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Sony RDR-GX257 DVD Player User Manual

1. AC IN terminal 15 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y Ps Pn jacks 12 LINE 1 IN VIDEO AUDIO L R jacks 11 23 4 SET TOP BOX CONTROL jack 11 nj 5 HDMI OUT high definition multimedia interface out jack 12 6 LINE OUT VIDEO AUDIO L R jacks 12 14 AUDIO OUT L R jacks 14 DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL jack 14 10 Hookups and Settings Hooking Up the Recorder Follow steps 1 to 5 to hook up the recorder and step 6 to make the initial settings for the recorder page 18 Do not connect the mains lead the AC power cord until you reach Step 4 Connecting the Mains Lead Power Cord on page 15 Q Notes See Specifications page 81 for a list of supplied accessories Plug cords securely to prevent unwanted noise Refer to the instructions supplied with the components to be connected e You cannot connect this recorder to a TV that does not have a video input jack Be sure to disconnect the mains lead the power cord of each component before connecting Step 1 Connecting the Cable Box Satellite Receiver Tuner This recorder does not include a TV tuner To record TV programs on this recorder you need to connect the recorder to a tuner that has audio video output jacks If you have been using your VCR connected to an antenna connect this recorder to your VCR using an aud
2. IO on standby 18 DISPLAY 30 Displays the playing status or disc information I PREV previous gt gt 1 NEXT next 44 49 4 REPLAY AlI IID gt ADVANCE 44 lt gt gt gt search slow 44 PLAY 42 48 50 Il PAUSE 44 49 50 E STOP 42 48 50 The gt PLAY button has a tactile dot 9 REC 39 E REC STOP 36 39 CHAPTER MARK 56 Creates chapters within a title REC MODE 27 35 39 Selects the recording mode 10 TV ID on standby 16 TV INPUT input select 16 TV VOL volume 16 TV CH channel 16 The CH button has a tactile dot Turns the recorder on or off H1 SEARCH 47 2 CH channel Displays the Marker Search display The buttons are not operable for this model H2 MARKER 47 3 INPUT input select 41 Marks the desired point during playback Selects an input source MENU 42 4 CLEAR 37 Displays the disc s menu 5 THUMBNAIL 28 tI ENTER 18 Selects a favorite scene for the title s thumbnail picture 6 SYSTEM MENU 25 TOP MENU 42 TITLE LIST 28 TIMER 36 Selects a desired item d RETURN 18 U 13 SUBTITLE 44 Selects a subtitle language ANGLE 44 Changes the angles or rotates an image during slideshow PLAY MODE 46 49 ZOOM 45 Zooms an image during playback or pause mode AUDIO 44 The AU
3. to USB jack USB memory Q Notes This recorder supports only USB memory with FAT16 or FAT32 format USB memory that requires additional program installation when you have connected it to a PC is not supported This recorder is compatible with USB memory that supports USB 1 1 Some USB memory may not work with this recorder System Menu Video Title Basic Operation Using the System Menu Timer Record Photo iS Setup Music The System Menu appears when you press SYSTEM MENU and provides entries to the recorder s functions Select an option by pressing and ENTER If necessary select a sub option and press ENTER Media page 42 Displays the contents of a disc or USB memory Video Title Displays the Title List Photo Displays the Photo Album on DATA DVD DATA CD or USB memory Music Displays the Music Jukebox on DATA DVD DATA CD or USB memory i Ex 2 i 5 D D E You can select JPEG image files or MP3 audio tracks on a DATA CD DATA DVD or USB SYSTEM MENU memory Select a file type and press ENTER Then select a AV media type Disc or USB ENTER G Timer Record page 36 Displays the Timer List Used to set a new timer recording for a disc as well as change or cancel timer recordings you set 285 Setup page 62 Displays the Setup menu for setting up the recorder to suit your pr
