Sony RDR-GX300 User Manual

2-149-120-11(1)

DVD Recorder

Operating Instructions

RDR-GX300

WARNING

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

CAUTION

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

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”

enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

CAUTION

TO PREVENT ELEC TRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

within the product’s

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing)

For customers in the U.S.A Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. RDR-GX300 Serial No.______________

CAUTION

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

Note

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: – Reorient or relocate the receiving

antenna.

– Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver.

– Connect the equipment into an outlet

on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

– Consult the dealer or an experienced

radio/TV technician for help.

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

Precautions

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

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 disconnecte d from the AC power source as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the recorder it self has be en turned off.

• If you are not going to use the recorder for a long ti me, be s ure to disconnect the rec order from the wall outlet. To disconnect the AC power cord, grasp the plug itself; never pull the cord.

On placement

• Place the recorder in a loca ti o n with adequate ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the recorder.

• Do not place the recorder o n a soft surface such as a rug that might block the ventilation hole s.

• 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 mechan ical 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.

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

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 malfunc tion of this unit.

• Make trial recordings before making the actual recording.

Copyrights

• Television programs, films, video tapes, discs, and other mate r ia ls may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such material may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws. Also, use of this recorder wit h ca b le television transmission may requ ir e authorization from the cab l e television transmitt er a nd/or program owner.

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

Copy guard function

Since the recorder has a copy guard function, programs 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 especi al ly susceptible to this.

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

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1 Read these instructions . 2 Keep these instructio ns. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all instruc tions. 5 Do not use this apparatus near

water.

6 Clean only with dry cloth. 7 Do not block any ventilation

openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8 Do not install near any heat

sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9 Do not defeat the safety purpose

of the polarized or groundingtype plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one w ider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10 Protect the power cord from

being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11 Only use attachments/

accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12 Use only with the cart, stand,

tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufact urer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use cau tion when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13 Unplug this apparatus during

lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14 Refe r all servicing to qualified

service personnel. Servicing is required when the appar atus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

About this manual

• Instructions in this m anual 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 on-screen display illustrations 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 reco rder s and played back on this recorder.

Table of Contents

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

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

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

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

Hookups an d Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

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

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

Step 2: Connecting the Antenna Cable and Set Top Box Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Step 6: Preparing the Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Step 7: Easy Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Setting Up the VCR Plus® System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Connecting a VCR or Similar Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

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

Using the On-Screen Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Using the Title List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Using the “Disc Info” Screen (disc settings) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Checking the Play Information and Playing Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

How to Enter Characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Before Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Timer Recording (Standard/VCR Plus+) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Checking/Changing/Canceling Timer Settings (Timer List) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Recording Without the Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Recording From a VCR or Similar Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 1

Playing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Chasing Playback/Simultaneous Rec and Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track, etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Playing MP3 Audio Tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Before Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Editing a Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Creating and Editing a Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Settings an d Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

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

Antenna Reception and Language Settings (Settings) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Video Settings (Video) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

Audio Settings (Audio) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

Recording and Parental Control Settings (Features) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Disc and Remote Control Settings/Factory Settings (Options) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Easy Setup (Resetting the Recorder) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Self-diagnosis Function (When letters/numbers appear in the display) . . . . . . . . . . .86

Notes About This Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Guide to Parts and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

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

Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Brand Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Ways to Use You r DVD Recorder

Remote cable box or satellite receiver control – Set top box control

, Connect the supplied set top box contr oller

to have the recorder change th e channel of your cable box or satel lite receiver during a

103

timer recording (page 14).

Quick access to recorded titles – Title List

, Display the Title List to see all of the titles

on the disc, including recording date, channel, recording mode and thumbnail image (page 32). The recorder will automatically take program la bel information from the XDS (Extended Data Service)* and display it as the title name (page 32).

* not available in some areas.

Title List

Sort

Date Title Number

TITLE LIST

Play the beginning of a title while it is being recorded – Chasing Playback

, If you are using a DVD-RW (VR mode),

you can watch a program from the beginning while it is being recorded (page 57).

Recording

CH 103!

My Movies

ORIGINAL

1 2ch 1:00PM - 2:00PM Wed 9/15 1:00PM( 1H00M)SP 2 5ch 8:00PM - 9:00PM Fri 9/17 8:00PM( 1H00M)SLP 3 12ch 9:00AM - 9:30AM Sat 9/25 9:00AM( 0H30M)EP 4 3ch 8:00PM - 8:30PM Sat 9/25 8:00PM( 0H30M)SLP

1.5/4.7GB

2ch

5ch

12ch

3ch

The game isn’t over yet, but I’ll start watching it from the beginning now.

