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Summary of Contents for Sony RDR-GX33
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Page 1: Dvd Recorder
2-672-839-11(1) DVD Recorder Operating Instructions RDR-GX330 © 2006 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-GX330 Serial No.______________... -
Page 3: Precautions
On recording Make trial recordings before making the actual recording. On compensation for lost recordings Sony is not liable and will not compensate for any lost recordings or relevant losses, including when recordings are not made due to reasons including recorder failure, or... - Page 4 Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Sony DVD recorder ........ - Page 6 Timer Recording ........39 Before Recording ..........39 Recording mode .
- Page 7 Settings and Adjustments ......71 Antenna Reception and Language Settings (Basic) ....71 Tuner Preset .
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Page 8: Quick Guide To Disc Types
Quick Guide to Disc Types Recordable and playable discs Type Disc Logo DVD+RW mode DVD- Video mode DVD+R DVD+R DL mode DVD-R Video mode Icon used in Formatting this manual (new discs) Automatically formatted in +VR mode (DVD+RW VIDEO) Format in VR mode - RW (page 27) - Page 9 Usable disc versions (as of March 2006) • 8x-speed or slower DVD+RWs • 6x-speed or slower DVD-RWs (Ver.1.1, Ver.1.2 with CPRM • 16x-speed or slower DVD+Rs • 16x-speed or slower DVD-Rs (Ver.2.0, Ver.2.1 with CPRM • 8x-speed or slower DVD+R DL (Double Layer) discs “DVD+RW,”...
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Page 10: Playable Discs
Playable discs Type DVD VIDEO VIDEO CD DATA DVD DATA CD 8 cm DVD+RW/ DVD-RW/DVD-R “DVD VIDEO” and “CD” are trademarks. Discs that cannot be played • PHOTO CDs • CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs that are recorded in a format different from the formats mentioned in the table above. - Page 11 Maximum recordable number of titles Disc Number of titles* DVD-RW/DVD-R DVD+RW/DVD+R DVD+R DL * The maximum length for one title is eight hours. Note on playback operations of DVD VIDEOs/VIDEO CDs Some playback operations of DVD VIDEOs/ VIDEO CDs may be intentionally set by software producers.
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Page 12: Hookups And Settings
Hookups and Settings Hooking Up the Recorder Follow steps 1 through 6 to hook up and adjust the settings of the recorder. Do not connect the AC power cord until you reach “Step 4: Connecting the AC Power Cord” on page 19. Notes •... -
Page 13: A: Cable Box Or Satellite Receiver With A Video/Audio Output
• If you connect an S-video cord to the LINE 1 IN jack, set “Line1 Input” of the “Line Input” to “S Video” in the “Video” setup (page 75). S VIDEO ANT IN TO TV to antenna input S-video cord (not supplied) Wall Antenna cable (supplied) DVD recorder ,continued... -
Page 14: B: Cable Box With An Antenna Output Only
VHF/UHF IN to VHF/UHF OUT : Signal flow Note When using this connection, set “Antenna / Cable” of the “Tuner Preset” to “Antenna” in the “Basic” setup (page 71). Cable box ANT IN TO TV to antenna input DVD recorder... -
Page 15: C: Cable Without Cable Box, Or Antenna Only (No Cable Tv)
VHF/UHF antenna or separate VHF and UHF antennas. With this hookup, you can record any channel by selecting the channel on the recorder. Wall to VHF/UHF IN to VHF/UHF OUT to antenna input Antenna cable (supplied) : Signal flow DVD recorder... -
Page 16: Step 2: Connecting The Video Cords
“Progressive Output” of “Video Output” to “On” in the “Video” setup to send progressive video signals. For details, see “Progressive Output” on page 74. INPUT S VIDEO TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) to LINE OUT (S VIDEO) DVD recorder... - Page 17 When playing “wide screen” images Some recorded images may not fit your TV screen. To change the picture size, see page 74. If you are connecting to a VCR Connect your VCR to the LINE IN jack on the recorder (page 24). Note Do not connect more than one type of video cord between the recorder and your TV at the same time.
