2-631-916-12(1) DVD Recorder Home Theatre System Operating Instructions DAR-RD100 © 2005 Sony Corporation
Precautions WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. The mains lead must only be changed at a qualified service shop. This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product. The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT MARKING is located on the rear exterior. CAUTION The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.
• Do not place the system in a location near heat sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, or mechanical shock. • Do not place the system in an inclined position. It is designed to be operated in a horizontal position only. • Keep the system and discs away from equipment with strong magnets, such as microwave ovens, or large loudspeakers. • Do not place heavy objects on the system. • Do not put objects in front of the speakers as they may fall over when loud sound is output.
Table of Contents WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Ways to Use Your DVD Recorder/Home Theatre System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Quick Guide to Disc Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DV Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Before DV Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Connecting a Digital Video Camera to the DV IN Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Dubbing From a DV/Digital8 Format Tape to a DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 DVD Recorder Set-Up Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ways to Use Your DVD Recorder/Home Theatre System Quick access to recorded titles – Title List , Display the Title List to see all of the titles on the disc, including recording date, title length, and thumbnail image (page 33).
Progressive PAL playback , If your TV is compatible with progressive signals, you can enjoy accurate colour reproduction and high quality images in Progressive mode. Playing JPEG image files , You can enjoy viewing JPEG images on your TV screen. First, take pictures with a digital camera and save them in JPEG format to a CD-R/CD-RW on a PC. Then play the CD-R/CD-RW on this recorder (page 61).
Quick Guide to Disc Types Recordable and playable discs Icon used in this manual Formatting (new discs) Compatibility with other DVD players (finalizing) +RW Automatically formatted Playable on DVD+RW compatible players (automatically finalized) VR mode -RWVR Automatically formatted in VR mode Playable only on VR mode compatible players (finalization unnecessary) Video mode -RWVideo Manually reformat in Video mode (page 31) Playable on most DVD players (finalization necessary) (page 39) +R A
Recording Features Editing Features Erase chapter/ Record Auto Manual Rewrite Erase title A-B Erase Playlist Hide 16:9 sizes chapter chapter (page 41) (page 65) (page 65) (page 63) (page 82) (page 82) (page 68) chapter (page 67) Yes No Yes Yes *2 No Yes No/Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes/No Yes Yes No Yes Yes *2 No No No/No No No No Yes Yes *3 No Yes No/Yes No No No Yes Yes *3 No No No/No No Discs that cannot be recorded on • • • • DVD-RWs (Ver.1.
Playable discs Type Disc Logo Icon used in this manual Characteristics DVD VIDEO DVD Discs such as movies that can be purchased or rented VIDEO CD VCD VIDEO CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in VIDEO CD/Super VIDEO CD format CD DATA CD CD Music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music CD format that can be purchased DATA CD CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs containing MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files Notes about CDs Discs that cannot be played • The recorder can play CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CDRWs recorded in the following formats:
Note on playback operations of DVD VIDEOs/ VIDEO CDs Some playback operations of DVD VIDEOs/ VIDEO CDs may be intentionally set by software producers. Since this recorder plays DVD VIDEOs/VIDEO CDs according to the disc contents the software producers designed, some playback features may not be available. Also, see the instructions supplied with the DVD VIDEOs/ VIDEO CDs.
Hookups and Settings Overview Complete the following steps to start using this DVD recorder/home theatre system. Step 1: Unpacking (page 12) m Step 2: Connecting the Speaker System (page 14) m Step 3: Connecting the FM/AM Aerials (page 17) m Step 4: Connecting the Speaker System and Recorder (page 18) m Step 5: Connecting the TV Aerial (page 19) m Step 6: Connecting the TV and Recorder (page 20) Step 1: Unpacking Check that you have the following items.
Hookups and Settings – Do not use a new battery with an old battery, or batteries of different manufacturers. – Do not attempt to recharge the batteries. – If you do not intend to use the remote for an extended period of time, remove the batteries. – If battery leakage occurs, wipe out any liquid inside the battery compartment, and insert new batteries. • Do not expose the remote sensors (marked on the recorder and the centre unit) to strong light, such as direct sunlight or lighting apparatus.
Step 2: Connecting the Speaker System Connect the system components using the supplied cords as marked A and B below. Front speaker (R) Front speaker (L) Colour label Centre unit Subwoofer to SYSTEM CONTROL B AM FM 75 COAXIAL AERIAL SYSTEM CONTROL DIGITAL IN OPTICAL DVD System cord Speaker cord Surround speaker (L) Surround speaker (R) A SPEAKERS FRONT R FRONT L SURR R SURR L CENTER to SPEAKER jacks on the bottom side Notes • Do not set the speakers in an inclined position.
Example: A Wiring the speakers Grey (+) Too much insulation is removed. Stripped cords are touching each other. Hookups and Settings Connect the supplied speakers to the SPEAKER jacks on the bottom side of the subwoofer using the speaker cords. Use the speaker cord whose tube is the same colour as the jack label on the connecting speaker. Stripped cords are touching the other speaker terminals.
Positioning the speakers To install the speakers on a wall 1 For the best possible surround sound, all the speakers other than the subwoofer should be the same distance from the listening position (A). However, this system allows you to place the centre unit up to 1.6 m closer (B) and the surround speakers up to 4.6 m closer (C) to the listening position. The front speakers can be placed from 1.0 to 7.0 m (A) from the listening position.
Notes Step 3: Connecting the FM/ AM Aerials Subwoofer AM loop aerial (supplied) FM 75 COAXIAL AM AERIAL Hookups and Settings • Use screws that are suitable for the wall material and strength. As a plaster board wall is especially fragile, attach the screws securely to a beam and fasten them to the wall. Install the speakers on a vertical, flat wall where reinforcement is applied. • Contact a screw shop or installer regarding the wall material or screws to be used.
