2-024-212-31(2) DVD Recorder Operating Instructions RDR-GX300/RDR-GX700 © 2004 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 (RDR-GX700 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Before DV Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Available DV Dubbing Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Recording an Entire DV Format Tape (One Touch Dubbing) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Program Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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, channel, recording mode and thumbnail image (page 33). Title List TITLE LIST ORIGINAL 1 AAB Sort My Movies 1.5/4.7GB 13:00-14:00 Wed 5. 9 13:00 (1H00M) Date Title AAB SP 2 DEF 20:00-21:00 DEF Fri 17. 9 20:00 (1H00M) SLP Number 3 AAB 9:00-9:30 Sat 25. 9 9:00 (0H30M) AAB EP 4 GHI 20:00-20:30 GHI Sat 25.
Creating your own programme – Playlist , Record a programme on a DVD-RW (VR mode), then delete, move and add scenes at will to create your own, original programme (page 66). Original Playlist Automatic dubbing of DV tapes – DV Dubbing (RDR-GX700 only) , Connect your digital video camera to the DV IN jack and automatically dub the entire contents or just selected scenes to a DVD disc (page 70).
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 Format in VR mode (page 36) Playable only on VR mode compatible players (finalization unnecessary) Video mode -RWVideo Format in Video mode (page 36) Playable on most DVD players (finalization necessary) (page 37) Playable on DVD+R compat
Recording Features Editing Features Auto Manual Record Change Rewrite Delete title A-B Erase Playlist Chapter Chapter 16:9 sizes title name (page 64) (page 64) (page 66) (page 41) (page 91) (page 66) (page 48) (page 63) Yes Yes No No Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes *2 Yes Yes No No No Yes No No Yes Yes *3 No No No Yes No Yes *2 Yes Yes *3 No No Discs that cannot be recorded on • • • • • 4x-speed compatible 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 DATA CD Music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music CD format that can be purchased CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs created on a PC or similar device in music format containing MP3 audio tracks Discs that cannot be played • All CD-ROMs (including PHOTO CDs) • CD-Rs/CD-RWs, other than those
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 7 to hook up and adjust the settings of the recorder. Notes • • • • Plug cords securely to prevent unwanted noise. Refer to 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 19).
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 17).
A Connecting to a SCART input jack Green Green Blue Blue Red Red When playing “wide screen” images Some recorded images may not fit your TV screen. To change the aspect ratio, see page 87. B Connecting to a video input jack Connect the yellow plug of the audio/video cord (supplied) to the yellow (video) jack. You will enjoy standard quality images. Note that you cannot use the PROGRESSIVE button with this connection.
• TV Direct Rec You can easily record what you are watching on your TV (page 47). • One Touch Play You can turn on the recorder and TV, set the TV’s input to the recorder, and start playback with one touch of the H (play) button (page 53). • One Touch Menu You can turn on the recorder and TV, set the TV to the recorder’s channel, and display the Title List menu with one touch of the TITLE LIST button (page 53).
Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords (yellow) (red) A INPUT Audio/video cord (supplied) VIDEO (white) (white) L AUDIO (red) (yellow)* Hookups and Settings 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.
A Connecting to audio L/R input 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/video 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 6: Preparing the Remote Connect the supplied mains lead to the AC IN terminal of the recorder. Then 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 26), be sure to connect the mains lead after all connections are complete.
Controlling TVs with the remote Number buttons and SET, -/--* 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.
Controlling the volume of your AV amplifier (receiver) with the remote Number buttons 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 +/– 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 DVD3. 0 1 2 3 Slide the TV/DVD switch to DVD.
3 Select “Options,” and press ENTER. Step 7: Easy Setup SETUP Settings Format DVD : VR Video DVD Bilingual Rec. : Main Audio Dimmer : Normal Auto Display : On Command Mode : DVD3 Features Options Factory Setup Easy Setup Follow the steps below to make the minimum number of basic adjustments for using the recorder. If you do not complete Easy Setup, it will appear each time you turn on your recorder. Settings are made in the following order.
3 Switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the recorder appears on your TV screen. 8 • If you made connection A (page 14) and the connected TV complies with SMARTLINK, the Preset Download function automatically starts. EASY SETUP 3/9 Prog. 1 Press ENTER. The Setup Display for selecting the language used in the on-screen display appears. 5 Preset Download Loading data from TV. Please wait.
10Select the setting that matches your TV type. 16Select the type of signal you want to output from the LINE1-TV jack. EASY SETUP TV Type 5/9 Select your TV screen type. 16 : 9 4 : 3 Letter Box 4 : 3 Pan Scan “16:9”: For wide-screen TVs or standard TVs with a wide screen mode. “4:3 Letter Box”: For standard TVs. Displays “wide screen” pictures with bands on the upper and lower sections of the screen. “4:3 Pan Scan”: For standard TVs.
