Sony RDR-GX330 Owner’s Manual

SONY

2-672-839-11 (1)

DVD Recorder

Operating Instructions

RDR-GX330

BVD + ReWritable

O TM

WARNING

To reduce tile risk of lirc or electric shock, do not expose Ibis apparatus

to rain or moislure. To avoid electrical shock, do not

open tile cabinet. RelPr servicing to qualified personnel only. The AC power cord must be changed only at a qualified smwice shop.

CAUTION

The use of optical insmmlents with this product will increase eye

hazard. As the lair beanl used in tiffs DVD recorder is harnlful to

eyes. do no[ attelnpt tO disassemble the cabinet.

Relcr selwicing to qualified

personnel only.

This label is located on the laser protective housing inside tile

enclosure.

illtended to alert the u_r lo file presence

This sylnbol is OI uninsulated

"dangerous voltage" within file product's enclosure that nlay be

of sullicient magnitude to

constitute a ri_k of electric sbock to

persons.

illlended to alert file

tl_l" [O tile presence

This sylnbol is ol illlporlalll

operating and maintenance

(sel vicing) instructions ill file

lilerature acconlpanying the

appliance.

For customers in the U.S.A

Owner's Record

"['h_'mo(kq and selial numbms at<' Io(atcd al the wm of Ihe unit

Record the' serial numbm in the spae

l_lOvkk'd bcqo_ Relci Io Ihem _ h(qlcwc'l you clll upon youi Sony dcak'l

regarding Ihis produ_l

Mu&q No RI)R C;X330 Serial No

CAUTION

You are CiUltioned that any

changes or nlodifications not expressly approved in this nlanual couM xoid your aufllority to

operate tills equipnlenl.

_r_ Note

This equipmenl has been tesled and round to comply with tile

limits lor a Class B digital device.

pursuam to Part 15 of file FCC

Rules. These linlits are designed iv) provide reasonable protection against harnllul interlPrence ill a

residential installation. Ttds equiplnenl generales, uses, and call

radiale radio tiequency energy and. if not inslalled and used in accordance with the instl/icliolls>

may cause ]larllll/ll inlerlcrence to radio colnnlunications. However. them is no guaranlee thal

interlPrcnce will not occur in a particular installation. 11 this

equiplnem does cause harmlul

intcrllrmnce lo radio or television reception, which can be

detcmlined by turning the equipment oil and on. tile user is encouraged to try to correct file

interl_rcnce by one or lnore of tile lollowing measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase file separatk)n between the equipment and receiver. Connect tile equipnlent into an

oul]et on a circuit dillcrent flonl thai lo which tbe receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an

experienced radio/TV technician lor Ilelp.

Precaution

hlstall this systenl so tllal tile AC power cord can be unplugged h'om tile wall socket itnnlediately in lhe

event (if 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 bel\m:

operating it any limher.

Onpowersources

• The recorder is not

disconnected fromthe AC

power soulve as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the recorder itself has

been turned off.

• Ifyou are not going to use the recorder R)ra king time, be sure to disconnect the recorder

from the wall outlet. To

disconnect the AC power cor& grasp the plug itself: never pull the cord.

Onplacement

• Place tile recorder in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat build-up illthe

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 Ihe recorder in a location near helt sources_ or

in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, or

mechanical shock.

• Donot placetherecorderin 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.

Onrecording

Make trial recordings before making the actual recording.

Oncompensationforlost recordings

Sony is not liable and _ill not compensate for any lost

recordings or relevant losses,

inchlding when recordings are

not nlade 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 underlaken to the recorder. Sony

will not restore, recover, or replicate the recorded contents

under ally circunlstances.

Copyrights

• Teh:vision programs, films,

video tapes, discs, and other materials may be copyrighted. UnauthoriTcd recording of

such material may be contrm3

to the provisions of the copyright laws. Also, use of

this recorder with cable television transmisskm may

require aulhorization 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 Macrovisiom

and is intended lbr home and other limited viewing uses

only unless otherwise authorized by M ,crovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

Copyguardfunction

Since the recorder has a copy guard limction, programs

received through an external tuner (not supplied) may contain copy protection signals (copy guard Rmction) and as such may not be recordable, depending on the type of signah

IMPORTANTNOTICE

Caution: This recorder is capable of holding a still

video image or oil-screen display image on your

television screen indefinitely. If you leave the

still video image or on- screen display image displayed on your TV for an extended period of time you risk permanent damage to your television screen. Plasma display panels and projection televisions are especially susceptible to this.

