Sony RDR-GX3 User Manual

DVD Recorder

3-084-640-11(1)

Operating Instructions

RDR-GX3

WARNING

VIDEO Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. The VIDEO Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.

Precautions

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. 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 th e r e ar exterior.

CAUTION

The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye ha zard. 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.

VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.

DANGER

AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM. RAYONNEMENT VISIBLE ET INVISIBLE EN CAS D’OUVERTURE.

ATTENTION

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

Notice for customers in the United Kingdom and Re public of Ireland

A moulded plug compl ying with BS1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience. Should the fuse in the plug suppli ed 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 eq uip m ent 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 cont act your nearest Sony service station.

Precautions

• This unit operates on 220 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Check that the unit’s operating voltage is identi cal with your local power supply.

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

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 o bject or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the recorder and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any fu rther.

On power sources

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

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

On placement

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

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

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

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

• Do not place the recorder in an inclined position. It is designed to be operated in a horizontal position only.

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

• Do not place heavy object s on the 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 th e r e c ord e r , ta ke ou t any discs. If you d on’t, the d isc may be damaged.

WARNING

On recording

• Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if the recording or playback is not made due to a malfunction of the recorder, disc, etc.

• Make trial recordings before taking the actual recording.

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 moist ened with a mild detergent soluti on. Do not use a ny type of abrasiv e pad, scouri ng powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine.

On cleaning discs

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

Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies

This product is designed to playback discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Recently, various music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies are 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.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Caution: This recorder is capable of holding a still video image or on- screen display image on your te levision screen indefinitely. If you leave the still v ide o image or on-screen display image displayed on yo ur 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.

Copyrights

• Television programmes, films, video tapes, discs, a nd other mate rials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recor ding of such materia l may be c ontrary to the provisions of the copy right laws. A lso, use of this recorder with cable television transmission may require authorization from the c able tele vision transmitter and/or programme owner.

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

Copy guard function

Since the recorder has a copy guard function, programmes received through an external tuner (not supplied) may contain copy protection signals (copy guard function) and as such may not be recordable, depending on the type of signal.

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

Notes about the discs

• To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its edge. Do not touch the su rface. 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.

• After playing, store the disc in its case .

• Clean the disc with a cleani ng 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.

Precautions

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

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

Notes about the discs..................................... 3

Features ........................ .............................. 6

Recording....................................................... 6

Playback......................................................... 6

Editing a disc.................................................. 6

About This Manual .....................................7

DVD Recorder Basics ................................8

Guide to Parts and Controls ...................11

Front panel ...................................................11

Remote .........................................................12

Front panel display....................................... 14

Rear panel ....................................................14

Basic Hookups and Settings

Quick Overview ........................................15

Step 1: Unpacking ...................................16

Step 2: Connecting the Aerial Cable ......16

Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords .....17

Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords .....19

Step 5: Connecting the Mains Lead .......21

Step 6: Inserting the Batteries ................22

Step 7: Easy Setup ..................................22

Setting Up the Remote ............................25

Controlling TVs with the remote................... 25

If you have a Sony DVD player or more than

one Sony DVD recorder......................... 26

Connecting a VCR or Similar Recording

Device to the LINE3 Jack ...................27

Connecting a VCR or Similar Recording

Device to the LINE 2 IN or LINE 4 IN

jacks ................................ ..................... 27

Connecting to a Satellite or Digital

Tuner ..................................... ............... 28

Connecting a PAY-TV/Canal Plus

Decoder ...............................................28

Connecting a decoder........................... ...... . 28

Setting PAY-TV/Canal Plus channels.......... 28

Operating the Recorder

Guide to Displays ....................................31

System Menu............................................... 31

Title List........................................................ 32

Tool................................. ............................. 32

Sub-menu.................................................... . 33

How to Use the Displays .........................33

How to Enter Characters .........................34

Recording/Timer Recording

Before Recording .................................... 35

Recordable discs.......................................... 35

About recording formats............................... 36

Recording mode........................................... 36

Unrecordable pictures................................. . 36

Checking the available disc space

(Disc Info)............................................... 37

Recording TV programmes .................... 38

Using the Quick Timer function.................... 39

Recording stereo and bilingual

programmes........................................... 40

Checking the disc status while recording..... 40

Creating chapters in a title ........................... 40

Timer Recording ..................................... 41

Setting the timer manually (Standard).......... 41

Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings

(Timer List)............................................ . 43

Recording TV programmes using the VIDEO

Plus+ system................................... ...... . 44

Adjusting the Recording Picture Quality

and Size .............................................. 46

Recording From Connected Equipment

With a Timer (Synchro Rec) .............. 47

Recording From Connected Equipment

Without a Timer .................................. 48

Playback

Before Playing ......................................... 50

Playable discs.............................................. 50

Playing Discs ........................................... 51

Using the DVD’s Menu................................. 52

Basic operations/Changing the playback

speed...................................................... 53

Selecting a Recorded Title on a Disc .... 54

Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track ...... 56

Checking the Play Information and Playing

Time .................................................... 57

Checking the playing time in the front panel

display.................................................... 58

Selecting the Sound ............................... 58

Checking the audio signal format................. 59

TV Virtual Surround Settings (TVS) ...... 59

Changing the Angles .............................. 60

Displaying the Subtitles ......................... 61

Adjusting the Playback Picture and

Sound .................................... .............. 61

Adjusting the picture quality......................... 61

Adjusting the sound quality.......................... 62

Editing a DVD

Before Editing ......................................... 63

Checking the disc type, recording format, and

title type.................................................. 63

Edit options for DVD-RWs (Video mode)/

DVD+RWs/DVD-Rs................................ 63

Edit options for DVD-RWs (VR mode)......... 64

Table of Contents

Basic Editing ........................................... 65

Labelling a title (Title Name)........................ 65

Protecting a title (Protect)............................ 65

Erasing a title (Erase).................................. 66

Erasing multiple titles (Erase Titles)............ 66

Erasing a section of a title (A-B Erase) ....... 67

Creating chapters manually......................... 68

Advanced Editing (Playlist Edit) ............ 68

Creating a Playlist title from other titles....... 68

Moving a Playlist title (Move)....................... 71

Dividing a Playlist title (Divide).................... 71

Combining multiple Playlist titles

(Combine).............................................. 72

Additional Playlist edit functions.................. 72

Labelling, Protecting, or Finalizing a

Disc ..................................................... 73

Labelling a disc (Disc Name)....................... 73

Protecting a disc (Protect Disc)................... 73

Finalizing a disc (Finalize)........................... 74

Erasing all the titles on the disc

(Erase All).............................................. 74

Reformatting a disc (Format)....................... 75

Settings and Adjustments

About the Setup Display Structure ....... 76

Using the Setup Displays ....................... 77

Settings (Basic Settings) ........................ 78

Video Settings ......................................... 81

Audio Settings ......................................... 83

Features Settings .......................... ...... .... 84

Options Settings ..................................... 86

Easy Setup

(Resetting the Recorder) ................... 87

Additional Information

Troubleshooting .................................. .... 88

Self-diagnosis Function

(When letters/numbers appear in the

display) ............................................... 92

Specifications ................... ............. .......... 93

Glossary ..................... ............. ....... .......... 94

Language Code List ................................ 95

Index ........................... ............. ............. .... 96

Quick Guide to DVD Disc Types

............................................... Back cover

Table of Contents

Features

This recorder can play DVDs or CDs, record on DVD-Rs, DVDRWs or DVD+RWs, and by using a variety of editing functions, you can enjoy editing recorded programmes and other images.

