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DVD Recorder

Operating Instructions
RDR-GXD500
© 2004 Sony Corporation
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2-188-393-11(1)
RDR-GXD500
2-188-393-11(1)

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  • Page 1: Dvd Recorder

    D:\DVD manual\Final\218839311_FM\01GB01COV. 01GB01.book Page 1 Mardi, 7. septembre 2004 9:41 09 DVD Recorder Operating Instructions RDR-GXD500 © 2004 Sony Corporation master page=right 2-188-393-11(1) RDR-GXD500 2-188-393-11(1)

  • Page 2: Important Information

    Should you experience a problem with this recorder, please refer to the trouble shooting section on page 91. 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

    D:\DVD If you have any questions or problems concerning your recorder, please consult your nearest Sony recording cannot be compensated dealer. for under any and all conditions, including conditions that may About this manual arise due to a malfunction of this unit.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Ways to Use Your DVD Recorder ........
  • Page 5 Index ............. 107 D:\DVD master page=right RDR-GXD500 2-188-393-11(1)

  • Page 6: Ways To Use Your Dvd Recorder

    My Movies 1.5/4.7GB ORIGINAL 1 AAB 13:00-14:00 Wed 5. 9 13:00 (1H00M) 2 DEF 20:00-21:00 Fri 17. 9 20:00 (1H00M) SLP 3 AAB 9:00-9:30 Sat 25. 9 9:00 (0H30M) 4 GHI 20:00-20:30 Sat 25. 9 20:00 (0H30M) SLP RDR-GXD500 2-188-393-11(1)
  • Page 7 Dolby Digital (5.1ch) (page 61). A list of recordable and playable discs is on page 8. D:\DVD Recording I think I’ll watch yesterday’s golf match now, even though I am recording a movie. Original Playlist master page=right RDR-GXD500 2-188-393-11(1)

  • Page 8: Quick Guide To Disc Types

    Only if the recording mode is SP, HSP, or HQ, and “Line Rec Picture Size” is set to “16:9” (page 54). Erasing titles does not free up disc space. master page=left Recordi Rewrite (page 45) RDR-GXD500 2-188-393-11(1)
  • Page 9 • DVD+RWs that are not 2.4x-speed compatible • Dual layer discs • 8 cm discs D:\DVD Editing Features Change Delete title A-B Erase Playlist title name (page 70) (page 70) (page 72) (page 69) Yes * Yes * master page=right ,continued RDR-GXD500 2-188-393-11(1)

  • 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 audio tracks z Hint This DVD recorder can play 8 cm CDs and 8 cm DVDs as well. master page=left RDR-GXD500 2-188-393-11(1)
  • Page 11 DVD equipment. If you do add a new recording, note that this recorder will rewrite the DVD menu. • If the disc contains PC data unrecognizable by this recorder, the data may be erased. master page=right RDR-GXD500 2-188-393-11(1)

  • Page 12: Hookups And Settings

    Step 1: Unpacking Check that you have the following items: • Audio/video cord (pinplug 3 y pinplug 3) (1) • Mains lead (1) • Aerial cable (1) • Remote commander (remote) (1) • R6 (size AA) batteries (2) RDR-GXD500 2-188-393-11(1)

  • Page 13: Step 2: Connecting The Aerial Cable

    D:\DVD DVD recorder LINE 1 - TV LINE 3 COMPONENT 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 master page=right AC IN RDR-GXD500 2-188-393-11(1)

  • Page 14: Step 3: Connecting The Video Cords

    VIDEO OUT (green) (red) (blue) SCART cord (not supplied) Component video cord (not supplied) master page=left INPUT S VIDEO TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) DVD recorder COMPONENT VIDEO IN (green) (blue) (red) TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) RDR-GXD500 2-188-393-11(1)

  • Page 15: Connecting To A Video Input Jack

    TIMER button on the remote (page 47). • Automatic Power Off The recorder will turn off automatically if the recorder is not used after you turn off the TV. master page=right , EURO VIEW ,continued RDR-GXD500 2-188-393-11(1)

  • Page 16: Notes

    • 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. • Not all TVs respond to the functions above.

