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3-084-640-11(1)

DVD Recorder

Operating Instructions
RDR-GX3
© 2003 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1: Dvd Recorder

    3-084-640-11(1) DVD Recorder Operating Instructions RDR-GX3 © 2003 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 2: Warning

    Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station. Precautions • This unit operates on 220 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz.

  • Page 3: Notes About The Discs

    If you have any questions or problems concerning your recorder, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Notes about the discs • To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its edge. Do not touch the surface.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Step 7: Easy Setup ...22 Setting Up the Remote ...25 Controlling TVs with the remote ... 25 If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder ... 26 Connecting a VCR or Similar Recording Device to the LINE3 Jack ...27...
  • Page 5 Basic Editing ... 65 Labelling a title (Title Name)... 65 Protecting a title (Protect)... 65 Erasing a title (Erase)... 66 Erasing multiple titles (Erase Titles) ... 66 Erasing a section of a title (A-B Erase) ... 67 Creating chapters manually... 68 Advanced Editing (Playlist Edit) ...

  • Page 6: Features

    Rec button. No searching is required on your part — a feature possible only with a DVD recorder. Adjustments for both recording and playback picture (page 46, 61) The recorder allows you to adjust the picture quality of input sources, such as a VCR, which can then be recorded on a DVD.

  • Page 7: About This Manual

    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 meanings of the icons used in this manual are described below: Icon Meaning...

  • Page 8: Dvd Recorder Basics

    DVD Recorder Basics Step 1: Select the disc type Unlike a video tape which is sold by length, such as 60 min. or 120 min., recordable DVDs are sold by type. Select the disc type by following the chart on the back cover, as each type has different features.
  • Page 9 (DVD-RWs in VR mode only). A recorded disc contains title(s), and each title contains chapter(s) Start Rec. Stop/Start Title 1 Chapters Chapter marks Go to the next page. SMARTLINK Stop Rec. Title 2 Chapters Chapter marks ,continued DVD Recorder Basics...
  • Page 10 The recorder automatically finalizes a disc before ejecting it. Finalizing in this case still allows you to further edit or record on the disc. DVD Recorder Basics With this recorder, you can create a Playlist (playback information) on the same disc, and edit the Playlist without changing the original recording(s).

  • Page 11: 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. Open the panel. A @/1 (on/standby) button/ indicator (22, 38) Turns the recorder on and off.

  • Page 12: Remote

    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. Slide the cover.
  • Page 13 S z REC button (38) Starts recording. T REC MODE button (38) Selects the recording mode. U INPUT SELECT button (38, 48) Selects equipment connected to the line inputs. V SYNCHRO REC button (47) Synchronizes the recorder and the timer recording set on the connected external equipment.

  • Page 14: Front Panel Display

    Front panel display A Command mode indicator (26, Indicates the selected remote command mode. B NTSC indicator Lights up when the recorder outputs the signal in NTSC format. C ANGLE indicator (60) Lights up when you can change the angle. D PLAYLIST indicator (32) Lights up when the Playlist is selected.

  • Page 15: Basic Hookups And Settings

    Basic Hookups and Settings • Quick Overview ....page 15 • Step 1: Unpacking ....page 16 •...

  • Page 16: Step 1: Unpacking

    AERIAL IN on the rear panel of the recorder. Connect AERIAL OUT of the recorder to the aerial input of your TV, using the supplied aerial cable. DVD recorder LINE 3/DECODER COMPONENT VIDEO OUT AC IN LINE 4 IN...

  • Page 17: Step 3: Connecting The Video Cords

    LINE 2 OUT R-AUDIO-L VIDEO (yellow) Audio/video cord (supplied) : Signal flow DVD recorder C Connecting to an S VIDEO input jack AC IN Connect using an S VIDEO cord (not supplied). You will enjoy high quality images. LINE 1 - TV...
  • Page 18 Now Recording functions. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your TV. DVD recorder AC IN Notes • SMARTLINK features are not available for devices connected via the DVD recorder’s LINE 3/DECODER jack. • Not all TVs respond to the functions above. COMPONENT (green) VIDEO IN (blue)

  • Page 19: Step 4: Connecting The Audio Cords

    (not supplied). Connect the LINE 2 OUT (R-AUDIO-L) jacks to the TV’s audio input jack. Note Do not connect the LINE 4 IN (R-AUDIO-L) jacks to your TV’s audio output jacks at the same time. DVD recorder LINE 3/DECODER COMPONENT VIDEO OUT AC IN...

