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3-096-489-11 (1)
Operating Instructions
Manual de instrucciones
RDR-GX355
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© 2007 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 SON_ 3-096-489-11 (1) DVD Recorder Operating Instructions Operating Instructions Manual de instrucciones RDR-GX355 H_:3m| © 2007 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 2: Warning

    To reduce the risk of fire or provided bdow. Ret_r to thenl SllouM my solid object or liquid fall whenever you call upon your Sony dealer electric shock, do not expose into the cabinet, unplug the recorder regnrding this pro+hlct, this apparatus...
  • Page 3 If you have any questions or lightning storms or when unused recorder, disc, etc. problems concerning your recorder. lbr long periods of time. pie ,se consult your nearest Sony • M&e trial recordings belbre 14) Refer all servicing to qualified dealer. making the actual recording.
  • Page 4 Aboutthis manual Icon Meaning • Instructions in this manual describe the controls (m Ihe remote. can also use the controls on the recorder Funclions available for DVD+RWs they have the same or similar names as those on the remote. Funclions available for DVD-RWs •...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents WARNING ............Precautions ............Ways to Use Your DVD Recorder ......... How to Use the On-Screen Menus ........Hookups and Settings ........Hooking Up the Recorder ..........Step 1: Unpacking ............ Step 2: Connecting the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver (Tuner) ....
  • Page 7 DV/D8 Dubbing (DV/D8 --, DVD) ......Before DV/D8 Dubbing ..........Connecting a Digital Video Camera to the DV iN Jack ....... Dubbing From a DV/D8 Format Tape to a DVD ......Settings and Adjustments ........Using the Setup Displays ..........Clock Setting (Clock Set) ..........

  • Page 8: Waysto Useyourdvdrecorder

    Waysto UseYourDVDRecorder Recordingand timer recording Record TV programs on a DVD, either manually or using the timer. You need to connect a tuner such as a cable box to this recorder. Control your cable box or satellite receiver - Set top box control Connect tile supplied set top box controller to have the recorder change the channel of your cable box or satellite receiver...
  • Page 9 Creating your own program- Playlist Original Record a progranl oi1a DVD-RW (VR mode) or DVD-R (VR mode), then erase, move or add scenes as you like without changing the original contents (page 61). Playlist OneTouch Dubbing- DV/D8Dubbing Control _1_ Conuect your digital video camera to tile DV IN jack and press the ONE TOUCH DUBBING button to dub a DV/D8 format tape over to a disc (page 71 ).

  • Page 10: Howto Usethe On-Screen Menus

    "Title List" Howto Usethe On-Screen Displays the lisl nf the disc contents, including the recording infornmtinn Menus movie thumbnail image, which allows ynu to select a title tn play or edil. The lk)llowing Ihree displays are mainly used to nperate this recorder. Once you become familiar Title List (Original)
  • Page 11 Selectable options Sub-menu Selecmhle options on the System Mmm ditTer depending on the media type, disc condition, The sub-menu appears when you select an item nperaling status. from a list menu (e.g., a title l?om the Title List menu), and press ENTER. The sub-menu displays Example: When a disc is slopped.

  • Page 12: Hookups And Settings

    Step2: Connecting the CableBox/Satellite HookingUpthe Recorder Receiver(Tuner) Follow sleps 1 Io 7 to book up and adjust 1he This recorder does not include a TV tuner. seltings of Ihe recorder. To record TV programs o>1dlis recorder, you need to connect the recorder lo a tuner that has audio/ [ U_t'W03_ vide() output jacks.
  • Page 13 Connecting a cable box/satellite receiver and set top box controller Connect tile LINE 1N jacks using an aMio/video cord. With this hookup, you call record ally channel on the cable box or satellite receiver. Be sure thai tile cable box or satellite receiver is turned on. This connection is necessary to use the Synchro-Rec function...
  • Page 14 • Synchro-Rccording does not work with some tuners. For details, see the tuner_s operating instructions. • AV path through function does not work for: Input signals flom the LINE 2 IN .j_,cks. Output sigm,ls to S VIDEO OUT, COMPONENT VIDEO OUT_ or HDMI OUT j_,cks.

