Kenmore 587.15412100A Dishwasher Operating instructions

DVD Recorder

Operating Instructions

RDR-GX210

© 2005 Sony Corporation

2-548-697-E3(1)

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WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

The mains lead must only be changed at a qualified service shop.

This appliance is classified as a

CLASS 1 LASER product. The

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

MARKING is located on the rear exterior.

CAUTION

The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. As the laser beam used in this DVD recorder is harmful to eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet.

Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

CAUTION

ADVARSEL

ADVARSEL

VARNING

VARO!

CLASS 3B VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.

AVOID EXPOSURE TO THE BEAM.

KLASSE 3B SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING VED ÅBNING.

UNDGÅ UDSAETTELSE FOR STRÅLING.

KLASSE 3B SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING NÅR DEKSEL ÅPENS.

UNNGÅ EKSPONERING FOR STRÅLEN.

KLASS 3B SYNLIG OCH OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL ÄR

ÖPPNAD. STRÄLEN ÄR FARLIG.

KURSSI 3B NÄKYVÄ JA NÄKYMÄTÖN AVATTAESSA OLET ALTTIINA

LASERÄTEILYLLE. ÄLÄ KATSO SÄTEESEN.

This label is located on the laser protective housing inside the enclosure.

Notice for customers in the

United Kingdom and Republic of

Ireland

A moulded plug complying with

BS1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience.

Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a 5 AMP fuse approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362,

(i.e., marked with or mark) must be used.

If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse. 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, 50/60 Hz. Check that the unit’s operating voltage is identical with your local power supply.

• To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.

S

HOW

V

IEW

is a registered trademark of

Gemstar Development Corporation.

The S

HOW

V

IEW

system is manufactured under license from

Gemstar Development Corporation.

Disposal of Old Electrical &

Electronic Equipment

(Applicable in the European

Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)

This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste.

Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

Precautions

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits set out in the EMC Directive using a connection cable shorter than 3 metres.

On safety

Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the recorder and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.

On power sources

• The recorder is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the recorder itself has been turned off.

• If you are not going to use the recorder for a long time, be sure to disconnect the recorder from the wall outlet. To disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead), grasp the plug itself; never pull the cord.

• Do not disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead) while the recorder is in use.

On placement

• Place the recorder in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the recorder.

• Do not place the recorder on a soft surface such as a rug that might block the ventilation holes.

• Do not place the recorder in a confined space such as a bookshelf or similar unit.

• Do not place the recorder in a location near heat sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, or mechanical shock.

• Do not place the recorder in an inclined position. It is designed to be operated in a horizontal position only.

• Keep the recorder and discs away from equipment with strong magnets, such as microwave ovens, or large loudspeakers.

• Do not place heavy objects on the recorder.

On recording

• Note that the contents of the recording cannot be compensated for under any and all conditions, including conditions that may arise due to a malfunction of this unit.

• Make trial recordings before making the actual recording.

Copyrights

• Television programmes, films, video tapes, discs, and other materials may be copyrighted.

Unauthorized recording of such material may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws.

Also, use of this recorder with cable television transmission may require authorization from the cable television transmitter and/or programme owner.

• This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by

Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

Copy guard function

Since the recorder has a copy guard function, programmes received through an external tuner (not supplied) may contain copy protection signals (copy guard function) and as such may not be recordable, depending on the type of signal.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Caution: This recorder is capable of holding a still video image or on-screen display image on your television screen indefinitely. If you leave the still video image or on-screen display image displayed on your 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.

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 option names and messages that appear on the screen are enclosed in brackets.

• The on-screen display illustrations used in this manual may not match the graphics displayed on your TV screen.

• The explanations regarding discs in this manual refer to discs created on this recorder. The explanations do not apply to discs that are created on other recorders and played back on this recorder.

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Table of Contents

WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Ways to Use Your DVD Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Quick Guide to Disc Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Hookups and Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Hooking Up the Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Step 1: Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Step 2: Connecting the Aerial Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Step 5: Connecting the Mains Lead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Step 6: Preparing the Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Step 7: Initial Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Connecting a VCR or Similar Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Connecting to a Satellite or Digital Tuner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Connecting a PAY-TV/Canal Plus Decoder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Basic Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Inserting and Formatting a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Recording a Programme to a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Viewing the Recorded Programme (Title List) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Checking the Playback Information and Playing Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Changing the Name of a Recorded Programme (Title Input) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Labelling and Protecting a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Playing a DVD on Other Equipment (Finalize) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Before Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Timer Recording (Standard/ShowView) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Checking/Changing/Cancelling Timer Settings (Timer List) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Recording Without the Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Recording From Connected Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Playing DVDs and VIDEO CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track, etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Playing Music CDs and MP3 Audio Tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Playing JPEG Image Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Erasing and Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Before Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Erasing and Editing Titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Editing a Title by Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Editing a Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

DV Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Before DV Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Connecting a Digital Video Camera to the DV IN Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Dubbing From a DV/Digital8 Format Tape to a DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Settings and Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Using the Setup Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Channel and Clock Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

TV and Video Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Language Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Audio Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Parental Control Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Recording Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Resetting the Recorder (Factory Setup) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Notes About This Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

About i.LINK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Guide to Parts and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Language Code List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Area Code List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

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Ways to Use Your DVD Recorder

Quick access to recorded titles – Title List

, Display the Title List to see all of the titles on the disc, including recording date, title

length, and thumbnail image (page 29).

Title List

1/7

Title List

Original

DVD-RW

SLP 2:45:00

Free

Title 1

07/12 0:45:00

Title 2

09/12 1:00:00

Title 3

10/12 0:15:00

Title 4

13/12 0:10:00

Title 5

16/12 0:10:00

Title 6

19/12 0:25:00

Creating your own programme – Playlist

, Record a programme on a DVD-RW (VR mode), then delete, move and add scenes at will to create your own, original

programme (page 59).

Original

Dubbing of DV/Digital8 tapes – DV Dubbing

, Connect your digital video camera to the

DV IN jack and dub the entire contents or just selected scenes to a DVD disc

(page 66).

Playlist

Control

Dubbing

Progressive PAL playback

, If your TV is compatible with progressive signals, you can enjoy accurate colour reproduction and high quality images in

Progressive mode.

Playing JPEG image files

, You can enjoy viewing JPEG images on your TV screen. First, take pictures with a digital camera and save them in JPEG format to a CD-RW/CD-R on a PC. Then play the CD-RW/CD-R on this recorder

(page 57).

Shoot

Save

Play!

A list of recordable and playable discs is on page 8.

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Quick Guide to Disc Types

Recordable and playable discs

Type

Disc

Logo

Icon used in this manual

Formatting

(new discs)

Compatibility with other DVD players

(finalizing)

DVD+RW

VR mode

DVD-

RW

Video mode

DVD+R

DVD-R

+ RW

-RW

VR

-RW

Video

+

-

R

R

Automatically formatted

Playable on DVD+RW compatible players

(automatically finalized)

Automatically formatted in VR mode

Playable only on VR mode compatible players

(finalization unnecessary)

Manually reformat in

Video mode (page 27)



Playable on most DVD players

(finalization necessary)

(page 35)

Playable on most DVD+R compatible players (finalization

necessary) (page 35)

Playable on most DVD players

(finalization necessary)

(page 35)

Usable disc versions (as of February 2005)

• 4x-speed or slower DVD+RWs

• 4x-speed or slower DVD-RWs (Ver.1.1, Ver.1.2 with CPRM*

1

)

• 8x-speed or slower DVD+Rs

• 8x-speed or slower DVD-Rs (Ver.2.0)

“DVD+RW,” “DVD-RW,” “DVD+R,” and “DVD-R,” are trademarks.

*1

CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media) is a coding technology that protects copyrights for images.

*2

To free up disc space, erase the last title on the disc.

*3

Erasing titles does not free up disc space.

Recording Features Editing Features

Rewrite

(page 37)

Record

16:9 sizes

(page 77)

Auto chapter

(page 77)

Erase title

(page 61)

A-B Erase

(page 61)

Manual chapter

(page 64)

Erase chapter/

Hide chapter

(page 64)

Playlist

(page 59)

Yes No Yes Yes *

2

No Yes No/Yes No

Yes Yes

Yes No

Yes Yes Yes

Yes Yes *

2

No

Yes Yes/No Yes

No No/No No

No

No

No

No

Yes Yes *

3

No

Yes Yes *

3

No

Yes

No

No/Yes

No/No

No

No

Discs that cannot be recorded on

• DVD-RWs (Ver. 1.0)

• DVD+RWs that are not 2.4x-speed compatible

• Double layer discs

• 8 cm discs

,continued

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Playable discs

Type

Disc

Logo

Icon used in this manual

Characteristics

DVD VIDEO

DVD

Discs such as movies that can be purchased or rented

VIDEO CD

CD

DATA CD

VCD

VIDEO CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in VIDEO CD/Super

VIDEO CD format

CD

Music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music CD format that can be purchased

DATA CD

CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs containing MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files

Note about CDs

The recorder can play CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-

RWs recorded in the following formats:

• music CD format

• video CD format

• MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files of format conforming to ISO9660* Level 1/Level

2, or its extended format, Joliet

* A logical format of files and folders on CD-ROMs, defined by ISO (International Organization for

Standardization).

Discs that cannot be played

• All CD-ROMs (including PHOTO CDs)

• CD-Rs/CD-RWs, other than those recorded in the format, listed above

• Data part of CD-Extras

• DVD-ROMs

• DVD Audio discs

• DVD-RAMs

• DVD+R DL (double layer) discs

• HD layer on Super Audio CDs

• DVD VIDEOs with a different region code

(page 11)

z

Hint

This recorder can play 8 cm CDs and finalized 8 cm

DVDs.

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. Also, see the instructions supplied with the DVD VIDEOs/

VIDEO CDs.

Region code (DVD VIDEO only)

Your recorder has a region code printed on the rear of the unit and will only play DVD VIDEOs

(playback only) labelled with identical region codes. This system is used to protect copyrights.

DVD VIDEOs labelled recorder.

ALL

will also play on this

If you try to play any other DVD VIDEO, the message [Playback prohibited by region code] will appear on the TV screen. Depending on the

DVD VIDEO, no region code indication may be labelled even though playing the DVD VIDEO is prohibited by area restrictions.

XXV XXHz XXW

RDR–XXXX

X

Region code

Notes

• Some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs, or

CD-RWs/CD-Rs cannot be played on this recorder due to the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the recording device and authoring software. The disc will not play if it has not been correctly finalized. For more information, see the operating instructions for the recording device.

• You cannot mix VR mode and Video mode on the same

DVD-RW. To change the disc’s format, reformat the

disc (page 27). Note that the disc’s contents will be

erased after reformatting.

• You cannot shorten the time required for recording even with high-speed discs.

• It is recommended that you use discs with “For Video” printed on their packaging.

• You cannot add new recordings to DVD-RWs (Video mode) or DVD-Rs that contain recordings made on other DVD equipment.

• In some cases, you may not be able to add new recordings to DVD+RWs that contain recordings made on other 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.

Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies

This product is designed to play back discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard.

Recently, various music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies are being marketed by some record companies. Please be aware that among those discs, there are some that do not conform to the CD standard and may not be playable by this product.

Note on DualDiscs

This product is designed to playback discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. A

DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mates

DVD recorded material on one side with digital audio material on the other side. Please be aware that the audio side of a DualDisc may not play on this product because these discs do not conform to the CD standard.

“DualDisc” is a trademark of the Recording

Industry Association of America (RIAA).

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Hookups and Settings

Hooking Up the Recorder

Follow steps 1 to 6 to hook up the recorder, and step 7 to make the initial settings for the recorder

(page 21).

Notes

• Plug cords securely to prevent unwanted noise.

• See the instructions supplied with the components to be connected.

• You cannot connect this recorder to a TV that does not have a SCART or video input jack.

• Be sure to disconnect the mains lead of each component before connecting.

Step 1: Unpacking

Check that you have the following items:

• Audio cord (pinplug

× 2 y pinplug × 2) (1)

• Video cord (pinplug

× 1 y pinplug × 1) (1)

• Aerial cable (1)

• Remote commander (remote) (1)

• R6 (size AA) batteries (2)

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 18).

to AERIAL IN

AERIAL

IN

OUT

LINE 3 / DECODER

LINE 1 - TV

DIGITAL OUT

COAXIAL

PCM/DTS/

DOLBY DIGITAL

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

LINE 2 OUT

P

B

/C

B

L

AUDIO

LINE 4 IN

L

AUDIO

LINE 2 OUT

RGB

P R /C R

R R

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/MPEG/

DOLBY DIGITAL

OPTICAL

COMPO-

NENT S VIDEO

Y

VIDEO VIDEO

AERIAL

IN

OUT to AERIAL OUT

TV

DVD recorder

Aerial cable (supplied)

: Signal flow

1

Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV and connect it to AERIAL IN on the rear panel of the recorder.

2

Connect AERIAL OUT of the recorder to the aerial input of your TV, using the supplied aerial cable.

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Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords

Select one of the following patterns A through D, according to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver). This will enable you to view pictures. Audio connections are

explained in “Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords” (page 16).

C

INPUT

S VIDEO

TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver)

S-video cord

(not supplied)

Component video cord (not supplied)

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

Y

D

(green)

P

B

(blue)

P

R

(red)


(blue) (red)

(green)

A

to i

LINE1-TV to LINE 2 OUT

(S VIDEO)

AERIAL

IN

OUT

LINE 3 / DECODER

LINE 1 - TV

DIGITAL OUT

COAXIAL

PCM/DTS/

MPEG/

DOLBY DIGITAL

P B /C B

VIDEO OUT

SELECT

RGB

LINE 2 OUT

P R /C R

COMPO-

NENT S VIDEO

Y

LINE 2 OUT LINE 4 IN

L

AUDIO

R

VIDEO

L

AUDIO

R

VIDEO

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/MPEG/

DOLBY DIGITAL

OPTICAL to COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT to LINE 2 OUT (VIDEO)

VIDEO OUT

SELECT switch

DVD recorder

SCART cord (not supplied)

INPUT

VIDEO

B

Video cord (supplied)

L

AUDIO

R


TV

: Signal flow

Note

Do not connect more than one type of video cord between the recorder and your TV at the same time.

A

Connecting to a SCART input jack

Connect using a SCART cord (not supplied) to the

LINE 1-TV jack and your TV. Be sure to make the connections firmly to avoid hum and noise.

See the operating instructions supplied with the

TV to be connected. Set the VIDEO OUT

SELECT switch on the rear panel to “RGB.”

B

Connecting to a video input jack

Connect using the video cord (supplied) to the yellow LINE 2 OUT (VIDEO) jack. You will enjoy standard quality images.

When playing “wide screen” images

Some recorded images may not fit your TV

screen. To change the aspect ratio, see page 73.

If you are connecting to a VCR

Connect your VCR to the LINE 3/DECODER

jack on the recorder (page 23).

Notes

• Consumers should note that not all high definition television sets are fully compatible with this product and may cause artifacts to be displayed in the picture.

In the case of 625 progressive scan picture problems, it is recommended that the user switch the connection to the ‘standard definition’ output. If there are questions regarding our TV set compatibility with this model

625p DVD recorder, please contact our customer service centre.

• When you connect the recorder to your TV via the

SCART jacks, the TV’s input source is set to the recorder automatically when you turn the recorder on.

If necessary, press TV/DVD on the remote to return the input to the TV.

C

Connecting to an S VIDEO input jack

Connect using an S-video cord (not supplied) to the LINE 2 OUT (S VIDEO) jack. You will enjoy high quality images.

D

Connecting to component video input jacks (P

B

/C

B

, P

R

/C

R

, Y)

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 colour reproduction and high quality images.

Set the VIDEO OUT SELECT switch on the rear panel to “COMPONENT.”

If your TV accepts progressive 625p format signals, you must use this connection and set

[Progressive Mode] in [Settings] Setup to [On]

(see page 73). The PROGRESSIVE indicator

lights up on the recorder.

Green

Blue

Red

Green

Blue

Red

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Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords

Select one of the following patterns A or B, according to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver).

This will enable you to listen to sound.

INPUT

VIDEO

A

LINE 2 OUT

L

AUDIO

R

(white)

(red)

Audio cord

(supplied)

(white)

(red)

L

AUDIO

R

VIDEO

AERIAL

IN

OUT

DIGITAL OUT

COAXIAL

PCM/DTS/

MPEG/

DOLBY DIGITAL to LINE 2 OUT (AUDIO L/R)

LINE 3 / DECODER

LINE 1 - TV

DIGITAL OUT

COAXIAL

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

MPEG/

DOLBY DIGITAL

P

B

/C

B


L

AUDIO

L

AUDIO

VIDEO OUT

SELECT

RGB

LINE 2 OUT

P

R

/C

R

R R

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/MPEG/

DOLBY DIGITAL

OPTICAL

COMPO-

NENT

S VIDEO

Y

VIDEO VIDEO to DIGITAL OUT

(COAXIAL)

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/MPEG/

DOLBY DIGITAL

OPTICAL


DVD recorder to DIGITAL

OUT

(OPTICAL)

Coaxial digital cord

(not supplied) or

Optical digital cord

(not supplied)

[Speakers]

Rear (L)

Front (L)

Centre to coaxial digital input to optical digital input

AV amplifier (receiver) with a decoder

[Speakers]

B

Rear (R)

Front (R)

Subwoofer

: Signal flow z

Hint

For correct speaker location, see the operating instructions supplied with the connected components.

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Note

Do not connect your TV’s audio output jacks to the LINE IN (AUDIO L/R) jacks at the same time. This will cause unwanted noise to come from your TV’s speakers.

A

Connecting to audio L/R input jacks

This connection will use your TV’s or stereo amplifier’s (receiver’s) two speakers for sound.

Connect using the audio cord (supplied).

White

(L)

Red

(R)

• Surround effect (page 49)

White

(L)

Red

(R)

B

Connecting to a digital audio input jack

If your AV amplifier (receiver) has a Dolby*

1

Digital, DTS*

2

, or MPEG audio decoder and a digital input jack, use this connection.

Connect using a coaxial or optical digital cord (not supplied).

Coaxial cord

Optical cord

• Surround effect

Dolby Digital (5.1ch), DTS (5.1ch), MPEG audio

(5.1ch) or

Note

Do not connect the LINE 4 IN (AUDIO L/R) and LINE

2 OUT (AUDIO L/R) jacks to your TV’s audio output jacks at the same time. This will cause unwanted noise to come from your TV’s speakers.

*1

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

“Dolby,” “Pro Logic,” and the double-D symbol are

*2 trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

“DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

Notes

• After you have completed connection B, make the

appropriate settings under [Audio] Setup (page 75). If

your AV amplifier (receiver) has an MPEG audio decoder function, set [MPEG] to [Bitstream] in

[Audio] Setup (page 75). 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.

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Step 5: Connecting the

Mains Lead

Plug the recorder and TV mains leads (power cords) into the mains. After you connect the mains lead, you must wait for a short while before

operating the recorder. You can operate the recorder once the front panel display lights up and the recorder enters standby mode.

If you connect additional equipment to this

recorder (page 23), be sure to connect the mains

lead after all connections are complete.

