Sony RDR-GX355 - Tunerless DVD Recorder, Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...SONY 3 096 489 11 1 DVD Recorder Operating Instructions Operating Instructions Manual de instrucciones RDR GX355 DVD AltW Q V1DEO R RW OIGITAL ViDEO H i Im I 2007 Sony Corporation ...

Page 2: ...the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following mea...

Page 3: ...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 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 Read these instructions 2 Keep these instructions 3 H...

Page 4: ...s in VR Video Recording mode OJ_ Functions available for DVD RWs in video mode Functions available for DVD Rs i lIif Functions available for DVD Rs in VR Video Recording mode CifU Functions available for DVD Rs in video mode Functions available for DVD t VIDEOs Functions available for DVD RAMs I Mt 1 Functions available for VIDEO CDs 1fl 3 or CD Rs CD RWs in video CD format Functions available for...

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Page 6: ...Playing Discs 35 Playback Options 36 Playing a Title From the Title List 39 Searching for a Title ChapterfTrack etc 40 Playing MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files 41 Displaying the Playing Time and Play Information 44 Recording 46 Before Recording 46 Recording From Connected Equipment Without the Timer 47 Timer Recording From Connected Equipment 49 Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer...

Page 7: ...deo Settings Video 77 Audio Settings Audio 79 Recording and Set Top Box Control Settings Features 81 Language Parental Control Settings Factory Settings Options 83 Easy Setup Resetting the Recorder 85 Additional Information 86 Troubleshooting 86 Notes About This Recorder 90 Specifications 91 About LLINK 93 Guide to Parts and Controls 94 Glossary 97 DVD Audio Subtitle Language 99 Cable Box Satellit...

Page 8: ...llite receiver Set top box control 8 Connect the supplied set top box controller to have the recorder change the channel of your cable box or satellite receiver page 12 Quick access to recorded titles Title List Display the Title List to view all titles on a disc and select a title for playback orediting page 39 CH 103 al _OQD_10_3 J Il ilJ 1 1 Title List tl l TlI en rn fa I 101 liNE 1 O129 m I l ...

Page 9: ... to the DV IN jack and press the ONE TOUCH DUBBING button to dub a DV1D8 format tape over to a disc page 71 Playing JPEG image files or MP3 audio files A list of recordable and playable discs is on page 30 You can enjoy viewing IPEG images on your TV screen First take pictures with a digital camera and save them in IPEG format to a DATA CD CD RW CD R or DATA DVD DVD RWIDVD RW Shoot DVD RlDVD R on ...

Page 10: ...u appears when you press SYSTEM MENU and provides entries to all of the recorder s main functions such as timer recording and setup Select an option by pressing t and ENTER i i i J LJ c Q Timer Used to set a new timer recording as well as change or cancel the timer recordings you set Edit Used to create or edit a Playlist unfinalized DVD RWs VR mode IDVD Rs VR mode only II DV1D8 Dubbing Used to du...

Page 11: ...r track check the playing and remaining time or change settings for audio angle subtitle The displayed options differ depending on the media type Press t to select an option press to select the desired item and press ENTER Example When you press OPTIONS while a DVD VIDEO is playing OPTIONS Example The Title List menu The sub menu appears when you select an item from a list menu e g a title from th...

Page 12: ... way you will be able to record TV programs You cannot record on this recorder if you have a cable box or satellite receiver without audio video outputs cable with no cable box antenna only no cable TV In the cases above contact your cable service or satellite service company to see if they can provide you with a compatible cable box or satellite receiver Using the cable box satellite receiver con...

Page 13: ...oller near the remote sensor on the cable box satellite receiver iJJ J Wall Set top box controller supplied Cable box satellite receiver IJ Antenna cable not supplied AUDIO VIDEO A OUT LOUT ATNOTTV N JI JIDI1l L0 0 I _ C V I I I to antenna input Audio video cord not supplied c Ct Ct C en m c a en CD s eQ en rJ Signal flow About AV path through The recorder automatically sends the input signal from...

Page 14: ... not work with some tuners For details see the tuner s operating instructions AV path through function does not work for Input signals from the LINE 2 IN jacks Output signals to S VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT or HDMI OUT jacks ...

Page 15: ... cord to the LINE OUT AUDIO L R jacks S video cord _I not supplied If Signal flow Audio video cord supplied When playing wide screen images Some recorded images may not fit your TV screen To change the picture size see page 77 Do not connect to the S VIDEO OUT and yellow LINE OUT VIDEO jacks at the same time Do not connect your TV s audio output jacks to the LINE IN AUDIO LIR jacks at the same tim...

Page 16: ... jack Be sure to tum off the recorder before connecting an HOM cord r Hi N HOMI nput HOMI cord not supplied to HOMI OUT 16 r Signal flow This DVD recorder incorporates High Definition Multimedia Interface HDMFM technology HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC You cannot connect the HDMI OUT jack to DVI jacks that a...

Page 17: ...high quality images If your TV accepts progressive 480p format signals you must use this connection and then set Progressive of Video to On in the Setup display page 78 The PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up when the recorder outputs progressive signals When using this connection be sure to connect the audio cord to the LINE OUT AUDIO LIR jacks Component video cord not supplied INPUT l AUDIO R Audiol...

Page 18: ...put jack on your AV amplifier receiver This will enable you to listen to DVD audio tracks through your AV amplifier receiver 18 white to HOMI OUT R HOMI cord not supplied c Signal flow Audio cord not supplied or or white AV amplifier receiver Coaxial digital cord not supplied to coaxial or optical digital input ...

Page 19: ...d the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories 2 DTS and DTS Digital Out are trademarks ofDTS Inc Hint For correct speaker location see the operating instructions supplied with the connected components After you have completed the connection make the appropriate settings under Audio Connection Setup in Easy Setup page 23 Otherwise no sound or a loud noise will come from your speakers W...

