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Sony RDR-VX420 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-VX420
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© 2006 Sony Corporation
2-672-433-11(1)GB

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  • Page 1 Video Cassette 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-VX420 © 2006 Sony Corporation 2-672-433-11(1)GB...

  • 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 Hz.
  • Page 3 TV for an extended period of time you risk permanent damage to your television screen. 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. ,continued...
  • 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 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents WARNING ............2 Precautions .
  • Page 7 VCR Operation VCR Playback ......... . . 73 Playing .

  • Page 8: What Is A Video Cassette Recorder/Dvd Recorder

    What is a Video Cassette Recorder/DVD Recorder? This is a DVD recorder with built-in VHS video deck, and allows recording/playback of DVD discs and VHS tapes. DVD editing is also possible. Recording and timer recording Record TV programmes on a DVD or VHS tape, either manually or using the timer.
  • Page 9 Creating your own programme - Playlist Record a programme on a DVD-RW (VR mode) or DVD-R (VR mode), then erase, move, or add scenes as you like without changing the original contents. Original Playlist Operation restrictions Current Operation Playing a VHS tape Recording on a VHS tape Playing a DVD Recording on a DVD...

  • 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 Sub-menu The sub-menu appears when you select an item from a list menu (e.g., a title from the Title List menu), and press ENTER. The sub-menu displays options applicable only to the selected item. The displayed options differ depending on the situation and disc type.

  • 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: Step 2: Connecting The Aerial Cable

    Step 2: Connecting the Aerial Cable Connect the aerial cable by following the steps below. Do not connect the mains lead until you reach “Step 5: Connecting the Mains Lead” (page 19). VCR-DVD recorder : Signal flow Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV and connect it to AERIAL IN on the rear panel of the recorder.

  • Page 14: Step 3: Connecting To Your Tv

    Step 3: Connecting to Your TV Connecting to the LINE 2 OUT jacks Connect the supplied audio/video cord to the LINE 2 OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) 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 2 OUT (AUDIO L/R) jacks.
  • Page 15 Connecting to the SCART jack Connect to the LINE 1-TV jack using a SCART cord (not supplied). Be sure to make the connections firmly to avoid hum and noise. See the operating instructions supplied with the TV to be connected. When you use this connection, select “Video”...
  • Page 16 If your TV has component video input jacks Connect to 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 colour 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 sound through your AV amplifier (receiver). When you use this connection, select the type of jack you are using in step 16 of Easy Setup (page 22).
  • 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 36). Surround 1 Surround 2 Surround 3...

  • Page 19: Step 5: Connecting The Mains Lead

    Notes • If the supplied remote interferes your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command mode number for this recorder (page 25). • Use the batteries correctly to avoid possible leakage and corrosion.

  • Page 20: Controlling Tvs With The Remote

    Select the programme position on your TV t TV/VIDEO Switch your TV’s input source Number buttons, Select the programme position on a Sony TV (wide mode) Switch to or from the wide mode of a Sony wide-screen TV Code number 01 (default)
  • 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 TV/DVD·VIDEO...

  • 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 Tuner and Channel Setup Clock Setup...
  • Page 23 If the current date and time is not set, set the clock manually. Easy Setup No Disc Set the time and date. Day Month Year 2006 Hour Min Auto Adjust 12 : 00 Press M/m to set the day and press ,. Set the month, year, hour, minutes in the same way.
  • Page 24 Select the type of jack (if any) you are using to connect to an amplifier (receiver). If you did not connect an AV amplifier (receiver), select “No,” then go to step 21. If you connected an AV amplifier (receiver) using an audio cord to the LINE 2 OUT (AUDIO L/R) or AUDIO OUT L/R jacks, select “Yes: LINE 2 OUT (R-AUDIO-L),”...
  • Page 25 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 26: Connecting Another Vcr Or Similar Device

    Connecting Another VCR or Similar Device When you connect additional equipment to this recorder, be sure to connect the mains lead only after all connections are complete (page 19). See also the instruction manual supplied with the connected equipment. To record on this recorder, select an input source (LINE 2 or LINE 3) to match the jack you connected to. See “Recording From Connected Equipment Without a Timer”...
  • Page 27 Connecting to the LINE 3/DECODER jack Connect another VCR or similar recording device to the LINE 3/DECODER jack using a SCART cord (not supplied). When you turn on the connected equipment, the recorder automatically sends the signal from the equipment to the TV without turning itself on. to SCART input VCR-DVD recorder Notes...

