Sony RDR-GX210 User Manual

2-548-697-E3(1)

DVD Recorder

Operating Instructions

RDR-GX210

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servi cing to qualified personnel only. The mains lead must only be changed at a qualified service shop.

This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product. The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT MARKING is located on the rear exterior.

CAUTION

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

CLASS 3B VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.

CAUTION

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

Notice for customers in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland

A moulded plug complying with BS1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience. Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a 5 AMP fuse approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362, (i.e., marked with or mark) must be used. If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station.

LASERSTRÅLING NÅR DEKSEL ÅPENS.

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.

HOWVIEW is a registered trademark of

S Gemstar Development Corporation.

HOWVIEW system is

The S manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.

Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)

applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

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

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.

• Do not disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead) while the recorder is in use.

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

• Note that the contents of the recording cannot be compensated for under any and all conditions, including conditions that may arise due to a malfunction of this unit.

• Make trial recordings before making the actual recording.

Copyrights

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

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

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

About this manual

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

• The option names and messages that appear on the screen are enclosed in brackets.

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

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

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 on-screen display image displayed on your TV for an extended period of time you risk permanent damage to your television screen. Plasma display panels and projection televisions are especially susceptible to this.

Table of Contents

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

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

Ways to Use Your DVD Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

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

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

Hooking Up the Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

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

Step 2: Connecting the Aerial Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Step 5: Connecting the Mains Lead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Step 6: Preparing the Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Step 7: Initial Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Connecting a VCR or Similar Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Connecting to a Satellite or Digital Tuner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Connecting a PAY-TV/Canal Plus Decoder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Basic Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Inserting and Formatting a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Recording a Programme to a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Viewing the Recorded Programme (Title List) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Checking the Playback Information and Playing Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Changing the Name of a Recorded Programme (Title Input) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Labelling and Protecting a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Playing a DVD on Other Equipment (Finalize) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Before Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Timer Recording (Standard/ShowView) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Checking/Changing/Cancelling Timer Settings (Timer List) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Recording Without the Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Recording From Connected Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Playing DVDs and VIDEO CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track, etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Playing Music CDs and MP3 Audio Tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Playing JPEG Image Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Erasing and Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Before Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Erasing and Editing Titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Editing a Title by Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Editing a Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

DV Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Before DV Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Connecting a Digital Video Camera to the DV IN Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Dubbing From a DV/Digital8 Format Tape to a DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Settings and Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Using the Setup Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Channel and Clock Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

TV and Video Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Language Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Audio Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Parental Control Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Recording Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Resetting the Recorder (Factory Setup) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Notes About This Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

About i.LINK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Guide to Parts and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Language Code List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Area Code List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94

Ways to Use Your DVD Recorder

Quick access to recorded titles – Title List

, Display the Title List to see all of the titles

on the disc, including recording date, title length, and thumbnail image (page 29).

Creating your own programme – Playlist

, Record a programme on a DVD-RW (VR

mode), then delete, move and add scenes at will to create your own, original programme (page 59).

Dubbing of DV/Digital8 tapes – DV Dubbing

, Connect your digital video camera to the

DV IN jack and dub the entire contents or just selected scenes to a DVD disc (page 66).

Title List

Original

DVD-RW

SLP

2:45:00

Free

Original

Playlist

Control

Title 1 07/12 0:45:00

Title 4 13/12 0:10:00

Title 2 09/12 1:00:00

Title 5 16/12 0:10:00

Title 3 10/12 0:15:00

Title 6 19/12 0:25:00

1/7

Dubbing

Progressive PAL playback

, If your TV is compatible with progressive

signals, you can enjoy accurate colour reproduction and high quality images in Progressive mode.

Playing JPEG image files

, You can enjoy viewing JPEG images on

your TV screen. First, take pictures with a digital camera and save them in JPEG format to a CD-RW/CD-R on a PC. Then play the CD-RW/CD-R on this recorder (page 57).

Shoot

Save

Play!

A list of recordable and playable discs is on page 8.

