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Sony RDR-GX700 Operating Instructions Manual

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2-102-792-61(2)

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Operating Instructions
RDR-GX300/RDR-GX700
© 2004 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1: Dvd Recorder

    2-102-792-61(2) DVD Recorder Operating Instructions RDR-GX300/RDR-GX700 © 2004 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 The instructions in this manual are for 2 models: RDR-GX300 and RDR-GX700. Check your model name by looking at the front panel of the recorder. RDR-GX700 is the model used for illustration purposes. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “RDR-GX700...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Ways to Use Your DVD Recorder ........
  • Page 5 DV Dubbing (RDR-GX700 only) ....... 70 Before DV Dubbing ........... 70 Available DV Dubbing Functions .

  • Page 6: Ways To Use Your Dvd Recorder

    Ways to Use Your DVD Recorder Quick access to recorded titles – Title List , Display the Title List to see all of the titles on the disc, including recording date, channel, recording mode and thumbnail image (page 33). Play the beginning of a title while it is being recorded – Chasing Playback...
  • Page 7 (page 66). Automatic dubbing of DV tapes – DV Dubbing (RDR-GX700 only) , Connect your digital video camera to the DV IN jack and automatically dub the entire contents or just selected scenes to a DVD disc (page 70).

  • 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 91) (page 66) 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

    Music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music CD format that can be purchased CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs created on a PC or similar device in music format containing MP3 DATA CD audio tracks z Hint This DVD recorder can play 8 cm CDs and 8 cm DVDs as well.
  • 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: Step 2: Connecting The Aerial Cable

    Connect AERIAL OUT of the recorder to the aerial input of your TV, using the supplied aerial cable. COMPONENT LINE 1 - TV LINE 3 / DECODER VIDEO OUT LINE 4 IN DIGITAL OUT LINE 2 OUT COAXIAL AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL OPTICAL AERIAL DVD recorder AC IN...

  • Page 14: Step 3: Connecting The Video Cords

    SCART cord (not supplied) Component video cord (not supplied) INPUT S VIDEO TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) to LINE 2 OUT (S VIDEO) DVD recorder COMPONENT VIDEO OUT AC IN to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (green) COMPONENT VIDEO IN TV, projector, or AV...

  • Page 15: Connecting To A Video Input Jack

    Connecting to a SCART input jack Connect using a SCART cord (not supplied) to the LINE 1-TV jack and your TV. Be sure to make the connections firmly to avoid hum and noise. See the operating instructions supplied with the TV to be connected.

  • Page 16: Using The Progressive Button

    • The SMARTLINK features are available only when “Video” is selected in “Line1 Output.” • The 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.

  • Page 17: Step 4: Connecting The Audio Cords

    Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) to optical to coaxial digital input digital input AV amplifier (receiver) with a decoder INPUT VIDEO AUDIO (red) TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) AC IN DVD recorder [Speakers] Rear (R) Front (R) Subwoofer ,continued...

  • Page 18: 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 54) TV: Dynamic, Wide, Night Stereo amplifier (receiver): Standard, Night Note Do not connect the LINE 4 IN (R-AUDIO-L) and LINE...

  • Page 19: Step 5: Connecting The Mains Lead

    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 20: Controlling Tvs With The Remote

    Adjusts the volume of your PROG +/– Selects the programme position on your TV (wide mode) Switches to or from the wide mode of a Sony wide- screen TV (TV/video) Switches your TV’s input source Number buttons and SET, -/--* * If you use the number buttons to select the TV’s...
  • Page 21 Sony DVD recorder or player, set the command switch mode number for this recorder and the supplied "/1 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 22: Step 7: Easy Setup