Step 4: Connecting the Speaker System and Recorder Connect the DVD (DIGITAL IN OPTICAL) jack of the subwoofer to the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack of the recorder using the supplied optical digital cord.
Step 5: Connecting the TV Aerial Connect the TV aerial cable following the steps below. Do not connect the mains lead until you reach “Step 7: Connecting the Mains Leads” (page 23).
Step 6: Connecting the TV and Recorder Connect the video cord to view pictures. Select one of following patterns A through D according to the input jack on your TV monitor or projector.
A Connecting to a SCART input jack Some recorded images may not fit your TV screen. To change the aspect ratio, see page 77. If you are connecting to a VCR Connect your VCR to the LINE 3/DECODER jack on the recorder (page 24). Notes B Connecting to a video input jack Connect using a video cord (not supplied) to the yellow LINE 2 OUT (VIDEO) jack. You will enjoy standard quality images.
Connecting the audio cords If you use your TV’s speakers for listening to sound, connect the LINE 2 OUT jacks of the recorder to the audio input jacks of your TV.
To turn the recorder on and off Step 7: Connecting the Mains Leads DVD recorder To turn the speaker system on and off Press AMP [/1. When you turn off the speaker system, the speaker system enters standby mode and the [/1 indicator on the centre unit display lights up in red. Hookups and Settings Plug the recorder, subwoofer, and TV mains leads (power cords) into the mains. Press DVD [/1. When you turn off the recorder, the recorder enters standby mode.
Connecting the Recorder to Other Equipment Connect other equipment (VCR, satellite tuner, PAY-TV decoder, etc.) to the LINE IN jacks of the recorder. Disconnect the recorder’s mains lead from the mains when connecting them. Use the DV IN jack on the front panel if the equipment has a DV output jack (i.LINK jack) (page 71). See also the operating instructions supplied with the connected equipment. To record on this recorder, see “Recording From Connected Equipment” (page 49).
To connect to the LINE 2 IN or LINE 4 IN jacks Connect a VCR or similar recording device to the LINE 2 IN or LINE 4 IN jacks of this recorder. If you are connecting to the LINE 2 IN jacks and the equipment has an S-video jack, you can use an S-video cord instead of a video cord. VCR, etc.
Connecting to a satellite or digital tuner Connect a satellite or digital tuner to this recorder using the LINE 3/DECODER jack. Disconnect the recorder’s mains lead from the mains when connecting the tuner. TV to SCART input SCART cord (not supplied) Satellite tuner, etc.
Connecting a PAY-TV/Canal Plus decoder You can watch or record PAY-TV/Canal Plus programmes if you connect a decoder (not supplied) to the recorder. Disconnect the recorder’s mains lead from the mains when connecting the decoder. To watch or record PAY-TV/Canal Plus programmes, set your recorder to receive the channels using the Setup Display. See “[Channel Settings]” in [Settings] Setup (page 75).
Step 8: Initial Setup 4 While the recorder is in stop mode, set the AMP/DVD switch to DVD, and press SET UP. The Setup Display appears, which allows you to make adjustments to the recorder. For details about the Setup Display, see page 74. Use the Setup Displays and AMP menu to make the initial settings for using the system. Complete the initial setup in the following order. 1. Tuner and channel setup Settings m Auto Preset 2. OSD language setup Start Channel Settings Clock m TV Aspect 3.
2. OSD language setup 4. TV type setup 1 1 Press M/m to select [Language] (language), and press ,. Press M/m to select [TV Aspect], and press ,. [Language] Setup appears. Settings Press M/m to select [OSD] (on-screen display), and press ,.
2 Set the AMP/DVD switch to AMP, point the remote at the centre unit, and press AMP MENU. The AMP menu appears. 3 Press M/m to select “SP SETUP” (speaker setup), and press ENTER or ,. 11Press AMP MENU to turn off the AMP menu. To better adjust the speaker system You can change the speaker level etc. See “Speaker Level Settings (“LEVEL”)” (page 93). Example: Basic hookups and settings are complete. You are ready to start using the system.
DVD Recorder Basics Inserting and Formatting a Disc +RW +R -RWVR -RWVideo -R AMP/DVD switch 6 After “LOADING” disappears from the front panel display, the display asks for confirmation. 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 8 Press ENTER when [OK] appears. • For a DVD-RW, the recorder automatically formats in VR mode. To format in Video mode, see “Reformatting a disc” below. 0
5 While [Start] is selected, press ENTER. The display asks for confirmation. • For DVD-RWs, select a recording format (VR mode or Video mode) and press ENTER. 6 Select [OK] and press ENTER. Formatting starts. Recording a TV Programme on a Disc +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R This section introduces the basic operation to record the current TV programme on a disc. For details about recording, see page 41. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 PROG +/– 0 x z REC REC MODE 1 Insert a disc.
To stop recording Press x. Note that it may take a few seconds for recording to stop. z Hint This recorder can record on various discs. Select the disc type according to your needs (page 8). Viewing Recorded TV Programmes (Title List) +RW +R -RWVR -RWVideo -R AMP/DVD switch AMP "/1 DVD 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 DVD Recorder Basics The titles of programmes recorded on a disc are displayed in the Title List, which also displays disc information, such as disc name, remaining time, etc.
Example: Title List (Original) on a DVD-RW (VR mode) 5 Select [Play] and press ENTER. Playback starts from the selected title on the disc. 1/7 Title List Original About the Title List for DVD-RWs (VR mode) DVD-RW SLP 2:45:00 Free Title 1 07/12 Title 2 0:45:00 09/12 Title 3 1:00:00 10/12 0:15:00 Title 4 13/12 Title 5 0:10:00 16/12 Title 6 0:10:00 19/12 0:25:00 A Title type (DVD-RW (VR mode) only): Displays the title type, original or Playlist. B Disc name (page 38): Displays the disc type.