  • Page 28: Connecting To A Satellite Or Digital Tuner

    Connecting to a Satellite or Digital Tuner Connect a satellite or digital tuner to this recorder using the LINE 3/DECODER jack. Disconnect the recorder’s mains lead from the mains when connecting the tuner. When you turn on the tuner, the recorder automatically sends the signal from the tuner to the TV without turning itself on.

  • Page 30: 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 mode DVD- Video mode Usable disc versions (as of February 2006) • 4×-speed or slower DVD+RWs • 2×-speed or slower DVD-RWs (Ver.1.1, Ver.1.1 with CPRM •...
  • Page 31 Recording Features Auto Manual Rewrite Chapter Chapter (page 71) (page 51) (page 64) CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media) is a coding technology that protects copyrights for images. Unused DVD-RWs are automatically formatted according to the setting of “Format DVD-RW” in “Features”...
  • Page 32 12 cm/8 cm discs Disc Type DVD+RW VR mode DVD-RW Video mode VR mode DVD-R Video mode DVD+R Discs that cannot be recorded on • 8 cm discs • DVD-RAMs 12 cm Playback Recording Playback 8 cm Recording — — —...

  • Page 33: Playable Discs

    Playable Discs Disc Type Disc Logo DVD VIDEO VIDEO CD DATA CD DATA DVD — 8 cm DVD+RW/ — DVD-RW/DVD-R “DVD VIDEO” and “CD” logos are trademarks. * A logical format of files and folders on DATA-CDs, defined by ISO (International Organization for Standardization).
  • Page 34 Depending on the DVD VIDEO, no region code indication may be labelled even though playing the DVD VIDEO is prohibited by area restrictions. RDR-VX420 Region code Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies This product is designed to playback discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard.

  • Page 35: Dvd Playback

    DVD Playback Playing - RW - RW Video DATA CD TOP MENU Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder. Press Z (open/close), and place a disc on the disc tray. Playback side facing down Press Z to close the disc tray. Wait until “LOAD”...

  • Page 36: Playback Options

    Playback Options 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. If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are recorded on the disc, “...
  • Page 37 Button Operation Surround lets you enjoy surround sound effects by using (surround) 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. “Off”: No surround effect “Surround1”: Creates one set of virtual surround speakers.
  • Page 38 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 39 Playing quickly with sound (Scan Audio) (DVDs with Dolby Digital soundtracks only) You can play quickly with dialogue 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” to “Off”...

  • Page 40: 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 cancelled by mistake. With the recorder turned on and stopped, hold down x on the recorder for more than ten seconds. The recorder turns off and “CHILD LOCK”...

  • Page 41: Searching For A Title/Chapter/Track, Etc

    C Title information: Displays the title number, title name, recording date, and recording mode. “ ” indicates a protected title, while “ ” indicates unprotected. D Clock Select the title, and press ENTER. The sub-menu appears. Select “Play,” and press ENTER. Playback starts from the selected title on the disc.
  • Page 42 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 favourite scene (Bookmark) You can have the recorder store specific portions of a disc in memory and play them immediately whenever you want (Bookmark).

  • Page 43: Playing Mp3 Audio Tracks And Jpeg Image Files

    Playing MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files DATA CD DATA DVD You can play DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/ CD-RWs)/DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/ DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs) that contain MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files. TOP MENU O RETURN REPEAT Playing MP3 audio tracks You can play MP3 audio tracks on DATA CDs or DATA DVDs.

  • Page 44: Playing Jpeg Image Files

    To switch between MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files Press x, and press TOP MENU. z Hint When playback of all the MP3 audio tracks within the album finishes, the recorder stops. Playing JPEG image files You can play JPEG image files on DATA CDs or DATA DVDs.
  • Page 45 Enjoying a slide show with sound When a disc contains both MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files, you can enjoy a slide show with sound. Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder. Insert a DATA CD/DATA DVD containing both the MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files.

