Sony RDR-GX300 Operating Instructions (RDR-GX300 DVD Recorder) Operating Instructions Manual

Sony RDR-GX300 Operating Instructions (RDR-GX300 DVD Recorder) Operating Instructions Manual

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2-149-120-11(1)

DVD Recorder

Operating Instructions
RDR-GX300
© 2004 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1: Dvd Recorder

    2-149-120-11(1) DVD Recorder Operating Instructions RDR-GX300 © 2004 Sony Corporation...
  • 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-GX300 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.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents WARNING ............2 Precautions .
  • Page 5 Settings and Adjustments ........69 Using the Setup Displays ..........69 Antenna Reception and Language Settings (Settings) .
  • Page 6: Ways To Use Your Dvd Recorder

    Ways to Use Your DVD Recorder Remote cable box or satellite receiver control – 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 during a timer recording (page 14).
  • Page 7 Watching one title while recording another – Simultaneous Rec and Play , If you are using a DVD-RW (VR mode), you can watch a previously recorded program while recording another program on the same disc (page 57). Creating your own program – Playlist , Record a program on a DVD-RW (VR mode), then delete, move and add scenes at will to create your own, original program...
  • 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 May 2004) • 4x-speed or slower DVD+RWs • 2x-speed or slower DVD-RWs (Ver.1.1, Ver.1.1 with CPRM* •...
  • Page 9 Recording Features Auto Manual Rewrite Chapter Chapter (page 41) (page 78) (page 65) Discs that cannot be recorded on • 4x-speed compatible DVD-RWs (Ver. 1.2/4x) • DVD-RWs (Ver. 1.0) • DVD+RWs that are not 2.4x-speed compatible • Dual layer discs •...
  • Page 10: Playable Discs

    Playable discs Disc Type Logo DVD VIDEO VIDEO CD DATA CD Discs that cannot be played • All CD-ROMs (including PHOTO CDs) • CD-Rs/CD-RWs, other than those recorded in music CD format, MP3 format, or Video CD format • Data part of CD-Extras •...
  • 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

    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. • Refer to the instructions supplied with the components to be connected.
  • Page 13 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 or L3) to the input jack connected to the cable box or satellite receiver (LINE IN 1 or 3).
  • Page 14 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 15 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 antenna or separate VHF and UHF antennas. With this hookup, you can record any channel by selecting the channel on the recorder.
  • Page 16: 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 amplifier (receiver). This will enable you to view pictures. Audio connections are explained in “Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords” (page 18). INPUT VIDEO AUDIO...
  • Page 17: Connecting To A Video Input Jack

    Connecting to a video input jack Connect the yellow plug of the audio/video cord (supplied) to the yellow (video) jack. You will enjoy standard quality images. Note that you cannot use the PROGRESSIVE button with this connection. Yellow White (L) Red (R) Connecting to an S VIDEO input jack...
  • Page 18: 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 amplifier (receiver). This will enable you to listen to sound. VHF/UHF DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL...
  • Page 19: Input Jack

    Connecting to audio L/R input jacks This connection will use your TV’s or stereo amplifier’s (receiver’s) two speakers for sound. Connect using the audio/video cord (supplied). Yellow White (L) Red (R) • Surround effect (page 53) TV: Dynamic, Wide, Night Stereo amplifier (receiver): Standard, Night Note Do not connect your TV’s audio output jacks to the LINE...
  • Page 20: Step 5: Connecting The Power Cord

    AC IN 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

    Selects the channel on your Code numbers of controllable TVs If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time until you find the one that works with your TV. Manufacturer Sony Akai Centurion Coronado Curtis-Mathes Daewoo...
  • 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. The default command mode setting for this recorder and the supplied remote is DVD3.
  • Page 23: Step 7: Easy Setup

    Press SYSTEM MENU. The System Menu appears. Select “SETUP,” and press ENTER. SETUP Settings Tuner Preset Video Set VCR Plus+ Channels Audio Clock Features Set Top Box Control Options Language Easy Setup Select “Options,” and press ENTER. SETUP Settings Format DVD : Video Dimmer : Normal...
  • Page 24: Satellite Receiver

