Checking/Changing/Cancelling Timer Settings (Timer List)” on page 49.

To extend the recording duration time while recording

Press OPTIONS during recor di ng to select “Extend Rec,” and press ENTER.

Press M/m to select the duration time. You can set the duration in increments of 10 minutes, for a maximum of 60 minutes.

Select “OK” and press ENTER.

Timer Recording

One Touch Timer

If you use the SMARTLINK conn ection , you can easily display the timer programming menu. When the TV is turned on or in standby mode, press TIMER. The recorder automatically turns on and the TV’s input is switched to the record er. The Timer programming menu appears.

z Hint

If you are recording to a DVD-RW (VR mode) at a recording mode that is SP or lower and is a 2x speed or higher disc, you can play the title as it is being recorded by selecting the programme title on the Title List (page 58) (RDR-GX220 only).

b Notes

• If a message indicating that the disc is full appears on the screen, change the disc, o r make available space for the recording (DVD+RW and DVDRW only) (page 65).

• Check that the clock is correctly set before s etting the timer recording. If not, the timer recording cannot be made. To record a satellite programm e , tur n on the satellite tuner and select the satellite pr ogr amme you want to record. Leave the satellite tuner turned on until the recorder finishes rec or din g . If you connect equipment with a timer function, you can use the Synchro Rec function (page 51).

• Even if the time r is set for the same daily or weekly programme, the timer recordi ng cannot be made if it overlaps with a programme that has priority. “” will appear next to th e over lappe d setting in the Timer List. Check the priority order of the settings.

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

• 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 or Synchro Rec.

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

• You cannot extend the rec o rd ing duration time when “PDC/VPS” is set to “On.”

Recording TV programmes using the ShowView system

The ShowView system is a featur e t h a t simplifies setting the timer. Just enter the ShowView programming number listed in the TV programme guide. The date, time, and programme position of that programme are set automatically. Check that the programme posi t i ons are correctly set in “Channel Setting” in the “Basic” setup (page 71).

Number buttons

TIMER

</M/m/,, ENTER

z REC x REC

STOP

1 Press TIMER.

2 Select “ShowView No.” using M/m,

and press ENTER.

3 Press the number buttons to enter the

ShowView programming number, and press ENTER.

The date, start and stop times, programme position, recording mode, etc. setting (page 45) appear.

• If you make a mistake before pressing ENTER, press </, and re-ent er the correct number.

• If you want to change the setting, press </, to select the item and press M/m to change the setting.

• If you want to re-enter the ShowView programming number, select “ShowView No.,” and press ENTER. Then re-enter the ShowV iew programming number.

4 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.

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

To stop recording during timer recording

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

If the timer settings overlap

See page 45.

To extend the recording duration time while recording

See page 45.

To confirm, change, o r cancel a timer recording

See “Checking/Changing/Cancelling Timer Settings (Timer List)” on page 49.

z Hint

The Rec Mode Adjust function also works with this timer method (page 45).

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Using the Quick Timer function

You can set the recorder to recor d in 30 minute increments.

Press z REC repeatedly to set the duration.

Each press advances the time in 30 minute increments. The maximum duration is six hours.

(normal recording)

The time counter decreases minute b y minute to 0:00, then the recorder stops recording (the power does not turn off). Even if you turn off the recorder during recording, the recorder continues to record until the time counter runs out. Note that the Quick Timer function does not work if “TV Direct Rec” is set to “On” in the “Recording” setup (page 81).

To cancel the Quick T imer

Press z REC repeatedly until the counter appears in the front panel display. The recorder returns to norm al recording mode.

Timer Recording

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Adjusting the recording picture quality and size

You can adjust the recording picture quality and picture size.

1 Before recording starts, press

OPTIONS to select “Rec Settings,” and press ENTER.

Example: RDR-GX220

2 Select the item you want to adjust,

and press ENTER.

The adjustment display appears.

Example: Rec NR

“Rec Mode”: Selects the recording mode for the desired recording time and picture quality. For more information, see “Recording mode” on page 42.

</M/m/,, ENTER

OPTIONS

“DVD Rec. Picture Size” (RDR-GX220 only): Sets the picture size of the programme t o be recorded.

• 4:3 (default): Sets th e picture size to 4:3.

• 16:9: Sets the picture size to 16:9 (wide mode).

“DVD Rec. Picture Size” works with DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs (Video mode) when the recording mode is set to HQ, HSP, SP, LSP, or ESP. For all other recording modes, the screen si ze is fi xed at “4:3.” For DVD-Rs/DVD-RWs (VR mode), the actual picture size is recorded regardless of the setting. For example, if a 16:9 size picture is received, the disc records the picture as 16:9 even if “DVD Rec. Picture Size” is set to “4:3.” For DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, the screen size is fixed at “4:3.”

“Rec NR” (noise reduction) : Reduces noise contained in th e video signal.

“Rec Video Equalizer”: Adjusts the picture in greater det ail. Press M/m to select the item you want to adjust, then press ENTER.

• Contrast: Changes the contrast.

• Brightness: Chang es the overall brightness.

• Colour: Makes the colours deeper or lighter.

3 Adjust the setting using </M/m/,,

and press ENTER.

The default setting is underlined. “Rec NR”: (weak) Off 1 ~ 2 (strong) “Rec Video Equalizer”:

• Contrast: (weak) –3 ~ 0

• Brightness: (dark) –3 ~ 0

• Colour: (light) –3 ~ 0

Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust any ot her items.

~ 3

~ 3 (strong)

~ 3 (bright)

~ 3 (deep)

Notes

• If one programme contains two picture sizes, the selected size is recorded. However, if the 16:9 signal cannot be recorded as 16:9, it is recorded as 4:3.

• When playing a 16:9 size picture recorded as 4:3, the image is fixed to 4:3 Letter Box regardless of the setting in “TV Type” of “Video” setup (page 76).

• Remnants of images may appe ar on your screen when using “Rec NR.”

•“Rec Video Equalizer” does not work with RGB signals.

Creating chapters in a title

The recorder can automatic al l y di vi de a recording (a title) into chapters by inserting chapter marks at approxim ately 6 minute intervals during recording. To disable this function, set “Auto Chapter” in the “Recording” setup to “Off” (page 81). When recording to a DVD-RW/DVD-R (VR mode) (RDR-GX220 only), you can insert and erase chapter marks manually (page 67).

Checking/Changing/ Cancelling Timer Settings (Timer List)

* RDR-GX220 only

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

1 Press TIMER LIST.

** *

Video

RETURN

The Timer List appears.

Timer information displays the recording date, time, recording mode, etc.

: Indicates that the setting is overlapped by another setting.

(red):

Indicates the setting is currently being recorded.

TIMER LIST </M/m/,,

ENTER

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Timer Recording

: Indicates that the timer recording cann ot be recorded as set, such as for a timer recording that cannot be recorded in the selected Rec mode.

When all of the timer settin gs do not fit on the list, the scroll bar appears. To view the hidden timer settings, press M/m.

2 Select the timer setting you want to

check/change/cancel, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

3 Select one of th e options, and press

ENTER.

“Modify”: Changes the timer setting. Select an item using </, and adjust using M/m. Select “OK,” and press ENTER.

“Erase”: Erases the timer setting. Select “OK,” and press ENTER.

“Check Overlap”: Checks for overlapped settings. The timer setting without the mark has priority over the other settings.

Select “Close” to return to the Timer List. To change or cancel the setting, repeat steps 2 and 3 above.

When the timer setti ngs overlap

The programme that starts first has priority and the second programme starts recording only after the first programme has finished.

will be cut off

When the recordings star t at the same

time

The programme that is set last has prior ity. In this example, timer setting B is set afte r A, so the first part of timer setting A will not be recorded.

When the end time of one re cording and

the start time of another are the same

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

To scroll the list display by page (Page mode)

Press / while the list display is turned on. Each time you press Timer List changes to the next/previous page of timer settings.

/ , the entire

To turn off the Timer List

Press TIMER LIST or O RETURN.

z Hint

While recording, you cannot modify the timer setting for the current recording, but you can extend the duration of the recording time (page 45).

b Notes

• 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 re cordings cannot b e made while recording a programme that has priority.

• Even if the timer is set for the sa me daily or weekly programme, the timer recording cannot be made if it overlaps with a programme that has priority. “” will appear next to the overlapped setting in the Timer List. Check the priority order of the settings.

Recording From Connected Equipment

* RDR-GX220 only

Recording from connected equipment with a timer (Synchro Rec)

You can set the recorder to automatically record programmes from connec ted equipment that has a timer function (such as a satellite tuner). Connect the equipment to the LINE 3/DECODER jack of the r ecorder (page 25). When the connected equipment turns on, the recorder starts recordin g a programme from the LINE 3/DECODER jack.

1 Insert a recordable DVD.

2 Press INPUT SELECT repeatedly to

** *

RWVideo

RWVR

RVideo

z REC x REC

STOP

See “1. Inserting a Disc” on page30.

select “L3.”

RVR

INPUT SELECT

</M/m/,, ENTER

OPTIONS

REC MODE c z SYNCHRO REC

Timer Recording

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3 Select the desired audio signal when

recording a bilingual programme to the DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs (VR mode) (RDR-GX220 only).

Press OPTIONS to select “Line Audio Input,” and press ENTER. Then select “Bilingual,” and press ENTER. For details about bilingual recording, see page 43.

4 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select

the recording mode.

For details about the recording mode, see page 42.

5 Set the timer on the connected

equipment to the time of the programme you want to record, and turn it off.

6 Press c z SYNCHRO REC.

The SYNCHRO REC indicator lights up on the front panel. The reco rder is ready to start Synchro-Recording. The recorder automatically starts recording when it rece iv es an input signal from the connected equipment. The recorder stops recording when the connected equipment turns off.

To stop recording

Press x REC STOP or c z SYNCHRO REC.

To cancel Synchro Rec

Press c z SYNCHRO REC. The SYNCHRO REC indicator on the recorder turns off.

Notes

• The recorder starts recording only after detecting a video signal from the connected equipment. The beginning of the programme may not be recorded regardless of whether or not the recorder’s power is on or off.

• During Synchro-Recording, other operations, such as normal recording, cannot be performed.

• To use the connected equipment while the recorder is standing by for Synchro-Recordin g, cancel Synchro-Recording by pressing c z SYNCHRO REC. Be sure to turn off the connected equipment and press c z SYNCHRO REC to reset Synchro-Recording before the timer recording start s .

• The Synchro Rec function does not work when “Line3 Input” of “Scart Setting” is set to “Decoder” in the “Video” setup (page 77).

• The Synchro Rec function does not w ork with some tuners. For details, see the tuner’s operating instructions.

• While the recorder is standing by for SynchroRecording, the Auto Clock Set function (page 75) does not work.