  • Page 15: Step3: Connecting To Yourtv

    Step3: Connecting to YourTV Connect the supplied audio/video cord Io lhe LINE OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R)jacks ol the recoMer. To enjoy higher quality images, connect an S video cord (not supplied) inslead of Ille yellow (video) plug. When using lhis conneclion, be sure to connect the audio cord to the LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) jacks.
  • Page 16 If your TV has an HDMI input jack Cormect tire HDMI* OUT jack using u certified HDMI cord (not supplied). You will enjoy high quality picture and sound. Tire HDMI indicator lights up on tile l_'ont panel when the recorder outputs signals through the HDMI OUT jack.
  • Page 17 If your TV has component video input jacks Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks using a component video cord (not supplied) or three video cords (not supplied) of the same kind and length. You will enjoy accurate color reproduction high quality images. If your TV accepts progressive 480p l\_rmat signals, you must use this connection and then set...

  • Page 18: Step4: Connecting To Yourav Amplifier(Receiver)

    Step4: Connecting to YourAV Amplifier(Receiver) Selecl o11e ol fire fk>llowing pallerns or O, accoMieg to the inpul j_ck on your AV amplifier (receiver). This will enable you to listen to DVD audio tracks through your AV amplifier (receiver). Audio cord (not supplied) (white) (red)
  • Page 19 0 Connecting toa digitalaudioinput jack Connecting to audio L/R jacks This comleclion uses a stereo amplifier's Use this connection if your AV amplifier (receiver's) Iwo lront speakers for sound. (receiver) has a Dolby* 1Digital or DTS_2 decoder and a digital input jack. You cai1 enjoy the You call enjoy file surround flmction that creates surround eft_ct of Dolby Digital (5.

  • Page 20: Step5: Connecting The Powercord

    Step5: Connecting the Step 6: Preparing the PowerCord Remote Plug the recorder and TV power cords imo all AC You can control the recorder using the supplied outlet. Alter you connect tile power cord, you renlote. must wait for a short while before lnsert two size AA (R6) batteries by matching operating the recorder.
  • Page 21 TV DIGITAL/ Select the broadcast on a control your TV. ANALOG Sony TV that can switch between digital and analog • Depending on the TV, some or all of the buttons below may net work lbr the TV.
  • Page 22 Sony DVD recorder or player, set the c()mmand 5 Select"CommandMode,"andpress mode number lot this recorder and the supplied ENTER. remote to one that dilli:rs Dora the other Sony DVD recorder or player after you have completed lo:1o "Step 7: Easy Setup." The delhnlt command mode setting lor this recorder and the supplied remote is DVD 3.

  • Page 23: Step 7: Easysetup

    "7 Set the commandmodeforthe remotesoit matchesthe command modefor the Step 7: EasySetup recorderyou set above. Follow the steps below to set the command Follow the steps below to make the minimum mode on the remote. number of basic adjustments for using the (_) Hold down ENTER.
  • Page 24 Switch the inputselectoron yourTVsothat the signal from the recorder appearson Ea£y Setup your TV screen. Enter the brand code your set top box "Initial setting necessary to operate the DVD recorder will be made. You can change them later using setup." appears. •...
  • Page 25 Press ENTER. Select the settingthat matchesyourTV type. The setup display for selecting the lype of DTS signal appears. Eacy Setup 10:10 Easy Setup 10:10 Sele_ yourTV screentype¸ 16:9 ['/4:3 LetterBox [_o_f 4 : 3 Pan Scan "16:9": For wide-screen TVs or standard TVs with a wide screen mode.
  • Page 26 Affix it so that the set lop box controller Checkingthe cable box/satellite cable [le_Ir relllOte control seUSOF your receiver control setting box/satellite receiver. Turn on the recorder and the cable box/ satellite receiver. Pointthe recorder'sremote atthe recorder (not at the cable box/satellitereceiver). Press CH+/- and checkthat the channel changesonthe cable box/satellitereceiver window.

  • Page 27: Connecting A Vcror Similardevice

    Connecting a VCRor SimilarDevice Aller disconnecling tile recorder's power cord from all AC oullet, connecl a VCR or similar recording device Io lhe LINE IN jacks of lhis recorder. See also Ihe instruction nlanual supplied with Ille connected eqeipmenl. If you connecl eqeipmem Ihal has a timer funclion, you can use Ihe Synchro Rec flmction (page 51 ).
  • Page 28 • Do net connect mere than one type of video cord between the recerder and your TV at the same time. • Pictures containing copy protection signals that prehibit any copying cannot be rccerded. You cannot dub from DVD VIDEOs to this recorder.

