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Sony RDR-VX410 Operating Instructions Manual

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2-637-391-11(1)GB
Video Cassette Recorder/
DVD Recorder
Operating Instructions
RDR-VX410
PAL
© 2005 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 2-637-391-11(1)GB Video Cassette Recorder/ DVD Recorder Operating Instructions RDR-VX410 © 2005 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 2: Warning

    Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station. Precautions • This unit operates on 220 – 240 V AC, 50 Hz.
  • Page 3 TV for an extended period of time you risk permanent damage to your television screen. 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. ,continued...
  • 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 5: Table Of Contents

    Precautions ............2 What is a Video Cassette Recorder/DVD Recorder? ......8 How to Use the On-Screen Menus .
  • Page 6 DVD Editing ..........58 Before Editing .
  • Page 7 Additional Information ........109 Troubleshooting ........... . 109 Notes About This Recorder .

  • Page 8: What Is A Video Cassette Recorder/Dvd Recorder

    What is a Video Cassette Recorder/DVD Recorder? This is a DVD recorder with built-in VHS video deck, and allows recording/playback of DVD discs and VHS tapes. DVD editing is also possible. Recording and timer recording Record TV programmes on a DVD or VHS tape, either manually or using the timer.
  • Page 9 Creating your own programme - Playlist Record a programme on a DVD-RW (VR mode), then erase, move, or add scenes as you like without changing the original contents. Original Playlist Operation restrictions Current Operation Playing a VHS tape Recording on a VHS tape Playing a DVD Recording on a DVD When DVD is pressed, VCR playback stops.

  • 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: 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 13: Step 2: Connecting The Aerial Cable

    Connect the aerial cable by following the steps below. Do not connect the mains lead until you reach “Step 5: Connecting the Mains Lead” (page 19). VCR-DVD recorder : Signal flow Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV and connect it to AERIAL IN on the rear panel of the recorder.

  • Page 14: Step 3: Connecting To Your Tv

    S VIDEO S video cord (not supplied) to S VIDEO OUT VCR-DVD recorder When playing “wide screen” images Some recorded images may not fit your TV screen. To change the picture size, see page 101. Notes • During DVD recording, you cannot watch VHS pictures by pressing VIDEO, as the S VIDEO OUT jack will output DVD video signals only.
  • Page 15 See the operating instructions supplied with the TV to be connected. When you use this connection, select “Video” or “RGB” for the Line 1 output setting in step 14 of Easy Setup (page 22). VCR-DVD recorder : Signal flow Note When you connect the recorder to your TV via the SCART jacks, the TV’s input source is set to the recorder...
  • Page 16 During DVD recording, you cannot watch VHS pictures by pressing VIDEO, as the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks will output DVD video signals only. TV or projector (red) Component video cord (not supplied) (green) (blue) (red) VCR-DVD recorder INPUT AUDIO (white) (red) Audio/video cord (supplied) (white) (red) to LINE 2 OUT (AUDIO L/R)

  • Page 17: Step 4: Connecting To Your Av Amplifier (Receiver)

    (white) (red) (red) to AUDIO OUT L/R Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) to optical to coaxial digital input digital input AV amplifier (receiver) with a decoder VCR-DVD recorder to DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) [Speakers] Rear (R) Front (R) Subwoofer ,continued...
  • Page 18 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 from “Surround1,” “Surround2,” or “Surround3” of the surround effects (page 35). Surround 1 Surround 2 Surround 3...

  • 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 25). • Use the batteries correctly to avoid possible leakage and corrosion.

  • Page 20: Controlling Tvs With The Remote

    Select the programme position on your TV t TV/VIDEO Switch your TV’s input source Number buttons, Select the programme position on a Sony TV (wide mode) Switch to or from the wide mode of a Sony wide-screen TV Code number 01 (default)
  • Page 21 Code numbers of controllable AV amplifiers (receivers) If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time until you find the one that works with your AV amplifier (receiver). Manufacturer Sony Denon Kenwood Onkyo Pioneer TV/DVD·VIDEO...

