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Sony RDR-GX360 Operating Instructions Manual

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RDR-GX360
© 2008 Sony Corporation
3-296-710-11(2)
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  • Page 1: Dvd Recorder

    DVD Recorder RDR-GX360 © 2008 Sony Corporation 3-296-710-11(2) Operating Instructions Manual de instrucciones...

  • Page 2: Warning

    The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. RDR-GX360 Serial No._____________...
  • Page 3 Plasma display panels and projection televisions are especially susceptible to this. If you have any questions or problems concerning your recorder, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings.
  • 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 DV/D8 Dubbing (DV/D8 t DVD) ......68 Before DV/D8 Dubbing ..........68 Connecting a DV Camcorder to the DV IN Jack .

  • Page 8: Ways To Use Your Dvd Recorder

    Ways to Use Your DVD Recorder Recording and timer recording , Record TV programs on a DVD, either manually or using the timer. You need to connect a tuner such as a cable box to this recorder. Control your cable box or satellite receiver – Set top box control , Connect the supplied set top box controller to have the recorder change the channel of your cable box or satellite receiver...
  • Page 9 Creating your own program – Playlist , Record a program 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. Dubbing(DV/USB t DVD) , Connect your DV camcorder or USB device to the recorder to dub video or photo contents to 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 Connecting a cable box/satellite receiver and set top box controller Connect the LINE 1 IN jacks using an audio/video cord. With this hookup, you can record any channel on the cable box or satellite receiver. Be sure that the cable box or satellite receiver is turned on.
  • Page 14 z Hint You can also connect a cable box/satellite receiver to the LINE 2 IN jacks on the front panel. In this case, select “Line2” for “Connections” of “Set Top Box Control” in the “Features” setup (page 85). Notes • Do not connect to the S VIDEO and yellow VIDEO jacks at the same time. •...

  • Page 15: Step 3: Connecting To Your Tv

    Step 3: Connecting to Your TV Connect the supplied audio/video cord to the LINE OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) jacks of the recorder. If your TV has an HDMI jack, or component video input jacks, see page 16 or 17. TV or projector DVD recorder : Signal flow When playing “wide screen”...
  • Page 16 If your TV has an HDMI input jack Connect the HDMI* OUT jack using a certified Sony HDMI cord (not supplied). You will enjoy high quality picture and sound. If your TV accepts progressive 1080p format signals, you must use this connection.
  • Page 17 If your TV has component video input jacks Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks using a component video cord (not supplied) or three video cords (not supplied) of the same kind and length. You will enjoy accurate color reproduction and high quality images.

  • Page 18: 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). DVD recorder [Speakers] Rear (L)
  • Page 19 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 “Surround1,” “Surround2,” or “Surround3” in “Surround” of the “Audio” setup (page 83). Surround 1 Surround 2 Surround 3...

  • Page 20: Step 5: Connecting The Power Cord

    Notes • If the supplied remote interferes your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command mode number for this recorder (page 22). • Use the batteries correctly to avoid possible leakage and corrosion.

  • Page 21: Controlling Tvs With The Remote

    Philips Pioneer Portland Proscan Quasar Radio Shack Switch your TV’s input source Select the broadcast on a Sony TV that can switch between digital and analog Code number 01 (default) 12, 14 04, 22 03, 12 04, 06, 10 02, 03, 04...
  • Page 22 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 7: Easy Setup.”...

  • Page 23: Step 7: Easy Setup

    Set the command mode for the remote so it matches the command mode for the recorder you set above. Follow the steps below to set the command mode on the remote. A Hold down ENTER. B While holding down ENTER, enter the command mode code number using the number buttons.
  • Page 24 Switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the recorder appears on your TV screen. “Initial settings necessary to operate the DVD recorder will be made. You can change them later using setup.” appears. • If this message does not appear, select “Easy Setup”...
  • Page 25 Press ENTER. Easy Setup No Disc Easy Setup is finished. Finish Press ENTER when “Finish” appears. Easy Setup is finished. All connections and setup operations are complete. If you use the cable box/satellite receiver control, check that the control works correctly (page 25).
  • Page 26 Affix it so that the set top box controller is near the remote control sensor on your cable box/satellite receiver. LINE 2 IN VIDEO L(MONO) AUDIO R DV IN ONE-TOUCH DUBBING...

