Sony RDR-GX315 User Manual

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2-637-174-12(1)

DVD Recorder

Operating Instructions

RDR-GX315

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-GX315

Serial No.______________

For customers in Canada

If this product is not working properly, please call 1-877-602-2008 for Peace of Mind Warranty Replacement service. For other product related questions please contact our Customer Information Service Centre at 1-877-899-7669 or write to us at: Customer Information Service 115 Gordon Baker Road, Toronto, Ontario, M2H 3R6

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WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabine t. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. The AC power cord must be changed only at a qualified service shop only.

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

CAUTION

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

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.

within the product’s

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

CAUTION

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

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.

Precautions

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

• Operate the recorder only on 120 V AC, 60 Hz.

• The recorder is not disconnected from the AC power source 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, 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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• 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.

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

On recording

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

• Make trial recordings before making the actual recording.

Copyrights

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

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

Copy guard function

Since the recorder has a copy guard function, 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 ima ge displayed on your TV for an extended p eriod of time you risk permanent damage to your television screen. Plasma display panels and projection televisions are especially susceptible to this.

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

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all instructions. 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 wider 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 manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13 Unplug this apparatus during

lightning storms or when unuse d for long periods of time.

14 Refer all servicing to qualified

service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has be en 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.

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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 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 recorders and played back on this recorder.

Icon Meaning

RWVR

Video

DVD

VCD

DATA CD

DATA DVD

Functions available for DVD+RWs

Functions available for DVD-RWs in VR (Video Recording) mode

Functions available for DVD-RWs in video mode

Functions available for DVD+Rs

Functions available for DVD-Rs

Functions available for DVD VIDEOs

Functions available for VIDEO CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in video CD format

Functions available for music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music CD format

Functions available for DATA CDs (CD-Rs/CD-RWs containing MP3 audio tracks or JPEG files)

Functions available for DATA DVDs (DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs/ DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs containing MP3* audio tracks or JPEG files)

* MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format

defined by ISO/MPEG which compresses audio data.

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Table of Contents

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

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

Ways to Use Your DVD Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

How to Use the On-Screen Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

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

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

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

Step 2: Connecting the Antenna Cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Step 3: Connecting to Your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Step 4: Connecting to Your AV Amplifier (Receiver). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Step 6: Preparing the Remote. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

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

Connecting a VCR or Similar Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Quick Guide to Disc Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Recordable and Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

12 cm/8 cm Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Playing Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Playback Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Playing a Title From the Title List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track, etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Playing MP3 Audio Tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Playing JPEG Image Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Displaying the Playing Time and Play Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Before Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Recording Without the Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec) . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Changing or Canceling Timer Settings (Timer List) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Recording From Connected Equipment Without a Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Before Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Editing a Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Changing the Name of a Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Creating a Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Editing a Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Formatting/Renaming/Protecting a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Finalizing a Disc (Preparing a Disc for Playback on Other Equipment) . . . . . . . . . . . 67

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DV/D8 Dubbing (DV/D8 t DVD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Before DV/D8 Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

Connecting a Digital Video Camera to the DV IN Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

Dubbing From a DV/D8 Format Tape to a DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Settings and Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Using the Setup Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

Antenna Reception Setting (Tuner Preset) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

Clock Setting (Clock Set) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Video Settings (Video) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

Audio Settings (Audio) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

Recording Settings (Features) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

Language, Parental Control Settings/Factory Settings (Options) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

Easy Setup (Resetting the Recorder) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

Notes About This Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89

About i.LINK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90

Guide to Parts and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

DVD Audio/Subtitle Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98

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Ways to Use Your DVD Recorder

Quick access to recorded titles – Title List

, Display the Title List to view all titles on a

disc and select a title for playback or editing (page 37).

Creating your own program – Playlist

, Record a program on a DVD-RW (VR

mode), then erase, move or add scenes as you like without changing the original contents (page 61).

One Touch Dubbing – DV/D8 Dubbing

, Connect your digital video camera to the

DV IN jack and press the ONE TOUCH DUBBING button to dub a DV/D8 format tape over to a disc (page 69).

Title List

Title List (Original)

CH 23 May/02/2005

08:00 PM

Original

Playlist

Control

No.1/4

Title Length Edit

CH 23 01:29:03

CH 66 00:31:23

CH 95 01:59:00

CH 97 00:58:56

10:10 AM

Dubbing

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Progressive playback

, If your TV is compatible with progressive

signals, you can enjoy accurate color reproduction and high quality images in Progressive mode (page 77).

Playing JPEG image files or MP3 audio files

, You can enjoy viewing JPEG images on

your TV screen. First, take pictures with a digital camera and save them in JPEG format to a DATA CD (CD-RW/CD-R) or DATA DVD (DVD+RW/DVD-RW/ DVD+R/DVD-R) on a PC. Then play the disc on this recorder (page 41). You can also play MP3 audio files on this recorder (page 40).

Shoot

Save

Play!

A list of recordable and playable discs is on page 28.

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How to Use the On-Screen Menus

The following three displays are mainly used to operate this recorder. Once you become familiar with the basic operations, you will find the recorder easy to use.

SYSTEM

System Menu

The System Menu appears when you press SYSTEM MENU, and provides entries to all of the recorder’s main functions, such as timer recording and setup. Select an option by pressing M/m and ENTER.

M/m/</,, ENTER

TOOLSO RETURN

A “Title List”

Displays the list of the disc contents, including the recording information and movie thumbnail image, which allows you to select a title to play or edit.

B “Timer”

Used to set a new timer recording, as well as change or cancel the timer recordings you set.

C “Edit”

Used to create or edit a Playlist (unfinalized DVD-RWs (VR mode) only).

D “DV/D8 Dubbing”

Used to dub from a DV/D8 format tape to a disc.

E “Disc Setting”

Used to rename, format, or finalize a disc.

F “Setup”

Displays the “Setup” display for setting up the recorder to suit your preferences.

Sub-menu

The sub-menu appears when you select an item from a list menu (e.g., a title from the Title List menu), and press ENTER. The sub-menu displays options applicable only to the selected item. The displayed options differ depending on the situation and disc type. Select an option by pressing M/m and ENTER.

Example: The Title List menu

Title List

Timer

Edit

DV/D8 Dubbing

Disc Setting

Setup

May/02/2005 08:00 PM

Title List (Original)

Press ENTER :

Title Menu for DVD Title List.

1/4

No. Title Length Edit

01 CH 23 >01:29:03

02 CH 66 >00:31:23

03 CH 95 >01:59:00

04 CH 97 >00:58:56

10:10 AM

CH 23 May/02/2005

08:00 PM

Title List (Original)

1/4

No. Title Length Edit

01 CH 23 >01:29:03

02 CH 66 >00:31:23

03 CH 95 >01:59:00

04 CH 97 >00:58:56

Options for the selected item

10:10 AM

Play

Title Erase

Chapter Erase

Protect

Title Name

A·B Erase

Divide Title

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TOOLS

The TOOLS menu appears when you press TOOLS. You can search for a title/chapter/track, check the playing and remaining time, or change audio and repeat settings. The displayed options differ depending on the media type. Press M/m to select an option, press </, to select the desired item, and press ENTER.

Example: When you press TOOLS while a DVD-RW (VR mode) is playing.

Selectable options

Selectable options on the System Menu differ depending on the media type, disc condition, and operating status.

Example: When a disc is stopped.

Type Selectable option

RWVR

Video

Title

Chapter

Time

Audio

Repeat

Remain

1/4

1/1

00:00:25

ENG Dolby 5.1ch (1/3)

Off

00:01:30

DVD

VCD

DATA CD

DATA DVD

* Unfinalized disc only

To return to the previous display

Press O RETURN.

Note

The System Menu does not appear when recording on a DVD.

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Hookups and Settings

Hooking Up the Recorder

Follow steps 1 to 7 to hook up and adjust the settings of the recorder.

Notes

• Plug cords securely to prevent unwanted noise.

• See the instructions supplie d 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

Check that you have the following items:

• Audio/video cord (phono plug × 3 y phono plug × 3) (1)

• Antenna cable (1)

• Remote commander (remote) (1)

• Size AA (R6) batteries (2)

Step 2: Connecting the Antenna Cable

Select one of the following antenna hookups. Do not connect the power cord until you reach “Connecting the Power Cord” on page 19.

If you have Hookup

Cable box or satellite receiver with a video/audio output

Cable box with an antenna output only

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

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 particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, 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 antenna connector (not 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 (page 13)

B (page 14)

C (page 14)

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

With this hookup, you can record any channel on the cable box or satellite receiver. Be sure that 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) to the input jack connected to the cable box or satellite receiver (LINE 1 IN).

Wall

Cable box/satellite receiver

AUDIO

VIDEO

OUT

Audio/video cord (supplied)

S VIDEO

ANT IN

TO TV

Hookups and Settings

DVD recorder

: Signal flow

to LINE 1 IN

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B: Cable box with an antenna output only

With this hookup, you can record any channel on the satellite receiver or cable box. Be sure that 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

Cable box

ANT IN

TO TV

Antenna cable (supplied)

DVD recorder

to VHF/UHF IN

: Signal flow

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

Use this hookup if you watch cable channels without a cable box. Also use this hookup if you are using a VHF/UHF antenna or separate VHF and UHF antennas. With this hookup, you can record any channel by selecting the channel on the recorder.

Wall

DVD recorder

to VHF/UHF IN

: Signal flow

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Step 3: Connecting to Your TV

Connect the supplied audio/video cord to the LINE OUT 1 (AUDIO L/R/VIDEO) jacks of the recorder. To enjoy higher quality images, connect an S video cord (not supplied) instead of the yellow (video) plug. When using this connection, be sure to connect the audio cord to the LINE OUT 1 (AUDIO L/R) jacks.

Hookups and Settings

R L VIDEO

(red)

Audio/video cord (supplied)

DVD recorder

INPUT

AUDIO

(white) (yellow)

TV or projector

S VIDEO

(yellow)(white)(red)

to LINE OUT1 (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R)

to LINE OUT (S VIDEO)

INPUT

S video cord (not supplied)

: Signal flow

When playing “wide screen” images

Some recorded images may not fit your TV screen. To change the picture size, see page 76.

Notes

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

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

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If your TV has component video input jacks

Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks using a component video cord (not supplied) or three video cords (not supplied) of the same kind and length. You will enjoy accurate color reproduction and high quality images. If your TV accepts progressive 480p format signals, you must use this connection and then set “Progressive” of “Video” to “On” in the “Setup” display (page 77). The PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up when the recorder outputs progressive signals. When using this connection, be sure to connect the audio cord to the LINE OUT 1 (AUDIO L/R) jacks.

Audio/video cord (supplied)

(red)

to LINE OUT1 (AUDIO L/R)

INPUT

AUDIO

(white)

COMPONENT VIDEO IN

TV or projector

(white)(red)

(green) (blue) (red)

(red) (blue) (green)

PB PRY

Component video cord (not supplied)

to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

DVD recorder

: Signal flow

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Step 4: Connecting to Your AV Amplifier (Receiver)

Select one of the following patterns A or B, according to the input jack on your AV amplifier (receiver). This will enable you to listen to DVD audio tracks through your AV amplifier (receiver).

Hookups and Settings

(red)

DVD recorder

Optical digital cord (not supplied)

(white)

to DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL)

Audio cord (not supplied)

to LINE OUT 2 (AUDIO L/R)

(white)

(red)

AV amplifier (receiver)

Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)

INPUT

AUDIO

[Speakers]

Rear (L)

Front (L)

Center

: Signal flow

to optical digital input

AV amplifier (receive r) with a decoder

to coaxial digital input

[Speakers]

Rear (R)

Front (R)

Subwoofer

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A Connecting to audio L/R jacks

This connection uses a stereo amplifier’s (receiver’s) two front speakers for sound. You can enjoy the surround function that creates virtual speakers from two stereo speakers. Select from “Surround1,” “Surround2,” or “Surround3” of the surround effects (page 33). Surround 1

Surround 2

Surround 3

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

z Hint

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

Notes

• After you have completed the connection, make the appropriate settings under “Audio Connection Setup” in Easy Setup (page 22). Otherwise, no sound or a loud noise will come from your speakers.

• With a coaxial or opt ical digital connection, you cannot use the virtual surround effects of this recorder.

• The recorder cannot play Linear PCM soundtracks of 2 channels or more.

• When outputting from the DIGITAL OUT jacks, you cannot switch the bilingual sounds on a DVD-RW (VR mode) by pressing AUDIO.

Virtual speaker

B Connecting to a digital audio input jack

Use this connection if your AV amplifier (receiver) has a Dolby

Digital or DTS*2 decoder and a digital input jack. You can enjoy the surround effect of Dolby Digital (5.1ch) or DTS (5.1ch).

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

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Step 5: Connecting the

Step 6: Preparing the

Power Cord

Plug the recorder 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 and the recorder enters standby mode. If you connect additional equipment to this recorder (page 26), be sure to connect the power cord only after all connections are complete.

to AC outlet

Remote

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

Notes

• If the supplied remote interferes your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command mode number for this recorder (page 24).

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

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

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

the battery compartment, and insert new batteries.

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

• With normal use, the ba tteries should last about three to six months.

• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place.

• Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing, particularly when replacing the batteries.

Hookups and Settings

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Controlling TVs with the remote

You can adjust the remote control’s signal to control your TV. If you connect the recorder to an AV amplifier (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 the default setting. Set the appropriate code number again.

TV/DVD switch

"/1

Number buttons,

SET

CH +/–

VOL +/–

TV/VIDEO

WIDE MODE

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

below) using the number buttons.

4 Release "/1.

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

Press To

"/1 Turn your TV on or off

VOL +/– Adjust the volume of

CH +/– Select the channel on

TV/VIDEO Switch your TV’s input

Number buttons and SET

WIDE MODE Switch to or from the

your TV

source

Select the channel on a Sony TV

wide mode of a Sony wide-screen TV

Code numbers of controllable TVs

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

Manufacturer Code number

Sony 01 (default)

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

Hitachi 02, 03, 04

J.C.Penney 04, 10, 12

JVC 09

KMC 03

LG/Gold Star 03, 04, 17

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

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Manufacturer Code number

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

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

z Hint

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

Code numbers of controllable AV amplifiers (receivers)

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

Manufacturer Code number

Sony 78, 79, 80, 91

Denon 84, 85, 86

Kenwood 92, 93

Onkyo 81, 82, 83

Pioneer 99

Sansui 87

Technics 97, 98

Yamaha 94, 95, 96

Hookups and Settings

"/1

Number

buttons

VOL +/–

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

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

3 Release "/1.

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

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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 Setup, it will appear each time you turn on your recorder. Settings are made in the following order.

OSD Language Setup

Clock Setup

Tuner and Channel Setup

TV Type Setup

Audio Connection Setup

Finished!

"/1

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

The recorder turns on.

3 Switch the input selector on your TV so that

the signal from the recorder appears on your TV screen.

“Initial setting 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” in the “Setup” display to run Easy Setup (page 83).

4 Press ENTER.

The setup display for selecting the language used in the on-screen display appears.

Easy Setup

No Disc

Select the screen language.

English

Français

Español

5 Select a language, and press ENTER.

The setup display for clock setting appears.

Easy Setup

No Disc

Select a method for setting the clock.

If you select "Auto", this recorder will look

for a time signal when you turn it off.

O RETURN

Auto

Manual

M/m/</,, ENTER

6 Select “Auto,” and press ENTER.

The recorder will automatically search for a channel that carries a time signal when you turn off the recorder after finishing Easy Setup.

• If broadcasters in your area are not sending time signals, select “Manual,” and press ENTER. Press M/m to set the month and press ,. Set the day, year, hour, minutes, and AM/PM in the same way. The day of the week is set automatically.

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7 Select whether or not you have a cable

connection.

Easy Setup

No Disc

Select the way in which you will receive

channels.

Antenna

Cable

If you use an antenna only (no cable TV), select “Antenna.” For all other connections, select “Cable.”

8 Press ENTER.

The Tuner Preset function automatically starts searching for all of the receivable channels and presets them.

Easy Setup

No Disc

Searching for receivable channels. 25

Please wait.

To set the channels manually, see page 75. After the Tuner Preset is finished, the setup display for selecting the picture size of the connected TV appears.

9 Select the setting that matches your TV

type.

No Disc

Easy Setup

Select your TV screen type.

