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Page 1: Dvd Recorder
DVD Recorder Operating Instructions To find out useful hints, tips and information about Sony products and services please visit: www.sony-europe.com/myproduct RDR-GX120 © 2006 Sony Corporation 2-672-061-11(3) -
Page 2: Warning
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... -
Page 3: Precautions
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... -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
DVD recorder ........ - Page 5 Timer Recording ........36 Before Recording ..........36 Recording mode .
- Page 6 Additional Information ....... .71 Troubleshooting ..........71 Self-diagnosis Function (When letters/numbers appear in the display) .
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Page 7: Quick Guide To Disc Types
Quick Guide to Disc Types Recordable and playable discs Type Disc Logo DVD+RW DVD+R DVD+R DL Usable disc versions (as of March 2006) • 8x-speed or slower DVD+RWs • 16x-speed or slower DVD+Rs • 8x-speed or slower DVD+R DL (Double Layer) discs “DVD+RW,”... -
Page 8: Playable Discs
Playable discs Type Disc Logo DVD VIDEO DVD-RW/DVD-R VIDEO CD DATA CD 8 cm DVD+RW/ DVD-RW/DVD-R “DVD VIDEO,” “CD,” “DVD-RW,” and “DVD-R” 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. - Page 9 Maximum recordable number of titles Disc Number of titles* DVD+RW/DVD+R DVD+R DL * 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.
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Page 10: Hookups And Settings
Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV, and connect it to AERIAL IN on the rear panel of the recorder. Connect AERIAL OUT of the recorder to the aerial input of your TV using the supplied aerial cable. DVD recorder... -
Page 11: Step 2: Connecting The Video Cords
“Component Out” in the “Video” setup to “On” (page 62). Then set “Progressive Output” to “On” in the “Video” setup to send progressive video signals. For details, see “Progressive Output” on page 62. DVD recorder INPUT S VIDEO TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) -
Page 12: About The Smartlink Features (For Scart Connections Only)
When playing “wide screen” images Some recorded images may not fit your TV screen. To change the picture size, see page 61. If you are connecting to a VCR Connect your VCR to the LINE 3/ DECODER jack on the recorder (page 19). Notes •... -
Page 13: Step 3: Connecting The Audio Cords
(receiver’s) two speakers for sound. z Hint For correct speaker location, see the operating instructions supplied with the connected components. [Speakers] Rear (R) Front (R) Subwoofer DVD recorder INPUT VIDEO AUDIO (red) TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) ,continued... -
Page 14: Step 4: Connecting The Mains Lead
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. -
Page 15: Step 5: Preparing The Remote
Notes • If the supplied remote interferes your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command mode number for this recorder (page 16). • Use the batteries correctly to avoid possible leakage and corrosion. -
Page 16: If You Have A Sony Dvd Player Or More Than One Sony Dvd Recorder
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.”... -
Page 17: Changing Programme Positions Of The Recorder Using The Remote
Select “Others,” and press ENTER. Select “Command Mode,” and press ENTER. Select a Command Mode (DVD1, DVD2, or DVD3), and press ENTER. 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. -
Page 18: Step 6: Easy Setup
Step 6: Easy Setup Make the basic adjustments by following the on-screen instructions in “Easy Setup.” O RETURN 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. -
Page 19: Connecting A Vcr Or Similar Device
• The SMARTLINK features are not available for devices connected via the DVD recorder’s LINE 3/ DECODER 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. -
Page 20: Connecting To The Line 2 In Jacks On The Front Panel
• Do not connect more than one type of video cord between the recorder and your TV at the same time. OUTPUT S VIDEO VIDEO S-video cord (not supplied) to LINE 2 IN VCR, etc. AUDIO Audio/video cord (not supplied) DVD recorder... -
Page 21: Connecting To A Satellite Or Digital Tuner
If you are using a B Sky B tuner, be sure to connect the tuner’s VCR SCART jack to the LINE 3/DECODER jack. Then set “Line3 Input” of “Scart Setting” according to the specifications of the VCR SCART jack on your satellite tuner. DVD recorder ,continued... - Page 22 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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Page 23: Connecting A Pay-Tv/Canal Plus Analogue Decoder
“L3” because Line 3 will become a dedicated line for the decoder. Connecting a decoder Aerial cable (supplied) to i LINE 1 – TV to AERIAL to AERIAL IN to SCART input SCART cord (not supplied) SCART cord (not supplied) to i LINE 3/DECODER PAY-TV/Canal Plus analogue decoder DVD recorder ,continued... -
Page 24: Setting Pay-Tv/Canal Plus Analogue Programme Positions
Setting PAY-TV/Canal Plus analogue programme positions To watch or record PAY-TV/Canal Plus analogue programmes, set your recorder to receive the programme positions using the on-screen display. In order to set the programme positions correctly, be sure to follow all of the steps below. - Page 25 Select “System” using </,. Press M/m to select an available TV system, BG, DK or I. Select “Channel” using </,. Select the PAY-TV/Canal Plus analogue programme position using M/m or number buttons. Select “PAY-TV/ CANAL+” using </ Select “On” using M/m, and press ENTER.