  • Page 46: Displaying The Playing Time And Play Information

    Notes • Some DATA CDs or DATA DVDs cannot be played on this recorder depending on file format. • Only one session of a multi-session DATA DVD can be played back. • Only alphabet and numbers can be used for album or track names.
  • Page 47 E Programme position or input source F Date and time Also appears in stop mode with Resume Play activated (page 39). Title type (original or Playlist) for DVD-RWs (VR mode)/DVD-Rs (VR mode). Viewing information on the front panel display You can view the information on the front panel display.

  • Page 48: Dvd Recording

    DVD Recording Before Recording Before you start recording… • This recorder can record on various discs types. Select the disc type according to your needs (page 30). • Check that the disc has enough available space for the recording (page 46). For DVD+RWs or DVD-RWs, you can free up disc space by erasing titles (page 61).

  • Page 49: Unrecordable Pictures

    NICAM system When a stereo or bilingual NICAM based programme is received, “STEREO” and “NICAM” appear in the front panel display. To record a NICAM programme, be sure to set “Manual Set” – “Tuner Audio” to “NICAM” (default) in the “Tuner Preset” setup (page 100). If the sound is not clear when listening to NICAM broadcasts, select “Standard.”...

  • Page 50: Dvd Recording Without The Timer

    DVD Recording Without the Timer - RW - RW Video DISPLAY z REC REC MODE Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder. Press Z (open/close), and place a recordable disc on the disc tray. Recording side facing down Press Z to close the disc tray. Wait until “LOAD”...

  • Page 51: Creating Chapters In A Title

    Recording using the Quick Timer (One-touch Timer Recording) You can set the recorder to record in 30-minute increments. Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder. Press z REC repeatedly to set the duration. Each press increases the time by 30 minutes, up to eight hours*.

  • Page 52: Dvd Timer Recording (Standard/Video Plus+)

    DVD Timer Recording (Standard/VIDEO Plus+) - RW - RW Video You can set the timer for a total of 12 programmes together with DVD and VCR timer recording, up to one month in advance. Note that the maximum continuous recording time for a single title is 12 hours.
  • Page 53 F “Mode”: Selects the recording mode (page 48). To use the Rec Mode Adjust function (page 53), select “AUTO.” G “PDC”: Sets the PDC function. See “About the PDC function” (page 53). • If you make a mistake, select the item and change the setting.
  • Page 54 Notes • To record a satellite programme, turn on the satellite tuner and select the satellite programme you want to record. Leave the satellite tuner turned on until the recorder finishes recording. If you connect equipment with a timer function, you can use the Synchro Rec function (page 55).

  • Page 55: Recording From Connected Equipment With A Timer (Synchro Rec)

    The c indicator lights up in the front panel display, and the recorder is ready to start recording. If the c indicator flashes in the front panel display, check that a recordable disc is inserted and that there is enough disc space for the recording.
  • Page 56 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 48. Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode. Select “Setup,” and press ENTER. Select “Features,”...

  • Page 57: Changing Or Cancelling Dvd Timer Settings (Timer List)

    Changing or Cancelling DVD 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 58: Recording From Connected Equipment Without A Timer

    Notes • Even when correctly set, the programme may not be recorded if another recording is underway, or other prioritized timer setting overlaps. For priority, see page 53. • You cannot change the timer settings for a recording currently underway. •...
  • Page 59 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 48. Select the line input audio. Set “Line Audio Input” to “Stereo” or “Bilingual” in the “Audio” setup (page 106). Insert the source tape into the connected equipment and set to playback pause.

  • Page 60: Dvd Editing

    DVD Editing Before Editing This recorder offers various edit options for various disc types. Before you edit, check the disc type and select the option available for your disc (page 30). Notes • You may lose the edited contents if you remove the disc or a timer recording starts while editing.

  • Page 61: 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 62 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 63 Erasing a section of a title (A-B Erase) - RW You can select a section (scene) within a title and erase it. Note that erasing scenes from original titles cannot be undone. Press TITLE LIST. When editing a DVD-RW (VR mode) or DVD-R (VR mode), press ORIGINAL/ PLAYLIST to switch to the “Title List (Original),”...

