Sony RDR-GXD360 User Manual

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2-686-264-11(1)

DVD Recorder

Operating Instructions

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RDR-GXD360

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WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer serv icing to qualified personnel only. The mains lead must be changed only at a qualified service shop.

This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product. The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT MARKING is located on the laser protective housing inside the enclosure.

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.

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 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 th is 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.

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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 metres.

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 dis connect 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 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.

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 programmes, film s, 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.

• 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) m ay 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.

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

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Table of Contents

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

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

Quick Guide to Disc Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Recordable and playable discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Playable discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

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

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

Step 1: Connecting the Aerial Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Step 2: Connecting the Video Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

About the SMARTLINK features (for SCART connections only). . . . . . . 13

Step 3: Connecting the Audio Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Step 4: Connecting the Mains Lead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Step 5: Preparing the Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Controlling TVs with the remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

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

DVD recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Changing programme positions of the recorder using the remote . . . . . 18

Step 6: Easy Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Connecting a VCR or Similar Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Connecting to the LINE 3 jack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Connecting to the LINE 2 IN jacks on the front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Connecting to a Satellite or Digital Tuner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Eight Basic Operations — Getting to Know Your DVD Recorder

1. Inserting a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

2. Recording a Programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Checking the disc status while recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

3. Playing the Recorded Programme (Title List) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

4. Displaying the Playing/Remaining Time and Play Information . . . . . . . . . 27

Checking the playing/remaining time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Checking the remaining disc space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

5. Changing the Name of a Recorded Programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

6. Labelling and Protecting a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Labelling a disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Protecting a disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

7. Playing the Disc on Other DVD Equipment (Finalise) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Finalising the disc using Z (open/close) button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Finalising the disc using “Disc Information” display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Unfinalising a disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

8. Reformatting a disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

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Guide to Digital Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Viewing a list of available channels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Viewing programmes related to a specific category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Programme information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Displaying the programme information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Viewing a digital text service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Selecting digital text from dedicated digital teletext channels . . . . . . . . . 38

Selecting digital text from other channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Favourites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Setting the Favourites List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Watching or listening to a favourite channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Before Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Recording mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Unrecordable pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Timer Recording (Standard/EPG) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Setting the timer manually (Standard). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Recording TV programmes using the EPG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Recording programmes using Series Recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Using the Quick Timer function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Adjusting the recording picture quality and size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Creating chapters in a title. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Checking/Changing/Cancelling Timer Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Checking/Changing/Cancelling using the EPG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Checking/Changing/Cancelling using the Timer List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Recording From Connected Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Recording from connected equipment with a timer (Synchro Rec) . . . . .53

Recording from connected equipment without a timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Playing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Playback options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Adjusting the picture quality. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Adjusting the delay between the picture and sound (AV SYNC). . . . . . . 59

Playing from the beginning of the programme you are recording

(Chasing Playback) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Playing a previous recording while making another

(Simultaneous Rec and Play) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track, etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Playing MP3 Audio Tracks or JPEG Image Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

About MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files that the recorder can play . . . . . 63

About playback order of albums, tracks, and files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

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Erasing and Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Before Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Erasing and Editing a Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Erasing multiple titles (Erase Titles) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Erasing a section of a title (A-B Erase) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Creating chapters manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Creating and Editing a Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Moving a Playlist title (Change Order) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Combining multiple Playlist titles (Combine). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Dividing a Playlist title (Divide) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

DV Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

Before DV Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Preparing for DV dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Recording an Entire DV Format Tape (One Touch Dubbing) . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Program Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Settings and Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

Clock and Language Settings (Basic) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Digital TV settings (DTV Settings) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Favourites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Parental Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Technical Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Video Settings (Video) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Audio Settings (Audio) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Recording Settings (Recording) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Disc Settings (DVD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Remote Control Settings/Factory Settings (Others) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Easy Setup (Resetting the Recorder) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Self-diagnosis Function (When letters/numbers appear in the display) . . . . 98

Notes About This Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

About i.LINK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Guide to Parts and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Language Code List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

Area Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

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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 23)

Format in Video mode (page 23)

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

Format in VR mode (page 23)

Formatting is performed using the “Disc Information” display.

Compatibility with other DVD players (finalising)

Playable on DVD+RW compatible players (automatically finalised)

Playable only on VR mode compatible players (finalisation unnecessary)

Playable on most DVD players (finalisation necessary) (page 32)

Playable only on DVD-R in VR mode compatible players (finalisation necessary) (page 32)

Video mode

Automatically

Video

formatted in Video mode

Playable on most DVD players (finalisation necessary) (page 32)

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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 23).

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

• DVD-RAMs

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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 DVDRAMs and DVD-R Dual Layer (Video mode) discs as DVD Video compatible discs. If the DVD-RAM has a removable cartridge, remove the cartridge before playback.

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

• Cartridge-only type DVD-RAMs and/or DVD-RAMs that do not contain DVD Video.

• HD layer on Super Audio CDs

• DVD VIDEOs with a different region code (page 10).

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

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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) labelled with identical region codes. This system is used to protect copyrights. DVD VIDEOs labelled will also play

ALL

on 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 labelled even though playing the DVD VIDEO is prohibited by area restrictions.

Region code

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/DVD-

Rs, DVD-RAMs, 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 finalised. For more information, see the operating instructions for the recording device.

• You cannot mix VR mode an d Video mode on the

same DVD-RW. To change the disc’s format, reformat the disc (page 34). 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.

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.

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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 mains lead until you reach “Step 4: Connecting the Mains Lead” on page 15.

b Notes

• See “Specifications” (page 99) 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 SCART or video input jack.

• Be sure to disconnect the mains lead of each component before connecting.

Step 1: Connecting the Aerial Cable

Connect the aerial cable by following the steps below.

Hookups and Settings

to AERIAL IN

to AERIAL OUT

: Signal flow

Aerial cable (supplied)

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.

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Step 2: Connecting the Video Cords

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

INPUT

VIDEO

AUDI O

TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver)

to LINE 2 OUT (VIDEO)

to LINE 2 OUT (S VIDEO)

S-video cord (not supplied)

INPUT

S VIDEO

TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver)

Audio/video cord (not supplied)

SCART cord (not supplied)

(yellow)

(red) (blue)

Component video cord (not supplied)

to i LINE 1 – TV

DVD recorder

(green)

to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver)

B/CB

R/CR

(green)

(blue)

(red)

: Signal flow

A SCART input jack

When you set “Easy Setup - Line1 Output” to “S Video” or “RGB” (page 19), use a SCART cord that conforms to the selected signal.

B Video input jack

About the SMARTLINK features (for SCART connections only)

If the connected TV (or other connected equipment such as a set top box) complies with SMARTLINK, NexTView Link MEGALOGIC CINEMALINK*2, Q-Link*3, EURO VIEW

LINK

, EASYLINK*2,

, or T-V LINK*5, you can enjoy the

following SMARTLINK features.

• TV Direct Rec. You can easily record what you are watching on your TV (page 24).

• One Touch Play You can turn on the recorder and TV, set the TV’s input to the recorder, and start playback with one touch of the H (play) button (page 56).

• One Touch Menu You can turn on the recorder and TV, set the TV to the recorder’s programme position, and display the Title List menu with one touch of the TITLE LIST button (page 56).

• One Touch Timer You can turn on the recorder and TV, set the TV to the recorder’s programme position, and display the timer programming menu with one touch of the TIMER button (page 45).

• One Touch EPG You can turn on the recorder and TV, set the TV to the recorder’s channel, and display the Electronic Programme Guide screen with one touch of the (GUIDE) button (page 35).

• Automatic Power Off The recorder will turn off automatically if the recorder is not used after you turn off the TV.

“MEGALOGIC” is a registered trademark of Grundig Corporation.

“EASYLINK” and “CINEMALINK” are trademarks of Philips Corporation.

“Q-Link” an d “NexTView Link” are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation.

“EURO VIEW LINK” is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation.

“T-V LINK” is a trademark of JVC Corporation.

z Hint

SMARTLINK also works with TVs or other equipment having EPG Timer Control, EPG Title Download, and Now Recording functions. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your TV or other equipment.

b Notes

• The SMARTLINK features are available only when “Video” is selected in “Line1 Output.”

• The power must be turned on to use all SMARTLINK features except One Touch Play, One Touch Menu, One Touch Timer and One Touch EPG.

• Not all TVs respond to the functions above.

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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)

AV amplifier (receiver) with a decoder

[Speakers]

Rear (R)

Front (R)

Centre

to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL)

to LINE 2 OUT (R-AUDIO-L)

Audio/video cord

(white)

(red)

(yellow)*

: Signal flow

* The yellow plug is used for video signals (page 12).

(not supplied)

Subwoofer

to coaxial digital input

Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)

DVD recorder

INPUT

(yellow)

(white)

(red)

AUDIO

TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver)

VIDEO

A Digital audio input jack

If your AV amplifier (receiver) 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 stereo amplifier’s (receiver’s) two speakers for sound.

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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 2 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 connection A, after you have completed the connection, make the appropriate settings under “Easy Setup - Audio Connection” (page 19). 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 Mains Lead

Connect the supplied mains lead to the AC IN terminal of the recorder. Then plug the recorder and TV mains leads (power cords) into the mains. After you connect the mains lead, 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 20), be sure to connect the mains lead after all connections are complete.

~ AC IN

to AC IN

to mains

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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.

b Notes

• If the supplied remote interferes your other Sony

DVD recorder or player, change the command mode number for this recorder (page 17).

• 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 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.

• 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 2 +/–

TV/DVD

TV PROG

+/–

TV [/1 TV t

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.

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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)

Grundig 11

Hitachi 24

ITT/Nokia 15, 16

JVC 33

Loewe 45

Nokia 69, 73

Panasonic 17, 49

Philips 06, 07, 08, 72

Saba 12, 13, 74

Samsung 22, 23, 71

Sanyo 25

Sharp 29

Telefunken 36

Thomson 43, 75

Toshiba 38

The remote performs the following:

Buttons Operations

TV [/1 Turns your TV on or

TV 2 (volume) +/–

TV PROG +/– Selects the

TV t Switches your TV’s

off

Adjusts the volume of your TV

programme position on your TV

input source

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

The TV/DVD button switches between the recorder and the last input source selected on the TV. Point your remote at the recorder when using this button. When you connect the recorder to the TV via the SCART jacks, the input source for the TV is set to the recorder automatically when you start playback. To watch another source, press the TV/DVD button to switch the 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 19)

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

2 Press SYSTEM MENU.

The System Menu appears.

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3 Select “SETUP,” and press ENTER.

4 Select “Others,” and press ENTER.

5 Select “Command Mode,” and press

ENTER.

To check the Command Mode for the recorder

Press x 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 programme positions of the recorder using the remote

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

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.

ENTER

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

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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 77).

2 Press ENTER.

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

Easy Setup - Auto Tune

The recorder will automatically capture and store the available TV and Radio channels.

Easy Setup - Clock

The recorder will automatically search for a clock signal. If a clock signal cannot be found, set the clock manually using </M/m/,, and press ENTER.

Easy Setup - TV Type (page 82)

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 - Component Out

If you are using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jack, select “On.”

Easy Setup - Line1 Output

To output video signals, select “Video.” To output S video signals, select “S Video.” To output RGB signals, select “RGB.” Select “Video” to enjoy the SMARTLINK features.

• If you set “Easy Setup - Component Out” to “On,” you cannot select “RGB.”

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 85).

3 Press ENTER when “Finish” appears.

“Easy Setup” is finished.

To return to the previous step

Press O RETURN.

z Hints

• If your AV amplifier (receiver) has an MPEG audio decoder, set “MPEG” to “MPEG” (page 85).

• If you want to run “Easy Setup” again, select “Easy Setup” from “SETUP” in the System Menu (page 91).

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Connecting a VCR or Similar Device

After disconnecting the recorder’s mains lead 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 72). 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 54.

Connecting to the LINE 3 jack

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

VCR

SCART cord (not supplied)

to SCART input

to i LINE 3

to i LINE 1 – TV

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

• The SMARTLINK features are not available for devices connected via the DVD recorder’s LINE 3 jack.

• 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.

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

DVD recorder

Line input 2

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Connecting to the LINE 2 IN jacks on the front panel

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

: Signal flow

Audio/video cord (not supplied)

DVD recorder

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.

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Connecting to a Satellite or Digital Tuner

Connect a satellite or digital tuner to this recorder using the LINE 3 jack. Disconnect the recorder’s mains lead from the mains when connecting the tuner. To use the Synchro-Rec function, see below.

Satellite tuner, CanalSat, etc.

If the satellite tuner can output RGB signals

This recorder accepts RGB signals. If the satellite tuner can output RGB signals, connect the TV SCART connector on the satellite tuner to the LINE 3 jack, and set “Line3 Input” of “Scart Setting” to “Video/ RGB” in the “Video” setup (page 83). Note that this connection and setup disable the SMARTLINK function. If you want to use the SMARTLINK function with a compatible set top box, see the instructions supplied with the set top box.

to SCART input

SCART cord (not supplied)

to i LINE 1 – TVto i LINE 3

DVD recorder

If you want to use the Synchro Rec function

This connection is necessary to use the Synchro-Recording function. See “Recording from connected equipment with a timer (Synchro Rec)” on page 53. Set “Line3 Input” of “Scart Setting” in the “Video” setup (page 83) according to the specifications of your satellite tuner. See your satellite tuner’s instructions for more information. If you are using a B Sky B tuner, be sure to connect the tuner’s VCR SCART jack to the LINE 3 jack. Then set “Line3 Input” of “Scart Setting” according to the specifications of the VCR SCART jack on your satellite tuner.

b Notes

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

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

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Eight Basic Operations

— Getting to Know Your DVD Recorder

1. Inserting a Disc

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.

2. Recording a Programme

RWVR-RW

Video

This section introduces the basic operation to record a current TV programme to a disc (DVD). For an explanation of how to make timer recordings, see page 42.

Video

RVR

PROG +/–

DISPLAY

Eight Basic Operations — Getting to Know Your DVD Recorder

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 34) 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 34).

z REC x REC

STOP

TV/DVD

REC MODE

TV t

1 Insert a recordable DVD. 2 Press PROG +/– to select the

programme position 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 42.

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4 Press z REC.

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

Checking the disc status while recording

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

To stop recording

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

To watch another TV programme while recording

If your TV is connected to the i LINE 1 – TV jack, set your TV to the TV input using the TV/DVD button and select the programme you want to watch. If your TV is connected to the LINE 2 OUT or COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks, set the TV to TV input using the TV t button (page 16).

TV Direct Rec.

If you are using the SMARTLINK connection and the “TV Direct Rec.” is set to “On” (page 87), you can easily record what you are watching on your TV. When the TV and the recorder are turned on, press z REC. The recorder starts recording what you are watching on your TV.

b Notes

• If “TV” appears in the front panel display, you cannot turn off the TV or change the programme position during TV Direct Rec. To turn off the function, set “TV Direct Rec.” to “Off” in the “Recording” setup (page 87).

• 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 programme you are recording may be erased.

Press DISPLAY during recording.

The recording information appears.

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

Press DISPLAY to turn off the display.

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3. Playing the Recorded Programme (Title List)

Title List with Thumbnail Images (Example: DVD+RW)

RWVR-RW

Video

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

TITLE LIST

Video

RVR

</M/m/,, ENTER

OPTIONS

CM x

1 Insert a DVD.

See “1. Inserting a Disc” on page 23. Playback starts automatically depending on the disc.

2 Press TITLE LIST.

To show the extended Title List, press OPTIONS to select “Display List,” and press ENTER.

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.

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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.

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 / while the list display is turned on. Each time you press / , 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.

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

You can select a favourite 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.

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).

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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.

