Sony RDR-GX210 User Manual

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2-548-697-E3(1)

DVD Recorder

Operating Instructions

RDR-GX210

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WARNING

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

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

CAUTION

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

CLASS 3B VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.

CAUTION

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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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Progressive PAL playback

, If your TV is compatible with progressive

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

Playing JPEG image files

, You can enjoy viewing JPEG images on

your TV screen. First, take pictures with a digital camera and save them in JPEG format to a CD-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.

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Quick Guide to Disc Types

Recordable and playable discs

Icon

Type

Disc Logo

used in this

Formatting (new discs)

manual

DVD+RW

VR mode

RWVR

Automatically

formatted

Automatically formatted in VR mode

DVDRW

DVD+R

DVD-R

Video mode

Manually reformat in

Video

Video mode (page 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.

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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

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Playable discs

Type

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

VIDEO CD

DATA CD

Disc Logo

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.

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Note on playback operations of DVD VIDEOs/ VIDEO CDs

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

Region code (DVD VIDEO only)

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

ALL

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

RDR–XXXX

XXV XXHz XXW

Region code

Notes

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

• You cannot mix VR mode and Video mode on the same DVD-RW. To change the disc’s format, reformat the disc (page 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).

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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)

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.)

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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.

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Connecting to a Satellite or Digital Tuner

Connect a satellite or digital tuner to this recorder using the LINE 3/DECODER jack. Disconnect the recorder’s 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

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Connecting a PAY-TV/Canal Plus Decoder

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

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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.

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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.

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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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To change a title thumbnail picture

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

1 Play a title whose thumbnail picture you want

to change.

2 Press PICTURE MARK at the scene you w ant

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

To stop playback

Press x.

To turn off the Title List

Press O RETURN.

Chapter List

RWVR

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

z Hint

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

Notes

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

• Letters that cannot be displayed appear as corrupt characters.

• Title thumbnail pictures are displayed only on this recorder.

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

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

• Title thumbnails are se t at a point approximate to where the PICTURE MARK button is pressed, and the result may be slightly different from the intended one.

Chapter List

Original

Title 1 07/12 Tue 0:45:00

A Title information B Chapter’s thumbnail picture

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

To return to the Title List

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

1/5

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Checking the Playback Information and Playing Time

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

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

TIME

DISPLAY

</M/m/,, ENTER

Using the on-screen display

RWVR-RW

VCD

Press DISPLAY to show various playback information on the TV screen.

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

Video

DVD

[Time]: Elapsed playing time (52) (also displays remaining time when TIME is pressed) [Audio]: Selected audio language (DVD VIDEO only) or audio channel (49) [Subtitle]: Selected subtitle (49) [Angle]: Selected angle/total number of angles (49) [Sound]: Selected sound mode (49)

Note

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

Checking the playing time and remaining time

RWVR-RW

VCD

DATA CD

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

Press TIME repeatedly.

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

◆Front panel display

Example: When playing a DVD

Playing time and number of the current title

Remaining time of the current title

TITLE

Video

CHP

DVD

Basic Operation

1/7

1/23

00:00:30

1 ENG

5.1CH 1 ENG

1/1

SUR OFF

Title

[Title]: Current title (or track) number/total number of titles (or tracks) (52) [Chapter]: Current chapter number/total number of chapters (52)

Example: When playing a CD

Track playing time and the current track number

Remaining time of the current track

Playing time of the disc

Remaining time of the disc

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Notes

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

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

Changing the Name of a Recorded Programme (Title Input)

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Video

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

Number buttons

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

TITLE LIST

</M/m/,, ENTER

1 Press TITLE LIST to turn on the Title List.

For details about the Title List, see page 29.

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

ENTER.

Edit options for the selected title appear.

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4 Select [Title Name] and press ENTER.

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

Input row

Title 1

ABCDEFGH I J

KLMNOPQRST

UVWX Y

Finish Cancel Space Erase

Setting buttons

Character type box

Upper Case

0123456789

Character palette

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

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

7 Repeat steps 5 and 6 to enter the

remaining characters.

ABC

Upper Case

ABCDEFGH I J

KLMNOPQRST

UVWX Y

0123456789

Basic Operation

•Press </, to move between the setting

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

• To move the cursor to the left or right within

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

• To erase a character, move the cursor to the right of the character in the input row. Select [Erase] and press ENTER.

5 Move to the character type box and press

</, to select a character type.

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

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

6 Move to the character palette, press </

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

ENTER.

The selected character appears in the input row.

Upper Case

ABCDEFGH I J

KLMNOPQRST

UVWX Y

0123456789

Finish Cancel

Space Erase

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

8 Select [Finish] and press ENTER.

To use the number buttons

You can also use the number buttons to enter characters.

1 Select the row containing the character to be

input and press a number button.

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

2 Select [Finish] and press ENTER.

Space EraseFinish Cancel

• To enter a letter with an accent mark, select the letter followed by an accent. Example: Select “a” and then “ ` ” to enter “à.”

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Labelling and Protecting a Disc

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

</M/m/,, ENTER

SET UP

Labelling a disc

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

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

Disc Info

Format DVD

Finalize

Disc Name

Protect

Edit

Note

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

Protecting a Disc

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

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

Disc Info

Format DVD

Finalize

Disc Name

Protect

Off

5 Select [On] and press ENTER.

To cancel the protection

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

z Hint

For DVD+RWs and DVD+Rs, you can set protection for individual titles (page 62).

5 While [Edit] is selected, press ENTER.

The display for entering characters appears. To enter characters, see page 32.

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Playing a DVD on Other Equipment (Finalize)

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

Differences b etween the disc types

Discs are automatically finalized when

removed from the recorder. However, you may need to finalize th e disc for certain DVD equip men t, or if the recording time is short. You can edit or record on the disc even after finalizi ng.

Finalizing is unnecessary when playing

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a disc on VR format compatible equipment. Even if your other DVD equipment is VR format compatib le, you ma y need to finalize the dis c, es pecially if the recording time is short. After f inalizing, you cannot edit or reco rd on t he disc. If you want to edit or record on it again, unfinalize the disc.

Finalizing is necessary when playing on

Video

any equipment other than t h is re corder. After finalizing, you cannot edit or record on t he di s c. If yo u w ant t o e d it or record on it again, unfinali ze the disc.

Finalizing is necessary when playing on

any equipment other than t h is re corder.

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

Video

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

</M/m/,, ENTER

SET UP

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

Disc Info

Format DVD Finalize Disc Name Protect

Finalize

5 Select [Finalize] and press ENTER.

The display asks for confirmation.

6 Select [OK] an d press ENTER.

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

7 Press ENTER when [OK] ap pe ars .

Basic Operation

To unfinalize a DVD-RW

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

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z Hint

You can check whether the disc has been finalized or not. If you cannot select [Finalize] in step 5 ab ove , th e di sc has already been finalized.

Notes

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

• De pe ndi ng on the co ndition of the disc, recording, or the DVD equipment, discs may not play even if the discs are finalized.

• The r ecor de r ma y not be abl e to finalize the disc if it was recorded on another recorder.

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

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Recording

Before Recording

Before you start recording…

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

• Use the Title List to check the available recording time for the disc (page 29). For DVD+RWs and DVD-RWs, you can erase titles to free up disc space (page 59).

z Hints

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

• When using a DVD+RW, you can overwrite a previously recorded title (page 45).

• You can select the picture size to be recorded on DVDRWs (VR mode). Sel ect [4:3] or [16:9] f or [Rec Aspect Ratio] in [Rec Setting] Setup (page 77).

Recording mode

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

Press REC MODE repeatedly to switch the recording modes.

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

Recording mode Recording time

(minute)

HQ (High quality) 60 SP (Standard mode) R 120 EP r 240

SLP (Long duration) 360

Notes

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

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

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

Recording stereo and bilingual programmes

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

ZWEITON (German stereo) system

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

NICAM system

When a stereo or bilingual NICAM based programme is received, “NICAM” appears in the front panel display. To record a NICAM programme, be sure to set [NICAM/Standard] of [Channel Settings] in [Settings] Setup to on (default). If the sound is not clear when listening to NICAM broadcasts, set [NICAM/Standard] to off (see “[Channel Settings]” on page 70).

z Hint

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

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Unrecordable pictures

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

Copy control signals

Copy-Free

Copy-Once

Copy-Never None

* The recorded disc can be played only on CPRM

compatible equipment.

Recordable discs

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Ver.1.1, Ver.1.2 with CPRM*

Video

Timer Recording (Standard/ ShowView)

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

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

• ShowView: Enter the ShowView number designated for each TV programme (page 40).

Notes

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

• While recording, you cannot set additional timer recordings.

Setting the timer manually (Standard)

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O RETURN

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

'/1

TIMER

</M/m/,, ENTER

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

recordable disc on the disc tray.

5 Press ENTER.

The Timer List appears with the timer setting you made.

Labelled side facing up

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

tray.

Wait until “LOADING” disappears from the front panel display. For details on how to insert and format a new disc, see “Inserting and Formatting a Disc” (page 27).

3 Press TIMER.

Timer Standard

PR Date Start Stop Mode Repeat PDC/VPS

19:2012/4 Tue

19:50 TodaySP Off

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

100 Min Free

4 Press </, to select an item and press

M/m to adjust the setting.

[PR]: Selects the programme position or input source. [Date]: Sets the date up to one month in advance. [Start]: Sets the start time. [Stop]: Sets the stop time. [Mode]: Selects the recording mode (page 37). If you select [AT], you can use the Rec Mode Adjust function. See “Rec Mode Adjust” on page 40. [Repeat]: Selects a repeat option from [Today], [Mon-Fri], and [Weekly]. [PDC/VPS]: Sets the PDC/VPS function. See “About the PDC/VPS function” below.

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

Timer List

Date

12/4 Tue

Start30LengthSPMode

19:20

: PDC/VPS

Check

Rec. OK

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

6 Press O RETURN to turn off the Timer

List.

7 Press '/1 to set your recorder to standby

mode.

