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RDR-GX350
© 2007 Sony Corporation
3-113-759-12(1)

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  • Page 1: Dvd Recorder

    DVD Recorder Operating Instructions To find out useful hints, tips and information about Sony products and services please visit: www.sony-europe.com/myproduct RDR-GX350 © 2007 Sony Corporation 3-113-759-12(1)

  • Page 2: Warning

    Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product. The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is...

  • Page 3: Precautions

    On recording Make trial recordings before making the actual recording. On compensation for lost recordings Sony is not liable and will not compensate for any lost recordings or relevant losses, including when recordings are not made due to reasons including recorder failure, or...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Controlling TVs with the remote ....... 18 If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder.
  • Page 5 Timer Recording ........41 Before Recording ..........41 Recording mode .
  • Page 6 JPEG Image Files ........71 Using the “Photo Album” List ........71 Viewing a JPEG image file .

  • Page 7: Quick Guide To Disc Types

    Quick Guide to Disc Types Recordable and playable discs Type Disc Logo DVD+RW mode DVD-RW Video mode DVD+R DVD+R DL DVD-R mode DVD-R Video mode Icon used Formatting in this (new discs) manual Automatically formatted in +VR mode (DVD+RW VIDEO) Format in VR mode - RW (page 29)
  • Page 8 Usable disc versions (as of April 2007) • 8x-speed or slower DVD+RWs • 6x-speed or slower DVD-RWs (Ver.1.1, Ver.1.2 with CPRM • 16x-speed or slower DVD+Rs • 16x-speed or slower DVD-Rs (Ver.2.0, Ver.2.1 with CPRM • 8x-speed or slower DVD+R DL (Double Layer) discs •...

  • Page 9: Playable Discs

    Playable discs Type Disc Logo DVD VIDEO VIDEO CD DATA DVD — DATA CD — “DVD VIDEO” and “CD” are trademarks. DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used under license. ® DivX is a video file compression technology, developed by DivX, Inc.
  • Page 10 Note on playback operations of DVD VIDEOs/VIDEO CDs Some playback operations of DVD VIDEOs/ VIDEO CDs may be intentionally set by software producers. Since this recorder plays DVD VIDEOs/VIDEO CDs according to the disc contents the software producers designed, some playback features may not be available.

  • Page 11: Hookups And Settings

    Hookups and Settings Hooking Up the Recorder Follow steps 1 through 6 to hook up and adjust the settings of the recorder. Do not connect the mains lead until you reach “Step 4: Connecting the Mains Lead” on page 17. Notes •...

  • Page 12: Step 1: Connecting The Aerial Cable

    Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV, and connect it to AERIAL IN on the rear panel of the recorder. Connect AERIAL OUT of the recorder to the aerial input of your TV using the supplied aerial cable. to aerial input DVD recorder...

  • Page 13: Step 2: Connecting The Video Cords/Hdmi Cord

    SCART cord (not supplied) to T LINE 3 – TV to LINE 2 OUT to HDMI OUT (S VIDEO) S-video cord (not supplied) TV, projector, or audio component DVD recorder HDMI cord (not supplied) TV, projector, or audio component ,continued...
  • Page 14 Use a certified HDMI cord (not supplied) to enjoy high quality digital picture and sound through the HDMI OUT jack. When connecting a Sony TV that is compatible with the HDMI control function, see page 15. To see the signals from the connected set top...

  • Page 15: About The Smartlink Features (For Scart Connections Only)

    About the HDMI Control functions for ‘BRAVIA’ Theatre Sync (for HDMI connections only) By connecting Sony components that are compatible with the HDMI Control function with an HDMI cord (not supplied), operation is simplified as below: • One-Touch Play (page 53) •...

  • Page 16: Step 3: Connecting The Audio Cords/Hdmi Cord

    HDMI cord (not supplied) to HDMI OUT Audio/video cord (not supplied) If you connect a Sony audio component that is compatible with the HDMI control function, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the audio component. [Speakers] Rear (R)

  • Page 17: Step 4: Connecting The Mains Lead

    B Audio L/R (left/right) input jacks This connection will use your TV’s or audio component’s two speakers for sound. z Hint For correct speaker location, see the operating instructions supplied with the connected components. Notes • Do not connect your TV’s audio output jacks to the LINE IN (R-AUDIO-L) jacks at the same time.