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Page 18: Step 3: Connecting The Audio Cords
B Audio L/R (left/right) input jacks This connection will use your TV’s or stereo amplifier’s (receiver’s) two speakers for sound. [Speakers] Rear (R) Front (R) Subwoofer DVD recorder INPUT VIDEO (yellow) (white) AUDIO (red) TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) -
Page 19: Step 4: Connecting The Ac Power Cord
z Hint For correct speaker location, see the operating instructions supplied with the connected components. Notes • Do not connect your TV’s audio output jacks to the LINE IN (R-AUDIO-L) jacks at the same time. This will cause unwanted noise to come from your TV’s speakers. -
Page 20: Step 5: Preparing The Remote
Notes • If the supplied remote interferes your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command mode number for this recorder (page 21). • Use the batteries correctly to avoid possible leakage and corrosion. -
Page 21: If You Have A Sony Dvd Player Or More Than One Sony Dvd Recorder
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 after you have completed “Step 6: Easy Setup.”... -
Page 22: Changing Channels Of The Recorder Using The Remote
Select “Others,” and press ENTER. Select “Command Mode,” and press ENTER. Select a Command Mode (DVD1, DVD2, or DVD3), and press ENTER. Set the Command Mode for the remote so it matches the Command Mode for the recorder you set above. Follow the steps below to set the Command Mode on the remote. -
Page 23: Step 6: Easy Setup
Step 6: Easy Setup Make the basic adjustments by following the on-screen instructions in “Easy Setup.” O RETURN Turn on the recorder and your TV. Then switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the recorder appears on your TV screen. -
Page 24: Connecting A Vcr Or Similar Device
Connect a VCR or similar recording device to the LINE 1 IN of this recorder. If the equipment has an S-video jack, you can use an S-video cord instead of an audio/video cord. VIDEO Audio/video cord (not supplied) to LINE 1 IN : Signal flow OUTPUT VCR, etc. AUDIO S VIDEO S-video cord (not supplied) DVD recorder... -
Page 25: Connecting To The Line 2 In Jacks On The Front Panel
• If you pass the recorder signals through a VCR, you may not receive a clear image on your TV screen. DVD recorder Be sure to connect your VCR to the DVD recorder and to your TV in the order shown below. To watch video tapes, watch the tapes through a second line input on your TV. -
Page 26: Connecting To A Satellite Or Digital Tuner
• Synchro-Recording does not work with some tuners. For details, see the tuner’s operating instructions. • If you disconnect the recorder’s AC power cord, you will not be able to view the signals from the connected tuner. INPUT VIDEO AUDIO DVD recorder Satellite tuner, etc. VIDEO... -
Page 27: Eight Basic Operations - Getting To Know Your Dvd Recorder
Eight Basic Operations — Getting to Know Your DVD Recorder 1. Inserting a Disc - RW - RW Video Video DATA CD Z OPEN/ CLOSE Press Z OPEN/CLOSE, and place a disc on the disc tray. Recording/playing side facing down Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc tray. -
Page 28: Checking The Disc Status While Recording
To stop recording Press x REC STOP. Note that it may take a few seconds for recorder to stop recording. To watch another TV program while recording Set your TV to the TV input using the TV/ VIDEO button (page 20). z Hint If you do not want to watch TV while recording, you can turn off the TV. - Page 29 Press TITLE LIST. To show the extended Title List, press OPTIONS to select “Display List,” and press ENTER. Title List with Thumbnail Images (Example: DVD+RW) Extended Title List A Title type: Displays the title type (Original or Playlist) for DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs (VR mode).