    Select “Options,” and press ENTER. SETUP Settings Format DVD : Video DVD Bilingual Rec. : Audio Dimmer : Features Auto Display : Options Command Mode : Factory Setup Easy Setup Select “Command Mode,” and press ENTER. SETUP Settings Format DVD : Video DVD Bilingual Rec.
  • Page 23 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 24 Select the setting that matches your TV type. EASY SETUP TV Type Select your TV screen type. 16 : 9 4 : 3 Letter Box 4 : 3 Pan Scan “16:9”: For wide-screen TVs or standard TVs with a wide screen mode. “4:3 Letter Box”: For standard TVs.
  • Page 25 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 26: Connecting A Vcr Or Similar Device

    After disconnecting the recorder’s mains lead from the mains, connect a VCR or similar recording device to the LINE IN jacks of this recorder. For RDR-GX700, use the DV IN jack on the front panel if the equipment has a DV output jack (i.LINK jack) (page 70).

  • Page 27: Connecting To The Line 2 In Or Line 4 In Jacks

    • Do not connect more than one type of video cord between the recorder and your TV at the same time. OUTPUT VIDEO AUDIO S VIDEO Audio/video cord cord (not (not supplied) supplied) DVD recorder (front) LINE 1 - TV LINE 3 / DECODER COMPONENT VIDEO OUT LINE 4 IN DIGITAL OUT LINE 2 OUT COAXIAL...

  • Page 28: Connecting To A Satellite Or Digital Tuner

    For details, see the tuner’s operating instructions. • If you disconnect the recorder’s mains lead, you will not be able to view the signals from the connected tuner. Satellite tuner, etc. DVD recorder COMPONENT VIDEO OUT AC IN Notes...

  • Page 29: Connecting A Pay-Tv/Canal Plus Decoder

    SCART input SCART cord (not PAY-TV/Canal supplied) Plus decoder SCART cord (not supplied) to i LINE 3/DECODER DVD recorder COMPONENT LINE 1 - TV LINE 3 / DECODER VIDEO OUT LINE 4 IN DIGITAL OUT LINE 2 OUT COAXIAL...
  • Page 30 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. In order to set the channels correctly, be sure to follow all of the steps below. SYSTEM MENU O RETURN Press SYSTEM MENU.
  • Page 31 Select “System,” and press ENTER. Settings - Channel Setting System : Normal / CATV Normal Channel Set : Station Name : PAY - TV / CANAL+ : Audio : NICAM Press M/m to select an available TV system, BG, DK, L, or I, and press ENTER. To receive broadcasts in France, select “L.”...

  • Page 32: Guide To Displays

    Turns on the Title List menu, which shows recorded titles on the disc. B TIMER (page 42): C TIMER LIST (page 45): D DV EDIT (page 70) (RDR-GX700 only): E SETUP (page 82): Sub-menu The sub-menu appears when you select an item from a list menu (e.g.

  • Page 33: 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 34 Standard Title List (Example: DVD-RW in VR mode) TITLE LIST ORIGINAL 13:00-14:00 Sort 20:00-21:00 Date Title 9:00- 9:30 Number 20:00-20:30 20:00-20:30 21:00-21:30 21:00-21:30 10:00-10:30 “Zoomed” Title List TITLE LIST ORIGINAL 1 AAB Sort Date Wed 5. 9 13:00 (1H00M) Title 2 DEF Number Fri 17.

  • Page 35: 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 36 Example: DVD-RW (VR mode) Disc Information DiscName Movie Media DVD-RW Format Title no. Original 3 / Playlist 2 Protected Not Protected Date 15.9.2003 ~ 28.10.2003 HQ : 0H30M HSP : 0H45M Remainder LP : 1H30M EP : 2H00M A “Disc Name” B “Media”: Disc type C “Format”: Recording format type (DVD- RW only)
  • Page 37 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 38: 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 39 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 90). • When “Auto Display” is set to “On” (default) in Options Setup (page 95), playback information automatically appears when the recorder is turned on, etc.

  • Page 40: 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 41: 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 35). For DVD+RWs and DVD-RWs, you can free up disc space by erasing titles (page 63).

