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Sony RDR-GX315 Operating Instructions Manual

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RDR-GX315
For customers in the U.S.A
Owner's Record
The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the unit.
Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them
whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. RDR-GX315
Serial No._____________
_
© 2005 Sony Corporation
For customers in Canada
If this product is not working properly, please call 1-877-602-2008 for
Peace of Mind Warranty Replacement service.
For other product related questions please contact our Customer
Information Service Centre at 1-877-899-7669 or write to us at:
Customer Information Service 115 Gordon Baker Road, Toronto,
Ontario, M2H 3R6
2-637-174-12(1)

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  • Page 1: Dvd Recorder

    The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. RDR-GX315 Serial No._____________ ©...

  • Page 2: Warning

    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 servicing to qualified personnel only. The AC power cord must be changed only at a qualified service shop only.
  • Page 3 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. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions.
  • Page 4 About this manual • 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.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents WARNING ............2 Precautions .
  • Page 6 DV/D8 Dubbing (DV/D8 t DVD) ......69 Before DV/D8 Dubbing ..........69 Connecting a Digital Video Camera to the DV IN Jack .

  • Page 8: Ways To Use Your Dvd Recorder

    Ways to Use Your DVD Recorder Quick access to recorded titles – Title List , Display the Title List to view all titles on a disc and select a title for playback or editing (page 37). Creating your own program – Playlist , Record a program on a DVD-RW (VR mode), then erase, move or add scenes as you like without changing the original...
  • Page 9 Progressive playback , If your TV is compatible with progressive signals, you can enjoy accurate color reproduction and high quality images in Progressive mode (page 77). Playing JPEG image files or MP3 audio files , You can enjoy viewing JPEG images on your TV screen.

  • Page 10: How To Use The On-Screen Menus

    How to Use the On-Screen Menus The following three displays are mainly used to operate this recorder. Once you become familiar with the basic operations, you will find the recorder easy to use. SYSTEM MENU O RETURN System Menu The System Menu appears when you press SYSTEM MENU, and provides entries to all of the recorder’s main functions, such as timer recording and setup.
  • Page 11 TOOLS The TOOLS menu appears when you press TOOLS. You can search for a title/chapter/track, check the playing and remaining time, or change audio and repeat settings. The displayed options differ depending on the media type. Press M/m to select an option, press </, to select the desired item, and press ENTER.

  • Page 12: Hookups And Settings

    Hookups and Settings Hooking Up the Recorder Follow steps 1 to 7 to hook up and adjust the settings of the recorder. Notes • Plug cords securely to prevent unwanted noise. • See the instructions supplied with the components to be connected.
  • Page 13 A: Cable box or satellite receiver with a video/audio output With this hookup, you can record any channel on the cable box or satellite receiver. Be sure that the satellite receiver or cable box is turned on. To watch cable or satellite programs, you need to match the channel on the recorder (L1) to the input jack connected to the cable box or satellite receiver (LINE 1 IN).
  • Page 14 B: Cable box with an antenna output only With this hookup, you can record any channel on the satellite receiver or cable box. Be sure that the satellite receiver or cable box is turned on. To watch cable programs, you need to match the channel on the recorder (2ch, 3ch or 4ch) to the antenna output channel on the cable box (2ch, 3ch or 4ch).

  • Page 15: Step 3: Connecting To Your Tv

    Step 3: Connecting to Your TV Connect the supplied audio/video cord to the LINE OUT 1 (AUDIO L/R/VIDEO) jacks of the recorder. To enjoy higher quality images, connect an S video cord (not supplied) instead of the yellow (video) plug. When using this connection, be sure to connect the audio cord to the LINE OUT 1 (AUDIO L/R) jacks.
  • Page 16 If your TV has component video input jacks Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks using a component video cord (not supplied) or three video cords (not supplied) of the same kind and length. You will enjoy accurate color reproduction and high quality images.