4. Number of Digits Digital Video Recorder ENTER Key Key Speed Other Set Top Boxes Test 8 Select an option and press ENTER Device Type Selects the type of cable box satellite receiver Brand Selects the brand name of cable box satellite receiver Press to select the brand name initial and press ENTER Then select the brand and press ENTER Number of Digits Selects the number of digits for your cable box satellite receiver s channel ENTER key Selects whether you need to press the ENTER button each time after entering the channel number Key Speed Selects the speed to send commands to the cable box satellite receiver Test Checks that the control works correctly see below sbuas pue sdnyooH Checking the cable box satellite receiver control setting 1 2 3 4 5 6 oo N Select Test in step 8 above and press ENTER Check the overall connection and press ENTER Check that the cable box satellite receiver is turned on and press ENTER Press lt gt to select a code for the recorder s remote and press ENTER Press lt gt to enter a channel any channel select OK and press ENTER Check if the same channel is selected on the cable box satellite receiver f the same channel is not selected return to step 4 by pressing d RETURN repeatedly and try one of the other code s until you
5. 62 Using the Setup Displays 62 Recorder Settings General 63 Language Settings 64 Audio Settings erheben DER pir Se be E ERAS EN RA HER 65 Parental Control Settings Lock 66 Recording Settings Video 67 Disc Settings coii o d de NE NS RERE ROV RB ee Be AN a 68 Resetting the Recorder Factory Set 69 Additional Information 70 Troubleshootirig 2 5 ey seri RM Deng SR de ent been Um EE 70 Recordable and Playable Discs 74 Playable DISCS isum RR Ee bare het Wa bas eee as ee als Pale REA WE Ea 76 Language Code List oo c plex na naa EROR AER 78 Area Code List sasira gainan haue hemp ie Ro ROBUR DU MOS PA AR Rd 78 Notes About This Recorder 79 Notes on MP3 Audio Tracks JPEG Image Files and i Link 80 Specifications essri ka ER AN bg eue IM REGI MC PA Me Senha 81 Index SEA neis euenit S Mei i Sl Mel UGS Duk d 83 Guide to Parts and Controls For more information see the pages in parentheses Remote
6. DVD VIDEO and CD are trademarks f the DVD RAM has a removable cartridge remove the cartridge before playback Discs that cannot be played PHOTO CDs CD ROMs CD Rs CD RWs that are recorded in a format different from the formats mentioned in the table above Data part of CD Extras BDs Blu ray Discs HD DVDs Discs recorded with an AVCHD compatible DVD video camera e DVD ROMs DVD RWs DVD RWs DVD Rs DVD Rs that do not contain DVD Video JPEG image files or MP3 audio tracks DVD Audio discs Cartridge only type DVD RAMs HD layer on Super Audio CDs DVD VIDEOS with a different region code page 77 DVDs that were recorded on a different recorder and not correctly finalised CD ROMs CD Rs CD RWs containing either MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files 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 Refer to the instructions supplied with the DVD VIDEOs VIDEO CDs Region code DVD VIDEO only Your recorder has a region code printed on the rear of the unit and will only play DVD VIDEOs playback only labeled with identical region codes This system is used to protect copyrights DVD VIDEOs labeled will also p
7. Timer recording is not complete or did not start from the beginning mp There was a power failure before or during recording Reset the clock page 63 mp Another timer setting overlapped the timer setting page 38 mp Disc space was not sufficient Contents previously recorded were erased wi Data that is not playable on this recorder but was recorded on a DVD with a PC will be erased from the disc when the disc is inserted Display The clock has stopped mp Set the clock again page 63 mp The clock stopped due to a power failure Reset the clock page 63 The indicator is flashing mp The disc does not have enough space mp Insert a recordable disc into the recorder The recording mode indication is incorrect gt 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 The batteries are weak The remote is too far from the recorder There is an obstacle in the path of the remote control and the recorder The remote s manufacturer code returned to the default setting when you replaced the batteries Reset the code page 17 Turn on the recorder 641 4 mp The remote is not pointed at the remote sensor on the recorder mp Different command modes are set for the recorder and remote Set