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

To stop recording during timer recording

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

About the PDC/VPS function

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

◆To use the PDC/VPS function

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

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Rec Mode Adjust

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

If the timer settings overlap

If the timer settings overlap, [Dup. Date] will appear in the Timer List. For details, see “When the timer settings overlap” (page 42).

Recording TV programmes using the ShowView system

The ShowView system is a feature that simplifies setting the timer. Just enter the ShowView number listed in the TV programme guide. The date, time, and channel of that programme are set automatically. Check that the channels are correctly set in [Channel Settings] in [Settings] Setup (page 70).

To confirm, change, or cancel timer recording

See “Checking/Changing/Cancelling Timer Settings (Timer List)” (page 42).

z Hints

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

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

Notes

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

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

• Even if the timer is set for the same daily or weekly programme, the timer recording cannot be made if it overlaps with a programme that has priority. [Dup. Date] will appear for the overlapped setting in the Timer List. Check the priority order of the settings (page 42).

• 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 (page 44).

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

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

'/1

1 2 3

CLEAR

O RETURN

4 5 6

7 8 9

Number buttons

TIMER

</M/m/,, ENTER

1 Insert a recordable disc. 2 Press TIMER twice.

ShowView

Number

Repeat

Toda y

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

3 Press the number buttons to enter the

ShowView number.

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

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

M/m to select a repeat option.

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

5 Press ENTER.

The programme position, date, start and stop times, recording mode, repeat option, and PDC/VPS setting (page 39) appear.

Timer Standard

PR Date Start Stop Mode Repeat PDC/VPS

19:2012/4 Tue

19:50 TodaySP Off

100 Min Free

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

6 Press ENTER.

The Timer List appears with the timer setting you made.

To stop recording during timer recording

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

If the timer settings overlap

If the timer settings overlap, [Dup. Date] will appear in the Timer List. For details, see “When the timer settings overlap” (page 42).

To confirm, change, or cancel timer recording

See “Checking/Changing/Cancelling Timer Settings (Timer List)” (page 42).

z Hints

• The Rec Mode Adjust function also works with this timer method (page 40).

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

Recording

Timer List

Date

12/4 Tue

Start30LengthSPMode

19:20

: PDC/VPS

Check

Rec. OK

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

7 Press O RETURN to turn off the Timer

List.

8 Press '/1 to set your recorder to standby

mode.

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

Notes

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

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

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

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

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

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Checking/Changing/ Cancelling Timer Settings (Timer List)

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Video

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

2 Select a timer setting and press ENTER.

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

3 Press </, to select an item and press

M/m to change the setting.

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

4 Press ENTER.

The information for the selected timer setting is updated.

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

CLEAR

O RETURN

TIMER

</M/m/,, ENTER

Changing the timer settings

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

1 Press TIMER repeatedly to turn on the

Timer List.

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

Timer List

Date

Start30LengthSPMode

12/4 Tue

19:20

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

13/4 Wed10 20:15 15 SP Dup. Date

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

• [*] next to the [Start] time indicates that [PDC/VPS] is set to [On] (page 39).

: PDC/VPS

Check

Rec. OK

Cancelling the timer settings

1 After step 1 above, select a timer setting

and press CLEAR.

The display asks for confirmation.

2 Select [OK] and press ENTER.

The selected timer setting is deleted from the Timer List.

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

To turn off the Timer List

Press O RETURN.

When the timer settings overlap

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

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

will be cut off

◆When the recordings start at the same time

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

7:00 8:00

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

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

Recording Without the Timer

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

Notes

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

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

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

TITLE LIST

DISPLAY

REC MODE

INPUT SELECT

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1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

PROG +/–

t (TV/video), TV/DVD

</M/m/,, ENTER

X x

z REC

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

the programme position or input source you want to record.

3 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the

recording mode.

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

Recording

HQ SP EP SLP

For details about the recording mode, see page 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.

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To stop recording

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

To pause recording

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

To watch another TV programme while recording

If your TV is connected to the LINE 1-TV jack, set your TV to the TV input using the 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, set the TV to TV input using the

t (TV/video) button

(page 19).

z Hint

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

Notes

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

recording.

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

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

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

To check the Quick Timer

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

To cancel or stop the Quick Timer

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

To extend the Quick Timer

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

Checking status while recording

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

Press DISPLAY during recording.

Recording information appears on the TV screen.

0:19:55

Input : Pr. 8

MONO

SP 1H 40M Free

Using the Quick Timer function

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

Press z REC repeatedly to set the duration.

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

Continue

10M 20M 30M

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

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

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Press DISPLAY to turn off the display.

z Hint

While recording, you can check the recording time and other information, such as disc type/format, title/chapter number, etc., shown in the front panel display (page 88).

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Creating chapters in a title

The recorder automatically divides a recording (a title) into chapters by inserting chapter marks at 5, 10, or 15-minute intervals during recording. Select the interval, [5Min], [10Min], or [15Min] for [Auto Chapter] in [Rec Setting] Setup (page 77).

z Hint

You can create chapters manually when playing a DVD+RW, DVD-RW (VR mode), or DVD+R (page 64).

Overwriting a recorded title

You can use the Title List to make a new recording over a title previously recorded on the disc. For details about the Title List, see page 29.

1 Insert a DVD+RW. 2 Press PROG +/– or INPUT SELECT to select

a programme position or input source.

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

want to overwrite.

5 Press z REC.

Recording starts.

To stop recording

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

z Hint

If you erase a title from a DVD+RW, it appears as [Erased title] in the Title List. However, this will not increase the remaining time on the disc. You can select [Erased title] from the Title List and make a new recording on top of it (page 61).

Notes

• A protected title cannot be overwritten (page 62).

• If the selected title is shorter than the new recording, or less than ten seconds, the recorder automatically overwrites the next title in the Title List. If you do not want a title to be overwritten, protect the title (page 62).

Recording From Connected Equipment

You can record from a connected VCR or similar device. To connect a VCR or similar device, see “Connecting a VCR or Similar Device” (page 23). Use the DV IN jack on the front panel if the equipment has a DV output jack (i.LINK jack).

REC MODE

INPUT SELECT

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4 5 6

7 8 9

z REC

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

source according to the connection you made.

The front panel display changes as follows:

programme position

LINE1 LINE2

LINE4

LINE3DV

3 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the

recording mode.

The recording mode changes as follows:

HQ SP EP SLP

Recording

4 Insert the source tape into the connected

equipment and set to playback pause.

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5 Press z REC on this recorder and the

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

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

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

See “DV Dubbing” (page 66) for an explanation of how to record from the DV IN jack.

Notes

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

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

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Playback

Playing DVDs and VIDEO CDs

VCD

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Video

DVD

3 Press TITLE LIST.

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

29).

Example: DVD-RW (VR mode)

Title List

Original

DVD-RW

Title 1

SLP

2:45:00

07/12 0:45:00

Free

Title 2 09/12 1:00:00

Title 3 10/12 0:15:00

1/7

1 2 3

Number buttons

TOP MENU

4 5 6

7 8 9

TITLE LIST

</M/m/,, ENTER

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

the disc tray.

Playback side facing down

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

tray.

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

Title 4 13/12 0:10:00

Title 5 16/12 0:10:00

Title 6 19/12 0:25:00

4 Select a title, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

5 Select [Play], and press ENTER.

Playback starts from the selected title on the disc.

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

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

step 5 above. The Chapter List of the selected title appears. For details about the Chapter List, see page 30.

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

ENTER. Playback starts from the selected chapter.

To use the DVD’s Menu

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

To play VIDEO CDs with PBC functions

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

H when “Press SELECT” appears).

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To stop playback

Press x.

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

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

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

To play restricted DVDs (Parental Control)

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

1 Enter your four-digit password using the

number buttons.

2 Press ENTER to select [OK].

The recorder starts playback.

To register or change the password, see “Parental Control Settings” (page 76).

z Hints

• To play without PBC functions, set [PBC] to [Off] in [Settings] Setup (page 74). VIDEO CDs are played in continuous play mode only.

• You can also use the H button in step 4 (page 47) to start playback.

• To play a title including hidden chapters on a DVD+RW or DVD+R, select [Full Play] in step 5 (page 47). For details about hidden chapters, see page 64.

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Playback options

CLEAR

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

SUR

./>

REPEAT

A-B

ZOOM

m / M

RANDOM

Buttons Operations Discs

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

X (pause) Pauses playback. All discs

. (previous)/ > (next)

(fast reverse/fast forward)

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

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

fast reverse fast forward

All discs

* FR4 and FF4 are not

available for VIDEO CDs.

FR1 T t FF1

FR2 T T t t FF2

FR3 T T T t t t FF3

FR4* T T T T t t t t FF4*

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Buttons Operations Discs

(slow)

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

reverse slow** forward slow

All discs

** SR1-SR4 and SF4

are not available for VIDEO CDs.

SR1 T t SF1

SR2 T T t t SF2

SR3 T T T t t t SF3

SR4 T T T T t t t t SF4**

/ (instant replay/instant advance)

Replays the scene/briefly fast forwards the scene.

will advance the image frame by frame in pause

mode.

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

when pressed repeatedly.

: Selects the language.

DVD

RWVR

Video

VCD

Selects one of the recorded audio tracks.

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

([SUR OFF]) when pressed during playback. Surround lets you enjoy virtual surround sound effects created from the front left and right speakers.

(subtitle) Selects a subtitle language when pressed repeatedly.

(angle) Selects an angle when pressed repeatedly.

“ ” appears briefly at the scene where the angle to

be changed.

If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are recorded on the disc, “ ” appears in the front panel display.

To resume normal playback, press H.

Notes

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

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

• For a Super VCD, you cannot select aud io track 2 if one is recorded on the disc.

All discs

DVD

RWVR

Video

DVD

To enlarge a video image (Zoom)

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

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

Note

The zoom function may not work depending on the disc.

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To play repeatedly

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

Notes

• For a VIDEO CD with PBC function, set [PBC] to [Off] in [Settings] Setup (page 74).

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

(instant replay) during Repeat Play, Repeat Play

is cancelled.

