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Sony RDR-GX255 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions
RDR-GX255
© 2007 Sony Corporation
3-281-874-11(1)
Operating Instructions
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  • Page 1: Dvd Recorder

    DVD Recorder Operating Instructions RDR-GX255 © 2007 Sony Corporation 3-281-874-11(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-GX255 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. You need to connect a tuner such as a cable box to this recorder. Control your cable box or satellite receiver – Set top box control , Connect the supplied set top box controller to have the recorder change the channel of your cable box or satellite receiver...
  • Page 9 Creating your own program – Playlist , Record a program on a DVD-RW (VR mode) or DVD-R (VR mode), then erase, move or add scenes as you like without changing the original contents (page 61). 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...

  • 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 Connecting a cable box/satellite receiver and set top box controller Connect the LINE IN jacks using an audio/video cord. 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 51).
  • Page 14 Notes • Synchro-Recording does not work with some tuners. For details, see the tuner’s operating instructions. • AV path through function does not work for: – Input signals from the LINE 2 IN jacks. – Output signals to S VIDEO OUT, COMPONENT VIDEO OUT, or HDMI OUT jacks.

  • Page 15: 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 16 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 17 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 18: 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 (white) (red)
  • Page 19 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 80). Surround 1 Surround 2 Surround 3...

  • Page 20: Step 5: Connecting The Power Cord

    Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord Plug the recorder and TV power cords into an AC outlet. After you connect the power cord, you must wait for a short while before operating the recorder. You can operate the recorder only after the front panel display lights up and the recorder enters standby mode.

  • Page 21: Step 6: Preparing The Remote

    Notes • If the supplied remote interferes your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command mode number for this recorder (page 22). • Use the batteries correctly to avoid possible leakage and corrosion.
  • Page 22 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 23: Step 7: Easy Setup

    To return to the previous display Press O RETURN. To check the command mode for the recorder Press x (stop) on the recorder when the recorder is turned off. The command mode for the recorder appears in the front panel display. If the command mode for the recorder has not been changed, set the command mode for the remote to the default setting of DVD3.
  • Page 24 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 25 Select the setting that matches your TV type. Easy Setup No Disc Select your TV screen type. 16 : 9 4 : 3 Letter Box 4 : 3 Pan Scan “16:9”: For wide-screen TVs or standard TVs with a wide screen mode. “4:3 Letter Box”: For standard TVs.
  • Page 26 Checking the cable box/satellite receiver control setting Turn on the recorder and the cable box/ satellite receiver. Point the recorder’s remote at the recorder (not at the cable box/satellite receiver). Press CH +/– and check that the channel changes on the cable box/satellite receiver window.

  • Page 27: 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 28 Notes • Do not connect more than one type of video cord between the recorder and your TV at the same time. • Pictures containing copy protection signals that prohibit any copying cannot be recorded. You cannot dub from DVD VIDEOs to this recorder.

  • 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 mode DVD- Video mode Usable disc versions (as of December 2006) • 8×-speed or slower DVD+RWs • 6×-speed or slower DVD-RWs (Ver.1.1, Ver.1.2 with CPRM •...
  • Page 31 Recording Features Editing Features Change Auto Rewrite Title Chapter (page 67) Name (page 49) (page 60) 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 32 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 12 cm Playback Recording Playback 8 cm Recording — — — —...

  • Page 33: Playable Discs

    Playable Discs Disc Type Disc Logo DVD VIDEO 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 34 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 35: Playback

    Playback Playing Discs - RW - RW Video DATA CD 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) AUD IO R DV IN LIN E-2 ONE -TOU CH DUB...

  • Page 36: Playback Options

    Playback Options Z OPEN/CLOSE REPLAY/ Button OPEN/CLOSE AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE REPLAY/ ADVANCE . PREV/ NEXT > Number buttons ANGLE MENU ADVANCE . PREV Operation Stops playing and opens the disc tray. Selects one of the audio tracks recorded on the disc when pressed repeatedly.
  • Page 37 Button Operation Fast reverses or fast forwards the disc when pressed (fast reverse/fast during playback. forward) Search speed changes with each press: Plays in slow motion when pressed in pause mode. (slow) Playback speed changes with each press: reverse slow motion X PAUSE Pauses playback.
  • Page 38 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 39: Playing A Title From The Title List

    Playing a Title From the Title List - RW - RW Video The Title List menu displays the program titles on the disc. TOP MENU MENU TITLE LIST Place a disc on the disc tray. Press TITLE LIST. Example: DVD-RW (VR mode) Title List (Original) No.

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

    Searching for a Title/ Chapter/Track, etc. - RW - RW Video You can search a DVD by title or chapter, and VIDEO CD by track or scene. As titles and tracks are assigned individual numbers on the disc, select the title or track by entering its number. You can also search for a scene using the time code.