  • Page 42: Timer Recording (Standard/Video Plus+)

    z Hint You can select the audio (main or sub) while recording bilingual programmes using the This does not affect the recorded sound. Unrecordable pictures Pictures with copy protection cannot be recorded on this recorder. When the recorder receives a copy guard signal, the recorder continues to record but only a blank, grey coloured screen will be recorded.
  • Page 43 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]. Timer - Standard Set the timer manually. Date Start Stop Prog. Mode Today VIDEO Plus+ • If the Timer programming (VIDEO Plus+) menu appears, press <...
  • Page 44 To confirm, change, or cancel timer recording See “Checking/Changing/Cancelling Timer Settings (Timer List)” (page 45). To extend the recording duration time while recording Press TOOLS during recording. The TOOLS menu appears. Select “Extend Rec” and press ENTER. Extend Rec. Time Set the timer extend function.

  • Page 45: Checking/Changing/Cancelling Timer Settings (Timer List)

    Press the number buttons to enter the PlusCode number, and press SET. • If you make a mistake, press CLEAR and re- enter the correct number. Select “OK,” and press ENTER. The date, start and stop times, programme position, recording mode, and PDC/VPS setting (page 43) appear.
  • Page 46 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 Prog. Mon-Sat 22 “Erase”: Erases the timer setting. Select “OK” and press ENTER.

  • Page 47: Recording Without The Timer

    Recording Without the Timer - RW - RW Video z REC REC MODE Insert a recordable disc. Press PROG +/– to select the programme position 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: Using The Quick Timer Function

    Notes • After pressing z REC, it may take a short while to start recording. • You cannot change the recording mode while recording or during recording pause. • If there is a power failure, the programme you are recording may be erased. •...

  • Page 49: Recording Time

    “Rec NR.” • “Rec Video Equalizer” does not affect the input of the DV IN jack and does not work with RGB signals (RDR-GX700 only). Checking the disc status while recording You can check the recording information such as recording time or disc type.

  • Page 50: Recording From Connected Equipment With A Timer (Synchro Rec)

    Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec) - RW - RW Video 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 28).

  • Page 51: Recording From Connected Equipment Without A Timer

    You can record from a connected VCR or similar device. To connect a VCR or similar device, see “Connecting a VCR or Similar Device” (page 26). For RDR-GX700, use the DV IN jack on the front panel if the equipment has a DV output jack (i.LINK jack).

  • Page 52: Playback

    Playback Playing - RW - RW Video DATA CD Number buttons, SET TITLE LIST O RETURN TOP MENU 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 53 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 54: Playback Options

    Playback options PROGRESSIVE Buttons Z (open/close) (audio) (subtitle) (angle) ./> Operations Stops play and opens the disc tray. Selects one of the audio tracks recorded on the disc when pressed repeatedly. : Selects the language. - RW : Selects the main or sub sound. : Selects stereo or monaural DATA CD audio tracks.
  • Page 55 FR2 T T t t FF2 FR3* T T T t t t FF3* Discs * TVS was developed by Sony to produce home surround sound with just a stereo TV. This works with multichannel Dolby Digital and MPEG soundtracks.

  • Page 56: 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 57: 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 58: Chasing Playback/Simultaneous Rec And Play

    Chasing Playback/ Simultaneous Rec and Play - RW “Chasing playback” allows you to view the beginning of a programme while it is being recorded. “Simultaneous Rec and Play” allows you to view a previously recorded programme while recording another on the same disc. Playing from the beginning of the programme you are recording You can view the recorded part of a programme...

  • Page 59: 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 60: 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). Insert a DATA CD on the disc tray. Press Playback starts from the first MP3 audio tracks on the disc. Note that the playback order may be different from the edited order.
  • Page 61 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 62: 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 63: Editing A Title

    z Hint You can display the disc’s Playlist titles in the Title List (Playlist), or the original titles in the Title List (Original). To switch the two Title Lists, press TOOLS while a Title List is displayed, and select “Original” or “Playlist.” Notes •...
  • Page 64 “Protect”: 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 40). “Set Thumbnail”: Changes the title’s thumbnail picture that appears in the Title List (page 33).
  • Page 65 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. 13:00-14:00 15.