To repeat a specific portion (A-B)

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

1 During playback, when you find the starting

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

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

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

Note

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

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

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

Playback

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

z Hint

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

Notes on Surround effect

• The function may not work with some discs.

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

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

• The function does not work if you connect to an amplifier using the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) jack.

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

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

z Hint

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

Note

For a VIDEO CD with PBC function, set [PBC] to [Off] in [Settings] Setup (page 74).

Note on playing DTS sound tracks on a CD

When playing DTS-encoded CDs, excessive 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 jacks of the recorder are connected to an amplification system. To enjoy DTS Digital Surround™ playback, an external 5.1-channel decoder system must be connected to the digital jack of the recorder.

Notes on playing DVDs with a DTS sound track

DTS audio signals are output only through the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) jack. When you play a DV D with DTS sound tracks, set [DTS] to [On] in [Audio] Setup (page 75).

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Searching for a Title/ Chapter/Track, etc.

VCD

RWVR-RW

Video

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

Number buttons, SET

CLEAR

DISPLAY

</M/m/,, ENTER

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

DVD

BOOKMARK SEARCH

MODE

3 Press the number buttons to select the

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

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

The recorder starts playback from the selected number or scene.

z Hint

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

Bookmarking a favourite scene

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

To set a bookmark

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

1 Press DISPLAY during playback.

The on-screen display appears.

1/7

1/23

00:00:30

1 ENG

5.1CH 1 ENG

1/1

SUR OFF

Title

2 Select a search item, and press ENTER.

• Title (for DVDs)

• Chapter (for DVDs)

• Track (for VIDEO CDs with PBC function off)

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

To search for a bookmarked scene

1 Press SEARCH MODE.

The bookmark search display appears.

1 2 - - - - - -

2 Press </, or the number buttons to select

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

3 Press SEARCH MODE to turn off the display.

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To erase the bookmark

1 Press SEARCH MODE to turn on the

bookmark search display.

2 Press </, or the number buttons to select

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

3 Press SEARCH MODE to turn off the display.

Playing Music CDs and MP3 Audio Tracks

DATA CD

The recorder can play MP3 audio tracks on DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs). For details about MP3 audio tracks, see “About MP3 audio tracks” (page 56).

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

O RETURN

TOP MENU

</M/m/,, ENTER

1 Insert a disc.

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

00:00:00

MP3

List

ROCK BEST HIT

KARAOKE

MY FAVOURITE SONG

R&B

JAZZ

CLASSIC

SALSA OF CUBA

BOSSA NOVA

Program

Some CDs automatically start playing from the beginning. When selecting a track, go to step 3.

2 Select an album and press ENTER.

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

3 Select a track and press H or ENTER.

Playback starts from the selected track.

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To stop playback

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

z Hints

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

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

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

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

Note on playing DTS sound tracks on a CD

Playback options

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

SUR

./>

A-B

Buttons Operations

m/M

RANDOMREPEAT

Z (open/ close)

Stops playing and opens the disc tray.

X (pause) Pauses playback.

./>

(previous/

Goes to the beginning of the previous/next track.

next)

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

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

Fast reverse fast forward

FR1 T t FF1

FR2 T T t t FF2

FR3 T T T t t t FF3

SUR (Surround)

Switches the Surround effect on ([SUR ON]) or off when pressed during playback. Surround lets you enjoy virtual surround sound effects created from the front left and right speakers. (See the notes on Surround effect on page 51.)

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Buttons Operations

RANDOM Plays tracks in random order

when pressed. [Random] appears.

REPEAT Selects the item to be repeated

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

A-B (A-B Repeat)

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

Creating your own programme (Programme Play)

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

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

CLEAR

</M/m/,, ENTER

Playback

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

REPEAT

PROGRAM

1 Insert a disc.

The list menu appears. Example: DATA CDs

00:00:00

MP3

List

ROCK BEST HIT

KARAOKE

MY FAVOURITE SONG

R&B

JAZZ

CLASSIC

SALSA OF CUBA

BOSSA NOVA

Program

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

2 Select an album and press ENTER. 3 Select the track you want to programme. 4 Press PROGRAM, or press , to select

[ ] (programme) and press ENTER.

The selected track is displayed on [Program] list.

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00:00:00 003/009

MP3

List

1-Waltz for Debby.mp3

2-My Romance.mp3

3-Milestones.mp3

4-My Funny Valentine.mp3

5-Autumn Leaves.mp3

6-All Blues.mp3

7-In A Silent Way.mp3

Program

2-My Romance.mp3

5 Repeat steps 2 to 4 to add more tracks to

the list.

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

6 Select the track you want to start playing in

[Program] list.

7 Press H or ENTER to start Programme

Play.

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

To erase a track from [Program] list

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

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

To repeat the programme

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

To stop playback during Programme Play

Press x.

About MP3 audio tracks

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

z Hints

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

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

Notes

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

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

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

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

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

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

• ID3 tags cannot be displayed.

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Playing JPEG Image Files

DATA CD

You can play JPEG image files on DATA CDs (CD-Rs/CD-RWs). For details about JPEG image files, see “About JPEG image files” (page 58).

3 Select the file you want to view.

The selected image is displayed in the preview window.

• If you set a slide show speed mode ( )

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

4 Press H or ENTER.

The selected image is displayed in full screen.

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

O RETURN

TOP MENU

</M/m/,, ENTER

./>

1 Insert a DATA CD.

The list menu appears on the TV screen.

JPEG

List

JPEG Folder 1

JPEG Folder 2

JPEG Folder 3

JPEG Folder 4

JPEG Folder 5

JPEG Folder 6

JPEG Folder 7

JPEG Folder 8

Folder : JPEG Folder 1/

Preview

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

2 Select a folder, and press ENTER.

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

To rotate a image

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

To view the previous or next image

Press ./> or </,.

To return to the list menu

Press x.

z Hints

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

• Press O RETURN repeatedly to turn off the list menu.

To turn on the list menu, press MENU.

Enjoying a slide show

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

1 Select the folder you want to view, and

press ENTER.

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

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

JPEG

List

JPEG Folder 1

1-Image file1.jpg

2-Image file2.jpg

3-Image file3.jpg

4-Image file4.jpg

5-Image file5.jpg

6-Image file6.jpg

7-Image file7.jpg

Folder :

Preview

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5 Select a file and press H or ENTER.

Slide show starts from the selected image file.

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

About JPEG image files

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

z Hints

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

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

Notes

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

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

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

• The image size that the recorder can display is limited

• Pr ogressive and lossless compres sion JPEG image files

× 7680 pixels.

to 8192

are not supported.

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Erasing and Editing

Before Editing

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

Notes

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

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

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

Edits for Video mode titles/original titles

RWVR

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

z Hint

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

Video

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

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

Disc type To open up disc space

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

DVD-RW (VR mode)

DVD-RW (Video mode)

DVD+R/ DVD-R

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

Erase original titles anywhere on the disc.

Erase the last title on the disc.

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

Note

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

Edits for Playlist titles

RWVR

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

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

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In this case, you can select a title or chapter and create a Playlist title. You can even rearrange the scene order within the Playlist title (page 65).

z Hint

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

List of edit options

Select from the following options and refer to the pages in parentheses. Title type and disc type that the option can be applied are indicated in each section. – Labelling a title (page 61). – Erasing a title (page 61). – Erasing a section of a title (A-B Erase) (page 61). – Protecting a title (page 62). – Dividing a title (page 62). – Erasing a chapter (page 63). – Combining chapters (page 63). – Hiding a chapter (page 64). – Creating chapters manually (page 64). – Creating a Playlist title (page 64). – Adding contents to an existing Playlist title

(page 65).

– Rearranging chapters within a Playlist title

(page 65).

Note

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

Erasing and Editing Titles

This section explains the basic edit functions common to Video mode titles, original titles, and Playlist titles. Note that editing on Video mode and original titles is irreversible as they are the actual recordings on the disc. If you want to edit a DVD-RW (VR mode) while retaining the original contents, create and edit a Playlist (page 64).

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

TITLE LIST

</M/m/,, ENTER

m/M

x X

Note

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

1 Press TITLE LIST to turn on the Title List.

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

SLP

Title List

Original

DVD-RW

2:45:00

Free

Title 1 07/12 0:45:00

Title 4 13/12 0:10:00

Title 2 09/12 1:00:00

Title 5 16/12 0:10:00

Title 3 10/12 0:15:00

Title 6 19/12 0:25:00

1/7

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2 Select a title, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears with options available for the selected title. [Chapter List]: Displays the Chapter List menu, which displays the title contents by chapter (see “Editing a Title by Chapter” on page 63). [Erase]: Erases the title (page 61). For effects on disc capacity, see page 59. [Protect]: Protects the title from erasure or alteration (page 62). [Edit]: Displays the following options.

[Title Name]: Allows you to label the title (page 61). [Divide]: Divides the title in two (page 62). [A-B Erase]: Erases a section of the title

(page 61). [Playlist]: Allows you to create a new Playlist title, or add contents to an existing Playlist title (see “Editing a Playlist” on page 64).

3 Select an edit option, and press ENTER.

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

Labelling a title

RWVR

Video

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

Editing Titles,” and press ENTER.

2 Select [Title Name], and press ENTER.

The display for entering characters appears. You can enter up to 21 characters. Follow the explanations of “Changing the Name of a Recorded Programme (Title Input)” (page 32).

Erasing a title

RWVR

Video

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

Editing Titles,” and press ENTER.

The display asks for confirmation.

2 Select [OK], and press ENTER.

The title is erased.

z Hints

• When you want to erase all titles, reformat the disc (page 27).

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

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

RWVR

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

Editing Titles,” and press ENTER.

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

The following display appears.

Title Edit

A-B Erase

Title 1 07/12 0:45:00

Set Point A Set Point B

Cancel OK

Current playback point

00:00:00

Erasing and Editing

z Hint

You can label or re-label DVDs (page 34).

3 Press H, and search for the scene you

want to erase by pressing x,

X, and m/

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4 Press ENTER at the start of the scene to be

erased (point A).