  • Page 18: Step 5: Preparing The Remote

    Notes • If the supplied remote interferes with your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command mode number for this recorder (page 19). • Use the batteries correctly to avoid possible leakage and corrosion.

  • Page 19: Recorder

    Sony DVD recorder If the supplied remote interferes with your other Sony DVD recorder or player, set the command mode number for this recorder and the supplied remote to one that differs from the other Sony DVD recorder or player after you have completed “Step 6: Easy Setup.”...

  • Page 20: Step 6: Easy Setup

    Step 6: Easy Setup Make the basic adjustments by following the on-screen instructions in “Easy Setup.” Be careful not to disconnect the cables or exit the “Easy Setup” function during this procedure. O RETURN Turn on the recorder and your TV. Then switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the recorder appears on your TV screen.

  • Page 21: Setting Up The Video Plus+ ® System

    TV Screen Size (page 87) If you have a wide-screen TV, select “Wide (16:9).” If you have a standard TV, select “Standard (4:3).” This will determine how “wide-screen” images are displayed on your TV. Progressive When you connect a progressive format TV to this recorder using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks, select “Compatible.”...
  • Page 22 Select “Next Screen,” and press ENTER. Select the guide channel number assigned in the program guide using M/m. To go to the next/previous page, press ./>. Select “Preset” (the TV channel number or station name) using </ Repeat steps 6 and 7 for each guide channel number that does not match the TV channel number.

  • Page 23: Connecting A Vcr Or Similar Device

    “Power Save” to “Off” (default) in the “Basic” setup (page 76). • When you record to a VCR from this DVD recorder, do not switch the input source to TV by pressing the TV/DVD button on the remote.

  • Page 24: Connecting To The Line 2 In Jacks On The Front Panel

    This may cause noise (feedback). • Do not connect more than one type of video cord between the recorder and your TV at the same time. OUTPUT VIDEO AUDIO S VIDEO Audio/video cord (not supplied) VCR, etc. DVD recorder...

  • Page 25: Connecting To A Satellite Or Digital Tuner

    • Synchro-Recording does not work with some tuners. For details, see the tuner’s operating instructions. • If you disconnect the recorder’s mains lead, you will not be able to view the signals from the connected tuner. to SCART input DVD recorder...

  • Page 26: Connecting An External Decoder

    Connecting a decoder to AERIAL IN Aerial cable (supplied) to T LINE 3 – TV to AERIAL OUT to SCART input SCART cord (not supplied) to i LINE 1/DECODER External decoder (PAY-TV/ Canal Plus analogue decoder) SCART cord (not supplied) DVD recorder...

  • Page 27: Setting External Decoder (Pay-Tv/Canal Plus Analogue Decoder) Programme Positions

    Setting external decoder (PAY- TV/Canal Plus analogue decoder) programme positions To watch or record PAY-TV/Canal Plus analogue programmes, set your recorder to receive the programme positions using the on-screen display. In order to set the programme positions correctly, be sure to follow all of the steps below.
  • Page 28 Select your country/region, and press ENTER. Programme position Select the desired programme position using ./> or number buttons. Select “Channel” using M/m. Select the external decoder programme position using </,. Select “Sound System” using M/m. Press </, to select an available TV system, B/G, D/K, I, or L.

  • Page 29: Eight Basic Operations - Getting To Know Your Dvd Recorder

    Eight Basic Operations — Getting to Know Your DVD Recorder 1. Inserting a Disc - RW - RW Video Video DATA CD Z (open/ close) Press Z (open/close), and place a disc on the disc tray. Recording/playing side facing down Press Z (open/close) to close the disc tray.