RVR

DATA DVD

B Available functions for DVD VIDEOs

( angle/ audio/ subtitle, etc.), or playback data for DATA DVDs and DATA CDs

C The current selected function or audio

setting (appears only temporarily) Example: Dolby Digital 5.1 ch

Rear (L/R)

Eight Basic Operations — Getting to Know Your DVD Recorder

DISPLAY

TIME/TEXT

ENTER

OPTIONS

Press DISPLAY.

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

Front (L/R) + Centre

LFE (Low Frequency Effect)

D The current selected angle

E Disc type F Title type (

/format (page 7)

only appears for Playlists)

G Play mode H Recording mode (page 42) I Playing status bar

J Title number (chapter number*3)

(page 60) (Shows either track number, scene number, album number

, or file number for CDs, VIDEO CDs, DATA DVDs, or DATA CDs.)

K Album name appears for DATA DVDs

or DATA CDs. For CDs with CD text, press TIME/ TEXT.

L Playing time (remaining time

Displays Super VIDEO CDs as “SVCD,” DATA CDs as “CD” and DATA DVDs as “DVD.”

Does not appear with VIDEO CDs, DATA DVDs, and DATA CDs.

Displayed when you press TIME/TEXT repeatedly.

)

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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z Hints

• If “DTS” of “Audio C onnection” is set to “Off” in the “Audio” setup, t he DTS track selection option will not appear on the screen even if the disc contains DTS tracks (page 85).

• When “Auto Display” is set to “On” (default) in the “Video” setup (page 84), information automatically appears on the screen when the recorder is operated.

b Note

Playing time of MP3 audio tracks may not be displayed correctly.

Checking the playing/ remaining time

You can view the playing or time information displayed on the front panel display.

Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly.

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

Example: When playing a DVD

Playing time and number of the current title

Example: When playing a CD

Track playing time and the current track/index number

Remaining time of the current track

Playing time of the disc

Remaining time of the disc

CD text (when available)

Example: When playing an MP3 audio track

Playing time and number of the current track

Current album number

Example: When viewing a JPEG image

Current file number and total number of files in the current album

Current album number and total number of albums

b Notes

• The recorder can only display the first level of a CD’s text, such as the disc name.

• Playing time of MP3 audio tracks may not be displayed correctly.

Remaining time of the current title

Playing time and number of the current chapter

Remaining time of the current chapter

Example: When playing a VIDEO CD

Playing time and number of the current scene or track

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Checking the remaining disc space

You can check the remaining disc space using the “Disc Information” display.

1 Insert a disc.

See “1. Inserting a Disc” on page 23.

2 Press OPTIONS to select “Disc

Information,” and press ENTER.

The “Disc Information” display appears. Available settings differ depending on the disc type. Example: When a DVD+RW is inserted.

5. Changing the Name of a Recorded Programme

RWVR-RW

Video

You can label a DVD, title, or programme by entering characters. You can enter up to 64 characters for a title or disc name, but the actual number of characters displayed in the menus such as the Title List will vary. The steps below explain how to change the name of the recorded programme.

Video

RVR

Eight Basic Operations — Getting to Know Your DVD Recorder

“Remainder” (approximate)

• The remaining recording time in each of the recording modes

• Disc space bar

• Remaining disc space/total disc space

z Hint

To increase disc space, see “To open up disc space” (page 65).

Number buttons

TITLE LIST

INPUT SELECT

</M/m/,, ENTER

1 Press TITLE LIST. 2 Select a title, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

3 Select “Title Name,” and press

ENTER.

The display for entering characters appears.

4 Press </M/m/, to move the cursor

to the right of the display and select “A” (upper-case), “a” (lower-case), or “Symbol,” and press ENTER.

The characters for the selected type are displayed.

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5 Press </M/m/, to select the

character you want to enter, and press ENTER.

The selected character appears at the top of the display. Example: Input Title Name

The type of characters will change according to the language you select in “Easy Setup.” Some languages allow you to enter an accent mark. To enter a letter with an accent mark, select an accent followed by the letter. Example: Select “ ` ” and then “a” to enter “à.” To insert a space, select “Space.”

6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 to enter the

remaining characters.

Input row

To use the number buttons

You can also use the number buttons to enter characters. Refer to the number next to each row of letters on your TV screen.

1 In step 5 above, press a number button

repeatedly to select a character. Example: Press the number 3 button once to enter “D.” Press the number 3 button three times to enter “F.”

2 Press ENTER and select the next

character.

3 Select “Finish” and press ENTER.

z Hint

You can switch between “A” (upper-case), “a” (lower-case), or “Symbol” by pressing INPUT SELECT.

To erase a character, move the cursor to the right of the character at the input row. Select “Back” and press ENTER. To insert a character, move the cursor to the right of the point where you want to insert the character. Select the character and press ENTER. To erase all of the characters, select “Clear All” and press ENTER.

7 Select “Finish,” and press ENTER.

To cancel the setting, select “Cancel.”

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6. Labelling and Protecting a Disc

3 Select “Disc Name,” and press

ENTER.

Enter the disc name in the “Input Disc Name” display (page 29).

You can execute options effective for the entire disc using the “Disc Information” display.

</M/m/,, ENTER OPTIONS

Labelling a disc

RWVR-RW

Video

RVR

1 Insert a disc.

See “1. Inserting a Disc” on page 23.

2 Press OPTIONS to select “Disc

Information,” and press ENTER.

The “Disc Information” display appears. Available settings differ depending on the disc type. Example: When the inserted disc is a DVD+RW.

b Note

You can enter up to 64 characters for a DVD’s disc name. The disc name may not appear when the disc is played on other DVD equipment.

Protecting a disc

RWVR

RVR

1 Insert a disc.

See “1. Inserting a Disc” on page 23.

2 Press OPTIONS to select “Disc

Information,” and press ENTER.

The “Disc Information” display appears. Available settings differ depending on the disc type. Example: When the inserted disc is a DVD-RW (VR mode).

A “On”/“Off”: Indicates whether

protection is set (DVD-RW/DVDR in VR mode only)

B “Protect Disc”

3 Select “Protect Disc,” and press

ENTER.

4 Select “Protect,” and press ENTER.

Eight Basic Operations — Getting to Know Your DVD Recorder

To cancel the protection

Select “Unprotected” in step 4.

z Hint

You can set protection for individual titles (page 66).

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7. Playing the Disc on Other DVD Equipment (Finalise)

Finalising is necessary when

playing on any equipment other

Video

than this recorder. After finalising, you cannot edit or record on the disc.

Video

RWVR-RW

Video

RVR

Finalising is necessary when you play discs recorded with this recorder on other DVD equipment. When you finalise a DVD+RW, DVD-RW (Video mode), DVD+R, or DVD-R (Video mode), a DVD menu will be automatically created, which can be displayed on other DVD equipment. Before finalising, check the differences between the disc types in the table below.

Differences between the disc types

RWVR

Discs are automatically finalised

when removed from the recorder. However, you may need to finalise the disc for certain DVD equipment, or if the recording time is short. You can edit or record on the disc even after finalising.

Finalising is unnecessary when playing a disc on VR format compatible equipment. Even if your other DVD equipment is VR format compatible, you may need to finalise the disc, especially if the recording time is short. You can edit or record on the disc even after finalising.

Finalising is necessary when

Video

playing on any equipment other than this recorder. After finalising, you cannot edit or record on the disc. If you want to record on it again, unfinalise (page 33) or reformat the disc (page 34). However, if you reformat the disc, all recorded contents will be erased.

Finalising is necessary. The disc

RVR

can be played only on equipment that supports DVD-R in VR mode. After finalising you cannot edit or record on the disc using this recorder.

Z (open/ close)

</M/m/,, ENTER

OPTIONS

Finalising the disc using Z (open/close) button

1 Make a recording.

See “2. Recording a Programme” on page 23.

2 Press Z (open/close).

The display shows the approximate time required for finalising and asks for confirmation. For DVD+RWs, the recorder automatically starts finalising the disc. After finalising, the disc will be ejected automatically.

3 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.

The recorder starts finalising the disc. After finalising, the disc will be ejected automatically.

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Finalising the disc using “Disc Information” display

1 Insert a disc.

See “1. Inserting a Disc” on page 23.

2 Press OPTIONS to select “Disc

Information,” and press ENTER.

The “Disc Information” display appears.

3 Select “Finalise,” and press ENTER.

The display shows the approximate time required for finalising and asks for confirmation.

4 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.

The recorder starts finalising the disc.

z Hint

You can check whether the disc has been finalised or not. If you cannot select “Finalise” in step 3 above, the disc has already been finalised.

Unfinalising a disc

RWVR-RW

For DVD-RWs (Video mode)

DVD-RWs (Video mode) that have been finalised to prohibit additional recording or editing can be unfinalised to allow further recording or editing.

For DVD-RWs (VR mode)

If you cannot record or edit on a DVD-RW (VR mode) that has been finalised with other DVD equipment, unfinalise the disc.

b Note

The recorder is not able to unfinalise DVD-RWs (Video mode) that have been finalised on another recorder.

Video

1 Insert a disc.

See “1. Inserting a Disc” on page 23.

2 Press OPTIONS to select “Disc

Information,” and press ENTER.

The “Disc Information” display appears.

3 Select “Unfinalise,” and press

ENTER.

The recorder starts unfinalising the disc. Unfinalising may take several minutes.

Eight Basic Operations — Getting to Know Your DVD Recorder

b Notes

• Depending on the condition of the disc, recording, or the DVD equipment, discs may not play even if the discs are finalised.

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

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8. Reformatting a disc

RWVR-RW

New discs are automatically formatted when inserted. If necessary, you can manually reformat a DVD+RW or DVD-RW disc to make a blank disc. For DVD-RWs, you can select a recording format (VR mode or Video mode) according to your needs (page 65).

Video

</M/m/,, ENTER

OPTIONS

z Hint

By reformatting, you can change the recording format on DVD-RWs, or record again on DVDRWs that have been finalised.

b Note

On this model, 1 GB (read “giga byte”) is equivalent to 1 billion bytes. The larger the number, the larger the disc space.

1 Insert a disc.

See “1. Inserting a Disc” on page 23.

2 Press OPTIONS to select “Disc

Information,” and press ENTER.

Example: When a DVD+RW is inserted.

3 Select “Format,” and press ENTER. 4 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.

For DVD-RWs and unrecorded DVD-Rs (Video mode), select “VR” or “Video,” and press ENTER. All contents on the disc are erased.

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Guide to Digital Services

EPG (Electronic Programme Guide)

1 Press .

This display consists of an information box and a ten channel programme list covering a two hour period.

Example of EPG Display:

The Electronic Programme Guide is a guide showing the television programme schedule for a day or more at a time on your television (via the Digital Terrestrial Television tuner included in this recorder).

The EPG provides a quick and easy way to:

• View a complete list of all available channels.

• View a channel list related to a chosen category.

• Set a programme to be recorded (page 45).

b Note

Digital Services availability and content depend on the broadcaster. Digital Ser vices are not inst antly available wh en the recorder is first turned on.

Viewing a list of available channels

Number buttons

Colour buttons

</M/m/,,

RETURN

PAGE

ENTER

Guide to Digital Services

A Indicates the TV or Radio mode.

The Radio mode is indicated by a Radio icon .

B Indicates the Local Channel.

Number and the Channel name of the programme that is currently selected in the list.

C Indicates the currently selected

programme and allows you to move around the list.

D Channel name E Indicates the currently viewed

programme.

F Indicates if a timer recording is

associated with the event (page 45).

G Colour buttons H Truncated programme title in case

the name is too long to be displayed in the cell.

I Event bar (e.g. Indicates a timer

recording has been set during this time)

J Time slot

TV/RADIO

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K Icon tray

Depending on the channel and programme settings, some icons may appear in the display:

: Either the channel or the

programme is locked (page 78).

: Timer event icons

(page 46)

: Series Recording icon

(page 47)

L Indicates the current time and date.

2 Press </M/m/, or enter a channel

number using the number buttons to move around the list.

If you press , after selecting the last programme on the right, the schedule for the next two hours is displayed (depending on availability from the broadcaster).

3 Select a programme, and press

ENTER.

The full screen dialog appears with the description of the programme displayed in the information box.

4 Select “View Programme,” and press

ENTER.

Available buttons in the EPG display

Buttons Operations

PAGE / Display the previous/next

./> View the next or previous

The green button Toggle the display as

The yellow button

The red button (Category)

TV/RADIO Switch between TV and

RETURN Close the EPG display.

ten channels.

24-hour programme schedule.

follows: 2-hour schedule (half hour time shots) y 30-minute schedule (15 minutes time shots).

Display the channel for the selected programme

Search for programmes by category

Radio channels.

Viewing programmes related to a specific category

This feature allows you to search for programmes related to a particular topic. For example, if you select “News” from the category pop-up list, then only programmes related to News will be shown in the EPG.

b Note

The category of each programme is determined by the broadcaster.

Colour buttons

M/m, ENTER

PAGE

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1 Press . 2 Press the red button.

The category pop-up list appears.

3 Press M/m to select a category, and

press ENTER.

The selected category is displayed in a title bar at the top of the EPG display and only programmes related to that category will be shown in the list.

Some examples of category types are

as follows:

All Programmes: This gives a complete channel list. Films: Displays movies available for viewing. News: Displays all news channels. Entertainment: Displays all entertainment channels. Sports: Displays all sports channels. Kids: Displays all children’s channels. Music: Displays all music channels.

4 Press M/m to select a programme,

and press ENTER.

The sub menu appears with the description of the programme displayed in the information box.

5 Select “View Programme,” and press

ENTER.

Programme information

The programme information display pro vides a quick and easy way to:

• View descriptions of the programmes being broadcast now and next on the current channel.

• View descriptions of the programmes being broadcast now and next on the other channels.

• Switch between TV and RADIO channels.

Number buttons

</M/m/,, ENTER

PAGE

Displaying the programme information

Press .

The Information display appears showing a description of the current programme on view.

Guide to Digital Services

To scroll the Category display by page (Page mode)

Press PAGE / while the Category display is turned on to change to the previous/ next Category page.

z Hint

In step 4 above, the EPG application also allows you to set a timer recording. For more details, see “Recording TV programmes using the EPG” on page 45.

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Available buttons in the Information display

Buttons Operations

PAGE / Scroll the information

</, Toggle the display

M/m or

the number buttons

ENTER View the selected channel

display by page

between discription of the current/next programme

Display programme information for other channels

Toggle the Favourites List

Viewing a digital text service

Many digital TV channels broadcast information via their text service. This digital service includes high quality digital text and graphics along with advanced navigation options. Additionally, this recorder has access to dedicated text channels transmitted by the broadcasters.

b Note

The appearance, content and navigation methods of all digital text services are decided by the broadcaster.

Number buttons

PROG +/–

Colour buttons

</M/m/,, ENTER

Selecting digital text from dedicated digital teletext channels

1 Select a dedicated channel that is

broadcasting digital text.

You can search for a dedicated digital text channel using the “Electronic Programme Guide” (page 35). The text page is displayed.

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2 Once the text page is displayed (this

may take some time), follow the onscreen instructions to obtain your required selection.

On some pages the TV programme may also be displayed on the text screen. Onscreen instructions will inform you how to change the displayed programme. If you are instructed to press “OK” or “Select” when viewing the text pages, press ENTER.

To exit the text service

Follow the on screen instructions, or press PROG +/–.

Selecting digital text from other channels

Digital text services may also be available on other digital channels. This is sometimes indicated by a small symbol on your TV screen, superimposed on the programme you are watching.

1 Select a channel. 2 Press (Text) or the button

indicated on screen by the broadcaster.

The text information appears.

3 Access required information using

</M/m/,, the colour buttons and/ or the number buttons.

If you are instructed to press “OK” or “Select” when viewing the text pages, press ENTER.

To exit the text service

Follow the on screen instructions, or press PROG +/–.

Favourites

The Favourite application gives you the option to:

• Store your favourite channels into one of four TV or four Radio lists.