Thumbnail of point A

Title Edit

A-B Erase

Title 1 07/12 0:45:00

00:15:00Point A

Set Point A Set Point B Cancel OK

00:15:00

5 Press ENTER at the end of the scene

(point B).

Title Edit

A-B Erase

Title 1 07/12 0:45:00

Point A

00:15:00

Set Point A Set Point B Cancel OK

00:15:20

Thumbnail of point B

00:15:20Point B

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

6 Select [OK], and press ENTER.

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

7 Select [OK], and press ENTER.

The scene is erased.

Notes

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

• Sections shorter than five seconds may not be erased.

• The e rase d se c tion may be slightly different from the points you selected.

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

Protecting a title from erasure or alteration

RW+R

Select [Protect] in ste p 3 of “Eras ing and Editing Titles,” and press ENTER.

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

Dividing a title

1 Select [Edit] in step 3 of “Erasi ng and

Editing Titles,” and press ENT E R.

2 Select [Divi de], and press ENTER.

The display fo r setting the dividing point appears.

Title Edit

Divide

Title 2 07/12 0:45:00

00:00:04#01

Divide Cancel OK

Current playback point

00:00:00

3 Press H, and search for the point you

want to divide by pressing x,

X, and m/

4 Press ENTER at the dividing point.

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

5 Select [OK], and press ENTER.

The title is divided in two. If you want to rename the title, see page 61. If you do not want to di vide the title, s el ect [Cancel] and press E N TER.

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Editing a Title by Chapter

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

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

TITLE LIST

</M/m/,, ENTER

CHAPTER MARK

1 Press TITLE LIST to turn on the Title List.

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

2 Select a title, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

3 Select [Chapter List], and press ENTER.

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

Example: Chapter List (Original)

4 Select a chapter, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears with options available for the selected chapter. [Title List]: Displays the Title List menu (see “Erasing and Editing Titles” on page 60). [Erase]: Erases the chapter (page 63). [Edit]: Displays the following options.

[Combine]: Combines two chapters into one (page 63). [Hide/Show]: Hides the chapter/Shows the hidden chapter (page 64). [Move]: Allows you to change the chapter order within the title. Follow the same instructions in step 6 of “Rearranging chapters within a Playlist title” (page 65).

5 Select an edit option, and press ENTER.

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

Erasing a chapter

RWVR

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

by Chapter,” and press ENTER.

The display asks for confirmation.

2 Select [OK], and press ENTER.

The chapter is erased.

Combining chapters

RWVR

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

Chapter,” and press ENTER.

2 Select [Combine] and press ENTER.

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

Erasing and Editing

Chapter List

Original

Title 1 07/12 Tue 0:45:00

Note

1/5

If the next chapter on the DVD+RW or DVD+R is hidden, show the chapter in the Title List before combining. See “Hiding a chapter” (page 64).

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Hiding a chapter

RW+R

You can skip playing chapters without deleting from the disc.

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

Chapter,” and press ENTER.

2 Select [Hide], and press ENTER.

The chapter is displayed shaded in the Chapter List menu.

To play a title including hidden chapters

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

To show the chapter

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

Notes

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

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

Creating chapters manually

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

RWVR

Editing a Playlist

RWVR

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

Notes

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

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

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

TITLE LIST

</M/m/,, ENTER

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

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

CHAPTER MARK

z Hint

You can combine two chapters into one (page 63).

Note

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

Creating a Playlist Title

1 Press TITLE LIST to turn on the Title List

(Original).

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

2 Select a title, and press ENTER.

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

3 Select [Playlist], and press ENTER.

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4 Select [New Playlist], and press ENTER.

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

Adding contents to an existing Playlist title

1 Press TITLE LIST to turn on the Title List

(Original).

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

2 Select a title, and press ENTER.

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

3 Select [Playlist], and press ENTER.

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

Select a Playlist

New Playlist

Title 1

Title 2

4 Select a Playlist title name, and press

ENTER.

The contents of original title selected in step 2 are added to the Playlist title. If you want to rename the title, see page 61. You can enter up to 21 characters.

2 Select a title, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

3 Select [Chapter List], and press ENTER.

The Chapter List menu appears with the title contents.

Chapter List

Playlist

Title 1 07/12 Tue

0:45:00

1/5

4 Select a chapter, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears with options available for the selected chapter. For details, see “Editing a Title by Chapter” (page 63).

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

and press ENTER.

The chapter moves to the new location. To change the scene order more, repeat the steps above. If you want to rename the title, see page 61.

Note

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

Erasing and Editing

Rearranging chapters within a Playlist title

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

1 Press TITLE LIST to turn on the Title List

(Playlist).

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

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DV Dubbing

Before DV Dubbing

This section explains dubbing with a digital video camera via the DV IN jack on the front panel. If you want to dub by way of the LINE IN jacks, see “Recording From Connected Equipment” (page

45).

To record from the DV IN jack

The DV IN jack on this recorder conforms to the i.LINK standard. You can connect any other equipment that has an i.LINK (DV) jack, and record digital signals. Follow the instructions in “Connecting a Digital Video Camera to the DV IN Jack,” and then move on to the section on dubbing. For more information about i.LINK, see “About i.LINK” (page 85).

z Hint

If you plan to do additional editing on a disc after the initial dub, use the DV IN jack and record on a DVD-RW (VR mode).

Connecting a Digital Video Camera to the DV IN Jack

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

Notes

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

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

recorder. Connect the camera to the LINE IN jack and follow the instructions of “Recording From Connected Equipment” (page 45).

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

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

– the images on the tape contain copy protection

signals, which limit recording.

• If you want to play the disc on other DVD equipment, finalize the disc (page 35).

Hookups

DVD recorder

to DV IN

i.LINK cable (not supplied)

DV output

Digital video camera

: Signal flow

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Dubbing From a DV/Digital8 Format Tape to a DVD

RWVR

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

◆How chapters are created

The dubbed contents become one title, and the title is divided into chapters. The recorder divides the title into chapters according to the setting in [Rec Setting] Setup (5, 10, or 15-minute intervals, or does not divide at all) (page 77).

Video

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

tray.

Wait until “LOADING” disappears from the front panel display. For details on how to insert and format a new disc, see “Inserting and Formatting a Disc” (page 27).

3 Insert the source DV/Digital8 format tape

into your digital video camera.

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

4 Press INPUT SELECT on the remote

repeatedly to select “DV.”

The selected input changes as follows:

Programme position

LINE1 LINE2

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

O RETURN

REC MODE

INPUT SELECT SET UP

</M/m/,, ENTER

m/M

z REC

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

recordable disc on the tray.

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

Labelled side facing up

LINE4

LINE3DV

5 Press REC MODE on the remote repeatedly

to select the recording mode.

The recording mode changes as follows:

HQ SP EP SLP

For details about the recording modes, see page 37.

6 Press SET UP on the remote.

The Setup Display appears.

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

Rec Setting

Rec Mode Set

Rec Aspect Ratio

DV Audio Input

Auto Chapter

Stereo 1

Stereo 2

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

9 Select an option, and press ENTER.

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10Press O RETURN to turn off the Setup

Display.

11Press H to start playing the DV/Digital8

format tape.

The playback picture appears on the screen.

12While watching the screen, search for the

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

13When you find the point you want, press

14Press z REC.

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

To stop recording

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

Notes

• If you want to play the disc on other DVD equipment, finalize the disc (page 35).

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

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

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

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

• If you dub a DV/Digial8 format tape that has been edited on a PC using the DV IN jack, any audio recorded on the Stereo 2 track may only be recorded as noise.

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

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

• When dubbing from the DV IN jack, pictures are recorded only in 4:3 size regardless of the [Rec Aspect Ratio] setting in [Rec Setting] Setup (page 77). You can select the picture size for DVD-RWs (VR mode) only.

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

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

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

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Settings and Adjustments

Using the Setup Displays

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

Note

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

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

</M/m/,, ENTER

SET UP

1 Press SET UP while the recorder is in stop

mode.

The Setup Display appears.

Settings

Auto Preset

Channel Settings

Clock

TV Aspect

Display Mode

Line1 Decoder

Progressive Mode

PBC

Factory Setup

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

For details about [Disc Info] Setup, see “Basic Operation” (page 27).

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

set up, and press ,.

Settings

Auto Preset

Channel Settings

Clock

TV Aspect

Display Mode

Line1 Decoder

Progressive Mode

PBC

Factory Setup

Sweden

Start

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

set up, and press ,.

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

Settings

Auto Preset

Channel Settings

Clock

TV Aspect

Display Mode

Line1 Decoder

Progressive Mode

PBC

Factory Setup

4:3

16:9

Settings and Adjustments

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

set up, and press ENTER to conform.

Some items require additional settings.

Settings

Auto Preset

Channel Settings

Clock

TV Aspect

Display Mode

Line1 Decoder

Progressive Mode

PBC

Factory Setup

To turn off the Setup Display

Press SET UP.

4:3

16:9

Channel and Clock Settings

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

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

69).

Settings

Auto Preset

Channel Settings

Clock

TV Aspect

Display Mode

Line1 Decoder

Progressive Mode

PBC

Factory Setup

[Auto Preset]

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

[Channel Settings]

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

1 Select [Channel Settings] and press ,.

Settings

Auto Preset

Channel Settings

Clock

TV Aspect

Display Mode

Line1 Decoder

Progressive Mode

PBC

Factory Setup

Sweden

Start

Setting

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2 Press ENTER while [Setting] is selected.

The Channel List menu appears.

Ch.

Fine Station

PR-01

NICAM

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

C 23

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

AWB1

AWB2

DTV

C 7

CH2

LHTV

CSN

PTGLE

PSG

0 0

TV2

3 Press M/m to select the programme position

you want to set, and press ENTER.

◆To set the channels manually

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

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

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

PR Seek Ch. Fine

C 2

Ch.

Fine Station

PR-01

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

NICAM

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

C 23

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

AWB1

AWB2

DTV

C 7

CH2

LHTV

CSN

PTGLE

PSG

0 0

TV2

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

ENTER.