20Press ENTER. The Setup Display for the DTS signal appears. EASY SETUP Audio Connection 9/9 DTS Off 21Select whether or not you wish to send a DTS signal to your amplifier (receiver), and press ENTER. Hookups and Settings On If your AV amplifier (receiver) has a DTS decoder, select “On.” Otherwise, select “Off.” 22Press ENTER when “Finish” appears. Easy Setup is finished. All connections and setup operations are complete. EASY SETUP Easy Setup is finished.
Connecting a VCR or Similar Device 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. For RDR-GX700, use the DV IN jack on the front panel if the equipment has a DV output jack (i.LINK jack) (page 70). See also the instruction manual supplied with the connected equipment. To record on this recorder, see “Recording From Connected Equipment Without a Timer” (page 51).
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 the equipment has an S-video jack, you can use an S-video cord instead of an audio/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 use the Synchro-Rec function, see below. 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.
Setting PAY-TV/Canal Plus channels 4 Video - Scart Setting To watch or record PAY-TV/Canal Plus programmes, set your recorder to receive the channels using the on-screen display. In order to set the channels correctly, be sure to follow all of the steps below. 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Select “Scart Setting,” and press ENTER.
10Select “System,” and press ENTER. To return to the previous step Press O RETURN. Settings - Channel Setting BG BG Normal / CATV Normal DK Channel Set : C1 I Station Name : ARD L PAY - TV / CANAL+ : On Audio : NICAM Notes 11Press M/m to select an available TV system, BG, DK, L, or I, and press ENTER. To receive broadcasts in France, select “L.” 12Select “Normal/CATV,” and press ENTER.
B TIMER (page 42): Allows you to set a new timer recording setting. Guide to Displays Using the On-Screen Menus +RW +R -RWVR -RWVideo VCD CD -R DVD DATA CD This section introduces the System Menu, TOOLS menu, and sub-menu. By using these displays, you can perform most of the recorder’s operations. C TIMER LIST (page 45): Turns on the Timer List menu, which allows you to check, change, or cancel timer settings.
TOOLS Using the Title List +RW +R -RWVR -RWVideo -R The titles of programmes recorded on a disc are displayed in the Title List. Z Example 1: When you press TOOLS while the Title List menu is turned on. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Guide to Displays The TOOLS menu appears when you press TOOLS, and displays options applicable to the entire disc (e.g. disc protection), recorder (e.g. audio settings during recording), or multiple items on a list menu (e.g. erasing multiple titles).
Standard Title List (Example: DVD-RW in VR mode) TITLE LIST My Movies ORIGINAL 1.5/4.7GB 1 AAB 13:00-14:00 Wed 15. 9 Date 2 DEF 20:00-21:00 Fri Title 3 AAB 9:00- 9:30 Sat 25. 9 4 GHI 20:00-20:30 Sat 25. 9 5 DEF 20:00-20:30 Fri 15.10 6 L3 21:00-21:30 Tue 19.10 7 L3 21:00-21:30 Tue 26.10 8 GHI 10:00-10:30 Thu 28.10 Sort Number 17. 9 m “Zoomed” Title List To scroll the list display by page (Page mode) Press CURSOR MODE while the list display is turned on.
z Hint After recording, the first scene of the recording (the title) is automatically set as the thumbnail picture. Notes +RW +R -RWVR -RWVideo -R With the Disc Information display, you can check the disc type and remaining disc space. Also, you can perform operations such as formatting and finalizing (page 36). Z 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Guide to Displays • The Title List may not appear for discs created on other DVD recorders. • Letters that cannot be displayed are replaced with an “*.
Example: DVD-RW (VR mode) Labelling, protecting, or formatting a disc Disc Information Close DiscName Movie +RW Media DVD-RW Format Title no. Original 3 / Playlist 2 Protect Disc Finalize Protected Not Protected Date Erase All 15.9.2003 ~ 28.10.2003 HQ : 0H30M Remainder LP : 1H30M HSP : 0H45M EP : 2H00M +R -RWVR -RWVideo -R Disc Name VR SP : 1H00M SLP : 3H00M 2. 3 / 4. 7GB Format You can execute options effective for the entire disc using the Disc Information display.
Finalizing a disc (preparing a disc for playback on other equipment) +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R Press TOOLS while the disc is in the recorder. The TOOLS menu appears. 2 Select “Disc Info,” and press ENTER. The Disc Information display appears. 3 Select “Finalize,” and press ENTER. The display shows the approximate time required for finalizing and asks for confirmation. Finalize About xx min is needed for finalizing this disc. Cannot cancel finalizing during transaction.
