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2-629-953-E1(1)

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Operating Instructions
IMPORTANTE
POR FAVOR LEA DETALLADAMENTE ESTE MANUAL DE
INSTRUCCIONES ANTES DE CONECTAR Y OPERAR ESTE
EQUIPO.
RDR-GX310
© 2005 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1: Dvd Recorder

    2-629-953-E1(1) DVD Recorder Operating Instructions IMPORTANTE POR FAVOR LEA DETALLADAMENTE ESTE MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES ANTES DE CONECTAR Y OPERAR ESTE EQUIPO. RDR-GX310 © 2005 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 2: Warning

    CAUTION WARNING Precautions You are cautioned that any change or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. This equipment has been tested and To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not found to comply with the limits set expose the unit to rain or moisture.
  • Page 3 It is designed to rights. Use of this copyright problems concerning your recorder, be operated in a horizontal protection technology must be please consult your nearest Sony position only. authorized by Macrovision, and is dealer. • Keep the recorder and discs away...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    ..........23 If you have a Sony DVD (digital video disc) player or more than one Sony DVD (digital video disc) recorder .
  • Page 5 Timer Recording ......... 43 Before Recording.
  • Page 6 Erasing and Editing ........68 Before Editing .

  • Page 7: Ways To Use Your Dvd (Digital Video Disc) Recorder

    Ways to Use Your DVD (digital video disc) Recorder Recording/Playback Compatible media and reference pages Quick access to recorded titles - RW - RW Video – Title List “3. Playing the Recorded Program (Title List)” on page 34 Play the beginning of a title - RW while it is being recorded “Playing from the beginning of the program you are...

  • Page 8: Quick Guide To Disc Types

    Quick Guide to Disc Types Recordable and playable discs Compatibility with other DVD Icon used in Formatting Type Disc Logo (digital video disc) players this manual (new discs) (finalizing) DVD+RW (digital Automatically Playable on DVD+RW (digital video disc- formatted in +VR video disc-rewritable, plus RW) rewritable, (Video Recording)
  • Page 9 Recording Features Editing Features Auto Manual Record Change Delete Rewrite A-B Erase Playlist Chapter Chapter 16:9 sizes title name title (page 43) (page 71) (page 74) (page 88) (page 73) (page 47) (page 70) (page 71) This logo applies to 4× and 6× speed DVD-RW discs. Only if the recording mode is LSP (long standard play), SP (standard play), HSP (high standard play), or HQ (high quality), and “DVD Rec.
  • Page 10 Maximum recordable number of titles Disc Number of titles* DVD-RW/DVD-R (digital video disc-rewritable, minus RW/digital video disc-recordable, minus R) DVD+RW/DVD+R (digital video disc-rewritable, plus RW/digital video disc-recordable, plus R) DVD+R DL (digital video disc- recordable, plus R, double layer) * The maximum length for each title is eight hours. Usable disc versions (as of March 2005) •...

  • Page 11: Playable Discs

    Playable discs Icon used in Type Disc Logo Characteristics this manual DVD VIDEO (digital Discs such as movies that can be purchased or video disc, video) rented VIDEO CDs (video compact disc) or CD-Rs/ CD-RWs (compact disc-recordable, minus R/ VIDEO CD (video compact disc-rewritable, minus RW) in VIDEO compact disc) CD/Super VIDEO CD (video compact disc/...
  • Page 12 Discs that cannot be played Region code (DVD VIDEO (digital video disc, video) only) • PHOTO CDs (photo compact disc) • CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs (compact disc Your recorder has a region code printed on the rear read-only memory/compact disc-recordable, of the unit and will only play DVD VIDEOs minus R/compact disc-rewritable, minus RW) (digital video disc, video) (playback only) labeled that are not recorded in music CD (music...
  • Page 13 Notes • Some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs (digital video disc- rewritable, plus RW/digital video disc-recordable, plus R), DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs (digital video disc-rewritable, minus RW/digital video disc-recordable, minus R), or CD-RWs/CD-Rs (compact disc-rewritable, minus RW/ compact disc-recordable, minus R) cannot be played on this recorder due to the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the recording device and authoring software.

  • Page 14: Hookups And Settings

    Step 2: Connecting the Hookups and Settings Antenna Cable Hooking Up the Recorder Select one of the following antenna hookups. Do not connect the power cord until you reach Follow steps 1 to 7 to hook up and adjust the “Step 5: Connecting the AC power cord”...