If you have ally questions or problems concerning your

recorder, please consuh your nearest Sony dealer.

,,_continued 3

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. InstaU in

accordance with the

nlanulactlJrer_s instructions.

8) Do not install near any heat

solJrces such ts 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 olher. A grounding type

plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The

wide blade or the third prong arc provided for your safety.

lfthe provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult

an electrician for replacement of the obsolete

outlet.

10) Protect the po_er cord from being wdked 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

n/anlJlactlJrer.

12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table

specified by the manufacturer, or sold with

the ippar itus. When a cart is used, use caution when

moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury

from tip-over.

14)Rell.r all servicing to

qualified service personneh Servicing is required when

the apparatus has been damaged inany way, such as

power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid hasbeen

spilled or ol_iectshave fallen into the apparatus, Ihe

apparatus has been exposed

to rain or moisture, does not

operate normally, or has been dropped.

About this manual

• In this manuah 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 exphmation

indicate what kind of media can be used with the filnction

being explained.

• Instructions in this manual describe the controls on the

rclIlote. You call 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

nlanual may not match the

graphics displayed on your TV

_;creell.

• The expl mations regarding DVDs in Ihis manual refer to

DVDs created onthisrecorder. The explanations do not apply

to DVDs that are created on other recorders and played

back on this recorder.

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

Hookupsand 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

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 A 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 ...................... 4,5

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 ..................... 5,5

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 Piaylist 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

QuickGuideto DiscTypes

Automatically fl_rmatted in

+VR mode (DVD+RW

VIDEO)

Playable on DVD+RW

compatible players

(aulomalically finalized)

OVD+R

OVD+R OL

Formal in VR mode

(page 27)

Formal ill Video mode

/page 27)

Automatically formatted in

+VR mode (DVD+R

VIDEO)

Format in VR mode

(page 27)* 1 Formatting is performed using the "Disc

Information" display.

Aulomatically for nmtled in

VMeo mode

Playable only on VR mode

compatible players

(finalizalion unnecessary)

Playable on mosl DVD

players (firmlizalion necessary) (page 35)

Playable on mosl DVD players (firmlizalion necessary) (page 35)

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

Playable on mosl DVD players (finalizalion necessary) (page 35)

Usablediscversions(asofMarch2006)

• 8x-speed or slower DVD+RWs

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

Ver. 1.2 with CPRM '2)

• 16x-speed or slower DVD+Rs

• 16x-speed or slower DVD-Rs (Ver.2.0, Vet.2.1 with CPRM '2)

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

"DVD+RW," "DVD-RW," "DVD+R," "DVD+R DLj' and "DVD-R" arc trademarks.

*J When an unformatted DVD-R is inserted into

this recorder, it is automatically fornmtted in

Video mode. To format a new DVD-R in VR mode, format using the "Disc Information"

display (page 27).

2 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

•._continued 9

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.

D_ VIDEO CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in

o,o,, ,Aoo,o m ,sicCDIorm =

"DVD VIDEO" and "CD" are Irademarks.

Discs that cannot be played

• PHOTO CDs

• CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs that are

recorded in a l\)rmat difli_rent fi'om the tkwmats mentioned in the table above.

• Dala 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 dift_rent region code

(page 11).

VIDEO CD/Super VIDEO CD formal

DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/ DVD_Rs/DVD-ROMs containing

JPEG image files

CD-ROMs/CD_R,,/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.)

• DVDs that were recorded on a diftizrent

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 lbr one title is eight hours.

Note on playback operations of DVD VIDEOs/VIDEOCDs

Snme playhack operations of DVD VIDEOs/ VIDEO CDs may be h*tentionally set by snftware producers. Since this recorder plays DVD VIDEOs/V1DEO CDs according to the disc contents the software producers designed, some playback features may not be available. See the instmctinns supplied with

the DVD VIDEOs/VIDEO CDs.

