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2-636-510-11(3)

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Operating Instructions
RDR-GXD310
© 2005 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1: Dvd Recorder

    2-636-510-11(3) DVD Recorder Operating Instructions RDR-GXD310 © 2005 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 2: Important Information

    Should you experience a problem with this recorder, please refer to the trouble shooting section on page 88. If you are unable to rectify the problem, contact the Sony Customer Information Centre on 08705 111 999 (Monday-Friday from 8:30am to 6:00pm)

  • Page 3: Precautions

    If you have any questions or problems concerning your recorder, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. About this manual • In this manual “disc” is used as a general reference for the DVDs, or CDs unless otherwise specified by the text or illustrations.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Ways to Use Your DVD Recorder ........
  • Page 5 Guide to Digital Services ........38 EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) .
  • Page 6 Erasing and Editing ........67 Before Editing .

  • Page 7: Ways To Use Your Dvd Recorder

    Ways to Use Your DVD Recorder Recording/Playback Quick access to recorded titles – Title List Play the beginning of a title while it is being recorded – Chasing Playback Watching one title while recording another – Simultaneous Rec and Play...

  • 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 DVD-R Usable disc versions (as of March 2005) • 8x-speed or slower DVD+RWs • 6x-speed or slower DVD-RWs (Ver.1.1, Ver.1.2 with CPRM •...
  • Page 9 Recording Features Auto Manual Rewrite Chapter Chapter (page 45) (page 83) (page 71) Discs that cannot be recorded on • 8 cm discs • DVD-Rs in VR mode (Video Recording format) Editing Features Record Change Delete 16:9 sizes title name title (page 50) (page 68)

  • Page 10: Playable Discs

    Playable discs Type Disc Logo 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 not recorded in music CD or Video CD format, or do not contain MP3 or JPEG files •...
  • 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 each 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.

  • 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. LINE 1 - TV LINE 3 -AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO -AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO LINE LINE COMPONENT VIDEO OUT DVD recorder AC IN...

  • Page 14: Step 3: Connecting The Video Cords

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

  • Page 15: About The Smartlink Features (For Scart Connections Only)

    • 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 jack. • The SMARTLINK features are not available when “Power Save” is set to “On” (page 86).

  • Page 16: Using The Progressive Button

    Using the PROGRESSIVE button By using the PROGRESSIVE button, you can select the signal format in which the recorder outputs video signals: interlace or progressive. Connect the recorder using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (pattern D on page 14). Set “Component Out” in “Video” setup to “On”...

  • 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 (yellow) VIDEO (white) AUDIO (red) TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) DVD recorder AC IN [Speakers] Rear (R) Front (R) Subwoofer ,continued...

  • Page 18: Step 5: Connecting The Mains Lead

    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 19: Step 6: 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 20: Controlling The Volume Of Your Av Amplifier (Receiver) With The Remote

    TV/DVD button to switch the TV’s input source. 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 Loewe Nokia Panasonic...

  • Page 21: 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. The default command mode setting for this recorder and the supplied remote is DVD3.

  • Page 22: Step 7: Easy Setup

    Step 7: Easy Setup Make the basic adjustments by following the on- screen instructions in “Easy Setup.” O RETURN Turn on the recorder and switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the recorder appears on your TV screen. The message about the initial settings appears.

  • Page 23: Connecting A Vcr Or Similar Device

    • The SMARTLINK features are not available for devices connected via the DVD recorder’s LINE 3 jack. • When you record to a VCR from this DVD recorder, do not switch the input source to TV by pressing the t TV/ VIDEO button on the remote.

  • Page 24: Connecting To The Line 2 In Or Line 4 In Jacks

    LINE 1 - TV DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL -AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO PCM/DTS/MPEG/DOLBY DIGITAL LINE OPTICAL to LINE 4 IN : Signal flow DVD recorder (front) LINE 3 -AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO LINE COMPONENT VIDEO OUT VCR, etc. (rear) AC IN...

  • Page 25: 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 mains lead, you will not be able to view the signals from the connected tuner. AC IN DVD recorder...