  • Page 66: 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 67 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 68 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,” and press ENTER. The display for entering the title name appears.
  • Page 69 Combining multiple Playlist titles (Combine) - 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,” and press ENTER. The display for selecting titles appears. Select a title, and press ENTER.

  • Page 70: Dv Dubbing (Rdr-Gx700 Only)

    This section explains dubbing with a digital video camera via the DV IN jack on the front panel (RDR-GX700 only). If you want to dub by way of the LINE IN jacks, see “Recording From Connected Equipment Without a Timer” (page 51).
  • Page 71 Press Z (open/close), and place a recordable disc on the tray. Make sure that the disc has enough free space to record the contents of your tape. With the recording side facing down Press Z (open/close) to close the disc tray.

  • Page 72: Available Dv Dubbing Functions

    Available DV Dubbing Functions One Touch Dubbing (page 73) Records the entire contents of a DV format tape to a disc of your choice with a single touch of the ONE TOUCH DUBBING button. Program Edit (page 74) Allows you to pre-select scenes from a currently playing DV format tape and rearrange the scene order before dubbing.

  • Page 73: Recording An Entire Dv Format Tape (One Touch Dubbing)

    Recording an Entire DV Format Tape (One Touch Dubbing) - RW - RW Video You can record the entire contents of a DV format tape onto a disc with a single press of the ONE TOUCH DUBBING button. The recorder controls the digital video camera for the whole process, and completes the recording.

  • Page 74: Program Edit

    Program Edit - RW - RW Video You can select scenes from a DV format tape, and then automatically record selected scenes to a disc of your choice. To use this function, you will do the following: Connect your digital video camera and prepare for recording Select and edit the scenes you want to dub Using the recorder’s remote control, fast forward...
  • Page 75 Select the IN point by pressing m/M, and press ENTER. The display for setting the OUT point (end of the scene) appears. The scene starts to play in the background from the IN point. Select scene (Set OUT point) Controlling... IN 0:00:30 OUT 0:00:52 Select the OUT point by pressing m/M,...

  • Page 76: Advanced Program Edit

    To stop during recording Open the remote’s cover and press x REC STOP. Note that it may take a few seconds for the recorder to stop recording. Notes • The disc may not be recorded as programmed if the tape’s time code is not sequential or there are blanks between the recordings on the tape.
  • Page 77 How chapters are created The dubbed contents on the disc become one title, and the title is divided into chapters. For a DVD- RW (VR mode), every shooting on the tape and each selected scene becomes a chapter on the disc (Auto Scene Chaptering function).

  • Page 78: Creating A Copy Of The Edited Contents (Copy Dubbing)

    Notes • The disc may not be recorded as programmed if the tape’s time code is not sequential or there are blanks between the recordings on the tape. In this case, follow the instructions of “Recording From Connected Equipment Without a Timer” (page 51). •...
  • Page 79 Follow steps 1 to 6 of “Preparing for recording using the DV IN jack” (page 70), and press SYSTEM MENU. Be sure to insert the original DV format tape that corresponds to the program in the DV Edit List. Select “DV EDIT,” and press ENTER. The DV Edit menu appears.
  • Page 80 SYSTEM MENU Follow steps 1 to 4 of “Preparing for recording using the DV IN jack” (page 70), then press SYSTEM MENU. Be sure to use the original DV format tape and the DVD-RW (VR mode) that corresponds to the program in the DV Edit List. Select “DV EDIT,”...
  • Page 81 When you finish editing the Scene List, select “OK,” and press ENTER. The program is saved in the DV Edit List. Once you edit a program, the original program will be erased. • If you select “Quit” after making changes in step 6, the display asks whether to save the program.

