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Sony DAR-RD100 Operating Instructions Manual

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2-631-916-12(1)
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Operating Instructions
DAR-RD100
© 2005 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 2-631-916-12(1) DVD Recorder Home Theatre System Operating Instructions DAR-RD100 © 2005 Sony Corporation...

  • 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.
  • Page 3 If you have any questions or problems concerning your recorder, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. About this manual • Instructions in this manual describe the controls on the remote. You can also use the...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents WARNING ............2 Precautions .
  • Page 5 DV Dubbing ..........70 Before DV Dubbing .

  • Page 6: Ways To Use Your Dvd Recorder/Home Theatre System

    Ways to Use Your DVD Recorder/Home Theatre System Quick access to recorded titles – Title List , Display the Title List to see all of the titles on the disc, including recording date, title length, and thumbnail image (page 33). Creating your own programme –...
  • Page 7 Progressive PAL playback , If your TV is compatible with progressive signals, you can enjoy accurate colour reproduction and high quality images in Progressive mode. Playing JPEG image files , You can enjoy viewing JPEG images on your TV screen. First, take pictures with a digital camera and save them in JPEG format to a CD-R/CD-RW on a PC.

  • Page 8: Quick Guide To Disc Types

    Quick Guide to Disc Types Recordable and playable discs Disc Type Logo DVD+RW mode DVD- Video mode DVD+R DVD-R Usable disc versions (as of February 2005) • 4x-speed or slower DVD+RWs • 4x-speed or slower DVD-RWs (Ver.1.1, Ver.1.2 with CPRM* •...
  • Page 9 Recording Features Record Auto Rewrite 16:9 sizes chapter (page 41) (page 82) (page 82) Discs that cannot be recorded on • DVD-RWs (Ver.1.0) • DVD+RWs that are not 2.4x-speed compatible • Double layer discs • 8 cm discs Editing Features Manual Erase title A-B Erase...

  • Page 10: Playable Discs

    Playable discs Disc Type Logo DVD VIDEO VIDEO CD DATA CD Notes about CDs • The recorder can play CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD- RWs recorded in the following formats: – music CD format – video CD format – MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files of format conforming to ISO9660* Level 1/Level 2, or its extended format, Joliet * A logical format of files and folders on CD-ROMs,...
  • Page 11 Note on playback operations of DVD VIDEOs/ VIDEO CDs Some playback operations of DVD VIDEOs/ VIDEO CDs may be intentionally set by software producers. Since this recorder plays DVD VIDEOs/VIDEO CDs according to the disc contents the software producers designed, some playback features may not be available.

  • Page 12: Hookups And Settings

    (page 99). • If you are using a non Sony TV, set the code number for the TV’s manufacturer (page 98). • Use the batteries correctly to avoid possible leakage and corrosion.
  • Page 13 – Do not use a new battery with an old battery, or batteries of different manufacturers. – Do not attempt to recharge the batteries. – If you do not intend to use the remote for an extended period of time, remove the batteries. –...

  • Page 14: Step 2: Connecting The Speaker System

    Step 2: Connecting the Speaker System Connect the system components using the supplied cords as marked A and B below. Front speaker (R) Colour label Surround speaker (R) Notes • Do not set the speakers in an inclined position. • Do not place the speakers in locations that are: –...
  • Page 15 Wiring the speakers Connect the supplied speakers to the SPEAKER jacks on the bottom side of the subwoofer using the speaker cords. Use the speaker cord whose tube is the same colour as the jack label on the connecting speaker. (–) Colour tube Notes...

  • Page 16: Positioning The Speakers

    Positioning the speakers For the best possible surround sound, all the speakers other than the subwoofer should be the same distance from the listening position (A). However, this system allows you to place the centre unit up to 1.6 m closer (B) and the surround speakers up to 4.6 m closer (C) to the listening position.

  • Page 17: Step 3: Connecting The Fm/Am Aerials

    • Contact a screw shop or installer regarding the wall material or screws to be used. • Sony is not responsible for accident or damage caused by improper installation, insufficient wall strength or improper screw installation, natural calamity, etc.

  • Page 18: Step 4: Connecting The Speaker System And Recorder

    Step 4: Connecting the Speaker System and Recorder Connect the DVD (DIGITAL IN OPTICAL) jack of the subwoofer to the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack of the recorder using the supplied optical digital cord. DVD recorder to DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) Subwoofer AERIAL LINE 3 / DECODER DIGITAL OUT...