  • Page 26: Seven Basic Operations - Getting To Know Your Dvd Recorder

    Seven Basic Operations — Getting to Know Your DVD Recorder 1. Inserting and Formatting a DVD Disc (Disc Info) Inserting a Disc - RW - RW Video DATA DVD DATA CD Press Z (open/close), and place a disc on the disc tray.
  • Page 27 Move the cursor down the TOOLS menu until “Disc Info” is selected, and press ENTER. Example: When a DVD-RW (VR mode) is inserted. Disc Information DiscName Movie Media DVD-RW Format Title no. Original 3 / Playlist Date 13.10.2005 ~ 28.10.2005 HQ : 0H30M HSP : 0H45M SP : 1H00M...

  • Page 28: Recording A Programme

    2. Recording a Programme - RW - RW Video This section introduces the basic operation to record the current TV programme to a disc (DVD). For an explanation of how to make timer recordings, see page 45. z REC REC MODE Insert a recordable DVD.

  • Page 29: Checking The Disc Status While Recording

    Checking the disc status while recording You can check the recording information such as recording time or disc type. Press DISPLAY twice during recording. The recording information appears. A Disc type/format B Recording status C Recording mode D Recording time Press DISPLAY to turn off the display.
  • Page 30 Title List with Thumbnail Images (Example: DVD-RW in VR mode) TITLE LIST ORIGINAL Tennis 28.10. 2005 13:00 Travel 26.10. 2005 20:00 (0H30M) SEP Mystery 25.10. 2005 9:00 World Sports 19.10. 2005 20:00 (1H00M) SEP Extended Title List TITLE LIST ORIGINAL Tennis Travel Mystery...

  • Page 31: Displaying The Playing Time And Play Information

    To change a title thumbnail picture (Thumbnail) (DVD-RW in VR mode only) You can select a favourite scene for the thumbnail picture shown in the Title List menu. Press TITLE LIST in stop mode. Select a title whose thumbnail picture you want to change, and press ENTER.

  • Page 32: Checking The Playing/Remaining Time

    B Available functions for DVD VIDEOs angle/ audio/ 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 1 : English DolbyDigital Front (L/R) + Centre D The current selected angle Display 2 Example: When playing a DVD-RW (VR mode)

  • Page 33: Changing The Name Of A Recorded Programme

    Example: When playing a VIDEO CD Playing time and number of the current scene or track 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...
  • Page 34 Press </M/m/, to select the character you want to enter, and press ENTER. The selected character appears at the top of the display. Example: Input Title Name Input Title Name Back Clear All Space Repeat steps 4 and 5 to enter the remaining characters.

  • Page 35: Labelling And Protecting A Disc

    6. Labelling and Protecting a Disc You can execute options effective for the entire disc using the Disc Information display. </M/m/,, ENTER TOOLS Labelling a disc - RW - RW Video Insert a disc. See “Inserting a Disc” on page 26. Press TOOLS to select “Disc Info,”...

  • Page 36: Playing The Disc On Other Dvd Equipment (Finalise)

    7. Playing the Disc on Other DVD Equipment (Finalise) - RW - RW Video Finalising is necessary when you play discs recorded with this recorder on other DVD equipment. When you finalise a DVD+RW, DVD-RW (Video mode), DVD+R, or DVD-R, a DVD menu will be automatically created, which can be displayed on other DVD equipment.

  • Page 37: Unfinalising A Disc

    Unfinalising a disc - RW - RW Video For DVD-RWs (Video mode) DVD-RW (Video mode) that have been finalised to prohibit additional recording or editing can be unfinalised 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 finalised with other DVD equipment, “This disc was finalised.

  • Page 38: Guide To Digital Services

    Guide to Digital Services Note Digital Services availability depends on the broadcaster. Digital Services are not instantly available when the recorder is first turned on. EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) The EPG provides a quick and easy way to: • View a complete list of all available channels. •...

  • Page 39: Viewing Programmes Related To A Specific Category

    Press the </M/m/, buttons or enter a channel number using the number buttons to move around the list. If you press the , button after highlighting the last programme on the right, the schedule for the next two hours is displayed (depending on availability from the broadcaster).

  • Page 40: Programme Information

    ◆ Some examples of category types are as follows: All Programmes: This gives a complete channel list. Favourite List 1: Displays the favourite channels you have stored in the Favourite list 1 folder (page 42). Films: Displays movies available for viewing. News: Displays all news channels.

  • Page 41: Viewing A Digital Text Service

    Press the M/m buttons or enter a channel number using the number buttons to display programme information on other channels. Press the TV/RADIO button to switch between the TV and Radio channels When viewing information for the currently highlighted channel, press the ENTER button to exit the information display and view the programme.