  • Page 22: Step 7: Easy Setup

    Step 7: Easy Setup Follow the steps below to make the minimum number of basic adjustments for using the recorder. If you do not complete Easy Setup, it will appear each time you turn on your recorder. Settings are made in the following order. OSD Language Setup Tuner and Channel Setup Clock Setup...
  • Page 23 Easy Setup No Disc Set the time and date. Day Month Year 2005 Hour Min Auto Adjust 12 : 00 Press M/m to set the day and press ,. Set the month, year, hour, minutes in the same way. Set “Auto Adjust” to “On” to activate the Auto Clock Set function.
  • Page 24 Select the type of jack (if any) you are using to connect to an amplifier (receiver). If you did not connect an AV amplifier (receiver), select “No,” then go to step 21. If you connected an AV amplifier (receiver) using an audio cord to the LINE 2 OUT (AUDIO L/R) or AUDIO OUT L/R jacks, select “Yes: LINE 2 OUT (R-AUDIO-L),”...
  • Page 25 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 DVD 3.

  • Page 26: Connecting Another Vcr Or Similar Device

    • Do not connect the yellow LINE 2 IN t (video) jack when using an S video cord. • Turn on the recorder to view pictures from the connected equipment. Other VCR, etc. OUTPUT S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO Audio/video cord (not supplied) LINE 2 IN S VIDEO DV IN to LINE 2 IN VCR-DVD recorder...
  • Page 27 • If you pass the recorder signals via a VCR, you may not receive a clear image on your TV screen. VCR-DVD recorder Be sure to connect your VCR to the VCR-DVD recorder and your TV in the order shown below. To watch video tapes, watch the tapes through a second line input on your TV.

  • Page 28: Connecting To A Satellite Or Digital Tuner

    When you turn on the tuner, the recorder automatically sends the signal from the tuner to the TV without turning itself on. To use the Synchro Rec function, see below. VCR-DVD recorder If the satellite tuner can output RGB signals This recorder accepts RGB signals. If the satellite...

  • Page 30: 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 DVD-R Usable disc versions (as of May 2005) • 4×-speed or slower DVD+RWs • 2×-speed or slower DVD-RWs (Ver.1.1, Ver.1.1 with CPRM •...
  • Page 31 Recording Features Auto Manual Rewrite Chapter Chapter (page 69) (page 50) (page 62) Discs that cannot be recorded on • DVD-RWs (Ver.1.0) • DVD+RWs that are not 2.4×-speed compatible • 8 cm discs • DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) discs • DVD-Rs recorded in VR mode (Video Recording format) •...

  • Page 32: Playable Discs

    12 cm/8 cm discs DVD+RW Operation 12 cm 8 cm 12 cm 8 cm 12 cm 8 cm 12 cm 8 cm 12 cm 8 cm Playback Recording Playable Discs Disc Type Disc Logo DVD VIDEO VIDEO CD DATA CD DATA DVD 8 cm DVD+RW/ DVD-RW/DVD-R...
  • Page 33 Depending on the DVD VIDEO, no region code indication may be labelled even though playing the DVD VIDEO is prohibited by area restrictions. RDR-VX410 Region code Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies This product is designed to playback discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard.

  • Page 34: Dvd Playback

    - RW - RW Video DATA CD DATA DVD TOP MENU Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder. Press Z (open/close), and place a disc on the disc tray. Playback side facing down Press Z to close the disc tray.

  • Page 35: Playback Options

    Playback Options Number buttons O RETURN 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. : Selects the audio source. : Selects stereo or monaural audio tracks. (subtitle Selects a subtitle language when pressed repeatedly.
  • Page 36 Button Operation Surround lets you enjoy surround sound effects by using (surround) sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers from a stereo TV or two front speakers (page 18). Selects one of the effects when pressed repeatedly. “Off”: No surround effect “Surround1”: Creates one set of virtual surround speakers.
  • Page 37 Button Operation REPEAT Displays the items to be repeated when pressed. Select an item using M/m, and press ENTER. To cancel Repeat Play, select “Off” and press ENTER. Press O RETURN to turn off the display. When playing a DVD “Chapter”: Repeats the current chapter.
  • Page 38 Playing quickly with sound (Scan Audio) (DVDs with Dolby Digital soundtracks only) You can play quickly with dialogue 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” to “Off”...