Playback

Easy playback with the Title List menu

(page 54)

The recorder will display all of the titl es you reco rded o n a disc in a list display, called the “Tit le List.” By se lecti ng a title fro m the Title List menu, you can easi ly start playing or editing the disc. Moreover, you can have the recorder show the title’s contents using thumbnail images.

Recording

Dual RW compatible (page 35)

The recorder is compatible with rewritable disc types, DVD-RW and DVD+RW, and the write-once type, DVD-R. These available disc types accommodate a wide range of uses, such as recording progr ammes and creating personal video libraries. These discs can be played back on a wide variety of other DVD equipment.

DVD-RW DVD+RW

Various recording/timer recording functions

(page 35)

In addition to the usual recording functions, such as Timer Recording, VIDEO Plus+, and PDC/VPS, Synchro Rec allows synchronized recording with a set top box or similar device. The recorder also automatically searches for available blank space on the disc after you press the Rec bu tton. No sear ching i s required on your part — a feature possible only wit h a DVD recorder.

Adjustments for both recording and playback picture (page 46, 61)

The recorder allows you to adj ust the picture quality of input sources, such as a VCR, which can then be recorded on a DVD. For instance, if you want to create an archive of your VHS tapes, you can adjust the recording pi cture quality to compensate for the quality of the tapes. Various picture quality adjustments are also available for DVD-Video software playback.

Automatic naming of programme titles using Teletext* (page 84)

When recording progr a mmes using this recorder, the recorder automatically takes programme label information from the Teletext service and stores it as the title name. If there is no Teletext service or if y ou want to ch ange the titl e nam e, yo u can enter the title manually. Titles are useful when searching for a title on a disc, or for checking the name of the title currently being played.

* not available in some areas

DVD-R

Title List

My Movies

TITLE LIST

-RW.VR

Sort

Date Number Title

ORIGINAL

1 AAB 13:00-14:00 Mon 5. 9 13:00 (1H00M) SP 2 DEF 20:00-21:00 Wed 17. 9 20:00 (1H00M) SLP 3 AAB 9:00-9:30 Thu 25. 9 9:00 (0H30M) EP 4 GHI 20:00-20:30 Thu 25. 9 20:00 (0H30M) SLP

1.5/4.7GB

AAB

DEF

AAB

GHI

TV Virtual Surround Settings, “TVS” (page 59)

Using only your TV’s stereo speakers, the recorder is capable of reproducing dynamic surround so und from DVD-Video software’s multi-channel audio signals. T here are fou r surround modes to choose from.

Editing a disc

Playlist edit (DVD-RW in VR mode only)

(page 68)

You can edit not only the recorded origina l title, but also perform advanced edit functions by crea tin g a Play list on the same disc. Since a Playlist does not require much disc space, you can create numerous Playlist titles. A Playlist edit can be redone as many times as you like, as the original title remains unchanged.

Chapter Marking function (page 68)

On DVD-RWs in VR mode, you can manually insert chapter marks to divide a title into chapters which will enable you to quickly find specific scenes for playback or editing. For other disc types and recording formats, the recorder automatically creates chapter marks at specified interval s while recording.

Quick Search function (page 53)

The remote has a Jog Stick for the recorder’s main operations. You can search forward or backwards, or play at various speeds by using just your thumb. The feature helps you fin d sc e n es easily, which is especially useful for both playback and editing.

Jog Stick

Slow motion

Features

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 meanings of the icons used in this manual are described below:

Icon Meaning

Functions available for DVD VIDEOs or DVD+Rs

Functions available for DVD-RWs formatted in VR mode on this recorder

Functions available for DVD-RWs formatted in Video mode on this recorder

Functions available for DVD+RWs Functions available for DVD-Rs Functions available for music CDs or CD-

Rs/CD-RWs in music CD format

Notes

• The on-screen display illustrations u sed in this ma nual may not mat ch the graphics displayed on your T V screen.

• The explanations regarding discs in thi s ma nual refer to discs created on this reco rder. Th e explan ations d o not ap ply to di scs tha t are cr eated on other recorders and played back on this recorder.

About This Manual

DVD Recorder Basics

Step 1: Select the disc type

Unlike a video tape which is sold by length, such as 60 min. or 120 min., recordable DVDs are sold by type. Select the disc type by following the chart on the back cover, as each type has different features. This recorder can record on the following type of discs.

When you want to record repeatedly on the same disc, or when you want to edit the disc after recording, select either the rewritable DVD-RW or DVD+RW type disc.

When you want to save recordings without any alteration, a non-rewritable DVD-R can be your choice.

“What can I expect from DVD recording?” is a natural question for anyone new to the experience. This section explains the basic steps involved with DVD recording.

Note

There are other differences besides just being rewritable/non-rewritable.

See “Quick Guide to DVD Disc Types” on the back cover to select a disc most suitable for your needs.

Step 2: Format the disc to start recording

Insert the disc in the recorder. Unlike a VCR, the recorder automatically starts formatting when an unused disc is inserted. This is necessary to prepare the disc for recording.

When using a DVD-RW

This type of disc can be formatted in either DVD Video format (Video mode) or DVD Video Recording format (VR mode). Video mode discs can be played back on a variety of other DVD equipment.VR mode discs allow for more varied editing.

When using a DVD+RW

These discs will be formatted in DVD+RW Video format. This type of disc can be played back on a variety of other DVD equipment.

When using a DVD-R

These discs will be formatted in DVD-Video format. This type of disc can be played back on a variety of other DVD equipment.

Notes

• You cannot mix two formats in one DVD-RW.

• You can change a DVD-RW’s format to the other format. However, the disc’s contents will be lost when reformatting.

• Not all discs can be played on other DVD equipment.

When formatting is complete, you are ready to record on the disc.

DVD Recorder Basics

Step 3: Digital recording

Record a programme. When using the timer, you’ll find familiar, convenient features as found on conventional VCRs, such as ShowView/VIDEO Plus+ and PDC/VPS. You can also dub the contents of connected video equipment such as a video camera.

Step 4: Playing the recorded contents

SMARTLINK

You can select the title you want to play from a displayed menu, and immediately start playback. Recorded contents are more accessible on a disc than on a tape, the procedure is simple, and unlike conventional VCRs, no rewinding is necessary!

What are titles and chapters?

DVD contents consist of sections, called titles, and smaller sub-sections called chapters. On this recorder, a title is created between the points where you start and stop a recording. Chapters are created automatically at specified intervals, or can be created manually (DVD-RWs in VR mode only).

Go to the next page.

A recorded disc contains title(s), and each title contains chapter(s)

Start Rec. Stop/Start

Title 1

Chapters

Title 2

Chapters

Chapter marksChapter marks

Stop Rec.

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DVD Recorder Basics

Step 5: Editing the recorded disc

You will find editing discs a lot easier than a conventional tape, and the recorder offers numerous edit functions, possible only with DVDs.