Step 6: Preparing the

Remote

You can control the recorder using the supplied remote. Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the markings inside the battery compartment. When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the recorder.

to mains

Notes

• If the supplied remote interferes your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command mode number

for this recorder (page 20).

• Use the batteries correctly to avoid possible leakage and corrosion. Do not touch the liquid with bare hands should leakage occur. Observe the following:

– Do not use a new battery with an old battery, or batteries of different manufacturers.

– Do not attempt to recharge the batteries.

– If you do not intend to use the remote for an extended period of time, remove the batteries.

– If battery leakage occurs, wipe out any liquid inside the battery compartment, and insert new batteries.

• Do not expose the remote sensor (marked on the front panel) to strong light, such as direct sunlight or lighting apparatus. The recorder may not respond to the remote.

Controlling TVs with the remote

You can adjust the remote’s signal to control your

TV.

If you connected the recorder to an AV amplifier

(receiver), you can use the supplied remote to control the AV amplifier’s (receiver’s) volume.

Notes

• Depending on the connected unit, you may not be able to control your TV or AV amplifier (receiver) with some or all of the buttons below.

• If you enter a new code number, the code number previously entered will be erased.

• When you replace the batteries of the remote, the code number may be reset to the default setting. Set the appropriate code number again.

TV/DVD switch

"/1

Number buttons,

-/--

1

4

7 8

0

2

5

3

6

9

PROG +/–

2 +/– t, TV/DVD

Number buttons and

-/--*

Selects the programme position on your TV

* If you use the number buttons to select the TV’s programme position, press -/-- followed by the number buttons for two-digit numbers.

To operate the TV/DVD button

(for SCART connections only)

The TV/DVD button switches between the recorder and the last input source selected on the

TV. Point your remote at the recorder when using this button. The button works even if the TV/DVD switch is set to DVD.

When you connect the recorder to the TV via the

SCART jacks, the input source for the TV is set to the recorder automatically when you turn the power on. To watch another source, press the TV/

DVD button to switch the TV’s input source.

Code numbers of controllable TVs

If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time until you find the one that works with your TV.

1

Slide the TV/DVD switch to TV.

2

Hold down [/1.

3

Enter your TV’s manufacturer code (see

“Code numbers of controllable TVs” below) using the number buttons.

4

Release [/1.

When the TV/DVD switch is set to TV, the remote performs the following:

[/1

2 (volume) +/–

PROG +/–

(wide mode) t (TV/video)

Turns your TV on or off

Adjusts the volume of your

TV

Selects the programme position on your TV

Switches to or from the wide mode of a Sony widescreen TV

Switches your TV’s input source

Manufacturer

Sony

Aiwa

Grundig

Hitachi

Loewe

Nokia

Panasonic

Philips

Saba

Samsung

Sanyo

Sharp

Telefunken

Thomson

Toshiba

LG

JVC

Code number

01 (default)

01 (default)

11

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

25

29

12, 13, 36, 43, 74, 75

12, 13, 43, 74, 75

38

06

33

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Controlling the volume of your AV amplifier (receiver) with the remote

TV/DVD switch

"/1

Number buttons

1

4

7 8

0

2

5

3

6

9

2 +/–

If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder

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 “MODE3.” x

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1

Slide the TV/DVD switch to DVD.

2

Hold down [/1, and enter the

manufacturer code (see the table below) for your AV amplifier (receiver) using the number buttons.

3

Release [/1.

The 2 (volume) +/– buttons control the AV amplifier’s volume.

If you want to control the TV’s volume, slide the TV/DVD switch to TV.

./>

COMMAND

MODE switch z

Hint

If you want to control the TV’s volume even when the

TV/DVD switch is set to DVD, repeat the steps above and enter the code number 90 (default).

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

Sansui

Technics

Yamaha

Code number

78, 79, 80, 91

84, 85, 86

92, 93

81, 82, 83

99

87

97, 98

94, 95, 96

1

Turn off the recorder.

2

Press down x (stop) on the recorder until

“MODE” appears in the front panel display.

3

While keeping x (stop) pressed,

repeatedly press ./> on the

recorder to select the command mode

(MODE1, 2, or 3).

Front panel display

4

Slide the COMMAND MODE switch on the remote so it matches the mode you selected above.

Step 7: Initial Setup

Use the Setup Displays to make the initial settings for using the recorder. Complete the initial setup in the following order.

Tuner and Channel Setup m

OSD Language Setup m

Clock Setup m

TV Type Setup m

Audio and Video connection Setup (if necessary)

Follow the steps from “Presetting channels” to

“Additional settings” below.

SET UP

1

4

7

2

5

8

0

3

6

9

" / 1

< / M / m / , ,

ENTER

Presetting channels

1

Turn on the TV.

2

Press [/1.

3

Switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the recorder appears on your TV screen.

4

Press SET UP.

The Setup Display appears, which allows you to make adjustments to the recorder. For

details about the Setup Display, see page 69.

Settings

Auto Preset

Channel Settings

Clock

TV Aspect

Display Mode

Line1 Decoder

Progressive Mode

PBC

Factory Setup

France

Start

5

Press M/m to select your country, and

press ,.

If your country is not listed, select [Other].

Note that if you select [Other], you cannot select [Auto Adjust On] in [Clock] Setup

(page 72).

6

Press ENTER while [Start] is selected.

The recorder automatically starts searching for all of the receivable channels and presets them.

Settings

Auto Preset


Clock

TV Aspect

Display Mode

Line1 Decoder


PBC

Factory Setup

Sweden

Stop

Searching 11%

To manually set, disable, or fine-tune the channels, see “[Channel Settings]” in

[Settings] Setup (page 70). For customers in

France, set each channel to [SECAM] in the

[Channel Settings] menu if the reception is

poor (page 70).

7

Press < to return to the Setup Display,

and follow the steps of “Selecting a

language for the on-screen display” (see below).

If you do not want to change the on-screen display language, go to “Setting the clock”

(page 22).

Selecting a language for the onscreen display

1

Press M/m to select

[Language]

(language), and press ,.

[Language] Setup appears.

,

continued

21

22

2

Press M/m to select [OSD] (on-screen

display), and press ,.

Language

OSD

Menu

Audio

Subtitle

English

Deutsch

Italiano

Español

Português

3

Press M/m to select a language, and press

ENTER.

The on-screen language changes to the selected language.

4

Press < to return to the Setup Display,

and follow the steps of “Setting the clock”

(see below).

Setting the clock

1

Press M/m to select

[Settings], and

press ,.

[Settings] Setup appears.

2

Press M/m to select [Clock], and check

that the clock is correctly set.

Settings

Auto Preset


Clock

TV Aspect

Display Mode

Line1 Decoder


PBC

Factory Setup

Auto Adjust On

Auto Adjust Off

Date 12 / 04

Year 2005

Time 12 : 00

If incorrect, set the clock manually (page 72).

Or, the timer recording does not work properly.

3

Follow the steps of “Setting the aspect ratio for the connected TV” (see below).

Setting the aspect ratio for the connected TV

1

Press M/m to select [TV Aspect], and press

,.

Settings

Auto Preset


Clock

TV Aspect

Display Mode

Line1 Decoder


PBC

Factory Setup

4:3

16:9

2

Press M/m to select the aspect ratio of the

connected TV, and press ENTER.

[4:3]: For a standard 4:3 screen TV without a wide screen mode. Select [Display Mode] in

[Settings] Setup.

[16:9]: For a wide-screen TV or standard TV with a wide screen mode.

3

Press SET UP to turn off the Setup Display.

See “Additional settings” below and make

other adjustments accordingly.

Additional settings

Depending on the connected equipment, the following adjustments may be necessary.

◆If you connect a TV that accepts progressive

625p format signals to the COMPONENT VIDEO

OUT jacks

Set [Progressive Mode] in [Settings] Setup to [On]

(page 73).

◆If you connect an AV amplifier (receiver) with a

Dolby Digital, DTS, or MPEG audio decoder

Make necessary settings in [Audio] Setup

(page 75).

You can make other adjustments using the Setup

Displays, such as picture, sound, and subtitle

languages. (See “Settings and Adjustments” on page 69.)

Connecting a VCR or Similar Device

After disconnecting the recorder’s mains lead from the mains, connect a VCR or similar recording device to the LINE IN jacks of this recorder.

Use the DV IN jack on the front panel if the equipment has a DV output jack (i.LINK jack) (page 66).

See also the operating instructions supplied with the connected equipment.

To record on this recorder, see “Recording From Connected Equipment” (page 45).

Connecting to the LINE 3 jack

Connect a VCR or similar recording device to the LINE 3/DECODER jack of this recorder.

TV

VCR

SCART cord

(not supplied) to SCART input to i

LINE1-TV

AERIAL

IN

OUT to i LINE

3/DECODER

LINE 3 / DECODER

LINE 1 - TV

DIGITAL OUT

COAXIAL

PCM/DTS/

MPEG/

DOLBY DIGITAL

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

P B /C B

LINE 2 OUT

L

AUDIO

LINE 4 IN

L

AUDIO

VIDEO OUT

SELECT

RGB

LINE 2 OUT

P R /C R

R R

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/MPEG/

DOLBY DIGITAL

OPTICAL

COMPO-

NENT S VIDEO

Y

VIDEO VIDEO

DVD recorder

Notes

• Pictures containing copy protection signals that prohibit any copying cannot be recorded.

• If you pass the recorder signals via the VCR, you may not receive a clear image on your TV screen.

DVD recorder VCR TV

Be sure to connect your VCR to the 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.

VCR DVD recorder

Line input 1

TV

Line input 2

• 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.

• If you disconnect the recorder’s mains lead, you will not be able to view the signals from the connected VCR.

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23

Connecting to the LINE 2 IN or LINE 4 IN jacks

Connect a VCR or similar recording device to the LINE 2 IN or LINE 4 IN jacks of this recorder. If you are connecting to the LINE 2 IN jacks and the equipment has an S-video jack, you can use an S-video cord instead of a video cord.

VCR, etc.

VIDEO

L

OUTPUT

AUDIO

R

S VIDEO

Video cord

(not supplied)

Audio cord

(not supplied)

S-video cord

(not supplied) to LINE 2 IN DVD recorder (front)

24

(rear)

AERIAL

IN

OUT

LINE 3 / DECODER

LINE 1 - TV

DIGITAL OUT

COAXIAL

MPEG/

DOLBY DIGITAL

P B /C B

VIDEO OUT

SELECT

RGB

LINE 2 OUT

P

R

/C

R


L

R

AUDIO

L

AUDIO

R

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/MPEG/

DOLBY DIGITAL

OPTICAL

COMPO-

NENT S VIDEO

Y VIDEO VIDEO to LINE 4 IN

VCR, etc.

: Signal flow z

Hint

When the connected equipment outputs only monaural sound, use audio cords that distribute monaural sounds to left/ right channels (not supplied).

Notes

• Do not connect the yellow LINE IN (VIDEO) jack when using an S-video cord.

• Do not connect the output jack of this recorder to another equipment’s input jack with the other equipment’s output jack connected to the input jack of this recorder. Noise (feedback) may result.

• Do not connect more than one type of video cord between the recorder and your TV at the same time.

Connecting to a Satellite or Digital Tuner

Connect a satellite or digital tuner to this recorder using the LINE 3/DECODER jack. Disconnect the recorder’s mains lead from the mains when connecting the tuner.

TV to SCART input


Satellite tuner, etc.

to i

LINE1-TV to i LINE

3/DECODER

AERIAL

IN

OUT

LINE 3 / DECODER

LINE 1 - TV

DIGITAL OUT COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

COAXIAL

PCM/DTS/

MPEG/

DOLBY DIGITAL

P B /C B

LINE 2 OUT

L

AUDIO

LINE 4 IN

L

AUDIO

VIDEO OUT

SELECT

RGB

LINE 2 OUT

P R /C R

R R

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/MPEG/

DOLBY DIGITAL

OPTICAL

COMPO-

NENT S VIDEO

Y

VIDEO VIDEO z

Hint

You do not need to turn on the recorder to view the signals from the connected tuner on your TV.

Notes

• If you are using a B Sky B tuner, be sure to connect the tuner’s VCR SCART jack to the LINE 3/DECODER jack.

• If you disconnect the recorder’s mains lead, you will not be able to view the signals from the connected tuner.

• When the recorder is turned off, the LINE 3/

DECODER jack does not accept 16:9 screen size signals.

DVD recorder

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26

Connecting a PAY-TV/Canal Plus Decoder

You can watch or record PAY-TV/Canal Plus programmes if you connect a decoder (not supplied) to the recorder. Disconnect the recorder’s mains lead from the mains when connecting the decoder.

To watch or record PAY-TV/Canal Plus programmes, set your recorder to receive the channels using the

Setup Display. See “[Channel Settings]” in [Settings] Setup (page 70).

TV

Aerial cable

(supplied) to AERIAL IN to SCART input


PAY-TV/Canal

Plus decoder

SCART cord (not supplied) to AERIAL

OUT

AERIAL

IN

OUT to i

LINE1-

TV to i LINE

3/DECODER

LINE 3 / DECODER

LINE 1 - TV

DIGITAL OUT

COAXIAL

PCM/DTS/

DOLBY DIGITAL

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

P

B

/C

B


L

AUDIO

L

AUDIO

VIDEO OUT

SELECT

RGB

LINE 2 OUT

P R /C R

R R

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/MPEG/

DOLBY DIGITAL

OPTICAL

COMPO-

NENT

S VIDEO

Y

VIDEO VIDEO

DVD recorder z

Hint

You do not need to turn on the recorder to view the signals from the connected tuner on your TV.

Notes

• To watch or record PAY-TV/Canal Plus programmes from the LINE 1-TV jack, set [Line1 Decoder] in

[Settings] Setup to [On] (page 73).

• If you disconnect the recorder’s mains lead, you will not be able to view the signals from the connected decoder.

Basic Operation

Inserting and Formatting a

Disc

+ RW -RW

VR

-RW

Video

+

R

-

R

When you first insert a new disc, the recorder will ask you to format the disc. Follow the steps below to format the disc. You can also reformat a

DVD+RW or DVD-RW to create a blank disc.

TV/DVD switch

Z

"/1

1

4

7

2

5

8

0

3

6

9

6

Press Z (open/close) to close the disc

tray.

After “LOADING” disappears from the front panel display, the display asks for confirmation.

7

Press < to select [OK] and press ENTER.

The recorder starts formatting the disc.

The display shows the approximate time required.

8

Press ENTER when [OK] appears.

• For a DVD-RW, the recorder automatically formats in VR mode. To format in Video mode, see “Reformatting a disc” below.

</M/m/,,

ENTER z

Hint

For a formatted disc, you can use the disc after

“LOADING” disappears from the front panel display in step 6 above.

Reformatting a disc

+

RW

-RW

VR

-RW

Video

You can erase all contents of a disc to create a blank disc. To format a new DVD-RW in Video mode, reformat the disc.

1

Insert a disc.

2

Press SET UP to turn on the Setup Display.

3

Select

[Disc Info] and press ,.

4

Select [Format DVD] and press ,.

SET UP

1

Turn on the TV.

2

Press

&

/

1

.

The recorder turns on.

3

Switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the recorder appears on the

TV screen.

4

Slide the TV/DVD switch to DVD.

5

Press Z (open/close), and place a disc on

the disc tray.

Labelled side facing up

Disc Info

Format DVD

Finalize

Disc Name

Protect

Start

5

While [Start] is selected, press ENTER.

The display asks for confirmation.

• For DVD-RWs, select a recording format

(VR mode or Video mode) and press

ENTER.

6

Select [OK] and press ENTER.

Formatting starts.

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Recording a Programme to a Disc

+ RW -RW

VR

-RW

Video

+

R

-

R

This section introduces the basic operation to record the current TV programme to a disc.

For details about recording, see page 37.

To stop recording

Press x. Note that it may take a few seconds for recording to stop.

z

Hint

This recorder can record on various discs. Select the disc

type according to your needs (page 8).

1

4

7

2

5

8

0

3

6

9

PROG +/–

28

x z REC

REC MODE

1

Insert a disc.

For details on how to insert and format a new

disc, see “Inserting and Formatting a Disc”

(page 27).

2

Press PROG +/– to select the programme position you want to record.

3

Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the recording mode.

Each time you press the button, the display changes on the TV screen as follows:

HQ SP EP SLP

For details about the recording mode, see page 37.

4

Press z REC.

Recording starts and “z” (red) appears in the front panel display.

Recording continues until you stop the recording or the disc is full.

Viewing the Recorded

Programme (Title List)

+

RW -RW

VR

-RW

Video

+

R

-

R

The titles of programmes recorded on a disc are displayed in the Title List, which also displays disc information, such as disc name, remaining time, etc. Follow the steps below to play the recorded programme.

You can also edit individual titles from the Title

List (page 60).

1

4

7 8

0

2

5

3

6

9

B Disc name (page 34):

Displays the disc type. If it is a VR mode disc,

“VR” appears in the front panel display.

C Disc space bar/remaining time:

Press REC MODE repeatedly to show the remaining time in each of the recording modes.

D Title’s thumbnail picture

Press </, to select the previous/next title.

If more than six titles are listed, press M/m to display titles on the previous/next pages row by row.

E Title information:

Displays the title name, recording date, and recording time.

Press DISPLAY to show detailed information for the selected title (not available for a

Playlist title).

3

Select a title and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears with options applicable to the selected title. The options displayed differ depending on the situation and disc type.

TITLE LIST

DISPLAY

O RETURN

</M/m/,,

ENTER

REC MODE x

PICTURE

MARK

1

Insert a disc.

2

Press TITLE LIST.

The Title List menu appears with the contents of the disc.

Example: Title List (Original) on a DVD-RW

(VR mode)

1/7

Title List

Original

SLP

DVD-RW

2:45:00

Free

Title 1

07/12 0:45:00

Title 2

09/12 1:00:00

Title 3

10/12 0:15:00

Title 4

13/12 0:10:00

Title 5

16/12 0:10:00

Title 6

19/12 0:25:00

1/7

Title List

Original

SLP

DVD-RW

2:45:00

Free

Title 1

07/12 0:45:00

Title 2

09/12 1:00:00

Title 3

10/12 0:15:00

Play

Chapter List

Erase

Edit

Playlist

Title 4

13/12 0:10:00

Title 5

16/12 0:10:00

Title 6

19/12 0:25:00

Options for the selected title

• If you want to turn off the sub-menu and re-select other title, press O RETURN.

4

Select [Play] and press ENTER.

Playback starts from the selected title on the disc.

About the Title List for DVD-RWs (VR mode)

Each time you press TITLE LIST, you can switch the Title List to show original or Playlist.

“PLAYLIST” appears in the front panel display when “Playlist” is selected.

For details, see “Edits for Playlist titles” (page 59).

A Title type (DVD-RW (VR mode) only):

Displays the title type, original or Playlist.

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To change a title thumbnail picture

You can select a favourite scene for the thumbnail picture shown in the Title List menu.

1

Play a title whose thumbnail picture you want to change.

2

Press PICTURE MARK at the scene you want to set for a thumbnail picture.

A thumbnail mark appears on the screen and the scene is set for the title’s thumbnail picture.

To stop playback

Press x.

To turn off the Title List

Press O RETURN.