Regioncode(DVDVIDEOonly)

Your recorder has a region code printed on the rear of tire 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 tiffs recorder.

lfyou try to play any other DVD VIDEO, the message "Playback prohibited by region code." will appear nn 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.

Region code

NoteonDualDiscs

A DualDisc is a two sided disc product wbicll mates DVD recorded material on one side

with digital audit) material nn the nther side. However, since the audit) material side does not conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard, playback nn this product is not guaranteed.

Notes

• Some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVD- Rs, or CD-RWs/CD-Rs cannet be played on this

recerder due to the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the

recerding device md authoring seftware. The disc will net play if it has not been cerrcctly finalized. Fer mere infennation, see the eperating

instructions for the recerding &.vice.

• Yeu cannot mix VR mode and Video mode en the same DVD-RW. To change the disc's retreat,

refermat the disc (page 37). Note that the disc's contents will be erased afler rclbrmatting.

• You cannet shorten the time required l_)r receMing even with high-speed discs.

• It is recommended that yeu use discs _ith "Fer Video" printed on their packaging.

• You cannot add new recordings to DVD+Rs, DVD-Rs, or DVD-RWs (Video mode) that

contain recerdings made on ether DVD equipment.

• In some cases, yeu may net be able to add new recerdings to DVD+RWs that contain recordings mlde en ether DVD equipment. If you de add a

new recerding, note that this recerder will rex_rite the DVD menu.

• You cannot edit recerdings en DVD+RWs, DVD-RWs (Vide() mode), DVD+Rs, or DVD-Rs

that ,re made on ether DVD equipment.

• lfthe disc contains PC data unrecognizable by this recerder, Ihe data may be erased.

• Veil m;ly not be ,Die te recerd on some recerdable discs, depending on the disc.

Musicdiscs encodedwith copyright protection technologies

This product is designed to play back discs that conR)rm to tire Compact Disc (CD) standard.

Recently, various music discs encoded with copyright protection teclmologies are being

marketed by some record companies. Please be aware that among tbnse discs, there are

some thaido not confnrm to the CD standard and may not be playable by this product.

HookingUptheRecorder

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

Notes

• See "Specifications" (page 89) for alist 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.

Step1: Connectingthe AntennaCable

Select one of the l\_llowing antenna hookups.

If you have Hookup

A: Cable box or satellite receiver with a video/audio output A (page ]3) B: (!able box with an antenna output only B/page 14) C: Cable without cable box, or antenna only (no cable TV) C (page 15)

NOTETOCATVSYSTEMINSTALLER(INUSA)

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 tile grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

(J 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.

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

the salellite receiver or cable box is turned on. To watch cable or satellite channel, you need to match the channel on the recorder (LI) to the

input.jack c(mnected to the cable box or satellite receiver (LINE I IN).

Cable box/satellite receiver

-g

Audio/video cord -- (not supplied)

to LINE 1 IN DVD recorder

: Signal flow

"_';"Hints

• If your cable bex or salellite recei',er has an S-videe jack, you can use an S-videe cord (nel supplied)

inste K1ef Ihe audie/videe cerd.

• lfyeu connect an S-videe cord le Ihe LINE I IN.jack, sel "Linel lnpu¢' effl_e "Line hlpu¢' le "S Video"

in Ihe "Video" selup (page 75).

_°l_ S-video c°rd

_ (not supplied)

to antenna input

,,_continued 13

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 tile recorder (2ch, 3ch, or 4ch) to

the antemla output channel on the cable box (2ch, 3ch, or 4ch).

Cable box

Antenna cable_

(supplied)

gl to VHF/UHF IN 'd

DVD recorder

_to VHF/U_OUT I V

Note

When using Ihis cenneclien, set "Anlcnna / Cable of Ihe "Tuner Preset te _Anlcnna' ill the 'Basic sclup (page 71 ).

to antenna input

Use this hookup if yon watch cable channels wifllout 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 tile channel on the recorder.

to VHF/UHF IN

DVD recorder

to antenna input

l to VHF/UHF OUT I_

Antenna cable (supplied)

Step2: ConnectingtheVideoCords

Selecl one of the lk)llowing patterns, O flrrough _, accoMing to Ihe input jack on your TV monilor, proieclor, or AV amplilier (receiver). This will enable you to view pictures.