[Channel Settings]: Sets the channel manually. See “To set the channels manually” below. [Station Name]: Changes the station name. The display for entering characters appears. To enter characters, see page 32. [Move]: Sorts the programme positions on the Channel List. Press M/m to move the selected programme position to a new location. [Erase]: Disables a programme position you do not need. [Decoder On/Off]: Sets the channels for the decoder. You need this setting to watch or record PAY-TV/Canal Plus programmes. Press ENTER so [Decoder] appears on the display. Press ENTER again to turn off the setting. [NICAM/Standard]: Sets the channels for the NICAM broadcast. Normally, [NICAM] is lit on the display. If the sound from NICAM broadcast is not clear, press ENTER so [NICAM] disappears.

Note

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

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

2 Select [OK] and press ENTER.

The setting is stored and the display returns to the Channel List. To preset other channels, follow from step 3 of the Channel List setting (page 70).

◆Receivable channels

TV system Channel coverage

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

DK (East European Countries) Colour system: PAL

E2 - E12 VHF

Italia A – H VHF

E21 – E69 UHF

S1 – S20 CATV

S21 – S41 HYPER

S01 – S05 CATV

R1 – R12 VHF

R21 – R69 UHF

S1 – S20 CATV

S21 – S41 HYPER

S01 – S05 CATV

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TV system Channel coverage

I (Great Britain/ Ireland) Colour system: PAL

Ireland A – J VHF

South Africa 4 – 13 VHF

B21 – B69 UHF

S1 – S20 CATV

S21 – S41 HYPER

S01 – S05 CATV

L (France) Colour system: SECAM

F2 – F10 VHF

F21 – F69 UHF

B – Q CATV

S21 – S41 HYPER

[Clock]

◆[Auto Adjust]

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

1 Select [Clock] and press ,.

Settings

Auto Preset

Channel Settings

Clock

TV Aspect

Display Mode

Line1 Decoder

Progressive Mode

PBC

Factory Setup

Auto Adjust On

Auto Adjust Off

Date 12 / 04

Year 2005

Time 12 : 00

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

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

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

4 Press ENTER to start the clock.

2 Select [Auto Adjust On] and press ENTER.

z Hint

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

◆To set the clock manually

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

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

Settings

Auto Preset

Channel Settings

Clock

TV Aspect

Display Mode

Line1 Decoder

Progressive Mode

PBC

Factory Setup

Auto Adjust On

Auto Adjust Off

Date 12 04

Year 2005

Time

12 : 00

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TV and Video Settings

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

[16:9]

[4:3 Letter Box]

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

69). The default settings are underlined.

Settings

Auto Preset

Channel Settings

Clock

TV Aspect

Display Mode

Line1 Decoder

Progressive Mode

PBC

Factory Setup

Sweden

Start

[TV Aspect]

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

[ 4:3 ] Select this when connecting to a

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

] Select this when connecting to a

[ 16:9

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

[Display Mode]

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

[ Letter Box ]

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

[ Pan Scan ]

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

[4:3 Pan Scan]

Note

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

[Line1 Decoder]

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

[ Off ] Inputs the signals from the LINE

1-TV jack. Normally select this.

[ On ] The signal input from the LINE 1-

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

[Progressive Mode] (Viewing in Progressive format)

Selects whether the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks output progressive signals.

] Select this when your TV is not

[ Off

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

[ On ] Select this when your TV accepts

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

Settings and Adjustments

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Notes

• You cannot select [On] if the VIDEO OUT SELECT switch on the rear panel is set to “RGB” (page 15). Make sure that it is set to “COMPONENT.”

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

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

[PBC] (Playback Control)

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

Language Settings

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

Select [Language] in the Setup Display. To use the display, see “Using the Setup Displays” (page 69). The default settings are underlined.

Language

OSD

Audio

Subtitle

English

Deutsch

Italiano

Español

Português

[ Off ] The PBC function is not

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

] The PBC function is activated

[ On

when playing VIDEO CDs with PBC.

[OSD] (On-Screen Display)

Switches the display language on the screen.

[Menu] (DVD VIDEO only)

Switches the language for the DVD menu.

[Audio] (DVD VIDEO only)

Switches the language of the sound track.

[Subtitle] (DVD VIDEO only)

Switches the language of the subtitles recorded on the disc.

[ Original ] Selects the language given

priority in the disc.

[ Other ] The display for entering a

language code appears. Press the number buttons to enter a fourdigit code number from “Language Code List” (page 92) and press ENTER.

Note

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

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Audio Settings

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

Select [Audio] in the Setup Display. T o use the display, see “Using the Setup Displays” (page 69). The default settings are underlined.

Audio

Dolby Digital

DTS

MPEG

Sampling Freq.

Audio DRC

Vocal

[Dolby Digital] (DVDs only)

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

[ D-PCM ] Select this when the recorder is

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

[ Dolby Digital ]

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

D-PCM

Dolby Digital

[MPEG] (DVD VIDEO only)

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

[ PCM ] Select this when the recorder is

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

[ Bitstream ]

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

[Sampling Freq.] (DVD VIDEO only)

Selects the sampling frequency of the audio signal.

] The audio signals of DVD

[ 48kHz

VIDEOs are always converted to 48 kHz/16 bit.

[ 96kHz ] All types of signals, including

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

Settings and Adjustments

[DTS] (DVD VIDEO only)

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

[ Off ] Select this when the recorder is

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

] Select this when the recorder is

[ On

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

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

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

only when [Dolby Digital] is set to [D-PCM] (page 75).

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

you turn the volume down.

[Vocal] (Karaoke DVD only)

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

[ Off ] Does not mix karaoke channels

] Normally select this.

[ On

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

Parental Control Settings

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

Select [Parental Control] in the Setup Display. To use the display, see “Using the Setup Displays” (page 69).

[Set Password]

Sets or changes the password for [Parental Control].

1 Select [Set Password] and press ,.

If you have not entered a password, the display for entering a new password appears.

Parental Control

Set Password

Parental Control

Area Code

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

• If you make a mistake, press < repeatedly

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

2 To change the password, press ENTER while

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

3 Enter the registered password and press

ENTER.

4 Enter a new four-digit password and press

ENTER.

5 Enter the password again to confirm and press

ENTER.

Change

DeleteNew Password

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z Hint

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

OK] and press ENTER. The registered password is

[ cleared.

[Parental Control]

Selects the limitation level.

1 Select [Parental Control] and press ,.

Parental Control

Set Password

Parental Control

Area Code

No Limit

Level 8 (Adult)

Level 7

Level 6

Level 5

Level 4

Level 3

Level 2

Level 1 (Kids)

The display asks for the password.

2 Enter the four-digit password using the

number buttons and press ENTER.

3 Select the level and press ENTER.

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

[Area Code]

Selects a code for a geographic area as the playback limitation level. See “Area Code List” (page 93).

1 Select [Area Code] and press ,. 2 Enter the four-digit password using the

number buttons and press ENTER.

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

area and press ,.

4 Press M/m to enter the second character and

press ENTER.

Notes

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

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

Recording Settings

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

Select [Rec Setting] in the Setup Display. To use the display, see “Using the Setup Displays” (page 69). The default settings are underlined.

Rec Setting

Rec Mode Set

Rec Aspect Ratio

DV Audio Input

Auto Chapter

[Rec Mode Set]

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

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

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

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

mode).

[DV Audio Input]

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

[ Stereo 1

] Records o riginal sound at the time

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

[ Stereo 2 ] Records only additional sound

over-dubbed after shooting.

[Auto Chapter]

Automatically divides a recording (a title) into chapters by inserting chapter markings at a specified in terval. The markings are i nserted while the recording is being made.

SLP

Settings and Adjustments

[ Off ] No chapter mark is inserted.

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

Resetting the Recorder (Factory Setup)

Note

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

Select this to reset the recorder to all its default settings. The [Parental Control], [Auto Preset], [Clock], and [OSD] settings remain as stored.

1 Press SET UP to turn on the Setup Display. 2 Select [Settings] and press ,. 3 Select [Factory Setup] and press ,.

Settings

Auto Preset

Channel Settings

Clock

TV Aspect

Display Mode

Line1 Decoder

Progressive Mode

PBC

Factory Setup Start

4 Press ENTER while [Start] is selected.

The display asks for confirmation.

5 Select [OK] and press ENTER.

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Additional Information

Troubleshooting

If you experience any of the following 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 connecting cords securely. , The connecting cords are damaged. , Check the connection to your TV (page 13). , Switch the input selector on your TV (such as to

“VCR”) so that the signal from the recorder appears on the TV screen.

, If you connect the recorder to your TV via the

LINE 1-TV jack, set the VIDEO OUT SELECT switch on the rear panel to “RGB” (page 14).

, If you connect the recorder to your TV via only

the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks, set the VIDEO OUT SELECT switch on the rear panel to “COMPONENT” (page 14).

, When [Progressive Mode] is set to [On] (page

73), signals are only sent to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks.

, This recorder cannot record NTSC signals.

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 copy-protection signal applied to some DVD programmes could affect picture quality. 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

(the PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up) even though your TV cannot accept the progressive signals. In this case, remove the disc and close the disc tray. Then press and hold x (stop) on the recorder for five seconds.

, Even if your TV is compatible with progressive

format (625p) signals, the image may be affected when you set the recorder to progressive format. In this case, remove the disc and close the disc tray. Then press and hold x (stop) on the recorder for five seconds.

, You are playing a disc recorded in a colour

system that is different from your TV.

TV programme reception does not fill the screen.

, Set the channel manually in [Channel Settings]

in [Settings] Setup (page 70).

, Select the correct source using the INPUT

SELECT button, or select a channel of any TV programme using the PROG +/– buttons.

TV programme pictures are distorted.

, Reorient the TV aerial. , Adjust the picture (see the TV’s instruction

manual).

, Place the recorder and TV farther apart. , Place the TV and any bunched aerial cables

farther apart.

, The RF cable is connected to the AERIAL OUT

jack on the recorder. Connect the cable to the AERIAL IN jack.

TV channels cannot be changed.

, The channel is disabled (page 70). , A timer recording started, which changed the

channels.