Watching one title while recording another – Simultaneous Rec and Play

, If you are using a DVD-RW (VR mode),

you can watch a previously recorded program while recording another program on the same disc (page 57).

Recording

I think I’ll watch yesterday’s golf game now, even though I am recording a movie.

Creating your own program – Playlist

, Record a program on a DVD-RW (VR

mode), then delete, move and add scenes at will to create your own, original program (page 65).

Original

Playlist

Dynamic surround sound – TVS

, Enjoy virtual surround sound effects from

just your TV’s speakers with the TV Virtual Surround settings when playing a DVD VIDEO with multichannel audio tracks such as Dolby Digital (5.1ch) (pa ge 53).

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

Quick Guide to Disc Types

Recordable and playable discs

Type

DVD+RW

VR mode

DVDRW

Video mode

DVD+R

DVD-R

Disc Logo

Icon used in this manual

Video

Formatting (new discs)

Automatically formatted

Format in VR mode (page 35)

Format in Video mode (page 35)

Automatically formatted

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 36)

Playable on DVD+R compatible players (finalization necessary) (page 36)

Playable on most DVD players (finalization necessary) (page 36)

Usable disc versions (as of May 2004)

• 4x-speed or slower DVD+RWs

• 2x-speed or slower DVD-RWs (Ver.1.1, Ver.1.1 with CPRM*

• 8x-speed or slower DVD+Rs

• 8x-speed or slower DVD-Rs (Ver.2.0)

)

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

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

Only if the recording mode is SP, HSP, or HQ, and “Rec Screen Size” is set to “16:9.”

Erasing titles does not free up disc space.

Recording Features Editing Features

Rewrite (page 41)

Yes

Auto Chapter (page 78)

Yes

Manual Chapter (page 65)

Yes

Record 16:9 sizes (page 48)

Yes

Yes *

Change title name (page 62)

Yes

Delete title (page 63)

Yes

Yes *

A-B Erase (page 63)

Yes

Playlist (page 65)

Yes

Discs that cannot be re corded on

• 4 x- speed compatible D V D-RWs (Ver. 1.2/4x)

• DVD-RWs (Ve r. 1.0)

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

• Dual layer discs

• 8 cm discs

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Playable discs

Type Characteristics

Disc Logo

DVD VIDEO

VIDEO CD

used in this manual

DVD

VCD

Discs such as movies that can be purchased or rented

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 created on a PC or

Icon

DATA CD

similar device in music format containing MP3 audio tracks

Discs that cannot be played

• All CD-ROMs (including PHOTO CDs)

• CD -Rs/CD-RW s, ot her than those recorded in music CD format, MP3 format, or Video CD format

• Data part of CD-Extras

• DVD-ROMs

• DVD Audio discs

• DVD-RAMs

• HD layer on Super Audio CDs

• DVD VIDEOs with a different region code (see below)

• A di sc recorded in a c o l or system other than NTSC, such as PAL or SE CA M

z Hint

This DVD recorder can play 8 cm CDs and 8 cm DVDs as well.

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 sof tware 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 code printed on the rear of the unit and will only play DVD VIDEOs (playback only) labeled with identical region codes. This system is us ed to protect copyrig ht s. DVD VIDEOs labeled 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 scr een. Depending on the DVD VIDEO, no region code indication may be labeled even though playing the DVD VIDEO is prohibited by area r es tr i ct io ns .

RDR–XXXX

00V 00Hz

NO.

00W

Region code

0-000-000-00

Notes

• You cannot mix VR mode and Video mode on the same DVD-RW. To change the disc’s format, reformat the disc (page 35). Note that the disc’s contents will be erased after reformatting.

• You cannot shorten the time required for rec or ding even with high-speed discs. Also, you cannot record on the disc if the disc is not 1x speed compa tible.

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

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

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

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

• 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 c ondi tion of the disc, or the characteristics of the recording device and authoring software. The disc will not pla y if it ha s not been correctly final ized. For m ore in formati on, s ee t he operating instructions for the recording device.

Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies

This product is designed to playback discs th at conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Recently, various music disc s encoded with copyright prote ct i on t echnologies are bei ng marketed by so me record companies. Please be aware that among those discs, there are some that do not confor m to the CD sta ndard and may n ot be playable by this pro duct.

Hookups and Settings

Hooking Up the Recorder

Follow steps 1 to 7 to hoo k up and adjust the settings of the r ecorder.

Notes

• Plug cords securely to prevent unwanted noise.

