Recording And Parental Control Settings (Features); Parental Control (Password); Disc And Remote Control Settings/Factory Settings; (Options) - Sony RDR-GXD310 Service Manual

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Note
If the HDMI OUT jack (RDR-HXD910 only) is
connected to equipment not compatible with MPEG
audio signals, the "PCM" signals will be automatically
output even when you select "MPEG."
• DTS (DVD VIDEO only)
Selects whether or not to output DTS signals.
On
Select this when the recorder is
connected to an audio component
with a built-in DTS decoder.
Off Select this when the recorder is
connected to an audio component
without a built-in DTS decoder.
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Note
When HDMI output (RDR-HXD910 only) is performed
to equipment not compatible with DTS signals, the
signals will not be output regardless of the "DTS" setting.
• 48kHz/96kHz PCM (DVD VIDEO only)
Selects the sampling frequency of the audio
signal.
48kHz/ The DVD video audio signal is
16bit
converted to 48kHz/16bit and
output.
96kHz/
All signals containing 96kHz/
24bit 24bit are output without
conversion. However, the signals
are output at 48kHz/16bit if
copyright-protected signals are
contained.
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Notes
• "48kHz/96kHz PCM" setting has no effect when audio
signals are output from the LINE 2 OUT (R-AUDIO-
L) jacks. If the sampling frequency is 96kHz, signals
are simply converted to 96kHz analog signals and
output.
• When you use the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or
OPTICAL) jack to listen to MPEG audio signals and
set "MPEG" to "MPEG" in "Audio" setup, no sound
will come from your speakers if you select one of the
Surround TVS modes.
• If the HDMI OUT jack (RDR-HXD910 only) is
connected to equipment not compatible with 96 kHz
signals, 48kHz PCM will be automatically output even
when you select "96kHz/24bit."
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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 119). Then select "OK" and
press ENTER.
5
Select "Level," and press ENTER.
The selection items for "Level" are displayed.
Features - Parental Control
Level : Off
Standard :
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6
5
4
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, you will have to set
it in the Password Setup Display (page 101).
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Notes
• If you forget your password, you will have to reset it by
selecting "Parental Control" of "Factory Setup" in
"Options" setup (page 102).
• 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.
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 86).
Auto
Automatically finalises the disc
following One Touch Dubbing.
Manual
Allows you to finalise the disc
manually.
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• Audio (HDMI) (RDR-HXD910 only)
Selects the type of audio signal output from the
HDMI OUT jack.
AUTO
Normally, select this position.
Outputs the optimum audio signal
that can be received by the TV
based on the "Digital Out" settings
(page 97).
PCM Converts Dolby Digital or 96 kHz
PCM signals to 48kHz/16 bit
PCM.
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Notes
• A loud noise (or no sound) will be output if you connect
the recorder to a TV that is not compatible with
DOLBY DIGITAL/DTS signals and "Auto" is
selected. In this case, select "PCM."
• Set "Digital Out" to "On" when outputting compressed
audio signals to an HDMI compatible TV.
Synchro Rec
Selects the recording destination used for
Synchro-Recording (page 58).
Record to
Records to the HDD.
HDD
Record to
Records to DVDs.
DVD
HQ Setting (HDD only)
Selects the HQ mode used for recording on the
HDD (page 48).
HQ+
Records in higher quality
(approximate 15 Mbps).
HQ
Records in the standard HQ mode.
Colour System
Selects the colour system when playing VIDEO
CDs (including Super VIDEO CDs).
PAL Plays a disc in PAL colour system.
NTSC Plays a disc in NTSC colour
system.
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).
On
Turns on the screen saver function.
Off Turns off the function.
Recording and Parental
Control Settings (Features)
The "Features" setup allows you to adjust
recording and parental control settings.
1
Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is
in stop mode.
2
Select "SETUP," and press ENTER.
3
Select "Features," and press ENTER.
The "Features" setup appears with the
following options. The default settings are
underlined.
SETUP
TV Direct Rec : On
Settings
DTV Settings Auto Chapter : On
Video Parental Control
One Touch Dubbing
Audio
Features Synchro Rec Record to HDD
Password HQ Setting HQ
Colour System PAL
Options
Easy Setup Screen Saver On
TV Direct Rec (HDD/DVD+RW/DVD-RW/
DVD+R/DVD-R only)
On Allows you to easily record what
you are watching on the TV using
SMARTLINK.
Off Turns off the TV Direct Rec
function.
Auto Chapter
Selects whether to automatically divide a
recording (a title) into chapters during recording
or dubbing.
On For the HDD or a DVD-RW (VR
mode), the recorder detects
changes in the picture and sound
and automatically inserts chapter
marks.
For other recordable discs, the
recorder inserts chapter marks at
approximately 6-minute intervals.
Off No chapter mark is inserted.
Parental Control
(Password)
This "Password" Setup allow you to set or to
modify the password that gives access to Parental
Control settings.
1
Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is
in stop mode.
2
Select "SETUP," and press ENTER.
3
Select "Password," and press ENTER.
The Password Setup Display appears
• If you have not yet set a password, the
display for registering a new password
appears.
Password
Enter a new password.
OK
Cancel
• When you have already registered a
password, the display for entering the
password appears.
Password
Enter your password.
OK
Cancel
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.
4
Enter your new four-digit password using
the number buttons, then select "OK" and
press ENTER.
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Note
If you forget your password, you will have to reset it by
selecting "Parental Control" of "Factory Setup" in
"Options" setup (page 102).
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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 the HDD or a DVD-RW
(VR mode).
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 "Features," and
press ENTER.
• If you have not entered a password, the
display for registering a new password
appears.
Features - Parental Control
Enter a new password.
OK
Cancel
• When you have already registered a
password, the display for entering the
password appears.
Features - Parental Control
Enter your password.
OK
Cancel
2
Enter your four-digit password using the
number buttons, then select "OK" and press
ENTER.
Features - Parental Control
Level : Off
Standard : USA
3
Select "Standard," and press , or ENTER.
The selection items for "Standard" are
displayed.
Features - Parental Control
Level : Off
Standard : USA
USA
Others
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Disc and Remote Control
Settings/Factory Settings

(Options)

The "Options" 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 "Options," and press ENTER.
The "Options" setup appears with the
following options. The default settings are
underlined.
SETUP
Settings Format DVD-RW : VR
Dimmer : Normal
DTV Settings
Video Power Save : Off
Audio Auto Display : On
Command Mode : DVD3
Features
Password Factory Setup
Options
Easy Setup
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.
VR
Automatically formats the disc in
VR mode.
Video Automatically formats the disc in
Video mode.
Dimmer
Adjusts the lighting of the front panel display.
Normal Bright lighting.
Power Low lighting. Turns off the
Save lighting when the power is off.
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Note
When "Power Save" in "Options" setup is set to "On,"
the front panel display is turned off during standby
regardless of this setting.
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