Chapter List

+ RW -RW

VR

+ R

When you select [Chapter List] from the submenu for a title, the Chapter List menu appears with the title contents displayed as chapters.

You can play or edit individual chapters from the sub-menu, which appears when you select a chapter and press ENTER.

z

Hint

After recording, the first scene of the recording (the title) is automatically set as the thumbnail picture.

Notes

• The Title List may not appear for discs created on other

DVD recorders.

• Letters that cannot be displayed appear as corrupt characters.

• Title thumbnail pictures are displayed only on this recorder.

• It may take a few seconds for the thumbnail pictures to be displayed.

• After editing, the title thumbnail picture may change to the first scene of the recording (title).

• Title thumbnails are set at a point approximate to where the PICTURE MARK button is pressed, and the result may be slightly different from the intended one.

Chapter List

Original

Title 1

07/12 Tue 0:45:00

1/5

30

A Title information

B Chapter’s thumbnail picture

Press </, to select the previous/next chapter. If more than six chapters are listed, press M/m to display chapters on the previous/ next pages row by row.

To return to the Title List

Select a chapter and press ENTER. Select [Title

List] from the sub-menu and press ENTER.

Checking the Playback

Information and Playing

Time

You can check the playback information and remaining time displayed on the TV screen or the front panel display.

[Time]: Elapsed playing time (52) (also displays

remaining time when TIME is pressed)

[Audio]: Selected audio language (DVD VIDEO

only) or audio channel (49)

[Subtitle]: Selected subtitle (49)

[Angle]: Selected angle/total number of angles

(49)

[Sound]: Selected sound mode (49)

TIME

DISPLAY

1

4

7

2

5

8

0

3

6

9

</M/m/,,

ENTER

Using the on-screen display

+

RW

VCD

-RW

VR

-RW

Video

+

R

-

R DVD

Press DISPLAY to show various playback information on the TV screen.

The items displayed differ depending on the disc type or playing status. To turn off the on-screen display, press DISPLAY again.

You can select an item by pressing M/m and change or select the setting by pressing </,.

For details about each item, see the pages in parentheses.

Note

If no button is pressed for ten seconds, the playback information display will turn off.

Checking the playing time and remaining time

+ RW -RW

VR

-RW

Video

+ R R DVD

VCD CD DATA CD

You can view the playing or remaining time information displayed on the TV screen and the front panel display. The same information displayed in the front panel display is shown on the TV screen.

Press TIME repeatedly.

The items displayed differ depending on the disc type or playing status.

◆Front panel display

Example: When playing a DVD

Playing time and number of the current title

TITLE CHP

Remaining time of the current title

TITLE CHP

Title

1/7

1/23

00:00:30

1 ENG

D

5.1CH

1 ENG

1/1

SUR OFF

[Title]: Current title (or track) number/total

number of titles (or tracks) (52)

[Chapter]: Current chapter number/total number

of chapters (52)

Example: When playing a CD

Track playing time and the current track number m

Remaining time of the current track m

Playing time of the disc m

Remaining time of the disc

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Notes

• Playing time of MP3 audio tracks may not be displayed correctly.

• If you create a Playlist title longer than “13:15:21,” the display is reset to “0:00:00” and restarts counting.

Changing the Name of a

Recorded Programme (Title

Input)

+ RW -RW

VR

-RW

Video

+ R R

The titles recorded on a disc are named sequentially ([Title 1], [Title 2], …) by default.

You can rename titles using the display for entering characters, which also appears for renaming a disc or station.

Up to 21 characters can be entered for a title or disc name and 5 characters for a station name, but the actual number of characters displayed in menus such as the Title List will vary.

Number buttons

1

4

7

2

5

8

0

3

6

9

TITLE LIST

</M/m/,,

ENTER

1

Press TITLE LIST to turn on the Title List.

For details about the Title List, see page 29.

2

Select a title and press ENTER.

3

Select [Edit] from the sub-menu and press

ENTER.

Edit options for the selected title appear.

4

Select [Title Name] and press ENTER.

The display for entering characters appears.

The default title name is displayed in the input row.

Input row Character type box

Title 1

Upper Case

K

U

1

A

2

B

3

C

L M N

V W X

4

D

5

E

O P

Y Z

6 7 8

F G H

Q R

9

I

S

0

J

T

• To insert a space, select [Space] and press

ENTER.

• To insert a character, move the cursor to the right of the position where you want to insert the character. Select the character from the character palette and press ENTER.

7

Repeat steps 5 and 6 to enter the remaining characters.

ABC

Upper Case

K

U

1

A

2

B

3

C

4

D

5

E

L M N

V W X

O P

Y Z

6

F

7

G

8

H

9

I

Q R S

0

J

T

Finish Cancel Space Erase

Setting buttons Character palette

• Press </, to move between the setting buttons. To move between the setting buttons, character palette, and character type box on the display, press M/m.

• To move the cursor to the left or right within the input row, select [b] or [B] and press

ENTER.

• To erase a character, move the cursor to the right of the character in the input row. Select

[Erase] and press ENTER.

5

Move to the character type box and press

</, to select a character type.

You can select [Upper Case], [Lower Case], or [Symbol].

The character palette switches according to the character type you select.

6

Move to the character palette, press </

M/m/, to select the character, and press

ENTER.

The selected character appears in the input row.

A

Upper Case

K

U

1

A

2

B

3

C

L M N

V W X

4

D

5

E

O P

Y Z

6 7 8

F G H

Q R

9

I

S

0

J

T


• If you want to return to the Title List without renaming the title, select [Cancel] and press

ENTER.

8

Select [Finish] and press ENTER.

To use the number buttons

You can also use the number buttons to enter characters.

1

Select the row containing the character to be input and press a number button.

Example: To input “MT”

Select the “K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T” row.

Press the number 3 button, followed by the number 0 button.

2

Select [Finish] and press ENTER.


• To enter a letter with an accent mark, select the letter followed by an accent.

Example: Select “a” and then “ ` ” to enter

“à.”

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Labelling and Protecting a

Disc

1

4

7

2

5

8

0

3

6

9

</M/m/,,

ENTER

Note

Label the disc before you finalize it. Once a disc is finalized, you cannot change the disc name.

Protecting a Disc

+ RW -RW

VR

+

R

You can protect all titles on the disc to prevent accidental recording, editing, or erasing.

1

Insert a disc.

2


3

Select


4

Select [Protect] and press ,.

Disc Info

Format DVD

Finalize

Disc Name

Protect Off

On

SET UP

5

Select [On] and press ENTER.

Labelling a disc

+

RW

-RW

VR

-RW

Video

+

R

-

R

A disc is automatically labelled as its disc type.

You can change the disc name (up to 21 characters).

1

Insert a disc.

2


3

Select


4

Select [Disc Name] and press ,.

Disc Info

Format DVD

Finalize

Disc Name

Protect

Edit

To cancel the protection

Repeat the steps above, and select [Off] and press

ENTER in step 5.

z

Hint

For DVD+RWs and DVD+Rs, you can set protection for

individual titles (page 62).

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5

While [Edit] is selected, press ENTER.


To enter characters, see page 32.

Playing a DVD on Other

Equipment (Finalize)

+ RW -RW

VR

-RW

Video

+

R

-

R

Finalizing is necessary when you play discs recorded with this recorder on other DVD equipment.

When you finalize a DVD+RW, DVD-RW

(Video mode), DVD+R, or DVD-R, a DVD menu will be automatically created, which can be displayed on other DVD equipment.

Before finalizing, check the differences between the disc types in the table below.

Differences between the disc types

+ RW

-RW

VR

-RW

Video

+ R

R

Discs are automatically finalized when removed from the recorder. However, you may need to finalize the disc for certain DVD equipment, or if the recording time is short. You can edit or record on the disc even after finalizing.

Finalizing is unnecessary when playing a disc on VR format compatible equipment.

Even if your other DVD equipment is

VR format compatible, you may need to finalize the disc, especially if the recording time is short. After finalizing, you cannot edit or record on the disc. If you want to edit or record on it again, unfinalize the disc.

Finalizing is necessary when playing on any equipment other than this recorder.

After finalizing, you cannot edit or record on the disc. If you want to edit or record on it again, unfinalize the disc.

Finalizing is necessary when playing on any equipment other than this recorder.

After finalizing, you cannot edit or record on the disc.

1

4

7 8

0

2

5

3

6

9

<

/

M

/ m

/

,

,

ENTER

SET UP

1

Insert a disc.

2


3

Select


4

Select [Finalize] and press ,.

Disc Info

Format DVD

Finalize

Disc Name

Protect

Finalize

5

Select [Finalize] and press ENTER.


6


The recorder starts finalizing the disc.

Approximate remaining time for finalizing appears on the screen. Some discs may require more time than is indicated.

7

Press ENTER when [OK] appears.

To unfinalize a DVD-RW

If you cannot record or edit on a DVD-RW that has been finalized (a message appears), unfinalize the disc by selecting [Unfinalize] in step 5 above.

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z

Hint

You can check whether the disc has been finalized or not.

If you cannot select [Finalize] in step 5 above, the disc has already been finalized.

Notes

• The time required for finalizing depends on the disc type, recording time, or the number of titles recorded on the disc.

• 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.

• If the recording time is short, the disc may not be playable on some DVD players.

Recording

Before Recording

Before you start recording…

• This recorder can record on various discs. Select

the disc type according to your needs (page 8).

• Use the Title List to check the available

recording time for the disc (page 29). For

DVD+RWs and DVD-RWs, you can erase titles

to free up disc space (page 59).

z

Hints

• Up to 49 titles can be recorded on a DVD+RW or

DVD+R. For other recordable discs, 99 titles.

• When using a DVD+RW, you can overwrite a

previously recorded title (page 45).

• You can select the picture size to be recorded on DVD-

RWs (VR mode). Select [4:3] or [16:9] for [Rec Aspect

Ratio] in [Rec Setting] Setup (page 77).

Recording mode

Like the SP or LP recording mode of VCRs, this recorder has four 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.

Press REC MODE repeatedly to switch the recording modes.

Note that the recording time in the following table is an approximate guide.

Recording mode Recording time

(minute)

60 HQ (High quality)

SP (Standard mode)

R

120

EP r

240

SLP (Long duration) 360

Notes

• Situations below may cause slight inaccuracies with the recording time.

– Recording a programme with poor reception, or a programme or video source of low picture quality.

– Recording on a disc that has already been edited.

– Recording only a still picture or just sound.

• The available remaining recording time displayed is an estimate and the actual time may differ.

Recording stereo and bilingual programmes

This recorder can receive and record stereo and bilingual programmes based on the ZWEITON system or the NICAM system.

Before you start recording bilingual programmes, press the (audio) button repeatedly to select the audio channel (Main+Sub, Main, or Sub). The selected channel is displayed on the TV screen and applied to the recording. For timer recordings,

“Main+Sub” is automatically selected. Note that you cannot switch the audio channel while recording.

ZWEITON (German stereo) system

When a stereo or bilingual ZWEITON based programme is received, “ST” or “BIL” appears in the front panel display.

NICAM system

When a stereo or bilingual NICAM based programme is received, “NICAM” appears in the front panel display.

To record a NICAM programme, be sure to set

[NICAM/Standard] of [Channel Settings] in

[Settings] Setup to on (default). If the sound is not clear when listening to NICAM broadcasts, set

[NICAM/Standard] to off (see “[Channel

Settings]” on page 70).

z

Hint

When playing on other DVD equipment, you may not be able to switch between the main and sub sounds for bilingual programmes. Select either “Main” or “Sub” before you start recording if you plan to play the disc on other DVD equipment.

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Unrecordable pictures

Pictures with copy protection cannot be recorded on this recorder.

When the recorder receives a copy guard signal, the recorder stops recording.

Copy control signals

Copy-Free

Recordable discs

+ RW -RW

VR

-RW

Video

+

R

-

R

Copy-Once

-RW

VR

Ver.1.1, Ver.1.2 with

CPRM*

None Copy-Never

* The recorded disc can be played only on CPRM compatible equipment.

Timer Recording (Standard/

ShowView)

+ RW -RW

VR

-RW

Video

+

R

-

R

You can set the timer for a total of seven programmes, up to one month in advance.

There are two methods to set the timer: the standard method and ShowView method.

• Standard: Set the date, time, and programme position of the programme manually.

• ShowView: Enter the ShowView number

designated for each TV programme (page 40).

Notes

• Timer recordings cannot be made if the recorder is turned on.

• While recording, you cannot set additional timer recordings.

Setting the timer manually

(Standard)

Z

'/1

1

4

7

2

5

8

0

3

6

9

O RETURN

TIMER

</M/m/,,

ENTER x

RDR-GX210

2-548-697-E2(1)

1

Press Z (open/close), and place a

recordable disc on the disc tray.

5

Press ENTER.

The Timer List appears with the timer setting you made.

Timer List

PR

12

Date

12/4 Tue

Start

19:20

Length

30

Mode

SP

: PDC/VPS

Check

Rec. OK


2


tray.

Wait until “LOADING” disappears from the front panel display.



(page 27).

3

Press TIMER.

Timer Standard

PR

12

Date

12/4 Tue

Start

19:20

Stop

19:50

Mode

SP

SP

100 Min Free

Repeat

Today

PDC/VPS

Off

To make another timer setting, press TIMER to return to the [Timer Standard] menu and repeat steps 4 and 5.

6

Press O RETURN to turn off the Timer

List.

7

Press '/1 to set your recorder to standby

mode.

The TIMER REC indicator lights up on the front panel and the recorder is ready to start recording.

• If the Timer List or [ShowView] menu appears, press TIMER repeatedly to switch the display to [Timer Standard].

4

Press </, to select an item and press

M/m to adjust the setting.

[PR]: Selects the programme position or input source.

[Date]: Sets the date up to one month in advance.

[Start]: Sets the start time.

[Stop]: Sets the stop time.

[Mode]: Selects the recording mode

(page 37). If you select [AT], you can use the

Rec Mode Adjust function. See “Rec Mode

Adjust” on page 40.

[Repeat]: Selects a repeat option from

[Today], [Mon-Fri], and [Weekly].

[PDC/VPS]: Sets the PDC/VPS function. See

“About the PDC/VPS function” below.

• If you make a mistake, select the item and change the setting.

To stop recording during timer recording

Press x. Note that it may take a few seconds for the recorder to stop recording.

About the PDC/VPS function

PDC/VPS signals are transmitted with TV programmes in some broadcast systems. These signals ensure that timer recordings are made regardless of any broadcast delays, early starts, or broadcast interruptions.

◆To use the PDC/VPS function

Set [PDC/VPS] to [On] in step 4 above. [*] appears next to the [Start] time of the timer setting in the Timer List.

When you turn on this function, the recorder starts scanning the channel before the timer recording starts. If you are watching TV when scanning starts, a message will appear on the TV screen. If you want to watch TV, switch to your TV’s tuner.

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40

Rec Mode Adjust

If there is not enough available disc space for the recording, the recorder automatically selects the recording mode that will record the entire programme. To use this function, select [AT] for the recording mode and set [PDC/VPS] to [Off].

If the timer settings overlap

If the timer settings overlap, [Dup. Date] will appear in the Timer List. For details, see “When

the timer settings overlap” (page 42).

To confirm, change, or cancel timer recording

See “Checking/Changing/Cancelling Timer

Settings (Timer List)” (page 42).

z

Hints

• You can play the recorded programme by selecting the programme title in the Title List menu.

• You can use the recorder after setting the timer. Just press '/1 to turn on the recorder. Press '/1 again to set the recorder to standby mode before the timer recording starts.

Notes

• Check that the clock is correctly set before setting the timer recording. If not, the timer recording cannot be made.

To record a satellite programme, turn on the satellite tuner and select the satellite programme you want to record. Leave the satellite tuner turned on until the recorder finishes recording.

• The recorder must be in standby mode for the timer recording to be made.

• Even if the timer is set for the same daily or weekly programme, the timer recording cannot be made if it overlaps with a programme that has priority. [Dup.

Date] will appear for the overlapped setting in the

Timer List. Check the priority order of the settings

(page 42).

• Even if the timer is set, timer recordings cannot be made while recording a programme that has priority.

• The Rec Mode Adjust function only works with a timer recording and the PDC/VPS function set to off. It does

not function with Quick Timer (page 44).

• The beginning of some recordings may not be made when using the PDC/VPS function.

• If the TIMER REC indicator flashes on the front panel, check that a recordable disc is inserted correctly and available recording time on the disc is enough.

Recording TV programmes using the

ShowView system

The ShowView system is a feature that simplifies setting the timer. Just enter the ShowView number listed in the TV programme guide. The date, time, and channel of that programme are set automatically.

Check that the channels are correctly set in

[Channel Settings] in [Settings] Setup (page 70).

CLEAR

O RETURN

1

Insert a recordable disc.

2

Press TIMER twice.

ShowView

Number

1

4

7 8

0

2

5

3

6

9

'/1

Number buttons

TIMER

</M/m/,,

ENTER x

Repeat

Today

• If the Timer List or [Timer Standard] menu appears, press TIMER repeatedly to switch the display to [ShowView].

3

Press the number buttons to enter the

ShowView number.

• If you make a mistake, press CLEAR and reenter the correct number.

RDR-GX210

2-548-697-E2(1)

4

Press , to move to [Repeat], and press

M/m to select a repeat option.

You can select [Today], [Mon-Fri], or

[Weekly].

5

Press ENTER.

The programme position, date, start and stop times, recording mode, repeat option, and

PDC/VPS setting (page 39) appear.

Timer Standard

PR

12

Date

12/4 Tue

Start

19:20

Stop

19:50

Mode

SP

SP

100 Min Free

Repeat

Today

PDC/VPS

Off

Press </, to select an item and press M/m to change the setting, if necessary.

6

Press ENTER.

The Timer List appears with the timer setting you made.

Timer List

PR

12

Date

12/4 Tue

Start

19:20

Length

30

Mode

SP

: PDC/VPS

Check

Rec. OK

To make another timer setting, press TIMER to return to the [ShowView] menu and repeat from step 3 to 6.

7

Press O RETURN to turn off the Timer

List.

8

Press '/1 to set your recorder to standby

mode.

The TIMER REC indicator lights up on the front panel and the recorder is ready to start recording.

To stop recording during timer recording

Press x. Note that it may take a few seconds for the recorder to stop recording.

If the timer settings overlap

If the timer settings overlap, [Dup. Date] will

appear in the Timer List. For details, see “When the timer settings overlap” (page 42).

To confirm, change, or cancel timer recording

See “Checking/Changing/Cancelling Timer

Settings (Timer List)” (page 42).

z

Hints

• The Rec Mode Adjust function also works with this

timer method (page 40).

• You can use the recorder after setting the timer. Just press '/1 to turn on the recorder. Press '/1 again to set the recorder to standby mode before the timer recording starts.

Notes

• Check that the clock is correctly set before setting the timer recording. If not, the timer recording cannot be made.

• The recorder must be in standby mode for the timer recording to be made.



Timer List. Check the priority order of the settings

(page 42).


• The beginning of some recordings may not be made when using the PDC/VPS function.

• If the TIMER REC indicator flashes on the front panel, check that a recordable disc is inserted correctly and available recording time on the disc is enough.