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[Title]: Current title (or track) number/total number of titles (or tracks) (56) [Chapter]: Current chapter number/total number of chapters (56) [Time]: Elapsed playing time (56) (also displays remaining time when TIME is pressed) [Audio]: Selected audio language (DVD VIDEO only) or audio channel (53) [Subtitle]: Selected subtitle (53) [Angle]: Selected angle/total number of angles (53) [Sound]: Selected sound mode (53) Example: When playing a CD Track playing time and the current track number m Remaining
Changing the Name of a Recorded Programme (Title Input) 4 Select [Title Name] and press ENTER. The display for entering characters appears. The default title name is displayed in the input row. Input row Character type box Title 1 +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R Upper Case 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 6 7 8 9 B C D E F G H I 0 J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Erase Character palette 5 Move to the character type box and press
• To insert a space, select [Space] and press ENTER. • To insert a character, move the cursor to the right of the position where you want to insert the character. Select the character from the character palette and press ENTER. 7 Labelling and Protecting a Disc AMP/DVD switch Repeat steps 5 and 6 to enter the remaining characters.
5 While [Edit] is selected, press ENTER. The display for entering characters appears. To enter characters, see page 37. Note +RW Label the disc before you finalize it. Once a disc is finalized, you cannot change the disc name. +R -RWVR You can protect all titles on the disc to prevent accidental recording, editing, or erasing. 1 2 Insert a disc. 3 4 Select Set the AMP/DVD switch to DVD, and press SET UP to turn on the Setup Display.
To unfinalize a DVD-RW AMP/DVD switch 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 If you cannot record or edit on a DVD-RW that has been finalized (a message appears), unfinalize the disc by selecting [Unfinalize] in step 5 above. z Hint You can check whether the disc has been finalized or not. If you cannot select [Finalize] in step 5 above, the disc has already been finalized. 0 Notes • The time required for finalizing depends on the disc type, recording time, or the number of titles recorded on the disc.
Notes Recording Before Recording Before you start recording… z Hints • Up to 49 titles can be recorded on a DVD+RW or DVD+R. For other recordable discs, 99 titles. • When using a DVD+RW, you can overwrite a previously recorded title (page 49). • You can select the picture size to be recorded on DVDRWs (VR mode). Select [4:3] or [16:9] for [Rec Aspect Ratio] in [Rec Setting] Setup (page 82). Recording mode Like the SP or LP recording mode of VCRs, this recorder has four different recording modes.
Unrecordable pictures Pictures with copy protection cannot be recorded on this recorder. When the recorder receives a copy guard signal, the recorder stops recording. Copy control signals Copy-Free Recordable discs +RW +R Copy-Once -RWVR -RWVideo -R -RWVR Ver.1.1, Ver.1.2 with CPRM* Copy-Never None * The recorded disc can be played only on CPRM compatible equipment.
1 Press Z (open/close), and place a recordable disc on the disc tray. 5 Press ENTER. The Timer List appears with the timer setting you made. Timer List : PDC/VPS PR Date Start Length Mode Check 12 12/4 Tue 19:20 30 SP Rec. OK Labelled side facing up Press Z (open/close) to close the disc tray. Wait until “LOADING” disappears from the front panel display. For details on how to insert and format a new disc, see “Inserting and Formatting a Disc” (page 31).
Rec Mode Adjust If there is not enough available disc space for the recording, the recorder automatically selects the recording mode that will record the entire programme. To use this function, select [AT] for the recording mode and set [PDC/VPS] to [Off]. If timer settings overlap If timer settings overlap, [Dup. Date] will appear in the Timer List. For details, see “When timer settings overlap” (page 46).
4 Press , to move to [Repeat], and press M/m to select a repeat option. You can select [Today], [Mon-Fri], or [Weekly]. 5 Press ENTER. The programme position, date, start and stop times, recording mode, repeat option, and PDC/VPS setting (page 43) appear. To stop recording during timer recording Press x. Note that it may take a few seconds for the recorder to stop recording. If timer settings overlap If timer settings overlap, [Dup. Date] will appear in the Timer List.
Checking/Changing/ Cancelling Timer Settings (Timer List) +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R 2 The programme position, date, start and stop times, recording mode, repeat option, and PDC/VPS setting for the selected timer setting appear. 3 -R You can check, change, or cancel timer settings using the Timer List menu. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 CLEAR Press
◆When the end time of one recording and the start time of another are the same After finishing the previous recording, the other recording may be delayed. 7:00 8:00 9:00 10:00 Recording Without the Timer +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R A B AMP/DVD switch Notes 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 PROG +/– INPUT SELECT t TV/DVD Recording • While recording, you cannot change the timer setting for the current recording.
To stop recording To check the Quick Timer Press x. Note that it may take a few seconds for recording to stop. To pause recording Press z REC once while recording. The remaining recording time and other recording information (programme position, recording mode, etc.) appear momentarily on the TV screen. Press X. To restart recording, press the button again.
number, etc., shown in the front panel display (page 111). Creating chapters in a title The recorder automatically divides a recording (a title) into chapters by inserting chapter marks at 5, 10, or 15-minute intervals during recording. Select the interval, [5Min], [10Min], or [15Min] for [Auto Chapter] in [Rec Setting] Setup (page 82). +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +RW 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 You can use the Title List to make a new recording over a title previously recorded on the disc.