8. To stop recording Press M REC STOP Note that it may take a few seconds for recording to stop Hint This recorder can record on various discs Select the disc type according to your needs page 74 wo Cy o i 5 D D E Viewing the Recorded Program Title List EUR QU QUES ELE EN The titles of programs recorded on a disc are displayed in the Title List which also displays disc information such as disc name remaining time etc Follow the steps below to play the recorded program You can also edit individual titles from the Title List page 52 TITLE LIST adil THUMBNAIL cm T D ENTER d RETURN DISPLAY Dod Q E STOP REC MODE mah Insert a disc 2 Press TITLE LIST The Title List menu appears with the contents of the disc Example Title List Original on a DVD RW VR mode 1 Title List Original YT 2 DVD VR 2hour 45min 3 emain Ti Title 3 5 12 07 0 45 00 12 09 1 00 00 1240 0 15 00 DE Title 4 Title 5 Title 6 12 43 0 10 00 1246 0 10 00 1249 0 25 00 Title type DVD RW VR mode only Displays the title type original or Playlist 2 Disc name page 32 Displays the disc type co Disc space bar remaining time Press REC MODE repeatedly to show the remaining time in each of the recording mo
9. II PAUSE 1 insert disc The Photo Album appears on the TV screen Photo Album CD If the Music Jukebox display appears press TITLE LIST to switch the lists To view a photo listed on this layer select the file and press gt PLAY 2 Select a folder and press ENTER The sub menu appears 3 Select Open and press ENTER The file list appears To return to the folder list select amp and press ENTER 90 4 Select the file you want to view and press ENTER The sub menu appears To start a slide show select Slide Show and press ENTER 5 Select Full Screen and press ENTER The selected image is displayed full screen To rotate a image Press 4 9 while viewing the image Each press rotates the image clockwise or counterclockwise by 90 degrees To view the previous or next image Press Hd PREV PPI NEXT or To return to the list menu Press B STOP Hints Press 4 9 to go to the next previous page of the list Press d RETURN to turn off the list menu To turn on the list menu press TITLE LIST Press ENTER or DISPLAY to turn on off the button guide at the bottom of the screen Enjoying a slide show 1 After step 4 of Playing JPEG Image Files page 50 select Slide Show and press ENTER A pop up menu appears Object All fixed setting Plays all photo files on the folder Speed
10. PBC 6 While Edit is selected press ENTER The display for entering characters appears To enter characters see page 31 O Note Label the disc before you finalize it Once a disc is finalized you cannot change the disc name Protecting a Disc You can protect all titles on the disc to prevent accidental recording editing or erasing Insert a disc Press SYSTEM MENU to turn on the System Menu Select Setup and press ENTER The Setup display appears Select Disc and press gt Select Protect Disc and press gt of Na Format DVD Finalize Input Disc Name Protect Disc PBC 6 Select On and press ENTER To cancel the protection Repeat the steps above and select Off and press ENTER in step 6 Hint You can set protection for individual titles page 54 Playing a DVD on Other Equipment Finalize EGS QUO GT ELE i Finalizing is necessary when you play discs recorded with this recorder on other DVD equipment When you finalize a DVD RW DVD RW Video mode DVD R or DVD R a DVD menu will be automatically created which can be displayed on other DVD equipment Before finalizing check the differences between the disc types in the table below Differences between the disc types Discs are automatically finalized when removed from the recorder However you may need to finalize the disc for certain DVD equipment or if the recording time is
11. To enlarge a video image Zoom Press ZOOM repeatedly during playback or pause mode Magnification changes as follows x1 x2 x4 O Notes You can move the image using te 4 Y mp To resume normal playback press CLEAR The zoom function may not work depending on the disc The zoom function is not available for VIDEO CDs yoeqheld mp continued 45 46 To play repeatedly Press PLAY MODE 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 DVD RW VR mode VIDEO CD only Off does not play repeatedly Q Notes For a VIDEO CD with PBC function set PBC to Off in the Disc setup page 68 If you press B STOP or 4 e REPLAY during Repeat Play Repeat Play is canceled To repeat a specific portion A B Repeat You can play a specific portion of a title chapter or track repeatedly 1 During playback when you find the starting point point A of the portion to be repeated press PLAY MODE A appears on the TV screen 2 When you reach the ending point point B press ENTER A B appears and the recorder starts repeating this specific portion To return to normal playback press PLAY MODE repeatedly to select Off Q Note A B Repeat Play may not work properly with some Super VCDs Not