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

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

• Be sure to disconnect the power cord of each component before connecting.

Step 1: Unpacking

Using the cable box/satellite receiver control function

The cable box/satellite receiver contro l fu nction can be used with hookup A or B. It allows the recorder to control a cable box or satellite receiver via the supplied set top box controller. The recorder controls channels on the cable box or satellite receiver for time r recording. You can also use the recorder’s remote co ntrol to change channels on the cable box/satellite receiver whenever the cable box/satellit e receiver is t urned on, even if the recorder is turned off. To use the cable box/satellite receiver control function, you need t o connect the set top bo x controller an d set the code number and output channel (page 23) . After setting up the cable box/ satellite receiver control, check that the recorder can correctly control the cabl e box or satellite receiver (page 26).

Check that you have the following items:

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

• Power cord (1)

• Antenna cable (1)

• Remote commander (remote) (1)

• Set top box controller (1)

• Size AA (R6) batteries (2)

Step 2: Connecting the Antenna Cable and Set Top Box Controller

Select one of the following antenna hookups. Do not connect the power cord until you reach “Step 5: Connectin g t h e Power Cord” (page 20).

If you have Hookup

Cable box with a video/audio output or a satellite receiv er

Cable box with an antenna output only

Cable without cable box, or antenna only (no cable TV)

A (page 13)

B (page 15)

C (page 14)

Note to CATV system installer (in USA)

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820- 40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in par t ic ul ar, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the buildi ng, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

Notes

• If your antenna is a flat cable (300- ohm twin lead cable), use an external ante nna co n ne c t or (no t supplied) to connect the antenna to the recorder.

• If you have separate cables for VHF and UHF antennas, use a UHF/VHF band mixer (not supplied) to connect the antenna to the recorder.

A: Cable box or satellite receiver with a video/audio output

With this hookup, you can record any channel on the cable box or sat ellite receiver. Be sur e t hat the satellite receiver or cable box is turned on. To watch cable or satellite programs, you need to match the channel on the recorder (L1 or L3) to the input jack connec te d t o the cable box or satel lit e receiver (LINE IN 1 or 3).

Place the set top box controller near the remote sensor on the cable box/satellite receiver.

Set top box controller (page 12)

AUDIO

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

S VIDEO

Cable box/ satellite receiver

ANT IN

TO TV

to antenna input

Antenna cable (supplied)

Wall

Hookups and Settings

SET TOP BOX

CONTROL

to SET TOP BOX CONTROL

Audio/video cord (supplied)

to LINE IN 1 or 3

VHF/UHF

SET TOP BOX

CONTROL

OUT

AUDIORL

LINE IN DIGITAL OUT

S VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIORL

LINE IN

PCM/DTS/

DOLBY DIGITAL

VIDEO

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

S VIDEO

AUDIORL

LINE OUT

VIDEO

S-video cord (not supplied)

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

S VIDEO

~ AC IN

DVD recorder

: Signal flow

z Hints

• If your cable box or satellite receiver has an S-video jack, you can use an S-video cord (not supplied) instead of the audio/video cord.

• If you connect an S-video cord to the LINE IN 1 jack, set “Line1 Input” in Video Setup to “S VIDEO” (page 75). If you connect an S-video cord to the LINE IN 3 jack, set “Line3 Input” in Video Setup to “S VIDEO” (page 74).

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B: Cable box with an antenna output only

With this hookup, y ou can record any chann el on the satellite recei ver or cable box. Be sure t hat the satellite receiver or cable box is turned on. To watch cable programs, you need to match the channel on the recorder (2ch, 3ch, or 4ch) to the antenna output channel on the cable box (2ch, 3ch, or 4ch) .

Wall

Set top box controller

Antenna cable (supplied)

to VHF/UHF IN

VHF/UHF

OUT

Cable box

ANT IN TO TV

SET TOP BOX

CONTROL

VHF/UHF

SET TOP BOX

CONTROL

AUDIORL

OUT

to SET TOP BOX CONTROL

LINE IN DIGITAL OUT

S VIDEO

VIDEO

PCM/DTS/

DOLBY DIGITAL

(supplied)

AUDIORL

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

Place the set top box controller near the remote sensor on the cable box/satellite receiver.

DVD recorder

COMPONENT

LINE OUT

VIDEO

VIDEO OUT

S VIDEO

~ AC IN

to VHF/UHF OUT

: Signal flow

to antenna input

C: Cable without cable box, or antenna only (no cable TV)

Use this hookup if yo u w atch cable channels w ithout a cable box. Also use this hookup if you ar e using a VHF/UHF antenna or separate VH F and UHF antennas. With this hookup , you can record any channel by selecting th e channel on the reco rder.