16 : 9

4 : 3 Letter Box

4 : 3 Pan Scan

10:10 AM

“4:3 Letter Box”: For standard TVs. Displays “wide screen” pictures with bands on the upper and lower sections of the screen. “4:3 Pan Scan”: For standard TVs. Automatically displays “wide screen” pictures on the entire screen and cuts off the sections that do not fit. “16:9”: For wide-screen TVs or standard TVs with a wide screen mode. For details, see “Video Settings (Video)” on page 76.

Press ENTER.

The setup display for selecting the type of Dolby Digital signal appears.

Easy Setup

No Disc

Dolby Digital

D-PCM

Dolby Digital

Select the type of Dolby Digital signal you

10:10 AM

want to send to your amplifier (receiver).

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

Press ENTER.

The setup display for selecting the type of DTS signal appears.

No Disc

Easy Setup

DTS

Off

10:10 AM

Hookups and Settings

Select whether or not you want to send a DTS signal to your amplifier (receiver), and press ENTER.

If your AV amplifier (receiver) has a DTS decoder, select “On.” Otherwise, select “Off.”

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Press ENTER when “Finish” appears.

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

No Disc

Easy Setup

Easy Setup is finished.

Finish

10:10 AM

To return to the previous display

Press O RETURN.

z Hint

If you want to run Easy Setup again, select “Easy Setup” in the “Setup” display (page 83).

Note

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

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 DVD 3.

SYSTEM

M/m/</,, ENTER

O RETURN

COMMAND MODE switch

1 Press SYSTEM MENU.

The System Menu appears.

2 Select “Setup,” and press ENTER.

No Disc

Title List

Timer

Edit

DV/D8 Dubbing

Disc Setting

Setup

Tuner Preset

Clock Set

Video

Audio

Features

Options

Easy Setup

10:10 AM

3 Select “Options,” and press ENTER.

No Disc

Title List

Timer

Edit

DV/D8 Dubbing

Disc Setting

Setup

Options

Language

Parental

Front Display

Command Mode

Factory Setting

10:10 AM

: Auto

: DVD 3

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4 Select “Command Mode,” and press

ENTER.

No Disc

Title List

Timer

Edit

DV/D8 Dubbing

Disc Setting

Setup

Options

Language

Parental

Front Display

Command Mode

Factory Setting

: Auto

DVD 1

: DVD1 No

DVD 2

DVD 3

10:10 AM

5 Select the command mode (“DVD 1,”

“DVD 2,” or “DVD 3”), and press ENTER.

6 Slide the COMMAND MODE switch on the

remote so it matches the mode you selected above.

To return to the previous display

Press O RETURN.

Note

If the command mode does not match, the recorder’s command mode appears on the front panel display when you operate the remote. Set the remote’s command mode to one that matches the recorder’s.

Hookups and Settings

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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 Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec)” on page 50. Connect the equipment to the LINE 1 IN jacks of the recorder to record using the Synchro Rec function.

Connecting to the LINE 2 IN jacks on the front panel

Connect a VCR or similar device to the LINE 2 IN jacks of this recorder. If the equipment has an S video jack, you can use an S video cord (not supplied) instead of the yellow (video) plug of the audio/video cord. You can connect a second DVD player and record DVDs.

S video cord (not supplied)

: Signal flow

VCR, etc.

S VIDEO

S VIDEO VIDEO

L(MONO) AUDIO R

LINE 2 IN

OUTPUT

VIDEO

S VIDEO VIDEO

DV IN

AUDIO

Audio/video cord (not supplied)

to LINE 2 IN

LINE 2 IN

DV IN

L(MONO) AUDIO R

CHANNEL +

DVD recorder

Notes

• You cannot dub a copy guard DVD VIDEO to this DVD recorder.

• Do not connect the yellow LINE 2 IN (VIDEO) jack when using an S video cord.

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Connecting to the LINE 1 IN jacks

You can connect a VCR or similar device.

VCR, etc.

LINE OUTPUT

AUDIO

VIDEO

DVD recorder

: Signal flow

z Hint

When the connected equipment outputs only monaural sound, connect an audio cord to the LINE 2 IN AUDIO L (MONO) jack.

Audio/video cord (not supplied)

to LINE 1 IN

Hookups and Settings

Notes

• 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 cannot be recorded.

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

VCRDVD recorder TV

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

Line input 1

VCR DVD recorder TV

Line input 2

• If the recorder’s power cord is disconnected, you will not be able to view the signals from the connected VCR.

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

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Quick Guide to Disc Types

Recordable and Playable Discs

Disc Type

DVD+RW

VR mode

DVDRW

Video mode

DVD+R

DVD+R DL

DVD-R

Disc Logo

Icon used in this manual

RWVR

Video

Formatting (new discs)

Automatically formatted

Format in VR mode*2 (page 66)

Format in Video

(page 66)

mode

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) (page 67)

Playable on most DVD players (finalization necessary) (page 67)

Playable on DVD+R compatible players (finalization necessary) (page 67)

Playable on most DVD players (finalization necessary) (page 67)

Usable disc versions (as of May 2005)

• 4×-speed or slower DVD+RWs

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

)

• 4×-speed or slower DVD-RWs (Ver.1.2, Ver.1.2 with CPRM)

• 8×-speed or slower DVD+Rs

• 8×-speed or slower DVD-Rs (Ver.2.0)

• 2.4×-speed DVD+R DL (Double Layer) discs

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

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Recording Features Editing Features

Rewrite (page 66)

Auto Chapter (page 48)

Manual Chapter (page 59)

Change Title Name (page 60)

Erase Title/ Chapter (page 56)

A-B Erase (page 57)

Divide Title (page 58)

Quick Guide to Disc Types

Playlist (page 61)

YesYesYesYesYes

/No No Yes No

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes/Yes Yes Yes Yes

Yes Yes No Yes Yes*3/No No No No

No Yes No Yes Yes*4/No No No No

Discs that cannot be recorded on

• DVD-RWs (Ver.1.0)

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

• 8 cm discs

• DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) discs

• DVD-Rs in VR mode (Video Recording format)

•DVD-Rs with CPRM

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

Unused DVD-RWs are automatically formatted according to the setting of “Format DVD” in “Features” setup (page 81).

Erasing titles only frees up disc space if you erase the last title.

Erasing titles does not free up disc space.

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12 cm/8 cm Discs

DVD-RW

DVD+RW

Operation

12 cm 8 cm 12 cm 8 cm 12 cm 8 cm 12 cm 8 cm 12 cm 8 cm

Playback Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes — Yes Yes

Recording Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes — Yes No

VR mode Video mode

DVD+R DVD-R

Playable Discs

Disc Type Disc Logo

DVD VIDEO

VIDEO CD

DATA CD

DATA DVD —

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

“DVD VIDEO” and “CD” logos are trademarks. * A logical format of files and folders on DATA-CDs, defined by ISO (International Standard Organization).

——

Icon Used in This Manual

DVD

VCD

DATA CD

DATA DVD

Characteristics

Discs such as movies that can be purchased or rented

VIDEO CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in VIDEO CD format (with PBC function)

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

CD-Rs/CD-RWs created on a PC or similar device in music format, or MP3 or JPEG format that conforms to ISO9660* Level 1/Level 2

DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs in MP3 or JPEG format conforming to UDF

8 cm DVD+RWs, DVD-RWs, and DVD-Rs recorded with a DVD video camera (Still images recorded with a DVD video camera cannot be played.)

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Discs that cannot be played

• CD-Rs/CD-RWs, other than those recorded in music CD format, MP3 or JPEG format, or Video CD format

• Data part of CD-Extras

• DVD-ROMs

•CD-ROMs

• DVD Audio discs

• DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) discs

• DVD-Rs recorded in VR mode (Video Recording format)

•DVD-Rs with CPRM

• DVD-RAMs

• HD layer on Super Audio CDs

• DVD VIDEOs with a different region code (see page 31)

• A disc recorded in a color system other than NTSC, such as PAL or SECAM

Note on playback operations of DVD VIDEOs/ VIDEO CDs

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

Note on DualDiscs

A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with digital audio material on the other side. However, since the audio material side does not conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard, playback on this product is not guaranteed.

Region code (DVD VIDEO only)

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

ALL

recorder.

If you try to play any other DVD VIDEO, a message will appear on the TV screen to indicate that the disc is not playable. Depending on the DVD VIDEO, no region code indication may be labeled even though playing the DVD VIDEO is prohibited by area restrictions.

RDR-GX315

Region code

No.

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 being marketed by some record companies. Please be aware that among those discs, there are some that do not conform to the CD standard and may not be playable by this product.

Notes

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

• You cannot mix VR mode and Video mo de on the same DVD-RW. To change the disc’s format, reformat the disc (page 66). Note that the disc’s contents will be erased after reformatting.

• You cannot shorten the time required for recording even with high-speed discs. Also, you cannot record on the disc if the disc is not 1x speed compatible.

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

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

• You may not be able to further record on a DVD+RW recorded on other equipment. Note that recording on such discs may cause the recorder to rewrite the DVD menu.

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

Quick Guide to Disc Types

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Playback

Playing Discs

VCD

Z OPEN/

TOP MENU

H PLAY

RWVR-RW

Video

DATA CD

DATA DVD

x STOP

DVD

z Hints

• You can play DATA CDs or DATA DVDs with MP3 tracks or JPEG files (page 40, 41).

• If you insert a DVD VIDEO, VIDEO CD, or CD, playback starts automatically depending on the disc.

• When playing a DVD+RW, DVD-RW, DVD+R, and DVD-R, you can select the title from the Title List menu (page 37).

Note

To play a disc recorded with other equipment on this recorder, finalize the disc on the recording equipment first.

Using the DVD’s Menu

Video

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

DVD

1 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE, and place a disc on

the disc tray.

Playback side facing down

2 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc

tray.

Wait until “LOAD” disappears from the front panel display.

3 Press H PLAY.

Playback starts.

To stop playback

Press x STOP.

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Playback Options

Z OPEN/CLOSE

Number buttons

AUDIO

SUBTITLE

O RETURN

REPLAY/

ADVANCE

. PREV

ZOOM

ANGLE

REPEAT

Button Operation Disc

Z OPEN/CLOSE Stops playing and opens the disc tray. All discs

SUR

M/m/</,, ENTER

> NEXT H PLAY

x STOP X PAUSE

Playback

AUDIO Selects one of the audio tracks recorded on the disc

when pressed repeatedly.

: Selects the audio source.

DVD

: Selects stereo or monaural audio tracks.

VCD

SUBTITLE Selects a subtitle language when pressed repeatedly.

ANGLE Selects an angle when pressed repeatedly.

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

ZOOM Zooms into a scene during playback or still mode

when pressed repeatedly. Magnification changes as follows: normal t ×2 t ×4 t normal

The zoom function may not work depending on the DVD. To zoom in a JPEG image, see page 42.

DVD

VCD

RWVR

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DVD

Video

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Button Operation Disc

SUR (surround)

REPLAY/ ADVANCE

. PREV/ NEXT >

(fast reverse/fast forward)

Surround lets you enjoy surround sound effects by using sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers from a stereo TV or two front speakers (page 18). Selects one of the effects when pressed repeatedly. “Off”: No surround effect. “Surround1”: Creates one set of virtual surround speakers. “Surround2”: Creates two sets of virtual surround speakers. “Surround3”: Creates three sets of virtual surround speakers. This feature is effective when you use two separate front speakers.

• Replays or briefly fast forwards a scene when pressed during playback.

• Goes to the previous or next frame when pressed during pause mode.

• Goes to the beginning of the current or next title/ chapter/scene/track and starts playback when pressed during playback.

• Goes to the beginning of the previous title/chapter/ scene/track when . PREV is pressed within three seconds after starting a title/chapter/scene/ track.

Fast reverses or fast forwards the disc when pressed during playback. Search speed changes with each press:

fast reverse fast forward

FR1 T t FF1

FR2*2 T T t t FF2

FR3*3 T T T t t t FF3

All discs

RWVR-RW

Video

DVD

All discs

FF1 with sound (Scan Audio) is

available for DVDs with Dolby Digital soundtracks.

FR2 and FF2 are not available for MP3.

FR3 and FF3 are only available for DVDs and VIDEO CDs.

(slow)

Plays in slow motion when pressed in pause mode. Playback speed changes with each press:

X PAUSE Pauses playback.

If you pause playback for more than five minutes, playback starts automatically.

reverse slow motion forward slow motion

T t

T T t t

T T T t t t

RWVR-RW

VCD

* Playback direction

only

All discs

Video

DVD

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Button Operation Disc

REPEAT Displays the items to be repeated when pressed.

Select an item using M/m, and press ENTER. To cancel Repeat Play, select “Off” and press ENTER. Press O RETURN to turn off the display.

When playing a DVD

“Chapter”: Repeats the current chapter. “Title”: Repeats the current title on a disc. “A-B” (Repeat A-B Play): Repeats a specific portion (page 36).

When playing a VIDEO CD (with PBC function off)

“Track”: Repeats the current track. “Disc”: Repeats all of the tracks. “A-B” (Repeat A-B Play): Repeats a specific portion (page 36).

Selects the item to be repeated when pressed repeatedly. To cancel Repeat Play, select “Off.”

When playing a CD

“Track”: Repeats the current track. “Disc”: Repeats all of the tracks.

When playing a DATA CD/DATA DVD (MP3 audio)

“File”: Repeats the current track. “Folder”: Repeats the current album.

To resume normal playback, press H PLAY.

z Hints

• You can change playback options, such as subtitle, audio track, angle, etc., using the TOOLS menu (page 11).

• During playback or pause mode, the recorder’s m/ M buttons and the remote’s .PREV/>NEXT buttons work the same way (page 34). Hold the buttons down during playback to fast f orward or fast reverse. In pause mode, you can play in slow m otion. Three speeds are available, depending on the duration of the press.

• See “DVD Audio/Subtitle Language” on page 96 for the meaning of the language abbreviation.

Notes on playing DTS soundtracks on a CD

When playing DTS-encoded CDs, excessive noise will be heard from the analog stereo jacks. To avoid possible damage to the audio system, the consumer should take proper precautions when the analog stereo jacks of the recorder are connected to an amplification system. To enjoy DTS Digital Surround™ playback, an external

5.1-channel decoder system must be connected to the digital jack of the recorder.

Notes on playing DVDs with a DTS soundtrack

Notes

• You cannot use the repeat play function with VIDEO CDs while the PBC function is on (page 36).

• When the playback signal does not contain a signal for the surround speakers, the surround effects will be difficult to hear.

• When you select one of the surround modes, turn off the surround settings of the connected TV or amplifier (receiver).

• If you pause playback of a CD, or DATA CD/DATA DVD containing MP3 audio tracks, playback will not start until you press H PLAY or X PAUSE.

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

• Sound will be interrupted during Scan Audio (page 36).

DTS audio signals are output only through the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack. When you play a DVD with DTS soundtracks, set “Digital Out” – “DTS” to “On” of “Audio” in the “Setup” display (page 78).

RWVR

,continued

DVD

VCD

* With PBC function off

DATA CDCDDATA DVD

Video

Playback

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Playing quickly with sound (Scan Audio)

only)

You can play quickly with dialog or sound during FF1 fast-forward of a DVD with Dolby Digital soundtracks. Simply press M during playback.

z Hint

To turn off the Scan Audio function, set “Scan Audio” of “Audio” to “Off” in the “Setup” display (page 79).

Sound will be interrupted during Scan Audio.

(DVDs with Dolby Digital soundtracks

Note

Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC functions

VCD

PBC (Playback Control) allows you to play VIDEO CDs interactively using a menu on your TV screen. When you start playing a VIDEO CD with PBC functions, a menu appears. Select an item using the number buttons and press ENTER. Then follow the instructions in the menu (press H PLAY when “Press SELECT” appears). Operations differ depending on the disc. See the instructions supplied with the disc.

To cancel PBC Playback

Press MENU to display “Menu: Off.” To use the PBC functions, press MENU again to display “Menu:On.”

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

Press H PLAY again after stopping a disc to resume playback from the same point. To start from the beginning, press x STOP twice, and press H PLAY.

– you make a recording.

Repeating a specific portion (Repeat A-B Play)

VCD

RWVR-RW

Video

DVD

1 During playback, press REPEAT. 2 Select “A” using M/m. 3 Press ENTER at the starting point (point A) of

the portion to be played repeatedly. “A-” appears.

4 Continue playing or press m/M to locate

the ending point (point B), and press ENTER. Repeat A-B Play starts.

