Sony RDR-GX33 User Manual

2-672-839-11(1)

DVD Recorder

Operating Instructions

RDR-GX330

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 cabinet. Refer serv icing to qualified personnel only. The AC power cord must be changed only at a qualified service shop.

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

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

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-GX330 Serial No.______________

CAUTION

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

b 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.

Precaution

Install this system so that the AC power cord can be unplugged from the wall socket immediately in the event of trouble.

Precautions

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

On safety

Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the recorder and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.

On power sources

• The recorder is not 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 dis connect the recorder from the wall outlet. To disconnect the AC power cord, grasp the plug i tself; never pull the cord.

On placement

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Do not place heavy objects on the recorder.

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

On recording

Make trial recordings before making the actual recording.

On compensation for lost recordings

Sony is not liable and will not compensate for any lost recordings or relevant losses, including when recordings are not made due to reasons including recorder failure, or when the contents of a recording are lost or damaged as a result of recorder failure or repair undertaken to the recorder. Sony will not restore, recover, or replicate the recorded contents under any circumstances.

Copyrights

• Television programs, films, video tapes, discs, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such material may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws. Also, use of this recorder with cable television transmission may require authorization from the cable television transmitter and/or 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 onscreen display image displayed on your TV for an extended period of time you risk permanent damage to your television screen. Plasma display panels and projection televisions are especially susceptible to this.

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

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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 grounding-type 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 thir d 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-o ver.

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 plu g is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

About this manual

• In this manual, “disc” is used

as a general reference for the DVDs or CDs unless otherwise specified by the text or illustrations.

• Icons, such as , listed

at the top of each explanation indicate what kind of media can be used with the function being explained.

• 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

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

DVD

13) Unplug this apparatus during

lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

Table of Contents

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

Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

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

Recordable and playable discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Playable discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

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

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

Step 1: Connecting the Antenna Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

A: Cable box or satellite receiver with a video/audio output . . . . . . . . . .13

B: Cable box with an antenna output only. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

C: Cable without cable box, or antenna only (no cable TV) . . . . . . . . . . 15

Step 2: Connecting the Video Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Step 3: Connecting the Audio Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Step 4: Connecting the AC Power Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Step 5: Preparing the Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Controlling TVs with the remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one

Sony DVD recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Changing channels of the recorder using the remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Step 6: Easy Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Connecting a VCR or Similar Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Connecting to the LINE 1 IN jacks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Connecting to the LINE 2 IN jacks on the front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Connecting to a Satellite or Digital Tuner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Eight Basic Operations — Getting to Know Your DVD Recorder

1. Inserting a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

2. Recording a Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Checking the disc status while recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

3. Playing the Recorded Program (Title List) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

4. Displaying the Playing/Remaining Time and Play Information . . . . . . . . . 30

Checking the playing/remaining time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Checking the remaining disc space. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

5. Changing the Name of a Recorded Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

6. Labeling and Protecting a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Labeling a disc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Protecting a disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

7. Playing the Disc on Other DVD Equipment (Finalize) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Finalizing the disc using Z OPEN/CLOSE button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Finalizing the disc using “Disc Information” display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Unfinalizing a disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

8. Reformatting a disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

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Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Before Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Recording mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Recording a stereo/SAP program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Unrecordable pictures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Using the Quick Timer function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Adjusting the recording picture quality and size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Creating chapters in a title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

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

Changing the priority of overlapped settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Recording From Connected Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Recording from connected equipment with a timer (Synchro Rec) . . . . . 47

Recording from connected equipment without a timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Playing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Playback options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Adjusting the picture quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Adjusting the delay between the picture and sound (AV SYNC) . . . . . . 53

Playing from the beginning of the program you are recording

(Chasing Playback). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Playing a previous recording while making another

(Simultaneous Rec and Play) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track, etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Playing MP3 Audio Tracks or JPEG Image Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

About MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files that the recorder can play . . . . . 57

About playback order of albums, tracks, and files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