Checking the Play Information and Playing Time +RW +R -RWVR -RWVideo VCD CD -R DVD B Available functions for DVD VIDEOs ( angle/ audio/ subtitle, etc.) C The current selected function or audio setting (appears only temporarily) D The current selected angle Example: Dolby Digital 5.1 ch DATA CD Rear (L/R) You can check the playing time and remaining time of the current title, chapter, or track. Also, you can check the disc name recorded on the disc. 1 : English DolbyDigital 3/2.
z Hints • If “DTS” is set to “Off” in Audio Setup, the DTS track selection option will not appear on the screen even if the disc contains DTS tracks (page 90). • When “Auto Display” is set to “On” (default) in Options Setup (page 95), playback information automatically appears when the recorder is turned on, etc.
To enter a letter with an accent mark, select an accent followed by the letter. Example: Select “ ` ” and then “a” to enter “à.” To insert a space, select “Space.” How to Enter Characters You can label a title, disc, or program by entering characters. You can enter up to 64 characters for a title or disc name, but the actual number of characters displayed in the menus such as the Title List will vary. When the display for entering characters appears, follow the steps below.
Recording mode Recording time (minute) Before Recording HQ (High quality) 60 Before you start recording… SP (Standard mode) • This recorder can record on various discs. Select the disc type according to your needs (page 8). • Check that the disc has enough available space for the recording (page 35). For DVD+RWs and DVD-RWs, you can free up disc space by erasing titles (page 63). • Adjust the recording picture quality and picture size if necessary (page 48).
z Hint You can select the audio (main or sub) while recording bilingual programmes using the (audio) button. This does not affect the recorded sound. Unrecordable pictures +RW Pictures with copy protection cannot be recorded on this recorder. When the recorder receives a copy guard signal, the recorder continues to record but only a blank, grey coloured screen will be recorded.
2 Press Z (open/close) to close the disc tray. Wait until “LOAD” disappears from the front panel display. Unused DVDs are formatted automatically. 3 Press [TIMER]. Timer - Standard OK Set the timer manually. Date Start Stop Today : : Prog. PDC Mode VPS Cancel • If the Timer programming (VIDEO Plus+) menu appears, press < to switch the display to “Standard.” 4 Select an item using
To confirm, change, or cancel timer recording See “Checking/Changing/Cancelling Timer Settings (Timer List)” (page 45). To extend the recording duration time while recording 1 Press TOOLS during recording. The TOOLS menu appears. 2 Select “Extend Rec” and press ENTER. Extend Rec. Time OK Set the timer extend function. Cancel Tue 28.9 10:00-11:30 AAB SP Extend Time Off 3 Press M/m to select the duration time. You can set the duration in increments of 10 minutes, for a maximum of 60 minutes.
3 Press the number buttons to enter the PlusCode number, and press SET. • If you make a mistake, press CLEAR and reenter the correct number. 4 Select “OK,” and press ENTER. The date, start and stop times, programme position, recording mode, and PDC/VPS setting (page 43) appear. Is the following timer setting correct? To modify, adjust each item or re-enter the timer code. Start Stop -RWVR -RWVideo Prog.
4 Select one of the options, and press ENTER. “Modify”: Changes the timer setting. Select an item using
To stop recording Recording Without the Timer +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R Press x REC STOP located beneath the remote control cover. Note that it may take a few seconds for recording to stop. To pause recording -R Press X REC PAUSE located beneath the remote control cover. To restart recording, press the button again.
Notes • After pressing z REC, it may take a short while to start recording. • You cannot change the recording mode while recording or during recording pause. • If there is a power failure, the programme you are recording may be erased. • You cannot watch a PAY-TV/Canal Plus programme while recording another PAY-TV/Canal Plus programme. • To use the TV Direct Rec function, you must first set the recorder’s clock correctly.
This function works with DVD-Rs and DVDRWs (Video mode) when the recording mode is set to HQ, HSP, or SP. For all other recording modes, the screen size is fixed at “4:3.” For DVD-RWs (VR mode), the actual picture size is recorded regardless of the setting. For example, if a 16:9 size picture is received, the disc records the picture as 16:9 even if “DVD Rec. Picture Size” is set to “4:3.” For DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, the screen size is fixed at “4:3.” “Rec Video Equalizer”: Adjusts the picture in greater detail.
Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec) +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R You can set the recorder to automatically record programmes from connected equipment that has a timer function (such as a satellite tuner). Connect the equipment to the LINE 3/DECODER jack of the recorder (page 28). When the connected equipment turns on, the recorder starts recording a programme from the LINE 3/DECODER jack. 6 Press SYNCHRO REC. The SYNCHRO REC indicator lights up on the front panel.
Recording From Connected Equipment Without a Timer +RW -RWVR -RWVideo 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 5 Press X REC PAUSE to set this recorder to record pause. 6 Insert the source tape into the connected equipment and set to playback pause. 7 At the same time, press X REC PAUSE on this recorder and the pause or play button on the connected equipment. Recording You can record from a connected VCR or similar device. To connect a VCR or similar device, see “Connecting a VCR or Similar Device” (page 26).