  • Page 27: Connecting A Vcr Or Similar Device

    Connecting a VCR or Similar Device After disconnecting the recorder’s power cord from an AC outlet, connect a VCR or similar recording device to the LINE IN jacks of this recorder. Also refer to the operating instructions supplied with the connected equipment.
  • Page 28 Notes • Do not connect more than one type of video cord between the recorder and your TV at the same time. • Pictures containing copy protection signals that prohibit any copying cannot be recorded. You cannot dub from DVD VIDEOs to this recorder.

  • 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 December 2007) • 8×-speed or slower DVD+RWs • 6×-speed or slower DVD-RWs (Ver.1.1, Ver.1.2 with CPRM •...
  • Page 31 Recording Features Editing Features Change Auto Rewrite Title Chapter (page 64) Name (page 50) (page 61) 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: Playable Discs

    Playable Discs Disc Type Disc Logo DVD VIDEO DVD-RAM VIDEO CD DATA CD DATA DVD 8 cm DVD+RW/ DVD-RW/DVD-R “DVD VIDEO” and “CD” logos are trademarks. MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format defined by ISO/MPEG which compresses audio data. A logical format of files and folders on DATA-CDs, defined by ISO (International Organization for Standardization).
  • Page 33 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 34: Playback

    Playback Playing Discs - RW - RW Video Z OPEN/ CLOSE TOP MENU MENU Press Z OPEN/CLOSE, and place a disc on the disc tray. Playback side facing down Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc tray. Wait until “LOAD” disappears from the front panel display.

  • Page 35: Playback Options

    Playback Options Z OPEN/CLOSE Number buttons O RETURN REPLAY/ ADVANCE . PREV Button Operation OPEN/CLOSE Stops playing and opens the disc tray. AUDIO Selects one of the audio tracks recorded on the disc when pressed repeatedly. - RW SUBTITLE Selects a subtitle language when pressed repeatedly. ANGLE Selects an angle when pressed repeatedly.
  • Page 36 Button (fast reverse/fast forward) (slow) X PAUSE To resume normal playback after playing at various speeds, press H PLAY. z Hints • You can change playback options, such as subtitle, audio track, angle, etc., using the OPTIONS menu (page 11). •...
  • Page 37 Playing quickly with sound (Scan Audio) (DVDs with Dolby Digital soundtracks only) You can play quickly with dialog or sound during FF1 fast-forward of a DVD with Dolby Digital soundtracks. Simply press M during playback. z Hint To turn off the Scan Audio function, set “Scan Audio” of “Audio”...

  • Page 38: Playing A Title From The Title List

    One-Touch Play (for HDMI connections only) Press H PLAY. With one touch of the H PLAY button, your TV automatically turns on and the TV’s input is switched to the recorder. Playback starts automatically. Set “Control for HDMI” to “On” in the “Features” setup (page 85) to use this function.

  • Page 39: Searching For A Title/Chapter/Track, Etc

    Select the title, and press ENTER. The sub-menu appears. Select “Play,” and press ENTER. Playback starts from the selected title on the disc. About the Title List for DVD-RWs (VR mode) and DVD-Rs (VR mode) You can switch the Title List to show an original or Playlist.

  • Page 40: Displaying The Playing Time And Play Information

    Press ENTER. The recorder starts playback from the selected point. To turn off the display, press OPTIONS. Notes • Depending on the disc, you may not be able to use the OPTIONS menu to search for a title/chapter/track, or enter the time code for a playback point. •...

  • Page 41: Playing Mp3 Audio Tracks And Jpeg Image Files On The Disc

    Also appears in stop mode with Resume Play activated (page 37). Title type (original or Playlist) for DVD-RWs (VR mode)/DVD-Rs (VR mode)/DVD-RAMs. Viewing information on the front panel display You can view the information on the front panel display. Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly. The displays differ depending on the disc type or playing status.

