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Sony RDR-GX7 Operating Instructions Manual

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3-081-195-11(2)

DVD Recorder

Operating Instructions
RDR-GX7
© 2003 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1: Dvd Recorder

    3-081-195-11(2) DVD Recorder Operating Instructions RDR-GX7 © 2003 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 2: Warning

    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.

  • Page 3: Notes About The Discs

    If you have any questions or problems concerning your recorder, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Notes about the discs • To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its edge. Do not touch the surface.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents WARNING ...2 Precautions ...2 Notes about the discs... 3 Features ...6 Recording... 6 Playback... 6 Editing a disc... 6 DV Edit ... 7 About This Manual ...7 DVD Recorder Basics ...8 Guide to Parts and Controls ...11 Front panel ...11 Remote ...12 Front panel display...
  • Page 5 Settings and Adjustments About the Setup Display Structure ... 73 Using the Setup Displays ... 74 Settings (Basic Settings) ... 75 Video Settings ... 76 Audio Settings ... 78 Features Settings ... 79 Options Settings ... 82 Easy Setup (Resetting the Recorder) ... 83 Additional Information Troubleshooting ...

  • Page 6: Features

    Features This recorder can play DVDs or CDs, record on DVD-Rs, DVD- RWs or DVD+RWs, and by using a variety of editing functions, you can enjoy editing recorded programmes and other images. Recording Dual RW compatible (page 20) The recorder is compatible with rewritable disc types, DVD-RW and DVD+RW, and the write-once type, DVD-R.

  • Page 7: Dv Edit

    DV Edit Only one i.LINK cable is required to transfer contents from a digital video camera to the DVD recorder. Since the recorder controls the digital video camera, dubbing and editing are easy to perform. Control Dubbing One Touch Dubbing function (page 61) One press on the ONE TOUCH DUB button is enough to complete the procedure.

  • Page 8: Dvd Recorder Basics

    DVD Recorder Basics Step 1: Select the disc type Unlike a video tape which is sold by length, such as 60 min. or 120 min., recordable DVDs are sold by type. Select the disc type by following the chart on the back cover, as each type has different features.
  • Page 9 Step 3: Digital Recording Record a programme. When using the timer, you’ll find familiar, convenient features as found on conventional VCRs, such as ShowView/VIDEO Plus+ and PDC/VPS. You can also dub and edit the contents of connected video equipment such as a digital video camera. Step 4: Playing the recorded contents You can select the title you want to play from a displayed menu, and immediately start playback.
  • Page 10 Step 5: Editing the recorded disc You will find editing discs a lot easier than a conventional tape, and the recorder offers numerous edit functions, possible only with DVDs. Quick and easy edits on the displayed menu Editing is performed by simply selecting titles and scenes from the displayed menus.

  • Page 11: Guide To Parts And Controls

    Guide to Parts and Controls For more information, see the pages in parentheses. Front panel Buttons on the recorder have the same function as the buttons on the remote if they have the same or similar names. Open the panel. A @/1 (on/standby) button/ indicator (23) Turns the recorder on and off.

  • Page 12: Remote

    Remote Buttons on the remote have the same function as the buttons on the recorder if they have the same or similar names. Slide the cover. Guide to Parts and Controls A TV/DVD switch Switches the remote control to TV or DVD. B Z (open/close) button (23) Opens or closes the disc tray.
  • Page 13 S z REC button (23) Starts recording. T REC MODE button (23) Selects the recording mode. U INPUT SELECT button (23, 59, 71) Selects equipment connected to the line inputs. V SYNCHRO REC button (31) Synchronizes the recorder and the timer recording set on the connected external equipment.

  • Page 14: Front Panel Display

    Front panel display A Command mode indicator (82) Indicates the selected remote command mode (see “Preparing the Remote” in the separate booklet, “Hookups and Settings”). B NTSC indicator Lights up when the recorder outputs the signal in NTSC format. C ANGLE indicator (46) Lights up when you can change the angle.

  • Page 15: Guide To Displays

    Guide to Displays The recorder uses the following four types of displays for most operations: System Menu, Title List, Tool, and Sub-menu. It also has a Disc Information display for checking the status of the inserted disc, and an on-screen keyboard that enables you to label a title or disc.

  • Page 16: Tool

    About the types of Title List menus The appearance of the Title List menu differs according to the disc type and recording format. For DVD+RWs, DVD-Rs, DVD-RWs (Video mode): The Title List menu appears and displays the titles on the disc. For DVD-RWs (VR mode): The Title List (Original) or Title List (Playlist) menu appears and displays the Original or Playlist titles on the disc.