• To use the Synchro Rec function, you m u st fir st set the recorder’s clock correctly.

If the timer setting s of a SynchroRecording and another timer recording overlap

Regardless of whether or not the programme is a Synchro Rec programme, the programme that starts first has priority and the second programme starts recording only after the first programme has finished.

First programme

Second programme

will be cut off

Recording from connected equipment without a timer

You can record from a conn ect ed VCR or similar device. To connect a VCR or similar device, see “Connecting a VC R or Similar Device” on page 23.

1 Insert a recordable DVD.

See “1. Inserting a Disc” on pag e 30.

2 Press INPUT SELECT to select an input

source according to the connection you made.

The front panel display changes as follows:

programme position

3 Select the desired audio signal when

recording a bilingua l programme to the DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs (VR mode) (RDR-GX220 only).

Press OPTIONS to select “Line Audio Input,” and press ENTER. Then select “Bilingual,” and press ENTER. For details about bilingual recording, see page 43.

4 Press REC MODE repe atedly to select

the recording mode.

For details about the recording mode, see page 42.

5 Insert the source tape into the

connected equipment and set to playback pause.

6 Press z REC.

This recorder starts recording.

7 Press the pause (or play) button on the

connected equipment to cancel the playback pause status.

The connected equipment starts playback and the playback image is recorded by this recorder. To stop recording, press x REC STOP on this recorder.

z Hint

You can adjust the settings for the recording picture before recording. See “Adjusting the recording picture quality and size” on page 48.

Notes

• When recording a video game im a ge , the sc r een may not be clear.

• Any programme that contains a Copy-Never copy guard signal cannot be recorded. The recorder continues to record, but a blank screen will be recorded.

Timer Recording

Playback

Playing

RWVR-RWVideo

RVideo

DVD

DATA C D

RDR-GX220

Number buttons

AUDIO

TOP MENU

TITLE LIST

RDR-GX120

Number buttons

AUDIO

TOP MENU

TITLE LIST

VCD

RVR

DATA D VD

SUBTITLE

</M/m/,, ENTER OPTIONS

ANGLE SUBTITLE

</M/m/,, ENTER OPTIONS

1 Insert a disc.

• See “1. Inserting a Disc” on page 30.

• If you insert a DVD VIDEO, VIDEO CD, or CD, press H. Playback starts.

2 Press TITLE LIST.

For details about the Title List, see “3. Playing the Recorded Programme (Title List)” on page 32. Example: DVD+RW

3 Select the title, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

4 Select “Play,” and press ENTER.

Playback starts from the selected title.

To use the DVD’s Me nu

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

To play VIDEO CDs with PBC functions

PBC (Playback Control) allows yo u t o pl ay 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). The PBC function of Super VIDEO CDs does not work with this recorder. Super VIDEO CDs are played in continuous play m ode only.

To change the angles

If various angles (mul ti -angles) for a scene are recorded on the disc, “” appears in the front panel display. Press OPTIONS during playback to select “Change Angle,” and press ENTER.

To stop playback

Press x.

To resume playback from the point w here you stopped (Resume Play)

When you press H again aft er you stop playback, the recorder resum es playback from the point where you pressed x. To start from the beginning, press OPTIONS to select “Play Beginning,” and pr ess ENTER. Playback starts from the beginning of the title/track/scene.

The point where you stopped play ing is cleared when: –you open the disc tray. –you play another title. –you switch the Title List menu to Original

or Playlist (DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs in VR

mode only). –you edit the title after stopping playback. –you change the settings on the recorder. –you turn off the recorder (VI D EO CD / C D /

DATA DVD/DATA CD only). –you make a recording (except for DVD-

RWs/DVD-Rs in VR mode). –you disconnect the mains lead.

To play restricted DVDs (Parental Control)

If you play a restricted DVD, the message “Do you want to temporarily change the Parental Control level to * ?” appears on your TV screen.

1 Select “OK” and press ENTER.

The display for entering your password appears.

2 Enter your four-digit password using the

number buttons.

3 Press ENTER to select “OK.”

The recorder starts playback.

To register or change the passw ord, see “Parental Control (DVD VIDEO only)” on page 81.

To lock the disc tray (Child Lock)

You can lock the disc tray to prevent ch ildren from ejecting the disc. When the recorder is turned on, hold down x until “LOCKED” appears in the front panel display. The Z (open/close) button does not work while the C h ild Lock is set.

To unlock the disc tray, hold down x until “UNLOCKED” appears in the front panel display when the recorder is turned on.

One Touch Play

If you use the SMARTLINK connection, you can easily start playing. Press H. The recorder and your TV automatically turn on and the TV’s input is switched to the recorder. Playback starts automatically.

One Touch Menu

If you use the SMARTLINK connection, you can easily display the Title List. Press TITLE LIST. The recorder and your TV automatically turn on and the TV’s input is switched to the recorder. The Title List appears.

z Hints

• You can also use the H button in step 3 (page 54) to start playback.

• Even if you select “Factory Setup” in the “Others” setup (page 84), the Child Lock remains set.

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Playback options

To check the position of the bu ttons below, see the illustration on p age 54. For MP3, JPEG, or DivX operations, see “Playing MP3 Audio Tracks, JPEG Im age Files, or

DivX

Video Files” on page 60.

Buttons

AUDIO Selects one of the audio tracks recorded on the disc when pressed

CDVCD

SUBTITLE Selects a subtitle language when pressed repeatedly.

DVD

ANGLE (RDR-GX120 only)

DVD

/ (instant replay/

instant advance)

DVD

. (previous)/> (next) Goes to the beginning of the previous/next title/chapter/scene/

(fast reverse/fast forward)

(slow, freeze frame)

DVD

* Playback direction only

X (pause) Pauses playback.

VCD

To resume normal playback, press H.

Operations

repeatedly in normal playback mode.

DVD

Video

: Selects the language.

DVD

: Selects the main or sub sound.

: Selects stereo or monaural audio track s .

VCD

Selects an angle when pressed repeatedly in normal playback mode. If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are recorded on the disc, “” appea rs in the front panel display.

Replays the scene/briefly fast forwards the scene.

track. Fast reverses/fast forwards the disc when pressed during

playback. Search speed changes as follows:

fast reverse fast forward

m1 T t 1M

m2 T T t t 2M

T T T t t t 3M

m3 When you press and hold the button, fast forward/fast reverse continues at the selected speed unt il you release the button.

m3 and 3M are only available for DVDs.

Plays in slow motion when pressed for more than one second in pause mode. Plays one frame at a time when pressed brief ly i n pause mode.

Notes

• Angles and subtitles cannot be changed with titles recorded on this recorder.

• Slideshows made with a DVD camcorder can only be played. Other play functions, such as fast forward, cannot be used.

Notes on playing DTS sound tracks on a CD

• When playing DTS-encoded CDs, exce ssive noise will be heard from the analogue stereo jacks. To avoid possible damage to the audio system, the consumer should take proper precautions when the analogue stereo jack s of the recorder are connected to an amplification system. To enjoy DTS Digital Surround™ playback, an external DTS decoder must be connected to the DIGITAL OUT jack of the recorder.

• Set the sound to “Stereo” using the AUDIO button when you play DTS sound tracks on a CD (page 56).

Notes on playing DVDs with a DTS sound track

DTS audio signals are output only through the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack. When you play a DVD with DTS sound tracks, set “DTS” to “On” in the “Audio” setup (page 79).

Adjusting the picture quality

Video

DVD

* DivX video file only

1 Press OPTIONS during p layback to

select “Video Settings, ” and press ENTER.

VCD

Video

DATA D VD*DATA C D

2 Select an item, and pre ss ENTER.

The adjustment display appears. “FNR” (frame noise reduction): Reduces noise contained in the luminance element of the vide o si gnal. “BNR” (block noise reduction): Reduces “block noise” or mosaic like patterns in the p icture. “MNR” (mosquito noise reduction): Reduces the faint noise appearing around the outlines of the images. The noise reduction effects are automatically adjusted within each setting range according to the video bit rate and other factors. “Sharpness”: Sharpens the outlines of the images. “PB Video Equalizer” (Playback video equalizer): Adjusts the picture in greater detail. Select an item and press ENTER.

• Contrast: changes the contrast.

• Brightness: changes the ove rall brightness.

• Colour: makes the colours deeper or lighter.

• Hue: changes the colour balance.

3 Press </, to adjust the setting, and

press ENTER.

The default settings are underlin ed.

“

FNR”: (weak) Off 1 2 3 (strong)

“

BNR”: (weak) Off 1 2 3 (strong)

“MNR”: (weak) Off 1 2

“

Sharpness”*: (weak) Off 1 2 3

(strong)

“

PB Video Equalizer

• Contrast: (weak) –3 ~ 0 ~ 3 (strong)

• Brightness: (dark) –3 ~ 0

• Colour: (light) –3 ~ 0

• Hue: (red) –3 ~ 0

Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust any ot her items.

* “1” softens the out lines of the images. “2”

enhances the outlines and “3” enhances them more than “2.”

3 (strong)

”:

~ 3 (bright)

~ 3 (deep)

~ 3 (green)

Playback

b Notes

• If the outlines of the image s on your screen become blurred, set “BNR” and/or “MNR” to “Off.”

• Depending on the disc or the scene being played, the above BNR, MNR, or FNR effects may be hard to discern. And, these functions may not work with some screen sizes.

• When using the “Sharpness” function, noise found in the title may become more apparent. In this case, it is recommended that you use the BNR function with the “Sharpness” function. If the condition still does not improve, set the “Sharpness” level to “Off.”

Adjusting the delay between the picture and sound (AV SYNC)

RWVR-RWVideo

RVideo

DVD

1 Press OPTIONS dur ing playback to

select “Audio Settings,” and press ENTER.

2 Select “AV SYNC”, an d press ENTER.

“AV SYNC”: When the video is delayed, this function delays the audio for synchronization with the video (0 to 120milliseconds). Larger numbers indicate a longer audio delay for synchronization with the video. When dubbing to a VCR or other video recording equipment, be sure to return this setting to 0 ms (default).

3 Press </, to adjust the setting, and

press ENTER.

VCD

DATA D VD

RVR

DATA C D

Playing from the beginning of the programme you are recording (Chasing Playback) (RDR-GX220 only)

RWVR

“Chasing Playback” allows you to view the recorded part of a programme while the recording is being made. You do not need to wait until the recording finishes.

Press OPTIONS whil e recording to select “Chasing Playback,” and press ENTER.

Playback starts from th e beginning of the programme you are recording. When you fast forwar d to the point that you are recording, Chasing Playback ret ur ns to normal playback.

b Notes

• For DVD-RWs (VR mode), this function does not work when recording: – on a 1x-speed DVD-RW. – in the HQ or HSP recording mode.