  • Page 30: Checking The Disc Status While Recording

    Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the recording mode. Each time you press the button, the display on the TV screen changes as follows: * Available when “Manual Rec. Mode” is set to “On (go to setup)” in the “Recording” setup (page 84).

  • Page 31: Playing The Recorded Programme (Title List)

    3. Playing the Recorded Programme (Title List) - RW - RW Video Video To play a recorded title, select the title from the Title List. TITLE LIST O RETURN Insert a DVD. See “1. Inserting a Disc” on page 29. Playback starts automatically depending on the disc.
  • Page 32 D Title information: Displays the title number, title thumbnail picture (playback picture for the selected title, still images for the other titles), recording date, title name, and title size. : Indicates protected title. E Remaining time of the current disc in the current recording mode (example: SP mode) F Detailed information for the selected...

  • Page 33: Displaying The Playing Time And Play Information

    4. Displaying the Playing Time and Play Information - RW - RW Video Video DATA CD You can check the playing time of the current title, chapter, track, or disc. Also, you can check the disc name recorded on the DVD/ Press DISPLAY repeatedly.

  • Page 34: Changing The Name Of A Recorded Programme

    z Hints • When “On Screen Display” is set to “On” (default) in the “Options” setup (page 91), information automatically appears on the screen when the recorder is operated. • To increase disc space, see “To open up disc space” (page 61). Note Playing time of MP3 audio tracks may not be displayed correctly.
  • Page 35 Select “Title Name,” and press ENTER. The display for entering characters appears. The current name is displayed at the input row. Input row Move the cursor to the point where you want to insert the character using m/M. To erase all of the characters, press and hold CLEAR for 2 seconds or more.

  • Page 36: Labelling And Protecting A Disc

    6. Labelling and Protecting a Disc You can execute options effective for the entire disc in the “Disc Setup” setup. SYSTEM MENU DISC SETUP Labelling a disc - RW - RW Video Video Insert a disc. See “1. Inserting a Disc” on page 29. Press DISC SETUP.

  • Page 37: Playing The Disc On Other Dvd Equipment (Finalise)

    Select “Basic,” and press ENTER. Select “Protect Disc,” and press ENTER. Select “On,” and press ENTER. Press SYSTEM MENU to exit. To cancel the protection Select “Off” in step 5. z Hints • You can set protection for individual titles (page 61).
  • Page 38 Finalising is necessary when playing on any equipment other than this recorder. Video After finalising, you cannot edit or record on the disc. SYSTEM MENU DISC SETUP Insert a disc. See “1. Inserting a Disc” on page 29. Press DISC SETUP. Select “Finalise,”...

  • Page 39: Unfinalising A Disc

    Unfinalising a disc - RW - RW Video For DVD-RWs (Video mode) DVD-RWs (Video mode) that have been finalised to prohibit additional recording or editing can be unfinalised to allow further recording or editing. For DVD-RWs (VR mode) If you cannot record or edit on a DVD-RW (VR mode) that has been finalised with other DVD equipment, unfinalise the disc.

  • Page 40: Reformatting A Disc

    8. Reformatting a Disc - RW - RW Video New discs are automatically formatted when inserted. If necessary, you can manually re- format a DVD+RW, DVD-RW, or DVD-R disc to make a blank disc. For DVD-RWs or DVD-Rs, you can select a recording format (VR mode or Video mode) according to your needs.

  • Page 41: Timer Recording

    Timer Recording Before Recording Before you start recording… • Check that the disc has enough available space for the recording (page 33). For DVD+RWs and DVD-RWs, you can free up disc space by erasing titles (page 61). • Adjust the recording picture quality if necessary (page 46).

  • Page 42: Recording Stereo And Bilingual Programmes

    Recording stereo and bilingual programmes The recorder automatically receives and records stereo and bilingual programmes based on the ZWEITON system or the NICAM system. A DVD-RW (VR mode) or DVD-R (VR mode) can record both main and sub sounds. You can switch between main and sub when playing the disc.