  • Page 64: Creating Chapters Manually

    Press ENTER at the point where you want to divide the title. You can use H, >, x, and X to find the point. “Divide” is selected. Divide Title (Original) Start 00:00:00 00:00:10 Title No.01 End 00:00:10 02.May.2006 08:00 Press ENTER. The display asks for confirmation.

  • Page 65: 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 66: 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)/DVD-Rs (VR mode)” on page 60). You can create a Playlist title by combining up to 99 sections (scenes) from original titles.

  • Page 67: 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 68: Combining Two Titles Into One

    Select “Edit Playlist,” and press ENTER. The “Playlist” Title List appears. Playlist No. Title Prog. 1 Prog. 2 Prog. 1 02.May.2006 03:25 Select a Playlist title, and press ENTER. The sub-menu appears. Select an option, and press ENTER. Select from the following options. For details, see the pages in parentheses.
  • Page 69 Select a Playlist title to be combined. Playlist No. Title Prog. 1 Prog. 3 Prog. 2 Prog. 4 Prog. 2 02.May.2006 11:30 Press ENTER. The display asks for confirmation. Select “Yes,” and press ENTER. The display asks whether to rename the title. To use the same name as before, select “No”...
  • Page 70 Moving a scene (Move) - RW You can change the scene order within the Playlist title. Follow steps 1 to 7 of “Editing a Playlist” (page 67). The “Edit Scene” display appears. Select the scene you want to move, and press ENTER.

  • Page 71: Formatting/Renaming/Protecting A Disc

    Copying a scene (Copy) - RW You can copy and add a selected scene. Follow steps 1 to 7 of “Editing a Playlist” (page 67). The “Edit Scene” display appears. Select the scene you want to copy, and press ENTER. Select “Copy,”...
  • Page 72 C “Disc Format” (DVD+RWs/DVD- RWs/DVD-Rs only): Erases all contents of the disc, including protected titles, and makes a blank disc (except DVD-Rs). For DVD-RWs, select a recording format (“VR Mode” or “Video Mode”) according to your needs. To format unused DVD-Rs in VR mode, select “VR Mode”...

  • Page 73: Vcr Playback

    VCR Playback Playing CLEAR DISPLAY Press VIDEO to operate the VCR. Insert a tape. Playback starts automatically if you insert a tape with its safety tab removed. Press H (play). The front panel display shows the playing time. When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind automatically.
  • Page 74 Adjusting the picture (tracking) You can manually adjust tracking if the recording quality is too poor to be remedied by the VCR’s automatic tracking (a tracking meter appears during the automatic tracking). Press TRACKING +/–. The tracking meter appears. Press TRACKING +/– repeatedly until the distortion disappears.

  • Page 75: Playback Options

    Playback Options Button Operation • Fast reverses or fast forwards when pressed during stop mode. (fast reverse/fast When you hold down during fast reverse or fast forward, you can view the picture. forward) • Plays at high speed when briefly pressed during playback. When you hold down the button during playback, the high-speed play continues until you release the button.

  • Page 76: Searching Using Various Functions

    Searching Using Various Functions The VCR automatically marks the tape with an index signal at the point where each recording begins. You can easily find a specific point using various search functions. Note During DVD recording, you cannot use VCR search functions.

  • Page 77: Displaying The Playing Time And Play Information

    Displaying the Playing Time and Play Information You can check playback information, such as elapsed or remaining time, recording mode, etc., on the TV screen. DISPLAY Press DISPLAY during playback. The information display appears. Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows: Tape and disc information/Date and time Tape information only...

  • Page 78: Selecting The Sound During Playback

    Selecting the Sound During Playback Press (audio) repeatedly during playback. To listen to On-screen display Stereo Hi-Fi Left channel Left Right channel Right Left and right channels mixed Monaural Mono sound on the normal audio track * No indicator appears on the front panel display when you play a tape without Hi-fi recording.

  • Page 79: Vcr Recording

    VCR Recording Before Recording Before you start recording… • This VCR records in VHS format. • Check that the tape is longer than the recording time (page 77). Notes • Timer recordings cannot be made if the recorder is turned on (page 81). The recorder automatically turns off after a recording has finished.