• Add or delete channels to the Favourites List.

• Quickly display a favourite channel.

• All receivable channels are automatically stored in the Favourites List.

Number buttons

Colour SYSTEM MENU

PAGE

TV/RADIO

buttons

</M/m/,,

ENTER

Setting the Favourites List

1 Press SYSTEM MENU.

The System Menu Display appears.

2 Select “SETUP,” and press ENTER.

The Setup Display appears.

3 Select “DTV Settings,” and press

ENTER.

Guide to Digital Services

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4 Select “Favourites,” and press

ENTER.

“Favourites List 1” display appears. Press repeatedly to switch to a different Favourites List.

This display shows all the TV or Radio channels available to you.

5 Press TV/RADIO to display either your

favourite TV or favourite Radio channels at any time.

The Radio mode is indicated by the presence of a Radio icon in the Favourites List panel.

6 Press M/m or enter a channel number

to select a channel you want to delete as a favourite, and press ENTER.

Press ENTER again to add the channel back to the Favourites List.

Watching or listening to a favourite channel

1 While in normal operation mode,

press repeatedly to select a list. Then press ENTER.

The selected Favourites List display appears.

Indicates the currently viewed channel

2 Press TV/RADIO to display either your

favourite TV or favourite Radio channels at any time.

The Radio mode is indicated by the presence of a Radio icon in the Favourites List panel.

3 Press to switch to a different

Favourites List.

4 Press M/m to select the channel you

want to view or listen to, and press ENTER.

If you do not want to choose from one of the channels in the display, press the red or green button to view the previous or next available channels.

z Hints

• Press the blue button to vie w the list showing only your favourite channels.

• Press the blue button once again when you wish to return to the previous favourite channel setting display.

To scroll the Favourites List display by page (Page mode)

Press PAGE / while the Favourites List display is turned on to change to the previous/next page.

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Index

The Index application is an easy way to display a scrollable list of all the tuned channels, including your favourites channel lists, and allows one of these to be selected.

M/m, ENTER

PAGE

TV/RADIO

Press TV/RADIO to display either the TV or the Radio channels at any time.

The Radio mode is indicated by the presence of a Radio icon in the Index panel.

4 Press M/m to select the desired

channel, then press ENTER to exit the index menu and view the selected channel.

To scroll the Index display by page (Page mode)

Press PAGE / while the Index disp lay is turned on to change to the previous/next page.

Guide to Digital Services

1 While in normal operation mode,

press ENTER.

The Index display for the last display you viewed appears. For instance, if the last display you viewed was the Favourites List, then the Favourites List appears.

2 Press to switch between the

Programme List.

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Timer Recording

Before Recording

Before you start recording…

• Check that the disc has enough available space for the recording (page 29). For DVD+RWs and DVD-RWs, you can free up disc space by erasing titles (page 65).

• Adjust the recording picture quality and picture size if necessary (page 48).

z Hint

Timer recordings will be made regardless whether or not the recorder is turned on. You can turn off the recorder without affecting the recording even after recording starts.

b Notes

• To play a recorded disc o n other DVD equipment, finalise the disc (page 32).

• If digital teletext is operated while recording, it’s contents will be recorded on the disc.

• If the subtitles are disp layed while recording, they will be recorded on the disc.

Recording mode

Like the standard ×3 recording modes of video tapes, you can select the desired recording mode using the REC MODE button. Recording modes with higher quality provide a more beautiful recording, but the large data volume also results in a shorter recording time. Conversely, a longer duration provides a longer recording time, but the lower data volume results in a coarser picture quality.

Press REC MODE repeatedly to switch the recording modes.

Approx. recording

Recording mode

HQ (High quality) 1 1 hr.

HSP R 1hr.

SP (Standard mode) 2 3 hr.

LSP r 2hr.

ESP r 35hr.

LP r 47hr.

EP r 610hr.

SLP (Long duration) 8 14 hr.

Notes

• The maximum continuous recording time for a single title is eight hours.

• Situations below may cause slight inaccuracies with the recording time. – Record ing a programme with poor reception, or

a programme or video source of low picture

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

time (hours)

DVD DVD+R

30 min.

48 min.

2hr. 42 min.

37 min.

4hr. 31 min.

25 min.

14 min.

51 min.

28 min.

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Unrecordable pictures

Pictures with copy protection cannot be recorded on this recorder. When the recorder receives a copy guard signal, the recorder continues to record but only a blank, grey coloured screen will be recorded.

Copy control signals

Copy-Free

Copy-Once

Copy-Never None (a blank screen is

* The recorded disc can be played only on CPRM

compatible equipment (page 7).

Recordable discs

RWVR

RVR

(CPRM*)

RWVR

RVR

recorded)

Video

Timer Recording (Standard/EPG)

RWVR-RW

Video

You can set the timer for a total of 40 programmes, up to 30 days in advance. There are three methods to set the timer: the standard method, EPG method and Series Recording method.

• Standard: Set the date, time, and programme position of the programme manually.

• EPG: Set a programme to be recorded based on the information provided by the EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) (page 45).

• Series Recording: Automatically sets the recorder to record programmes in a series (page 47).

Setting the timer manually (Standard)

Video

RVR

Timer Recording

[TIMER]

x REC

STOP

</M/m/,, ENTER

OPTIONS

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1 Press [TIMER].

2 Press M/m to select the “Day and

Time” or “Mode” row. Then press ENTER.

3 Select an item using </, and

adjust using M/m. Then press ENTER.

To make additional changes to items in different rows, return to step 2. The adjustable items are listed below. “Day and Time”: Sets the date, start time, and stop time, and selects the programme position or input source. The date item changes as follows: Today y …… y Sat 28.10 (30 days later) y Sun (every Sunday) y …… y Sat (every Saturday) y Mon - Fri (Monday to Friday) y Mon - Sat (Monday to Saturday) y Daily y Today “Mode”: Selects the recording mode (page 42). “Extend Time”: Sets the duration in increments of 10 minutes, for a maximum of 60 minutes when a timer recording is in progress. If the programme set to be recorded daily or weekly is extended, the manually extended time set here will be added to the subsequent timer recording times.

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

4 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.

The “TIMER LIST” display (page 51) appears. The TIMER REC indicator lights up on the front panel and the recorder is ready to start recording. Unlike a VCR, there is no need to turn off the recorder before the timer recording starts.

To stop recording during timer recording

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

Rec. Mode Adjust

If there is not enough available disc space for the recording, the recorder automatically adjusts the recording mode to enable the entire programme to be recorded. Set “Rec. Mode Adjust” of the “Timer Settings” to “On” in the “Recording” setup (page 87).

If the timer settings overlap

Overlapped timer settings are shown as follows.

To store the setting as shown, select “OK.” The programme that has a mark next to it has lower priority and will not be entirely recorded. To cancel the overlapped setting, select “Cancel.”

To confirm, change, or cancel a timer recording

See “Checking/Changing/Cancelling Timer Settings” on page 50.

To extend the recording duration time while recording

1 Press OPTIONS during recording to

select “Extend Rec.,” and press ENTER.

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2 Press M/m to select the duration time.

You can set the duration in increments of 10 minutes, for a maximum of 60 minutes.

3 Select “OK” and press ENTER.

One Touch Timer

If you use the SMARTLINK connection, you can easily display the timer programming menu. When the TV is turned on or in standby mode, press [TIMER]. The recorder automatically turns on and the TV’s input is switched to the recorder. The Timer programming menu appears.

z Hint

If you are recording to a DVD-RW (VR mode) at a recording mode that is SP or lower and is a 2x speed or higher disc, you can play the title as it is being recorded by selecting the programme title on the Title List (page 59).

Recording TV programmes using the EPG

The EPG function is a feature that simplifies setting the timer. Just select the programme you want to record in the EPG display. The date, time, and channel of that programme are set automatically.

Timer Recording

Number buttons

</M/m/,, ENTER

b Notes

• If a message indicati ng that the disc is full appears on the screen, change the disc, or make available space for the recording (DVD+RW/DVD-RW only) (page 66).

• Check that the clock is correctly set before setting the timer recording. If not, the timer recording cannot be made.

• To record a satellite programme, turn on the satellite tuner and select the satellite programme you want to record. Leave the satellite tuner turned on until the recorder finishes recording. If you connect equipment wit h a timer function, you can use the Synchro Rec function (page 53).

• Even if the timer is set for the same daily or weekly programme, the timer recording cannot be made if it overlaps with a programme that has priority. “ ” will appear next to the overlapped setting in the Timer List. Check the priority order of the settings.

• Even if the timer is set, timer recordings cannot be made while recording a programme that has priority.

• The Rec Mode Adjust function only works with a timer recording. It does not function with Quick Timer or Synchro Rec.

PAGE

x REC

STOP

1 Insert a recordable disc. 2 Press .

3 Select a programme using </M/m/

, or the number buttons.

To know more about the navigation options in the EPG application, see page 35.

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4 Press ENTER.

The sub menu appears with the description of the programme displayed in the information box.

To scroll the EPG display by page (Page mode)

Press PAGE / while the EPG display is turned on to display the previous/next ten channels.

To stop recording during timer recording

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

If the timer settings overlap

See page 44.

indicates that the programme is age

limited (page 78).

5 Select “Timer,” and press ENTER.

• In case of a current TV/radio broadcast timer setting, your recorder will immediately start recording.

• In case of a future programme timer setting, an event bar and a new icon appear in the EPG display indicating that a timer event is associated with that programme.

Your recorder will automatically begin recording when the programme starts. To modify the timer setting, see page 50.

Some examples of timer event icon

types are:

(red): Indicates that the whole

programme is set to be recorded.

(grey): Indicates that the programme is set to be recorded, but only a part or none of the programme can be recorded (e.g. because of timer setting overlap).

(red): Indicates the programme is now recording.

To extend the recording duration time while recording (Guide Timer Extend)

See page 44.

To confirm, change, or cancel timer recording

See “Checking/Changing/Cancelling Timer Settings” (page 50).

z Hint

The Rec Mode Adjust function also works with this timer method (page 44).

b Notes

• This recorder is featured with an EPG timer auto extend functionality that allows EPG timer recordings to be made in case of an early start (before the scheduled start time) or late finish (after the scheduled end time).

• The EPG programme start and end time are determined by the broadcaster.

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Recording programmes using Series Recording

Series Recording is a feature which uses information from the Electronic Programme Guide to provide the following features:

• Automatically record programmes in a series.

• Record the subsequent parts of events which are split.

• Provide links to recommended programmes.

b Notes

• This function cannot be used when the broadcaster does not include series information with the programme data.

• Whether or not a programme is in a series is determined by the broadcaster.

Number buttons

Colour buttons

</M/m/,, ENTER

RETURN

2 Select a programme containing series

information using </M/m/, or the number buttons.

The “Series Info” appears under the blue bar at the bottom of the EPG screen when the programme contains series information.

3 Press the blue button (“Series Info”).

The Series Information display appears. Press the red button to display the Programme Guide and see more information about the selected programme. Press O RETURN to return.

(repeat):

Indicates a repeat programme.

(Recommended):

The event is recommended by broadcaster as a link for current series. Note that recommended programmes will not be automatically set for recording with Series Recording.

4 Press ENTER.

Timer Recording

z REC

1 Press .

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5 Select “Series Timer.”

The selected programme is set for recording and appears in the Timer List (page 51). The other programmes in the series will be set for recording (appear in the Timer List) as each previous recording is completed. For example, if there are three programmes in a series, the second programme will be set for recording only after the first recording is finished. The third programme will be set for recording only after the second recording is finished.

Using the Quick Timer function

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

Press z REC repeatedly to set the duration.

Each press advances the time in 30 minute increments. The maximum duration is six hours.

(normal recording)

Confirming Series Recording settings

After you have set a programme for Series Recording, the following icons appear in the Series Information display.

(Series):

Indicates that the programme is a candidate for Series Recording.

(Link):

Indicates that the series has been set for Series Recording.

b Notes

• If a program is not completely recorded then the

repeat will be recorded.

• Series Recordings may overlap with EPG or

manual timer settings. Check timer settings using the Timer List (page 51).

Recording Split Programmes

Movies and other programmes that are split into 2 or more parts are called Split Programmes. If you set the timer for one part of a Split Programme, the other parts are automatically recorded. For example, if the first half is set to be recorded, the last half will be recorded automatically.

b Note

Only the earliest part of the Split Programme is displayed on the Timer List.

The time counter decreases minute by minute to 0:00, then the recorder stops recording (the power does not turn off). Even if you turn off the recorder during recording, the recorder continues to record until the time counter runs out. Note that the Quick Timer function does not work if “TV Direct Rec.” is set to “On” in the “Recording” setup (page 87).

To cancel the Quick Timer

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

Adjusting the recording picture quality and size

You can adjust the recording picture quality and picture size.

</M/m/,, ENTER

OPTIONS

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1 Before recording starts, press

OPTIONS to select “Rec. Settings,” and press ENTER.

2 Select the item you want to adjust,

and press ENTER.

The adjustment display appears.

Example: Rec. NR

“Rec. NR” (noise reduction): Reduces noise contained in the video signal. “Rec. Video Equalizer”: Adjusts the picture in greater detail. Press M/m to select the item you want to adjust, then press ENTER.

• Contrast: Changes the contrast.

• Brightness: Changes the overall brightness.

• Colour: Makes the colours deeper or lighter.

3 Adjust the setting using </M/m/,,

and press ENTER.

The default setting is underlined. “Rec. NR”: (weak) Off 1 ~ 2 ~ 3 (strong) “Rec. Video Equalizer”:

• Contrast: (weak) –3 ~ 0

• Brightness: (dark) –3 ~ 0

• Colour: (light) –3 ~ 0

Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust any other items.

~ 3 (strong)

~ 3 (bright)

~ 3 (deep)

Timer Recording

“Rec. Mode”: Selects the recording mode for the desired recording time and picture quality. For more information, see “Recording mode” on page 42.

“DVD Rec. Picture Size”: Sets the picture size of the programme to be recorded.

• 16:9 (default): Sets the picture size to 16:9 (wide mode).

• 4:3: Sets the picture size to 4:3.

“DVD Rec. Picture Size” works with DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs (Video mode) when the recording mode is set to HQ, HSP, SP, LSP, or ESP. For all other recording modes, the screen size is fixed at “4:3.” For DVD-Rs/DVD-RWs (VR mode), the actual picture size is recorded regardless of the setting. For example, if a 16:9 size picture is received, the disc records the picture as 16:9 even if “DVD Rec. Picture Size” is set to “4:3.” For DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, the screen size is fixed at “4:3.”

b Notes

• If one programme contains two picture sizes, the selected size is recorded. However, if the 16:9 signal cannot be recorded a s 16:9, it is recorded as 4:3.

• When playing a 16:9 size picture recorded as 4:3, the image is fixed to 4:3 Letter Box regardless of the setting in “TV Type” of “Video” setup (page 82).

• Remnants of images may appear on your screen when using “Rec. NR.”

• “Rec. Video Equalizer” does not affect the input of the DV IN jack or digital TV pictures and does not work with RGB signals.

Creating chapters in a title

The recorder can automatically divide a recording (a title) into chapters by inserting chapter marks at approximately 6 minute intervals during recording. To disable this function, set “Auto Chapter” in the “Recording” setup to “Off” (page 87). When recording to a DVD-R (VR mode) or DVD-RW (VR mode), you can insert and erase chapter marks manually (page 68).

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Checking/Changing/ Cancelling Timer Settings

2 Press </M/m/, to select a future

timer event you want to check/change/ cancel. Then press ENTER.

The Event Action menu appears.

RWVR-RW

Video

There are two ways to check, change or cancel the timer settings.

