2-548-696-13(1) DVD Recorder Operating Instructions RDR-GX210 © 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.
On recording • Note that the contents of the recording cannot be compensated for under any and all conditions, including conditions that may arise due to a malfunction of this unit. • Make trial recordings before making the actual recording. Copyrights • Television programmes, films, video tapes, discs, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such material may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws.
Table of Contents WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Ways to Use Your DVD Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Quick Guide to Disc Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DV Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Before DV Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Connecting a Digital Video Camera to the DV IN Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Dubbing From a DV/Digital8 Format Tape to a DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Settings and Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ways to Use Your DVD Recorder 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 29).
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-RW/CD-R on a PC. Then play the CD-RW/CD-R on this recorder (page 57). Shoot Save Play! A list of recordable and playable discs is on page 8.
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 27) Playable on most DVD players (finalization necessary) (page 35) +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 37) (page 61) (page 61) (page 59) (page 77) (page 77) (page 64) chapter (page 64) 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 Note about CDs Discs that cannot be played The recorder can play CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CDRWs recorded in the following formats: • m
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 Hooking Up the Recorder Follow steps 1 to 6 to hook up the recorder, and step 7 to make the initial settings for the recorder (page 21). Notes • • • • Plug cords securely to prevent unwanted noise. See the instructions supplied with the components to be connected. You cannot connect this recorder to a TV that does not have a SCART or video input jack. Be sure to disconnect the mains lead of each component before connecting.
Step 2: Connecting the Aerial Cable Connect the aerial cable by following the steps below. Do not connect the mains lead until you reach “Step 5: Connecting the Mains Lead” (page 18).
Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords Select one of the following patterns A through D, according to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver). This will enable you to view pictures. Audio connections are explained in “Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords” (page 16).
A Connecting to a SCART input jack Some recorded images may not fit your TV screen. To change the aspect ratio, see page 72. If you are connecting to a VCR Connect your VCR to the LINE 3/DECODER jack on the recorder (page 23). Notes B Connecting to a video input jack Connect using the video cord (supplied) to the yellow LINE 2 OUT (VIDEO) jack. You will enjoy standard quality images.
Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords Select one of the following patterns A or B, according to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver). This will enable you to listen to sound.
B Connecting to a digital audio jacks input jack This connection will use your TV’s or stereo amplifier’s (receiver’s) two speakers for sound. Connect using the audio cord (supplied). If your AV amplifier (receiver) has a Dolby*1 Digital, DTS*2, or MPEG audio decoder and a digital input jack, use this connection. Connect using a coaxial or optical digital cord (not supplied).
Step 5: Connecting the Mains Lead Step 6: Preparing the Remote Plug the recorder and TV mains leads (power cords) into the mains. After you connect the mains lead, you must wait for a short while before operating the recorder. You can operate the recorder once the front panel display lights up and the recorder enters standby mode. If you connect additional equipment to this recorder (page 23), be sure to connect the mains lead after all connections are complete.
Number buttons and -/--* You can adjust the remote’s signal to control your TV. If you connected the recorder to an AV amplifier (receiver), you can use the supplied remote to control the AV amplifier’s (receiver’s) volume. * If you use the number buttons to select the TV’s programme position, press -/-- followed by the number buttons for two-digit numbers. Notes • Depending on the connected unit, you may not be able to control your TV or AV amplifier (receiver) with some or all of the buttons below.
Controlling the volume of your AV amplifier (receiver) with the remote TV/DVD switch "/1 Number buttons 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 +/– 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. The default command mode setting for this recorder and the supplied remote is “MODE3.
Step 7: Initial Setup 4 Press SET UP. The Setup Display appears, which allows you to make adjustments to the recorder. For details about the Setup Display, see page 69. Use the Setup Displays to make the initial settings for using the recorder. Complete the initial setup in the following order.
Setting the aspect ratio for the connected TV Language OSD English Menu Deutsch Audio Italiano Subtitle Español 1 Português Press M/m to select [TV Aspect], and press ,. Settings Auto Preset Channel Settings Clock 3 Press M/m to select a language, and press ENTER. Press < to return to the Setup Display, and follow the steps of “Setting the clock” (see below). Press M/m to select press ,. PBC Factory Setup 2 2 3 Press M/m to select [Clock], and check that the clock is correctly set.