  • Page 30: Quick Guide To Disc Types

    Recordable and PlayableDiscs Aulolnatically Playable on DVD+RW formatled compalible players (automatically finalized) F()rmat in VR mode _2 Playable only on VR mode (page 47) compalible players (finalizalion iiiii_Niiii!ii ili_iii!iii!]iiiiiiii_iii_iiii_iiii unnecessary/ (page 69) Playable on most DVD players Format in Video (finalization necessary) tl/ode _2 (page 471 (page 69)
  • Page 31 "4 Yes/No Yes/Yes _4 Yes/No Yes/No 5 Yes/Yes"5 Yes/N(/5 I CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media) is lk)r a coding technology that protects copyrights images. _2 Unused DVD-RWs are automatically lbrmatted according to the setting of "FormatDVD-RW" in "Features"setup (page 82). *_ Erasing titles only frees up disc space if you erase the last title.
  • Page 32 12 cm/8 cm discs Discsthat cannotbe recordedon • g cm discs • [)VD-RAMs...

  • Page 33: Playablediscs

    PlayableDiscs Discs such as movies Ihal can be purchased or renled VIDEO "-4 8 cm DVD+RWs. DVD-RWs. and DVD-Rs recorded with a DVD video camera (Still images recorded with a DVD video camera cannot be played.) "DVD VIDEO" and "CD" logos are trademarks. Discs that cannot he played •...
  • Page 34 Note on playbackoperationsof DVD VIDEOs/ Note on DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs,DVD-RWs/DVD- VIDEOCDs Rs, or CD-RWs/CD-Rsrecordedon other Some playback operations of DVD VIDEOs/ equipment VIDEO CDs may be intentionally set by soliware Some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVD- producers. Since this recorder plays DVD Rs, or CD-RWs/CD-Rs cannot be played on this V1DEOs/V1DEO CDs according to the disc recorder due to the recording quality or physical contents the software producers designed, some...

  • Page 35: Playback

    "_° Hints • You can pla} DATA CDs or DATA DVDs with MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files (pages 41 or 42). • If you insert a DVD VIDEO, VIDEO CD, or CD, playhack starts automatically depending on the disc. Playing Discs •...

  • Page 36: Playback Options

    Playback Options --_OPEN/CLOSE <_ Number buttons 4® ANGLE -- _L@_ ___oooooSUBTITLE MENU _,__9 AUDIO ENTER 8% RETURN .._ _=® REPLAY/o_I_ ADVANCE PREV Z'_'_ NEXT _t'_-_l/il_'l_,_ PLAY @ _IL_-_ _,,,,,,,,,,,,,, • STOP II PAUSE Button Operation Disc OPEN/CLOSE Stops playing and opens tile disc tray. All discs AUDIO Selects one of the audio tracks recorded on the disc...
  • Page 37 Button Operation Disc All discs Fast reverses ur fast forwards the disc when pressed (fast reverse/fast during playback. I FFI with sound forward) Search speed changes with each press: (Scan Audio) is available fur DVDs fast reverse fast lk_rward FRI *-- --+ FFI 1 with Dolby Digital FR2 _2 _...
  • Page 38 you edit Ihe lille afler slopping playback. Playing quickly with sound(Scan - you make a recording. Audio) (DVDs with Dolby Digital soundtracks Playing restricted DVDs(Parental only) Control) You can play quickly wilh dialog or sound during FFI fast-forward of a DVD with Dolby Digilal soundlracks.

  • Page 39: Playinga Title Fromthe Title List

    Select the title, and press ENTER. Playinga Title Fromthe The sub-menu appears. Title List Select "Play," and press ENTER. Playback starts lrom the selected title on the disc. The Title List menu displays the program titles on Aboutthe Title List for DVD-RWs(VR mode) the disc.

  • Page 40: Searchingfor A Title/Chapter/Track,Etc

    PressENTER. Searchingfor a Title/ The recorder starts playhack h'om Ihe selected point. Chapter/Track,etc. To turn nlTthe display, press OPTIONS. Ynu can search a DVD by title or chapter, and • Depending on the disc, you may not be able to use the VIDEO CD by track nr scene.