• Using the EPG

• Using the Timer List

SYSTEM MENU

RETURN

Video

RVR

</M/m/,, ENTER

Checking/Changing/Cancelling using the EPG

1 Press .

A timer setting can be identified using the event bar and the timer event icon displayed in the EPG display. For details, see page 45.

3 Press M/m to select an option. Then

press ENTER.

The sub menu appears:

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

“Erase”: Erases the timer setting.

“Check Overlap”: Checks for overlapped settings.

Select “Close” to return to the EPG display. To change or cancel the setting, repeat steps 2 and 3 above.

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b Note

If you set “Repeat rec.” to any option other than “Off” in step 3, your EPG timer recording will be converted into a standard timer recording. The timer event icon disappears from the EPG display.

Checking/Changing/Cancelling using the Timer List

1 Press SYSTEM MENU.

The System Menu appears.

2 Select “TIMER LIST,” and press

ENTER.

The Timer List appears.

Timer information displays the recording date, time, recording mode, etc.

: Indicates that the setting is overlapped by another setting.

(red):

Indicates the setting currently being recorded.

: Indicates that the timer recording cannot be recorded as set, such as for a timer recording that cannot be recorded in the selected recording mode.

4 Select one of the options, and press

ENTER.

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

Timer Recording

“Erase”: Erases the timer setting. Select “OK” and press ENTER.

“Check Overlap”: Checks for overlapped settings.

Select “Close” to return to the Timer List.

When all of the timer settings do not fit on the list, the scroll bar appears. To view the hidden timer settings, press M/m.

3 Select the timer setting you want to

check/change/cancel, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

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“Info”: Displays the timer setting information box along with the disc space required to record the whole programme (according to the selected recording mode).

Press O RETURN to return to the Timer List. To change or cancel the setting, repeat steps 3 and 4 above.

When the timer settings overlap

The programme set last has priority.

Example: You set the timer in order of A, B, and C (setting C has first priority)

will be cut off

To scroll the list display by page (Page mode)

Press / while the list display is turned on. Each time you press

/ , the entire

Timer List changes to the next/previous page of timer settings.

To turn off the Timer List

Press O RETURN.

z Hint

For manual timer settings, you cannot modify the timer setting for the current recording, but you can extend the duration of the recording time while recording (page 44). For timer settings using the EPG, you can modify the timer setting for the current recording while recording, but you cannot extend the duration of the recording (even when recording is stopped).

b Notes

• Even if the timer is set, timer recordings cannot be made while recording a programme that has priority.

Actual recording

If the end time of one recording and the start time of another are the same

The end of programme A will be cut off.

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Recording From Connected Equipment

RWVR-RW

Video

RVR

INPUT SELECT

</M/m/,, ENTER

OPTIONS

3 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select

the recording mode.

For details about the recording mode, see page 42.

4 Set the timer on the connected

equipment to the time of the programme you want to record, and turn it off.

5 Press c z SYNCHRO REC.

The SYNCHRO REC indicator lights up on the front panel. The recorder is ready to start Synchro-Recording. The recorder automatically starts recording when it receives an input signal from the connected equipment. The recorder stops recording when the connected equipment turns off.

To stop recording

Press x REC STOP or c z SYNCHRO REC.

Timer Recording

REC MODEz REC

x REC

STOP

c z SYNCHRO REC

Recording from connected equipment with a timer (Synchro Rec)

You can set the recorder to automatically record programmes from connected equipment that has a timer function (such as a satellite tuner). Connect the equipment to the LINE 3 jack of the recorder (page 22). When the connected equipment turns on, the recorder starts recording a programme from the LINE 3 jack.

1 Insert a recordable DVD.

See “1. Inserting a Disc” on page 23.

2 Press INPUT SELECT repeatedly to

select “L3.”

Press OPTIONS to select “Line Audio Input,” and press ENTER. Then select “Bilingual,” and press ENTER.

To cancel Synchro Rec

Press c z SYNCHRO REC. The SYNCHRO REC indicator on the recorder turns off.

b Notes

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

• During Synchro-Recording, other operations, such as normal recording, cannot be performed.

• To use the connected equipment while the recorder is standing by for Synchro-Recording, cancel Synchro-Recording by pressing c z SYNCHRO REC. Be sure to turn off the connected equipment and press c z SYNCHRO REC to reset Synchro-Recording before the timer recording starts.

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

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If the timer settings of a SynchroRecording and another timer recording overlap

Regardless of whether or not the programme is a Synchro Rec programme, the programme that starts first has priority and the second programme starts recording only after the first programme has finished.

First programme

Second programme

will be cut off

5 Insert the source tape into the

connected equipment and set to playback pause.

6 Press z REC.

This recorder starts recording.

7 Press the pause (or play) button on the

connected equipment to cancel the playback pause status.

The connected eq uipment starts playback and the playback image is recorded by this recorder. To stop recording, press x REC STOP on this recorder.

Recording from connected equipment without a timer

You can record from a connected VCR or similar device. To connect a VCR or similar device, see “Connecting a VCR or Similar Device” on page 20. Use the DV IN jack on the front panel if the equipment has a DV output jack (i.LINK jack).

1 Insert a recordable DVD.

See “1. Inserting a Disc” on page 23.

2 Press INPUT SELECT to select an input

source according to the connection you made.

The front panel display changes as follows:

programme position

3 Select the desired audio signal when

recording a bilingual programme to the DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs (VR mode).

Press OPTIONS to select “Line Audio Input,” and press ENTER. Then select “Bilingual,” and press ENTER.

4 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select

the recording mode.

For details about the recording mode, see page 42.

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

See “DV Dubbing” on page 72 for an explanation of how to record from the DV IN jack.

z Hint

You can adjust the settings for the recording picture before recording. See “Adjusting the recording picture quality and size” on page 48.

b Notes

• When recording a video game image, the screen

may not be clear.

• A ny programme that contains a Copy-Never copy

guard signal cannot be recorded. The recorder continues to record, but a blank screen will be recorded.

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Playback

Playing

3 Select the title, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

4 Select “Play,” and press ENTER.

Playback starts from the selected title.

Video

DATA CD

Number buttons

AUDIO

TOP MENU

TITLE LIST

RWVR-RW

VCD

DVD

Video

DATA DVD

SUBTITLE

</M/m/,, ENTER OPTIONS

1 Insert a disc.

• See “1. Inserting a Disc” on page 23.

• If you insert a DVD VIDEO, VIDEO CD, CD, DATA DVD, or DATA CD, press H. Playback starts.

2 Press TITLE LIST.

For details about the Title List, see “3. Playing the Recorded Programme (Title List)” on page 25. Example: DVD+RW

RVR

To use the DVD’s Menu

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

To play VIDEO CDs with PBC functions

PBC (Playback Control) allows you to play VIDEO CDs interactively using the menu on your TV screen. When you start playing a VIDEO CD with PBC functions, the menu appears. Select an item using the number buttons and press ENTER. Then, follow the instructions in the menu (press H when “Press SELECT” appears). The PBC function of Super VIDEO CDs does not work with this recorder. Super VIDEO CDs are played in continuous play mode only.

To change the angles

If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are recorded on the disc, “ ” appears in the front panel display. Press OPTIONS during playback to select “Change Angle,” and press ENTER.

To stop playback

Press x.

Playback

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To resume playback from the point where you stopped (Resume Play)

When you press H again after you stop playback, the recorder resumes playback from the point where you pressed x. To start from the beginning, press OPTIONS to select “Play Beginning,” and press ENTER. Playback starts from the beginning of the title/track/scene.

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

or Playlist (DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs in VR

mode only). – you edit the title after stopping playback. – you change the settings on the recorder. – you turn off the recorder (VIDEO CD/CD/

DATA DVD/DATA CD only). – you make a recording (except for DVD-

RWs/DVD-Rs in VR mode). – you disconnect the mains lead.

To play restricted DVDs (Parental Control)

If you play a restricted DVD, the message “Do you want to temporarily change the Parental Control level to *?” appears on your TV screen.

1 Select “OK” and press ENTER.

The display for entering your password appears.

2 Enter your four-digit password using the

number buttons.

3 Press ENTER to select “OK.”

The recorder starts playback.

To lock the disc tray (Child Lock)

You can lock the disc tray to prevent children from ejecting the disc. When the recorder is turned on, hold down x until “LOCKED” appears in the front panel display. The Z (open/close) button does not work while the Child Lock is set.

To unlock the disc tray, hold down x until “UNLOCKED” appears in the front panel display when the recorder is turned on.

One Touch Play

If you use the SMARTLINK connection, you can easily start playing. Press H. The recorder and your TV automatically turn on and the TV’s input is switched to the recorder. Playback starts automatically.

One Touch Menu

If you use the SMARTLINK connection, you can easily display the Title List. Press TITLE LIST. The recorder and your TV automatically turn on and the TV’s input is switched to the recorder. The Title List appears.

z Hints

• You can also use the H button in step 3

(page 55) to start playback.

• Even if you select “Factory Setup” in the “Others” setup (page 91), the Child Lock remains set.

To register or change the password, see “Parental Control (DVD VIDEO only)” on page 88.

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Playback options

To check the position of the buttons below, see the illustration on page 55. For MP3 or JPEG operations, see “Playing MP3 Audio Tracks or JPEG Image Files” on page 61.

Buttons

Operations

AUDIO Selects one of the audio tracks recorded on the disc when pressed

RWVR

RVR

CDVCD

DVD

repeatedly in normal playback mode.

: Selects the language.

DVD

RWVR

VCD

: Selects the main or sub sound.

RVR

: Selects stereo or monaural audio tracks.

SUBTITLE Selects a subtitle language when pressed repeatedly.

DVD

/ (instant replay/

Replays the scene/briefly fast forwards the scene.

instant advance)

RWVR-RW

RVR

Video

DVD

. (previous)/> (next) Goes to the beginning of the previous/next title/chapter/scene/

track.

(fast reverse/fast forward)

Fast reverses/fast forwards the disc when pressed during playback. Search speed changes as follows:

fast reverse fast forward

m1 T t 1M

m2 T T t t 2M

T T T t t t 3M

When you press and hold the button, fast forward/fast reverse continues at the selected speed until you release the button.

m3 and 3M are only available for DVDs.

(slow, freeze frame)

RWVR

RVR

DVD

VCD

Video

Plays in slow motion when pressed for more than one second in pause mode. Plays one frame at a time when pressed briefly in pause mode.

Playback

* Playback direction only

X (pause) Pauses playback.

To resume normal playback, press H.

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b Notes

• Angles and subtitles cannot be changed with tit les recorded on this recorder.

• Slideshows made with a DVD camcorder can only be played. Other play functions, such as fast forward, cannot be used.

Notes on playing DTS sound tracks on a CD

• When playing DTS-encoded CDs, excessive noise will be heard from the LINE1-TV/LINE 3/ LINE 2 OUT (R-AUDIO-L) jacks. To avoid possible damage to the audio system, the consumer should take proper precautions when the LINE1-TV/LINE 3/LINE 2 OUT (R-AUDIOL) jacks of the recorder are connected to an amplification system. To enjoy DTS Digital Surround™ playback, an external DTS decoder must be connected to the DIGITAL OUT jack of the recorder.

• Set the sound to “Stereo” using the AUDIO button when you play DTS sound tracks on a CD (page 57).

Notes on playing DVDs with a DTS sound track

DTS audio signals are output only through the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack. When you play a DVD with DTS sound tracks, set “DTS” to “On” in the “Audio” setup (page 85).

Adjusting the picture quality

Video

RWVR-RW

DVD

VCD

Video

RVR

1 Press OPTIONS during playback to

select “Video Settings,” and press ENTER.

2 Select an item, and press ENTER.

The adjustment display appears. “FNR” (frame noise reduction): Reduces noise contained in the luminance element of the video signal. “BNR” (block noise reduction): Reduces “block noise” or mosaic like patterns in the picture. “MNR” (mosquito noise reduction): Reduces the faint noise appearing around the outlines of the images. The noise reduction effects are automatically adjusted within each setting range according to the video bit rate and other factors. “Sharpness”: Sharpens the outlines of the images. “PB Video Equalizer” (Playback video equalizer): Adjusts the picture in greater detail. Select an item and press ENTER.

• Contrast: changes the contrast.

• Brightness: changes the overall brightness.

• Colour: makes the colours deeper or lighter.

• Hue: changes the colour balance.

3 Press </, to adjust the setting, and

press ENTER.

The default settings are underlined. “FNR”: (weak) Off 1 2 “BNR”: (weak) Off 1 2 3 (strong) “MNR”: (weak) Of f 1 2 “Sharpness”*: (weak) Off (strong) “PB Video Equalizer”:

• Contrast: (weak) –3 ~ 0

• Brightness: (dark) –3 ~ 0 ~ 3 (bright)

• Colour: (light) –3 ~ 0

• Hue: (red) –3 ~ 0

Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust any other items.

* “1” softens the outlines of the images. “2”

enhances the outlines and “3” enhances them more than “2.”

3 (strong)

1 2 3

~ 3 (strong)

~ 3 (deep)

~ 3 (green)

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b Notes

• If the outlines of the images on your screen become blurred, set “BNR” and/or “MNR” to “Off.”

• Depending on the disc or the scene being played, the above BNR, MNR, or FNR effects may be hard to discern. And, these functions may not work with some screen sizes.

• When using the “Sharpness” function, noise found in the title may become more apparent. In this case, it is recommended that you use the BNR function with the “Sharpness” function. If the condition still does not improve, set the “Sharpness” level to “Off.”

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

RWVR-RW

Video

DVD

VCD

Video

RVR

1 Press OPTIONS during playback to

select “Audio Settings,” and press ENTER.

2 Select “AV SYNC,” and press ENTER.

“AV SYNC”: When the video is delayed, this function delays the audio for synchronization with the video (0 to 120 milliseconds). Larger numbers indicate a longer audio delay for synchronization with the video. When dubbing to a VCR or other video recording equipment, be sure to return this setting to 0 ms (default).

3 Press </, to adjust the setting, and

press ENTER.

Playing from the beginning of the programme you are recording (Chasing Playback)

RWVR

“Chasing Playback” allows you to view the recorded part of a programme while the recording is being made. You do not need to wait until the recording finishes.

Press OPTIONS while recording to select “Chasing Playback,” and press ENTER.

Playback starts from the beginning of the programme you are recording. When you fast forward to the point that you are recording, Chasing Playback returns to normal playback.

b Notes

• F or DVD-RWs (VR mode), this function does not work when recording: – on a 1x-speed DVD-RW. – in the HQ or HSP recording mode.

• The DVD’s picture on your TV screen freezes for a few seconds when you fast forward/fast reverse or instant replay/advance the recording.

• Chasing Playback is possible from one minute or more after recording starts.

• E ven if you fast forward the recorded progr amme, there will always be a time difference of about one minute or more between the recorded programme and the current TV broadcast.

Playback

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Playing a previous recording while making another (Simultaneous Rec and Play)

RWVR

You can play a previously recorded programme while recording another on the same disc. Playback continues even if the recording is a timer recording.

1 While recording, press TITLE LIST.

The Title List appears.

2 Select the title you want to play, and

press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

3 Select “Play”, and press ENTER.

Playback starts from the selected title.

b Notes

• This function does not work when recording: – on a 1x-speed DVD-RW. – in the HQ or HSP recording mode.

• When playing a title recorded in the HQ or HSP recording mode, picture noise may appear depending upon the condition of the recording.

• Picture noise may appear depending upon the condition of the recording, or when playing a title recorded in the HQ or HSP recording mode. The picture freezes for a few seconds when you use fast forward/fast reverse or instant replay/ advance.

Searching for a Title/ Chapter/Track, etc.

RWVR-RW

Video

DVD

VCD

DATA CD

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

Number buttons

Video

RVR

DATA DVD

ENTER

OPTIONS

1 Press OPTIONS during playback to

select a search method, and press ENTER.