Quick Guide to Disc Types

Recordable and playable discs

Icon

Type

Disc Logo

used in this

Formatting (new discs)

manual

DVD+RW

VR mode

RWVR

Automatically

formatted

Automatically formatted in VR mode

DVDRW

DVD+R

DVD-R

Video mode

Manually reformat in

Video

Video mode (page 27)

Automatically

formatted

Automatically

formatted

Usable disc versions (as of February 2005)

• 4x-speed or slower DVD+RWs

• 4x-speed or slower DVD-RWs (Ver.1.1, Ver.1.2 with CPRM*

)

• 8x-speed or slower DVD+Rs

• 8x-speed or slower DVD-Rs (Ver.2.0)

Compatibility with other DVD players (finalizing)

Playable on DVD+RW compatible players (automatically finalized)

Playable only on VR mode compatible players (finalization unnecessary)

Playable on most DVD players (finalization necessary) (page 35)

Playable on most DVD+R compatible players (finalization necessary) (page 35)

Playable on most DVD players (finalization necessary) (page 35)

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

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

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

Erasing titles does not free up disc space.

Recording Features Editing Features

Rewrite (page 37)

Record 16:9 sizes (page 77)

Auto chapter (page 77)

Erase title (page 61)

A-B Erase (page 61)

Manual chapter (page 64)

Erase chapter/ Hide chapter (page 64)

Playlist (page 59)

Yes No Yes Yes *

No Yes No/Yes No

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes/No Yes

Yes No Yes Yes *

No No Yes Yes *

No No No/No No

No Yes No/Yes No

No No No/No No

Discs that cannot be recorded on

• DVD-RWs (Ver. 1.0)

• DVD+RWs that are not 2.4x-speed compatible

• Double layer discs

• 8 cm discs

,continued

Playable discs

Type

DVD VIDEO Discs such as movies that can be purchased or rented

VIDEO CD

DATA CD

Disc Logo

Note about CDs

The recorder can play CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CDRWs recorded in the following formats:

• music CD format

• video CD format

• MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files of format conforming to ISO9660* Level 1/Level 2, or its extended format, Joliet

* A logical format of files and folders on CD-ROMs,

defined by ISO (International Organization for Standardization).

Icon used in this manual

DVD

VCD

DATA CD

Characteristics

VIDEO CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in VIDEO CD/Super VIDEO CD format

Music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music CD format that can be purchased

CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs containing MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files

Discs that cannot be played

• All CD-ROMs (including PHOTO CDs)

• CD-Rs/CD-RWs, other than those recorded in the format, listed above

• Data part of CD-Extras

• DVD-ROMs

• DVD Audio discs

• DVD-RAMs

• DVD+R DL (double layer) discs

• HD layer on Super Audio CDs

• DVD VIDEOs with a different region code (page 11)

z Hint

This recorder can play 8 cm CDs and finalized 8 cm DVDs.

Note on playback operations of DVD VIDEOs/ VIDEO CDs

Some playback operations of DVD VIDEOs/ VIDEO CDs may be intentionally set by software producers. Since this recorder plays DVD VIDEOs/VIDEO CDs according to the disc contents the software producers designed, some playback features may not be available. Also, see the instructions supplied with the DVD VIDEOs/ VIDEO CDs.

Region code (DVD VIDEO only)

Your recorder has a region co de printed on the rear of the unit and will only play DVD VIDEOs (playback only) labelled with identical region codes. This system is used to protect copyrights. DVD VIDEOs labelled will also play on this

ALL

recorder. If you try to play any other DVD VIDEO, the message [Playback prohibited by region code] will appear on the TV screen. Depending on the DVD VIDEO, no region code indication may be labelled even though playing the DVD VIDEO is prohibited by area restrictions.

RDR–XXXX

XXV XXHz XXW

Region code

Notes

• Some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs, or CD-RWs/CD-Rs cannot be played on this recorder due to the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the recording device and authoring software. The disc will not play if it has not been correctly finalized. For more information, see the operating instructions for the recording device.

• You cannot mix VR mode and Video mode on the same DVD-RW. To change the disc’s format, reformat the disc (page 27). Note that the disc’s contents will be erased after reformatting.

• You cannot shorten the time required for recording even with high-speed discs.

• It is recommended that you use discs with “For Video” printed on their packaging.