Connecting a VCR or Similar Device Connecting to the LINE 3 jack Connect a VCR or similar recording device to the LINE 3/DECODER jack of this recorder. TV Hookups and Settings After disconnecting the recorder’s mains lead from the mains, connect a VCR or similar recording device to the LINE IN jacks of this recorder. Use the DV IN jack on the front panel if the equipment has a DV output jack (i.LINK jack) (page 66). See also the operating instructions supplied with the connected equipment.
Connecting 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. to SCART input Hookups and Settings TV 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 70).
6 Basic Operation Inserting and Formatting a Disc +RW +R -RWVR -RWVideo After “LOADING” disappears from the front panel display, the display asks for confirmation. 7 Press < to select [OK] and press ENTER. 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. Basic Operation The recorder starts formatting the disc. The display shows the approximate time required.
To stop recording Recording a Programme to a Disc +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R This section introduces the basic operation to record the current TV programme to a disc. For details about recording, see page 37. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 PROG +/– 0 x z REC REC MODE 1 Insert a disc. For details on how to insert and format a new disc, see “Inserting and Formatting a Disc” (page 27). 2 Press PROG +/– to select the programme position you want to record.
B Disc name (page 34): Viewing the Recorded Programme (Title List) +RW +R -RWVR -RWVideo Displays the disc type. If it is a VR mode disc, “VR” appears in the front panel display. C Disc space bar/remaining time: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 D Title’s thumbnail picture Press
To change a title thumbnail picture You can select a favourite scene for the thumbnail picture shown in the Title List menu. 1 2 Play a title whose thumbnail picture you want to change. Press PICTURE MARK at the scene you want to set for a thumbnail picture. A thumbnail mark appears on the screen and the scene is set for the title’s thumbnail picture. To stop playback Press x. To turn off the Title List Press O RETURN.
Checking the Playback Information and Playing Time Note If no button is pressed for ten seconds, the playback information display will turn off. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Checking the playing time and remaining time Basic Operation You can check the playback information and remaining time displayed on the TV screen or the front panel display.
Notes • Playing time of MP3 audio tracks may not be displayed correctly. • If you create a Playlist title longer than “13:15:21,” the display is reset to “0:00:00” and restarts counting. Changing the Name of a Recorded Programme (Title Input) +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R The titles recorded on a disc are named sequentially ([Title 1], [Title 2], …) by default. You can rename titles using the display for entering characters, which also appears for renaming a disc or station.
4 Select [Title Name] and press ENTER. • 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. The display for entering characters appears. The default title name is displayed in the input row.
Labelling and Protecting a Disc Note Label the disc before you finalize it. Once a disc is finalized, you cannot change the disc name. Protecting a Disc +RW 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +R -RWVR You can protect all titles on the disc to prevent accidental recording, editing, or erasing. 0
Playing a DVD on Other Equipment (Finalize) +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
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. Notes • The time required for finalizing depends on the disc type, recording time, or the number of titles recorded on the disc. • Depending on the condition of the disc, recording, or the DVD equipment, discs may not play even if the discs are finalized. • The recorder may not be able to finalize the disc if it was recorded on another recorder.
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 45). • 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 77). 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 27). 3 Press TIMER.
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 the timer settings overlap If the timer settings overlap, [Dup. Date] will appear in the Timer List. For details, see “When the timer settings overlap” (page 42).
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 39) appear. To stop recording during timer recording Press x. Note that it may take a few seconds for the recorder to stop recording. If the timer settings overlap If the 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. Select a timer setting and press ENTER. 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 Notes 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 PROG +/– 0 t (TV/video), TV/DVD TITLE LIST 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.
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 77). z Hint You can create chapters manually when playing a DVD+RW, DVD-RW (VR mode), or DVD+R (page 64). Recording From Connected Equipment +RW -RWVR -RWVideo -R +R You can record from a connected VCR or similar device.
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 66) 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.
3 Press TITLE LIST. For details about the Title List, see “Viewing the Recorded Programme (Title List)” (page 29). Playback Playing DVDs and VIDEO CDs Example: DVD-RW (VR mode) 1/7 Title List +RW +R -RWVR -RWVideo -R Original DVD VCD 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 Z 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 4 Select a title, and press ENTER. The sub-menu appears.
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. To start from the beginning, press x twice. Playback starts from the beginning of the title/ track/scene.
Playback options Z CLEAR 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 SUR ZOOM Playback / m / M ./> X H RANDOM REPEAT A-B 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** 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** 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.
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. To watch TV in the sub picture during playback (Picture-in-Picture) You can view a TV programme in the sub picture while playing a disc.