• The DVD’s picture on your TV screen freezes for a few seconds when you fast forward/fast reverse or instant replay/advance the recording.

• Chasing Playback is possible from one minute or more after recording starts.

• Even if you fast forward the recorded programme, there will always be a time difference of about one minute or more between the recorded programme and the current TV broadcast.

Playing a previous recording while making another (Simultaneous Rec and Play) (RDR-GX220 only)

RWVR

You can play a previously recor ded programme while recording an other on the same disc. Playback continues even if the recording is a timer recording.

1 While recording, pres s TITLE LIST.

The Title List appears.

2 Select the title you want to play, and

press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

3 Select “Play”, and press ENTER.

Playback starts from the selected title.

b Notes

• This function does not work when recording: – on a 1x-speed DVD-RW. – in the HQ or HSP recording mode.

• When playing a title recorded in the HQ or H SP recording mode, picture noise may appear depending upon the condition of the recording.

• Picture noise may appear depending upon the condition of the recording, or when playing a title recorded in the HQ or HSP recording mode. The picture freezes for a few seconds when you use fast forward/fast reverse or instant replay/ advance.

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Searching for a Title/ Chapter/Track, etc.

RWVR-RWVideo

RVideo

DVD

DATA C D

You can search a disc by title, chapter, scene or track. As titles and tracks are assig ned individual numbers, select the title or track by entering its number. Yo u can also search for a scene using the time code.

Number buttons, SET*

* RDR-GX120 only

1 Press OPTIONS during playback to

select a search method, and press ENTER.

“Title Search” (for DVDs) “Chapter Search” (for DVDs) “Track Search” (for CDs/DATA CDs) “Search” (for VIDEO CDs) “Album Search” (for DATA DVDs/ DATA CDs) “Time Search” (for DVDs/DATA DVDs*/DATA CDs*): Searches for a starting point by entering the time code.

* DivX video file only

“File Search” (for DATA DVDs/DATA CDs)

VCD

RVR

DATA D VD

ENTER

OPTIONS

Playback

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The display for ente ring the number appears. Example: Title Search

The number in parentheses indicates the total number of titles, tracks, etc.

2 Press the number buttons to select the

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

For example: Time Search To find a scene at 2 hours, 10 m i nutes, and 20 seconds, enter “21020.” If you make a mistake, select another number.

3 Press ENTER or SET (RDR-GX120

only).

The recorder starts playback from the selected number.

Playing MP3 Audio Tracks, JPEG Image Files, or DivX

Video

Files

DATA C D

DATA D VD

You can play MP3 audio tracks, and DivX video files on DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CDRs/CD-RWs) or DivX video files on DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/ DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs). You can also play JPEG image files on DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs) or DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/ DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs) (RDRGX220 only).

AUDIO

DISPLAY

m H

TIME/

TEXT

1 Insert a disc.

See “1. Inserting a Disc” on pag e 30.

SUBTITLE

</M/m/,, ENTER

OPTIONS

x X

2 Press H.

For MP3 discs, playback sta rts from the first MP3 audio track on the disc. For JPEG files, a sli deshow of the pictures on the disc begins. For DivX video files, playba ck starts from the first DivX vi deo f ile on th e dis c. If the disc contains MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image files, and DivX video files, only the DivX video file s are played ba ck when H is pressed. If the disc contains MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files, only the JPEG image files are played back when H is pressed.

To stop playback or slideshow

Press x.

To pause playback or slideshow

Press X.

To play the beginni ng of the MP3 audio track or DivX video file

Press OPTIONS to select “Play Be gi nni ng,” and press ENTER.

To fast forward o r fast reverse an MP3 audio track or DivX video file

Press m/M during playback.

To go to the next or previous MP3 audio track, JPEG image file or DivX video file

Press . or > during playback. If you repeatedly press . or >, you will go to the next or previous album. (Except JPEG image file)

To play DivX video file in slow motion/one frame at a time (Playback direction only)

Press y/C in pause mode.

To go to the next or previous album (Except for DivX video files)

Press / during playback or slideshow.

To display the registration code for this recorder

Select “Registration Code” in the “Others” setup (page 84).

To rotate a picture

Press OPTIONS while the JPEG image is displayed to select “Rotate Right” or “Rotate Left,” and press ENTER.

z Hints

• Press AUDIO to switch between stereo or monaural audio tracks when playing MP3 audio tracks.

• You can change the audio track when playing MP3 or MPEG audio of DivX video files using the AUDIO button.

• You can display subtitles when playing DivX video files using the SUBTITLE button.

• You can rotate a JPEG image using the </, buttons when the image is displayed.

• Press DISPLAY repeatedly to show information about the JPEG album or image on your TV screen. Then press TIME/TEXT to toggle between the current selected image number and album number.

Notes

• Some JPEG files, especially files of three million pixels or more, may lengthen the slideshow interval.

• Rotated JPEG images will not be saved when you switch to another folder.

• Images larger than 720 × 480 will be reduced to 720 × 480 when displayed.

• The following images are not displayed: – progressive JPEG ima ge files – greyscale JPEG image files – 4:1:1 JPEG image files

• When you attempt to play a broke n file or a file that does not satisfy the play conditions, appears but the recorder cannot play the file.

• The recorder cannot play a DivX video file of size more than 720 (width) × 576 (height)/4 GB.

Playback

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

MP3 is an audio compression technology that satisfies certain ISO/MPEG regulations. JPEG is an image compression technology. You can play MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) format audio tracks and JP EG ima ge fil es on DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs) or JPEG image files on DATA DVDs (DVDROMs/DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/ DVD-Rs). DATA CDs must be recorded according to ISO9660 Level 1, Level 2 or Joliet format for the recorder to recognize the MP3 tracks.

DivX

is a video file compression technology, devel oped by DivX, Inc. This product is an official DivX product. You can play DATA CDs and DATA DVDs that contain DivX video files. You can also play discs recorded in MultiSession/Border. See the instructions supplied with the disc drives and the recording software (not supplied) for details on the recording format.

Note on MultiSession/Border discs

If audio tracks and images in Musi c CD format or Video CD format are recorded in the first session/border, only the fir st sessi on/ border will be played back.

b Note

The recorder may not be able to play some DATA CDs/DATA DVDs created in the Packet Write format.

Certified

MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image files, or DivX video files that the recorder can play

The recorder can play the following tracks and files: –MP3 audio tracks with the extension

“.mp3.”

–JPEG image files with the extension “.jpeg”

or “.jpg.”

–JPEG image files that conf orm to the DCF *

image file format.

–DivX video file with the extension “.avi” or

“.divx.”

* “Design rule for Camera File system”: Image

standards for digital cameras regulated by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association).

b Notes

• The recorder will play any data with the extens ion “.mp3,” “.jpeg,” “.jpg,” “.avi,” or “.divx” even if they are not in MP3, JPEG, or DivX format. Playing these 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 may not play a DivX video file when the file has been combined fr o m tw o or more DivX video files.

• Depending on the disc, normal playback may not be possible. For example, the picture may be unclear, playback may not appear smooth, the sound may skip, and so on.

• Depending on the disc, playbac k ma y ta ke some time to start.

• Some files cannot be played.

• The letters that cannot be displa yed are replaced with “*.”

About playback order of albums, tracks, and files

Albums play in the followin g or der:

Structure of disc contents

Tree 1 Tree 2 Tree 3 Tree 4 Tree 5

ROOT

Album MP3 audio track/

JPEG image file/ DivX video file

When you insert a DATA CD/DATA DVD and press H, the numbered tracks (or files) are played sequentially, from 1 through 7. For JPEG image files, press to go to the next album. (For instance, when you want to go from 1 to 2.) Any sub-albums/tracks (or files) contained within a currently selected album take priority over the next album in the same tree. (Example: C contains D so 4 is played before 5.)

z Hints

• If you add numbers (01, 02, 03, etc.) to the f ro nt of the track/file names when you store the tracks (or files) in a disc, the tracks and fil es will be played in that order.

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

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b Notes

• Depending on the software you use to create th e DATA DVD/DATA CD, the playback order may differ from the above illustration.

• No more than a total of 999 individual folders can be played. (Folders that do not contain JPEG/ MP3/DivX files are counted as well.)

• No more than a total of 999 folders and 9999 files can be played. (Files other than JPEG/MP3/DivX files, and folders that do not contain JPEG/MP3/ DivX files are counted as well.)

• No more than 999 folders and files c a n be recognized in a single folder. (Folders that do not contain JPEG/MP3/DivX files are counted as well.)

• Proceeding to the next or another album may take some time.

• This recorder supports MP3 audio bit rates up to 320 kbps.

Playback

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Erasing and Editing

Before Editing

This recorder offers va r ious edit options for various disc types.

Notes

• You may lose the edite d c ont ent s if you r em ove the disc or a timer recording starts while editing.

• DVD discs created by DVD video cameras cannot be edited on this recorder.

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

• When editing a DVD+R or DVD-R, finish all editing before finalising the disc. You cannot edit

a finalised disc.

Edit features

Erase (page 65)

Protect (page 65)

Title Name (page 65)

A-B Erase (page 66)

Erase Titles (page 65)

Divide (page 70)

Set Thumbnail (page 65)

Chapter mark (page 67)

Create a Playlist (page 67)

Make a Playlist (page 69)

Original Playlist

Yes Yes Yes

Yes No Yes

Yes Yes Yes

No Yes No

Yes Yes No

Yes No No

Edit features

Change Order (page 69)

Combine (page 69)

RDR-GX220 only

DVD+RW only

To open up disc space

To open up disc space on a DVD+RW or DVD-RW (Video mode)*, erase the title with the largest number in the title list.

Largest title number

Video

For the DVD-RWs (VR mo de)*, you can erase any title. For DVD-Rs* and DVD+Rs, the available disc space does not increase even if you erase

titles. See “Erasing and Editing a Ti tle ” on page 65 or “Erasing multiple titles (Erase Titles)” on page 65.

* RDR-GX220 only

To switch between the Playlist and Title List (RDR-GX220 only)

You can display the Playlist titles in the Title List (Playlist), or the original title s in the Title List (Original). To switch the two Title Lists, press

, while a Title List is displayed.

To create and edit a Playlist, see page 67.

Original Playlist

No Yes No

Video

Erasing and Editing a Title

* RDR-GX220 only

This section explains the basic edit fu nctions. Note that editing is irreversible. To edit DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs (VR mode) (RDRGX220 only) without changing the original recordings, create a Playlist t itle (page 67).

* RDR-GX220 only

1 Press TITLE LIST.

2 Select a title, and press ENTER.

3 Select an option, and press ENTER.

** *

Video

CHAPTER MARK

RETURN

For DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs in VR mode, press necessary (RDR-GX220 o nly).