  • Page 19: Step 5: Connecting The Tv Aerial

    Step 5: Connecting the TV Aerial Connect the TV aerial cable following the steps below. Do not connect the mains lead until you reach “Step 7: Connecting the Mains Leads” (page 23). to AERIAL IN AERIAL to AERIAL OUT TV aerial cable (supplied) : Signal flow Disconnect the TV aerial cable from your TV and connect it to AERIAL IN on the rear panel of the recorder.

  • Page 20: Step 6: Connecting The Tv And Recorder

    Step 6: Connecting the TV and Recorder Connect the video cord to view pictures. Select one of following patterns A through D according to the input jack on your TV monitor or projector. INPUT S VIDEO TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) to LINE 2 OUT (S VIDEO)
  • Page 21 Connecting to a SCART input jack Connect using a SCART cord (not supplied) to the LINE 1-TV jack and your TV. Be sure of a firm connection to avoid hum and noise. See the operating instructions supplied with the TV to be connected. Set the VIDEO OUT SELECT switch on the rear panel to “RGB.”...
  • Page 22 Connecting the audio cords If you use your TV’s speakers for listening to sound, connect the LINE 2 OUT jacks of the recorder to the audio input jacks of your TV. LINE 2 OUT AUDIO VIDEO AERIAL : Signal flow z Hint You can connect an AV amplifier to the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack.

  • Page 23: Step 7: Connecting The Mains Leads

    Step 7: Connecting the Mains Leads Plug the recorder, subwoofer, and TV mains leads (power cords) into the mains. DVD recorder to mains Subwoofer to mains Check that the "/1 indicator on the centre unit lights up when the subwoofer mains lead is connected.

  • Page 24: Connecting The Recorder To Other Equipment

    Connecting the Recorder to Other Equipment Connect other equipment (VCR, satellite tuner, PAY-TV decoder, etc.) to the LINE IN jacks of the recorder. Disconnect the recorder’s mains lead from the mains when connecting them. Use the DV IN jack on the front panel if the equipment has a DV output jack (i.LINK jack) (page 71). See also the operating instructions supplied with the connected equipment.
  • Page 25 To connect to the LINE 2 IN or LINE 4 IN jacks Connect a VCR or similar recording device to the LINE 2 IN or LINE 4 IN jacks of this recorder. If you are connecting to the LINE 2 IN jacks and the equipment has an S-video jack, you can use an S-video cord instead of a video cord.
  • Page 26 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. to i LINE1-TV z Hint You do not need to turn on the recorder to view the signals from the connected tuner on your TV.
  • Page 27 Connecting a PAY-TV/Canal Plus decoder You can watch or record PAY-TV/Canal Plus programmes if you connect a decoder (not supplied) to the recorder. Disconnect the recorder’s mains lead from the mains when connecting the decoder. To watch or record PAY-TV/Canal Plus programmes, set your recorder to receive the channels using the Setup Display.

  • Page 28: Step 8: Initial Setup

    Step 8: Initial Setup Use the Setup Displays and AMP menu to make the initial settings for using the system. Complete the initial setup in the following order. 1. Tuner and channel setup 2. OSD language setup 3. Clock setup 4.

  • Page 29: Clock Setup

    2. OSD language setup Press M/m to select [Language] (language), and press ,. [Language] Setup appears. Press M/m to select [OSD] (on-screen display), and press ,. Language English Menu Deutsch Audio Italiano Subtitle Español Português Press M/m to select a language, and press ENTER.
  • Page 30 Set the AMP/DVD switch to AMP, point the remote at the centre unit, and press AMP MENU. The AMP menu appears. Press M/m to select “SP SETUP” (speaker setup), and press ENTER or ,. Example: Press M/m to select “SURR SP” (surround speaker), and press ENTER or ,.

  • Page 31: Dvd Recorder Basics

    DVD Recorder Basics Inserting and Formatting a Disc - RW - RW Video When you first insert a new disc, the recorder will ask you to format the disc. Follow the steps below to format the disc. You can also reformat a DVD+RW or DVD-RW to create a blank disc.

  • Page 32: Recording A Tv Programme On A Disc

    While [Start] is selected, press ENTER. The display asks for confirmation. • For DVD-RWs, select a recording format (VR mode or Video mode) and press ENTER. Select [OK] and press ENTER. Formatting starts. Recording a TV Programme on a Disc - RW - RW Video...