Quick and easy edits on the displayed menu

Editing is performed by simply selecting titles and scenes from the displayed menus.

Protection of individual titles

With conventional VCRs, you had to protect an entire tape to save the recordings from erasure or alteration. This recorder allows you to individually protect recorded titles (except for Playlist titles).

Edit and save on a single disc – Playlist edit (DVD-RWs in VR mode only)

To edit a conventional tape without affecting the original recording, you had to connect another VCR, copy the master tape using the two VCRs and one more tape, and start editing the copied tape.

With this recorder, you can create a Playlist (playback information) on the same disc, and edit the Playlist without changing the original recording(s). A Playlist does not take up much disc space, and all you need is one recorder and one disc.

Example: You have recorded a few football games on a DVD-RW in VR mode. You want to save the original recording, but you also want to create a digest by putting the goal scenes together. In this case, you can create a Playlist by selecting just the goal scenes, leaving the original recording as it is.

Original

Playlist

You’ve got your own DVD!

Playing on other DVD equipment

For your DVD to play on other equipment, finalizing may be necessary in some cases. If so, finish up all your editing and recording first, and then finalize the disc.

When using a DVD-RW in VR mode

Although finalizing is generally unnecessary when playing the disc on VR mode compatible equipment, playback on some equipment requires a finalized disc. You can still edit and record on the disc even after finalizing.

When using a DVD+RW

The recorder automatically finalizes a disc before ejecting it. Finalizing in this case still allows you to further edit or record on the disc.

When using a DVD-RW in Video mode

The disc needs to be finalized first to enable playback on anything other than this recorder. No more editing or recording can be made on the disc once it has been finalized. To enable recording on the disc again, you will need to format it again. (Reformatting will erase all previous contents.)

When using a DVD-R

You will need to finalize the disc to play it on equipment other than this recorder. You cannot edit or record on the disc once it has been finalized.

DVD Recorder Basics

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.

Open the panel.

A @/1 (on/standby) button/

indicator (22, 38)

Turns the recorder on and off. Lights up in green when the power is on.

B Front panel display (14, 58)

Displays the playing status, title/chapter/time, etc.

C Disc tray (38)

Opens to accept a disc.

D (remote sensor) (22)

Accepts the remote control signal.

E Disc type indicators

Lights up to indicate the disc/ format type of the current disc.

F A (open/close) button (38)

Opens or closes the disc tray.

G H (play) button/indicator (51)

Plays a disc.

H X (pause) button/indicator

(53)

Pauses playing a disc.

I x (stop) button (51)

Stops playing a disc.

J z REC button/indicator (38)

Starts recording.

K X REC PAUSE button/indicator

(39)

Pauses recording.

L x REC STOP button (39)

Stops recordi ng.

M REC MODE button (36)

Selects the recording mode.

N INPUT SELECT button

(38, 48)

Selects equipment connected to the line inputs.

O ./> (previous/next)

buttons (53)

Goes to the next title/chapter/ track, or goes back to the previous title/chapter/track.

P PROGRAM +/– buttons (38)

Selects the programme position or input line.

Q TIMER REC indicator (41)

Lights up when a timer recording is set.

SYNCHRO REC indicator (47)

Lights up wh en the Synchro Rec function is set to on.

SMARTLINK indicator

Lights up when a connected SMARTLINK compliant device, such as a TV, is turned on.

FINALIZED indicator (74)

Lights up if an inserted dis c has been finalized.

R LINE 2 IN (S VIDEO/VIDEO/

AUDIO L/R) jacks (27)

Connects external equipment.

Guide to Parts and Controls

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Remote

Buttons on the remote have the same functio n as the but ton s on the recorder if they ha ve the same or similar names. Buttons with an orange dot next to them can be used with your T V when the TV/DVD switch is set to TV.

Slide the cover.

A TV/DVD switch (25)

Switches the remote control to TV or DVD.

B Z (open/close) button (38)

Opens or closes the disc tray. Note that it may take a few seconds for the disc tray to open after you have recorded or edited a disc.

C Number buttons (38, 44)

Selects a number, such as a pr ogr amme n umb er o r a title number. The number 5 button has a tactile dot.*

D CLEAR/-/-- (ten digit) button (25, 44)

CLEAR: Cancels an entered number when used with this recorder.

-/-- (ten digit): Enters a digit greater than nine when used with your TV.

E (subtitle) button (61)

Changes the subtitles while playing a disc.

F (audio) button (58)

Changes the sound while playing a disc. The button has a tactile dot.*

G [TIMER] button (41, 44)

Displays the Timer programming menu on the TV screen.

H TOP MENU button (52)

Displays the disc’s menu on the TV screen.

I DISPLAY button (40, 57)

Displays disc information or playi ng/reco rdi n g status on the TV screen.

J TIME/TEXT button (57)

Displays the time information of the disc.

K SYSTEM MENU button (31)

Displays the System Menu on the TV screen.

L TITLE LIST button (32, 54, 65)

Displays the Title List menu on the TV screen.

M CURSOR MODE button (32)

Switches the cursor/page mode in the Title List, etc.

N RETURN O button (33)

Returns to the previously selected display, etc.

O . (previous) button (53)

Goes back to the previous title/chapter/track.

P m / M (search) Jog Stick (53)

Searches a scene in fast-forward or reverse (while playing a disc), or plays a disc in slow motion or frame by frame (in the pause mode).

Q H (play) button (51)

Plays a disc. The button has a tactile dot.*

R X (pause) button (53)

Pauses playing a disc.

Guide to Parts and Controls

S z REC button (38)

Starts recording.

r; CHAPTER MARK/ERASE buttons (68)

Inserts/erases a chapter mark in the recorded title.

T REC MODE button (38)

Selects the recording mode.

U INPUT SELECT button (38, 48)

Selects equipment connected to the line inputs.

V SYNCHRO REC button (47)

Synchronizes the recorder and the timer recording set on the connected external equipment.

[/1 (on/standby) button (38)

Turns the recorder on and off.

X PROG (programme) +/– buttons (38)

Selects the programme position or input line.

2 (volume) +/– buttons (25)

Adjusts the volume of your TV.

Z SET button (34)

Use to enter the number selected with the number buttons 3.

wj t (TV/video) button (25)

Switches your TV’s input source.

wk (angle) button (60)

Changes the angles when playing a DVD VIDEO.

ra SUR (surround) button (59)

Selects the surround mode.

rs COMMAND MODE switch (DVD 1,2,3) (26)

Switches the command mode for this recorder. Match the switch to the same command mode set in the Options Setup (page 87).

* Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the recorder.

wl (wide mode) button (25)

Changes the wide mode settings of your TV.

e; MENU butto n (52)

Displays the disc’s menu on the TV screen.

ea TV/DVD button (25, 38)

Switches the input source between the TV and the recorder when the TV is connected to the LINE 1-TV jack.

es REPLAY button (53)

Replays the current scene.

ed TOOL button (32)

Displays the Tool menu.

ef ZOOM +/– buttons (31)

Switches the information displayed in the Title List menu.

eg </M/m/,/(ENTER) button (33)

Selects items or settings.

eh > (next) bu tt on (53)

Goes to the next title/chapter/track.

ej x (stop) button (51)

Stops playing a disc.

ek x REC STOP button (39)

Stops recording.

el X REC PAUSE button (39)

Pauses recording.