Page 20: ... remote interferes your other Sony DVD recorder or player change the command mode number for this recorder page 22 Use the batteries correctly to avoid possible leakage and corrosion 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 Ifyou do...

Page 21: ...ess 1 9 at the top of the remote 2 With TV I pressed down enter your TV s manufacturer code see below using the number buttons 3 Release TV I The following buttons are for TV TV INPUT TV DIGITAL ANALOG Manufacturer Sony Akai AOC Centurion Coronado Curtis Mathes Daewoo Daytron Fisher General Electric Hitachi J C Penney JVC KMC LG Gold Star Magnavox Marantz MGA Mitsubishi NEC Panasonic Philco Switch...

Page 22: ...mmand Mode Factory Setting Edit Title List Language aTimer Parental Dill Option 6 Select a command mode DVD 1 DVD 2 or DVD 3 and press ENTER 5 Select Command Mode and press ENTER t I I ENTER SYSTEM MENU j fj L J l j en RETURN 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 t...

Page 23: ...e Easy Setup it will appear each time you turn on your recorder Settings are made in the following order IOSD Language Setup I ICable Box Sat Control Setup I IClock Setup I ITV Type Setup I To return to the previous display Press d RETURN To check the command mode for the recorder Press stop on the recorder when the recorder is turned off The command mode for the recorder appears in the front pane...

Page 24: ...llite receiver and press ENTER The setup display for clock setting appears 5 Select a language and press ENTER The setup display for cable box satellite receiver control appears Do you want to control your sel top box with lhis recorder Changes to the current setting will crase all timer settings j ves No ilia Easy Selup Sct tnc time and r atfl manually i nth Day Year 8 12 00 AM 24 6 Select whethe...

Page 25: ...pictures with bands on the upper and lower sections of the screen 4 3 Pan Scan For standard TVs Automatically displays wide screen pictures on the entire screen and cuts off the sections that do not fit For details see Video Settings Video on page 77 12 Press ENTER The setup display for selecting the type of Dolby Digital signal appears Easy5etup DTS On Easy5etup 10 10 AM 10 10AM c o o c ell C I C...

Page 26: ...et the recorder to control your cable box satellite receiver Check the settings at Set Top Box Control in Features setup page 82 Check the connection and place the set top box controller near the cable box satellite receiver page 12 If your cable box or satellite receiver still does not operate with this recorder contact your cable or satellite company to see if they can provide you with a compati...

Page 27: ...t a VCR or similar device to the LINE 2 IN jacks of this recorder If the equipment has an S video jack you can use an S video cord not supplied instead ofthe yellow video plug of the audio video cord Do not connect to the S VIDEO and yellow VIDEO jacks at the same time You can connect a second DVD player and record DVDs VCR etc OUTPUT S VIDEO VIDEO r AUDIO l L R t t t t Q S video cord fIl not supp...

Page 28: ...rder 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 If you pass the recorder signals via the VCR you may not receive a clear image on your TV screen IDVD recorder r IVCR G t Line input 2 Be sure to connect your VCR to the DVD recorder and your TV in the order shown below To watch video tapes watch the ...

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Page 30: ...alization unnecessary page 69 Playable on most DVD players finalization necessary page 69 Playable on DVD R compatible players finalization necessary page 69 Playable only on DVD R VR mode compatible players finalization necessary page 69 Playable on most DVD players finalization necessary page 69 30 Usable disc versions as of December 2006 8x speed or slower DVD RWs 6x speed or slower DVD RWs Ver...

Page 31: ...le Media is a coding technology that protects copyrights for images 2 Unused DVD RWs are automatically formatted according to the setting of Format DVD RW in Features setup page 82 3 Erasing titles only frees up disc space if you erase the last title 4 Erasing titles or chapters frees up disc space 5 Erasing titles or chapters does not free up disc space 6 When using DVD R DL Double Layer discs se...

Page 32: ...32 12 em 8 em dises Discs that cannot be recorded on 8 em discs DVD RAMs Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes ...

Page 33: ...ut cartridges or removable from their cartridges can be played Music CDs or CD Rs CD RWs in music CD format that can be purchased liM 1 illJo DIGITAL AUDIO illJo DIGITAL VIDEO DVD VIDEO and CD logos are trademarks A logical format of files and folders on DATA CDs defined by ISO International Organization for Standardization Discs that cannot be played CD ROMs CD Rs CD RWs that are not recorded in ...

Page 34: ...nform 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 DVD RWs DVD Rs DVD RWs DVD Rs or CD RWs CD Rs recorded on other equipment Some DVD RWs DVD Rs DVD RWs...

Page 35: ...files pages 41 or 42 If you insert a DVD VIDEO VIDEO CD or CD playback starts automatically depending on the disc When playing a DVD RW DVD RW DVD R DVD R and DVD RAM you can select the title from the Title List menu page 39 When using a DVD RAM with a cartridge remove the disc from the cartridge To playa disc recorded with other equipment on this recorder finalize the disc on the recording equipm...

Page 36: ...ts a subtitle language when pressed repeatedly m ANGLE Selects an angle when pressed repeatedly 1 1 4 If various angles multi angles for a scene are recorded on the disc B appears in the front panel display REPLAY Replays or briefly fast forwards a scene when GiWM OJ i m Oat ADVANCE pressed during playback lUi 11 1 5 Goes to the previous or next frame when pressed during pause mode W I Ijb1lt 1 PR...

Page 37: ...In pause mode you can play in slow motion Three speeds are available depending on the duration of the press See DVD Audio Subtitle Language on page 99 for the meaning of the language abbreviation Em If you pause playback of a CD or DATA CD DATA DVD containing MP3 audio tracks playback will not start until you press C PLAY or II PAUSE Sound will be interrupted during Scan Audio page 38 Notes on pla...