“Title Search” (for DVDs) “Chapter Search” (for DVDs) “Track Search” (for CDs/DATA CDs) “Search” (for VIDEO CDs) “Album Search” (for DATA DVDs/ DATA CDs) “Time Search” (for DVDs): Searches for a starting point by entering the time code. “File Search” (for DATA DVDs/DATA CDs)

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The display for entering the number appears. Example: Title Search

The number in parentheses indicates the total number of titles, tracks, etc.

2 Press the number buttons to select the

number of the title, chapter, track, time code, etc., you want.

For example: Time Search To find a scene at 2 hours, 10 minutes, and 20 seconds, enter “21020.” If you make a mistake, select another number.

3 Press ENTER.

The recorder starts playback from the selected number.

Playing MP3 Audio Tracks or JPEG Image Files

DATA DVD

DATA CD

You can play MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files on DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CDRs/CD-RWs) or JPEG image files on DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/ DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs).

AUDIO

DISPLAY TIME/TEXT

</M/m/,, ENTER

OPTIONS

Playback

1 Insert a disc.

See “1. Inserting a Disc” on page 23.

2 Press H.

For MP3 discs, playback starts from the first MP3 audio track on the disc. For JPEG files, a slideshow of the pictures on the disc begins. If the disc contains MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files, only the JPEG image files are played back when H is pressed.

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To stop playback or slideshow

Press x.

To pause playback or slideshow

Press X.

To play the beginning of the track

Press OPTIONS to select “Play Beginning,” and press ENTER.

To fast forward or review a track

Press m/M during playback.

To go to the next or previous MP3 audio track or JPEG image file

Press . or > during playback. If you repeatedly press . or >, you will go to the next or previous album. (MP3 audio track only)

To go to the next or previous album

Press / during playback or slideshow.

To rotate a picture

Press OPTIONS while the JPEG image is displayed to select “Rotate Right” or “Rotate Left,” and press ENTER.

z Hints

• Press the AUDIO button

stereo or monaural audio tracks.

• You can rotate a JPEG image by using the </, buttons when the image is displayed.

• Press DISPLAY repeatedly to show information about the JPEG album or image on your TV screen. Then press TIME/TEXT to toggle between the current selected image number and album number.

to switch between

About MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files

MP3 is an audio compression technology that satisfies certain ISO/MPEG regulations. JPEG is an image compression technology. You can play MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) format audio tracks and JPEG image files on DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs) or JPEG image files on DATA DVDs (DVDROMs/DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/ DVD-Rs). DATA CDs must be recorded according to ISO9660 Level 1, Level 2 or Joliet format for the recorder to recognize the MP3 tracks. You can also play discs recorded in MultiSession/Border. See the instructions supplied with the disc drives and the recording software (not supplied) for details on the recording format.

Note on MultiSession/Border discs

If audio tracks and images in Music CD format or Video CD format are recorded in the first session/border, only the first session/ border will be played back.

b Note

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

b Notes

• Some JPEG files, especially files of three million pixels or more, may lengthen the slideshow interval.

• Rotated JPEG images will not be saved when you switch to another folder.

• Images larger than 720 × 480 will be reduced to 720 × 480 when displayed.

• The following images are not displayed: – progressive JPEG image files – greyscale JPEG image files – 4:1:1 JPEG image files

• When you attempt to play a broken file or a file that does not satisfy the play conditions, appears but the recorder cannot play the file.

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

The recorder can play the following tracks and files: – MP3 audio tracks with the extension

“.mp3.”

– JPEG image files with the extension “.jpeg”

or “.jpg.”

– JPEG image files that conform to the DCF*

image file format.

* “Design rule for Camera File system”: Image

standards for digital cameras regulated by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association).

b Notes

• The recorder will play any data with the extension “.mp3,” “.jpeg,” or “.jpg,” even if they are not in MP3 or JPEG format. Playing these data may generate a loud noise which could damage your speaker system.

• The recorder does not conform to audio tracks in mp3PRO format.

• Some files cannot be played.

About playback order of albums, tracks, and files

Albums play in the following order:

Structure of disc contents

Tree 1 Tree 2 Tree 3 Tree 4 Tree 5

ROOT

Playback

Album

MP3 audio track/ JPEG image file

When you insert a DATA CD/DATA DVD and press H, the numbered tracks (or files) are played sequentially, from 1 through 7. For JPEG image files, press to go to the next album. (For instance, when you want to go from 1 to 2.) Any sub-albums/tracks (or files) contained within a currently selected album take priority over the next album in the same tree. (Example: C contains D so 4 is played before 5.)

z Hints

• If you add numbers (01, 02, 03, etc.) to the front of the track/file names when you store the tracks (or files) in a disc, the tracks and files will be played in that order.

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

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b Notes

• Depending on the software you use to create the DATA DVD/DATA CD, the playback order may differ from the above illustration.

• No more than a total of 999 individual folders can be played. (Folders that do not contain JPEG/ MP3 files are counted as well.)

• No more than a total of 999 folders and 9999 files can be played. (Files other than JPEG/MP3 files, and folders that do not contain JPEG/MP3 files are counted as well.)

• No more than 999 folders and files can be recognized in a single folder. (Folders that do not contain JPEG/MP3 files are counted as well.)

• Proceeding to the next or another album may take some time.

• This recorder supports MP3 audio bit rates up to 320 kbps.

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Erasing and Editing

Before Editing

This recorder offers various edit options for various disc types.

b Notes

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

• DVD discs created by DVD video cameras cannot be edited on this recorder.

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

• When editing a DVD+R or DVD-R, finish all editing before finalising the disc. You cannot edit a finalised disc.

Edit features

Erase (page 66)

Protect (page 66)

Title Name (page 66)

A-B Erase (page 67)

Erase Titles (page 66)

Divide (page 71)

Set Thumbnail (page 66)

Chapter mark (page 68)

Creating and Editing a Playlist (page 68)

Change Order (page 70)

Combine (page 70)

* DVD+RW only

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RVR

Original title

Playlist title

Yes Yes Yes

Yes No Yes

Yes Yes Yes

Yes Yes Yes*

Yes Yes Yes

No Yes No

Yes Yes No

No Yes No

Video

To open up disc space

To open up disc space on a DVD+RW or DVD-RW (Video mode), erase the title with the largest number in the title list.

Largest title number

For the DVD-RWs (VR mode), you can erase any title. For DVD-Rs and DVD+Rs, the available disc space does not increase even if you erase titles. See “Erasing and Editing a Title” on page 66 or “Erasing multiple titles (Erase Titles)” on page 66.

To switch between the Playlist and Original Title List

You can display the Playlist titles in the Title List (Playlist), or the Original titles in the Title List (Original). To switch the two Title Lists, press

</, while a Title List is

displayed. To create and edit a Playlist, see page 68.

Erasing and Editing

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Erasing and Editing a Title

Video

RWVR

Video

This section explains the basic edit functions. Note that editing is irreversible. To edit DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs (VR mode) without changing the original recordings, create a Playlist title (page 68).

RVR

“Set Thumbnail”: Changes the title’s thumbnail picture that appears in the Title List (page 26). “Make a Playlist”: Adds the entire title to the Playlist title as one scene (page 70).

z Hints

• You can erase multiple titles at one time (page 66).

• You can label or re-label DVDs (page 31).

b Note

DVD-RW/DVD-R (VR mode) playlist titles cannot be protected.

Erasing multiple titles (Erase Titles)

CHAPTER

CHAPTER MARK

RETURN

MARK ERASE

TITLE LIST

</M/m/,, ENTER OPTIONS

1 Press TITLE LIST.

For DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs in VR mode, press

</, to switch the Title Lists, if

necessary.

2 Select a title, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

3 Select an option, and press ENTER.

You can make the following edits to the title. “Erase”: Erases the selected title. Select “OK” when asked for confirmation. “Protect”: Protects the title. “ ” appears next to the protected title. “Title Name”: Allows you to enter or reenter a title name (page 29). “A-B Erase”: Erases a section of the title (page 67).

Video

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You can select and erase more than one title at one time using the OPTIONS menu.

1 Press TITLE LIST.

For DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs in VR mode, press

</, to switch the Title Lists, if

necessary.

2 Press OPTIONS to select “Erase

Titles,” and press ENTER.

The display for selecting titles to be erased appears.

3 Select a title, and press ENTER.

A check mark appears in the check box next to the selected title.

• To clear the check mark, press ENTER again.

• To clear all of check marks, select “Reset.”

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4 Repeat step 3 to select all of the titles

you want to erase.

5 When you finish selecting titles,

select “OK,” and press ENTER.

The list of the titles to be erased appears for confirmation.

• To change the selection, select “Change,” and repeat from step 3.

6 Select “OK” and press ENTER.

The titles are erased.

To erase all titles on the disc

You can reformat a DVD+RW or DVD-RW to make the disc blank. See “8. Reformatting a disc” on page 34.

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

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

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1 After step 2 of “Erasing and Editing a

Title,” select “A-B Erase” and press ENTER.

The display for setting point A appears. The title starts to play.

• To return to the beginning of the title, press X and then press ..

2 Select point A using m/M, and

press ENTER.

Playback pauses.

3 Press ENTER if point A is correct.

If point A is incorrect, select point A using c/C, and press ENTER. The display for setting point B appears.

4 Select point B using m/M, and

press ENTER.

Playback pauses.

5 Press ENTER if point B is correct.

If point B is incorrect, select point B using c/C, and press ENTER. The display asks for confirmation.

• To reset point A, press M and

O RETURN, and go to step 2.

• To reset point B, press M and repeat

step 4.

• To preview the title without scenes to be erased, select “Preview” (except for DVD+RWs).

6 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.

The scene is erased. The display for setting point A appears.

• To continue, go to step 2.

• To finish, select “Quit.”

z Hint

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

b Notes

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

• Sections shorter than five seconds may not be erased.

• For DVD+RWs, the erased section may be slightly different from the points you selected.

Erasing and Editing

Playback point

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Creating chapters manually

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

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

Each time you press the button, “Marking ...” appears on the screen and the scenes to the left and right of the mark become separate chapters.

To erase chapter marks

You can combine two chapters by erasing the chapter mark during playback. Press ./> to search for a chapter number, and while displaying the chapter containing the chapter mark you want to erase, press CHAPTER MARK ERASE. The current chapter combines with the previous chapter.

Creating and Editing a Playlist

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Playlist edit allows you to edit or re-edit without changing the actual recordings. You can create up to 97 Playlist titles.

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

Original

Playlist

In this case, you can compile highlight scenes as a Playlist title. You can even rearrange the scene order within the Playlist title. The Playlist title calls up data from the original titles for playback. When an original title is used for a Playlist title, the original title cannot be edited and erased.

1 Press TITLE LIST.

If the Title List (Original) appears, press <.

2 Press OPTIONS to select “Create a

Playlist,” and press ENTER.

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3 Select “Select,” and press ENTER.

4 Select the title you want to include in

the Playlist title, and press ENTER.

The display for setting the start point (IN) appears. The title starts to play.

• To return to the beginning of the title,

press X and then press ..

5 Select the IN point using m/M,

and press ENTER.

Playback pauses.

6 Press ENTER if the IN point is correct.

If the IN point is incorrect, select the IN point using c/C, and press ENTER. The display for setting the end point (OUT) appears.

7 Select the OUT point using m/M,

and press ENTER.

Playback pauses.

8 Press ENTER if the OUT point is

correct.

If the OUT point is incorrect, select the OUT point using c/C, and press ENTER. The selected scene is added to the scene list.

• To add more scenes, go to step 5.

9 When you finish adding scenes, press

A Total duration of the selected

scene

B Total number of scenes C Selected scene

Select the scene you want to re-edit, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears. “Move”: Changes the scene order using </, and press ENTER. “Erase”: Erases the scene. When asked for confirmation, select “OK.”

• To add more scenes, press M and go to

step 5.

• To add more scenes from another title, select “Select” and go to step 4.

• To preview all of the captured scenes in the listed order, select “Preview.”

When you finish editing the scene list, select “OK,” and press ENTER.

The title of the created Playlist is added to the Title List (Playlist). The title name is the title name of the first scene.

z Hint

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

b Note

The picture may pause when the edited scene is played.

Erasing and Editing

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To add the entire title to the Playlist title as one scene (Make a Playlist)

1 Press TITLE LIST. If the Title List

(Playlist) appears, press ,.

2 Select the title and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

3 Select “Make a Playlist,” and press

ENTER. The selected title is added to the Title List (Playlist). The title name is the same as the Original title name.

To play the Playlist title

1 Press TITLE LIST. If the Title List

(Original) appears, press <.

2 Select a title, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

3 Select “Play,” and press ENTER.

Moving a Playlist title (Change Order)

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You can change the Playlist title order within the Title List (Playlist).

1 Press TITLE LIST.

If the Title List (Original) appears, press

2 Press OPTIONS to select “Change

Order,” and press ENTER.

Combining multiple Playlist titles (Combine)

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1 Press TITLE LIST.

If the Title List (Original) menu appears, press

2 Press OPTIONS to select “Combine,”

and press ENTER.

The display for selecting titles appears.

3 Select a title, and press ENTER.

A number indicating the order in which you selected the title appears. To cancel the selection, press ENTER again.

4 Repeat step 3 to select all of the titles

you want to combine.

To cancel all of the selections, select “Reset.”

5 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.

The list of titles to be combined appears. To change the selection, select “Change” and go to step 3.

3 Select the title you want to move, and

press ENTER.

4 Select a new location for the title

using M/m, and press ENTER.

The title moves to the new location.

• To move more titles, go to step 3.

• To finish, select “Quit,” and press ENTER.

6 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.

The titles are combined.

z Hint

After titles are combined, the title name is the title name of the first title prior to combination.

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b Note

When the number of chapters in the title to be combined exceeds the limit, the chapters at the end are combined into a single chapter.

Dividing a Playlist title (Divide)

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You can divide a Playlist title.

1 Press TITLE LIST.

If the Title List (Original) appears, press

2 Select a title, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

3 Select “Divide,” and press ENTER.

The display for setting the dividing point appears, and the title starts to play.

• To return to the beginning of the title,

press X and then press ..

Erasing and Editing

4 Select the dividing point by pressing

m/M, and press ENTER.

Playback pauses.

5 Press ENTER if the dividing point is

correct.

If the dividing point is incorrect, select the dividing point using c/C, and press ENTER. The display asks for confirmation.

• To change the dividing point, press M.

6 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.

The title is divided in two.

z Hint

After a title is divided, the title name prior to division is assigned to both the first and second parts.

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DV Dubbing

Before DV Dubbing

This section explains dubbing with a digital video camera via the DV IN jack on the front panel. If you want to dub by way of the LINE IN jacks, see “Recording from connected equipment without a timer” on page 54. The DV IN jack on this recorder conforms to the i.LINK standard. Follow the instructions in “Preparing for DV dubbing,” and then move on to the section on dubbing. For more information about i.LINK, see “About i.LINK” on page 100.

Preparing for DV dubbing

You can connect a digital video camera to the DV IN jack on the recorder to record or edit from a DV/Digital8 format tape. Operation is straightforward because the recorder will fast forward and rewind the tape for you – you do not need to operate your digital video camera. Do the following to start using the “DV Edit” functions of this recorder. See the instruction manual supplied with the digital video camera as well before connecting.

z Hint

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

b Notes

• You cannot make a recording while DV dubbing.

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

• You cannot use the DV IN jack when: – sign al input to the DV IN jack on the front panel

or recorder operation cannot be performed correctly when using a digital video camera (see “About i.LINK” on page 1 00). Connect the camera to the LINE IN jack and follow the instructions of “Recording from connected equipment without a timer” on page 54.

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

not connect a MICRO MV format digital video camera even if it has an i.LINK jack.

– the images on the tape contain copy protection

signals, which limit recording.

• If you want to play the disc on other DVD equipment, finalise the disc (page 32).