Guide to Parts and Controls

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Front panel display

A Command mode in dicator (26,

87)

Indicates the selected remote command mode.

B NTSC indicator

Lights up when the recorder outputs the signal in NTSC format.

C ANGLE indicator (60)

Lights up when you can change the angle.

D PLAYLIST indicator (32)

E STEREO/BILINGUAL indicators

(40)

Lights up when receiving a stereo/bilingual programme.

F NICAM indicator (40)

Lights up when receiving a NICAM signal.

G TV indicator (25)

Lights up when the TV/DVD button on the remote is pressed and the signals from the aerial are sent directly to your TV.

Lights up when the Playlist is selected.

z Hint

You can turn off the front panel disp la y by set ti ng “Dimmer” to “Off” in Option s Setup (page 86).

Rear panel

H Displays the following (58):

• Playing time/remaining time

• Current title/chapter/track/ index number

• Recording time

•Clock

• Programme posi tion

• TV Direct Rec indication (39): “TV” appears in the right most two digits.

I Audio signal indicators (59)

Lights up when playing Dolby Digital or DTS sound tracks.

AERIAL

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/MPEG/

OUT

DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

A AERIAL IN/OUT jacks (16)

Connects aerial cables.

B LINE 1 -TV jack (17)

Connects yo ur TV using a SCART (EURO AV) cord.

C LINE 3/DECODER jack (27, 47)

Connects external equipment such as a VCR or decoder using a SCART (EURO AV) cord.

D AC IN terminal (21)

Connects the mains lead.

LINE 1 - TV

LINE 4 IN

LINE 3/DECODER

S VIDEOVIDEOR-AUDIO-L

LINE 2 OUT

S VIDEOVIDEOR-AUDIO-L

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

E COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y,

B, CR) jacks (18)

Connects equipment having component video input jacks.

F LINE 2 OUT (S VIDEO/VIDEO/

AUDIO L/R) jacks (27, 48)

Connects the input of external equipment using an audio/ video or S VIDEO cord.

G LINE 4 IN (S VIDEO/VIDEO/

AUDIO L/R) jacks (27, 48)

Connects the output of external equipment using an audio/ video or S VIDEO cord.

AC IN

H DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jacks

(20)

Connects an amplifier (receiver) having a digital input jack.

Guide to Parts and Controls

Quick Overview

Basic Hookups and Settings

A quick overview presented in this guide will give you enough information to start using the recorder.

Step 1: Unpacking

Step 2: Connecting the Aerial Cable

Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords

Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords

Step 5: Connecting the Mains Lead

Step 6: Inserting the Batteries

Basic Hookups and Settings

• Quick Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page15

• Step 1: Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 16

• Step 2: Connecting the Aerial Cable. . .page 16

• Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords. . .page 17

• Step 4: Connec t ing the Audio Co rds . .page 19

• Step 5: Connecting the Mains Lead . . .page 21

• Step 6: Inserting the Batteries . . . . . . .page 22

• Step 7: Easy Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 22

• Setting Up the Remote

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page25

• Connecting a VCR or Similar Recording Device to

the LINE3 Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 27

• Connecting a VCR or Similar Recording Device to

the LINE 2 IN or LINE 4 IN jacks . . .page 27

Step 7: Easy Setup

Notes

• You cannot connect this recorder to a TV that does not have a SCART (EURO AV) or video input ja ck.

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

• Connecting to a Satellite or Digital Tuner

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page28

• Connecting a PAY-TV/Canal Plus Decoder

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page28

Quick Overview

Step 1: Unpacking

Step 2: Connecting the Aerial Cable

Check that you have the following items:

• Audio/video cord (pinplug × 3 y pinplug × 3) (1)

• Mains lead (1)

• Aerial cable (1)

• Remote commander (remote) (1)

• R6 (size AA) batteries (2)

Connect the aerial cable by following the steps below. Do not connect the mains lead until you reach “Step 5: Connecting the

Mains Lead” ( p age 21).

to AERIAL IN

AERIAL

OUT

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/MPEG/

DOLBY DIGITAL

LINE 1 - TV

LINE 4 IN

COAXIAL

AERIAL

OUT

to AERIAL OUT

Aerial cable (supplied)

LINE 3/DECODER

LINE 2 OUT

S VIDEOVIDEOR-AUDIO-L

to aerial input

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

DVD recorder

AC IN

: Signal flow

a Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV and

connect it to AERIAL IN on the rear pane l of the recorder.

b Connect AERIAL OUT of the recorder to the

aerial input of your TV, using the supplied aerial cable.

Step 1: Unpacking

Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords

B Connecting to a video input jack

Connect the yellow plug of the audio/video cord (supplied) to the yellow (video) jacks. You will enjoy standard quality images. Use the red and white plugs to connect to the audio input jacks (page 19).

Connect this recor der to your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) using a video cord. Select one of the following patterns A throug h D, accordi ng to the in put jack o n your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver). T his will enable you to view pictures. Audio connections are explained in “Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords” (page 19).

If you are connecting to a VCR or decoder

Connect your VCR to the LINE 3/DECODER jack on the recorder (page 27).

A Connecting to a SCART (EURO AV) input jack

Connect using a SCART (EURO AV) cord (not supplied). Be sure to make the connections firmly to avoid hum and noise. See the operating instructions supplied with the TV to be connected. Also, when you set “Line1 Output” to “S Video” or “RGB” in step 17 of Easy Setup (page 24), use a SCART (EURO AV) cord that conforms to the selected signal.

DVD recorder

AC IN

LINE 1 - TV

AERIAL

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/MPEG/

DOLBY DIGITAL

OUT

COAXIAL

LINE 1 - TV

LINE 3/DECODER

LINE 4 IN

S VIDEOVIDEOR-AUDIO-L

LINE 2 OUT

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

S VIDEOVIDEOR-AUDIO-L

to i LINE1-TV

LINE 1 - TV

LINE 4 IN

S VIDEOVIDEOR-AUDIO-L

(yellow)

LINE 3/DECODER

S VIDEOVIDEOR-AUDIO-L

LINE 2 OUT

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

S VIDEOVIDEOR-AUDIO-L

to LINE 2 OUT (VIDEO)

(yellow)

AC IN

INPUT

AERIAL

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/MPEG/

DOLBY DIGITAL

OUT

COAXIAL

LINE 2 OUT

VIDEO

Audio/video cord (sup plied)

AUDIO

TV, projector, or AV

DVD recorder

: Signal flow

amplifier (receiver)

C Connecting to an S VIDEO input jack

Connect using an S VIDEO cord (not supplied). You will enjoy high quality images.

LINE 1 - TV

AERIAL

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL

OUT

COAXIAL

LINE 3/DECODER

LINE 2 OUT

LINE 4 IN

S VIDEOVIDEOR-AUDIO-L

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

DVD recorder

AC IN

Basic Hookups and Settings

to SCART (EURO AV) input

SCART (EURO AV) cord (not supplied)

Notes

• Wh en yo u connect the recorder to you r TV via the SCART (EURO AV) jacks, the TV’s input source is s et to the recorder autom atically when you start playback. If necessary, press TV/DVD on the remote to return the input to the TV.