  • Page 17: List Of The Tool/Sub-Menu Options

    To return to the previous display Press RETURN. List of the Tool/sub-menu options The options vary depending on the disc type or status of the recorder. Only the options available in the situation appear in the menus. For details, see the pages in parentheses. Tool A-B Erase Erases a portion in the title being played...

  • Page 18: Disc Information Display (Disc Info)

    Protect Sets protection for the selected title (page 51) Rec Stop Stops recording (page 23) Rename Changes the program name (DV Edit) (page 70) Set Thumbnail Selects a scene for the Title List thumbnail (page 41) Title Name Changes the name of the selected title (page 51) Disc information display (Disc Info) You can check the status of the inserted disc.
  • Page 19 Input Title Name Kids "A" "a" Back Symbol Clear All Space Cancel Finish To erase a character A Press </M/m/, to move the cursor to the input row. B Press </, to move the cursor to the right of the character you want to erase. C Press </M/m/, to select “Back,”...

  • Page 20: Recording/Timer Recording

    Recording/ Timer Recording This section covers the basics of DVD recording, and the available methods for setting the timer. • Before Recording ....page 20 •...

  • Page 21: About Recording Formats

    About recording formats When you insert an unused disc, the recorder automatically starts formatting. Since available functions differ depending on the disc type, select the disc that best suits your needs using the chart below. You can preset the format for unused DVD-RWs in Options Setup.
  • Page 22 How programmes are recorded on the disc A new programme is recorded on the last space [a] only. Check that the remaining disc space is large enough for the recording. Erasing “B” does not free up any space You cannot free up disc space on a DVD-R. Erasing a title will only hide the title name in the Title List menu.

  • Page 23: Recording Tv Programmes

    Recording TV programmes Before you start… • Check that the disc has enough available space for the recording (page 21). • When recording a bilingual programme on a DVD+RW, DVD-R, or DVD-RW (Video mode), you cannot record both sound tracks. Select the sound track, main or sub using the Options Setup Display (page 82).

  • Page 24: Using The Quick Timer Function

    Hints • You can also start and stop recording using the Tool menu. Press TOOL and select “Record” or “Rec Stop,” then press ENTER. • You can stop recording from the Title List menu as well. Select the title you are currently recording and press ENTER. Then select “Rec Stop” from the sub-menu.

  • Page 25: Creating Chapters In A Title

    Creating chapters in a title The recorder can automatically divide a recording (a title) into chapters by inserting chapter marks at 6 or 15 minute intervals during recording. Select the interval, “6Min” (default) or “15Min” in “Auto Chapter” of Features Setup (page 79). Hint You can make chapters manually when playing DVD-RWs (VR mode).
  • Page 26 c Press Z, and place a recordable disc on the disc tray. d Press Z to close the disc tray. Wait until “LOAD” disappears from the front panel display. If you use an unused DVD, formatting starts automatically. When using an unused DVD-RW, select the recording format, VR or Video.
  • Page 27 To display the timer programming menu automatically with one button (One Touch Timer) If you use the SMART LINK connection, you can easily display the timer programming menu by pressing just the [TIMER] button. Press [TIMER] while a disc is in the recorder. The TV and recorder turn on and the TV’s input is switched to the recorder.

  • Page 28: Checking/Changing/Cancelling Timer Settings (Timer List)

    Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings (Timer List) You can check, change, or cancel timer settings using the Timer List menu. a Press SYSTEM MENU. The System Menu appears. b Press M/m to select “TIMER LIST,” then press ENTER. The Timer List menu appears. TIMER LIST -RW VR Mon-Sat 22:00-22:15 SP...

  • Page 29: Recording Tv Programmes Using The Video Plus+ System

    Recording TV programmes using the VIDEO Plus+ system The VIDEO Plus+ system is a feature that simplifies setting timer recordings. Just enter the PlusCode number listed in the TV programme guide. The date, time, and programme position of that programme are set automatically. Check that the channel is correctly set in “Channel Setting”...

  • Page 30: Adjusting The Recording Picture Quality And Size

    Hints • The Rec Mode Adjust function also works with this timer setting method (page 27). • You can extend the recording duration time during recording (page 27). • You can also display the timer programming menu by: – selecting “TIMER” from the System Menu. –...