  • Page 15: A: Cable Box Or Satellite Receiver With A Video/Audio Output

    A: Cable box or satellite receiver with a video/audio output With this hookup, you can record any channel on the cable box or satellite receiver. Be sure that the satellite receiver or cable box is turned on. To watch cable or satellite programs, you need to match the channel on the recorder (L1 (line1) or L3 (line3)) to the input jack connected to the cable box or satellite receiver (LINE IN (line in) 1 or 3).

  • Page 16: B: Cable Box With An Antenna Output Only

    B: Cable box with an antenna output only With this hookup, you can record any channel on the satellite receiver or cable box. Be sure that the satellite receiver or cable box is turned on. To watch cable programs, you need to match the channel on the recorder (2ch, 3ch, or 4ch) to the antenna output channel on the cable box (2ch, 3ch, or 4ch).

  • Page 17: C: Cable Without Cable Box, Or Antenna Only (No Cable Tv)

    C: Cable without cable box, or antenna only (no cable TV) Use this hookup if you watch cable channels without a cable box. Also use this hookup if you are using a VHF/UHF (very high frequency/ultra high frequency) antenna or separate VHF (very high frequency) and UHF (ultra high frequency) antennas.

  • Page 18: Step 3: Connecting The Video Cords

    Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords Select one of the following patterns A through C, according to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector, or AV (audiovisual) amplifier (receiver). This will enable you to view pictures. A Connecting to a video input jack You will enjoy standard quality images.

  • Page 19: Using The Progressive (Progressive) Button

    When playing “wide screen” images Using the PROGRESSIVE Some recorded images may not fit your TV screen. To change the picture size, see page 84. (progressive) button If you are connecting to a VCR (video cassette By using the PROGRESSIVE (progressive) recorder) button, you can select the signal format in which Connect your VCR (video cassette recorder) to the...

  • Page 20: Step 4: Connecting The Audio Cords

    Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords Select one of the following patterns A or B, according to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector, or AV (audiovisual) amplifier (receiver). This will enable you to listen to sound. A Connecting to audio L/R (left/right) input jacks This connection will use your TV’s or stereo amplifier’s (receiver’s) two speakers for sound.

  • Page 21: Step 5: Connecting The Ac Power Cord

    z Hint For correct speaker location, see the operating Step 5: Connecting the AC instructions supplied with the connected components. power cord Notes • Do not connect your TV’s audio output jacks to the LINE IN (line in) (R-AUDIO-L (right-audio-left)) Connect the supplied power cord to the AC IN jacks at the same time.

  • Page 22: Step 6: Preparing The Remote

    CH (channel) Notes Number +/– • If the supplied remote interferes your other Sony DVD buttons, SET VOL (volume) (digital video disc) recorder or player, change the (set) +/– command mode number for this recorder (page 24).

  • Page 23: With The Remote

    Selects the channel on Quasar 06, 18 your TV Radio Shack 05, 10, 14 WIDE MODE Switches to or from the (wide mode) wide mode of a Sony 04, 10 wide-screen TV Sampo TV/VIDEO Switches your TV’s Samsung 03, 04, 12, 20 (television/video)

  • Page 24: If You Have A Sony Dvd (Digital Video Disc) Player Or More Than One Sony Dvd (Digital Video Disc) Recorder

    (receiver) using the number buttons. If the supplied remote interferes with your other Release [/1. Sony DVD (digital video disc) recorder or player, The VOL (volume) +/– buttons control the set the command mode number for this recorder AV (audiovisual) amplifier’s volume.

  • Page 25: Step 7: Easy Setup

    Select “Options,” and press ENTER Step 7: Easy Setup (enter). SETUP Make the basic adjustments by following the on- Settings Format DVD-RW : screen instructions in “Easy Setup.” Dimmer : Normal Video Audio Power Save : Auto Display : Features Options Auto Stereo : Tuner Audio :...

  • Page 26: Setting Up The Vcr Plus ® (Video Cassette Recording Plus) System

    TV Type ® Setting Up the VCR Plus If you have a wide-screen TV, select “16:9.” If you have a standard TV, select either “4:3 (video cassette recording Letter Box” (shrink to fit) or “4:3 Pan Scan” (stretch to fit). This will determine how plus) System “wide-screen”...
  • Page 27 Select “Settings,” and press ENTER To return to the previous step (enter). Press O RETURN (return). Select “Set VCR Plus+ Channels,” and To check the channel settings press ENTER (enter). When displaying the “Set VCR Plus+ Channels” menu, select “Channel List,” then press ENTER Settings - Set VCR Plus+ Channels (enter).