  • Page 43: Timer Recording (Standard/Video Plus+)

    Timer Recording (Standard/VIDEO Plus+) - RW - RW Video Video You can set the timer for a total of 32 programmes (8 programmes when using the VPS/PDC function), up to 30 days in advance. There are two methods to set the timer: the standard method and VIDEO Plus+ method.
  • Page 44 “VPS/PDC”: Sets the VPS/PDC function. See “About the VPS/PDC function” below. “Bilingual Recording”: Sets the sound to be recorded (page 81). • To enter a title name, select “Set Title Name” and press ENTER (page 34). • If you make a mistake, select the item and change the setting.

  • Page 45: 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 the timer. Just enter the PlusCode number listed in the TV programme guide. The date, time, and programme position of that programme are set automatically.

  • Page 46: Using The Quick Timer Function

    Using the Quick Timer function You can set the recorder to record in 30- minute increments. Press z REC repeatedly to set the duration. Each press advances the time in 30-minute increments. The maximum duration is six hours. (normal recording) The time counter decreases minute by minute to 0:00, then the recorder stops recording (the power turns off).

  • Page 47: Creating Chapters In A Title

    To create your own setting Select “Memory1,” “Memory2,” or “Memory3” in step 3. Select “Detailed Settings,” and press ENTER. The display for adjusting detailed settings appears. Select an item using M/m, and adjust settings using </,. For details about each setting, see the explanation of the display.

  • Page 48: Checking/Changing/Cancelling Timer Settings (Timer List)

    Checking/Changing/ Cancelling Timer Settings (Timer List) - RW - RW Video Video You can check, change, or cancel timer settings using the “Timer List.” Press TIMER. The “Timer List” display appears. Timer information displays the recording date, time, recording mode, etc. When all of the timer settings do not fit on the list, the scroll bar appears.

  • Page 49: Recording From Connected Equipment

    Notes • When “VPS/PDC” is set to “On” for one or more timer recordings, the start times may change in the event of a broadcast delay or early start. • Even if the timer is set, timer recordings cannot be made while recording a programme that has priority.
  • Page 50 Select the desired audio signal when recording a bilingual programme. Set “External Audio” to “Bilingual” and “Bilingual Recording” to “A/L” or “B/R” in the “Audio In” setup (page 81). For details about the bilingual recording, see page 42. Set the timer on the connected equipment to the time of the programme you want to record, and turn it off.

  • Page 51: Recording From Connected Equipment Without A Timer

    Recording from connected equipment without a timer - RW - RW Video Video You can record from a connected VCR or similar device. To connect a VCR or similar device, see “Connecting a VCR or Similar Device” on page 23. Insert a recordable DVD.

  • Page 52: Playback

    Playback Playing the Recorded Programme/DVD - RW - RW Video Video * DivX video file only Number buttons AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE SYSTEM MENU TOP MENU Insert a disc. • See “1. Inserting a Disc” on page 29. • If you insert a DVD VIDEO, VIDEO CD, DATA DVD or DATA CD, press H.
  • Page 53 To display the registration code for this recorder Select “Registration Code” of “DivX” in the “Options” setup (page 92). To resume playback from the point where you stopped (Resume Play) When you press H again after you stop playback, the recorder resumes playback from the point where you pressed x.

  • Page 54: Playback Options

    Playback options To check the position of the buttons below, see the illustration on page 52. Buttons AUDIO - RW DATA DVD DATA CD * DivX video file only SUBTITLE DVD DATA DVD DATA CD * DivX video file only (instant replay/ instant advance) .
  • Page 55 Buttons (slow, freeze frame) - RW - RW Video Video *1*2 *1*2 DATA DVD DATA CD Playback direction only DivX video file only X (pause) Notes • Angles and subtitles cannot be changed with titles recorded on this recorder. • JPEG image files made with a DVD camcorder can only be played as a slideshow.

  • Page 56: Playing A Specific Portion Repeatedly (A-B Repeat)

    Playing a specific portion repeatedly (A-B Repeat) Press PLAY MODE during playback. The “Play Mode” menu appears. Select “A-B Repeat,” and press ENTER. “Set point A” is selected. While monitoring the sound, press ENTER at the starting point (point A) of the portion to be played repeatedly.