  • Page 42: Playing Jpeg Image Files

    If you insert a DATA CD/DATA DVD containing only MP3 audio tracks, the “Music” display appears. Go to step 4. Select “Music,” and press ENTER. The “Music” display appears. Select an album, and press ENTER. Music MP3_001 Prev Directory 01-Track1.mp3 02-Track2.mp3 03-Track3.mp3 04-Track4.mp3...
  • Page 43 Press OPTIONS to turn on/off the menu icons. To play the slide show Press </, to select “ ENTER. The “Slideshow Speed” menu appears. “ ”: Slow “ ”: Normal “ ”: Fast Press </, to select the desired play speed, and press ENTER.
  • Page 44 About MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files MP3 is audio compression technology that satisfies the ISO/IEC MPEG regulations. JPEG is image compression technology. You can play back DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD- Rs/CD-RWs) or DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/ DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs) recorded in MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) and JPEG format.

  • Page 45: Playing From A Connected Usb Device

    Playing From a Connected USB Device You can play MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files stored in a USB device connected to the USB jack. Also movie files in the connected HDD camcorder can be played. About USB connection and available USB devices, see page 71.
  • Page 46 z Hints • The recorder can play movie files that are recorded with an HDD camcorder and have the extension “.MPG.” • You cannot play movie files recorded with a digital still camera. Notes • The recorder may not be able to play some JPEG image files, MP3 audio tracks or movie files that have been edited on a PC.

  • Page 47: Recording

    Recording Before Recording Before you start recording… • This recorder can record on various disc types. Select the disc type according to your needs (page 30). • Check that the disc has enough available space for the recording (page 40). For DVD+RWs or DVD-RWs, you can free up disc space by erasing titles (page 58).

  • Page 48: Unrecordable Pictures

    – Recording on a disc that has already been edited – Recording only a still picture or just sound • Since the recording mode for recorded titles is calculated after sampling the recorded data during playback, it may be displayed differently from the mode you selected when recording.

  • Page 49: Recording From Connected Equipment Without The Timer

    Recording From Connected Equipment Without the Timer - RW - RW Video You can record TV programs on the recorder through the connected cable box/satellite receiver. Note To play a disc recorded with this recorder on other equipment, finalize the disc (page 66). If you set “Auto Finalize”...

  • Page 50: Recording Time

    z Hint You can turn off the TV during recording. Notes • Recording may not start immediately after pressed. • You cannot change the recording mode during recording or recording pause. • If there is a power failure, the program you are recording may be erased.

  • Page 51: Timer Recording From Connected Equipment

    Timer Recording From Connected Equipment - RW - RW Video You can set the timer for a total of 12 programs, up to one month in advance. Note that the maximum continuous recording time for a single title is 12 hours. Contents beyond this time will not be recorded.
  • Page 52 Press ENTER. The Timer List menu (page 53) appears. 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 53: Changing Or Canceling Timer Settings (Timer List)

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

  • Page 54: Recording From Connected Equipment With A Timer (Synchro Rec)

    • You cannot change the timer settings for a recording currently underway. Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec) - RW - RW Video You can set the recorder to automatically record programs from connected equipment that has a timer function (such as a satellite tuner).
  • Page 55 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 47. Set the timer on the connected equipment to the time you want to record, and turn it off.

  • Page 56: Recording From A Vcr Or Similar Device

    Recording From a VCR or Similar Device - RW - RW Video You can record from a connected VCR or similar device. For connection details, see “Connecting a VCR or Similar Device” on page 27. To record from the equipment that has a DV/D8 output jack (i.LINK jack), use the DV IN jack on the front panel.

  • Page 57: Editing

    Editing Before Editing This recorder offers various edit options for various disc types. Before you edit, check the disc type in the “Disc Information” display (page 64), and select the option available for your disc. Notes • You may lose the edited contents if you remove the disc or a timer recording starts while editing.