• If y ou connect this r ecorder to a TV w ith SMARTLINK, set “Lin e1 Output” to “Video.”

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

LINE 2 OUT

S VIDEOVIDEOR-AUDIO-L

to LINE 2 OUT (S VIDEO)

S VIDEO cord (not supplied)

: Signal flow

INPUT

S VIDEO

TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver)

,continued

Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords

D Connecting to component video input jacks (Y, C

Connect using a component video cord (not supplied) or three video cords (n ot su pplied) of the same k ind an d leng th. Yo u will enjoy accurate colour reproduction and high quality images.

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/MPEG/

DOLBY DIGITAL

LINE 1 - TV

COAXIAL

AERIAL

OUT

B, CR)

LINE 3/DECODER

LINE 2 OUT

LINE 4 IN

S VIDEOVIDEOR-AUDIO-L

to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

DVD recorder

AC IN

“MEGALOGIC” is a registered trademark of Grundig Corporation.

“EASYLINK” and “CINEMALINK” are trademarks of Philips

Corporation.

“Q-Link” is a trademark of Panasoni c Co rporation.

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

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

z Hint

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

Notes

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

• Not all TVs respo nd to the functions above.

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

(green)

(blue)

(red)

Component video cord (not supplied)

(green)

(blue)

(red)

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

PB/CB

PR/CR

TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver)

: Signal flow

About the SMARTLINK features (for SCART connections only)

If the connected TV complies with SMARTLINK, NexTView Link, MEGALOGIC

Q-Link

, EURO VIEW LINK*4, or T-V LINK*5, this recorder automatically runs the SMARTLINK function after you complete the connection pattern A on page 17 (the SMARTLINK indicator lights up when you turn on your TV). You can enjoy the following SMARTLINK features.

• Preset Download

You can download the tuner preset data from your TV to this recorder, and tune the recorder according to th at data in Easy Setup. This greatly simplifies the Easy Setup procedure. Be careful not to disconnect the cables or ex it the Easy Setup function during this procedure (page 22).

• TV Direct Rec

You can easily record what you are watching on your TV (page 38).

• One Touch Play

You can turn on the recorde r and TV, set th e TV’s inpu t to the recorder, and start playback with one t ouch of the H (play) button (page 51).

• One Touch Menu

You can turn on the recorder and TV, set the TV to the recorder’s channel, and display the Title List menu with one touch of the TITLE LIST button (page 54).

• One Touch Timer

You can turn on the recorder and TV, set the TV to the recorder’s channel, and display the timer programming menu with one touch of the TIMER button on the remote (page 41).

• Automatic Power Off

The recorder will turn off automatically if the recorder is not used after you turn off the TV.

• NexTView Download

You can easily set the timer by u sing the NexTView Download function on your TV. Refer to your TV ’s instruction man ual.

, EASYLINK*2, CINEMALINK*2,

Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords

Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords

Select the connection that best suits y our system. Be sure to read the instructions for the components you wish to connect.

Connection Your setup

Connecting to your TV

This connection will use your TV’s speaker s for sound. If you use the SCART (EURO AV) cord in pattern A of “Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords” (page 17), you do not have to connect aud io co r d s to your TV.

LINE 1 - TV

AERIAL

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL

OUT

COAXIAL

LINE 3/DECODER

LINE 2 OUT

LINE 4 IN

S VIDEOVIDEOR-AUDIO-L

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

DVD recorder

AC IN

Basic Hookups and Settings

• Surround effects: Dynamic, Wide

Stereo amplifier (receiver) and two speakers

• Surround effects: Standard

MD deck/DAT deck

• Surround effects: None

AV amplifier (receiver) havi ng a Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) decoder*1 and 3 to 6 speakers

• Surround effects: Dolby Surround (Pro Logic)

AV amplifier (receiver) with a digital input jack having a Dolby Digital, MPEG audio, or DTS*2 decoder

and 6 speakers

• Surround effect s: Dolby Digital (5.1ch), DTS (5.1ch), MPEG audio

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

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

LINE 2 OUT

to LINE 2 OUT (R-AU DIO-L)

S VIDEOVIDEOR-AUDIO-L

(yellow)*

(white)

(red)

(yellow)

(white)

(red)

INPUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

Audio/video cord (supplied)

: Signal flow

* The yellow plug is used for video signals (page 17).

z Hint

When connecting to a monaural TV, use a stereo-mono conversion cord (not supplied). Connect the LINE 2 OUT (R-AUDIO-L) ja c k s to the TV’s audio input jack .

Note

Do not connect the LINE 4 IN (R-AUDIO-L) jacks to your TV’s audio output jacks at the same time.

,continued

Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords

Connecting to a stereo amplifier

Connecting to an AV amplifier (receiver) and 2 speakers/Connecting to an MD deck or DAT deck

If your stereo amplifier (receiver) only has au dio input jacks L and R, use . If your amplifier (receiver) has a digital input jack, or when connecting to an MD deck or DAT deck, use . In this case, you can also connect the recorder directly to the MD deck or DAT deck without using your stereo amplifier (receiver).

B-1

LINE 1 - TV

AERIAL

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/MPEG/

DOLBY DIGITAL

OUT

COAXIAL

B-2 B-1

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/MPEG/

DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

LINE 3/DECODER

LINE 2 OUT

LINE 4 IN

S VIDEOVIDEOR-AUDIO-L

Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL)

DVD recorder

AC IN

LINE 2 OUT

S VIDEOVIDEOR-AUDIO-L

to LINE 2 OUT (R-AUDIO-L)

(white)(red)

Stereo audio cord (not supplied)

(white)(red)

B-2

(receiver) having a Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) decoder and 3 to 6 speakers

If your AV amplifier (receiver) only has L and R audio input jacks , use . If your amplifier (receiver) has a digital input jack, use . You can enjoy Dolby Surro und effec ts only when playing Do lby Surround audio or multi-channe l aud io (Dolb y Digital) discs.

C-1

C-2

LINE 1 - TV

AERIAL

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/MPEG/

DOLBY DIGITAL

OUT

COAXIAL

C-2 C-1

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/MPEG/

DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

LINE 3/DECODER

LINE 2 OUT

LINE 4 IN

S VIDEOVIDEOR-AUDIO-L

Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL)

DVD recorder

AC IN

LINE 2 OUT

S VIDEOVIDEOR-AUDIO-L

to LINE 2 OUT (R-AUDIO-L)

(white)(red)

Stereo audio cord (not supplied)

(white)(red)

to coaxial digital input

[Speakers]

Stereo amplifier (receiver)

to audio input

Front (L)

MD deck/DAT deck

Front (R)

: Signal flow

z Hint

For connection , you can use the supplied audio/video cord instead

B-1

of using a separate stereo audio cord.

to audio inputto coaxial digital input

[Speakers] [Speakers]

Amplifier (receiver) with Dolby Surround decoder

Rear (L) Rear (R)

Subwoofer

Centre

Rear (mono)

Front (R)

Front (L)

: Signal flow

z Hint

For correct speaker location, see the operating instructions of th e connected compone nt s.