  • Page 80: Vcr Recording Without The Timer

    VCR Recording Without the Timer DISPLAY z REC REC MODE Press VIDEO to operate the VCR. Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Press PROG +/– or INPUT SELECT repeatedly to select the programme position or input source you want to record.

  • Page 81: Vcr Timer Recording (Standard/Video Plus+)

    To cancel the Quick Timer Press z REC repeatedly until the counter appears in the front panel display. The recorder returns to normal recording mode. To stop recording Press x twice. Checking the remaining tape length You can check the recording information, such as remaining tape length or recording mode, etc.
  • Page 82 Press TIMER. Timer – Standard No Rec To Date Start No.01 04/15 09:00 10:00 04/30 09:15 09:45 Media Date Start Stop --/-- --:-- --:-- Today --/-- --:-- --:-- --/-- --:-- --:-- VIDEO Plus+ --/-- --:-- --:-- • If the Timer programming (VIDEO Plus+) menu appears, press <...
  • Page 83 About the PDC function PDC signals are transmitted with TV programmes in some broadcast systems. These signals ensure that timer recordings are made regardless of any broadcast delays, early starts, or broadcast interruptions. ◆To use the PDC function Set “PDC” to “On” in step 4 above. The recorder starts scanning the channel before the timer recording starts.
  • Page 84 Press ENTER. The date, start and stop times, programme position, recording mode, PDC setting (page 83), etc. appear. Timer – Standard Date Start Media Stop No.01 04/15 09:00 10:00 04/30 09:15 09:45 Media Date Start Stop --/-- --:-- --:-- 15/04 --/-- --:-- --:--...

  • Page 85: Recording From Connected Equipment With A Timer (Synchro Rec)

    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 on the rear of the recorder (page 28).

  • Page 86: Changing Or Cancelling Vcr Timer Settings (Timer List)

    Notes • The recorder starts recording only after detecting the video signal from the connected equipment. The beginning of the programme may not be recorded regardless of whether or not the recorder’s power is on or off. • To use the connected equipment during Synchro-Rec standby, cancel the standby mode by pressing SYNCHRO REC.
  • Page 87 Select the timer setting you want to change or cancel, and press ENTER. The sub-menu appears. Timer List Media Date Start Stop Prog. Mode 15/04 09:00 10:00 Prog. 1 30/04 09:15 09:45 Prog. 2 --/-- --:-- --:-- ---- --/-- --:-- --:-- ---- --/--...

  • Page 88: Recording From Connected Equipment Without A Timer

    Recording From Connected Equipment Without a Timer You can record from a connected VCR or similar device. For connection details, see “Connecting Another VCR or Similar Device” on page 26. z REC REC MODE Press VIDEO to operate the VCR. Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.

  • Page 89: Dubbing (Tape Y Dvd)

    Dubbing (TAPE DVD) Dubbing From a VHS Tape to a DVD - RW - RW Video You can easily record (dub) a VHS tape to a disc. Before dubbing, make the necessary audio settings on the VCR. ◆How titles and chapters are created The recorder takes each recording on the VHS tape and automatically divides them into titles as they are dubbed to a disc.

  • Page 90: Dubbing From A Dvd To A Vhs Tape

    Notes • Dubbing cannot be made when: – using a non-recordable DVD. – using VHS software with copy guard functions. • Dubbing stops when: – the VHS tape reaches the end and stops. – the VHS video deck or the DVD deck is stopped. –...
  • Page 91 Insert a source disc. Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder. Press TOP MENU or TITLE LIST to select a title. Start playing the DVD, and then press x (stop) or X (pause) at the point where you want to start dubbing. To select DVD sound, language, or subtitle, press (audio) or...
  • Page 92 Select “Program Dubbing,” and press ENTER. Program Dubbing Title List Create Dubbing List Program Dubbing List Timer Edit Dubbing Disc Setting Setup Select “Create Dubbing List,” and press ENTER. If you have performed Programme Dubbing before, the display asks for confirmation. To continue, select “Yes”...

  • Page 93: Finalizing A Disc (Preparing A Disc For Playback On Other Equipment)

    To stop dubbing Press x. Note that it may take a few seconds for the recorder to stop dubbing. z Hints • The brightness of the playback video may differ from that during normal DVD playback. • The DVD playback time may differ slightly from the VHS tape counter value.
  • Page 94 SYSTEM MENU Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder. Insert a disc. Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode. The System Menu appears. Select “Disc Setting,” and press ENTER. The “Disc Setting” display appears. Disc Setting Title List Disc Name Disc Protect Timer...