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42

Checking/Changing/

Cancelling Timer Settings

(Timer List)

+ RW -RW

VR

-RW

Video

+ R R

You can check, change, or cancel timer settings using the Timer List menu.

CLEAR

1

4

7

2

5

8

0

3

6

9

O RETURN

TIMER

</M/m/,,

ENTER

2

Select a timer setting and press ENTER.

The programme position, date, start and stop times, recording mode, repeat option, and

PDC/VPS setting for the selected timer setting appear.

3

Press </, to select an item and press

M/m to change the setting.

• If you want to return to the Timer List without changing, press TIMER.

4

Press ENTER.

The information for the selected timer setting is updated.

Cancelling the timer settings

1

After step 1 above, select a timer setting and press CLEAR.


2


The selected timer setting is deleted from the

Timer List.

• If you want to cancel the deletion, select

[Cancel] and press ENTER in step 2.

Changing the timer settings

The Timer List can contain up to seven timer settings. You can select a timer setting and modify it before the recording starts.

1

Press TIMER repeatedly to turn on the

Timer List.

All the timer settings are listed. You can check information such as the recording date, time, recording mode, etc.

PR

12

12

10

Timer List

Date

12/4 Tue

13/4 Wed

13/4 Wed

Start

19:20

20:00

20:15

Length

30

30

15

: PDC/VPS

Mode

SP

SP

SP

Check

Rec. OK

Dup. Date

Dup. Date

• [Rec. OK] indicates that the timer recording will be made as you set. If the timer settings overlap, [Dup. Date] will appear.

• [*] next to the [Start] time indicates that

[PDC/VPS] is set to [On] (page 39).

To turn off the Timer List

Press

O

RETURN.

When the timer settings overlap

If a timer setting overlaps with another timer setting (i.e., [Dup. Date] appears in the Timer

List), the programme that starts first has priority and the second programme starts recording only after the first programme has finished.

7:00

A

8:00 9:00 10:00 will be cut off

B

◆When the recordings start at the same time

The programme that is set first has priority. In this example, timer setting A is set after B, so the first

RDR-GX210 part of timer setting A will not be recorded.

2-548-697-E2(1)

7:00 8:00

A

9:00 10:00

B

◆When the end time of one recording and the

start time of another are the same

After finishing the previous recording, the other recording may be delayed.

7:00 8:00

A

9:00 10:00

B

Recording Without the

Timer

+ RW -RW

VR

-RW

Video

+

R

-

R

Notes

• While recording, you cannot change the timer setting for the current recording.

• When [PDC/VPS] is set to [On] for one or more timer recordings, the start times may change in the event of a broadcast delay or early start.




Timer List. Check the priority order of the settings.

TITLE LIST

DISPLAY

1

4

7

2

5

8

0

3

6

9

PROG +/– t (TV/video),

TV/DVD

</M/m/,,

ENTER

X x z REC

REC MODE

INPUT

SELECT

1


2

Press PROG +/– or INPUT SELECT to select the programme position or input source you want to record.

3


Each time you press the button, the display changes on the TV screen as follows:

HQ SP EP SLP

For details about the recording mode, see page 37.

4

Press z REC.

Recording starts and “z” (red) appears in the front panel display.

Recording continues until you stop the recording or the disc is full.

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To pause recording

Press X. To restart recording, press the button again.

To watch another TV programme while recording

If your TV is connected to the LINE 1-TV jack, set your TV to the TV input using the TV/DVD button and select the programme you want to watch. If your TV is connected to the LINE 2 OUT or COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks, set the TV to TV input using the t (TV/video) button

(page 19).

z

Hint

If you do not want to watch TV while recording, you can turn off the TV. When using a decoder, make sure to leave it on.

Notes

• After pressing z REC, it may take a short while to start recording.

• You cannot change the recording mode while recording or during recording pause.

• If there is a power failure, the programme you are recording may be erased.

• You cannot watch a PAY-TV/Canal Plus programme while recording another PAY-TV/Canal Plus programme.

Using the Quick Timer function

You can set the recorder to record in 10-minute increments.

Press z REC repeatedly to set the duration.

Recording starts after the first press. The Quick

Timer starts from the second press, and then each additional press increases the recording time by 10 minutes within the available free space on the disc.

Continue

10M 20M 30M

To check the Quick Timer

Press z

REC once while recording. The remaining recording time and other recording information (programme position, recording mode, etc.) appear momentarily on the TV screen.

To cancel or stop the Quick Timer

To return the recorder to normal recording mode, press z

REC twice while recording. [Continue] appears momentarily on the TV screen.

To stop recording, press x. Note that it may take a few seconds for recording to stop.

To extend the Quick Timer

Press z

REC repeatedly while recording. After the recorder returns to normal recording mode, the recording time extends by 10 minutes (up to the capacity of the disc).

Checking status while recording

You can check recording information such as recording time or recording mode, etc.

Press DISPLAY during recording.

Recording information appears on the TV screen.

0:19:55 Input : Pr. 8

MONO

SP 1H 40M Free

A Elapsed recording time

B Programme position or input source

C Recording status bar

D Audio channel

E Recording mode

F Available recording time for the disc

RDR-GX210

The remaining recording time appears momentarily on the TV screen.

The time counter in the front panel display decreases to 0:00 (or when the disc is full), then the recorder stops recording (power turns off).

z

Hint

While recording, you can check the recording time and other information, such as disc type/format, title/chapter

number, etc., shown in the front panel display (page 88).

Creating chapters in a title

The recorder automatically divides a recording (a title) into chapters by inserting chapter marks at 5,

10, or 15-minute intervals during recording. Select the interval, [5Min], [10Min], or [15Min] for

[Auto Chapter] in [Rec Setting] Setup (page 77).

z

Hint

You can create chapters manually when playing a

DVD+RW, DVD-RW (VR mode), or DVD+R

(page 64).

Overwriting a recorded title

+ RW

You can use the Title List to make a new recording over a title previously recorded on the disc. For

details about the Title List, see page 29.

1

Insert a DVD+RW.

2

Press PROG +/– or INPUT SELECT to select a programme position or input source.

3


4

Press </M/m/, to select the title you

want to overwrite.

5

Press z REC.

Recording starts.



z

Hint

If you erase a title from a DVD+RW, it appears as

[Erased title] in the Title List. However, this will not increase the remaining time on the disc. You can select

[Erased title] from the Title List and make a new

recording on top of it (page 61).

Notes

• A protected title cannot be overwritten (page 62).

• If the selected title is shorter than the new recording, or less than ten seconds, the recorder automatically overwrites the next title in the Title List. If you do not

want a title to be overwritten, protect the title (page 62).

Recording From Connected

Equipment

+ RW -RW

VR

-RW

Video

+

R

-

R

You can record from a connected VCR or similar device. To connect a VCR or similar device, see

“Connecting a VCR or Similar Device” (page 23).

Use the DV IN jack on the front panel if the equipment has a DV output jack (i.LINK jack).

1

4

7

2

5

8

0

3

6

9 x

REC MODE

INPUT

SELECT z REC

1


2

Press INPUT SELECT to select an input source according to the connection you made.

The front panel display changes as follows: programme position

LINE1 LINE2

DV LINE4 LINE3

3


The recording mode changes as follows:

HQ SP EP SLP

4

Insert the source tape into the connected equipment and set to playback pause.

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5

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.

If you connect a digital video camera with a DV

IN jack

See “DV Dubbing” (page 66) for an explanation

of how to record from the DV IN jack.

Notes

• 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 automatically stops recording after a few seconds.

RDR-GX210

2-548-697-E2(1)

Playback

Playing DVDs and VIDEO

CDs

+

RW

VCD

-RW

VR

-RW

Video

+

R

-

R DVD

3

Press TITLE LIST.

For details about the Title List, see “Viewing the Recorded Programme (Title List)” (page

29).

Example: DVD-RW (VR mode)

1/7

Title List

Original

SLP

DVD-RW

2:45:00

Free

Title 1

07/12 0:45:00

Title 2

09/12 1:00:00

Title 3

10/12 0:15:00

Z

Number buttons

1

4

7

2

5

8

0

3

6

9

TITLE LIST

Title 4

13/12 0:10:00

Title 5

16/12 0:10:00

Title 6

19/12 0:25:00

4

Select a title, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

5

Select [Play], and press ENTER.

Playback starts from the selected title on the disc.

TOP MENU

H

</M/m/,,

ENTER

MENU x

1

Press Z (open/close), and place a disc on

the disc tray.

Playback side facing down

2


tray.

If you inserted a DVD VIDEO or VIDEO CD, press H. Playback starts automatically depending on the disc.

To select a chapter from the Chapter List

(DVD+RW, DVD-RW (VR mode), and DVD+R only)

1

Select [Chapter List] from the sub-menu in step 5 above.

The Chapter List of the selected title appears.

For details about the Chapter List, see page 30.

2

Select the chapter and press ENTER.

3

Select [Play] from the sub-menu, and press

ENTER.

Playback starts from the selected chapter.

To use the DVD’s Menu

When you play a DVD VIDEO, or a finalized

DVD+RW, DVD-RW (Video mode), DVD+R, or

DVD-R, you can display the disc’s menu by pressing TOP MENU or MENU.

To play VIDEO CDs with PBC functions

PBC (Playback Control) allows you to play

VIDEO CDs interactively using the menu on your

TV screen.

When you start playing a VIDEO CD with PBC functions, the menu appears.

Select an item using the number buttons and press

ENTER. Then, follow the instructions in the menu

(press

H

when “Press SELECT” appears).

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Press x.

To resume playback from the point where you stopped the disc (Resume Play)

The recorder stores the point where you stopped the disc even if the disc is removed or the recorder turns off.

Press x once to stop playback. When you play the disc next time, the recorder resumes playback from the point where you stopped the disc.

To start from the beginning, press x twice.

Playback starts from the beginning of the title/ track/scene.

The point where you stopped playing is cleared when:

– you play another title.

– you edit the title after stopping playback.

– you change the settings on the recorder.

– you make a recording.

To play restricted DVDs (Parental Control)

If you play a restricted DVD, the message

[Playback limited by Parental Control.] and the display for entering your password appear on the

TV screen.

1

Enter your four-digit password using the number buttons.

2

Press ENTER to select [OK].

The recorder starts playback.

To register or change the password, see “Parental

Control Settings” (page 76).

z

Hints

• To play without PBC functions, set [PBC] to [Off] in

[Settings] Setup (page 74). VIDEO CDs are played in

continuous play mode only.

• You can also use the H button in step 4 (page 47) to

start playback.

• To play a title including hidden chapters on a

DVD+RW or DVD+R, select [Full Play] in step 5

(page 47). For details about hidden chapters, see page 64.

Playback options

/

./>

H

REPEAT

A-B

Z

CLEAR

1

4

7

2

5

8

0

3

6

9

SUR ZOOM m /

X

RANDOM

M

Buttons

Z (open/close)

X (pause)

. (previous)/

> (next)

(fast reverse/fast forward)

Operations

Stops playing and opens the disc tray.

Pauses playback.

Goes to the beginning of the previous/next title/ chapter/scene/track.

Fast reverses/fast forwards the disc when repeatedly pressed during playback.

Search speed changes as follows: fast reverse fast forward

FR1

T t FF1

FR2 T T t t FF2

FR3

T T T t t t FF3

FR4* T T T T t t t t FF4*

Discs

All discs

All discs

All discs

All discs

* FR4 and FF4 are not available for VIDEO

CDs.

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Buttons

(slow)

/ (instant replay/instant advance)

(audio)

SUR (Surround)

(subtitle)

(angle)

Operations

Plays in slow motion when pressed repeatedly in pause mode.

Playback speed changes as follows: reverse slow** forward slow

SR1 T t SF1

SR2

T T t t SF2

SR3 T T T t t t SF3

SR4

T T T T t t t t SF4**

Replays the scene/briefly fast forwards the scene.

will advance the image frame by frame in pause mode.

Discs

All discs

** SR1-SR4 and SF4 are not available for

VIDEO CDs.

+ RW

+ R

-RW

VR

-RW

Video

R DVD

Selects one of the audio tracks recorded on the disc when pressed repeatedly.

DVD

: Selects the language.

+ RW -RW

VR

-RW

Video

+ R R

Selects one of the recorded audio tracks.

VCD

:

Switches the Surround effect on ([SUR ON]) or off

([SUR OFF]) when pressed during playback.

Surround lets you enjoy virtual surround sound effects created from the front left and right speakers.

Selects a subtitle language when pressed repeatedly.

All discs

All discs

DVD

Selects an angle when pressed repeatedly.

“ ” appears briefly at the scene where the angle to be changed.

If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are recorded on the disc, “ display.

” appears in the front panel

DVD

To resume normal playback, press H.

Notes

• If appears, the operation is not available on the disc.

• When playing the discs recorded on this recorder, angles and subtitles cannot be changed.

• For a Super VCD, you cannot select audio track 2 if one is recorded on the disc.

To enlarge a video image (Zoom)

Press ZOOM repeatedly while viewing the picture as follows:

×2 size t ×4 size t normal size

2

You can move the image using

</M/m/,.

To resume normal playback, press CLEAR.

Note

The zoom function may not work depending on the disc.

To play repeatedly

Press REPEAT repeatedly to select an item to be repeated.

[Chapter]: repeats the current chapter. (DVD only)

[Title]: repeats the current title. (DVD only)

[Track]: repeats the current track. (VIDEO CD only)

[All]: repeats all the tracks on the disc. (VIDEO

CD only)

[Off]: does not play repeatedly.

Notes

• For a VIDEO CD with PBC function, set [PBC] to

[Off] in [Settings] Setup (page 74).

• If you press ./> (previous/next), x (stop), or

(instant replay) during Repeat Play, Repeat Play is cancelled.

To repeat a specific portion (A-B)

You can play a specific portion of a title, chapter, or track repeatedly.

1

During playback, when you find the starting point (point A) of the portion to be repeated, press A-B.

[A-] appears on the TV screen.

2

When you reach the ending point (point B), press A-B again.

[A-B] appears and the recorder starts repeating this specific portion.

To return to normal playback, press A-B to select [Off].

Note

A-B Repeat Play may not work properly with some

Super VCDs.

To play in random order (VIDEO CD or Karaoke

DVD only)

Press RANDOM during playback. [RANDOM] appears on the TV screen.

To return to normal playback, press RANDOM again. z

Hint

To play another title in random order, press ./>.

Note

For a VIDEO CD with PBC function, set [PBC] to [Off]

in [Settings] Setup (page 74).

To watch TV in the sub picture during playback

(Picture-in-Picture)

You can view a TV programme in the sub picture while playing a disc.

Press (Picture-in-Picture) during playback to turn on the sub picture on the TV screen.

To change the programme position or input source for the sub picture, press PROG +/– or INPUT

SELECT.

To change the sub picture position, press </,.

Each press moves the sub picture clockwise or counterclockwise.

To turn off the sub picture, press again.

z

Hint

If you watch TV in full screen, press x to stop playback.

Notes on Surround effect

• The function may not work with some discs.

• When you turn on this function, turn off the surround settings of the connected TV or amplifier (receiver).

• Make sure that your listening position is between and at an equal distance from your speakers, and that the speakers are located in similar surroundings.

• The function does not work if you connect to an amplifier using the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or

OPTICAL) jack.

Note on playing DTS sound tracks on a CD

When playing DTS-encoded CDs, excessive noise will be heard from the analogue stereo jacks. To avoid possible damage to the audio system, the consumer should take proper precautions when the analogue stereo jacks of the recorder are connected to an amplification system. To enjoy DTS Digital Surround™ playback, an external 5.1-channel decoder system must be connected to the digital jack of the recorder.

Notes on playing DVDs with a DTS sound track

DTS audio signals are output only through the DIGITAL

OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) jack.

When you play a DVD with DTS sound tracks, set [DTS]

to [On] in [Audio] Setup (page 75).

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52

Searching for a Title/

Chapter/Track, etc.

+ RW

VCD

-RW

VR

-RW

Video

+ R R DVD

You can search a DVD by title or chapter, and

VIDEO CD by track. 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.

3

Press the number buttons to select the number of the title, chapter, time code, etc., you want.

For example: Time search

To find a scene at 2 hours, 10 minutes, and 20 seconds, enter “21020” and press SET.

If you enter the wrong number, press CLEAR to cancel the number, then select another number.

The recorder starts playback from the selected number or scene.

1

Number buttons,

SET

CLEAR

DISPLAY

</M/m/,,

ENTER

1

4

7

2

5

8

0

3

6

9

BOOKMARK

SEARCH

MODE

Press DISPLAY during playback.

The on-screen display appears.

z

Hint

You can also search for the item using

</, in step 3 above. Press ENTER to start playback.

Bookmarking a favourite scene

You can have the recorder store specific portions of the disc in memory and play immediately whenever you want. Up to nine bookmarks can be set.

To set a bookmark

During playback, press BOOKMARK when you find a scene to be bookmarked.

The bookmark number appears on the TV screen.

To search for a bookmarked scene

1

Press SEARCH MODE.

The bookmark search display appears.

1/7

1/23

00:00:30

1 ENG

D

5.1CH

1 ENG

1/1

SUR OFF

Title

2

Select a search item, and press ENTER.

• Title (for DVDs)

• Chapter (for DVDs)

• Track (for VIDEO CDs with PBC function off)

• Time (searches for the starting point of entered time code)

1 2 - - - - - - -

2

Press

</, or the number buttons to select the bookmark number.

Playback starts from the bookmarked scene you selected.

3

Press SEARCH MODE to turn off the display.

To erase the bookmark

1

Press SEARCH MODE to turn on the bookmark search display.

2

Press </, or the number buttons to select the bookmark number you want to erase, and press CLEAR.

3

Press SEARCH MODE to turn off the display.

Playing Music CDs and MP3

Audio Tracks

CD

DATA CD

The recorder can play MP3 audio tracks on DATA

CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs). For details

about MP3 audio tracks, see “About MP3 audio tracks” (page 56).

1

4

7 8

0

2

5

3

6

9

O RETURN

TOP MENU

H

</M/m/,,

ENTER

MENU x

1

Insert a disc.

The list menu appears on the TV screen.

Example: DATA CDs

00:00:00

MP3

List

ROCK BEST HIT

KARAOKE

MY FAVOURITE SONG

R&B

JAZZ

CLASSIC

SALSA OF CUBA

BOSSA NOVA

Program

Some CDs automatically start playing from the beginning. When selecting a track, go to step 3.

2

Select an album and press ENTER.

The list of tracks within the album appears.

To return to the album list, select [ ] and press ENTER.

3

Select a track and press H or ENTER.

Playback starts from the selected track.

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Press x.

When you start playback the next time, the recorder resumes playback from the point where you stopped the track.

Press x twice to play from the beginning of the disc/track.

z

Hints

• For CDs, you can also select the track number by pressing the number buttons in step 3 above.

• Press M/m to go to the next/previous page of the list.

• If you press O RETURN, playback stops and the list menu disappears. To turn on the list menu again, press

MENU.

• When the disc contains both MP3 audio tracks and

JPEG image files, you can switch between lists. Press

TOP MENU, then press </, to select [MP3] or

[JPEG] on the top of the menu, and press ENTER.