  • Page 57: Creating Your Own Programme (Programme)

    Creating your own programme (Programme) - RW Video Video * finalised disc only You can play the contents of a disc in the order you want by arranging the order of the titles/chapters/albums/tracks on the disc to create your own programme. You can make a programme of up to 24 steps.
  • Page 58 To check the detailed settings for the selected preset, press DISPLAY. Press SYSTEM MENU to exit. To create your own setting Select “Memory1,” “Memory2,” or “Memory3” in step 3. Select “Detailed Settings,” and press ENTER. The display for adjusting detailed settings appears.

  • Page 59: Searching For A Time/Title/Chapter/Track, Etc

    Searching for a Time/ Title/Chapter/Track, etc. - RW - RW Video DATA DVD DATA CD Video * DivX video file only You can search a disc by title, chapter, scene or track. As titles and tracks are assigned individual numbers, select the title or track by entering its number.

  • Page 60: Erasing And Editing

    Erasing and Editing Before Editing This recorder offers various edit options for various disc types. Notes • You may lose the edited contents if you remove the disc or a timer recording starts while editing. • DVD discs created by DVD camcorders cannot be edited on this recorder.

  • Page 61: Erasing And Editing A Title

    To open up disc space To open up disc space on a DVD+RW or DVD-RW (Video mode), erase the title with the largest number in the title list. Largest title number To open up disc space on a DVD-RW (VR mode), you can erase any title.

  • Page 62: Erasing A Section Of A Title (A-B Erase)

    • “A-B Erase”: Erases a section of the title (page 62). • “Divide”: Divides a title into two titles (page 65). • “Chapter Edit”: Edits chapters in a title (page 63). • “Protect”: Protects the title. “ ” appears next to the protected title. •...

  • Page 63: Erasing And Editing A Chapter

    Erasing and Editing a Chapter - RW You can edit individual chapters within a title. To edit DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs (VR mode) without changing the original recordings, create a Playlist (page 64). Press TITLE LIST. For DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs in VR mode, switch the Title List (Original or Playlist), if necessary.

  • Page 64: Erasing A Chapter (Erase)

    Erasing a chapter (Erase) After step 4 of “Erasing and Editing a Chapter,” select “Erase.” Select a chapter using </,, and press ENTER. (For a Playlist chapter only) Select “Erase,” and press ENTER. The display asks for confirmation. Select “Yes,” and press ENTER. The chapter is erased.

  • Page 65: Moving A Playlist Title (Move)

    Moving a Playlist title (Move) Press TITLE LIST. Switch to the Playlist (page 61). Select a Playlist title, and press ,. The sub-menu appears. Select “Edit,” and press ENTER. Select “Move,” and press ENTER. Select a new location for the title using M/m, and press ENTER.

  • Page 66: Moving A Chapter (Move)

    Moving a chapter (Move) Press TITLE LIST. Switch to the Playlist (page 61). Select a Playlist title containing the chapter you want to edit, and press The sub-menu appears. Select “Edit,” and press ENTER. Select “Chapter Edit,” and press ENTER. Select “Erase/Move.”...

  • Page 67: Audio Tracks

    Audio Tracks Playing Audio Tracks from CD/DVD DATA DVD DATA CD You can play audio tracks on CDs, DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/ DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/DVD-RAMs), or DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs). AUDIO TITLE LIST Insert a disc. See “1. Inserting a Disc” on page 29. Press H.

  • Page 68: Playing A Specific Portion Repeatedly (A-B Repeat)

    Notes on playing DTS sound tracks on a • When playing DTS-encoded CDs, excessive noise will be heard from the LINE 3-TV/LINE 1/ DECODER/LINE 2 OUT (R-AUDIO-L) jacks. To avoid possible damage to the audio system, the user should take proper precautions when the LINE 3-TV/LINE 1/DECODER/LINE 2 OUT (R-AUDIO-L) jacks of the recorder are connected to an amplification system.