  • Page 58: Editing A Title

    z Hints • You can switch the Title List to show original or Playlist. While the Title List menu is turned on, press ORIGINAL/PLAYLIST repeatedly. • You can rename or erase a Playlist title (page 64). Notes • You cannot protect Playlist titles. •...
  • Page 59 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 60 Select a title, and press ENTER. The sub-menu appears. Select “A-B Erase,” and press ENTER. The display for setting point A and B appears. “Start” is selected. A-B Erase 00:00:07 Title No.01 May/02/2008 08:00 PM Press ENTER at the start point of the section to be erased (point A).

  • Page 61: Changing The Name Of A Title

    Press ENTER at the point where you want to divide the title. You can use H PLAY, . PREV/> NEXT, and X PAUSE to find the point. At the point you want to select, press H PLAY or X PAUSE, and press ENTER.

  • Page 62: Creating A Playlist

    Select the character you want to enter using M/m/</,, and press ENTER. The selected character appears in the input row. You can only enter characters and symbols that are displayed. • To change the cursor position, select the input row using M, and press </,. •...
  • Page 63 Select “Edit,” and press ENTER. Edit Title List Create Playlist Edit Playlist Timer Edit Dubbing Disc Setting Setup Select “Create Playlist,” and press ENTER. The display for creating a Playlist appears. “Start” is selected. Create Playlist Scene No.01 Start 00:00:00 00:00:07 Playlist No.

  • Page 64: Formatting/Renaming/Protecting A Disc

    Renaming and erasing a Playlist title Press TITLE LIST. Press ORIGINAL/PLAYLIST to switch to the “Playlist” Title List. Playlist No. Title 01 LINE 1 02 LINE 1 LINE 1 May/02/2008 03:25 PM Select a Playlist title, and press ENTER. The sub-menu appears. Select an option, and press ENTER.
  • Page 65 B “Disc Protect” (DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs (VR mode)/DVD-Rs (VR mode) only): Protects all titles on the disc when “Protected” is selected. To cancel the protection, select “Not Protected.” 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).

  • Page 66: Finalizing A Disc (Preparing A Disc For Playback On Other Equipment)

    Finalizing a Disc (Preparing a Disc for Playback on Other Equipment) - RW - RW Video Finalizing is necessary in order to play discs recorded with this recorder on other DVD equipment. Note that you cannot further record or edit on a finalized disc. When you finalize a DVD+RW/DVD-RW (Video mode)/DVD+R/DVD-R (Video mode), a DVD menu will be automatically created, which can be...
  • Page 67 Select “Finalize,” and press ENTER. The display asks for confirmation again. Disc will be finalized. Do you want to continue ? Cancel Select “OK,” and press ENTER. The recorder starts finalizing the disc. To turn off the display Press SYSTEM MENU. To unfinalize a DVD-RW If you cannot record or edit on a DVD-RW that has been finalized, unfinalize the disc by selecting...

  • Page 68: Dv/D8 Dubbing (Dv/D8 T Dvd)

    DV/D8 Dubbing (DV/D8 t DVD) Before DV/D8 Dubbing This section explains dubbing with a DV camcorder via the DV IN jack on the front panel. If you want to dub by way of the LINE IN jacks, see “Recording From a VCR or Similar Device” on page 56.

  • Page 69: Dubbing From A Dv/D8 Format Tape To A Dvd

    Dubbing From a DV/D8 Format Tape to a DVD - RW - RW Video You can simply record the entire contents of a DV/ D8 format tape onto a disc. The recorder controls the DV camcorder for the whole process. You can also select the scenes on the tape using the on- screen display.
  • Page 70 Dubbing selected scenes You can fast forward, rewind, play in slow motion, and stop the tape to select scenes using the on- screen display. Follow steps 1 to 5 of “Dubbing From a DV/ D8 Format Tape to a DVD” (page 69). Select “Dubbing”...

  • Page 71: Usb Dubbing (Usb T Dvd)

    HDD camcorder to a DVD (page 73). • Copying JPEG image files to a DVD (page 75). ◆Connectable USB devices (as of January 2008) The following Sony devices can be connected to this recorder: DVD camcorder: DCR-DVD108 HDD camcorder: DCR-SR42...