  • Page 20: Connecting To An Av Amplifier

    If your AV amplifier (receiver) only has L and R audio input jacks , use jack, use You can enjoy Dolby Surround effects only when playing Dolby Surround audio or multi-channel audio (Dolby Digital) discs. DVD recorder AERIAL AC IN DIGITAL OUT PCM/DTS/MPEG/...

  • Page 21: Step 5: Connecting The Mains Lead

    After you connect the mains lead, you must wait for a short while before operating the recorder. You can operate the recorder once the front panel display lights DVD recorder up and the recorder enters standby mode. AC IN...

  • Page 22: Step 6: Inserting The Batteries

    Step 6: Inserting the Batteries You can control the recorder using the supplied remote. Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the markings inside the battery compartment. When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor recorder.
  • Page 23 Press ENTER. The Setup Display for selecting the language used in the on-screen display appears. EASY SETUP Select the screen Language. English Français Deutsch Italiano Español Press M/m to select a language. Press ENTER. The setup Display for selecting your country and language for the tuner system appears.
  • Page 24 Press ENTER. The Setup Display for the LINE 3/DECODER jack appears. Press M/m to select an option. Select “Yes” if you will connect a decoder to the LINE 3/DECODER jack, or select “No” if you will not connect a decoder. Press ENTER.

  • Page 25: Setting Up The Remote

    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 Aiwa Grundig Hitachi TV/DVD switch Loewe Nokia "/1...

  • Page 26: If You Have A Sony Dvd Player Or More Than One Sony Dvd Recorder

    If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder 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.

  • Page 27: Connecting A Vcr Or Similar Recording Device To The Line3 Jack

    • Pictures containing copy protection signals that prohibit any copying cannot be recorded. • When you record to a VCR from this DVD recorder, do not switch the input source to TV by pressing the TV/DVD button on the remote.

  • Page 28: Connecting To A Satellite Or Digital Tuner

    Connecting a decoder Satellite tuner, etc. to AERIAL DVD recorder AC IN AERIAL Setting PAY-TV/Canal Plus channels To watch or record PAY-TV/Canal Plus programmes, set your recorder to receive the channels using the on-screen display.
  • Page 29 a Press SYSTEM MENU. The System Menu appears. b Press M/m to select “SETUP,” then press ENTER. SETUP Settings Channel Setting Video Channel List Audio Clock Features Language Options Easy Setup c Press M/m to select “Video,” then press ENTER. SETUP Settings TV Type :...
  • Page 30 p Press M/m to select “PAY-TV/CANAL+,” then press ENTER. Settings - Channel Setting System : Normal / CATV : Normal Channel Set : Station Name : Pay - TV / CANAL+ : Audio : NICAM q Press M/m to select “On,” then press ENTER. r Press SYSTEM MENU repeatedly to exit the menu.

  • Page 31: Operating The Recorder

    SYSTEM MENU CURSOR MODE RETURN System Menu The System Menu appears when you press SYSTEM MENU, and provides entries to all of the recorder’s main functions. SYSTEM DVD Recorder Dual RW Compatible MENU TITLE LIST Plays/erases/edits recorded titles. TIMER TIMER LIST...

  • Page 32: Title List

    Title List The recorder uses list displays for some operations. The most frequently used is the Title List menu. The Title List menu appears when you press TITLE LIST or when you select “TITLE LIST” from the System Menu, and displays all of the titles on the disc.

  • Page 33: Sub-Menu

    Sub-menu The sub-menu appears when you select an item from the displayed list menu and press ENTER. The sub-menu displays options applicable only to the selected item. Example: The Title List menu TITLE LIST My Movies 1.5/4.7GB ORIGINAL -RW.VR Close 13:00-14:00 15.

  • Page 34: How To Enter Characters

    How to Enter Characters You can label a title, disc, program, or channel by entering characters. You can enter up to 64 characters for a title/disc/ program name, but the actual number of characters displayed in the menus such as the Title List will vary. When the display for entering characters appears, follow the steps below.

  • Page 35: Recording/Timer Recording

    Recording/ Timer Recording This section covers the basics of DVD recording, and the available methods for setting the timer. • Before Recording ....page 35 •...

  • Page 36: About Recording Formats

    About recording formats When you insert an unused disc, the recorder automatically starts formatting. Since available functions differ depending on the disc type, select the disc that best suits your needs using the chart below. You can preset the format for unused DVD-RWs in Options Setup.