Hookups

DVD recorder

to DV IN

i.LINK cable (not supplied)

DV output

Digital video camera

: Signal flow

1 Insert a disc.

See “1. Inserting a Disc” on page 23.

2 Insert the source DV/Digital8 format

tape into your digital video camera.

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

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3 Press INPUT SELECT on the remote

repeatedly to select “DV.”

The front panel display changes as follows:

programme position

4 Press REC MODE on the remote

repeatedly to select the recording mode.

The recording mode changes as follows:

For details about the recording mode, see page 42.

5 Press OPTIONS on the remote to

select “DV Audio Input,” and press ENTER. Then, select the setting for the audio input.

“Stereo1” (default): Records original sound only. Normally select this when dubbing a DV format tape. “Mix”: Records both stereo 1 and 2. “Stereo2”: Records additional audio only. Select “Mix” or “Stereo2” only if you have added a second audio channel when recording with your digital video camera. You are ready to start dubbing. Select one of the dubbing methods on the following pages.

6 Adjust the dubbing picture quality and

size.

Before dubbing starts, press OPTIONS to select “Rec. Settings,” and adjust the recording settings (page 48).

b Notes

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

• You cannot control the recorder using another device or another recorder of the same model.

• You cannot record date, time, or the contents of the cassette memory onto the disc.

• If you record from a DV/Digital8 format tape that is recorded in multiple sound tracks, such as a tape with multiple sampling frequencies (48 kHz,

44.1 kHz, or 32 kHz), no sound or an unnatural sound will be output when playing back the sampling frequency switch point on the disc.

• In order to use this recorder’s “Auto Chapter” setting (page 74 ), be sure to correctly set the clock on your digital video camera before shooting.

• The recorded picture may be momentarily affected or the start and end points of a title may be different from what you have set if the source DV/Digital8 format tape is in any of the following conditions. In this case, see “Recording from connected equipment without a timer” (page 54). – There is a blank space in the recorded portion of

the tape. – The tape’s time code is not sequential. – If the picture size or the recording mode on the

tape being dubbed changes.

DV Dubbing

z Hint

You can turn off the recorder during dubbing. The recorder completes dubbing even after being turned off.

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Recording an Entire DV

Program Edit

Format Tape (One Touch Dubbing)

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You can record the entire contents of a DV/ Digital8 format tape onto a disc with a single press of the ONE-TOUCH DUB button on the recorder. The recorder controls the digital video camera for the whole process, and completes the recording.

How chapters are created

The contents dubbed to DVD become a single title. When “Auto Chapter” is set to “On” in the “Recording” setup, this title is divided into chapters. When dubbing a DVDRW/DVD-R (VR mode), each shooting session on the tape becomes a chapter on the disc. For other discs, the recorder divides the title into chapters at approximately 6 minute intervals.

Follow steps 1 to 6 of “Preparing for DV dubbing” on page 72, and press ONETOUCH DUB on the recorder.

The recorder rewinds the tape and then starts recording the tape contents. When the recording is finished, the recorder rewinds the tape in the digital video camera.

To stop during recording

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

z Hint

If you set “Finalise Disc” of “One Touch Dubbing” to “Auto” in the “DVD” setup (page 89), the recorded disc (except DVD-RW (VR mode)) will automatically be finalised after recording is finished.

b Notes

• When a blank space between the recordings on the tape continues for more than five minutes, One Touch Dubbing ends automatically.

• The recorder records a blank for five minutes before it stops dubbing. To stop the blank recording, press x REC STOP.

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You can select scenes from a DV/Digital8 format tape, and then automatically record selected scenes to a DVD. To use this function, do the following:

Connect your digital video camera and prepare for recording

Select and edit the scenes you want to dub

Using the recorder’s remote control, fast forward or rewind the tape to select the scenes. At this point, the selected scenes are not copied to the disc. The recorder only remembers the IN and OUT points of the scenes that you selected for dubbing. You can also erase or change the order of the scenes.

Dub the selected scenes

After you have selected the scenes, the recorder will fast forward and rewind the tape automatically and record the scenes to a DVD.

How chapters are created

The contents dubbed to DVD become a single title. When “Auto Chapter” is set to “On” in the “Recording” setup, this title is divided into chapters. When dubbing to a DVD-RW/DVD-R (VR mode), each shooting session on the tape and each selected scene becomes a chapter on the disc. For other discs, the recorder divides the title into chapters at approximately 6 minute intervals.

1 Follow steps 1 to 6 of “Preparing for

DV dubbing” on page 72, and press SYSTEM MENU.

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2 Select “DV EDIT,” and press ENTER.

The display asks if you want to start selecting scenes.

• If you have previously saved a program, the display asks if you want to edit an existing program or to create a new program. To resume editing the existing program, select “Saved Data,” and go to step 9.

3 Select “Start,” and press ENTER.

The display for setting the IN point (start of the scene) appears. The scene starts to play.

7 Press ENTER if the OUT point is

correct.

If the OUT point is incorrect, select the OUT point using c/C, and press ENTER. The selected scene is added to the scene information block.

• To add more scenes, go to step 4.

8 When you finish adding scenes, press

The scene list is displayed.

DV Dubbing

A Total duration of the scene B Total number of scenes C Scene information block

4 Select the IN point using m/M,

and press ENTER.

Playback pauses.

5 Press ENTER if the IN point is correct.

If the IN point is incorrect, select the IN point using c/C, and press ENTER. The display for setting the OUT point (end of the scene) appears.

6 Select the OUT point using m/M,

and press ENTER.

Playback pauses.

9 Select the scene information block

you want to edit using </,, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears. “Move”: Changes the scene order using </, and ENTER. “Erase”: Erases the scene. When asked for confirmation, select “OK.” “Preview”: Plays the selected scene.

• To add more scenes, press M and go to

step 4.

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When you finish editing the scene list, select “OK,” and press ENTER.

The display for entering the title name appears. To enter a new name, select “Enter,” and follow the explanations on page 29.

Select “OK,” and press ENTER.

The title name is fixed, and the display asks if you want to start recording. To change the dubbing mode, select “Dub Mode” and press M/m.

Data capacity required for the dubbing. This is displayed in red when the size exceeds the available space on the dubbing target media.

To automatically adjust the dubbing mode

If there is not enough available space on the target disc, the recorder automatically selects a dubbing mode with lower picture quality according to the available space. The same dubbing mode is set for all of the titles. If disc space is insufficient for the selected dubbing mode, the following display appears after step 12.

Select “OK” and go to step 12. If you do not want to change the dubbing mode, select “Cancel.” However, note that dubbing will end before the title is finished.

b Notes

• If you set the beginning of the tape as the IN point and the end point as the OUT point, the IN and OUT points may move slightly during dubbing.

• You cannot set a scene to be shorter than one second.

Select “Start,” and press ENTER.

The recorder starts recording the tape contents as programmed.

To stop during recording

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

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Settings and Adjustments

Clock and Language Settings (Basic)

The “Basic” setup helps you to make clock and language settings for the recorder.

1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the

recorder is in stop mode.

2 Select “SETUP,” and press ENTER. 3 Select “Basic,” and press ENTER.

The options for “Basic” appear. The default settings are underlined. To turn off the display, press SYSTEM MENU repeatedly.

2 Select “Present Time,” and press

ENTER.

3 Press M/m to set the day, and press ,.

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

To change the numbers, press < to return to the item to be changed, and press M/m.

4 Press ENTER to start the clock.

Clock

Normally the clock is set automatically using the time and date information broadcasted by the local network package. If the recorder does not receive a time signal from any service, you may set the clock manually. Therefore, please proceed as follows.

To set the clock manually

1 Select “Clock” in “Basic,” and press

ENTER.

Language

Settings and Adjustments

DVD Menu (DVD VIDEO only)

Switches the language for the DVD menu.

Audio

Switches the language of the sound track. When you select “Original,” the language given priority in the disc or broadcasted by a digital channel is selected.

Subtitle

Switches the language of the subtitles recorded on the disc or broadcasted by a digital channel (when available). When you select “Audio Follow,” the subtitle language changes according to the language you selected for the sound track.

z Hint

If you select “Others” in “DVD Menu,” “Subtitle,” or “Audio,” select and enter a language code from “Language Code List” on page 105 using the number buttons.

b Note

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

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Digital TV settings (DTV Settings)

The “DTV Settings” setup enables you to take full advantage of Digital TV Broadcasting services such as favourites channels setting or to prevent children’s viewing unsuitable channels and programmes.

1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the

recorder is in stop mode.

2 Select “SETUP,” and press ENTER. 3 Select “DTV Settings,” and press

ENTER.

The “DTV Settings” setup appears with the following options.

Parental Lock

The “Parental Lock” display enables you to lock certain channels you consider unsuitable and to set an age limit so that any programme classed above that age by the broadcaster is restricted.

1 Select “Parental Lock” in “DTV

Settings,” and press ENTER.

• When you have already registered a password, the display for entering the password appears.

• If you have not yet registered a password, the display for registering a new password appears.

2 Enter your four-digit password using M/

m or the number buttons, then select “OK” and press ENTER.

Favourites

The “Favourites” display allows you to store and organize your favourite channels into one of four TV or four Radio lists. For details, see page 39.

b Note

If you forget your password, you will have to reset it by selecting “Password” of the “Factory Setu p” in the “Others” setup (page 91).

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To lock channels

1 Once the “Parental Lock” menu is

displayed, select “Lock Programmes,” and press ENTER. All available TV channels are displayed.

2 Press TV/RADIO to display either the

TV or Radio channels. The Radio mode is indicated by the presence of a Radio icon display.

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3 Select a channel you want to lock using

M/m or the number buttons, and press ENTER. A locked channel is identified by the icon next to the programme number.

Press the green or red button to view the previous or next page.

4 Press O RETURN to come back to the

“Parental Lock” menu.

z Hints

• Press the blue button to view the list showing only the locked channels.

• Press the blue button once again when you wish to return to the previous channel list display.

• Press / while the “Lock Programmes” display is turned on to change to the previo us/next page.

b Note

If you select a channel which Parental Lock is activated, appears on the gray screen and it is recorded.

To set the Age Limit

1 Once the “Parental Lock” menu is

displayed, select “Set Age Limit,” and press ENTER.

2 Press M/m to set the desired age limit and

press ENTER.

b Notes

• To operate correctly, this feature relies on the broadcaster sending the correct age classification for each programme.

• If you select a channel blocked by Parental Lock, only a grey screen displaying will be recorded.

Settings and Adjustments

To unlock channels

1 In step 3 above, select the channel you

want to unlock using M/m, and press ENTER. The

icon next to the programme

number disappears.

2 Press O RETURN to come back to the

“Parental Lock” menu.

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Tuning

The “Tuning” display allows you to tune your recorder automatically or to hide unused or unwanted programmes and also change the order of the programmes on display.

Select “Tuning” in “DTV Settings,” and press ENTER.

Auto Tune

This option enables you to capture and store automatically all available channels.

1 Once the “Tuning” menu is displayed,

select “Auto Tune,” and press ENTER.

2 Select “Yes,” and press ENTER.

The “Auto Tune” display appears showing a tuning progress bar and the number of channels found.

Programme Hide

This option allows you to hide (disable) unused or unwanted channels. The hidden programmes will be skipped when you press PROG +/– and will not appear in the EPG applications.

1 Once the “Tuning” menu is displayed,

select “Programme Hide,” and press ENTER. The “Programme Hide” display appears showing all the TV or Radio channels available to you.

2 Press TV/RADIO to display either the

TV or Radio channels. The Radio mode is indicated by the presence of a Radio icon display.

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3 Select a channel you want to hide using

M/m or the number buttons, then press ENTER.

When “Auto Tune” has ended, a completion display appears indicating the number of TV and Radio channels that have been found and stored.

3 Press ENTER to remove the display and

view the first channel captured.

Press the green or red button to view the previous or next page.

4 Once you have hidden the unwanted

channels as desired, press O RETURN repeatedly to return to the main menu.

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Restoration of hidden programmes

Hidden channels are identified by an next to the programme number. In step 3 above press M/m to select the channel you want to restore, then press ENTER. The

icon next to the programme number

disappears.

z Hints

• Press the blue button to view the list showing only the hidden channels.

• Press the blue button once again when you want to return to the standard programme hide display.

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Programme Sort

This option allows you to change the channel order in the on-screen programme list.

1 Once the “Tuning” menu is displayed,

select “Programme Sort,” and press ENTER. The “Programme Sort” display appears showing the list of all tuned channels.

3 Press M/m to select the programme

number you want your selected channel to appear on.

4 Press the blue button to swap channel

position. Your selected channel appears on the programme number selected in step 3.

5 Repeat this procedure to move other

channels.

6 Once you have moved all channels as

desired, press O RETURN repeatedly to return to the main menu.

Settings and Adjustments

Technical Information

Select “Technical Information” in “DTV Settings,” and press ENTER.

2 Select the channel you want to move

using M/m or the number buttons, then press ENTER. A tick

icon appears next to the selected

programme number and a Swap option appears in the display.

Press the green or red button to view the previous or next page.

Manufacturer Information

This information screen shows you the current version of software installed in your recorder.

1 Once the “Technical Information” menu

is displayed, select “Manufacturer Information,” and press ENTER.

2 After viewing the information displayed,

press O RETURN to come back to the “Technical Information” menu.

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Signal Strength

This information screen shows the signal strength of the broadcast you are watching.

1 Select “Signal Strength” in the

“Technical Information” and press ENTER. The “Signal Strength” display appears with the selected channel on view in the background.

The “Signal Strength” display coloured bars correspondences are as follows:

2 Press PROG +/– to check the signal

strength of the other tuned channels.

3 After viewing the information displayed,

press O RETURN to come back to the Technical Information menu.

Digital Software Upgrade

Periodically Sony will issue upgrades for the software that was initially installed in your recorder. These upgrades will automatically be received and enabled. If desired, you can disable this option as follows:

1 Select “Digital Software Upgrade” in the

“Technical Information” and press ENTER.

The “Digital Software Upgrade” menu option appears.

Video Settings (Video)

Video settings will adjust items related to the image, such as size and colour. Choose the settings according to the type of TV or tuner connected to the DVD recorder.

1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the

recorder is in stop mode.

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

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

Video Output

TV Type

Sets the picture size when playing back a title recorded from 16:9 size video (page 48) or a 16:9 size commercial DVD video. Select the playback picture size according to the type of connected TV (wide-screen/wide mode TV or conventional 4:3 screen TV).

2 Press M/m to select “Off,” and press

ENTER.

b Notes

• Sony recommend that you always leave this

option set to “On.”

• To receive the upgrade, the unit must be powered

on. It will take up to 30 minutes to upgrade the unit. The new software will be available once the unit has been placed into standby, and then back to normal operating mode.

16 : 9 Select this when connecting

4:3 Letter Box

4:3 Pan Scan

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

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

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

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4:3 Letter Box

4:3 Pan Scan

b Note

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

Component Out

Selects whether or not to output video signals from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks.

On Outputs the component video

Off

signals. Select this when you want to view progressive signals.

Outputs no signals.

b Notes

• When you set “Line1 Output” to “RGB,” you cannot set “Component Out” to “On.”

• When you connect the recorder to a monitor or projector via only the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks, do not select “Off.” If you select “Off” in this case, the picture may not appear.

Progressive Output

If your TV accepts progressive (525p/625p) format signals, set “Progressive Output” to “On.” You will enjoy accurate colour reproduction and high quality images.

1 Select “Progressive Output,” and press

ENTER.

2 Select “On,” and press ENTER.

The display asks for confirmation.

3 Select “Start,” and press ENTER.

The video switches to a progressive signal for 5 seconds.

4 If video signal appears OK, select “Yes,”

and press ENTER. If picture is distorted, select “No,” and press ENTER.