  • Page 31: Recording From External Equipment With A Timer (Synchro Rec)

    Rec Mode Selects the recording mode for the desired recording time and picture quality. For more information, see “Recording mode” (page 21). • HQ • HSP • SP (default) • LP • EP • SLP Rec Screen Size Sets the picture size of the programme to be recorded •...
  • Page 32 Press Z to close the disc tray. Wait until “LOAD” disappears from the front panel display. If you use an unused DVD, formatting starts automatically. When using an unused DVD-RW, select the recording format, VR or Video. Select the line input audio when recording a bilingual programme.

  • Page 33: Labelling, Protecting, Or Finalizing The Disc

    Labelling, Protecting, or Finalizing the Disc Using the Disc Information display, you can label, protect, or finalize your disc. You can even erase the entire disc except for the protected titles. This section explains settings effective for the entire disc. RETURN Labelling a disc (Disc Name) You can enter up to 64 characters for a disc name (the actual...

  • Page 34: Finalizing A Disc (Finalize)

    c Press M/m to select “Protect Disc,” then press ENTER. The display for setting disc protection appears. Protect Disc Select the protection status for this disc. Protect Don't Protect d Press </, to select “Protect,” then press ENTER. The display returns to the Disc Information display. e Press RETURN to turn off the display.

  • Page 35: Reformatting A Disc (Format)

    b Press M/m to select “Disc info,” then press ENTER. The Disc Information display appears. Disc Information Close DiscName Movie Disc Name Media DVD-RW Format Protect Disc Title no. Original 3 / Playlist 2 Finalize Protected Not Protected Erase All Date 15.

  • Page 36: Playback

    Playback This section explains the basics of playback, such as playable disc types, and describes the settings necessary for playback in general. • Before Playing....page 36 •...

  • Page 37: Playing Discs

    Discs that cannot be played on this recorder The recorder cannot play the following discs: • All CD-ROMs (including PHOTO CDs) • CD-Rs/CD-RWs, other than those recorded in the music CD format • Data part of CD-Extras • VIDEO CDs •...

  • Page 38: Using The Dvd's Menu

    When playing a DVD-RW/DVD+RW/DVD-R You can select the title from the Title List menu. See “Selecting a Recorded Title on a Disc” (page 40). If a menu appears on the TV screen See “Using the DVD’s Menu” below. Press H. The recorder starts playback.

  • Page 39: Basic Operations/Changing The Playback Speed

    Basic operations/Changing the playback speed M (Search) Jog Stick Operations Press X. To resume playback, press X or H. Pause During playback, press > or .. Locate the beginning of • > : Goes to the next title/chapter/track. the title/chapter/track •...

  • Page 40: Selecting A Recorded Title On A Disc

    To resume playback from the point where you stopped the disc (Resume Play) When you stop the disc, the recorder remembers the point where you pressed x. • For DVDs: Resume Play works as long as you do not open the disc tray (you may turn off the recorder).
  • Page 41 To change the title order (Sort) You can sort the titles according to date, number, or title. Press < while the Title List menu is turned on. The Sort buttons are selected. TITLE LIST ORIGINAL -RW.VR 13:00-14:00 Sort 20:00-21:00 Date Sort buttons Number 9:00- 9:30...

  • Page 42: Searching For A Title/Chapter/Track

    Searching for a Title/ Chapter/Track You can search a DVD by title or chapter, and a CD by track. Since titles and tracks are assigned unique numbers on the disc, you can select the desired title/chapter/track by entering its number. Or, you can search for a scene using the time code. Number buttons, CLEAR RETURN...

  • Page 43: Checking The Play Information And Playing Time

    Checking the Play Information and Playing Time You can check the playing time and remaining time of the current title, chapter, or track. Also, you can check the disc name recorded on the disc. DISPLAY Press DISPLAY repeatedly. Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows: Title/track information (Display 1) Play mode/time information (Display 2) (Display off)

  • Page 44: Checking The Playing Time On The Front Panel Display

    Checking the playing time on the front panel display You can view the playing or time information and text displayed on the TV screen also on the front panel display. Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly. Each press of the button changes the information as follows: When playing a DVD Title playing time and the current title/chapter number Remaining time of the current title...

  • Page 45: Checking The Audio Signal Format

    (L: left, R: right) without using actual rear speakers. TVS was developed by Sony to produce surround sound for home use using just a stereo TV. Press SUR repeatedly during playback to select one of the TVS sounds.

  • Page 46: Changing The Angles

    Night Large sounds, such as explosions, are suppressed, but quieter sounds are unaffected. This feature is useful when you want to hear the dialogue and enjoy the surround sound effects of “Wide” at low volume. Standard Creates three sets of virtual rear speakers from the sound of the actual front speakers (L, R) as shown below.