  • Page 37: Checking The Available Disc Space (Disc Info)

    Checking the available disc space (Disc Info) When recording on a used disc, make sure that there is enough disc space for recording. With DVD-RWs or DVD+RWs, you can free up disc space by erasing titles. a Press TOOL while the disc is in the recorder. The Tool menu appears.

  • Page 38: Recording Tv Programmes

    To free up disc space using the Disc Map display (DVD-RWs in Video mode, DVD+RWs only) The Disc Map display in the Tool menu allows you to check the disc status and erase titles on the disc. Press TITLE LIST while the disc is in the recorder.

  • Page 39: Using The Quick Timer Function

    With the recording side facing down Press Z to close the disc tray. Wait until “LOAD” disappears from the front panel display. If you use an unused DVD, formatting starts automatically. When using an unused DVD-RW, select the recording format, VR or Video. Press PROG +/–...

  • Page 40: Recording Stereo And Bilingual Programmes

    To cancel the Quick Timer Press z REC repeatedly until the counter appears in the front panel display. The recorder returns to normal recording mode. Recording stereo and bilingual programmes The recorder automatically receives and records stereo and bilingual programmes based on the ZWEITON system or the NICAM system.

  • Page 41: Timer Recording

    Timer Recording You can set a total of eight programmes for the timer, up to one month in advance. There are two setting methods: manual setting and VIDEO Plus+ setting. • Standard: Set the date, time, and programme position of the programme manually.
  • Page 42 g Press </M/m/, to select “OK,” then press ENTER. The Timer List menu appears. The TIMER REC indicator lights up on the front panel and the recorder is ready to start recording. h Press RETURN to turn off the Timer List, or press [TIMER] and repeat from step 5 to enter additional timer settings.

  • Page 43: Checking/Changing/Cancelling Timer Settings (Timer List)

    If the timer settings overlap Overlapped timer settings are shown as follows. Timer These timer settings overlap. Do you want to save this setting? Wed 29.10 21:00-22:00 Wed 29.10 20:30-21:00 Cancel To store the setting, press </, to select “OK,” then press ENTER.

  • Page 44: Recording Tv Programmes Using The Video Plus+ System

    To erase the setting A Select “Erase,” then press ENTER. The display asks for confirmation. Erase Are you sure you want to erase this timer setting? Mon-Sat 22:00-22:15 Cancel If you do not want to erase the setting, select “Cancel,” then press ENTER or RETURN. B Press </, to select “OK,”...
  • Page 45 Timer - VIDEO Plus+ Set the timer by entering the timer code. PlusCode No. Cancel Standard If the Timer programming (Standard) menu appears, press < to switch the display. f Press the number buttons to enter the PlusCode number, then press SET. If you make a mistake Press CLEAR and re-enter the correct number.

  • Page 46: Adjusting The Recording Picture Quality And Size

    Adjusting the Recording Picture Quality and Size You can adjust the recording picture quality and picture size. RETURN Press TOOL before recording starts. The Tool menu appears. Press M/m to select “Rec Settings,” then press ENTER. The following display appears. Rec.

  • Page 47: Recording From Connected Equipment With A Timer (Synchro Rec)

    Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec) You can set the recorder to automatically record programmes from connected equipment that has a timer function (such as a satellite tuner). Connect the equipment to the LINE 3/ DECODER jack of the recorder (page 27). When the connected equipment turns on, the recorder starts recording a programme from the LINE 3/DECODER jack.

  • Page 48: Recording From Connected Equipment Without A Timer

    If the timer settings of a Synchro-Recording and another timer recording overlap Regardless of whether or not the programme is a Synchro Rec programme, the programme that starts first has priority and the second programme starts recording only after the first programme has finished.
  • Page 49 f Select the audio input using the Tool menu. A Press TOOL. B Press M/m to select “Line Audio Input,” then press ENTER. C Press M/m to select the item, then press ENTER. • Stereo (default) • Bilingual* * When recording a bilingual programme on a DVD-RW (Video mode), DVD+RW, or DVD-R, select the sound track, “Main”...

  • Page 50: Playback

    Playback This section explains the basics of playback, such as playable disc types, and describes the settings necessary for playback in general. • Before Playing....page 50 •...

  • Page 51: Playing Discs

    Discs that cannot be played on this recorder The recorder cannot play the following discs: • All CD-ROMs (including PHOTO CDs) • CD-Rs/CD-RWs, other than those recorded in the music CD format • Data part of CD-Extras • VIDEO CDs •...