  • Page 72: Dubbing From A Dvd Camcorder (Dvd Backup)

    Dubbing From a DVD Camcorder (DVD Backup) - RW - RW Video You can dub all the contents of a DVD in the DVD camcorder to another DVD as a backup copy. Be sure to finalize a source DVD before dubbing. ◆Usable discs for backup DVDs Use a new or blank DVD of the same type as the source DVD.

  • Page 73: Dubbing From A Hdd Camcorder (Program Dubbing)

    Select “USB Dubbing,” and press ENTER. USB Dubbing No Disc Title List DVD Backup HDD-Cam Program Dubbing Timer Photo Copy Edit Dubbing Disc Setting Setup Select “DVD Backup,” and press ENTER. The display asks for confirmation. Select “Start,” and press ENTER. The disc tray opens.
  • Page 74 ONE-TOUCH DUBBING Place a recordable disc on the disc tray. About inserting discs, see page 49 for details. Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the recording mode. Press INPUT repeatedly to select “USB.” Connect your HDD camcorder and set it to USB connecting mode.

  • Page 75: Copying Jpeg Image Files From A Connected Digital Still Camera

    z Hints • You can also start dubbing from the System Menu. Press SYSTEM MENU to select “Dubbing,” and select “USB Dubbing.” Select “HDD-Cam Program Dubbing” and follow steps from 6 above. • The recorder can dub movie files that are recorded with an HDD camcorder and have the extension “.MPG.”...
  • Page 76 ONE-TOUCH DUBBING Place a recordable disc on the disc tray. About inserting discs, see page 49 for details. Press INPUT repeatedly to select “USB.” Connect the USB device to the jack on the recorder. Check that the USB indicator lights up on the front panel display.
  • Page 77 Select “Copy Album,” and press ENTER. The album list appears. To view image files contained in the album, select the album and press ENTER. Press M/m/</, to select the album to copy, and press SET. Photo Copy /DCIM 101MSDCF Page 1/1 A check mark appears in the check box for the selected album.

  • Page 78: 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 79: Clock Setting (Clock Set)

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

  • Page 80: Video Settings (Video)

    Video Settings (Video) The “Video” setup allows you to adjust items related to the image, such as size and color. Choose the settings according to the type of TV, tuner, or decoder connected to the recorder. Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode.
  • Page 81 Black Level Selects the black level (setup level) for the video signals output from the LINE OUT jacks (page 15). This setting is not effective when the PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up on the front panel display and the recorder outputs progressive signals.

  • Page 82: 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 83 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 84: Recording, Set Top Box, Control For Hdmi Settings (Features)

    DV/D8 Audio Input Stereo 1 Records original sound only. Normally select this when dubbing a DV format tape. Stereo 2 Records additional audio only. Records both original and additional sounds. Note Select “Stereo 2” or “Mix” if you have added a second audio channel when recording with your DV camcorder.
  • Page 85 Format DVD-RW (DVD-RWs only) Selects the recording format for an unused DVD- RW, when first inserted. Automatically formats the disc in VR mode. Video Automatically formats the disc in Video mode. Auto Finalize Automatically finalizes a DVD-R (Video mode)/DVD-RW (Video mode)/DVD+R after recording, allowing immediate playback on other DVD equipment (page 67).

  • Page 86: Language, Parental Control Settings/Factory Settings (Options)

    Language, Parental Control Settings/Factory Settings (Options) The “Options” setup allows you to set up other operational settings. Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode. Select “Setup,” and press ENTER. Select “Options,” and press ENTER. The “Options” setup appears with the following options.
  • Page 87 Be sure to match the command 10:10 AM mode of the supplied 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 22.

  • Page 88: Easy Setup (Resetting The Recorder)

    Easy Setup (Resetting the Recorder) Select this to run the Easy Setup program. Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode. Select “Setup,” and press ENTER. Select “Easy Setup,” and press ENTER. Easy Setup Follow the guide to make initial settings. Before you start, Check that you have made all necessary connections.

  • Page 89: Additional Information

    Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Power The power does not turn on. , Check that the AC power cord is connected securely.
  • Page 90 The playback picture or TV program 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 programs could affect picture quality.
  • Page 91 Some functions such as Stop, Search, or Slow- motion Play cannot be performed. , Depending on the disc, you may not be able to do some of the operations above. See the instruction manual supplied with the disc. , While the recorder is reading disc information, playback operations will not work.