  • Page 28: Connecting A Vcr (Video Cassette Recorder) Or Similar Device

    Connecting a VCR (video cassette recorder) or Similar Device After disconnecting the recorder’s power cord from an AC outlet, connect a VCR (video cassette recorder) or similar recording device to the LINE IN (line in) jacks of this recorder. Use the DV IN (digital video in) jack on the front panel if the equipment has a DV (digital video) output jack (i.LINK jack) (page 77).

  • Page 29: Connecting To The Line 2 In (Line 2 In) Jacks On The Front Panel

    Connecting to the LINE 2 IN (line 2 in) jacks on the front panel Connect a VCR (video cassette recorder) or similar recording device to the LINE 2 IN (line 2 in) jacks of this recorder. If the equipment has an S-video jack, you can use an S-video cord instead of an audio/video cord.

  • Page 30: 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 IN (line in) 1 jacks. Disconnect the recorder’s mains lead from the mains when connecting the tuner. To use the Synchro-Rec function, see below. INPUT Audio/video cord VIDEO...

  • Page 31: Seven Basic Operations

    Formatting a DVD (digital video Seven Basic Operations disc) disc (Disc Info) — Getting to Know Your DVD (digital video disc) Recorder - RW - RW 1. Inserting and Formatting Video New discs are automatically formatted when a DVD (digital video disc) inserted.
  • Page 32 8 Disc setting buttons The TOOLS (tools) menu displays options applicable to the entire disc (e.g. disc (page 40) “Disc Name” protection), recorder (e.g. audio settings (page 40) “Protect Disc” during recording), or multiple items on a list “Finalize”/“Unfinalize” (page 41) menu (e.g.

  • Page 33: Recording A Program

    Press REC MODE (recording mode) 2. Recording a Program repeatedly to select the recording mode. Each time you press the button, the display on the TV screen changes as follows: - RW - RW Video HQ (high quality) This section introduces the basic operation to HSP (high standard play) record the current TV program to a disc.

  • Page 34: Checking The Disc Status While Recording

    Notes • After pressing REC (recording), it may take a short 3. Playing the Recorded while to start recording. Program (Title List) • You cannot change the recording mode while recording or during recording pause. • If there is a power failure, the program you are recording may be erased.
  • Page 35 Select a title, and press ENTER (enter). Title List with Thumbnail Images (Example: DVD-RW (digital video disc-rewritable, minus The sub-menu appears. RW) in VR (Video Recording) mode) The sub-menu displays options applicable only to selected item. The displayed options differ depending on the model, situation, and TITLE LIST ORIGINAL 4.3 / 4.7...

  • Page 36: Displaying The Playing Time And Play Information

    To change a title thumbnail picture (Thumbnail) 4. Displaying the Playing (DVD-RW (digital video disc-rewritable, minus RW) in VR (Video Recording) mode only) Time and Play Information You can select a favourite scene for the thumbnail picture shown in the Title List menu. Press TITLE LIST (title list) in stop mode.
  • Page 37 A Title number/name G Album name appears for CDs (compact (Shows either track number, track name, disc) with CD (compact disc) text, DATA scene number, or file name for CDs (compact DVDs (data digital video disc) or DATA disc), VIDEO CDs (video compact disc), CDs (data compact disc) when you press DATA DVDs (data digital video disc), or TIME/TEXT (time/text) repeatedly.

  • Page 38: Checking The Playing/Remaining Time

    Example: When playing a CD (compact disc) Checking the playing/remaining Track playing time and the current track/index number time Remaining time of the current track You can view the playing or time information Playing time of the disc displayed on the TV screen and the front panel display.

  • Page 39: Changing The Name Of A Recorded Program

    Example: Input Title Name 5. Changing the Name of a Input Title Name Recorded Program "A" Back "a" You can label a DVD (digital video disc), title, or Clear All Symbol program by entering characters. You can enter up Space Cancel to 64 characters for a title or disc name, but the Finish...

  • Page 40: Labeling And Protecting A Disc

    Select “Disc Name,” and press ENTER 6. Labeling and Protecting (enter). Enter the disc name in the “Input Disc Name” a Disc display (page 39). You can execute options effective for the entire Note disc using the Disc Information display. You can enter up to 64 characters for a DVD (digital video disc)’s disc name.

  • Page 41: Playing The Disc On Other Dvd (Digital Video Disc) Equipment (Finalize)

    Finalizing is necessary when playing - RW Video 7. Playing the Disc on Other on any equipment other than this recorder. After finalizing, you cannot DVD (digital video disc) edit or record on the disc. If you want to record on it again, unfinalize or Equipment (Finalize) reformat the disc (page 31).