  • Page 41: Playingmp3 Audiotracks And Jpegimagefiles

    Select "Music," and pressENTER. PlayingMP3 AudioTracks The "Music" display appears. Select an album, and pressENTER. and JPEGImageFiles _[l_ Music 10:10 AM _lll)) Surr0und:Off Stop 00:00:00 You can play DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/ CD-RWs)/DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/ [)VD+RWs/[)V[)-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs) that contain MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files....
  • Page 42 Press OPTIONS to turn on/off' Ihe menu PlayingJPEG imagefiles icons. You can play .1PEG irnage files on DATA CDs or DATA DVDs. To play the slide show Place a DATA CD/DATA DVD on the disc 1 Press4-/,-_ toselect "L_-=P, a nd press tray.
  • Page 43 About MP3 audio tracks and JPEG Enjoyinga slide show with sound image files When a disccontains both MP3 audio tracksand JPEG image files, you can enjoy a slide show wifll MP3 is audio compression technology that SOMIld. satisfies flaeISO/1EC MPEG regulations. Insert a DATACD/DATADVD containing JPEG is image compression technology.

  • Page 44: Displayingthe Playing Time And Play Information

    Displayingthe Playing Time • Seine DATA CDs or DATA DVDs cannot be played and Play Information on Ihis recorder depending en file lbrmat. • Only one session ef a multi-sessien DATA DVD can be played back. • Only alphabet and numbers can be used lbr album or track names.
  • Page 45 I Alse appears in step mode with Resume Play activated (page 38). *2 Title type (original or Playlist) fer DVD-RWs (VR mede)/DVD-Rs (VR mede)/DVD-RAMs. Viewing information on the front panel display Yon can view the information on the front pro]el display.

  • Page 46: Recording

    Recordingmodeand recordingtime The lk_llowingtable is an approximate guide lk_r the recording time on a single DVD (4.7 GB). Recording mode Approximate BeforeRecording recording time (minute) Before you start recording... HQ (High qu:dity) • Tiffs recorder can record on _arious disc types. Select the disc type according to your needs SP (Standard mode)

  • Page 47: Recording From Connected Equipment Without The Timer

    Recording main and sub sounds RecordingFromConnected You can record tile different soundtracks on a Equipment W ithoutthe DVD-RW (VR mode) or DVD-R (VR mode) from Timer equipment connected to the LINE 11N or LINE 2 1N jacks. When playing tile disc, you can select main or sub sound hy pressing tile AUDIO button.
  • Page 48 Press CH+/- or INPUT repeatedlyto select the channelor inputsourceyouwant to • Recording may not start immediately after • REC is record. pressed. • When using the cable box/satellite receiver • You cannot change the recording mode during control, select the channel by pressing recording or recording pause.

  • Page 49: Timerrecordingfrom Connectedequipment

    Checking the disc status while TimerRecordingFrom recording ConnectedEquipment You can check the recoMing infornmtion such as recording lime or disc type. Press DISPLAY during recording. You can set the timer for a total of 12 programs, up to one month in advance. Tile inl\)rmation display appears.
  • Page 50 5 PressENTER. Press _--OPEN/CLOSE to closethe disc tray. The Timer List menu (page 53) appears. Wait until "LOAD" disappears from the front The @ indicator lights up in the fi'ont panel display, and the recorder is ready to start panel display. recording.

  • Page 51: Recordingfromconnected Equipment W Ith A Timer (Synchrorec)

    To use the Rec Mode Adjust function RecordingFromConnected If tile remaining disc space is not enough for the current recording, the recorder automatically Equipment W ith a Timer adjusts the recording mode. Select "AUTO' "Mode" when setting the timer. (SynchroRec) "_°...
  • Page 52 If the timer settings of a Synchro-Recording Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the recording andanothertimer recordingoverlap mode. Regardless of whether nr not tire program is a The display changes on the TV screen as t_}llows: Synchro-Rec program, the program that starts first has priority.

  • Page 53: Changing Or Canceling Timersettings(Timerlist)

    Selectthe timer settingyouwantto change Changing or Canceling or cancel, and press ENTER. The sub-lnenu appears. TimerSettings(TimerList) Timer List 10:10 AM Date Start En r3 04/15 Og:OOPM IO:00PM LIne1 O4,'3O O_:ISPM 0_:45PM Line1 You call change or cancel timer settings using lhe Timer List menu.

  • Page 54: Recording Froma Vcror Similardevice

    • You cannot change Ihe timer selfings for a recording Recording Froma VCRor currcnlly underway. SimilarDevice You can record from a connected VCR or similar device. For connection details, see "Connecting VCR or Similar Device" on page 27. Use the DV IN jack on the l?ont panel if the equipment has a DV/D8 output jack (i.LINK jack).
  • Page 55 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the recording mode. The display changes on tile TV screen as Rqlows: HQ -_ HSP -_ SP-_ SLP _- EP _- LP_-ESP For details about lhe recording mode, see page 46. Select the line input audio. Set "Lille Audio lnpul ' of "Audio"...