  • Page 39: Playing A Title From The Title List

    The Title List menu displays the program titles on the disc. ORIGINAL/ PLAYLIST TOP MENU Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder. Place a disc on the disc tray. Press TITLE LIST. Example: DVD-RW (VR mode) Title List (Original) Prog. 1 02.May.2005...

  • Page 40: Searching For A Title/Chapter/Track, Etc

    D Clock 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) You can switch the Title List to show original or Playlist.
  • Page 41 Note Depending on the disc, you may not be able to use the TOOLS menu to search for a title/chapter/track, or enter the time code for a playback point. Bookmarking a favourite scene (Bookmark) - RW - RW Video You can have the recorder store specific portions of a disc in memory and play them immediately whenever you want (Bookmark).

  • Page 42: Playing Mp3 Audio Tracks

    (CD-Rs/CD-RWs) or DATA DVDs (DVD+RWs/ DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs). TOP MENU O RETURN REPEAT Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder. Place a DATA CD/DATA DVD on the disc tray. When you inserted a DATA CD/DATA DVD containing MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files, the display for selecting a media type appears.

  • Page 43: Playing Jpeg Image Files

    (CD-Rs/CD-RWs) or DATA DVDs (DVD+RWs/ DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs). TOP MENU O RETURN Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder. Place a DATA CD/DATA DVD on the disc tray. When you insert a DATA CD/DATA DVD containing MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files, the display for selecting a media type appears.

  • Page 44: About Jpeg Image Files

    Select a folder, and press ENTER. Directory information Photo \\abc\defg Page 1 / 2 To display the previous/next page, press ./>. Select an image file, and press ENTER. The selected image is displayed over the entire screen. To display the previous/next image, press ./>.

  • Page 45: Displaying The Playing Time And Play Information

    • The image size that the recorder can display is limited to width 32 - 7680 pixels by height 32 - 8192 pixels. Displaying the Playing Time and Play Information - RW - RW Video DATA CD DATA DVD You can check disc information, such as playing time, recording mode, and remaining disc space.
  • Page 46 E Programme position or input source F Date and time * Title type (original or Playlist) for DVD-RWs (VR mode). Viewing information on the front panel display You can view the information on the front panel display. Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly. The displays differ depending on the disc type or playing status.

  • Page 47: Dvd Recording

    DVD Recording Before Recording Before you start recording… • This recorder can record on various discs types. Select the disc type according to your needs (page 30). • Check that the disc has enough available space for the recording (page 45). For DVD+RWs or DVD-RWs, you can free up disc space by erasing titles (page 59).

  • Page 48: Dvd Recording Without The Timer

    - RW Video DISPLAY z REC REC MODE Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder. Press Z (open/close), and place a recordable disc on the disc tray. Recording side facing down Press Z to close the disc tray. Wait until “LOAD” disappears from the front panel display.
  • Page 49 Recording using the Quick Timer (One-touch Timer Recording) You can set the recorder to record in 30-minute increments. Press DVD to oparate the DVD recorder. Press z REC repeatedly to set the duration. Each press increases the time by 30 minutes, up to eight hours (12 hours for DVD+R DL (Double Layer) discs).

  • Page 50: Dvd Timer Recording (Standard/Video Plus+)