  • Page 47: Displaying The Subtitles

    Displaying the Subtitles If subtitles are recorded on a disc you can change the subtitle language or turn the subtitles on and off whenever you want during playback. Press (subtitle) repeatedly during playback to select a setting. 1 : English Depending on the DVD VIDEO, the choice of language varies.

  • Page 48: Adjusting The Sound Quality

    C NR (chroma noise reduction) Reduces noise contained in the colour element of the video signal. BNR (block noise reduction) Reduces “block noise” or mosaic like patterns in the picture. DVE (digital video enhancer) Sharpens the outlines of the images. PB Video Equalizer (Playback video equalizer) Adjusts the picture in greater detail.

  • Page 49: Editing A Dvd

    Editing a DVD This section introduces the basics of DVD editing, and explains edit functions for the recording on a disc. • Before Editing....page 49 •...

  • Page 50: Edit Options For Dvd-Rws (Vr Mode)

    Edit options for DVD-RWs (VR mode) You have two options for a DVD-RW (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.

  • Page 51: Basic Editing

    Basic Editing This section explains the basic edit functions. Note that these edits are irreversible to the original status. If you want to edit a DVD-RW (VR mode) without changing the original recordings, create a Playlist (page 54). Notes • If “No new data can be added to this disc” appears on the screen, erase any unwanted titles before editing.

  • Page 52: Erasing A Title (Erase)

    To cancel the protection Select the protected title in step 2. Press M/m to select “Protect,” then press ENTER. Press </, to select “Off,” then press ENTER. To protect the entire disc See page 33. Note You cannot protect Playlist titles. Erasing a title (Erase) You can erase titles individually using the sub-menu.

  • Page 53: Erasing A Section Of A Title (A-B Erase)

    e Repeat step 4 to select all the titles you want to erase. When the selected title is protected The display asks for confirmation. • To continue the procedure, press , to select “Change.” The protection display appears. Select “Off” by pressing </,, then press ENTER.

  • Page 54: Creating Chapters Manually

    g To exit, press </, to select “No,” then press ENTER. The display returns to the Title List menu. Notes • Images or sound may be momentarily interrupted at the point where you erase a section of a title. • Sections shorter than five seconds may not be erased. Creating chapters manually You can manually insert a chapter mark at any point you like.
  • Page 55 TITLE LIST My Movies 1.5/4.7GB ORIGINAL -RW.VR 13:00-14:00 15. 9 Sort Date 20:00-21:00 17. 9 Number 9:00- 9:30 25. 9 Title 20:00-20:30 25. 9 20:00-20:30 15.10 21:00-21:30 19.10 21:00-21:30 26.10 10:00-10:30 28.10 b Press TOOL. The Tool menu appears. c Press M/m to select “Create Playlist,” then press ENTER.
  • Page 56 l Press </, to select an option on the screen, then press ENTER. To capture a scene from the same title, select “More,” and repeat the steps above. To capture a scene from another title, select “New Title,” and repeat the steps above. m To end scene capture, press </, to select “No More”...

  • Page 57: Moving A Playlist Title (Move)

    Moving a Playlist title (Move) You can change the Playlist title order within the Title List (Playlist). a Press TITLE LIST. The Title List menu appears. If the Title List (Original) menu appears, press TOOL, and select “Playlist” from the Tool menu. My Movies TITLE LIST 1.5/4.7GB...

  • Page 58: Combining Multiple Playlist Titles (Combine)

    Combining multiple Playlist titles (Combine) You can add new contents to an existing Playlist title by combining the title with other Playlist titles. a Press TITLE LIST. The Title List menu appears. If the Title List (Original) menu appears, press TOOL, and select “Playlist”...

  • Page 59: Before Recording/Editing

    Connecting a Digital Video Camera or Other Equipment You can record from connected equipment, such as a digital video camera. • Before Recording/Editing ..page 59 • Recording an Entire DV/Digital8 Format Tape (ONE TOUCH DUB) .
  • Page 60 Hookups To DV IN i.LINK cable (not supplied) DV output Digital video camera : Signal flow REC MODE INPUT SELECT a Turn on your TV and this recorder, then set the TV to the connected channel (“VIDEO” etc.). b Press Z, and place a recordable disc on the tray.

  • Page 61: Recording An Entire Dv/Digital8 Format Tape (One Touch Dub)

    Advanced Program Edit (page 64) The recorder copies the entire contents of a DV/Digital8 format tape to a DVD-RW in VR mode, whereupon the contents are automatically divided into chapters. The chapters are displayed as scenes in a scene list where you can instantly delete or rearrange the scenes at will.