3 For details about the Title List, see “Using the Title List” (page 33). Playback Playing +RW VCD Example: DVD-RW (VR mode) +R -RWVR -RWVideo CD Press TITLE LIST. -R DVD TITLE LIST DATA CD Number buttons, SET 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 4 0 TITLE LIST O RETURN TOP MENU m/M H 1 Wed 15. 9 Date 2 DEF 20:00-21:00 Fri Title 3 AAB 9:00- 9:30 Sat 25. 9 4 GHI 20:00-20:30 Sat 25. 9 5 DEF 20:00-20:30 Fri 15.10 6 L3 21:00-21:30 Tue 19.10 7 L3 21:00-21:30 Tue 26.
The point where you stopped playing is cleared when: – you open the disc tray. – you play another title. – you switch the Title List menu to Original or Playlist (DVD-RW in VR mode only). – you edit the title after stopping playback. – you change the settings on the recorder. – you turn off the recorder (VIDEO CD/CD/ DATA CD only). – you make a recording (except for DVD-RWs in VR mode). To play restricted DVDs (Parental Control) 1 Select “OK” and press ENTER.
Playback options Z 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 / m / M ./> X H SUR PROGRESSIVE Buttons Operations Discs Z (open/close) Stops play and opens the disc tray. All discs (audio) Selects one of the audio tracks recorded on the disc when pressed repeatedly. DVD : Selects the language. -RWVR : Selects the main or sub sound. VCD CD audio tracks. 54 -RWVR DVD CD DATA CD DATA CD : Selects stereo or monaural (subtitle) Selects a subtitle language when pressed repeatedly.
Operations SUR (surround) Selects one of the TVS effects when pressed repeatedly. TVS* (TV Virtual Surround) lets you enjoy virtual surround sound effects created from the front left and right speakers. The selected setting is displayed in the front panel display for a few seconds. “TVS OFF”: No surround effect “TVS DYNAMIC”: Creates one set of virtual rear speakers. “TVS WIDE”: Creates five sets of virtual rear speakers. “TVS NIGHT”: Creates five sets of virtual rear speakers. Effective at low volume.
Notes • To enjoy the TVS function, set “Digital Output” to “On” and “Dolby Digital” to “D-PCM” in Audio Setup. • When the playback signal does not contain a signal for the rear speakers, the surround effects will be difficult to hear. • When you select one of the surround modes, turn off the surround settings of the connected TV or amplifier (receiver). • Make sure that your listening position is between and at an equal distance from your speakers, and that the speakers are located in similar surroundings.
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Chasing Playback/ Simultaneous Rec and Play -RWVR “Chasing playback” allows you to view the beginning of a programme while it is being recorded. “Simultaneous Rec and Play” allows you to view a previously recorded programme while recording another on the same disc. • The picture on your TV screen freezes for a few seconds when you fast forward/fast reverse or instant replay/advance the recording.
3 Searching for a Title/ Chapter/Track, etc. +RW VCD +R -RWVR -RWVideo CD -R For example: Time Search To find a scene at 2 hours, 10 minutes, and 20 seconds, enter “21020.” If you make a mistake, press CLEAR to cancel the number, then select another number. DVD DATA CD You can search a DVD by title or chapter, and VIDEO CD/CD/DATA-CD by track or scene. As titles and tracks are assigned individual numbers on the disc, select the title or track by entering its number.
Playback order of MP3 audio tracks Playing MP3 Audio Tracks DATA CD You can play MP3 audio tracks on DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs). Albums containing MP3 audio tracks play in the following order. A t B t C t D t F t G. Albums that do not contain tracks (such as album E) are skipped. Tree 1 Tree 2 Tree 3 Tree 4 Tree 5 ROOT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 H 1 2 Insert a DATA CD on the disc tray. Press H. Playback starts from the first MP3 audio tracks on the disc.
Notes Playback • Depending on the software you use to create the DATA CD, the playback order may differ from the above illustration. • Proceeding to the next or another album may take some time. • The recorder may not be able to play some DATA CDs created in the Packet Write format. • The recorder will play any data with the extension “.MP3,” even if they are not in MP3 format. Playing this data may generate a loud noise which could damage your speaker system.
To edit original titles Editing Before Editing This recorder offers various edit options for various disc types. Before you edit, check the disc type in the front panel display, and select the option available for your disc (page 8). Edits made to the original titles are final. If you plan to retain an unaltered original recording, create and edit a Playlist (see below). The edit functions available for original titles are: – Labelling a title (page 63). – Setting protection against erasure (page 63).
z Hint You can display the disc’s Playlist titles in the Title List (Playlist), or the original titles in the Title List (Original). To switch the two Title Lists, press TOOLS while a Title List is displayed, and select “Original” or “Playlist.” Notes • The Playlist title calls up data from the original titles for playback. When an original title is used for a Playlist title, the original title cannot be erased. • You cannot protect Playlist titles.