3 Searching for a Title/ Chapter/Track, etc. +RW +R -RWVR -RWVideo -R 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. DVD VCD You can search a DVD by title or chapter, and VIDEO CD by track.
To erase the bookmark 1 Press SEARCH MODE to turn on the bookmark search display. 2 Press
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. z Hints • For CDs, you can also select the track number by pressing the number buttons in step 3 above. • Press M/m to go to the next/previous page of the list. • If you press O RETURN, playback stops and the list menu disappears. To turn on the list menu again, press MENU.
Buttons Operations RANDOM Plays tracks in random order when pressed. [Random] appears. REPEAT You can play the contents of a disc in the order you want by arranging the order of the tracks on the disc. Up to 99 tracks for CDs and 256 tracks for DATA CDs can be programmed. The programme is cleared when the disc is removed. Selects a specific portion to be repeated when pressed during playback. Press the button to find the starting point (point A) of the portion. [A] appears.
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 58). Select the file you want to view. 4 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) Erasing and Editing 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 65). 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.
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 27).
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 60). [Erase]: Erases the chapter (page 63). [Edit]: Displays the following options. [Combine]: Combines two chapters into one (page 63). [Hide/Show]: Hides the chapter/Shows the hidden chapter (page 64). [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. 2 The sub-menu appears. 3 Select [Chapter List], and press ENTER. The Chapter List menu appears with the title contents. Adding contents to an existing Playlist title 1 Select a title, and press ENTER. Chapter List Playlist Title 1 07/12 Tue 0:45:00 1/5 Press TITLE LIST to turn on the Title List (Original).
DV Dubbing Before DV Dubbing This section explains dubbing with a digital video camera via the DV IN jack on the front panel. If you want to dub by way of the LINE IN jacks, see “Recording From Connected Equipment” (page 45). To record from the DV IN jack The DV IN jack on this recorder conforms to the i.LINK standard. You can connect any other equipment that has an i.LINK (DV) jack, and record digital signals.
Dubbing From a DV/Digital8 Format Tape to a DVD +RW +R -RWVR -RWVideo 2 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 27). -R You can record a DV/Digital8 format tape onto a disc. The recorder controls the digital video camera. You can fast forward, rewind, and stop the tape to select a scene using the recorder’s remote control.
10Press O RETURN to turn off the Setup Display. 11Press H to start playing the DV/Digital8 format tape. The playback picture appears on the screen. 12While watching the screen, search for the point you want to start recording by pressing m/M. 13When you find the point you want, press X. 14Press z REC. Playback starts from the selected point, and the recorder starts recording. To stop recording Press x. Note that it may take a few seconds for the recorder to stop recording.
1 Settings and Adjustments 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 <.
4 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 69).
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 1 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” (page 15). Make sure that it is set to “COMPONENT.” • 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 69). The default settings are underlined. Select [Audio] in the Setup Display. To use the display, see “Using the Setup Displays” (page 69). The default settings are underlined.
[MPEG] (DVD VIDEO only) Selects the type of MPEG audio signal when using the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack. [ PCM ] 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. [ Bitstream ] Select this when the recorder is connected to an audio component with a built-in MPEG decoder.
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. Select [Parental Control] in the Setup Display. To use the display, see “Using the Setup Displays” (page 69). 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.
[Auto Chapter] Recording Settings 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 69). The default settings are underlined. Rec Setting Rec Mode Set HQ Rec Aspect Ratio SP DV Audio Input EP Auto Chapter SLP Automatically divides a recording (a title) into chapters by inserting chapter markings at a specified interval.
Resetting the Recorder (Factory Setup) Select this to reset the recorder to all its default settings. The [Parental Control], [Auto Preset], [Clock], and [OSD] settings remain as stored. 1 2 3 Press SET UP to turn on the Setup Display. Select [Settings] and press ,. Select [Factory Setup] and press ,. Settings Auto Preset Channel Settings Clock TV Aspect Display Mode Line1 Decoder Progressive Mode PBC 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 recorder, use this troubleshooting guide to help remedy the problem before requesting repairs. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Power , You have set the recorder to progressive format (the PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up) even though your TV cannot accept the progressive signals. In this case, remove the disc and close the disc tray.
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. If the equipment is connected to the LINE 4 IN jacks, select “LINE 4” in the front panel display by pressing INPUT SELECT.