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Page 30: Displaying The Playing/Remaining Time And Play Information
To change a title thumbnail picture (Thumbnail) (DVD-RW/DVD-R in VR mode only) You can select a favorite scene for the thumbnail picture shown in the Title List menu. Press TITLE LIST. Press </, to switch the Title Lists, if necessary. Select a title, and press ENTER. -
Page 31: Checking The Playing/Remaining Time
B Available functions for DVD VIDEOs angle/ audio/ etc.), or playback data for DATA DVDs and DATA CDs C The current selected function or audio setting (appears only temporarily) Example: Dolby Digital 5.1 ch Front (L/R) + LFE (Low Frequency Center Effect) D The current selected angle... -
Page 32: Checking The Remaining Disc Space
Example: When playing a CD Track playing time and the current track/index number Remaining time of the current track Playing time of the disc Remaining time of the disc CD text (when available) Example: When playing an MP3 audio track Playing time and number of the current track Current album number Example: When viewing a JPEG image... -
Page 33: Changing The Name Of A Recorded Program
5. Changing the Name of a Recorded Program - RW - RW Video Video You can label a DVD, title, 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 34: Labeling And Protecting A Disc
To use the number buttons You can also use the number buttons to enter characters. Refer to the number next to each row of letters on your TV screen. In step 5 above, press a number button repeatedly to select a character. Example: Press the number 3 button once to enter “D.”... -
Page 35: Protecting A Disc
Note You can enter up to 64 characters for a DVD’s disc name. The disc name may not appear when the disc is played on other DVD equipment. Protecting a disc - RW Insert a disc. See “1. Inserting a Disc” on page 27. Press OPTIONS to select “Disc Information,”... -
Page 36: Finalizing The Disc Using Z Open/Close Button
Finalizing is necessary when playing on any equipment other than this recorder. Video After finalizing, you cannot edit or record on the disc. Z OPEN/ CLOSE Finalizing the disc using Z OPEN/CLOSE button Make a recording. See “2. Recording a Program” on page 27. -
Page 37: Unfinalizing A Disc
Unfinalizing a disc - RW - RW Video For DVD-RWs (Video mode) DVD-RWs (Video mode) that have been finalized to prohibit additional recording or editing can be unfinalized to allow further recording or editing. For DVD-RWs (VR mode) If you cannot record or edit on a DVD-RW (VR mode) that has been finalized with other DVD equipment, unfinalize the disc. - Page 38 z Hint By reformatting, you can change the recording format on DVD-RWs, or record again on DVD- RWs that have been finalized. Note On this model, 1 GB (read “gigabyte”) is equivalent to 1 billion bytes. The larger the number, the larger the disc space.
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Page 39: Timer Recording
Timer Recording Before Recording Before you start recording… • Check that the disc has enough available space for the recording (page 32). For DVD+RWs and DVD-RWs, you can free up disc space by erasing titles (page 59). • Adjust the recording picture quality and picture size if necessary (page 42). -
Page 40: Recording A Stereo/Sap Program
Recording a stereo/SAP program The recorder can receive and record stereo/ SAP programs. Recording stereo programs If there is noise in the stereo program, set “Auto Stereo” in the “Audio” setup to “Off” (page 76). The sound will be recorded in monaural but with less noise. - Page 41 Select an item using </, and adjust using M/m. Then press ENTER. To make additional changes to items in different rows, return to step 2. The adjustable items are listed below. “Day and Time”: Sets the date, start time, and stop time, and selects the channel or input source.
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Page 42: Using The Quick Timer Function
Notes • If a message indicating that the disc is full appears on the screen, change the disc, or make available space for the recording (DVD+RW/DVD-RW only) (page 60). • Check that the clock is correctly set before setting the timer recording. If not, the timer recording cannot be made. -
Page 43: Creating Chapters In A Title
“DVD Rec. Picture Size”: Sets the picture size of the program to be recorded. • 4:3 (default): Sets the picture size to 4:3. • 16:9: Sets the picture size to 16:9 (wide mode). “DVD Rec. Picture Size” works with DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs (Video mode) when the recording mode is set to HQ, HSP, SP, LSP, or ESP. -
Page 44: Checking/Changing/Canceling Timer Settings (Timer List)
Checking/Changing/ Canceling Timer Settings (Timer List) - RW - RW Video Video You can check, change, or cancel timer settings using the Timer List. O RETURN Press TIMER LIST. The Timer List appears. Timer information displays the recording date, time, recording mode, etc. Indicates that the setting is overlapped by another setting. -
Page 45: Changing The Priority Of Overlapped Settings
“Check Overlap”: Checks for overlapped settings. The timer setting without the has priority over the other settings. To change the priority of a program, press </, to select “Change.” For details, see “Changing the priority of overlapped settings” on page 45. Select “Close”... - Page 46 If program A has priority, recording of program B may be delayed. Press TIMER LIST. The Timer List appears. Select an overlapped timer setting, and press ENTER. indicates that the timer setting is overlapped by another timer setting. Select “Check Overlap,” and press ENTER.
