Sony RDR-GX380 User Manual

3-876-078-11(3)

DVD Recorder

Operating Instructions

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RDR-GX380

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 servi cing to qualified personnel only. Batteries or batteries installed apparatus shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

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

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.

CLASS 3B VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.

CAUTION

AVOID EXPOSURE TO THE BEAM. KLASSE 3B SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING VED ÅBNING.

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Notice for customers in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland

A molded plug complying with BS1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience. Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a 5 AMP fuse approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362, (i.e., marked with or mark) must be used. If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station.

Precautions

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

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

• Install this system so that the mains lead (the power cord) can be unplugged from the wall socket immediately in the event of trouble.

Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)

This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

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

Disposal of waste batteries (applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)

This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that the battery provided with this product shall not be treated as household waste. By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of the battery. The recycling of the materials will help to conserve natural resources.

In case of products that for safety, performance or data integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an incorporated battery, this battery should be replaced by qualified service staff only. To ensure that the battery will be treated properly, hand over the pr oduct at end-of-life to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.

For all other batteries, please view the section on how to remove the battery from the product safely. Hand the battery over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of waste batteries.

For more detailed information about recycling of this product or battery, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

The manufacturer of this product is Sony C orporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents.

Precautions

On safety

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

On power sources

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

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

On placement

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

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

• Do not place the recorder in a confined space such as a b ookshelf 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 ha zard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.

On recording

Make trial record ings before making the actual recording.

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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 programmes, 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 programme owner.

• Recording equipment should be used only for lawful copying and you are advised to check carefully what is lawful copying in the area in which you are making a copy. Copying of copyright material such as films or music is unlawful unless permitted by a legal exception or consented to by the rights 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, programmes received through an external tuner (not supplied) may contain copy protection signals (copy guard function) and as such may not be recordable, depending on t he 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.

About this manual

• In this manual, “disc” is used as a general reference for 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 med ia can be used with the function being explained. For details, see “Recordable and Playable Discs” on page 79.

• 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 il lustrations used in this manual may not match the graphics displayed on your TV screen.

• The explanations rega rding 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

Table of Contents

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

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

Guide to Parts and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Hookups and Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Hooking Up the Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

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

Step 2: Connecting the Video Cords/HDMI Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Step 3: Connecting the Audio Cords/HDMI Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Step 4: Connecting the Mains Lead (Power Cord) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Step 5: Preparing the Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Step 6: Initial Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Connecting a VCR or Similar Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Connecting to a Satellite or Digital Tuner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Connecting a PAY-TV/Canal Plus Decoder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Connecting the USB Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Basic Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Using the System Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Inserting and Formatting a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Recording a Programme to a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Viewing the Recorded Programme (Title List) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Checking the Playback Information and Playing Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Changing the Name of a Recorded Programme (Title Input) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Labelling and Protecting a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Playing a DVD on Other Equipment (Finalise) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Before Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Checking/Changing/Cancelling Timer Settings (Timer List) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Recording Without the Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Recording From Connected Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Playing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track, etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Playing Music CDs and MP3 Audio Tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Playing JPEG Image Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Erasing and Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Before Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Erasing and Editing Titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Editing a Title by Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Editing a Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

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DV Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Before DV Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Connecting a Digital Video Camera to the DV IN Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Dubbing From a DV/Digital8 Format Tape to a DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Settings and Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Using the Setup Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Channel and Clock Settings (General) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Language Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

Audio Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

Parental Control Settings (Lock) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Recording Settings (Video) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

Disc Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

Resetting the Recorder (Factory Set) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

Recordable and Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

Language Code List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Area Code List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Notes About This Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

Notes on MP3 Audio Tracks, JPEG Image Files, DivX Video Files, and i.Link . . . . . 85

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88

Guide to Parts and Controls

For more information, see the pages in parentheses.

Remote

123

456

789

A [/1 (on/standby) (20)

Turns the recorder on or off.

B PROG (programme) +/– (29)

The + button has a tactile dot*.

C INPUT (input select) (43)

Selects an input source.

D CLEAR (40) E TV/DVD (18)

Switches between TV mode and DVD mode.

F SYSTEM MENU (27)

TOP MENU (45)/TITLE LIST (30)

TIMER (38)

G DISPLAY (32)

Displays the playing status or disc information.

H ./> (previous/next) (47, 51)

c/C (instant replay/instant

advance/freeze frame) (47)

m / M (search/slow) (47) H (play) (45, 50, 52) X (pause) (47, 51, 52) x (stop) (45, 50, 52)

The H button has a tactile dot*.

I z REC (41)

x REC STOP (38, 41)

CHAPTER MARK (59)

Creates chapters within a title.