  • Page 56: Editing

    Edit optionsfor DVD-RWs(VR mode)/ DVD-Rs(VR mode) BeforeEditing You can euioy advanced edit ftmctions. First you This recorder off'ers various edit options l\)r ha,_e two options lor a DVD-RW (VR mode) and various disc types. Before you edit, check the disc [)VD-R (VR mode): editing either the original type in the l]'ont panel display, and select the recording...

  • Page 57: Editinga Title

    In this case, ynu can compile highlight scenes as a Editinga Title Playlist title. You can even rearrange the scene order within the Playlist title. See "Editing Playlist" nn page 63. The advanced edit lhnctions available l\)r Playlist titles are: This section explains the basic edit fnnctions.
  • Page 58 PressTITLE LIST. Select an option, and press ENTER. Press ORIGINAL/PLAYLIST to switch to the You can select from the l\)llowing: "Title Erase": Erases the selected title. Select "Title List (Original)," if necessary. "OK" when asked for confirmation. Select a title, and press ENTER. "Chapter Erase'q: Allows you to select a...
  • Page 59 Press TITLE LIST. "_I° Hints • A chapter mark is inserted after the scene was erased. When edidng it DVD-RW mode) The chapter mark divides Ihe title into separate chapters DVD-R (VR mode), press ORIGINAL/ on either side of the mark. PLAYLIST to switch to the "Title...

  • Page 60: Changing The Nameof A Title

    Press ENTERat the point where youwantto Changing the Nameof a divide the title. You can use I2:> PLAY, "_'_"_|;'|_, Title I_ql/l_H, • STOP, and II PAUSE to find the ix>int. "Divide" is selected. You can enter a title name of up to 32 characters. 10:10 Since the displayed number of characters is Divide...

  • Page 61: Creatinga Playlist

    Select the character you want to enter Creatinga Playlist using'1'/,!,/<"/'-_, andpressENTER. The selected character appears in the input row. You can only enter characters and symbols Playlist titles allow you to edit without changing that are displayed. the original recordings (see "Edit options liar DVD-RWs...
  • Page 62 Select "Edit," and press ENTER. Playing a Playlist title lO:1o PressTITLE LIST. Create Play4ist Press ORIGINAL/PLAYLIST to switch tothe Edi_ Playlist "Playlist" Title List. Select a Playlist title, andpress ENTER. The sub-menu appears. Select "Play," and press ENTER. Select "Create Playlist," and press ENTER. The display for creating a Playlist appears.

  • Page 63: Editing A Playlist

    Select "Edit Playlist," and pressENTER. Editing a Playlist The "Playlist ' Title List appears. _]i_ Playlist lO:1o You can edit Playlist tilles or scenes within Ihem, 02 LINE 1 00:00:51 > without changing the actual recordings. No Title Length Edit LtNE 1 (_) May,02/2007 03:2S PM...
  • Page 64 3 Selecta Playlisttitle to becombined. "Move": Allows you to change scene order (page 65). "Add': Allows you to add other scenes befklre Playligt 10:10 a selected scene (page 65}. Title Length Edit "Copy': Allows you to copy a scene ] 01 LINE 1 00:05:04 >...
  • Page 65 Followsteps I to 6 of "Editing a Playlist" Moving a scene (Move) (page 63). The "Edit Scene" display appears. Select the scene youwant to modify,and You can change the scene order within the Playlist press ENTER. title. Select "Modify," and press ENTER. Followsteps I to 6 of "Editing a Playlist"...
  • Page 66 Select "Add," and pressENTER. Copyinga scene (Copy) "Start' is selecled. You can copy and add a selected scene. Follow steps I to 6 of "Editing a Playlist" (page 63). Tile "Edit Scene" display appears. Select the scene youwant to copy, and press ENTER.

  • Page 67: Formatting/Renaming/Protectinga Disc

    "Disc Protect" (DVD+RWs!DVD-RWs Formatting/Renaming/ (VR mode)/DVD-Rs (VR mode) only): Protects all titles on the disc when Protectinga Disc "Protected" is selected. To cancel the protection, select "Not Protected." "Disc Fornmt" (DVD+RWs/DVD- The "Disc Setting" display allows you to check tile RWs/DVD-Rs only): Erases all disc information or change the disc name.
  • Page 68 To return to the previous display Press o*"_RETURN. "_° Hints • You can set protection for individual titles (page 57). • By reformatting, you can change the recording format on DVD-RWs, or record again on DVD-RWs (Vide<) mode) that have been finalized. •...