  • Page 69: Creating Your Own Programme (Programme)

    Creating your own programme (Programme) DATA DVD DATA CD You can play the contents of an album or disc in the order you want by arranging the order of the albums/tracks on a disc to create your own programme. You can make a programme of up to 24 steps.

  • Page 70: Searching For An Audio Track

    Searching for an Audio Track DATA DVD DATA CD You can search a disc by album or track. As albums and tracks are assigned individual numbers, select the album or track by entering its number. Number buttons Press PLAY MODE during playback. The “Play Mode”...

  • Page 71: Jpeg Image Files

    JPEG Image Files Using the “Photo Album” List You can play JPEG image files on DATA DVDs/DATA CDs using the “Photo Album” list. ANGLE SYSTEM MENU O RETURN Press SYSTEM MENU. The System Menu appears. Select “Photo Album,” and press ENTER.

  • Page 72: Viewing A Jpeg Image File

    C Sub-menu: Press , to display the sub-menu. The sub-menu displays options applicable only to the selected item. The displayed options differ depending upon the model, situation, and disc type. D Scroll bar: Appears when all of the JPEG image files do not fit on the list.
  • Page 73 To pause a slideshow Press X (pause). To view the next/previous image during a slideshow Press ./>. To zoom an image Press ZOOM repeatedly during a slideshow. Each time you press ZOOM, the magnification changes as shown below. 2× t 4× t normal magnification You can move the area you want to zoom using </M/m/,.

  • Page 74: Settings And Adjustments

    Settings and Adjustments Disc Settings (Disc Setup) The “Disc Setup” setup allows you to adjust DVD related settings. Press DISC SETUP. The “Disc Setup” setup appears with the following options. The default settings are underlined. z Hint You can also display the Disc Setup display by selecting “Disc Setup”...

  • Page 75: Recorder Settings (Basic)

    Recorder Settings (Basic) The “Basic” setup helps you to make clock and other recorder related settings. Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode. Select “Initial Setup,” and press ENTER. Select “Basic,” and press ENTER. The “Basic” setup appears with the following options.
  • Page 76 Press M/m to set the day, and press ,. Set the month, year, hour, and minutes in sequence. Press </, to select the item to be set, then press M/m to set the numbers. The day of the week is set automatically.

  • Page 77: Aerial Reception Settings (Tuner)

    Aerial Reception Settings (Tuner) The “Tuner” setup helps you to make tuner and programme position settings for the recorder. Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode. Select “Initial Setup,” and press ENTER. Select “Tuner,” and press ENTER. The “Tuner”...
  • Page 78 Skip Select this when the programme position is unused or contains unwanted channels. The selected position will be skipped when you press PROG +/–. Does not skip the selected programme position. CH System Select the region to get the best broadcast reception.

  • Page 79: Channel Swapping

    TV system Channel coverage L* (France) F2 – F10 VHF F21 – F69 UHF B – Q CATV S21 – S41 HYPER * To receive broadcasts in France, select “L.” Channel Swapping After the programme positions have been set, you can change the order of each programme position in the display list.
  • Page 80 Component Video Out Selects the signal format in which the recorder outputs video signals: interlace or progressive, from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks. Normal(Inter- Outputs signals in the lace) interlace format. Progressive Outputs signals in the progressive format. Select this when you want to view progressive signals.

  • Page 81: Audio Input Settings (Audio In)

    Audio Input Settings (Audio In) The “Audio In” setup allows you to adjust the sound according to the playback and connection conditions. Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode. Select “Initial Setup,” and press ENTER. Select “Audio In,” and press ENTER. The “Audio In”...

  • Page 82: Audio Output Settings (Audio Out)

    Audio Output Settings (Audio Out) The “Audio Out” setup allows you to switch the method of outputting audio signals when you connect a component such as an amplifier (receiver) with a digital input jack. If you connect a component that does not accept the selected audio signal, a loud noise (or no sound) will come from the speakers, and may affect your ears or cause speaker...