  • Page 41: Playing Mp3 Audio Tracks And Jpeg Image Files

    Playing MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files DATA CD DATA DVD You can play DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/ CD-RWs)/DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/ DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs) that contain MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files. TOP MENU O RETURN H PLAY Playing MP3 audio tracks You can play MP3 audio tracks on DATA CDs or DATA DVDs.

  • Page 42: Playing Jpeg Image Files

    Playing JPEG image files You can play JPEG image files on DATA CDs or DATA DVDs. 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 When you select “Mix,”...
  • Page 43 Enjoying a slide show with sound When a disc contains both MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files, you can enjoy a slide show with sound. Insert a DATA CD/DATA DVD containing both the MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files.

  • Page 44: Displaying The Playing Time And Play Information

    Notes • Some DATA CDs or DATA DVDs cannot be played on this recorder depending on file format. • Only one session of a multi-session DATA DVD can be played back. • Only alphabet and numbers can be used for album or track names.
  • Page 45 Also appears in stop mode with Resume Play activated (page 38). Title type (original or Playlist) for DVD-RWs (VR mode)/DVD-Rs (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 46: 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 30). • Check that the disc has enough available space for the recording (page 44). For DVD+RWs or DVD-RWs, you can free up disc space by erasing titles (page 57).

  • Page 47: Recording From Connected Equipment Without The Timer

    Recording main and sub sounds You can record the different soundtracks on a DVD-RW (VR mode) or DVD-R (VR mode) from equipment connected to the LINE 1 IN or LINE 2 IN jacks. When playing the disc, you can select main or sub sound by pressing the AUDIO button.
  • Page 48 Press CH +/– or INPUT repeatedly to select the channel or input source you want to record. • When using the cable box/satellite receiver control, select the channel by pressing CH +/– on this recorder’s remote. The recorder’s input is switched to the connected input (LINE1 or LINE2).

  • Page 49: Timer Recording From Connected Equipment

    Checking the disc status while recording You can check the recording information such as recording time or disc type. Press DISPLAY during recording. The information display appears. Press the button repeatedly to change the display (page 44). Record 0:00:03 Rem 00:59 Line1 A Disc type B Recording status...
  • Page 50 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc tray. Wait until “LOAD” disappears from the front panel display. Unused discs are automatically formatted. For the DVD-RW/DVD-R’s recording format (VR mode or Video mode), see “Formatting a new disc” on page 47. Press TIMER.

  • Page 51: Recording From Connected Equipment With A Timer (Synchro Rec)

    To use the Rec Mode Adjust function If the remaining disc space is not enough for the current recording, the recorder automatically adjusts the recording mode. Select “AUTO” for “Mode” when setting the timer. z Hints • You can play the recorded program by selecting the program title in the Title List menu.
  • Page 52 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 46. Set the timer on the connected equipment to the time you want to record, and turn it off.

  • Page 53: Changing Or Canceling Timer Settings (Timer List)

    Changing or Canceling Timer Settings (Timer List) - RW - RW Video 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,”...

  • Page 54: Recording From A Vcr Or Similar Device

    • You cannot change the timer settings for a recording currently underway. Recording From a VCR or Similar Device - RW - RW Video You can record from a connected VCR or similar device. For connection details, see “Connecting a VCR or Similar Device”...
  • Page 55 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 46. Select the line input audio. Set “Line Audio Input” of “Audio” setup to “Stereo”...

  • Page 56: 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 30). Notes • You may lose the edited contents if you remove the disc or a timer recording starts while editing.

  • Page 57: 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 63. The advanced edit functions available for Playlist titles are: – Renaming a title (page 60). –...
  • Page 58 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 59 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 60: Changing The Name Of A Title

    Press ENTER at the point where you want to divide the title. 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. “Divide”...

  • Page 61: 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 62 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 Start 00:00:00 00:00:07 Playlist No.

  • Page 63: 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 64: Combining Two Titles Into One

    “Move”: Allows you to change scene order (page 65). “Add”: Allows you to add other scenes before a selected scene (page 65). “Copy”: Allows you to copy a scene (page 66). To return to the previous display Press O RETURN. To turn off the display Press SYSTEM MENU.
  • Page 65 Follow steps 1 to 6 of “Editing a Playlist” (page 63). The “Edit Scene” display appears. Select the scene you want to modify, and press ENTER. Select “Modify,” and press ENTER. “Start” is selected. Modify Scene No.01 Start 00:00:00 00:00:07 Playlist No.
  • Page 66 Select “Add,” and press ENTER. “Start” is selected. 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 67: 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 68 To return to the previous display Press O RETURN. z Hints • You can set protection for individual titles (page 57). • 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 69: Finalizing A Disc (Preparing A Disc For Playback On Other Equipment)

    Finalizing a Disc (Preparing a Disc for Playback on Other Equipment) - RW - RW Video Finalizing is necessary in order to play discs recorded with this recorder on other DVD equipment. When you finalize a DVD+RW/DVD-RW (Video mode)/DVD+R/DVD-R (Video mode), a DVD menu will be automatically created, which can be displayed on other DVD equipment.
  • Page 70 Select “OK,” and press ENTER. The recorder starts finalizing the disc. To turn off the display Press SYSTEM MENU. To unfinalize a DVD-RW (VR mode) If you cannot record or edit on a DVD-RW (VR mode) that has been finalized, unfinalize the disc by selecting “Unfinalize”...