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

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

Erasing and Editing a Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Erasing multiple titles (Erase Titles) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Erasing a section of a title (A-B Erase) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Creating chapters manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Creating and Editing a Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Moving a Playlist title (Change Order) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Combining multiple Playlist titles (Combine Titles) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Dividing a Playlist title (Divide Title) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

DV/Digital8 Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

Before DV/Digital8 Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Preparing for DV/Digital8 dubbing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Recording an Entire DV Format Tape (One Touch Dubbing) . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Program Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Settings and Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Antenna Reception and Language Settings (Basic) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Tuner Preset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

OSD (On-Screen Display) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

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

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

Recording Settings (Recording) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

Disc Settings (DVD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

Remote Control Settings/Factory Settings (Others) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Easy Setup (Resetting the Recorder) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

Self-diagnosis Function (When letters/numbers appear in the display) . . . . 88

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

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

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

Guide to Parts and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92

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

Area Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

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

Quick Guide to Disc Types

Recordable and playable discs

Type Disc Logo

DVD+RW

VR mode

DVDRW

Video mode

DVD+R

DVD+R DL

VR mode

DVD-R

Icon used in this manual

RWVR

Video

RVR

Formatting (new discs)

Automatically formatted in +VR mode (DVD+RW VIDEO)

Format in VR mode (page 27)

Format in Video mode (page 27)

Automatically formatted in +VR mode (DVD+R VIDEO)

Format in VR mode (page 27)

Formatting is performed using the “Disc Information” display.

Compatibility with other DVD players (finalizing)

Playable on DVD+RW compatible players (automatically finalized)

Playable only on VR mode compatible players (finalization unnecessary)

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

Playable only on DVD-R in VR mode compatible players (finalization necessary) (page 35)

Video mode

Automatically

Video

formatted in Video mode

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

Usable disc versions (as of March 2006)

• 8x-speed or slower DVD+RWs

• 6x-speed or slower DVD-RWs (Ver.1.1, Ver.1.2 with CPRM

)

• 16x-speed or slower DVD+Rs

• 16x-speed or slower DVD-Rs (Ver.2.0, Ver.2.1 with CPRM

)

• 8x-speed or slower DVD+R DL (Double Layer) discs

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

When an unformatted DVD-R is inserted into this recorder, it is automatically formatted in Video mode. To format a new DVD-R in VR mode, format using the “Disc Information” display (page 27).

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

Discs that cannot be recorded on

• 8 cm discs

• DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) discs

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Playable discs

Type Disc Logo

DVD VIDEO

VIDEO CD

DATA DVD —

DATA CD —

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

——

Icon used in this manual

DVD

VCD

DATA DVD

DATA CD

Characteristics

Discs such as movies that can be purchased or rented This recorder also recognizes DVD-R Dual Layer (Video mode) discs as DVD Video compatible discs.

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

Music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music CD format

DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/ DVD-Rs/DVD-ROMs containing JPEG image files

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

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

“DVD VIDEO” and “CD” are trademarks.

Discs that cannot be played

• PHOTO CDs

• CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs that are

recorded in a format different from the formats mentioned in the table above.

• Data part of CD-Extras

• DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs/

DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs that do not contain DVD Video or JPEG image files.

• DVD Audio discs

• DVD-RAMs

• HD layer on Super Audio CDs

• DVD VIDEOs with a different region code

(page 11).

• DVDs that were recorded on a different recorder and not correctly finalized.

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

Maximum recordable number of titles

Disc Number of titles*

DVD-RW/DVD-R 99

DVD+RW/DVD+R 49

DVD+R DL 49

* The maximum length for one title is eight hours.

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. See the instructions supplied with the DVD VIDEOs/VIDEO CDs.

Region code (DVD VIDEO only)

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

ALL

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

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.

b Notes

• Some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVDRs, 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 in formation, see the ope rating instructions for the recording device.

• You cannot m ix VR mode and Video mode on the same DVD-RW. To change the disc’s format, reformat the disc (page 37). Note that the disc’s contents will be erased after reformatting.

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

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

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

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

• You cannot edit recordings on DVD+RWs, DVD-RWs (Video mode), DVD+Rs, or DVD-Rs that are made on other DVD equipment.

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

• You may not be able to record on some recordable discs, depending on the disc.