Page 38: ...ing is cleared when you open the disc tray you play another title you switch the Title List menu to original or Playlist DVD RW VR mode DVD R VR mode DVD RAM only you edit the title after stopping playback you make a recording Playing restricted DVDs Parental Control IWIJ If you playa restricted DVD a message appears asking whether you want to override the restriction 1 Select OK and press ENTER T...

Page 39: ...mode that have been finalized To view a title press TOP MENU or MENU page 35 The Title List may not appear for discs created on other DVD recorders Letters that cannot be displayed are replaced with 01 LINE 1 01 29 03 02 LINE 1 00 31 23 03 LINE 1 01 59 00 _ _ _ 04 LINE 1 00 58 56 TOP MENU MENU ORIGINAU TITLE LIST 41 0 PLAYLiST t ENTER oLINE 1 3 Mayi02i2oo7 08 00 PM III LP 1 Place a disc on the dis...

Page 40: ...11 e C J i t ENTER OPTIONS 40 1 Press OPTIONS during playback The OPTIONS menu appears 2 Select asearch method Title for DVDs Chapter for DVDs Track for VIDEO CDs with PBC function off Time for DVDsNIDEO CDs with PBC function off Searches for a starting point using the time code 3 Press t to select the number of the title chapter track etc you want or press the number buttons to enter the time cod...

Page 41: ...k or album is being played the title is shown in a box r t I I ENTER OPTIONS STOP PAUSE PLAY TOP MENU t nRETURN Playing MP3 audio tracks To return to the previous display Press cr RETURN You can play MP3 audio tracks on OATA CDs or DATA DVDs 1 Place a DATA CD DATA DVD on the disc tray When you insert a DATA CD DATA DVD containing MP3 audio tracks and IPEG image files the display for selecting a me...

Page 42: ...elect Photo II and press ENTER The Photo display appears 3 Select afolder and press ENTER Directory information To zoom in an image Press to select and press ENTER Each time you press ENTER the magnification changes as follows 2x 4x 2x normal To return to the previous display Press ere RETURN To display the previous or next page press 4 Select an image file and press ENTER The selected image is di...

Page 43: ...NTER 4 Select atrack and press ENTER Playback starts from the selected track and the display asks for confirmation 5 Select Yes and press ENTER The Photo display appears 6 Select the folder you want to view and press ENTER 7 Press c PLAY to start the slide show The Slideshow Speed menu appears 8 Press to select the slide show speed and press ENTER The slide show starts with sound To stop the slide...

Page 44: ... the size of image files playback may take some time to start The recorder can recognize up to 999 lPEG image files within a single folder The recorder may not recognize some discs depending on the recording device used for recording or the disc condition Progressive and lossless compression lPEG image files are not supported The image size that the recorder can display is limited to width 32 7680...

Page 45: ...Press TIME TEXT repeatedly The displays differ depending on the disc type or playing status Example When playing a DVD Playing time of the current title I DVD I I I to I j I i r o j t _ _ Current title number and current chapter number I DVD i Clock DVD Example When a DVD is stopped Clock Current title and chapter number Remaining disc space Input source Example When playing a CD Playing time of t...

Page 46: ...rity select HQ high quality If recording time is your priority SLP can be a possible choice Press REC MODE repeatedly to switch the recording modes I want to record with the best possible picture quality so I ll select HQ Hint The approximate recording time for DVD R DL Double Layer discs is as follows HQ I hour 48 minutes HSP 2 hours 42 minutes SP 3 hours 37 minutes LSP 4 hours 31 minutes ESP 5 h...

Page 47: ...d only on CPRM compatible equipment page 30 Formatting a new disc New unformatted discs are automatically formatted when first inserted in the recorder For DVD RWs DVD Rs you can select a recording format VR mode or Video mode according to your needs page 30 Unused DVD RWs are automatically formatted according to the setting of Format DVD RW in Features setup page 82 Unused DVD Rs are automaticall...

Page 48: ...use recording Press PAUSE To restart recording press PAUSE again Hints To playa disc recorded with this recorder on other equipment finalize the disc page 69 You can tum off the TV during recording Em Recording may not start immediately after REC is pressed You cannot change the recording mode during recording or recording pause If there is a power failure the program you are recording may be eras...

Page 49: ...st before or during a timer recording This may prevent the accurate recording of a program 1 Press OPEN CLOSE and place a recordable disc on the disc tray U 9 c STOP il l1 J i TIMER t ENTER SYSTEM HWI lll1I MENU OPEN CLOSE t Creating chapters in a title The recorder will automatically divide a recording a title into chapters by inserting chapter marks at 5 or IS minute intervals during recording S...

Page 50: ...ay take a few seconds for the recorder to stop recording If timer settings overlap The program that starts first has priority and the second program starts recording only after the first program has finished If the programs start at the same time the program listed first in the menu has priority Ifthe end time of one setting and the start time of another timer setting is the same the beginning of ...

Page 51: ...nt panel display The recorder automatically turns off when a timer recording finishes even if the recording started with the recorder turned on The recorder does not record programs with Copy Never signals Such recordings stop after a few seconds Hints You can play the recorded program by selecting the program title in the Title List menu You can also turn on the timer programming menu from the Sy...

Page 52: ...ed the recorder enters the Synchro Rec standby mode until the SYNCHRO REC indicator turns off If Synchro Rec starts with the recorder turned on the recorder will turn off when the recording ends The recorder does not record programs with Copy Never signals Such recordings stop after a few seconds will be cut off 10 00 9 00 8 00 7 00 Program 2 Program 1 To cancel a Synchro Rec function Press SYNCHR...

Page 53: ...Timer and press ENTER 3 Select Timer list and press ENTER 10 10 AM Do you want to erase No 01 O O N I I it o11L JII 1 r N O l C d i t om Timer List Erase Erases the timer setting Select OK and press ENTER when asked for confirmation I 0 10AM Ch Mode Edit l nel SP _ linel SP C r 1 r J l J 01 04 15 09 00PM 10 OPM _ 05 1 04 02 0 1130 09 15PM 09 45PM No Date Start End 103 f o TImer List 06 Timer infor...

