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Sony RDR-GXD455 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions
RDR-GXD455
© 2007 Sony Corporation
3-096-488-11(1)
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  • Page 1: Dvd Recorder

    DVD Recorder Operating Instructions RDR-GXD455 © 2007 Sony Corporation 3-096-488-11(1) Operating Instructions Manual de instrucciones...

  • 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-GXD455 Serial No._____________...
  • Page 3 Plasma display panels and projection televisions are especially susceptible to this. If you have any questions or problems concerning your recorder, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions.
  • Page 4 About this manual • Instructions in this manual describe the controls on the remote. You can also use the controls on the recorder if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote. • The on-screen display illustrations used in this manual may not match the graphics displayed on your TV screen.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents WARNING ............2 Precautions .
  • Page 7 DV/D8 Dubbing (DV/D8 t DVD) ......71 Before DV/D8 Dubbing ..........71 Connecting a Digital Video Camera to the DV IN Jack .

  • Page 8: Ways To Use Your Dvd Recorder

    Ways to Use Your DVD Recorder Recording and timer recording , Record TV programs on a DVD, either manually or using the timer. Quick access to recorded titles – Title List , Display the Title List to view all titles on a disc and select a title for playback or editing (page 40).
  • Page 9 One Touch Dubbing – DV/D8 Dubbing , Connect your digital video camera to the DV IN jack and press the ONE TOUCH DUBBING button to dub a DV/D8 format tape over to a disc (page 71). Playing JPEG image files or MP3 audio files , You can enjoy viewing JPEG images on your TV screen.

  • Page 10: How To Use The On-Screen Menus

    How to Use the On-Screen Menus The following three displays are mainly used to operate this recorder. Once you become familiar with the basic operations, you will find the recorder easy to use. SYSTEM MENU O RETURN System Menu The System Menu appears when you press SYSTEM MENU, and provides entries to all of the recorder’s main functions, such as timer recording and setup.
  • Page 11 Sub-menu The sub-menu appears when you select an item from a list menu (e.g., a title from the Title List menu), and press ENTER. The sub-menu displays options applicable only to the selected item. The displayed options differ depending on the situation and disc type.

  • Page 12: Quick Guide To Disc Types

    Quick Guide to Disc Types Recordable and Playable Discs Disc Disc Type Logo DVD+RW mode DVD- Video mode DVD+R DVD+R DL mode DVD- Video mode Usable disc versions (as of March 2007) • 8×-speed or slower DVD+RWs • 6×-speed or slower DVD-RWs (Ver.1.1, Ver.1.2 with CPRM •...
  • Page 13 Recording Features Editing Features Auto Change Rewrite Chapter Title Name (page 68) (page 50) (page 61) CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media) is a coding technology that protects copyrights for images. Unused DVD-RWs are automatically formatted according to the setting of “Format DVD-RW” in “Features”...
  • Page 14 12 cm/8 cm discs Disc Type DVD+RW VR mode DVD-RW Video mode VR mode DVD-R Video mode DVD+R Discs that cannot be recorded on • 8 cm discs • DVD-RAMs 12 cm Playback Recording 8 cm Playback Recording — — —...

  • Page 15: Playable Discs

    Playable Discs Disc Type Disc Logo DVD VIDEO DVD-RAM — VIDEO CD DATA CD DATA DVD — 8 cm DVD+RW/ — DVD-RW/DVD-R “DVD VIDEO” and “CD” logos are trademarks. * A logical format of files and folders on DATA-CDs, defined by ISO (International Organization for Standardization).
  • Page 16 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 17: 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. • See the instructions supplied with the components to be connected.
  • Page 18 A: Cable box or satellite receiver with a video/audio output With this hookup, you can record any channel on the cable box or satellite receiver. Be sure that the cable box or satellite receiver is turned on. This connection is necessary to use the Synchro-Rec function (page 53).
  • Page 19 B: Cable box with an antenna output only With this hookup, you can record any channel on the satellite receiver or cable box. Be sure that the cable box or satellite receiver is turned on. To record cable programs, you need to match the channel on the recorder (2ch, 3ch or 4ch) to the antenna output channel on the cable box (2ch, 3ch or 4ch).
  • Page 20 C: Cable without cable box, or antenna only (no cable TV) Use this hookup if you watch cable channels without a cable box. Also use this hookup if you are using a VHF/UHF antenna or separate VHF and UHF antennas. With this hookup, you can record any channel by selecting the channel on the recorder.