  • Page 42: Unfinalizing A Disc

    Select “Finalize,” and press ENTER Unfinalizing a disc (enter). The display shows the approximate time - RW - RW required for finalizing and asks for Video confirmation. For DVD-RWs (Video mode) (digital video Finalize disc-rewritable, minus RW (Video mode)) About xx min is needed for finalizing this disc. DVD-RW (Video mode) (digital video disc- Cannot cancel finalizing during transaction.

  • Page 43: Timer Recording

    Recording time (hours) Timer Recording DVD+R DL (digital (digital Before Recording Recording mode video disc) video disc- recordable, plus R, Before you start recording… double • This recorder can record on various discs. Select layer) the disc type according to your needs (page 8). HQ (high (High 1 hr.

  • Page 44: Unrecordable Pictures

    SAP (Second Audio Program) Timer Recording (Standard/ When a SAP (Second Audio Program) is received, the “SAP” (second audio program) indicator lights VCR Plus+ (video cassette up on the front panel display. To record only SAP (second audio program) sound, set “Tuner Audio” recording plus)) in “Options”...

  • Page 45: Setting The Timer Manually (Standard)

    “CH”: Selects the channel or input source. Setting the timer manually “Mode”: Selects the recording mode (page 43). (Standard) • If you make a mistake, select the item and change the setting. Select “OK,” and press ENTER (enter). The Timer List (page 49) appears. The TIMER REC (timer recording) indicator lights up on the front panel and the recorder is ready to start recording.

  • Page 46: System

    To extend the recording duration time while Recording TV programs using the recording VCR Plus+ (video cassette Press TOOLS (tools) during recording to recording plus) system select “Extend Rec Time,” and press ENTER (enter). The VCR Plus+ (video cassette recording plus) Extend Rec.

  • Page 47: Using The Quick Timer Function

    Select “OK,” and press ENTER (enter). Using the Quick Timer function The date, start and stop times, channel, recording mode, etc. setting appear. You can set the recorder to record in 30 minute Timer - VCR Plus+ increments. Cancel Press z REC (recording) repeatedly to set the Is the following timer setting correct? To modify, adjust each item or re-enter the PlusCode.
  • Page 48 Before recording starts, press TOOLS “Rec Video Equalizer”: Adjusts the picture in greater detail. (tools) to select “Rec Settings,” and press Press M/m to select the item you want to ENTER (enter). adjust, then press ENTER (enter). Rec. Settings • Contrast: Changes the contrast. •...

  • Page 49: Creating Chapters In A Title

    Creating chapters in a title Checking/Changing/ Canceling Timer Settings The recorder can automatically divide a recording (a title) into chapters by inserting chapter marks (Timer List) during recording. To disable this function, set “Auto Chapter” in “Features” setup to “Off” (page 88).
  • Page 50 To scroll the list display by page (Page mode) When all of the timer settings do not fit on the Press REPLAY (replay)/ADVANCE list, scroll bar appears. (advance) while the list display is turned on. To view the hidden timer settings, press M/m. Each time you press REPLAY (replay)/ ADVANCE (advance)

  • Page 51: Changing The Priority Of Overlapped Settings

    Press TIMER LIST (timer list). Changing the priority of The Timer List appears. overlapped settings TIMER LIST 10:30PM If the timer settings overlap, the program that was Mon-Sat 10:00PM -10:15PM 25ch 10/29 8:30PM - 9:30PM set last has priority and will be recorded. A timer 10/29 9:00PM -10:00PM recording of lower priority may be canceled, start...

  • Page 52: Recording From Connected Equipment

    Recording from connected Recording From Connected equipment with a timer (Synchro Equipment Rec) You can set the recorder to automatically record - RW - RW Video programs from connected equipment that has a timer function (such as a satellite tuner). Connect the equipment to the LINE IN (line in) jacks of the recorder (page 28).

  • Page 53: Recording From Connected Equipment Without A Timer

    Notes Recording from connected • The recorder starts recording only after detecting the video signal from the connected equipment. The equipment without a timer beginning of the program may not be recorded regardless of whether or not the recorder’s power is on You can record from a connected VCR (video or off.
  • Page 54 If you connect a digital video camera with a DV IN (digital video in) jack See “DV (digital video)/Digital8 Dubbing” on page 77 for an explanation of how to record from the DV IN (digital video in) jack. z Hint You can adjust the settings for the recording picture before recording.

  • Page 55: Playback

    Insert a disc. • See “Inserting a Disc” on page 31. Playback • If you insert a DVD VIDEO (digital video disc, video), VIDEO CD (video compact Playing disc), or CD (compact disc), press H PLAY (play). Playback starts. Press TITLE LIST (title list). - RW - RW Video...
  • Page 56 To play VIDEO CDs (video compact disc) with To play restricted DVDs (digital video disc) PBC (playback control) functions (Parental Control) PBC (Playback Control) allows you to play If you play a restricted DVD (digital video disc), VIDEO CDs (video compact disc) interactively the message “Do you want temporarily change using the menu on your TV screen.