  • Page 83: Language Settings (Language)

    MPEG Output (DVD VIDEOs only) Selects the type of MPEG audio signal. MPEG Select this when the recorder is connected to an audio component with a built-in MPEG decoder. MPEG -> Select this when the recorder is connected to an audio component without a built-in MPEG decoder.

  • Page 84: Recording Settings (Recording)

    Auto Language The “Auto Language” function is available when “Audio Language” and “Subtitle Language” are set to the same language, and “Subtitle Display” is set to “On.” For DVD VIDEOs whose main audio track is the language you set in “Audio Language”...
  • Page 85 Manual recording mode The table below shows the approximate recording times for the different DVD types in each manual recording mode, as well as the standard recording mode equivalents. The recording time for DVDs Approx. recording time (hours) Recording DVD+RW/ mode DVD-RW/ DVD+R/...
  • Page 86 Rec. Mode Adjust Automatically adjusts the recording mode to enable the entire programme to be recorded (page 44). Turns off the function. Set Thumbnail Selects a scene for the thumbnail picture shown in the Title List. 0 seconds The first frame of the title is set for the thumbnail picture.

  • Page 87: Playback Settings (Playback)

    Playback Settings (Playback) The “Playback” setup allows you to adjust the playback settings. Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode. Select “Initial Setup,” and press ENTER. Select “Playback,” and press ENTER. The “Playback” setup appears with the following options.
  • Page 88 Parental Control (DVD VIDEO only) Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be limited according to a predetermined level, such as the age of the users. Scenes may be blocked or replaced with different scenes. Select “Parental Control” in “Playback,” and press ENTER. When you have already registered a password, go to step 4.

  • Page 89: Hdmi Settings (Hdmi Output)

    Notes • If you forget your password, reset the recorder (page 99). • When you play discs which do not have the Parental Control function, playback cannot be limited on this recorder. • Depending on the disc, you may be asked to change the Parental Control level while playing the disc.
  • Page 90 Screen Resolution Selects the type of video signals output from the HDMI OUT jack. If the picture is not clear, natural or to your satisfaction, try another option that suits the disc and your TV/projector, etc. For details, refer also to the instruction manual supplied with the TV/ projector, etc.

  • Page 91: Other Settings (Options)

    Audio Output Selects the type of audio signal output from the HDMI OUT jack. Auto Outputs Dolby Digital, MPEG and DTS audio signals as a bitstream signal. Normally select this position. Converts all audio signals except for DTS signals to PCM.
  • Page 92 Command Mode Changes the Command Mode of the recorder to avoid interference with your other Sony DVD recorder or player. Select “Command Mode” in “Options,” and press ENTER. Select a Command Mode (DVD1, DVD2, or DVD3), and press ENTER. Note The default command mode setting for this recorder and the supplied remote is DVD3.

  • Page 93: Additional Information

    Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Power The power does not turn on. , Check that the mains lead is connected securely.
  • Page 94 , When picture noise appears after you change the “Screen Resolution” setting, hold down x (stop) on the recorder, and press Z (open/close) on the recorder. TV programme reception does not fill the screen. , Set the channel manually in “Manual CH Setting”...
  • Page 95 No sound is output from the HDMI OUT jack. , Try the following: Turn the recorder off and on again. Turn the connected equipment off and on again. and then connect the HDMI cord again. , The HDMI OUT jack is connected to a DVI device (DVI jacks do not accept audio signals).
  • Page 96 The language for the sound track cannot be changed. , Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the DVD being played. , The DVD VIDEO prohibits the changing of the language for the sound track. , Try changing the language using the DVD VIDEO’s menu.
  • Page 97 Recording does not stop immediately after you press x REC STOP. , It will take a few seconds for the recorder to input disc data before recording can stop. On-screen instructions may appear after pressing x REC STOP. In this case, follow the on-screen instructions.

  • Page 98: Remote Control

    Lock (page 53, 67). The disc tray does not open and “TRAYLOCKED” appears in the front panel display. , Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. “REPAIR” appears in the front panel display. , The recorder’s repair function is activated to repair the disc.