  • Page 82: 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 83: Aerial Reception And Language Settings (Settings)

    Select an option, and press ENTER. The currently selected option is displayed next to the setup item. Example: when “4:3 Letter Box” is set. SETUP Settings TV Type : 4 : 3 Letter Box Video Pause Mode : Auto Audio Component Out : Features Progressive Mode :...
  • Page 84 Select “System,” and press ENTER. Settings - Channel Setting System : Normal / CATV : Normal Channel Set : Station Name : PAY - TV / CANAL+ : Audio : NICAM Select an available TV system, BG, DK, L, or I, and press ENTER (see page 85).
  • Page 85 Receivable channels TV system Channel coverage BG (West European E2 - E12 VHF Countries, except Italia A – H VHF those listed below) E21 – E69 UHF S1 – S20 CATV S21 – S41 HYPER S01 – S05 CATV DK (East European R1 –...
  • Page 86 Press M/m until the selected channel row moves to the desired programme position. 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 from step 3.

  • Page 87: Video Settings (Video)

    Video settings will adjust items related to the image, such as size and colour. 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 88 16:9 4:3 Letter Box 4:3 Pan Scan Note Depending on the disc, “4:3 Letter Box” may be selected automatically instead of “4:3 Pan Scan” or vice versa. Pause Mode (DVDs only) Selects the picture quality in pause mode. Auto The picture, including subjects that move dynamically, is output with no jitter.

  • Page 89: Audio Settings (Audio)

    Line1 Output Selects a method of outputting video signals for the LINE 1-TV jack. Outputs RGB signals. Video Outputs video signals. S Video Outputs S-video signals. Notes • If your TV does not accept S-video or RGB signals, no picture appears on the TV screen even if you select “S Video”...
  • Page 90 Audio DRC (Dynamic Range Control) (DVDs only) Makes the sound clear when the volume is turned down when playing a DVD that conforms to “Audio DRC.” This affects the output from the following jacks: – LINE 2 OUT AUDIO L/R jacks –...

  • Page 91: Recording And Parental Control Settings (Features)

    • MPEG (DVD VIDEO only) Selects the type of MPEG audio signal. Select this when the recorder is connected to an audio component without a built-in MPEG decoder. If you play MPEG audio sound tracks, the recorder outputs stereo signals via the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack.
  • Page 92 “Auto Chapter.” The selected interval should only be used as an approximation to create chapters. • This function is not available when dubbing DV tapes to DVD-RWs (VR mode) (RDR-GX700 only). Chapter marks are automatically entered where the recordings start on the tape (pages 73, 74, 76).
  • Page 93 Parental Control (DVD VIDEO only) Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be limited according to a predetermined level, such as the age of the users. Scenes may be blocked or replaced with different scenes. After step 3 above, select “Parental Control,” and press ENTER.
  • Page 94 Switzerland 2086 Thailand 2528 United Kingdom 2184 One Touch Dubbing (RDR-GX700 only) Displays the following options for the One Touch Dubbing function. for all recordable discs except Finalize Disc ( DVD-RW in VR mode Selects whether or not to finalize the disc automatically following One Touch Dubbing (page 73).

  • Page 95: 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 21.

  • Page 96: Easy Setup (Resetting The Recorder)

    Easy Setup (Resetting the Recorder) Select this to run the Easy Setup programme. 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 97: Additional Information

    Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Power The power does not turn on. , Check that the mains lead is connected securely.
  • Page 98 If the equipment is connected to the DV IN jack, (this is usually for a digital video camera connection), select “DV” in the front panel display by pressing PROG +/– or INPUT SELECT. , When an S video cable is connected to the recorder’s LINE 4 IN jack, set “Line4 Input”...
  • Page 99 , There is no DVD inside the recorder. , There is not enough disc space for the recording. , The recorder was in the process of DV Dubbing (RDR-GX700 only). Recording does not stop immediately after you press x REC STOP.