  • Page 33: Viewing Recorded Tv Programmes (Title List)

    To stop recording Press x. Note that it may take a few seconds for recording to stop. z Hint This recorder can record on various discs. Select the disc type according to your needs (page 8). Viewing Recorded TV Programmes (Title List) - RW - RW Video...
  • Page 34 Example: Title List (Original) on a DVD-RW (VR mode) Title List Original DVD-RW Title 1 2:45:00 Free 07/12 0:45:00 Title 4 13/12 0:10:00 A Title type (DVD-RW (VR mode) only): Displays the title type, original or Playlist. B Disc name (page 38): Displays the disc type.

  • Page 35: Checking The Playback Information And Playing Time

    Press </, to select the previous/next chapter. If more than six chapters are listed, press M/m to display chapters on the previous/ next pages row by row. To return to the Title List Select a chapter and press ENTER. Select [Title List] from the sub-menu and press ENTER.
  • Page 36 [Title]: Current title (or track) number/total number of titles (or tracks) (56) [Chapter]: Current chapter number/total number of chapters (56) [Time]: Elapsed playing time (56) (also displays remaining time when TIME is pressed) [Audio]: Selected audio language (DVD VIDEO only) or audio channel (53) [Subtitle]: Selected subtitle (53) [Angle]: Selected angle/total number of angles (53)

  • Page 37: Changing The Name Of A Recorded Programme (Title Input)

    Changing the Name of a Recorded Programme (Title Input) - RW - RW Video The titles recorded on a disc are named sequentially ([Title 1], [Title 2], …) by default. You can rename titles using the display for entering characters, which also appears for renaming a disc or station.

  • Page 38: Labelling And Protecting A Disc

    • To insert a space, select [Space] and press ENTER. • To insert a character, move the cursor to the right of the position where you want to insert the character. Select the character from the character palette and press ENTER. Repeat steps 5 and 6 to enter the remaining characters.

  • Page 39: Playing A Dvd On Other Equipment (Finalize)

    While [Edit] is selected, press ENTER. The display for entering characters appears. To enter characters, see page 37. Note Label the disc before you finalize it. Once a disc is finalized, you cannot change the disc name. Protecting a Disc - RW You can protect all titles on the disc to prevent accidental recording, editing, or erasing.
  • Page 40 </M/m/,, ENTER SET UP Insert a disc. Set the AMP/DVD switch to DVD, and press SET UP to turn on the Setup Display. Select [Disc Info] and press ,. Select [Finalize] and press ,. Disc Info Format DVD Finalize Disc Name Protect Select [Finalize] and press ENTER.

  • Page 41: Recording

    Recording Before Recording Before you start recording… • This recorder can record on various discs. Select the disc type according to your needs (page 8). • Use the Title List to check the available recording time for the disc (page 33). For DVD+RWs and DVD-RWs, you can erase titles to free up disc space (page 63).

  • Page 42: Timer Recording (Standard And Video Plus+)

    Unrecordable pictures Pictures with copy protection cannot be recorded on this recorder. When the recorder receives a copy guard signal, the recorder stops recording. Copy control signals Copy-Free Copy-Once Copy-Never * The recorded disc can be played only on CPRM compatible equipment.
  • Page 43 Press Z (open/close), and place a recordable disc on the disc tray. Labelled side facing up Press Z (open/close) to close the disc tray. Wait until “LOADING” disappears from the front panel display. For details on how to insert and format a new disc, see “Inserting and Formatting a Disc”...
  • Page 44 Rec Mode Adjust If there is not enough available disc space for the recording, the recorder automatically selects the recording mode that will record the entire programme. To use this function, select [AT] for the recording mode and set [PDC/VPS] to [Off]. If timer settings overlap If timer settings overlap, [Dup.
  • Page 45 Press , to move to [Repeat], and press M/m to select a repeat option. You can select [Today], [Mon-Fri], or [Weekly]. Press ENTER. The programme position, date, start and stop times, recording mode, repeat option, and PDC/VPS setting (page 43) appear. Timer Standard Date Start...

  • Page 46: Checking/Changing/Cancelling Timer Settings (Timer List)

    Checking/Changing/ Cancelling Timer Settings (Timer List) - RW - RW Video You can check, change, or cancel timer settings using the Timer List menu. CLEAR </M/m/,, ENTER O RETURN Changing the timer settings The Timer List can contain up to seven timer settings.