Audio/video/notsupp,ied/ ii

cord (supplied)

to LINE OUT (VIDEO) DVD recorder

Svideocord

)W) ....

to LINE OUT (S VIDEO)

(green)

r'-J'_'- : Signal flow

O Videoinputjack

Youwill enjoysluudardqtmlily images.

Q SVIDEOinput jack

You will enjoy high quality images.

OUT

,_to COMPONENT VIDEO

Component video cord (not supplied)

0 Component video inputjacks (Y, Pe,

PR)

You will enjoy uccurute color reproduction and high quality images. If your TV accepts progressive 480p l\_rmat signals, you must use this connection. Then set "Progressive Output" of "Video Output" to "On" intire "Video" setup to send progressive video signals. For details, see "Progressive Output" on page 74.

Whenplaying"wide screen"images

Some recorded imagesmay not fityour TV screen. Tochange the picture size, see page 74.

Ilyou are connecting to a VCR

Connect your VCR to the LINE 1N jack on die recorder (page 24).

Note

Do nol connect IIIOI'L'Ihan ()ILL'type of video cord between Ihe recorder and your TV at the same time.

-g

Step3: Connectingthe AudioCords

Selecl one of fire following pallems, O or O, according to tlae inpul jack on your TV monilor, projeclnr, or AV amplifier 0 eceiver). This will enable you to listen In sound.

gital cord (not supplied)

to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL)

to LINE OUT (R-AUDIO-L)

(yellow) _' (red)

' The yellew plug is used fer videe signals (page 16).

0 Digitalaudio inputjack

If your AV amplifier (receiver) has a Dolby _ I Digital or DTS .2 decoder and a digital input

jack. use this connection. You can enjoy

Dolby Digital (5.1ch) and DTS (5.1ch)

SUFFOUlld e[]ccts,

DVD recorder

0 AudioL/R(left/right)inputjacks

This connection will use ynur TV's nr stereo amplifier's (receiver's) two speakers for

sntllld.

"_° Hint For correct speaker location, see the operating

instructions supplied with tile connected components.

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 unw;mted noise to come from your TV 's spe &ers.

• With connection Q, do not connect tile LINE IN

(R-AUDIO-L) and LINE OUT (R-AUDIO-L)

jacks to your TV's radio output jacks it the sune time. This will cause unwanted noise to come

from your TV 's speakers.

• With connection Q, after you have completed the connection, make the appropriate settings under

"Easy Sclup - Audio Connection" (page 23).

Otherwise, no sound or a loud noise will come

from your speakers.

_1 Manufactured under license lron/Dolby

Laboratories. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol arc,

trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

2 "DTS" and "DTS Digital Out" are trademarks of

Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

Step4: Connectingthe ACPowerCord

Connecl d_e supplied AC power cord to Ihe AC IN lerminal oflhe recorder. Then plug Ihe

recolder and TV power cords inlo the AC =_ outlet. After you connect the AC power cord, "_

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

the recorder once the front panel display lights up and the recorder enters slandby

mode. If you connecl additional equipment lo 1his

recorder (page 24). be sure Io connecl Ihe AC power cord after all conlleclions are complete.

@ _ toACIN @

to AC outlet

Step5: Preparingthe Remote

You can control the recorder using the supplied remote. Insert two Size AA (R6)

batteries by matching the (_ and @ ends on tile batteries to the markings inside the battery compartment. When using tile

remote, point it at the remote sensor [] on the recorder.

Notes

• Ifthe supplied remote interferes your other Sony

DVD recorder or player, change the conmland

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 batter}' with an (lid batte U, 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 batteU leakage occurs, wipe out any liquid inside the batte U comparmlent, and insert new

batteries.

• Donot expose the remote sensor (marked [] on the front panel) to strong light, such as direct

sunlight or a lighting apparatus. The recorder may

not respond to the renlote.