    • VIDEO Plus+: Enter the PlusCode number designated for each TV programme (page 52). Note The recorder must be in standby mode for the timer recording to be made. Setting the timer manually (Standard) SYSTEM MENU Press DVD to oparate the DVD recorder. TIMER M/m/</,, ENTER...
  • Page 51 Press Z (open/close), and place a recordable disc on the disc tray. Recording side facing down Press Z to close the disc tray. Wait until “LOAD” disappears from the front panel display. Unused DVD-RWs are formatted in VR mode automatically. To format in Video mode, see page 105.
  • Page 52 7:00 8:00 Programme 1 Programme 2 will be cut off 7:00 8:00 Programme 1 Programme 2 will be cut off To change or cancel timer recording See “Changing or Cancelling DVD Timer Settings (Timer List)” on page 55. To use the Rec Mode Adjust function If the remainning disc space is not enough for the current recording, the recorder automatically adjusts the recording mode.
  • Page 53 Press DVD to oparate the DVD recorder. Insert a recordable disc. Press TIMER. Timer – VIDEO Plus+ Title List Set VIDEO Plus+ code number.[0~9] Timer Edit Dubbing Disc Setting Standard Setup • If the Timer programming (Standard) menu appears, press < to switch the display to “VIDEO Plus+.”...

  • Page 54: Recording From Connected Equipment With A Timer (Synchro Rec)

    LINE 3/DECODER jack. SYSTEM MENU REC MODE SYNCHRO Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder. Insert a recordable disc. Select the line input audio. Set “Line Audio Input” to “Stereo” or “Bilingual” in the “Audio” setup (page 104). M/m/</,,...

  • Page 55: Changing Or Cancelling Dvd Timer Settings (Timer List)

    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. The recorder starts recording the second programme about ten seconds after the first programme has finished. If the end time of one setting and the start time of another timer setting is the same, the beginning of the programme that starts later will be cut.
  • Page 56 For priority, see page 51. • You cannot change the timer settings for a recording currently underway. • The Timer List displays both the DVD recorder and 10:10 VCR timer settings. Prog. Mode...

  • Page 57: Recording From Connected Equipment Without A Timer

    To record from a digital video camera connected to the DV IN jack, see page 93. z REC REC MODE Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder. Insert a recordable disc. Press INPUT SELECT repeatedly to select an input source according to the connection you made.

  • Page 58: Dvd Editing

    DVD 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 30). Note You may lose the edited contents if you remove the disc or a timer recording starts while editing.

  • Page 59: Editing A Title

    Playlist title (page 64). ORIGINAL/ PLAYLIST TITLE LIST O RETURN ./> Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder. Press TITLE LIST. When editing a DVD-RW (VR mode), press ORIGINAL/PLAYLIST to switch to the “Title List (Original),” if necessary. Title List (Original) No.
  • Page 60 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 61 “Start” is selected. A-B Erase Title No.01 Start 00:00:00 00:00:07 Title No.1 End 00:00:00 02.May.2005 08:00 Press ENTER at the start point of the section to be erased (point A). You can use H, >, x, and X to find the point. “End”...

  • Page 62: Creating Chapters Manually

    Select “Yes,” and press ENTER. The display asks whether to use the same title name as before. To use the same name, select “Yes” and press ENTER to finish. Select “No,” and press ENTER. The display asks whether to rename the title. Select “Yes,”...

  • Page 63: Changing The Name Of A Title

    ORIGINAL/ PLAYLIST TITLE LIST O RETURN Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder. Press TITLE LIST. When editing a DVD-RW (VR mode), press ORIGINAL/PLAYLIST to switch to the “Title List (Original),” if necessary. Select a title, and press ENTER.

  • Page 64: Creating A Playlist

    If you erase an original title used in a Playlist, that Playlist is also erased. ORIGINAL/ PLAYLIST SYSTEM MENU ./> Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder. 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: Editing A Playlist

    You can edit Playlist titles or scenes within them, without changing the actual recordings. SYSTEM MENU O RETURN ./> Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder. Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode. Title List (Original) Title List Press ENTER :...

  • Page 66: Combining Two Titles Into One

    Select “Edit Playlist,” and press ENTER. The “Playlist” Title List appears. Playlist No. Title Prog. 1 Prog. 2 Prog. 1 02.May.2005 03:25 Select a Playlist title, and press ENTER. The sub-menu appears. Select an option, and press ENTER. Select from the following options. For details, see the pages in parentheses.
  • Page 67 Press ENTER. The display asks for confirmation. Select “Yes,” and press ENTER. The display asks whether to use the same title name as before. To use the same name, select “Yes” and press ENTER to finish. Select “No,” and press ENTER. The display appears to confirm to rename the title.
  • Page 68 Follow steps 1 to 7 of “Editing a Playlist” (page 65). Select a scene in the “Edit Scene” display and press ENTER. Select “Move,” and press ENTER. Edit Scene Scene No. 2 / 3 00:00:34 00:00:10 Select a new location using </,, and press ENTER.