  • Page 47: Recording Without The Timer

    ◆When the end time of one recording and the start time of another are the same After finishing the previous recording, the other recording may be delayed. 7:00 8:00 9:00 Notes • While recording, you cannot change the timer setting for the current recording.
  • Page 48 To stop recording Press x. Note that it may take a few seconds for recording to stop. To pause recording Press X. To restart recording, press the button again. To watch another TV programme while recording If your TV is connected to the LINE 1-TV jack, set your TV to the TV input using the button and select the programme you want to watch.

  • Page 49: Recording From Connected Equipment

    number, etc., shown in the front panel display (page 111). Creating chapters in a title The recorder automatically divides a recording (a title) into chapters by inserting chapter marks at 5, 10, or 15-minute intervals during recording. Select the interval, [5Min], [10Min], or [15Min] for [Auto Chapter] in [Rec Setting] Setup (page 82).
  • Page 50 Press z REC on this recorder and the pause or play button on the connected equipment at the same time. Recording starts. To stop recording, press x on this recorder. If you connect a digital video camera with a DV IN jack See “DV Dubbing”...

  • Page 51: Playback

    Playback Playing DVDs and VIDEO - RW - RW Video Number buttons, TOP MENU </M/m/,, ENTER Turn on the TV and set it to video input. Press AMP '/1 to turn on the speaker system. If “FM” or “AM” appears on the centre unit display, press DVD on the remote to display “DVD.”...
  • Page 52 To save the power in standby mode Press AMP "/1 and/or DVD "/1 while the system turns on. To cancel standby mode, press the button once. To stop playback Press x. To resume playback from the point where you stopped the disc (Resume Play) The recorder stores the point where you stopped the disc even if the disc is removed or the recorder turns off.

  • Page 53: Playback Options

    Playback options CLEAR </M/m/, REPEAT Buttons Operations Z (open/close) Stops playing and opens the disc tray. X (pause) Pauses playback. . (previous)/ Goes to the beginning of the previous/next title/ > (next) chapter/scene/track. Fast reverses/fast forwards the disc when repeatedly (fast reverse/fast pressed during playback.
  • Page 54 Buttons (slow) (instant replay/instant advance) (audio) SUR (Surround) (subtitle) (angle) MUTING To resume normal playback, press H. Notes • If appears, the operation is not available on the disc. • When playing the discs recorded on this recorder, angles and subtitles cannot be changed. •...
  • Page 55 Note The zoom function may not work depending on the disc. To play repeatedly Press REPEAT repeatedly to select an item to be repeated. [Chapter]: Repeats the current chapter. (DVD only) [Title]: Repeats the current title. (DVD only) [Track]: Repeats the current track. (VIDEO CD only) [All]: Repeats all the tracks on the disc.

  • Page 56: Searching For A Title/Chapter/Track, Etc

    DTS Digital Surround™ playback, the supplied speaker system must be connected to the digital optical jack of the recorder. Note on playing DVDs with a DTS sound track DTS audio signals are output only through the DIGITAL OUT jack. When you play a DVD with DTS sound tracks, set [DTS] to [On] in [Audio] Setup (page 79).

  • Page 57: Playing Music Cds And Mp3 Audio Tracks

    Press the number buttons to select the number of the title, chapter, time code, etc., you want. For example: Time search To find a scene at 2 hours, 10 minutes, and 20 seconds, enter “21020” and press SET. If you enter the wrong number, press CLEAR to cancel the number, then select another number.
  • Page 58 Set the AMP/DVD switch to DVD, select an album, and press ENTER. The list of tracks within the album appears. To return to the album list, select [ press ENTER. Select a track and press H or ENTER. Playback starts from the selected track. To stop playback Press x.

  • Page 59: Creating Your Own Programme

    Buttons Operations Switches the Surround effect on (Surround) ([SUR ON]) or off when pressed during playback. Surround lets you enjoy virtual surround sound effects created from the front left and right speakers. This function is for equipment connected to the LINE output jacks.
  • Page 60 00:00:00 003/009 List 1-Waltz for Debby.mp3 2-My Romance.mp3 3-Milestones.mp3 4-My Funny Valentine.mp3 5-Autumn Leaves.mp3 6-All Blues.mp3 7-In A Silent Way.mp3 Repeat steps 2 to 4 to add more tracks to the list. To add all the tracks on the disc, select [ (programme all) and press ENTER.