To return to normal playback, press REPEAT to select “Off,” and press ENTER. Press O RETURN to turn off the display.

* Only with PBC function off.

Playing restricted DVDs (Parental Control)

DVD

If you play a restricted DVD, a message appears asking whether you want to override the restriction.

1 Select “OK” and press ENTER.

The display for entering your password appears.

2 Enter your four digit password using the

number buttons. The recorder starts playback.

To register or change the password, see “Parental (DVD VIDEOs only)” on page 82.

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

Playlist (DVD-RW (VR mode) only).

– you edit the title after stopping playback.

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Locking the recorder (Child Lock)

You can lock all of the buttons on the recorder so that the settings are not canceled by mistake.

Playing a Title From the Title List

"/1 x

With the recorder turned on, hold down "/1 on the recorder. The recorder turns off and “CHILD LOCK” appears in the front panel display. The indicator remains lit if there is a timer setting. The recorder will not work except for timer recordings.

To unlock the recorder, hold down "/1 on the recorder until “CHILD LOCK” disappears from the front panel display. The recorder is unlocked and turns on.

To stop timer recording while the recorder is locked, press x twice. The recording stops and the recorder is unlocked.

Note

The recorder will be unlocked when you stop timer recording by pressing x.

RWVR-RW

Video

The Title List menu displays the program titles on the disc.

ORIGINAL/

PLAYLIST

TOP MENU

TITLE LIST

MENU M/m/</,,

ENTER

1 Place a disc on the disc tray. 2 Press TITLE LIST.

Example: DVD-RW (VR mode)

May/02/2005 08:00 PM

Title List (Original)

1/4

No. Title Length Edit

01 CH 23 >01:29:03

02 CH 66 >00:31:23

03 CH 95 >01:59:00

04 CH 97 >00:58:56

10:10 AM

Playback

A Title type (DVD-RWs (VR mode)

only):

Displays the title type, “Title List (Original)” or “Playlist.”

B Movie thumbnail image C Title information:

Displays the title number, title name, recording date, and recording mode. “ ” indicates a protected title, while “ ” indicates unprotected.

D Clock

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3 Select the title, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

4 Select “Play,” and press ENTER.

Playback starts from the selected title on the disc.

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

You can switch the Title List to show original or Playlist. While the Title List menu is turned on, press ORIGINAL/PLAYLIST repeatedly to select either “Title List (Original)” or “Playlist.” For details, see “Edit options for DVD-RWs (VR mode)” on page 55.

Searching for a Title/ Chapter/Track, etc.

RWVR-RW

VCD

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

Video

DVD

To turn off the Title List

Press TITLE LIST.

Notes

• The Title List does not appear for DVD-RWs (Video mode), DVD+Rs, or DVD-Rs that have been finalized. To view a title, press TOP MENU or MENU (page 32).

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

• Letters that cannot be displayed are replaced with “*.”

Number

buttons

M/m/</,, ENTER

TOOLS

1 Press TOOLS during playback.

The TOOLS menu appears.

2 Select a search method.

“Title” (for DVDs) “Chapter” (for DVDs) “Track” (for VIDEO CDs with PBC function off) “Time” (for DVDs/VIDEO CDs): Searches for a starting point using the time code.

Press M/m/</, to select the number of the title, chapter, track, etc., you want, or press the number buttons to enter the time code.

For example: “Time” To find a scene at 2 hours, 10 minutes, and 20 seconds, enter “21020.” If you make a mistake, wait a moment until the display returns to the elapsed playing time display, then select another number.

4 Press ENTER.

The recorder starts playback from the selected point. To turn off the display, press TOOLS.

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Note

Depending on the disc, you may not be able to use the TOOLS menu to search for a title/chapter/track, or enter the time code for a playback point.

Bookmarking a favorite scene (Bookmark)

2 Press </, to select the bookmark to be

erased.

3 Press CLEAR.

Note

When you eject the disc, the bookmark information is cleared.

RWVR-RW

Video

DVD

You can have the recorder store specific portions of a disc in memory and play them immediately whenever you want (Bookmark). Up to ten bookmarks per disc can be set.

CLEAR

M/m/</,, ENTER

MARKER

During playback, press MARKER at a favorite scene.

The bookmark is set.

Playback

To play from bookmarks

1 During playback, press SEARCH.

01 02 03 04 05 -- -- -- -- -- N:5

2 Press </, to select a bookmark, and press

ENTER. Playback starts from the selected bookmark.

To erase bookmarks

1 During playback, press SEARCH.

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Playing MP3 Audio Tracks

DATA DVD

DATA CD

You can play MP3 audio tracks on DATA CDs (CD-Rs/CD-RWs) or DATA DVDs (DVD+RWs/ DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs).

TOP MENU

O RETURN

REPEAT

M/m/</,, ENTER

H PLAY

x STOP X PAUSE

1 Place a DATA CD/DATA DVD on the disc

tray.

When you insert a DATA CD/DATA DVD containing MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files, the display for selecting a media type appears.

10:10 AM

Music

Press ENTER :

Photo

Music menu for the CD

If you insert a DATA CD/DATA DVD containing only MP3 audio files, the “Music” display appears. Go to step 3.

2 Select “Music,” and press ENTER.

The “Music” display appears.

3 Select an album, and press ENTER.

Music

Repeat:Off Surround:Off

MP3_001

0/9

Prev Directory

01-Track1.mp3

02-Track2.mp3

03-Track3.mp3

04-Track4.mp3

05-Track5.mp3

10:10 AM

Stop 00:00:00

4 Select a track, and press ENTER.

Playback starts from the selected track. When a track or album is being played, the title is shown in a box.

To stop playback

Press x STOP.

To pause playback

Press X PAUSE. To restart playback, press H PLAY or X PAUSE.

To play repeatedly

Press REPEAT repeatedly during playback. “Off”: Does not play repeatedly. “File”: Repeats the current track. “Folder”: Repeats the current album.

To return to the previous display

Press O RETURN.

To switch between MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files

Press x STOP, and press TOP MENU.

About MP3 audio tracks

You can play back DATA CDs (CD-Rs/CD-RWs) or DATA DVDs (DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs/ DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs) recorded in MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer III) format. However, the discs must be recorded according to ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2 or Joliet format and DATA DVDs of Universal Disk Format (UDF) for the recorder to recognize the tracks (or files).

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See the instructions supplied with the CD-R/CDRW/DVD-R/DVD-RW drives and the recording software (not supplied) for details on the recording format.

z Hints

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

• When playback of all the MP3 audio tracks within the album finishes, the recorder stops.

Playing JPEG Image Files

DATA DVD

DATA CD

You can play JPEG image files on DATA CDs (CD-Rs/CD-RWs) or DATA DVDs (DVD+RWs/ DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs).

Notes

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

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

• Only one session of a multi-session DATA DVD can be played back.

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

• The recorder can recognize up to 499 MP3 audio tracks within a single album. The recorder may not recognize some discs depending on the recording device used for recording or the disc condition.

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

• ID3 tags cannot be displayed.

• Only alphabet and numbers can be used for album or track names. Anything else is displayed as an asterisk.

TOP MENU

O RETURN

H PLAY

M/m/</,, ENTER

TOOLS

./>

x STOP

1 Place a DATA CD/DATA DVD on the disc

tray.

When you insert a DATA CD/DATA DVD containing MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files, the display for selecting a media type appears.

10:10 AM

Music

Press ENTER :

Photo

Music menu for the CD

Playback

If you insert a DATA CD/DATA DVD containing only JPEG files, the “Photo” display appears. Go to step 3.

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2 Select “Photo,” and press ENTER.

The “Photo” display appears.

3 Select a folder, and press ENTER.

Directory information

Photo

\\abc\defg

10:10 AM

Slide Show

2× t 4× t 2× t normal

To return to the previous display

Press O RETURN.

To switch between MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files

Press x STOP, and press TOP MENU.

z Hint

You can also start the slide show by pressing H PLAY in step 4 above.

Page 1 / 2

To display the previous or next page, press ./>.

4 Select an image file, and press ENTER.

The selected image is displayed over the entire screen. To display the previous or next image, press ./>.

The following menu icons appear in the upper part of the screen.

: Returns to the “Photo” display.

: Starts the slide show (page 42). : Rotates the image (page 42). : Zooms the image (page 42).

Press TOOLS to turn on/off the menu icons.

To play the slide show

1 Press </, to select “ ,” and press

ENTER. The “Slide Show Speed” menu appears. “”: Slow “”: Normal “”: Fast

2 Press </, to select the desired play speed,

and press ENTER. Slide show starts from the selected image. To stop playing, press x STOP.

To rotate the selected image

Press </, to select “ ,” and press ENTER. Each time you press ENTER, the image turns clockwise by 90°.

To zoom in an image

Press </, to select “ ,” and press ENTER. Each time you press ENTER, the magnification changes as follows:

Notes

• You cannot use M/m/</, to move the image within

the screen while zooming.

• Slide show can play in only one direction.

• You cannot rotate or zoom during slide show.

If you select “ ” in the rotated image display,

•

the images in the “Photo” display will not be rotated.

About JPEG image files

You can play back DATA CDs (CD-Rs/CD-RWs) or DATA DVDs (DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs/ DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs) recorded in JPEG format. However, the discs must be recorded according to ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2 or Joliet format and DATA DVDs of Universal Disk Format (UDF) for the recorder to recognize the tracks (or files). See the instructions supplied with the CD-R/CDRW/DVD-R/DVD-RW drives and the recording software (not supplied) for details on the recording format.

z Hint

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

Notes

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

• Some DATA CDs or DATA DVDs cannot be played on this recorder depending on file format.

• If you add the extension “.JPG” or “.JPEG” to data not in JPEG format, a message appears indicating that the format is not supported.

• Only one session of a multi-session DATA DVD can be played back.

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

• The recorder can recognize up to 999 JPEG image files within a single folder. The recorder may not recognize some discs depending on the recording device used for recording or the disc condition.

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• Progressive and los sless compression JPEG image fi les are not supported.

• The image size that the recorder can display is limited to width 32 - 7680 pixels by height 32 - 8192 pixels.

Displaying the Playing Time and Play Information

VCD

RWVR-RW

Video

DATA CD

DATA DVD

DVD

You can check disc information, such as playing time, recording mode, and remaining disc space.

TIME/TEXTDISPLAY

Press DISPLAY.

The information display appears. Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows:

Disc information/date and time

Disc information only

No display

Playback

Play

1:23:45

Rem 16:15

Original

Mon May 02. 2005 10:10 AM

A Playing status B Playing time C Recording mode

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D Remaining disc space (in stop mode)

Remaining time of the current title (during playback)

E Channel or input source

F Date and time

* Title type (original or Playlist) for DVD-RWs (VR

mode).

Viewing information on the front panel display

You can view the information on the front panel display.

Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly.

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

Example: When playing a DVD

Playing time of the current title

SYNCHRO

REC

PROGRESSIVE

Current title number and current chapter number

SYNCHRO

REC

PROGRESSIVE

VCDVD

STEREO

SAP

Clock

VCDVD

SYNCHRO PROGRESSIVE

REC

Example: When a DVD is stopped

Clock

Current title and chapter number

Remaining disc space

Channel or input source

Example: When playing a CD

Playing time of the current track

Current track number

Clock

STEREO

SAP

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Recording

Before Recording

Before you start recording…

• This recorder can record on various discs types. Select the disc type according to your needs (page 28).

• Check that the disc has enough available space for the recording (page 43). For DVD+RWs or DVD-RWs, you can free up disc space by erasing titles (page 56).

z Hint

To play a disc recorded with this recorder on other equipment, finalize the disc (page 67).

Notes

• Timer recordings will start with or without the recorder turned on. The recorder automatically turns off after a recording has finished.

• This recorder records at ×1 speed.

Recording mode

Like the SP or EP recording mode of VCRs, this recorder has eight different recording modes. Select a recording mode according to the time and picture quality you need. For example, if picture quality is your top priority, select the High Quality mode (HQ). If recording time is your priority, Super Extended Play mode (SEP) can be a possible choice. Note that the recording time in the following table is an approximate guide.

Press REC MODE repeatedly to switch the recording modes.

I want to record with the best possible picture quality, so I’ll select HQ.

Recording mode Recording time

(minute)

HQ (High quality) 60 HSP R 90

SP (Standard mode) 120 LSP r 150 LP r 180 EP r 240 SLP r 360

SEP (Long duration) 480

Note

Situations below may cause slight inaccuracies with the recording time. – Rec ording a program with poor reception, or a program

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

Recording a stereo/SAP program

The recorder can receive and record stereo/SAP programs.

Stereo programs

When a stereo program is received, the “STEREO” indicator lights up in the front panel display. If there is noise in the stereo program, press AUDIO repeatedly until the “MONO” indicator disappears from the TV screen. The sound will be recorded in monaural but with less noise.

SAP (Second Audio Program)

When a SAP is received, the “SAP” indicator lights up in the front panel display. To record only SAP sound, set “Tuner Audio” of “Audio” to “SAP” in the “Setup” display (page 78).

Recording

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Unrecordable pictures

Pictures with copy protection cannot be recorded on this recorder. Recording stops when a copy guard signal is detected.

Copy control signals

Copy-Free

Copy-Once

Copy-Never None

* The recorded disc can be played only on CPRM

compatible equipment (page 29).

Recordable discs

RWVR-RW

RWVR

Ver.1.1 with CPRM* Ver.1.2 with CPRM*

Video

Recording Without the Timer

Z OPEN/

DISPLAY

H PLAY

REC MODE

RWVR-RW

z REC

Video

TV/DVD switch

CH +/–

INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO

x STOP X PAUSE

1 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE, and place a

recordable disc on the disc tray.

Recording side facing down

2 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc

tray.

Wait until “LOAD” disappears from the front panel display. Unused DVD-RWs are formatted in VR mode automatically. To format in Video mode, see page 81.

3 Press CH +/– or INPUT SELECT repeatedly

to select the channel or input source you want to record.

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4 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the

recording mode.

The display changes on the TV screen as follows:

HQ SPHSP LSP

SEP EPSLP LP

For details about the recording mode, see page 45.

5 Press z REC.

Recording starts. Recording continues until you stop the recording or the disc is full.

To stop recording

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

To pause recording

Press X PAUSE. To restart recording, press X PAUSE again.

To watch another TV program while recording

1 Slide the TV/DVD switch to TV. 2 Press TV/VIDEO to set the TV to the TV

input.

3 Select another channel on the TV.

z Hints

• To play a disc recorded with this recorder on other equipment, finalize the disc (page 67).

• You can use the number buttons for channel selection. Enter the channel number, and press SET.

• You can select a video source from the LINE 1 IN or LINE 2 IN jacks using the INPUT SELECT button.

• You can turn off the TV during recording. If you are using a cable box or a satellite receiver, make sure to leave it on.

Recording using the Quick Timer (One-touch Timer Recording)

You can set the recorder to record in 30-minute increments.

Press z REC repeatedly to set the duration.

Each press increases the time by 30 minutes, up to eight hours (12 hours for DVD+R DL (Double Layer) discs).

0:30 1:00 7:30 8:00

(normal recording)

“c” and “OTR” light up, and the remaining recording time appears in the front panel display. When the counter reaches “0:00,” the recorder stops recording and turns off.

To cancel the Quick Timer

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

To stop recording.

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

Checking the disc status while recording

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

Press DISPLAY during recording.

The information display appears. Press the button repeatedly to change the display (page 43).

Recording

Notes

• Recording may not start immediately after z REC is pressed.

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

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

• You cannot change the channel or input source during recording.

Record

0:00:03

Rem 02:28

CH 1

A Disc type B Recording status

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C Recording time D Recording mode E Remaining disc space F Channel or input source

z Hint

You can view the information also in the front panel display. Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly to change the display. Note that TIME/TEXT does not work during One-touch Timer Recording.

Creating chapters in a title

The recorder will automatically divide a recording (a title) into chapters by inserting chapter marks at 5 or 15-minute intervals during recording. Select the interval, “5 Min” (default) or “15 Min” in “DVD Auto Chapter” of “Features” in the “Setup” display (page 80). If you do not want to divide titles, select “Off.”

z Hint

You can create chapters manually when playing DVD+RWs or DVD-RWs (VR mode) (page 59).

