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Language, Parental Control
Settings/Factory Settings
(Options)
The "Options" setup allows you to set up other
operational settings.
1
Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is
in stop mode.
2
Select "Setup," and press ENTER.
3
Select "Options," and press ENTER.
The "Options" setup appears with the
following options. The default settings are
underlined.
Options
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Title List
Language
Parental
Timer
Front Display
: Auto
Edit
Command Mode
: DVD 3
DV/D8 Dubbing
Factory Setting
Disc Setting
Setup
Language
◆ OSD (On-Screen Display)
Switches the display language on the screen.
◆ Disc Menu (DVD VIDEOs only)
Switches the language for the DVD menu.
◆ Audio (DVD VIDEOs only)
Switches the language of the soundtrack.
When you select "Original," the language given
priority in the disc is selected.
◆ Subtitle (DVD VIDEOs only)
Switches the language of the subtitles recorded on
the disc.
When you select "Auto," the subtitle language
changes according to the language you selected
for the soundtrack. See page 99 for an explanation
of the language abbreviations.
Note
If you select a language in "Disc Menu," "Subtitle," or
"Audio" that is not recorded on the DVD VIDEO, one of
the recorded languages will be automatically selected.
Easy Setup
(Resetting the Recorder)
Select this to run the Easy Setup program.
1
Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is
in stop mode.
2
Select "Setup," and press ENTER.
3
Select "Easy Setup," and press ENTER.
Easy Setup
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Follow the guide to make initial settings.
Before you start,
Check that you have made all necessary connections.
Start
Cancel
4
Select "Start," and press ENTER.
5
Follow the instructions for Easy Setup
(page 23) from step 5.
Parental (DVD VIDEOs only)
Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be limited
according to a predetermined level, such as the age
of the users. Scenes may be blocked or replaced
with different scenes.
1
After step 3 above, select "Parental," and
press ENTER.
• If you have not entered a password, the
display for registering a new password
appears.
Enter a 4-digit password using the number
buttons.
Create the password
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Title List
Timer
Create the password.
Edit
DV/D8 Dubbing
Disc Setting
Setup
The display for confirming the password
appears.
Re-enter the password.
Create the password
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Title List
Timer
Confirm the password.
Edit
DV/D8 Dubbing
Disc Setting
Setup
• When you have already registered a
password, the display for entering the
password appears.
Enter a 4-digit password using the number
buttons.
Enter the password
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Title List
Timer
Enter the password.
Edit
DV/D8 Dubbing
Disc Setting
Setup
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2
Select "Rating Level," and press ENTER.
The selection items for "Rating Level" are
displayed.
Parental
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Title List
Rating Level
: Level 1 (Kids)
Off
Change Password
Level 8 (Adults)
Timer
Level 7
Edit
Level 6
Level 5
DV/D8 Dubbing
Level 4
Disc Setting
Level 3
Setup
Level 2
The lower the value, the stricter the limitation.
3
Select the level, and press ENTER.
The Parental setting is complete.
• To cancel the Parental setting for the disc, set
"Rating Level" to "Off" in step 3.
• To change the password, select "Change
Password" in step 2, and press ENTER. When
the display for registering a password appears,
enter a new four-digit password using the
number buttons.
z Hint
If you enter a wrong number, press < or CLEAR and re-
enter.
Notes
• If you forget your password, select "Factory Setting" of
"Options" in the "Setup" display.
• Playback of discs without the Parental Control function
cannot be limited on this recorder.
• Depending on the disc, you may be asked to change the
Parental Control level while playing the disc. In this
case, enter your password, then change the level.
Front Display
Adjusts the lighting of the front panel display.
Auto
Adjusts to low lighting when
power is off.
Bright
Maintains bright lighting
when power is off.
Dimmer
Maintains low lighting
regardless of whether power
is on or off.
Off
Turns off the lighting when
power is off. Maintains the
lighting when power is on.
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Additional Information
Troubleshooting
If you experience any of the following difficulties
while using the recorder, use this troubleshooting
guide to help remedy the problem before
requesting repairs. 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.
Picture
There is no picture.
, Re-connect all connecting cords securely.
, The connecting cords are damaged.
, Check the connection to your TV (page 15).
, Switch the input selector on your TV (such as to
"VIDEO") so that the signal from the recorder
appears on the TV screen.
Picture noise appears.
, Check the connection to your TV (page 15) and
switch the input selector on your TV so that the
signal from the recorder appears on the TV
screen.
, If the picture output signal from your recorder
passes through your VCR to get to your TV, or if
you are connected to a combination TV/VIDEO
player, the copy-protection signal applied to
some DVD programs could affect picture
quality. If you still experience this problem even
when you connect your recorder directly to your
TV, try connecting your recorder to your TV's
S VIDEO input.
, You have set the recorder to progressive format
(the "PROGRESSIVE" indicator lights up) even
though your TV cannot accept the progressive
signal. In this case, set "Progressive" to "Off" in
"Video" setup (page 78), or press DVD in stop
mode to operate the DVD recorder and then hold
down X PAUSE on the recorder for five seconds
or more.
, Even if your TV is compatible with progressive
format (480p) signals, the image may be affected
when you set the recorder to progressive format.
In this case, set "Progressive" to "Off" in
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Command Mode
Changes the command mode of this recorder if
other DVD equipment is assigned the same
command mode. Be sure to match the command
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.
DVD 1
Select this if the default
command mode conflicts
with other DVD equipment.
DVD 2
Select this if the default
command mode conflicts
with other DVD equipment.
DVD 3
The default command mode
of the recorder.
Factory Setting
Allows you to return the setup settings to their
default settings. Note that all of your previous
settings will be lost.
1
After step 3 on page 83, select "Factory
Setting," and press ENTER.
2
Select "Start," and press ENTER.
The setup settings return to their default
settings.
3
Press ENTER when "Finish" appears.
The power automatically turns off and then on
again, and the recorder is reset to the factory
settings.
When the "Easy Setup" display appears,
follow the instructions for Easy Setup
(page 23) from step 4.
"Video" setup (page 78), or press DVD in stop
mode to operate the DVD recorder and then hold
down X PAUSE on the recorder for five seconds
or more.
There is no picture or the picture noise appears
when connected to the DV IN jack.
, Try the following:
1
Turn the recorder off and
2
on again.
Turn the connected equipment off
and on again. 3Disconnect and then connect the
i.LINK cable again.
There is no picture or the picture noise appears
when connected to the HDMI OUT jack.
, Try the following:
1
Turn the recorder off and
2
on again.
Turn the connected equipment off
and on again. 3Disconnect and then connect the
HDMI cord again.
, If the HDMI OUT jack is used for video output,
changing the "HDMI Resolution" setting in the
"Video" setup may solve the problem (page 77).
Connect the TV and the recorder using a video
jack other than the HDMI OUT, and switch the
TV's input to the connected video input so that
you can see the on-screen displays. Change the
"HDMI Resolution" setting in the "Video" setup,
and switch the TV's input back to HDMI. If the
picture still does not appear, repeat the steps and
try other options.
, The recorder is connected to an input device that
is not HDCP compliant (page 16).
The channel on the cable box/satellite receiver
has been changed.
, The set top box controller is connected and "Set
Top Box Control" is set to "On." Check the "Set
Top Box Control" settings in "Features" setup
(page 82).
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 IN
jack, select "LINE1" in the front panel display by
pressing INPUT.
If the equipment is connected to the LINE 2 IN
jacks, select "LINE2" in the front panel display
by pressing INPUT.
The playback picture or TV program from the
equipment connected through the recorder is
distorted.
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