  • Page 21: Step 3: Connecting To Your Tv

    Step 3: Connecting to Your TV Connect the supplied audio/video cord to the LINE OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) jacks of the recorder. To enjoy higher quality images, connect an S video cord (not supplied) instead of the yellow (video) plug. When using this connection, be sure to connect the audio cord to the LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) jacks. INPUT TV or projector S VIDEO...
  • Page 22 If your TV has an HDMI input jack Connect the HDMI* OUT jack using a certified HDMI cord (not supplied). You will enjoy high-quality picture and sound. The HDMI indicator lights up on the front panel when the recorder outputs signals through the HDMI OUT jack.
  • Page 23 If your TV has component video input jacks Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks using a component video cord (not supplied) or three video cords (not supplied) of the same kind and length. You will enjoy accurate color reproduction and high quality images.

  • Page 24: Step 4: Connecting To Your Av Amplifier (Receiver)

    Step 4: Connecting to Your AV Amplifier (Receiver) Select one of the following patterns A or B, according to the input jack on your AV amplifier (receiver). This will enable you to listen to DVD audio tracks through your AV amplifier (receiver). AUDIO OUT HDMI OUT to HDMI OUT...
  • Page 25 A Connecting to audio L/R jacks This connection uses a stereo amplifier’s (receiver’s) two front speakers for sound. You can enjoy the surround function that creates virtual speakers from two stereo speakers. Select “Surround1,” “Surround2,” or “Surround3” in “Surround” of “Audio” setup (page 82). Surround 1 Surround 2 Surround 3...

  • Page 26: Step 5: Connecting The Power Cord

    HDMI OUT Notes • If the supplied remote interferes your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command mode number for this recorder (page 28). • Use the batteries correctly to avoid possible leakage and corrosion.

  • Page 27: Controlling Tvs With The Remote

    Philips Pioneer Portland Proscan Quasar Radio Shack Switch your TV’s input source Select the broadcast on a Sony TV that can switch between digital and analog Code number 01 (default) 12, 14 04, 22 03, 12 04, 06, 10 02, 03, 04...
  • Page 28 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 7: Easy Setup.”...

  • Page 29: Step 7: Easy Setup

    B While holding down ENTER, enter the command mode code number using the number buttons. Command Mode Code number DVD1 number button 1 DVD2 number button 2 DVD3 number button 3 C Hold down both the number buttons and ENTER at the same time for more than three seconds.
  • Page 30 Switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the recorder appears on your TV screen. “Initial setting necessary to operate the DVD recorder will be made. You can change them later using setup.” appears. • If this message does not appear, select “Easy Setup”...
  • Page 31 Select “Manual,” and press ENTER. Press M/m to set the month and press ,. Set the day, year, hour, minutes, and AM/PM in the same way, then press ENTER. The day of the week is set automatically. • If you used antenna hookup C (page 20), you can select “Auto.”...

  • Page 32: Connecting A Vcr Or Similar Device

    Connecting a VCR or Similar Device After disconnecting the recorder’s power cord from an AC outlet, connect a VCR or similar recording device to the LINE IN jacks of this recorder. See also the instruction manual supplied with the connected equipment.

  • Page 33: Connecting To The Line 1 In Jacks

    Connecting to the LINE 1 IN jacks You can connect a VCR or similar device. LINE 1 IN VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO OUT HDMI OUT OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT : Signal flow z Hints • When the connected equipment outputs only monaural sound, connect an audio cord to the white LINE IN AUDIO L (mono) jack.

  • Page 34: Watching Tv

    Watching TV By connecting your TV to this recorder, you can watch digital and analog channels on your TV. Number buttons, SET, · (dot) Turn on this recorder. Turn on the TV and switch the TV's input selector so that the signal from the recorder appears on your TV screen.
  • Page 35 Enjoying Digital Broadcasts You can enjoy digital broadcasts. Digital broadcasts are better quality, more varied, and more controllable than analog broadcasts. By using digital functions such as rating, closed caption, or audio setting, you can make various adjustments to enjoy a digital broadcast. To use the digital rating Digital Rating is controlled by the Rating Region Table (RRT).

  • Page 36: Playback

    Playback Playing Discs - RW - RW Video Z OPEN/ CLOSE TOP MENU MENU Press Z OPEN/CLOSE, and place a disc on the disc tray. S VID EO VID EO L(M ON O) AU DIO LIN E-2 Playback side facing down Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc tray.