Video

, to switch the Title Lists, if

CHAPTER MARK ERASE

TITLE LIST

</M/m/,, ENTER

OPTIONS

The sub-menu appears.

You can make the following edits to the title. “Erase”: Erases the selected titl e. Select “OK” when asked for confirmation. “Protect”: Protects the title. “” appears next to the protected title. “Title Name”: Allows you to enter or reenter a title name (page 36).

RVR

“A-B Erase”: Erases a section of the title (page 66). “Set Thumbnail” (RDR-GX220 only): Changes the title’s thumbnail picture that appears in the Title List (page 33). “Make a Playlist” (RDR-GX220 only): Adds the entire title to the Playlist ti tle as one scene.

z Hints

• You can erase multiple titles at one time (page 65).

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

Note

DVD-RW/DVD-R (VR mode) playlist titles cannot be protected.

Erasing multiple titles (Erase Titles)

* RDR-GX220 only

You can select and erase more than one title at one time using the OPTIONS menu.

1 Press TITLE LIST.

2 Press OPTIONS to select “ Erase

Video

For DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs in VR mode, press necessary (RDR-GX220 only).

Titles,” and press ENTER.

The display for selecting titles to be erased appears.

Video

, to switch the Ti tle Lists, if

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3 Select a title, and press ENTER.

A check mark appears in the chec k box next to the selected title.

• To clear the check mark, press E NTER again.

• To clear all of check marks, select “Reset.”

4 Repeat step 3 to select all of the titles

you want to erase.

5 When you finish selecting titles,

select “OK,” and press ENTER.

The list of the titles to be erased appears for confirmation.

• To change the selection, se le ct “Change,” and repeat from step 3.

6 Select “OK” and pres s ENTER.

The titles are erased.

To erase all titles on the disc

You can reformat a DVD+RW or DVD-RW (RDR-GX220 only) to make the disc blank. See “8. Reformatting a disc” on page 41.

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

RWVR

* RDR-GX220 only

You can select a section (sce ne ) in a t itl e a nd erase it. Note that erasin g scenes in a title cannot be undone.

1 After step 2 of “Erasing and Editing a

Title,” select “A- B Erase” and press ENTER.

The display for setting point A appears. The title starts to play.

• To return to the beginning of the title, press X and then press ..

RVR

Playback point

2 Select point A u sing m/M, and

press ENTER.

Playback pauses.

3 Press ENTER if point A is correct.

If point A is incorrect, select point A using c/C, and press ENTER. The display for setting point B appears.

4 Select point B u sing m/M, and

press ENTER.

Playback pauses.

5 Press ENTER if point B is correct.

If point B is incorrect, select point B using c/C, and press ENTER. The display asks for confirmat ion.

• To reset point A, press M and O RETURN, and go to step 2.

• To reset point B, press M and repeat step 4.

• To preview the title without scenes to be erased, select “Preview” (except for DVD+RWs).

6 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.

The scene is erased. The display for setting point A appears.

• To continue, go to step 2.

• To finish, sele ct “Quit.”

z Hint

A chapter mark is inserted after the scene was erased. The chapter mark divides the title into separate chapters on either side of the mark.

b Notes

• Images or sound may be momentarily interrupted at the point where you erase a section of a title.

• Sections shorter than five seconds may not be erased.

• For DVD+RWs, the erased section may be slightly different from the points you sel ec te d.

Creating chapters manually (RDR-GX220 only)

RWVR-RVR

You can manually insert a chapter mark at any point you like during playback or recording.

Press CHAPTER MARK at the point where you want to divide the title into chapters.

Each time you press the butt on, “Marking ... ” appears on the screen and the scenes to the left and right of the mark become separate chapters.

To erase chapter marks

You can combine two chapters by erasing the chapter mark during pla yback. Press ./> to sear ch for a chapter number, and while displaying the chapter containing the chapter m ark you want to erase, press CHAPTER MARK ERASE. The current chapter combin es with the previous chapter.

b Note

To insert a chapter mark manually during recording, set “Auto Chapter” to “Off” in the “Recording” setup.

Creating and Editing a Playlist (RDR-GX220 only)

RWVR-RVR

Playlist edit allows you to edit or re-edit without changing the actual recordings. You can create up to 97 Playlist titles.

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

Original

Playlist

In this case, you can compile highlight scene s as a Playlist title. You can even rearrange the scene order within the Playl ist t i tle. The Playlist title calls up data from the original titles for playback. When an original title is used for a Playlist title, the or ig i nal title cannot be edited and erased.

1 Press TITLE LIST.

If the Title List (Original) appears, press <.

2 Press OPTIONS to select “Create a

Playlist,” and press ENTER.

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3 Select “Select,” and press ENTER.

4 Select the title you want to include in

the Playlist title, and press ENTER.

The display for setting the sta rt point (IN) appears. The title starts to play.

• To return to the beginning of the title, press X and then press ..

5 Select the IN point using m/M,

and press ENTER.

Playback pauses.

6 Press ENTER if the IN point is correct.

If the IN point is incorrect, select the IN point using c/C, and press ENTER. The display for setting the end point (OUT) appears.

7 Select the OUT point using m/M,

and press ENTER.

Playback pauses.

8 Press ENTER if th e OUT point is

correct.

If the OUT point is incorrect, select the OUT point using c/C, and press ENTER. The selected scene is added t o th e scene list.

• To add more scenes, go to step 5.

9 When you finish adding scenes, press

A Total duration of the selected

scene

B Total number of scenes C Selected scene

Select the scene y ou want to re-edit, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears. “Move”: Changes the scene order using </, and press ENTER. “Erase”: Erases the scene. Wh en asked for confirmation, select “OK.”

• To add more scenes, press M and go to step 5.

• To add more scenes from another title, select “Select” and go to step 4.

• To preview all of the captured scenes in the listed order, select “Preview.”

When you finish editing the scene list, select “OK,” and press ENTER.

The title of the created Playlist is added to the Title List (Playlist). The title name is the title name of the first scene.

z Hint

When a Playlist title is created, th e IN a nd O U T points will become chapter marks, and each scene will become a chapter .

Note

The picture may pause when the edited scene is played.

To add the entire title to the Playlist title as one scene (Ma ke a Playlist)

Press TITLE LIST. If the Title List (Playlist) appears, press ,.

Select the title and press ENTER. The sub-menu appears.

Select “Make a Playlist,” and press ENTER. The selected title is added to the Title List (Playlist). The title name is the same as the Original title name.

To play the Playlist title

Press TITLE LIST. If the Title List (Original) appears, press <.

Select a title, and press ENTER. The sub-menu appears.

Select “Play,” and press ENTER.

Moving a Playlist title (Change Order)

You can change the Playlist title order within the Title List (Playlist).

1 Press TITLE LIST.

If the Title List (Original) appears, press

2 Press OPTIONS to sele ct “Change

Order,” and press ENTER.

3 Select the title you want to move, and

press ENTER.

4 Select a new location for the title

using M/m, and press ENTER.

The title moves to the new location.

• To move more titles, go to step 3.

• To finish, select “Quit,” and press ENTER.

Combining multiple Playlist titles (Combine)

1 Press TITLE LIST.

If the Title List (Orig inal ) menu appear s, press

2 Press OPTIONS to select “Combine,”

and press ENTER.

The display for selecting titles appears.

3 Select a title, and press ENTER.

A number indicating the order in which you selected the title appear s. To cancel the selection, press ENTER again.

4 Repeat step 3 to select all of the titles

you want to combine.

To cancel all of the selections, select “Reset.”

5 Select “OK,” and p ress ENTER.

The list of titles to be combined appears. To change the selection, select “Change” and go to step 3.

6 Select “OK,” and p ress ENTER.

The titles are combined.

z Hint

After titles are combined, the title name is the title name of the first title prior to com b ination.

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b Note

When the number of chapters in the title to be combined exceeds the limit, t he ch apte rs at the e nd are combined into a single chapter.

Dividing a Playlist title (Divide)

RWVR-RVR

You can divide a Playlist title.

1 Press TITLE LIST.

If the Title List (Original) appears, press

2 Select a title, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

3 Select “Divide,” and press ENTER.

The display for setting the dividing point appears, and the title starts to play.

• To return to the beginning of the title, press X and then press ..

4 Select the divi ding point by pressing

m/M, and press ENTER.

Playback pauses.

5 Press ENTER if the di viding point is

correct.

If the dividing point is incorrect, select the dividing point using c/C, and press ENTER. The display asks for confirmation.

• To change the dividing point, press M.

6 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.

The title is divided in two.

z Hint

After a title is divided, the title nam e prior to division is assigned to both the first and second parts.

Settings and Adjustments

Aerial Reception and Language Settings (Basic)

The “Basic” setup helps you to make tuner, clock, and programme posit ion settings for the recorder.

1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the

recorder is in st op mode.

2 Select “SETUP,” and pr ess ENTER. 3 Select “Basic,” and press ENTER.

The options for “Basic” appear. The default settings are underlined. To turn off the display, press SY STEM MENU repeatedly.

Channel Setting

Presets programme positions manually. If some programme positions c ould not be set using the “Easy Setup” function, you can set them manually. If there is no sound or if the picture i s distorted, the wrong tuner system may have been preset during “Easy Setup.” Set the correct tuner system manually in the steps below.

1 Select “Channel Setting” in “Basic,” and

press ENTER.

2 Press M/m to select the programme

position, and press ENTER.

3 Select the item you want to change using

</,, and change the settings using M/ m and press ENTER.

4 To preset another programme position,

repeat from step 2.

System

Select an available TV system (page 72).

BG Select this when in West

European countries, except those listed in “Receivable channels” on page 72.

DK Select this when in East

European countries.

I Select this when in Great

Britain/Ireland.

L* Select this when in Fr ance.

* “L” is only available with French models.

Settings and Adjustments

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Channel

Press M/m repeatedly until the programm e position you want is displayed. The programme position s ar e scanned in the order shown in the table below.

• If you know the number of the programme position you want, press the number buttons. For example, for programme position 5, first press “0” and then press “5.”

• To disable a programme position, enter “00.” The disabled programme positi ons will be skipped when you press PRO G + / –.

• To select a cable or satellite programme position, press M/m until the programme position you want is displayed.

Name

Changes or enters a new station name (up to 5 characters). The recorder must receive programme position information (for instance, SMARTLINK information) for station names to appear automatically.

To enter characters, se e page 36.

PAY-TV/ CANAL+

Sets the PAY-TV/Canal Plus channels. For details, see page 28.

Audio

Select “NICAM” or “Standard.”

NICAM Normally, select this.

Standard Select this if the s ound from

NICAM broadcasts is not clear.

AFT

Select “On” to turn on AFT.

On Turns on the Auto Fine

Tuning function. Normally, select this.