  • Page 61: Playing Jpeg Image Files

    Playing JPEG Image Files DATA CD You can play JPEG image files on DATA CDs (CD-Rs/CD-RWs). For details about JPEG image files, see “About JPEG image files” (page 62). TOP MENU </M/m/,, ENTER O RETURN Insert a DATA CD. The list menu appears on the TV screen. JPEG List Preview...
  • Page 62 Select a file and press H or ENTER. Slide show starts from the selected image file. To pause playback, press X. To stop the slide show and return to the list menu, press x or O RETURN. About JPEG image files JPEG is image compression technology.

  • Page 63: Dvd Edit

    DVD Edit Before Editing This recorder offers various edit options for various disc and title types. Before you edit, check these types and select an available option. Notes • You may lose edited contents if you remove the disc while editing. •...

  • Page 64: Erasing And Editing Titles

    In this case, you can select a title or chapter and create a Playlist title. You can even rearrange the scene order within the Playlist title (page 69). z Hint For DVD-RW (VR mode), you can display the disc’s Playlist titles in Title List (Playlist), or the original titles in Title List (Original).
  • Page 65 Select a title, and press ENTER. The sub-menu appears with options available for the selected title. [Chapter List]: Displays the Chapter List menu, which displays the title contents by chapter (see “Editing a Title by Chapter” on page 67). [Erase]: Erases the title (page 65). For effects on disc capacity, see page 63.
  • Page 66 Press ENTER at the start of the scene to be erased (point A). Thumbnail of point A Title Edit A-B Erase Title 1 07/12 0:45:00 Set Point A Set Point B Cancel Press ENTER at the end of the scene (point B).

  • Page 67: Editing A Title By Chapter

    Editing a Title by Chapter You can make detailed editing to a title by using the Chapter List menu that displays title contents by chapter. TITLE LIST </M/m/,, ENTER Set the AMP/DVD switch to DVD, and press TITLE LIST to turn on the Title List. When editing a DVD-RW (VR mode), press TITLE LIST repeatedly to switch the Title List (Original) and Title List (Playlist), if...

  • Page 68: Editing A Playlist

    Repeat the steps above and select [Show] in step 2. Notes • Images or sound may be momentarily interrupted at the point where you hide the chapter. • On other Sony DVD equipment, hidden chapters will play without being skipped. Creating chapters manually - RW You can create chapters within a title by inserting chapter marks at the desired points.
  • Page 69 Select [New Playlist], and press ENTER. The title or chapter is added to the Playlist as a new Playlist title. To create more Playlist titles, press TITLE LIST and repeat the steps above. Adding contents to an existing Playlist title Set the AMP/DVD switch to DVD, and press TITLE LIST to turn on the Title List (Original).

  • Page 70: Dv Dubbing

    Use the Sony i.LINK 4-pin-to-4-pin cable (during DV dubbing). i.LINK and are trademarks. i.LINK baud rate i.LINK’s maximum baud rate varies according to...

  • Page 71: Connecting A Digital Video Camera To The Dv In Jack

    Connecting a Digital Video Camera to the DV IN Jack You can connect a digital video camera to the DV IN jack on the recorder to record or edit from a DV/Digital8 format tape. Operation is straightforward because the recorder will fast forward and rewind the tape for you –...
  • Page 72 Press Z (open/close) to close the disc tray. Wait until “LOADING” disappears from the front panel display. For details on how to insert and format a new disc, see “Inserting and Formatting a Disc” (page 31). Insert the source DV/Digital8 format tape into your digital video camera.
  • Page 73 • If there is a blank space for one second or more on the tape, DV dubbing ends automatically.

  • Page 74: Dvd Recorder Set-Up Menu

    DVD Recorder Set-Up Menu 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 Display consists of several levels to set up options.

  • Page 75: Channel And Clock Settings

    Press M/m to select the item you want to set up, and press ENTER to conform. Some items require additional settings. Settings Auto Preset Channel Settings Clock TV Aspect Display Mode 16:9 Line1 Decoder Progressive Mode Factory Setup To turn off the Setup Display Press SET UP.
  • Page 76 Press ENTER while [Setting] is selected. The Channel List menu appears. PR-01 NICAM Press M/m to select the programme position you want to set, and press ENTER. PR-01 NICAM Channel Settings Station Name Move Erase Decoder On/Off NICAM/Standard Select an option from the sub-menu, and press ENTER.

  • Page 77: Tv And Video Settings

    TV system Channel coverage L (France) F2 – F10 VHF Colour system: F21 – F69 UHF SECAM B – Q CATV S21 – S41 HYPER [Clock] ◆[Auto Adjust] Turns on the Auto Clock Set function when a channel in your local area broadcasts a time signal. Select [Clock] and press ,.
  • Page 78 [16:9] [4:3 Letter Box] [4:3 Pan Scan] Note Depending on the disc, [Letter Box] may be selected automatically instead of [Pan Scan] or vice versa. [Line1 Decoder] Sets the LINE 1-TV jack for inputting encoded video signals. [ Off ] Inputs the signals from the LINE 1-TV jack.