Timer Recording

RWVR-RW

You can set the timer for a total of 12 programs, up to one month in advance. Note that the maximum continuous recording time for a single title is 12 hours. Contents beyond this time will not be recorded. Follow the steps below to set each timer recording item.

Note

Do not operate your cable box or satellite receiver just before or during a timer recording. This may prevent the accurate recording of a program.

Z OPEN/

Video

SYSTEM

TIMER

M/m/</,, ENTER

x STOP

1 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE, and place a

recordable disc on the disc tray.

Recording side facing down

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2 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc

tray.

Wait until “LOAD” disappears from the front panel display. Unused DVD-RWs are formatted in VR mode automatically. To format in Video mode, see page 81.

3 Press TIMER.

Timer – Standard

No Rec To Date Start End Source Mode Edit

No.1

01 DVD 04/15 09:00PM 10:00PM CH8

02 DVD 04/30 09:15PM 09:45PM CH11

Date Start Stop CH Mode

03 --- --/-- --:-- --:-- ---- ---

Today 09 00 10 00 CH 8 SP

--- --/-- --:-- --:-- ---- ---04

--- --/-- --:-- --:-- ---- ---05

--- --/-- --:-- --:-- ---- ---06

: PM PM

10:10 AM

5 Press ENTER.

The Timer List menu (page 52) appears. The c indicator lights up in the front panel display, and the recorder is ready to start recording. If the c indicator flashes in the front panel display, check that a recordable disc is inserted and that there is en ough disc space for the recording. There is no need to turn off the reco rder before the timer recording starts. If timer settings overlap, a message appears. To change or cancel a timer recording, select “Edit” from the Timer List (page 52).

6 Press SYSTEM MENU to turn off the menu.

Recording

12 3 45

4 Select an item using </, and adjust

using M/m.

A “Date”: Sets the date using M.

To record the same program every day or the same day every week, press m. The item changes as follows: Today y Sun-Sat (Sunday to Saturday) y Mon-Sat (Monday to Saturday) y Mon-Fri (Monday to Friday) y Sun (every Sunday) y Mon (every Monday) y … y Sat (every Saturday) y 1 month later y … y Today

B “Start”: Sets the start time. C “Stop”: Sets the stop time. D “CH”: Selects the channel or input

source.

E “Mode”: Selects the recording mode

(page 45).

To use the Rec Mode Adjust function (page 49), select “AUTO.”

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

To stop recording

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

If timer settings overlap

The program that starts first has priority and the second program starts recording only after the first program has finished. If the programs start at the same time, the program listed first in the menu has priority. If the end time of one setting and the start time of another timer setting is the same, the beginning of the program that starts later will be cut.

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

Program 1

Program 2

will be cut off

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

Program 1

Program 2

will be cut off

To change or cancel timer recording

See “Changing or Canceling Timer Settings (Timer List)” on page 52.

To use the Rec Mode Adjust function

If the remainning disc space is not enough for the current recording, the recorder automatically

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adjusts the recording mode. Select “AUTO” for “Mode” when setting the timer.

z Hints

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

• You can also turn on the timer programming menu from the System Menu. Press SYSTEM MENU to select “Timer,” and select “Timer-Standard.”

Notes

• To record a cable or satellite program, turn on the cable box or satellite receiver and select the program you want to record. Leave the cable box or satellite receiver turned on until the recorder finishes recording.

• Even when correctly set, the program may not be recorded if another recording is underway, or other prioritized timer setting overlaps.

• Before the timer recording starts, “TIMER REC” flashes in the front panel display.

• The recorder automatically turns off when a timer recording finishes, even if the recording started with the recorder turned on.

• The recorder does not record programs with CopyNever signals. Such recordings stop after a few seconds.

Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec)

RWVR

You can set the recorder to automatically record programs from connected equipment that has a timer function (such as a satellite tuner). Connect the equipment to the LINE 1 IN jacks on the rear of the recorder (page 27). When the connected equipment turns on, the recorder starts recording a program from the LINE 1 IN jacks.

SYSTEM

Video

M/m/</,, ENTER

x STOP

REC MODE

SYNCHRO

REC

1 Insert a recordable disc. 2 Select the line input audio.

Set “Line Audio Input” of “Audio” to “Stereo” or “Main/Sub” in the “Setup” display (page 80).

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3 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the

recording mode.

The display changes on the TV screen as follows:

HQ SPHSP LSP

SEP EPSLP LP

For details about the recording mode, see page 45.

Set the timer on the connected equipment to the time you want to record, and turn it off.

Press SYNCHRO REC.

The SYNCHRO REC indicator lights up on the front panel and the recorder stands by for Synchro-Rec. The recorder starts recording when a signal is received from the connected equipment. When the connected equipment turns off, the recording stops and the recorder turns off.

To stop recording

Press x STOP twice.

To cancel a Synchro-Rec standby

Press SYNCHRO REC before recording starts. The SYNCHRO REC indicator on the recorder turns off. If you press SYNCHRO REC during SynchroRec, the recording stops, the SYNCHRO REC indicator turns off, and the recorder turns off.

If the timer settings of a Synchro-Recording and another timer recording overlap

Regardless of whether or not the program is a Synchro-Rec program, the program that starts first has priority. The recorder starts recording the second program about ten seconds after the first program has finished. If the end time of one setting and the start time of another timer setting is the same, the beginning of the program that starts later will be cut.

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

Program 1

Program 2

will be cut off

Notes

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

• To use the connected equipment during Synchro-Rec standby, cancel the standby mode by pressing SYNCHRO REC. To return to standby mode again, be sure to turn off the equipment and press SYNCHRO REC, before Synchro-Rec starts.

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

• During Synchro-Rec standby, the Auto Clock Set function does not work (page 75).

• After a recording has finished, the recorder enters the Synchro-Rec standby mode until the SYNCHRO REC indicator turns off.

• If Synchro-Rec starts with the recorder turned on, the recorder will turn off when the recording ends.

• The recorder does not record programs with CopyNever signals. Such recordings stop after a few seconds.

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Changing or Canceling Timer Settings (Timer List)

RWVR-RW

Video

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

SYSTEM

O RETURN

M/m/</,, ENTER

1 Press SYSTEM MENU.

The System Menu appears.

2 Select “Timer,” and press ENTER. 3 Select “Timer List,” and press ENTER.

Timer List

No Date Star t Stop CH Mode Edit

01 04/15 09:00PM 10:00PM CH8

02 04/30 09:15PM 09:45PM CH11

03 --/-- --:-- --:-- ---- ---

--/-- --:-- --:-- ---- ---04

--/-- --:-- --:-- ---- ---05

--/-- --:-- --:-- ---- ---06

10:10 AM

4 Select the timer setting you want to change

or cancel, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

Timer List

No Date Star t Stop CH Mode Edit

01 04/15 09:00PM 10:00PM CH8

02 04/30 09:15PM 09:45PM CH11

03 --/-- --:-- --:-- ---- ---

--/-- --:-- --:-- ---- ---04

--/-- --:-- --:-- ---- ---05

--/-- --:-- --:-- ---- ---06

10:10 AM

Edit

Del

5 Select one of the options, and press

ENTER.

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

Timer – Standard

No Rec To Date Start End Source Mode Edit

No.1

01 DVD 04/15 09:00PM 10:00PM CH8

02 DVD 04/30 09:15PM 09:45PM CH11

Date Start Stop CH Mode

03 --- --/-- --:-- --:-- ---- ---

04/15 09 00 10 00 CH 8 SP

--- --/-- --:-- --:-- ---- ---04

--- --/-- --:-- --:-- ---- ---05

--- --/-- --:-- --:-- ---- ---06

: PM PM

“Del”: Erases the timer setting. Select “OK” and press ENTER when asked for confirmation.

Timer List

No Date Star t End Source Mode Edit

01 04/15 09:00PM 10:00PM CH8

02 04/30 09:15PM 09:45PM CH11

03 --/-- --:-- --:-- ---- ---

Do you want to erase ‘No.01’?

--/-- --:-- --:-- ---- ---04

--/-- --:-- --:-- ---- ---05

--/-- --:-- --:-- ---- ---06

10:10 AM

Cancel

Timer information displays the recording date, time, recording mode, etc. If there are more than six timer settings, press m to display the next page.

6 Press SYSTEM MENU to turn off the Timer

List.

To return to the previous display

Press O RETURN.

Notes

• Even when correctly set, the program may not be recorded if another recording is underway, or other prioritized timer setting overlaps. For priority, see page 49.

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• You cannot change the timer settings for a recording currently underway.

Recording From Connected Equipment Without a Timer

RWVR-RW

You can record from a connected VCR or similar device. For connection details, see “Connecting a VCR or Similar Device” on page 26. Use the DV IN jack on the front panel if the equipment has a DV/D8 output jack (i.LINK jack).

z REC

REC MODE

Video

INPUT SELECT

x STOP

Recording

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

an input source according to the connection you made.

The front panel display changes as follows:

Channel

LINE2 DVLINE1

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3 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the

recording mode.

The display changes on the TV screen as follows:

HQ SPHSP LSP

SEP EPSLP LP

For details about the recording mode, see page 45.

4 Select the line input audio.

Set “Line Audio Input” of “Audio” to “Stereo” or “Main/Sub” in the “Setup” display (page 80).

5 Insert the source tape into the connected

equipment and set to playback pause.

6 Press z REC on this recorder and the

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

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

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

See “Dubbing from a DV/D8 Format Tape to a DVD” (page 70) for an explanation of how to record from the DV IN jack.

Notes

• A video game image may not be recorded clearly.

• The recorder does not record programs with CopyNever signals. Such recordings stop after a few seconds.

• During recording or recording pause, you cannot change the recording mode.

• You cannot change the channel or input source during recording.

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Editing

Before Editing

This recorder offers various edit options for various disc types. Before you edit, check the disc type in the front panel display, and select the option available for your disc (page 28).

To edit original titles

Edits made to the original titles are final. If you plan to retain an unaltered original recording, create and edit a Playlist (see below). The edit functions available for original titles are: – Renaming a title (page 60). – Erasing a title (page 56). – Erasing a chapter (page 57). – Setting protection against erasure (page 56). – Erasing a section of a title (A-B Erase) (page 57). – Dividing a title (page 58).

Note

You may lose the edited contents if you remove the disc or a timer recording starts while editing.

Edit options for DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs (Video mode)/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs

You can perform simple edits. Since Video mode titles are actual recordings on the disc, you cannot undo any edits you make. The edit functions available for Video mode titles are: – Renaming a title (page 60). – Erasing a title (page 56). – Setting protection against erasure (DVD+RWs

only) (page 56).

– Dividing a title (DVD+RWs only) (page 58).

Notes

• Once the disc is finalized, you cannot edit or record on the disc (except for DVD+RWs).

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

Video

Edit options for DVD-RWs (VR mode)

RWVR

You can enjoy advanced edit functions. First you have two options for a DVD-RW (VR mode): editing either the original recording (called the “original”), or the playback information created from the original (called a “Playlist”). Since each is different in nature and offers different merits, read the following and select the one that better suits your needs.

To create and edit Playlist titles

A Playlist is a group of Playlist titles created from the original title for editing purposes. When you create a Playlist, only the control information necessary for playback, such as the playback order, is stored on the disc. Since the original titles are left unaltered, Playlist titles can be re-edited. If you erase an original title used in a Playlist, that Playlist is also erased.

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

In this case, you can compile highlight scenes as a Playlist title. You can even rearrange the scene order within the Playlist title. See “Editing a Playlist” on page 62. The advanced edit functions available for Playlist titles are: – Renaming a title (page 60). – Erasing a title (page 56). – Erasing a chapter (page 57). – Erasing a section of a title (A-B Erase) (page 57). – Editing a Playlist scene (page 62). – Dividing a title (page 58). – Combining titles (page 63).

Editing

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z Hint

You can switch the Title List to show original or Playlist. While the Title List menu is turned on, press ORIGINAL/ PLAYLIST repeatedly.

Notes

• You cannot protect Playlist titles.

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

• Once the disc is finalized, you cannot create or edit Playlist titles on the disc.

Editing a Title

RWVR-RW

Video

This section explains the basic edit functions. Note that editing is irreversible. To edit a DVD-RW (VR mode) without changing the original recordings, create a Playlist title (page 61).

ORIGINAL/

PLAYLIST

TITLE LIST

O RETURN

./>

M/m/</,, ENTER

H PLAY

X PAUSE

x STOP

1 Press TITLE LIST.

When editing a DVD-RW (VR mode), press ORIGINAL/PLAYLIST to switch to the “Title List (Original),” if necessary.

May/02/2005 08:00 PM

Title List (Original)

1/4

No. Title Length Edit

01 CH 23 01:29:03

02 CH 66 00:31:23

03 CH 95 >01:59:00

04 CH 97 >00:58:56

10:10 AM

2 Select a title, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

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3 Select an option, and press ENTER.

You can select from the following: “Title Erase”: Erases the selected title. Select “OK” when asked for confirmation. “Chapter Erase” chapter in the title and erase it (see below). “Protect” when the Protection display appears. “ ” appears for the protected title. To cancel the protection, select “Off.” “ ” changes to “.” “Title Name”: Allows you to rename the title (page 60). “A-B Erase” (see below). “Divide Title” (page 58).

DVD-RWs (VR mode) only

DVD+RWs and DVD-RWs (VR mode) only

z Hints

• You can also rename a disc (page 66).

• For a DVD+R or DVD-R, erasing titles does not free up disc space. For DVD+RWs and DVD-RWs (Video mode), you can free up space only by erasing the last title.

: Allows you to select a

: Protects the title. Select “On”

: Erases a section of the title

: Divides a title into two

Chapter Erase (Original)

Chapter 1 / 3 Title No.01

03 00:04:2002 00:00:1001 00:00:34

10:10 AM

Check

Erase

Modify

Move

Add

4 Select the chapter you want to erase, and

press ENTER.

“Check” is selected. To preview the chapter, press ENTER. When playback finishes or when you press O RETURN, the display returns to “Chapter Erase (Original).”

5 Select “Erase,” and press ENTER.

The display asks for confirmation.

6 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.

The selected chapter is erased from the title. To erase other chapters, repeat from step 4.

z Hint

You can also erase chapters from a Playlist title (page 62).

Editing

Notes

• When editing a DVD-RW (Video mode), DVD+R, or DVD-R, finish all editing before finalizing the disc. You cannot edit a finalized disc.

• You cannot erase prot ected titles or erase chapters fr om a protected title.

• If you erase an original title used in a Playlist, that Playlist is also erased.

Erasing a chapter (Chapter Erase)

RWVR

You can select a chapter within a title and erase it. Note that erasing chapters from original titles cannot be undone.

1 Press TITLE LIST.

Press ORIGINAL/PLAYLIST to switch to the “Title List (Original),” if necessary.

2 Select a title, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

3 Select “Chapter Erase,” and press ENTER.

The display for erasing chapters appears.

Note

If you erase an original ti tle used in a Playlist, that Playlist is also erased.

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

RWVR

You can select a section (scene) within a title and erase it. Note that erasing scenes from original titles cannot be undone.

1 Press TITLE LIST.

Press ORIGINAL/PLAYLIST to switch to the “Title List (Original),” if necessary.

2 Select a title, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

3 Select “A-B Erase,” and press ENTER.

The display for setting point A and B appears.

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“Start” is selected.

A-B Erase

Title No.1

May/02/2005 08:00 PM

Start 00:00:00

00:00:07

End 00:00:00

10:10 AM

Title No.01

Start

End

Erase

Finish

4 Press ENTER at the start point of the

section to be erased (point A).

You can use H PLAY, , ./>, x STOP, and X PAUSE to find

the point. “End” is selected.

A-B Erase

Title No.1

May/02/2005 08:00 PM

Start 00:00:10

00:00:10

End 00:00:00

10:10 AM

Title No.01

Start

End

Erase

Finish

5 Press ENTER at the end point of the section

(point B).

“Erase” is selected. To reset the start or end point, select “Start” or “End” and repeat from step 4 or 5.

6 Press ENTER.

The display asks for confirmation.

7 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.

The scene is erased. To continue, repeat from step 4. To finish, select “Finish,” and press ENTER.

z Hints

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

• You can also erase a section of a Playlist title (page 62).

Notes

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

• Sections shorter than five seconds may not be erased.

• The start and end points of a title may be different from what you have set.

• The total playing time of the title does not change even if a scene was erased.

• If you erase an original title used in a Playlist, that Playlist is also erased.