  • Page 37: Playback Options

    Playback Options Z OPEN/CLOSE Number buttons REPLAY/ ADVANCE . PREV Button Operation OPEN/CLOSE Stops playing and opens the disc tray. AUDIO Selects one of the audio tracks recorded on the disc when pressed repeatedly. - RW SUBTITLE Selects a subtitle language when pressed repeatedly. REPLAY/ •...
  • Page 38 Button (fast reverse/fast forward) (slow) X PAUSE To resume normal playback after playing at various speeds, press H PLAY. z Hints • You can change playback options, such as subtitle, audio track, etc., using the OPTIONS menu (page 11). • During playback or pause mode, the recorder’s m/ M buttons and the remote’s .PREV/>NEXT buttons work the same way (page 37).

  • Page 39: Changing Angles

    Playing quickly with sound (Scan Audio) (DVDs with Dolby Digital soundtracks only) You can play quickly with dialog or sound during FF1 fast-forward of a DVD with Dolby Digital soundtracks. Simply press M during playback. z Hint To turn off the Scan Audio function, set “Scan Audio” of “Audio”...

  • Page 40: Playing A Title From The Title List

    To stop timer recording while the recorder is locked, press x twice. The recording stops and the recorder is unlocked. Note The recorder will be unlocked when you stop timer recording by pressing x. Playing a Title From the Title List - RW - RW Video...

  • Page 41: Searching For A Title/Chapter/Track, Etc

    Select the title, and press ENTER. The sub-menu appears. Select “Play,” and press ENTER. Playback starts from the selected title on the disc. About the Title List for DVD-RWs (VR mode) and DVD-Rs (VR mode) You can switch the Title List to show an original or Playlist.

  • Page 42: Playing Mp3 Audio Tracks And Jpeg Image Files

    Notes • Depending on the disc, you may not be able to use the OPTIONS menu to search for a title/chapter/track, or enter the time code for a playback point. • When playing a Playlist title, you may not be able to search for a scene using the time code.

  • Page 43: Playing Jpeg Image Files

    Music Press ENTER : Photo Music menu for this disc. If you insert a DATA CD/DATA DVD containing only MP3 audio tracks, the “Music” display appears. Go to step 3. Select “Music,” and press ENTER. The “Music” display appears. Select an album, and press ENTER. Music Surround:Off MP3_001...
  • Page 44 Press OPTIONS to turn on/off the menu icons. To play the slide show Press </, to select “ ENTER. The “Slideshow Speed” menu appears. “ ”: Slow “ ”: Normal “ ”: Fast Press </, to select the desired play speed, and press ENTER.
  • Page 45 About MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files MP3 is audio compression technology that satisfies the ISO/IEC MPEG regulations. JPEG is image compression technology. You can play back DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD- Rs/CD-RWs) or DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/ DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs) recorded in MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) and JPEG format.

  • Page 46: Displaying The Playing Time And Play Information

    Displaying the Playing Time and Play Information - RW - RW Video You can check disc information, such as playing time, recording mode, and remaining disc space. DISPLAY Press DISPLAY. The information display appears. Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows: Disc information/date and time Disc information only...

  • Page 47: Recording

    Recording Before Recording Before you start recording… • This recorder can record on various disc types. Select the disc type according to your needs (page 12). • Check that the disc has enough available space for the recording (page 46). For DVD+RWs or DVD-RWs, you can free up disc space by erasing titles (page 58).

  • Page 48: Unrecordable Pictures

    Recording a stereo/SAP program The recorder can receive and record stereo/SAP programs. When recording a digital channel, only the selected audio can be recorded. When recording with the timer, “Stream 1” is usually recorded (page 35). Stereo programs When a stereo program is received, the “STEREO”...

  • Page 49: Recording Without The Timer

    Recording Without the Timer - RW - RW Video Z OPEN/ CLOSE Number buttons, SET, · (dot) DISPLAY z REC Press Z OPEN/CLOSE, and place a recordable disc on the disc tray. S VID EO VID EO L(M ON O) AUD IO R DV IN LIN E-2...

  • Page 50: Recording Time

    Notes • Recording may not start immediately after pressed. • You cannot change the recording mode during recording or recording pause. • If there is a power failure, the program you are recording may be erased. • You cannot change the channel or input source during recording.