  • Page 17: Step 4: Connecting To Your Av Amplifier (Receiver)

    Step 4: Connecting to Your AV Amplifier (Receiver) Select one of the following patterns A or B, according to the input jack on your AV amplifier (receiver). This will enable you to listen to DVD audio tracks through your AV amplifier (receiver). (red) DVD recorder Optical digital cord (not supplied)
  • Page 18 A Connecting to audio L/R jacks This connection uses a stereo amplifier’s (receiver’s) two front speakers for sound. You can enjoy the surround function that creates virtual speakers from two stereo speakers. Select from “Surround1,” “Surround2,” or “Surround3” of the surround effects (page 33). Surround 1 Surround 2 Surround 3...

  • Page 19: Step 5: Connecting The Power Cord

    Notes • If the supplied remote interferes your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command mode number for this recorder (page 24). • Use the batteries correctly to avoid possible leakage and corrosion.

  • Page 20: Controlling Tvs With The Remote

    Switch your TV’s input source Number buttons and Select the channel on a Sony TV WIDE MODE Switch to or from the wide mode of a Sony wide-screen TV Code number 01 (default) 12, 14 04, 22 03, 12 04, 06, 10...
  • Page 21 Code numbers of controllable AV amplifiers (receivers) If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time until you find the one that works with your AV amplifier (receiver). Manufacturer Sony Denon Kenwood Onkyo Pioneer Sansui...

  • Page 22: Step 7: Easy Setup

    Step 7: Easy Setup Follow the steps below to make the minimum number of basic adjustments for using the recorder. If you do not complete Easy Setup, it will appear each time you turn on your recorder. Settings are made in the following order. OSD Language Setup Clock Setup Tuner and Channel Setup...
  • Page 23 Select whether or not you have a cable connection. Easy Setup No Disc Select the way in which you will receive channels. Antenna Cable If you use an antenna only (no cable TV), select “Antenna.” For all other connections, select “Cable.” Press ENTER.
  • Page 24 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. The default command mode setting for this recorder and the supplied remote is DVD 3.
  • Page 25 Select “Command Mode,” and press ENTER. Options No Disc Title List Language Parental Timer Front Display : Auto DVD 1 Edit Command Mode : DVD1 No DVD 2 DV/D8 Dubbing Factory Setting DVD 3 Disc Setting Setup Select the command mode (“DVD 1,” “DVD 2,”...

  • Page 26: Connecting A Vcr Or Similar Device

    Connecting a VCR or Similar Device After disconnecting the recorder’s power cord from an AC outlet, connect a VCR or similar recording device to the LINE IN jacks of this recorder. See also the instruction manual supplied with the connected equipment.

  • Page 27: Connecting To The Line 1 In Jacks

    Connecting to the LINE 1 IN jacks You can connect a VCR or similar device. VCR, etc. LINE OUTPUT AUDIO VIDEO DVD recorder : Signal flow z Hint When the connected equipment outputs only monaural sound, connect an audio cord to the LINE 2 IN AUDIO L (MONO) jack.

  • Page 28: Quick Guide To Disc Types

    Quick Guide to Disc Types Recordable and Playable Discs Disc Disc Type Logo DVD+RW mode DVD- Video mode DVD+R DVD+R DL DVD-R Usable disc versions (as of May 2005) • 4×-speed or slower DVD+RWs • 2×-speed or slower DVD-RWs (Ver.1.1, Ver.1.1 with CPRM •...
  • Page 29 Recording Features Auto Manual Rewrite Chapter Chapter (page 66) (page 48) (page 59) Discs that cannot be recorded on • DVD-RWs (Ver.1.0) • DVD+RWs that are not 2.4×-speed compatible • 8 cm discs • DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) discs • DVD-Rs in VR mode (Video Recording format) •...