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Page 26: Eight Basic Operations - Getting To Know Your Dvd Recorder
Eight Basic Operations — Getting to Know Your DVD Recorder 1. Inserting a Disc - RW - RW Video Video Z (open/ close) Press Z (open/close), and place a disc on the disc tray. Recording/playing side facing down Press Z (open/close) to close the disc tray. -
Page 27: Checking The Disc Status While Recording
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. -
Page 28: Playing The Recorded Programme (Title List)
3. Playing the Recorded Programme (Title List) - RW - RW Video Video To play a recorded title, select the title from the Title List. TITLE LIST Insert a DVD. See “1. Inserting a Disc” on page 26. Playback starts automatically depending on the disc. - Page 29 You can switch the Title List to show Original or Playlist titles. While the Title List menu is turned on, press </,. Note that RDR-GX120 cannot record to DVD-RW/DVD-R discs. To change the title order (Sort) While the Title List menu is turned on, press OPTIONS to select “Sort Titles.”...
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Page 30: Displaying The Playing/Remaining Time And Play Information
4. Displaying the Playing/Remaining Time and Play Information - RW - RW Video Video You can check the playing time and remaining time of the current title, chapter, track, or disc. Also, you can check the disc name recorded on the DVD/CD. DISPLAY TIME/TEXT Press DISPLAY. -
Page 31: Checking The Playing/Remaining Time
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. -
Page 32: Changing The Name Of A Recorded Programme
5. Changing the Name of a Recorded Programme 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. -
Page 33: Labelling A Disc
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. In step 5 above, press a number button repeatedly to select a character. Example: Press the number 3 button once to enter “D.”... -
Page 34: Playing The Disc On Other Dvd Equipment (Finalise)
7. Playing the Disc on Other DVD Equipment (Finalise) Finalising is necessary when you play discs recorded with this recorder on other DVD equipment. When you finalise a DVD+RW or DVD+R, a DVD menu will be automatically created, which can be displayed on other DVD equipment. -
Page 35: Reformatting A 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. Notes • Depending on the condition of the disc, recording, or the DVD equipment, discs may not play even if the discs are finalised. -
Page 36: Timer Recording
Timer Recording Before Recording Before you start recording… • Check that the disc has enough available space for the recording (page 31). For DVD+RWs, you can free up disc space by erasing titles (page 54). • Adjust the recording picture quality and picture size if necessary (page 41). -
Page 37: Unrecordable Pictures
ZWEITON (German stereo) system When a stereo based programme is received, “Stereo” appears. When a bilingual ZWEITON based programme is received, “Main,” “Sub,” or “Main/Sub” appears. NICAM system When a stereo or bilingual NICAM based programme is received, “NICAM” appears in the front panel display. - Page 38 Press TIMER. Press M/m to select the “Day and Time,” “Mode,” or PlusCode row. Then press ENTER. 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.
- Page 39 If the timer settings overlap Overlapped timer settings are shown as follows. To store the setting as shown, select “OK.” The programme that does not have a mark next to it has priority and the overlapped programmes start recording only after the first programme has finished.
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Page 40: Recording Tv Programmes Using The Video Plus+ System
Recording TV programmes using the VIDEO Plus+ system The VIDEO Plus+ system is a feature that simplifies setting the timer. Just enter the PlusCode programming number listed in the TV programme guide. The date, time, and programme position of that programme are set automatically. -
Page 41: Using The Quick Timer Function
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) The time counter decreases minute by minute to 0:00, then the recorder stops recording (the power does not turn off). -
Page 42: Creating Chapters In A Title
“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. - Page 43 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. Select the timer setting you want to check/change/cancel, and press ENTER. The sub-menu appears. Select one of the options, and press ENTER.