  • Page 95: Dv Dubbing (Dv T Dvd)

    DV Dubbing (DV t DVD) Before DV 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 2 IN jacks, see “Recording From Connected Equipment Without a Timer”...

  • Page 96: Dubbing From A Dv Format Tape To A Dvd

    Dubbing From a DV Format Tape to a DVD - RW - RW Video You can record a DV 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 97 Select “DV Audio Input,” and press ENTER. Audio Title List Digital Out : On Downmix : Dolby Surround Timer Audio DRC : Standard Edit Scan Audio : On Dubbing DV Audio Input : Stereo 1 Stereo 1 Disc Setting Line Audio Input : Stereo Stereo 2 Setup...
  • Page 98 Dubbing an entire DV format tape to a DVD (One Touch Dubbing) - RW - RW Video You can record the entire contents of a DV 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 99: 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 100: Aerial Reception Setting (Tuner Preset)

    Some items display a dialogue box that requires additional settings. Example: When “Parental” in “Options” setup is selected. Create the password Title List Timer Create the password. Edit Dubbing Disc Setting Setup Select an option, and press ENTER. The currently selected option is displayed next to the setup item.
  • Page 101 Example Manual Set Program Channel Tuner Audio NICAM Station Name Select an option and press ENTER. “Program”: Press M/m repeatedly to select the programme position (1 to 80) for the channel and press ENTER. “Channel”: Press M/m to select the channel number (002 to 255) and press ENTER.

  • Page 102: Clock Setting (Clock Set)

    Clock Setting (Clock Set) The “Clock Set” setup allows you to make clock settings for the recorder. Select “Clock Set” in the “Setup” display. Clock Set Title List Auto Adjust Present Time Timer Edit Dubbing Disc Setting Setup Auto Adjust Turns on the Auto Clock Set function when a channel in your local area broadcasts a time signal.

  • Page 103: Video Settings (Video)

    Video Settings (Video) The “Video” setup allows you to adjust items related to the image, such as size and colour. Choose the settings according to the type of TV or tuner connected to the recorder. Select “Video” in the “Setup” display. The default settings are underlined.
  • Page 104 Component Out Selects whether or not to output video signals from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks. Outputs the component video signals. Select this when you want to view progressive signals. Outputs no signals. Notes • When you set “Line 1 Output” to “RGB,” you cannot set “Component Out”...

  • Page 105: Audio Settings (Audio)

    Audio Settings (Audio) The “Audio” setup allows you to adjust the sound according to the playback and connection conditions. Select “Audio” in the “Setup” display. The default settings are underlined. Audio Title List Digital Out : On Downmix : Dolby Surround Timer Audio DRC : Standard...
  • Page 106 Downmix (DVDs only) Switches the method for mixing down to two channels when you play a DVD which has rear sound elements (channels) or is recorded in Dolby Digital format. For details on the rear signal components, see “A Connecting to audio L/R jacks”...

  • Page 107: Recording And Vcr Settings (Features)

    Recording and VCR Settings (Features) The “Features” setup allows you to change the tape length, auto play and auto repeat settings. Select “Features” in the “Setup” display. The default settings are underlined. Features Title List DVD Auto Chapter : 5 min Format DVD-RW : VR Timer...

  • Page 108: Language, Parental Control Settings/Factory Settings (Options)

    Synchro Recording to DVD Sets the recorder to record programmes from connected equipment that has a timer function (such as a satellite tuner) to a DVD disc. to VIDEO Sets the recorder to record programmes from connected equipment that has a timer function (such as a satellite tuner) to a VHS tape.
  • Page 109 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 25. 10:10 DVD 1...

  • Page 110: Easy Setup (Resetting The Recorder)

    Factory Setting Allows you to return the setup settings to their default settings. Note that all of your previous settings will be lost. Select “Factory Setting,” and press ENTER. Select “Start,” and press ENTER. The setup settings return to their default settings.