    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. Before you start, check that you have made all necessary connections.”...
  • Page 25 If you connect the satellite receiver or cable box to the recorder’s antenna input (page 14), select “Ch2,” ‘Ch3,” or “Ch4” and press ENTER, then go to step 13. See the instructions supplied with your cable box to confirm the cable box’s antenna output channel.
  • Page 26 Press ENTER. The Setup Display for the DTS signal appears. EASY SETUP Audio Connection Select whether or not you wish to send a DTS signal to your amplifier (receiver), and press ENTER. If your AV amplifier (receiver) has a DTS decoder, select “On.”...
  • Page 27: Setting Up The Vcr Plus ® System

    Setting Up the VCR Plus System Setting up your recorder involves coordinating the TV channel number (the number you turn to on your TV or recorder to watch a program) with the guide channel (the number that’s assigned to that channel in your TV program guide).
  • Page 28 If you connected a cable box or satellite receiver to the recorder and set “Set Top Box Control” to “On,” enter the TV channel number on your cable box. If you connected a cable box and set “Set Top Box Control” to “Off,” enter the cable box output channel (Usually 2ch, 3ch, or 4ch).
  • Page 29: 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. See also the instruction manual supplied with the connected equipment. To record on this recorder, see “Recording From a VCR or Similar Device”...
  • Page 30: Connecting To The Line 2 In Jacks On The Front Panel

    Connecting to the LINE 2 IN jacks on the front panel Connect a VCR or similar recording device to the 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. : Signal flow z Hint When the connected equipment outputs only monaural sound, use audio cables that distribute monaural sounds to left/...
  • Page 31: Guide To Displays

    Guide to Displays Using the On-Screen Menus - RW - RW Video DATA CD This section introduces the System Menu, TOOLS menu, and sub-menu. By using these displays, you can perform most of the recorder’s operations. SYSTEM MENU O RETURN System Menu The System Menu appears when you press SYSTEM MENU, and provides entries to all of...
  • Page 32: Using The Title List

    TOOLS The TOOLS menu appears when you press TOOLS, and displays options applicable to the entire disc (e.g. disc protection), recorder (e.g. audio settings during recording), or multiple items on a list menu (e.g. erasing multiple titles). The displayed options differ depending on the situation and disc type.
  • Page 33 Standard Title List (Example: DVD-RW in VR mode) TITLE LIST My Movies ORIGINAL 1:00PM - 2:00PM Sort 8:00PM - 9:00PM Date Title 12ch 9:00AM - 9:30AM Number 8:00PM - 8:30PM 25ch 8:00PM - 8:30PM 9:00PM - 9:30PM 9:00PM - 9:30PM 125ch 10:00AM - 10:30AM “Zoomed”...
  • Page 34: Using The "Disc Info" Screen (Disc Settings)

    z Hint After recording, the first scene of the recording (the title) is automatically set as the thumbnail picture. Notes • The Title List may not appear for discs created on other DVD recorders. • Letters that cannot be displayed are replaced with an “...
  • Page 35 Example: DVD-RW (VR mode) Disc Information DiscName Movie Media DVD-RW Format Title no. Original 3 / Playlist 2 Protected Not Protected Date 9/15/2003 ~ 10/28/2003 HQ : 0H30M HSP : 0H45M SP : 1H00M Remainder LP : 1H30M EP : 2H00M SLP : 3H00M 2.
  • Page 36 Finalizing a disc (preparing a disc for playback on other equipment) - RW - RW Video Finalizing is necessary when you play discs recorded with this recorder on other DVD equipment. When you finalize a DVD+RW, DVD-RW (Video mode), DVD+R, or DVD-R, a DVD menu will be automatically created, which can be displayed on other DVD equipment.
  • Page 37: Checking The Play Information And Playing Time

    Checking the Play Information and Playing Time - RW - RW Video DATA CD You can check the playing time and remaining time of the current title, chapter, or track. Also, you can check the disc name recorded on the disc. DISPLAY Press DISPLAY repeatedly.
  • Page 38 z Hints • If “DTS” is set to “Off” in Audio Setup, the DTS track selection option will not appear on the screen even if the disc contains DTS tracks (page 77). • When “Auto Display” is set to “On” (default) in Options Setup (page 80), playback information automatically appears when the recorder is turned on, etc.
  • Page 39: How To Enter Characters