REC MODE (29, 37, 41)

Selects the recording mode.

J TV [/1 (on/standby) (18)

TV t (input select) (18)

2 (volume) +/– (18)

TV PROG (programme) +/– (18)

The + button has a tactile dot*.

K SEARCH (50)

Displays the Marker Search display.

L MARKER (50)

Marks the desired point during playback.

MENU (45)

Displays the disc’s menu.

</M/m/,/ENTER (20)

Selects a desired item.

O RETURN (20)

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M SUBTITLE (47)

Selects a subtitle language.

ANGLE (47)

Changes the angles or rotates an image during slideshow.

PLAY MODE (49, 51)

ZOOM (48)

Zooms an image during playback or pause mode.

N AUDIO (47)

The AUDIO button has a tactile dot*.

O Number buttons (49)

The number 5 button has a tactile dot*.

P Z (open/close) (28)

Opens or closes the disc tray.

* Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the

recorder.

Front panel

A [/1 (on/standby) (20)

Turns the recorder on or off.

B Disc tray (28) C Front panel display

Shows the current status of the recorder. REC: Indicates when recording is in progress. TV: Indicates when the recorder is in TV tuner mode. PM: Indicates afternoon.

: Indicates when the recorder is in timer

recording or a timer recording is programmed.

: Shows the current status of the

recorder (clock, programme number, etc.).

D (remote sensor) (18) E Z (open/close) (28)

Opens or closes the disc tray.

F N (play) (45, 50, 52)

The N button has a tactile dot*.

G x (stop) (45, 50, 52) H z REC (41) I PROGRAM +/– (29)

The + button has a tactile dot*.

J RESOLUTION button (14)

Selects the resolution according to your TV.

K DV IN jack (62)

Connect a DV camcorder to this jack.

L USB jack (type A) (26)

Connect a USB device to this jack.

M LINE 2 IN (VIDEO/L(MONO) AUDIO R)

jacks (23)

Connect a VCR or similar recording device to these jacks.

* Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the

recorder.

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Rear panel

A AC IN terminal (17) B COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

(Y, PB/CB, PR/CR) jacks (13)

C LINE 3/DECODER jack (22, 24) D AERIAL IN/OUT jacks (12)

E HDMI OUT (high-definition

multimedia interface out) jack (13)

F LINE 1-TV jack (13) G AUDIO OUT (L/R) jacks (16) H DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack (16)

Hookups and Settings

Hooking Up the Recorder

Follow steps 1 to 5 to hook up the recorder, and step 6 to make the initial settings for the recorder (page 20). Do not connect the mains lead (the power cord) until you reach “Step 4: Connecting the Mains Lead (Power Cord)” (page 17).

b Notes

• See “Specifications” (page 86) for a list of supplied accessories.

• Plug cords securely to prevent unwanted noise.

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

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

• Be sure to disconnect the mains lead (the power cord) of each component before connecting.

Hookups and Settings

Step 1: Connecting the Aerial Cable

Connect the aerial cable by following the steps below.

to AERIAL OUT

Aerial cable (supplied)

to aerial input

: Signal flow

to AERIAL IN

DVD recorder

1 Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV and connect it to AERIAL IN on the rear panel of the

recorder.

2 Connect AERIAL OUT of the recorder to the aerial input of your TV, using the supplied aerial

cable.

Step 2: Connecting the Video Cords/HDMI Cord

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

SCART cord (not supplied)

to LINE 1-TV

DVD recorder

(green)

(red)(blue)

to HDMI OUT

Hookups and Settings

to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

(green)

TV, projector, or audio component

: Signal flow

Component video cord (not supplied)

(red)(blue)

HDMI cord (not supplied)

TV, projector, or audio component

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A SCART input jack

When setting [Video output format] to [RGB] in the [General] setup (page 68), use a SCART cord that conforms to the selected signal.

B Component video input jacks (Y, PB/CB, PR/

You will enjoy accurate colour reproduction and high quality images. If your TV accepts progressive 576p format signal, use this connection and set the RESOLUTION button on the front panel to “576p” (page 9). Then set [Video output format] to [YP

BPR] in the [General] setup to send

progressive video signals (page 68).

C HDMI input jack

Use a certified HDMI cord (not supplied) to enjoy high quality digital picture and sound through the HDMI OUT jack. Then while watching the pictures, adjust the video output resolution by pressing the RESOLUTION button on the recorder. The indicator on the front panel display changes with each press:

576i t 576p t 720p

1080p T 1080i

To see the signals from the connected set top box receiver when the set top box receiver is connected to the recorder using a SCART cord only, turn the recorder on.