Note

When connecting 6 speakers, replace the monaural rear speaker with a centre speaker, 2 rear speakers, and a subwoofer.

Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords

Connecting to an AV amplifier (receiver) with a digital input jack and 6 speakers

If your AV amplifier (receiver) has a Dolby Digital, MPEG audio, or DTS decoder and a dig ital input jack, use this connection. Note that the surround sound effects of this recorder cannot be used with this connection.

DVD recorder

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)

AC IN

AERIAL

OUT

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/MPEG/

DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

LINE 1 - TV

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/MPEG/

LINE 4 IN

DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL)

LINE 3/DECODER

S VIDEOVIDEOR-AUDIO-L

LINE 2 OUT

S VIDEOVIDEOR-AUDIO-L

Step 5: Connecting the Mains Lead

Connect the supplied mains lead to the AC IN terminal of the recorder. Then 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 enter s standby mode. If you connect additional equipment to this recorder (page 27 to

28), be sure to connect the mains lead after all connections are complete.

AC IN

to AC IN

mains lead

Basic Hookups and Settings

to coaxial digital input

[Speakers] [Speakers]

AV amplifier (receiver) having a decoder

Rear (L)

Rear (R)

Centre

Front (R)

Subwoofer Front (L)

: Signal flow

z Hint

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

Note

After you have completed the connection, be sure to set “Dolby Digital” to “Dolby Digital” and “DTS” to “On” unde r “A udio” in Easy Setup (page 22). If your AV amplifier (receiver) has an MPEG audio decoder function, set “MPEG” in “Audio” to “MPEG.” Otherwise, no sound or a loud noise will come from your speakers.

Step 5: Connecting the Mains Lead

Step 6: Inserting the Batteries

Step 7: Easy Setup

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

• Do not leave th e remote in an extremely hot o r hum id place.

• Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casin g, par ti cul a rly when replacing the batteries.

• Do not expose the remot e sen s or to dire c t sunlig ht or a lighting apparatus. Doing so may cause a malfunction.

• If you do not use the remote for an extended period of time, remove the batterie s to avoi d pos sibl e damag e fro m batte ry le akage a nd corr osi on.

Follow the steps below to make the minimum number of basic adjustments for using the recorder. If you do not complete Easy Setup, it will appear each time you turn on your recorder. Make the settings in the following order.

OSD Language Setup

Tuner and Channel Se tup

Clock Se t up

TV Type Setup

Video Connection Setup

Audio Connection Setup

"/1

RETURN

</M/m/,, ENTER

a Turn on the TV.

b Press [/1.

c Switch the input selector on your TV so that

the signal from the recor der appears o n your TV screen.

“Initial settings necessary to operate the DVD recorder will be made. You can change them later using Setup.” appears. If this message does not appear, select “Easy Setup” from “SETUP” in the System Menu to run Easy Setup. For details, see

“Settings and Adjustments” on page 76.

Step 6: Inserting the Batteries

d Press ENTER.

The Setup Display for selecting the langu age used in the on-screen display appears.

EASY SETUP

Select the screen Language.

English Français Deutsch Italiano Español

OSD 1/9

e Press M/m to selec t a language.

f Press ENTER.

The setup Display for selecting your country and language for the tuner system appears. The programme order will be set according to the country or language you select.

EASY SETUP Tuner System 2/9

– Français

Select a country and language.

L N NL P S SF UK ELSE

– Dansk/Norsk – Nederlands – Português – Svenska – Suomi – English – English

i After the download or sear ch is complete , the

Clock func tion automatically starts.

EASY SETUP Clock 4/9

Searching for clock data. Please wait.

If the current time or date is not set, “The clock was not set automatically. Set the time and date manually.” appears. Set the clock manually using </M/m/,, and then press ENTER.

EASY SETUP Clock 4/9

The clock was not set automatically. Set the time and date manually.

Sun 14 92100:2003

j Once the clock signal is received, the Setup

Display for selecting the aspect ratio of the connected TV appears.

Basic Hookups and Settings

g Press M/m to select y our countr y or language.

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

h Press ENTER.

If you made connection A (page 17) and the connected TV complies with SMARTLINK, the Preset Download function automatically starts (page 18).

EASY SETUP Preset Download 3/9

Loading data from TV. Please wait.

If the Preset Download function does not work or if you made a connection other than A (page 17), the Auto Tuner Preset function automatically starts searching for all of the receivable channels and presets them.

EASY SETUP Auto T uner Preset 3/9

Searching for receivable channels. Please wait.

Prog. 1

EASY SETUP TV Type 5/9

Select your TV screen type.

16 : 9 4 : 3 Letter Box 4 : 3 Pan Scan

k Press M/m to select the setting that matches

your TV type.

◆ If you have a wide-screen TV or a 4:3 standard TV with a wide-screen mode

•16:9

◆ If you have a 4:3 standard TV

• 4:3 Letter Box Displays a wide picture with bands on the upper and lower sections of the screen.

• 4:3 Pan Scan Automatically di splays a wide picture on the entire screen and cuts off the sections that do not fit.

For details, see “Video Settings” on page 81.

l Press ENTER.

The Setup Display for the Component Out jacks appears.

m Press M/m to select an option.

Select “On” if you are using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks, or select “Off” if you are not using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks.

To set the channels manually, see page 78.

,continued

Step 7: Easy Setup

n Press ENTER.

The Setup Display for the LINE 3/DECODER jack appears.

o Press M/m to select an option.

Select “Yes” if you will connect a decoder to the LINE 3/DECODER jack, or select “No” if you will not connect a decoder.

p Press ENTER.

The Setup Display for selecting the type of video signal output from the LINE1-TV jack appears.

t Press M/m to select the type of Dolby Digital

signal you wish to send to your amplifier (receiver).

Choose the signal that matches the audio connection you selected on pages 20 to 21 ( through ).

EASY SETUP Audio Connection 9/9

Dolby Digital

D-PCM Dolby Digital

EASY SETUP Line1 Output 8/9

Select the Line1 output signal.

Video S Video RGB

q Press M/m to select the type of signal you

want to output from the LINE1-TV jack.

Note that if you select “On” in step 13, you cannot select “RGB,” and that if you select “Yes” in step 15, you cannot select “S Video.”

◆ To output Video signals

•Video

◆ To output S video signals

•S Video

◆ To output RGB signals

•RGB

If you select “S Video” or “RGB,” SMARTLINK will be deactivated.

r Press ENTER.

The Setup Display for selecting the type of jack used to connect to your amplifier (receiver) appears.

EASY SETUP Audio Connection 9/9

B-2 C-2

•D-PCM

• Dolby Digital (only if the amplifier (receiver) has a Dolby Digital decoder)

u Press ENTER.

The Setup Display for selecting the DTS signal output appears.

EASY SETUP Audio Connection 9/9

DTS

On Off

v Press M/m to select whether or not you wish

to send a DTS signal to your amplifier (receiver) and press ENTER.

Choose the item that matches the audio connection you selected on pages 20 to 21 ( through ).

B-2 C-2

•Off

• On (only if the amplifier (receiver) has a DTS decoder)

Is this recorder connected to an amplifier (receiver)? Select the type of jack you are using.