• You cannot add new recordings to DVD-RWs (Video mode) or DVD-Rs that contain recordings made on other DVD equipment.

• In some cases, you may not be able to add new recordings to DVD+RWs that contain recordings made on other DVD equipment. If you do add a new recording, note that this recorder will rewrite the DVD menu.

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

Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies

This product is designed to play back discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Recently, various music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies are being marketed by some record companies. Please be aware that among those discs, there are some that do not conform to the CD standard and may not be playable by this product.

Note on DualDiscs

This product is designed to playback discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with digital audio material on the other side. Please be aware that the audio side of a DualDisc may not play on this product because these discs do not conform to the CD standard. “DualDisc” is a trademark of the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

Hookups and Settings

Hooking Up the Recorder

Follow steps 1 to 6 to hook up the recorder, and step 7 to make the initial settings for the recorder (page 21).

Notes

• Plug cords securely to prevent unwanted noise.

• See the instructions supplied with the components to be connected.

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

• Be sure to disconnect the mains lead of each component before connecting.

Step 1: Unpacking

Check that you have the following items:

• Audio cord (pinplug × 2 y pinplug × 2) (1)

• Video cord (pinplug × 1 y pinplug × 1) (1)

• Aerial cable (1)

• Remote commander (remote) (1)

• R6 (size AA) batteries (2)

Step 2: Connecting the Aerial Cable

Connect the aerial cable by following the steps below. Do not connect the mains lead until you reach “Step 5: Connecting the Mains Lead” (page 18).

Hookups and Settings

to AERIAL IN

AERIAL

LINE 3 / DECODER

LINE 1 - TV

OUT

AERIAL

DIGITAL OUT

COAXIAL

PCM/DTS/ MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL

VIDEO OUT SELECT

RGB

COMPO-

NENT

COMPONENT

LINE 2 OUT

LINE 4 IN

VIDEO OUT

PB/C

AUDIO

LINE 2 OUT

DIGITAL OUT

PR/C

PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL

OPTICAL

VIDEO

S VIDEO

DVD recorder

OUT

to AERIAL OUT

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.

Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords

Select one of the following patterns A through D, according to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver). This will enable you to view pictures. Audio connections are explained in “Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords” (page 16).

INPUT

S VIDEO

TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver)

to i LINE1-TV

S-video cord (not supplied)

to LINE 2 OUT (S VIDEO)

AERIAL

LINE 3 / DECODER

LINE 1 - TV

OUT

VIDEO OUT SELECT switch

SCART cord (not supplied)

(blue) (red)

COMPONENT

LINE 2 OUT

LINE 4 IN

DIGITAL OUT

VIDEO OUT

COAXIAL

PCM/DTS/ MPEG/

DOLBY DIGITAL

PB/C

AUDIO

VIDEO OUT

LINE 2 OUT

SELECT

RGB

COMPO-

NENT

DIGITAL OUT

PR/C

PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL

OPTICAL

VIDEO

S VIDEO

to LINE 2 OUT (VIDEO)

Video cord (supplied)

Component video cord (not supplied)

(green)

to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

(green)

(blue)

(red)

TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver)

DVD recorder

INPUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver)

: Signal flow

Note

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

A Connecting to a SCART input jack

Connect using a SCART cord (not supplied) to the LI NE 1-T V jack and yo ur TV. Be sur e to ma ke the connections firmly to avoid hum and noise. See the operating instructions supplied with the TV to be connected. Set the VIDEO OUT SELECT switch on the rear panel to “RGB.”

B Connecting to a video input jack

Connect using the video cord (supplied) to the yellow LINE 2 OUT (VIDEO) jack. You will enjoy standard quality images.

C Connecting to an S VIDEO input

jack

Connect using an S-video cord (not supplied) to the LINE 2 OUT (S VIDEO) jack. You will enjoy high quality images.

When playing “wide screen” images

Some recorded images may not fit your TV screen. To change the aspect ratio, see page 73.