  • Page 79: Language Settings

    Language Settings The [Language] Setup allows you to select a language for the recorder’s display and discs. Select [Language] in the Setup Display. To use the display, see “Using the Setup Displays” (page 74). The default settings are underlined. Language English Menu Deutsch...
  • Page 80 Note If [Off] is selected, no sound will be heard from the supplied speakers when playing a DTS soundtrack on a DVD. [MPEG] (DVD VIDEO only) Selects the type of MPEG audio signal when using the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack.

  • Page 81: Parental Control Settings

    [Vocal] (Karaoke DVD only) Mixes karaoke channels into normal stereo. This function is effective for multi-channel karaoke DVDs only. [ Off ] Does not mix karaoke channels into normal stereo. You can turn off the guide vocal on a multi- channel DVD.

  • Page 82: Recording Settings

    z Hint If you forget your password, clear the password and registered a new password. Press SET UP to turn on the Setup Display. Enter the six- digit number 210499 using the number buttons. Select ] and press ENTER. The registered password is cleared.
  • Page 83 [ 5Min ] Sets the interval to 5 minutes. [ 10Min ] Sets the interval to 10 minutes. [ 15Min ] Sets the interval to 15 minutes. Note Depending on the size of the recording being made, the actual interval may vary from the interval selected in [Auto Chapter].

  • Page 84: Speaker Surround Options

    Speaker Surround Options Checking the Status Information on the Centre Unit Display You can set up the speaker system while checking the status information on the centre unit display. Centre unit display DIGITAL LINK SL SW SR The following information appears. “;...

  • Page 85: Selecting The Sound Field

    Selecting the Sound Field You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of system’s preprogrammed sound fields, which bring the exciting and powerful sound of movie theatres into your home. SOUND FIELD +/– Press SOUND FIELD +/– to select one of the sound fields.
  • Page 86 In collaboration with Sony Pictures Entertainment, Sony measured the sound environment of their studios and integrated the data of the measurement and Sony’s own DSP (Digital Signal Processor) technology to develop “Digital Cinema Sound.” “Digital Cinema Sound” simulates in a home theatre an ideal movie theatre sound environment based on the preference of the movie director.

  • Page 87: Reinforcing Bass Frequencies (Dsgx)

    Reinforcing Bass Frequencies (DSGX) The DSGX (Extended Dynamic Sound Generator) function reinforces bass frequencies. DSGX Press DSGX. The DSGX function is activated, and the “DSGX” indicator lights up in the centre unit display. To cancel the function, press DSGX again. Enjoying the Sound at Low Volume (“AUDIO DRC”) The AUDIO DRC (Dynamic Range...

  • Page 88: Adjusting The Delay Between The Picture And Sound ("A/V Sync")

    Press M/m to select a setting. “DRC STD”: Reproduces the soundtrack with the dynamic range that the recording engineer intended. “DRC MAX”: Maximum compression of dynamic range. “DRC OFF” (default): No compression of dynamic range. Press ENTER or AMP MENU to turn off the menu.

  • Page 89: Enjoying Stereo Or Bilingual Broadcasts ("Dual Mono")

    Note This function may not work depending on the input stream, or the selected input source and the Sound Field setting. When active, “A/V SYNC” lights up on the centre unit display. Enjoying Stereo or Bilingual Broadcasts (“DUAL MONO”) This recorder receives bilingual NICAM or ZWEITON broadcasts.

  • Page 90: Enjoying Tv Or Vcr Sound From The Speaker System

    Note If “CENTER SP” is set to “CENTER NO” in the AMP menu (page 92), sound is output from the front left and right speakers. Enjoying TV or VCR Sound From the Speaker System You can enjoy the sound from connected equipment through the speakers of this system.

  • Page 91: Speaker System Set-Up Menu

    Speaker System Set-Up Menu Using the AMP Menu ◆AMP menu tree Actual displays are abbreviated. 1st Layer 2nd Layer 3rd Layer SPEAKER SETUP CENTER SPEAKER YES/NO SURROUND SPEAKER BEHIND/SIDE/NONE FRONT SPEAKER DISTANCE 1.0 m - 7.0 m CENTER SPEAKER DISTANCE 0 m - 7.0 m SURROUND SPEAKER DISTANCE 0 m - 7.0 m...