Wall

to VHF/UHF IN

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

DVD recorder

~ AC IN

VHF/UHF

OUT

VHF/UHF

SET TOP BOX

LINE IN DIGITAL OUT

CONTROL

OUT

AUDIORL

S VIDEO

VIDEO

DOLBY DIGITAL

LINE OUT

S VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIORL

COAXIAL

PCM/DTS/

OPTICAL

Hookups and Settings

to VHF/UHF OUT

Antenna cable (supplied)

: Signal flow

to antenna input

Step 3: Connecting the Video Co rds

Select one of the following patterns A th rough C, 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 18).

INPUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver)

to LINE OUT (VIDEO) 1 or 2

VHF/UHF

OUT

SET TOP BOX

CONTROL

LINE IN DIGITAL OUT

AUDIORL

Audio/video cord (supplied)

S VIDEO

VIDEO

PCM/DTS/

DOLBY DIGITAL

(yellow)

LINE OUT

AUDIORL

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

(red) (blue)

S-video cord (not supplied)

to LINE OUT (S VIDEO) 1 or 2

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

S VIDEO

VIDEO

(green)

Component video cord (not supplied)

S VIDEO

TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver)

DVD recorder

~ AC IN

to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver)

INPUT

(green)

(blue) (red)

: Signal flow

Note

Do not connect more than one type of video c or d bet wee n the recorder and your TV at the same time .

A Connecting to a video input jack

Connect the yellow pl ug of the audio/video cor d (supplied) to the yellow (video) jack. You will enjoy standard quality images. Note that you cannot use the PROGRESSIVE button with this connection.

Yellow

White (L)

Red (R)

Yellow White (L) Red (R)

B Connecting to an S VIDEO input

jack

Connect an S-video cord (not supplied). You will enjoy high quality im ages. Note that you cannot use the PROGRESSIVE button with this connection.

C Connecting to component video

input jacks (Y, P

Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks using a component vi deo cord (not supplie d) or three video cords (not supplied ) of the same kind and length. You will enjoy accurate color reproduction and hi gh quality images. If your TV accepts pr ogressive 480p for mat signals, you must use this connection and then press PROGRESSIVE on the remote to send progressive video signals. For details, see “Using the PROGRESSI V E but ton” (page 17).

Green

Blue

Red

B, PR)

Green Blue Red

Using the PROGRESSIVE button

By using the PROGR ESSIVE button on the remote, you can sel ect the signal form at in which the recorder o ut p uts video signals: Interlace or Progressive. Connect the recorder using the COMPO NEN T VIDEO OUT jacks (pattern C above), and press PROGRESSIVE repeatedly. “PROGRESSIVE” appears in the front panel display when the recorder output s progressive signals.

◆Progressive

Select this when: –your TV accepts progressive signal s, and, –the TV is c onnecte d to the COM PONENT

VIDEO OUT jacks. Note that the pic tu res will not be clear or no picture will appear if you select progressive signal output when either of the above conditions is not met.

◆Interlace

Set to this position when: –your TV does not accept progressive signals, or, –your TV is connected to jacks other than the

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (LINE OUT

(VIDEO) or S VIDEO).

z Hint

When you select progressive signal output, you can finetune the signal according to the type of software you are watching (page 75).

Note

Consumers should note tha t not a ll high definition television sets are fully compatible with this product and may cause artifacts to be displayed in th e p icture. In the case of 480 progressi ve scan pict ure problems, it is recommended that the user switch the conne c tion to the ‘standard definition’ output. If there are questions regarding our TV set compatibility with this model 480p DVD recorder, please contact our customer service center.

Hookups and Settings

When playing “wide screen” images

Some recorded images may not fit your TV screen. To change the aspect ratio, see page 74.

If you are connecting to a VCR

Connect your VCR to the LINE IN (VIDEO) jack on the recorder (page 29).

Step 4: Connecting the Audio Co rds

Select one of th e foll ow in g pat ter ns A or B, according to the input jack on your TV monitor, pro jector, or AV amplifie r (receiver). This will enable you to listen to sound.