If you are connecting to a VCR

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

Notes

• Consumers should note that not all high definition television sets are fully compatible with this product and may cause artifacts to be displayed in the picture. In the case of 625 progressive scan picture problems, it is recommended that the user switch the connection to the ‘standard definition’ output. If there are questions regarding our TV set compatibility with this model 625p DVD recorder, please contact our customer service centre.

• When you connect the recorder to your TV via the SCART jacks, the TV’s input source is set to the recorder automatically when you turn the recorder on. If necessary, press TV/DVD on the remote to return the input to the TV.

Hookups and Settings

D Connecting to component video

input jacks (P

Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks using a component video cord (not supplied) or three video cords (not supplied) of the same kind and length. You will enjoy accurate colour reproduction and high quality images. Set the VIDEO OUT SELECT switch on the rear panel to “COMPONENT.” If your TV accepts progressive 625p format signals, you must use this connection and set [Progressive Mode] in [Settings] Setup to [On] (see page 73). The PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up on the recorder.

Green

Blue

Red

B/CB, PR/CR, Y)

Green Blue Red

Step 4: 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.

LINE 2 OUT

DIGITAL OUT

COAXIAL

PCM/DTS/ MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL

[Speakers]

Rear (L)

(white)

AUDI O

VIDEO

AERIAL

OUT

LINE 3 / DECODER

LINE 1 - TV

(red)

DIGITAL OUT

COAXIAL

PCM/DTS/ MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL

VIDEO OUT SELECT

RGB

COMPO-

NENT

to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL)

Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)

to coaxial digital input

Audio cord (supplied)

to LINE 2 OUT (AUDIO L/R)

COMPONENT

LINE 2 OUT

LINE 4 IN

VIDEO OUT

PB/C

AUDIO

LINE 2 OUT

DIGITAL OUT

PR/C

PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL

OPTICAL

VIDEO

S VIDEO

Optical digital cord (not supplied)

(white)

PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL

to optical digital input

(red)

DIGITAL OUT

OPTICAL

INPUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver)

DVD recorder

to DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL)

[Speakers]

Rear (R)

Front (L)

Front (R)

AV amplifier (receive r)

Centre

with a decoder

Subwoofer

: Signal flow

z Hint

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

Note

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

A Connecting to audio L/R input

jacks

This connection will use your TV’s or stereo amplifier’s (receiver’s) two speakers for sound. Connect using the audio cord (supplied).

White (L)

Red (R)

• Surround effect (page 49)

Note

Do not connect the LINE 4 IN (AUDIO L/R) and LINE 2 OUT (AUDIO L/R) jacks to your TV’s audio output jacks at the same time. This will cause unwanted noise to come from your TV’s speakers.

White (L)

Red (R)

B Connecting to a digital audio

input jack

If your AV amplifier (receiver) has a Dolby*1 Digital, DTS* digital input jack, use this connection. Connect using a coaxial or optical digital cord (not supplied).

Coaxial cord

Optical cord

• Surround effect

Dolby Digital (5.1ch), DTS (5.1ch), MPEG audio (5.1ch)

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

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

Notes

• After you have completed connection B, make the appropriate settings under [Audio] Setup (page 75). If your AV amplifier (receiver) has an MPEG audio decoder function, set [MPEG] to [Bitstream] in [Audio] Setup (page 7 5). Otherwise, no sound or a loud noise will come from your speakers.

• The surround sound effects of this recorder cannot be used with connection B.

, or MPEG audio decoder and a

Hookups and Settings

Step 5: Connecting the

Step 6: Preparing the

Mains Lead

Plug the recorder and TV mains leads (power cords) into the mains. After you connect the mains lead, you must wait for a short while before operating the recorder. You can operate the recorder once the front panel display lights up and the recorder enters standby mode. If you connect additional equipment to this recorder (page 23), be sure to connect the mains lead after all connections are complete.

to mains

Remote

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

Notes

• If the supplied remote interferes your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command mode number for this recorder (page 20).

• Use the batteries correctly to avoid possible leakage and corrosion. Do not touch the liquid with bare hands should leakage occur. Observe the following: – Do not use a new battery with an old battery, or

batteries of different manufacturers. – Do not attempt to recharge the batteries. – If you do not intend to use the remote for an extended

period of time, remove the batteries. – If battery leakage occurs, wipe out any liquid inside

the battery compartment, and insert new batteries.