5 Press z REC on this recorder and the pause or play button on the connected equipment at the same time. Recording starts. To stop recording, press x on this recorder. If you connect a digital video camera with a DV IN jack See “DV Dubbing” (page 70) for an explanation of how to record from the DV IN jack. Notes • When recording a video game image, the screen may not be clear. • Any programme that contains a Copy-Never copy guard signal cannot be recorded.
5 Playback For details about the Title List, see “Viewing Recorded TV Programmes (Title List)” (page 33). Playing DVDs and VIDEO CDs +RW +R -RWVR -RWVideo -R Set the AMP/DVD switch to DVD, and press TITLE LIST.
To save the power in standby mode Press AMP "/1 and/or DVD "/1 while the system turns on. To cancel standby mode, press the button once. To stop playback Press x. To resume playback from the point where you stopped the disc (Resume Play) The recorder stores the point where you stopped the disc even if the disc is removed or the recorder turns off. Press x once to stop playback. When you play the disc next time, the recorder resumes playback from the point where you stopped the disc.
Playback options Z CLEAR 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Playback MUTING m / M X H ZOOM A-B REPEAT RANDOM SUR Buttons Operations Discs Z (open/close) Stops playing and opens the disc tray. All discs X (pause) Pauses playback. All discs . (previous)/ > (next) Goes to the beginning of the previous/next title/ chapter/scene/track. All discs Fast reverses/fast forwards the disc when repeatedly pressed during playback.
Buttons Operations Discs Plays in slow motion when pressed repeatedly in pause mode. Playback speed changes as follows: All discs (slow) reverse slow*2 SR1 T SR2 T T SR3 T T T SR4 T T T T / (instant replay/instant advance) (audio) forward slow t SF1 t t SF2 t t t SF3 t t t t SF4*2 Replays the scene/briefly fast forwards the scene. will advance the image frame by frame in pause mode. Selects one of the audio tracks recorded on the disc when pressed repeatedly.
Note The zoom function may not work depending on the disc. Note For a VIDEO CD with PBC function, set [PBC] to [Off] in [Settings] Setup (page 78). To play repeatedly Press REPEAT repeatedly to select an item to be repeated. [Chapter]: Repeats the current chapter. (DVD only) [Title]: Repeats the current title. (DVD only) [Track]: Repeats the current track. (VIDEO CD only) [All]: Repeats all the tracks on the disc. (VIDEO CD only) [Off]: Does not play repeatedly.
DTS Digital Surround™ playback, the supplied speaker system must be connected to the digital optical jack of the recorder. Note on playing DVDs with a DTS sound track DTS audio signals are output only through the DIGITAL OUT jack. When you play a DVD with DTS sound tracks, set [DTS] to [On] in [Audio] Setup (page 79). Searching for a Title/ Chapter/Track, etc. +RW +R -RWVR -RWVideo -R DVD VCD You can search a DVD by title or chapter, and VIDEO CD by track.
3 Press the number buttons to select the number of the title, chapter, time code, etc., you want. For example: Time search To find a scene at 2 hours, 10 minutes, and 20 seconds, enter “21020” and press SET. If you enter the wrong number, press CLEAR to cancel the number, then select another number. The recorder starts playback from the selected number or scene. Playing Music CDs and MP3 Audio Tracks CD DATA CD The recorder can play MP3 audio tracks on DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs).
3 Set the AMP/DVD switch to DVD, select an album, and press ENTER. Playback options The list of tracks within the album appears. To return to the album list, select [ ] and press ENTER. 4 Z Select a track and press H or ENTER. Playback starts from the selected track. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 To stop playback Press x. When you start playback the next time, the recorder resumes playback from the point where you stopped the track. Press x twice to play from the beginning of the disc/track.
Buttons Operations SUR (Surround) Switches the Surround effect on ([SUR ON]) or off when pressed during playback. Surround lets you enjoy virtual surround sound effects created from the front left and right speakers. This function is for equipment connected to the LINE output jacks. (See the notes on Surround effect on page 55.) MUTING You can play the contents of a disc in the order you want by arranging the order of the tracks on the disc.
00:00:00 About MP3 audio tracks 003/009 MP3 List Program 2-My Romance.mp3 1-Waltz for Debby.mp3 2-My Romance.mp3 3-Milestones.mp3 4-My Funny Valentine.mp3 5-Autumn Leaves.mp3 6-All Blues.mp3 7-In A Silent Way.mp3 5 Repeat steps 2 to 4 to add more tracks to the list. To add all the tracks on the disc, select [ (programme all) and press ENTER. 6 7 ] Select the track you want to start playing in [Program] list. Press H or ENTER to start Programme Play.
Playing JPEG Image Files 3 The selected image is displayed in the preview window. • If you set a slide show speed mode ( ) other than [X] (off), the slide show starts from the selected file. See “Enjoying a slide show” below. DATA CD You can play JPEG image files on DATA CDs (CD-Rs/CD-RWs). For details about JPEG image files, see “About JPEG image files” (page 62). 4 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Press H or ENTER. The selected image is displayed in full screen.
5 Select a file and press H or ENTER. Slide show starts from the selected image file. To pause playback, press X. To stop the slide show and return to the list menu, press x or O RETURN. About JPEG image files JPEG is image compression technology. You can play back DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CDRs/CD-RWs) recorded in JPEG format. However, the discs must be recorded according to ISO9660 Level 1, Level 2, or Joliet format for the recorder to recognize the files. You can also play discs recorded in Multi Session.
To free up disc space (DVD+RW/DVD-RW (VR mode)/DVD-RW (Video mode) only) DVD Edit You can utilize disc capacity by erasing Video mode or original titles. The effect differs depending on the disc type and location of the title, as follows. Before Editing This recorder offers various edit options for various disc and title types. Before you edit, check these types and select an available option. Disc type To open up disc space DVD+RW Erase the last title on the disc.
