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Sony RDR-GXD360 Operating Instructions Manual

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To find out useful hints, tips and information about Sony products and
services please visit: www.sony-europe.com/myproduct
RDR-GXD360
© 2006 Sony Corporation
2-686-264-11(1)

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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-GXD360 © 2006 Sony Corporation 2-686-264-11(1)

  • 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 Guide to Digital Services ......35 EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) ......35 Viewing a list of available channels .
  • Page 6 Erasing and Editing ........65 Before Editing ..........65 Erasing and Editing a Title .

  • Page 7: Quick Guide To Disc Types

    Quick Guide to Disc Types Recordable and playable discs Type Disc Logo DVD+RW mode DVD- Video mode DVD+R DVD+R DL mode DVD-R Video mode Icon used in Formatting this manual (new discs) Automatically formatted in +VR mode (DVD+RW VIDEO) Format in VR mode - RW (page 23)
  • Page 8 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,”...

  • Page 9: Playable Discs

    Playable discs Type Disc Logo DVD VIDEO VIDEO CD DATA DVD — DATA CD — 8 cm DVD+RW/ — DVD-RW/DVD-R “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.
  • Page 10 Maximum recordable number of titles Disc DVD-RW/DVD-R 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.

  • Page 11: 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 12: Step 2: Connecting The Video Cords

    “Component Out” in the “Video” setup to “On” (page 83). Then set “Progressive Output” to “On” in the “Video” setup to send progressive video signals. For details, see “Progressive Output” on page 83. DVD recorder COMPONENT VIDEO IN (green) (blue)

  • Page 13: 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 82. If you are connecting to a VCR Connect your VCR to the LINE 3 jack on the recorder (page 20). Notes •...

  • Page 14: Step 3: Connecting The Audio Cords

    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. [Speakers] Rear (R) Front (R) Subwoofer DVD recorder INPUT VIDEO (yellow) (white) AUDIO (red) TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver)

  • Page 15: Step 4: Connecting The Mains Lead

    z Hint For correct speaker location, see the operating instructions supplied with the connected components. 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.

  • Page 16: 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 17). • Use the batteries correctly to avoid possible leakage and corrosion.

  • Page 17: 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 18: Changing Programme Positions Of The Recorder Using The Remote

    Select “SETUP,” and press ENTER. 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.

  • Page 19: 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 20: Connecting A Vcr Or Similar Device

    • 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.

  • Page 21: Connecting To The Line 2 In Jacks On The Front Panel

    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. VCR, etc. OUTPUT VIDEO AUDIO Audio/video cord (not supplied) DVD recorder...

  • Page 22: Connecting To A Satellite Or Digital Tuner

    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. to SCART input to i LINE 1 – TV DVD recorder...

  • Page 23: 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 DATA CD 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 24: Checking The Disc Status While Recording

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

  • Page 25: 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 23. Playback starts automatically depending on the disc.
  • Page 26 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. Select “Play,” and press ENTER. Playback starts from the selected title. To stop playback Press x (stop).

  • Page 27: Displaying The Playing/Remaining Time And Play Information

    4. Displaying the Playing/Remaining Time and Play Information - RW - RW Video Video DATA CD 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. Press DISPLAY.

  • Page 28: Checking The Playing/Remaining Time

    z Hints • If “DTS” of “Audio Connection” is set to “Off” in the “Audio” setup, the 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”...

  • Page 29: Checking The Remaining Disc Space

    Checking the remaining disc space You can check the remaining disc space using the “Disc Information” display. Insert a disc. See “1. Inserting a Disc” on page 23. Press OPTIONS to select “Disc Information,” and press ENTER. The “Disc Information” display appears. Available settings differ depending on the disc type.
  • Page 30 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.”...

  • Page 31: Labelling And Protecting A Disc

    6. Labelling and Protecting a Disc You can execute options effective for the entire disc using the “Disc Information” display. Labelling a disc - RW - RW Video Video Insert a disc. See “1. Inserting a Disc” on page 23. Press OPTIONS to select “Disc Information,”...

  • Page 32: Playing The Disc On Other Dvd Equipment (Finalise)

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

  • Page 33: Finalising The Disc Using "Disc Information" Display

    Finalising the disc using “Disc Information” display Insert a disc. See “1. Inserting a Disc” on page 23. Press OPTIONS to select “Disc Information,” and press ENTER. The “Disc Information” display appears. Select “Finalise,” and press ENTER. The display shows the approximate time required for finalising and asks for confirmation.

  • Page 34: Reformatting A Disc

    8. Reformatting a disc - RW - RW Video New discs are automatically formatted when inserted. If necessary, you can manually re- format 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).

  • Page 35: Guide To Digital Services

    Guide to Digital Services EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) 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: •...

  • Page 36: Viewing Programmes Related To A Specific Category

    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.