  • Page 17: Step 4: Connecting The Audio Cords

    VIDEO S VIDEO PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL OPTICAL AC IN DVD recorder Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) to coaxial [Speakers] digital input AV amplifier (receiver) with a decoder master page=right INPUT VIDEO AUDIO Rear (R) Front (R) Subwoofer ,continued RDR-GXD500 2-188-393-11(1)

  • Page 18: Input Jack

    MPEG audio decoder function, set “MPEG” to “MPEG” in Audio Setup (page 85). Otherwise, no sound or a loud noise will come from your speakers. • The surround sound effects of this recorder cannot be used with connection B. master page=left RDR-GXD500 2-188-393-11(1)

  • 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

    23, 24, 72 06, 45 15, 16, 69, 73 17, 49 06, 07, 08, 23, 45, 72 12, 13, 36, 43, 74, 75 06, 22, 23, 71, 72 12, 13, 36, 43, 74, 75 12, 13, 43, 74, 75 RDR-GXD500 2-188-393-11(1)
  • Page 21 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

    Freeview website, www.freeview.co.uk Auto Tune Setup Clock Setup TV Type Setup Video Connection Setup Audio Connection Setup Finished! O RETURN Turn on the TV. Press [/1. The recorder turns on. master page=left "/1 PROG +/– </M/m/,, ENTER RDR-GXD500 2-188-393-11(1)
  • Page 23 For details, see “TV Type” on page 82. Press ENTER. The Setup Display for the component out jacks appears. Select an option. Select “On” if you are using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks. Otherwise, select “Off.” master page=right Clock TV Type ,continued RDR-GXD500 2-188-393-11(1)
  • Page 24 • If your AV amplifier (receiver) has an MPEG audio decoder, set “MPEG” to “MPEG” (page 86). • If you want to run Easy Setup again, select “Easy Setup” in the Setup Display (page 90). master page=left Audio Connection Audio Connection RDR-GXD500 2-188-393-11(1)
  • Page 25 D:\DVD master page=right manual\Final\218839311_FM\01GB04BAS.fm 01GB01.book Page 25 Mardi, 7. septembre 2004 9:41 09 Note To record TV programmes using the timer, you must set the clock accurately. RDR-GXD500 2-188-393-11(1)

  • Page 26: 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 TV/DVD button on the remote.

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

    LINE 1 - TV LINE 3 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT LINE 4 IN DIGITAL OUT LINE 2 OUT COAXIAL VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO S VIDEO PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL OPTICAL AC IN to LINE 4 IN VCR, etc. master page=right RDR-GXD500 2-188-393-11(1)

  • Page 28: Connecting To A Satellite Or Digital Tuner

    • Synchronized 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. master page=left AC IN RDR-GXD500 2-188-393-11(1)

  • Page 29: Guide To Displays

    Regional News Passengers to Lisboa Options for the selected item master page=right 1.5/4.7GB Close 15. 9 Play 17. 9 Play Beginning 25. 9 Erase Protect 25. 9 Title Name 15.10 Set Thumbnail 19.10 A-B Erase 26.10 28.10 ,continued RDR-GXD500 2-188-393-11(1)

  • Page 30: Using The Title List

    With the recording side facing down Press Z (open/close) to close the disc tray. Wait until “LOAD” disappears from the front panel display. Press TITLE LIST. To show the list in greater detail (zoom), press ZOOM+. master page=left TOOLS </M/m/,, ENTER ZOOM +/– RDR-GXD500 2-188-393-11(1)
  • Page 31 H, X, or m/M to select the scene you want to set for a thumbnail picture, and press ENTER. The scene is set for the title’s thumbnail picture. To turn off the Title List Press TITLE LIST. master page=right ,continued RDR-GXD500 2-188-393-11(1)

  • Page 32: Using The "Disc Info" Screen (Disc Settings)

    Wait until “LOAD” disappears from the front panel display. Press TOOLS. The TOOLS menu appears. Select “Disc Info,” and press ENTER. Items in the display differ depending on the disc type or recording format. master page=left TOOLS </M/m/,, ENTER RDR-GXD500 2-188-393-11(1)
  • Page 33 You can enter up to 64 characters for a disc name. The disc name may not appear when the disc is played on other DVD equipment. master page=right Close Disc Name Protect Disc Finalize Erase All SP : 1H00M SLP : 3H00M Format 2. 3 / 4. 7GB ,continued RDR-GXD500 2-188-393-11(1)
  • Page 34 • Depending on the condition of the disc, recording, or the DVD equipment, discs may not play even if the discs are finalized. • The recorder may not be able to finalize the disc if it was recorded on another recorder. master page=left Cancel RDR-GXD500 2-188-393-11(1)