  • Page 92: Basic Speaker Settings ("Sp Setup")

    Press M/m to select the item you want to set. Example: “FRONT DIST” (front speaker distance) Press ENTER or ,. Press M/m to select a setting. The setting is applied to the speaker system. To return to the previous layer Press <.

  • Page 93: Speaker Level Settings ("Level")

    “FRONT DIST” (front speaker distance) Set the front speaker distance from your listening position between 1.0 to 7.0 m in 0.2 m increments. The default setting is “3.0.” “CEN DIST” (centre speaker distance) Set the centre speaker distance between the “FRONT DIST”...
  • Page 94 Setting the speaker level by using the test tone Set the AMP/DVD switch to AMP, and press AMP MENU. An AMP menu option appears in the centre unit display. Press M/m repeatedly to select “LEVEL” (level), and press ENTER or ,. Example: Press M/m to select “TEST TONE”...

  • Page 95: Additional Speaker Settings ("Customize")

    Additional Speaker Settings (“CUSTOMIZE”) You can make further setting to the speaker system with other surround options. For detailed explanations about all options, see also “Speaker Surround Options” (page 84). Select “CUSTOMIZE” in the AMP menu. To use the AMP menu, see “Using the AMP Menu” (page 91).

  • Page 96: Other Operations

    Other Operations Enjoying the Radio Connect the FM/AM aerials to the subwoofer (page 17) and preset radio stations. Note You cannot record FM/AM radio sound using the recorder or connected equipment. FM/AM FM DISPLAY M/m, ENTER Presetting radio stations You can preset 20 FM stations, and 10 AM stations.

  • Page 97: Using The Sleep Timer

    • To tune in a station manually, press TUNING +/ –. • To start auto tuning, press and hold TUNING +/ –. If you want to stop scanning, press TUNING +/– again. If FM sound is noisy Press FM MODE so that “MONO” appears in the centre unit display.

  • Page 98: Operating Other Equipment With The Supplied Remote

    Operating Other Equipment With the Supplied Remote You can use the supplied remote to operate your TV, or other Sony DVD player/recorder (page 99). Controlling TVs with the remote You can adjust the remote’s signal to control your Notes •...
  • Page 99 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. Turn off the recorder.

  • Page 100: Returning The Speaker System And Recorder To Their Default Settings

    Returning the Speaker System and Recorder to Their Default Settings </M/m/,, ENTER SET UP "/1 Resetting the speaker system The following returns the speaker system settings (for speakers, radio, etc.) to their defaults. Press "/1 on the centre unit to turn on the speaker system.

  • Page 101: Additional Information

    [/1 indicator turns off, reconnect the subwoofer mains lead, and then turn on the speaker system. If the indicator still flashes, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Picture There is no picture. , Re-connect all connecting cords securely.
  • Page 102 TV channels cannot be changed. , The channel is disabled (page 75). , A timer recording started, which changed the channels. The picture from equipment connected to the recorder’s input jack does not appear on the screen. , If the equipment is connected to the LINE 1-TV jack, select “LINE 1”...
  • Page 103 , Clean the disc. The sound loses stereo effect when you play a DVD+RW, DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD-R or VIDEO , Select a stereo audio track by pressing (audio) (page 53). , Make sure the system is connected properly. , Check the “DUAL MONO” setting (page 89). The surround effect of the speaker system is difficult to hear when Dolby Digital or DTS audio sound track is played.
  • Page 104 , 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 using this recorder. The angles cannot be changed.

  • Page 105: Remote Control

    (page 99). , Set the AMP/DVD switch to the other position, and try again (page 109). Other Sony equipment responds to the remote. , The same command mode is set for both the equipment and recorder. Set a different command mode for the recorder (page 99).

  • Page 106: Notes About This System

    Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine. If you have any questions or problems concerning your system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. On cleaning discs Do not use a commercially available cleaning disc.