Off Allows you to adjust the

pictures manually.

• If the Auto Fine Tuning function does not work effectively, select “Off” and press ,. Press M/m to obtain a clearer picture, and press <.

Receivable channels

TV system Channel coverage

BG (West European Countries, except those listed below)

DK (East European Countries)

I (Great Britain/ Ireland)

L* (France) F2 – F10 VHF

* “L” is only available with French models. To

receive broadcasts in France, select “L.”

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 Ireland A – J VHF South Africa 4 – 13

VHF B21 – B69 UHF S1 – S20 CATV S21 – S41 HYPER S01 – S05 CATV

F21 – F69 UHF B – Q CATV S21 – S41 HYPER

Tuning the French CATV cha nnels

This recorder can scan the CATV channels B to Q and the HYPER frequency channels S21 to S41. On the Channel Set menu, the channels are indicated as S1 to S44. For example, channel B is indicated by Channel Set number S1, and channel Q is indicated by Channel Set number S23 (see the table below). If the CATV channel you want to preset is indicated by its frequen cy ( for example, 152.75 MHz), refer to the table below to find the correspondi ng channel number.

Corre-

Channel

sponding

channel

BS1116.75–124.75

CS2124.75–132.75 DS3132.75–140.75 DS4140.75–148.75

ES5148.75–156.75

FS6156.75–164.75

FS7164.75–172.75 GS8172.75–180.75 HS9180.75–188.75 H S10 188.75–196.75

I S11 196.75–204.75 J S12 204.75–212.75 J S13 212.75–220.75

K S14 220.75–228.75

L S15 228.75–236.75 L S16 236.75–244.75

M S17 244.75–252.75 N S18 252.75–260.75 N S19 260.75–268.75 O S20 268.75–276.75

P S21 276.75–284.75 P S22 284.75–292.75

Q S23 292.75–300.75 S21 S24 299.25–307.25 S22 S25 307.25–315.25 S23 S26 315.25–323.25 S24 S27 323.25–331.25

Set

number

Receivable

Frequency

range (MHz)

Corre-

Channel

sponding

channel

S25 S28 331.25–339.25 S26 S29 339.25–347.25 S27 S30 347.25–355.25 S28 S31 355.25–363.25 S29 S32 363.25–371.25 S30 S33 371.25–379.25 S31 S34 379.25–387.25 S32 S35 387.25–395.25 S33 S36 395.25–403.25 S34 S37 403.25–411.25 S35 S38 411.25–419.25 S36 S39 419.25–427.25 S37 S40 427.25–435.25 S38 S41 435.25–443.25 S39 S42 443.25–451.25 S40 S43 451.25–459.25 S41 S44 459.25–467.25

Set

number

Receivable Frequency

range (MHz)

Channel Sort

After the programme po sitions have been set , you can change the order of each programme position in the display list .

Select “Channel Sort” in “Basic,” and press ENTER.

Press M/m to select the ro w containing the programme positio n you want to move, and press ENTER.

• To display other pages for programme positions 4 to 99, press M/m repeatedly.

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Press M/m until the selected programme

position row moves to the desired programme position. The selected programme position is inserted at the new programme position.

4 Press ENTER to confirm the setting. 5 To change the programme position of

another station, repeat fr om step 2.

TV Guide Page

Some broadcast systems provide a Teletext service* in which complete programme s and their data (title, date, programme position, recording start time, etc.) ar e stored day by day. A TV guide page corresponds to each day of the week. When recording a programme, the recorder automatic ally t akes the programme name from the Teletext pages and stores it as the title name. The TV guide page numbers depend entirely on t he broadcast itself and may be subject to change. If so, you may have to set those TV guide page numbers manually in the TV Guide Page menu.

* Not available in some areas.

1 Select “TV Guide Page” in “Basic,” and

press ENTER. The TV Guide Page menu appea rs .

2 Select the programme position for which

you want to set or change the TV guide page using PROG +/– or number buttons.

• The TV guide page numbers (Example: P301) appear automatically when the recorder detects them.

• If no page numbers are detected (P000), you have to set the appropriate TV guide page number manually.

3 Select the TV guide page number you

want to modify, and press ENTER.

4 Press the number buttons or </M/m/,

to enter the TV guide page num ber, and press ENTER to confirm the setting.

• If you make a mistake, re-enter the correct number.

• To return to the original settings, press O RETURN.

5 To set or change another TV guide page

number, repeat steps 3 and 4 above.

z Hint

To view Teletext information on your TV screen during a broadcast, switch to your TV’s tuner by pressing TV/DVD.

b Notes

• In step 4 above, enter “000” if you do not want to use the TV guide page number for automatic labelling. The recorder will instead st ore a defau lt title name (programme position, start tim e - sto p time).

• Refer to the Teletext information on your TV screen to obtain the TV guide page number with programme titles and their start tim e s.

• If the Teletext TV guide has a page which always shows the programmes for the current day, this page should be input for all days.

• If you start recording more than three minutes before the programme is scheduled to start, the correct label information may not be transferred.

• Note that this function may not work co rr e ctly with programmes broadcast from some stations.

• If the broadcast system updates the Teletext information at the moment recordi ng starts, the title label may not correspond to the recorded programme. In this case, you may have to manually enter the correct title (page36).

Clock

Auto Adjust

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

1 Select “Clock” in “Basic,” and press

ENTER.

2 Select “Auto Adjust,” and press ENTER.

3 Select “On,” and press ,. 4 Press M/m repeatedly until the

programme position of the sta tion that carries a time signal appears, and press ENTER.

• If the recorder does not receive a time signal from any station, “Auto Adjust” returns to “Off” automatically and the menu for setting the clock manually appears on the screen.

z Hint

If you set “Auto Adjust” to “On,” the Auto Clock Set function is activated whenever the recorder is turned off.

b Note

The Auto Clock Set function does not work while the recorder is standing by for Synchro-Recording.

To set the clock manually

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

1 Select “Clock” in “Basic,” and press

ENTER.

2 Select “Auto Adjust,” and press ENTER.

3 Select “Off,” and press ENTER. 4 Select “Present Time,” and press

ENTER.

5 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. The day of the week is set automatically.

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

6 Press ENTER to start the clock.

OSD (On-Screen Display)

Switches the display language on the screen.

Settings and Adjustments

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Video Settings (Video)

Video settings will adjust items re lated to the image, such as size and colour . Choose the settings accord ing to the type of TV, tuner, or decoder connected to the DVD recorder.

1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the

recorder is in stop mode.

2 Select “SETUP,” and press ENTER. 3 Select “Video,” and pr ess ENTER.

The “Video” setup appears with the following options. The default settings are underlined. Example: RDR-GX220

Video Output

TV Type

Sets the picture size when playing back a title recorded from 16:9 size video (page 48) or a 16:9 size commercial DVD video. Select the playback picture size according to the type of connected TV (wide-screen/wide mode TV or conventional 4:3 scr een TV).

16:9 Select this when connecting

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

4:3 Letter

Select this when connecting

Box

to a 4:3 screen TV. Displays a wide picture with bands on the upper and lower portions of the screen.

4:3 Pan

Select this when connecting

Scan

to a 4:3 screen TV. Automatically displays a wide picture on the entire screen and cuts off the portions that do not fit.

16:9

4:3 Letter Box

4:3 Pan Scan

Note

Depending on the disc, “4:3 Letter Box” may be selected automatically instead of “4:3 Pan Scan” or vice versa.

Component Out (RDR -GX220 only)

Selects whether or not to output video signals from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks.

On Outputs the component video

signals. Select this when you want to view progressive signals.

Outputs no signals.

Off

Notes

• When you set “Line1 Output” to “RGB,” you cannot set “Component Out” to “On.”

• When you connect the recorde r to a monitor or projector via only the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks, do not select “Off.” If you select “Off” in this case, the picture may not appear.

Progressive Output (RDR-GX2 20 only)

If your TV accepts progress iv e (525p/625p) format signals, set “Pr ogr essive Output” to “On.” You will enjoy accurate colour reproduction and high quality images.

Select “Progressive Output,” and press ENTER.

Select “On,” and press ENTER. The display asks for confirmation.

Select “Start,” and press ENTER. The video switches to a progressive signal for 5 seconds.

If video signal appears OK, select “Yes,” and press ENTER. If picture is distorted, select “No,” and press ENTER.

Progressive Mode (RDR-GX220 only)

DVD software can be divided into two types: film based software and video based software. Video based sof tware is derived from TV and displays images at 25 frames/50 fields (30 frames/60 fiel ds) per second. Film based software is derived from film and displays images at 24 frame s per second. Some DVD software contains both Video and Film. In order for these images to a ppear nat ural on your screen when output in progressive mode (50 or 60 frames per second), the progressive video signal needs to be convert ed to match the type of DVD software that you are watching. You can fine-tune the progressive 525p/625p video signal that is output when yo u set “Progressive Output” to “On.” Note that you must conne ct to a progressive format TV using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (page 13).

Auto Automatically detects the

software type (Film-based or Video-based) and se lects the appropriate conversion mode. Normally select this position.

Video Fixes the conversion mode to

the mode for Video-based software.

Note

When picture noise appears after you set the recorder to progressive format, hold down x, and press PROGRAM – (minus) on the unit.

Scart Setting

Sets the method of inputting/outputting signals from the SCART jacks on the rear panel of the recorder. Sel ect an option for each of the items below according to the combination of jacks and met hods that you are going to use.

Line1 Output

Selects a method of outp utting video signals for the LINE 1 – TV jack.

RGB Outputs RGB signals.

Outputs video signals.

Video

S Video Outputs S-video signals.

Notes

• If your TV does not accept S-video or RGB signals, no picture appears on the TV screen even if you select “S Video” or “RGB.” See the instructions supplied with your TV.

• You cannot select “RGB” when “Component Out” above is set to “On.”

• SMARTLINK is available only when “Video” is selected.

Line3 Input

Selects a method of inputting video signals for the LINE 3/DECODER jack. The picture will not be clear if this setting does not match the type of video input signal.

Video/

Inputs video signals or RGB

RGB

signals.

Decoder Select this when connecting

to a PAY-TV/Canal Plus analogue decoder. If you connect to a cable box/ satellite receiver such as CanalSat, do not select this option.

S Video Inputs S-video signals.

Note

Input signals are recorded in video mode when “Video/RGB” is selected.

Line3 Output

Selects a method of outputting video signals for the LINE 3/DECODER jack.

Outputs video signals.

Video

S Video Outputs S-video signals.

Pause Mode (DVDs only )

Selects the picture quality in pause mode.

Auto

The picture, including subjects that move dynamically, is output with no jitter. Normally select this position.

Frame The picture, including

subjects that do not move dynamically, is output in high resolution.