  • Page 35: Checking The Play Information And Playing Time

    PBC, scene number for VIDEO CDs with PBC, track number (album number* DATA CDs) G CD text (album name) (when text is recorded on a CD) master page=right subtitle, etc.) Rear (L/R) Movies 0:00:45 ) (page 65) ) for ,continued RDR-GXD500 2-188-393-11(1)
  • Page 36 • The recorder can only display the first level of a CD’s text, such as the disc name. • The letters or symbols that cannot be displayed are replaced with “*.” • Playing time of MP3 audio tracks may not be displayed correctly. master page=left RDR-GXD500 2-188-393-11(1)

  • Page 37: How To Enter Characters

    Press the number 3 button once to enter “D.” Press the number 3 button three times to enter “F.” Press SET and select the next character. Select “Finish” and press ENTER. master page=right "A" "a" Symbol Cancel Finish RDR-GXD500 2-188-393-11(1)

  • Page 38: Guide To Digital Services

    : Timer event icons (page 48) M Indicates the current time and date master page=left Thu 27 Oct 10:32 11:30 12:00 DDE News NCE News No Event... Fabulous... News Drive in ... No Event... Tennis 30 min View RDR-GXD500 2-188-393-11(1)
  • Page 39 Press the M/m buttons to highlight the category you want, then press the ENTER button. master page=right Coloured control buttons </M/m/,, ENTER Thu 27 Oct 10:32 11:30 12:00 DDE News NCE News No Event... Fabulous... News Drive in ... No Event... Tennis ,continued RDR-GXD500 2-188-393-11(1)

  • Page 40: Programme Information

    Press the M/m buttons or enter a channel number using the number buttons to display programme information on other channels. Press the ENTER button if you wish to obtain a preview of the chosen channel. master page=left TV/RADIO </M/m/,, ENTER RDR-GXD500 2-188-393-11(1)

  • Page 41: Viewing A Digital Text Service

    On some pages the TV programme may also be displayed on the text screen. On-screen instructions will inform you how to change the displayed programme. master page=right PROG +/– Coloured control buttons </M/m/,, ENTER ,continued RDR-GXD500 2-188-393-11(1)

  • Page 42: Favourites

    Select “SETUP,” and press ENTER. The Setup Display appears. Select “DTV Settings,” and press ENTER. SETUP Settings Favourites DTV Settings Parental Lock Video Tuning Audio Technical information Features Password Options Easy Setup master page=left TV/RADIO Coloured control buttons </M/m/,, ENTER RDR-GXD500 2-188-393-11(1)

  • Page 43: Moving To A Different Favourite List

    A Favourite list display appears. Favourites List 1 DDE News NCE 5 Channel J Digital Teletext Add to List 1 List 2 List 3 master page=right Show Fav TV/RADIO Coloured control buttons </M/m/,, ENTER List 4 ,continued RDR-GXD500 2-188-393-11(1)

  • Page 44: Index

    Favourites Lists. Press the buttons to highlight the desired channel, then press the ENTER button to exit the index menu and view the selected channel. master page=left TV/RADIO Coloured control buttons </M/m/,, ENTER List 4 RDR-GXD500 2-188-393-11(1)

  • Page 45: Recording

    Copy control Recordable discs signals Copy-Free Copy-Once Ver.1.1 with CPRM* Copy-Never None (a blank screen is recorded) * The recorded disc can be played only on CPRM compatible equipment. master page=right - RW - RW Video - RW RDR-GXD500 2-188-393-11(1)

  • Page 46: Timer Recording (Standard/Epg)

    TIMER REC indicator lights up on the front panel and the recorder is ready to start recording. Unlike a VCR, there is no need to turn off the recorder before the timer recording starts. master page=left Source Prog. Cancel Mode RDR-GXD500 2-188-393-11(1)
  • Page 47 Timer List. Check the priority order of the settings (page 51). • Even if the timer is set, timer recordings cannot be made while recording a programme that has priority. master page=right ” will ,continued RDR-GXD500 2-188-393-11(1)
  • Page 48 Cancel Modify Thu 27 Oct 10:32 11:00 11:30 12:00 DDE News DDE News NCE News Foreign Markets - Mor... No Event... Hobbies and Interests Fabulous... News Family Drive in ... Houses No Event... Tennis Category 30 min View RDR-GXD500 2-188-393-11(1)