“Protect”: Protects the title. Select “On” when the Protection display appears. “ ” appears next to the protected title. To cancel the protection, select “Off.” “Title Name”: Allows you to enter or re-enter a title name (page 40). “Set Thumbnail”: Changes the title’s thumbnail picture that appears in the Title List (page 33). “A-B Erase”: Erases a section of the title (see below). z Hints • You can erase multiple titles at one time (page 64), or erase all of the titles on the disc at once (page 36).
3 Select a title, and press ENTER. 2 A check mark appears in the check box next to the selected title. To clear the check mark, press ENTER again. To clear all of check marks, select “Reset All.” Press TOOLS and select “Disc Map,” and press ENTER. The Disc Map appears. To check the open space, select the space by pressing
Creating chapters manually -RWVR You can manually insert a chapter mark at any point you like during playback or recording. Press CHAPTER MARK at the point where you want to divide the title into chapters. Each time you press the button, “Marking...” appears on the screen and the scenes to the left and right of the mark become separate chapters. Creating and Editing a Playlist -RWVR Playlist edit allows you to edit or re-edit without changing the actual recordings.
3 Select the title you want to include in the Playlist title, and press ENTER. 8 A check mark appears in the check box next to the selected title. To clear the check mark, press ENTER again. To select all of the titles, select “Select All.” The display for setting the end point (OUT) appears, and the title continues to play in the background. Capture (Set OUT point) Create Playlist Select the titles you want to capture. Cancel 1 AAB 13:00-14:00 15. 9 2 DEF 20:00-21:00 17.
To add more scenes, select “Add” and go to step 6. To preview all of the captured scenes in the listed order, select “Preview.” 13When you finish editing the Scene List, select “OK,” and press ENTER. The display for entering the title name appears. To enter a new name, select “Enter” (see page 40). 14Select “OK” to use the default name, and 5 Select a new location for the title by pressing M/m, and press ENTER. The title moves to the new location.
Combining multiple Playlist titles (Combine) -RWVR 1 Press TITLE LIST to turn on the Title List (Playlist) menu. If the Title List (Original) menu appears, press TOOLS and select “Playlist.” 2 Press TOOLS to select “Combine,” and press ENTER. The display for selecting titles appears. 3 Select a title, and press ENTER. Combine Select the titles to combine. 4 1 1 AAB 2 3 4 Editing A number indicating the order in which you selected the title appears. To cancel the selection, press ENTER again.
DV Dubbing (RDR-GX700 only) Before DV Dubbing – the images on the tape contain copy protection signals, which limit recording. • If you want to play the disc on other DVD equipment, finalize the disc (page 37). Hookups DVD recorder This section explains dubbing with a digital video camera via the DV IN jack on the front panel (RDR-GX700 only). If you want to dub by way of the LINE IN jacks, see “Recording From Connected Equipment Without a Timer” (page 51).
1 Press Z (open/close), and place a recordable disc on the tray. Make sure that the disc has enough free space to record the contents of your tape. z Hints • You can turn off the recorder during dubbing. The recorder completes dubbing even after being turned off. • You can adjust the settings for the recording picture before recording. See “Adjusting the recording picture quality and size” (page 48).
Available DV Dubbing Functions ◆One Touch Dubbing (page 73) Records the entire contents of a DV format tape to a disc of your choice with a single touch of the ONE TOUCH DUBBING button. ◆Program Edit (page 74) Allows you to pre-select scenes from a currently playing DV format tape and rearrange the scene order before dubbing. ◆Advanced Program Edit (page 76) Allows you to first record the entire contents of a DV format tape onto a disc, and later select and rearrange the scenes using the copied disc.
To stop during recording Recording an Entire DV Format Tape (One Touch Dubbing) +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R You can record the entire contents of a DV format tape onto a disc with a single press of the ONE TOUCH DUBBING button. The recorder controls the digital video camera for the whole process, and completes the recording.
Program Edit +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R You can select scenes from a DV format tape, and then automatically record selected scenes to a disc of your choice. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 SYSTEM MENU To use this function, you will do the following:
5 Select the IN point by pressing m/M, and press ENTER. The display for setting the OUT point (end of the scene) appears. The scene starts to play in the background from the IN point. Select scene (Set OUT point) “Change OUT”: Changes the end of the scene. Repeat from step 6. 9 When you finish editing the Scene List, select “OK,” and press ENTER. The display for entering the title name appears. To enter a new name, select “Enter,” and follow the explanations on page 40. Title Name Enter the title name.
To stop during recording Open the remote’s cover and press x REC STOP. Note that it may take a few seconds for the recorder to stop recording. Notes • The disc may not be recorded as programmed if the tape’s time code is not sequential or there are blanks between the recordings on the tape. In this case, see “Recording From Connected Equipment Without a Timer” (page 51).