  • Page 62: Program Edit

    Program Edit You can select scenes from a DV/Digital8 format tape, and then automatically record selected scenes to a disc of your choice. Example for DVD-RWs (VR mode) When using a DVD-RW (VR mode), chapter marks [b] are marked where the recordings stop and start on the tape [a]. Chapter marks are also inserted at the IN and OUT points of the selected scenes [c].
  • Page 63 Select scene(Set IN point) IN 0:00:30 OUT : : – – – – – f While watching the playback picture, search for the IN point by pressing m or M, then press ENTER. The display for setting the OUT point (end of the scene on the tape) appears.

  • Page 64: Advanced Program Edit

    l Press < to select “Start,” then press ENTER. The recorder starts recording the tape contents as programmed. To stop during recording, press x REC STOP. m When the recording is finished, press ENTER to select “Close.” The display returns to the DV Edit menu. n Press RETURN repeatedly to turn off the display.
  • Page 65 SYSTEM MENU RETURN a Follow steps 1 to 7 of “Preparing for recording using the DV IN jack” (page 59), then press SYSTEM MENU. Insert a blank DVD-RW into the recorder and format it in VR mode. b Press M/m to select “DV EDIT,” then press ENTER.
  • Page 66 To erase the scene A Press M/m to select “Erase,” then press ENTER. B When the display asks for confirmation, press </, to select “OK,” then press ENTER. To move the scene A Press M/m to select “Move,” then press ENTER.

  • Page 67: Re-Editing The Programs In The Dv Edit List

    Re-editing the programs in the DV Edit List Each time you make a One Touch Dub or Advanced Program Edit using a DVD-RW (VR mode), the start and stop points of the selected scenes (called a “program”) are saved in a DV Edit List.
  • Page 68 C While watching the playback picture, press m or M to search for the IN point, then press ENTER. The IN point is set, and the display for setting the OUT point (end of the scene) appears. D While watching the playback picture, press m or M to search for the OUT point, then press ENTER.

  • Page 69: Creating A Copy Of The Edited Contents (Copy Dubbing)

    To use the default name, press </, to select “OK,” then press ENTER. Notes • You cannot set a scene to be shorter than one second. • In order for a One Touch Dub recording to be added to the DV Edit List, “Add to Edit List”...
  • Page 70 c Press M/m to select “DV Edit List,” then press ENTER. The DV Edit List menu appears. DV EDIT LIST DV11.10.2002 13:30 - 12.11.2002 16:46 1H12M 1 Disc mark 1 Program name 2 Total playing time 3 Date of editing or recording d Press M/m to select the program you want to record on a disc, then press ENTER.

  • Page 71: Recording From Equipment Connected To The Line In Jacks

    Recording From Equipment Connected to the LINE IN Jacks You can connect other equipment (e.g. a VCR or video camera), and output the audio/video signals to the recorder for recording. Use the DV IN jack on the front panel if the equipment has a DV output jack (i.LINK jack) (page 59).
  • Page 72 f Select the audio input using the Tool menu. A Press TOOL. B Press M/m to select “Line Audio Input,” then press ENTER. C Press M/m to select the item, then press ENTER. • Stereo (default) • Bilingual* * When recording a bilingual programme on a DVD-RW (Video mode), DVD+RW, or DVD-R, select the sound track, “Main”...

  • Page 73: Settings And Adjustments

    Settings and Adjustments The Setup Displays allow you to adjust the recorder to suit your preferences. This section first lists the types of Setup Displays, and then explains how to use the Setup Displays (“Using the Setup Displays”). • About the Setup Display Structure ..page 73 •...

  • Page 74: Using The Setup Displays

    Using the Setup Displays The Setup Displays are used in the following way. Note Playback settings stored in the disc take priority over the Setup Display settings, and not all the functions described may work. SYSTEM MENU RETURN Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is stopped.

  • Page 75: Settings (Basic Settings)

    Settings (Basic Settings) The Settings Setup helps you to make fundamental settings for the recorder. Since you will have already made the settings here when setting up the recorder, see “Advanced Hookups and Settings” in the separate booklet, “Hookups and Settings” to make changes to the items below.

  • Page 76: Video Settings

    Subtitle Switches the language of the subtitles recorded on the disc. When you select “Audio Follow,” the subtitle language changes according to the language you selected for the sound track. Hint If you select “Others” in “DVD Menu,” “Subtitle,” or “Audio,” select and enter a language code from “Language Code List”...