  • Page 30: 12 Cm/8 Cm Discs

    12 cm/8 cm Discs DVD+RW Operation 12 cm 8 cm 12 cm 8 cm 12 cm 8 cm 12 cm 8 cm 12 cm 8 cm Playback Recording Playable Discs Disc Type Disc Logo DVD VIDEO VIDEO CD DATA CD DATA DVD 8 cm DVD+RW/ DVD-RW/...
  • Page 31 Discs that cannot be played • CD-Rs/CD-RWs, other than those recorded in music CD format, MP3 or JPEG format, or Video CD format • Data part of CD-Extras • DVD-ROMs • CD-ROMs • DVD Audio discs • DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) discs •...

  • Page 32: Playback

    Playback Playing Discs - RW - RW Video DATA CD DATA DVD Z OPEN/ CLOSE TOP MENU H PLAY Press Z OPEN/CLOSE, and place a disc on the disc tray. Playback side facing down Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc tray.

  • Page 33: Playback Options

    Playback Options Z OPEN/CLOSE Number buttons SUBTITLE O RETURN ADVANCE . PREV Button Operation OPEN/CLOSE Stops playing and opens the disc tray. AUDIO Selects one of the audio tracks recorded on the disc when pressed repeatedly. SUBTITLE Selects a subtitle language when pressed repeatedly. ANGLE Selects an angle when pressed repeatedly.
  • Page 34 Button (surround) REPLAY/ ADVANCE . PREV/ NEXT > (fast reverse/fast forward) (slow) X PAUSE Operation Surround lets you enjoy surround sound effects by using sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers from a stereo TV or two front speakers (page 18). Selects one of the effects when pressed repeatedly.
  • Page 35 Button Operation REPEAT Displays the items to be repeated when pressed. Select an item using M/m, and press ENTER. To cancel Repeat Play, select “Off” and press ENTER. Press O RETURN to turn off the display. When playing a DVD “Chapter”: Repeats the current chapter.
  • Page 36 Playing quickly with sound (Scan Audio) (DVDs with Dolby Digital soundtracks only) You can play quickly with dialog or sound during FF1 fast-forward of a DVD with Dolby Digital soundtracks. Simply press M during playback. z Hint To turn off the Scan Audio function, set “Scan Audio” of “Audio”...

  • Page 37: Playing A Title From The Title List

    Locking the recorder (Child Lock) You can lock all of the buttons on the recorder so that the settings are not canceled by mistake. "/1 With the recorder turned on, hold down "/1 on the recorder. The recorder turns off and “CHILD LOCK”...

  • Page 38: Searching For A Title/Chapter/Track, Etc

    Select the title, and press ENTER. The sub-menu appears. Select “Play,” and press ENTER. Playback starts from the selected title on the disc. About the Title List for DVD-RWs (VR mode) You can switch the Title List to show original or Playlist.
  • Page 39 Note Depending on the disc, you may not be able to use the TOOLS menu to search for a title/chapter/track, or enter the time code for a playback point. Bookmarking a favorite scene (Bookmark) - RW - RW Video You can have the recorder store specific portions of a disc in memory and play them immediately whenever you want (Bookmark).

  • Page 40: Playing Mp3 Audio Tracks

    Playing MP3 Audio Tracks DATA CD DATA DVD You can play MP3 audio tracks on DATA CDs (CD-Rs/CD-RWs) or DATA DVDs (DVD+RWs/ DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs). TOP MENU O RETURN REPEAT Place a DATA CD/DATA DVD on the disc tray. When you insert a DATA CD/DATA DVD containing MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files, the display for selecting a media type appears.

  • Page 41: Playing Jpeg Image Files

    See the instructions supplied with the CD-R/CD- RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW drives and the recording software (not supplied) for details on the recording format. z Hints • Since a disc with many trees takes longer to start playback, it is recommended that you create albums with no more than two trees.

  • Page 42: About Jpeg Image Files

    Select “Photo,” and press ENTER. The “Photo” display appears. Select a folder, and press ENTER. Directory information Photo \\abc\defg Page 1 / 2 To display the previous or next page, press ./>. Select an image file, and press ENTER. The selected image is displayed over the entire screen.