• Do not expose the remote sensor (marked on the front panel) to strong light, such as direct sunlight or lighting apparatus. The r ecorder may not respond to the remote.

Controlling TVs with the remote

You can adjust the remote’s signal to control your TV. If you connected the recorder to an AV amplifier (receiver), you can use the supplied remote to control the AV amplifier’s (receiver’s) volume.

Number buttons and

-/--*

* If you use the number buttons to select the TV’s

programme position, press -/-- followed by the number buttons for two-digit numbers.

Selects the programme position on your TV

Hookups and Settings

Notes

• Depending on the connected unit, you may not be able to control your TV or AV amplifier (receiver) with some or all of the buttons below.

• If you enter a new code number, the code number previously entered will be erased.

• When you replace the batteries of the remote, the code number may be reset to the default setting. Set the appropriate code number again.

TV/DVD switch

"/1

Number buttons,

-/--

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

PROG +/–

2 +/–

t, TV/DVD

1 Slide the TV/DVD switch to TV. 2 Hold down [/1. 3 Enter your TV’s manufacturer code (see

“Code numbers of controllable TVs” below) using the number buttons.

4 Release [/1.

When the TV/DVD switch is set to TV, the remote performs the following:

[/1 Turns your TV on or off 2 (volume) +/– Adjusts the volume of your

PROG +/– Selects the programme

(wide mode) Switches to or from the

t (TV/video) Switches your TV’s input

position on your TV

wide mode of a Sony widescreen TV

source

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

The TV/DVD button switches between the recorder and the last input source selected on the TV. Point your remote at the recorder when using this button. The button works even if the TV/DVD switch is set to DVD. When you connect the recorder to the TV via the SCART jacks, the input source for the TV is set to the recorder automatically when you turn the power on. To watch another source, press the TV/ DVD button to switch the TV’s input source.

Code numbers of controllable TVs

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

Manufacturer Code number

Sony 01 (default)

Aiwa 01 (default)

Grundig 11

Hitachi 23, 24, 72

Loewe 06, 45

Nokia 15, 16, 69, 73

Panasonic 17, 49

Philips 06, 07, 08, 23, 45, 72

Saba 12, 13, 36, 43, 74, 75

Samsung 06, 22, 23, 71, 72

Sanyo 25

Sharp 29

Telefunken 12, 13, 36, 43, 74, 75

Thomson 12, 13, 43, 74, 75

Toshiba 38

LG 06

JVC 33

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Controlling the volume of your AV amplifier (receiver) with the remote

TV/DVD switch

"/1

1 2 3

Number buttons

4 5 6

7 8 9

2 +/–

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. The default command mode setting for this recorder and the supplied remote is “MODE3.”

1 Slide the TV/DVD switch to DVD. 2 Hold down [/1, and enter the

manufacturer code (see the table below) for your AV amplifier (receiver) using the number buttons.

3 Release [/1.

The 2 (volume) +/– buttons control the AV amplifier’s volume. If you want to control the TV’s volume, slide the TV/DVD switch to TV.

z Hint

If you want to control the TV’s volume even when the TV/DVD switch is set to DVD, repeat the steps above and enter the code number 90 (default).

Code numbers of controllable AV amplifiers (receivers)

If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time until you find the one that works with your AV amplifier (receiver).

Manufacturer Code number

Sony 78, 79, 80, 91

Denon 84, 85, 86

Kenwood 92, 93

Onkyo 81, 82, 83

Pioneer 99

Sansui 87

Technics 97, 98

Yamaha 94, 95, 96

./>

COMMAND MODE switch

1 Turn off the recorder. 2 Press down x (stop) on the recorder until

“MODE” appears in the front panel display.

3 While keeping x (stop) pressed,

repeatedly press ./> on the recorder to select the command mode (MODE1, 2, or 3).

Front panel display

4 Slide the COMMAND MODE switch on the

remote so it matches the mode you selected above.

Step 7: Initial Setup

Use the Setup Displays to make the initial set tings for using the recorder. Complete the initial setup in the following order.