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Page 44: Recording From Connected Equipment
Recording From Connected Equipment z REC x REC STOP 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/DECODER jack of the recorder (page 21). -
Page 45: Recording From Connected Equipment Without A Timer
If the timer settings of a Synchro- Recording 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. -
Page 46: Playback
Playback Playing - RW - RW Video Video Number buttons AUDIO TOP MENU MENU TITLE LIST Insert a disc. • See “1. Inserting a Disc” on page 26. • If you insert a DVD VIDEO, VIDEO CD, or CD, press H. Playback starts. Press TITLE LIST. - Page 47 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.
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Page 48: Playback Options
Playback options To check the position of the buttons below, see the illustration on page 46. For MP3 operations, see “Playing MP3 Audio Tracks” on page 51. Buttons AUDIO - RW SUBTITLE ANGLE (instant replay/ instant advance) - RW - RW Video Video . -
Page 49: Adjusting The Picture Quality
Notes • Angles and subtitles cannot be changed with titles 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 •... -
Page 50: Adjusting The Delay Between The Picture And Sound (Av Sync)
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. -
Page 51: Playing Mp3 Audio Tracks
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. -
Page 52: About Mp3 Audio Tracks
To go to the next or previous MP3 audio track Press . or > during playback. If you repeatedly press . or >, you will go to the next or previous album. To go to the next or previous album Press during playback. -
Page 53: About Playback Order Of Albums And Tracks
About playback order of albums and tracks Albums play in the following order: Structure of disc contents Tree 1 Tree 2 Tree 3 Tree 4 ROOT Album MP3 audio track When you insert a DATA CD and press H, the numbered tracks are played sequentially, from 1 through 7. -
Page 54: Erasing And Editing
Erasing and Editing Before Editing This recorder offers various edit options for various disc types. 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. -
Page 55: Erasing Multiple Titles (Erase Titles)
Erasing multiple titles (Erase Titles) You can select and erase more than one title at one time using the OPTIONS menu. Press TITLE LIST. Press OPTIONS to select “Erase Titles,” and press ENTER. The display for selecting titles to be erased appears. - Page 56 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. Notes • Images or sound may be momentarily interrupted at the point where you erase a section of a title. •...
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Page 57: Settings And Adjustments
Settings and Adjustments Aerial Reception and Language Settings (Basic) The “Basic” setup helps you to make tuner, clock, and programme position settings for the recorder. Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode. Select “SETUP,” and press ENTER. Select “Basic,”... - Page 58 Channel Press M/m repeatedly until the programme position you want is displayed. The programme positions are scanned in the order shown in the table below. • If you know the number of the programme position you want, press the number buttons.
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Page 59: Channel Sort
Channel Sort After the programme positions have been set, you can change the order of each programme position in the display list. Select “Channel Sort” in “Basic,” and press ENTER. Press M/m to select the row containing the programme position you want to move, and press ENTER. -
Page 60: Clock
Select the TV guide page number you want to modify, and press ENTER. Press the number buttons or </M/m/, to enter the TV guide page number, and press ENTER to confirm the setting. • If you make a mistake, re-enter the correct number. -
Page 61: Osd (On-Screen Display)
To set the clock manually If the Auto Clock Set function did not set the clock correctly for your local area, try another station for the Auto Clock Set function or set the clock manually. Select “Clock” in “Basic,” and press ENTER. - Page 62 16:9 4:3 Letter Box 4:3 Pan Scan 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. Outputs the component video signals.
- Page 63 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”...
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Page 64: Audio Settings (Audio)
Audio Settings (Audio) The “Audio” setup allows you to adjust the sound according to the playback and connection conditions. Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode. Select “SETUP,” and press ENTER. Select “Audio,” and press ENTER. The “Audio” setup appears with the following options. - Page 65 • MPEG (DVD VIDEOs only) Selects the type of MPEG audio signal. 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.
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Page 66: Recording Settings (Recording)
Recording Settings (Recording) The “Recording” setup allows you to adjust recording settings. Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode. Select “SETUP,” and press ENTER. Select “Recording,” and press ENTER. The “Recording” setup appears with the following options. The default settings are underlined. -
Page 67: Disc Settings (Dvd)
Disc Settings (DVD) The “DVD” setup allows you to adjust parental control and language settings. Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode. Select “SETUP,” and press ENTER. Select “DVD,” and press ENTER. The “DVD” setup appears with the following options. - Page 68 Select “Level,” and press ENTER. The selection items for “Level” are displayed. The lower the value, the stricter the limitation. Discs rated higher than the selected level will be restricted. Select the level, and press ENTER. The Parental Control setting is complete. To cancel the Parental Control setting for the disc, set “Level”...