In this case, you can select a title or chapter and create a Playlist title. You can even rearrange the scene order within the Playlist title (page 69). z Hint For DVD-RW (VR mode), you can display the disc’s Playlist titles in Title List (Playlist), or the original titles in Title List (Original). Press TITLE LIST repeatedly to switch the two Title List menus. List of edit options Select from the following options and refer to the pages in parentheses.
2 Select a title, and press ENTER. 3 Select an edit option, and press ENTER. The selected option is applied to the title. See the pages in parentheses for the procedure. Labelling a title +RW 1 2 -RWVR -RWVideo Erasing a title +RW 1 -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R Select [Erase] in step 3 of “Erasing and Editing Titles,” and press ENTER. The display asks for confirmation. 2 Select [OK], and press ENTER. The title is erased. z Hints • When you want to erase all titles, reformat the disc (page 31).
4 Press ENTER at the start of the scene to be erased (point A). Thumbnail of point A Protecting a title from erasure or alteration +RW Title Edit Select [Protect] in step 3 of “Erasing and Editing Titles,” and press ENTER. A-B Erase Title 1 07/12 0:45:00 Point A Set Point A Set Point B Cancel OK +R 00:15:00 The title is protected and [ ] (locked) appears in the Title List menu. To cancel the protection, select [Protect] again.
Editing a Title by Chapter 4 The sub-menu appears with options available for the selected chapter. [Title List]: Displays the Title List menu (see “Erasing and Editing Titles” on page 64). [Erase]: Erases the chapter (page 67). [Edit]: Displays the following options. [Combine]: Combines two chapters into one (page 67). [Hide/Show]: Hides the chapter/Shows the hidden chapter (page 68). [Move]: Allows you to change the chapter order within the title.
Hiding a chapter +RW Editing a Playlist +R You can skip playing chapters without deleting from the disc. 1 Select [Edit] in step 5 of “Editing a Title by Chapter,” and press ENTER. 2 Select [Hide], and press ENTER. The chapter is displayed shaded in the Chapter List menu. To play a title including hidden chapters -RWVR Playlist edit allows you to edit or re-edit without changing the actual recordings. This section explains edit options available only for Playlist titles.
4 Select [New Playlist], and press ENTER. The title or chapter is added to the Playlist as a new Playlist title. To create more Playlist titles, press TITLE LIST and repeat the steps above. Press TITLE LIST again if the Title List (Original) appears. 2 The sub-menu appears. 3 Adding contents to an existing Playlist title 1 Select a title, and press ENTER. Select [Chapter List], and press ENTER. The Chapter List menu appears with the title contents.
DV Dubbing Before DV Dubbing This section explains dubbing with a digital video camera via the DV IN jack on the front panel. Follow the instructions in “Connecting a Digital Video Camera to the DV IN Jack,” and then move on to the section on dubbing. If you plan to do additional editing on a disc after the initial dub, use the DV IN jack and record on a DVD-RW (VR mode). If you want to dub by way of the LINE IN jacks, see “Recording From Connected Equipment” (page 49).
Connecting a Digital Video Camera to the DV IN Jack You can connect a digital video camera to the DV IN jack on the recorder to record or edit from a DV/Digital8 format tape. Operation is straightforward because the recorder will fast forward and rewind the tape for you – you do not need to operate your digital video camera. Do the following to start using the “DV Edit” functions of this recorder. See also the instruction manual supplied with the digital video camera before connecting.
2 Press Z (open/close) to close the disc tray. Wait until “LOADING” disappears from the front panel display. For details on how to insert and format a new disc, see “Inserting and Formatting a Disc” (page 31). 3 Insert the source DV/Digital8 format tape into your digital video camera. For the recorder to record or edit, your digital video camera must be turned on and set to video playback mode. 4 Press INPUT SELECT on the remote repeatedly to select “DV.
• If there is a blank space for one second or more on the tape, DV dubbing ends automatically.
2 DVD Recorder Set-Up Menu Press SET UP while the recorder is in stop mode. The Setup Display appears. Settings Using the Setup Displays Auto Preset Channel Settings Clock By using the Setup Displays, you can make various adjustments to items such as picture and sound, as well as select a language for the subtitles. The Setup Display consists of several levels to set up options. To select the next level, press ,. To select a previous level, press <.
5 Press M/m to select the item you want to set up, and press ENTER to conform. Some items require additional settings. Channel and Clock Settings The [Settings] Setup helps you to make tuner, clock, and channel settings for the recorder. Settings Auto Preset Channel Settings Clock TV Aspect 4:3 Display Mode 16:9 Line1 Decoder Select [Settings] in the Setup Display. To use the display, see “Using the Setup Displays” (page 74).
2 Press ENTER while [Setting] is selected. The Channel List menu appears. PR-01 3 NICAM Ch. C 12 C 23 C7 C 27 C 17 C 33 C 34 C 47 C 10 Fine 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Station AWB1 AWB2 DTV CH2 LHTV CSN PTGLE PSG TV2 Press
TV system Channel coverage L (France) Colour system: SECAM F2 – F10 VHF F21 – F69 UHF B – Q CATV S21 – S41 HYPER [Clock] ◆[Auto Adjust] Turns on the Auto Clock Set function when a channel in your local area broadcasts a time signal. 1 TV and Video Settings These settings will adjust items related to the image, such as size. Choose the settings according to the type of TV, tuner, or decoder connected to the recorder. Select [Settings] in the Setup Display.