You can adjusl Ihe remote's signal to control your TV.

Notes

• Depending on the connected unit, you may notbe able to control your TV with some or all of the

buttons below.

• Ifyou enter a new code number, tile code number previously entered will be erased.

• When you replace tile batteries of the remote, the code nun/ber n/a} be reset to the default setting. Set the appropriate code number ,gain.

i.......................

TV VOL

TV CH

HolddowntheTVI/_ buttonlocated

at the bottom of the remote.

Do not press the I/_) button at the top of tile renlote.

WiththeIV I/_ buttonpresseddown, entertheTV'smanufacturercode

usingthenumberbuttons.

For instance, to enter "09," press "0 then "9." After you enter the last ]mmber.

release the TV |/(_) button.

Code numbers of controllable TVs

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

Manufacturer Code number

Sony OI /default) Hitachi 02

MGA/Mitsubishi 13

NEC 04

Panasonic 19

Philips 2 I Pioneer 16

RCA 10

Samsung 20

Sharp 18 Toshiba 07

The remote performs the following:

Buttons Operations

TV I/(_) Turns your TV on or

off

TV VOL +M Adjusts the volume

of your TV

TV CH +/ Selects the channel

on your TV

TV/VIDEO Switches your TV's

input source

If lhe supplied remole interferes wilh your other Sony DVD recorder or player, set the

command mode number for Ihis recorder and =_

lhe supplied remole lo one lhal differs from "_ lhe olher Sony DVD recorder or player after

you have completed "Step 6: Easy Setup." The defaull COlmnand mode setling lk)r Ibis

recorder and the supplied remote is DVD3. "_

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SYSTEM ---

Checkthat"EasySetup"(page23)

has been finished. If "Easy Setup" has not been finished, first perform "Easy Setup."

Press SYSTEM MENU.

The System Menu appears.

Select "SETUP," and press ENTER.

SETUP

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Select "Others," and press ENTER.

SETUP

Select"CommandMode,"andpress ENTER.

SETUP

Selecta CommandMode(DVD1, DVD2,orDVD3),andpressENTER.

Set the Command Node 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.

(!) Hold down ENTER. @ While holding down ENTER, enter

the Command Mode code nunlber using the number buttons.

Command Mode Code number

DVD] nulllber button l DVD2 number butten 2

DVD3 number button 3

@ Hold down both the number and

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

To check the Command Node for the recorder

Press • STOP on the recorder when tile recorder is turned off. Tile Command Mode

l\_r the recorder appears in the front panel display.

not been changed, set tile CommaM Mode for Ihe remote lo lhe delault setling ol

DVD3. If Ihe Command Mode lk)rthe ll the C()mmand Mode for the recorder has

remole is changed to DVDI or DVD2, you will be unable lo operale this recorder.

You can change channels of file recorder using thenumber buttons.

Number buttons, SET

Example: lot channel 50 Press "5," "0," fl3enpress SET.

Step6: EasySetup

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

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TV I/(b

1 TurnontherecorderandyourTV.

Thenswitchtheinputselectoronyour TVsothatthesignalfromtherecorder appearsonyourTVscreen.

The initial settings message appears.

• If this message does not appear, select

"Easy Setup" l?om "SETUP" in the System Menu ("Settings and Adjustments" on page 71).

2 PressENTER.

Follow the on=screen insmrctions to make the li.)llowing settings.

_Easy Setup - OSD

Select a language l\)r the on-screen displays.

• Easy Setup - Clock

Select "Manual" and set tire clock using "_/t_/!],/"l_', then press ENTER. The

day of the week is set automatically. If you used antenna hookup C (page 15), you car* select "Auto." The recorder will atrtomatically search lk)r a channel that carries a time signal when you turn off the recorder after finishing Easy Setup.

'_ EasySetup- TunerPreset

Select whether or not you have a cable connection.

The Tuner Preset fnnction automatically searches R_rall of the receivable channels

and presets them. To set the channels manually, see page 71.

• EasySetup-IV Type(page74)

If you ha,_ea 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 riO. This will determine how "wide-screen" images are displayed on your TV.