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Settings and Adjustments

Colour System

Selects the colour system when playing VIDEO CDs (including Super VIDEO CDs)/ DivX video files.

PAL Plays a disc in PAL colour

system.

NTSC Plays a disc in NTSC colour

system.

Auto Display

Automatically displays

information on the screen when the recorder is turned on, etc.

Off Displays information on ly

when DISPLAY is pressed.

Screen Saver

The screen saver image appears when you do not use the recorder for more than 10 minutes while an on-screen display, such as the System Menu, is displayed on your TV screen. The screen saver image helps prevent your display device from becoming damaged (ghosting).

Turns on the screen saver

function.

Off Turns off the function.

Audio Settings (Audio)

The “Audio” setup allows you to adjust the sound according to the playba ck and connection conditions.

1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the

recorder is in st op mode.

2 Select “SETUP,” and pr ess ENTER. 3 Select “Audio,” and pr ess ENTER.

The “Audio” setup appears w i th the following options. The default settings are underlined.

Audio ATT (attenuation)

If the playback sound is distorted, set this item to “On.” The recorder reduces the audio output level. This function affects the output of the following jacks: –LINE 2 OUT R-AUDIO-L jacks (RDR-

GX220 only) –LINE 1 – TV jack –LINE 3/DECODER jack

On Select this when the playback

sound from the speakers is distorted.

Normally select this position.

Off

Audio Connection

The following setup items switch the meth od of outputting audio signals when you connect a component such as an ampli fi er (receiver) with a digital input jack. For connection details, see “Step 3: Connecting the Audio Cords” on page 16. Select “Dolby Digital,” “MPEG,” “DTS,” and “48kHz/96kHz PCM” after setting “Digital Out” to “On.”

If you connect a component that d oes not accept the selected audio signal, a loud noise (or no sound) will come out from the speakers, and may affect your ears or cause speaker damage.

1 Select “Audio Connection” in “Audio,”

and press ENTER.

2 Select “Digital Out,” and press ENTER.

On Normally select this

position.

Off The influence of the

digital circuit upon the analogue circuit is minimal.

3 Select “On,” and press ENTER. 4 Set the digital output signal.

• Dolby Digital (DVDs only) Selects the type of Dolby Digital signa l.

Select this when the recorder

D-PCM

is connected to an audio component lacking a built-in Dolby Digital decoder. The surround effects of output signals are determined by the “Downmix” setting item in the “Audio” setup.

Dolby

Select this when the recorder

Digital

is connected to an audio component with a built-in Dolby Digital decoder.

• MPEG (DVD VIDEOs only) Selects the type of MPEG audio signa l .

PCM Select this when the re corder

is connected to an audio component without a built-in MPEG decoder. If you play MPEG audio sound tracks, the recorder outputs stereo signals via the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack.

MPEG Select this when the recorder

is connected to an audio component with a built-in MPEG decoder.

• DTS (DVD VIDEOs only) Selects whether or not to output DTS signals.

On Select this when the recor de r

is connected to an audio component with a built-in DTS decoder.

Select this when the recorde r

Off

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

• 48kHz/96kHz PCM (DVD VIDEOs only) Selects the sampling frequency of the audio signal.

The audio signals of DVD

48kHz/ 16bit

VIDEOs are converted to 48 kHz/16 bit and output.

96kHz/

All signals containing

24bit

96 kHz/24 bit are out put without conversion. However, the signals are output at 48 kHz/16 bit if copyright-protected signals are contained.

b Note

“48kHz/96kHz PCM” setting has no effect when audio signals are output from the LINE 2 OUT (RAUDIO-L) jacks (RDR-GX220 only) or LINE 1 – TV/LINE 3/DECODER jack. If the sampling frequency is 96kHz, signals are simply converted to analogue signals and output.

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Settings and Adjustments

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Audio DRC (Dynamic Range Control) (DVDs only)

Selects the dynamic range (difference between soft and loud sounds) setting when playing a DVD that confor ms to Audio DRC. This affects the output from the following jacks: – LINE 2 OUT R-AUDIO-L jacks (RDR-

GX220 only) – LINE 1 – TV jack – LINE 3/DECODER jack – DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack only

when “Dolby Digital” is set to “D-PCM”

(page 79).

Standard Normally select this position.

TV Mode Makes low sounds clear even

if you turn the volume down.

Wide

Gives you the feeling of

Range

being at a live performance.

Downmix (DVDs only)

Switches the method for mixing down to two channels when you play a DVD which has rear sound elements (c hannels) or is recorded in Dolby Digital format. For details on the rear signal components, see “4. Displaying the Playing/Remaining Time and Play Information” on page 34. This funct i on affects the output of the following jacks: – LINE 2 OUT R-AUDIO-L jacks (RDR-

GX220 only) – LINE 1 – TV jack – LINE 3/DECODER jack – DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack when

“Dolby Digital” is set to “D-PCM”

(page 79).

Normally select this position.

Dolby

Surround

Multi-channel audio signals are output to two channels for enjoying surround sounds.

Normal Multi-channel audio signals

are downmixed to two channels for use with your stereo.

Recording Settings (Recording)

The “Recording” setup all ow s you to adjust recording settings.

1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the

recorder is in st op mode.

2 Select “SETUP,” and pr ess ENTER. 3 Select “Recording ,” and press

ENTER.

The “Recording” setup appears with the following options. The default settings are underlined.

DVD Rec. Settings

Bilingual Recording (for all recordable

discs except DVD-RWs*/DV D-Rs* in VR mode)

Selects the sound to be recorded on the recordable disc. This setting is not necessary when recording on DVD-RWs*/DVD-Rs* (VR mode) that record both the main and sub sounds.

* RDR-GX220 only

Main Records the main sound for

the bilingual programme.

Sub Records the sub sound for the

bilingual programme.

Timer Settings

Rec Mode Adjust

On Automatically adjusts the

Off Turns off the function.

TV Direct Rec (DVD+RW/DVD-RW*/ DVD+R/DVD-R* only)

* RDR-GX220 only

Off Turns off the TV Direct Rec

Auto Chapter

Selects whether to automa tically divide a recording (a title) into chapters during recording.

Off No chapter mark is inserted.

The actual chapter mark interval may vary depending on the amount of information contained in the video to be recorded.

Note

recording mode to enab le the entire programme to be recorded (page45).

Allows you to easily record what you are watching on the TV using SMARTLINK.

function.

Inserts chapter marks at approximately 6 minute intervals.

Disc Settings (DVD)

The “DVD” setup allows you to adjust parental control, language a nd other DVD related settings.

1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the

recorder is in stop mode.

2 Select “SETUP,” and pres s ENTER. 3 Select “DVD,” and press ENT ER.

The “DVD” setup appears with th e following options. The default settings are underlined. Example: RDR-GX220

Parental Control (DVD VIDEO only)

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 differ ent scenes.

Select “Parental Control” in “DVD,” and press ENTER.

• If you have not entered a pa sswor d, the display for registering a new password appears.

Settings and Adjustments

• When you have already registered a password, the display for enteri ng the password appears.

2 Enter your four-digit password using the

number buttons, then select “OK” and press ENTER.

3 Select “Standard,” and press ENTER.

The selection items for “Standard” are displayed.

4 Select a geographic area as the playback

limitation level, and press ENTER. The area is selected.

• When you select “Others,” press the number buttons to select and enter an area code in the table (page 98). Then select “OK” and press ENTER.

5 Select “Level,” and press ENTER .

The selection items for “Level” are displayed.

The lower the value, the st ri ct er the limitation. Discs rated higher than the se lected level will be restricted.

6 Select the level, and press ENTER.

The Parental Control setting is complet e.

To cancel the Parental Co ntrol setting for the disc, set “Level” to “Off” in step 6. To change the password, select “Password” in step 3, and press ENTER. When the display for registering a password appears, enter a new four-digit password using the number buttons, then select “OK” and press ENTER.

b Notes

• If you forget your password, you will have to reset it by selecting “Parental Con tr ol” of “Factory Setup” in the “Others” setup (page 84).

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

• Depending on the disc, you may be asked to change the Parental Control level while playin g the disc. In this case, enter your password, then change the level.

Language (DVD VI DEO only)

DVD Menu

Switches the language for the DVD menu.

Audio

Switches the language of the soun d t rack. When you select “Original,” the language given priority in the disc is selected.

Subtitle

Switches the language of the subt i t le s recorded on the disc. When you select “Audio F ollow,” the subtit le language changes accord i ng to the language you selected for the sound track.

z Hint

If you select “Others” in “DVD Menu,” “Subtitle,” or “Audio,” select and enter a language code from “Language Code List” on page 98 using the number buttons.

b Note

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

Format DVD-RW (DVD-RW only) (RDRGX220 only)

The recorder automatically starts formatting in VR mode or Video mode, whi chever is selected below, when a new , un formatted DVD-RW is inserted.

VR Automatically formats the

disc in VR mode.

Video Automatically formats the

disc in Video mode.

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Remote Control Settings/ Factory Settings (Others)

The “Others” setup allows you to set up other operational settings.

1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the

recorder is in stop mode.

2 Select “SETUP,” and pres s ENTER. 3 Select “Others,” and press ENTER.

The “Others” setup appears with the following options. The default settings are underlined.

Dimmer

Adjusts the lighting of the front panel display.

Normal Bright lighting.

Save

Low lighting. Turns off the

Power

lighting when the power is off.

Power save standby

Selects whether this recorder is in power save mode when the power is off (standby).

Sets to power save mode.

Normally, select this.

Off Does not set to power save

mode.

Settings and Adjustments

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Notes

• Power Save mode does not function when there is a timer setting with “PDC/VPS” set to “On” in the Timer List, even if “Power save standby” is set to “On.”

• The SMARTLINK features are not available while the power is off when “Power save standby” is set to “On.”

• To reduce the number of times that the fan turns on automatically, set “Power save standby” to “On.”

Command Mode

Changes the Command Mode of the recorder if other DVD equipment is assigned th e same Command Mode. For details, see “If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder” on page 20.

Registration Code

Displays the regis tr ati on c od e of Di vX v id eo files for this recorder. For more information, go to http:// www.divx.com/vod on the Internet.

Factory Setup

Allows you to select the setup settings by group, and return them to their default settings. Note that all of your previous settings will be lost.

Select “Factory Setup” in “Others,” and press , or ENTER. The display for selecting a group of settings appears.

Select the group of settings you want to return to default from “Basic,” “Video,” “Audio,” “Recording,” “DVD,” “Others,” “Parental Control,” and “All,” and press , or ENTER.

Select “Start,” and press ENTER. The selected settings return to their default settings.

Press ENTER when “Finish” appears.

Easy Setup (Resetting the Recorder)

Select this to run the “Easy Setup” programme.

1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the

recorder is in st op mode.