(red)

(white)

(yellow)*

LINE OUT

S VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIORL

VHF/UHF

SET TOP BOX

LINE IN DIGITAL OUT

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/

DOLBY DIGITAL

OUT

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

CONTROL

S VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIORL

to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL)

Optical digital cord (not supplied)

[Speakers]

to optical digital input

Rear (L)

Audio/video

(yellow)

cord (supplied)

to LINE OUT (R-AUDIO-L) 1 or 2

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

S VIDEO

DOLBY DIGITAL

LINE OUT

VIDEO

AUDIORL

COAXIAL

PCM/DTS/

OPTICAL

Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)

to coaxial digital input

(white)

(red)

DVD recorder

INPUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver)

~ AC IN

[Speakers]

Rear (R)

Front (L)

Front (R)

AV amplifier (receiver)

Center

with a decoder

Subwoofer

: Signal flow

* The yel low pl ug is use d f or video signals (page 17).

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 spea kers .

A Connecting to audio L/R input

jacks

This connection wil l us e your TV’s or stereo amplifier’s (receiver’s) two speakers for sound. Connect using the audio/video cord (supplied).

Yellow

White (L)

Red (R)

• S urround effect (page 53) TV: Dynamic, Wide, Night

Yellow White (L) Red (R)

B Connecting to a digital audio

input jack

If your AV amplifier (receiver) has a Dolby*1 Digital or DTS* use this c o nnection . Connect using a coaxial or optical digital cord (not supplied).

Coaxial cord Optical cord

• Surround effect Dolby Digital (5.1ch), DTS (5.1ch)

decoder and a digital input jack,

Hookups and Settings

Stereo amplifier (receiver): Standard, Night

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 spea ke rs.

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 trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

Notes

• After you have completed the connection, make the

appropriate settings under “Audio Connection” in Easy

Setup (page 23). Otherwise, no sound or a loud noise

will come from your speakers.

• The surround sound effects of this recorder cann ot be

used with this connection.

Step 5: Connecting the

Step 6: Preparing the

Power Cord

Connect the supplied power cord to the AC I N terminal of the recorder. Then plug the r ecorder and TV power cords into an AC outlet. After you connect the power cord, you must wait for a short while before operating the recorder. You can operate the recorder only after the front panel display lights up an d the recorder enters standby mode. If you connect addi ti onal equipment to thi s recorder (page 29), be sure to connect the power cord only after all connections are complete.

~ AC IN

to AC IN

to AC outlet

Remote

You can control the recorder using the supplied remote. Insert two size AA (R6) batterie s by matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the markings insi de the battery comp artment. When using the remote, point it at the remote sens or on the recorder.

Notes

• If the supplied remote interferes your other Sony DVD recorder or player, chang e the comm and mode n umber for this recorder (page22).

• Use the batteries correc tly to avoid po ss ible leakag e and corrosion. Do not touch the liquid with bare hands should leakage occur. Observe the followi ng: – Do not us e a new batte r y wit h an ol d batte r y, or

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

period of time, remove the batteries. – If batt ery le a ka ge occu rs, wipe out a ny liquid inside

the battery compartment, and insert new batteries.

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

Controlling TVs with the remote

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

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 th e de f ault setting. Set the appropriate code number again.

TV/DVD switch

"/1

Number buttons, SET

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

CH +/–

VOL +/– TV/VIDEO

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

“Code numbers of c on t rollable 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 VOL +/– Adjusts the volume of your

CH +/– Selects the channel o n your

TV/VIDEO Switches your TV’s input

Number buttons and SET

source Selects the channel on your

Code numbers of controllable TVs

If more than one c ode number is listed, tr y entering them one at a time until you fin d th e one that works with your TV.

Manufacturer Code number

Sony 01 (default) Akai 04 AOC 04 Centurion 12 Coronado 03 Curtis-Mathes 12, 14 Daewoo 04, 22 Daytron 03, 12 Fisher 11 General Electric 04, 06, 10 Gold Star/LG 03, 04, 17 Hitachi 02, 03, 04 J.C.Penney 04, 10, 12 JVC 09 KMC 03 Magnavox 03, 04, 08, 12, 21 Marantz 04, 13 MGA/Mitsubishi 04, 12, 13, 17 NEC 04, 12 Panasonic 06, 19 Philco 02, 03, 04, 08 Philips 08, 21 Pioneer 06, 16 Portland 03 Proscan 10 Quasar 06, 18 Radio Shack 05, 10, 14 RCA 04, 10 Sampo 12 Samsung 03, 04, 12, 20 Sanyo 11, 14 Scott 12 Sears 07, 10, 11 Sharp 03, 05, 18

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Hookups and Settings

Manufacturer Code number

Sylvania 08, 12 Teknika 03, 08, 14 Toshiba 07, 18 Wards 03, 04, 12 Yorx 12 Zenith 14, 15

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

TV/DVD switch

"/1

Code numbers of co ntrollable AV amplifiers (receivers)

If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time until you fin d t he 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

Number buttons, SET

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

VOL +/–

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

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

3 Release [/1.

The VOL +/– buttons control the AV amplifier’s volume. If you want to control th e 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).