  • Page 42: Selecting Digital Text From Other Channels

    If you are instructed to press ‘OK’ or ‘Select’ when viewing the text pages, press the ENTER button. When you have finished viewing the text service, follow the on screen instructions, or press the PROG +/- button to exit. Selecting digital text from other channels Digital text services may also be available on other digital channels.

  • Page 43: Moving To A Different Favourite List

    Select “Favourites,” and press ENTER The DTV Settings- Favourites List 1 display appears. Favourites List 1 Programme Service DDE News NCE 5 Channel J Digital Teletext Page Up Page Down Next List This display shows all the TV or Radio channels available to you.

  • Page 44: Index

    Indicates the currently viewed channel Favourite List 1 DDE NEWS 15 Live from Prague No Event Information Opening Opening News NCE 1 Weather Add to List 1 List 2 List 3 Each favourite list is represented by a coloured button. Press the TV/RADIO button to display either your favourite TV or favourite Radio channels at any time.

  • Page 45: Timer Recording

    Timer 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 26). For DVD+RWs, and DVD-RWs, you can free up disc space by erasing titles (page 70).

  • Page 46: Timer Recording (Standard/Epg)

    Timer Recording (Standard/ EPG) - RW - RW Video You can set the timer for a total of 30 programmes up to one month in advance. There are two methods to set the timer: the standard method and EPG method. •...
  • Page 47 If the timer settings overlap Overlapped timer settings are shown as follows. Timer These timer settings overlap. Do you want to continue? 29.10 21:00-22:00 AAB 29.10 20:30-22:00 DEF Cancel To store the setting as shown, select “OK.” The programme that starts first has priority and the second programme starts recording only after the first programme has finished (page 53).

  • Page 48: Recording Tv Programmes Using The Epg Application

    Recording TV programmes using the EPG application The EPG application is a feature that simplifies setting the timer. Just select the programme you wish to record in the EPG display. The date, time, and channel of that programme are set automatically.

  • Page 49: Using The Quick Timer Function

    ◆ Some examples of timer event icon types are as follows: (red): Indicates the programme is set as timer and whole programme can be recorded. (grey): Indicates the programme is set as timer but only a part of the programme can be recorded.

  • Page 50: Adjusting The Recording Picture Quality And Size

    Adjusting the recording picture quality and size You can adjust the recording picture quality and picture size. Before recording starts, press TOOLS to select “Rec Settings,” and press ENTER. Rec. Settings Select the item you want to change. Rec Mode : Line Rec.

  • Page 51: Creating Chapters In A Title

    Creating chapters in a title The recorder can automatically divide a recording (a title) into chapters by inserting chapter marks during recording. To disable this function, set “Auto Chapter” in “Features” setup to “Off” (page 83). When recording on a DVD-RW (VR mode) The recorder detects changes in the picture and sound and automatically inserts chapter marks.

  • Page 52: Checking/Changing/Cancelling Timer Settings (Timer List)

    Press the M/m buttons to select the options. Once highlighted, press the ENTER button. The sub menu appears: “Modify”: Changes the timer setting. Select an item using </, and adjust using M/m. Select “OK” and press ENTER. Modify Modify the timer setting. Hobbies and Interests Thu 27.10 11:00-12:00 NCE 1 Mode...
  • Page 53 Select the timer setting you want to check/ change/cancel, and press ENTER. The sub-menu appears. Select one of the options, and press ENTER. “Modify”: Changes the timer setting. Select an item using </, and adjust using M/m. Modify Modify the timer setting. Date Start Stop...

  • Page 54: Recording From Connected Equipment

    Recording From Connected Equipment - RW - RW - RW Video REC MODE SYNCHRO REC INPUT SELECT 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).

  • Page 55: 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 56: Playback

    Erasing and 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). Notes • You may lose the edited contents if you remove the disc or a timer recording starts while editing.

  • Page 57: Edit Options For Dvd+Rws/Dvd-Rws (Video Mode)/Dvd+Rs/Dvd-Rs

    Edit options for DVD+RWs/DVD- RWs (Video mode)/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs - RW Video You can perform simple edits. Since Video mode titles are actual recordings on the disc, you cannot undo any edits you make. The edit functions available for Video mode titles are: –...