12. mp continued 51 92 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 58 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 Title type and disc type that the option can be applied are indicated in each section Labeling a title page 53 Erasing a title page 53 Erasing a section of a title A B Erase page 53 Protecting a title page 54 Dividing a title page 54 Hiding a title page 55 Erasing a chapter page 56 Combining chapters page 56 Hiding a chapter page 56 Creating chapters manually page 56 Creating a Playlist title page 57 Adding contents to an existing Playlist title page 58 Rearranging chapters within a Playlist title page 58 Q Note When selecting a title for editing always note the above differences between the Video mode original title edit and Playlist title edit Erasing and Editing Titles This section explains the basic edit functions common to Video mode titles original titles and Playlist titles Note that editing on Video mode and original titles is
13. 5 RETURN Te St ENTER L PLAY 4 T REC MODE REC II PAUSE E REC STOP Press amp OPEN CLOSE and place a recordable disc on the disc tray Make sure that the disc has enough free space to record the contents of your tape Labeled side facing up 2 Press amp OPEN CLOSE to close the disc tray Wait until REAd disappears from the front panel display For details on how to insert and format a new disc see Inserting and Formatting a Disc page 26 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 on the remote repeatedly to select dV The selected input changes as follows L1 L2 dv 5 Press REC MODE on the remote repeatedly to select the recording mode The recording mode changes as follows HA SP gt LP gt EP ULP For details about the recording modes see page 35 6 Press SYSTEM MENU to turn on the System Menu 1 Select Setup and press ENTER The Setup Display appears 8 Select HH Video Setup and press 9 Select DV Input and press gt Disc Record Mode DV Input Stereo 1 Auto Chapter Stereo 2 Set Top Box Control Set Top Box Edit Stereo 1 default Records original sound only Normally select this when dubbing a DV format tape Stereo 2 Records additional a
14. Fast forward DD 1 2 5 p 3 PP 9 5 Fast reverse amp reverse play LAI lt 2 443 444 46 VIDEO CDs Buttons Operations Discs lt l gt Plays in slow motion when pressed repeatedly in All discs slow pause mode Playback speed changes as follows not available for Forward slow VIDEO CDs p gt 1 J gt 2 j gt 3 pe 4 Reverse slow al a2 A13 al4 eii e Replays the scene briefly fast forwards the scene when REPLAY ADVANCE pressed during playback es lt gt Plays one frame at a time when pressed in pause mode freeze frame not available for DVD R DL discs Ew AUDIO Selects one of the audio tracks recorded on the disc All discs when pressed repeatedly Selects the language Ee Selects one of the recorded audio tracks SUBTITLE Selects a subtitle language when pressed DVD ANGLE Selects an angle when pressed repeatedly DVD ce appears briefly at the scene where the angle to be changed If various angles multi angles for a scene are recorded on the disc EX appears in the front panel display To resume normal playback press gt PLAY O Notes If Q appears the operation is not available on the disc When playing the discs recorded on this recorder angles and subtitles cannot be changed ForaSuper VCD you cannot select audio track 2 if one is recorded on the disc