  • Page 69: Finalizing A Disc (Preparing A Disc For Playback On Other Equipment)

    :511 i!!!ii_; Finalizing a Disc (Preparing :iiii; :i)ii!i: ii;iiiii a Disc for Playback on (i¸¸_@ (;i) : Other Equipment) ,_ Z_, (i))_'U)(: SYSTEM MENU- ENTER Finalizing is necessary ill order to play discs recorded with this recorder on other DVD equipment.
  • Page 70 Select "OK," and pressENTER. The recorder slarls finalizing Ihe disc. To turn offthe display Press SYSTEM MENU. Tounfinalizea DVD-RW (VRmode) If you cannot record or edit on a DVD-RW mode) thal has been finalized, unfinalize the disc by selecting "Unfinalize" in step 5 above.

  • Page 71: Dv/D8 Dubbing (Dv/D8 --, Dvd)

    Connecting a DigitalVideo Camerato the DV IN Jack Before DV/D8 Dubbing You call connect a digital vide() camera to the DV 1N jack on the recorder to record or edit from a This section explains dubbing with a digital vide() DV/D8 tbrmat tape.

  • Page 72: Dubbingfroma Dv/D8

    Press _ OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc DubbingFroma DV/D8 tray. Wait until "LOAD" disappears from the _ont FormatTapeto a DVD panel display. Unused discs are automatically l\_rmatted. For the DVD-RW/DVD-R's recording lormat (VR mode or Video mode), see "Fornmtting new disc" on page 47. You can record a DV/D8 Rmnat tape onto a disc.
  • Page 73 9 Select"DV/D8Audio Input,"andpress and its power turned on. and thai ils mode ENTER. set for dubbing. Find the dubbingstart point on the tape, Audio 10:10 andstopor pauseplayback. Digital Oul Press '€_/"_ to selecl _1_, I, II, I_, I2:> or on 1heTV screen and press ENTER to Audio DRC : Standard lind the point,...
  • Page 74 Dubbingan entire DV/D8format tape to a DVD(OneTouch Dubbing) You can record the enth'e contents of a DV/D8 lormat tape onto a disc with a single press of the ONE-TOUCH DUBBING button. The recorder controls the digital vide(> camera tk_r the whole process, and completes the recording.

  • Page 75: Settings And Adjustments

    Select "Setup," and press ENTER. The "Setup' display appears. lo:1o Usingthe SetupDisplays 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. Tile setup displays are used in the following way.

  • Page 76: Clocksetting(Clockset)

    Some items display a dialog box that requires ClockSetting(ClockSet) additional settings. Example: When "Parental" in "Options" semp is selected. The "Clock Set" setup allows you to make clock seltiugs for Ihe recoMer. lo:1o PressSYSTEMMENUwhile the recorderis in stop mode. Select "Setup," and pressENTER. Select "Clock Set,"...

  • Page 77: Videosettings(Video)

    16:9 VideoSettings(Video) The "Vide()" setup allows you to adjust items related to the image, such as size and color. 4:3 Letter Box Choose the settings according to the type of TV, tuner, or decoder connected to the recorder. Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is 4:3 Pan Scan in stop mode.
  • Page 78 This setting is not effective when the Set the recorder to ontput "PROGRESSIVE" indicator lights up on the front progressive signals. panel display and the recorder outputs progressive The "PROGRESSIVE" indicator signals. lights up on the front panel display. Raises the standard black level. Select this when tile picture Outputs video signals in interlace appears too dark.

  • Page 79: Audio Settings (Audio)

    e. DolbyDigital(DVDsonly) Audio Settings (Audio) Selects the lype of [)oll_)yDigital signal. D-PCM Select this when the recorder is connected to an audio The "Audio" setup allows you Io adjust Ihe sound component lacking a built-in according to Ihe playback and conneclion Dolby Digital decoder.
  • Page 80 Downmix (DVDs only) Audio(HDIVlI)(DVD VIDEOsonly) Selects the output methnd fi'om the HDMI OUT Switches tile method for mixing down to two ack. channels when ynu play a DVD which has rear sound elements (channels) or is recorded in Dolby Auto Normally, select this.