  • Page 49: Checking/Changing/Cancelling Timer Settings (Epg)

    Once highlighted, press the ENTER button. master page=right Coloured control buttons </M/m/,, ENTER Thu 27 Oct 10:32 11:30 12:00 DDE News NCE News No Event... Fabulous... News Drive in ... No Event... Tennis 30 min View ,continued RDR-GXD500 2-188-393-11(1)
  • Page 50 These timer settings overlap. 27.10 11:00-12:00 NCE 1 27.10 11:30-14:00 Close D:\DVD Select “Close” to return to the EPG screen. To change or cancel the setting, repeat steps 2 Timer and 3 above. Modify Erase Check Overlap Cancel master page=left RDR-GXD500 2-188-393-11(1)

  • Page 51: Checking/Changing/Cancelling Timer Settings (Timer List)

    News with reports from Europe an arround the world. Press O RETURN to come back to the Timer List. To change or cancel the setting, repeat steps 3 and 4 above. master page=right Prog. Mode Cancel Cancel LP 1.4GB ,continued RDR-GXD500 2-188-393-11(1)

  • Page 52: Recording Without The Timer

    ” will see page 45. Press z REC. Recording starts. Recording continues until you stop the recording or the disc is full. master page=left Video PROG +/– t (TV/video), TV/DVD </M/m/,, ENTER X REC PAUSE x REC STOP RDR-GXD500 2-188-393-11(1)

  • Page 53: Using The Quick Timer Function

    “TV Direct Rec” is set to “On” in Features Setup (page 86). To cancel the Quick Timer Press z REC repeatedly until the counter appears in the front panel display. The recorder returns to normal recording mode. master page=right (normal recording) ,continued RDR-GXD500 2-188-393-11(1)
  • Page 54 • When playing a 16:9 size picture recorded as 4:3, the image is fixed to 4:3 letter box regardless of the setting in “TV Type” of Video Setup (page 82). • Remnants of images may appear on your screen when using “Rec NR.” master page=left RDR-GXD500 2-188-393-11(1)

  • Page 55: Recording From Connected Equipment With A Timer (Synchro Rec)

    Press TOOLS to display the TOOLS menu. Select “Line Audio Input” and press ENTER. Select “Bilingual” and press ENTER. Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the recording mode, HQ, HSP, SP, LP, EP, or SLP. master page=right TOOLS </M/m/,, ENTER x REC STOP ,continued RDR-GXD500 2-188-393-11(1)
  • Page 56 Synchro Rec programme, the programme that starts first has priority and the second programme starts recording only after the first programme has finished. D:\DVD 7:00 First programme Second programme will be cut off master page=left 8:00 9:00 10:00 RDR-GXD500 2-188-393-11(1)

  • Page 57: Recording From Connected Equipment Without A Timer

    • When recording a video game image, the screen may not be clear. • Any programme that contains a Copy-Never copy guard signal cannot be recorded. The recorder continues to record, but a blank screen will be recorded. master page=right RDR-GXD500 2-188-393-11(1)

  • Page 58: Playback

    “Play Beginning” and press ENTER. Playback starts from the beginning of the title/track/scene. master page=left My Movies 1.5/4.7GB ORIGINAL 13:00-14:00 15. 9 20:00-21:00 17. 9 9:00- 9:30 25. 9 20:00-20:30 25. 9 20:00-20:30 15.10 21:00-21:30 19.10 21:00-21:30 26.10 10:00-10:30 28.10 RDR-GXD500 2-188-393-11(1)
  • Page 59 • Even if a timer recording starts during playback, neither the recording nor playback will stop (page 64). • Even if you select “Factory Setup” in Options Setup (page 90), the Child Lock remains set. master page=right ,continued RDR-GXD500 2-188-393-11(1)

  • Page 60: Playback Options

    “ display. D:\DVD : Selects the language. : Selects the main or sub sound. : Selects stereo or monaural DATA CD ” appears in the front panel master page=left Discs All discs - RW DATA CD RDR-GXD500 2-188-393-11(1)
  • Page 61 FF1 FR2 T T t t FF2 t t t FF3* master page=right 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 62: Adjusting The Picture Quality