15. Mini jack HDMI OUT HDMI Connector USB USB jack Type A General Power reguirements 120 V AC 60 Hz Power consumption 20 W Dimensions approx 430 x 53 x 258 mm 17 x 2 s x 10 s inch width height depth incl projecting parts Mass approx 2 6 kg 5 73 Ib Operating temperature 5 C to 35 C 41 F to 95 F Operating humidity 2596 to 8096 uoneuuoju jeuonippy mp continued 81 82 Supplied accessories Power cord 1 Video cord 1 Audio cord 1 Remote commander remote 1 Size AA R6 batteries 2 Set top box controller 1 Specifications and design are subject to change without notice Index Words in brackets appear in the on screen displays Numerics 16 9 63 4 3 Letter Box 63 4 3 Pan Scan 63 96kHz PCM Output 65 A A B Erase 53 A B Repeat 46 Album 48 Angle 45 Area Code 67 78 Audio 45 65 Audio cord 14 Audio DRC 65 Audio input 14 Auto Chapter 40 67 B Batteries 16 Bookmark 47 C Cable box 10 CD 76 Chapter 40 56 Chapter List 29 42 55 58 Clock Setting 63 Combine 56 Command Mode 17 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT 13 Connecting the audio cords 14 the HDMI cord 14 the USB device 24 the video cords 12 Controlling TVs with the remote 16 Copy control signals 35 Copy Free 35 Copy Never 35 Copy Once 35 CPRM 35 75 Creating chapters 56 D DATA CD 76 DATA DVD 76 DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL 14 Digital video camera 59 Disc Record Mode 67 Disc spa
16. Select Format DVD and press ENTER Cc Na Format DVD Finalize Input Disc Name Protect Disc PBC 6 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 T Select OKI and press ENTER Formatting starts Recording a Program to a Disc am This section introduces the basic operation to record the current TV program to a disc For details about recording see page 35 INPUT REC REC MODE E REC STOP 1 Turn on the recorder and the connected cable box satellite receiver 2 Insert a disc For details on how to insert and format a new disc see Inserting and Formatting a Disc page 26 3 Press INPUT repeatedly to select the connected input L1 The front panel display changes as follows L1 L2 dv 4 Select the channel on the cable box satellite receiver s side 5 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the recording mode Each time you press the button the display changes on the TV screen as follows HQ gt SP LP gt EP ULP For details about the recording mode see page 35 6 Press REC Recording starts and REC red appears in the front panel display Recording continues until you stop the recording or the disc is full Leave the cable box satellite receiver turned on and do not change the channel you are recording
17. 10 00 1249 0 25 00 Title 4 4 select a title and press ENTER The sub menu appears Select Play and press ENTER Playback starts from the selected title on the disc X Hints You can also use the C gt PLAY button to start playback Playback starts automatically depending on the disc To play a title including hidden chapters on a DVD RW DVD R select Full Play in step 5 For details about hidden chapters see page 56 To select a chapter from the Chapter List DVD RW DVD RW DVD R and DVD R only 1 Select Search from the sub menu in step 5 above and press 2 Select Chapter and press ENTER The Chapter List of the selected title appears For details about the Chapter List see page 29 3 Select the chapter you want to play and press ENTER The sub menu appears 4 Select Play and press ENTER Playback starts from the selected chapter To use the DVD s Menu When you play a DVD VIDEO or a finalized DVD RW DVD RW Video mode DVD R or DVD R you can display the disc s menu by pressing TOP MENU or MENU To play VIDEO CDs with PBC functions PBC Playback Control allows you to play VIDEO CDs interactively using the menu on your TV screen When you start playing a VIDEO CD with PBC functions the menu appears Select an item using the number buttons and press ENTER Then follow the instructions in the menu press gt PLAY when Press SELECT appears amp
18. CLEAR TIMER QD rM D g ENTER 8 RETURN e Changing the timer settings The Timer List can contain up to 16 timer settings You can select a timer setting and modify it before the recording starts 1 Press TIMER to turn on the Timer List All the timer settings are listed You can check information such as the recording date time recording mode etc Timer List Length Mode Set Top Check V2 Input Date Start Eid NEW Li 10 12Sun 7 20PM 30min SP OFF Li 10 13Mon 8 00PM 30min SP OFF Duplicate Date OFF Duplicate Date Rec OK L1 10 13Mon 8 15PM 15min SP Rec OK indicates that the timer recording will be made as you set If the timer settings overlap Duplicate Date will appear Guipaosay mp continued 37 38 2 Select a timer setting and press ENTER The Timer Record menu in step 4 of Timer Recording From Connected Eguipment page 36 appears The input date start and stop times recording mode and channel for the selected timer setting appear 3 Press lt gt to select an item and press 4 4 to change the setting If you want to return to the Timer List without changing press TIMER Press ENTER The information for the selected timer setting is updated Cancelling the timer settings 1 After step 1 above select a timer setting and press CLEAR The display asks for confirmation 2 Select OK and press ENTER Th