◆How chapters are created The dubbed contents on the disc become one title, and the title is divided into chapters. For a DVDRW (VR mode), every shooting on the tape and each selected scene becomes a chapter on the disc (Auto Scene Chaptering function). You can also choose to manually divide the title. 4 The recorder starts dubbing the tape contents. After dubbing finished, do not operate the recorder until the display for entering the title name appears.
Notes • The disc may not be recorded as programmed if the tape’s time code is not sequential or there are blanks between the recordings on the tape. In this case, follow the instructions of “Recording From Connected Equipment Without a Timer” (page 51). • You cannot set a scene to be shorter than one second. • The start and end points of a program may be different from what you have set if the source DV format tape is in any of the following conditions: – Recording mode was changed during the recording.
1 Follow steps 1 to 6 of “Preparing for recording using the DV IN jack” (page 70), and press SYSTEM MENU. 7 The recorder starts recording the tape contents as programmed. • If the recording does not fit due to the dubbing mode you selected, the display asks if you want to continue. To change the dubbing mode, select “Reset.” To have the recorder adjust the dubbing mode, select “Auto Dub Mode.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 “Make a Playlist”*: Creates a Playlist title of the same contents. When asked, select “OK” to enter the default name, or select “Enter” to enter a new name (page 40). “Rename”: Allows you to re-enter the program name. * These sub-menu items do not appear when the program contains no scenes. 0 5 SYSTEM MENU 1 The Scene List menu appears with all of the scenes the program contains. To add new scenes, select “Add” and press ENTER.
7 When you finish editing the Scene List, select “OK,” and press ENTER. The program is saved in the DV Edit List. Once you edit a program, the original program will be erased. • If you select “Quit” after making changes in step 6, the display asks whether to save the program. Notes • You cannot set a scene to be shorter than one second. • You can select the “Edit,” “Preview,” or “Make a Playlist” options only when the corresponding DVDRW (VR mode) is in the recorder and the disc has not been edited.
SETUP Settings and Adjustments Settings Using the Setup Displays Channel Setting Video Channel List Audio Clock Features Language Options 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 Displays are used in the following way. Easy Setup 3 Select “Settings,” “Video,” “Audio,” “Features,” “Options,” or “Easy Setup,” and press ENTER. The selected Setup Display appears.
5 Select an option, and press ENTER. The currently selected option is displayed next to the setup item. Example: when “4:3 Letter Box” is set. Aerial Reception and Language Settings (Settings) SETUP Settings TV Type : 4 : 3 Letter Box Video Pause Mode : Auto Audio Component Out : Off Progressive Mode : Auto Screen Saver : On Features Options Scart Setting Easy Setup Line4 input : Video The Settings Setup helps you to make tuner, clock, and channel settings for the recorder.
4 Select “System,” and press ENTER. Settings - Channel Setting 5 10 Select “Audio,” and press ENTER. Settings - Channel Setting Prog. 8 System : BG BG System : BG Normal / CATV : Normal DK Normal / CATV : Normal Channel Set : C1 I Channel Set : C5 Station Name : ARD L Station Name : CDE PAY - TV / CANAL+ : On PAY - TV / CANAL+ : Off NICAM Audio : NICAM Audio : NICAM Standard Select an available TV system, BG, DK, L, or I, and press ENTER (see page 85).
4 ◆Receivable channels TV system Channel coverage BG (West European Countries, except those listed below) E2 - E12 VHF Select “Station Name,” and press ENTER. The display for entering characters appears. Input Station Name AAB Italia A – H VHF "A" E21 – E69 UHF 1 S1 – S20 CATV S21 – S41 HYPER - 1 2 A B C .
4 Press M/m until the selected channel row moves to the desired programme position. The selected channel is inserted at the new programme position. Settings - Channel List 5 6 Prog Channel Name 1 C3 AAB 2 C12 3 C21 4 C5 5 C23 6 C24 • If the recorder does not receive a time signal from any station, “Auto Adjust” returns to “Off” automatically and the menu for setting the clock manually appears on the screen.
Language Video Settings (Video) OSD (On-Screen Display) Switches the display language on the screen. DVD Menu (DVD VIDEO only) Switches the language for the DVD menu. Audio (DVD VIDEO only) Switches the language of the sound track. When you select “Original,” the language given priority in the disc is selected. Subtitle (DVD VIDEO only) Switches the language of the subtitles recorded on the disc.
Progressive Mode 16:9 4:3 Letter Box 4:3 Pan Scan Note Depending on the disc, “4:3 Letter Box” may be selected automatically instead of “4:3 Pan Scan” or vice versa. Pause Mode (DVDs only) Selects the picture quality in pause mode. Auto The picture, including subjects that move dynamically, is output with no jitter. Normally select this position. Frame The picture, including subjects that do not move dynamically, is output in high resolution.