Note on playing DTS sound tracks on a CD

When playing DTS-encoded CDs, excessive noise will be heard from the analogue stereo jacks. To avoid possible damage to the audio system, the consumer should take proper precautions when the analogue stereo jacks of the recorder are connected to an amplification system. To enjoy DTS Digital Surround™ playback, an external 5.1-channel decoder system must be connected to the digital jack of the recorder.

Playback options

Z

SUR

./>

H

REPEAT

A-B

1

4

7

2

5

8

0

3

6

9 m/M

X

RANDOM

Buttons

Z (open/ close)

X (pause)

./>

(previous/ next) m/M

(fast reverse/ fast forward)

(not available for DATA

CDs)

SUR

(Surround)

Operations

Stops playing and opens the disc tray.

Pauses playback.

Goes to the beginning of the previous/next track.

Fast reverses/fast forwards the disc when repeatedly pressed during playback.

Search speed changes as follows:

Fast reverse fast forward

FR1

T t FF1

FR2 T T t t FF2

FR3

T T T t t t FF3

Switches the Surround effect on

([SUR ON]) or off when pressed during playback.

Surround lets you enjoy virtual surround sound effects created from the front left and right speakers. (See the notes on

Surround effect on page 51.)

Buttons

RANDOM

REPEAT

A-B

(A-B Repeat)

Operations

Plays tracks in random order when pressed. [Random] appears.

Selects the item to be repeated when pressed repeatedly during playback.

[TRACK]: repeats the current track.

[ALL]: repeats all the tracks on the disc (CD) or album (DATA

CD).

Selects a specific portion to be repeated when pressed during playback.

Press the button to find the starting point (point A) of the portion. [A] appears.

Press the button again to reach the ending point (point B). [A-

B] appears.

To resume normal playback, press H.

To cancel the Surround, Random, Repeat, or A-B

Repeat function, press the button again to turn off the indicator.

Creating your own programme

(Programme Play)

You can play the contents of a disc in the order you want by arranging the order of the tracks on the disc. Up to 99 tracks for CDs and 256 tracks for DATA CDs can be programmed. The programme is cleared when the disc is removed.

CLEAR

H

REPEAT

1

4

7 8

0

2

5

3

6

9

</M/m/,,

ENTER x

PROGRAM

1

Insert a disc.

The list menu appears.

Example: DATA CDs

00:00:00

MP3

List

ROCK BEST HIT

KARAOKE

MY FAVOURITE SONG

R&B

JAZZ

CLASSIC

SALSA OF CUBA

BOSSA NOVA

Program

When selecting a track on a music CD, go to step 3.

2

Select an album and press ENTER.

3

Select the track you want to programme.

4

Press PROGRAM, or press , to select

[ ] (programme) and press ENTER.

The selected track is displayed on [Program] list.

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00:00:00 003/009

MP3

List

1-Waltz for Debby.mp3

2-My Romance.mp3

3-Milestones.mp3

4-My Funny Valentine.mp3

5-Autumn Leaves.mp3

6-All Blues.mp3

7-In A Silent Way.mp3

Program

2-My Romance.mp3

5

Repeat steps 2 to 4 to add more tracks to the list.

To add all the tracks on the disc, select [ ]

(programme all) and press ENTER.

6

Select the track you want to start playing in

[Program] list.

7

Press H or ENTER to start Programme

Play.

The tracks in the list are played in the programmed order.

Playback stops after all the tracks in the list are played.

To erase a track from [Program] list

1

Select the track from [Program] list.

2

Press CLEAR, or select [ ] (erase) and press

ENTER.

To erase all the tracks in the list, select [ ]

(erase all) and press ENTER.

To repeat the programme

During Programme Play, press REPEAT to select the item to be repeated.

[TRACK]: repeats the current track.

[ALL]: repeats all the tracks on the list.

No display: does not play repeatedly.

To stop playback during Programme Play

Press x.

About MP3 audio tracks

MP3 is audio compression technology that satisfies certain ISO/MPEG regulations.

You can play back DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-

Rs/CD-RWs) recorded in MP3 (MPEG1 Audio

Layer 3) format. However, the discs must be recorded according to ISO9660 Level 1, Level 2, or Joliet format for the recorder to recognize the tracks. You can also play discs recorded in Multi

Session.

See the instructions supplied with the CD-R/CD-

RW drives and the recording software (not supplied) for details on the recording format.

z

Hints

• Playback stops when all the MP3 audio tracks within the album are played.

• Since a disc with many trees takes longer to start playback, it is recommended that you create albums with no more than two trees.

Notes

• The recorder may not be able to play some DATA CDs created in the Packet Write format.

• The recorder will play any data with the extension

“.MP3,” even if they are not in MP3 format. Playing this data may generate a loud noise which could damage your speaker system.

• The recorder does not conform to audio tracks in

MP3PRO format.

• The recorder can recognize up to a total number of 999 albums and tracks in a DATA CD. The recorder may not recognize some discs depending on the recording device used for recording or the disc condition.

• The recorder can play MP3 audio tracks recorded in the following sampling frequencies: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz,

48 kHz.

• Only the letters in the alphabet and numbers can be used for album or track names.

• ID3 tags cannot be displayed.

Playing JPEG Image Files

DATA CD

You can play JPEG image files on DATA CDs

(CD-Rs/CD-RWs). For details about JPEG image

files, see “About JPEG image files” (page 58).

3

Select the file you want to view.

The selected image is displayed in the preview window.

• If you set a slide show speed mode ( ) other than [X] (off), the slide show starts from the selected file. See “Enjoying a slide show” below.

4

Press H or ENTER.

The selected image is displayed in full screen.

O RETURN

TOP MENU

H

1

4

7

2

5

8

0

3

6

9

</M/m/,,

ENTER

./> x

X

1

Insert a DATA CD.

The list menu appears on the TV screen.

JPEG

List

JPEG Folder 1

JPEG Folder 2

JPEG Folder 3

JPEG Folder 4

JPEG Folder 5

JPEG Folder 6

JPEG Folder 7

JPEG Folder 8

Folder : JPEG Folder 1/

Preview

When the disc contains both MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files, you can switch between lists. Press TOP MENU. Press

</

, to select [JPEG] on the top of the menu and press ENTER.

2

Select a folder, and press ENTER.

The list of files within the folder appears.

To return to the folder list, select [ ] and press ENTER.

To rotate a image

Press

M/m while viewing the image. Each press rotates the image clockwise or counterclockwise by 90 degrees.

To view the previous or next image

Press ./> or

</,.

To return to the list menu

Press x.

z

Hints

• Press

M/m to go to the next/previous page of the list.

• Press O RETURN repeatedly to turn off the list menu.

To turn on the list menu, press MENU.

Enjoying a slide show

You can play JPEG image files on a DATA CD successively as a slide show.

1

Select the folder you want to view, and press ENTER.

2

Press , to select [

] (slide show).

3

Press m to select [

] (play speed).

4

Press </, to select a playing speed,

>>> (fast), >> (normal), or > (slow), and press ENTER.

JPEG

List

JPEG Folder 1

1-Image file1.jpg







Folder :

Preview

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5

Select a file and press H or ENTER.

Slide show starts from the selected image file.

To pause playback, press X.

To stop the slide show and return to the list menu, press x or O RETURN.

About JPEG image files

JPEG is image compression technology.

You can play back DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-

Rs/CD-RWs) recorded in JPEG format. However, the discs must be recorded according to ISO9660

Level 1, Level 2, or Joliet format for the recorder to recognize the files.

You can also play discs recorded in Multi Session.

See the instructions supplied with the CD-R/

CD-RW drives and the recording software (not supplied) for details on the recording format.

z

Hints

• If you add numbers (01, 02, 03, etc.) to the front of the files, the files will be played in that order.

• Since a disc with many trees takes longer to start playback, it is recommended that you create folders with no more than two trees.

Notes

• The recorder can only play files with the extension

“.JPG.”

• The recorder can recognize up to a total number of 999 folders and files in a disc. The recorder may not recognize some discs depending on the recording device used for recording or the disc condition.

• Depending on the disc or the size of image files, playback may take some time to start.

• The image size that the recorder can display is limited to 8192

×

7680 pixels.

• Progressive and lossless compression JPEG image files are not supported.

Erasing and Editing

Before Editing

This recorder offers various edit options for various disc and title types. Before you edit, check these types and select an available option.

Notes

• You may lose edited contents if you remove the disc while editing.

• Finish editing and recording before finalizing. No more editing or recording can be made on a finalized disc.

• If a message appears and indicates that the disc’s control information is full, erase unnecessary titles.

Edits for Video mode titles/original titles

+ RW

-RW

VR

-RW

Video

+ R

-

R

For Video mode titles on DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs

(Video mode)/DVD+Rs/ DVD-Rs, and original titles on DVD-RWs (VR mode), the recorder edits actual recordings on the disc. You cannot undo any edits you make, and the original contents will be consequently lost. z

Hint

When using a DVD-RW (VR mode), you can keep the original contents by editing a Playlist (see “Edits for

Playlist titles” below).

To free up disc space (DVD+RW/DVD-RW (VR mode)/DVD-RW (Video mode) only)

You can utilize disc capacity by erasing Video mode or original titles. The effect differs depending on the disc type and location of the title, as follows.

Disc type

DVD+RW

DVD-RW

(VR mode)

DVD-RW

(Video mode)

DVD+R/

DVD-R

To open up disc space

Erase the last title on the disc. You can erase and overwrite titles other than the last one; however, the display will not show the resulting capacity increase. Erased titles are shown as deleted in the Title List menu.

Erase original titles anywhere on the disc.

Erase the last title on the disc.

You cannot increase the disc capacity, as they are nonrewritable.

Note

For DVD+RWs and DVD-RWs (VR mode), the disc’s available capacity may not display correctly. The recorder displays only the available capacity after the last title on the disc.

Edits for Playlist titles

-RW

VR

For DVD-RWs (VR mode), you can edit a Playlist while retaining original titles (actual recordings on the disc). A Playlist is a group of Playlist titles created from the original title for editing purposes.

When you create a Playlist, only the control information necessary for playback, such as the playback order, is stored on the disc. Since the original titles are left unaltered, Playlist titles can be re-edited.

Example: You have recorded the final few matches of a football tournament on a DVD-RW

(VR mode). You want to create a digest with the goal scenes and other highlights, but you also want to keep the original recording.

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60

In this case, you can select a title or chapter and create a Playlist title. You can even rearrange the

scene order within the Playlist title (page 65).

z

Hint

For DVD-RW (VR mode), you can display the disc’s Playlist titles in Title List (Playlist), or the original titles in Title List (Original). Press TITLE

LIST repeatedly to switch the two Title List menus.

List of edit options

Select from the following options and refer to the pages in parentheses. Title type and disc type that the option can be applied are indicated in each section.

– Labelling a title (page 61).

– Erasing a title (page 61).

– Erasing a section of a title (A-B Erase) (page 61).

– Protecting a title (page 62).

– Dividing a title (page 62).

– Erasing a chapter (page 63).

– Combining chapters (page 63).

– Hiding a chapter (page 64).

– Creating chapters manually (page 64).

– Creating a Playlist title (page 64).

– Adding contents to an existing Playlist title

(page 65).

– Rearranging chapters within a Playlist title

(page 65).

Note

When selecting a title for editing, always note the above differences between the Video mode/original title edit and Playlist title edit.

Erasing and Editing Titles

This section explains the basic edit functions common to Video mode titles, original titles, and

Playlist titles.

Note that editing on Video mode and original titles is irreversible as they are the actual recordings on the disc. If you want to edit a DVD-RW (VR mode) while retaining the original contents, create

and edit a Playlist (page 64).

TITLE LIST m/M

H

1

4

7 8

0

2

5

3

6

9

</M/m/,,

ENTER x

X

Note

If you edit an original title after creating a Playlist title, the edits may affect the derived Playlist title.

1


The Title List menu appears and displays the disc contents.

When editing a DVD-RW (VR mode), press

TITLE LIST repeatedly to switch the Title

List (Original) and Title List (Playlist), if necessary.

Example: Title List (Original)

1/7

Title List

Original

SLP

DVD-RW

2:45:00

Free

Title 1

07/12 0:45:00

Title 2

09/12 1:00:00

Title 3

10/12 0:15:00

Title 4

13/12 0:10:00

Title 5

16/12 0:10:00

Title 6

19/12 0:25:00

2


The sub-menu appears with options available for the selected title.

[Chapter List]: Displays the Chapter List menu, which displays the title contents by

chapter (see “Editing a Title by Chapter” on page 63).

[Erase]: Erases the title (page 61). For effects

on disc capacity, see page 59.

[Protect]: Protects the title from erasure or

alteration (page 62).

[Edit]: Displays the following options.

[Title Name]: Allows you to label the

title (page 61).

[Divide]: Divides the title in two

(page 62).

[A-B Erase]: Erases a section of the title

(page 61).

[Playlist]: Allows you to create a new Playlist title, or add contents to an existing Playlist

title (see “Editing a Playlist” on page 64).

3

Select an edit option, and press ENTER.

The selected option is applied to the title. See the pages in parentheses for the procedure.

Labelling a title

+

RW -RW

VR

-RW

Video

+

R

-

R

1

Select [Edit] in step 3 of “Erasing and

Editing Titles,” and press ENTER.

2

Select [Title Name], and press ENTER.


You can enter up to 21 characters. Follow the

explanations of “Changing the Name of a

Recorded Programme (Title Input)”

(page 32).

Erasing a title

+ RW

-RW

VR

-RW

Video

+ R R

1

Select [Erase] in step 3 of “Erasing and



2

Select [OK], and press ENTER.

The title is erased.

z

Hints

• When you want to erase all titles, reformat the disc

(page 27).

• After deleting a title on a DVD+RW, the title name is displayed as deleted in the Title List menu. You can select it to record over.

Erasing a section of a title (A-B

Erase)

-RW

VR

1



2

Select [A-B Erase], and press ENTER.

The following display appears.

Title Edit

A-B Erase

Title 1

07/12 0:45:00

Set Point A

Set Point B

Cancel

OK

00:00:00

Current playback point z

Hint

You can label or re-label DVDs (page 34).

3

Press H, and search for the scene you

want to erase by pressing x,

X

, and m/

M

.

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62

4

Press ENTER at the start of the scene to be erased (point A).

Thumbnail of point A

5

Title Edit

A-B Erase

Title 1

07/12 0:45:00

Set Point A

Set Point B

Cancel

OK

Title Edit

A-B Erase

Title 1

07/12 0:45:00

Point A 00:15:00

Press ENTER at the end of the scene

(point B).

00:15:00

Protecting a title from erasure or alteration

+

RW

+

R

Select [Protect] in step 3 of “Erasing and


The title is protected and [ ] (locked) appears in the Title List menu.

To cancel the protection, select [Protect] again.

Dividing a title

+ RW

1



2

Select [Divide], and press ENTER.

The display for setting the dividing point appears.

Point A 00:15:00

Set Point A

Set Point B

Cancel

OK

00:15:20

Point B 00:15:20

Thumbnail of point B

Title Edit

Divide

Title 2

07/12 0:45:00

#01 00:00:04

Divide

Cancel

OK

Current playback point

00:00:00

To reset either point A or B, select [Cancel] and repeat from step 3.

6



If you do not want to erase the scene, select

[Cancel] and press ENTER.

7


The scene is erased.

Notes

• Images or sound may be momentarily interrupted at the point where you erase the scene.

• Sections shorter than five seconds may not be erased.

• The erased section may be slightly different from the points you selected.

• A chapter mark will not be made at the A–B erase point.

3

Press H, and search for the point you

want to divide by pressing x,

X

, and m/

M

.

4

Press ENTER at the dividing point.

To reset the point, select [Cancel] and repeat from step 3.

5


The title is divided in two. If you want to

rename the title, see page 61.

If you do not want to divide the title, select

[Cancel] and press ENTER.

Editing a Title by Chapter

You can make detailed editing to a title by using the Chapter List menu that displays title contents by chapter.

TITLE LIST

1

4

7 8

0

2

5

3

6

9

</M/m/,,

ENTER

4

Select a chapter, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears with options available for the selected chapter.

[Title List]: Displays the Title List menu (see

“Erasing and Editing Titles” on page 60).

[Erase]: Erases the chapter (page 63).

[Edit]: Displays the following options.

[Combine]: Combines two chapters into

one (page 63).

[Hide/Show]: Hides the chapter/Shows

the hidden chapter (page 64).

[Move]: Allows you to change the chapter order within the title. Follow the same instructions in step 6 of

“Rearranging chapters within a Playlist title” (page 65).

5

Select an edit option, and press ENTER.

The selected option is applied to the chapter.

See the pages in parentheses for the procedure.

CHAPTER

MARK

1


When editing a DVD-RW (VR mode), press

TITLE LIST repeatedly to switch the Title

List (Original) and Title List (Playlist), if necessary.

2



3

Select [Chapter List], and press ENTER.

The Chapter List menu appears with contents of the selected title (displayed as chapters).

Example: Chapter List (Original)

Erasing a chapter

-RW

VR

1

Select [Erase] in step 5 of “Editing a Title by Chapter,” and press ENTER.


2


The chapter is erased.

Combining chapters

+

RW -RW

VR

+

R

1

Select [Edit] in step 5 of “Editing a Title by

Chapter,” and press ENTER.

2

Select [Combine] and press ENTER.

The selected chapter is combined with the next chapter in the Title List.

Chapter List

Original

Title 1

07/12 Tue 0:45:00

1/5

Note

If the next chapter on the DVD+RW or DVD+R is hidden, show the chapter in the Title List before

combining. See “Hiding a chapter” (page 64).

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Hiding a chapter

+ RW + R

You can skip playing chapters without deleting from the disc.

1

Select [Edit] in step 5 of “Editing a Title by

Chapter,” and press ENTER.

2

Select [Hide], and press ENTER.

The chapter is displayed shaded in the Chapter

List menu.

Editing a Playlist

-RW

VR

Playlist edit allows you to edit or re-edit without changing the actual recordings.

This section explains edit options available only for Playlist titles. Edits explained in the previous sections are also applicable if so indicated.

Notes

• If you edit an original title after creating a Playlist title, the results may affect the derived Playlist title.

• The picture may pause when an edited scene is played.

To play a title including hidden chapters

Select [Full Play] in step 3 of “Editing a Title by

Chapter,” and press ENTER.

To show the chapter

Repeat the steps above and select [Show] in step 2.

Notes

• Images or sound may be momentarily interrupted at the point where you hide the chapter.

• On other Sony DVD equipment, hidden chapters will play without being skipped.

Creating chapters manually

+ RW

-RW

VR

+ R

You can create chapters within a title by inserting chapter marks at the desired points.

During playback, press CHAPTER MARK where you want to divide the title into chapters.

The following display appears at the dividing point. Title contents before and after this scene become separate chapters.

CHAPTER MARK

z

Hint

You can combine two chapters into one (page 63).

Note

If a message appears and indicates that no more chapter marks can be added, you may not be able to record or edit.

TITLE LIST

1

4

7 8

0

2

5

3

6

9

</M/m/,,

ENTER

Creating a Playlist Title

1

Press TITLE LIST to turn on the Title List

(Original).

Press TITLE LIST again if the Title List

(Playlist) appears.

2



[Playlist]: Displays Playlist title names in the

Title List (Playlist) menu.

