General; Warning; Precautions; Quick Guide To Disc Types - Sony RDR-GX330 Service Manual

Precautions

WARNING

• This unit operates on 220 –
240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Check that
the unit's operating voltage is
identical with your local power
To reduce the risk of fire or electric
supply.
shock, do not expose this apparatus
• To prevent fire or shock hazard,
to rain or moisture.
do not place objects filled with
To avoid electrical shock, do not
liquids, such as vases, on the
open the cabinet. Refer servicing to
apparatus.
qualified personnel only.
• Install this system so that the
The power cord (mains lead) must
power cord (mains lead) can be
be changed only at a qualified
unplugged from the wall socket
service shop.
immediately in the event of
trouble.
G- is a registered trademark of
CODE
Gemstar Development
Corporation. The G-
CODE
This appliance is classified as a manufactured under license from
CLASS 1 LASER product. The Gemstar Development
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT Corporation.
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
Disposal of Old Electrical
this DVD recorder is harmful to
& Electronic Equipment
eyes, do not attempt to disassemble
the cabinet. This symbol is applicable only in
Refer servicing to qualified the European Union and other
personnel only. European countries with separate
collection systems.
This label is located on the laser
protective housing inside the
enclosure.
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Quick Guide to Disc Types

Recordable and playable discs
Icon used in Formatting
Type Disc Logo
this manual (new discs)
Automatically
formatted in
DVD+RW
+VR mode
+
RW
(DVD+RW
VIDEO)
Format in VR
VR
mode
-RW
mode VR
(page 23)
DVD-
RW
Format in
Video
Video mode
-RW
mode
Video
(page 23)
DVD+R
Automatically
formatted in
+VR mode
+ R
(DVD+R
DVD+R DL VIDEO)
Format in VR
mode
(page 23)
VR
Formatting is
-R
VR
mode
performed
using the "Disc
DVD-R
Information"
display.
Automatically
Video
formatted in
-R
mode Video
Video mode
SECTION 1

GENERAL

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.
system is
On power sources
• The recorder is not
disconnected from the AC
power source (mains) as long
as it is connected to the wall
outlet, even if the recorder
itself has been turned off.
• If you are not going to use the
recorder for a long time, be
sure to disconnect the recorder
from the wall outlet. To
disconnect the AC power cord
(mains lead), grasp the plug
itself; never pull the cord.
On placement
• Place the recorder in a location
with adequate ventilation to
prevent heat build-up in the
recorder.
• Do not place the recorder on a
soft surface such as a rug that
might block the ventilation
holes.
• Do not place the recorder in a
confined space such as a
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.
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 on most DVD
players (finalisation
necessary) (page 32)
*1
Playable only on DVD-R in
VR mode compatible
players (finalisation
necessary) (page 32)
Playable on most DVD
players (finalisation
necessary) (page 32)
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This section is extracted from instruction
manual. (RDR-GX220: 2-679-362-11)
On recording
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Make trial recordings before
Caution: This recorder is
making the actual recording.
capable of holding a still
On compensation for lost video image or on-screen
display image on your
recordings
television screen
Sony is not liable and will not
indefinitely. If you leave the
compensate for any lost
still video image or on-
recordings or relevant losses,
screen display image
including when recordings are
displayed on your TV for an
not made due to reasons
extended period of time you
including recorder failure, or
risk permanent damage to
when the contents of a recording
your television screen.
are lost or damaged as a result of
Plasma display panels and
recorder failure or repair
projection televisions are
undertaken to the recorder. Sony
especially susceptible to this.
will not restore, recover, or
replicate the recorded contents
If you have any questions or
under any circumstances.
problems concerning your
recorder, please consult your
Copyrights
nearest Sony dealer.
• Television programmes, films,
video tapes, discs, and other
About this manual
materials may be copyrighted.
• In this manual, "disc" is used
Unauthorized recording of
as a general reference for the
such material may be contrary
DVDs or CDs unless
to the provisions of the
otherwise specified by the text
copyright laws. Also, use of
or illustrations.
this recorder with cable
• Icons, such as
television transmission may
at the top of each explanation
require authorization from the
indicate what kind of media
cable television transmitter
can be used with the function
and/or programme owner.
being explained.
• This product incorporates
• Instructions in this manual
copyright protection
describe the controls on the
technology that is protected by
remote. You can also use the
U.S. patents and other
controls on the recorder if they
intellectual property rights.
have the same or similar
Use of this copyright
names as those on the remote.
protection technology must be
• The on-screen display
authorized by Macrovision,
illustrations used in this
and is intended for home and
manual may not match the
other limited viewing uses
graphics displayed on your TV
only unless otherwise
screen.
authorized by Macrovision.
• The explanations regarding
Reverse engineering or
DVDs in this manual refer to
disassembly is prohibited.
DVDs created on this recorder.
The explanations do not apply
Copy guard function
to DVDs that are created on
Since the recorder has a copy
other recorders and played
guard function, programmes
back on this recorder.
received through an external
tuner (not supplied) may contain
copy protection signals (copy
guard function) and as such may
not be recordable, depending on
the type of signal.
Usable disc versions (as of March 2006)
• 8x-speed or slower DVD+RWs
• 6x-speed or slower DVD-RWs (Ver.1.1,
*2
Ver.1.2 with CPRM )
• 16x-speed or slower DVD+Rs
• 16x-speed or slower DVD-Rs (Ver.2.0,
*2
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.
*1
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).
*2
CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable
Media) is a coding technology that protects
copyrights for images.
Discs that cannot be recorded on
• 8 cm discs
• DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) discs
• DVD-RAMs
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1-1
RDR-GX220/GX330
, listed
DVD
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