[16:9] Notes [4:3 Letter Box] [4:3 Pan Scan] • You cannot select [On] if the VIDEO OUT SELECT switch on the rear panel is set to “RGB.” Make sure that it is set to “COMPONENT” (page 21). • When set to [On], pictures appear on a progressive compatible TV or monitor. Signals are only sent to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks in progressive mode. To cancel the setting, remove the disc and close the disc tray. Then press and hold x (stop) on the recorder for five seconds.
Language Settings Audio Settings The [Language] Setup allows you to select a language for the recorder’s display and discs. The [Audio] Setup allows you to adjust the sound according to the playback and connection conditions. Select [Language] in the Setup Display. To use the display, see “Using the Setup Displays” (page 74). The default settings are underlined. Language OSD English Menu Deutsch Audio Italiano Subtitle Español Select [Audio] in the Setup Display.
Note If [Off] is selected, no sound will be heard from the supplied speakers when playing a DTS soundtrack on a DVD. [MPEG] (DVD VIDEO only) – DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack only when [Dolby Digital] is set to [D-PCM] (page 79). [ Off ] Normally select this. [ On ] Makes low sounds clear even if you turn the volume down. Selects the type of MPEG audio signal when using the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack.
[Vocal] (Karaoke DVD only) Mixes karaoke channels into normal stereo. This function is effective for multi-channel karaoke DVDs only. [ Off ] Does not mix karaoke channels into normal stereo. You can turn off the guide vocal on a multichannel DVD. [ On ] Mixes karaoke channels into normal stereo. Parental Control Settings Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be limited according to a predetermined level, such as the age of the users. Scenes may be blocked or replaced with different scenes.
z Hint If you forget your password, clear the password and registered a new password. Press SET UP to turn on the Setup Display. Enter the sixdigit number 210499 using the number buttons. Select [OK] and press ENTER. The registered password is cleared. The [Rec Setting] Setup allows you to adjust the recording picture quality and size. Select [Rec Setting] in the Setup Display. To use the display, see “Using the Setup Displays” (page 74). The default settings are underlined.
[ 5Min ] Sets the interval to 5 minutes. [ 10Min ] Sets the interval to 10 minutes. [ 15Min ] Sets the interval to 15 minutes. Note Depending on the size of the recording being made, the actual interval may vary from the interval selected in [Auto Chapter]. The selected interval should only be used as an approximation to create chapters.
To turn down the brightness of the centre unit display (DIMMER) Speaker Surround Options AMP/DVD switch Checking the Status Information on the Centre Unit Display 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 You can set up the speaker system while checking the status information on the centre unit display. Centre unit display DIGITAL PL C L R LINK SL SW SR A/V SYNC DCS DSGX The following information appears. “; DIGITAL” (Dolby Digital), “ ” (DTS) Indicates the current audio signal format.
Selecting the Sound Field You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of system’s preprogrammed sound fields, which bring the exciting and powerful sound of movie theatres into your home. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Sound field “MULTI ST.,” “REAR ST.” Outputs 2 channel sources from the front and surround speakers, or surround speakers only (page 86). “HALL,” “JAZZ CLUB,” “L.
“PLII MOVIE/PLII MUSIC” (Dolby Pro Logic II Movie/Music) Produces five full-bandwidth output channels from 2 channel sources. This is done using an advanced, high-purity matrix surround decoder that extracts the spatial properties of the original recording without adding any new sounds or tonal colorations. z Hints • If you do not want any surround effect, select “A.F.D. AUTO” or “2CH STEREO.” • The system remembers the last sound field selected for each function. (i.e.
Reinforcing Bass Frequencies (DSGX) Enjoying the Sound at Low Volume (“AUDIO DRC”) The DSGX (Extended Dynamic Sound Generator) function reinforces bass frequencies. The AUDIO DRC (Dynamic Range Compression) function narrows the dynamic range of the sound track. Useful for watching movies at low volume late at night. Notes 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 • The AUDIO DRC function applies only to Dolby Digital sources. • This setting is for speaker system output only.
4 Press M/m to select a setting. “DRC STD”: Reproduces the soundtrack with the dynamic range that the recording engineer intended. “DRC MAX”: Maximum compression of dynamic range. “DRC OFF” (default): No compression of dynamic range. 5 Press ENTER or AMP MENU to turn off the menu. Adjusting the Delay Between the Picture and Sound (“A/V SYNC”) If picture and sound do not match, you can adjust the delay between them.
Note This function may not work depending on the input stream, or the selected input source and the Sound Field setting. When active, “A/V SYNC” lights up on the centre unit display. Enjoying Stereo or Bilingual Broadcasts (“DUAL MONO”) This recorder receives bilingual NICAM or ZWEITON broadcasts. You can switch between audio channels during reception or recording, or during playback of DVD-RWs. Select the channel and speaker output, as below.
Note If “CENTER SP” is set to “CENTER NO” in the AMP menu (page 92), sound is output from the front left and right speakers. Enjoying TV or VCR Sound From the Speaker System You can enjoy the sound from connected equipment through the speakers of this system. Be sure to connect your TV or other equipment correctly. DVD "/1 AMP "/1 DVD 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 INPUT SELECT 0 SOUND FIELD +/– 1 Press DVD "/1 to turn on the recorder. When watching TV, set the TV to video input.
Speaker System Set-Up Menu Using the AMP Menu By using the AMP menu on the centre unit display, you can set up the speaker system for the optimum surround sound. For details about the surround options of this speaker system, see page 85. AMP/DVD switch ◆AMP menu tree Actual displays are abbreviated. 1st Layer 2nd Layer 3rd Layer SPEAKER SETUP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 CENTER SPEAKER YES/NO AMP MENU SURROUND SPEAKER BEHIND/SIDE/NONE
4 Press M/m to select the item you want to set. Example: “FRONT DIST” (front speaker distance) 5 6 You can input the speaker positions and select whether or not to engage any centre or surround speakers. Press ENTER or ,. L R m Press M/m to select a setting. The setting is applied to the speaker system. To return to the previous layer Press <. To turn off the AMP menu Press AMP MENU again. Basic Speaker Settings (“SP SETUP”) Select “SP SETUP” in the AMP menu.