Tuner and Channel Setup

OSD Language Setup

Clock Setup

TV Type Setup

Audio and Video connection Setup (if necessary)

Follow the steps from “Presetting channels” to “Additional settings” below.

"/1

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

</M/m/,, ENTER

SET UP

Presetting channels

1 Turn on the TV. 2 Press [/1. 3 Switch the input selecto r on your TV so that

the signal from the recorder appe ars on your TV screen.

4 Press SET UP.

The Setup Display appears, which allows you to make adjustments to the recorder. For details about the Setup Display, see page 69.

Settings

Auto Preset Channel Settings Clock TV Aspect Display Mode Line1 Decoder Progressive Mode PBC Factory Setup

France

Start

5 Press M/m to select your countr y, and

press ,.

If your country is not listed, select [Other]. Note that if you select [Other], you cannot select [Auto Adjust On] in [Clock] Setup (page 72).

6 Press ENTER while [Start] is selected.

The recorder automatically starts searching for all of the recei vable channels and presets them.

Settings

Auto Preset Channel Settings Clock TV Aspect Display Mode Line1 Decoder Progressive Mode PBC Factory Setup

Sweden

Stop

Searching 11%

To manually set, disable, or fine -t une the channels, see “[ C hannel Settings]” in [Settings] Setup (page 70). For customers in France, set each channel to [SECAM] in the [Channe l Settings] menu if the recept ion is poor (page 70).

7 Press < to return to the Setup Display,

and follow the steps of “Selecting a language for the on-screen display” (see below).

If you do not want to change the on-screen display langua ge, go to “Setting the cl ock” (page 22).

Selecting a language for the onscreen display

1 Press M/m to select [Language]

(language), and press ,.

[Language] Setu p appears.

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Hookups and Settings

2 Press M/m to select [OSD] (on-screen

display), and press ,.

Language

OSD

Audio

Subtitle

English

Deutsch

Italiano

Español

Português

3 Press M/m to select a language, and press

ENTER.

The on-screen language changes to the selected language.

4 Press < to return to the Setup Display,

and follow the steps of “Setting the clock” (see below).

Setting the clock

1 Press M/m to select [Settings], and

press ,.

[Settings] Setup appears.

2 Press M/m to select [Clock], and check

that the clock is correctly set.

Settings

Auto Preset

Channel Settings

Clock

TV Aspect

Display Mode

Line1 Decoder

Progressive Mode

PBC

Factory Setup

Auto Adjust On

Auto Adjust Off

Date 12 / 04

Year 2005

Time 12 : 00

If incorrect, set the clock manually (page 72). Or, the timer recording does not work properly.

3 Follow the steps of “Setting the aspect

ratio for the connected TV” (see below).

Setting the aspect ratio for the connected TV

1 Press M/m to select [TV Aspect], and press

Settings

Auto Preset

Channel Settings

Clock

TV Aspect

Display Mode

Line1 Decoder

Progressive Mode

PBC

Factory Setup

4:3

16:9

2 Press M/m to select the aspect ratio of the

connected TV, and press ENTER.

[4:3]: For a standard 4:3 screen TV without a wide screen mode. Select [Display Mode] in [Settings] Setup. [16:9]: For a wide-screen TV or standard TV with a wide screen mode.

3 Press SET UP to turn off the Setup Display.

See “Additional settings” below and make other adjustments accordingly.

Additional settings

Depending on the connected equipment, the following adjustments may be necessary.

◆If you connect a TV that accepts progressive 625p format signals to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks

Set [Progressive Mode] in [Settings] Setup to [On] (page 73).

◆If you connect an AV amplifier (receiver) with a Dolby Digital, DTS, or MPEG audio decoder

Make necessary settings in [Audio] Setup (page 75).

You can make other adjustments using the Setup Displays, such as picture, sound, and subtitle languages. (See “Settings and Adjustments” on page 69.)

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. Use the DV IN jack on the front panel if the equipment has a DV output jack (i.LINK jack) (page 66). See also the operating instructions supplied with the connected equipment. To record on this recorder, see “Recording From Connected Equipment” (page 45).