    How to Enter Characters You can label a title, disc, or program by entering characters. You can enter up to 64 characters for a title or disc name, but the actual number of characters displayed in the menus such as the Title List will vary.
  • Page 40: 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). • Check that the disc has enough available space for the recording (page 34). For DVD+RWs and DVD-RWs, you can free up disc space by erasing titles (page 64).
  • Page 41: Timer Recording (Standard/Vcr Plus+)

    Copy control Recordable discs signals Copy-Free Copy-Once - RW CPRM* Copy-Never None (a blank screen is recorded) * The recorded disc can be played only on CPRM compatible equipment. Timer Recording (Standard/ VCR Plus+) - RW - RW Video - RW Ver.1.1 with You can set the timer for a total of 30 programs, up to one month in advance.
  • Page 42 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE, and place a recordable disc on the disc tray. With the recording side facing down Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc tray. Wait until “LOAD” disappears from the front panel display. Unused DVDs are formatted automatically. Press [TIMER].
  • Page 43: Recording Tv Programs Using The

    To extend the recording duration time while recording Press TOOLS during recording. The TOOLS menu appears. Select “Extend Rec Time,” and press ENTER. Extend Rec. Time Set the timer extend function. Tue 9/28 10:00AM - 11:30AM 3ch Extend Time Press M/m to select the duration time. You can set the duration in increments of 10 minutes, for a maximum of 60 minutes.
  • Page 44: Checking/Changing/Canceling Timer Settings (Timer List)

    Select “OK,” and press ENTER. The date, start and stop times, channel, and recording mode appear. Timer - VCR Plus+ Is the following timer setting correct? To modify, adjust each item or re-enter the PlusCode. Date Start Stop Mon 6/28 10 00 11 30 If you want to change the setting, press </...
  • Page 45 Select one of the options, and press ENTER. “Modify”: Changes the timer setting. Select an item using </, and adjust using M/m. Select “OK” and press ENTER. Modify Modify the timer setting. Date Start Stop Mode Mon-Sat 10 00 10 15 “Erase”: Erases the timer setting.
  • Page 46 Changing the priority of overlapped settings If the timer settings overlap, the program that was set last has priority and will be recorded. A timer recording of lower priority may be canceled, start from the middle or stop midway through the program.
  • Page 47: Recording Without The Timer

    Recording Without the Timer - RW - RW Video z REC REC MODE Insert a recordable disc. Press CH +/– to select the channel or input source you want to record. Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the recording mode. Each time you press the button, the display changes on the TV screen as follows: For more details about the recording mode,...
  • Page 48 Adjusting the recording picture quality and size You can adjust the recording picture quality and picture size. DISPLAY Before recording starts, press TOOLS and select “Rec Settings.” Then press ENTER. Rec. Settings Select the item you want to change. Rec Mode : DVD Rec.
  • Page 49: Recording From A Vcr Or Similar Device

    Checking the disc status while recording You can check the recording information such as recording time or disc type. Press DISPLAY twice during recording. The recording information appears. DVD-RW VIDEO A Disc type/format B Recording status C Recording mode D Recording time Press DISPLAY to turn off the display.
  • Page 50 Press TOOLS and select “Line Audio Input.” Then press ENTER. “Main/Sub”: Records the two different sound tracks on DVD-RWs (VR mode). You can select either sound track when playing back the disc. “Stereo” (default): Records stereo sound only. Select this for discs other than DVD-RWs (VR mode).
  • Page 51: Playback

    Playback Playing - RW - RW Video DATA CD Z OPEN/ CLOSE Number buttons TITLE LIST RETURN TOP MENU H PLAY Press Z OPEN/CLOSE, and place a disc on the disc tray. With the playback side facing down Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc tray.
  • Page 52 The point where you stopped playing is cleared when: – you open the disc tray. – you play another title. – you switch the Title List menu to Original or Playlist (DVD-RW in VR mode only). – you edit the title after stopping playback. –...
  • Page 53: Playback Options

    Playback options Z OPEN/CLOSE AUDIO SUBTITLE INSTANT REPLAY/ INSTANT ADVANCE ./> PREV/NEXT PROGRESSIVE Buttons Operations Z OPEN/CLOSE Stops play and opens the disc tray. AUDIO Selects one of the audio tracks recorded on the disc when pressed repeatedly. - RW (SAP).
  • Page 54 Plays one frame at a time when pressed briefly in pause mode. Pauses playback. Discs * TVS was developed by Sony to produce home surround sound with just a stereo TV. This only works with multichannel Dolby Digital soundtracks.
  • Page 55: Adjusting The Picture Quality