“FRONT DIST” (front speaker distance) Set the front speaker distance from your listening position between 1.0 to 7.0 m in 0.2 m increments. The default setting is “3.0.” “CEN DIST” (centre speaker distance) Set the centre speaker distance between the “FRONT DIST” setting and -1.6 m of the “FRONT DIST” setting (set in 0.2 m increments). The default setting is “3.0.” “SURR DIST” (surround speaker distance) Set the surround speaker distance between the “FRONT DIST” setting and -4.
Setting the speaker level by using the test tone 1 Set the AMP/DVD switch to AMP, and press AMP MENU. An AMP menu option appears in the centre unit display. 2 Press M/m repeatedly to select “LEVEL” (level), and press ENTER or ,. Example: 3 Press M/m to select “TEST TONE” (test tone), and press ENTER or ,. 4 Press M/m to select “T. TONE ON” (test tone on). The speakers emit the test tone in turn.
“A/V SYNC” Additional Speaker Settings (“CUSTOMIZE”) Adjusts any delay between picture and sound. See page 88 for details. “SYNC OFF” Does not adjust. You can make further setting to the speaker system with other surround options. For detailed explanations about all options, see also “Speaker Surround Options” (page 84). “SYNC ON” Adjust the delay between the picture and sound. Select “CUSTOMIZE” in the AMP menu. To use the AMP menu, see “Using the AMP Menu” (page 91).
ST TUNED MHz Other Operations 5 Enjoying the Radio Press FM/AM MEMORY. A preset number appears. Connect the FM/AM aerials to the subwoofer (page 17) and preset radio stations. ST 6 Note You cannot record FM/AM radio sound using the recorder or connected equipment. Press M/m to select the preset number you want. ST AMP/DVD switch AMP "/1 FM/AM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 FM DISPLAY M/m, ENTER 7 TUNED TUNED Press ENTER. The station is stored.
• To tune in a station manually, press TUNING +/ –. • To start auto tuning, press and hold TUNING +/ –. If you want to stop scanning, press TUNING +/– again. If FM sound is noisy Press FM MODE so that “MONO” appears in the centre unit display. There will be no stereo effect, but reception will improve. To restore the stereo effect, press FM MODE again. Using the Sleep Timer You can set the speaker system to turn off at a preset time, so you can fall asleep listening to music.
To cancel the function Press SLEEP repeatedly until “SLEEP OFF” appears in the centre unit display. Operating Other Equipment With the Supplied Remote You can use the supplied remote to operate your TV, or other Sony DVD player/recorder (page 99). Controlling TVs with the remote You can adjust the remote’s signal to control your TV. Notes • Depending on the connected unit, you may not be able to control your TV with some or all of the buttons below.
2 +/– Adjusts the volume of your TV t TV/DVD Switches your TV’s input source PROG +/– Selects the programme position on a Sony TV Number buttons and -/--* Selects the programme position on a Sony TV If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder If the supplied remote interferes with your other Sony DVD recorder or player, set the command mode number for this recorder and the supplied remote to one that differs from the other Sony DVD recorder or player.
Returning the Speaker System and Recorder to Their Default Settings 1 Set the AMP/DVD switch to DVD, and press SET UP to turn on the Setup Display. 2 3 Select [Settings] and press ,. Select [Factory Setup], and press ,. Settings Auto Preset Channel Settings AMP/DVD switch Clock TV Aspect Display Mode 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Line1 Decoder Progressive Mode PBC 0 Factory Setup 4 Start Press ENTER while [Start] is selected. The display asks for confirmation.
Additional Information Troubleshooting If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the system, use this troubleshooting guide to help remedy the problem before requesting repairs. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. When bringing the system in for repairs, be sure to bring in the entire system. This product is a system product, and the entire system is needed to determine the location requiring repair. Power The power does not turn on.
TV channels cannot be changed. , The channel is disabled (page 75). , A timer recording started, which changed the channels. The picture from equipment connected to the recorder’s input jack does not appear on the screen. , If the equipment is connected to the LINE 1-TV jack, select “LINE 1” in the front panel display by pressing INPUT SELECT. If the equipment is connected to the LINE 2 IN jacks, select “LINE 2” in the front panel display by pressing INPUT SELECT.
, Clean the disc. The sound loses stereo effect when you play a DVD+RW, DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD-R or VIDEO CD. , Select a stereo audio track by pressing (audio) (page 53). , Make sure the system is connected properly. , Check the “DUAL MONO” setting (page 89). The surround effect of the speaker system is difficult to hear when Dolby Digital or DTS audio sound track is played. , Make sure the Sound Field function is on (page 85). , Check the speaker connections and settings (page 14, 79).
, Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on the DVD VIDEO. , The DVD VIDEO prohibits changing of the subtitles. , Try changing the subtitle using the DVD VIDEO’s menu. , The subtitles cannot be changed for the titles recorded using this recorder. The angles cannot be changed. , Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD VIDEO being played. , You are trying to change the angles when “ ” does not appear in the front panel display (page 53). , The DVD VIDEO prohibits changing angles.
, Insert a recordable disc into the recorder. The recording mode indication is incorrect. , When the recording or dubbing is less than three minutes, the recording mode indication may be displayed incorrectly. The actual recording itself is correctly made in the selected recording mode. Remote control The remote does not function. , Batteries are weak. , The remote is too far from the recorder or the centre unit.