  • Page 37: Programme Information

    Press Press the red button. The category pop-up list appears. 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.

  • Page 38: Viewing A Digital Text Service

    Available buttons in the Information display Buttons Operations PAGE Scroll the information display by page </, Toggle the display between discription of the current/next programme M/m or Display programme the number information for other buttons channels Toggle the Favourites List ENTER View the selected channel Viewing a digital text...

  • Page 39: Selecting Digital Text From Other Channels

    Once the text page is displayed (this may take some time), follow the on- screen instructions to obtain your required selection. On some pages the TV programme may also be displayed on the text screen. On- screen instructions will inform you how to change the displayed programme.

  • Page 40: Watching Or Listening To A Favourite Channel

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

  • Page 41: Index

    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. PAGE TV/RADIO While in normal operation mode, press ENTER. The Index display for the last display you viewed appears.

  • Page 42: Timer Recording

    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).

  • Page 43: Unrecordable Pictures

    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 Recordable discs signals Copy-Free - RW Copy-Once...
  • Page 44 Press [TIMER]. Press M/m to select the “Day and Time” or “Mode” 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 45: Recording Tv Programmes Using The Epg

    Press M/m to select the duration time. You can set the duration in increments of 10 minutes, for a maximum of 60 minutes. Select “OK” and press ENTER. One Touch Timer If you use the SMARTLINK connection, you can easily display the timer programming menu.
  • Page 46 Press ENTER. The sub menu appears with the description of the programme displayed in the information box. indicates that the programme is age limited (page 78). Select “Timer,” and press ENTER. • In case of a current TV/radio broadcast timer setting, your recorder will immediately start recording.

  • Page 47: Recording Programmes Using Series Recording

    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. •...

  • Page 48: Using The Quick Timer Function

    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...

  • Page 49: Creating Chapters In A Title

    Before recording starts, press OPTIONS to select “Rec. Settings,” and press ENTER. Select the item you want to adjust, and press ENTER. The adjustment display appears. Example: Rec. NR “Rec. Mode”: Selects the recording mode for the desired recording time and picture quality.

  • Page 50: Checking/Changing/Cancelling Timer Settings

    Checking/Changing/ Cancelling Timer Settings - RW - RW Video Video There are two ways to check, change or cancel the timer settings. • Using the EPG • Using the Timer List SYSTEM MENU O RETURN Checking/Changing/Cancelling using the EPG Press A timer setting can be identified using the event bar and the timer event icon displayed in the EPG display.

  • Page 51: Checking/Changing/Cancelling Using The Timer List

    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 Press SYSTEM MENU.
  • Page 52 “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.

  • Page 53: Recording From Connected Equipment

    Recording From Connected Equipment - RW - RW Video Video 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).

  • Page 54: 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 55: Playback

    Playback Playing - RW - RW Video Video DATA CD Number buttons AUDIO TOP MENU MENU TITLE LIST 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.
  • Page 56 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.

  • Page 57: Playback Options

    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 AUDIO - RW SUBTITLE (instant replay/ instant advance) - RW - RW...

  • Page 58: 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 59: 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 60: Playing A Previous Recording While Making Another (Simultaneous Rec And Play)

    Playing a previous recording while making another (Simultaneous Rec and Play) - RW You can play a previously recorded programme while recording another on the same disc. Playback continues even if the recording is a timer recording. While recording, press TITLE LIST. The Title List appears.

  • Page 61: Playing Mp3 Audio Tracks Or Jpeg Image Files

    The display for entering the number appears. Example: Title Search The number in parentheses indicates the total number of titles, tracks, etc. 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.”...

  • Page 62: About Mp3 Audio Tracks And Jpeg Image Files

    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 .

  • Page 63: Mp3 Audio Tracks Or Jpeg Image Files That The Recorder Can Play

    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.
  • Page 64 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.) •...

  • Page 65: 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 66: Erasing And Editing A Title

    Erasing and Editing a Title - RW - RW Video 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). CHAPTER MARK O RETURN Press TITLE LIST.

  • Page 67: Erasing A Section Of A Title (A-B Erase)

    Repeat step 3 to select all of the titles you want to erase. 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,”...

  • Page 68: Creating Chapters Manually

    Creating chapters manually - RW 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.
  • Page 69 Select “Select,” and press ENTER. 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 ..

  • Page 70: Moving A Playlist Title (Change Order)

    To add the entire title to the Playlist title as one scene (Make a Playlist) Press TITLE LIST. If the Title List (Playlist) appears, press ,. Select the title and press ENTER. The sub-menu appears. Select “Make a Playlist,” and press ENTER.

  • Page 71: Dividing A Playlist Title (Divide)

    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) - RW You can divide a Playlist title. Press TITLE LIST. If the Title List (Original) appears, press <...