    Adjusts the picture in greater detail. Select an item and press ENTER. • Contrast: changes the contrast. • Brightness: changes the overall brightness. • Colour: makes the colours deeper or lighter. • Hue: changes the colour balance. master page=left RDR-GXD500 2-188-393-11(1)

  • Page 63: Adjusting The Sound Quality

    LINE 1 - TV, LINE 3, or LINE 2 OUT (AUDIO L/R). Press </M/m/, to select the option, and press ENTER. Note There may be little effect by changing the Audio Filter depending on the disc or playback environment. master page=right RDR-GXD500 2-188-393-11(1)

  • Page 64: Chasing Playback/Simultaneous Rec And Play

    • The picture on your TV screen freezes for a few seconds when you fast-forward/fast-reverse or instant replay/advance the recording. • When playing a title recorded in the HQ or HSP recording mode, picture noise may appear depending upon the condition of the recording. master page=left RDR-GXD500 2-188-393-11(1)

  • Page 65: Searching For A Title/Chapter/Track, Etc

    To find a scene at 2 hours, 10 minutes, and 20 seconds, enter “21020.” If you make a mistake, press CLEAR to cancel the number, then select another number. Press SET. The recorder starts playback from the selected number. master page=right RDR-GXD500 2-188-393-11(1)

  • Page 66: Playing Mp3 Audio Tracks

    H, the numbered tracks are played sequentially, from 1 through 7. Any sub-albums/tracks contained within a currently selected album take priority over the next album in the same tree. (Example: C contains D so 4 is played before master page=left Tree 4 Tree 5 RDR-GXD500 2-188-393-11(1)
  • Page 67 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz. • Only the letters in the alphabet and numbers can be used for album or track names. Anything else is displayed as “ * .” • ID3 tags cannot be displayed. D:\DVD master page=right RDR-GXD500 2-188-393-11(1)

  • Page 68: Editing

    manual\Final\218839311_FM\01GB08EDIT.fm 01GB01.book Page 68 Mardi, 7. septembre 2004 9:41 09 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 69: Editing A Title

    manual\Final\218839311_FM\01GB08EDIT.fm 01GB01.book Page 69 Mardi, 7. septembre 2004 9:41 09 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”...
  • Page 70 manual\Final\218839311_FM\01GB08EDIT.fm 01GB01.book Page 70 Mardi, 7. septembre 2004 9:41 09 “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 37).
  • Page 71 manual\Final\218839311_FM\01GB08EDIT.fm 01GB01.book Page 71 Mardi, 7. septembre 2004 9:41 09 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.”...

  • Page 72: Creating And Editing A Playlist

    manual\Final\218839311_FM\01GB08EDIT.fm 01GB01.book Page 72 Mardi, 7. septembre 2004 9:41 09 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...”...
  • Page 73 manual\Final\218839311_FM\01GB08EDIT.fm 01GB01.book Page 73 Mardi, 7. septembre 2004 9:41 09 Repeat step 3 to add more titles. To go to the next page of titles, press clear all of the check marks, select “Reset All.” Select “OK,” and press ENTER. The list of selected titles appears.
  • Page 74 manual\Final\218839311_FM\01GB08EDIT.fm 01GB01.book Page 74 Mardi, 7. septembre 2004 9:41 09 To play the Playlist title Press TOOLS while the Title List menu is turned on. Then, select “Playlist” and press ENTER. When the Title List (Playlist) menu appears, select a title and press z Hint When a Playlist title is created, the IN and OUT points will become chapter marks, and each scene will become...
  • Page 75 manual\Final\218839311_FM\01GB08EDIT.fm 01GB01.book Page 75 Mardi, 7. septembre 2004 9:41 09 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,”...

  • Page 76: Settings And Adjustments

    To turn off the display Press SYSTEM MENU repeatedly. master page=left 16 : 9 Auto Video 16 : 9 16 : 9 4 : 3 Auto Letter Box 4 : 3 Pan Scan Video 4 : 3 Letter Box Auto Video RDR-GXD500 2-188-393-11(1)

  • Page 77: Aerial Reception And Language Settings (Settings)

    “Language Code List” (page 104) using the number buttons. Note If you select a language in “DVD Menu,” “Subtitle,” or “Audio” that is not recorded on the DVD VIDEO, one of the recorded languages will be automatically selected. master page=right RDR-GXD500 2-188-393-11(1)