  • Page 57: Playback Options

    “TVS STANDARD”: Creates three sets of virtual rear speakers. Effective when you use two separate front speakers. * TVS (TV Virtual Surround) was developed by Sony to produce home surround sound with just a stereo TV. PROGRESSIVE Switches the type of video output signal to interlace or progressive format (progressive) (page 19).
  • Page 58 Buttons Operations Fast reverses/fast forwards the disc when pressed during playback. (fast reverse/fast forward) Search speed changes as follows: fast reverse fast forward m1 T t 1M m2 T T t t 2M T T T t t t 3M* When you press and hold the button, fast forward/fast reverse continues at the selected speed until you release the button.

  • Page 59: Adjusting The Picture Quality

    Notes on playing DTS (digital theater system) Select an item, and press ENTER (enter). sound tracks on a CD (compact disc) The adjustment display appears. “Y NR” (luminance noise reduction): • When playing DTS (digital theater system)-encoded CDs (compact disc), excessive noise will be heard from Reduces noise contained in the luminance the analogue stereo jacks.

  • Page 60: Adjusting The Sound Quality

    Notes “AV SYNC”: When the video is delayed, this • If the outlines of the images on your screen become function delays the audio for synchronization blurred, set “BNR” and/or “MNR” to “Off.” with the video (0 to 120 milliseconds). Larger •...

  • Page 61: Playing A Previous Recording While Making Another (Simultaneous Rec And Play)

    Notes Notes • For DVD-RWs (VR mode) (digital video disc- • This function does not work when recording: rewritable, minus RW (Video Recording mode)), this – on a 1x-speed DVD-RW (digital video disc- function does not work when recording: rewritable, minus RW). –...

  • Page 62: Searching For A Title/Chapter/Track, Etc

    Select a scene using </,, and press Searching for a Title/ ENTER (enter). Playback of the selected scene is started. Chapter/Track, etc. Searching by title number or time code Number - RW - RW buttons, SET Video (set) DATA DVD DATA CD CLEAR (clear)

  • Page 63: Playing Mp3 (Audio Layer 3 Of Moving Picture Experts Group) Audio Tracks Or Jpeg (Joint Photographic Coding Experts Group) Image Files

    The display for entering the number appears. Playing MP3 (audio layer 3 Example: Title Search of moving picture experts Title : -- (21) group) Audio Tracks or JPEG (joint photographic The number in parentheses indicates the total number of titles, tracks, etc. coding experts group) Press the number buttons to select the Image Files...

  • Page 64: Or Track

    Insert a disc. Select “View Album,” and press ENTER (enter). See “Inserting a Disc” on page 31. The track list appears. Press H PLAY (play). To change the page, press REPLAY For MP3 (audio layer 3 of moving picture (replay) ADVANCE (advance) experts group) discs, playback starts from the first MP3 (audio layer 3 of moving picture...

  • Page 65: Selecting A Jpeg (Joint Photographic Coding Experts Group) Album Or Image

    To rotate a picture Selecting a JPEG (joint Press TOOLS (tools) while the image is displayed photographic coding experts to select “Rotate Right” or “Rotate Left,” and press ENTER (enter). group) album or image To change the slideshow speed Press TITLE LIST (title list). Press TOOLS (tools) while the album list or image list is displayed to select “Slideshow Speed,”...

  • Page 66: About Mp3 (Audio Layer 3 Of Moving Picture Experts Group) Audio Tracks And Jpeg (Joint Photographic Coding Experts Group) Image Files

    Note on MultiSession/Border discs About MP3 (audio layer 3 of moving If MP3 (audio layer 3 of moving picture experts picture experts group) audio tracks group) audio tracks or JPEG (joint photographic coding experts group) image files are recorded in and JPEG (joint photographic the first session/border, the recorder will also play coding experts group) image files...

  • Page 67: About Playback Order Of Albums, Tracks, And Files

    When you insert a DATA CD/DATA DVD (data About playback order of albums, compact disc/data digital video disc) and press H PLAY (play), the numbered files are played tracks, and files sequentially, from 1 through 7. For JPEG (joint photographic coding experts group) image files, Albums play in the following order: press ADVANCE (advance) to go to the next...

  • Page 68: Erasing And Editing

    To create and edit Playlist titles A Playlist is a group of Playlist titles created from Erasing and Editing the original title for editing purposes. When you create a Playlist, only the control information Before Editing necessary for playback, such as the playback order, is stored on the disc.