  • Page 69: Formatting/Renaming/Protecting A Disc

    Depending on the disc type, you can also format or set protection. SYSTEM MENU O RETURN Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder. Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode. Select “Disc Setting,” and press ENTER. The “Disc Setting” display appears.

  • Page 70: Vcr Playback

    VCR Playback Playing CLEAR DISPLAY Press VIDEO to operate the VCR. Insert a tape. Playback starts automatically if you insert a tape with its safety tab removed. Press H (play). The front panel display shows the playing time. When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind automatically.
  • Page 71 Adjusting the picture (tracking) You can manually adjust tracking if the recording quality is too poor to be remedied by the VCR’s automatic tracking (a tracking meter appears during the automatic tracking). Press TRACKING +/–. The tracking meter appears. Press TRACKING +/– repeatedly until the distortion disappears.

  • Page 72: Playback Options

    Playback Options Button Operation • Fast reverses or fast forwards when pressed during stop mode. (fast reverse/fast When you hold down during fast reverse or fast forward, you can view the picture. forward) • Plays at high speed when briefly pressed during playback. When you hold down the button during playback, the high-speed play continues until you release the button.

  • Page 73: Searching Using Various Functions

    Searching Using Various Functions The VCR automatically marks the tape with an index signal at the point where each recording begins. You can easily find a specific point using various search functions. Note During DVD recording, you cannot use VCR search functions.

  • Page 74: Displaying The Playing Time And Play Information

    Displaying the Playing Time and Play Information You can check playback information, such as elapsed or remaining time, recording mode, etc., on the TV screen. DISPLAY Press DISPLAY during playback. The information display appears. Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows: Tape and disc information/Date and time Tape information only...

  • Page 75: Selecting The Sound During Playback

    Selecting the Sound During Playback Press (audio) repeatedly during playback. To listen to On-screen display Stereo Hi-Fi Left channel Left Right channel Right Left and right channels mixed Monaural Mono sound on the normal audio track * No indicator appears on the front panel display when you play a tape without Hi-fi recording.

  • Page 76: Vcr Recording

    VCR Recording Before Recording Before you start recording… • This VCR records in VHS format. • Check that the tape is longer than the recording time (page 74). Notes • Timer recordings cannot be made if the recorder is turned on (page 79). The recorder automatically turns off after a recording has finished.

  • Page 77: Vcr Recording Without The Timer

    TV/VIDEO Select another programme position on the TV. To watch a DVD while recording Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder, insert a disc, and press H. z Hints • To select a programme position, you can use the number buttons.
  • Page 78 “ ” and “OTR” light up, and the remaining recording time appears in the front panel display. When the counter reaches “0:00,” the recorder stops recording and turns off. To cancel the Quick Timer Press z REC repeatedly until the counter appears in the front panel display.

  • Page 79: Vcr Timer Recording (Standard/Video Plus+)

    VCR Timer Recording (Standard/VIDEO Plus+) You can set the timer for a total of 12 programmes together with DVD and VCR timer recording, up to one month in advance. There are two methods to set the timer: the standard method and VIDEO Plus+ method. •...
  • Page 80 The Timer List menu (page 84) appears. If timer settings overlap, a message appears. To change or cancel a timer recording, select “Edit” from the Timer List (page 84). Press SYSTEM MENU to turn off the menu. Press )/1 (on/standby) to turn off the recorder The c indicator lights up in the front panel display, and the recorder is ready to start...
  • Page 81 Recording TV programmes using the VIDEO Plus+ system The VIDEO Plus+ system is a feature that simplifies setting the timer. Just enter the PlusCode number listed in the TV programme guide. The date, time, and programme position of that programme are set automatically. Check that the channels are correctly set in the “Tuner Preset”...