2 Select “SETUP,” and pr ess ENTER. 3 Select “Easy Setup ,” and press

ENTER.

4 Select “Start.” 5 Follow the instructions for “Easy

Setup” (page 22) from step 2.

Additional Information

Troubleshooting

If you experience any of the fol l ow ing difficulties while using the recorder, use this troubleshooting guide to help remedy the problem before requesting repairs. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Power

The power does not turn on.

, Check that the mains lead is connected

securely.

Picture

There is no picture.

, Re-connect all connecti ng cords securely. , The connecting cords are damag ed. , Check the connection to your TV (page 12). , Switch the input selector on your TV (such

as to “VCR”) so that the signal from the recorder appears on the TV screen.

, Check that “Scart Setting” in the “Video”

setup is set to the appropriate item that conforms to your system (page 77).

, If you connect the recorder to your TV via

only the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks, set “Component Out” in the “Video” setup to “On” (page 76) (RDR-GX220 only).

, This recorder cannot record NTSC signals. , When playing a double-layer D V D , the

video and audio may be momentarily interrupted at the point where the layers switch.

Picture noise appears.

, If the picture output signal from your

recorder passes through your VCR to get to your TV, or if you are connected to a combination TV/VIDEO player, the copyprotection signal applied to some DVD programmes could aff ec t pi ctur e qual it y. If you still experience this problem even when you connect your recorder directly to your TV, try connecting your recorder to your TV’s S VIDEO input.

, You have set the recorder to progressive

format even though yo ur TV cannot accept the progressive signal. In this case, hold down x, and press PROGRAM – (minus) on the unit (RDR-GX220 only).

, Even if your TV is compatible with

progressive format (525p/625p) signals, the image may be affected when you set th e recorder to progressive format. In this case, hold down x, and press PROGRAM – (minus) on the unit and the reco rder is s et to normal (interlace) format (RDR-GX220 only).

, You are playing a DVD recorded in a colour

system that is different from your TV.

, When playing a double-layer DVD, the

video and audio may be momentarily interrupted at the point wher e the layers switch.

TV programme reception does not fill the screen.

, Set the channel manually in “Channel

Setting” in the “Basic” setup (page 71).

, Select the correct source us ing the INPUT

SELECT button, or select a channel of any TV programme using the PROG +/– buttons.

TV programme pictures a re distorted.

, Reorient the TV aerial. , Adjust the picture (s ee t he TV’s in struction

manual).

, Place the recorder and TV farther apa rt. , Place the TV and any b unche d aeri al ca bles

farther apart.

, The aerial cable is connected to the

AERIAL OUT jack on the recorder. Connect the cable to the AERIAL IN jack.

Additional Information

TV channels cannot be changed.

, The channel is disabled (page 72). , A timer recording started, which changed

the channels.

The picture from equipment connected to the recorder’s input jack does not appear on the screen.

, If the equipment is connected to the LINE 1

– TV jack, select “L1” in the fro nt panel display by pressing PROG +/– or INPUT SELECT. If the equipment is connected to the LINE 2 IN jacks, select “L2” in the front panel display by pressing PROG +/– or INPUT SELECT. If the equipment is connected to the LINE 3/DECODER jack, select “L3” in the front panel display by pressing PROG +/– or INPUT SELECT.

The playback picture or TV programme from the equipment connected through the recorder is distorted.

, If the playback picture output from a DVD

player, VCR, or tuner goes through your recorder before reaching your TV, the copyprotection signal applied to some programmes could affect picture quality. Disconnect the playback equipment in question and connect it dire ctly to yo ur TV.

The picture does not fill the screen.

, Set “TV Type” of the “Video Output” in the

“Video” setup in accordance with the screen size of your TV (page 76).

The picture does not fill the screen, even though the picture size is set in “TV Type” of the “Video Out put” in the “Video” setup.

, The picture size of the title is fixe d.

The picture is black and white.

, Check that “Line1 Output” of the “Scart

Setting” in the “Video” setup is set to the appropriate item that conforms to your system (page 77).

, If you are using a SCART cord, be sure to

use one that is fully wired (21 pins).

Sound

There is no sound.

, Re-connect all connecti ons securely. , The connecting cord is damaged. , The input source setting on the amplifier or

the connection to the amplifier is incorrect.

, The recorder is in reverse play, fast-

forward, slow motion, or pause mode.

, If the audio signal does not come through

the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack, check the “Audio Connection” settings in the “Audio” setup (page 78).

, The recorder supports only MP3 audio and

MPEG audio for DivX video files. Press AUDIO and select MP3 audio or MPEG audio.

Sound distortion occurs.

, Set “Audio ATT” in the “Audio” set up to

“On” (page 78).

Sound is noisy.

, When playing a CD with DTS sound tracks ,

noise will come from the LI N E 2 OUT RAUDIO-L jacks*, LINE 1 – TV jack, or LINE 3/DECODER jack (page 57).

* RDR-GX220 only

The sound volume is l ow.

, The sound volume is low on some DVDs.

The sound volume may improve if you set “Audio DRC” in the “Audio” setup to “TV Mode” (page 80).

, Set “Audio ATT” in the “Audio” set up to

“Off” (page 78).

An alternate audio tr ack cannot be recorded or played.

, When recording from connected

equipment, set “Line Audio Input” in OPTIONS menu to “Bilingual” (page 53).

, Multilingual tracks (main and sub) can not

be recorded on DVD+RWs, DVD-RWs (Video mode)*, DVD+Rs, or DVD-Rs (Video mode)*. To record the language, set “Bilingual Recording” of the “DVD Rec. Settings” in the “Recording” setup to “Main” or “Sub” before recording (page 80). To record both the main and sub sounds, record on DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs (VR mode)*.

* RDR-GX220 only

, Any discs other than DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs

(VR mode) cannot be used for recording both main and sub sounds (RDR-GX220 only).

, If you have connected an AV amplifier to

the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack and want to change the audio track for DVDRWs/DVD-Rs (VR mode) during playback, set “Dolby Digital” of the “Audio Connection” in the “Audio” setup to “DPCM” (page 79) .

Playback

The recorder does not p lay any type of disc.

, The disc is upside down. Insert the disc with

the labelled side facing up.

, The disc is not correctly inserted. , Moisture has condensed inside the recorder.

In this case, if the recorder is on, le ave it on (if it is off, leave it off) for about an hour until the moisture evap orates.

, If the disc was recorded on another recorder

and was not finalised (page 39), the recorder cannot play the disc.

The recorder does not start playback from the beginning.

, Resume play was activated (page 55). , You have inserted a DVD whose Title menu

or DVD menu automatically appear s on the TV screen when it is first inserted. Use the menu to start playback.

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The recorder starts playing automati cally.

, The DVD VIDEO features an auto

playback function.

Playback stops automatically.

, If the DVD has an auto pause signal, the

recorder stops playback at the auto pause signal.

Some functions such as Stop, Search, or Slow-motion Play c annot be performed.

, Depending on the DVD, you may not be

able to do some of the operations above. See the instruction manual supplied with the disc.

The language for th e sound track cannot be changed.

, Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the

DVD being played.

, The DVD VIDEO prohibits the changing of

the language for the sound track.

, Try changing the language using the DVD

VIDEO’s menu.

The subtitle language cannot be changed or turned off.

, Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on

the DVD VIDEO.

, The DVD VIDEO prohibits changing of the

subtitles.

, Try changing the subtitle using the DVD

VIDEO’s menu.

, The subtitles cannot be changed for the

titles recorded on this recorder.

The angles cannot be changed.

, Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD

VIDEO being played.

, You are trying to change the angles when

“” does not appear on the TV screen (page 54).

, The DVD VIDEO prohibits changing

angles.

, Try changing the angle using the DVD

VIDEO’s menu.

, The angles cannot be changed for the titles

recorded on this recorder.

, The angles cannot be changed during slow

motion playback or when playback is paused.

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Additional Information

1-21

The DivX video files do not play.

, The file is not created in DivX format. , The file has an extension other than “.avi”

or “.divx.”

, The DATA CD (DivX video)/DATA DVD

(DivX video) is not created in a D ivX format that conforms to ISO 9660 Level 1/ Level 2 or Joliet.

, The DivX video file is larg er than 720

(width) × 576 (height).

The MP3 audio tracks do not play.

, The MP3 audio tracks are not rec ord ed in a

format that the recorder can play (page60).

The JPEG image files do not play. (RDRGX220 only)

, The JPEG image files are no t recorded in a

format that the recorder can play (page 60).

, Progressive JPEG images cannot be played.

Recording/Timer recording/ Editing

The programme positio n cannot be changed from the programme position you are recording.

, Set the TV’s input source to “TV.”

Recording does not start immediately after you press z REC.

, Operate the recorde r only after “LOAD,”

“FORMAT,” or “INFOWRITE” disappears from the front panel display.

Nothing was recorded even though you set the timer setting correctly.

, There was a power failure during recording. , The recorder’s internal clock stopped due to

a power failure that lasted for more than 1 hour. Reset the clock (page 75).

, The channel was disabled after the timer

recording was set. See “Channel Sett ing” on page 71.

, Disconnect the mains lead from the mains,

and connect it again.

, “PDC/VPS Scan Off” was selected in the

OPTIONS menu (page 45).

, The programme contains copy protection

signals that restrict copying.

, Other timer setting overlapped the timer

setting (page 50).

, There is no DVD inside the recorder. , There is not enough disc space for the

recording.

Recording does not stop i mmediately after you press x REC STOP.

, It will take a few seconds for the recorder to

input disc data before recording can stop.

Recording does not stop a fter you press x.

, Press x REC STOP.

Timer recording is not complete or did not start from the beginni ng.

, There was a power failure during recording.

If the power recovers when there is a timer recording, the recorder resumes record ing. Should the power failure continue for more than 1 hour, reset the clock (p ag e75).

, Other timer setting overlapped the timer

setting (page 50).

, Disc space was not enough. , The PDC/VPS function is working.

Contents previously recorded were erased.

, Data that is not playable on this recorder but

was recorded on a DVD with a PC will be erased from the disc when the disc is inserted.

The PDC/VPS functi on does not operate.

, Check that the clock and date are set

correctly.

, Check that the PDC/VPS time yo u set is th e

correct one (there might be a mistake in the TV programme guide). If the broadcast you wanted to record did not send the good PDC/VPS information, the recorder will not start recording.

, If the reception is poor, the PDC/VPS signal

might be altered and the recorder might not start recording.

, “PDC/VPS Scan Off” is selected (page45).

Recording/editing is not possible.

, DVD-RWs and DVD-Rs cannot be

recorded (page 7) or edited (page 64) (RDR-GX120 only).

Recording from the equipment with a timer

Nothing was recorded even though you set the Synchro-Rec setting correctly.