When connecting to the HDMI OUT jack

Follow the steps below. Improper handling may damage the HDMI OUT jack and the connector.

1 Carefully align the HDMI OUT jack on the

rear of the recorder and the HDMI connector by checking their shapes. Make sure the connector is not upside down or tilted.

HDMI O

down

HDMI O

Not straightConnector is upside

2 Insert the HDMI connector straight into the

HDMI OUT jack. Do not bend or apply pressure to the HDMI connector.

HDMI O

b Notes

• Be sure to disconnect the HDMI cord when moving the recorder.

• Do not apply too much pressure to the cabinet wall, if you place the recorder on the cabinet with the HDMI cord connected. It may damage the HDMI OUT jack or the HDMI cord.

• Do not twist the HDMI connector while connecting to or disconnecting from the HDMI OUT jack to avoid damaging the HDMI OUT jack and connector.

When playing “wide screen” images

Some recorded images may not fit your TV screen. To change the picture size, see page 68.

If you are connecting to a VCR

Connect your VCR to the LINE 3/DECODER jack on the recorder (page 22).

b Notes

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

• Do not make connections A and C at the same time.

• Consumers should note that not all High Definition television sets are fully compatible with this product and may cause artifacts to be displayed in the picture. In case of 625 progressive scan picture problems, it is recommended that the user switch the connection to the ‘Standard Definition’ output. If there are questions regarding our TV set compatibility with this model 625p DVD recorder, please contact our customer service center.

• When you connect the recorder to your TV via the SCART jack, the TV’s input source is set to the recorder automatically when you turn on the recorder. If necessary, press the TV t button on the remote to return the input to the TV.

• You cannot connect the HDMI OUT jack (connection C) to DVI jacks that are not HDCP compliant (e.g., DVI jacks on PC displays).

• When your TV accepts progressive video signals, the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks output progressive 576p format signals, even if 720p, 1080i or 1080p is selected by the RESOLUTION button.

• When connecting to the HDMI OUT jack with output resolution 720p, 1080i, or 1080p, aspect ratio is automatically set to 16:9. To watch the picture in 4:3, set the output res olution to 576i or 576p by pressing the RESOLUTION button on the recorder, and set the aspect ratio of the connected TV to 4:3.

* This DVD recorder incorporates High-Definition

Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology.

HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

Hookups and Settings

Step 3: Connecting the Audio Cords/HDMI Cord

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

[Speakers]

Rear (L)

Front (L)

Centre

Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)

PCM/DTS/ MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL

DIGITAL OUT

: Signal flow

Audio component with a decoder

to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL)

COAXIAL

to AUDIO OUT (L/R)

(red) (white)

(white)

Audio cord (not supplied)

[Speakers]

Rear (R)

Front (R)

Subwoofer

to coaxial/HDMI digital input

HDMI cord (not supplied)

to HDMI OUT

HDMI OUT

DVD recorder

INPUT

AUDIO

(red)

TV, projector, or audio component

A Digital audio input jack

If your audio component has a Dolby*1 Digital,

DTS

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

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

This connection will use your TV’s or audio component’s two speakers for sound.

z Hint

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

b Notes

• Do not connect your TV’s audio output jacks to the LINE 2 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 2 IN (R- AUDIO-L) and AUDIO OUT (L/R) 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 connection A, after you have completed the connection, make the appropriate settings in the [Audio] setup (page 69). Otherwise, no sound or a loud noise will come from your speakers.

• When you connect the recorder to an audio component using an HDMI cord, you will need to do one of the following: – Connect the audio component to the TV with the

HDMI cord, or

– Connect the recorder to the TV with a component

video cord.

Step 4: Connecting the Mains Lead (Power Cord)

Connect the supplied mains lead (the power cord) to the AC IN terminal of the recorder. Then plug the recorder and TV mains leads (AC power cords) into the mains. After you connect the mains lead (the 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 22), be sure to connect the mains lead (the power cord) after all connections are complete.

AC IN

to AC IN

to mains

Hookups and Settings

Step 5: Preparing the Remote

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

Controlling TVs with the remote

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

b Notes

• Depending on the 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.

b Notes

• If the supplied remote interferes with your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command mode number for this recorder (page 19).

• 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 apparatus. The recorder may not respond to the remote.

• When you replace the batteries of the remote, the code number and Command Mode may be reset to the default setting. Set the appropriate code number and Command Mode again.

Number buttons

TV 2 +/–

TV PROG

+/–

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TV/DVD

DISPLAY

TV [/1 TV t

1 Hold down TV [/1 located at the bottom of

the remote.

