Recording; Before Recording; Timer Recording (Standard/Vcr Plus+) - Sony RDR-GX300 Service Manual

Recording

Before Recording

Before you start recording...
• This recorder can record on various discs. Select
the disc type according to your needs (page 8).
• Check that the disc has enough available space
for the recording (page 34). For DVD+RWs and
DVD-RWs, you can free up disc space by
erasing titles (page 64).
• Adjust the recording picture quality and picture
size if necessary (page 48).
z Hint
Timer recordings will be made regardless whether or not
the recorder is turned on. You can turn off the recorder
without affecting the recording even after recording
starts.
Recording mode
Like the SP or LP recording mode of VCRs, this
recorder has six different recording modes.
Select a recording mode according to the time and
picture quality you need. For example, if picture
quality is your top priority, select the High Quality
mode (HQ). If recording time is your priority,
Super Long Play mode (SLP) can be a possible
choice. Note that the recording time in the
following table is an approximate guide.
Press REC MODE repeatedly to switch the
recording modes.
I want to record with the
best possible picture
quality, so I'll select HQ.
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1
Press Z OPEN/CLOSE, and place a
recordable disc on the disc tray.
With the recording side facing down
2
Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc
tray.
Wait until "LOAD" disappears from the front
panel display.
Unused DVDs are formatted automatically.
3
Press [TIMER].
Timer - Standard
OK
Set the timer manually.
Date Start Stop CH Mode Cancel
Today : :
VCR Plus+
If the Timer programming (VCR Plus+) menu
appears, press < to switch the display to
"Standard."
4
Select an item using </, and adjust
using M/m.
"Date": Sets the date.
The item changes as follows.
Today y Tomorrow y ...... y Tue 10/
28 (1 month later) y Sun (every Sunday)
y ...... y Sat (every Saturday) y
Mon-Fri (Monday to Friday) y Mon-Sat
(Monday to Saturday) y Sun-Sat (Sunday to
Saturday) y Today
"Start": Sets the start time.
"Stop": Sets the stop time.
"CH": Selects the channel or input source.
When using the cable box/satellite box
control
Turn on the cable box or satellite receiver and
enter the channel number.
Example: When selecting 215ch
Select 2 and press , for the next digit. Select
1 and press ,. Then select 5.
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Recording mode Recording time
(minute)
HQ (High quality) 60
R
HSP 90
SP (Standard mode) 120
r
LP 180
r
EP 240
SLP (Long duration) 360
Note
Situations below may cause slight inaccuracies with the
recording time.
– Recording a program with poor reception, or a program
or video source of low picture quality
– Recording on a disc that has already been edited
– Recording only a still picture or just sound
Recording a stereo/SAP program
The recorder can receive and record stereo/SAP
programs.
Stereo programs
When a stereo program is received, the
"STEREO" indicator lights up on the front panel
display. If there is noise in the stereo program, set
"Auto Stereo" in Audio Setup to "Off" (page 76).
The sound will be recorded in monaural but with
less noise.
SAP (Second Audio Program)
When a SAP (Second Audio Program) is received,
the "SAP" indicator lights up on the front panel
display. To record only SAP sound, set "Tuner
Audio" in Audio Setup to "SAP" (page 76).
z Hint
You can select the audio (main or SAP) while recording
bilingual programs using the AUDIO button. This does
not affect the recorded sound.
Unrecordable pictures
Pictures with copy protection cannot be recorded
on this recorder.
When the recorder receives a copy guard signal,
the recorder continues to record but only a blank,
grey colored screen will be recorded.
"Mode": Selects the recording mode
(page 40).
If you make a mistake, select the item and
change the setting.
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Select "OK," and press ENTER.
The Timer List menu (page 44) appears. The
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.
To stop recording during timer recording
Open the remote's cover and press x REC STOP.
Note that it may take a few seconds for the
recorder to stop recording.