  • Page 43: Displaying The Playing Time And Play Information

    • Progressive and lossless compression JPEG image files are not supported. • The image size that the recorder can display is limited to width 32 - 7680 pixels by height 32 - 8192 pixels. Displaying the Playing Time and Play Information - RW - RW Video...

  • Page 44: Date And Time

    D Remaining disc space (in stop mode) Remaining time of the current title (during playback) E Channel or input source F Date and time * Title type (original or Playlist) for DVD-RWs (VR mode). Viewing information on the front panel display You can view the information on the front panel display.

  • Page 45: Recording

    Recording Before Recording Before you start recording… • This recorder can record on various discs types. Select the disc type according to your needs (page 28). • Check that the disc has enough available space for the recording (page 43). For DVD+RWs or DVD-RWs, you can free up disc space by erasing titles (page 56).

  • Page 46: Recording Without The Timer

    Unrecordable pictures Pictures with copy protection cannot be recorded on this recorder. Recording stops when a copy guard signal is detected. Copy control signals Copy-Free Copy-Once Copy-Never * The recorded disc can be played only on CPRM compatible equipment (page 29). Recording Without the Timer Recordable discs...
  • Page 47 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the recording mode. The display changes on the TV screen as follows: For details about the recording mode, see page 45. Press z REC. Recording starts. Recording continues until you stop the recording or the disc is full. To stop recording Press x STOP.

  • Page 48: Timer Recording

    C Recording time D Recording mode E Remaining disc space F Channel or input source z Hint You can view the information also in the front panel display. Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly to change the display. Note that TIME/TEXT does not work during One-touch Timer Recording.
  • Page 49 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc tray. Wait until “LOAD” disappears from the front panel display. Unused DVD-RWs are formatted in VR mode automatically. To format in Video mode, see page 81. Press TIMER. Timer – Standard No Rec To Date Start Source Mode Edit...

  • Page 50: Recording From Connected Equipment With A Timer (Synchro Rec)

    adjusts the recording mode. Select “AUTO” for “Mode” when setting the timer. z Hints • You can play the recorded program by selecting the program title in the Title List menu. • You can also turn on the timer programming menu from the System Menu.
  • Page 51 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the recording mode. The display changes on the TV screen as follows: For details about the recording mode, see page 45. Set the timer on the connected equipment to the time you want to record, and turn it off.

  • Page 52: Changing Or Canceling Timer Settings (Timer List)

    Changing or Canceling Timer Settings (Timer List) - RW - RW Video You can change or cancel timer settings using the Timer List menu. SYSTEM MENU O RETURN Press SYSTEM MENU. The System Menu appears. Select “Timer,” and press ENTER. Select “Timer List,”...

  • Page 53: Recording From Connected Equipment Without A Timer

    • You cannot change the timer settings for a recording currently underway. Recording From Connected Equipment Without a Timer - RW - RW Video You can record from a connected VCR or similar device. For connection details, see “Connecting a VCR or Similar Device”...
  • Page 54 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the recording mode. The display changes on the TV screen as follows: For details about the recording mode, see page 45. Select the line input audio. Set “Line Audio Input” of “Audio” to “Stereo” or “Main/Sub” in the “Setup” display (page 80).

  • Page 55: Editing

    Editing Before Editing This recorder offers various edit options for various disc types. Before you edit, check the disc type in the front panel display, and select the option available for your disc (page 28). Note You may lose the edited contents if you remove the disc or a timer recording starts while editing.

  • Page 56: Editing A Title

    z Hint You can switch the Title List to show original or Playlist. While the Title List menu is turned on, press ORIGINAL/ PLAYLIST repeatedly. Notes • You cannot protect Playlist titles. • If a message appears and indicates that the disc’s control information is full, erase unnecessary titles.
  • Page 57 Select an option, and press ENTER. You can select from the following: “Title Erase”: Erases the selected title. Select “OK” when asked for confirmation. “Chapter Erase” : Allows you to select a chapter in the title and erase it (see below). “Protect”...
  • Page 58 “Start” is selected. A-B Erase Start 00:00:00 00:00:07 Title No.1 End 00:00:00 May/02/2005 08:00 PM Press ENTER at the start point of the section to be erased (point A). You can use H PLAY, ./>, x STOP, and X PAUSE to find the point.