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

If the sup p lied remote interfe res with y o ur other Sony DVD recorder or player, set the command mode number for this recorder and the supplied remote to one that diffe rs from the other Sony DVD recorder or pl ayer. The default command mode setting for this recorder and the supplied remote is DVD3.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

SYSTEM MENU

O RETURN

M/m, ENTER

COMMAND MODE

1 Press SYSTEM MENU.

The System Menu a ppears.

2 Select “SETUP, ” and press ENTER.

SETUP

Settings

Tuner Preset

Video

Set VCR Plus+ Channels

Audio

Clock

Features

Set Top Box Control

Options

Language

Easy Setup

3 Select “Options,” and press ENTER .

SETUP

Settings

Video

Audio

Features

Options

Easy Setup

Format DVD : Dimmer : Auto Display : Command Mode : Factory Setup

VR Normal On DVD3

4 Select “Comman d Mo de , ” and pre s s

ENTER.

SETUP

Settings

Video Audio

Features

Options

Easy Setup

Format DVD : Dimmer : Auto Display : Command Mode : Factory Setup

VR Normal On DVD3

DVD1 DVD2 DVD3

5 Select the Command mode (DVD1, DVD 2,

or DVD3), and press ENTER.

6 Slide the COMMAND MODE switch on the

remote so it mat c hes the mode you selected above.

Step 7: Easy Setup

Follow the steps below to make the minimum number of basic adjustments for using the recorder. If you do not complete Easy Set up, i t will appear each time you turn on your recorder. Settings are made in the following order.

OSD Language Setup

Clock Setup

Cable Box/Sat. Control Setup

Tuner and Channel Setup

TV Type Setu p

Audio Connection Setup

Finished!

"/1

Number buttons

O RETURN

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

CH +/–

</M/m/,, ENTER

Hookups and Settings

To return to the previous step

Press O RETURN.

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

The recorder turn s on.

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3 Switch the input selector on your TV so that

the signal from the recorder appears on your TV screen.

“Initial settings necessary to operate the DVD recorder will be m ade. You can chang e them later using Setup. Before you start, check that you have made all ne cessary connections.” appears.

• If this message does not ap pear, select “Easy Setup” from “S E TU P ” in the System Me nu to run Easy Setup. For details, see “Set tings and Adjustment s” on page 69.

4 Press ENTER.

The Setup Display f or sel ec ti ng the language used in the on-scr een display appears.

English Français Español

Language 1/6

EASY SETUP

Select the screen Language.

Once the clock is set, the Setup Display for cable box/satellite receiver control appears.

Yes No

Set Top Box Control 3/6

EASY SETUP

Do you want to control your set top box with this recorder? (Changes to the current setting will erase all timer settings.)

7 Set the cable box/satellite receiver

control, and pre s s ENT E R .

If you want to use th e cable box/satellite receiver contro l (page 14), select “Yes.” If you do not have a cab l e box, select “No,” then go to step 11.

8 Enter the brand code of your c ab l e bo x/

satellite receiver.

See “Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Brand Code” (page 96). Use M/m to select the number and </, to move the cursor.

5 Select a languag e, and press ENTER.

The Setup Display for clock setting appears.

EASY SETUP

Select a method for setting the clock. If you select "Auto", this recorder will look for a time signal when you turn it off.

Auto Manual

Clock 2/6

6 Select “Manua l,” and press ENTE R.

Press M/m to set the month and press ,. Set the day, year, hour, and minutes in the same way. The day of the week i s set automati cally. If you used antenna hookup C (page 15), you can select “Auto. ” The recorder will automatically search fo r a channel that c arries a time signal whe n you turn off the rec order after finishing Easy Setup.

EASY SETUP

Enter the brand code of your set top box.

Set Top Box Control 3/6

- - - -

9 Press ENTER .

Line1 Line2 Line3 Ch2 Ch3 Ch4

Set Top Box Control 3/6

EASY SETUP

Select input line or Set Top Box's output channel.

10Select the cable box output channel.

If you connect your cable box or satellite receiver to the recorder’s audio/video input (page 1 3), select “Line1,” “Line2,” or “Line3,” then go to step 13.

If you connect the satellite receiver or cable box to the record er’s an tenna i nput (p age 14), select “Ch2,” ‘Ch3,” or “Ch4” and press ENTER, then go to step 13. See the instructions supplied with your cabl e box to confirm the cable box’s antenna output channel.