Notes About This System On operation • If the system is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture may condense on the lenses inside the system. Should this occur, the system may not operate properly. In this case, remove the disc and leave the system turned on for about half an hour until the moisture evaporates. • When you move the system, take out any discs. If you do not, the disc may be damaged.
Specifications Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. For supplied accessories, see page 12. DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL): Phono jack/0.5 Vp-p/75 ohms COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, PB/CB, PR/CR): Phono jack/Y: 1.0 Vp-p, PB/CB: 0.7 Vp-p, PR/CR: 0.
Speakers Front: Speaker system: Bass reflex/Speaker unit: 65 mm dia. cone type/Rated impedance: 2.7 ohms/Dimensions (approx.): 90 × 132 × 107 mm (w/h/d)/Mass (approx.): 0.6 kg Centre: Speaker system: Bass reflex/Speaker unit: 65 mm dia. cone type/Rated impedance: 2.7 ohms/Dimensions (approx.): 360 × 110 × 97 mm (w/h/d)/Mass (approx.): 1.5 kg Surround: Speaker system: Bass reflex/Speaker unit: 65 mm dia. cone type/Rated impedance: 2.7 ohms/Dimensions (approx.): 90 × 132 × 107 mm (w/h/d)/Mass (approx.): 0.
Guide to Parts and Controls For more information, see the pages in parentheses. Recorder and centre unit buttons of the same/similar name have the same function as the buttons on the remote. Remote The supplied remote operates both the recorder and speaker system. Point the remote at (remote sensor) on the recorder. Or, point it at on the centre unit when operating the speaker system.
T DVD [/1 (DVD recorder power on/ standby) button (28, 31, 42, 44) U TV/AMP [/1 (TV/speaker system power on/standby) button (29, 96, 98) V PROG (programme) +/– buttons (32, 47) W INPUT SELECT button (49, 71) ef H (play) button (51, 57) X (pause) button (47, 53, 58, 61) x (stop) button (32, 33) eg CHAPTER MARK button (68) PICTURE MARK button (34) eh (Picture-in-Picture) button (55) X t TV/DVD button (48, 98) ZOOM button (54) (angle) button (53) Y BOOKMARK button (56) SEARCH MODE button (56) ej PROGRAM
Rear panel AERIAL LINE 3 / DECODER DIGITAL OUT COMPONENT LINE 2 OUT VIDEO OUT LINE 4 IN COAXIAL IN PCM/DTS/ MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL LINE 1 - TV VIDEO OUT LINE 2 OUT SELECT RGB PB/CB L L AUDIO AUDIO DIGITAL OUT PR/CR R R PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL OUT COMPONENT OPTICAL S VIDEO Y VIDEO VIDEO B LINE 3/DECODER jack (26, 27) F LINE 4 IN (AUDIO L/R, VIDEO) jacks (25) C DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack (22) G Mains lead (23) D COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (PB/CB, PR/ CR, Y) jacks (20) H DIGITAL OUT (OPT
Centre unit FUNCTION A [/1 (Speaker system power on/standby) button (100) VOLUME B [/1 indicator (23) E FUNCTION button (100) Switches the subwoofer input: “DVD” t “FM” t “AM” C Centre unit display (see below) F VOLUME +/– buttons (93) D (remote sensor) (for speaker system operation) (12) When adjusting the radio or the speaker system, point the remote at this sensor. Centre unit display The centre unit display is for radio and speaker system adjustments.
Subwoofer (rear) A AERIAL (FM 75Ω COAXIAL) jack (17) B AERIAL (AM) terminal (17) C SYSTEM CONTROL jack (14) AM FM 75 COAXIAL AERIAL SYSTEM CONTROL D DVD (DIGITAL IN OPTICAL) jack (18) E SPEAKERS (FRONT R/FRONT L/SURR R/SURR L/CENTER) jacks (14) DIGITAL IN OPTICAL DVD F Mains lead (23) SPEAKERS FRONT R FRONT L SURR R SURR L CENTER Additional Information 113
Glossary Album (page 57) A unit in which to store MP3 audio tracks on a DATA CD. (“Album” is an exclusive definition for this recorder.) Chapter (page 56) Sections of a picture or a music feature that are smaller than titles. A title is composed of several chapters. Depending on the disc, no chapters may be recorded. Copy protection signals (page 42) Copy restriction set by copyright owners, etc. These signals are included in some software or TV programmes and restrict recording on this recorder.
DVD-RW (page 8) i.LINK (page 70) A DVD-RW is a recordable and rewritable disc that is the same size as a DVD VIDEO. The DVDRW 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. A digital serial interface for handling digital video, digital audio and other data in two directions between equipment having the i.
Language Code List For details, see page 79. The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.
Area Code List For details, see page 82.
Index Words in brackets appear in the on-screen displays.
M Q Mains lead 23 Manual Clock Set 77 MENU 51 Menu 79 DVD’s Menu 51 Top menu 51 [Move] 69, 76 MP3 audio tracks 57 MPEG 80, 115 Muting 54 Quick guide to disc types 8 Quick Timer 48 N NICAM 41, 76 Number buttons 38, 44, 57 O On-screen display 35 Setup Display 74 Sub-menu 34 Original 34, 63, 115 OSD language 28, 79 P [Pan Scan] 77 Parental Control 52, 81, 82 PAY-TV 27 PBC (Playback Control) 51, 78 [PCM] 80 PDC 43 Picture-in-Picture 55 Playable discs 10 Playback 51, 53, 57 A-B Repeat 55, 59 fast forward 5
Z Zoom 54 ZWEITON 41 Sony Corporation Printed in Hungary