Connecting to the LINE 3 jack

Connect a VCR or similar recording device to the LINE 3/DECODER jack of this recorder.

VCR

SCART cord (not supplied)

to SCART input

Hookups and Settings

to i LINE1-TV

AERIAL

LINE 3 / DECODER

LINE 1 - TV

OUT

to i LINE 3/DECODER

COMPONENT

LINE 2 OUT

DIGITAL OUT

VIDEO OUT

COAXIAL

PCM/DTS/ MPEG/

DOLBY DIGITAL

PB/C

VIDEO OUT

LINE 2 OUT

SELECT

RGB

PR/C

COMPO-

NENT

S VIDEO

DVD recorder

LINE 4 IN

AUDIO

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL

OPTICAL

VIDEO

Notes

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

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

VCRDVD recorder TV

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

Line input 1

VCR DVD recorder TV

Line input 2

• When you record to a VCR from this DVD recorder, do not switch the input source to TV by pressing the TV/DVD button on the remote.

• If you disconnect the recorder’s mains lead, you will not be able to view the signals from the connected VCR.

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Connecting to the LINE 2 IN or LINE 4 IN jacks

Connect a VCR or similar recording device to the LINE 2 IN or LINE 4 IN jacks of this recorder. If you are connecting to the LINE 2 IN jacks and the equipment has an S-video jack, you can use an S-video cord instead of a video cord.

VCR, etc.

OUTPUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

S VIDEO

Video cord (not supplied)

Audio cord (not supplied)

S-video cord (not supplied)

to LINE 2 IN DVD recorder (front)

(rear)

COMPONENT

LINE 2 OUT

AERIAL

LINE 3 / DECODER

LINE 1 - TV

OUT

DIGITAL OUT

COAXIAL

PCM/DTS/ MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL

VIDEO OUT SELECT

RGB

COMPO-

NENT

LINE 4 IN

VIDEO OUT

PB/C

AUDIO

LINE 2 OUT

DIGITAL OUT

PR/C

PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL

OPTICAL

VIDEO

S VIDEO

to LINE 4 IN

VCR, etc.

: Signal flow

z Hint

When the connected equipment outputs only monaural sound, use audio cords that distribute monaural sounds to left/ right channels (not supplied).

Notes

• Do not connect the yellow LINE IN (VIDEO) jack when using an S-video cord.

• Do not connect the output jack of this recorder to another equipment’s input jack with the other equipment’s output jack connected to the input jack of this recorder. Noise (feedback) may result.

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

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 mai n s lead from the mains when connecting the tuner.

to SCART input

SCART cord (not supplied)

Satellite tuner, etc.

Hookups and Settings

to i LINE1-TV

AERIAL

LINE 3 / DECODER

LINE 1 - TV

OUT

to i LINE 3/DECODER

COMPONENT

LINE 2 OUT

DIGITAL OUT

VIDEO OUT

COAXIAL

PCM/DTS/ MPEG/

DOLBY DIGITAL

PB/C

AUDIO

VIDEO OUT

LINE 2 OUT

SELECT

RGB

PR/C

COMPO-

NENT

VIDEO

S VIDEO

LINE 4 IN

AUDIO

VIDEO

z Hint

You do not need to turn on the recorder to view the signals from the connected tuner on your TV.

Notes

• If you are using a B Sky B tuner, be sure to connect the tuner’s VCR SCART jack to the LINE 3/DECODER jack.

• If you disconnect the recorder’s mains le ad , you will not be able to view the si gnals from the connected tuner.

• When the recorder is turned off, the LINE 3/ DECODER jack does not accept 16:9 screen size signals.

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL

OPTICAL

DVD recorder

Connecting a PAY-TV/Canal Plus Decoder

You can watch or record PAY-TV/Canal Plus programmes if you connect a decoder (not supplied) to the recorder. Disconnect the recorder’s mains lead from the mains when connecting the decoder. To watch or record PAY-TV/Canal Plus programmes, set your recorder to receive the channels using the Setup Display. See “[Channel Settings]” in [Settings] Setup (page 70).