  • 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 a VCR or Similar Device” on page 54.

  • 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 Digital Out Downmix : Dolby Surround Timer Audio DRC : Standard Edit Audio (HDMI) : Auto DV/D8 Dubbing Scan Audio : On Disc Setting Surround : Off Stereo 1 DV/D8 Audio Input : Stereo 1 Stereo 2 Setup...
  • 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. 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: Clock Setting (Clock Set)

    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: 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 78 This setting is not effective when the “PROGRESSIVE” indicator lights up on the front panel display and the recorder outputs progressive signals. Raises the standard black level. Select this when the picture appears too dark. Sets the black level of the output signal to the standard level.

  • Page 79: 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 80 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 81: Recording And Set Top Box Control 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 82 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. Set Top Box Control You can control your cable box/satellite receiver using the supplied set top box controller.

  • Page 83: Language, Parental Control Settings/Factory Settings (Options)

    Language, Parental Control Settings/Factory Settings (Options) The “Options” setup allows you to set up other operational settings. Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode. Select “Setup,” and press ENTER. Select “Options,” and press ENTER. The “Options” setup appears with the following options.
  • Page 84 Be sure to match the command 10:10 AM mode of the supplied remote to the setting made : Level 1 (Kids) here. For details, see “If you have a Sony DVD Level 8 (Adults) player or more than one Sony DVD recorder” on Level 7 page 22.

  • Page 85: Easy Setup (Resetting The Recorder)

    Easy Setup (Resetting the Recorder) Select this to run the Easy Setup program. Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode. Select “Setup,” and press ENTER. Select “Easy Setup,” and press ENTER. Easy Setup Follow the guide to make initial settings. Before you start, Check that you have made all necessary connections.

  • Page 86: 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 87 , If the playback picture output from a DVD player, VCR, or tuner goes through your recorder before reaching your TV, the copy-protection signal applied to some programs could affect picture quality. Disconnect the playback equipment in question and connect it directly to your TV.
  • Page 88 The language for the soundtrack cannot be changed. , Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the disc being played. , The DVD VIDEO prohibits the changing of the language for the soundtrack. , Try changing the language using the DVD VIDEO’s menu.

  • Page 89: Remote Control

    , Different command modes are set for the recorder and remote. Set the same command mode (page 22). 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 22).

  • Page 90: Notes About This Recorder

    “Cannot record because of high temperature.” appears on the TV screen. , Check that the vent on the rear of the recorder is not blocked. Then, turn off the recorder, wait until the clock appears in the front panel display, and disconnect the AC power cord.

  • Page 91: 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 92 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 93: 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 94: 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 A "/1 (on/standby) switch (23) B Disc tray (35, 47, 72)
  • Page 95 Remote A Z OPEN/CLOSE button (35, 47, 72) B Number buttons* (36) SET button (82) C ANGLE button (36) D TOP MENU button (35) MENU button (35) E DISPLAY button (44) F M/m/</,/ENTER button (23) G O RETURN button (23) H .
  • Page 96 Front panel display VCDVD SYNCHRO PROGRESSIVE A Playing/recording status B Timer indicator C Disc type/recording format (angle) indicator (36) E Audio signal indicators Rear panel COMPONENT AUDIO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO HDMI OUT SETTOP CONTROL OPTICAL COAXIAL AUDIO...

  • Page 97: 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 47) Copy restriction set by copyright owners, etc. These signals are included in some software or TV programs and restrict recording on this recorder.
  • Page 98 HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) (page 16) 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 99: 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 83 to change the audio track or subtitle. Abbreviation Language Arabic Bulgarian Chinese Croatian Czech Danish German English Spanish...