  • Page 58: Erasing A Chapter (Delete Chapter)

    “A-B Erase”: Erases a section of the title (page 69). “Delete Chapter”: Erases chapter units of the title while viewing thumbnails (see below). z Hints • You can erase multiple titles at one time (page 70), or erase all of the titles on the disc at once (page 70). •...

  • Page 59: Erasing Multiple Titles (Erase Titles)

    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. • For DVD+RWs, the erased section may be slightly different from the points you selected. Erasing multiple titles (Erase Titles) - RW...

  • Page 60: Creating Chapters Manually

    Select a title by pressing </,, and press ENTER. The display for selecting titles to be erased appears. • To cancel the selection, press ENTER again. • To erase more titles, repeat step 3. Disc Map 2 Journey 17.9.2004 20:00 (1H00M) SP 0.6 Erase Cancel...

  • Page 61: Moving A Playlist Title (Change Order)

    Select the IN point by pressing m/M, and press ENTER. The display for setting the end point (OUT) appears, and the title continues to play in the background. Select the OUT point by pressing m/M, and press ENTER. The display asks for confirmation. To reset the IN or OUT point, select “Change IN”...

  • Page 62: Dividing A Playlist Title (Divide)

    Press TOOLS to select “Combine,” and press ENTER. The display for selecting titles appears. Select a title, and press ENTER. A number indicating the order in which you selected the title appears. To cancel the selection, press ENTER again. Combine Select the titles to combine.

  • Page 63: Playing

    Playback Playing - RW - RW Video DATA DVD DATA CD TITLE LIST TOP MENU INPUT SELECT PROGRESSIVE Insert a disc. • See “Inserting a Disc” (page 26). • If you insert a DVD VIDEO, VIDEO CD, or CD, press H. Playback starts. Press TITLE LIST.
  • Page 64 To resume playback from the point where you stopped (Resume Play) When you press H again after you stop playback, the recorder resumes playback from the point where you pressed To start from the beginning, press TOOLS to select “Play Beginning,” and press ENTER. Playback starts from the beginning of the title/ track/scene.

  • Page 65: Playback Options

    Playback options To check the position of the buttons below, see the illustration on page 56. Buttons (audio) - RW (subtitle) (angle) PROGRESSIVE - RW - RW - RW Video (instant replay/ instant advance) - RW - RW Video . (previous)/ >...

  • Page 66: Adjusting The Picture Quality

    Notes • Angles and subtitles cannot be changed with titles recorded on this recorder. • 96 kHz PCM audio and DTS audio do not have surround effects. • The surround effects do not work while performing playback quickly with sound. Notes on playing DTS sound tracks on a CD •...

  • Page 67: Adjusting The Sound Quality

    • Standard: Creates three sets of virtual rear speakers. Effective when you use two separate front speakers. *TVS was developed by Sony to produce home surround sound with just a stereo TV. “Audio Filter”: Selects the digital filter to reduce noise above 22.05 kHz (Fs* is 44.1 kHz), 24 kHz (Fs is 48 kHz), or 48 kHz (Fs is above 96 kHz).

  • Page 68: Playing From The Beginning Of The Programme You Are Recording

    Playing from the beginning of the programme you are recording (Chasing Playback) - RW “Chasing Playback” allows you to view the recorded part of a programme while the recording is being made. You do not need to wait until the recording finishes.

  • Page 69: Searching For A Title/Chapter/Track, Etc

    Searching for a Title/ Chapter/Track, etc. Number buttons, SET CLEAR Searching by Thumbnail (Visual Search) - RW - RW Video Each chapter is displayed as a thumbnail. You can search for the desired scene visually. Press TOOLS during playback to select “Visual Search,”...

  • Page 70: Playing Mp3 Audio Tracks Or Jpeg Image Files

    Playing MP3 Audio Tracks or JPEG Image Files DATA DVD DATA CD You can play MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files on DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD- RWs) or JPEG image files on DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/ DVD-Rs). TITLE LIST DISPLAY Insert a disc. See “Inserting a Disc”...

  • Page 71: Selecting A Jpeg Album Or Image

    Selecting a JPEG album or image Press TITLE LIST. The album list appears. To change the page, press TITLE LIST Photo Album Flowers Aquarium Festival Hiking Tennis match Consert Party Select an album, and press ENTER. The sub-menu appears. Select “View Album,” and press ENTER. The image list appears.

  • Page 72: About Mp3 Audio Tracks And Jpeg Image Files

    About MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files MP3 is audio compression technology that satisfies certain ISO/MPEG regulations. JPEG is image compression technology. You can play MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) format audio tracks and JPEG image files on DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs) or JPEG image files on DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/ DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs).