Page 54: ...ilar Device on page 27 Use the DV IN jack on the front panel if the equipment has a DV1D8 output jack LLINK jack To record from a digital video camera connected to the DV IN jack see page 71 0 J STOP n V e t REC MODE REC ED c 1 l J L J c 1 Insert a recordable disc 2 Press INPUT repeatedly to select an input source according to the connection you made The front panel display changes as follows L1NE...

Page 55: ... tape into the connected equipment and set to playback pause 6 Press REC on this recorder and the pause or play button on the connected equipment at the same time Recording starts To stop recording press STOP on this recorder A video game image may not be recorded clearly The recorder does not record programs with Copy Never signals Such recordings stop after a few seconds During recording or reco...

Page 56: ...unctions First you have two options for a DVD RW VR mode and DVD R VR mode editing either the original recording called the original or the playback information created from the original called a Playlist Since each is different in nature and offers different merits read the following and select the one that better suits your needs To edit original titles Edits made to the original titles are fina...

Page 57: ...erase unnecessary titles You cannot create or edit Playlist titles on a finalized disc When you want to edit or record on the DVD RW VR mode again unfinalize the disc page 69 Editing a Title This section explains the basic edit functions Note that editing is irreversible To edit a DVD RW VR mode or DVD R VR mode without changing the original recordings create a Playlist title page 61 i i D l L J i...

Page 58: ...ace on a DVD RWIDVD RW Video mode only when you erase the last title or chapter cannot free up disc space on a DVD R1DVD R DL DVD R Hint You can also rename a disc page 67 When editing a DVD RW Video mode DVD R or DVD R finish all editing before finalizing the disc You cannot edit a finalized disc You cannot erase protected titles or erase chapters from a protected title If you erase an original t...

Page 59: ...he display for setting point A and B appears Start is selected You can divide a title into two Note that dividing original titles cannot be undone 1 Press TITLE LIST When editing a DVD RW VR mode or DVD R VR mode press ORIGINAL PLAYLIST to switch to the Title List Original if necessary 2 Select atitle and press ENTER The sub menu appears 3 Select Divide Title and press ENTER The display for settin...

Page 60: ...le name of up to 32 characters Since the displayed number of characters is limited their appearance in menus such as Title List may be different When the display for entering characters appears follow the steps below 10 10AM Title NO 01 Ollil Divide Tille Original r 3L r I 3 J if Jj Start 00 00 00 iil 00 00 10 oTitle No 01 Q May 02l2007 08 00 PM End 00 00 10 5 Press ENTER The display asks for conf...

Page 61: ...haracters To return to the Title List without renaming the title press 0 RETURN 6 Select Finish and press ENTER Hint You can also rename a disc page 67 Follow steps 4 to 6 above when the Disc Name display appears Creating a Playlist Playlist titles allow you to edit without changing the original recordings see Edit options for DVD RWs VR mode DVD Rs VR mode on page 56 You can create a Playlist tit...

Page 62: ...cene will become a chapter Scene No Ol 1 1 C _ s OIH OO _ a0 00 00 07 oPlaylist No 01 End 00 00 00 _ F _in_ish J 0 The picture may pause when an edited scene is played The start and end points in a title may be different from what you have set 4 Press ENTER at the start point You can use t PLAY I STOP and II PAUSE to find the point End is selected 0 Create Playlisl 10 10AM Scene NO Ol Star 00 00 1...

Page 63: ...wo at a desired point page 59 Combine Titles Allows you to combine two titles into one page 64 6 Select Edit Scene and press ENTER The display for editing scenes appears 4 Select a Playlist title and press ENTER The sub menu appears 5 Select an option and press ENTER Select from the following options For details see the pages in parentheses 10 10AM 10 10AM Hie Menu for DVD Title List Press ENTER O...

Page 64: ...6 Select Yes and press ENTER The Title Name display appears 7 Follow steps 4to 6of Changing the Name of aTitle page 60 to complete renaming The two Playlist titles become one Playlist title with the new name You can select a Playlist title and combine it with another Playlist title 1 Follow steps 1 to 4 of Editing aPlaylist page 63 to select a Playlist title The sub menu appears 2 Select Combine T...

Page 65: ...0AM 10 10AM Scene No Ot Scene NO Ot oa Modify OBil Modify Start 00 00 to 00 00 10 III Change 1 oPlaylisl No 01 En 0 00 00 cancel May102f2007 03 25 PM dO 5 Press ENTER at the end point Change is selected To reset the start or end point select Start or End and repeat step 4 or 5 6 Press ENTER The display returns to the Edit Scene display The re selected section is captured as a scene To modify other...

Page 66: ...NO 01 01ilJ Add fc o tl Start 00 00 10 m 00 00 10 r J oPlayhst No 01 C I End O lOO OO r l C Mayi02i2007 03 25 PM pl Start 00 00 00 End ii 0000 n oMay 02l2007 03 25 PM End 00 00 00 ancel 5 Press ENTER at the end point Add is selected To reset the start or end point select Start or End and repeat step 4 or 5 6 Press ENTER The display returns to the Edit Scene display The selected section is added be...

Page 67: ...nd makes a blank disc except DVD Rs For DVD RWs select a recording format VR Mode or Video Mode according to your needs To format unused DVD Rs in VR mode select VR Mode and then OK 10 10AM Not Protected VR Mode Unfinalized r t t I I ENTER Erase All Titles Disc Name oh Disc Protect U Disc Format 1 4 Di5C Finalize Disc Information SYSTEM B MENU nRETURN 1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in s...