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Page 69: Remote Control Settings/Factory Settings (Others)
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 16. Factory Setup Allows you to select the setup settings by group, and return them to their default settings. -
Page 70: Easy Setup (Resetting The Recorder)
Easy Setup (Resetting the Recorder) Select this to run the “Easy Setup” programme. Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode. Select “SETUP,” and press ENTER. Select “Easy Setup,” and press ENTER. Select “Start.” Follow the instructions for “Easy Setup”... -
Page 71: Additional Information
Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Power The power does not turn on. , Check that the mains lead is connected securely. - Page 72 TV channels cannot be changed. , The channel is disabled (page 58). , A timer recording started, which changed the channels. 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 –...
- Page 73 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.
- Page 74 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 60). , The channel was disabled after the timer recording was set.
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Page 75: Remote Control
, The disc tray is locked. Cancel the Child Lock (page 47). 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. ,continued... -
Page 76: Self-Diagnosis Function (When Letters/Numbers Appear In The Display)
E XX To prevent a malfunction, the (xx is a number) recorder has performed the self-diagnosis function. , Contact your nearest Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility and give the five- character service number. Example: E 61 10... -
Page 77: Notes About This Recorder
Notes About This 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. -
Page 78: Specifications
Specifications System Laser: Semiconductor laser Channel coverage: PAL (B/G, D/K, I) VHF: E2 to E12, R1 to R12, Italian A to H, Ireland A to J, South Africa 4 to UHF: E21 to E69, R21 to R69, B21 to CATV: S01 to S05, S1 to S20 HYPER: S21 to S41 The above channel coverage merely ensures the channel reception within these ranges. -
Page 79: Guide To Parts And Controls
Guide to Parts and Controls For more information, see the pages in parentheses. Remote A Z (open/close) button (26) B [/1 (on/standby) button (18) C Number buttons (40, 50) The number 5 button has a tactile dot D PROG (programme) +/– buttons (26) The + button has a tactile dot E AUDIO button (48) The AUDIO button has a tactile dot... -
Page 80: Front Panel
Front panel A [/1 (on/standby) button (18) B Disc tray (26) C Front panel display (31, 80) D TIMER REC indicator (37) SYNCHRO REC indicator (44) E A (open/close) button (26) F H (play) button (46) Front panel display SMARTLINK NICAM A Playing/recording status B SMARTLINK indicator (12) - Page 81 Rear panel A AERIAL IN/OUT jacks (10) B DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack (13) C LINE 2 OUT (R-AUDIO-L/VIDEO) jacks (11, 13) D LINE 1 – TV jack (11) E LINE 3/DECODER jack (19) F AC IN terminal (14) G LINE 2 OUT (S VIDEO) jack (11) H COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, P ) jacks (11)
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Page 82: Language Code List
Language Code List For details, see page 68. The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard. Code Language 1027 Afar 1028 Abkhazian 1032 Afrikaans 1039 Amharic 1044 Arabic 1045 Assamese 1051 Aymara 1052 Azerbaijani 1053 Bashkir 1057 Byelorussian 1059 Bulgarian 1060 Bihari 1061 Bislama... -
Page 83: Index
Index Words in quotations appear in the on-screen displays. Numerics 16:9 18 4:3 Letter Box 18 4:3 Pan Scan 18 “48kHz/96kHz PCM” 65 “A-B Erase” 55 Adjusting playback picture 49 playback sound 50 recording picture 41 Aerial 10 “AFT” 58 Album 30 Album number 30 “Album Search”... - Page 84 GB 35 Handling discs 77 “Hue” 49 INPUT SELECT 45 Labelling 33 “Language” 68 LINE 2 IN 20 LINE 3/DECODER 19 “Line1 Output” 62 “Line3 Input” 63 “Line3 Output” 63 Main sound 36 Mains Lead 14 Manual Clock Set 61 MENU 46 Menu DVD’s Menu 46...
- Page 85 S VIDEO 11 “S Video” 18 Satellite receiver 21 “Scart Setting” 62 “Screen Saver” 63 “Search” 50 Searching fast reverse/fast forward 48 locating the beginning of the title/ chapter/track 48 search mode 50 SET 17 “Sharpness” 49 Slow-motion play 48 SMARTLINK 12 Sort 29 Sound quality 50...
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