Progressive Mode

DVD software can be divided into two types: film based software and video based software. Video based software is derived from TV and displays images at 25 frames/50 fields (30 frames/60 fields) per second. Film based software is derived from film and displays images at 24 frames per second. Some DVD software contains both Video and Film. In order for these images to appear natural on your screen when output in progressive mode (50 or 60 frames per second), the progressive video signal needs to be converted to match the type of DVD software that you are watching. You can fine-tune the progressive 525p/625p video signal that is output when you set “Progressive Output” to “On.” Note that you must connect to a progressive format TV using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (page 12).

Auto Automatically detects the

Video Fixes the conversion mode to

software type (Film-based or Video-based) and selects the appropriate conversion mode. Normally select this position.

the mode for Video-based software.

b Note

When picture noise appears after you set the recorder to progressive format, hold down x, and press PROGRAM – (minus) on the unit.

Scart Setting

Sets the method of inputting/outputting signals from the SCART jacks on the rear panel of the recorder. Select an option for each of the items below according to the combination of jacks and methods that you are going to use.

Line1 Output

Selects a method of outputting video signals for the LINE 1 – TV jack.

RGB Outputs RGB signals.

Video

S Video Outputs S-video signals.

Outputs video signals.

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b Notes

• If your TV does not accept S-video or RGB

signals, no picture appears on the TV screen even if you select “S Video” or “RGB.” See the instructions supplied with your TV.

• You cannot select “RGB” when “Component

Out” above is set to “On.”

• SMARTLINK is available only when “Video” is

selected.

Line3 Input

Selects a method of inputting video signals for the LINE 3 jack. The picture will not be clear if this setting does not match the type of video input signal.

Video/ RGB

S Video Inputs S-video signals.

Inputs video signals or RGB signals.

b Note

Input signals are recorded in video mode when “Video/RGB” is selected.

Line3 Output

Selects a method of outputting video signals for the LINE 3 jack.

Auto Display

On Automatically displays

Off Displays information only

information on the screen when the recorder is turned on, etc.

when DISPLAY is pressed.

Screen Saver

The screen saver image appears when you do not use the recorder for more than 10 minutes while an on-screen display, such as the System Menu, is displayed on your TV screen. The screen saver image helps prevent your display device from becoming damaged (ghosting).

Off Turns off the function.

Turns on the screen saver function.

Video

S Video Outputs S-video signals.

Outputs video signals.

Pause Mode (DVDs only)

Selects the picture quality in pause mode.

Auto

Frame The picture, including

The picture, including subjects that move dynamically, is output with no jitter. Normally select this position.

subjects that do not move dynamically, is out put in high resolution.

Colour System

Selects the colour system when playing VIDEO CDs (including Super VIDEO CDs).

PAL

NTSC Plays a disc in NTSC colour

Plays a disc in PAL colour system.

system.

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Audio Settings (Audio)

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

1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the

recorder is in stop mode.

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

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

Audio ATT (attenuation)

If the playback sound is distorted, set this item to “On.” The recorder reduces the audio output level. This function affects the output of the following jacks: – LINE 2 OUT R-AUDIO-L jacks – LINE 1 – TV jack –LINE 3 jack

On Select this when the playback

Off

sound from the speakers is distorted.

Normally select this position.

Audio Connection

The following setup items switch the method of outputting audio signals when you connect a component such as an amplifier (receiver) with a digital input jack. For connection details, see “Step 3: Connecting the Audio Cords” on page 14. Select “Dolby Digital,” “MPEG,” “DTS,” and “48kHz/96kHz PCM” after setting “Digital Out” to “On.”

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

1 Select “Audio Connection” in “Audio,”

and press ENTER.

2 Select “Digital Out,” and press ENTER.

On Normally select this

Off The influence of the

position.

digital circuit upon the analogue circuit is minimal.

3 Select “On,” and press ENTER. 4 Set the digital output signal.

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

D-PCM

Select this when the recorder is connected to an audio component lacking a built-in Dolby Digital decoder. The surround effects of output signals are determined by the “Downmix” setting item in the “Audio” setup.

Settings and Adjustments

Dolby Digital

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

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• MPEG (DVD VIDEOs only) Selects the type of MPEG audio signal.

PCM Select this when the recorder

MPEG Select this when the recorder

is connected to an audio component without a built-in MPEG decoder. If you play MPEG audio sound tracks, the recorder outputs stereo signals via the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack.

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

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

On Select this when the recorder

Off

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

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

• 48kHz/96kHz PCM (DVD VIDEOs only) Selects the sampling frequency of the audio signal.

48kHz/ 16bit

96kHz/ 24bit

The audio signals of DVD VIDEOs are converted to 48 kHz/16 bit and output.

All signals containing 96 kHz/24 bit are output without conversion. However, the signals are output at 48 kHz/16 bit if copyright-protected signals are contained.

Audio DRC (Dynamic Range Control) (DVDs only)

Selects the dynamic range (difference between soft and loud sounds) setting when playing a DVD that conforms to Audio DRC. This affects the output from the following jacks: – LINE 2 OUT R-AUDIO-L jacks – LINE 1 – TV jack –LINE 3 jack – DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack only

when “Dolby Digital” is set to “D-PCM” (page 85).

Standard Normally select this position.

TV Mode Makes low sounds clear even

Wide Range

if you turn the volume down.

Gives you the feeling of being at a live performance.

Downmix (DVDs only)

Switches the method for mixing down to two channels when you play a DVD which has rear sound elements (channels) or is recorded in Dolby Digital format. For details on the rear signal components, see “4. Displaying the Playing/Remaining Time and Play Information” on page 27. This function affects the output of the following jacks: – LINE 2 OUT R-AUDIO-L jacks – LINE 1 – TV jack –LINE 3 jack – DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack when

“Dolby Digital” is set to “D-PCM” (page 85).

Dolby Surround

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

b Note

“48kHz/96kHz PCM” setting has no effect when audio signals are output from the LINE 2 OUT (RAUDIO-L) jacks or LINE 1 – TV/LINE 3 jack. If the sampling frequency is 96kHz, signals are simply converted to analogue signals and output.

Normal Multi-channel audio signals

are downmixed to two channels for use with your stereo.

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Recording Settings (Recording)

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

Timer Settings

Guide Timer Extend

Sets the time to extend timer recording length. Off (default) t 1Min. t 2Min. t 5Min. t 10Min.

Rec. Mode Adjust

1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the

recorder is in stop mode.

2 Select “SETUP,” and press ENTER. 3 Select “Recording,” and press

ENTER.

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

DVD Rec. Settings

Bilingual Recording (for all recordable

discs except DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs in VR mode)

Selects the sound to be recorded on the recordable disc when recording from externally input audio signals, such as audio signals from connected equipment. This setting is not necessary when recording on DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs (VR mode) that record both the main and sub sounds.

Main Records the main sound for

the bilingual programme.

Sub Records the sub sound for the

bilingual programme.

On Automatically adjusts the

Off Turns off the function.

recording mode to enable the entire programme to be recorded (page 44).

TV Direct Rec. (DVD+RW/DVD-RW/ DVD+R/DVD-R only)

On Allows you to easily record

Off Turns off the TV Direct Rec

what you are watching on the TV using SMARTLINK.

function.

Auto Chapter

Selects whether to automatically divide a recording (a title) into chapters during recording or dubbing.

Off No chapter mark is inserted.

Inserts chapter marks at approximately 6 minute intervals.

b Notes

• The actual chapter mark interval may vary depending on the amount of information contained in the video to be recorded.

• Chapter marks are automatically inserted where the recordings start on the tape when “Auto Chapter” is set to “On” during DV dubbing to a DVD-RW/DVD-R (VR mode).

Settings and Adjustments

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Disc Settings (DVD)

The “DVD” setup allows you to adjust parental control and other DVD related settings.

1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the

recorder is in stop mode.

2 Select “SETUP,” and press ENTER. 3 Select “DVD,” and press ENTER.

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

Parental Control (DVD VIDEO only)

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

1 Select “Parental Control” in “DVD,” and

press ENTER.

• If you have not entered a password, the display for registering a new password appears.

• When you have already registered a password, the display for entering the password appears.

2 Enter your four-digit password using the

number buttons, then select “OK” and press ENTER.

3 Select “Standard,” and press ENTER.

The selection items for “Standard” are displayed.

4 Select a geographic area as the playback

limitation level, and press ENTER. The area is selected.

• When you select “Others,” press the number buttons to select and enter an area code in the table (page 105). Then select “OK” and press ENTER.

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5 Select “Level,” and press ENTER.

The selection items for “Level” are displayed.

One Touch Dubbing

Displays the following options for the One Touch Dub function.

Finalise Disc (for all recordable discs

except DVD-RW in VR mode)

Selects whether or not to finalise the disc automatically following One Touch Dubbing (page 74).

The lower the value, the stricter the limitation. Discs rated higher than the selected level will be restricted.

6 Select the level, and press ENTER.

The Parental Control setting is complete.

To cancel the Parental Control setting for the disc, set “Level” to “Off” in step 6. To change the password, reset “Password” in the “Others” setup (page 90).

b Notes

• If you forget your password, you will have to reset it by selecting “Password” of “Factory Setup” in the “Others” setup (page 91).

• When you play discs which do not have the Parental Control function, playback cannot be limited on this recorder.

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

Format DVD-RW (DVD-RW only)

The recorder automatically starts formatting in VR mode or Video mode, whichever is selected below, when a new, unformatted DVD-RW is inserted.

Auto Automatically finalises the

Manual

disc following One Touch Dubbing.

Allows you to finalise the disc manually.

Settings and Adjustments

VR Automatically formats the

disc in VR mode.

Video Automatically formats the

disc in Video mode.

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Remote Control Settings/ Factory Settings (Others)

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

1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the

recorder is in stop mode.

2 Select “SETUP,” and press ENTER. 3 Select “Others,” and press ENTER.

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

Password

You can set or modify the password that gives access to the “Parental Control” and “Parental Lock” settings.

1 Select “Password” in “Others,” and press

ENTER.

• If you have not yet set a password, the display for registering a new password appears.

• When you have already registered a password, the display for entering the password appears.

Dimmer

Adjusts the lighting of the front panel display.

Normal Bright lighting.

Save Power

Command Mode

Changes the Command Mode of the recorder if other DVD equipment is assigned the same Command Mode. For details, see “If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder” on page 17.

Low lighting. Turns off the lighting when the power is off.

If you wish to change your password, first enter your current password using the number buttons, then select “OK” and press ENTER. The display for registering a new password appears.

2 Enter your new four-digit password

using the number buttons, then select “OK” and press ENTER.

b Note

If you forget your password, you will have to reset it by select ing “Password” of “Factor y Setup” in the “Others” setup (page 91).

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Factory Setup

Allows you to select the setup settings by group, and return them to their default settings. Note that all of your previous settings will be lost.

1 Select “Factory Setup” in “Others,” and

press , or ENTER. The display for selecting a group of settings appears.

2 Select the group of settings you want to

return to default from “Basic,” “DTV Settings,” “Video,” “Audio,” “Recording,” “DVD,” “Others,” “Password,” and “All,” and press , or ENTER.

3 Select “Start,” and press ENTER.

The selected settings return to their default settings.

4 Press ENTER when “Finish” appears.

Easy Setup (Resetting the Recorder)

Select this to run the “Easy Setup” programme.

1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the

recorder is in stop mode.

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

ENTER.

Settings and Adjustments

4 Select “Start.” 5 Follow the instructions for “Easy

Setup” (page 19) from step 2.

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Additional Information

Troubleshooting

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

Power

The power does not turn on.

, Check that the mains lead is connected

securely.

Tuner

The channel is not found or stored or missed.

, Make sure that your aerial is properly

connected to the recorder.

, Confirm with your dealer that you are in an

area that can receive a digital signal.

, Check your aerial installation.

Picture

There is no picture.

, Re-connect all connecting cords securely. , The connecting cords are damaged. , Check the connection to your TV (page 11). , Switch the input selector on your TV (such

as to “VCR”) so that the signal from the recorder appears on the TV screen.

, Check that “Scart Setting” in the “Video”

setup is set to the appropriate item that conforms to your system (page 83).

, If you connect the recorder to your TV via

only the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks, set “Component Out” of “Video Output” in the “Video” setup to “On” (page 83).

, This recorder cannot record NTSC signals. , A scrambled channel is selected. , When playing a double-layer DVD, the

video and audio may be momentarily interrupted at the point where the layers switch.

Picture noise appears.

, If the picture output signal from your

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

, You have set the recorder to progressive

format even though your TV cannot accept the progressive signal. In this case, hold down x, and press PROGRAM – (minus) on the unit.

, Even if your TV is compatible with

progressive format (525p/625p) signals, the image may be affected when you set the recorder to progressive format. In this case, hold down x, and press PROGRAM – (minus) on the unit and the recorder is set to normal (interlace) format.

, You are playing a DVD recorded in a colour

system that is different from your TV.

, When playing a double-layer DVD, the

video and audio may be momentarily interrupted at the point where the layers switch.

There is no picture or the picture noise appears when connected to the DV IN jack.

, Try the following:

1Turn the recorder off and on again. 2Turn the connected equipment off and on

again. 3Disconnect and then connect the i.LINK cable again.

TV programme reception does not fill the screen.

, Select the correct source using the INPUT

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

The picture is breaking up.

, The signal strength is low. , Check aerial installation.

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TV programme pictures are distorted.

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

manual).

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

farther apart.

, The aerial cable is connected to the

AERIAL OUT jack on the recorder. Connect the cable to the AERIAL IN jack.

TV channels cannot be changed.

, A timer recording started, which changed

the channels.

, The channel is hidden (page 80). , The Parental Lock is activated (page 78).

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

, The picture size of the title is fixed.

The picture is black and white.

, Check that “Line1 Output” of the “Scart

Setting” in the “Video” setup is set to the appropriate item that conforms to your system (page 83).

, If you are using a SCART cord, be sure to

use one that is fully wired (21 pins).

Sound

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

, If the equipment is connected to the LINE 1

– TV jack, select “L1” in the front panel display by pressing INPUT SELECT. If the equipment is connected to the LINE 2 IN jacks, select “L2” in the front panel display by pressing INPUT SELECT. If the equipment is connected to the LINE 3 jack, select “L3” in the front panel display by pressing INPUT SELECT. If the equipment is connected to the DV IN jack, (this is usually for a digital video camera connection), select “DV” in the front panel display by pressing INPUT SELECT.

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

, If the playback picture output from a DVD

player, VCR, or tuner goes through your recorder before reaching your TV, the copyprotection signal applied to some programmes could affect picture quality. Disconnect the playback equipment in question and connect it directly to your TV.

The picture does not fill the screen.

, Set “TV Type” of the “Video Output” in the

“Video” setup in accordance with the screen size of your TV (page 82).

There is no sound.

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

the connection to the amplifier is incorrect.

, The recorder is in reverse play, fast-

forward, slow motion, or pause mode.

, If the audio signal does not come through

the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack, check the “Audio Connection” settings in the “Audio” setup (page 85).

Sound distortion occurs.

, Set “Audio ATT” in the “Audio” setup to

“On” (page 85).

Sound is noisy.

, When playing a CD with DTS sound tracks,

noise will come from the LINE 2 OUT RAUDIO-L jacks, LINE 1 – TV jack, or LINE 3 jack (page 58).

The sound volume is low.

, The sound volume is low on some DVDs.

The sound volume may improve if you set “Audio DRC” in the “Audio” setup to “TV Mode” (page 86).

, Set “Audio ATT” in the “Audio” setup to

“Off” (page 85).

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An alternate audio track cannot be recorded or played.

, When recording from connected

equipment, set “Line Audio Input” in OPTIONS menu to “Bilingual” (page 54).