Page 68: ...nalized o You can label a disc using up to 32 characters however the name may not display on other DVD equipment o You cannot label an unused DVD R Video mode disc Label the disc after you first record on it o You cannot mix VR mode and Video mode on the same DVD RW or DVD R o You cannot change the recording format on used DVD Rs o The recorder records on new DVD Rs in Video mode unless you first ...

Page 69: ...lized Do you want to continue Timer Edit I o mCttb IJ 5 Select Finalize and press ENTER The display asks for confirmation again 4 Select Disc Finalize and press ENTER The display asks for confirmation Finalizing is necessary in order to play on equipment other than this recorder After finalizing you cannot further edit or record on the disc Finalizing is necessary in order to play on equipment oth...

Page 70: ...Hints 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 To check the disc information select Disc Information in the Disc Setting display and press ENTER See page 67 for details Depending on the condition of the disc the recording or the DVD equipment discs may not play even if the discs are finalized The reco...

Page 71: ...al 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 DVID8 format tape Operation is straightforward because the DVD 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 D8 Edit functions of this recorder See the instruction man...

Page 72: ...ormatted For the DVD RWIDVD R s recording format VR mode or Video mode see Formatting a new disc on page 47 3 Insert the source DV D8 format tape into your digital video camera For the recorder to record or edit your digital video camera must be set to video playback mode 4 Press INPUT repeatedly to select DV 5 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the recording mode For details about the recording ...

Page 73: ...press ENTER 11 Press cr RETURN twice 12 Select DV D8 Dubbing and press ENTER om DVID8 Dubbing 10 10 AM Q Title List II DViD8 Simple DUbbing QTimor DViD8 One Touch Dubbing Edit l Setup 13 Select DVlD8 Simple Dubbing and press ENTER The following display appears Hint If DV Camera Mode appears on the screen you can use on the TV screen to record the camera image directly on the recorder If you want t...

Page 74: ...s SYSTEM MENU to turn off the display 2 Press ONE TOUCH DUBBING on the recorder The recorder rewinds the tape in the digital video camera and then starts recording the tape contents from the beginning When playback of the tape stops One Touch Dubbing ends automatically To stop recording Press stop Note that it may take a few seconds for the recorder to stop recording Hint You can also perform One ...

Page 75: ...ctions described may work Edit Audio Features Options Easy Setup 10 10AM CD G CD 0D l J Iig i e l Tille List Ir TV T ype 4 3 L ett er B ox 1 0 Video 10 10AM Tille List TV Type QTimer HOMI Resolution l Edil Video HOM Black Level On Ii i i 1la a dilg Picture Control Standard qDiscSe trx Progressive Oft Q Timer HOMI Resolution Auto _ __ _ Video HOMI CbCr Edit Black Level On Wi iilJOOt l ilj Picture C...

Page 76: ...he day year hour minutes and AMIPM in sequence Press 1 to select the item to be set then press t to set the item The day of the week is set automatically 5 Press ENTER to start the clock 10 10AM Hour Min AWPM Set the time and date manually Month Day Year _Ell2oo71EJ Q TilleList Timer oil ll Clock set Edrt llrO ltli O l o Video to 10AM Q Title List I TV Type 16 9 QTimer HOMi ResolutiOl1 Auto Edil V...

Page 77: ...ions that do not fit 16 9 4 3 Letter Box 4 3 Pan Scan Depending on the disc 4 3 Letter Box may be selected automatically instead of 4 3 Pan Scan or vice versa HOMI Resolution Selects the type of video signals output from the HOMI OUT jack When you select Auto default the recorder outputs video signals of the highest resolution acceptable for your TV If the picture is not clear unnatural or not to ...

Page 78: ...d oft Cinema 1 White colors become brighter and black colors become richer and the color contrast is increased Cinema 2 Enhances details in dark areas by increasing the black level Personal Adjusts Contrast Brightness Color and Hue using t Hint When you watch a movie Cinema I or Cinema 2 is recommended Progressive If your TV accepts progressive 480p format signals you will enjoy accurate color rep...

Page 79: ... HDMI OUT jack is connected to equipment not compatible with Dolby Digital signals D PCM signals will be automatically output even when Dolby Digital is selected OTS OVO VIDEOs only Selects whether or not to output DTS signals Digital Out The following setup items switch the method of outputting audio signals when you connect a component such as an amplifier receiver to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT OPTIC...

Page 80: ...T OPTICAL or COAXIAL HDMI OUT jack only when Dolby Digital is set to D PCM page 79 Standard Normally select this position TV Mode Makes low sounds clear even if you tum the volume down Wide Gives you the feeling of Range being at a live performance Audio HDMI DVD VIDEOs only Selects the output method from the HDMI OUT jack Auto Normally select this Outputs audio signals according to the Dolby Digi...

Page 81: ...with the following options The default settings are underlined Hint When recording on a disc other than DVD RWs VR mode DVD Rs VR mode select either sound track with the connected equipment before recording Stereo Records stereo sound only Main Sub Records the two different soundtracks on DVD RWs VR mode DVD Rs VR mode You can select either soundtrack when playing back the disc Line Audio Input Wh...

Page 82: ...0 for the brand code for your cable box or satellite receiver and enter the code using the number buttons and ENTER Connections Selects the connection you used for your cable box or satellite receiver Select the connection from Line I or Line2 Ch Digit lock Allows you to select whether to fix the digits for your cable box or satellite receiver Off Select this when your cable box or satellite recei...

Page 83: ...re underlined Language Parental Control Settings Factory Settings Options iJlSCSet1 g Olill Creale the password 10 10AM ca Title List When you have already registered a password the display for entering the password appears Enter a 4 digit password using the number buttons 10 10 AM Enter the password in D i Confirm the password nll l fM JLJU Edit C Dubt g QTimer Edit i DBDuOO g g le t l o r Q Titl...