  • Page 69: Minus R)

    Notes Notes • The Playlist title calls up data from the original titles for • When editing a DVD+R (digital video disc-recordable, playback. When an original title is used for a Playlist plus R) or DVD-R (digital video disc-recordable, title, the original title cannot be erased. minus R), finish all editing before finalizing the disc.

  • Page 70: Erasing And Editing A Title

    Select a title, and press ENTER (enter). Erasing and Editing a Title The sub-menu appears. Select an option, and press ENTER (enter). You can make the following edits to the title. - RW - RW Video “Erase”: Erases the selected title. Select “OK” when asked for confirmation.

  • Page 71: Erasing A Section Of A Title (A-B Erase)

    Select a thumbnail of the chapter using Select point B by pressing , and </,, and press ENTER (enter). press ENTER (enter). The display asks for confirmation. Delete Selected Chapters 9 World Sports • To reset either point A or B, select “Change A”...

  • Page 72: Erasing All Titles On The Disc

    Select a title, and press ENTER (enter). Erasing titles to open up disc A check mark appears in the check box next to space (Disc Map) the selected title. • To clear the check mark, press ENTER (enter) again. - RW Video •...

  • Page 73: Creating Chapters Manually

    Select a title by pressing </,, and Creating chapters manually press ENTER (enter). The display for selecting titles to be erased - RW appears. • To cancel the selection, press ENTER You can manually insert a chapter mark at any (enter) again.

  • Page 74: Creating And Editing A Playlist

    Select “Capture,” and press ENTER Creating and Editing a (enter). The display for setting the start point (IN (in)) Playlist appears. The title starts to play in the background. • To return to the beginning of the title, press - RW X PAUSE (pause) and then press .

  • Page 75: Moving A Playlist Title (Change Order)

    Select the scene you want to re-edit, and Select the title you want to move, and press ENTER (enter). press ENTER (enter). The sub-menu appears. The sub-menu appears. “Move”: Changes the scene order. Select “Change Order,” and press ENTER “Erase”: Erases the scene. The selection is (enter).

  • Page 76: Dividing A Playlist Title (Divide Title)

    Select “OK,” and press ENTER (enter). Select “Divide Title,” and press ENTER (enter). The list of titles to be combined appears. To change the selection, select “Change” and The display for setting the dividing point go to step 3. appears. The title starts to play in the background.

  • Page 77: Dv (Digital Video)/Digital8 Dubbing

    Notes • The DV IN (digital video in) jack is for input only. It will not output signals. DV (digital video)/Digital8 Dubbing • You cannot use the DV IN (digital video in) jack when: – your digital video camera does not work with this Before DV (digital video)/ recorder.
  • Page 78 Press INPUT SELECT (input select) on the z Hints • You can turn off the recorder during dubbing. The remote repeatedly to select “DV.” recorder completes dubbing even after being turned The front panel display changes as follows: off. • You can adjust the settings for the recording picture Channel number before recording.

  • Page 79: Recording An Entire Dv (Digital Video)/Digital8 Format Tape

    z Hint Recording an Entire DV If you set “Finalize Disc” of “One Touch Dubbing” to “Auto” in “Features” setup (page 90), the recorded disc (digital video)/Digital8 (except DVD-RW (VR mode) (digital video disc- rewritable, minus RW (Video Recording mode))) will Format Tape (One Touch automatically be finalized after recording is finished.

  • Page 80: Program Edit

    Follow steps 1 to 5 of “Preparing for DV Program Edit (digital video)/Digital8 dubbing” on page 77, and press SYSTEM MENU (system menu). - RW - RW Video Select “DV/D8 EDIT,” and press ENTER You can select scenes from a DV (digital video)/ (enter).
  • Page 81 Select “OK,” and press ENTER (enter). Select “OK,” and press ENTER (enter). A new Scene List menu appears with the The default title name is fixed, and the display selected scene. asks if you want to start recording. To add a scene, select “Add.” To change the dubbing mode, select “Dub Mode”...

  • Page 82: Settings And Adjustments

    Select “Tuner Preset” in “Settings,” and press ENTER (enter). Settings and Adjustments Settings - Tuner Preset Antenna / Cable : Cable Antenna Reception and Auto Preset Manual Set : Language Settings AFT : (Settings) Select “Antenna/Cable,” and press ENTER (enter). Settings - Tuner Preset The “Settings”...