  • Page 82: Recording From Connected Equipment With A Timer (Synchro Rec)

    z Hints • You can use the recorder after setting the timer. Just press )/1 to turn on the recorder. Turn off the recorder to return it to recording standby before the timer recording starts. • When the start time and the programme position or input source to be recorded are the same but the “Media”...
  • Page 83 Select “to Video,” and press ENTER. Press SYSTEM MENU to turn off the menu. Set the timer on the connected equipment to the time of the programme you want to record, and turn it off. Press SYNCHRO REC. The SYNCHRO REC indicator lights up on the front panel and the recorder stands by for Synchro-Rec.

  • Page 84: Changing Or Cancelling Vcr Timer Settings (Timer List)

    Changing or Cancelling VCR Timer Settings (Timer List) You can change or cancel timer settings using the Timer List menu. SYSTEM MENU O RETURN Press SYSTEM MENU. The System Menu appears. Select “Timer,” and press ENTER. Select “Timer List,” and press ENTER. Timer List Media Date...

  • Page 85: Recording From Connected Equipment Without A Timer

    • You cannot change the timer settings for a recording currently underway. • The Timer List displays both the DVD recorder and VCR timer settings. Recording From Connected Equipment Without a Timer You can record from a connected VCR or similar device.
  • Page 86 Press z REC on this recorder and the pause or play button on the connected equipment at the same time. Recording starts. To stop recording, press x on this recorder. Notes • A video game image may not be recorded clearly. •...

  • Page 87: Dubbing (Tape Y Dvd)

    Dubbing (TAPE DVD) Dubbing From a VHS Tape to a DVD - RW - RW Video You can easily record (dub) a VHS tape to a disc. Before dubbing, make the necessary audio settings on the VCR. How titles and chapters are created The recorder takes each recording on the VHS tape and automatically divides them into titles as they are dubbed to a disc.

  • Page 88: Dubbing From A Dvd To A Vhs Tape

    You can also select titles or scenes and dub them all at once. See “Dubbing selected titles and scenes (Programme Dubbing)” on page 89. Before dubbing, make the necessary audio settings on the DVD recorder. SYSTEM MENU TOP MENU O RETURN...
  • Page 89 Insert a source disc. Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder. Press TOP MENU or TITLE LIST to select a title. Start playing the DVD, and then press x (stop) or X (pause) at the point where you want to start dubbing.
  • Page 90 Dubbing Title List Create Dubbing List Program Dubbing List Timer Edit Dubbing Disc Setting Setup Select “Create Dubbing List,” and press ENTER. If you have performed Programme Dubbing before, the display asks for confirmation. To continue, select “Yes” and press ENTER. The display for selecting titles appears.

  • Page 91: Finalizing A Disc (Preparing A Disc For Playback On Other Equipment)

    z Hints • The brightness of the playback video may differ from that during normal DVD playback. • The DVD playback time may differ slightly from the VHS tape counter value. • The sound being played back (main, sub, etc.) is the dubbed sound.
  • Page 92 SYSTEM MENU Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder. 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...

  • Page 93: Dv Dubbing (Dv T Dvd)

    MICRO MV format digital video camera even if it has an i.LINK jack. – the images on the tape contain copy protection signals, which limit recording. Hookups VCR-DVD recorder DV IN to DV IN i.LINK cable (not supplied)

  • Page 94: Dubbing From A Dv Format Tape To A Dvd

    5 or 15-minute intervals, according to the “DVD Auto Chapter” setting in the “Features” setup (page 105). SYSTEM MENU O RETURN REC MODE Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder. Recording side facing down PROG +/– INPUT SELECT M/m/</,, ENTER Press Z (open/close), and place a recordable disc on the disc tray.
  • Page 95 Select “DV Audio Input,” and press ENTER. Audio Title List Digital Out : On Downmix : Dolby Surround Timer Audio DRC : Standard Edit Scan Audio : On Dubbing DV Audio Input : Stereo 1 Stereo 1 Disc Setting Line Audio Input : Stereo Stereo 2 Setup...
  • Page 96 Dubbing an entire DV format tape to a DVD (One Touch Dubbing) - RW - RW Video You can record the entire contents of a DV format tape onto a disc with a single press of the ONE TOUCH DUBBING button. The recorder controls the digital video camera for the whole process, and completes the recording.