◆Line1 Output Selects a method of outputting video signals for the LINE 1-TV jack. RGB Outputs RGB signals. Video Outputs video signals. S Video Outputs S-video signals. Notes • If your TV does not accept S-video or RGB signals, no picture appears on the TV screen even if you select “S Video” or “RGB.” See the instructions supplied with your TV. • You cannot select ”RGB” when “Component Out” above is set to “On.” • SMARTLINK is available only when “Video” is selected.
Audio DRC (Dynamic Range Control) (DVDs only) Makes the sound clear when the volume is turned down when playing a DVD that conforms to “Audio DRC.” This affects the output from the following jacks: – LINE 2 OUT AUDIO L/R jacks – LINE 1-TV jack – LINE 3/DECODER jack – DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack only when “Dolby Digital” is set to “D-PCM” (page 90). Standard Normally select this position. TV Mode Makes low sounds clear even if you turn the volume down.
• MPEG (DVD VIDEO only) Selects the type of MPEG audio signal. PCM MPEG 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 (COAXIAL) jack. Select this when the recorder is connected to an audio component with a built-in MPEG decoder. • DTS (DVD VIDEO only) Selects whether or not to output DTS signals.
3 Notes • Depending upon 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. • This function is not available when dubbing DV tapes to DVD-RWs (VR mode) (RDR-GX700 only). Chapter marks are automatically entered where the recordings start on the tape (pages 73, 74, 76).
Parental Control (DVD VIDEO only) 4 Select a geographic area as the playback limitation level, and press ENTER. The area is selected. • When you select “Others,” press the number buttons to select and enter an area code in the table (see below). Then select “OK” and press ENTER. 5 Select “Level,” and press ENTER. The selection items for “Level” are displayed. Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be limited according to a predetermined level, such as the age of the users.
◆Area code 94 One Touch Dubbing (RDR-GX700 only) Standard Code number Argentina 2044 Australia 2047 Austria 2046 Belgium 2057 Brazil 2070 Canada 2079 Chile 2090 China 2092 Denmark 2115 Finland 2165 France 2174 Germany 2109 India 2248 Indonesia 2238 Italy 2254 Japan 2276 Korea 2304 Malaysia 2363 Mexico 2362 Netherlands 2376 New Zealand 2390 Norway 2379 Pakistan 2427 Philippines 2424 Portugal 2436 Russia 2489 Singapore 2501 Spain 2149 Sweden 2499
Dimmer Disc and Remote Control Settings/Factory Settings (Options) The Options Setup allows you to set up other operational settings. 1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode. 2 3 Select “SETUP,” and press ENTER. Adjusts the lighting of the front panel display. SETUP Settings VR DVD Bilingual Rec. : Main Dimmer : Normal Auto Display : On Command Mode : DVD3 Features Options Factory Setup Easy Setup Power Save Low lighting. Turns off the lighting when the power is off.
Easy Setup (Resetting the Recorder) Select this to run the Easy Setup programme. 1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode. 2 3 Select “SETUP,” and press ENTER. Select “Easy Setup,” and press ENTER. SETUP Settings Easy Setup Video Audio Features Options Easy Setup 4 5 6 96 Press ENTER. Select “Start,” and press ENTER. Follow the instructions for Easy Setup (page 22) from step 5.
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. , Even if your TV is compatible with progressive format (525p/625p) signals, the image may be affected when you set the recorder to progressive format.
If the equipment is connected to the DV IN jack, (this is usually for a digital video camera connection), select “DV” in the front panel display by pressing PROG +/– or INPUT SELECT. , When an S video cable is connected to the recorder’s LINE 4 IN jack, set “Line4 Input” in Video Setup to “S Video” (page 89). The playback picture or TV programme from the equipment connected through the recorder is distorted.
The recorder starts playing the disc automatically. , The DVD VIDEO features an auto playback function. Recording/Timer recording/Editing The programme position cannot be changed from the channel you are recording. , Set the TV’s input source to “TV.” Playback stops automatically. , If the disc has an auto pause signal, the recorder stops playback at the auto pause signal. Recording does not start immediately after you press z REC.
Timer recording is not complete or did not start from the beginning. The recorder automatically starts recording when the satellite receiver is turned on. , There was a power failure during recording. If the power recovers when there is a timer recording, the recorder resumes recording. Should the power failure continue for more than 1 hour, reset the clock (page 86). , Other timer setting overlapped the timer setting (page 46). , Disc space was not enough. , The PDC/VPS function is working.
Others The recorder does not operate properly. , Restart the recorder. Press down [/1 on the recorder for more than ten seconds until “WELCOME” appears in the front panel display. , When static electricity, etc., causes the recorder to operate abnormally, turn off the recorder and wait until the clock appears in the front panel display. Then, unplug the recorder and after leaving it off for a while, plug it in again. Five numbers or letters are displayed in the front panel display.