    Notes • To enjoy the TVS function, set “Digital Output” to “On” and “Dolby Digital” to “D-PCM” in Audio Setup. • When the playback signal does not contain a signal for the rear speakers, the surround effects will be difficult to hear.
  • Page 56: Adjusting The Sound Quality

    Press </, to adjust the setting, and press ENTER. The default settings are underlined. Y NR : (weak) Off “ ” C NR : (weak) Off “ ” : (weak) Off “ ” : (weak) Off “ ”* PB Video Equalizer “...
  • Page 57: Chasing Playback/Simultaneous Rec And Play

    Chasing Playback/ Simultaneous Rec and Play - RW “Chasing Playback” allows you to view the beginning of a program while it is being recorded. “Simultaneous Rec and Play” allows you to view a previously recorded program while recording another on the same disc. Playing from the beginning of the program you are recording You can view the recorded part of a program while...
  • Page 58: Searching For A Title/Chapter/Track, Etc

    Searching for a Title/ Chapter/Track, etc. - RW - RW Video DATA CD You can search a DVD by title or chapter, and VIDEO CD/CD/DATA-CD by track or scene. As titles and tracks are assigned individual numbers on the disc, select the title or track by entering its number.
  • Page 59: Playing Mp3 Audio Tracks

    Playing MP3 Audio Tracks DATA CD You can play MP3 audio tracks on DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs). PLAY Insert a DATA CD on the disc tray. Press PLAY. Playback starts from the first MP3 audio track on the disc. Note that the playback order may be different from the edited order.
  • Page 60 Notes • Depending on the software you use to create the DATA CD, the playback order may differ from the above illustration. • Proceeding to the next or another album may take some time. • The recorder may not be able to play some DATA CDs created in the Packet Write format.
  • Page 61: Editing

    Editing Before Editing This recorder offers various edit options for various disc types. Before you edit, check the disc type in the front panel display, and select the option available for your disc (page 8). Note You may lose the edited contents if you remove the disc or a timer recording starts while editing.
  • Page 62: Editing A Title

    The advanced edit functions available for Playlist titles are: – Labeling a title (page 62). – Erasing a title (page 62). – Erasing multiple titles (page 63). – Erasing a section of a title (A-B Erase) (page 63). – Rearranging the title order (page 67). –...
  • Page 63 “Protect Title”: Protects the title. Select “On” when the Protection display appears. “ ” appears next to the protected title. To cancel the protection, select “Off.” “Title Name”: Allows you to enter or re-enter a title name (page 39). “Set Thumbnail”: Changes the title’s thumbnail picture that appears in the Title List (page 32).
  • Page 64 Select a title, and press ENTER. A check mark appears in the check box next to the selected title. To clear the check mark, press ENTER again. To clear all of check marks, select “Reset All.” Erase Titles Select the titles to erase. 1:00PM - 2:00PM 8:00PM - 9:00PM 12ch...
  • Page 65: Creating And Editing A Playlist

    Creating chapters manually - RW You can manually insert a chapter mark at any point you like during playback or recording. Press CHAPTER MARK at the point where you want to divide the title into chapters. Each time you press the button, “Marking...” appears on the screen and the scenes to the left and right of the mark become separate chapters.
  • Page 66 Select the title you want to include in the Playlist title, and press ENTER. A check mark appears in the check box next to the selected title. To clear the check mark, press ENTER again. To select all of the titles, select “Select All.”...
  • Page 67 “Change OUT”: Allows you to change the OUT point, and repeat from step 9. To add more scenes, select “Add” and go to step 6. To preview all of the captured scenes in the listed order, select “Preview.” When you finish editing the Scene List, select “OK,”...
  • Page 68 Combining multiple Playlist titles (Combine Titles) - RW Press TITLE LIST to turn on the Title List (Playlist) menu. If the Title List (Original) menu appears, press TOOLS and select “Playlist.” Press TOOLS to select “Combine Titles,” and press ENTER. The display for selecting titles appears.
  • Page 69: 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 in the disc take priority over the Setup Display settings, and not all of the functions...
  • Page 70: Antenna Reception And Language Settings (Settings)