  • Page 83: Set Vcr Plus+ Channels (Video Cassette Recording Plus)

    Select the channel you want to preset using Set VCR Plus+ Channels (video the number buttons and the SET (set) button. To disable a channel, select the channel using cassette recording plus) CH (channel) +/–. Sets up the guide channel number assigned to each Channel to be preset/disabled channel.

  • Page 84: Video Settings (Video)

    Subtitle (DVD VIDEO (digital video disc, video) Video Settings (Video) only) Switches the language of the subtitles recorded on the disc. Video settings will adjust items related to the When you select “Audio Follow,” the subtitle image, such as size and color. language changes according to the language you Choose the settings according to the type of TV, selected for the sound track.
  • Page 85 Progressive Mode 16:9 DVD (digital video disc) software can be divided into two types: film based software and video based software. Video based software is derived from TV, such as dramas and sit-coms, and 4:3 Letter Box displays images at 30 frames/60 fields per second. Film based software is derived from film and displays images at 24 frames per second.

  • Page 86: Audio Settings (Audio)

    Line3 Input Audio Settings (Audio) Selects the method of inputting video signals for the LINE IN (line in) 3 jack on the rear panel of the recorder. The pictures will not be clear if this The “Audio” setup allows you to adjust the sound setting does not match the type of video input according to the playback and connection signal.
  • Page 87 Audio DRC (Dynamic Range Control) (DVDs Audio Connection (digital video disc) only) The following setup items switch the method of outputting audio signals when you connect a Makes the sound clear when the volume is turned component such as an amplifier (receiver) with a down when playing a DVD (digital video disc) digital input jack.

  • Page 88: Recording And Parental Control Settings (Features)

    • DTS (DVD VIDEO (digital video disc, video) Recording and Parental only) Selects whether or not to output DTS (digital Control Settings (Features) theater system) signals. Select this when the recorder is The “Features” setup allows you to adjust connected to an audio component recording and parental control settings.
  • Page 89 Notes Select “Standard,” and press , or ENTER • The actual chapter mark interval may vary depending (enter). on the amount of information contained in the video to The selection items for “Standard” are be recorded. displayed. • Chapter marks are automatically inserted where the recordings start on the tape when “Auto Chapter”...

  • Page 90: Disc And Remote Control Settings/Factory Settings (Options)

    One Touch Dubbing Disc and Remote Control Displays the following options for the One Touch Dub function. Settings/Factory Settings Finalize Disc (for all recordable discs except (Options) DVD-RW (digital video disc-rewritable, minus RW) in VR (Video Recording) mode) Selects whether or not to finalize the disc The “Options”...
  • Page 91 For details, see “If you Selects whether this recorder is in power save have a Sony DVD (digital video disc) player or mode when the power is turned off (standby). more than one Sony DVD (digital video disc) recorder”...

  • Page 92: Easy Setup (Resetting The Recorder)

    Easy Setup (Resetting the Recorder) Select this to run the “Easy Setup” program. Press SYSTEM MENU (system menu) while the recorder is in stop mode. Select “SETUP,” and press ENTER (enter). Select “Easy Setup,” and press ENTER (enter). SETUP Settings Video Audio Features...

  • Page 93: Additional Information

    TV. requesting repairs. Should any problem persist, , When playing a double-layer DVD, the video consult your nearest Sony dealer. and audio may be momentarily interrupted at the point where the layers switch. Power TV program reception does not fill the screen.
  • Page 94 The picture from equipment connected to the Sound recorder’s input jack does not appear on the screen. There is no sound. , If the equipment is connected to the LINE IN , Re-connect all connections securely. (line in) 1 jacks, select “L1” (line1) in the front , The connecting cord is damaged.
  • Page 95 An alternate audio track cannot be recorded or The recorder does not start playback from the played. beginning. , Second Audio Program (SAP (second audio , Resume play was activated (page 56). , You have inserted a DVD (digital video disc) program)) is not available for all programs.
  • Page 96 The angles cannot be changed. Nothing was recorded even though you set the timer setting correctly. , Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD VIDEO (digital video disc, video) being played. , There was a power failure during recording. , You are trying to change the angles when “ ”...
  • Page 97 Recording from the equipment Display with a timer The clock has stopped. , Set the clock again (page 83). Nothing was recorded even though you set the , The clock stopped due to a power failure that Synchro-Rec setting correctly. lasted for more than 1 hour.

  • Page 98: Remote Control

    Remote control LOCKED” (tray locked) appears in the front panel display. The remote does not function. , Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized , Batteries are weak. Sony service facility. , The remote is too far from the recorder.

  • Page 99: Self-Diagnosis Function (When Letters/Numbers Appear In The Display)

    To prevent a malfunction, the benzine. (xx is a number) recorder has performed the self- diagnosis function. , Contact your nearest Sony On cleaning discs dealer or local authorized Do not use a commercially available cleaning Sony service facility and disc.