[Chapter List]: Displays the Chapter List

(Original) menu. When you want to add an original chapter as a Playlist title, select this and press ENTER. After the Chapter List

(Original) menu appears, select the chapter and press ENTER, and then go to step 3.

3

Select [Playlist], and press ENTER.

4

Select [New Playlist], and press ENTER.

The title or chapter is added to the Playlist as a new Playlist title.

To create more Playlist titles, press TITLE

LIST and repeat the steps above.

Adding contents to an existing

Playlist title

1


(Original).


(Playlist) appears.

2



[Playlist]: Displays Playlist title names in the

Title List (Playlist) menu.

[Chapter List]: Displays the Chapter List

(Original) menu. When you want to add an original chapter to a Playlist title, select this and press ENTER. After the Chapter List

(Original) menu appears, select the chapter and press ENTER, and then go to step 3.

3

Select [Playlist], and press ENTER.

The disc’s Playlist title names appear (if any).

Select a Playlist

New Playlist

Title 1

Title 2

2



3

Select [Chapter List], and press ENTER.

The Chapter List menu appears with the title contents.

Chapter List

Playlist

Title 1

07/12 Tue 0:45:00

1/5

4

Select a chapter, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears with options available for the selected chapter. For details, see

“Editing a Title by Chapter” (page 63).

5

Select [Edit] and press ENTER.

6

Select [Move], and press ENTER.

7

Select a new location in the Chapter List, and press ENTER.

The chapter moves to the new location.

To change the scene order more, repeat the steps above.

If you want to rename the title, see page 61.

.

Note

Images or sound may be momentarily interrupted at the point where the chapters change.

4

Select a Playlist title name, and press

ENTER.

The contents of original title selected in step 2 are added to the Playlist title. If you want to

rename the title, see page 61. You can enter up

to 21 characters.

Rearranging chapters within a

Playlist title

You can move chapters in a Playlist title to create a different playback order.

1


(Playlist).


(Original) appears.

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66

DV Dubbing

Before DV Dubbing

This section explains dubbing with a digital video camera via the DV IN jack on the front panel. If

you want to dub by way of the LINE IN jacks, see

“Recording From Connected Equipment” (page

45).

To record from the DV IN jack

The DV IN jack on this recorder conforms to the i.LINK standard. You can connect any other equipment that has an i.LINK (DV) jack, and record digital signals.

Follow the instructions in “Connecting a Digital

Video Camera to the DV IN Jack,” and then move

on to the section on dubbing. For more

information about i.LINK, see “About i.LINK”

(page 85).

z

Hint

If you plan to do additional editing on a disc after the initial dub, use the DV IN jack and record on a DVD-RW

(VR mode).

Connecting a Digital Video

Camera to the DV IN Jack

You can connect a digital video camera to the DV

IN jack on the recorder to record or edit from a

DV/Digital8 format tape. Operation is straightforward because the recorder will fast forward and rewind the tape for you – you do not need to operate your digital video camera. Do the following to start using the “DV Edit” functions of this recorder.

See also the instruction manual supplied with the digital video camera before connecting.

Notes

• The DV IN jack is for input only. It will not output signals.

• You cannot use the DV IN jack when:

– your digital video camera does not work with this recorder. Connect the camera to the LINE IN jack

and follow the instructions of “Recording From

Connected Equipment” (page 45).

– the input signal is not in DVC-SD format. Do not connect a 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.

• If you want to play the disc on other DVD equipment,

finalize the disc (page 35).

Hookups

DVD recorder to DV IN i.LINK cable

(not supplied)

DV output

Digital video camera

: Signal flow

Dubbing From a DV/Digital8

Format Tape to a DVD

+

RW -RW

VR

-RW

Video

+

R

-

R

You can record a DV/Digital8 format tape onto a disc. The recorder controls the digital video camera. You can fast forward, rewind, and stop the tape to select a scene using the recorder’s remote control.

◆How chapters are created

The dubbed contents become one title, and the title is divided into chapters. The recorder divides the title into chapters according to the setting in [Rec

Setting] Setup (5, 10, or 15-minute intervals, or

does not divide at all) (page 77).

Z

1

4

7

2

5

8

0

3

6

9

2


tray.

Wait until “LOADING” disappears from the front panel display.



(page 27).

3

Insert the source DV/Digital8 format tape into your digital video camera.

For the recorder to record or edit, your digital video camera must be turned on and set to video playback mode.

4

Press INPUT SELECT on the remote repeatedly to select “DV.”

The selected input changes as follows:

Programme position

LINE1 LINE2

DV LINE4 LINE3

5

Press REC MODE on the remote repeatedly to select the recording mode.

The recording mode changes as follows:

HQ SP EP SLP

O RETURN

H

X

REC MODE

INPUT

SELECT

SET UP

</M/m/,,

ENTER m/M x z REC

1

Press Z (open/close), and place a

recordable disc on the tray.

Make sure that the disc has enough free space to record the contents of your tape.

For details about the recording modes, see page 37.

6

Press SET UP on the remote.

The Setup Display appears.

7

Select

[Rec Setting], and press ,.

8

Select [DV Audio Input], and press ,.

Rec Setting

Rec Mode Set

Rec Aspect Ratio

DV Audio Input

Auto Chapter

Stereo 1

Stereo 2


[Stereo 1] (default): Records original sound only. Normally select this when dubbing a DV format tape.

[Stereo 2]: Records additional sound only.

Select this only if you have added a second audio channel when recording with your digital video camera.

9

Select an option, and press ENTER.

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67

10

Press O RETURN to turn off the Setup

Display.

11

Press

H

to start playing the DV/Digital8 format tape.

The playback picture appears on the screen.

12

While watching the screen, search for the point you want to start recording by

pressing m/M.

13

When you find the point you want, press

X

.

14

Press z REC.

Playback starts from the selected point, and the recorder starts recording.

68


Press x

. Note that it may take a few seconds for the recorder to stop recording.

Notes

• If you want to play the disc on other DVD equipment,

finalize the disc (page 35).

• You cannot connect more than one piece of digital video equipment to the recorder.

• You cannot control the recorder using another device or another recorder of the same model.

• You cannot record date, time, or the contents of the cassette memory onto the disc.

• When dubbing from a DV/Digital8 format tape by way of the DV IN jack, the recorder starts recording about five seconds after the tape starts playing.

• If you dub a DV/Digial8 format tape that has been edited on a PC using the DV IN jack, any audio recorded on the Stereo 2 track may only be recorded as noise.

• If you record from a DV/Digital8 format tape with a sound track that is recorded in multiple sampling frequencies (48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, or 32 kHz), no sound or an unnatural sound will be output when playing back the sampling frequency switch point on the disc.

• The recorded picture may be momentarily affected if the picture size of the source image changes, or if there is nothing recorded on the tape.

• When dubbing from the DV IN jack, pictures are recorded only in 4:3 size regardless of the [Rec Aspect

Ratio] setting in [Rec Setting] Setup (page 77). You

can select the picture size for DVD-RWs (VR mode) only.

• Noise may occur when you switch the audio sampling mode (e.g.48 kHz/16 bits t 32 kHz/12 bits).

• The video or sound may drop out during the recording of start/stop points on the tape.

• If there is a blank space for one second or more on the tape, DV dubbing ends automatically.

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 Display consists of several levels to set up options. To select the next level, press

,. To select a previous level, press

<.

Note

Playback settings stored in the disc take priority over the

Setup Display settings, and not all of the functions described may work.

SET UP

1

4

7 8

0

2

5

3

6

9

</M/m/,,

ENTER

1

Press SET UP while the recorder is in stop mode.

The Setup Display appears.

Settings

Auto Preset


Clock

TV Aspect

Display Mode

Line1 Decoder


PBC

Factory Setup

Setup options:

[Settings], [Language], [Audio], [Parental

Control], [Rec Setting], [Disc Info]

For details about [Disc Info] Setup, see “Basic

Operation” (page 27).

2

Press M/m to select the option you want to

set up, and press ,.

Settings

Auto Preset


Clock

TV Aspect

Display Mode

Line1 Decoder


PBC

Factory Setup

Sweden

Start

3

Press M/m to select the item you want to

set up, and press ,.

Available options for the item appear.

Example: [TV Aspect]

Settings

Auto Preset


Clock

TV Aspect

Display Mode

Line1 Decoder


PBC

Factory Setup

4:3

16:9

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69

70

4

Press M/m to select the item you want to

set up, and press ENTER to conform.

Some items require additional settings.

Settings

Auto Preset


Clock

TV Aspect

Display Mode

Line1 Decoder


PBC

Factory Setup

4:3

16:9

To turn off the Setup Display

Press SET UP.

Channel and Clock Settings

The [Settings] Setup helps you to make tuner, clock, and channel settings for the recorder.

Select [Settings] in the Setup Display. To use

the display, see “Using the Setup Displays” (page

69).

Settings

Auto Preset


Clock

TV Aspect

Display Mode

Line1 Decoder


PBC

Factory Setup

Sweden

Start

[Auto Preset]

Presets all receivable channels automatically.

Select your country. Then select [Start] and press

ENTER.

[Channel Settings]

Presets channels manually.

If some channels could not be set using the Auto

Preset function, you can set them manually.

If there is no sound or if the picture is distorted, the wrong tuner system may have been preset during

[Auto Preset]. Set the correct tuner system manually in the steps below.

1

Select [Channel Settings] and press ,.

Settings

Auto Preset


Clock

TV Aspect

Display Mode

Line1 Decoder


PBC

Factory Setup

Setting

2

Press ENTER while [Setting] is selected.

The Channel List menu appears.

PR-01 NICAM

04

05

06

07

08

PR

01

02

03

09

10

11

Ch.

C 12

C 23

C 7

C 27

C 17

C 33

C 34

C 47

C 10

Fine

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Station

AWB1

AWB2

DTV

CH2

LHTV

CSN

PTGLE

PSG

TV2

◆To set the channels manually

When you select [Channel Settings] in step 4 above, the display for setting channels appears.

1

Press

</, to select the item and press M/m to change the setting.

[PR] indicates the selected programme position.

PR Seek Ch.

Fine

1 C 2 0

OK

3

Press M/m to select the programme position you want to set, and press ENTER.

PR-01 NICAM


Station Name

Move

Erase

Decoder On/Off

NICAM/Standard

04

05

06

07

08

PR

01

02

03

09

10

11

Ch.

C 12

C 23

C 7

C 27

C 17

C 33

C 34

C 47

C 10

Fine

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Station

AWB1

AWB2

DTV

CH2

LHTV

CSN

PTGLE

PSG

TV2

4

Select an option from the sub-menu, and press

ENTER.

[Channel Settings]: Sets the channel

manually. See “To set the channels manually”

below.

[Station Name]: Changes the station name.


To enter characters, see page 32.

[Move]: Sorts the programme positions on the

Channel List. Press M/m to move the selected programme position to a new location.

[Erase]: Disables a programme position you do not need.

[Decoder On/Off]: Sets the channels for the decoder. You need this setting to watch or record PAY-TV/Canal Plus programmes.

Press ENTER so [Decoder] appears on the display. Press ENTER again to turn off the setting.

[NICAM/Standard]: Sets the channels for the

NICAM broadcast. Normally, [NICAM] is lit on the display. If the sound from NICAM broadcast is not clear, press ENTER so

[NICAM] disappears.

Note

Be sure to correctly select the programme position you want to disable. If you disable the wrong programme position by mistake, you need to reset that channel manually.

[Seek]: Searches for a channel automatically.

Searching stops when the recorder tunes in a channel.

[Ch.]: Changes the channel number.

[Fine]: Fine tunes the channel to obtain a clearer picture.

[PAL/SECAM]: This appears only for selected models. For customers in France, switch channels from PAL to SECAM if the reception is poor.

2

Select [OK] and press ENTER.

The setting is stored and the display returns to the Channel List.

To preset other channels, follow from step 3

of the Channel List setting (page 70).

◆Receivable channels

TV system Channel coverage

BG (West European

Countries, except those listed below)

Colour system: PAL

E2 - E12 VHF

Italia A – H VHF

E21 – E69 UHF

S1 – S20 CATV

S21 – S41 HYPER

S01 – S05 CATV

DK (East European

Countries)

Colour system: PAL

R1 – R12 VHF

R21 – R69 UHF

S1 – S20 CATV

S21 – S41 HYPER

S01 – S05 CATV

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71

72

TV system

I (Great Britain/

Ireland)

Colour system: PAL

Channel coverage

Ireland A – J VHF

South Africa 4 – 13 VHF

B21 – B69 UHF

S1 – S20 CATV

S21 – S41 HYPER

S01 – S05 CATV

L (France)

Colour system:

SECAM

F2 – F10 VHF

F21 – F69 UHF

B – Q CATV

S21 – S41 HYPER

[Clock]

◆[Auto Adjust]

Turns on the Auto Clock Set function when a channel in your local area broadcasts a time signal.

1

Select [Clock] and press ,.

Settings

Auto Preset


Clock

TV Aspect

Display Mode

Line1 Decoder


PBC

Factory Setup

Auto Adjust On

Auto Adjust Off

Date 12 / 04

Year 2005

Time 12 : 00

2

Select [Auto Adjust On] and press ENTER.

z

Hint

If you select [Auto Adjust On], the Auto Clock Set function is activated whenever the recorder is turned off.

◆To set the clock manually

If the Auto Clock Set function did not set the clock correctly for your local area, set the clock manually.

1

Select [Clock] and press ,.

2

Press ,.

Settings

Auto Preset


Clock

TV Aspect

Display Mode

Line1 Decoder


PBC

Factory Setup

Auto Adjust On

Auto Adjust Off

Date 12 04

Year 2005

Time 12 : 00

3

Press

M/m to set the day, and press ,.

Set the month, year, hour, and minutes in sequence. Press

</, to select the item to be set, then press

M/m to set the numbers.

To change the numbers, press

< to return to the item to be changed, and press

M/m.

4

Press ENTER to start the clock.

TV and Video Settings

These settings will adjust items related to the image, such as size.

Choose the settings according to the type of TV, tuner, or decoder connected to the recorder.

Select [Settings] in the Setup Display. To use

the display, see “Using the Setup Displays” (page

69). The default settings are underlined.

Settings

Auto Preset


Clock

TV Aspect

Display Mode

Line1 Decoder


PBC

Factory Setup

Sweden

Start

[16:9]

[4:3 Letter Box]

[4:3 Pan Scan]

[TV Aspect]

Selects the aspect ratio of the connected TV (4:3 standard or wide).

[ 4:3 ]

[ 16:9 ]

Select this when connecting to a

4:3 screen TV. When you select

[4:3], set [Display Mode] below.

Select this when connecting to a wide-screen TV or TV with a wide mode function.

[Display Mode]

Selects how to display a wide picture on the screen when [4:3] is selected in [TV Aspect].

[ Letter

Box ]

[ Pan

Scan ]

Displays a wide picture with bands on the upper and lower portions of the screen.

Automatically displays a wide picture on the entire screen and cuts off the portions that do not fit.

Note

Depending on the disc, [Letter Box] may be selected automatically instead of [Pan Scan] or vice versa.

[Line1 Decoder]

Sets the LINE 1-TV jack for inputting encoded video signals.

[ Off ]

[ On ]

Inputs the signals from the LINE

1-TV jack. Normally select this.

The signal input from the LINE 1-

TV jack is output to the LINE 3/

DECODER jack for decoding.

The decoded signal is then input back through the LINE 3/

DECODER jack so you can record or view PAY-TV/Canal

Plus programmes. In this case, select “LINE 1” by pressing

INPUT SELECT.

[Progressive Mode] (Viewing in Progressive format)

Selects whether the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks output progressive signals.

[ Off ]

[ On ]

Select this when your TV is not compatible with progressive signals, or, the TV is connected to jacks other than the

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks.

Select this when your TV accepts progressive 625p format signals, and, the TV is connected to the

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks. You will enjoy accurate colour reproduction and high quality image.

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Notes

• You cannot select [On] if the VIDEO OUT SELECT

switch on the rear panel is set to “RGB” (page 15).

Make sure that it is set to “COMPONENT.”

• When set to [On], pictures appear on a progressive compatible TV or monitor. Signals are only sent to the

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks in progressive mode. To cancel the setting, remove the disc and close the disc tray. Then press and hold x (stop) on the recorder for five seconds.

• If your TV does not accept progressive signals,

[Progressive Mode] will be set to [Off] automatically after a few seconds.

[PBC] (Playback Control)

Turns the PBC function on or off when playing

VIDEO CDs.

[ Off ]

[ On ]

The PBC function is not activated. VIDEO CDs with PBC will be played the same way as audio CDs.

The PBC function is activated when playing VIDEO CDs with

PBC.

Language Settings

The [Language] Setup allows you to select a language for the recorder’s display and discs.

Select [Language] in the Setup Display. To use

the display, see “Using the Setup Displays”

(page 69).

The default settings are underlined.

Language

OSD

Menu

Audio

Subtitle

English

Deutsch

Italiano

Español

Português

[OSD] (On-Screen Display)

Switches the display language on the screen.

[Menu] (DVD VIDEO only)

Switches the language for the DVD menu.

[Audio] (DVD VIDEO only)

Switches the language of the sound track.

[Subtitle] (DVD VIDEO only)

Switches the language of the subtitles recorded on the disc.

[ Original ]

Selects the language given priority in the disc.

[ Other ] The display for entering a language code appears. Press the number buttons to enter a fourdigit code number from

“Language Code List” (page 92)

and press ENTER.

Note

If you select a language in [Menu], [Subtitle], or [Audio] that is not recorded on the DVD VIDEO, one of the recorded languages will be automatically selected.

Audio Settings

The [Audio] Setup allows you to adjust the sound according to the playback and connection conditions.

Select [Audio] in the Setup Display. To use the

display, see “Using the Setup Displays” (page 69).

The default settings are underlined.

Audio

Dolby Digital

DTS

MPEG

Sampling Freq.

Audio DRC

Vocal

D-PCM

Dolby Digital

[Dolby Digital] (DVDs only)

Selects the type of Dolby Digital signal when using the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or

COAXIAL) jack.

[ D-PCM ]

[ Dolby

Digital ]

Select this when the recorder is connected to an audio component without a built-in Dolby Digital decoder.

Select this when the recorder is connected to an audio component with a built-in Dolby Digital decoder.

[DTS] (DVD VIDEO only)

Selects whether or not to output DTS signals when using the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or

COAXIAL) jack.

[ Off ]

[ On ]

Select this when the recorder is connected to an audio component without a built-in DTS decoder.

Select this when the recorder is connected to an audio component with a built-in DTS decoder.

[MPEG] (DVD VIDEO only)

Selects the type of MPEG audio signal when using the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack.

[ PCM ] Select this when the recorder is connected to an audio component without a built-in MPEG decoder.

If you play MPEG audio sound tracks, the recorder outputs stereo signals via the DIGITAL OUT

(OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack.

[ Bitstream ] Select this when the recorder is connected to an audio component with a built-in MPEG decoder.

[Sampling Freq.] (DVD VIDEO only)

Selects the sampling frequency of the audio signal.

[ 48kHz ]

[ 96kHz ]

The audio signals of DVD

VIDEOs are always converted to

48 kHz/16 bit.