The recorder starts playing the disc automatically. The MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files do not play. , The DVD VIDEO features an auto playback function. , The MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files are not recorded in a format that the recorder can play (page 10). Playback stops automatically. , If the disc has an auto pause signal, the recorder stops playback at the auto pause signal. Recording/Timer recording/Editing Some functions such as Stop, Search, or Slowmotion Play cannot be performed.
, Other timer setting overlapped the timer setting (page 42). , There is not enough disc space for the recording. , The PDC/VPS function is working (page 39). Contents previously recorded were erased. , Data that has been recorded on a DVD with a PC will be erased from the disc when the disc is inserted. , Set the TV/DVD switch to DVD (page 19). Other Sony equipment responds to the remote. , The same command mode is set for both the equipment and recorder.
Notes About This Recorder • After playing, store the disc in its case. • Clean the disc with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the centre out. On operation • If the recorder 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 recorder. Should this occur, the recorder may not operate properly. In this case, remove the disc and leave the recorder turned on for about half an hour until the moisture evaporates.
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/HYPER: S21 to S41 The above channel coverage merely ensures the channel reception within these ranges. It does not guarantee the ability to receive signals in all circumstances.
About i.LINK The DV IN jack on this recorder is an i.LINKcompliant DV IN jack. This section describes the i.LINK standard and its features. What is i.LINK? Note Normally, only one piece of equipment can be connected to this recorder by the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable). When connecting this recorder to i.LINKcompatible equipment having two or more i.LINK jacks (DV jacks), see the instruction manual of the equipment to be connected. About the name “i.LINK” i.
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. A @/1 (on/standby) button (21, 27, 38, 40) H z REC button (28, 43, 45, 67) B Front panel display (31, 88) I C Disc tray (27) D TIMER REC indicator (38, 40) J .
Remote Buttons on the remote have the same function as the buttons on the recorder if they have the same or similar names. Buttons with an orange dot next to them can be used with your TV when the TV/ DVD switch is set to TV. A TV/DVD switch (19, 20, 27) B Z (open/close) button (27, 49, 54) C Number buttons* (33, 40, 52) SET button (52) The number 5 button has a tactile dot. D CLEAR/-/-- (ten digit) button (40, 42, 52) E 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 (audio) button* (49) The button has a tactile dot.
wl MENU button (47, 53) ed RANDOM button (51, 54) e; m ef PROGRAM button (55) / M (search) buttons (49, 54) ea H (play) button* (47, 53) The button has a tactile dot. X (pause) button (43, 49, 54, 57) x (stop) button (28, 29) es CHAPTER MARK button (64) PICTURE MARK button (30) eg COMMAND MODE switch (DVD 1, 2, 3) (20) * Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the recorder.
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 (23, 25, 26) F LINE 4 IN (AUDIO L/R, VIDEO) jacks (24) C DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack (16) G Mains lead (18) D COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (PB/CB, PR/ CR, Y) jacks (14) H DIGITAL OUT
Glossary Album (page 53) A unit in which to store MP3 audio tracks on a DATA CD. (Album is an exclusive definition for this recorder.) Chapter (page 52) 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 38) Copy restriction set by copyright owners, etc. These signals are included in some software or TV programmes and restrict recording on this recorder.
File (page 57) Track (page 52) A JPEG image recorded on a DATA CD. (File is an exclusive definition for this recorder.) A single file consist of a single image. Sections of a picture or a music feature on a VIDEO CD, CD, or DATA CD (the length of a song). (Track is an exclusive definition for this recorder.) Folder (page 57) A unit in which to store JPEG image files on a DATA CD. (Folder is an exclusive definition for this recorder.
Language Code List For details, see page 74. The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.
Area Code List For details, see page 76.
Index Words in brackets appear in the on-screen displays.
O On-screen display 31 Setup Display 69 Sub-menu 29 Original 29, 59, 91 OSD language 21, 74 P [Pan Scan] 72 Parental Control 48, 76 PAY-TV 26 PBC (Playback Control) 47, 73 [PCM] 75 PDC 39 Picture-in-Picture 51 Playable discs 10 Playback 47, 49, 53 A-B Repeat 51, 55 fast forward 49, 54 fast reverse 49, 54 instant advance 50 instant replay 50 Random Play 51, 55 Repeat Play 51, 55 Resume Play 48 Slow-motion play 50 Playing time 31 Playlist 29, 59, 64, 91 Programme Play 55 Progressive mode 15, 73, 91 [Protect]
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