Yes : LINE2 OUT(R-AUDIO-L) Yes : DIGITAL OUT No

s Press M/m to select the type of jack (if any)

you are using to connect to an amplif ier (receiver), then press ENTER.

Choose the item that matches the audio connection

Step 7: Easy Setup

you selected on pages 19 to 21 ( through ).

• If you connect just a TV and nothing else, select “No,” then go to step 23.

B-1 C-1

• Select “Yes: LINE 2 OUT (R-AUDIO-L),” then go to step 23.

B-2 C-2

• Select “Yes: DIGITAL OUT.” The Setup Display for “Dolby Digital” appears.

A D

w Press ENTER when “Finish” appears.

Easy Setup is finished. All connections and setup operations are complete.

EASY SETUP

Easy Setup is finished

Finish

To return to the previous step

Press RETURN.

z Hints

• If your AV amplifier (receiver) has an M P EG audio decoder, set “MPEG” to “MPEG” (page 83).

• If you want to run Easy Setup again, select “Easy Setup” from “Setup” in the System Menu.

Setting Up the Remote

You can control your TV with the supplied remote b y a djustin g the remote control’s signal.

Notes

• Depending on the connected unit, you may not be able to control your TV with some or all of the buttons be lo w.

• If you e nte r a ne w 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 th e a ppropriate code number ag ai n.

Controlling TVs with the remote

TV/DVD switch

"/1

PROG +/–

Number buttons,

-/--

a Slide the TV/DVD switch to TV.

2 +/–

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 th e TV via the SCART (EURO AV) jacks, the input source for the TV is set to the recorder automatically when you start playback. To watch another source, press the TV/DVD button to switch the TV’s input source.

Code numbers of controllable TVs

If more than one code n u mb er is listed, try entering th e m on e a t a time until you find the one that works with your TV.

Manufacturer Code number

Sony 01 (default) Aiwa 01 (default) Grundig 11 Hitachi 24 Loewe 08, 45 Nokia 15, 16, 69 Panasonic 17, 49 Philips 06, 07 , 08 Saba 12, 13 Samsung 06, 22, 23 Sanyo 25 Sharp 29 Telefunken 36 Thomson 43 Toshiba 38

Basic Hookups and Settings

b Hold down [/1.

c Enter your TV’s manufacturer code (see

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

d Release [/1.

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

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

(wide mode) Switches to or from the wide mode of a

wide-screen TV t (TV/video) Switches your TV’s input source PROG +/–,

Number buttons, -/--*

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

press -/-- followed by the number buttons for two -di git num be rs.

Selects the prog ramme position on

your TV

,continued

Setting Up the Remote

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 DVD3.

d Press M/m to select “Command Mode,” then

press ENTER.

SETUP

Settings

Video

Audio

Features

Options

Easy Setup

Format Disc : Bilingual Recording : Dimmer : Auto Display : Command Mode : Factory Setup

Selectable Main Bright On DVD3

DVD1 DVD2 DVD3

e Press M/m to select the Command mode

(DVD1, DVD2, or DVD3), then press ENTER.

f Slide the COMMAND MODE switch on the

remote so it matches the mode you sele cted above.

SYSTEM MENU

M/m, ENTER

RETURN

COMMAND MODE

a Press SYSTEM MENU.

The System Menu appears.

b Press M/m to select “SETUP,” then press

ENTER.

SETUP

Settings

Channel Setting

Video

Channel List

Audio

Clock

Features

Language

Options

Easy Setup

To return to the previous step

Press RETURN.

c Press M/m to select “Options,” then press

ENTER.

SETUP

Settings

Setting Up the Remote

Video

Audio

Features

Options

Easy Setup

Format Disc : Bilingual Recording : Dimmer : Auto Display : Command Mode : Factory Setup

Selectable Main Bright On DVD3

Connecting a VCR or

Connecting a VCR or Similar Similar Recording Device to the LINE3 Jack

You can use this recorder as the source player or as the recording deck. Connect a VCR or similar recording device to the LINE 3/ DECODER jack of this recorder. Disconnect the recorder’s mains lead from t he mains when connecting the VCR or recording device. To record on this recorder, see page 48.

to SCART (EURO AV) input

SCART (EURO AV) cord (not supplied)

VCR

Recording Device to the

LINE 2 IN or LINE 4 IN jacks

You can connect other equipment (e.g. a VCR or video camera) and output the audio/video signals to the recorder for recording. Connect a VCR or sim ilar r eco rding devi ce to the LI NE 2 IN or LINE 4 IN jacks of this recorder. Disconnect the recorder’s mains lead from the AC outlet when connecting the tuner. To record, see page 48.

VCR, etc.

S VIDEO

VIDEO

S VIDEO cord (not supplied)

OUTPUT

AUDIO

Audio/video cord (not supplied)

Basic Hookups and Settings

to i LINE1-TV

AERIAL

OUT

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

LINE 1 - TV

LINE 4 IN

to i LINE 3/DECODER

LINE 3/DECODER

LINE 2 OUT

S VIDEOVIDEOR-AUDIO-L

DVD recorder

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

S VIDEOVIDEOR-AUDIO-L

AC IN

z Hints

• If you are using another recorder with S VIDEO and AUDIO IN/OUT jacks, you can connect those jacks to this recorder’s S VIDEO and RAUDIO-L IN/OUT jacks.

• If you are using this r ecorder as the source player, see the instructions of the connected device for recording instructions.

Notes

• If you pass the rec order signals via the VCR, you may not re c ei ve a clear image on the TV scre en.

VCRDVD recorder TV

• SMARTLINK features are not av ai lab le fo r d evic es c onnect ed v ia the DVD recorder’s LINE 3/DECODER jack.

• Pictures containing copy protect io n signals that prohibit any copyi ng cannot be recorded.

• 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 f rom the connected VCR.

to LINE 2 IN

DVD recorder (front)

(rear)

LINE 1 - TV

AERIAL

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL

OUT

COAXIAL

LINE 3/DECODER

LINE 4 IN

S VIDEOVIDEOR-AUDIO-L

LINE 2 OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

S VIDEOVIDEOR-AUDIO-L

AC IN

to LINE 4 IN

VCR, etc.

: Signal flow

z Hint

When the connected equipment outputs only monaural sound, use audio cables that distribute monaura l sou nds to left/right channels (not supplied).

Notes

• Do not conne ct the yellow LINE IN (VIDEO) jac k w he n using an S VIDEO cord (not supplied).

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

• Pictures cont ai ni ng copy protection signals that prohibit any copying cannot be recorded .

Connecting a VCR or Similar Recording Device to the LINE3 Jack

Connecting to a Satellite or

Connecting a PAY-TV/

Digital Tuner

Connect a satellite or digital tuner to this recorder using the LINE 3/DECODER jack. Disconnect the recorder’s mains lead from the AC outlet when connecting th e tu ner. To use the Synchro-Rec function, see below.

to SCART (EURO AV) input

SCART (EURO AV) cord (not supplied)

Satellite tuner, etc.

to i LINE1-TV

AERIAL

OUT

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL

LINE 1 - TV

COAXIAL

LINE 4 IN

to i LINE 3/DECODER

LINE 3/DECODER

LINE 2 OUT

S VIDEOVIDEOR-AUDIO-L

DVD recorder

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

S VIDEOVIDEOR-AUDIO-L

AC IN

Canal Plus Decoder

You can watch or record P AY-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.