  • Page 52: Using The Dvd's Menu

    When playing a DVD-RW/DVD+RW/DVD-R You can select a title from the Title List menu. See “Selecting a Recorded Title on a Disc” (page 54). If a menu appears on the TV screen See “Using the DVD’s Menu” below. Press H. The recorder starts playback.

  • Page 53: Basic Operations/Changing The Playback Speed

    Basic operations/Changing the playback speed M (Search) Jog Stick Operations Press X. To resume playback, press X or H. Pause During playback, press > or .. Locate the beginning of • > : Goes to the next title/chapter/track. the title/chapter/track •...

  • Page 54: Selecting A Recorded Title On A Disc

    To resume playback from the point where you stopped the disc (Resume Play) When you stop the disc, the recorder remembers the point where you pressed x. • For DVDs: Resume Play works as long as you do not open the disc tray (you may turn off the recorder).

  • Page 55: Aab 9:00-9:30 Aab Thu 25. 9 9:00 (0H30M) Ep

    To change the title order (Sort) You can sort the titles according to date, number, or title. Press < while the Title List menu is turned on. The Sort buttons are selected. TITLE LIST ORIGINAL -RW.VR 13:00-14:00 Sort 20:00-21:00 Date Sort buttons Number 9:00- 9:30...

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

    Searching for a Title/ Chapter/Track You can search a DVD by title or chapter, and a CD by track. Since titles and tracks are assigned unique numbers on the disc, you can select the desired title/chapter/track by entering its number. Or, you can search for a scene using the time code. Number buttons, CLEAR RETURN...

  • Page 57: Checking The Play Information And Playing Time

    Checking the Play Information and Playing Time 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. Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows: Title/track information (Display 1) Play mode/time information (Display 2) (Display off)

  • Page 58: Checking The Playing Time In The Front Panel Display

    Checking the playing time in the front panel display You can view the playing time or disc text in the front panel display. Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly. Each press of the button changes the information as follows: When playing a DVD Title playing time and the current title/chapter number Remaining time of the current title Playing time and number of the current chapter...

  • Page 59: Checking The Audio Signal Format

    DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack, the surround effect will only be heard when “Dolby Digital” in Audio Setup is set to “D- PCM.” TVS was developed by Sony to produce surround sound for home use using just a stereo TV. Press SUR repeatedly during playback to select one of the TVS sounds.

  • Page 60: Changing The Angles

    Night Large sounds, such as explosions, are suppressed, but quieter sounds are unaffected. This feature is useful when you want to hear the dialogue and enjoy the surround sound effects of “Wide” at low volume. Standard Creates three sets of virtual rear speakers from the sound of the actual front speakers (L, R) as shown below.

  • Page 61: Displaying The Subtitles

    Displaying the Subtitles If subtitles are recorded on a disc you can change the subtitle language or turn the subtitles on and off whenever you want during playback. Press (subtitle) repeatedly during playback to select a setting. 1 : English Depending on the DVD VIDEO, the choice of language varies.

  • Page 62: Adjusting The Sound Quality

    C NR (chroma noise reduction) Reduces noise contained in the colour element of the video signal. BNR (block noise reduction) Reduces “block noise” or mosaic like patterns in the picture. DVE (digital video enhancer) Sharpens the outlines of the images. PB Video Equalizer (Playback video equalizer) Adjusts the picture in greater detail.

  • Page 63: Editing A Dvd

    Editing a DVD This section introduces the basics of DVD editing, and explains both edit functions for the recording on a disc, and the edit functions for the entire disc. • Before Editing....page 63 •...

  • Page 64: Edit Options For Dvd-Rws (Vr Mode)

    Edit options for DVD-RWs (VR mode) You have two options for a DVD-RW (VR mode): editing either the original recording (called the “Original”), or the playback information created from the Original (called a “Playlist”). Since each is different in nature and offers different merits, read the following and select the one that better suits your needs.

  • Page 65: Basic Editing

    Basic Editing This section explains the basic edit functions. Note that these edits are irreversible to the original status. If you want to edit a DVD-RW (VR mode) without changing the original recordings, create a Playlist (page 68). Notes • If “No new data can be added to this disc” appears on the screen, erase any unwanted titles before editing.

  • Page 66: Erasing A Title (Erase)

    To cancel the protection Select the protected title in step 2. Press M/m to select “Protect,” then press ENTER. Press </, to select “Off,” then press ENTER. To protect the entire disc See page 73. Note You cannot protect Playlist titles. Erasing a title (Erase) You can erase titles individually using the sub-menu.