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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 “LINE 1” in the front panel display by pressing INPUT SELECT. If the equipment is connected to the LINE 2 IN jacks, select “LINE 2” in the front panel display by pressing INPUT SELECT. If the equipment is connected to the LINE 4 IN jacks, select “LINE 4” in the front panel display by pressing INPUT SELECT. If the equipment is connected to the LINE 3/ DECODER jack, select “LINE 3” in the front panel display by pressing INPUT SELECT. If the equipment is connected to the DV IN jack, (this is usually for a digital video camera connection), select “DV” in the front panel display by pressing 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 t uner goes through your recorder before reaching your TV, the copy-protection signal applied to some programmes could affect picture quality. Disconnect the playback equipment in question and connect it directly to your TV.

, The recorder is in reverse play, fast forward,

slow motion, or pause mode.

, If the audio signal does not come through the

DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jacks, check the [Audio] Setup settings (page 75).

Sound is noisy.

, When playing a CD with DTS sound tracks,

noise will come from the LINE 2 OUT (AUDIO L/R) jacks, LINE 1-TV jack, or LINE 3/ DECODER jack (page 51).

The sound volume is low.

, The sound volume is low on some DVDs.

The sound volume may improve if you set [Audio DRC] in [Audio] Setup to [On] (page 76).

An alternate audio track cannot be recorded or played.

, If an audio channel other than “Main+Sub” is

selected, you cannot record both main and sub sounds. Check the selected audio channel before you start recording.

, If you have connected an AV amplifier to the

DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack and want to change the audio track during playback, set [Dolby Digital] in [Audio] Setup to [D-PCM] (page 75).

The picture does not fill the screen.

, Set [TV Aspect] in [Settings] Setup in

accordance with the aspect ratio of your TV (page 73).

The picture does not fill the screen, even though the aspect ratio is set in [TV Aspect] in [Settings] Setup.

, The aspect ratio of the disc is fixed on your DVD.

The picture is black and white.

, 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 connections securely. , The connecting cord is damaged. , The input source setting on the amplifier or the

connection to the amplifier is incorrect.

Playback

The disc does not play.

, The disc is upside down. Insert the disc with the

playback side facing down.

, The disc is not correctly inserted. , Moisture has condensed inside the recorder.

Remove the disc and leave the recorder turned on for about half an hour until the moisture evaporates.

, If the disc was recorded on another recorder, the

recorder cannot play the disc if it was not finalized (page 35).

The disc does not start playback from the beginning.

, Resume play was activated (page 48). , You have inserted a disc whose Title menu or

DVD menu automatically appears on the TV screen when it is first inserted. Use the menu to start playback.

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The recorder starts playing the disc automatically.

, The DVD VIDEO features an auto playback

function.

Playback stops automatically.

, If the disc has an auto pause signal, the recorder

stops playback at the auto pause signal.

Some functions such as Stop, Search, or Slowmotion Play cannot be performed.

, Depending on the disc, you may not be able to do

some of the operations above. See the instructions supplied with the disc.

The language for the sound track cannot be changed.

, Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the disc

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 in the front panel display (page 49).

, 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 MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files do not play.

, The MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files are

not recorded in a format that the recorder can play (page 10).

Recording/Timer recording/Editing

The programme position cannot be changed from the channel you are recording.

, Set the TV’s input source to “TV.”

Recording does not start immediately after you press z REC.

, Operate the recorder only after “LOADING,”

“INITIALIZE,” or “WRITE DISC” disappears from the front panel display.

Nothing was recorded even though you set the timer setting correctly.

, The recorder was turned on when the timer

recording start time came. Set the recorder to standby mode before timer recording starts.

, There was a power failure during recording. , The recorder’s internal clock stopped due to a

power failure. Reset the clock (page 72).

, The channel was disabled after the timer

recording was set. See [Channel Settings] on page 70.

, Disconnect the mains lead from the mains, and

connect it again.

, The programme contains copy protection signals

that restrict copying.

, Other timer setting overlapped the timer setting

(page 42).

, There is no recordable disc inserted in the

recorder.

, There is not enough disc space for the recording. , The disc is protected (DVD+RW, DVD-RW,

DVD+R) (page 34).

, The recorder was in the process of DV Dubbing

(page 66).

Recording does not stop immediately after you press x.

, I t will take a few seconds for the recorder to input

disc data before recording can stop.

Additional Information

Timer recording is not complete or did not start from the beginning.

, There was a power failure before or during

recording. Reset the clock (page 72).

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, Other timer setting overlapped the timer setting

(page 42).

, There is not enough disc space for the recording. , The PDC/VPS function is working (page 39).

Contents previously recorded were erased.

, Data that has been recorded on a DVD with a PC

will be erased from the disc when the disc is inserted.

The PDC/VPS function does not operate.

, Check that the clock and date are set correctly. , Check that the PDC/VPS time you set is the

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] is set to [Off] (page 39).

Display

The clock has stopped.

, Set the clock again (page 72). , The clock stopped due to a power failure. Reset

the clock (page 72).

The TIMER REC indicator is flashing.

, The disc does not have enough space. , Insert a recordable disc inside the recorder.

The recording mode indication is incorrect.

, When the recording or dubbing is less than three

minutes, the recording mode indication may be displayed incorrectly. The actual recording itself is correctly made in the selected recording mode.

, Set the TV/DVD switch to DVD (page 19).

Other Sony equipment responds to the remote.

, The same command mode is set for both the

equipment and recorder. Set a different command mode for the recorder (page 20).

Others

The recorder does not operate properly.

, Restart the recorder. Press down "/1 on the

recorder for more than ten seconds to turn off the recorder. If a disc is still in the recorder, press Z (open/close) and remove the disc.

, When static electricity, etc., causes the recorder

to operate abnormally, turn off the recorder and wait until the clock appears in the front panel display. Then, unplug the recorder and after leaving it off for a while, plug it in again.

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 disc. This is because the recorder is adding disc data to the disc.

Mechanical sound is heard when the recorder is off.

, While the recorder is adjusting the clock for the

Auto Clock Set function or scanning the channels 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.

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).

, Turn on the recorder. , 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).

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Notes About This Recorder

On operation

• If the recorder is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture may condense on the lenses inside the recorder. Should this occur, the recorder may not operate properly. In this case, remove the disc and leave the recorder turned on for about half an hour until the moisture evaporates.

• When you move the recorder, take out any discs. If you do not, 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 you do, the speakers may be 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

Do not use a commercially available cleaning disc. It may cause a malfunction.

• 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 vinyl LPs.

• Do not use the following discs. – A disc that has a non-standard shape (e.g.,

card, heart). – A disc with a label or sticker on it. – A disc that has cellophane tape or sticker

adhesive on it.

Additional Information

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 ducts, or leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight as the temperature may rise considerably inside the car.

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Specifications

System

Laser: Semiconduct or laser Channel cove rage:

PAL/SECAM (B/G, D/K, I, L) VHF: E2 to E12, R1 to R12, F1 to F10, Italian A to H, Ireland A to J, South Africa 4 to 13/ UHF: E21 to E69, R21 to R69, B21 to B69, F21 to F69/CATV: S01 to S05 , S 1 to S20, France B to Q/HYPER: S21 to S41

The above channel coverage merely ensur es the channel reception within th es e ranges. It does not guarantee the ability to receive si gnals in all circumstances.

Video reception : Frequency synt hesizer system Audio recepti on: Split carrier system Aerial out: 75-ohm asymmetrical aerial socket Timer: Clock: Quartz locked/Timer indication:

24-hour cycle (digital)

Video recording format: MPEG Video Audio recording for mat: Dolby Digital/2 ch

Inputs and outputs

LINE 2 OUT (AUDIO): Phono jack/2 Vrms/600 ohms (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/LINE 4 IN (AUDIO): Phono jack/2 Vrms/more than 47

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 RGB OUT (upstream)

LINE 3/DECODER: 21-pin

CVBS IN/OUT Decoder

DV IN: 4-pin/i.LINK S100 DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL): Optical output

jack/–18 dBm (wave le ngt h: 660 nm)

DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL): Phono jack/0.5

Vp-p/75 ohms

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

(Y, P

B/CB, PR/CR):

Phono jack/Y: 1.0 Vp-p, P PR/CR: 0.7 Vp-p

B/CB: 0.7 Vp-p,

General

Power requirem ents: 220-240 V A C, 50/ 60 Hz Power consumption: 30W Dimensions (approx.): 430 × 75 × 293 mm

(width/height/depth) incl. projecting parts

Mass (approx.): 4.0 kg Operating temperature: 5 ºC to 35 ºC Operating humidity: 25 % to 80 % Supplied access ori es:

Audio cord (1 ) Video cord (1 ) Aerial cable (1) Remote commander (remote) (1) R6 (size AA) ba tt eries (2)

Specifications and design are subject to change without notice.

Compatible colour systems

This recorder is d esigne d to record and pla y using the PAL colour sy stem. The signals of the SECAM colour system can be received or recorded but played back in the PAL colour system only. Recording of video sources based on other co lour systems cannot be guaranteed.

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About i.LINK

The DV IN jack on this recorder is an i.LINKcompliant DV IN jack. This section describes the i.LINK standard and its features.

What is i.LINK?

i.LINK is a digital serial interface for handling digital video, digital audio and other data in two directions between equipment having the i.LINK jack, and for controlling other equipment. i.LINK-compatible pieces of equipment can be connected by a single i.LINK cable. Possible applications are operations and data transactions with various digital AV equipment. When two or more i.LINK-compatible equipment are connected to this recorder in a daisy chain, operations and data transactions are possible with not only the equipment that this recorder is connected to but also with other devices via the directly connected equipment. Note, however, that the method of operation sometimes varies according to the characteristics and specifications of the equipment to be connected, and that operations and data transactions are sometimes not possible on some connected equipment.

Note

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

About the name “i.LINK”

i.LINK is a more familiar term for IEEE 1394 data transport bus proposed by SONY, and is a trademark approved by many corporations. IEEE 1394 is an international standard standardized by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.

i.LINK baud rate

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

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

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

*What is Mbps?