Region code

Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies

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

Hookups and Settings

Hooking Up the Recorder

Follow steps 1 through 6 to hook up and adjust the settings of the recorder. Do not connect the AC power cord until you reach “Step 4: Connecting the AC Power Cord” on page 19.

b Notes

• See “Specifications” (page 89) for a list of supplied accessories.

• Plug in cords securely to prevent unwanted noise.

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

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

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

Step 1: Connecting the Antenna Cable

Select one of the following antenna hookups.

If you have Hookup

A: Cable box or satellite receiver with a video/audio output A (page 13)

B: Cable box with an antenna output only B (page 14)

C: Cable without cable box, or antenna only (no cable TV) C (page 15)

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b 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: 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 channel, 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

Hookups and Settings

Cable box/satellite receiver

Audio/video cord (not supplied)

to LINE 1 IN

AUDIO

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

S VIDEO

ANT IN

TO TV

S-video cord (not supplied)

Antenna cable (supplied)

to antenna input

DVD recorder

: Signal flow

z Hints

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

• If you connect an S-video cord to the LINE 1 IN jack, set “Line1 Input” of the “Line Input” to “S Video” in the “Video” setup (page 75).

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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)

to VHF/UHF IN

DVD recorder

to VHF/UHF OUT

to antenna input

: Signal flow

b Note

When using this connection, set “Antenna / Cable” of the “Tuner Preset” to “Antenna” in the “Basic” setup (page 71).

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

to VHF/UHF IN

DVD recorder

Hookups and Settings

to VHF/UHF OUT

Antenna cable (supplied)

: Signal flow

to antenna input

Step 2: Connecting the Video Cords

Select one of the following patterns, A through C, according to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver). This will enable you to view pictures.

INPUT

TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver)

(green)

(blue)

(red)

VIDEO

AUDI O

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver)

Audio/video cord (supplied)

to LINE OUT (VIDEO)

(green)

(blue)

S-video cord (not supplied)

(yellow)

to LINE OUT (S VIDEO)

to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

(red)

Component video cord (not supplied)

INPUT

S VIDEO

TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver)

DVD recorder

: Signal flow

A Video input jack

Step 3: Connecting the Audio Cords

Select one of the following patterns, A or B, according to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver). This will enable you to listen to sound.

[Speakers]

Rear (L)

Front (L)

Center

: Signal flow

AV amplifier (receiver) with a decoder

to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL)

to LINE OUT (R-AUDIO-L)

Audio/video cord

(white)

(red)

(yellow)*

(supplied)

[Speakers]

Rear (R)

Front (R)

Subwoofer

to coaxial digital input

Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)

DVD recorder

INPUT

(yellow)

(white)

(red)

AUDIO

TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver)

VIDEO

* The yellow plug is used for video signals (page 16).

A Digital audio input jack

If your AV amplifier (receiver) has a Dolby*1 Digital or DTS

decoder and a digital input jack, use this connection. You can enjoy Dolby Digital (5.1ch) and DTS (5.1ch) surround effects.

B Audio L/R (left/right) input jacks

This connection will use your TV’s or stereo amplifier’s (receiver’s) two speakers for sound.

z Hint

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

b Notes

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

• With connection B, do not connect the LINE IN (R-AUDIO-L) and LINE OUT (R-AUDIO-L) jacks to your TV’s audio output jacks at the same time. This will cause unwanted noise to come from your TV’s speakers.

• With connectio n A, after you have complete d the connection, make the appropriate settings under “Easy Setup - Audio Connection” (page 23). Otherwise, no sound or a loud noise will come from your speakers.

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

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

Step 4: Connecting the AC Power Cord

Connect the supplied AC power cord to the AC IN terminal of the recorder. Then plug the recorder and TV power cords into the AC outlet. After you connect the AC power cord,

you must wait for a short while before operating the recorder. You can operate

the recorder once the front panel display lights up and the recorder enters standby mode. If you connect additional equipment to this recorder (page 24), be sure to connect the AC power cord after all connections are complete.

to AC IN

to AC outlet

Hookups and Settings

Step 5: Preparing the 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.

b Notes

• If the supplied remote interferes your other Sony

DVD recorder or player, change the command mode number for this recorder (page 21).