19. Hint If you erase a title from a DVD RW it appears as Erase inthe Title List This will not increase the remaining time on the disc However the remaining time will be increased when erasing the last title You can select Erase from the Title List and make a new recording on top of it page 53 O Notes A protected title cannot be overwritten page 54 If the selected title is shorter than the new recording or less than ten seconds the recorder automatically overwrites the next title in the Title List If you do not want a title to be overwritten protect the title page 54 Recording From a VCR or Similar Device EU EXT EL EEE NEN 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 21 Use the DV IN jack on the front panel if the equipment has a DV output jack i LINK jack INPUT e REC REC MODE W REC STOP 1 Insert a recordable disc 2 Press INPUT repeatedly to select an input source according to the connection you made The front panel display changes as follows L1 L2 dV 3 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the recording mode The recording mode changes as follows HQ SP gt LP gt EP gt ULP 4 Insert the source tape into the connected equipment and set to playback pause 5 Press REC on this recorder and the pause or play button on the connected equipment
20. Hint To play without PBC functions set PBC to Off in the Disc setup page 68 VIDEO CDs are played in continuous play mode only Q Note For a Super VCD you cannot set PBC to Off in the Disc setup page 68 To stop playback Press B STOP To resume playback from the point where you stopped the disc Resume Play The recorder stores the point where you stopped the disc Press l STOP 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 B STOP twice Playback starts from the beginning of the title track scene The point where you stopped playing is cleared when you open the disc tray you turn off the recorder you play another title you switch the Title List to Original or Playlist you edit the title after stopping playback you change the settings on the recorder you make a recording you disconnect the mains lead the power cord amp Hint For DVD VIDEOS the recorder stores the stop point even if you open the disc tray or turn off the recorder To play restricted DVDs Parental Control If you play a restricted DVD the message Playback limited by Parental Control and the display for entering your password appear on the TV screen Enter your four digit password using the number buttons The recorder starts playback To register or change the pa
21. It cannot output signals The DV jack will not accept MICRO MV signals from equipment such as a MICRO MV digital video camera with an i LINK jack For further precautions see the notes on page 59 For details on precautions when connecting this recorder also refer to the instruction manuals for the equipment to be connected Q 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 LINK compatible equipment having two or more i LINK jacks DV jacks refer to the instruction manual of the equipment to be connected i LINK and 4 are trademarks Specifications System Laser Semiconductor laser Timer Clock Quartz locked Timer indication 12 hour cycle digital Video recording format MPEG 2 Audio recording format applicable bit rate Dolby Digital 2 ch 256 kbps in HQ and SP mode 192 kbps in LP and EP mode 96 kbps in ULP mode Inputs and outputs LINE 1 IN VIDEO Phono jack 1 0 Vp p AUDIO Phono jack 2 Vrms 47 kilohms LINE 2 IN VIDEO Phono jack 1 0 Vp p AUDIO Phono jack 2 Vrms more than 47 kilohms LINE OUT VIDEO Phono jack 1 0 Vp p AUDIO Phono jack 2 Vrms 600 ohms AUDIO OUT Phono jack 2 Vrms 600 ohms DV IN 4 pin i LINK S100 DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL Phono jack 0 5 Vp p 75 ohms COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y Ps Pr Phono jack Y 1 0 Vp p Ps 0 7 Vp p Pr 0 7 Vp p SET TOP BOX CONTROL