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

i.LINK functions on this recorder

For details on how to dub when this recorder is connected to other video equipment having DV jacks, see page 66. The DV jack on this recorder can only input DVCSD signals. It cannot output signals. The DV jack will not accept MICRO MV signals from equipment such as a MICRO MV digital video camera with an i.LINK jack. For further precautions, see the notes on page 66. For details on precautions when connecting this recorder, also see the instruction manuals for the equipment to be connected.

Required i.LINK cable

Use the Sony i.LINK 4-pin-to-4-pin cable (during DV dubbing).

i.LINK and are trademarks.

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Guide to Parts and Controls

For more information, see the pages in parentheses.

Front panel

Buttons on the recorder have the same function as the buttons on the remote if they have the same or similar names.

A @/1 (on/standby) button (21, 27, 38, 40) B Front panel display (31, 88) C Disc tray (27) D TIMER REC indicator (38, 40) E A (open/close) button (27, 49, 54) F PROGRESSIVE indicator (15) G H (play) button (47, 53)

X (pause) button (43, 49, 54, 57) x (stop) button (20, 28, 29, 73)

H z REC button (28, 43, 45, 67) I (remote sensor) (18) J ./> (previous/next) buttons (20, 49,

54)

K PROGRAM +/– buttons (28, 43) L DV IN jack (66) M LINE 2 IN (VIDEO, AUDIO L/R, S

VIDEO) jacks (24)

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Remote

Buttons on the remote have the same function as the buttons on the recorder if they have the same or similar names. Buttons with an orange dot next to them can be used with your TV when the TV/ DVD switch is set to TV.

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

A TV/DVD switch (19, 20, 27) B Z (open/close) button (27, 49, 54) C Number buttons* (33, 40, 52)

SET button (52) The number 5 button has a tactile dot.

D CLEAR/-/-- (ten digit) button (40, 42, 52) E (audio) button* (49)

The button has a tactile dot.

(subtitle) button (49) (angle) button (49)

F TIME button (31) G DISPLAY button (31, 44, 52) H (Picture-in-Picture) button (51) I </M/m/,/ENTER button (21, 29, 32) J O RETURN button (29, 38, 42, 53, 57) K TOP MENU button (47, 53, 57) L . (previous)/> (next)

buttons (49, 54, 57)

M z REC button (28, 43, 45, 67) N INPUT SELECT button (45, 67) O REC MODE button (28, 37, 45, 67) P REPEAT button (51, 54) Q SET UP button (21, 27, 69) R A-B button (51, 54) S [/1 (on/standby) button (19, 21, 27, 38, 40) T PROG (programme) +/– buttons* (28, 43)

The + button has a tactile dot.

U 2 (volume) +/– buttons (19) V t (TV/video), TV/DVD button (19, 44) W SUR (surround) button (49, 54)

ZOOM button (50)

X (wide mode) button (19) Y TIMER button (38, 40, 42) Z TITLE LIST button (29, 47, 60)

wj BOOKMARK button (52)

SEARCH MODE button (52)

wk (instant replay)/ (instant advance)

buttons (49)

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wl MENU button (47, 53) e; m / M (search) buttons (49, 54) ea H (play) button* (47, 53)

The button has a tactile dot.

X (pause) button (43, 49, 54, 57)

x (stop) button (28, 29)

es CHAPTER MARK button (64)

PICTURE MARK button (30)

Front panel display

DVD

PLAYLIST

VCD

TITLETVTRK

ed RANDOM button (51, 54) ef PROGRAM button (55) eg COMMAND MODE switch (DVD 1, 2, 3)

(20)

* Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the

recorder.

CHP

NICAM

BIL

HQ SP EP

SLP

A Playing/recording status (31, 44) B Disc type*/recording format (8) C TV indicator (19) D NICAM indicator (37) E ST (stereo)/BIL (bilingual) indicators (37) F Recording mode indicators (28, 37, 45, 67) G Displays the following (31, 44, 52):

• Playing time/remaining time

• Current title/chapter/track number

• Recording time/remaining time

•Clock

• Programme position

H (angle) indicator (49)

*Displays DATA CDs as “CD.”

I Audio signal indicators (31, 49, 53) J PLAYLIST indicator (29, 59)

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Rear panel

AERIAL

OUT

LINE 3 / DECODER

LINE 1 - TV

DIGITAL OUT

COAXIAL

PCM/DTS/ MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL

VIDEO OUT

SELECT

RGB

COMPO-

NENT

LINE 2 OUT

S VIDEO

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

PB/C

PR/C

LINE 2 OUT

AUDIO

VIDEO

LINE 4 IN

AUDIO

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL

OPTICAL

VIDEO

A AERIAL IN/OUT jacks (13) B LINE 3/DECODER jack (23, 25, 26) C DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack (16) D COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (P

R, Y) jacks (14)

B/CB, PR/

E LINE 2 OUT (AUDIO L/R, VIDEO) jacks

(14, 16)

F LINE 4 IN (AUDIO L/R, VIDEO) jacks

(24)

G Mains lead (18) H DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack (16) I LINE 2 OUT (S VIDEO) jack (14) J VIDEO OUT SELECT switch (14) K LINE 1 – TV jack (14)

Additional Information

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Glossary

Album (page 53)

A unit in which to store MP3 audio tracks on a DATA CD. (Album is an exclusive definition for this recorder.)

Chapter (page 52)

Sections of a picture or a music feature that are smaller than titles. A title is composed of several chapters. Depending on the disc, no chapters may be recorded.

Copy protection signals (page 38)

Copy restriction set by copyright owners, etc. These signals are included in some software or TV programmes and restrict recording on this recorder.

Dolby Digital (page 75)

Digital audio compression technology developed by Dolby Laboratories. This technology conforms to multi-channel surround sound. The rear channel is stereo and there is a discrete subwoofer channel in this format. Dolby Digital provides the same discrete channels of high quality digital audio found in “Dolby Digital” theater surround sound systems. Good channel separation is realized because all of the channel data is recorded discretely, and little deterioration occurs because all channel data processing is digital.

DTS (page 75)

Digital audio compression technology by Digital Theater Systems, Inc. This technology conforms to multi-channel surround sound. The rear channel is stereo and there is a discrete subwoofer channel in this format. DTS provides the same discrete channels of high quality digital audio. Good channel separation is realized because all of the channel data is recorded discretely, and little deterioration occurs because all channel data processing is digital.

DVD+R (page 8)

A DVD+R (read “plus R”) is a recordable disc that is the same size as a DVD VIDEO. Contents can be recorded only once to a DVD+R, and will have the same format as a DVD VIDEO.

DVD-R (page 8)

A DVD-R is a recordable disc that is the same size as a DVD VIDEO. Contents can be recorded only once to a DVD-R, and will have the same format as a DVD VIDEO.

DVD+RW (page 8)

A DVD+RW (read “plus RW”) is a recordable and rewritable disc. DVD+RWs use a recording format that is comparable to the DVD VIDEO format.

DVD-RW (page 8)

A DVD-RW is a recordable and rewritable disc that is the same size as a DVD VIDEO. The DVDRW has two different modes: VR mode and Video mode. DVDs created in Video mode have the same format as a DVD VIDEO, while discs created in VR (Video Recording) mode allow the contents to be programmed or edited.

DVD VIDEO (page 10)

A disc that contains up to eight hours of moving pictures on a disc the same diameter as a CD. The data capacity of a single-layer and singlesided DVD is 4.7 GB (Giga Byte), which is 7 times that of a CD. The data capacity of a doublelayer and single-sided DVD is 8.5 GB, a singlelayer and double-sided DVD is 9.4 GB, and double-layer and double-sided DVD is 17 GB. The picture data uses the MPEG 2 format, which is a worldwide standard of digital compression technology. The picture data is compressed to about 1/40 (average) of its original size. The DVD also uses a variable rate coding technology that changes the data to be allocated according to the status of the picture. Audio information is recorded in a multi-channel format, such as Dolby Digital, allowing you to enjoy a more real audio presence. Furthermore, various advanced functions such as the multi-angle, multilingual, and Parental Control functions are provided on the DVD.

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File (page 57)

A JPEG image recorded on a DATA CD. (File is an exclusive definition for this recorder.) A single file consist of a single image.

Folder (page 57)

A unit in which to store JPEG image files on a DATA CD. (Folder is an exclusive definition for this recorder.)

Interlace format (page 73)

Interlace format shows every other line of an image as a single “field” and is the standard method for displaying images on television. The even number field shows the even numbered lines of an image, and the odd numbered field shows the odd numbered lines of an image.

MPEG Audio (page 75)

International standard coding system used to compress audio digital signals authorized by ISO/ IEC. MPEG 2, used on DVDs, conforms to up to

7.1-channel surround.

Track (page 52)

Sections of a picture or a music feature on a VIDEO CD, CD, or DATA CD (the length of a song). (Track is an exclusive definition for this recorder.)

Original (page 59)

Titles actually recorded on a DVD-RW (VR mode). Erasing original titles frees up disc space.

Playlist (page 59)

Playback information created from the actual recordings on a DVD-RW (VR mode). A Playlist leaves the original titles as they are, and contains only the information needed to control playback. A Playlist title takes up very little disc space.

Progressive format (page 73)

Compared to the Interlace format that alternately shows every other line of an image (field) to create one frame, the Pro gressive format shows the entire image at once as a single frame. This means that while the Interlace format can show 25-30 frames/ 50-60 fields in one second, the Progressive format can show 50/60 frames in one second. The overall picture quality increases and still images, text, and horizontal lines appear sharper.

Title (page 52)

The longest section of a picture or music feature on a DVD, movie, etc., in video software, or the entire album in audio software.

Additional Information

Page 92

Language Code List

For details, see page 74. The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.