Connecting a decoder

Aerial cable (supplied)

to AERIAL OUT

to i LINE1-TV

AERIAL

OUT

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL

to AERIAL IN

to SCART (EURO AV) input

SCART (EURO AV) cord (not supplied)

to i LINE 3/DECODER

DVD recorder

LINE 1 - TV

LINE 3/DECODER

LINE 4 IN

COAXIAL

S VIDEOVIDEOR-AUDIO-L

LINE 2 OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

S VIDEOVIDEOR-AUDIO-L

PAY-TV/Canal Plus decoder

AC IN

If the satellite tuner can output RGB signals

This recorder accepts RGB signals. If the satellite tuner can output RGB signals, connect the TV SCART connector on the satellite tuner to the LINE 3/DECODER jack, and set “Line3 Input” of “Scart Setting” to “Video/RGB.” see “Video Settings” on page 81. Note that this connection and setup disables the SMARTLINK function.

If you want to use the Synchro Rec function

This connection is necessary to use the Synchronized Recording function. see “Recording From Connected Equipment With a

Timer (Synchro Rec)” on page 47.

Set “Line3 Input” of “Scart Setting” according to the specifications of your satellite tuner. See your satellite tuner’s instructions for more information.

◆If you are using a B Sky B tuner

Be sure to connect the tune r’s VCR SCART jack to the LINE 3/ DECODER jack. Then set “Line3 Input” of “Scart Setting” according to the specifications of th e VCR SCART jack on your satellite tuner.

Notes

• Do not set “Line3 Input” of “Scart Setting” in “Video” to “Decoder.”

• Synchronized Recording does not work with some tuners. For details, see the tuner’s ope rating instructions.

• If you disconnec t th e recorder’s mains lead, you wil l not be able to view the signals from the connected tuner.

Setting PAY-TV/Canal Plus channels

To watch or record PAY-TV/Ca n al Plu s prog ram m es , set you r recorder to receive the channels using the on-screen display. In order to set the channels correc tly, be sure to follo w all of th e steps below.

PROG +/–

SYSTEM MENU

RETURN

</M/m/,, ENTER

Connecting to a Satellite or Digital Tuner

a Press SYSTEM MENU.

The System Menu appears.

h Press M/m to select “Channel Setting,” then

press ENTER.

b Press M/m to select “SETUP,” then press

ENTER.

SETUP

Settings

Channel Setting

Video

Channel List

Audio

Clock

Features

Language

Options

Easy Setup

c Press M/m to select “Video,” then press

ENTER.

SETUP

Settings

Video

Audio

Features

Options

Easy Setup

TV Type : Pause Mode : Component Out : Scart Setting Line4 input :

16 : 9 Auto Off

Video

d Press M/m to select “ Scart Setting,” then

press ENTER.

Video - Scart Setting

Line1 Output Line3 Input Line3 Output

Video Video Video S Video S Video RGB

Video/RGB Video/RGB Decoder S Video S Video Video/RGB

Video S Video Video Video S Video Video

Settings - Channel Setting

System : Normal / CATV : Channel Set : Station Name : Pay - TV / CANAL+ : Audio :

i Press PROG +/

BG Normal C2 CDE Off NICAM

– to select the desired

Prog. 8

programme position.

Selected programme positio n

Settings - Channel Setting

System : Normal / CATV : Channel Set : Station Name : Pay - TV / CANAL+ : Audio :

BG Normal C24 PQR Off NICAM

Prog. 6

j Press M/m to select “System,” then press

ENTER.

k Press M/m to select an availab le TV system,

BG, DK, L, or I, then press ENTER.

To receive broadcasts in France, select L.

Settings - Channel Setting

System : Normal / CATV Channel Set : Station Name : Pay - TV / CANAL+ : Audio :

Normal

ARD

L On NICAM

Prog. 6

l Press M/m to select “Normal/CATV,” then

press ENTER.

Basic Hookups and Settings

e Press M/m to select “Video” or “RGB” for

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

Video Setup appears again.

f Press RETURN to return the cursor to the

left column.

g Press M/m to select “Settings,” then press

ENTER.

SETUP

Settings

Channel Setting

Video

Channel List

Audio

Clock

Features

Language

Options

Easy Setup

Settings - Channel Setting

System : Normal / CATV : Channel Set : Station Name : Pay - TV / CANAL+ : Audio :

BG Normal

Normal C1

CATV PQR Off NICAM

Prog. 6

m Press M/m to select “Normal,” then press

ENTER.

To preset CATV (Cable Television) channels, select “CATV.”

n Press M/m to select “Channel Set, ” then press

ENTER.

Settings - Channel Setting

System : Normal / CATV : Channel Set : Station Name : Pay - TV / CANAL+ : Audio :

BG Normal C1

C24 PQR Off NICAM

Prog. 6

o Press M/m to select the PAY-TV/Canal Plus

channel, then press ENTER.

,continued

Connecting a PAY-TV/Canal Plus Decoder

p Press M/m to select “PAY-TV/CANAL+,”

then press ENTER.

Settings - Channel Setting

System : Normal / CATV : Channel Set : Station Name : Pay - TV / CANAL+ : Audio :

BG Normal C24 PQR On

NICAM

Off

Prog. 6

q Press M/m to select “On,” t hen press ENTER.

r Press SYSTEM MENU repeatedly to ex it the

menu.

To return to the previous step

Press RETURN.

Notes

• When you set “Line3 Input” to “Decoder” in step 5 above, you will not be able to select “L3” because Line 3 will become a dedicated line for the decoder .

• If you disconnec t th e recorder’s mains lead, you wil l not be able to view the signals from the connected decoder.

Connecting a PAY-TV/Canal Plus Decoder

+ 70 hidden pages

Sony RDR-GX3 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

WARNING

Precautions

Notes about the discs

Table of Contents

Basic Hookups and Settings

Operating the Recorder

Recording/Timer Recording

Playback

Editing a DVD

Settings and Adjustments

Additional Information

Features

Playback

Recording

Editing a disc

About This Manual

DVD Recorder Basics

Guide to Parts and Controls

Front panel

Remote

Front panel display

Rear panel

Quick Overview

Basic Hookups and Settings

Step 1: Unpacking

Step 2: Connecting the Aerial Cable

Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords

B Connecting to a video input jack

A Connecting to a SCART (EURO AV) input jack

C Connecting to an S VIDEO input jack

About the SMARTLINK features (for SCART connections only)

Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords

Connecting to your TV

Connecting to an AV amplifier (receiver) with a digital input jack and 6 speakers

Step 5: Connecting the Mains Lead

Step 6: Inserting the Batteries

Step 7: Easy Setup

Setting Up the Remote

Controlling TVs with the remote

If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder

Connecting a VCR or Similar Recording Device to the LINE3 Jack

Connecting a decoder

Setting PAY-TV/Canal Plus channels

Connecting to a Satellite or Digital Tuner