, Multilingual tracks (main and sub) cannot

be recorded on DVD+RWs, DVD-RWs (Video mode), DVD+Rs, or DVD-Rs (Video mode). To record the language, set “Bilingual Recording” of the “DVD Rec. Settings” in the “Recording” setup to “Main” or “Sub” before recording (page 87). To record both the main and sub sounds, record on DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs (VR mode).

, Any discs other than DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs

(VR mode) cannot be used for recording both main and sub sounds.

, If you have connected an AV amplifier to

the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack and want to change the audio track for DVDRWs/DVD-Rs (VR mode) during playback, set “Dolby Digital” of the “Audio Connection” in the “Audio” setup to “DPCM” (page 85).

The recorder starts playing automatically.

, The DVD VIDEO features an auto

playback function.

Playback stops automatically.

, If the DVD has an auto pause signal, the

recorder stops playback at the auto pause signal.

Some functions such as Stop, Search, or Slow-motion Play cannot be performed.

, Depending on the DVD, you may not be

able to do som e of the operations above. See the instruction manual supplied with the disc.

The language for the sound track cannot be changed.

, Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the

DVD being played.

, The DVD VIDEO prohibits the changing of

the language for the sound track.

, Try changing the language using the DVD

VIDEO’s menu.

The sound is breaking up

, The signal strength is low. , Check aerial installation.

Playback

The recorder does not play any type of disc.

, The disc is upside down. Insert the disc with

the labelled side facing up.

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

In this case, if the recorder is on, leave it on (if it is off, leave it off) for about an hour until the moisture evaporates.

, If the disc was recorded on another recorder

and was not finalised (page 32), the recorder cannot play the disc.

The recorder does not start playback from the beginning.

, Resume play was activated (page 56). , You have inserted a D VD whose Title menu

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

The subtitle language cannot be changed or turned off.

, Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on

the DVD VIDEO.

, The DVD VIDEO prohibits changing of the

subtitles.

, Try changing the subtitle using the DVD

VIDEO’s menu.

, The subtitles cannot be changed for the

titles recorded on this recorder.

The angles cannot be changed.

, Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD

VIDEO being played.

, You are trying to change the angles when

“ ” does not appear in the front panel display (page 55).

, The DVD VIDEO prohibits changing

angles.

, Try changing the angle using the DVD

VIDEO’s menu.

, The angles cannot be changed for the titles

recorded on this recorder.

, The angles cannot be changed during slow

motion playback or when playback is paused.

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The MP3 audio tracks do not play.

, The MP3 audio tracks are not recorded in a

format that the recorder can play (page 61).

The JPEG image files do not play.

, The JPEG image files are not recorded in a

format that the recorder can play (page 61).

, Progressive JPEG images cannot be played.

Recording does not stop immediately after you press x REC STOP.

, It will take a few seconds for the recorder to

input disc data before recording can stop.

Recording does not stop after you press x.

, Press x REC STOP.

Recording/Timer recording/ Editing

The programme position cannot be changed from the programme pos ition you are recording.

, Set the TV’s input source to “TV.”

Recording does not start immediately after you press z REC.

, Operate the recorder only after “LOAD,”

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

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

, There was a power failure during recording. , The recorder’s internal clock stopped due to

a power failure that lasted for more than 1 hour. Reset the clock (page 77).

, Disconnect the mains lead from the mains,

and connect it again.

, The programme contains copy protection

signals that restrict copying.

, Other timer setting overlapped the timer

setting (page 52).

, There is no DVD inside the recorder. , There is not enough disc space for the

recording.

, The recorder was in the process of DV

Dubbing.

, A scrambled channel is selected. , The Channel activated Parental Lock is

selected (page 78).

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

, There was a power failure during recording.

If the power recovers when there is a timer recording, the recorder resumes recording. Should the power failure continue for more than 1 hour, reset the clock (page 77).

, Other timer setting overlapped the timer

setting (page 52).

, Disc space was not enough.

Contents previously recorded were erased.

, Data that is not playable on this recorder but

was recorded on a DVD with a PC will be erased from the disc when the disc is inserted.

Recording from the equipment with a timer

Nothing was recorded even though you set the Synchro-Rec setting correctly.

, You forgot to turn off the connected

equipment. Turn off the connected equipment and set the recorder to SynchroRec standby mode (page 53).

, The recorder was not set to the Synchro-

Recording standby mode. Press c z SYNCHRO REC to have the recorder stand by for recording. Make sure the SYNCHRO REC indicator lights up on the front panel (page 53).

, The equipment is not connected to the LINE

3 jack of the recorder.

, The recorder is connected to the TV output

jack of the connected equipment.

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Synchro-Recording does not complete.

, The timer setting for the connected

equipment overlapped the recorder’s timer setting (page 54).

, There was a power failure during the

recording.

The clock does not appear in the front panel display when the recorder is turned off.

, “Dimmer” in the “Others” setup is set to

“Save Power” (page 90).

The recorder automatically starts recording when the satellite receiver is turned on.

, The Synchro-Rec function was activated.

Turn off the satellite receiver and cancel the Synchro-Rec function (page 53).

Display

The clock has stopped.

, Set the clock again (page 77). , The clock stopped due to a power failure

that lasted for more than 1 hour. Reset the clock (page 77).

The clock is wrong.

, Set the clock again (page 77). If you cannot

set the clock, wait until the clock data is received and the clock is automatically adjusted.

The TIMER REC indicator is flashing.

, The disc does not have enough space. , Insert a recordable disc inside the recorder. , The inserted DVD is protected (page 31).

The recording mode indication is incorrect.

, When the recording or dubbing is less than

ten minutes, or if a picture with little movement is displayed for more than ten minutes, the recording m ode indication may be displayed incorrectly. Note that the actual recording or dubbing itself was correctly made in the selected recording mode.

, After playing titles recorded in EP and SLP

mode, the recording mode indication may change depending on the recorded programme.

Remote control

The remote does not function.

, Batteries are weak. , The remote is too far from the recorder. , T he remote’s manufacturer code returned to

the default setting when you replaced the batteries. Reset the code (page 16).

, The remote is not pointed at the remote

sensor on the recorder.

, Different command modes are set for the

recorder and remote. Set the same command mode (page 17). The default command mode setting for this recorder and the supplied remote is DVD3.

, Press x (stop) on the unit while the

recorder is turned off to check the current command mode.

Others

The recorder does not operate properly.

, Restart the recorder. Press down [/1 on the

recorder for more than ten seconds until “WELCOME” appears in the front panel display.

, When static electricity, etc., causes the

recorder to operate abnormally, turn off the recorder and wait until the clock appears in the front panel display. Then, unplug the recorder and after leaving it off for a while, plug it in again.

Five numbers or letters are displayed in the front panel display.

, The self-diagnosis function was activated

(see the table on page 98).

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The disc tray does not open after you press Z (open/close).

, It may take a few seconds for the disc tray

to open after you have recorded or edited a DVD. This is because the recorder is adding disc data to the disc.

The disc tray does not open and “LOCKED” appears in the front panel display.

, The disc tray is locked. Cancel the Child

Lock (page 56).

The disc tray does not open and “TRAY LOCKED” appears in the front panel display.

, Contact your Sony dealer or local

authorized Sony service facility.

The disc tray does not open and you cannot remove the disc after you press Z (open/close).

, Turn off the recorder. Once the clock

appears in the front panel display, disconnect the mains lead. (If the recorder does not turn off or if the clock does not appear in the fron t panel display, disconnect the mains lead anyway.) Connect the mains lead again while pressing down A on the recorder, and release the button when the disc tray opens. Then, keep [/1 on the recorder pressed for about ten seconds until “WELCOME” appears in the front panel display.

“FAN ERROR” appears in the front panel display.

, Check that the vent on the rear of the

recorder is not blocked. Then, immediately disconnect the mains lead. Leave the recorder off for a while, then re-connect the mains lead, and press [/1 on the recorder.

The Parental Lock does not work.

, Check the “Parental Control” settings

(page 78).

Mechanical sound is heard when the recorder is off.

, While the recorder is updating the EPG

information or during a timer recording, operational noises (such as the internal fan) may be heard, even when the power is off. This is not a malfunction.

Additional Information

“RECOVERY” appears in the front panel display.

, The recorder’s recovery function was

activated when the recorder was turned on because the power was turned off or failed during recording. Leave the recorder on until “RECOVERY” disappears from the front panel display.

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Self-diagnosis Function

Notes About This (When letters/numbers appear in the display)

When the self-diagnosis function is activated to prevent the recorder from malfunctioning, a five-character service number (e.g., C 13

00) with a combination of a letter and four numbers appears in the front panel display. In this case, check the following table.

First three characters of the service number

C 13 The DVD is dirty.

C 31 The DVD/CD is not inserted

E XX

(xx is a number)

Cause and/or corrective action

, Clean the disc with a soft

cloth.

correctly. , Re-insert the disc

correctly.

To prevent a malfunction, the recorder has performed the self-diagnosis function. , Contact your nearest

Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility and give the fivecharacter service number. Example: E 61 10

Recorder

On operation

• If the recorder is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture may condense on the lenses inside the recorder. Should this occur, the recorder may not operate properly. In this case, if the recorder is on, leave it on (if it is off, leave it off) for about an hour until the moisture evaporates.

• When you move the recorder, take out any discs. If you don’t, the disc may be damaged.

On adjusting volume

Do not turn up the volume while listening to a section with very low level inputs or no audio signals. If you do, the speakers may be damaged when a peak level section is played.

On cleaning

Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine.

On cleaning discs, disc/lens cleaners

Do not use cleaning discs or disc/lens cleaners (including wet or spray types). These may cause the recorder to malfunction.

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Notes about the discs

• To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its edge. Do not touch the surface. Dust, fingerprints, or scratches on the disc may cause it to malfunction.

Specifications

System

Laser: Semiconductor laser Transmission standards: DVB-T Channel coverage:

UHF: B21 to B69

• Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air ducts, or leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight as the temperature may rise considerably inside the car.

• After playing, store the disc in its case.

• Clean the disc with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the centre out.

• Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, comm ercially available cleaners, o r anti-static spray intended for vinyl LPs.

• Do not use the following discs. – A disc that has a non-standard shape (e.g.,

card, heart). – A disc with a label or sticker on it. – A disc that has cellophane tape or sticker

adhesive on it.

On replacement of parts

In the event that this unit is repaired, repaired parts may be collected for reuse or recycling purposes.

The above channel coverage merely ensures the channel reception within these ranges. It does not guarantee the ability to receive signals in all circumstances.

Aerial out: 75-ohm asymmetrical aerial

socket

Timer: Clock: Quartz locked/Timer

indication: 24-hour cycle (digital)/ Power back-up duration: 1 hour

Video recording format: MPEG-2,

MPEG-1

Audio recording format/applicable

bit rate: Dolby Digital 2 ch

256 kbps/128 kbps (in EP and SLP mode)

Inputs and outputs

LINE 2 OUT (AUDIO): Phono jack/2 Vrms/10 kilohms (VIDEO): Phono jack/1.0 Vp-p (S VIDEO): 4-pin mini DIN/Y: 1.0 Vp-p,

C: 0.3 Vp-p (PAL)

LINE 2 IN (AUDIO): Phono jack/2 Vrms/more than

22 kilohms

(VIDEO): Phono jack/1.0 Vp-p (S VIDEO): 4-pin mini DIN/Y: 1.0 Vp-p,

C: 0.3 Vp-p (PAL)

LINE 1 – TV: 21-pin

CVBS IN/OUT S-Video/RGB OUT (upstream)

LINE 3: 21-pin

CVBS IN/OUT S-Video/RGB IN S-Video OUT (downstream)

DV IN: 4-pin/i.LINK S100 DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL): Phono jack/

0.5 Vp-p/75 ohms

Additional Information

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COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

B/CB, PR/CR):

(Y, P

Phono jack/Y: 1.0 Vp-p, PB/CB: 0.7 Vp-p, PR/CR: 0.7 Vp-p

General

Power requirements: 220-240 V AC,

50/60 Hz

Power consumption: 26 W Dimensions (approx.):

430 × 65 × 328 mm (width/height/ depth) incl. projecting parts

Mass (approx.): 3.7 kg Operating temperature: 5ºC to 35ºC Operating humidity: 25% to 80% Supplied accessories:

Mains lead (1) Aerial cable (1) Remote commander (remote) (1) R6 (size AA) batteries (2)

Specifications and design are subject to change without notice.

Compatible colour systems

This recorder is designed to record using the PAL colour system and play back using the PAL or NTSC colour systems.

About i.LINK

The DV IN jack on this recorder is i.LINKcompliant for digital video cameras. This section describes the i.LINK standard and its features.

What is i.LINK?

i.LINK is a digital serial interface for handling digital v ideo, digital audio and other data in two directions between equipment having the i.LINK jack, and for controlling other equipment. i.LINK-compatible equipment can be connected by a single i.LINK cable. Possible applications are operations and data transactions with various digital AV equipment. When two or more i.LINKcompatible equipment are connected to this recorder in a daisy chain, operations and data transactions are possible with not only the equipment that this recorder is connected to but also with other devices via the directly connected equipment. Note, however, that the method of operation sometimes varies according to the characteristics and specifications of the equipment to be connected, and that operations and data transactions are sometimes not possible on some connected equipment.

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b Note

Normally, only one piece of equipment can be connected to this recorder by the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable). When connecting this recorder to i.LINK-compatible equipment having two or more i.LINK jacks (DV jacks), see the instruction manual of the equipment to be connected.

Sony RDR-GXD360 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

WARNING

Precautions

Quick Guide to Disc Types

Recordable and playable discs

Playable discs

Hookups and Settings

Hooking Up the Recorder

Step 1: Connecting the Aerial Cable

Step 2: Connecting the Video Cords

About the SMARTLINK features (for SCART connections only)

Step 3: Connecting the Audio Cords

Step 4: Connecting the Mains Lead

Step 5: Preparing the Remote

Controlling TVs with the remote

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

Changing programme positions of the recorder using the remote

Step 6: Easy Setup

Connecting a VCR or Similar Device

Connecting to the LINE 3 jack

Connecting to the LINE 2 IN jacks on the front panel

Connecting to a Satellite or Digital Tuner

1. Inserting a Disc

2. Recording a Programme

Eight Basic Operations — Getting to Know Your DVD Recorder

Checking the disc status while recording

3. Playing the Recorded Programme (Title List)

4. Displaying the Playing/Remaining Time and Play Information

Checking the playing/ remaining time

Checking the remaining disc space

5. Changing the Name of a Recorded Programme

6. Labelling and Protecting a Disc

Labelling a disc

Protecting a disc

7. Playing the Disc on Other DVD Equipment (Finalise)

Finalising the disc using Z (open/close) button

Finalising the disc using “Disc Information” display

Unfinalising a disc

8. Reformatting a disc

Guide to Digital Services

EPG (Electronic Programme Guide)

Viewing a list of available channels

Viewing programmes related to a specific category

Programme information

Displaying the programme information

Viewing a digital text service

Selecting digital text from dedicated digital teletext channels

Selecting digital text from other channels

Favourites

Setting the Favourites List

Watching or listening to a favourite channel

Index

Timer Recording

Before Recording

Recording mode

Unrecordable pictures

Timer Recording (Standard/EPG)

Setting the timer manually (Standard)

Recording TV programmes using the EPG

Recording programmes using Series Recording

Using the Quick Timer function

Adjusting the recording picture quality and size

Creating chapters in a title

Checking/Changing/ Cancelling Timer Settings

Checking/Changing/Cancelling using the EPG

Checking/Changing/Cancelling using the Timer List

Recording From Connected Equipment

Recording from connected equipment with a timer (Synchro Rec)

Recording from connected equipment without a timer

Playback

Playing

Playback options

Adjusting the picture quality

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

Playing from the beginning of the programme you are recording (Chasing Playback)

Playing a previous recording while making another (Simultaneous Rec and Play)

Searching for a Title/ Chapter/Track, etc.