  • Page 59: Creating Chapters Manually

    Select “Yes,” and press ENTER. The display asks whether to use the same title name as before. To use the same name, select “Yes” and press ENTER to finish. Select “No,” and press ENTER. The display asks whether to rename the title. Select “Yes,”...

  • Page 60: Changing The Name Of A Title

    Changing the Name of a Title - RW - RW Video You can enter a title name of up to 32 characters. Since the displayed number of characters is limited, their appearance in menus such as Title List may be different. When the display for entering characters appears, follow the steps below.

  • Page 61: Creating A Playlist

    Creating a Playlist - RW Playlist titles allow you to edit without changing the original recordings (see “Edit options for DVD-RWs (VR mode)” on page 55). You can create a Playlist title by combining up to 99 sections (scenes) from original titles. Notes •...

  • Page 62: Editing A Playlist

    Playing a Playlist title Press TITLE LIST. Press ORIGINAL/PLAYLIST to switch to the “Playlist” Title List. Select a Playlist title, and press ENTER. The sub-menu appears. Select “Play,” and press ENTER. z Hint When a Playlist title is created, the start and end points will become chapter marks, and each scene will become a chapter.

  • Page 63: Combining Two Titles Into One

    Select “Edit Playlist,” and press ENTER. The “Playlist” Title List appears. Playlist No. Title 01 CH 32 02 CH 96 CH 32 May/02/2005 03:25 PM Select a Playlist title, and press ENTER. The sub-menu appears. Select an option, and press ENTER. Select from the following options.
  • Page 64 Press ENTER. The display asks for confirmation. Select “Yes,” and press ENTER. The display asks whether to use the same title name as before. To use the same name, select “Yes” and press ENTER to finish. Select “No,” and press ENTER. The display asks whether to rename the title.
  • Page 65 Moving a scene (Move) - RW You can change the scene order within the Playlist title. Follow steps 1 to 6 of “Editing a Playlist” (page 62). Select a scene in the “Edit Scene” display and press ENTER. Select “Move,” and press ENTER. Edit Scene Scene No.

  • Page 66: Formatting/Renaming/Protecting A Disc

    Formatting/Renaming/ Protecting a Disc - RW - RW Video The “Disc Setting” display allows you to check the disc information or change the disc name. Depending on the disc type, you can also format or set protection. SYSTEM MENU O RETURN Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode.

  • Page 67: Finalizing A Disc (Preparing A Disc For Playback On Other Equipment)

    Finalizing a Disc (Preparing a Disc for Playback on Other Equipment) - RW - RW Video Finalizing is necessary in order to play discs recorded with this recorder on other DVD equipment. When you finalize a DVD+RW/DVD-RW (Video mode)/DVD+R/DVD-R, a DVD menu will be automatically created, which can be displayed on other DVD equipment.
  • Page 68 Select “OK,” and press ENTER. The recorder starts finalizing the disc. To turn off the display Press SYSTEM MENU. To unfinalize a DVD-RW (VR mode) If you cannot record or edit on a DVD-RW (VR mode) that has been finalized, unfinalize the disc by selecting “Unfinalize”...

  • Page 69: Dv/D8 Dubbing (Dv/D8 T Dvd)

    DV/D8 Dubbing (DV/D8 t DVD) Before DV/D8 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 With a Timer (Synchro Rec)”...