  • Page 81: Recording And Set Topbox Controlsettings(Features)

    DV/D8Audio Input Recording and Set TopBox Stereo 1 Records original sound only. ControlSettings(Features) Normally select this when dubbing a DV formal tape. The "Features" selup allows you to make Stereo 2 Records additional audio recording and set lop box control settings. only.
  • Page 82 Format D VD-RW (DVD-RWs only) • ' Mode lor SET button Select "Mode 1" or "Mode 2" if your cable box or Selects the recording t_mnat l\_r an unused DVD- RW. when first inserted. satellite receiver requires pressing an ENTER button or a SET button etc., after entering the Automatically formats the disc in channel number.

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

    Parental(DVDVIDEOs only) Language, P arentalControl Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be limited according to a predetermined level, such as the age Settings/Factory Settings of the users. Scenes may he blocked or replaced with difflzrent scenes. (Options) After step 3 above, select"Parentah' press ENTER.
  • Page 84 Be sure to match the command lO:1o mode of the supplied remote to the setting made here. For details, see "lf you ha,,e a Sony DVD kevel 8 (Adults) player or more than one Sony DVD recorder" Level 7 page 22.

  • Page 85: Easysetup (Resettingthe Recorder)

    EasySetup (Resettingthe Recorder) Select this to run the Easy Selup program. PressSYSTEMMENUwhile the recorderis in stopmode. Select "Setup," and press ENTER. Select "Easy Setup," and press ENTER. Easy Setup 10:10 Follow the guide to make initial settings Before start, Check that you have made...

  • Page 86: Additional Information

    @Disconnect and then connect the requesting repairs. Should any problem persist, i.LINK cable again. consult your nearest Sony dealer. Thereisnopictureorthepicturenoise appears Power whenconnected t otheHDIVll OUTjack. •"_ Try the following: @Turn tile recorder off :rod The power does not turn on.
  • Page 87 If tile playback picture output from a DVD An alternate audio track cannot be recorded or player. VCR. or tuner goes through your recorder played. before reaching your TV. the copy-protection If you have connected :m AV amplifier to the signal applied to some programs could affect DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL or picture quality.
  • Page 88 The data is not formatted in JPEG even though it The language for the soundtrack cannot be has the extension ".JPG" or "JPEG." changed. The length or width of the image is more than _I_ Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the disc 4.720 dots.
  • Page 89 The disc is protected (page 67). Other Sonyequipment responds t otheremote. Tile s:mle comnland mode is set lor both tile The SYNCHRO REC indicator flashes after Sony DVD equipment. Set a different command Synchro-Recording is set. mode for the recorder (page 22).

  • Page 90: Notesaboutthisrecorder

    "Cannot record because of high temperature." NotesAboutThisRecorder appears on the TV screen. Check that the vent on the rear of the recorder is not blocked. Then. turn off the recorder, wait Onadjusting volume until the clock appears in the front panel display, Do not turn up the volume while listening to a and disconnect the AC power cord.

  • Page 91: Specifications

    Adisc t hat has a non-standard shape (e.g., card, heart). Specifications Adisc w ith alabel orsticker onit. - Adisc t hat has cellophane tape or sticker System adhesive on it. [DVD recordersection] Laser Semiconductor laser Audio recording format Dolby Digital Video recording format MPEG Video [Timersection]...
  • Page 92 General Inputsand outputs LINE 1 IN and LINE 2 IN Power requirements VIDEO IN, phono jack (1 each) 120 V AC, 60 Hz Input signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced, Power consumption sync negative Power back-up AUDIO IN, phono jacks (2 each) Back-up duration: 30 rain...

  • Page 93: About I.link

    About the name "i.LINK" equipment to be connected. i.LINK is a more familiar term li)r 1EEE 1394 data Required i.LINK cable transport bus proposed by SONY, and is a trademark approved by many corporations. Use the Sony i.LINK 4-pinqo-4-pin cahle (during...