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Page 47: Recording From Connected Equipment
Recording From Connected Equipment - RW - RW Video Video z REC x REC STOP Recording from connected equipment with a timer (Synchro Rec) You can set the recorder to automatically record programs from connected equipment that has a timer function (such as a satellite tuner). -
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 program is a Synchro Rec program, the program that starts first has priority and the second program starts recording only after the first program has finished. -
Page 49: Playback
Playback Playing - RW - RW Video Video DATA CD Z OPEN/ CLOSE Number buttons AUDIO TOP MENU MENU TITLE LIST . PREV H PLAY X PAUSE Insert a disc. • See “1. Inserting a Disc” on page 27. • If you insert a DVD VIDEO, VIDEO CD, CD, DATA DVD, or DATA CD, press H PLAY. - Page 50 To resume playback from the point where you stopped (Resume Play) When you press H PLAY again after you stop playback, the recorder resumes playback from the point where you pressed x STOP. To start from the beginning, press OPTIONS to select “Play Beginning,”...
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Page 51: Playback Options
Playback options To check the position of the buttons below, see the illustration on page 49. For MP3 or JPEG operations, see “Playing MP3 Audio Tracks or JPEG Image Files” on page 55. Buttons AUDIO - RW SUBTITLE REPLAY/ ADVANCE (instant replay/instant advance) - RW... -
Page 52: Adjusting The Picture Quality
Notes • Angles and subtitles cannot be changed with titles recorded on this recorder. • Slideshows made with a DVD camcorder can only be played. Other play functions, such as fast forward, cannot be used. Notes on playing DTS sound tracks on a •... -
Page 53: Adjusting The Delay Between The Picture And Sound (Av Sync)
Notes • If the outlines of the images on your screen become blurred, set “BNR” and/or “MNR” to “Off.” • Depending on the disc or the scene being played, the above BNR, MNR, or FNR effects may be hard to discern. And, these functions may not work with some screen sizes. -
Page 54: Playing A Previous Recording While Making Another (Simultaneous Rec And Play)
Playing a previous recording while making another (Simultaneous Rec and Play) - RW You can play a previously recorded program while recording another on the same disc. Playback continues even if the recording is a timer recording. While recording, press TITLE LIST. The Title List appears. -
Page 55: Playing Mp3 Audio Tracks Or Jpeg Image Files
The display for entering the number appears. Example: Title Search The number in parentheses indicates the total number of titles, tracks, etc. Press the number buttons to select the number of the title, chapter, track, time code, etc., you want. For example: Time Search To find a scene at 2 hours, 10 minutes, and 20 seconds, enter “21020.”... -
Page 56: About Mp3 Audio Tracks And Jpeg Image Files
To play the beginning of the track Press OPTIONS to select “Play Beginning,” and press ENTER. To fast forward or review a track Press m/M during playback. To go to the next or previous MP3 audio track or JPEG image file Press . -
Page 57: Mp3 Audio Tracks Or Jpeg Image Files That The Recorder Can Play
MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files that the recorder can play The recorder can play the following tracks and files: – MP3 audio tracks with the extension “.mp3.” – JPEG image files with the extension “.jpeg” or “.jpg.” – JPEG image files that conform to the DCF* image file format. - Page 58 Notes • Depending on the software you use to create the DATA DVD/DATA CD, the playback order may differ from the above illustration. • No more than a total of 999 individual folders can be played. (Folders that do not contain JPEG/ MP3 files are counted as well.) •...
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Page 59: Erasing And Editing
Erasing and Editing Before Editing This recorder offers various edit options for various disc types. Notes • You may lose the edited contents if you remove the disc or a timer recording starts while editing. • DVD discs created by DVD video cameras cannot be edited on this recorder. -
Page 60: Erasing And Editing A Title
Erasing and Editing a Title - RW - RW Video Video This section explains the basic edit functions. Note that editing is irreversible. To edit DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs (VR mode) without changing the original recordings, create a Playlist title (page 62). CHAPTER MARK O RETURN . -
Page 61: Erasing A Section Of A Title (A-B Erase)
When you finish selecting titles, select “OK,” and press ENTER. The list of the titles to be erased appears for confirmation. • To change the selection, select “Change,” and repeat from step 3. Select “OK” and press ENTER. The titles are erased. To erase all titles on the disc You can reformat a DVD+RW or DVD-RW to make the disc blank. -
Page 62: Creating Chapters Manually
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 63 Select “Select,” and press ENTER. Select the title you want to include in the Playlist title, and press ENTER. The display for setting the start point (IN) appears. The title starts to play. • To return to the beginning of the title, press X PAUSE and then press .