Language Code Language Code Language Code Language Code

Abkhazian 6566 Afar 6565 Afrikaans 6570 Albanian 8381 Amharic 6577 Arabic 6582 Armenian 7289 Assamese 6583 Aymara 6588 Azerbaijani 6590 Bashkir 6665 Basque 6985 Bengali; Bangla 6678 Bhutani 6890 Bihari 6672 Breton 6682 Bulgarian 6671 Burmese 7789 Byelorussian 6669 Cambodian 7577 Catalan 6765 Chinese 9072 Corsican 6779 Croatian 7282 Czech 6783 Danish 6865 Dutch 7876 English 6978 Esperanto 6979 Estonian 6984 Faroese 7079 Fiji 7074 Finnish 7073 French 7082 Frisian 7089

Galician 7176 Georgian 7565 German 6869 Greek 6976 Greenlandic 7576 Guarani 7178 Gujarati 7185 Hausa 7265 Hebrew 7387 Hindi 7273 Hungarian 7285 Icelandic 7383 Indonesian 7378 Interlingua 7365 Irish 7165 Italian 7384 Japanese 7465 Javanese 7487 Kannada 7578 Kashmiri 7583 Kazakh 7575 Kirghiz 7589 Korean 7579 Kurdish 7585 Laothian 7679 Latin 7665 Latvian; Lettish 7686 Lingala 7678 Lithuanian 7684 Macedonian 7775 Malagasy 7771 Malay 7783 Malayalam 7776 Maltese 7784 Maori 7773

Marathi 7782 Moldavian 7779 Mongolian 7778 Nauru 7865 Nepali 7869 Norwegian 7879 Oriya 7982 Punjabi 8065 Pashto; Pushto 8083 Persian 7065 Polish 8076 Portuguese 8084 Quechua 8185 Rhaeto-Romance

8277 Romanian 8279 Russian 8285 Samoan 8377 Sanskrit 8365 Scots Gaelic 7168 Serbian 8382 Serbo-Croatian 8372 Shona 8378 Sindhi 8368 Singhalese 8373 Slovak 8375 Slovenian 8376 Somali 8379 Spanish 6983 Sundanese 8385 Swahili 8387 Swedish 8386 Tagalog 8476 Tajik 8471 Tamil 8465

Tatar 8484 Telugu 8469 Thai 8472 Tibetan 6679 Tigrinya 8473 Tonga 8479 Turkish 8482 Turkmen 8475 Twi 8487 Ukrainian 8575 Urdu 8582 Uzbek 8590 Vietnamese 8673 Volapük 8679 Welsh 6789 Wolof 8779 Xhosa 8872 Yiddish 7473 Yoruba 8979 Zulu 9085

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Area Code List

For details, see page 77.

Code Area Code Area Code Area Code Area

AF Afghanistan AN Netherlands

Antilles AR Argentina AT Austria AU Australia BE Belgium BO Bolivia BR Brazil BT Bhutan CA Canada CG Congo CH Switzerland CL Chile CN China CO Colombia CR Costa Rica CZ Czech Republic DE Germany DK Denmark EC Ecuador EG Egypt ES Spain ET Ethiopia

FI Finland FJ Fiji FR France GB Great Britain GL Greenland GR Greece HK Hong Kong HM Heard and

McDonald

Islands HR Croatia HU Hungary ID Indonesia IL Israel IN India IT Italy JM Jamaica JP Japan KE Kenya KH Cambodia KR South Korea KW Kuwait LK Sri Lanka LU Luxembourg

LY Libya MA Morocco MC Monaco MN Mongolia MV Maldives MX Mexico MY Malaysia NG Nigeria NL Netherlands NO Norway NP Nepal NZ New Zealand OM Oman PA Panama PH Philippines PK Pakistan PL Poland PT Portugal PY Paraguay RO Romania RU Russian

Federation SA Saudi Arabia SE Sweden

SG Singapore SI Slovenia SK Slovak

Republic SN Senegal SV El Salvador TH Thailand TR Turkey TW Taiwan UA Ukraine UG Uganda US United States UY Uruguay UZ Uzbekistan VN Vietnam ZA South Africa ZW Zimbabwe

Additional Information

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Index

Words in brackets appear in the on-screen displays.

Numerics

[16:9] 22, 73, 77

22, 73, 77

[4:3] [48kHz] [96kHz]

[A-B Erase] 61 A-B Repeat Aerial Album Angle Area Code Audio Audio cord [Audio DRC] [Auto Adjust] [Auto Chapter] Auto Clock Set [Auto Preset]

Batteries 18 Bilingual recordings [Bitstream] Bookmark

Canal Plus 26 CD Channel List [Channel Settings] Chapter Chapter List Cleaning discs [Clock] Colour systems [Combine] Command mode COMPONENT VIDEO OUT 14

75 75

51, 55

53, 90

77, 93

74, 75

45, 77

22, 72

21, 70

45, 64, 90

30, 47, 63, 65

22, 72

Connecting

the aerial cable the audio cords the video cords

Controlling TVs with the

remote Copy control signals Copy protection Copy-Free Copy-Never Copy-Once CPRM Creating chapters

DATA CD 10 [Decoder On/Off] DIGITAL OUT Digital video camera [Disc Info] [Disc Name] Disc space Disc types Display

[Display Mode] [Divide] Dolby Digital [D-PCM] DTS [DV Audio Input] DV Dubbing DV IN DVD VIDEO DVD+R DVD+RW DVD-R DVD-RW

Front panel display 31,

88 On-screen display Setup Display

17, 75, 90

75, 90

10, 90

8, 90

8, 59, 90

[Edit] 34, 61, 63

Editing Enter characters [Erase]

61, 63, 71

67, 77

13 16 14

[Factory Setup] 78

57, 91

File [Finalize] [Fine] Folder [Format DVD] Front panel Front panel display [Full Play]

57, 91

48, 64

Handling discs 83

[Hide]

i.LINK 85 INPUT SELECT Interlace format

45, 67

JPEG image files 57

[Letter Box] 73 LINE 1 – TV LINE 2 IN LINE 2 OUT LINE 3/DECODER 26 LINE 4 IN [Line1 Decoder]

14, 16

Mains lead 18 Manual Clock Set

MENU Menu

DVD’s Menu Top menu

[Move]

65, 71

MP3 audio tracks

75, 91

MPEG

NICAM 37, 71 Number buttons

33, 40, 52

31, 88

23, 25,

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On-screen display 31

Setup Display Sub-menu

29, 59, 91

Original OSD language

21, 74

[Pan Scan] 73 Parental Control PAY-TV PBC (Playback Control) 74

[PCM] PDC

Picture-in-Picture Playable discs Playback

A-B Repeat fast forward fast reverse instant advance instant replay Random Play Repeat Play Resume Play Slow-motion play

Playing time

29, 59, 64, 91

Playlist Programme Play Progressive mode [Protect]

48, 76, 77

47,

47, 49, 53

51, 55 49, 54

49, 54

50 50 51, 55

51, 55

15, 73, 91

34, 62

Quick guide to disc types 8 Quick Timer

Random Play 51, 55 Rear panel REC [Rec Aspect Ratio] Rec Mode Adjust [Rec Mode Set] [Rec Setting] Recordable discs

28, 43

67, 77

Recording 28, 37, 43, 45, 77

Overwriting a recorded

title Recording format Recording mode Recording time while watching another

programme 44

Region code Remaining time Remote Repeat Play Resetting the recorder Resume Play

18, 87

51, 55

37, 77

S VIDEO 14, 15 [Sampling Freq.] Searching

fast forward fast reverse locating the beginning of

Search mode

SET [Set Password] Setup Display

[Show] ShowView Slide show [Station Name] [Stereo 1] [Stereo 2] Sub-menu Subtitle

50, 74

Super VIDEO CD [SUR ON] Surround

49, 54

the title/chapter/

49, 54

track

40 57

71 77 77

50, 54

17, 50, 51, 54

Thumbnail picture 30

TIME TIMER

38, 40

Timer List

Timer recording

check/change/cancel 42 manual setting Rec Mode Adjust ShowView Timer List

Title

29, 47, 91

TITLE LIST Title List [Title Name] TOP MENU Track Troubleshooting [TV Aspect] TV/DVD TV/DVD switch

29, 47, 60

53, 91

29, 47

33, 61

22, 73

19, 27

[Unfinalize] 35 Usable discs

8, 10

VIDEO CD 10, 47 Video cord Video input Video mode VIDEO OUT SELECT switch 15 [Vocal] VPS VR mode

Zoom 50 ZWEITON

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Sony RDR-GX210 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

WARNING

Precautions

Ways to Use Your DVD Recorder

Quick Guide to Disc Types

Hookups and Settings

Hooking Up the Recorder

Step 1: Unpacking

Step 2: Connecting the Aerial Cable

Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords

Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords

Step 7: Initial Setup

Connecting a VCR or Similar Device

Connecting to a Satellite or Digital Tuner

Connecting a PAY-TV/Canal Plus Decoder

Basic Operation

Inserting and Formatting a Disc

Recording a Programme to a Disc

Viewing the Recorded Programme (Title List)

Checking the Playback Information and Playing Time

Changing the Name of a Recorded Programme (Title Input)

Labelling and Protecting a Disc

Playing a DVD on Other Equipment (Finalize)

Recording

Before Recording

Timer Recording (Standard/ ShowView)

Checking/Changing/ Cancelling Timer Settings (Timer List)

Recording Without the Timer

Recording From Connected Equipment

Playback

Playing DVDs and VIDEO CDs

Searching for a Title/ Chapter/Track, etc.

Playing Music CDs and MP3 Audio Tracks

Playing JPEG Image Files

Erasing and Editing

Before Editing

Erasing and Editing Titles

Editing a Title by Chapter

Editing a Playlist

DV Dubbing

Before DV Dubbing

Connecting a Digital Video Camera to the DV IN Jack

Dubbing From a DV/Digital8 Format Tape to a DVD

Settings and Adjustments

Using the Setup Displays

Channel and Clock Settings

TV and Video Settings

Language Settings

Audio Settings

Parental Control Settings

Recording Settings

Resetting the Recorder (Factory Setup)

Additional Information

Troubleshooting

Notes About This Recorder

Specifications

About i.LINK

Guide to Parts and Controls

Glossary

Language Code List

Area Code List

Index