  • Page 92: Remote Control

    , Different command modes are set for the recorder and remote. Set the same command mode (page 22). Other Sony equipment responds to the remote. , The same command mode is set for both the Sony DVD equipment. Set a different command...
  • Page 93 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 94: Notes About This Recorder

    Notes About This Recorder On adjusting volume Do not turn up the volume while listening to a section with very low level inputs or no audio signals. If you do, the speakers may be damaged when a peak level section is played. On cleaning Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent...

  • Page 95: Specifications

    Specifications System [DVD recorder section] Laser Semiconductor laser Audio recording format Dolby Digital Video recording format MPEG Video [Timer section] Clock Quartz locked Timer indication 12-hour cycle Timer setting 12 programs (max.) Inputs and outputs LINE 1 IN and LINE 2 IN VIDEO IN, phono jack (1 each) Input signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced, sync negative...

  • Page 96: 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 97: 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. LINE 2 IN VIDEO L(MONO) AUDIO R DV IN...
  • Page 98 Remote A Z OPEN/CLOSE button (34, 49, 69) B Number buttons* (21, 35) SET button (73, 75, 85) C ANGLE button (35) D TOP MENU button (34) MENU button (34) E DISPLAY button (40) F M/m/</,/ENTER button (23) G O RETURN button (23) H .
  • Page 99 Front panel display VCDVD SYNCHRO PROGRESSIVE A Playing/recording status B Timer indicator C Disc type/recording format D HDMI indicator (16) E USB indicator (71) Rear panel A AUDIO OUT L/R jacks (18) B HDMI OUT jack (16) C SET TOP BOX CONTROL jack (13) D LINE 1 IN (S VIDEO/VIDEO/AUDIO L/ R) jacks (13) RW VR...

  • Page 100: Dvd Audio/Subtitle Language

    DVD Audio/Subtitle Language When you play a DVD VIDEO, the language of the selected audio track or subtitle is abbreviated as follows. See page 86 to change the audio track or subtitle. Abbreviation Language Arabic Bulgarian Chinese Croatian Czech Danish German English Spanish...

  • Page 101: Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Brand Code

    Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Brand Code When you want to use the set top box control function, find the brand code number of your cable box/satellite receiver from the list and enter it in step 7 of Easy Setup (page 23). If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time until you find the one that works with your cable box/satellite receiver.
  • Page 102 Cable box brand Garrard Gateway GC Electronics Gemini General Instrument Gibraltar Global GoldStar Goodmind Gradiente Hamlin Healthway Interactive Hitachi Houston Tracker Hwalin Hytek IEEC Interbuy IPC Guest Services Jasco Jebsee Jerrold Kuang Yu Leon Linsay Macom Code number Cable box brand 0153 Maestro 0764...
  • Page 103 0040, 0015, 0011, 0035 Signature 0011 SkyCable 0112 Skygiant 1091 SL Marx 0040 Cable box brand Code number Sony 1006 Spectradyne 0769, 0058 Spectravision 0058 Sprucer 0021, 0307, 0010, 0144 Standard Components 0203, 0096, 0155 Starcom 0003, 0015, 0047, 0014,...
  • Page 104 Cable box brand Tusa TV COMM TV Guide TV86 Uniden Unika United Artists United Cable Universal US Electronics Verizon Videoway VideoWorks Vidtech Viewmaster Viewstar Vision Visionetics Vortex View WaveMaster Wiso Zenith Zentek Code number Satellite receiver brand 0015 AlphaStar 0035, 0019 Atlantic Telephone 1476 Bell ExpressVu...
  • Page 105 Primestar 0361, 0627, 0869 Proscan 0392, 0566 1367 RadioShack 0869 0566, 0392, 0143, 0855 Samsung 1109, 1276 0856, 0099, 1856 Sony 0639, 1639 Star Choice 0869 Star Trak 0869, 0772 Thomson 0566, 0392 Tivo 1142, 1442 Toshiba 0790, 0749, 1749, 1285...