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

2 With TV [/1 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 24

JVC 33

LG/Goldstar 76

Panasonic 17, 49

Philips 06, 08, 72

Samsung 71

Sharp 29

Toshiba 38

The remote performs the following:

Buttons Operations

TV [/1 Turns your TV on or

off.

TV 2 (volume) +/– Adjusts the volume of

your TV.

TV PROG +/– Selects the programme

position on your TV.

TV t (input select) 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: Initial Setup.”

The default command mode setting for this recorder and the supplied remote is “3.” The remote does not function if different command modes are set for the recorder and remote. Set the same command mode.

PROGRAM +/–

Number buttons

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Hookups and Settings

To operate the TV/DVD button (for SCART connections only)

The TV/DVD button switches between TV mode and DVD mode. Press the TV/DVD button when in stop mode or no menu appears on the TV screen. Point your remote at the recorder when using this button. TV mode: switch to this when you use the TV’s tuner mainly. When you start playback, the input source for the TV is set to the recorder automatically. DVD mode: switch to this when you use the recorder’s tuner mainly. To check the current mode, press DISPLAY (page 32).

</M/m/,, ENTER

1 Turn off the recorder. 2 Hold down x on the recorder until “codE”

appears on the front panel display.

3 Press PROGRAM +/– on the recorder to

select the command mode (1, 2, or 3).

The selected command mode appears on the front panel display.

4 Hold down the remote’s ENTER and 1, 2,

or 3 of the number buttons corresponding to the command mode selected in step 3, for more than three seconds.

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Changing programme positions of the recorder using the remote

You can change programme positions of the recorder using the number buttons.

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

Step 6: Initial Setup

Make the basic adjustments by following the onscreen instructions in “Initial Setup.” Be careful not to disconnect the cables or exit the “Initial Setup” function during this procedure.

[/1

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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 [LANGUAGE] display appears.

2 Select a language for the on-screen

displays using M/m, and press ENTER.

3 Check the antenna connection according to

the display, and press ENTER.

4 While [Start] is selected, press ENTER.

The Auto Channel Setting starts. To cancel the Auto Channel Setting, select [Cancel] and press ENTER. To set the programme positions manually, see page 67. When the Auto Channel Setting finishes, the [Clock Setting] display appears.

5 Select [Auto] and press ENTER.

The Auto Clock Set function is not available for Russian model. To set the clock manually, see page 67.

6 When the Initial Setup is completed, select

[Exit] and press ENTER.

To return to the previous step

Press O RETURN or < according to the display.

z Hint

If you want to run “Initial Setup” again, select the relevant setup items from the Setup menu (page 65).

Hookups and Settings

Connecting a VCR or Similar Device

After disconnecting the recorder’s mains lead (the power cord) from the mains, 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 62). See also the operating instructions supplied with the connected equipment. To record on this recorder, see “Recording From Connected Equipment” (page 43).

Connecting to the LINE 3/DECODER jack

Connect a VCR or similar recording device to the LINE 3/DECODER jack of this recorder.

VCR

to SCART input

to LINE 1-TV

SCART cord (not supplied)

to LINE 3/ DECODER

DVD recorder

b Notes

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

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

VCRDVD recorder TV

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

Line input 1

VCR DVD recorder TV

Line input 2

• When you record to a VCR from this DVD recorder, do not switch the input source to TV by pressing the TV/DVD button on the remote.

• To watch the connected VCR or similar device’s pictures through the recorder while the recorder is in standby mode, set [Power Save] to [Off] (default) in the [General] setup (page 68).

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

Connecting to the LINE 2 IN jacks

Connect a VCR or similar recording device to the LINE 2 IN jacks of this recorder.

VCR, etc.

OUTPUT

VIDEO

AUDI O

Audio/video cord (not supplied)

Hookups and Settings

to LINE 2 IN

: Signal flow

DVD recorder

z Hint

When the connected equipment outputs only monaural sound, use audio cords that distribute monaural sounds to left/ right channels (not supplied).

b Notes

• Do not connect the output jack of this recorder to another equipment’s input jack with the other equipment’s output jack connected to the input jack of this recorder. 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 3/DECODER jack. Disconnect the recorder’s mains lead (the power cord) from the mains when connecting the tuner.

to SCART input

Satellite tuner, CanalSat, etc.

to LINE 3/ DECODER

z Hint

You do not need to turn on the recorder to view the signals from the connected tuner on your TV.

SCART cord (not supplied)

to LINE 1-TV

DVD recorder

b Notes

• If you are using a B Sky B tuner, be sure to connect the tuner’s VCR SCART jack to the LINE 3/DECODER jack.