  • Page 111: 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 112: Dvd Playback

    The playback picture or TV programme from the equipment connected through the recorder is distorted. , If the playback picture output from a DVD player, VCR, or tuner goes through your recorder before reaching your TV, the copy-protection signal applied to some programmes could affect picture quality.
  • Page 113 , While the recorder is reading disc information, playback operations will not work. The language for the soundtrack cannot be changed. , Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the disc being played. , The DVD VIDEO prohibits the changing of the language for the soundtrack.
  • Page 114 (page 107). , The video heads are dirty (see page 117). Clean the video heads using a Sony video head cleaning cassette. If a Sony cleaning cassette is not available in your area, have the heads cleaned at your nearest Sony dealer (a standard service fee will be charged).

  • Page 115: 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 116: Notes About This Recorder

    “CAN NOT RECORD BECAUSE OF HIGH TEMP.” appears in the front panel display. , Check that the vent on the rear of the recorder is not blocked. Then, turn off the recorder, wait until the clock appears in the front panel display, and disconnect the mains lead.

  • Page 117: Specifications

    When the video heads are dirty, clean the video heads using a Sony video head cleaning cassette. If a Sony cleaning cassette is not available in your area, have the heads cleaned at your nearest Sony dealer (a standard service fee will be charged). Do...
  • Page 118 [Timer section] Clock Quartz locked Timer indication 24-hour cycle Timer setting 12 programmes in total (max.) Inputs and outputs LINE 2 IN VIDEO IN, phono jack (1) Input signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced, sync negative AUDIO IN, phono jacks (2) Input level: 327 mVrms Input impedance: more than 47 kilohms S VIDEO, 4-pin, mini-DIN jack (1)

  • Page 119: 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 120: 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. A "/1 (on/standby) button (22) B Disc tray (35, 50) C A (open/close) button (36, 50) D DVD t button (90)
  • Page 121 Remote For DVD functions Slide the cover Buttons with an orange dot next to them can be used with your TV when the TV/DVD·VIDEO switch is set to TV. A TV/DVD·VIDEO switch (20) B Z (open/close) button (35, 50) C DVD button (35, 50) D Number buttons (20, 54) SET button...
  • Page 122 Slide the cover ws ?/1 (on/standby) button (22) wd PROG (programme) +/– buttons* (20, 50) wf 2 (volume) +/– buttons (20) wg t TV/VIDEO button (20) wh INPUT SELECT button (50, 58, 96) wj SUR (surround) button (36) wk SYSTEM MENU button (10) TITLE LIST button (40, 61) TIMER button (52) wl MENU button (35)
  • Page 123 For VCR functions Slide the cover A TV/DVD·VIDEO switch (20) B Z (eject) button (73) C Number buttons (20, 83) SET button D CLEAR / -/-- (ten digit) button (20, 73) (audio) button (78) F DISPLAY button (77) TIME/TEXT button (77) G SYSTEM MENU button (10) H O RETURN button (22) I .
  • Page 124 Front panel display RW VR VCD A DVD playing/recording status B Disc type/recording format C Audio signal indicators D TV indicator (20) E STEREO indicator (48) F NICAM indicator (48) G VIDEO playing/recording status H Tape indicator Rear panel A i LINE 3/DECODER jack (28) B AUDIO OUT L/R jacks (17) C AERIAL IN/OUT jacks (13) D LINE 2 OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) jacks...

  • Page 125: Glossary

    Glossary Chapter (page 41) 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 49) Copy restriction set by copyright owners, etc. These signals are included in some software or TV programs and restrict recording on this recorder.

  • Page 126: 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 127: 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” 63 “Add” 70 Aerial 13 Album 43 Angle 36 “Audio” 108 Audio 36 “Audio DRC” 106 “Audio” setup 105 “Auto Adjust”...
  • Page 128 LINE 3/DECODER 28 “Line Audio Input” 55 LP mode 79 Mains lead 19 Manual clock set 102 “Manual Set” 100 MARKER 42 MENU 35 Menu Top menu 35 “Modify” 69 “Move” 70 MP3 audio tracks 43 MPEG 105 NICAM 49 Number buttons 20 One Touch Dubbing 98 On-screen display...
  • Page 132 Sony Corporation Printed in Indonesia AK68-00983A...

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