  • Page 70: Dubbing From A Dv/D8 Format Tape To A Dvd

    Dubbing From a DV/D8 Format Tape to a DVD - RW - RW Video You can record a DV/D8 format tape onto a disc. The recorder controls the digital video camera. You can fast forward, rewind, play in slow motion, and stop the tape to select the scenes using the on- screen menu.
  • Page 71 Select “Audio,” and press ENTER. Audio Title List Tuner Audio : Main Digital Out Timer Downmix : Dolby Surround Edit Audio DRC : Standard DV/D8 Dubbing Scan Audio : On Disc Setting DV Audio Input : Stereo 1 Line Audio Input : Stereo Setup Select “DV Audio Input,”...
  • Page 72 Dubbing an entire DV/D8 format tape to a DVD (One Touch Dubbing) - RW - RW Video You can record the entire contents of a DV/D8 format tape onto a disc with a single press of the ONE TOUCH DUBBING button. The recorder controls the digital video camera for the whole process, and completes the recording.

  • Page 73: Settings And Adjustments

    Settings and Adjustments Using the Setup Displays By using the setup displays, you can make various adjustments to items such as picture and sound, as well as select a language for the subtitles. The setup displays are used in the following way. Note Playback settings stored on the disc take priority over the setup display settings, and not all of the functions...

  • Page 74: Antenna Reception Setting (Tuner Preset)

    Some items display a dialog box that requires additional settings. Example: When “Parental” in “Options” setup is selected. Create the password. Title List Timer Create the password. Edit DV/D8 Dubbing Disc Setting Setup Select an option, and press ENTER. The currently selected option is displayed next to the setup item.

  • Page 75: Clock Setting (Clock Set)

    All receivable channels are preset in numerical sequence. Auto Preset Title List Searching for receivable channels: 3 Timer Edit Scanning... Please wait. DV/D8 Dubbing Disc Setting Stop Setup Manual Set Presets or disables channels manually. If some channels could not be set using the “Auto Preset”...

  • Page 76: Video Settings (Video)

    automatically search for a channel that carries a time signal. Clock Set CH Title List Timer Edit Select a Channel: DV/D8 Dubbing Disc Setting Setup ◆ Time Zone Select the time zone for your area, or select “Auto” to have the recorder automatically set your time zone.
  • Page 77 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. Black Level Selects the black level (setup level) for the video signals output from the LINE OUT 1 jacks (page 15) This setting is not effective when the PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up in the front...

  • Page 78: Audio Settings (Audio)

    z Hint The “Progressive” setting can be canceled by pressing X PAUSE on the recorder continuously for five seconds or more, or selecting “Off” in step 2. Note If you select progressive signals when you connect the recorder to a TV that cannot accept the signal in progressive format, the image quality will deteriorate.
  • Page 79 Press ENTER, and select “Dolby Digital Output” or “DTS.” Digital Out Title List : 4:3 Letter Box Dolby Digital Output D-PCM Dolby Digital Timer Edit DV/D8 Dubbing Disc Setting Setup 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.

  • Page 80: Recording Settings (Features)

    DV Audio Input Stereo 1 Records original sound only. Normally select this when dubbing a DV format tape. Stereo 2 Records additional audio only. Records both original and additional sounds. Note Select “Stereo 2” or “Mix” if you have added a second audio channel when recording with your digital video camera.

  • Page 81: Language, Parental Control Settings/Factory Settings (Options)

    Format DVD (DVD-RWs only) Selects the format for an unused DVD-RW, when first inserted. Automatically formats the disc in VR mode. Video Automatically formats the disc in Video mode. Language, Parental Control Settings/Factory Settings (Options) The “Options” setup allows you to set up other operational settings.
  • Page 82 Be sure to match the COMMAND MODE switch on the remote to the setting made here. For details, see “If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder” on page 24. 10:10 AM...

  • Page 83: Easy Setup (Resetting The Recorder)

    DVD 1 Select this if the default command mode conflicts with other DVD equipment. DVD 2 Select this if the default command mode conflicts with other DVD equipment. DVD 3 The default command mode of the recorder. Factory Setting Allows you to return the setup settings to their default settings.