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Page 64: Moving A Playlist Title (Change Order)
To add the entire title to the Playlist title as one scene (Make a Playlist) Press TITLE LIST. If the Title List (Playlist) appears, press ,. Select the title and press ENTER. The sub-menu appears. Select “Make a Playlist,” and press ENTER. -
Page 65: Dividing A Playlist Title (Divide Title)
Dividing a Playlist title (Divide Title) - RW You can divide a Playlist title. Press TITLE LIST. If the Title List (Original) appears, press < Select a title, and press ENTER. The sub-menu appears. Select “Divide Title,” and press ENTER. The display for setting the dividing point appears, and the title starts to play. -
Page 66: Dv/Digital8 Dubbing
Insert a disc. See “1. Inserting a Disc” on page 27. Insert the source DV/Digital8 format tape into your digital video camera. For the recorder to record or edit, your digital video camera must be set to video playback mode. DVD recorder... - Page 67 Press INPUT SELECT on the remote repeatedly to select “DV.” The front panel display changes as follows: channel Press REC MODE on the remote repeatedly to select the recording mode. The recording mode changes as follows: For details about the recording mode, see page 39.
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Page 68: Recording An Entire Dv Format Tape (One Touch Dubbing)
Recording an Entire DV Format Tape (One Touch Dubbing) - RW - RW Video Video You can record the entire contents of a DV/ Digital8 format tape onto a disc with a single press of the ONE-TOUCH DUB button on the recorder. - Page 69 Select “DV / D8 EDIT,” and press ENTER. The display asks if you want to start selecting scenes. • If you have previously saved a program, the display asks if you want to edit an existing program or to create a new program.
- Page 70 Select “OK,” and press ENTER. The title name is fixed, and the display asks if you want to start recording. To change the dubbing mode, select “Dub Mode” and press M/m. Data capacity required for the dubbing. This is displayed in red when the size exceeds the available space on the dubbing target media.
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Page 71: Settings And Adjustments
Settings and Adjustments Antenna Reception and Language Settings (Basic) The “Basic” setup helps you to make tuner, clock, and channel settings for the recorder. Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode. Select “SETUP,” and press ENTER. Select “Basic,” and press ENTER. The options for “Basic”... -
Page 72: Clock
Select “Antenna / Cable,” and press ENTER. Antenna Presets VHF and UHF channels. Cable Presets cable TV channels. Select an option, and press ENTER. Select “Manual Channel Setup,” and press ENTER. Press M/m to select the channel you want to activate, and press ENTER. Press </, to select “Activate Channel,”... -
Page 73: Osd (On-Screen Display)
Select “Full Auto,” and press ENTER. Automatically sets your time zone and Daylight Saving Time (if applicable). Allows you to adjust your time zone and Daylight Saving Time manually, without turning off the Auto Clock Set function. Select “Yes,” and press ENTER. The recorder automatically sets the clock by searching for a channel that carries a time signal and sets your time zone and... -
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. Select “SETUP,”... - 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 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.
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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 Set the digital output signal. • Dolby Digital (DVDs only) Selects the type of Dolby Digital signal. D-PCM Select this when the recorder is connected to an audio component lacking a built-in Dolby Digital decoder. The surround effects of output signals are determined by the “Downmix”...
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Page 78: Recording Settings (Recording)
Recording Settings (Recording) The “Recording” setup allows you to adjust recording settings. Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode. Select “SETUP,” and press ENTER. Select “Recording,” and press ENTER. The “Recording” setup appears with the following options. The default settings are underlined. -
Page 79: Disc Settings (Dvd)
Disc Settings (DVD) The “DVD” setup allows you to adjust parental control, language and other DVD related settings. Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode. Select “SETUP,” and press ENTER. Select “DVD,” and press ENTER. The “DVD” setup appears with the following options. - Page 80 Select “Level,” and press ENTER. The selection items for “Level” are displayed. The lower the value, the stricter the limitation. Discs rated higher than the selected level will be restricted. Select the level, and press ENTER. The Parental Control setting is complete. To cancel the Parental Control setting for the disc, set “Level”...