  • Page 106: Index

    Index Words in quotations appear in the on-screen displays. Numerics 16:9 25 4:3 Letter Box 25 4:3 Pan Scan 25 “A-B Erase” 59 ADVANCE 35 ANGLE 35 AUDIO 35 “Audio” 86 “Audio (HDMI)” 83 Audio cords 18 “Audio DRC” 83 Audio settings 82 Auto Finalize 67 Batteries 20...
  • Page 107 NEXT 35 Number buttons 21 ONE-TOUCH DUBBING On-screen display OPTIONS menu 11 Setup Display 78 Sub-menu 11 System Menu 10 OPTIONS 11 Options settings 86 Original 39 ORIGINAL/PLAYLIST 39 “OSD” language 24 “Parental” 86 Parental Control 37 Parts and controls 97 PAUSE 36 PBC 37 “Photo Copy”...
  • Page 108 Índice Este manual muestra la configuración básica y el funcionamiento de la grabadora de DVD. Para obtener más información, consulte el manual de instrucciones en inglés. Conexiones y ajustes ........3 Conexión de la grabadora .

  • Page 109: Conexiones Y Ajustes

    Conexiones y ajustes Conexión de la grabadora Siga los pasos del 1 al 6 para conectar y realizar los ajustes de la grabadora. Notas • Enchufe los cables firmemente para prevenir perturbaciones no deseadas. • Consulte las instrucciones suministradas con los componentes que va a conectar.
  • Page 110 Conexión del decodificador de cable/receptor vía satélite y del controlador del decodificador Conecte las tomas LINE 1 IN mediante un cable de audio/video. Con esta conexión, puede grabar cualquier canal del decodificador de cable o receptor vía satélite. Asegúrese de que el receptor vía satélite o decodificador de cable está encendido. Para grabar programas por cable o vía satélite, debe hacer coincidir la fuente de entrada de la grabadora (LINE1) con la toma de entrada que está...
  • Page 111 Utilización de un cable de video S para disfrutar de una calidad de imagen superior Conecte la toma LINE 1 IN S VIDEO mediante un cable de video S (no suministrado) en lugar de la clavija amarilla (video) del cable de audio/video. Deje las clavijas de audio conectadas a las tomas AUDIO L/R.

  • Page 112: Paso 3: Conexión Al Televisor

    Paso 3: Conexión al televisor Conecte el cable de audio/video suministrado a las tomas LINE OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) de la grabadora. Si su televisor tiene una toma HDMI, o tomas de entrada de video componente, consulte la página 7 o 8. grabadora de DVD Nota No conecte las tomas de salida de audio del televisor a las tomas LINE IN (AUDIO L/R) a la vez.
  • Page 113 Si el televisor dispone de una toma de entrada de HDMI Conecte la toma de salida HDMI* OUT mediante un cable Sony HDMI certificado (no suministrado). Disfrutará de imágenes y sonido de alta calidad. Si su televisor acepta señales progresivas de 1080p, debe usar esta conexión.
  • Page 114 Si el televisor tiene tomas de entrada de video componente Conecte las tomas COMPONENT VIDEO OUT mediante un cable de video componente (no suministrado) o tres cables de video (no suministrados) del mismo tipo y longitud. Disfrutará de una fiel reproducción del color y de imágenes de alta calidad.

  • Page 115: Paso 4: Conexión Del Cable De Alimentación

    Paso 4: Conexión del cable de alimentación Enchufe los cables de alimentación de la grabadora y del televisor a una toma de ca. A continuación, debe esperar unos instantes antes de utilizar la grabadora. Podrá utilizarla sólo después de que la pantalla del panel frontal se ilumine y la grabadora pase al modo de espera.