All types of signals, including

96 kHz/24 bit, are output in their original format.

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[Audio DRC] (Dynamic Range Control) (Dolby

Digital DVDs only)

Makes the sound clear when the volume is turned down when playing a DVD that conforms to

[Audio DRC]. This affects the output from the following jacks:

– LINE 2 OUT (AUDIO L/R) jacks

– LINE 1-TV jack

– LINE 3/DECODER jack

– DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack only when [Dolby Digital] is set to [D-PCM]

(page 75).

[ Off ]

[ On ]

Normally select this.

Makes low sounds clear even if you turn the volume down.

[Vocal] (Karaoke DVD only)

Mixes karaoke channels into normal stereo.

This function is effective for multi-channel karaoke DVDs only.

[ Off ]

[ On ]

Does not mix karaoke channels into normal stereo. You can turn off the guide vocal on a multichannel DVD.

Normally select this.

Parental Control Settings

Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be limited according to a predetermined level, such as the age of the users. Scenes may be blocked or replaced with different scenes.

Select [Parental Control] in the Setup Display.

To use the display, see “Using the Setup Displays”

(page 69).

[Set Password]

Sets or changes the password for [Parental

Control].

1

Select [Set Password] and press ,.

If you have not entered a password, the display for entering a new password appears.

Parental Control

Set Password


Area Code

Change

OK

Enter a four-digit password using the number buttons and press ENTER. Enter the password again to confirm, and press ENTER while

[OK] is selected.

The password is stored.

• If you make a mistake, press < repeatedly to delete numbers one by one, then re-enter it.

2

To change the password, press ENTER while

[Change] is selected.

[Erase]: Erases the password. Enter the registered password and press ENTER.

3

Enter the registered password and press

ENTER.

4

Enter a new four-digit password and press

ENTER.

5

Enter the password again to confirm and press

ENTER.

z

Hint

If you forget your password, clear the password and registered a new password.

Press SET UP to turn on the Setup Display. Enter the sixdigit number 210499 using the number buttons. Select

[

OK

] and press ENTER. The registered password is cleared.

[Parental Control]

Selects the limitation level.

1

Select [Parental Control] and press ,.


Set Password


Area Code

No Limit

Level 8 (Adult)

Level 7

Level 6

Level 5

Level 4

Level 3

Level 2

Level 1 (Kids)

The display asks for the password.

2

Enter the four-digit password using the number buttons and press ENTER.

3

Select the level and press ENTER.

The lower the level, the stricter the limitation.

If you select [No Limit], the Parental Control function does not activate.

[Area Code]

Selects a code for a geographic area as the

playback limitation level. See “Area Code List”

(page 93).

1

Select [Area Code] and press ,.

2

Enter the four-digit password using the number buttons and press ENTER.

3

Press M/m to enter the first character of the area and press ,.

4

Press M/m to enter the second character and press ENTER.

Notes

• When you play discs which do not have the Parental

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.

Recording Settings

The [Rec Setting] Setup allows you to adjust the recording picture quality and size.

Select [Rec Setting] in the Setup Display. To

use the display, see “Using the Setup Displays”

(page 69). The default settings are underlined.

Rec Setting

Rec Mode Set

Rec Aspect Ratio

DV Audio Input

Auto Chapter

HQ

SP

EP

SLP

[Rec Mode Set]

Selects one of the following recording modes: HQ

(High Quality), SP (Standard Play), EP (Extended

Play), SLP (Super Long Play).

[Rec Aspect Ratio] (DVD-RW (VR mode) only)

Selects the picture size of the programme to be recorded.

When recording on discs other than DVD-RWs

(VR mode), the screen size is fixed to 4:3.

[ 4:3 ]

[ 16:9 ]

Sets the picture size to 4:3.

Sets the picture size to 16:9 (wide mode).

[DV Audio Input]

Selects the stereo track when recording from a digital video camera connected to the DV IN jack on the front panel.

[ Stereo 1 ]

Records original sound at the time of shooting. Normally select this when dubbing a DV/Digital8 format tape.

[ Stereo 2 ] Records only additional sound over-dubbed after shooting.

[Auto Chapter]

Automatically divides a recording (a title) into chapters by inserting chapter markings at a specified interval. The markings are inserted while the recording is being made.

[ Off ] No chapter mark is inserted.

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[ 5Min ]

[ 10Min ]

[ 15Min ]

Sets the interval to 5 minutes.



Note

Depending on the size of the recording being made, the actual interval may vary from the interval selected in

[Auto Chapter]. The selected interval should only be used as an approximation to create chapters.

Resetting the Recorder

(Factory Setup)

Select this to reset the recorder to all its default settings. The [Parental Control], [Auto Preset],

[Clock], and [OSD] settings remain as stored.

1


2

Select

[Settings] and press ,.

3

Select [Factory Setup] and press ,.

Settings

Auto Preset


Clock

TV Aspect

Display Mode

Line1 Decoder


PBC

Factory Setup Start

4

Press ENTER while [Start] is selected.


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Additional Information

Troubleshooting

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, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Power

The power does not turn on.

, Check that the mains lead is connected securely.

Picture

There is no picture.

, Re-connect all connecting cords securely.

, The connecting cords are damaged.

, Check the connection to your TV (page 13).

, Switch the input selector on your TV (such as to

“VCR”) so that the signal from the recorder appears on the TV screen.

, If you connect the recorder to your TV via the

LINE 1-TV jack, set the VIDEO OUT SELECT

switch on the rear panel to “RGB” (page 14).

, If you connect the recorder to your TV via only the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks, set the

VIDEO OUT SELECT switch on the rear panel

to “COMPONENT” (page 14).

, When [Progressive Mode] is set to [On] (page

73), signals are only sent to the COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT jacks.

, This recorder cannot record NTSC signals.

Picture noise appears.

, If the picture output signal from your recorder passes through your VCR to get to your TV, or if you are connected to a combination TV/VIDEO player, the copy-protection signal applied to some DVD programmes could affect picture quality. If you still experience this problem even when you connect your recorder directly to your

TV, try connecting your recorder to your TV’s S

VIDEO input.

, You have set the recorder to progressive format

(the PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up) even though your TV cannot accept the progressive signals. In this case, remove the disc and close the disc tray. Then press and hold x (stop) on the recorder for five seconds.

, Even if your TV is compatible with progressive format (625p) signals, the image may be affected when you set the recorder to progressive format.

In this case, remove the disc and close the disc tray. Then press and hold x (stop) on the recorder for five seconds.

, You are playing a disc recorded in a colour system that is different from your TV.

TV programme reception does not fill the screen.

, Set the channel manually in [Channel Settings]

in [Settings] Setup (page 70).

, Select the correct source using the INPUT

SELECT button, or select a channel of any TV programme using the PROG +/– buttons.

TV programme pictures are distorted.

, Reorient the TV aerial.

, Adjust the picture (see the TV’s instruction manual).

, Place the recorder and TV farther apart.

, Place the TV and any bunched aerial cables farther apart.

, The RF cable is connected to the AERIAL OUT jack on the recorder. Connect the cable to the

AERIAL IN jack.

TV channels cannot be changed.

, The channel is disabled (page 70).

, A timer recording started, which changed the channels.

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The picture from equipment connected to the recorder’s input jack does not appear on the screen.

, If the equipment is connected to the LINE 1-TV jack, select “LINE 1” in the front panel display by pressing INPUT SELECT.

If the equipment is connected to the LINE 2 IN jacks, select “LINE 2” in the front panel display by pressing INPUT SELECT.

If the equipment is connected to the LINE 4 IN jacks, select “LINE 4” in the front panel display by pressing INPUT SELECT.

If the equipment is connected to the LINE 3/

DECODER jack, select “LINE 3” in the front panel display by pressing INPUT SELECT.

If the equipment is connected to the DV IN jack,

(this is usually for a digital video camera connection), select “DV” in the front panel display by pressing INPUT SELECT.

The playback picture or TV programme from the equipment connected through the recorder is distorted.

, 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 programmes could affect picture quality. Disconnect the playback equipment in question and connect it directly to your TV.

The picture does not fill the screen.

, Set [TV Aspect] in [Settings] Setup in accordance with the aspect ratio of your TV

(page 73).

The picture does not fill the screen, even though the aspect ratio is set in [TV Aspect] in

[Settings] Setup.

, The aspect ratio of the disc is fixed on your DVD.

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The picture is black and white.

, If you are using a SCART cord, be sure to use one that is fully wired (21 pins).

Sound

There is no sound.

, Re-connect all connections securely.

, The connecting cord is damaged.

, The input source setting on the amplifier or the connection to the amplifier is incorrect.

, The recorder is in reverse play, fast forward, slow motion, or pause mode.

, If the audio signal does not come through the

DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jacks, check the [Audio] Setup settings

(page 75).

Sound is noisy.

, When playing a CD with DTS sound tracks, noise will come from the LINE 2 OUT (AUDIO

L/R) jacks, LINE 1-TV jack, or LINE 3/

DECODER jack (page 51).

The sound volume is low.

, The sound volume is low on some DVDs.

The sound volume may improve if you set

[Audio DRC] in [Audio] Setup to [On]

(page 76).

An alternate audio track cannot be recorded or played.

, If an audio channel other than “Main+Sub” is selected, you cannot record both main and sub sounds. Check the selected audio channel before you start recording.

, If you have connected an AV amplifier to the

DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack and want to change the audio track during playback, set [Dolby Digital] in [Audio] Setup to

[D-PCM] (page 75).

Playback

The disc does not play.

, The disc is upside down. Insert the disc with the playback side facing down.

, The disc is not correctly inserted.

, Moisture has condensed inside the recorder.

Remove the disc and leave the recorder turned on for about half an hour until the moisture evaporates.

, If the disc was recorded on another recorder, the recorder cannot play the disc if it was not

finalized (page 35).

The disc does not start playback from the beginning.

, Resume play was activated (page 48).

, 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.

Playback stops automatically.

, If the disc has an auto pause signal, the recorder stops playback at the auto pause signal.

Some functions such as Stop, Search, or Slowmotion Play cannot be performed.

, Depending on the disc, you may not be able to do some of the operations above. See the instructions supplied with the disc.

The language for the sound track cannot be changed.

, Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the disc being played.

, The DVD VIDEO prohibits the changing of the language for the sound track.

, Try changing the language using the DVD

VIDEO’s menu.

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.

The angles cannot be changed.

, Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD

VIDEO being played.

, You are trying to change the angles when “ does not appear in the front panel display

(page 49).

”

, The DVD VIDEO prohibits changing angles.

, Try changing the angle using the DVD VIDEO’s menu.

, The angles cannot be changed for the titles recorded on this recorder.

The MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files do not play.

, The MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files are not recorded in a format that the recorder can

play (page 10).

Recording/Timer recording/Editing

The programme position cannot be changed from the channel you are recording.

, Set the TV’s input source to “TV.”

Recording does not start immediately after you

press z REC.

, Operate the recorder only after “LOADING,”

“INITIALIZE,” or “WRITE DISC” disappears from the front panel display.

Nothing was recorded even though you set the timer setting correctly.

, The recorder was turned on when the timer recording start time came. Set the recorder to standby mode before timer recording starts.

, There was a power failure during recording.

, The recorder’s internal clock stopped due to a

power failure. Reset the clock (page 72).

, The channel was disabled after the timer recording was set. See [Channel Settings] on

page 70.

, Disconnect the mains lead from the mains, and connect it again.

, The programme contains copy protection signals that restrict copying.

, Other timer setting overlapped the timer setting

(page 42).

, There is no recordable disc inserted in the recorder.

, There is not enough disc space for the recording.

, The disc is protected (DVD+RW, DVD-RW,

DVD+R) (page 34).

, The recorder was in the process of DV Dubbing

(page 66).

Recording does not stop immediately after you

press x.

, It will take a few seconds for the recorder to input disc data before recording can stop.

Timer recording is not complete or did not start from the beginning.

, There was a power failure before or during

recording. Reset the clock (page 72).

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, Other timer setting overlapped the timer setting

(page 42).

, There is not enough disc space for the recording.

, The PDC/VPS function is working (page 39).

Contents previously recorded were erased.

, Data that has been recorded on a DVD with a PC will be erased from the disc when the disc is inserted.

The PDC/VPS function does not operate.

, Check that the clock and date are set correctly.

, Check that the PDC/VPS time you set is the correct one (there might be a mistake in the TV programme guide). If the broadcast you wanted to record did not send the good PDC/VPS information, the recorder will not start recording.

, If the reception is poor, the PDC/VPS signal might be altered and the recorder might not start recording.

, [PDC/VPS] is set to [Off] (page 39).

Display

The clock has stopped.

, Set the clock again (page 72).

, The clock stopped due to a power failure. Reset

the clock (page 72).

The TIMER REC indicator is flashing.

, The disc does not have enough space.

, Insert a recordable disc inside the recorder.

The recording mode indication is incorrect.

, When the recording or dubbing is less than three minutes, the recording mode indication may be displayed incorrectly. The actual recording itself is correctly made in the selected recording mode.

Remote control

The remote does not function.

, Batteries are weak.

, The remote is too far from the recorder.

, The remote’s manufacturer code returned to the default setting when you replaced the batteries.

Reset the code (page 19).

, Turn on the recorder.

, The remote is not pointed at the remote sensor on the recorder.

, Different command modes are set for the recorder and remote. Set the same command

mode (page 20).

, Set the TV/DVD switch to DVD (page 19).

Other Sony equipment responds to the remote.

, The same command mode is set for both the equipment and recorder. Set a different

command mode for the recorder (page 20).

Others

The recorder does not operate properly.

, Restart the recorder. Press down "/1 on the recorder for more than ten seconds to turn off the recorder. If a disc is still in the recorder, press Z

(open/close) and remove the disc.

, 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. Then, unplug the recorder and after leaving it off for a while, plug it in again.

The disc tray does not open after you press Z

(open/close).

, It may take a few seconds for the disc tray to open after you have recorded or edited a disc.

This is because the recorder is adding disc data to the disc.

Mechanical sound is heard when the recorder is off.

, While the recorder is adjusting the clock for the

Auto Clock Set function or scanning the channels for the PDC/VPS function, operational noises (such as the internal fan) may be heard, even when the power is off. This is not a malfunction.

Notes About This Recorder

On operation

• If the recorder is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture may condense on the lenses inside the recorder. Should this occur, the recorder may not operate properly. In this case, remove the disc and leave the recorder turned on for about half an hour until the moisture evaporates.

• When you move the recorder, take out any discs.

If you do not, the disc may be damaged.

On adjusting volume

Do not turn up the volume while listening to a section with very low level inputs or no audio signals. If you do, the speakers may be damaged when a peak level section is played.

On cleaning

Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine.

On cleaning discs

Do not use a commercially available cleaning disc. It may cause a malfunction.

Notes about the discs

• To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its edge. Do not touch the surface. Dust, fingerprints, or scratches on the disc may cause it to malfunction.

• After playing, store the disc in its case.

• Clean the disc with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the centre out.

• Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners, or anti-static spray intended for vinyl LPs.

• 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.

• Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air ducts, or leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight as the temperature may rise considerably inside the car.

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Specifications

System

Laser: Semiconductor laser

Channel coverage:

PAL/SECAM (B/G, D/K, I, L)

VHF: E2 to E12, R1 to R12, F1 to F10, Italian

A to H, Ireland A to J, South Africa 4 to 13/

UHF: E21 to E69, R21 to R69, B21 to B69,

F21 to F69/CATV: S01 to S05, S1 to S20,

France B to Q/HYPER: S21 to S41

The above channel coverage merely ensures the channel reception within these ranges. It does not guarantee the ability to receive signals in all circumstances.

Video reception: Frequency synthesizer system

Audio reception: Split carrier system

Aerial out: 75-ohm asymmetrical aerial socket

Timer: Clock: Quartz locked/Timer indication:

24-hour cycle (digital)

Video recording format: MPEG Video

Audio recording format: Dolby Digital/2 ch

Inputs and outputs

LINE 2 OUT

(AUDIO): Phono jack/2 Vrms/600 ohms

(VIDEO): Phono jack/1.0 Vp-p

(S VIDEO): 4-pin mini DIN/Y:1.0 Vp-p, C: 0.3

Vp-p (PAL)

LINE 2 IN/LINE 4 IN

(AUDIO): Phono jack/2 Vrms/more than 47 kilohms

(VIDEO): Phono jack/1.0 Vp-p

(S VIDEO): 4-pin mini DIN/Y:1.0 Vp-p, C: 0.3

Vp-p (PAL)

LINE 1 -TV: 21-pin

CVBS IN/OUT

RGB OUT (upstream)

LINE 3/DECODER: 21-pin

CVBS IN/OUT

Decoder

DV IN: 4-pin/i.LINK S100

DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL): Optical output jack/–18 dBm (wave length: 660 nm)

DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL): Phono jack/0.5

Vp-p/75 ohms

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

(Y, P

B

/C

B

, P

R

/C

R

):

Phono jack/Y: 1.0 Vp-p, P

B

/C

B

: 0.7 Vp-p,

P

R

/C

R

: 0.7 Vp-p

General

Power requirements: 220-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz

Power consumption: 30W

Dimensions (approx.): 430

× 75 × 293 mm

(width/height/depth) incl. projecting parts

Mass (approx.): 4.0 kg

Operating temperature: 5 ºC to 35 ºC

Operating humidity: 25 % to 80 %

Supplied accessories:

Audio cord (1)

Video cord (1)

Aerial cable (1)

Remote commander (remote) (1)

R6 (size AA) batteries (2)

Specifications and design are subject to change without notice.

Compatible colour systems

This recorder is designed to record and play using the PAL colour system.

The signals of the SECAM colour system can be received or recorded but played back in the PAL colour system only. Recording of video sources based on other colour systems cannot be guaranteed.

About i.LINK

The DV IN jack on this recorder is an i.LINKcompliant DV IN jack. This section describes the i.LINK standard and its features.

What is i.LINK?

i.LINK is a digital serial interface for handling digital video, digital audio and other data in two directions between equipment having the i.LINK jack, and for controlling other equipment.

i.LINK-compatible pieces of equipment can be connected by a single i.LINK cable. Possible applications are operations and data transactions with various digital AV equipment. When two or more i.LINK-compatible equipment are connected to this recorder in a daisy chain, operations and data transactions are possible with not only the equipment that this recorder is connected to but also with other devices via the directly connected equipment.

Note, however, that the method of operation sometimes varies according to the characteristics and specifications of the equipment to be connected, and that operations and data transactions are sometimes not possible on some connected equipment.

Note

Normally, only one piece of equipment can be connected to this recorder by the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable). When connecting this recorder to i.LINKcompatible equipment having two or more i.LINK jacks

(DV jacks), see the instruction manual of the equipment to be connected.

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.

i.LINK baud rate

i.LINK’s maximum baud rate varies according to the equipment. Three maximum baud rates are defined:

S100 (approx. 100 Mbps*)

S200 (approx. 200 Mbps)

S400 (approx. 400 Mbps)

The baud rate is listed under “Specifications” in the instruction manual of each equipment. It is also indicated near the i.LINK jack on some equipment.

The maximum baud rate of equipment on which it is not indicated such as this unit is “S100.”