  • Page 72: Dv Dubbing

    Insert a disc. See “1. Inserting a Disc” on page 23. 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. DVD recorder...
  • Page 73 Press INPUT SELECT on the remote repeatedly to select “DV.” The front panel display changes as follows: programme position 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.

  • Page 74: Recording An Entire Dv Format Tape (One Touch Dubbing)

    Recording an Entire DV Format Tape (One Touch Dubbing) - RW - RW Video Video 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.
  • Page 75 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,”...
  • Page 76 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.

  • Page 77: Settings And Adjustments

    Settings and Adjustments Clock and Language Settings (Basic) The “Basic” setup helps you to make clock and language settings for the recorder. Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode. Select “SETUP,” and press ENTER. Select “Basic,” and press ENTER. The options for “Basic”...

  • Page 78: Digital Tv Settings (Dtv Settings)

    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. Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode. Select “SETUP,”...
  • Page 79 To lock channels Once the “Parental Lock” menu is displayed, select “Lock Programmes,” and press ENTER. All available TV channels are displayed. Press TV/RADIO to display either the TV or Radio channels. The Radio mode is indicated by the presence of a Radio icon display.

  • Page 80: Tuning

    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.

  • Page 81: Technical Information

    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. icon next to the programme number disappears. z Hints •...

  • Page 82: Video Settings (Video)

    Press M/m to select “Off,” and press ENTER. 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.
  • Page 83 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 84 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”...

  • Page 85: 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 86 • 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.

  • Page 87: 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 88: Disc Settings (Dvd)

    Disc Settings (DVD) The “DVD” setup allows you to adjust parental control and other DVD related 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 89 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”...

  • Page 90: 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 17. Password You can set or modify the password that gives access to the “Parental Control”...

  • Page 91: Easy Setup (Resetting The Recorder)

    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. Select “Factory Setup” in “Others,” and press , or ENTER. The display for selecting a group of settings appears.

  • Page 92: 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 93 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.
  • Page 94 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).
  • Page 95 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).

  • Page 96: Remote Control

    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 recorder automatically starts recording when the satellite receiver is turned on. , The Synchro-Rec function was activated.
  • Page 97 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).

  • Page 98: Self-Diagnosis Function (When Letters/Numbers Appear In The Display)

    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 Notes About This...

  • Page 99: Specifications

    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. • 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...

  • Page 100: About I.link

    COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, P Phono jack/Y: 1.0 Vp-p, : 0.7 Vp-p, 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:...
  • Page 101 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 102: Guide To Parts And Controls

    Guide to Parts and Controls For more information, see the pages in parentheses. Remote A Z (open/close) button (23) B [/1 (on/standby) button (19) C Number buttons (45, 60) The number 5 button has a tactile dot D PROG (programme) +/– buttons (23) The + button has a tactile dot E AUDIO button (57) The AUDIO button has a tactile dot...

  • Page 103: Front Panel

    Front panel A [/1 (on/standby) button (19) B Front panel display (103) C Disc tray (23) D A (open/close) button (23) E TIMER REC indicator (43) SYNCHRO REC indicator (53) F H (play) button (55) G x (stop) button (55) (remote sensor) (16) I z REC button (23) Front panel display...
  • Page 104 Rear panel A AERIAL IN/OUT jacks (11) B DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack (14) C LINE 2 OUT (R-AUDIO-L/VIDEO) jacks (12, 14) D LINE 2 OUT (S VIDEO) jack (12) E COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, P ) jacks (12) F LINE 3 jack (20) G AC IN terminal (15) H LINE 1 –...

  • Page 105: Language Code List

    Language Code List For details, see page 77. The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard. Code Language Code Language 1027 Afar 1183 Irish 1028 Abkhazian 1186 Scots Gaelic 1032 Afrikaans 1194 Galician 1039 Amharic 1196 Guarani 1044 Arabic 1203 Gujarati 1045 Assamese...

  • Page 106: Index

    Index Words in quotations appear in the on-screen displays. Numerics 16:9 19 4:3 Letter Box 19 4:3 Pan Scan 19 “48kHz/96kHz PCM” 86 “A-B Erase” 67 Adjusting playback picture 58 playback sound 59 recording picture 48 Aerial 11 Album 27 Album number 27 “Album Search”...
  • Page 107 Erase all titles 67 “Erase Titles” 66 “Extend Rec.” 44 “Factory Setup” 91 Favourites Setting a favourite list Watching or listening to a favourite channel 40 “File Search” 60 “Finalise” 33 “Finalise Disc” 89 Finalising 32 “FNR” 58 “Format” 34 “Format DVD-RW”...
  • Page 108 “S Video” 19 Satellite receiver 22 “Scart Setting” 83 Scene List 69 “Screen Saver” 84 “Search” 60 Printed on 100% recycled paper. Sony Corporation Printed in Hungary Searching fast reverse/fast forward 57 locating the beginning of the title/ chapter/track 57 search mode 60 “Set Thumbnail”...

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