11Select whether or not you have a cabl e

connection.

Antenna Cable

Tuner Preset 4/6

EASY SETUP

Select the way in which you will receive channels.

If you use an antenna onl y (no cable TV), select “Antenna.” If you use a cable connection without a cable box, select “Cabl e.”

12Press ENTER.

The Tuner Preset function automatically starts searching for all of th e receivable chann el s and presets them.

EASY SETUP

Searching for receivable channels. Please wait.

Tuner Preset 4/6

Ch45

To set the channels manually, see page 7 1. After the Tuner Preset is finished, the Setup Display for selecting the aspect ratio of the connected TV appe ar s.

13Select the setting that matches your TV

type.

“4:3 Letter Box”: For standard TVs. Displays “wid e s creen” pictures with bands on the upper and lower sections of the screen. “4:3 Pan Scan”: For standard TVs. Automatically displays “wid e screen” pictures on the ent ir e screen and cuts of f t he sections that do not fit. “16:9”: For wide -scree n TVs or stan dard TVs with a wide screen mode. For details, see “TV type” on page 74.

14Press ENTER.

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

EASY SETUP

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

Yes : Yes : No

Audio Connection 6/6

LINE OUT(R-AUDIO-L) DIGITAL OUT

15Select the type of jack (if any) you are

using to connect to an amplifie r (receiver), and press ENTER .

If you did not connec t an A V amp l ifier (receiver), select “No,” then go to step 19. If you connected an AV amplifier (receiver) using just an audio cord, select “Yes: LINE OUT (R-AUDIO-L),” then go to step 19. If you connected an AV amplifier (receiver) using either a digital optical or coaxial cord, select “Yes: DI G I T A L O UT. ”

16Select the type of Dolb y Digit al sig nal you

wish to send to your amplifier (receiver).

EASY SETUP

Dolby Digital

D-PCM Dolby Digital

Audio Connection 6/6

Hookups and Settings

EASY SETUP

Select your TV screen type.

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

TV Type 5/6

If your AV amplifier (receiver) has a Dolby Digital decoder, select “Dolb y D igital.” Otherwise, select “D-PCM.”

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17Press ENTER.

The Setup Display for the DTS signal appears.

On Off

Audio Connection 6/6

EASY SETUP

DTS

18Select whether or not you wish to send a

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

If your AV ampli fie r (receiver) has a DT S decoder, sel ect “ On.” Ot herwi se, select “Off .”

19Press ENTER w hen “Finish” ap pears.

Easy Setup is finished. All connections and setup operations ar e complete. If you use the cable box/satellite receiver control, check that the control works correctly (see below).

EASY SETUP

Checking the cable box/satellite receiver control setting

1 Point the remote at the recorder (not at the

cable box/satellite receiver.)

2 Press CH +/– and check that the channel

changes on the c able box/satellite re ceiver window.

3 Press the number buttons and c heck that

the channel changes on the cable box/ satellite receiver window.

To fix the set top box controller to your cable box/satellite receiver

Once you have confirmed that the set top box controller controls your cable box or satellite receiver, fix it in place.

1 Remove the backing on the double-sided tape.

Easy Setup is finished.

Finish

To return to the previous step

Press O RETURN.

z Hint

If you want to run Easy Setup again, select “Easy Setup” in the Setup Display (page 81).

Notes

• If there are only a few chann el s in your area that carry time signals, settin g the clock automatically may ta ke up to about 20 minutes afte r th e r ec or der turns off. If nothing happens even after you wait about 20 minutes, set the clock manually in “Clock” of “Settings” (page 72).

• To record TV programs using the timer, you must set the clock accurately.

• If you use an S-video cord to connect your cable box or satellite receiver, set “Line1 Input” or “Line3 Input” in Video Setup to “S Video” (page 75).

2 Attach it so that the cable mous e is di rectly

above the remote control sensor on your cable box/satellite receiver.

If you cannot get the recorder to control your cable box/satellite receiver

Check the settings at “Set Top Box Control” in Settings Setup (page 73). Check the connecti on and position of the cable mouse (page 13). If your cable box or satellite receiver still does not operate with this recorder, contact your cable company to see if t hey can provide yo u w i t h a compatible ca bl e box or satellite receiver.