  • Page 51: Timer Recording

    Timer Recording - RW - RW Video You can set the timer for a total of 12 programs, up to one month in advance. Note that the maximum continuous recording time for a single title is 12 hours. Contents beyond this time will not be recorded.
  • Page 52 Press ENTER. The Timer List menu (page 54) appears. The c indicator lights up in the front panel display, and the recorder is ready to start recording. • If the c indicator flashes in the front panel display, a recordable disc is not inserted. Insert a recordable disc and check that there is enough disc space for the recording.

  • Page 53: 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 programs from connected equipment that has a timer function (such as a satellite tuner). Connect the equipment to the LINE 1 IN jacks on the rear of the recorder (page 18).

  • Page 54: Changing Or Canceling Timer Settings (Timer List)

    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. The recorder starts recording the second program about ten seconds after the first program has finished.

  • Page 55: Recording From Connected Equipment Without A Timer

    Timer List Date Start 04/15 09:00PM 10:00PM Ch 8 04/30 09:15PM 09:45PM D11.1 --/-- --:-- --:-- ---- --/-- --:-- --:-- ---- --/-- --:-- --:-- ---- --/-- --:-- --:-- ---- Select one of the options, and press ENTER. “Edit”: Changes the timer setting. Select an item using </, and adjust using M/m.
  • Page 56 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the recording mode. The display changes on the TV screen as follows: For details about the recording mode, see page 47. Select the line input audio. Set “Line Audio Input” of “Audio” setup to “Stereo”...

  • Page 57: 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 12). Notes • You may lose the edited contents if you remove the disc or a timer recording starts while editing.

  • Page 58: Editing A Title

    In this case, you can compile highlight scenes as a Playlist title. You can even rearrange the scene order within the Playlist title. See “Editing a Playlist” on page 64. The advanced edit functions available for Playlist titles are: – Renaming a title (page 61). –...
  • Page 59 Select an option, and press ENTER. You can select from the following: “Title Erase”: Erases the selected title. Select “OK” when asked for confirmation. “Chapter Erase” : Allows you to select a chapter in the title and erase it (see below). “Protect”...
  • Page 60 Press TITLE LIST. When editing a DVD-RW (VR mode) or DVD-R (VR mode), press ORIGINAL/ PLAYLIST to switch to the “Title List (Original),” if necessary. Select a title, and press ENTER. The sub-menu appears. Select “A-B Erase,” and press ENTER. The display for setting point A and B appears.

  • Page 61: Changing The Name Of A Title

    Press ENTER at the point where you want to divide the title. You can use H PLAY, ./>, x STOP, and X PAUSE to find the point. “Divide” is selected. Divide Title (Original) Title No.01 Start 00:00:00 00:00:10 Title No. 01 End 00:00:10 May/02/2007 08:00 PM Press ENTER.

  • Page 62: Creating A Playlist

    Select the character you want to enter using M/m/</,, and press ENTER. The selected character appears in the input row. You can only enter characters and symbols that are displayed. • To change the cursor position, select the input row using M, and press </,. •...
  • Page 63 Select “Edit,” and press ENTER. Edit Title List Create Playlist Edit Playlist Timer Edit DV/D8 Dubbing Disc Setting Setup Select “Create Playlist,” and press ENTER. The display for creating a Playlist appears. “Start” is selected. Create Playlist Scene No.01 Start 00:00:00 00:00:07 Playlist No.

  • Page 64: Editing A Playlist

    Editing a Playlist - RW You can edit Playlist titles or scenes within them, without changing the actual recordings. SYSTEM MENU O RETURN ./> Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode. Title List (Original) Title List Press ENTER : Timer Edit Title Menu for DVD Title List.

  • Page 65: Combining Two Titles Into One

    “Move”: Allows you to change scene order (page 66). “Add”: Allows you to add other scenes before a selected scene (page 66). “Copy”: Allows you to copy a scene (page 67). To return to the previous display Press O RETURN. To turn off the display Press SYSTEM MENU.
  • Page 66 Follow steps 1 to 6 of “Editing a Playlist” (page 64). The “Edit Scene” display appears. Select the scene you want to modify, and press ENTER. Select “Modify,” and press ENTER. “Start” is selected. Modify Start 00:00:00 00:00:07 Playlist No. 01 End 00:00:00 May/02/2007 03:25 PM Press ENTER at the start point.
  • Page 67 Select “Add,” and press ENTER. “Start” is selected. Scene No.01 Start 00:00:00 00:00:07 Playlist No. 01 End 00:00:00 May/02/2007 03:25 PM Press ENTER at the start point. You can use H PLAY, ./> and X PAUSE to find the point. At the point you want to select, press H PLAY or X PAUSE, and press ENTER.