Page 84: ...cs without the Parental Control function 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 Front Display Adjusts the lighting of the front panel display Auto Adjusts to low lighting when power is off Bright Maintains bright lighting when power is off Dimmer Mai...

Page 85: ...er is in stop mode 2 Select Setup and press ENTER 3 Select Easy Setup and press ENTER Ol l Easy setup 10 10AM Follow the guide to make initial settings Before you start Chock that you have made aU necessary connections 4 Select Start and press ENTER 5 Follow the instructions for Easy Setup page 23 from step 5 85 ...

Page 86: ...In this case set Progressive to Off in Video setup page 78 or press DVO in stop mode to operate the DVO recorder and then hold down PAUSE on the recorder for five seconds or more There is no picture orthe picture noise appears when connected to the OV IN jack Try the following CDTum the recorder off and on again Tum the connected equipment off and on again Disconnect and then connect the i LINK ca...

Page 87: ...he 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 AUDIO OUT OPTICAL or COAXIAL jack check the Audio setup settings page 79 No sound is output from the HDMI OUT jack Try the following CDTum the recorder off and on again Tum the connected equipment off and on again Disconnect and th...

Page 88: ...e does not have the extension JPG or JPEG The data is not formatted in JPEG even though it has the extension JPG or JPEG The length or width of the image is more than 4 720 dots When playing a disc containing MP3 audio tracks Music is selected page 42 The title of the MP3 audio album track or JPEG image folder file is not correctly displayed The recorder can only display numbers and alphabet Other...

Page 89: ...cator is flashing The disc does not have any space for recording Insert a recordable disc inside the recorder The recording mode indication is incorrect Since the recording mode for recorded titles is calculated after sampling the recorded data during playback it may be displayed differently from the mode you selected when recording However the actual recording itself is correctly made in the sele...

Page 90: ...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 disc lens cleaners Do not use cleaning discs or discllens cleaners including wet or spray types These may cause the apparatus to malfunction On replacement of parts In the event that this unit is repaired repaired parts may be coll...

Page 91: ...that has cellophane tape or sticker adhesive on it Specifications System DVD recorder section Laser Semiconductor laser Audio recording format Dolby Digital Video recording format MPEG Video Timer section Clock Quartz locked Timer indication 12 hour cycle Timer setting 12 programs max continued 91 ...

Page 92: ...hono jack Output signal 0 5 Vp p 75 ohms COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y Ps PR Phonojack Y 1 0 Vp pIPB PR 0 7 Vp p 75 ohms S VIDEO OUT 4 pin mini DIN jack Y 1 0 Vp p unbalanced sync negative C 0 286 Vp p load impedance 75 ohms SET TOP BOX CONTROL Mini jack HDMI HDMI 19 pin Standard Connector General Power requirements 120 V AC 60 Hz Power consumption 17W Power back up Back up duration 30 min Operating tempe...

Page 93: ...osed 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 LlNK baud rate i LlNK s maximum baud rate varies according to the equipment Three maximum baud rates are defined SIOO approx 100 Mbps S200 approx 200 Mbps S400 approx 400 Mbps The baud rate is listed under Specifications in the...

Page 94: ... same or similar names 94 1 9 on standby switch 23 2 Disc tray 35 47 72 ID iii remote sensor 20 1 Front panel display 45 lID HDMI indicator 16 ID REC record button 47 l previous next buttons 36 ID play button 35 II pause button 36 47 stop button 35 47 ID open close button 35 47 72 I12l ONE TOUCH DUBBING button 74 Ill DV IN jack 71 12l LINE 2 IN S VIDEONIDEO AUDIO L MONO R jacks 27 ...

Page 95: ...on 49 ORIGINALIPLAYLIST button 39 57 I2Q OPTIONS button 40 l21J C PLAY button 35 search buttons 36 STOP button 35 47 REC MODE button 47 72 Ig SYNCHRO REC button 51 TV buttons 1 9 on standby switch 21 INPUT button 21 CH channel button 21 VOL volume button 21 DIGITAL ANALOG button 21 21 11 1 _______ 1 Arl 26 l Jo rn OPEN CLOSE button 35 47 72 1J Number buttons 21 36 SET button 82 ANGLE button 36 TOP...

Page 96: ...ng 45 Playing time remaining time Current title chapter track index number Recording time recording mode Clock Channel f PROGRESSIVE indicator 17 78 ID SYNCHRO REC indicator 51 96 I AUDIO OUT UR jacks 18 jg SET TOP BOX CONTROL jack 13 HDMI OUT jack 16 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL OPTICAL jacks 18 rn J COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y PB PR jacks 17 1m S VIDEO OUT jack 15 f LINE 1 IN VIDEO AUDIO LIR jacks 13 ID ...

Page 97: ...writable 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 R page 30 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...

Page 98: ...n a DVD RW VR mode or DVD R VR mode Erasing original titles frees up disc space on DVD RWs Playlist page 56 Playback information created from the actual recordings on a DVD RW VR mode or DVD R 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 78 Compared to ...

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Page 102: ...el 1230 Recoton 0153 0400 Supercable 0276 Regal 0259 0020 0273 0279 Supermax 0883 0276 Sylvania 0001 Regency 0002 0020 0682 Tandy 0258 Rembrandt 0070 0153 0040 0022 Tatung 0097 0011 RK 0304 0306 0479 Teac 1018 Runco 0000 Technics 0029 Samsung 0040 0144 0023 0003 Teknika 0146 0070 0000 Teleavia 0040 Sasktel 1737 TeleCaption 0221 Scientific Atlanta 0008 0277 0017 0006 Teleview 0063 0040 0237 0025 04...