    Select an option, and press ENTER. The currently selected option is displayed next to the setup item. Example: when “16:9” is set. SETUP Settings TV Type : Video Pause Mode : Audio Y/Pb/Pr Out Black Level : Features Progressive Mode : Options Screen Saver : Line1 Input :...
  • Page 71 Select “Antenna/Cable,” and press ENTER. Settings - Tuner Preset Antenna / Cable : Cable Antenna Auto Preset Cable Manual Set : AFT : “Cable”: Presets cable TV channels. “Antenna”: Presets VHF and UHF channels. Select an option, and press ENTER. Select “Auto Preset,”...
  • Page 72 Clock Auto (Auto Clock Set) Turns on the Auto Clock Set function when a channel in your local area broadcasts a time signal. Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Using the Setup Displays” (page 69) to select “Settings” in the Setup Display.
  • Page 73: Set Top Box Control

    Set Top Box Control You can control your cable box/satellite receiver using the supplied set top box controller. See “Step 7: Easy Setup” for details. Set Top Box Control Turns on the cable box/satellite receiver control function. See “Using the cable box/satellite receiver control function”...
  • Page 74: Video Settings (Video)

    Video Settings (Video) Video settings will 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 DVD recorder. Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode.
  • Page 75 Progressive Mode DVD 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 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 76: 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 77 Dolby Normally select this Surround position. Multi-channel audio signals are output to two channels for enjoying surround sounds. Normal Multi-channel audio signals are downmixed to two channels for use with your stereo. Digital Out Selects if audio signals are output via the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jacks.
  • Page 78: Recording And Parental Control Settings (Features)

    Recording and Parental Control Settings (Features) The Features Setup allows you to adjust recording and parental control settings. Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode. Select “SETUP,” and press ENTER. Select “Features,” and press ENTER. The Features Setup appears with the following options.
  • Page 79 Select a geographic area as the playback limitation level, and press ENTER. The area is selected. When you select “Others,” press the number buttons to select and enter an area code in the table (see below). Then select “OK” and press ENTER.
  • Page 80: Disc And Remote Control Settings/Factory Settings (Options)

    DVD equipment is assigned the same Command Mode. Be sure to match the Command Mode switch on the remote to the setting made here. For details, see “If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder” on page 22.
  • Page 81: 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. SETUP Settings Easy Setup Video Audio Features Options Easy Setup...
  • Page 82: 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 83 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 84 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. The language for the sound track cannot be changed.
  • Page 85: Remote Control

    This is because the recorder is adding disc data to the disc. The disc tray does not open and “TRAY LOCKED” appears on the front panel display. , Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. ,continued...
  • Page 86: Self-Diagnosis Function (When Letters/Numbers Appear In The Display)

    , Re-insert the disc correctly. To prevent a malfunction, the recorder has performed the self- diagnosis function. , Contact your nearest Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility and give the five- character service number. Example: E 61 10...
  • Page 87: Notes About This Recorder

    Notes About This Recorder On operation • If the recorder is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture may condense on the lenses inside the recorder. Should this occur, the recorder may not operate properly.
  • Page 88: Specifications

    Specifications System Laser: Semiconductor laser Channel coverage: NTSC VHF: 2 to 13/UHF: 14 to 69/CATV: A-8 to A-1, A to W, W+1 to W+84 Video reception: Frequency synthesizer system Audio reception: Split carrier system Antenna: 75-ohm antenna terminal for VHF/ Timer: Clock: Quartz locked/Timer indication: 12-hour cycle (digital)/Power back-up duration: 1 hour...
  • Page 89: Guide To Parts And Controls

    Guide to Parts and Controls For more information, see the pages in parentheses. Front panel Buttons on the recorder have the same function as the buttons on the remote if they have the same or similar names. A @/1 (on/standby) button (23) B Front panel display (38, 92) C Disc tray (41) (remote sensor) (20)
  • Page 90 Remote Buttons on the remote have the same function as the buttons on the recorder if they have the same or similar names. Buttons with an orange dot next to them can be used with your TV when the TV/ DVD switch is set to TV.
  • Page 91 Z H PLAY button* (51) The button has a tactile dot. X PAUSE button (51) x STOP button (51) wj CHAPTER MARK/ERASE buttons (65) wk INPUT SELECT button (49) wl COMMAND MODE switch (DVD 1,2,3) (22) * Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the recorder.
  • Page 92 Front panel display PROGRESSIVE A Playing/recording status B Disc type*/recording format (angle) indicator (53) D PLAYLIST indicator (32) E Audio signal indicators (37) F STEREO indicator (40) z Hint You can turn off the front panel display when the recorder is turned off by setting “Dimmer” to “Power Save” in Options Setup (page 80).
  • Page 93: Glossary