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Page 81: Remote Control Settings/Factory Settings (Others)
Changes the Command Mode of the recorder if other DVD equipment is assigned the same Command Mode. For details, see “If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder” on page 21. Factory Setup Allows you to select the setup settings by group, and return them to their default settings. -
Page 82: 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. Select “Start.” Follow the instructions for “Easy Setup”... -
Page 83: 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 84 The picture from equipment connected to the recorder’s input jack does not appear on the screen. , If the equipment is connected to the LINE 1 IN jack, select “L1” in the front panel display by pressing CH +/– or INPUT SELECT.
- Page 85 , If the disc was recorded on another recorder and was not finalized (page 35), the recorder cannot play the disc. The recorder does not start playback from the beginning. , Resume play was activated (page 50). , You have inserted a DVD whose Title menu or DVD menu automatically appears on the TV screen when it is first inserted.
- Page 86 , There is not enough disc space for the recording. , A separate recording was in the process of being made without the use of the timer (page 47). , The recorder was in the process of DV/ Digital8 Dubbing. Recording does not stop immediately after you press x REC STOP.
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Page 87: Remote Control
The disc tray does not open and “TRAY LOCKED” appears in the front panel display. , Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. The disc tray does not open and you cannot remove the disc after you press Z OPEN/CLOSE. -
Page 88: Self-Diagnosis Function (When Letters/Numbers Appear In The Display)
To prevent a malfunction, the (xx is a number) 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 Notes About This... -
Page 89: Specifications
Notes about the discs • To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its edge. Do not touch the surface. Dust, fingerprints, or scratches on the disc may cause it to malfunction. • Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air ducts, or leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight as the temperature may rise considerably inside... -
Page 90: About I.link
About the name “i.LINK” i.LINK is a more familiar term for IEEE 1394 data transport bus proposed by SONY, and is a trademark approved by many corporations. IEEE 1394 is an international standard standardized by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. - Page 91 For further precautions, see the notes on page 66. For details on precautions when connecting this recorder, also see the instruction manuals for the equipment to be connected. Required i.LINK cable Use the Sony i.LINK 4-pin-to-4-pin cable (during DV/Digital8 dubbing). i.LINK and are trademarks.
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Page 92: Guide To Parts And Controls
Guide to Parts and Controls For more information, see the pages in parentheses. Remote A Z OPEN/CLOSE button (27) B [/1 (on/standby) button (23) C Number buttons (54) The number 5 button has a tactile dot D CH (channel) +/– buttons (27) The + button has a tactile dot E AUDIO button (51) The AUDIO button has a tactile dot... -
Page 93: Front Panel
Front panel A [/1 (on/standby) button (23) B Disc tray (27) C Front panel display (31, 94) D TIMER REC indicator (40) SYNCHRO REC indicator (47) E A (open/close) button (27) F H (play) button (49) G x (stop) button (49) (remote sensor) (20) I z REC button (27) J x REC STOP button (27) -
Page 94: Front Panel Display
Front panel display A Playing/recording status B Displays the following (31): • Playing time/remaining time • Current title/chapter/track/index number • Recording time/recording mode * Displays DATA CDs as “CD.” z Hint You can turn off the front panel display when the recorder is turned off by setting “Power Save Standby” to “On”... -
Page 95: Language Code List
Language Code List For details, see page 80. 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 1209 Hausa... -
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 “48kHz/96kHz PCM” 77 “A-B Erase” 61 AC Power Cord 19 Adjusting playback picture 52 playback sound 53 recording picture 42 “AFT”... - Page 97 “Factory Setup” 81 “File Search” 54 “Finalize” 36 “Finalize Disc” 80 Finalizing 35 “FNR” 52 “Format” 37 “Format DVD-RW” 80 Formatting 37 Freeze Frame 51 Front panel 93 Front panel display 31 GB 38 Handling discs 89 “Hue” 43 i.LINK 90 INPUT SELECT 48 JPEG image files 55 Labeling 34...
- Page 98 Quick guide to disc types 8 Quick Timer 42 Rear panel 94 REC 27 “Rec Mode” 42 “Rec Mode Adjust” 41 “Rec NR” 43 “Rec Settings” 42 REC STOP 28 “Rec Video Equalizer” 43 Recordable discs 8 “Recording” 78 Recording 39 picture adjustment 42 recording format 8 recording mode 28...
- Page 100 Printed on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia...
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