Dividing a title into two (Divide Title)

RWVR

You can divide a title into two. Note that dividing original titles cannot be undone.

1 Press TITLE LIST.

When editing a DVD-RW(VR mode), press ORIGINAL/PLAYLIST to switch to the “Title List (Original),” if necessary.

2 Select a title, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

3 Select “Divide Title,” and press ENTER.

The display for setting the dividing point appears. “Point” is selected.

Divide Title (Original)

Title No. 1

May/02/2005 08:00 PM

Start 00:00:00

00:00:07

End 00:00:00

10:10 AM

Title No.01

Point

Divide

4 Press ENTER at the point where you want to

divide the title.

You can use H PLAY, , ./>, x STOP, and X PAUSE to find

the point. “Divide” is selected.

Divide Title (Original)

Title No. 1

May/02/2005 08:00 PM

Start 00:00:00

00:00:10

End 00:00:10

10:10 AM

Title No.01

Point

Divide

5 Press ENTER.

The display asks for confirmation. To reset the dividing point, select “No” and press ENTER, then repeat from step 4.

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6 Select “Yes,” and press ENTER.

The display asks whether to use the same title name as before. To use the same name, select “Yes” and press ENTER to finish.

7 Select “No,” and press ENTER.

The display asks whether to rename the title.

8 Select “Yes,” and press ENTER.

The “Title Name” display appears.

9 Follow steps 4 to 6 of “Changing the Name

of a Title” (page 60) to complete renaming.

The divided title appears in the Title List with the new name.

z Hint

You can also divide a Playlist title (page 62).

Creating chapters manually

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

RWVR

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

Each time you press the button, “Marking...” appears on the screen, and the scenes before and after the mark become separate chapters.

Marking...VR

To erase chapter marks

You can combine two chapters by erasing the chapter mark during playback. During playback, press CHAPTER MARK ERASE. The current chapter combines with the previous chapter.

Notes

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

• You cannot add or erase chapter marks on protected titles or discs.

Editing

CHAPTER MARK ERASE

CHAPTER MARK

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Changing the Name of a Title

RWVR-RW

Video

4 Select the character you want to enter

using M/m/</,, and press ENTER.

The selected character appears in the input row. You can only enter characters and symbols that are displayed.

You can enter a title name of up to 32 characters. Since the displayed number of characters is limited, their appearance in menus such as Title List may be different. When the display for entering characters appears, follow the steps below.

ORIGINAL/

PLAYLIST

TITLE LIST

O RETURN

M/m/</,, ENTER

1 Press TITLE LIST.

When editing a DVD-RW (VR mode), press ORIGINAL/PLAYLIST to switch to the “Title List (Original),” if necessary.

2 Select a title, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

3 Select “Title Name,” and press ENTER.

The “Title Name” display appears.

Cursor

Title Name

A B C D E

F G H I J

K L M N O

P Q R S T

U V W X Y

Backspace Space Delete Clear Finish

a b c d e

f g h i j

k l m n o

p q r s t

u v w x y

Input row

1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8 9 0

- _ + = .

@ # $

%^& ( )

10:10 AM

• To change the cursor position, select the

input row using M, and press </,.

• To erase a character, select either of the following setting buttons and press ENTER. “Backspace”: Erases the character to the left of the cursor. “Delete”: Erases the character at the cursor position. “Clear”: Erases all the characters in the input row.

• To insert a space, move the cursor to the desired position, select “Space,” and press ENTER.

• To insert a character, move the cursor to the desired position, select the character, and press ENTER.

5 Repeat step 4 to enter the remaining

characters.

To return to the Title List without renaming the title, press O RETURN.

6 Select “Finish,” and press ENTER.

z Hint

You can also rename a disc (page 66). Follow steps 4 to 6 above when the “Disc Name” display appears.

Character paletteSetting buttons

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Creating a Playlist

RWVR

Playlist titles allow you to edit without changing the original recordings (see “Edit options for DVD-RWs (VR mode)” on page 55). You can create a Playlist title by combining up to 99 sections (scenes) from original titles.

2 Select “Edit,” and press ENTER.

Edit

Title List

Timer

Edit

DV/D8 Dubbing

Disc Setting

Setup

Create Playlist

Edit Playlist

10:10 AM

Notes

• If you erase an original title used in a Playlist, that Playlist is also erased.

• Once the disc is finalized, you cannot create Playlist titles on the disc.

ORIGINAL/

PLAYLIST

SYSTEM

TITLE LIST M/m/</,, ENTER

./>

H PLAY

X PAUSE

x STOP

1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is

in stop mode.

Title List (Original)

Title List

Timer

Edit

DV/D8 Dubbing

Disc Setting

Setup

Press ENTER :

Title Menu for DVD Title List.

10:10 AM

3 Select “Create Playlist,” and press ENTER.

The display for creating a Playlist appears. “Start” is selected.

Playlist No. 01

---/--/---- --:--

Create Playlist

Start 00:00:00

00:00:07

End 00:00:00

Scene No.01

10:10 AM

Start

End

Make

Finish

Editing

4 Press ENTER at the start point.

You can use H PLAY, , ./>, x STOP, and X PAUSE to find

the point. “End” is selected.

Playlist No. 01

---/--/---- --:--

Create Playlist

Start 00:00:10

00:00:10

End 00:00:00

10:10 AM

Scene No.01

Start

End

Make

Finish

5 Press ENTER at the end point.

“Make” is selected. To reset the start or end point, select “Start” or “End” and repeat step 4 or 5.

6 Press ENTER.

The selected section is captured as a scene. To continue, repeat from step 4.

7 When you finish capturing scenes, select

“Finish” and press ENTER.

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Playing a Playlist title

1 Press TITLE LIST. 2 Press ORIGINAL/PLAYLIST to switch to the

“Playlist” Title List.

3 Select a Playlist title, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

4 Select “Play,” and press ENTER.

z Hint

When a Playlist title is created, the start and end points will become chapter marks, and each scene will become a chapter.

Notes

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

• The start and end points in a title may be different from what you have set.

Editing a Playlist

RWVR

You can edit Playlist titles or scenes within them, without changing the actual recordings.

SYSTEM

O RETURN

./>

X PAUSE

M/m/</,, ENTER

H PLAY

x STOP

1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is

in stop mode.

Title List (Original)

Title List

Timer

Edit

DV/D8 Dubbing

Disc Setting

Setup

Press ENTER :

Title Menu for DVD Title List.

10:10 AM

2 Select “Edit,” and press ENTER.

Edit

Title List

Timer

Edit

DV/D8 Dubbing

Disc Setting

Setup

Create Playlist

Edit Playlist

10:10 AM

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3 Select “Edit Playlist,” and press ENTER.

The “Playlist” Title List appears.

CH 32

May/02/2005 03:25 PM

Playlist

No. Title Length Edit1/2

01 CH 32 >00:05:04

02 CH 96 >00:00:51

10:10 AM

“Move”: Allows you to change scene order (page 65). “Add”: Allows you to add other scenes before a selected scene (page 65).

To return to the previous display

Press O RETURN.

To turn off the display

Press SYSTEM MENU.

4 Select a Playlist title, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

5 Select an option, and press ENTER.

Select from the following options. For details, see the pages in parentheses.

“Title Erase”: Erases the title. Select “OK” when asked for confirmation. “Chapter Erase”: Allows you to select chapters in the Playlist title to erase (page 57). “Title Name”: Allows you to rename the title (page 60). “A-B Erase”: Allows you to select sections in the title to erase (page 57). “Edit Scene”: Allows you to re-edit scenes in the Playlist title. Go to step 6. “Divide Title”: Divides the title in two at a desired point (page 58). “Combine Titles”: Allows you to combine two titles into one (page 63).

6 Select “Edit Scene,” and press ENTER.

The display for editing scenes appears.

Edit Scene

Scene No.1 / 3 Playlist No.01

03 00:04:2002 00:00:1001 00:00:34

10:10 AM

Check

Erase

Modify

Move

Add

z Hint

The Resume Play function will work for scene playback.

Note

Once the disc is finalized, you cannot edit Playlist titles on the disc.

Combining two titles into one (Combine Titles)

RWVR

You can select a Playlist title and combine it with another Playlist title.

1 Follow steps 1 to 4 of “Editing a Playlist”

(page 62) to select a Playlist title.

The sub-menu appears.

2 Select “Combine Titles,” and press

ENTER.

The next title below is also selected.

CH 32

May/02/2005 03:25 PM

Playlist

1/4

No. Title Length Edit

01 CH 32 00:05:04

02 CH 96 00:00:51

03 CH 95 >01:59:00

04 CH 97 >00:58:56

10:10 AM

3 Select a Playlist title to be combined.

Editing

“Check”: Allows you to preview a scene. Starts playback of the selected scene when you press ENTER. The display returns to the “Edit Scene” display when the playback finishes or when you press O RETURN. “Erase”: Erases a scene (page 64). “Modify”: Allows you to change the start and end point of a scene (page 64).

CH 95

May/15/2005 11:30 PM

Playlist

3/4

10:10 AM

No. Title Length Edit

01 CH 32 00:05:04

02 CH 96 00:00:51

03 CH 95 >01:59:00

04 CH 97 >00:58:56

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4 Press ENTER.

The display asks for confirmation.

5 Select “Yes,” and press ENTER.

The display asks whether to use the same title name as before. To use the same name, select “Yes” and press ENTER to finish.

6 Select “No,” and press ENTER.

The display asks whether to rename the title.

7 Select “Yes,” and press ENTER.

The “Title Name” display appears.

8 Follow steps 4 to 6 of “Changing the Name

of a Title” (page 60) to complete renaming.

The two Playlist titles become one Playlist title with the new name.

Erasing a scene (Erase)

RWVR

You can erase a selected scene.

1 Follow steps 1 to 6 of “Editing a Playlist”

(page 62).

2 Select a scene in the “Edit Scene” display

and press ENTER.

3 Select “Erase,” and press ENTER.

The display asks for confirmation.

4 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.

The selected scene is erased. To erase other scenes, repeat from step 2.

Modifying a scene (Modify)

RWVR

You can change the start and end point of the selected scene.

1 Follow steps 1 to 6 of “Editing a Playlist”

(page 62).

2 Select a scene in the “Edit Scene” display

and press ENTER.

3 Select “Modify,” and press ENTER.

“Start” is selected.

Modify

Playlist No. 01

May/02/2005 03:25 PM

Start 00:00:00

00:00:07

End 00:00:00

10:10 AM

Scene No.01

Start

End

Change

Cancel

4 Press ENTER at the start point.

You can use H PLAY, , ./>, x STOP, and X PAUSE to find

the point. “End” is selected.

Modify

Playlist No. 01

May/02/2005 03:25 PM

Start 00:00:10

00:00:10

End 00:00:00

10:10 AM

Scene No.01

Start

End

Change

Cancel

5 Press ENTER at the end point.

“Change” is selected. To reset the start or end point, select “Start” or “End” and repeat step 4 or 5.

6 Press ENTER.

The display returns to the “Edit Scene” display. The re-selected section is captured as a scene. To modify other scenes, repeat from step 2.

To cancel modifying

Select “Cancel,” and press ENTER.

Note

The start and end point of a scene may be different from what you have set.

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Moving a scene (Move)

RWVR

You can change the scene order within the Playlist title.

1 Follow steps 1 to 6 of “Editing a Playlist”

(page 62).

2 Select a scene in the “Edit Scene” display

and press ENTER.

3 Select “Move,” and press ENTER.

Edit Scene

Scene No. 2 / 3

03 00:04:2002 00:00:1001 00:00:34

10:10 AM

Playlist No.01

Check

Erase

Modify

Move

Add

4 Select a new location using </,, and

press ENTER.

The selected scene moves to the new location. To move other scenes, repeat from step 2.

Edit Scene

Scene No. 3 / 3

02 00:04:20 03 00:00:1001 00:00:34

10:10 AM

Playlist No.01

Check

Erase

Modify

Move

Add

3 Select “Add,” and press ENTER.

“Start” is selected.

Add

Playlist No. 01

May/02/2005 03:25 PM

Start 00:00:00

00:00:07

End 00:00:00

10:10 AM

Scene No.01

Start

End

Add

Cancel

4 Press ENTER at the start point.

You can use H PLAY, , ./>, x STOP, and X PAUSE to find

the point. “End” is selected.

Add

Playlist No. 01

May/02/2005 03:25 PM

00:00:10

Scene No.01

Start 00:00:10

End 00:00:00

10:10 AM

Start

End

Add

Cancel

Editing

5 Press ENTER at the end point.

“Add” is selected. To reset the start or end point, select “Start” or “End” and repeat step 4 or 5.

6 Press ENTER.

The display returns to the “Edit Scene” display. The selected section is added before the selected scene. To add other scenes, repeat from step 2.

Adding a scene (Add)

RWVR

You can add a scene before the selected scene.

1 Follow steps 1 to 6 of “Editing a Playlist”

(page 62).

2 Select a scene in the “Edit Scene” display,

and press ENTER.

To cancel adding

Select “Cancel,” and press ENTER.

Note

The start and end point of a scene may be different from what you have set.

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Formatting/Renaming/ Protecting a Disc

RWVR-RW

Video

The “Disc Setting” display allows you to check the disc information or change the disc name. Depending on the disc type, you can also format or set protection.

SYSTEM

O RETURN

M/m/</,, ENTER

1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is

in stop mode.

2 Select “Disc Setting,” and press ENTER.

The “Disc Setting” display appears.

1 2

3 4

5 6

Disc Setting

Title List

Disc Name :

Disc Protect : Not Protected

Timer

Disc Format : VR Mode

Edit

Disc Finalize : Unfinalized

DV/D8 Dubbing

Disc Information

Disc Setting

Erase All Titles

Setup

10:10 AM

C “Disc Format” (DVD+RWs/DVD-

RWs only): Erases all contents of the disc, including protected titles, and makes a blank disc. For DVD-RWs, select a recording format (“VR Mode” or “Video Mode”) according to your needs.

D “Disc Finalize”: Finalizes a disc. See

page 67 for details.

E “Disc Information”: Displays the

following information.

• Disc name

• Disc type (and recording format for a DVD-RW(VR mode))

• Total number of titles

• Protect setting

• The oldest and most recent recording date

• The total available recording time in each recording mode

Disc Name

Media

Title No.

Protected

Date

Remainder

Disc Information

Disc 1

DVD-RW VR ModeFormat

Original 6 / Playlist 1

Not Protected

04/05/2005 ~ 04/30/2005

HQ : 0H 57M LSP : 2H 23M SLP : 5H 46M

HSP : 1H 26M LP : 2H 52M SEP : 7H 40M

10:10 AM

SP : 1H 55M EP : 3H 50M

4.4/4.7GB

F “Erase All Titles” (DVD+RWs/DVD-

RWs only): Erases all titles on the disc (except protected titles). Select “OK” when asked for confirmation. For DVD-RWs (VR mode), Playlist titles created with protected titles are also erased.

3 Select an option, and press ENTER.

A “Disc Name”: Allows you to rename a

disc. For details on how to enter characters, see page 60.

B “Disc Protect” (DVD-RWs (VR mode)

only): Protects all titles on the disc when “Protected” is selected. To cancel the protection, select “Not Protected.”

To return to the previous display

Press O RETURN.

z Hints

• You can set protection for individual titles (page 56).

• By reformatting, you can change the recording format on DVD-RWs, or record again on DVD-RWs (Video mode) that have been finalized.

Note

You can label a disc using up to 32 characters; however, the name may not display on other DVD equipment.

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Finalizing a Disc (Preparing a Disc for Playback on Other Equipment)

RWVR-RW

Video

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

Differences between the disc types

Discs are automatically finalized when

removed from the recorder. If you want to record on it again, reformat the disc (page 66). Note however, that reformatting a disc erases all its contents.

Finalizing is unnecessary when playing a

RWVR

disc on VR format compatible equipment. Even if your other DVD equipment is VR format compatible, you may need to finalize the disc, especially if the recording time is short. After finalizing, you cannot edit or record on the disc. If you want to edit or record on it again, unfinalize or reformat the disc (page 66). Note however, that reformatting a disc erases all its contents.

Finalizing is necessary in order to play

Video

on equipment other than this recorder. After finalizing, you cannot edit or record on the disc. If you want to edit or record on it again, u nfinalize or reformat the disc (page 66). Note however, that reformatting a disc erases all its contents.