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

Connecting a PAY-TV/Canal Plus Decoder

You can watch or record PAY-TV/Canal Plus programmes if you connect a decoder (not supplied) to the recorder. Disconnect the recorder’s mains lead (the power cord) from the mains when connecting the decoder. To watch or record PAY-TV/Canal Plus programmes, set your recorder to receive the channels using the Setup Display. See [Manual CH Setting] in the [General] setup (page 66).

Aerial cable (supplied)

to AERIAL IN

to SCART input

Hookups and Settings

PAY-TV/Canal Plus decoder

to LINE 3/ DECODER

z Hint

You do not need to turn on the recorder to view the signals from the connected tuner on your TV.

SCART cord (not supplied)

to LINE 1-TV

to AERIAL OUT (TO TV)

DVD recorder

b Notes

• To watch or record PAY-TV/Canal Plus programmes from the LINE 1-TV jack, set [Line 3 In] in the [General] setup to [Decoder] (page 68).

• If you disconnect the recorder’s mains lead (the power cord), you will not be able to view the signals from the connected decoder.

• To watch the connected external decoder (PAYTV/Canal Plus analogue decoder) programmes while the recorder is in standby mode, set “Power Save” in the [General] setup to [Off] (default) (page 68).

Connecting the USB Device

You can connect a USB memory to the USB jack on the recorder to play the MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image files, or DivX video files. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the USB memory before connecting. For details about playing the inserted USB memory, see “Playing from the USB memory” on page 46.

DVD recorder

to USB jack

USB memory

b Notes

• This recorder supports only USB memory with FAT16 or FAT32 format.

• USB memory that requires additional program installation when you have connected it to a PC is not supported.

• This recorder is compatible with USB memory that supports USB 1.1.

• Some USB memory may not work with this recorder.

Basic Operation

Using the System Menu

The System Menu appears when you press SYSTEM MENU, and provides entries to the recorder’s functions. Select an option by pressing M/m and ENTER. If necessary, select a sub option and press ENTER.

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SYSTEM MENU

</M/m/,, ENTER

System Menu

Media

Timer Record

Setup

Video(Title)

Video(DivX)

Photo

Music

[Media] (page 45) Displays the contents of a disc or USB memory. [Video (Title)]: Displays the Title List. [Video (DivX)]: Displays the Movie List on DATA DVD or USB memory. [Photo]: Displays the Photo Album on DATA DVD, DATA CD, or USB memory. [Music]: Displays the Music Jukebox on DATA DVD, DATA CD, or USB memory.

You can select DivX video files, JPEG image files, or MP3 audio tracks on a DATA CD/DATA DVD or USB memory. Select a file type and press ENTER. Then select a media type, [Disc] or [USB].

[Timer Record] (page 38) Displays the Timer List. Used to set a new timer recording for a disc, as well as change or cancel timer recordings you set.

Basic Operation

[Setup] (page 65) Displays the Setup menu for setting up the recorder to suit your preferences.

Inserting and Formatting a Disc

RWVR-RW

When you first insert a new disc, the recorder will ask you to format the disc. Follow the steps below to format the disc. You can also reformat a DVD+RW or DVD-RW to create a blank disc.

Video

6 Press ENTER while [OK] is selected.

The recorder starts formatting the disc. The display shows the approximate time required.

• For a DVD-RW, the recorder automatically formats in Video mode. To format in VR mode, see “Reformatting a disc” below.

z Hint

For a formatted disc, you can use the disc after “REAd” disappears from the front panel display in step 5 above.

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SYSTEM MENU

"/1

</M/m/,, ENTER

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

The recorder turns on.

3 Switch the input selector on your TV so that

the signal from the recorder appears on the TV screen.

4 Press Z (open/close), and place a disc on

the disc tray.

Labelled side facing up

5 Press Z (open/close) to close the disc

tray.

After “REAd” disappears from the front panel display, the display asks for confirmation.

• For a DVD-R, the recorder automatically formats.

Reformatting a disc

RWVR-RW

You can erase all contents of a disc to create a blank disc. To format a new DVD-RW in VR mode, reformat the disc.

Video

1 Insert a disc. 2 Press SYSTEM MENU to turn on the System

Menu.

3 Select [Setup] and press ENTER.

The Setup display appears.

4 Select [Disc] and press ENTER. 5 Select [Format DVD] and press ENTER.

Format DVD

Finalize

Input Disc Name

Protect Disc

PBC

DivX

Start

6 While [Start] is selected, press ENTER.

The display asks for confirmation.

• For DVD-RWs, select a recording format (VR mode or Video mode) and press ENTER.

7 Select [OK] and press ENTER.

Formatting starts.

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