  • Page 94: Guide To Parts And Controls

    Guide to Parts and Controls For more inR)rmalion, see 1he pages in parenlheses. Front panel Bullons on the recoMer have the same hmction as Ihe bullons on the remote it"Ihey have Ihe same or similar names. _Open the cover (on/standby) switch (23) (play) button (35)
  • Page 95 Remote CLEAR button (83) n PAUSE button (47) • REC (record) button (47) I/(_) (on/standby) switch (23) CH (channel) +/- button* (47) INPUT button (47, 54, 72) ........TIME/TEXT button (45) AUDIO button* (36) SUBTITLE button (36) SYSTEM MENU button (10) TITLE LIST button (39, 57) TIMER...
  • Page 96 Front panel display Playing/recording status Displays the following (45): • Playing time/remaining time Timer indicator • Current title/chapter/track/index number Disc type/recording format • Recording time/recording mode • Clock (angle) indicator (3(,) • Channel Audio signal indicators PROGRESSIVE indicator (17, 78) SYNCHRO REC indicator (51)

  • Page 97: Glossary

    DVD-RW (page 30) Glossary A DVD-RW is a recordable mM rewritable disc that is the stone size as a DVD VIDEO. The DVD- RW has two different modes: VR mode and Vide<) Chapter (page 40) mode. DVDs created in Video mode have the Sections of a picture or a music feature that are same format as a DVD VIDEO, while discs smaller than titles.
  • Page 98 HDMI(High-Definition M ultimedia Interface) Track (page40) (page 16) Sections of a music fcamrc on a CD (the length of HDMI is an interface that supports hoth video and a song). audio on a single digital connection. The HDMI connection carries standard to high definition vide() signals and multi-channel audin signals to AV components...

  • Page 99: Dvd Audio/Subtitle Language

    Abbreviation Language DVD Audio/Subtitle Turkish Language Vietnamese Afrikaans When you play a DVD VIDEO, the language of the selected audio track or subtitle is abbreviated as follows. See page 83 to change tile audio track or subtitle. Abbreviation Language Arabic Bulgarian (!HI Chinese...

  • Page 100: Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Brand Code

    Cable box brand Code number CableBox/Satellite Betavue ReceiverBrandCode Bri.sh e,ecom , )03 BV S 0641 When you want to use the set top box control Cable Healthcare {)769, 0058 function, find Ihe brand code number of your cable box/satellite receiver t]'om the list and enter it ill (?able Still"...
  • Page 101 Cable box brand Code number Cable box brand Code number Garrard 0153 Maestro 0812 0797, 0027, 0032, 0334, Gateway 0764 Magnavox 0069 GC Electronics 0207, 0056, 0330, 0016, 0040, 0077, 0030 Millennium 0618, (1153 0232, 0233, (1144, 0021 Memorex o000 Gemini 0015, 0070, 0057, I)242, Mitsubishi...
  • Page 102 Cable box brand Code number Cable box brand Code number Popular Mechank's 0400 Sony 1006 Prelude 0770 Spectradyne 0769, 0058 Prism 0012, (1) 13, 0059 Spectravision 1X)58 Prutelcon 0786 Sprucer 0021, 0307, 0010, I)144 Pulsar 0000, (X)40 Standard Components 0203, 0096, 0155...
  • Page 103 Cable box brand Code number Satellite receiver Code number brand Tusa 0015 AlphaStar 0772 TV COM M 0035, 0019 Atlantic Telephone 1333 TV Guide 1476 Bell ExpressVu 0775 TV86 0063, 0040 Century 0856 Uniden 0022, 0225 Chaparral 1)216 Unika 0207, 0153, 0022 Crossdigital 1109 United Artists...
  • Page 104 Primestar 036 I, 0627, I)869 Proscan 0392, I)566 1367 RadioShack 0869 (1566, 0392, 0143, (1855 Samsung 1109, 1276 0856, (X)99, 1856 Sony 0639, 1639 Star Choice 0869 Star Trak 0869, I)772 Thomson I)566, 0392 Tivo 1142, 1442 Toshiba 0790, 0749, 1749, 1285...

  • Page 105: Index

    Connecting Index the cable box/satellite Easy Setup 85 receiver "Edit" to your AV/amplifier "Edit Playlist" Words in quotations appear in (receiver) "Edit Scene" the on-screen displays. to your TV 15 Enter characters "'Connections" Numerics "Erase" 53, 58 Controlling TVs with the "Erase All Titles"...
  • Page 106 "Move" REC MODE TOP MENU MP3 audio tracks Track Recording recordable discs 30 Troubleshooting recording format "TV Type" NEXT recording mode Recording mode Number buttons 21, 40 Recording time 46, 49 "Unfinalize" Region code 34 Unrecordable pictures Remaining time 44 One Touch Dubbing Remote 20, 95...
  • Page 107 AK68-01330A Sony Corporation Printed in China...

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