Finalizing is necessary in order to play

on equipment other than this recorder.

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

SYSTEM

M/m/</,, ENTER

1 Insert a disc. 2 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is

in stop mode.

The System Menu appears.

3 Select “Disc Setting,” and press ENTER.

The “Disc Setting” display appears.

Disc Setting

Title List

Disc Name :

Disc Protect : Not Protected

Timer

Disc Format : VR Mode

Edit

Disc Finalize : Unfinalized

DV/D8 Dubbing

Disc Information

Disc Setting

Erase All Titles

Setup

10:10 AM

4 Select “Disc Finalize,” and press ENTER.

The display asks for confirmation.

Do you want to finalize this disc ?

UnfinalizeFinalize

5 Select “Finalize,” and press ENTER.

The display asks for confirmation again.

Editing

Disc will be finalized.

Do you want to continue ?

CancelOK

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6 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.

The recorder starts finalizing the disc.

To turn off the display

Press SYSTEM MENU.

To unfinalize a DVD-RW (VR mode)

If you cannot record or edit on a DVD-RW (VR mode) that has been finalized, unfinalize the disc by selecting “Unfinalize” in step 5 above.

z Hints

• You can check whether the disc has been finalized or not. If you cannot select “Finalize” in step 5 above, the disc has already been finalized.

• To check the disc information, select “Disc Information” in the “Disc Setting” display and press ENTER. See page 66 for details.

Notes

• A finalized disc may not play, depending on the condition of the disc, recording, or the DVD equipment.

• The recorder may not be able to finalize a disc if it was recorded on another recorder.

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DV/D8 Dubbing (DV/D8 t DVD)

Before DV/D8 Dubbing

This section explains dubbing with a digital video camera via the DV IN jack on the front panel. If you want to dub by way of the LINE IN jacks, see “Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec)” on page 50.

To record from the DV IN jack

The DV IN jack on this recorder conforms to the i.LINK standard. You can connect any other equipment that has an i.LINK (DV) jack, and record digital signals. Follow the instructions in “Connecting a Digital Video Camera to the DV IN Jack,” and then move on to the section on dubbing. For more information about i.LINK, see “About i.LINK” on page 90.

z Hint

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

Connecting a Digital Video Camera to the DV IN Jack

You can connect a digital video camera to the DV IN jack on the recorder to record or edit from a DV/D8 format tape. Operation is straightforward because the DVD recorder will fast forward and rewind the tape for you – you do not need to operate your digital video camera. Do the following to start using the “DV/D8 Edit” functions of this recorder. See the instruction manual supplied with the digital video camera as well before connecting.

Notes

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

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

recorder. Connect the camera to the LINE IN jack and follow the instructions of “Recording From Connected Equipment Without a Timer” on page 53.

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

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

– the images on the tape contain copy protection

signals, which limit recording.

Hookups

DV/D8 Dubbing (DV/D8 t DVD)

DVD recorder

S VIDEO VIDEO

DV IN

L(MONO) AUDIO R

LINE 2 IN

DV IN

To DV IN

i.LINK cable (not supplied)

Digital video camera

: Signal flow

CHANNEL +

DV output

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Dubbing From a DV/D8 Format Tape to a DVD

1 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE, and place a

recordable disc on the disc tray.

RWVR-RW

Video

You can record a DV/D8 format tape onto a disc. The recorder controls the digital video camera. You can fast forward, rewind, play in slow motion, and stop the tape to select the scenes using the onscreen menu. To simply dub the entire contents of a DV/D8 format tape (One Touch Dubbing), see page 72.

◆How titles and chapters are created

The dubbed contents on the disc become one title, and the title is then divided into chapters at either 5 or 15-minute intervals, according to the “DVD Auto Chapter” setting of “Features” in the “Setup” display.

Z OPEN/

CH +/–

INPUT SELECT

SYSTEM

O RETURN

REC MODE

M/m/</,, ENTER

Recording side facing down

2 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc

tray.

Wait until “LOAD” disappears from the front panel display. Unused DVD-RWs are formatted in VR mode automatically. To format in Video mode, see page 81.

3 Insert the source DV/D8 format tape into

your digital video camera.

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

4 Press INPUT SELECT repeatedly to select

“DV.”

5 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the

recording mode.

For details about the recording mode, see page 45.

6 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is

in stop mode.

The System Menu appears.

7 Select “Setup,” and press ENTER.

Setup

Title List

Timer

Edit

DV/D8 Dubbing

Disc Setting

Setup

Tuner Preset

Clock Set

Video

Audio

Features

Options

Easy Setup

10:10 AM

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8 Select “Audio,” and press ENTER.

Audio

Title List

Tuner Audio

Digital Out

Timer

Downmix

Edit

Audio DRC

DV/D8 Dubbing

Scan Audio

Disc Setting

DV Audio Input

Line Audio Input

Setup

Select “DV Audio Input,” and press ENTER.

Audio

Title List

Tuner Audio

Digital Out

Timer

Downmix

Edit

Audio DRC

DV/D8 Dubbing

Scan Audio

Disc Setting

DV Audio Input

Line Audio Input

Setup

“Stereo 1”: Records original sound only. Normally select this when dubbing a DV format tape. “Stereo 2”: Records additional audio only. “Mix”: Records original and additional sounds. Select “Stereo 2” or “Mix” if you have added a second audio channel when recording with your digital video camera. For the details, see page 80.

Select an option, and press ENTER.

Press O RETURN twice.

Select “DV/D8 Dubbing,” and press ENTER.

: Main

: Dolby Surround

: Standard

: On

: Stereo 1

: Stereo

: Main

: Dolby Surround

: Standard

: On

Stereo 1

Stereo 2

Mix

10:10 AM

DV Tape Mode

If “DV” or “DV Camera Mode” is displayed instead of “DV Tape Mode,” check that the digital video camera is correctly connected and its power turned on, and that its mode is set for dubbing.

Find the dubbing start point on the tape, and stop or pause playback.

Press </, to select m, x, X, y, H, or M on the TV screen and press ENTER to find the point, and stop or pause with x or X.

Press , to select z on the TV screen, and press ENTER.

Dubbing starts.

To stop during recording

Select x on the TV screen, and press ENTER. Note that it may take a few seconds for the recorder to stop recording.

To turn off the display for DV/D8 dubbing

Press INPUT SELECT or CH +/–.

z Hint

If “DV Camera Mode” appea rs on the screen, you can use z on the TV screen to record the camera image directly on the recorder.

DV/D8 Dubbing (DV/D8 t DVD)

DV/D8 Dubbing

Title List

DV/D8 Simple Dubbing

DV/D8 One Touch Dubbing

Timer

Edit

DV/D8 Dubbing

Disc Setting

Setup

Select “DV/D8 Simple Dubbing,” and press ENTER.

The following display appears.

10:10 AM

Notes

• If you want to play the disc on other DVD equipment, finalize the disc (page 67).

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

• You cannot record the date, time, or contents of a DV/D8 format tape onto the disc.

• If you record from a DV/D8 format tape with a soundtrack that is recorded in multiple sampling frequencies (48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, or 32 kHz), no sound, or an unnatural sound will be output when playing back the sampling frequency switch point on the disc.

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

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

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Dubbing an entire DV/D8 format tape to a DVD (One Touch Dubbing)

RWVR-RW

You can record the entire contents of a DV/D8 format tape onto a disc with a single press of the ONE TOUCH DUBBING button. The recorder controls the digital video camera for the whole process, and completes the recording.

Video

x STOP

z Hint

You can also perform One Touch Dubbing when you select “DV/D8 One Touch Dubbing” and press ENTER in step 13 of “Dubbing From a DV/D8 Format Tape to a DVD” on page 70. Follow the instructions appearing on the TV screen.

ONE TOUCH DUBBING

Follow steps 1 to 10 of “Dubbing From a DV/D8 Format Tape to a DVD” (page 70), and press ONE TOUCH DUBBING on the remote.

The recorder rewinds the tape in the digital video camera and then starts recording the tape contents from the beginning. When playback of the tape stops, One Touch Dubbing ends automatically.

To stop during recording

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

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Settings and Adjustments

Using the Setup Displays

By using the setup displays, you can make various adjustments to items such as picture and sound, as well as select a language for the subtitles. The setup displays are used in the following way.

2 Select “Setup,” and press ENTER.

The “Setup” display appears.

Setup

Title List

Timer

Edit

DV/D8 Dubbing

Disc Setting

Setup

Tuner Preset

Clock Set

Video

Audio

Features

Options

Easy Setup

10:10 AM

Note

Playback settings stored on the disc take priority over the setup display settings, and not all of the functions described may work.

SYSTEM

M/m/</,, ENTER

O RETURN

1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is

in stop mode.

The System Menu appears.

Title List (Original)

Title List

Timer

Edit

DV/D8 Dubbing

Disc Setting

Setup

Press ENTER :

Title Menu for DVD Title List.

10:10 AM

3 Select “Tuner Preset,” “Clock Set,”

“Video,” “A udio,” “Features,” “Option s,” or “Easy Setup,” and press ENTER.

The selected setup display appears. Example: “Video” setup

Video

Title List

Timer

Edit

DV/D8 Dubbing

Disc Setting

Setup

TV Type

Black Level

Picture Control

Progressive

: 4:3 Letter Box

: On

: Standard

: Off

10:10 AM

4 Select the item you want to set up, and

press ENTER.

Available options for the item appear. Example: “TV Type”

Video

Title List

Timer

Edit

DV/D8 Dubbing

Disc Setting

Setup

TV Type

Black Level

Picture Control

Progressive

: 4:3 Letter Box

16:9

4:3 Letter Box

: On

4:3 Pan Scan

: Composite

: Off

10:10 AM

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Some items display a dialog box that requires additional settings. Example: When “Parental” in “Options” setup is selected.

Create the password.

Title List

Timer

Edit

DV/D8 Dubbing

Disc Setting

Setup

Create the password.

10:10 AM

5 Select an option, and press ENTER.

The currently selected option is displayed next to the setup item. Example: When “16:9” is set.

Video

Title List

TV Type

Black Level

Timer

Picture Control

Edit

Progressive

DV/D8 Dubbing

Disc Setting

Setup

To return to the previous display

Press O RETURN.

To turn off the display

Press SYSTEM MENU.

10:10 AM

: 16:9

: On

: Standard

: Off

Antenna Reception Setting (Tuner Preset)

The “Tuner Preset” setup allows you to make tuner settings for the recorder.

1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is

in stop mode.

2 Select “Setup,” and press ENTER. 3 Select “Tuner Preset,” and press ENTER.

The “Tuner Preset” setup appears with the following options.

Tuner Preset

Title List

Antenna/Cable

Auto Preset

Timer

Manual Set

Edit

DV/D8 Dubbing

Disc Setting

Setup

Note

You cannot preset channels for a connected cable box or satellite receiver.

Auto Preset

Automatically presets the receivable channels. The recorder can receive VHF channels 2 to 13, UHF channels 14 to 69, and unscrambled CATV channels 1 to 125. First, we recommend that you preset the receivable channels in your area using automatic presetting methods.

1 Select “Antenna/Cable,” and press ENTER.

Tuner Preset

Title List

Antenna/Cable

Auto Preset

Timer

Manual Set

Edit

DV/D8 Dubbing

Disc Setting

Setup

: Cable

: Antenna

Antenna

Cable

10:10 AM

“Antenna”: Presets VHF and UHF channels. “Cable”: Presets cable TV channels.

2 Select an option, and press ENTER. 3 Select “Auto Preset,” and press ENTER.

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All receivable channels are preset in numerical sequence.

Auto Preset

Title List

Timer

Edit

DV/D8 Dubbing

Disc Setting

Setup

Searching for receivable channels: 3

Scanning... Please wait.

Stop

10:10 AM

Manual Set

Presets or disables channels manually. If some channels could not be set using the “Auto Preset” or “Easy Setup” function, you can set them manually.

1 Select “Antenna/Cable,” and press ENTER.

Tuner Preset

Title List

Antenna/Cable

Auto Preset

Timer

Manual Set

Edit

DV/D8 Dubbing

Disc Setting

Setup

“Antenna”: Presets VHF and UHF channels. “Cable”: Presets cable TV channels.

: Antenna

Antenna

Cable

10:10 AM

2 Select an option, and press ENTER. 3 Select “Manual Set,” and press ENTER. 4 Select the channel you want to preset/disable

using M/m or CH +/–, and press ENTER.

Select a channel:

EraseAdd

Exit

5 Select “Add” or “Erase” using </,, and

press ENTER. To cancel the setting, select “Exit” and press ENTER.

6 To preset or disable another channel, repeat

steps 4 and 5.

Clock Setting (Clock Set)

The “Clock Set” setup allows you to make clock settings for the recorder.

1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is

in stop mode.

2 Select “Setup,” and press ENTER. 3 Select “Clock Set,” and press ENTER.

The “Clock Set” setup appears with the following options.

Clock Set

Title List

Auto

Manual

Timer

Edit

DV/D8 Dubbing

Disc Setting

Setup

Auto (Auto Clock Set)

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

1 Select “Auto,” and press ENTER.

Auto

Title List

Timer

Edit

DV/D8 Dubbing

Disc Setting

Setup

Clock Set CH

Time Zone

Daylight Saving

: Auto

2 Select “Clock Set CH,” “Time Zone,” or

“Daylight Saving” and press ENTER.

3 Adjust these settings by pressing M/m and

ENTER.

◆ Clock Set CH

Select a channel that carries a time signal using M/m. Use this option if you know of a channel that carries a time signal. Most PBS member stations broadcast a time signal. For the fastest response, select your local PBS station. Leave the setting at “Auto” to have the recorder

10:10 AM

Settings and Adjustments

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automatically search for a channel that carries a time signal.

Clock Set CH

Title List

Timer

Edit

DV/D8 Dubbing

Disc Setting

Setup

Select a Channel:

10:10 AM

Auto

◆ Time Zone

Select the time zone for your area, or select “Auto” to have the recorder automatically set your time zone. The options are: Auto y Atlantic y Eastern y Central y Mountain y Pacific y Alaska y Hawaii y Auto

◆ Daylight Saving

Select “On” or “Off” (standard time), or select “Auto” to have the recorder automatically set the daylight saving time.

Manual

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

1 Select “Manual,” and press ENTER.

Clock Set

Title List

Timer

Edit

DV/D8 Dubbing

Disc Setting

Setup

Set the time and date.

Month Day Year

01 01

Hour Min

10 : 10

2005

AM/PM

10:10 AM

Sat

Video Settings (Video)

The “Video” setup allows you to adjust items related to the image, such as size and color. Choose the settings according to the type of TV, tuner, or decoder connected to the recorder.

1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is

in stop mode.

2 Select “Setup,” and press ENTER. 3 Select “Video,” and press ENTER.

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

Video

Title List

TV Type

Black Level

Timer

Picture Control

Edit

Progressive

DV/D8 Dubbing

Disc Setting

Setup

TV Type

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

16:9 Select this when connecting to a

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

4:3 Letter Box

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

10:10 AM

: 4:3 Letter Box

: On

: Standard

: Off

2 Press M/m to set the month, and press ,.

Set the day, year, hour, minutes, and AM/PM in sequence. Press </, to select the item to be set, then press M/m to set the item. The day of the week is set automatically.

3 Press ENTER to start the clock.

4:3 Pan Scan

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

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16:9

Standard Off

Displays a standard picture.

4:3 Letter Box

4:3 Pan Scan

Note

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

Black Level

Selects the black level (setup level) for the video signals output from the LINE OUT 1 jacks

(page 15).

This setting is not effective when the PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up in the front panel and the recorder outputs progressive signals.

On Raises the standard black level.

Select this when the picture appears too dark.

Off Sets the black level of the output

signal to the standard level.

Picture Control

You can adjust the video signal of DVD or VIDEO CD (with PBC function off) from the recorder to obtain the picture quality you want. Select the setting that best suits the program you are watching.

Dynamic 1 Produces a bold dynamic picture

by increasing the picture contrast and the color intensity.

Dynamic 2 Produces a more dynamic picture

than Dynamic 1 by further increasing the picture contrast and the color intensity.

Cinema 1 White colors become brighter

and black colors become richer, and the color contrast is increased.

Cinema 2 Enhances details in dark areas by

increasing the black level.

Personal Adjusts “Contrast,” “Brightness,”

“Color,” and “Hue” using M/m/ </,.

z Hint

When you watch a movie, “Cinema 1” or “Cinema 2” is recommended.