  • Page 68: Formatting/Renaming/Protecting A Disc

    Formatting/Renaming/ Protecting a Disc - RW - RW Video The “Disc Setting” display allows you to check the disc information or change the disc name. Depending on the disc type, you can also format or set protection. SYSTEM MENU O RETURN Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode.

  • Page 69: Finalizing A Disc (Preparing A Disc For Playback On Other Equipment)

    To return to the previous display Press O RETURN. z Hints • You can set protection for individual titles (page 58). • By reformatting, you can change the recording format on DVD-RWs, or record again on DVD-RWs (Video mode) that have been finalized. Notes •...
  • Page 70 SYSTEM MENU Insert a disc. Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode. The System Menu appears. Select “Disc Setting,” and press ENTER. The “Disc Setting” display appears. Disc Setting Title List Disc Name Disc Protect Timer Disc Format Edit Disc Finalize DV/D8 Dubbing...

  • Page 71: Dv/D8 Dubbing (Dv/D8 T Dvd)

    DV/D8 Dubbing (DV/D8 t DVD) Before DV/D8 Dubbing This section explains dubbing with a digital video camera via the DV IN jack on the front panel. If you want to dub by way of the LINE IN jacks, see “Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec)”...

  • Page 72: Dubbing From A Dv/D8 Format Tape To A Dvd

    Dubbing From a DV/D8 Format Tape to a DVD - RW - RW Video You can record a DV/D8 format tape onto a disc. The recorder controls the digital video camera. You can fast forward, rewind, play in slow motion, and stop the tape to select the scenes using the on- screen menu.
  • Page 73 Select “DV/D8 Audio Input,” and press ENTER. Audio Title List Tuner Audio : Main Digital Out Timer Downmix : Dolby Surround Edit Audio DRC : Standard Audio (HDMI) : Auto DV/D8 Dubbing Stereo 1 Scan Audio : On Disc Setting Stereo 2 Surround : Off...
  • Page 74 Dubbing an entire DV/D8 format tape to a DVD (One Touch Dubbing) - RW - RW Video You can record the entire contents of a DV/D8 format tape onto a disc with a single press of the ONE-TOUCH DUBBING button on the recorder. The recorder controls the digital video camera for the whole process, and completes the recording.

  • Page 75: 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 on the disc take priority over the setup display settings, and not all of the functions...

  • Page 76: Antenna Reception Setting (Tuner Preset)

    Some items display a dialog box that requires additional settings. Example: When “Parental” in “Options” setup is selected. Create the password Title List Timer Create the password. Edit DV/D8 Dubbing Disc Setting Setup Select an option, and press ENTER. The currently selected option is displayed next to the setup item.
  • Page 77 Select “Auto Preset,” and press ENTER. All receivable channels are preset in numerical sequence. Auto Preset Title List Searching for receivable Analog channels. Please wait. Timer Edit DV/D8 Dubbing Disc Setting Stop Setup After searching for analog channels is complete, receivable digital channels are then searched for automatically.

  • Page 78: Clock Setting (Clock Set)

    Clock Setting (Clock Set) The “Clock Set” setup allows you to make clock settings for the recorder. Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode. Select “Setup,” and press ENTER. Select “Clock Set,” and press ENTER. The “Clock Set” setup appears with the following options.

  • Page 79: Video Settings (Video)

    Video Settings (Video) The “Video” setup allows you to 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 recorder. Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode.
  • Page 80 Black Level Selects the black level (setup level) for the video signals output from the LINE OUT jacks (page 21). This setting is not effective when the “PROGRESSIVE” indicator lights up on the front panel display and the recorder outputs progressive signals.

  • 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 Note If the HDMI OUT jack is connected to equipment not compatible with DTS signals, no signal will be output, regardless of the “DTS” setting. Downmix (DVDs only) Switches the method for mixing down to two channels when you play a DVD which has rear sound elements (channels) or is recorded in Dolby Digital format.

  • Page 83: Recording Settings (Features)

    DV/D8 Audio Input Stereo 1 Records original sound only. Normally select this when dubbing a DV format tape. Stereo 2 Records additional audio only. Records both original and additional sounds. Note Select “Stereo 2” or “Mix” if you have added a second audio channel when recording with your digital video camera.