• Use the batteries correctly to avoid possible

leakage and corrosion. Should leakage occur, do not touch the liquid with bare hands. 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 a lighting ap paratus. The recorder may not respond to the remote.

Controlling TVs with the remote

You can adjust the remote’s signal to control your TV.

b Notes

• Depending on th e connected unit, you may not be able to control your TV 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.

Number buttons

TV VOL +/–

TV CH +/–

TV [/1

TV/VIDEO

1 Hold down the TV [/1 button located

at the bottom of the remote.

Do not press the [/1 button at the top of the remote.

2 With the TV [/1 button pressed down,

enter the TV’s manufacturer code using the number buttons.

For instance, to enter “09,” press “0” then “9.” After you enter the last number, release the TV [/1 button.

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)

Hitachi 02

MGA/Mitsubishi 13

NEC 04

Panasonic 19

Philips 21

Pioneer 16

RCA 10

Samsung 20

Sharp 18

Toshiba 07

The remote performs the following:

Buttons Operations

TV [/1 Turns your TV on or

off

TV VOL +/– Adjusts the volume

of your TV

TV CH +/– Selects the channel

on your TV

TV/VIDEO Switches your TV’s

input source

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 after you have completed “Step 6: Easy Setup.” The default command mode setting for this recorder and the supplied remote is DVD3.

Number buttons

SYSTEM MENU

M/m, ENTER

1 Check that “Easy Setup” (page 23)

has been finished. If “Easy Setup” has not been finished, first perform “Easy Setup.”

2 Press SYSTEM MENU.

The System Menu appears.

3 Select “SETUP,” and press ENTER.

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4 Select “Others,” and press ENTER.

5 Select “Command Mode,” and press

ENTER.

To check the Command Mode for the recorder

Press x STOP on the recorder when the recorder is turned off. The Command Mode for the recorder appears in the front panel display.

If the Command Mode for the recorder has not been changed, set the Command Mode for the remote to the default setting of DVD3. If the Command Mode for the remote is changed to DVD1 or DVD2, you will be unable to operate this recorder.

Changing channels of the recorder using the remote

You can change channels of the recorder using the number buttons.

6 Select a Command Mode (DVD1,

DVD2, or DVD3), and press ENTER.

7 Set the Command Mode for the remote

so it matches the Command Mode for the recorder you set above.

Follow the steps below to set the Command Mode on the remote.

1 Hold down ENTER. 2 While holding down ENTER, enter

the Command Mode code number using the number buttons.

Command Mode Code number

DVD1 number button 1

DVD2 number button 2

DVD3 number button 3

3 Hold down both the number and

ENTER buttons at the same time for more than three seconds.

Number buttons, SET

Example: for channel 50 Press “5,” “0,” then press SET.

Step 6: Easy Setup

Make the basic adjustments by following the on-screen instructions in “Easy Setup.”

[/1

</M/m/,,

RETURN

ENTER

TV [/1

1 Turn on the recorder and your TV.

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

The initial settings message appears.

• If this message does not appear, select “Easy Setup” from “SETUP” in the System Menu (“Settings and Adjustments” on page 71).

2 Press ENTER.

Follow the on-screen instructions to make the following settings.

Easy Setup - OSD

Select a language for the on-screen displays.

Easy Setup - Clock

Select “Manual” and set the clock using </M/m/,, then press ENTER. The day of the week is set automatically. If you used antenna hookup C (page 15), you can select “Auto.” The recorder will automatically search for a channel that carries a time signal when you turn off the recorder after finishing Easy Setup.

Easy Setup - Tuner Preset

Select whether or not you have a cable connection. The Tuner Preset function automatically searches for a ll of the receivable chan nels and presets them. To set the channels manually, see page 71.

Easy Setup - TV Type (page 74)

If you have a wide-screen TV, select “16:9.” If you have a standard TV, select either “4:3 Letter Box” (shrink to fit) or “4:3 Pan Scan” (stretch to fit). This will determine how “wide-screen” images are displayed on your TV.