'_ EasySetup- AudioConnection

If you connected an AV amplifier

(receiver) using a coaxial cord, select

"Yes : DIGITAL OUT" and set the digital output signal (page 76).

PressENTERwhen "Finish" appears.

"Easy Setup' is finished.

Toreturntothepreviousstep

Pressd""eRETURN.

"_i° Hint If you want to run "Easy Setup" again, select "Easy Setup" from "SETUP" in the System Menu (page 82).

Notes

• If you use an S-video cord to connect your cable

box or satellite receiver, set Linel Input" of the "Line Input" to "S Video" in the Video" setup (page 75).

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

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Connectinga VCRorSimilarDevice

After disconnecting tire recorder's AC power cord l)'om the AC outlet, connect a VCR or similar recording device to the LINE IN jacks of this recorder. Use tile DV 1N .jack on the front panel if the equipment has a DV output jack (i.LINK jack) (page 66). For details, ret)r to the instruction manual supplied with the connected equipment.

To record on this recorder, see "Recording fi'om connected equipment without a timer" on

page 48.

Cmmect a VCR or similar recording device to the LINE 1 1N ot' this recorder. If the equipmeet

has an S-video jack, you can use an S-video cord instead ot' an audio/video cord.

VCR, etc,

Audio/video cord

(not supplied)

to LINE 1 IN

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S-videocord

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DVD recorder

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 yeur TV screen.

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Be sure te connect your VCR to the DVD recerder and to your TV in the order shown belong. Te watch vide() tapes, watch the tapes through a second line input on your TV.

Line input 1

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• If you discennect the recorder's AC power cord, you will nol be able to view the signals from the connected VCR.

Connect a VCR or similar recording device Io Ihc LINE 2 1N jacks of Ihis recorder, lflhe equipment has an S-video jack. you can use an S-video cord ieslead ol an audio/video cord.

VCR, etc,

S-video cord ,o

(not supplied)

_ Audio/video cord

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i_Jl_n ot supplied)

to LINE 2 IN

DVD recorder

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"_° Hint When the connected equipment outputs only monaural sound, connect te just the LIMONO) and VIDEO input jacks on the frent of Ihe recerder. De not connect the R input jack.

Notes

• Do net connect the yellow LINE IN IVIDEO) jack when using an S-video cord.

• Do not cennect the output jack ef this recorder te another equipment's input jack with the ether equipmenCs eutput jack connected to the input jack of this recerder. This may cause noise (li:edback).

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

Connectingto a Satellite orDigitalTuner

Connect a satellite or digital tuner to this recorder osing the LINE 1 IN jacks. Disconnect the recorder's AC power cord from the AC outlet when comlecting the tuner.

To use the Syochro-Rec function, see below.

OUT

DVD recorder

to LINE 1 IN

__'_ _ Satellite tuner, etc.

Audio/video cord

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If youwant to use the SynchroRec

function

This connection is necessary to use the

Synchro-Recording lhnction. See "Recording from connected equipment with a

timer (Synchro Rec)" on page47.

(not supplied)

Notes

• Synchro-Recording does not work with some tu nets. For detail s, see the tu her' s operating

instructions.

• If you disconnect the recoMer's AC power cord, you will not be able to viex_ the signals from the

connected tuner.

1. Inserting a Disc

__AOPEN/_ CLOSE

Press_ OPEN/CLOSE,andplacea

disconthe disctray.

Recording/playing side facing down

/ Press_ OPEN/CLOSEto closethe

disctray.

Wait until '_LOAD" disappears from the front panel display.

Unused DVDs are lormatted arrtomatically.

• For DVD-RW discs DVD-RWs are lbmmtted in the

recording format (VR mode or Vide() mode) set by "Format DVD-RW" in the "DVD" setup.

• For DVD-R discs DVD-Rs areautomatically formatted in

Video mode. To l\)rmat an unused DVD-R in VR mode, R_rmatthe disc using the "Disc Information" display

(page 37) before you nmke a recording.

If tiredisc is recordable on this recorder, you can manually re-format tire disc to

make ablank disc (page 37).

2, Recordinga Program

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.

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Inserta recordable DVD.