Progressive

If your TV accepts progressive (480p) format signals, you w ill enjoy accurate color reproduction and high quality image.

1 Select “Progressive,” and press ENTER. 2 Select “On,” and press ENTER. 3 Follow the instructions appearing on the TV

screen.

Video

Progressive Scan Output

Title List

TV Type

1) Ensure your TV is (480P) progressive scan capable.

Black Level

Timer

2) Connect with component video output jacks.

Picture Control

(red/green/blue connections)

Edit

3) Select [OK] to test your video signal.

Progressive

4) If video signal appears OK,

DV/D8 Dubbing

video connection is complete.

Disc Setting

Setup

OK Cancel

: 4:3 Pan Scan

: On

: Standard

: Off

10:10 AM

1Ensure your TV is (480p) Progressive Scan

capable.

2Connect with Component Video Output

jacks (red/green/blue connections). See “If your TV has component video input jacks” on page 16.

3Select [OK] to test your video signal. 4If video signal appears OK, video

connection is complete.

4 Select “OK” and press ENTER.

The PROGRESSIVE indicator on the recorder lights up. If picture is distorted, press O RETURN. Check the connection (page 16).

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z Hint

The “Progressive” setting can be canceled by pressing X PAUSE on the recorder or more, or selecting “Off” in step 2.

continuously for five seconds

Note

If you select progressive signals when you connect the recorder to a TV that cannot accept the signal in progressive format, the image quality will deteriorate. In this case, set “Progressive” to “Off.”

Audio Settings (Audio)

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

1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is

in stop mode.

2 Select “Setup,” and press ENTER. 3 Select “Audio,” and press ENTER.

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

Audio

Title List

Tuner Audio

Digital Out

Timer

Downmix

Edit

Audio DRC

DV/D8 Dubbing

Scan Audio

Disc Setting

DV Audio Input

Line Audio Input

Setup

Tuner Audio

Selects the sound to be recorded.

10:10 AM

: Main

: Dolby Surround

: Standard

: On

: Stereo 1

: Stereo

Main Records only the main

sound.

SAP Records only the SAP

(Second Audio Program) sound.

Note

If no SAP sound is received, the main sound is recorded regardless of the setting.

Digital Out

The following setup items switch the method of outputting audio signals when you connect a component such as an amplifier (receiver) with a digital input jack. For connection details, see “Connecting to Your AV Amplifier (Receiver)” on page 17.

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Press ENTER, and select “Dolby Digital Output” or “DTS.”

Digital Out

Title List

Timer

Edit

DV/D8 Dubbing

Disc Setting

Setup

Dolby Digital Output

DTS

: 4:3 Letter Box

D-PCM

Dolby Digital

10:10 AM

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

• Dolby Digital Output (DVDs only) Selects the type of Dolby Digital signal.

D-PCM Select this when the recorder

is connected to an audio component lacking a built-in Dolby Digital decoder. You can select whether the signals conform to Dolby Surround or not by making adjustments to the “Downmix” item in “Audio” setup (page 79).

Dolby Digital

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

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

On Select this when the recorder

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

Downmix (DVDs only)

Switches the method for mixing down to two channels when you play a DVD which has rear sound elements (channels) or is recorded in Dolby Digital format. For details on the rear signal components, see “A Connecting to audio L/R jacks” on page 18. This function affects the output of the following jacks: – LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) 1/2 jacks – DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack

when “Dolby Digital Output” is set to “D-PCM” (page 78).

Dolby Surround

Normally select this position. Multi-channel audio signals are output to two channels for enjoying surround sounds.

Normal Multi-channel audio signals

are downmixed to two channels for use with your stereo.

Audio DRC (Dynamic Range Control) (DVDs only)

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

only when “Dolby Digital Output” is set to “DPCM” (page 78).

Standard

Normally select this position.

Wide Range

Gives you the feeling of being at a live performance.

Settings and Adjustments

Off

Select this when the recorder is connected to an audio component without a bu ilt-in DTS decoder.

Scan Audio (DVDs only)

Off No sound is output during

Outputs audio signals during FF1 fast-forward of a DVD disc with Dolby Digital soundtracks.

FF1 fast-forward.

Note

Sound will be interrupted during Scan Audio.

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DV Audio Input

Stereo 1 Re cords original sound only.

Normally select this when dubbing a DV format tape.

Stereo 2 Records additional audio

only.

Recording Settings (Features)

The “Features” setup allows you to adjust recording settings.

Mix Records both original and

additional sounds.

Note

Select “Stereo 2” or “Mix” if you have added a second audio channel when recording with your digital video camera.

Line Audio Input

When recording from equipment connected to the LINE 1 IN or LINE 2 IN jack to a DVD disc in this recorder, select line input audio.

Stereo

Main/Sub Records the two different

z Hint

Audio selected with the connected equipment is recorded on a disc other than DVD-RWs(VR mode).

Records stereo sound only. Select this for discs other than DVD-RWs (VR mode).

soundtracks on DVD-RWs (VR mode). You can select either soundtrack when playing back the disc.

1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is

in stop mode.

2 Select “Setup,” and press ENTER. 3 Select “Features,” and press ENTER.

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

Features

Title List

DVD Auto Chapter

Format DVD

Timer

Edit

DV/D8 Dubbing

Disc Setting

Setup

DVD Auto Chapter

Automatically divides a recording (a title) into chapters by inserting chapter markings at specified intervals. The markings are inserted while the recording is being made.

Off No chapter mark is inserted.

5 Min

Inserts chapter marks at approximately 5 minute intervals.

10:10 AM

: 5 Mi n

: VR

15 Min Inserts chapter marks at

approximately 15 minute intervals.

Note

Actual intervals may differ depending on the size of the recording. The selected setting should be regarded as an approximate chapter interval.

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Format DVD (DVD-RWs only)

Selects the format for an unused DVD-RW, when first inserted.

VR Automatically formats the disc in

VR mode.

Language, Parental Control Settings/Factory Settings (Options)

Video Automatically formats the disc in

Video mode.

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

1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is

in stop mode.

2 Select “Setup,” and press ENTER. 3 Select “Options,” and press ENTER.

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

Options

Title List

Language

Parental

Timer

Front Display

Edit

Command Mode

DV/D8 Dubbing

Factory Setting

Disc Setting

Setup

Language

◆ OSD (On-Screen Display)

Switches the display language on the screen.

◆ Disc Menu (DVD VIDEOs only)

Switches the language for the DVD menu.

◆ Audio (DVD VIDEOs only)

Switches the language of the soundtrack. When you select “Original,” the language given priority in the disc is selected.

◆ Subtitle (DVD VIDEOs only)

Switches the language of the subtitles recorded on the disc. When you select “Auto,” the subtitle language changes according to the language you selected for the soundtrack. See page 96 for an explanation of the language abbreviations.

10:10 AM

: Auto

: DVD 3

Settings and Adjustments

Note

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

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Parental (DVD VIDEOs only)

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

1 After step 3 above, select “Parental,” and

press ENTER.

• If you have not entered a password, the display for registering a new password appears. Enter a 4-digit password using the number buttons.

Create the password.

Title List

Timer

Edit

DV/D8 Dubbing

Disc Setting

Setup

Create the password.

The display for confirming the password appears. Re-enter the password.

Create the password.

Title List

Timer

Edit

DV/D8 Dubbing

Disc Setting

Setup

Confirm the password.

• When you have already registered a password, the display for entering the password appears. Enter a 4-digit password using the number buttons.

Enter the password.

Title List

Timer

Edit

DV/D8 Dubbing

Disc Setting

Setup

Enter the password.

10:10 AM

2 Select “Rating Level,” and press ENTER.

The selection items for “Rating Level” are displayed.

Parental

Title List

Timer

Edit

DV/D8 Dubbing

Disc Setting

Setup

Rating Level

Change Password

: Level 1 (Kids)

Off

Level 8 (Adults)

Level 7

Level 6

Level 5

Level 4

Level 3

Level 2

10:10 AM

The lower the value, the stricter the limitation.

3 Select the level, and press ENTER.

The Parental setting is complete.

• To cancel the Parental setting for the disc, set “Rating Level” to “Off” in step 3.

• To change the password, select “Change Password” in step 2, and press ENTER. When the display for registering a password appears, enter a new four-digit password using the number buttons.

Notes

• If you forget your password, sele ct “Factory Setting” of “Options” in the “Setup” display.

• Playback of discs wi thout the Parental Control function cannot be limited on this recorder.

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

Front Display

Adjusts the lighting of the front panel display.

Auto Adjusts to low lighting when

Bright Maintains bright lighting

Dimmer Maintains low lighting

Command Mode

Changes the command mode of this recorder if other DVD equipment is assigned the same command mode. Be sure to match the COMMAND MODE switch on the remote to the setting made here. For details, see “If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder” on page 24.

power is off.

when power is off.

regardless of whether power is on or off.

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DVD 1 Select this if the default

DVD 2 Select this if the default

DVD 3

Factory Setting

Allows you to return the setup settings to their default settings. Note that all of your previous settings will be lost.

command mode conflicts with other DVD equipment.

The default command mode of the recorder.

1 After step 3 above, select “Factory Setting,”

and press ENTER.

2 Select “Start,” and press ENTER.

The setup settings return to their default settings.

3 Press ENTER when "Finish" appears.

The power automatically turns off and then on again, and the recorder is reset to the factory settings. When the “Easy Setup” display appears, follow the instructions for Easy Setup (page 22) from step 4.

Easy Setup (Resetting the Recorder)

Select this to run the Easy Setup program.

1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is

in stop mode.

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

Easy Setup

Follow the guide to make initial settings.

check that you have made all necessary connections.

Before you start,

Start Cancel

10:10 AM

4 Select “Start,” and press ENTER. 5 Follow the instructions for Easy Setup

(page 22) from step 5.

Settings and Adjustments

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Additional Information

Troubleshooting

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

Power

The power does not turn on.

, Check that the AC power cord is connected

securely.

Picture

There is no picture.

, Re-connect all connecting cords securely. , The connecting cords are damaged. , Check the connection to your TV (page 12). , Switch the input selector on your TV (such as to

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

Picture noise appears.

, Check the connection to your TV (page 12) and

switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the recorder appears on the TV screen.

, If the picture output signal from your recorder

passes through your VCR to get to your TV, or if you are connected to a combination TV/VIDEO player, the copy-protection signal applied to some DVD programs could affect picture quality. If you still experience this problem even when you connect your recorder directly to your TV, try connecting your recorder to your TV’s S VIDEO input.

, You have set the recorder to progressive format

(the PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up) even though your TV cannot accept the progressive signal. In this case, set “Progressive” to “Off” in “Video” setup (page 77).

, Even if your TV is compatible with progressive

format (480p) signals, the image may be affected when you set the recorder to progressive format. In this case, set “Progressive” to “Off” in “Video” setup (page 77).

TV program reception does not fill the screen.

, Set the channel manually in “Tuner Preset” setup

(page 74).

, Select the correct source using the INPUT

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

TV program pictures are distorted.

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

manual).

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

farther apart.

TV channels cannot be changed.

, The channel is disabled (page 75). , A timer recording started, which cause the

channels to change.

The picture from equipment connected to the recorder’s input jack does not appear on the screen.

, If the equipment is connected to the LINE 1 IN

jack, select “LINE1” in the front panel display by pressing INPUT SELECT. If the equipment is connected to the LINE 2 IN jacks, select “LINE2” in the front panel display by pressing INPUT SELECT.

The playback picture or TV program from the equipment connected through the recorder is distorted.

, If the playback picture output from a DVD

player, VCR, or tun er goes through your recorder before reaching your TV, the copy-protection signal applied to some programs could affect picture quality. Disconnect the playback equipment in question and connect it directly to your TV.

The picture does not fill the screen.

, Set “TV Type” in “Video” setup to fit the aspect

ratio of your TV (page 76).

The picture does not fill the screen, even though the aspect ratio is set in “TV Type” in “Video” setup.

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

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Sound

There is no sound.

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

connection to the amplifier is incorrect.

, The recorder is in reverse play, fast-forward,

slow motion, or pause mode.

, If the audio signal does not come through the

DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack, check the “Audio” setup settings (page 78).

Sound is noisy.

, When playing a CD with DTS soundtracks, noise

will come from the LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) 1/ 2 jacks (page 35).

The sound volume is low.

, The sound volume is low on some DVDs.

The sound volume may improve if you set “Audio DRC” in “Audio” setup to “Wide Range” (page 79).

An alternate audio track cannot be recorded or played.

, Second Audio Program (SAP) is not available

for all programs. The program you are recording does not have a second audio program.

, You have set “Tuner Audio” in “Audio” setup to

“Main” (page 78). Select “SAP” to record alternate audio programs.

, If you have connected an AV amplifier to the

DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack and want to change the audio track for a DVDRW (VR mode) during playback, set “Dolby Digital Output” in “Audio” setup to “D-PCM” (page 78).

, When recording to a disc other than DVD-RWs

(VR mode), set “Line Audio Input” in “Audio” setup to “Stereo.”

Playback

The disc does not play.

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

labeled side facing up.

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

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

, If the disc was recorded on another recorder, the

recorder cannot play the disc if it was not finalized (page 67).

The disc does not start playback from the beginning.

, Resume play was activated (page 36). , You have inserted a disc whose Title menu or

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

The recorder starts playing the disc automatically.

, The DVD VIDEO features an auto playback

function.

Playback stops automatically.

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

stops playback at the auto pause signal.

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

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

some of the operations above. See the instruction manual supplied with the disc.

, While the recorder is reading disc information,

playback operations will not work.

The language for the soundtrack cannot be changed.

, Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the disc

being played.

, The DVD VIDEO prohibits the changing of the

language for the soundtrack.

, Try changing the language using the DVD

VIDEO’s menu.

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The subtitle language cannot be changed or turned off.

, Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on the

DVD VIDEO.

, The DVD VIDEO prohibits changing of the

subtitles.

, Try changing the subtitle using the DVD

VIDEO’s menu.

, The subtitles cannot be changed for the titles

recorded on this recorder.

The angles cannot be changed.

, Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD

VIDEO being played.

, You are trying to change the angles when “ ”

does not appear in the front panel display (page 33).

, The DVD VIDEO prohibits changing angles. , Try changing the angle using the DVD VIDEO’s

menu.

, The angles cannot be changed for the titles

recorded on this recorder.

The MP3 audio track cannot be played.

, The DATA CD is not recorded in the MP3

format that conforms to ISO9660 Level 1/ Level 2.

, The MP3 audio track does not have the extension

“.MP3.”

, The data is not formatted in MP3 even though it

has the extension “.MP3.”

, The data is not MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 data. , The recorder cannot play audio tracks in

MP3PRO format.

The JPEG image file cannot be played.

, The DATA CD is no t recorded in a JPEG for mat

that conforms to ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2.

, The JPEG image file does not have the extension

“.JPG” or “.JPEG.”

, The data is not formatted in JPEG even though it

has the extension “.JPG” or “JPEG.”

, The length or width of the image is more than

4,720 dots.

The title of the MP3 audio album/ track or JPEG image folder/file is not correctly displayed.

, The recorder can only display numbers and

alphabet. Other characters are displayed as asterisks.

Recording/Timer recording/Editing

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

, Set the TV’s input source to “TV.”

Recording does not start immediately after z REC is pressed.

, Operate the recorder only after “LOAD,”

“FORMAT,” or “INF WRITE” disappears from the front panel display.

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

, There was a power failure during recording. , Disconnect the AC power cord from the AC

outlet, and connect it again.

, The program contains copy protection signals

that restrict copying.

, The program that starts first has priority and the

second program starts recording only after the first program has finished. If the programs start at the same time, the program listed first in the menu has priority (page 49).

, There is no DVD inserted in the recorder. , There is not enough disc space for the recording.

Recording does not stop immediately after x STOP is pressed.

, It will take a few seconds for the recorder to input

disc data before recording can stop.

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

, There was a power failure during recording. If

the power recovers when there is a timer recording, the recorder resumes recording. The clock is automatically set by EDS, but it is reset during a power failure when the EDS signal cannot be received (page 75).

, The program that starts first has priority and the

second program starts recording only after the first program has finished. If the programs start at the same time, the program listed first in the menu has priority (page 49).

, There is not enough disc space for the recording.

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The c indicator flashes after timer recording is set.