Easy Setup - Audio Connection

If you connected an AV amplifier (receiver) using a coaxial cord, select “Yes : DIGITAL OUT” and set the digital output signal (page 76).

3 Press ENTER when “Finish” appears.

“Easy Setup” is finished.

To return to the previous step

Press O RETURN.

z Hint

If you want to run “Easy Setup” again, select “Easy Setup” from “SETUP” in the System Menu (page 82).

b Notes

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

• If there are only a few channels in your area that carry time signals, setting the clock automatically may take up to about 20 minutes a fter the recorder turns off. If nothing happens even after you wait about 20 minutes, set the clock manually in “Clock” of “Basic” (page 72).

Hookups and Settings

Connecting a VCR or Similar Device

After disconnecting the recorder’s AC power cord from the AC outlet, connect a VCR or similar recording device to the LINE IN jacks of this recorder. Use the DV IN jack on the front panel if the equipment has a DV output jack (i.LINK jack) (page 66). For details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with the connected equipment. To record on this recorder, see “Recording from connected equipment without a timer” on page 48.

Connecting to the LINE 1 IN jacks

Connect a VCR or similar recording device to the LINE 1 IN of this recorder. If the equipment has an S-video jack, you can use an S-video cord instead of an audio/video cord.

VIDEO

OUTPUT

AUDI O

S VIDEO

VCR, etc.

Audio/video cord

(not supplied)

to LINE 1 IN

: Signal flow

S-video cord (not supplied)

DVD recorder

b Notes

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

• If you pass the recorder signals through a 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 to 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 TV

DVD recorder

Line input 2

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

Connecting to the LINE 2 IN jacks on the front panel

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

VCR, etc.

S VIDEO

OUTPUT

VIDEO

AUDI O

Hookups and Settings

S-video cord

(not supplied)

to LINE 2 IN

Audio/video cord (not supplied)

DVD recorder

: Signal flow

z Hint

When the connected equipment outputs only monaural sound, connect to just the L(MONO) and VIDEO input jacks on the front of the recorder. Do not connect the R input jack.

b Notes

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

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

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

Connecting to a Satellite or Digital Tuner

Connect a satellite or digital tuner to this recorder using the LINE 1 IN jacks. Disconnect the recorder’s AC power cord from the AC outlet when connecting the tuner. To use the Synchro-Rec function, see below.

Audio/video cord (supplied)

to LINE OUT

to LINE 1 IN

INPUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

DVD recorder

Audio/video cord (not supplied)

: Signal flow

If you want to use the Synchro Rec function

This connection is necessary to use the Synchro-Recording function. See “Recording from c onnected equipment with a timer (Synchro Rec)” on page 47.

Satellite tuner, etc.

VIDEO

AUDIO

OUTPUT

b Notes

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

• If you disconnect the recorder’s AC power cord, you will not be able to view the signals from the connected tuner.

Eight Basic Operations

— Getting to Know Your DVD Recorder

1. Inserting a Disc

2. Recording a Program

Video

RWVR-RW

Video

RVR

Video

DATA CD

Z OPEN/ CLOSE

RWVR-RW

DVD

VCD CD

Video

RVR

DATA DVD

1 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE, and place a

disc on the disc tray.

Recording/playing side facing down

2 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to close the

disc tray.

Wait until “LOAD” disappears from the front panel display. Unused DVDs are formatted automatically.

• For DVD-RW discs DVD-RWs are formatted in the recording format (VR mode or Video mode) set by “Format DVD-RW” in the “DVD” setup.

• For DVD-R discs DVD-Rs are automatically formatted in Video mode. To format an unused DVD-R in VR mode, format the disc using the “Disc Information” display (page 37) before you make a recording.

If the disc is recordable on this recorder, you can manually re-format the disc to make a blank disc (page 37).

This section introduces the basic operation to record a current TV program to a disc (DVD). For an explanation of how to make timer recordings, see page 39.

CH +/–

DISPLAY

z REC x REC

STOP

REC MODE

TV/VIDEO

1 Insert a recordable DVD. 2 Press CH +/– to select the channel or

input source you want to record.