, You forgot to turn off the connected

equipment. Turn off the connect ed equipment and set the recorder to SynchroRec standby mode (page 51).

, The recorder was not set to the Synchro-

Recording standby mode. Press c z SYNCHRO REC to have the recorder stand by for recording. Make sure the SYNCHRO REC indicator lights u p o n the front panel (page 51).

, The equipment is not co nnected to th e LINE

3/DECODER jack of the recorder.

, The recorder is connected to the TV output

jack of the connected equipm ent.

Synchro-Recording d oes not complete.

, The timer setting for the connecte d

equipment overlapped the reco rde r’s timer setting (page 52).

, There was a power failure during the

recording.

The recorder automatically starts recording when the satellite receiver is turned on.

, The Synchro-Rec function was activated.

Turn off the satellite receiver and cancel the Synchro-Rec function (page 51).

Display

The clock has stopped .

, Set the clock again (page 75). , The clock stopped due to a power failure

that lasted for more than 1 hour. Reset the clock (page 75).

The TIMER REC indicator is flashing.

, The disc does not have enough space. , Insert a recordable disc inside the recorder. , The inserted DVD is protected.

The recording mode indication is incorrect.

, When the recording is less than three

minutes, the recording mode indicat ion may be displayed incorrectly. The actual recording itself is correctly made in the selected recording mode.

, After playing titles recorded in EP and SLP

mode, the recording mode indicat i o n may change depending on the recorded programme.

The clock does not app ear in the front panel display when the recorder is turned off.

, “Dimmer” in the “Others” setup is set to

“Save Power” (page 83).

Additional Information

Remote control

The remote does not function.

, Batteries are weak. , The remote is too far from the recorder. , The remote’s manufacturer code returned to

the default setting when you replaced the batteries. Reset the code (page 19).

, The remote is not pointed at the remote

sensor on the recorder.

, Different command modes are set for the

recorder and remote. Set the same command mode (page 20). The default command mode setting for this rec order and the supplied remote is DVD3.

, Press x (stop) on the unit while the

recorder is turned off to check the current command mode.

Others

The recorder does not operate properly.

, Restart the recorder. Press down [/1 on the

recorder for more than ten seconds until “WELCOME” appears in the front panel display.

, When static electricity, etc., causes th e

recorder to operate abnormally, turn off the recorder and wait unti l the c lo ck ap pear s i n the front panel display. Then, unplug the recorder and after leaving it off for a while, plug it in again.

Five numbers or letters are displayed in the front panel display.

, The self-diagnosis functio n was activated

(see the table on page91).

The disc tray does not open after you press Z (open/close).

, It may take a few seconds for the disc tray

to open after you have recorded or edited a DVD. This is because the recorder is adding disc data to the disc.

The disc tray does not open and “LOCKED” appears in the front panel display.

, The disc tray is locked. Ca ncel the Child

Lock (page 55).

The disc tray does n ot open and “TRAY LOCKED” appears in the front panel display.

, Contact your Sony dealer or local

authorized Sony service facility.

The disc tray does not open and you cannot remove the disc after you pr ess Z (open/close).

, Turn off the recorder. Once the clock

appears in the front panel display, disconnect the mains lead. (If the recorder does not turn off or if the clock does not appear in the front panel display, disconnect the mains lead anyway.) Connect the main s lead again while pressing down A on the recorder, and release the button when the disc tray opens. Then, keep [/1 on the recorder pressed for about ten seconds until “WELCOME” appears in the front panel display.

“RECOVERY” appears in the front panel display.

, The recorder’s recovery function was

activated when the recorder was turned on because the power was turned off or failed during recording. Leave the recorder on until “RECOVERY” disappears from the front panel display.

“FAN ERROR” appears in the front panel display.

, Check that the vent on the rear of th e

recorder is not blocked. Then , imm edia tel y disconnect the mains lead. Leave the recorder off for a while, then re-connect the mains lead, and press [/1 on the recorder.

Mechanical sound is he ard when the recorder is off.

, While the recorder is adjusting the clock for

the Auto Clock Set function or scanning the programme positions for the PDC/VPS function, operational noises (such as the internal fan) may be heard, even when the power is off. This is not a malfunction.

, To reduce the number of times that the fan

turns on automatically, set “Power save standby” to “On” in the “Others” setup (page 83).

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

When the self-diagnosis function is ac tivated to prevent the recorder from malfuncti oni ng, a five-character service number (e.g., C 13

00) with a combination of a lett er and four numbers appears in the front panel display. In this case, check the following table.

First three characters of the service number

C 13 The DVD is dirty.

C 31 The DVD/CD is not inserted

E XX

(xx is a number)

Cause and/or corrective action

, Clean the disc with a soft

cloth.

correctly. , Re-insert the disc

correctly.

To prevent a malfunction, the recorder has performed the self-diagnosis function. , Contact your nearest

Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility and give the fivecharacter service number. Example: E 61 10

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Notes About This Recorder

On operation

• If the recorder is brou ght directly from a cold to a warm location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture may condense on the lenses inside the reco rder. Should this occur, the recorder may not operate properly. In this case, if the recorder is on, leave it on (if it is off, leave it off) fo r about an hour until the moisture evaporates.

• When you move the recorder , ta ke out any discs. If you don’t, the disc may be damaged.

On adjusting volume

Do not turn up the volume while listening to a section with very low level inputs or no audio signals. If yo u do , t he spea k ers ma y b e damaged when a peak level section is played.

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 cleaning discs, disc/ lens cleaners

Do not use a commercially available cleaning disc or disc/lens cleaner (wet or spray type). These may cause the recorder to malfunction.

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Notes about the discs

• To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its edge. Do not touch the surface. Dust, fingerprints, or scratches on the disc may cause it to malfunction.

• Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air duct s, or leave it in a car parked in direct sunli ght as the temperature may rise considerably inside the car.

• After playing, store the disc in its case.

• Clean the disc with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the centre out.

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

• Do not use the followi ng discs. –A disc that has a non-standard sha pe (e.g.,

card, heart). –A disc with a label or sticker on it. –A disc that has cellophane tape or sticker

adhesive on it.

Specifications

System

Laser: Semiconductor laser Channel coverage:

PAL (B/G, D/K, I) VHF: E2 to E12, R1 to R12, Italian A to H, Ireland A to J, South Africa 4 to 13 UHF: E21 to E69, R21 to R69, B21 to B69 CATV: S01 to S05, S1 to S20 HYPER: S21 to S41

SECAM (L) (for French models only) VHF: F2 to F10 UHF: F21 to F69 CATV: France B to Q HYPER: S21 to S41

The above channel coverage merely ensures the channel reception within these ranges. It does not guarantee the ability to receive signals in all circumstances. For details, see “Receivable channels” (page 72).

Video reception: Frequency synthesizer

system

Audio reception: Split carrier system Aerial out: 75-ohm asymmetrical aerial

socket

Timer: Clock: Quartz locked/Timer

indication: 24-hour cycle (digital)/ Power back-up duration: 1 hour

Video recording format: MPEG-2,

MPEG-1

Audio recording format/applicable

bit rate: Dolby Digital 2 ch

256 kbps/128 kbps (in EP and SLP mode)

Inputs and outputs

LINE 2 OUT (RDR-GX220 only) (AUDIO): Phono jack/2 Vrms/10 kilohms (VIDEO): Phono jack/1.0 Vp-p (S VIDEO): 4-pin mini DIN/Y:1.0 Vp-p ,

C: 0.3 Vp-p (PAL)

LINE 2 IN (AUDIO): Phono jack/2 Vrms/more than

22 kilohms

(VIDEO): Phono jack/1.0 Vp-p (S VIDEO): 4-pin mini DIN/Y:1.0 Vp-p ,

C: 0.3 Vp-p (PAL)

LINE 1 – TV: 21-pin

CVBS IN/OUT S-Video/RGB OUT (upstream)

LINE 3/DECODER: 21-pin

CVBS IN/OUT S-Video/RGB IN (RGB signals cannot be recorded) S-Video OUT (downst ream) Decoder

DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL): Phono jack/

0.5 Vp-p/75 ohms

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

B/CB

, PR/CR) (RDR-GX220

(Y, P only):

Phono jack/Y: 1.0 Vp-p,

B/CB

: 0.7 Vp-p,

R/CR

: 0.7 Vp-p

General

Power requirements: 220-240 V AC,

50/60 Hz

Power consumption:

RDR-GX120: 20 W RDR-GX220: 22 W

Dimensions (approx.):

430 × 58 × 291 mm (width/height/ depth) incl. projecting parts

Mass (approx.): 3.1 kg Operating temperature: 5ºC to 35ºC Operating humidity: 25% to 80% Supplied accessories:

Mains lead (1) Aerial cable (1) Remote commander (remote) (1) R6 (size AA) batteries (2)

Specifications and design ar e subject to change without notice.

Compatible colour systems

This recorder is designed to record using the PAL colour system and play back using the PAL or NTSC colour systems. (for French models only) The signals of the SECAM col our system ca n be received or reco rded but play ed back in th e PAL colour system only. Recording of video sources based on other colour systems cannot be guaranteed.

Additional Information

Guide to Parts and Controls

For more information, see the pages in parentheses.

Remote

RDR-GX120 RDR-GX220

123

456

789

A Z (open/close) button (30) B [/1 (on/standby) button (22) C Number buttons (46, 59)

The number 5 button has a tact ile dot*.

D PROG (programme) +/– buttons (30)

The + button has a tactile dot*.

E AUDIO button (56)

The AUDIO button has a tactile dot*.

F INPUT SELECT button (53) G MENU butto n (54) H SET button (21) I TOP MENU button (54)

123

456

789

J TV/DVD button (19) K SYSTEM MENU button (71)

TITLE LIST button (32, 54, 65) TIMER button (44, 46)

L SUBTITLE button (56)

ANGLE button (56)

M DISPLAY button

(34)

N TIMER LIST button (49) O O RETURN button (49) P </M/m/,/ENTER button (22) Q (instant replay)/ (instant

advance) buttons (32, 60)

R OPTIONS button (41) S ./> (previous/next) buttons

(56)

T mc / CM (search/slow/

freeze frame) buttons (56)

U TIME/TEXT button (34) V H (play) button (54)

X (pause) button (56) x (stop) button (54)

The H button has a tactile dot*.

W z REC button (30)

x REC STOP button (30)

c z SYNCHRO REC button (51) REC MODE button (30)

X TV [/1 (TV on/standby) button (19)

2 (volume) +/– buttons (19)

Y TV Z TV t button (19)

wj TV PROG (TV programme) +/–

buttons (19)

The + button has a tactile dot*.

wk SUBTITLE button (56) wl CHAPTER MARK button (67)

CHAPTER MARK ERASE button (67)

* Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating

the recorder.

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