  • Page 84: Language, Parental, Digital Broadcast Settings/Factory Settings (Options)

    Format DVD-RW (DVD-RWs only) Selects the recording format for an unused DVD- RW, when first inserted. Automatically formats the disc in VR mode. Video Automatically formats the disc in Video mode. Language, Parental, Digital broadcast settings/Factory Settings (Options) The “Options” setup allows you to set up other operational settings.
  • Page 85 Parental Digital programs with a digital rating or some DVD VIDEOs can be restricted according to a predetermined level. After step 3 above, select “Parental,” and press ENTER. • If you have not entered a password, the display for registering a new password appears.
  • Page 86 ◆DVD VIDEO 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. Select “DVD VIDEO,” and press ENTER. Press ENTER. The selection items for “Rating Level” are displayed.
  • Page 87 z Hints • When recording a digital program with wide signals on digital broadcasts, refer to the table below. 16:9 Record wide signals on digital broadcasts as they are. • DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs in VR mode • DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs in Video mode, DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs (when recording in HQ, HSP, SP, or LSP mode) Record as 4:3.

  • Page 88: Easy Setup

    DVD equipment is assigned the same command mode. Be sure to match the command mode of the supplied 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 28.

  • Page 89: 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 90 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 “LINE1” in the front panel display by pressing INPUT. If the equipment is connected to the LINE 2 IN jacks, select “LINE2”...
  • Page 91 The recorder starts playing the disc automatically. , The DVD VIDEO features an auto playback function. Playback stops automatically. , If the disc has an auto pause signal, the recorder stops playback at the auto pause signal. Some functions such as Stop, Search, or Slow- motion Play cannot be performed.

  • Page 92: Remote Control

    Nothing was recorded even though the timer setting is set correctly. , There was a power failure during recording. , Disconnect the AC power cord from the AC outlet, and connect it again. , The program contains copy protection signals that restrict copying.

  • Page 93: Notes About This Recorder

    Other Sony equipment responds to the remote. , The same command mode is set for both the Sony DVD equipment. Set a different command mode for the recorder (page 28). Others The recorder does not operate properly. , When static electricity, etc., causes the recorder...

  • Page 94: Specifications

    – A disc that has a non-standard shape (e.g., card, heart). – A disc with a label or sticker on it. – A disc that has cellophane tape or sticker adhesive on it. Specifications System [DVD recorder section] Laser Semiconductor laser Audio recording format Dolby Digital Video recording format...
  • Page 95 Inputs and outputs LINE 1 IN and LINE 2 IN VIDEO IN, phono jack (1 each) Input signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced, sync negative AUDIO IN, phono jacks (2 each) Input level: 327 mVrms Input impedance: more than 47 kilohms LINE 2 IN S VIDEO, 4-pin, mini-DIN jack Y: 1.0 Vp-p, unbalanced, sync negative...

  • Page 96: 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 97: Guide To Parts And Controls

    Guide to Parts and Controls For more information, see the pages in parentheses. Front panel Buttons on the recorder have the same function as the buttons on the remote if they have the same or similar names. S VIDEO VIDEO L(MONO) AUDIO R LINE-2 IN A "/1 (on/standby) switch (29)
  • Page 98 Remote A Z OPEN/CLOSE button (36, 49, 72) B Number buttons* (34, 37) SET button (34) · (dot) button (34) C TOP MENU button (36) MENU button (36) D DISPLAY button (46) E M/m/</,/ENTER button (29) F O RETURN button (29) G .
  • Page 99 Front panel display VCDVD SYNCHRO PROGRESSIVE A Playing/recording status B Timer indicator C Disc type/recording format (angle) indicator (39) E Audio signal indicators F STEREO indicator (48) G SAP (Second Audio Program) indicator (48) Rear panel COMPONENT AUDIO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT VHF/UHF...

  • Page 100: Glossary

    Glossary Chapter (page 41) 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 48) Copy restriction set by copyright owners, etc. These signals are included in some software or TV programs and restrict recording on this recorder.
  • Page 101 HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) (page 22) HDMI is an interface that supports both video and audio on a single digital connection. The HDMI connection carries standard to high definition video signals and multi-channel audio signals to AV components such as HDMI equipped TVs, in digital form without degradation.

  • Page 102: Dvd Audio/Subtitle Language

    DVD Audio/Subtitle Language When you play a DVD VIDEO, the language of the selected audio track or subtitle is abbreviated as follows. See page 84 to change the audio track or subtitle. Abbreviation Language Arabic Bulgarian Chinese Croatian Czech Danish German English Spanish...