  • Page 100: Remote Control

    Set the same command mode (page 21). , Set the TV/DVD switch to DVD (page 21). Other Sony equipment responds to the remote. , The same command mode is set for both the equipment and recorder. Set a different...
  • Page 101 This is because the recorder is adding disc data to the disc. 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. “RECOVERY” appears in the front panel display.

  • Page 102: Self-Diagnosis Function (When Letters/Numbers Appear In The Display)

    Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine. On cleaning discs Sony dealer or local Do not use a commercially available cleaning authorized Sony disc. It may cause a malfunction.

  • Page 103: Specifications

    • After playing, store the disc in its case. • Clean the disc with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the centre out. • Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners, or anti-static spray intended for vinyl LPs. •...

  • Page 104: 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...
  • Page 105 For further precautions, see the notes on page 70. 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 dubbing). i.LINK and are trademarks.

  • Page 106: Guide To Parts And Controls

    K O RETURN button (33) L ./> (previous/next) buttons (54) M PROGRAM +/– buttons (47) N INPUT SELECT button (51, 70) O REC MODE button (41) P LINE 2 IN (S VIDEO/VIDEO/AUDIO L/ R) jacks (27) DV IN jack (RDR-GX700 only) (70)
  • Page 107 M REC MODE button (41) N SYNCHRO REC button (50) O PROGRESSIVE button (16) P ONE TOUCH DUBBING button (73) (RDR-GX700 only) Q [/1 (on/standby) button (22) R PROG (programme) +/– buttons* (47) The + button has a tactile dot.

  • Page 108: Front Panel Display

    wj m M (search) buttons (54) wk H (play) button* (52) The button has a tactile dot. X (pause) button (54) x (stop) button (52) wl CHAPTER MARK/ERASE buttons (66) Front panel display PROGRESSIVE SMARTLINK A PROGRESSIVE indicator (16) B Playing/recording status C Disc type*/recording format (angle) indicator (54) E PLAYLIST indicator (34)
  • Page 109 Rear panel AERIAL LINE 1 - TV LINE 4 IN AUDIO VIDEO A AERIAL IN/OUT jacks (13) B LINE 1 – TV jack (14) C LINE 3/DECODER jack (26) D COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, P ) jacks (14) E AC IN terminal (19) F LINE 2 OUT (S VIDEO) jack (14) LINE 3 / DECODER COMPONENT...

  • Page 110: Glossary

    Glossary Chapter (page 59) 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 42) Copy restriction set by copyright owners, etc. These signals are included in some software or TV programmes and restrict recording on this recorder.
  • Page 111 Interlace format (page 16) 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 112: Language Code List

    Language Code List For details, see page 87. 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 1059 Bulgarian 1060 Bihari 1061 Bislama...

  • Page 113: Index

    Index Words in quotations appear in the on-screen displays. Numerics 16:9 24 4:3 Letter Box 24 4:3 Pan Scan 24 “A-B Erase” 64 “Add to Edit List” 94 Adjusting playback picture 56 playback sound 57 recording picture 48 Advanced Program Edit 76 Aerial 13 “AFT”...
  • Page 114 Easy Setup 22 “Edit” 80 Editing 62 DV Edit 70 Enter characters 40 “Erase” 46 “Erase All” 36 “Erase Titles” 64 “Extend Rec” 44 “Factory Setup” 95 “Features” 91 “Finalize” 37 “Finalize Disc” 94 Finalizing 37 “Format” 36 “Format DVD” 95 Formatting 36 Freeze frame 55 Front panel 106...
  • Page 115 Remote 19 Resetting the recorder 96 Resume Play 52 “RGB” 24 S VIDEO 15 “S Video” 24 “Scart Setting” 88 Scene List 67 Screen Saver 88 “Search” 59 Searching fast reverse/fast forward locating the beginning of the title/chapter/ track 55 Search mode 59 SET 20 “Set Thumbnail”...
  • Page 116 Printed on 100% recycled paper. 2-102-792-61(2) Sony Corporation Printed in Hungary...

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