  • Page 97: 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 98: Aerial Reception Setting (Tuner Preset)

    Some items display a dialogue box that requires additional settings. Example: When “Parental” in “Options” setup is selected. Create the password. Title List Timer Create the password. Edit Dubbing Disc Setting Setup Select an option, and press ENTER. The currently selected option is displayed next to the setup item.
  • Page 99 Manual Set Program Channel Tuner Audio NICAM Station Name Select an option and press ENTER. “Program”: Press M/m repeatedly to select the programme position (1 to 80) for the channel and press ENTER. “Channel”: Press M/m to select the channel number (002 to 255) and press ENTER.

  • Page 100: Clock Setting (Clock Set)

    Clock Setting (Clock Set) The “Clock Set” setup allows you to make clock settings for the recorder. Select “Clock Set” in the “Setup” display. Clock Set Title List Auto Adjust Present Time Timer Edit Dubbing Disc Setting Setup Auto Adjust Turns on the Auto Clock Set function when a channel in your local area broadcasts a time signal.

  • Page 101: Video Settings (Video)

    Video Settings (Video) The “Video” setup allows you to 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 recorder. Select “Video” in the “Setup” display. The default settings are underlined.
  • Page 102 Component Out Selects whether or not to output video signals from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks. Outputs the component video signals. Select this when you want to view progressive signals. Outputs no signals. Notes • When you set “Line 1 Output” to “RGB,” you cannot set “Component Out”...

  • Page 103: Audio Settings (Audio)

    Audio Settings (Audio) The “Audio” setup allows you to adjust the sound according to the playback and connection conditions. Select “Audio” in the “Setup” display. The default settings are underlined. Audio Title List Digital Out : On Downmix : Dolby Surround Timer Audio DRC : Standard...
  • Page 104 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. For details on the rear signal components, see “A Connecting to audio L/R jacks”...

  • Page 105: Recording And Vcr Settings (Features)

    Recording and VCR Settings (Features) The “Features” setup allows you to change the tape length, auto play and auto repeat settings. Select “Features” in the “Setup” display. The default settings are underlined. Features Title List DVD Auto Chapter : 5 min Format DVD : VR Timer...

  • Page 106: Language, Parental Control Settings/Factory Settings (Options)

    Synchro Recording to DVD Sets the recorder to record programmes from connected equipment that has a timer function (such as a satellite tuner) to a DVD disc. to Video Sets the recorder to record programmes from connected equipment that has a timer function (such as a satellite tuner) to a VHS tape.
  • Page 107 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 25. 10:10 DVD 1...

  • Page 108: Easy Setup (Resetting The Recorder)

    Factory Setting Allows you to return the setup settings to their default settings. Note that all of your previous settings will be lost. Select “Factory Setting,” and press ENTER. Select “Start,” and press ENTER. The setup settings return to their default settings.

  • Page 109: Additional Information

    Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Power The power does not turn on. , Check that the mains lead is connected securely.
  • Page 110 equipment in question and connect it directly to your TV. The picture does not fill the screen. , Set “TV Type” in the “Video” setup to fit the aspect ratio of your TV (page 101). The picture does not fill the screen, even though the aspect ratio is set in “TV Type”...
  • Page 111 The subtitle language cannot be changed or turned off. , Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on the DVD VIDEO. , The DVD VIDEO prohibits changing of the subtitles. , Try changing the subtitle using the DVD VIDEO’s menu. , The subtitles cannot be changed for the titles recorded on this recorder.

  • Page 112: Vcr Timer Recording

    (page 105). , The video heads are dirty (see page 114). Clean the video heads using a Sony video head cleaning cassette. If a Sony cleaning cassette is not available in your area, have the heads cleaned at your nearest Sony dealer (a standard service fee will be charged).