  • Page 67: Erasing A Section Of A Title (A-B Erase)

    e Repeat step 4 to select all the titles you want to erase. When the selected title is protected The display asks for confirmation. • To continue the procedure, press , to select “Change.” The protection display appears. Select “Off” by pressing </,, then press ENTER.

  • Page 68: Creating Chapters Manually

    g To exit, press </, to select “No,” then press ENTER. The display returns to the Title List menu. Notes • Images or sound may be momentarily interrupted at the point where you erase a section of a title. • Sections shorter than five seconds may not be erased. Creating chapters manually You can manually insert a chapter mark at any point you like.
  • Page 69 TITLE LIST My Movies 1.5/4.7GB ORIGINAL -RW.VR 13:00-14:00 15. 9 Sort Date 20:00-21:00 17. 9 Number 9:00- 9:30 25. 9 Title 20:00-20:30 25. 9 20:00-20:30 15.10 21:00-21:30 19.10 21:00-21:30 26.10 10:00-10:30 28.10 b Press TOOL. The Tool menu appears. c Press M/m to select “Create Playlist,” then press ENTER.
  • Page 70 l Press </, to select an option on the screen, then press ENTER. To capture a scene from the same title, select “More,” and repeat the steps above. To capture a scene from another title, select “New Title,” and repeat the steps above. m To end scene capture, press </, to select “No More”...

  • Page 71: Moving A Playlist Title (Move)

    Moving a Playlist title (Move) You can change the Playlist title order within the Title List (Playlist). a Press TITLE LIST. The Title List menu appears. If the Title List (Original) menu appears, press TOOL, and select “Playlist” from the Tool menu. My Movies TITLE LIST 1.5/4.7GB...

  • Page 72: Combining Multiple Playlist Titles (Combine)

    Combining multiple Playlist titles (Combine) You can add new contents to an existing Playlist title by combining the title with other Playlist titles. a Press TITLE LIST. The Title List menu appears. If the Title List (Original) menu appears, press TOOL, and select “Playlist”...

  • Page 73: Labelling, Protecting, Or Finalizing A Disc

    Labelling, Protecting, or Finalizing a Disc Using the Disc Information display, you can label, protect, or finalize your disc. You can even erase the entire disc except for the protected titles. This section explains settings effective for the entire disc. RETURN Labelling a disc (Disc Name) You can enter up to 64 characters for a disc name (the actual...

  • Page 74: Finalizing A Disc (Finalize)

    c Press M/m to select “Protect Disc,” then press ENTER. The display for setting disc protection appears. Protect Disc Select the protection status for this disc. Protect Don't Protect d Press </, to select “Protect,” then press ENTER. The display returns to the Disc Information display. e Press RETURN to turn off the display.

  • Page 75: Reformatting A Disc (Format)

    b Press M/m to select “Disc info,” then press ENTER. The Disc Information display appears. Disc Information Close DiscName Movie Disc Name Media DVD-RW Format Protect Disc Title no. Original 3 / Playlist 2 Finalize Protected Not Protected Erase All Date 15.

  • Page 76: Settings And Adjustments

    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. System Menu SYSTEM DVD Recorder Dual RW Compatible MENU TITLE LIST Plays/erases/edits recorded titles.

  • Page 77: Using The Setup Displays

    Playback settings stored in the disc take priority over the Setup Display settings, and not all the functions described may work. SYSTEM MENU RETURN Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is stopped. The System Menu appears. SYSTEM DVD Recorder Dual RW Compatible MENU TITLE LIST Plays/erases/edits recorded titles. TIMER TIMER LIST SETUP Press M/m to select “SETUP,”...

  • Page 78: Settings (Basic Settings)

    Settings (Basic Settings) The Settings Setup helps you to make fundamental settings for the recorder. Select “Settings” in the Setup display. To use the display, see “Using the Setup Displays” (page 77). The default settings are underlined. SETUP Settings Channel Setting Video Channel List Audio...
  • Page 79 Press M/m to select “On,” then press ENTER. Normally, select this. Allows you to adjust the pictures manually. Select this if the Auto Fine Tuning function does not work effectively. • If the picture is not clear A Press M/m to select “...
  • Page 80 The selected channel is inserted at the new programme position. Settings - Channel List Prog Channel Press ENTER to confirm the setting. To change or disable the programme position of another station, repeat steps 3 through 6. Press SYSTEM MENU repeatedly to exit the menu.