  • Page 73: About Playback Order Of Albums, Tracks, And Files

    About playback order of albums, tracks, and files Albums play in the following order: Structure of disc contents Tree 1 Tree 2 Tree 3 ROOT Album MP3 audio track/ JPEG image file When you insert a DATA CD/DATA DVD and press H, the numbered tracks (or files) are played sequentially, from 1 through 7.

  • Page 74: Settings And Adjustments

    Settings and Adjustments Clock and Language Settings (Settings) The “Settings” setup helps you to make clock and language settings for the recorder. Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode. Select “SETUP,” and press ENTER. Select “Settings,” and press ENTER. The Settings display appears with the following options.

  • Page 75: Digital Tv Settings (Dtv Settings)

    Digital TV settings (DTV Settings) The DTV Settings Setup enables you to take full advantage of Digital TV Broadcasting services such as favourites channels setting or to prevent children’s viewing unsuitable channels and programmes. Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode.

  • Page 76: Tuning

    Lock Channels Programme Service DDE News NCE 5 Channel J Digital Teletext Page Up Page Down If you do not wish to lock one of the five channels in the display, press the RED or GREEN button to view the previous or next five channels available.
  • Page 77 When Auto Tune has ended, a completion display appears indicating the number of TV and Radio channels that have been found and stored. Auto Tune Number of channels found: Number of TV Channels: Number of Radio Channels: Tuning has sucessfully completed Press the ENTER button to remove the display and view the first channel captured.

  • Page 78: Technical Information

    Press the M/m buttons to highlight “Off,” and press ENTER. Notes • Sony recommend that you always leave this option set to “On”. • To receive the upgrade, the unit must be powered on and watching a BBC channel. It will take up 30 minutes to upgrade the unit.

  • Page 79: 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 or tuner connected to the DVD recorder. Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode.
  • Page 80 Progressive Mode DVD software can be divided into two types: film based software and video based software. Video based software is derived from TV, such as dramas and sit-coms, and displays images at 30 frames/60 fields (25 frames/50 fields) per second. Film based software is derived from film and displays images at 24 frames per second.

  • Page 81: 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 82 Audio - Audio Connection Digital Out : Dolby Digital : D-PCM MPEG : DTS : 48kHz/96kHz PCM : 48kHz/16bit Select “Digital Out,” and press ENTER. Normally select this position. The influence of the digital circuit upon the analogue circuit is minimal.

  • Page 83: Recording And Parental Control Settings (Features)

    Recording and Parental Control Settings (Features) The “Features” setup allows you to adjust recording and parental control settings. Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode. Select “SETUP,” and press ENTER. Select “Features,” and press ENTER. The “Features” setup appears with the following options.
  • Page 84 the table (page 102). Then select “OK” and press ENTER. Select “Level,” and press ENTER. The selection items for “Level” are displayed. Features - Parental Control Level : Standard : The lower the value, the stricter the limitation. Discs rated higher than the selected level will be restricted.

  • Page 85: Parental Control (Password)

    Parental Control (Password) This “Password” Setup allow you to set or to modify the password that gives access to Parental Control settings. Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode. Select “SETUP,” and press ENTER. Select “Password,” and press ENTER. The Password Setup Display appears •...
  • Page 86 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 87: 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 DTV Settings Video Audio Features Password Options...

  • 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, contact the Sony Customer Information Centre on 08705 111 999 (Monday-Friday from 8:30am to 6:00pm) Power The power does not turn on.
  • Page 89 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 – TV jack, select “L1” in the front panel display by pressing PROG +/– or INPUT SELECT. If the equipment is connected to the LINE 2 IN jacks, select “L2”...
  • Page 90 Playback The recorder does not play any type of disc. , The disc is upside down. Insert the disc with the labelled side facing up. , The disc is not correctly inserted. , Moisture has condensed inside the recorder. Remove the disc and leave the recorder turned on for about half an hour until the moisture evaporates.

  • Page 91: Remote Control

    , Other timer setting overlapped the timer setting (page 53). , There is no DVD inside the recorder. , There is not enough disc space for the recording. , A scrambled channel is selected. , The Channel activated Parental Lock is selected. Recording does not stop immediately after you press x REC STOP.
  • Page 92 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 93: Self-Diagnosis Function (When Letters/Numbers Appear In The Display)

    E XX 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...
  • Page 94 • Clean the disc with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the centre out. • Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available disc/lens cleaners, or anti static spray intended for vinyl LPs. • Do not use the following discs. –...