When units are connected to equipment having a different maximum baud rate, the baud rate sometimes differs from the indicated baud rate.

*What is Mbps?

Mbps stands for megabits per second, or the amount of data that can be sent or received in one second. For example, a baud rate of 100 Mbps means that 100 megabits of data can be sent in one second.

i.LINK functions on this recorder

For details on how to dub when this recorder is connected to other video equipment having DV

jacks, see page 66.

The DV jack on this recorder can only input DVC-

SD signals. It cannot output signals. The DV jack will not accept MICRO MV signals from equipment such as a MICRO MV digital video camera with an i.LINK jack.

For further precautions, see the notes on page 66.

For details on precautions when connecting this recorder, also see the instruction manuals for the equipment to be connected.

Required i.LINK cable

Use the Sony i.LINK 4-pin-to-4-pin cable (during

DV dubbing).

i.LINK and are trademarks.

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86

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 (21, 27, 38, 40)

B Front panel display (31, 88)

C Disc tray (27)

D TIMER REC indicator (38, 40)

E A (open/close) button (27, 49, 54)

F PROGRESSIVE indicator (15)

G H (play) button (47, 53)

X (pause) button (43, 49, 54, 57)

x (stop) button (20, 28, 29, 73)

H z REC button (28, 43, 45, 67)

I

(remote sensor) (18)

J ./> (previous/next) buttons (20, 49,

54)

K PROGRAM +/– buttons (28, 43)

L

DV IN jack (66)

M LINE 2 IN (VIDEO, AUDIO L/R, S

VIDEO) jacks (24)

Remote

Buttons on the remote have the same function as the buttons on the recorder if they have the same or similar names. Buttons with an orange dot next to them can be used with your TV when the TV/

DVD switch is set to TV.

1

4

7 8

0

2

5

3

6

9

A TV/DVD switch (19, 20, 27)

B Z (open/close) button (27, 49, 54)

C Number buttons* (33, 40, 52)

SET button (52)

The number 5 button has a tactile dot.

D CLEAR/-/-- (ten digit) button (40, 42, 52)

E

(audio) button* (49)

The button has a tactile dot.

(subtitle) button (49)

(angle) button (49)

F TIME button (31)

G DISPLAY button (31, 44, 52)

H

(Picture-in-Picture) button (51)

I </M/m/,/ENTER button (21, 29, 32)

J O RETURN button (29, 38, 42, 53, 57)

K TOP MENU button (47, 53, 57)

L . (previous)/> (next)

buttons (49, 54, 57)

M z REC button (28, 43, 45, 67)

N INPUT SELECT button (45, 67)

O REC MODE button (28, 37, 45, 67)

P REPEAT button (51, 54)

Q SET UP button (21, 27, 69)

R A-B button (51, 54)

S [/1 (on/standby) button (19, 21, 27, 38, 40)

T PROG (programme) +/– buttons* (28, 43)

The + button has a tactile dot.

U

2

(volume) +/– buttons (19)

V t (TV/video), TV/DVD button (19, 44)

W SUR (surround) button (49, 54)

ZOOM button (50)

X

(wide mode) button (19)

Y TIMER button (38, 40, 42)

Z TITLE LIST button (29, 47, 60)

wj BOOKMARK button (52)

SEARCH MODE button (52)

wk (instant replay)/ (instant advance)

buttons (49)

,continued

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88

wl MENU button (47, 53)

e; m /

M (search) buttons (49, 54)

ea H (play) button* (47, 53)

The button has a tactile dot.

X (pause) button (43, 49, 54, 57)

x (stop) button (

28

,

29 )

es CHAPTER MARK button (64)

PICTURE MARK button (30)

Front panel display

ed RANDOM button (51, 54)

ef PROGRAM button (55)

eg COMMAND MODE switch (DVD 1, 2, 3)

(20)

* Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the recorder.

DVD R W

V CD

PLAYLIST

D

VR TITLE TV TRK CHP NICAM ST BIL HQ SP EP SLP

A Playing/recording status (31, 44)

B Disc type*/recording format (8)

C TV indicator (19)

D NICAM indicator (37)

E ST (stereo)/BIL (bilingual) indicators (37)

F Recording mode indicators (28, 37, 45, 67)

G Displays the following (31, 44, 52):

• Playing time/remaining time

• Current title/chapter/track number

• Recording time/remaining time

• Clock

• Programme position

H

(angle) indicator (49)

*Displays DATA CDs as “CD.”

I Audio signal indicators (31, 49, 53)

J PLAYLIST indicator (29, 59)

Rear panel

AERIAL

IN

OUT

LINE 3 / DECODER

LINE 1 - TV

DIGITAL OUT

COAXIAL

PCM/DTS/

DOLBY DIGITAL

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

LINE 2 OUT

PB/CB

L

AUDIO

VIDEO OUT

SELECT

RGB

LINE 2 OUT

PR/CR

R

LINE 4 IN

L

AUDIO

R

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/MPEG/

DOLBY DIGITAL

OPTICAL

COMPO-

NENT S VIDEO

Y

VIDEO VIDEO

A AERIAL IN/OUT jacks (13)

B LINE 3/DECODER jack (23, 25, 26)

C DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack (16)

D COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (P

B

/C

B

, P

R

/

C

R

, Y) jacks (14)

E LINE 2 OUT (AUDIO L/R, VIDEO) jacks

(14, 16)

F LINE 4 IN (AUDIO L/R, VIDEO) jacks

(24)

G Mains lead (18)

H DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack (16)

I LINE 2 OUT (S VIDEO) jack (14)

J VIDEO OUT SELECT switch (14)

K LINE 1 – TV jack (14)

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90

Glossary

Album (page 53)

A unit in which to store MP3 audio tracks on a

DATA CD. (Album is an exclusive definition for this recorder.)

Chapter (page 52)

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 38)

Copy restriction set by copyright owners, etc.

These signals are included in some software or TV programmes and restrict recording on this recorder.

Dolby Digital (page 75)

Digital audio compression technology developed by Dolby Laboratories. This technology conforms to multi-channel surround sound. The rear channel is stereo and there is a discrete subwoofer channel in this format. Dolby Digital provides the same discrete channels of high quality digital audio found in “Dolby Digital” theater surround sound systems.

Good channel separation is realized because all of the channel data is recorded discretely, and little deterioration occurs because all channel data processing is digital.

DTS (page 75)

Digital audio compression technology by Digital

Theater Systems, Inc. This technology conforms to multi-channel surround sound. The rear channel is stereo and there is a discrete subwoofer channel in this format. DTS provides the same discrete channels of high quality digital audio.

Good channel separation is realized because all of the channel data is recorded discretely, and little deterioration occurs because all channel data processing is digital.

DVD+R (page 8)

A DVD+R (read “plus R”) is a recordable disc that is the same size as a DVD VIDEO. Contents can be recorded only once to a DVD+R, and will have the same format as a DVD VIDEO.

DVD-R (page 8)

A DVD-R is a recordable disc that is the same size as a DVD VIDEO. Contents can be recorded only once to a DVD-R, and will have the same format as a DVD VIDEO.

DVD+RW (page 8)

A DVD+RW (read “plus RW”) is a recordable and rewritable disc. DVD+RWs use a recording format that is comparable to the DVD VIDEO format.

DVD-RW (page 8)

A DVD-RW is a recordable and rewritable disc that is the same size as a DVD VIDEO. The DVD-

RW has two different modes: VR mode and Video mode. DVDs created in Video mode have the same format as a DVD VIDEO, while discs created in VR (Video Recording) mode allow the contents to be programmed or edited.

DVD VIDEO (page 10)

A disc that contains up to eight hours of moving pictures on a disc the same diameter as a CD.

The data capacity of a single-layer and singlesided DVD is 4.7 GB (Giga Byte), which is 7 times that of a CD. The data capacity of a doublelayer and single-sided DVD is 8.5 GB, a singlelayer and double-sided DVD is 9.4 GB, and double-layer and double-sided DVD is 17 GB.

The picture data uses the MPEG 2 format, which is a worldwide standard of digital compression technology. The picture data is compressed to about 1/40 (average) of its original size. The DVD also uses a variable rate coding technology that changes the data to be allocated according to the status of the picture. Audio information is recorded in a multi-channel format, such as 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.

File (page 57)

A JPEG image recorded on a DATA CD. (File is an exclusive definition for this recorder.) A single file consist of a single image.

Folder (page 57)

A unit in which to store JPEG image files on a

DATA CD. (Folder is an exclusive definition for this recorder.)

Interlace format (page 73)

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.

MPEG Audio (page 75)

International standard coding system used to compress audio digital signals authorized by ISO/

IEC. MPEG 2, used on DVDs, conforms to up to

7.1-channel surround.

Original (page 59)

Titles actually recorded on a DVD-RW (VR mode). Erasing original titles frees up disc space.

Playlist (page 59)

Playback information created from the actual recordings on a DVD-RW (VR mode). A Playlist leaves the original titles as they are, and contains only the information needed to control playback.

A Playlist title takes up very little disc space.

Progressive format (page 73)

Compared to the Interlace format that alternately shows every other line of an image (field) to create one frame, the Progressive format shows the entire image at once as a single frame. This means that while the Interlace format can show 25-30 frames/

50-60 fields in one second, the Progressive format can show 50/60 frames in one second. The overall picture quality increases and still images, text, and horizontal lines appear sharper.

Title (page 52)

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 52)

Sections of a picture or a music feature on a

VIDEO CD, CD, or DATA CD (the length of a song). (Track is an exclusive definition for this recorder.)

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Language Code List

For details, see page 74.

The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.

Language Code

Abkhazian

Afar

Afrikaans

Albanian

Amharic

Arabic

Armenian

Assamese

Aymara

Azerbaijani

Bashkir

Basque

6588

6590

6665

6985

Bengali; Bangla 6678

Bhutani 6890

Bihari

Breton

6672

6682

6566

6565

6570

8381

6577

6582

7289

6583

Bulgarian

Burmese

6671

7789

Byelorussian 6669

Cambodian 7577

Catalan

Chinese

Corsican

Croatian

6765

9072

6779

7282

Czech

Danish

Dutch

English

Esperanto

Estonian

Faroese

Fiji

Finnish

French

Frisian

7073

7082

7089

6783

6865

7876

6978

6979

6984

7079

7074

Language Code

Galician

Georgian

German

Greek

Greenlandic

Guarani

Gujarati

Hausa

Hebrew

Hindi

Hungarian

Icelandic

Indonesian

Interlingua

Irish

Italian

Japanese

Javanese

Kannada

Kashmiri

Kazakh

Kirghiz

Korean

Kurdish

Laothian

Latin

7679

7665

Latvian; Lettish 7686

Lingala 7678

Lithuanian

Macedonian

Malagasy

Malay

7684

7775

7771

7783

Malayalam

Maltese

Maori

7465

7487

7578

7583

7575

7589

7579

7585

7776

7784

7773

7387

7273

7285

7383

7378

7365

7165

7384

7176

7565

6869

6976

7576

7178

7185

7265

Language Code

Marathi

Moldavian

Mongolian

Nauru

Nepali

Norwegian

Oriya

Punjabi

Pashto; Pushto 8083

Persian 7065

Polish

Portuguese

8076

8084

Quechua 8185

Rhaeto-Romance

Romanian

8277

8279

7782

7779

7778

7865

7869

7879

7982

8065

Russian

Samoan

8285

8377

Sanskrit 8365

Scots Gaelic 7168

Serbian 8382

Serbo-Croatian 8372

Shona

Sindhi

8378

8368

Singhalese

Slovak

Slovenian

Somali

Spanish

Sundanese

Swahili

Swedish

Tagalog

Tajik

Tamil

8476

8471

8465

8373

8375

8376

8379

6983

8385

8387

8386

Language Code

Tatar

Telugu

Thai

Tibetan

Tigrinya

Tonga

Turkish

Turkmen

Twi

Ukrainian

Urdu

Uzbek

Vietnamese

Volapük

Welsh

Wolof

Xhosa

Yiddish

Yoruba

Zulu

8487

8575

8582

8590

8673

8679

6789

8779

8484

8469

8472

6679

8473

8479

8482

8475

8872

7473

8979

9085

Area Code List

For details, see page 77.

Code Area

AF Afghanistan

AN Netherlands

Antilles

AR Argentina

AT Austria

AU Australia

BE Belgium

BO Bolivia

BR Brazil

BT Bhutan

CA Canada

CG Congo

CH Switzerland

CL Chile

CN China

CO Colombia

CR Costa Rica

CZ Czech Republic

DE Germany

DK Denmark

EC Ecuador

EG Egypt

ES Spain

ET Ethiopia

Code Area

FI Finland

FJ Fiji

FR France

GB Great Britain

GL Greenland

GR Greece

HK Hong Kong

HM Heard and

McDonald

Islands

HR Croatia

HU Hungary

ID Indonesia

IL Israel

IN

IT

India

Italy

JM Jamaica

JP Japan

KE Kenya

KH Cambodia

KR South Korea

KW Kuwait

LK Sri Lanka

LU Luxembourg

Code Area

LY Libya

MA Morocco

MC Monaco

MN Mongolia

MV Maldives

MX Mexico

MY Malaysia

NG Nigeria

NL Netherlands

NO Norway

NP Nepal

NZ New Zealand

OM Oman

PA Panama

PH Philippines

PK Pakistan

PL Poland

PT Portugal

PY Paraguay

RO Romania

RU Russian

Federation

SA Saudi Arabia

SE Sweden

Code Area

SG Singapore

SI Slovenia

SK Slovak

Republic

SN Senegal

SV El Salvador

TH Thailand

TR Turkey

TW Taiwan

UA Ukraine

UG Uganda

US United States

UY Uruguay

UZ Uzbekistan

VN Vietnam

ZA South Africa

ZW Zimbabwe

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94

Index

Words in brackets appear in the on-screen displays.

Numerics

[16:9]

22

,

73

,

77

[4:3]

22

,

73

,

77

[48kHz]

75

[96kHz]

75

A

[A-B Erase]

61

A-B Repeat

51

,

55

Aerial

13

Album

53

,

90

Angle

50

Area Code

77

,

93

Audio

74

,

75

Audio cord

16

[Audio DRC]

76

[Auto Adjust]

72

[Auto Chapter]

45

,

77

Auto Clock Set 22

,

72

[Auto Preset] 21

,

70

B

Batteries

18

Bilingual recordings

37

[Bitstream]

75

Bookmark

52

C

Canal Plus

26

CD

10

Channel List

71

[Channel Settings]

70

Chapter

45

,

64

,

90

Chapter List

30

,

47

,

63

,

65

Cleaning discs

83

[Clock] 22

,

72

Colour systems

84

[Combine]

63

Command mode

20

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

14

Connecting

the aerial cable

13

the audio cords

16

the video cords

14

Controlling TVs with the remote

19

Copy control signals

38

Copy protection

90

Copy-Free

38

Copy-Never

38

Copy-Once

38

CPRM

8

Creating chapters

64

D

DATA CD

10

[Decoder On/Off]

71

DIGITAL OUT

16

Digital video camera

66

[Disc Info]

27

[Disc Name]

34

Disc space

59

Disc types

8

Display

Front panel display

31

,

88

On-screen display

31

Setup Display

69

[Display Mode]

73

[Divide]

62

Dolby Digital

17

,

75

,

90

[D-PCM]

75

DTS

75

,

90

[DV Audio Input]

67

,

77

DV Dubbing

66

DV IN

66

DVD VIDEO

10

,

90

DVD+R

8

,

90

DVD+RW

8

,

90

DVD-R

8

,

90

DVD-RW

8

,

59

,

90

E

[Edit]

34

,

61

,

63

Editing

59

Enter characters

32

[Erase]

61

,

63

,

71

F

[Factory Setup]

78

File

57

,

91

[Finalize]

35

[Fine]

71

Folder

57

,

91

[Format DVD]

27

Front panel

86

Front panel display

31

,

88

[Full Play]

48

,

64

H

Handling discs

83

[Hide]

64

I

i.LINK

85

INPUT SELECT

45

,

67

Interlace format

91

J

JPEG image files

57

L

[Letter Box]

73

LINE 1 – TV

14

LINE 2 IN

24

LINE 2 OUT

14

,

16

LINE 3/DECODER

23

,

25

,

26

LINE 4 IN

24

[Line1 Decoder]

73

M

Mains lead

18

Manual Clock Set

72

MENU

47

Menu

74

DVD’s Menu

47

Top menu

47

[Move]

65

,

71

MP3 audio tracks

53

MPEG

75

,

91

N

NICAM

37

,

71

Number buttons

33

,

40

,

52

O

On-screen display

31

Setup Display

69

Sub-menu

29

Original

29

,

59

,

91

OSD language

21

,

74

P

[Pan Scan]

73

Parental Control

48

,

76

,

77

PAY-TV

26

PBC (Playback Control)

47

,

74

[PCM]

75

PDC

39

Picture-in-Picture

51

Playable discs

10

Playback

47

,

49

,

53

A-B Repeat

51

,

55

fast forward

49

,

54

fast reverse

49

,

54

instant advance

50

instant replay

50

Random Play

51

,

55

Repeat Play

51

,

55

Resume Play

48

Slow-motion play

50

Playing time

31

Playlist

29

,

59

,

64

,

91

Programme Play

55

Progressive mode

15

,

73

,

91

[Protect]

34

,

62

Q

Quick guide to disc types

8

Quick Timer

44

R

Random Play

51

,

55

Rear panel

89

REC

28

,

43

[Rec Aspect Ratio]

77

Rec Mode Adjust

40

[Rec Mode Set]

77

[Rec Setting]

67

,

77

Recordable discs

8

Recording

28

,

37

,

43

,

45

,

77

Overwriting a recorded title

45

Recording format

8

Recording mode

37

,

77

Recording time

37

while watching another programme

44

Region code

11

Remaining time

31

Remote

18

,

87

Repeat Play

51

,

55

Resetting the recorder

78

Resume Play

48

S

S VIDEO

14

,

15

[Sampling Freq.]

75

Searching fast forward

49

,

54

fast reverse

49

,

54

locating the beginning of the title/chapter/ track

49

,

54

Search mode

52

SET

52

[Set Password]

76

Setup Display

69

[Show] 64

ShowView

40

Slide show

57

[Station Name]

71

[Stereo 1]

77

[Stereo 2]

77

Sub-menu

29

Subtitle

50

,

74

Super VIDEO CD

10

[SUR ON]

50

,

54

Surround

17

,

50

,

51

,

54

T

Thumbnail picture

30

TIME

31

TIMER

38

,

40

Timer List

42

Timer recording check/change/cancel

42

manual setting

38

Rec Mode Adjust

40

ShowView

40

Timer List

42

Title

29

,

47

,

91

TITLE LIST

29

,

47

Title List

29

,

47

,

60

[Title Name]

33

,

61

TOP MENU

47

Track

53

,

91

Troubleshooting

79

[TV Aspect]

22

,

73

TV/DVD

44

TV/DVD switch

19

,

27

U

[Unfinalize]

35

Usable discs

8

,

10

V

VIDEO CD

10

,

47

Video cord

14

Video input

15

Video mode

8

VIDEO OUT SELECT switch

15

[Vocal]

76

VPS

39

VR mode

8

Z

Zoom

50

ZWEITON

37

95

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