  • Page 100: Specifications

    Inputs and outputs • Clean the disc with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the center out. LINE OUT (line out) (AUDIO): Phono jack/2 Vrms/10 kilohms (VIDEO (video)): Phono jack/1.0 Vp-p (S VIDEO (S video)): 4-pin mini DIN/ Y:1.0 Vp-p, C: 0.286 Vp-p LINE IN (line in) 1/2/3 •...

  • Page 101: About I.link

    About the name “i.LINK” equipment to be connected. i.LINK is a more familiar term for IEEE 1394 data transport bus proposed by SONY, and is a Required i.LINK cable trademark approved by many corporations. IEEE 1394 is an international standard Use the Sony i.LINK 4-pin-to-4-pin cable (during...

  • Page 102: Guide To Parts And Controls

    Guide to Parts and Controls For more information, see the pages in parentheses. Remote A TV/DVD (television/digital video disc) switch (22) B Z OPEN/CLOSE (open/close) button (31) C ?/1 (on/standby) button (25) D CH (channel) +/– buttons (33) The + button has a tactile dot E Number buttons (46, 62) SET (set) button (46) The number 5 button has a tactile dot...
  • Page 103 U mc CM (search) buttons (57) V VISUAL SEARCH (visual search) button (62) W H PLAY (play) button (55) X PAUSE (pause) button (57) x STOP (stop) button (55) PLAY (play) button has a tactile dot*. X z REC (recording) button (33) X REC PAUSE (recording pause) button (33) x REC STOP (recording stop) button (33)

  • Page 104: Front Panel

    Front panel A ?/1 (on/standby) button (25) DV IN (digital video in) jack (77) B Front panel display (38, 105) J ONE-TOUCH DUB (one-touch dubbing) button (79) C Disc tray (31) K . (previous)/> (next) buttons (57) D TIMER REC (timer recording) indicator L CHANNEL (channel) +/–...
  • Page 105 Front panel display DVD RW PROGRESSIVE A Playing/recording status E Displays the following (38): • Playing time/remaining time B Disc type*/recording format • Current title/chapter/track/index number C SAP (Second Audio Program) indicator • Recording time/recording mode (44) • Clock • Channel D Audio signal indicators (36) (angle) indicator (57) G PROGRESSIVE (progressive) indicator...

  • Page 106: Glossary

    DVD+R (digital video disc-recordable, plus R) Glossary (page 8) A DVD+R (digital video disc-recordable, plus R) Chapter (page 62) (read “plus R”) is a recordable disc that is the same size as a DVD VIDEO (digital video disc, video). Sections of a picture or a music feature that are Contents can be recorded only once to a DVD+R smaller than titles.
  • Page 107 DVD VIDEO (digital video disc, video) Playlist (page 68) (page 11) Playback information created from the actual recordings on a DVD-RW (VR mode) (digital A disc that contains up to eight hours of moving video disc-rewritable, minus RW (Video pictures on a disc the same diameter as a CD Recording mode)).

  • Page 108: Language Code List

    Language Code List For details, see page 83. The language spellings conform to the ISO (International Organization for Standardization) 639: 1988 (E/F) standard. Code Language Code Language Code Language Code Language 1027 Afar 1183 Irish 1347 Maori 1507 Samoan 1349 Macedonian 1028 Abkhazian 1186 Scots Gaelic 1508 Shona...

  • Page 109: Index

    Index “C NR” 59 DATA CD (data compact Cable box 15 disc) 11 “Capture” 74 “Digital Out” 87 Words in quotations appear in “Capture All” 74 Digital video camera 77 the on-screen displays. CD (compact disc) 11 “Dimmer” 90 Numerics “Change”...
  • Page 110 Play mode 37 Playable discs 11 Easy Setup 25 Labeling 40 Playback 11 Editing 68 Language 83 fast forward 58 DV (digital video) Edit Language Code 108 fast reverse 58 LINE 2 IN (line 2 in) 29 freeze frame 58 Enter characters 39 LINE IN (line in) 1/3 28 instant advance 57...
  • Page 111 Recordable discs 8 SUBTITLE (subtitle) 57 Recording 43 Super VIDEO CD (super VCR Plus+ (video cassette picture adjustment 47 video compact disc) 11 recording plus) 26 recording format 8 SUR (surround) 57 “Video” 84 recording mode 34 Surround 57 VIDEO CD (video compact recording time 34 Synchro Rec 52 disc) 11...
  • Page 112 Printed on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia...

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