  • Page 81: Video Settings

    Note If you select a language in “DVD Menu,” “Subtitle,” or “Audio” that is not recorded on the DVD VIDEO, one of the recorded languages will be automatically selected. Video Settings Choose the settings according to the TV, tuner, or decoder to be connected.

  • Page 82: Component Out

    Pause Mode (DVDs only) Selects the picture in pause mode. Auto The picture, including subjects that move dynamically, is output with no jitter. Normally select this position. Frame The picture, including subjects that do not move dynamically, is output in high resolution.

  • Page 83: Audio Settings

    Audio Settings The Audio Setup allows you to set the sound according to the playback and connection conditions. Select “Audio” in the Setup Display. To use the display, see “Using the Setup Displays” (page 77). The default settings are underlined. SETUP Settings Audio ATT :...

  • Page 84: Features Settings

    DTS (DVD VIDEO only) Selects whether or not to output DTS signals. Select this when the recorder is connected to an audio component with a built-in DTS decoder. Select this when the recorder is connected to an audio component without a built-in DTS decoder.
  • Page 85 • The TV guide page numbers appear automatically when the recorder detects them (example: P301). Features-TV Guide Page P 301 P 302 P 303 P 304 P 305 P 306 P 307 • If no page numbers are detected (P000), you have to set the appropriate TV guide page number manually.

  • Page 86: Options Settings

    • To change the password A In step 4, select “Password,” then press ENTER. The display for registering a password appears. B Enter a new four-digit password using the number buttons, then select “OK” and press ENTER. Notes • If you forget your password, you will have to reset it by selecting “Parental Control”...

  • Page 87: Easy Setup (Resetting The Recorder)

    Command Mode Changes the Command Mode of the recorder if other 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 “Inserting the Batteries” on page 22. DVD1 Select this if the default Command Mode conflicts with other DVD equipment.

  • Page 88: Additional Information

    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.
  • Page 89 TV channels cannot be changed. , Switch the input selector to TV. , Connect the aerial cable correctly (page 16). The picture from equipment connected to the recorder’s input jack does not fill the screen. , If the equipment is connected to the LINE 1-TV jack, select “L1”...
  • Page 90 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 91: Remote Commander

    , The TV/DVD switch is set to TV. (See “Setting Up the Remote” on page 25.) Other Sony equipment responds to the remote. , The same command mode is set for both the equipment and recorder. Set a different command mode for the recorder (page 26).

  • Page 92: Self-Diagnosis Function (When Letters/Numbers Appear In The Display)

    E XX To prevent a malfunction, the recorder has (xx is a number) 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 Self-diagnosis Function (When letters/numbers appear in the display)

  • Page 93: Specifications

    Specifications System Laser Semiconductor laser Channel coverage PAL/SECAM (B/G, D/K, I, L) VHF: E2 to E12, R1 to R12, F1 to F10, Italian A to H, Ireland A to J, South Africa 4 to 13 UHF: E21 to E69, R21 to R69, B21 to B69, F21 to F69 CATV: S01 to S05, S1 to S20, France B to Q...

  • Page 94: Glossary

    Glossary Chapter (page 56) 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. CPRM (page 35) CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media) is a coding technology that protects copyrights for images.

  • Page 95: Language Code List

    Language Code List For details, see pages 58, 61, 80. The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard. Code Language 1027 Afar 1028 Abkhazian 1032 Afrikaans 1039 Amharic 1044 Arabic 1045 Assamese 1051 Aymara 1052 Azerbaijani 1053 Bashkir 1057 Byelorussian...

  • Page 96: Index

    Index Words in quotations appear in the on- screen displays. Numerics 16:9 23 4:3 Letter Box 23 4:3 Pan Scan 23 “A-B Erase” 67 Adjusting playback picture/sound 61 recording picture 46 “AFT” 78 Angle 60 Area code 86 “Audio” 78 Audio 58 “Audio ATT”...
  • Page 97 “Setup” 26 Setup Display 77 SMARTLINK 18 Sort 55 “Station Name” 79 Sub-menu 33 Subtitle 61 Surround 59 Synchro Rec 47 “System” 29 System Menu 26 “TIMER” 42 Timer List 43 Timer recording check/change/cancel 43 manual setting 41 Rec Mode Adjust 42 Synchro Rec 47 VIDEO Plus+ 44 Title 94...

  • Page 100: Quick Guide To Dvd Disc Types

    For details of the above functions and implied restrictions, see the explanations inside the manual. Printed on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)- free vegetable oil based ink. Sony Corporation : Most suitable. : Can be used. : Some functions are limited. : Cannot be used.

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