  • Page 77: Component Out

    Pause Mode (DVDs only) Selects the picture in pause mode. Auto The picture, including subjects that move dynamically, is output with no jitter. Normally select this position. Frame The picture, including subjects that do not move dynamically, is output in high resolution.

  • Page 78: Audio Settings

    Audio Settings The Audio Setup allows you to set 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 74). The default settings are underlined. SETUP Settings Audio ATT :...

  • Page 79: Features Settings

    MPEG (DVD VIDEO only) Selects the type of MPEG audio signal. 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.
  • Page 80 • If the recorder does not detect them (P000), you have to set the appropriate TV guide page number manually. Features-TV Guide Page P 000 P 000 P 000 P 000 P 000 P 000 P 000 Press M/m to select the TV guide page number you want to modify, then press ENTER.
  • Page 81 To change the password A In step 4, select “Password,” then press ENTER. The display for registering a password appears. B Enter a new four-digit password using the number buttons, then select “OK” and press ENTER. Notes • If you forget your password, you will have to reset it by selecting “Parental Control”...

  • Page 82: Options Settings

    Options Settings The Options Setup allows you to set up other operational settings. Select “Options” in the Setup Display. To use the display, see “Using the Setup Displays” (page 74). The default settings are underlined. Format Disc (DVD-RW only) Selects the recording format when formatting a DVD-RW. Automatically formats the disc in VR mode.

  • Page 83: Easy Setup (Resetting The Recorder)

    Easy Setup (Resetting the Recorder) Select this to restart Easy Setup mode for basic setup. Select “Easy Setup” in the Setup Display. To use the display, see “Using the Setup Displays” (page 74). Easy Setup Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Using the Setup Displays” (page 74) to select “Easy Setup”...

  • Page 84: 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.
  • Page 85 TV channels cannot be changed. , Switch the input selector to TV. , Connect the aerial cable correctly. (See the separate booklet, “Hookups and Settings.”) The picture from equipment connected to the recorder’s input jack does not fill the screen. , If the equipment is connected to the LINE 1-TV jack, select “L1”...
  • Page 86 Some functions such as Stop, Search, or Slow- motion Play cannot be performed. , Depending on the disc, you may not be able to do some of the operations above. See the instruction manual supplied with the disc. The language for the sound track cannot be changed.
  • Page 87 TV or AV Amplifier (Receiver)” in the separate booklet, “Hookups and Settings.”) 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 88: Self-Diagnosis Function (When Letters/Numbers Appear In The Display)

    E XX To prevent a malfunction, the recorder has (xx is a number) performed the self-diagnosis function. , Contact your nearest Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility and give the five-character service number. Example: E 61 10 Self-diagnosis Function (When letters/numbers appear in the display)

  • Page 89: Specifications

    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...

  • Page 90: About I.link

    About the Name “i.LINK” i.LINK is a more familiar term for IEEE 1394 data transport bus proposed by SONY, and is a trademark approved by many corporations. IEEE 1394 is an international standard standardized by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.

  • Page 91: Glossary

    Glossary Chapter (page 42) 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. CPRM (page 20) CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media) is a coding technology that protects copyrights for images.

  • Page 92: Language Code List

    Language Code List For details, see pages 44, 47, 75. The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard. Code Language 1027 Afar 1028 Abkhazian 1032 Afrikaans 1039 Amharic 1044 Arabic 1045 Assamese 1051 Aymara 1052 Azerbaijani 1053 Bashkir 1057 Byelorussian...

  • Page 93: Index

    Index Words in quotations appear in the on- screen displays. Numerics 16:9 76 4:3 Letter Box 76 4:3 Pan Scan 76 “Add to Edit List” 81 Adjusting playback picture/sound 47 recording picture 30 Advanced Program Edit 64 “AFT” 75 Angle 46 Area code 81 “Audio”...
  • Page 94 Timer List 28 Timer recording check/change/cancel 28 manual setting 25 Rec Mode Adjust 27 ShowView system 29 Synchro Rec 31 Title 91 Title List 15 Tool menu 16 Track 91 Troubleshooting 84 TV Direct Rec 24 “TV Guide Page” 79 “TV Type”...

  • Page 96: Quick Guide To Dvd Disc Types

    For certain DVD equipment, finalization may be required. Printed on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)- free vegetable oil based ink. Sony Corporation Printed in Japan : Most suitable. : Can be used. : Some functions are limited.

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