  • Page 78: Digital Tv Settings (Dtv Settings)

    Press the M/m buttons or enter a channel number to highlight a channel you want to lock, then press the ENTER button. A locked channel is identified by the next to the programme number master page=left Cancel Show Locked icon RDR-GXD500 2-188-393-11(1)
  • Page 79 Select “Yes” in the menu option and press ENTER. The Auto Tune display appears showing a tuning progress bar and the number of channels found. Auto Tune Number of channels found Searching ... master page=right ,continued RDR-GXD500 2-188-393-11(1)
  • Page 80 Normally it will then be available to view. However, if you notice a new channel that you are unable to view, please tune it in manually using the ‘Manual Tune’ procedure as explained above. master page=left Searching... RDR-GXD500 2-188-393-11(1)

  • Page 81: Technical Information

    Press the PROG +/– buttons to check the signal strength of the other tuned channels. After viewing the information displayed, press the button to come back to the Technical Information menu. master page=right Good Average Poor: (Red) ,continued RDR-GXD500 2-188-393-11(1)

  • Page 82: Video Settings (Video)

    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 30minutes to upgrade the unit.
  • Page 83 Selects a method of inputting video signals for the LINE 3 jack. The pictures will not be clear if this setting does not match the type of video input signal. Video/RGB Inputs video signals or RGB signals. S Video Inputs S-video signals. master page=right ,continued RDR-GXD500 2-188-393-11(1)

  • Page 84: Audio Settings (Audio)

    This function affects the output of the following jacks: – LINE 2 OUT AUDIO L/R jacks – LINE 1-TV jack – LINE 3 jack Select this when the playback sound from the speakers is distorted. Normally select this position. master page=left Standard Dolby Surround D-PCM RDR-GXD500 2-188-393-11(1)
  • Page 85 “Downmix” item in Audio Setup (page 85). Dolby Select this when the recorder Digital is connected to an audio component with a built-in Dolby Digital decoder. master page=right Standard Dolby Surround D-PCM ,continued RDR-GXD500 2-188-393-11(1)

  • Page 86: Recording And Parental Control Settings (Features)

    The markings are inserted while the recording is being made. No chapter mark is inserted. 6Min Inserts chapter marks at approximately 6-minute intervals. 15Min Inserts chapter marks at approximately 15-minute intervals. master page=left 6 Min RDR-GXD500 2-188-393-11(1)
  • Page 87 Control function, playback cannot be limited on this recorder. • Depending on the disc, you may be asked to change the Parental Control level while playing the disc. In this case, enter your password, then change the level. master page=right ,continued RDR-GXD500 2-188-393-11(1)
  • Page 88 Switzerland 2086 Thailand 2528 United Kingdom 2184 D:\DVD Colour System Selects the colour system when playing VIDEO CDs (including Super VCDs). Plays a disc in PAL colour system. NTSC Plays a disc in NTSC colour system. master page=left RDR-GXD500 2-188-393-11(1)

  • Page 89: Parental Control (Password)

    Video Automatically formats the disc in Video mode. Dimmer Adjusts the lighting of the front panel display. Normal Bright lighting. Power Low lighting. Turns off the Save lighting when the power is off. master page=right Normal DVD3 ,continued RDR-GXD500 2-188-393-11(1)

  • Page 90: Easy Setup (Resetting The Recorder)

    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 91: 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 92 , You have inserted a disc whose Title menu or DVD menu automatically appears on the TV screen when it is first inserted. Use the menu to start playback. The recorder starts playing the disc automatically. , The DVD VIDEO features an auto playback function. master page=left RDR-GXD500 2-188-393-11(1)
  • Page 93 Should the power failure continue for more than 1 hour, reset the clock (page 77). , Other timer setting overlapped the timer setting (page 52). , Disc space was not enough. master page=right ,continued RDR-GXD500 2-188-393-11(1)

  • Page 94: Remote Control

    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. master page=left RDR-GXD500...