  • Page 113: Remote Control

    Others The recorder does not operate properly. , Restart the recorder. Press down "/1 on the recorder for more than ten seconds until “SONY DVD” appears in the front panel display. , When static electricity, etc., causes the recorder to operate abnormally, turn off the recorder and wait until the clock appears in the front panel display.

  • Page 114: Notes About This Recorder

    When the video heads are dirty, clean the video heads using a Sony video head cleaning cassette. If a Sony cleaning cassette is not available in your area, have the heads cleaned at your nearest Sony dealer (a standard service fee will be charged). Do...

  • Page 115: Specifications

    Specifications System [DVD recorder section] Laser Semiconductor laser Audio recording format Dolby Digital Video recording format MPEG Video [VCR section] Format VHS PAL standard Video recording system Rotary head helical scanning FM system Video heads Double azimuth four heads Tape speed SP: PAL 23.39 mm/s...
  • Page 116 Audio/video cord (1) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Compatible colour systems [DVD recorder section] This recorder is designed to record using the PAL colour system and play back using the PAL or NTSC colour systems. The signals of the SECAM colour system can be received or recorded but played back in the PAL colour system only.

  • Page 117: 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 118: 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. A "/1 (on/standby) button (22) B Disc tray (34, 48, 87) C A (open/close) button (35, 48, 87) D DVD t button (88)
  • Page 119 Remote For DVD functions Slide the cover Buttons with an orange dot next to them can be used with your TV when the TV/DVD·VIDEO switch is set to TV. A TV/DVD·VIDEO switch (20) B Z (open/close) button (34, 48) C DVD button (34, 48) D Number buttons (20, 52) SET button...
  • Page 120 Slide the cover C ?/1 (on/standby) button (22) D PROG (programme) +/– buttons* (20, 48) E 2 (volume) +/– buttons (20) F t TV/VIDEO button (20) G INPUT SELECT button (48, 57, 94) wj SUR (surround) button (35) wk SYSTEM MENU button (10) TITLE LIST button (39, 59) TIMER button (50) wl MENU button (34)
  • Page 121 For VCR functions Slide the cover A TV/DVD·VIDEO switch (20) B Z (eject) button (70) C Number buttons (20, 81) SET button D CLEAR / -/-- (ten digit) button (70) (audio) button (75) F DISPLAY button (74) TIME/TEXT button (74) G SYSTEM MENU button (10) H O RETURN button (22) I .
  • Page 122 Front panel display RW VR VCD A DVD playing/recording status B Disc type/recording format C Audio signal indicators D TV indicator (20) E STEREO indicator (47) F NICAM indicator (47) G VIDEO playing/recording status H Tape indicator Rear panel A i LINE 3/DECODER jack (28) B AUDIO OUT L/R jacks (17) C AERIAL IN/OUT jacks (13) D LINE 2 OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) jacks...

  • Page 123: Glossary

    Glossary Chapter (page 40) 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 124: Dvd Audio/Subtitle Language

    Interlace format Interlace format shows every other line of an image as a single “field” and is the standard method for displaying images on television. The even number field shows the even numbered lines of an image, and the odd numbered field shows the odd numbered lines of an image.

  • Page 125: Index

    Index Words in quotations appear in the on-screen displays. Numerics 16:9 23 4:3 Letter Box 23 4:3 Pan Scan 23 “A-B Erase” 60 “Add” 68 Aerial 13 Album 42 Angle 35 “Audio” 106 Audio 35 “Audio DRC” 104 “Audio” setup 103 “Auto Adjust”...
  • Page 126 LP mode 76 Mains lead 19 Manual clock set 100 “Manual Set” 98 MARKER 41 MENU 34 Menu Top menu 34 “Modify” 67 “Move” 68 MP3 audio tracks 42 MPEG 103 NICAM 47 Number buttons 20 One Touch Dubbing 96 On-screen display Setup Display 97 Sub-menu 11...
  • Page 128 Sony Corporation Printed in China AK68-00728C...

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