  • Page 116: Paso 6: Configuración Fácil

    Paso 6: Configuración fácil Siga los pasos que se indican a continuación para realizar el mínimo número de ajustes básicos necesarios para utilizar la grabadora. Los ajustes se realizan en el orden siguiente. Ajuste del idioma de las indicaciones en pantalla Ajuste del control del decodificador de cable/receptor sat Ajuste del reloj Ajuste del tipo de televisor...
  • Page 117 Presione los botones numéricos para introducir el código de marca del decodificador de cable/receptor vía satélite. Consulte “Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Brand Code” en el manual de instrucciones en inglés (página 101). Configuración fácil No Disc Introduzca el código de marca del decodificador.
  • Page 118 Nota Para grabar programas de televisión utilizando el temporizador, deberá ajustar el reloj con exactitud. Comprobar el ajuste de control del decodificador de cable/receptor vía satélite Encienda la grabadora y el decodificador de cable/receptor vía satélite. Oriente el mando a distancia de la grabadora hacia ésta (no hacia el decodificador de cable/receptor vía satélite).

  • Page 119: Reproducción

    Reproducción Reproducción de discos - RW - RW Video Z OPEN/ CLOSE TOP MENU MENU Presione Z OPEN/CLOSE y coloque un disco en la bandeja de discos. La cara de reproducción debe mirar hacia abajo Presione Z OPEN/CLOSE para cerrar la bandeja de discos.

  • Page 120: Opciones De Reproducción

    Opciones de reproducción REPLAY/ Botón OPEN/CLOSE AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE REPLAY/ ADVANCE Z OPEN/CLOSE ANGLE ADVANCE . PREV Operación Detiene la reproducción y abre la bandeja de discos. Selecciona una de las pistas de audio grabadas en el disco cuando se presiona varias veces. : selecciona el sonido principal o - RW secundario.
  • Page 121 Botón Operación . PREV/ • Se desplaza al principio del título/capítulo/escena/ > NEXT pista actual o siguiente e inicia la reproducción cuando se presiona durante la reproducción. • Se desplaza al principio del título/capítulo/escena/ pista anterior si se presiona .PREV en los 3 segundos posteriores al inicio de un título/capítulo/ escena/pista.

  • Page 122: Reproducción De Un Título De La Lista Títulos

    Reproducción de un título de la Lista títulos - RW - RW Video El menú Lista títulos muestra los títulos de los programas del disco. TOP MENU MENU TITLE LIST Coloque un disco en la bandeja de discos. Presione TITLE LIST. Ejemplo: DVD-RW (modo VR) Lista títulos (Original) 01 LINE 1...

  • Page 123: Grabación

    Grabación Antes de grabar Antes de empezar la grabación… Compruebe que la grabadora está conectada a un sintonizador como, por ejemplo, un decodificador de cable o receptor vía satélite (página 3). Consulte también el manual de instrucciones del sintonizador. Número máximo de títulos grabables Disco Número de títulos DVD-RW/DVD-R...

  • Page 124: Grabación Desde Un Equipo Conectado Que No Tiene Temporizador

    Imágenes que no pueden grabarse En esta grabadora no pueden grabarse imágenes con protección contra copias. La grabación se detiene cuando se detecta una señal de protección contra copias. Señales de Discos grabables control de copias Copy-Free Copy-Once - RW Copy-Never Ninguna No se puede grabar en discos DVD disponibles...
  • Page 125 Presione CH +/– o INPUT varias veces para seleccionar el canal o la fuente de entrada que desee grabar. • Cuando utilice el control de decodificador de cable/receptor vía satélite, seleccione el canal presionando CH +/– en el mando a distancia de esta grabadora.

  • Page 126: Grabación Con Temporizador Desde Un Equipo Conectado

    Grabación con temporizador desde un equipo conectado - RW - RW Video Puede ajustar el temporizador para un total de 12 programas con un máximo de un mes de anticipación. Tenga en cuenta que el tiempo de grabación continua máximo de un único título es de 12 horas. El contenido que supere este tiempo no se grabará.
  • Page 127 Presione ENTER. Aparecerá el menú Lista de temporizador. Se ilumina el indicador c en la pantalla del panel frontal, y la grabadora está lista para comenzar a grabar. • Si parpadea el indicador c en la pantalla del panel frontal, compruebe que hay un disco grabable insertado y que en el disco hay suficiente espacio para la grabación.
  • Page 128 Sony Corporation Printed in China AK68-01519A...

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