  • Page 95: Specifications

    Specifications System Laser: Semiconductor laser Transmission standards: DVB-T Channel coverage: UHF channels B21 - B69 The above channel coverage merely ensures the channel reception within these ranges. It does not guarantee the ability to receive signals in all circumstances. Aerial out: 75-ohm asymmetrical aerial socket Video recording format: MPEG Video Audio recording format/applicable bit rate: Dolby Digital 2 ch/256 kbps...

  • Page 96: Guide To Parts And Controls

    Guide to Parts and Controls For more information, see the pages in parentheses. Remote Buttons with an orange dot next to them can be used with your TV when the TV/DVD switch is set to TV. A TV/DVD switch (19) B Z (open/close) button (26) C [/1 (on/standby) button (22) D t TV/VIDEO, TV/DVD button (19)

  • Page 97: Front Panel

    Y H (play) button (56) X (pause) button (58) x (stop) button (56) The H button has a tactile dot*. Z z REC button (28) X REC PAUSE button (28) x REC STOP button (28) wj CHAPTER MARK/CHAPTER MARK ERASE buttons (71) wk REC MODE button (28) wl SYNCHRO REC button (54) Front panel...

  • Page 98: Front Panel Display

    Front panel display PROGRESSIVE SMARTLINK A Playing/recording status B Disc type*/recording format C Audio signal indicators (31) D TV indicator (28) * Displays DATA CDs as “CD.” z Hint You can turn off the front panel display when the recorder is turned off by setting “Dimmer” to “Power Save” in “Options”...
  • Page 99 Rear panel AERIAL DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL -AUDIO PCM/DTS/MPEG/DOLBY DIGITAL OPTICAL A AERIAL IN/OUT jacks (13) B LINE 1 – TV jack (14) C LINE 3 jack (23) D COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, P ) jacks (14) E AC IN terminal (18) F LINE 2 OUT (S VIDEO) jack (14) G LINE 2 OUT (R-AUDIO-L/VIDEO) jacks (14, 17)

  • Page 100: Glossary

    Glossary Chapter (page 62) 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 45) Copy restriction set by copyright owners, etc. These signals are included in some software or TV programmes and restrict recording on this recorder.
  • Page 101 of an image, and the odd numbered field shows the odd numbered lines of an image. MPEG Audio (page 82) International standard coding system used to compress audio digital signals authorized by ISO/ IEC. MPEG 2, used on DVDs, conforms to up to 7.1-channel surround.

  • Page 102: Language Code List

    Language Code List For details, see page 74. 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 103: Digital Tv Channel List

    Digital TV Channel List Only the main transmitters are listed. For further details or updates refer to the web site http://www.bbc.co.uk/reception/transmitters/tv_trans/index.shtml MAIN TRANSMITTERS BBC ITV&C4 SDN MuxB MuxC MuxD London & South East Bluebell Hill Crystal Palace Dover Heathfield Oxford South -West Beacon Hill Caradon Hill...

  • Page 104: Index

    Index Words in quotations appear in the on-screen displays. Numerics 16:9 22 4:3 Letter Box 22 4:3 Pan Scan 22 “48kHz/96kHz PCM” 82 “A-B Erase” 69 Adjusting playback picture 59 playback sound 60 recording picture 50 Aerial 13 Album 32 Album number 32 “Album Search”...
  • Page 105 “Factory Setup” 86 Favourites Deleting a channel from the Favourites List 43 Moving to a different favourite list 43 Setting a favourite list 42 Watching or listening to a favourite channel 43 “Features” 83 “File Search” 62 “Finalise” 36 Finalising 36 “Format DVD-RW”...
  • Page 106 S VIDEO 14 “S Video” 22 “Scart Setting” 80 Scene List 72 Screen Saver 84 “Search” 62 Searching fast reverse/fast forward locating the beginning of the title/chapter/track 58 search mode 62 visual search 62 SET 20 “Set Thumbnail” 68 Signal Strength 78 Simultaneous Rec and Play 61 Slow-motion play 58 SMARTLINK 15...
  • Page 108 Printed on 100% recycled paper. Sony Corporation Printed in Hungary...

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