PressCH +/-to selectthe channelor inputsourceyouwant to record.

3 Press RECNODE repeatedlytoselect

the recordingmode.

Each lime you press the bultou, die

display on Ihe TV screen changes as

follows:

c HQ- HSP- SP'-_ LSP '-'_

SLP _EP _ LP_ ESP

For more details aboul Ibe recording mode, see page 39.

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4 Press• REg.

Recording slarts.

Recording slops automatically after

8 hours of continuous recording or when

the DVD is full.

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To stop recording

Press • REC STOP.

Note that it may take a few seconds lot recorder to stop recording.

To watch another IV program while

recording

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

"_" Hint

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

make sure to leave it on.

Notes

• Alter pressing • REC, it may take a shorl while

to start recording.

• You cannot change the recording mode while recording.

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

You can check lhe recording informalion such as recording lime or disc lype.

PressDISPLAYduringrecording.

The recording information appears.

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3. Playingthe Recorded Program(Title List)

To play a recorded title, selecl the litle lrom lhe Title Lisl.

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TITLE LIST

ENTER

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InsertaDVD.

See "1. Inserting a Disc" on page 27. Playback starts automatically depending

on the disc.

[] Disc type/format [] Recording status [] Recording mode [] Recording time

Press DISPLAY to turn olf Ille display.

2 PressTITLE LIST.

To show the extended Title List, press OPTIONS to selecl "Display List," and press ENTER. Title List with Thumbnail hnages (Example: DVD+RW)

Selecta title, andpressENTER.

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

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Extended Title List

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[] Title type:

Displays tile title type (Original or Playlist) ti)r [)V[)-RWs/[)VD-Rs (VR mode).

[] Disc space (remainder/total) [] Title information:

Displays the title nmnber, title name, and recording date. Title size is shown in the Thumbnail title list.

• (red): Indicates that the title is currently being recorded.

_: Indicates the protected title.

[] Scroll bar:

Appears when all of the titles do not fit on the list. To view tile hidden titles,

press t1"/!1".

[] Title's thumbnail picture:

The still images R)reach title are displayed.

TITLE LIST

Select "Play," and pressENTER.

Playhuck starts fronl the selected title.

Tostopplayback

Press • STOP.

Toscroll the list display bypage (Page

mode)

Press _'- REPLAY/ADVANCE -"_ while tile list display is turned on. Each time you

press _=* REPLAY/ADVANCE ."_, the entire Title List changes to tile next/previous page of titles.

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

You can switch the Title List to show Original or Playlist titles.

While tile Title List menu is turned on, press

To changethe title order(Sort)

While tile Title List menu is turned on, press OPTIONS to select "Sort Titles." Press 'll'/_l"

to select tile item, and press ENTER.

Order Sorted

By Date Ill oMer ef u, hen the titles

wererecerded. The title that is recorded most recently is

listed at the top. By Title In alphabeticalerder. By Number In nrder of recorded title

nnn/ber.

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To change a title thumbnail picture

(Thumbnail)(DVD-RW/DVD-Rin VR mode

only)

You can select a fuvorite scene l_.)rthe

thumbnail picture shown in the Title List

[nenu.

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 Thumbnaih" and press

ENTER. The display for setting the thumbnail

point appears and the title starts to play.

4 While watching the playback picture.

press _1_1/I),-I_ 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.

lithe scene is incorrect, press _III1111_to select the scene you want to set l;.)r a thumbnail picture, and press ENTER. The display asks lot confirmation.

• To change the thumbuaih press _.

6 Select"OK," and press ENTER.

The scene is set for the title's thumbnail picmre.

To turn oilthe Title List

Press TITLE LIST.

"_° Hints

• Alter 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.

4. Displayingthe Playing/RemainingTime andPlayInformation

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 _o ®

ENTER

OPTIONS

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PressDISPLAY.

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

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Notes

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

• Itmay t&e a l_.,wseconds for the thumbnail pictures to be displayed.

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

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[] Title number/name

(Shows either track number, track name, scene nulnber, or file nanle i_r

CDs, VIDEO CDs, DATA DVDs, or DATA CDs,)

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