  • Page 103: Index

    Index Words in quotations appear in the on-screen displays. Numerics 16:9 31 4:3 Letter Box 31 4:3 Pan Scan 31 “A-B Erase” 59 “Add” 65 ADVANCE 37 Angle 39 Antenna 19 AUDIO 37 “Audio” 84 “Audio (HDMI)” 82 Audio cords 24 “Audio DRC”...
  • Page 104 Menu Top menu 36 “Modify” 65 “Move” 66 MP3 audio tracks 42 NEXT 37 Number buttons 27 One Touch Dubbing 74 On-screen display OPTIONS menu 11 Setup Display 75 Sub-menu 11 System Menu 10 OPTIONS 11 Options settings 84 Original 41 ORIGINAL/PLAYLIST 41 “OSD”...
  • Page 106 Índice Este manual muestra la configuración básica y el funcionamiento de la grabadora de DVD. Para obtener más información, consulte el manual de instrucciones en inglés. Conexiones y ajustes ........3 Conexión de la grabadora .

  • Page 107: Conexiones Y Ajustes

    Conexiones y ajustes Conexión de la grabadora Siga los pasos del 1 al 6 para conectar y realizar los ajustes de la grabadora. Notas • Enchufe los cables firmemente para prevenir perturbaciones no deseadas. • Consulte las instrucciones suministradas con los componentes que va a conectar.
  • Page 108 A: Decodificador de cable o receptor vía satélite con salida de video/audio Con esta conexión, puede grabar cualquier canal del decodificador de cable o receptor vía satélite. Asegúrese de que el receptor vía satélite o decodificador de cable está encendido. Para ver programas por cable o vía satélite, debe hacer coincidir el canal de la grabadora (LINE1) con la toma de entrada que está...
  • Page 109 B: Decodificador de cable con salida de antena únicamente Con esta conexión, puede grabar cualquier canal del decodificador de cable o receptor vía satélite. Asegúrese de que el receptor vía satélite o decodificador de cable está encendido. Para grabar programas por cable debe hacer coincidir el canal de la grabadora (2, 3 ó 4 canales) con canal de salida de la antena del decodificador de cable (2, 3 ó...
  • Page 110 C: Cable sin decodificador de cable o sólo antena (sin cable de televisión) Utilice esta conexión si ve canales de televisión por cable sin decodificador de cable. Asimismo, utilice esta conexión si utiliza una antena de VHF/UHF o antenas de VHF y UHF independientes. Con esta conexión, puede grabar cualquier canal mediante la selección del canal en la grabadora.

  • Page 111: Paso 3: Conexión Al Televisor

    Paso 3: Conexión al televisor Conecte el cable de audio/video suministrado a las tomas LINE OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) de la grabadora. Para disfrutar de una calidad de imagen superior, conecte un cable de S video (no suministrado) en lugar de la clavija amarilla (video). Si utiliza esta conexión, asegúrese de conectar el cable de audio a las tomas LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R).
  • Page 112 Si el televisor dispone de una toma de entrada de HDMI Conecte la toma de salida de HDMI* OUT mediante un cable HDMI certificado (no suministrado). Disfrutará de imágenes y sonido de alta calidad. El indicador de HDMI se ilumina en el panel frontal cuando la grabadora emite señales a través de las tomas de salida de HDMI OUT.
  • Page 113 Si el televisor tiene tomas de entrada de video componente Conecte las tomas COMPONENT VIDEO OUT mediante un cable de video componente (no suministrado) o tres cables de video (no suministrados) del mismo tipo y longitud. Disfrutará de una fiel reproducción del color y de imágenes de alta calidad.

  • Page 114: Paso 4: Conexión Del Cable De Alimentación

    Paso 4: Conexión del cable de alimentación Enchufe los cables de alimentación de la grabadora y del televisor a una toma de ca. A continuación, debe esperar unos instantes antes de utilizar la grabadora. Podrá utilizarla sólo después de que la pantalla del panel frontal se ilumine y la grabadora pase al modo de espera.