  • Page 99: Resetting The Recorder

    Resetting the Recorder You can reset the recorder to all its factory settings. Make sure that the recorder is turned on and remove the disc. Hold down x (stop) on the recorder and press [/1 on the recorder. All settings are reset and the recorder turns off.

  • Page 100: Specifications

    Specifications System Laser: Semiconductor laser Channel coverage: PAL/SECAM (B/G, D/K, I, L) VHF: E2 to E12, R1 to R12, F2 to F10, Italian A to H, Ireland A to J, South Africa 4 to 11, 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 101: Files

    Notes on MP3 Audio Tracks, JPEG Image Files, and DivX Video Files About MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image files, and DivX video files MP3 is an audio compression technology that satisfies certain ISO/MPEG regulations. JPEG is an image compression technology. You can play MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) format audio tracks and JPEG image files on DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs)
  • Page 102 • The recorder cannot play a DivX video file of a size larger than 720 (width) × 576 (height)/4 GB. • The recorder may not play a DivX video file when the file has been combined from two or more DivX video files.

  • Page 103: Guide To Parts And Controls

    Guide to Parts and Controls For more information, see the pages in parentheses. Remote A [/1 (on/standby) button (20) B Z (open/close) button (29) C PROG (programme) +/– buttons (29) The + button has a tactile dot D Number buttons (45, 59) The number 5 button has a tactile dot E INPUT (input select) button (49) F AUDIO button (54, 67)

  • Page 104: Front Panel

    Front panel A [/1 (on/standby) button (20) (remote sensor) (18) C Disc tray (29) D Front panel display (104) E Z (open/close) button (29) F N (play) button (52, 67, 72) button has a tactile dot G x (stop) button (52, 67, 72) Front panel display A SYNCHRO REC indicator (49) B Displays the following:...
  • Page 105 Rear panel A AERIAL IN/OUT jacks (12) B LINE 2 OUT (R-AUDIO-L/VIDEO) jacks (13, 16) C LINE 1/DECODER jack (23) D HDMI OUT (high-definition multimedia interface out) jack (13, 16) E DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack (16) F AC IN terminal (17) G LINE 3 –...

  • Page 106: Language Code List

    Language Code List For details, see page 83. The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard. Number Language Number Language Number Language (code) (code) (code)

  • Page 107: Country/Area Code

    Country/Area Code For details, see page 88. Number Area (Code) 0118 Argentina (ar) 0121 Australia (au) Austria (at) 0120 0205 Belgium (be) 0218 Brazil (br) Canada (ca) 0301 0312 Chile (cl) 0314 China (cn) 0411 Denmark (dk) 0609 Finland (fi) 0618 France (fr) 0405...

  • Page 108: Index

    Index Words in quotations appear in the on-screen displays. Numerics “16:9” 87 “4:3 Letter Box” 87 “4:3 Pan Scan” 87 “96 kHz PCM Output” 82 “A-B Erase” 62 “A-B Repeat” 56 Adjusting playback picture 57 recording picture 46 Aerial 12 “AFT”...
  • Page 109 “Finalise” 37 Finalising 37 “Format” 40 “Format DVD-RW” 74 Formatting 40 Freeze Frame 55 Front panel 104 “Front Panel Display” 91 Front panel display 104 Handling discs 99 HDMI “4:3 Video Output” “Audio Output” 91 “Colour” 90 “HDMI Control” 91 “Screen Resolution”...
  • Page 110 Quick guide to disc types 7 Quick Timer 46 Rear panel 105 REC 29 REC MODE 41 REC STOP 29 “Rec. Mode Adjust” 44 Recordable discs 7 “Recording” 84 Recording 41 picture adjustment 46 recording format 7 recording mode 30 recording time 30 while watching another...
  • Page 111 “Video” 80 VIDEO CD 9 Video cord 13 “Video In/Out” 79 Video input 14 Video mode 7 VIDEO Plus+ 21 VPS 44 VR mode 7 “Wide (16:9)” 21 Zoom 73 ZWEITON 42...
  • Page 112 Sony Corporation Printed in Hungary...

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