Rec Mode Adjust
If there is not enough available disc space for the
recording, the recorder automatically adjusts the
recording mode to enable the entire program to be
recorded. This function is normally set to "On."
To cancel this function, press TOOLS while the
Timer List is displayed. Select "Rec Mode
Adjust" and press ENTER. Select "Off" and press
ENTER.
If the timer settings overlap
Overlapped timer settings are shown as follows.
Timer
These timer settings overlap. Do you want to continue?
Mon-Sat 10:00AM - 10:30AM 25ch SP
Fri 10/29 9:00AM - 10:15AM 3ch SLP
OK Cancel
To store the setting as shown, select "OK." The
program at the top of the list has priority over the
rest of the programs.
To cancel the overlapped timer setting, select
"Cancel."
To confirm, change, or cancel timer recording
See "Checking/Changing/Canceling Timer
Settings (Timer List)" (page 44).
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Copy control Recordable discs
Timer Recording (Standard/
signals
VCR Plus+)
Copy-Free
+ RW -RW -RW
VR
Video
+ -
R R
+
RW
Copy-Once -RW Ver.1.1 with
VR
You can set the timer for a total of 30 programs, up
CPRM*
to one month in advance.
Copy-Never None (a blank screen is There are two methods to set the timer: the
recorded)
standard method and VCR Plus+ method.
• Standard: Set the date, time, and channel of the
* The recorded disc can be played only on CPRM
program manually.
compatible equipment.
• VCR Plus+: Enter the PlusCode number
designated for each TV program (page 43).
Note
Do not operate your cable box or satellite receiver just
before or during a timer recording. This may prevent the
accurate recording of a program.
Setting the timer manually
(Standard)
To extend the recording duration time while
Recording TV programs using the
recording
VCR Plus+ system
1
Press TOOLS during recording.
The TOOLS menu appears.
The VCR Plus+ system is a feature that simplifies
2 setting the timer. Just enter the PlusCode number
Select "Extend Rec Time," and press ENTER.
listed in the TV program guide. The date, time,
Extend Rec. Time
and channel of that program are set automatically.
OK Before you start, check that the TV and guide
Set the timer extend function.
Cancel channels are correctly set in "Set VCR Plus+
Tue 9/28 10:00AM - 11:30AM 3ch SP
Channels" in "Settings" (page 71).
Extend Time
Off
3 Press M/m to select the duration time.
You can set the duration in increments of 10
minutes, for a maximum of 60 minutes.
4
Select "OK," and press ENTER.
z Hint
You can play the recorded program by selecting the
program title in the Title List menu.
Notes
• If "The disc is full or nearly full" appears on the screen,
change the disc, or make available space for the
recording (DVD+RW/DVD-RW only) (page 64).
• To record a cable or satellite program without using
cable box/satellite box control, turn on the cable box or
satellite receiver and select the program you want to
record. Leave the cable box or satellite receiver turned
on until the recorder finishes recording.
• Even if the timer is set for the same daily or weekly
program, the timer recording cannot be made if it
overlaps with a program that has priority. The mark
1
will appear next to the overlapped setting in the Timer
2
List. Check the priority order of the settings (page 44).
• Even if the timer is set, timer recordings cannot be
made while recording a program that has priority.
• The Rec Mode Adjust function only works with a timer
recording. It does not function with Quick Timer
(page 47).
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-RW -RW + -
R R
VR
Video
Z OPEN/
CLOSE
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
0
[TIMER]
TOOLS
</M/m/,,
ENTER
x REC
STOP
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1 2 3
4 5 6
Number
7 8 9
buttons, SET
CLEAR
0
[TIMER]
</M/m/,,
ENTER
x REC
STOP
Insert a recordable disc.
Press [TIMER].
Timer - VCR Plus+
OK
Set the timer by entering the PlusCode.
PlusCode
Cancel
Standard
If the Timer programming (Standard) menu
appears, press < to switch the display to
"VCR Plus+."
Press the number buttons to enter the
PlusCode number, and press SET.
If you make a mistake, press CLEAR and re-
enter the correct number.
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