, Insert a recordable disc (page 28). , Insert a disc with enough space for the recording. , The disc has 99 or more titles, which prevents

further recording.

, The disc is protected (page 66).

The SYNCHRO REC indicator flashes after Synchro-Recording is set.

, Insert a recordable disc (page 28). , Insert a disc with enough space for the recording. , The disc has 99 or more titles, which prevents

further recording.

, The disc is protected (page 66).

Contents previously recorded were erased.

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

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

Display

Menus or displays do not appear on the screen.

, While the recorder is reading disc information,

the System Menu, TOOLS menu, or information display will not appear.

“- -:- -” appears in the front panel display.

, Set the clock again (page 75).

The c indicator is flashing.

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

recorder.

Remote control

The remote does not function.

, Batteries are weak. , The remote is too far from the recorder. , The remote’s manufacturer code returned to the

default setting when you replaced the batteries. Reset the code (page 19).

, Turn on the recorder. , The remote is not pointed at the remote sensor on

the recorder.

, Different command modes are set for the

recorder and remote. Set the same command mode (page 24).

, Slide the TV/DVD switch to DVD (page 20).

Other Sony equipment responds to the remote.

, The same command mode is set for both the

Sony DVD equipment. Set a different command mode for the recorder (page 24).

Others

The recorder does not operate properly.

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

recorder for more than ten seconds until “SONY DVD” appears in the front panel display.

, When static electricity, etc., causes the recorder

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

The disc tray does not open after you press Z OPEN/CLOSE.

, It may take a few seconds for the disc tray to

open after you have recorded or edited a disc. This is because the recorder is adding disc data to the disc.

The disc tray does not open and “TRAY LOCKED” appears in the front panel display.

, Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized

Sony service facility.

“CAN NOT RECORD BECAUSE OF HIGH TEMP.” appears in the front panel display.

, Check that the vent on the rear of the recorder is

not blocked. Then, turn off the recorder, wait until the clock appears in the front panel display, and disconnect the AC power cord. Leave the recorder off for a while, then re-connect the power cord, and press "/1 on the recorder.

“CHILD LOCK” appears in the front panel display.

, The recorder is locked. Cancel the Child Lock

(page 37).

Control by AV mouse is not possible.

, Some satellite receivers may not support AV

mouse.

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Notes About This Recorder

On adjusting volume

Do not turn up the volume while listening to a section with very low level inputs or no audio signals. If you do, the speakers may be damaged when a peak level section is played.

On cleaning

Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine.

On cleaning discs

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

Notes about the discs

• To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its edge. Do not touch the surface. Dust, fingerprints, or scratches on the disc may cause it to malfunction.

• Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air ducts, or leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight as the temperature may rise considerably inside the car.

• After playing, store the disc in its case.

• Clean the disc with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the center out.

• Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available disc/lens 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.

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Specifications

System

[DVD recorder section]

Laser

Semiconductor laser

Audio recording format

Dolby Digital

Video recording format

MPEG Video

DIGITAL OUT

OPTICAL, Optical output jack –18 dBm (wave length: 660 nm) COAXIAL, phono jack Output signal: 0.5 Vp-p, 75 ohms

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, PB, PR)

Phono jack Y: 1.0 Vp-p/P

S VIDEO OUT

B, PR: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms

4-pin, mini-DIN jack Y: 1.0 Vp-p, unbalanced, sync negative C: 0.286 Vp-p, load impedance 75 ohms

[Tuner section]

Channel coverage

VHF 2 to 13 UHF 14 to 69 CATV A-8 to A-1, A to W, W+1 to W+84

Antenna

75-ohm antenna terminal for VHF/UHF

[Timer section]

Clock

Quartz locked

Timer indication

12-hour cycle

Timer setting

12 programs (max.)

Inputs and outputs

LINE 1 IN and LINE 2 IN

VIDEO IN, phono jack (1 each) Input signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced, sync negative AUDIO IN, phono jacks (2 each) Input level: 327 mVrms Input impedance: more than 47 kilohms

LINE 2 IN

S VIDEO, 4-pin, mini-DIN jack Y: 1.0 Vp-p, unbalanced, sync negative C: 0.286 Vp-p, load impedance 75 ohms DV IN, 4-pin jack, i.LINK S100

LINE OUT

VIDEO OUT, phono jack (1) Output signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced, sync negative AUDIO OUT, phono jacks (2) Standard output: 327 mVrms Load impedance: 47 kilohms Output impedance: less than 10 kilohms

General

Power requirements

120 V AC, 60 Hz

Power consumption

28 W

Power back-up

Back-up duration: 0 min

Operating temperature

5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F)

Storage temperature

–20°C to 60°C (–4°F to 140°F)

Operating humidity

25% to 80%

Dimensions including projecting parts and controls (w/h/d)

Approx. 430 × 63 × 263 mm (Approx. 17 × 2

Mass

/2 × 10 3/8 inches)

Approx. 2.9 kg (Approx. 6.4 lbs)

Supplied accessories

Remote commander (remote) (1) Size AA (R6) batteries (2) Antenna cable (1) Audio/video cord (1)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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About i.LINK

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

What is i.LINK?

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

Note

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

About the name “i.LINK”

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

i.LINK baud rate

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

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

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

* What is Mbps?

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

i.LINK functions on this recorder

For details on how to dub when this recorder is connected to other video equipment having DV jacks, see page 69. The DV jack on this recorder can only input DVCSD signals. It cannot output signals. The DV jack will not accept MICRO MV signals from equipment such as a MICRO MV digital video camera with an i.LINK jack. For further precautions, see the notes on page 69. For details on precautions when connecting this recorder, also see the instruction manuals for the equipment to be connected.

Required i.LINK cable

Use the Sony i.LINK 4-pin-to-4-pin cable (during DV/D8 dubbing).

i.LINK and are trademarks.

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Guide to Parts and Controls

For more information, see the pages in parentheses.

Front panel

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

LINE 2 IN

DV IN

Open the cover

S VIDEO VIDEO

L(MONO) AUDIO R

A "/1 (on/standby) button (22) B Front panel display (44) C Disc tray (32, 46, 70) D A (open/close) button (32, 46, 70) E H (play) button (32)

X (pause) button (33, 46) x (stop) button (32, 46)

CHANNEL +

F z REC (record) button (46) G (remote sensor) (19) H ./> (previous/next) buttons (35) I CHANNEL +/– buttons* (20, 46) J DV IN jack (69) K LINE 2 IN (S VIDEO/VIDEO/AUDIO L

(MONO)/R) jacks (26)

* CHANNEL + button has a tactile dot. Use the tactile

dot as a reference.

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Remote

Slide the cover

Buttons with an orange dot next to them can be used with your TV when the TV/DVD switch is set to TV.

A TV/DVD switch (20) B Z OPEN/CLOSE button (32, 46, 70) C Number buttons* (20, 33)

SET button (20)

D CLEAR button (39) E AUDIO button* (33)

SUBTITLE button (33)

F ORIGINAL/PLAYLIST button (37, 56) G DISPLAY button (43)

TIME/TEXT button (44)

H TOP MENU button (32) I M/m/</,/ENTER button (22) J O RETURN button (22) K . PREV (previous)/> NEXT

buttons (33)

L m / M (search) buttons (33) M ZOOM button (33) N z REC (record) button (46) O REC MODE button (46, 70) P SYNCHRO REC button (50) Q ANGLE button (33) R REPEAT button (33) S MARKER button (39) T SEARCH button (39)

* Number 5 and AUDIO buttons have a tactile dot. Use

the tactile dot as a reference.

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U ?/1 (on/standby) button (22) V CH (channel) +/– buttons* (20, 46) W VOL (volume) +/– buttons (20) X TV/VIDEO button (20) Y INPUT SELECT button (46, 53, 70) Z SUR (surround) button (33)

wj SYSTEM MENU button (10)

TITLE LIST button (37, 56) TIMER button (48)

wk MENU button (32) wl TOOLS button (38) e; REPLAY/ ADVANCE buttons

(33)

ea H PLAY button* (32) es x STOP button (32, 46) ed X PAUSE button (46) ef CHAPTER MARK/CHAPTER MARK

ERASE buttons (59)

eg WIDE MODE button (20) eh ONE TOUCH DUBBING button (72) ej COMMAND MODE switch (DVD 1, 2, 3)

(24)

Additional Information

Slide the cover

*CH + and H PLAY buttons have a tactile dot. Use the

tactile dot as a reference.

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Front panel display

SYNCHRO

VCDVD

REC

PROGRESSIVE

A Playing/recording status B Timer indicator C Disc type/recording format D (angle) indicator (33) E Audio signal indicators F STEREO indicator (45) G SAP (Second Audio Program) indicator

(45)

Rear panel

STEREO

H Displays the following (44):

• Playing time/remaining time

• Current title/chapter/track/index number

• Recording time/recording mode

•Clock

• Channel

I PROGRESSIVE indicator (16, 77) J SYNCHRO REC indicator (50)

SAP

A LINE OUT 1 (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) jacks

(15, 16)

B DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL/COAXIAL)

jacks (17)

C LINE OUT 2 (AUDIO L/R) jacks (17) D LINE OUT (S VIDEO) jack (15)

E LINE 1 IN (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) jacks

(27)

F COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, P

jacks (16)

G VHF/UHF IN/OUT jacks (14)

B, PR)

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Glossary

Chapter (page 38)

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

DVD-RW (page 28)

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

Copy protection signals (page 46)

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

Dolby Digital (page 78)

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

DTS (page 78)

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

DVD+RW (page 28)

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

DVD+R (page 28)

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

DVD-R (page 28)

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

DVD VIDEO (page 30)

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

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Interlace format

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

Original (page 55)

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

Playlist (page 55)

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

Progressive format (page 77)

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

Title (page 38)

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

Track (page 38)

Sections of a music feature on a CD (the length of a song).

DVD Audio/Subtitle Language

When you play a DVD VIDEO, the language of the selected audio track or subtitle is abbreviated as follows. See page 81 to change the audio track or subtitle.

Abbreviation Language

ARA Arabic

BUL Bulgarian

CHI Chinese

CRO Croatian

CZE Czech

DAN Danish

DEU German

ENG English

ESP Spanish

FIN Finish

FRA French

GRE Greek

HUN Hungarian

IDN Indonesian

IND Hindi

ISL Icelandic

ITA Italian

IWR Hebrew

JPN Japanese

KOR Korean

MAL Malay

NLD Dutch

NOR Norwegian

POL Polish

POR Portuguese

RUS Russian

SVE Swedish

THA Thai

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Abbreviation Language

TUR Turkish

VIE Vietnamese

ZAF Afrikaans

Additional Information

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Index

Words in quotations appear in the on-screen displays.

Numerics

16:9 23, 76 4:3 Letter Box 4:3 Pan Scan

“A-B Erase” 57 “Add” ADVANCE ANGLE Antenna AUDIO “Audio” Audio cords “Audio DRC” Audio settings Auto Clock Set “Auto Preset”

Batteries 19 “Black Level” Bookmark

Cable box 13, 14 Changing or Canceling Timer Settings (Timer List) Chapter “Chapter Erase” CHAPTER MARK CHAPTER MARK ERASE 59 “Check” Child Lock Cleaning discs “Clock Set CH” Clock Set settings “Combine Titles” “Command Mode” COMPONENT VIDEO OUT 16

23, 76

63, 65

34 33 14

25, 82

Connecting

the antenna cable to your AV/amplifier

to your TV

Controlling TVs with the remote 20 Copy protection Copy-Free Copy-Never Copy-Once CPRM “Create Playlist” Creating chapters

“Daylight Saving” 76 “Del”

“Digital Out” “Disc Finalize” “Disc Format” “Disc Information” “Disc Menu” “Disc Name” “Disc Protect” “Disc Setting” Disc types Display

“Divide Title” Dolby Digital “Downmix” DTS “DV Audio Input” “DV/D8 Dubbing” “DV/D8 One Touch Dubbing” “DVD Auto Chapter” DVD VIDEO DVD+R DVD+R DL DVD+RW DVD-R DVD-RW

front panel display Setup Display

23, 35, 79, 95

28, 95

Easy Setup 83

“Edit”

(receiver) 17

46, 95

48, 59

66, 67

81 66

66 66

58, 63

23, 79, 95

71, 80

30, 95

“Edit Playlist” 63 “Edit Scene” Editing Enter characters “Erase” “Erase All Titles”

“Factory Setting” 83 Fast forward Fast reverse Feature settings Finalizing “Format DVD” “Front Display” Front panel Front panel display

Handling discs 88

i.LINK 69, 90 INPUT SELECT Interlace format

46, 70

JPEG image files 41

“Language” 81 Language Abbreviation LINE 1 IN LINE 2 IN “Line Audio Input” 80

27 26

50, 54,

Manual Clock Set 76 “Manual Set” MARKER MENU Menu

Top menu 32

“Modify” “Move” MP3 audio tracks

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NEXT 34 Number buttons

20, 38

One Touch Dubbing 72 On-screen display

Setup Display Sub-menu System Menu

TOOLS menu Options settings Original ORIGINAL/PLAYLIST 56 “OSD” language

38, 96

22, 81

“Parental” 82 Parental Control Parts and controls

34, 47

PAUSE PBC

“Picture control”

PLAY Playable discs Playback

MP3 audio tracks

Repeat Play

Resume Play

Slow-motion play Playlist

38, 61, 96

Power cord

PREV “Progressive” Progressive format “Protect”

38,

Recording 45

program

45, 48

recordable discs recording format recording mode while watching another

Recording mode Recording time Region code Remote REPEAT Repeat A-B Play REPLAY Resetting Resume Play Rotate

19, 92

SAP (Second Audio Program) 45 Satellite receiver “Scan Audio” Searching

for “Chapter” 38 for “Title” for “Track” Time Search

Settings Setup Display Stereo programs

32, 47

STOP Sub-menu SUBTITLE “Subtitle” SURROUND SYNCHRO REC System Menu

36, 79

“Title Name” 57, 63

TOOLS TOP MENU Track Troubleshooting “Tuner Audio” Tuner Preset Tuner Preset settings “TV Type” TV/DVD TV/VIDEO

“Unfinalize” 68 Unrecordable pictures

VIDEO CD 30 Video mode Video settings VR mode

ZOOM 33 Zoom

Quick Timer 47

Rear panel 94

REC REC MODE

“Time Zone” 76 TIME/TEXT TIMER Timer List Timer recording

Title “Title Erase” TITLE LIST Title List

change or cancel

57, 63

37, 56

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Sony Corporation Printed in China AK68-00856A

Sony RDR-GX315 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

WARNING

Precautions

Ways to Use Your DVD Recorder

How to Use the On-Screen Menus

Hookups and Settings

Hooking Up the Recorder

Step 1: Unpacking

Step 2: Connecting the Antenna Cable

Step 3: Connecting to Your TV

Step 4: Connecting to Your AV Amplifier (Receiver)

Step 7: Easy Setup

Connecting a VCR or Similar Device

Quick Guide to Disc Types

Recordable and Playable Discs

12 cm/8 cm Discs

Playable Discs

Playback

Playing Discs

Playback Options

Playing a Title From the Title List

Searching for a Title/ Chapter/Track, etc.

Playing MP3 Audio Tracks

Playing JPEG Image Files

Displaying the Playing Time and Play Information

Recording

Before Recording

Recording Without the Timer

Timer Recording

Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec)

Changing or Canceling Timer Settings (Timer List)

Recording From Connected Equipment Without a Timer

Editing

Before Editing

Editing a Title

Changing the Name of a Title

Creating a Playlist

Editing a Playlist

Formatting/Renaming/ Protecting a Disc

Finalizing a Disc (Preparing a Disc for Playback on Other Equipment)

Before DV/D8 Dubbing

Connecting a Digital Video Camera to the DV IN Jack

DV/D8 Dubbing (DV/D8 t DVD)

Dubbing From a DV/D8 Format Tape to a DVD

Settings and Adjustments

Using the Setup Displays

Antenna Reception Setting (Tuner Preset)

Clock Setting (Clock Set)

Video Settings (Video)

Audio Settings (Audio)

Recording Settings (Features)

Language, Parental Control Settings/Factory Settings (Options)

Easy Setup (Resetting the Recorder)

Additional Information

Troubleshooting

Notes About This Recorder

Specifications

About i.LINK

Guide to Parts and Controls

Glossary

DVD Audio/Subtitle Language

Index