  • Page 84: Additional Information

    Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Power The power does not turn on. , Check that the AC power cord is connected securely.
  • Page 85 Sound 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.
  • Page 86 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.

  • Page 87: Remote Control

    Others The recorder does not operate properly. , Restart the recorder. Press down "/1 on the recorder for more than ten seconds until “SONY DVD” 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.

  • Page 88: Notes About This Recorder

    Notes About This Recorder 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...

  • Page 89: Specifications

    Specifications System [DVD recorder section] Laser Semiconductor laser Audio recording format Dolby Digital Video recording format MPEG Video [Tuner section] Channel coverage VHF 2 to 13 UHF 14 to 69 CATV A-8 to A-1, A to W, W+1 to W+84 Antenna 75-ohm antenna terminal for VHF/UHF [Timer section]...

  • Page 90: About I.link

    About the name “i.LINK” i.LINK is a more familiar term for IEEE 1394 data transport bus proposed by SONY, and is a trademark approved by many corporations. IEEE 1394 is an international standard standardized by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.

  • Page 91: Guide To Parts And Controls

    Guide to Parts and Controls For more information, see the pages in parentheses. Front panel Buttons on the recorder have the same function as the buttons on the remote if they have the same or similar names. S VIDEO VIDEO L(MONO) AUDIO R LINE 2 IN Open the...
  • Page 92 Remote Slide the cover Buttons with an orange dot next to them can be used with your TV when the TV/DVD switch is set to TV. A TV/DVD switch (20) B Z OPEN/CLOSE button (32, 46, 70) C Number buttons* (20, 33) SET button (20) D CLEAR button (39) E AUDIO button* (33)
  • Page 93 Slide the cover U ?/1 (on/standby) button (22) V CH (channel) +/– buttons* (20, 46) W VOL (volume) +/– buttons (20) X TV/VIDEO button (20) Y INPUT SELECT button (46, 53, 70) Z SUR (surround) button (33) wj SYSTEM MENU button (10) TITLE LIST button (37, 56) TIMER button (48) wk MENU button (32)
  • Page 94 Front panel display VCDVD SYNCHRO PROGRESSIVE A Playing/recording status B Timer indicator C Disc type/recording format (angle) indicator (33) E Audio signal indicators F STEREO indicator (45) G SAP (Second Audio Program) indicator (45) Rear panel A LINE OUT 1 (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) jacks (15, 16) B DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL/COAXIAL) jacks (17)

  • Page 95: Glossary

    Glossary Chapter (page 38) Sections of a picture or a music feature that are smaller than titles. A title is composed of several chapters. Depending on the disc, no chapters may be recorded. Copy protection signals (page 46) Copy restriction set by copyright owners, etc. These signals are included in some software or TV programs and restrict recording on this recorder.

  • Page 96: Dvd Audio/Subtitle Language

    Interlace format Interlace format shows every other line of an image as a single “field” and is the standard method for displaying images on television. The even number field shows the even numbered lines of an image, and the odd numbered field shows the odd numbered lines of an image.
  • Page 97 Abbreviation Language Turkish Vietnamese Afrikaans...

  • Page 98: Index

    Index Words in quotations appear in the on-screen displays. Numerics 16:9 23 4:3 Letter Box 23 4:3 Pan Scan 23 “A-B Erase” 57 “Add” 63 ADVANCE 34 ANGLE 33 Antenna 14 AUDIO 33 “Audio” 81 Audio cords 17 “Audio DRC” 79 Audio settings 78 Auto Clock Set 75 “Auto Preset”...
  • Page 99 NEXT 34 Number buttons 20 One Touch Dubbing 72 On-screen display Setup Display 73 Sub-menu 10 System Menu 10 TOOLS menu 11 Options settings 81 Original 38 ORIGINAL/PLAYLIST 38 “OSD” language 22 “Parental” 82 Parental Control 36 Parts and controls 91 PAUSE 34 PBC 36 “Picture control”...
  • Page 100 Sony Corporation Printed in China AK68-00856A...

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