  • Page 115: Paso 6: Configuración Fácil

    Paso 6: Configuración fácil Siga los pasos que se indican a continuación para realizar el mínimo número de ajustes básicos necesarios para utilizar la grabadora. Si no completa la Configuración fácil, aparecerá cada vez que encienda la grabadora. Los ajustes se realizan en el orden siguiente. Ajuste del idioma de las indicaciones en pantalla Ajuste del sintonizador y de los canales Ajuste del reloj...
  • Page 116 Seleccione si dispone o no de conexión de cable. Configuración fácil No Disc Seleccione la forma en la que recibirá los canales. Antena Cable Si sólo utiliza una antena (sin cable de televisión), seleccione “Antena”. Para el resto de conexiones, seleccione “Cable”.
  • Page 117 Presione ENTER. Aparece la pantalla de configuración para seleccionar el tipo de señal Dolby Digital. Configuración fácil No Disc Dolby Digital D-PCM Dolby Digital Seleccione el tipo de señal Dolby Digital que desea enviar al amplificador (receptor). Si el amplificador (receptor) de AV cuenta con un decodificador Dolby Digital, seleccione “Dolby Digital”.

  • Page 118: Ver La Televisión

    Ver la televisión Mediante la conexión del televisor a la grabadora, es posible ver canales digitales y analógicos en el televisor. Botones numéricos, SET, · (punto) Encienda la grabadora. Encienda el televisor y ajuste el selector de entrada de éste de modo que la señal procedente de la grabadora aparezca en la pantalla del televisor.

  • Page 119: Reproducción

    Reproducción Reproducción de discos - RW - RW Video Z OPEN/ CLOSE TOP MENU MENU Presione Z OPEN/CLOSE y coloque un disco en la bandeja de discos. S VID EO VID EO L(M ON O) AUD IO R DV IN LIN E-2 ONE -TOU CH DUB...

  • Page 120: Opciones De Reproducción

    Opciones de reproducción REPLAY/ Botón OPEN/CLOSE AUDIO SUBTITLE REPLAY/ ADVANCE . PREV/ NEXT > Z OPEN/CLOSE MENU ADVANCE . PREV Operación Detiene la reproducción y abre la bandeja de discos. Selecciona una de las pistas de audio grabadas en el disco cuando se presiona varias veces.
  • Page 121 Botón Operación Avanza o retrocede rápidamente el disco cuando se (retroceso rápido/ presiona durante la reproducción. avance rápido) La velocidad de búsqueda cambia cada vez que presiona el botón: Reproduce a cámara lenta cuando se presiona en el (lento) modo de pausa. La velocidad de reproducción cambia cada vez que se presiona el botón: retroceso a cámara lenta...

  • Page 122: Reproducción De Un Título De La Lista Títulos

    Reproducción de un título de la Lista títulos - RW - RW Video El menú Lista títulos muestra los títulos de los programas del disco. TOP MENU MENU TITLE LIST Coloque un disco en la bandeja de discos. Presione TITLE LIST. Ejemplo: DVD-RW (modo VR) Lista títulos (Original) 01 D11.1...

  • Page 123: Grabación

    Grabación Antes de grabar Modo de grabación Esta grabadora dispone de ocho modos de grabación distintos, al igual que los modos de grabación SP o EP de las videograbadoras. Seleccione el modo de grabación en función del tiempo y la calidad de imagen deseada. Por ejemplo, si la calidad de la imagen es su principal prioridad, seleccione el modo “HQ”...

  • Page 124: Grabación De Discos Sin Temporizador

    Imágenes que no pueden grabarse En esta grabadora no pueden grabarse imágenes con protección contra copias. La grabación se detiene cuando se detecta una señal de protección contra copias. Señales de Discos grabables control de copias Copy-Free Copy-Once - RW Ver.1.1, Ver.1.2 con CPRM* Ver.2.0, Ver.2.1 con CPRM* Copy-Never...

  • Page 125: Quick Timer

    Presione REC MODE varias veces para seleccionar el modo de grabación. La pantalla cambiará en la pantalla del televisor del modo siguiente: Para obtener más detalles sobre el modo de grabación, consulte la página 19. Presione z REC. Comienza la grabación. La grabación continúa hasta que usted la detiene o el disco se llena.

  • Page 126: Grabación De Discos Con Temporizador

    Grabación de discos con temporizador - RW - RW Video Puede ajustar el temporizador para un total de 12 programas con un máximo de un mes de anticipación. Tenga en cuenta que el tiempo de grabación continua máximo de un único título es de 12 horas. El contenido que supere este tiempo no se grabará.
  • Page 127 E “Modo”: Selecciona el modo de grabación (página 19). Para utilizar la función Ajustar modo grab. (página 23), seleccione “AUTO”. Si se equivoca, seleccione el elemento y cambie el ajuste. Presione ENTER. Aparecerá el menú Lista de temporizador. Se ilumina el indicador c en la pantalla del panel frontal, y la grabadora está...
  • Page 128 Sony Corporation Printed in China AK68-01329A...

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