Setting Up the VCR Plus® System

Setting up your rec order i nvolves coordina ting th e TV channel number (th e number you turn to on your TV or reco rder to watc h a pr ogra m) wi t h the guide channel (the number that’s assigned to that channel in your TV program guide). To find the guide chann el num bers, look at the “Channel Line-up Chart” in the program guide for your area that featu re s V C R PlusCode number s . Use the Channel Line -up Chart to coordinate th e guide channel number with the TV channe l number. For example, if HBO is listed in the Channel Line-u p Chart as channel 33, an d the recorder rece iv es HBO on channel 5 , co ordinate these numbers using the following procedure.

Number buttons, SET

SYSTEM MENU

O RETURN

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

</M/m/,, ENTER

SETUP

Settings

Tuner Preset

Video

Set VCR Plus+ Channels

Audio

Clock

Features

Set Top Box Control

Options

Language

Easy Setup

3 Select “Settings,” and press ENTER. 4 Select “Set VCR Plus+ Channels,” and

press ENTER.

Settings - Set VCR Plus+ Channels

Guide CH TV CH

- -

Channel list

- -

----

5 Select “Guide CH – TV CH,” and press

ENTER.

Settings - Set VCR Plus+ Channels

Guide CH TV CH

- -

- - ----

- -

6 Enter the guide channel number assigned

in the program guide using the number buttons, and press SET.

Hookups and Settings

1 Press SYSTEM MENU whi le the r ecorder is

stopped.

SYSTEM MENU

TITLE LIST

TIMER

TIMER LIST

SETUP

2 Select “SETUP, ” and press ENTER.

Settings - Set VCR Plus+ Channels

Guide CH TV CH

- - ----

- -

7 Enter the TV channel number using the

number buttons, and press SET.

Settings - Set VCR Plus+ Channels

Guide CH TV CH

- - ----

- -

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If you connected a cable box or satellite receiver to the recorder and set “Set To p Box Control” to “On,” e n ter the TV c hannel number on your cable box. If you connected a cable box and set “Set Top Box Control” to “Off,” enter the cable box output channel (Usually 2ch, 3ch, or 4ch). See the instructions supplied with your cable box to confirm the cable box’s output chan nel.

8 Repeat steps 5 to 7 fo r each guide chann el

number that does no t match the TV channe l number.

9 Press SYSTEM MENU repeatedly to exit the

menu.

To return to the previous step

Press O RETURN.

To check the channel settings

When displaying th e “Set VCR Plus+ Channels” menu, select “Ch annel List,” then press ENTER. The display lists the channels for which the guide channel number do es not match the TV channel number.

Settings - VCR Plus+ Channel List

Guide CH TV CH

21 32

121

13 36

Guide CH TV CH

45 53

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To go to the next page, pr ess m. To return to the previous page, press M.

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Connecting a VCR or Similar Device

After disconnecting the recorder’s power cord from an AC outlet, connect a VCR or similar recording device to the LINE IN jacks of this recorder. See also the instruction manual supplied with the connected equipment. To record on this recorder, see “Recording From a VCR or Similar Device” (page 49).

Connecting to the LINE IN 1 or 3 jacks

If the equipment ha s an S-video jack, you ca n use an S-video cord ins t ead of an audio/video c or d .

VCR, etc.

LINE OUTPUT

AUDIO

VIDEO

S Video

Hookups and Settings

Audio/video cord (not supplied)

to LINE IN 1 or 3

VHF/UHF

SET TOP BOX

CONTROL

OUT

: Signal flow

LINE IN DIGITAL OUT

AUDIORL

S VIDEO

VIDEO

DOLBY DIGITAL

PCM/DTS/

LINE IN

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

VIDEO

AUDIORL

S VIDEO

LINE OUT

S-video cord (not supplied)

DVD recorder

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

S VIDEO

VIDEO

~ AC IN

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Connecting to the LINE 2 IN jacks on the front panel

Connect a VCR or similar recording device to the LINE 2 IN jacks of thi s recorder . If the eq uipment has an S-video jack, yo u can use an S-video cord i nstead of an audio/vi deo cord.

VCR, etc.

OUTPUT

S VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

S-video cord (not supplied)

to LINE 2 IN

S VIDEO VIDEO

Audio/video cord (not supplied)

(MONO)

AUDIO R

LINE 2 IN

DVD recorder

: Signal flow

z Hint

When the connected equipment o utputs only monaural sound, use audio cable s tha t 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.

• Pictures containing copy protection signals that prohibit any copying ca nnot be recor de d .

• If you pass the recorder signals via the VCR, you may not rec ei ve a clear ima ge on your TV sc ree n.

VCRDVD recorder TV

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

LINE IN 1

VCR DVD recorder TV

LINE IN 2

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

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