  • Page 95: Self-Diagnosis Function (When Letters/Numbers Appear In The Display)

    E XX To prevent a malfunction, (xx is a number) the 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 96: Notes About This Recorder

    • Do not use the following discs. – 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. master page=left RDR-GXD500 2-188-393-11(1)

  • Page 97: Specifications

    Specifications and design are subject to change without notice. Compatible colour systems This recorder is designed to record using the PAL colour system and play back using the PAL or NTSC colour systems. master page=right : 0.7 Vp-p, 346 mm RDR-GXD500 2-188-393-11(1)

  • Page 98: Guide To Parts And Controls

    K O RETURN button (30) L ./> (previous/next) buttons (60) M PROGRAM +/– buttons (52) N INPUT SELECT button (57) O REC MODE button (45) P LINE 2 IN (S VIDEO/VIDEO/AUDIO L/ R) jacks (27) D:\DVD master page=left RDR-GXD500 2-188-393-11(1)
  • Page 99 (volume) +/– buttons (20) U t (TV/video), TV/DVD button (20) V TV/Radio button (42) W Coloured multimedia applications & interactive services control buttons (38) X </M/m/,/ENTER button (22) Y ZOOM +/– buttons (30) master page=right (37) (52) (52) ,continued RDR-GXD500 2-188-393-11(1)

  • Page 100: Front Panel Display

    • Playing time/remaining time • Current title/chapter/track/index number • Recording time/recording mode • Clock • Programme position • TV Direct Rec indication appears in the right most two digits. I SMARTLINK indicator (15) master page=left (35) (52) : “TV” RDR-GXD500 2-188-393-11(1)
  • Page 101 DOLBY DIGITAL OPTICAL G LINE 2 OUT (AUDIO L/R/VIDEO) jacks (14, 17) H DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL/OPTICAL) jacks (17) I LINE 4 IN (S VIDEO) jack (27) J LINE 4 IN (AUDIO L/R/VIDEO) jacks (27) master page=right AC IN RDR-GXD500 2-188-393-11(1)

  • Page 102: Glossary

    Dolby Digital, allowing you to enjoy a more real audio presence. Furthermore, various advanced functions such as the multi-angle, multilingual, and Parental Control functions are provided on the DVD. master page=left RDR-GXD500 2-188-393-11(1)
  • Page 103 The longest section of a picture or music feature on a DVD, movie, etc., in video software, or the entire album in audio software. Track (page 65) Sections of a music feature on a CD (the length of a song). RDR-GXD500 2-188-393-11(1)

  • Page 104: Language Code List

    1489 Russian 1581 Vietnamese 1491 Kinyarwanda 1587 Volapük 1495 Sanskrit 1613 Wolof 1498 Sindhi 1632 Xhosa 1501 Sangho 1665 Yoruba 1502 Serbo- 1684 Chinese Croatian 1697 Zulu 1503 Singhalese 1505 Slovak 1506 Slovenian 1703 Not specified master page=left RDR-GXD500 2-188-393-11(1)

  • Page 105: Digital Tv Channel List

    Caldbeck Chatton Pontop Pike Scotland Angus Black Hill Sandale No Digital Transmission Caldbeck No Digital Transmission Craigkelly Darvel Durris Eitshal Keelylang Hill Knock More Rosemarkie Rumster Forest Selkirk Wales Blaenplwyf Carmel Llanddona Moel-y-Parc Presely Wenvoe D:\DVD master page=right RDR-GXD500 2-188-393-11(1)
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  • Page 107: Index

    Viewing a list of available channels 38 Viewing channels related to a specific category. 39 “Erase” 51 “Erase All” 33 “Erase Titles” 70 “Extend Rec” 47 Digital Text viewing 41 EPG 38 Favourites 42 Index 44 Programme information master page=right ,continued RDR-GXD500 2-188-393-11(1)
  • Page 108 Freeze Frame 61 master page=left instant advance 61 instant replay 61 Resume Play 58 Slow-motion play 61 disc 33 title 69 picture adjustment 54 recording format 8 Recording mode 45 Recording time 55 while watching another programme 53 RDR-GXD500 2-188-393-11(1)
  • Page 109 Timer List 51 Timer recording check/change/cancel 49 EPG timer setting 48 manual timer setting 46 Rec Mode Adjust 47 Synchro Rec 55 Title 35 TITLE LIST 58 Title List 30 Sort 31 Thumbnail 31 D:\DVD Zoom 30 master page=right RDR-GXD500 2-188-393-11(1)
  • Page 110 D:\DVD manual\Final\218839311_FM\01GB12BCO. 01GB01.book Page 110 Mardi, 7. septembre 2004 9:41 09 Printed on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Sony Corporation Printed in Japan master page=left RDR-GXD500 2-188-393-11(1)

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