Aerial cabl e (supplied)

to AERIAL IN

to SCART input

SCART cord (not supplied)

AERIAL

OUT

to i LINE1TV

LINE 3 / DECODER

LINE 1 - TV

to i LINE 3/DECODER

COMPONENT

LINE 2 OUT

DIGITAL OUT

VIDEO OUT

COAXIAL

PCM/DTS/ MPEG/

DOLBY DIGITAL

PB/C

AUDIO

VIDEO OUT

LINE 2 OUT

SELECT

RGB

PR/C

COMPO-

NENT

VIDEO

S VIDEO

to AERIAL OUT

z Hint

You do not need to turn on the recorder to view the signals from the connected tuner on your TV.

Notes

• To watch or record PAY-TV/Canal Plus programmes from the LINE 1-TV jack, set [Line1 Decoder] in [Settings] Setup to [On] (page 73).

• If you disconnect the recorder’s mains lead, you will not be able to view the signals from the connected decoder.

SCART cord (not supplied)

LINE 4 IN

AUDIO

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL

OPTICAL

VIDEO

PAY-TV/Canal Plus decoder

DVD recorder

Basic Operation

Inserting and Formatting a Disc

RWVR-RW

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

Video

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

TV/DVD switch

"/1

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

tray.

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

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

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

8 Press ENTER when [OK] appears.

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

z Hint

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

Reformatting a disc

RWVR-RW

Video

Basic Operation

</M/m/,, ENTER

SET UP

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

The recorder turns on.

3 Switch the input selector on your TV so that

the signal from the recorder appears on th e TV screen.

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

the disc tray.

Labelled side facing up

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

1 Insert a disc. 2 Press SET UP to turn on the Setup Display. 3 Select [Disc Info] and press ,. 4 Select [Format DVD] and press ,.

Disc Info

Format DVD

Finalize

Disc Name

Protect

Start

5 While [Start] is selected, press ENTER.

The display asks for confirmation.

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

6 Select [OK] and press ENTER.

Formatting starts.

Recording a Programme to a Disc

This section introduces the basic operation to record the current TV programme to a disc. For details about recording, see page 37.

RWVR

Video

To stop recording

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

z Hint

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

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

REC MODE

PROG +/–

x z REC

1 Insert a disc.

For details on how to insert and format a new disc, see “Inserting and Formatting a Disc” (page 27).

2 Press PROG +/– to select the programme

position you want to record.

3 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the

recording mode.

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

HQ SP EP SLP

For details about the recording mode, see page 37.

4 Press z REC.

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

Viewing the Recorded Programme (Title List)

RWVR-RW

Video

The titles of programmes recorded on a disc are displayed in the Title List, which also displays disc information, such as disc name, remaining time, etc. Follow the steps below to play the recorded programme. You can also edit individual titles from the Title List (page 60).

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

TITLE LIST

DISPLAY

O RETURN

REC MODE

</M/m/,, ENTER

PICTURE MARK

1 Insert a disc. 2 Press TITLE LIST.

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

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

B Disc name (page 34):

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

C Disc space bar/remaining time:

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

D Title’s thumbnail picture

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

E Title information:

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

3 Select a title and press ENTER.

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

Title List

Original

DVD-RW

SLP

2:45:00

Play

Chapter List

Erase

Edit

Playlist

Free

Title 1 07/12 0:45:00

Title 4 13/12 0:10:00

Title 2 09/12 1:00:00

Title 5 16/12 0:10:00

Title 3 10/12 0:15:00

Title 6 19/12 0:25:00

Options for the selected title

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

4 Select [Play] and press ENTER.

Playback starts from the selected title on the disc.

Basic Operation

1/7

SLP

Title List

Original

DVD-RW

2:45:00

Free

Title 1 07/12 0:45:00

Title 4 13/12 0:10:00

Title 2 09/12 1:00:00

Title 5 16/12 0:10:00

Title 3 10/12 0:15:00

Title 6 19/12 0:25:00

1/7

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

Displays the title type, original or Playlist.

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

Each time you press TITLE LIST, you can switch the Title List to show original or Playlist. “PLAYLIST” appears in the front panel display when “Playlist” is selected. For details, see “Edits for Playlist titles” (page 59).

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