    Glossary Chapter (page 58) Sections of a picture or a music feature that are smaller than titles. A title is composed of several chapters. Depending on the disc, no chapters may be recorded. Copy protection signals (page 40) Copy restriction set by copyright owners, etc. These signals are included in some software or TV programs and restrict recording on this recorder.
  • Page 94 Interlace format (page 17) Interlace format shows every other line of an image as a single “field” and is the standard method for displaying images on television. The even number field shows the even numbered lines of an image, and the odd numbered field shows the odd numbered lines of an image.
  • Page 95: Language Code List

    Language Code List For details, see page 73. The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard. Code Language Code Language 1027 Afar 1183 Irish 1028 Abkhazian 1186 Scots Gaelic 1032 Afrikaans 1194 Galician 1039 Amharic 1196 Guarani 1044 Arabic 1203 Gujarati 1045 Assamese...
  • Page 96: Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Brand Code

    Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Brand Code 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. Cable box brand Code number 0033 0003, 0011, 0017, 0008, 0014, 0001, 0013, 0206, 0047, 0237, 0033 Accuphase...
  • Page 97 Cable box brand Code number 0232, 0233, 0144, 0021 Gemini 0015, 0070, 0057, 0242, 0014, 0797, 0013, 0400 General Instrument 0476, 0011, 0014, 0098, 0810, 0024, 0003, 0015, 0276 0078 Gibraltar 0003 Global 1327 0069, 0057, 0015, 0797 GoldStar 0144, 0040 Goodmind 0770, 0797 Gradiente...
  • Page 98 Sigma 0019 Signal 0040, 0015, 0011, 0035 Signature 0011 SkyCable 0112 Skygiant 1091 SL Marx 0040 Sony 1006, 1506, 1606 Spectradyne 0769, 0058 Spectravision 0058 Sprucer 0021, 0307, 0010, 0144 Standard Components 0203, 0096, 0155 Starcom 0003, 0015, 0047, 0014,...
  • Page 99 Cable box brand Code number United Cable 0003, 0014, 0011, 0276 Universal 0191, 0078, 0207, 0056, 0022, 0039, 0153, 0077, 0322, 0315 US Electronics 0276, 0008, 0003, 0017 0883 Videoway 0250, 0000 VideoWorks 0124 Vidtech 0244 Viewmaster 0883, 0770 Viewstar 0258, 0289, 0060, 0063, 0211, 0027, 0111, 0030, 0121...
  • Page 100 Satellite receiver brand Paysat Philips Primestar Proscan RadioShack Samsung Sony Star Choice Star Trak Thomson Tivo Toshiba Uniden Video Cipher II Plus Zenith Code number 0724 1076, 0099, 1142, 0724, 0722, 0749, 1442, 1749, 0856, 0775 0361, 0627, 0869 0392, 0566...
  • Page 101: 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” 63 Adjusting recording picture 48 Album 59 Album number 37 “Album Search” 58 ANGLE 53 Antenna 15 Area code 79 AUDIO 53 “Audio”...
  • Page 102 INSTANT ADVANCE 54 INSTANT REPLAY 54 Interlace format 94 Labeling 35 “Language” 73 Language code 95 LINE 2 IN 30 “Line Audio Input” 50 LINE IN 1 29 LINE IN 3 29 “Line1 Input” 75 “Line3 Input” 75 “Main/Sub” 50 Manual Clock Set 72 MENU 51 Menu...
  • Page 103 Title List 32 Sort 33 Thumbnail 33 “Title Name” 63 Title number 37 “Title Search” 58 TOOLS 32 TOP MENU 51 Track 94 Track number 37 “Track Search” 58 Troubleshooting 82 “Tuner Audio” 76 Tuner Preset 25 “TV Type” 74 TV Virtual Surround 54 TV/DVD 21 TV/VIDEO 47...
  • Page 104 Printed on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. 2-149-120-11(1) Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia...

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