  • Page 100: Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Brand Code

    Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Brand Code When you want to use the set top box control function, find the brand code number of your cable box/satellite receiver from the list and enter it in step 7 of Easy Setup (page 23). If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time until you find the one that works with your cable box/satellite receiver.
  • Page 101 Cable box brand Code number Garrard 0153 Gateway 0764 GC Electronics 0207, 0056, 0330, 0016, 0040, 0077, 0030 0232, 0233, 0144, 0021 Gemini 0015, 0070, 0057, 0242, 0014, 0797, 0013, 0400 General Instrument 0476, 0011, 0014, 0098, 0810, 0024, 0003, 0015, 0276 0078 Gibraltar...
  • Page 102 Scientific Atlanta Seam Sears Sejin Siemens Sigma Signal Signature SkyCable Skygiant SL Marx Code number Cable box brand 0400 Sony 0770 Spectradyne 0012, 0013, 0059 Spectravision 0786 Sprucer 0000, 0040 Standard Components 0000 Starcom 0144, 0020 Stargate 0040 0883, 0015, 0315, 0303,...
  • Page 103 Cable box brand Code number Tusa 0015 TV COMM 0035, 0019 TV Guide 1476 TV86 0063, 0040 Uniden 0022, 0225 Unika 0207, 0153, 0022 United Artists 0007 United Cable 0003, 0014, 0011, 0276 Universal 0191, 0078, 0207, 0056, 0022, 0039, 0153, 0077, 0322, 0315 US Electronics 0276, 0008, 0003, 0017...
  • Page 104 Satellite receiver brand Paysat Philips Primestar Proscan RadioShack Samsung Sony Star Choice Star Trak Thomson Tivo Toshiba Uniden Video Cipher II Plus Zenith Code number 0724 1076, 0099, 1142, 0724, 0722, 0749, 1442, 1749, 0856, 0775 0361, 0627, 0869 0392, 0566...

  • Page 105: Index

    COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Connecting the cable box/satellite receiver 12 to your AV/amplifier (receiver) 18 to your TV 15 “Connections” 82 Controlling a Sony TV with the remote 21 “Copy” 66 Copy protection 47 Copy-Free 47 Copy-Never 47 Copy-Once 47 CPRM 30 “Create Playlist”...
  • Page 106 NEXT 36 Number buttons 40 One Touch Dubbing 74 On-screen display OPTIONS menu 11 Setup Display 75 Sub-menu 11 System Menu 10 OPTIONS 11 Options settings 83 Original 39 ORIGINAL/PLAYLIST 39 “OSD” language 24 “Parental” 83 Parental Control 38 Parts and controls 94 PAUSE 37 PBC 38 “Picture Control”...
  • Page 108 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 109: 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 110 Conexión del decodificador de cable/receptor vía satélite y del controlador del decodificador Conecte las tomas LINE IN mediante un cable de audio/video. 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 la fuente de entrada de la grabadora (LINE 1) con la toma de entrada que está...

  • 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 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 la toma de salida 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 control del decodificador de cable/receptor sat Ajuste del reloj...
  • Page 116 Presione los botones numéricos para introducir el código de marca del decodificador de cable/receptor vía satélite. Consulte “Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Brand Code” en el manual de instrucciones en inglés (página 100). Configuración fácil No Disc Introduzca el código de marca del decodificador.
  • Page 117 Presione ENTER. Aparece la pantalla de configuración para seleccionar el tipo de señal DTS. Configuración fácil No Disc Sí Seleccione si desea o no enviar una señal DTS al amplificador (receptor), y presione ENTER. Si el amplificador (receptor) de AV cuenta con un decodificador DTS, seleccione “Sí”.
  • Page 118 Colóquelo de manera que el controlador del decodificador esté cerca del sensor de control remoto del decodificador de cable/receptor vía satélite.

  • Page 119: Reproducción

    Reproducción Reproducción de discos - RW - RW Video DATA CD 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...

  • Page 120: Opciones De Reproducción

    Opciones de reproducción REPLAY/ Botón OPEN/CLOSE AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE REPLAY/ ADVANCE Z OPEN/CLOSE ANGLE 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. : selecciona el sonido principal o - RW secundario.
  • Page 121 Botón Operación . PREV/ • Se desplaza al principio del título/capítulo/escena/ NEXT > pista actual o siguiente e inicia la reproducción cuando se presiona durante la reproducción. • Se desplaza al principio del título/capítulo/escena/ pista anterior si se presiona .PREV en los 3 segundos posteriores al inicio de un título/capítulo/ escena/pista.

  • 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 LINE 1...

  • Page 123: Grabación

    Grabación Antes de grabar Antes de empezar la grabación… Compruebe que la grabadora está conectada a un sintonizador como, por ejemplo, un decodificador de cable o receptor vía satélite (página 3). Consulte también el manual de instrucciones del sintonizador. 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.

  • Page 124: Grabación Desde Un Equipo Conectado 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 Presione CH +/– o INPUT varias veces para seleccionar el canal o la fuente de entrada que desee grabar. • Cuando utilice el control de decodificador de cable/receptor vía satélite, seleccione el canal presionando CH +/– en el mando a distancia de esta grabadora.

  • Page 126: Grabación Con Temporizador Desde Un Equipo Conectado

    Grabación con temporizador desde un equipo conectado - 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 17). Para utilizar la función Ajustar modo grab. (página 21), 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 AK68-01461A...

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