3 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select

the recording mode.

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

For more details about the recording mode, see page 39.

4 Press z REC.

Recording starts. Recording stops automatically after 8 hours of continuous recording or when the DVD is full.

Eight Basic Operations — Getting to Know Your DVD Recorder

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To stop recording

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

3. Playing the Recorded Program (Title List)

To watch another TV program while recording

Set your TV to the TV input using the TV/ VIDEO button (page 20).

z Hint

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

b Notes

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

to start recording.

• You cannot change the recording mode while recording.

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

Checking the disc status while recording

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

Press DISPLAY during recording.

The recording information appears.

Video

RWVR-RW

Video

RVR

To play a recorded title, select the title from the Title List.

TITLE LIST

</M/m/,, ENTER

OPTIONS

CM x STOP

1 Insert a DVD.

See “1. Inserting a Disc” on page 27. Playback starts automatically depending on the disc.

A Disc type/format B Recording status C Recording mode D Recording time

Press DISPLAY to turn off the display.

2 Press TITLE LIST.

To show the extended Title List, press OPTIONS to select “Display List,” and press ENTER. Title List with Thumbnail Images (Example: DVD+RW)

3 Select a title, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears. The sub-menu displays options applicable only to the selected item. The displayed options differ depending upon the model, situation, and disc type.

Eight Basic Operations — Getting to Know Your DVD Recorder

Extended Title List

A Title type:

Displays the title type (Original or Playlist) for DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs (VR mode).

B Disc space (remainder/total) C Title information:

Displays the title number, title name, and recording date. Title size is shown in the Thumbnail title list. z (red): Indicates that the title is currently being recorded.

: Indicates the protected title.

D Scroll bar:

Appears when all of the titles do not fit on the list. To view the hidden titles, press M/m.

E Title’s thumbnail picture:

The still images for each title are displayed.

Sub-menu

4 Select “Play,” and press ENTER.

Playback starts from the selected title.

To stop playback

Press x STOP.

To scroll the list display by page (Page mode)

Press REPLAY/ADVANCE while the list display is turned on. Each time you press REPLAY/ADVANCE , the entire Title List changes to the next/previous page of titles.

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

You can switch the Title List to show Original or Playlist titles. While the Title List menu is turned on, press </,.

To change the title order (Sort)

While the Title List menu is turned on, press OPTIONS to select “Sort Titles.” Press M/m to select the item, and press ENTER.

Order Sorted

By Date In order of when the titles

were recorded. The title that is recorded most recently is listed at the top.

By Title In alphabetical order.

By Number In order of recorded title

number.

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To change a title thumbnail picture (Thumbnail) (DVD-RW/DVD-R in VR mode only)

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

1 Press TITLE LIST.

Press </, to switch the Title Lists, if necessary.

2 Select a title, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

3 Select “Set Thumbnail,” and press

ENTER. The display for setting the thumbnail point appears and the title starts to play.

4 While watching the playback picture,

press m/M to select the scene you want to set for a thumbnail picture, and press ENTER. Playback pauses.

5 Press ENTER if the scene is correct.

If the scene is incorrect, press c/C to select the scene you want to set for a thumbnail picture, and press ENTER. The display asks for confirmation.

• To change the thumbnail, press M.

6 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.

The scene is set for the title’s thumbnail picture.

To turn off the Title List

Press TITLE LIST.

4. Displaying the Playing/Remaining Time and Play Information

Video

DATA CD

RWVR-RW

DVD

Video

VCD

You can check the playing time and remaining time of the current title, chapter, track, or disc. Also, you can check the disc name recorded on the DVD/CD.

DISPLAY

TIME/TEXT

Press DISPLAY.

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

RVR

DATA DVD

ENTER

OPTIONS

z Hints

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

• You can select “TITLE LIST” from the System Menu.

b Notes

• The title names may not appear for DVDs created on other DVD recorders.

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

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

A Title number/name

(Shows either track number, track name, scene number, or file name for CDs, VIDEO CDs, DATA DVDs, or DATA CDs.)

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