Self-diagnosis Function (When letters/numbers appear in the display) Notes About This Recorder On operation When the self-diagnosis function is activated to prevent the recorder from malfunctioning, a fivecharacter service number (e.g., C 13 50) with a combination of a letter and four numbers appears in the front panel display. In this case, check the following table.
• After playing, store the disc in its case. • Clean the disc with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the centre out. Specifications System • Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners, or anti-static spray intended for vinyl LPs. • Do not use the following discs. – A disc that has a non-standard shape (e.g., card, heart). – A disc with a label or sticker on it. – A disc that has cellophane tape or sticker adhesive on it.
LINE 1 -TV: 21-pin CVBS IN/OUT S-Video/RGB OUT (upstream) LINE 3/DECODER: 21-pin CVBS IN/OUT S-Video/RGB IN S-Video OUT (downstream) Decoder DV IN (RDR-GX700 only): 4-pin/i.LINK S100 DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL): Optical output jack/–18 dBm (wave length: 660 nm) 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.
i.LINK baud rate i.LINK’s maximum baud rate varies according to the equipment. Three maximum baud rates are defined: S100 (approx. 100 Mbps*) S200 (approx. 200 Mbps) S400 (approx. 400 Mbps) The baud rate is listed under “Specifications” in the instruction manual of each equipment. It is also indicated near the i.LINK jack on some equipment. The maximum baud rate of equipment on which it is not indicated such as this unit is “S100.
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.
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 (20) B Z (open/close) button (42, 54) C Number buttons (44, 59)* SET button (44) The number 5 button has a tactile dot.
wj m / M (search) buttons (54) e; INPUT SELECT button (51, 70) ea SUR (surround) button (54) wk H (play) button* (52) The button has a tactile dot. X (pause) button (54) x (stop) button (52) es COMMAND MODE switch (DVD 1,2,3) (21) wl CHAPTER MARK/ERASE buttons (66) * Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the recorder.
Rear panel AERIAL LINE 1 - TV COMPONENT VIDEO OUT LINE 3 / DECODER IN LINE 4 IN R AUDIO L VIDEO DIGITAL OUT S VIDEO COAXIAL PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL OPTICAL OUT A AERIAL IN/OUT jacks (13) B LINE 1 – TV jack (14) C LINE 3/DECODER jack (26) D COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, PB/CB, PR/CR) jacks (14) E AC IN terminal (19) F LINE 2 OUT (S VIDEO) jack (14) Y LINE 2 OUT R AUDIO L VIDEO S VIDEO PB / CB PR / CR ~ AC IN G LINE 2 OUT (AUDIO L/R/VIDEO) jacks (14, 17) H DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL/OPTICAL) jac
Glossary Chapter (page 59) 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. A DVD+RW (read “plus RW”) is a recordable and rewritable disc. DVD+RWs use a recording format that is comparable to the DVD VIDEO format. DVD-RW (page 8) Copy restriction set by copyright owners, etc. These signals are included in some software or TV programmes and restrict recording on this recorder.
Interlace format (page 16) Interlace format shows every other line of an image as a single “field” and is the standard method for displaying images on television. The even number field shows the even numbered lines of an image, and the odd numbered field shows the odd numbered lines of an image. MPEG Audio (page 91) International standard coding system used to compress audio digital signals authorized by ISO/ IEC. MPEG 2, used on DVDs, conforms to up to 7.1-channel surround.
Language Code List For details, see page 87. The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.
Index Words in quotations appear in the on-screen displays.
E M Easy Setup 22, 96 “Edit” 80 Editing 62, 66 DV Edit 70 Enter characters 40 “Erase” 46, 63, 67, 75, 80 “Erase All” 36 “Erase Titles” 64 “Extend Rec” 44 Mains lead 19 “Make a Playlist” 80 Manual Clock Set 86 MENU 52 Menu DVD’s Menu 52 Top menu 52 “Mix” 71 “Modify” 46 “Move” 67, 68, 75 MP3 audio tracks 60 MPEG 91, 111 F “Factory Setup” 95 “Features” 91 “Finalize” 37 “Finalize Disc” 94 Finalizing 37 “Format” 36 “Format DVD” 95 Formatting 36 Freeze frame 55 Front panel 106 Front panel display 39, 108 G G
Remote 19, 107 Resetting the recorder 96 Resume Play 52 “RGB” 24, 89 S S VIDEO 15 “S Video” 24, 89 “Scart Setting” 88 Scene List 67, 72 Screen Saver 88 “Search” 59 Searching fast reverse/fast forward 55 locating the beginning of the title/chapter/ track 55 Search mode 59 SET 20, 40 “Set Thumbnail” 64 “Settings” 83 Setup Display 82 Simultaneous Rec and Play 58 SMARTLINK 15 Sort 34 Sound quality 57 “Station Name” 85 “Stereo” 51 “Stereo1” 71 “Stereo2” 71 Sub-menu 32 Subtitle 54, 87 Super VIDEO CD 10 Surround
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