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Page 104: ...rimestar 0361 0627 0869 Proscan 0392 0566 QNS 1367 RadioShack 0869 RCA 0566 0392 0143 0855 Samsung 1109 1276 Sky 0856 0099 1856 Sony 0639 1639 Star Choice 0869 Star Trak 0869 0772 Thomson 0566 0392 Tivo 1142 1442 Toshiba 0790 0749 1749 1285 UEC 1333 1358 Uniden 0724 0722 Video Cipher II Plus 0361 Zenith 0856 1856 ...

Page 105: ...gs 79 Disc Information 67 Handling discs 90 B Disc Menu 83 HDMI 16 98 Disc Name 67 Batteries 20 Disc Protect 67 HDMI Resolution 77 Black Level 77 Disc Setting 67 69 Brand Code 82 Disc types 30 Display i LINK 71 93 C front panel display 96 INPUT 48 72 Cable box 13 Setup Display 75 Interlace format 98 Cable box brand 100 Divide Title 59 63 J Cable box brand code 100 Dolby Digital 25 79 97 Ch Digit l...

Page 106: ... Satellite receiver brand code Zoom 42 57 103 OSD language 24 83 Scan Audio 38 80 Searching p for Chapter 40 Parental 83 for Title 40 Parental Control 38 for Track 40 Parts and controls 94 Time Search 40 PAUSE 37 48 Set top box control 12 24 82 PBC 38 Set top box controller 12 26 Picture Control 78 Settings 75 PLAY 35 Setup Display 75 Playable discs 33 Slide show 42 43 Playback 35 STOP 35 48 JPEG ...

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Page 108: ...ficador de cable receptor via satalite sintonizador 3 Paso 3 Conexi6n al televisor 5 Paso 4 Conexi6n del cable de alimentaci6n 8 Paso 5 Preparaci6n del mando a distancia 8 Paso 6 Configuraci6n facil 9 ienlc Reproduccion 13 Reproducci6n de discos 13 Opciones de reproducci6n 14 Reproducci6n de un titulo de la Lista tltulos 16 Grabacion 17 Antes de grabar 17 Grabaci6n desde un equipo conectado sin te...

Page 109: ...le grabar en esta grabadora si tiene un decodificador de cable 0 un receptor via satelite sin salidas de audio video cable sin decodificador de cable s610 antena sin cable de televisi6n En los casos mencionados anteriormente p6ngase en contacto con la empresa suministradora para consultar si podrfan proporcionarle un decodificador de cable 0 un receptor via satelite compatible Utilizaci6n de la fu...

Page 110: ...le 0 via satelite debe hacer coincidir la fuente de entrada de la grabadora L1 con la toma de entrada que esta conectada al decodificador de cable 0 receptor via satelite LINE I IN Coloque el controlador del decodificador cerca del sensor remoto del decodificador de cable receptor via satelite Pared Decodificadorde cable receptor via satelite Cable de audio video no suministrado IJ Cable de antena...

Page 111: ... esta conexi6n asegurese de conectar el cable de audio a las tomas LINE OUT AUDIO LIR INPUT INPUT S VIDEO Cable de S video _ t no suministrado Lr amarillo Cable de audio video suministrado c Flujo de seiiales No realice la conexi6n a la tomas S VIDEO OUT YLINE OUT VIDEO amarilIa ala vez No conecte las tomas de salida de audio del televisor a las tomas LINE IN AUDIO LIR a la vez De 10 contrario se ...

Page 112: ...e apagar la grabadora antes de conectar un cable HDMI l J Jl HDMlm 1 t aentrad de OMI Cable HOMI no suministrado T i t L _ a HOMI OUT Flujo de seiiales Esta grabadora de DVD incorpora la tecnologfa de High Definition Multimedia Interface HDMJTM HDMI ellogotipo de HDMI y High Definition Multimedia Interface son marcas comerciales 0 marcas comerciales registradas de HDMI Licensing LLC EmIlI No es po...

Page 113: ... color y de imagenes de alta calidad Si utiliza esta conexi6n asegurese de conectar el cable de audio a las tomas LINE OUT AUDIO LIR COMPONENT VIDEO IN verde azul rojo t C y C PB C PR Televisor 0 proyector INPUT L AUDIO R l ICif lCo rojo Q CD c is CD It 0 C C CD It Cable de audiolvideo suministrado Cable de video componente no suministrado 10 L14 II rojo 1 lI AUDIOj a LINE OUT AUDIO UR verde 1 It ...

Page 114: ...dafios por fugas y corrosi6n No toque el1fquido directamente con las manos si se produjera alguna fuga Respete las indicaciones siguientes No utilice una pila nueva con otra usada ni pilas de distintos fabricantes No intente cargar las pilas Si no tiene intenci6n de utilizar el mando a distancia durante un periodo de tiempo prolongado extraiga las pilas Si se produce una fuga de las pilas seque to...

Page 115: ...se indican a continuaci6n para realizar el minimo mlmero de ajustes basicos necesarios para utilizar la grabadora Si no completa la Configuraci6n facil aparecera cada vez que encienda la grabadora Los ajustes se realizan en el orden siguiente Ajuste del idioma de las indicaciones en pantalla Ajuste del control del decodificador de cable receptor sat IAjuste del reloj I IAjuste del tipo de televiso...

Page 116: ... receptor vIa satelite y acontinuacion presione ENTER Aparecera la pantalla de configuracion para ajustar el reloj 16 9 para televisores con pantalla panoramica 0 televisores estandar con modo panoramico 4 3 Tipo buzon para televisores estandar Muestra imagenes panoramicas con franjas en las secciones superior e inferior de la pantalla 4 3 Explo pan para televisores estandar Muestra automaticament...

Page 117: ...al cambia en la ventana del decodificador de cable receptor via satelite Si no consigue que la grabadora controle el decodificador de cable receptor via satelite Vuelva a ejecutar la configuraci6n facil y compruebe los ajustes pagina 9 Compruebe la conexi6n y coloque el controlador del decodificador cerca del decodificador de cable receptor via satelite pagina 3 Si el decodificador de cable recept...