  • Page 107: Specifications

    Specifications Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. For supplied accessories, see page 12. DVD recorder specifications System Laser: Semiconductor laser Channel coverage: PAL/SECAM (B/G, D/K, I, L) VHF: E2 to E12, R1 to R12, F1 to F10, Italian A to H, Ireland A to J, South Africa 4 to 13/ UHF: E21 to E69, R21 to R69, B21 to B69, F21 to F69/CATV: S01 to S05, S1 to S20,...
  • Page 108 Speakers Front: Speaker system: Bass reflex/Speaker unit: 65 mm dia. cone type/Rated impedance: 2.7 ohms/Dimensions (approx.): 90 × 132 × 107 mm (w/h/d)/Mass (approx.): 0.6 kg Centre: Speaker system: Bass reflex/Speaker unit: 65 mm dia. cone type/Rated impedance: 2.7 ohms/Dimensions (approx.): 360 × 110 × 97 mm (w/h/d)/Mass (approx.): 1.5 kg Surround: Speaker system: Bass reflex/Speaker unit: 65 mm dia.

  • Page 109: Guide To Parts And Controls

    Guide to Parts and Controls For more information, see the pages in parentheses. Recorder and centre unit buttons of the same/similar name have the same function as the buttons on the remote. Remote Open the cover The supplied remote operates both the recorder and speaker system.
  • Page 110 T DVD [/1 (DVD recorder power on/ standby) button (28, 31, 42, 44) U TV/AMP [/1 (TV/speaker system power on/standby) button (29, 96, 98) V PROG (programme) +/– buttons (32, 47) W INPUT SELECT button (49, 71) X t TV/DVD button (48, 98) Y BOOKMARK button (56) SEARCH MODE button (56) Z FM/AM PRESET +/–...
  • Page 111 Rear panel AERIAL LINE 3 / DECODER DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL PCM/DTS/ MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL VIDEO OUT LINE 1 - TV SELECT COMPO- NENT A AERIAL IN/OUT jacks (19) B LINE 3/DECODER jack (26, 27) C DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack (22) D COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (P , Y) jacks (20) E LINE 2 OUT (AUDIO L/R, VIDEO) jacks...
  • Page 112 Centre unit A [/1 (Speaker system power on/standby) button (100) B [/1 indicator (23) C Centre unit display (see below) (remote sensor) (for speaker system operation) (12) When adjusting the radio or the speaker system, point the remote at this sensor. Centre unit display The centre unit display is for radio and speaker system adjustments.
  • Page 113 Subwoofer (rear) 75 COAXIAL AERIAL SYSTEM CONTROL DIGITAL IN OPTICAL SPEAKERS FRONT R FRONT L SURR R SURR L CENTER A AERIAL (FM 75Ω COAXIAL) jack (17) B AERIAL (AM) terminal (17) C SYSTEM CONTROL jack (14) D DVD (DIGITAL IN OPTICAL) jack (18) E SPEAKERS (FRONT R/FRONT L/SURR R/SURR L/CENTER) jacks (14) F Mains lead (23)

  • Page 114: Glossary

    DCS (page 86) This is the generic name of the surround sound produced by digital signal processing technology developed by Sony. Unlike previous surround sound fields mainly directed at the reproduction of music, Digital Cinema Sound is designed specifically for the enjoyment of movies.
  • Page 115 “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 116: Language Code List

    Language Code List For details, see page 79. The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard. Language Code Abkhazian 6566 Afar 6565 Afrikaans 6570 Albanian 8381 Amharic 6577 Arabic 6582 Armenian 7289 Assamese 6583 Aymara 6588 Azerbaijani 6590 Bashkir 6665...

  • Page 117: Area Code List

    Area Code List For details, see page 82. Code Area Code Area Afghanistan Netherlands Antilles Argentina Austria Australia Belgium Bolivia Brazil Bhutan Canada Congo Switzerland Chile China Colombia Costa Rica Czech Republic Germany Denmark Ecuador Egypt Spain Ethiopia Code Area Finland Libya Fiji...

  • Page 118: Index

    Index Words in brackets appear in the on-screen displays. Numerics [16:9] 29 [4:3] 29 [48kHz] 80 [96kHz] 80 A/V SYNC 88 [A-B Erase] 65 A-B Repeat 55 Aerial 19 Album 57 AMP menu 91 AMP/DVD switch 31 Angle 54 Area Code 82 Audio 79 Audio cord 22 AUDIO DRC 87...
  • Page 119 Mains lead 23 Manual Clock Set 77 MENU 51 Menu 79 DVD’s Menu 51 Top menu 51 [Move] 69 MP3 audio tracks 57 MPEG 80 Muting 54 NICAM 41 Number buttons 38 On-screen display 35 Setup Display 74 Sub-menu 34 Original 34 OSD language 28 [Pan Scan] 77...
  • Page 120 Zoom 54 ZWEITON 41 Sony Corporation Printed in Hungary...

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