Page 118: ...2 Col6quelo de manera que el controlador del decodificador este cerca del sensor de control remoto del decodificador de cable receptor vfa satelite 12 5 r i lh 01 i al 1 ...

Page 119: ...reproduzca un DVD VIDEO 0 un DVD RW DVD RW Modo Video DVD R 0 DVD R Modo Video finalizado podni acceder al menu del disco presionando TOP MENU 0 MENU Utilizaci6n del menu del DVD xJ CD Para reproducir un disco grabado con otro equipo en esta a grabadora primero finalice el disco en el equipo de go grabaci6n g C I C PLAY STOP iX r r t I I y l l J I Presione OPEN CLOSE y coloque un disco en la bande...

Page 120: ...undario 1 1 1 selecciona la fuente de audio IU J J selecciona las pistas de audio estereo 0 monoaurales SUBTITLE Selecciona el idioma de los subtftulos cuando se l ltA presiona varias veces ANGLE Selecciona un angulo cuando se presiona varias veces I m I Si se grabaron varios angulos multiangulo de una escena en el disco aparece 6 en la pantalla del panel frontal REPLAY Vuelve a reproducir 0 avanz...

Page 121: ... bot6n Explorar audio esta disponible para DVD retroceso nipido avance nipido con pistas de sonido FRI FFI Dolby Digital FR2 2 FF2 2 2 FR2 YFF2 no estan FR3 3 FF3 3 disponibles para MP3 3 FR3 YFF3 s6lo estan disponibles para DVD y VIDEO CD Reproduce a camara lenta cuando se presiona en el CliVi lie liWM lento modo de pausa La velocidad de reproducci6n cambia cada vez que se iIi _ ei Qjl liWd presi...

Page 122: ...doras de DVD Las letras que no pueden mostrarse se reemplazan por ID Informacion del titulo Muestra el numero del titulo su nombre la fecha y el modo de grabaci6n indica que se trata de un titulo protegido mientras que iii indica que esta desprotegido Reloj 3 Seleccione el titulo ypresione ENTER Aparece el submenu 4 Seleccione Reproducir ypresione ENTER La reproducci6n comienza desde el tftulo sel...

Page 123: ...ara los discos DVD R DL doble capa es el que se indica a continuaci6n HQ I hora y 48 minutos HSP 2 horas y 42 minutos SP 3 horas y 37 minutos LSP 4 horas y 31 minutos ESP 5 horas y 25 minutos LP 7 horas y 14 minutos EP 10 horas y 51 minutos SLP 14 horas y 28 minutos En modos de grabaci6n distintos a HQ la grabadora comprime los datos de audio video antes de la grabaci6n Dado que las escenas de mov...

Page 124: ...ador de cable receptor via satelite conectado EI disco grabado s610 puede reproducirse en un equipo compatible con CPRM Wl I CH t INPUT r l r 1 U H r C PLAY STOP REC j L 1r PAUSE REC MODE OPEN 1 1 CLOSE VeL 1 1 Ver 1 2 con CPRM Ninguna OjWWl lIi 1 VeL2 a Ver 2 1 con CPRM Copy Never Copy Once 1 Encienda la grabadora yel decodificador de cable receptor via satelite 2 Presione OPEN CLOSE ycoloque un ...

Page 125: ... segundos en detener la grabacion Para hacer una pausa en la grabaci6n Presione PAUSE Para reiniciar la grabacion presione II PAUSE de nuevo Es posible que la grabaci6n no se inicie inmediatamente despues de presionar REC No se puede cambiar el modo de grabaci6n mientras graba 0 durante una pausa de grabaci6n Si se produce un corte en el suministro electrico se eliminani el programa que se esta gr...

Page 126: ...ia todas las semanas presione El elemento cambia de la siguiente manera Hoy Dom Sab de domingo a sabado Lun Sab de lunes a sabado Lun Vie de lunes a viemes Dom todos los domingos Lun todos los lunes Sab todos los sabados 1 mes mas tarde Hoy 2J Inicio establece la hora de inicio Fin establece la hora de finalizaci6n Can selecciona el canal 0 la fuente de entrada Cuando utilice el control de decodif...

Page 127: ...adora finalice la grabaci6n con temporizador Para detener la grabacian Presione STOP dos veces Tenga en cuenta que la grabadora demora algunos segundos en detener la grabaci6n Para utilizar la funcian Ajustar modo grab Si el espacio restante en el disco no es suficiente para realizar la grabaci6n actual la grabadora ajustara el modo de grabaci6n automaticamente Seleccione AUTO en Modo al ajustar e...

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Page 130: ...hen press ENTER 9 Press t to set the month and press Set the day year hour minutes and AMIPM in the same way Then press ENTER 7 Press the number buttons to enter the brand code of your cable box or satellite receiver Then select OK and press ENTER Some examples of brand codes are shown on the right 8 Press t to select the cable box satellite receiver output channel then press ENTER If you connecte...

Page 131: ...HQ HSP SP LSP ESp Lp EP or SLP HQ offers the best quality picture but with the shortest recording time Recording time increases with each successive mode but the picture quality gradually deteriorates 3 Press REC The recorder starts recording To stop recording press STOP Playback the Recorded DVD Disc 1 Press TITLE LIST The Title List menu appears 2 Press t to select the title you want to play and...

Page 132: ...Proper registration will enable us to send you periodic mailings about new products and other important announcements Registering your product will also allow us to contact you in the unlikely event that it will need adjustment or modification Please take the time to register your new product at our website http www sony com productregistration You will find the product serial number on the main u...

Page 133: ...gree ments included with the Product for your rights and obligations with respect to the software Instructions To obtain warranty service you must deliver the product freight prepaid in either its original packaging or packaging affording an equal degree of protection to the Sony authorized ser vice facility specified It is your responsibility to backup any data software or other materials you may...