22. The default settings are underlined Display Menu English Disc Menu Francais Disc Audio Portugu s Disc Subtitle Espafiol Display Menu Switches the display language on the screen Disc Menu DVD VIDEO only Switches the language for the DVD menu Disc Audio DVD VIDEO only Switches the language of the sound track Disc Subtitle DVD VIDEO only Switches the language of the subtitles recorded on the disc Selects the language given priority in the disc Original Others The display for entering a language code appears Press the number buttons to enter a four digit code number from Language Code List page 78 and press ENTER Off Turns off the subtitles O Note If you select a language in Disc Menu Disc Subtitle or Disc Audio that is not recorded on the DVD VIDEO one of the recorded languages will be automatically selected Audio Settings The Audio setup allows you to adjust the sound according to the playback and connection conditions Select Audio in the Setup Display To use the display see Using the Setup Displays page 62 The default settings are underlined Dolby Digital Output Dolby Digital gt PCM Dolby Digital DTS Output MPEG Output 96kHz PCM Output Audio DRC Vocal Dolby Digital Output DVDs only Selects the type of Dolby Digital signal O Note
23. This affects the output from the DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL HDMI OUT jacks If the HDMI OUT jack is connected to equipment not compatible with DTS signals select Off MPEG Output DVD VIDEO only Selects the type of MPEG audio signal Select this when the recorder is connected to an audio component without a built in MPEG decoder If you play MPEG audio sound tracks the recorder outputs stereo signals MPEG gt PCM MPEG Select this when the recorder is connected to an audio component With a built in MPEG decoder O Note This affects the output from the DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL HDMI OUT jacks If the HDMI OUT jack is connected to eguipment not compatible with MPEG audio signals select MPEG PCM Dolby Select this when the recorder is Digital gt connected to an audio 96kHz PCM Output DVD VIDEO only PCM component without a built in Selects th ling fi f the audi Dolby Digital decoder elects the sampling frequency of the audio signal Dolby Select this when the recorder is Digital J connected to an audio 96kHz The audio signals of DVD component with a built in 48kHz VIDEOS are always converted to Dolby Digital decoder 48 kHz 16 bit 96kHz All types of signals including Q Note 96 kHz 24 bit are output in their This affects the output from the DIGITAL OUT original format COAXIAL HDMI OUT jacks If the HDMI OUT jack is connected to equipment not O Note compati
24. To change or select the setting Press DISPLAY twice For details about each item see the pages in parentheses Example When playing a DVD DVD Bo F1 1 23 0 00 30 D5 1CH CDD ENG e 1ENG CA 1A D Normal Titles HH Titles Current title or track number total number of titles or tracks page 46 Chapters Current chapter number total number of chapters page 46 Time Elapsed playing time page 46 CLD Audio Selected audio language DVD VIDEO only or audio channel page 44 C Subtitle Selected subtitle page 44 f8 Angle Selected angle total number of angles page 44 D Sound Selected sound mode Select 3D SUR to enjoy virtual surround sound effects created from the front left and right speakers O Notes If no button is pressed for ten seconds the playback information display will turn off Playing time of MP3 audio tracks may not be displayed correctly If you create a Playlist title longer than 19 59 59 the front panel counter is reset to 10 00 00 and restarts counting Notes on Surround effect The function may not work with some discs When you turn on this function 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 surround
25. at the same time Recording starts To stop recording press W REC STOP on this recorder If you connect a digital video camera with a DV IN jack See DV Dubbing page 59 for an explanation of how to record from the DV IN jack O Notes When recording a video game image the screen may not be clear Any program that contains a Copy Never copy guard signal cannot be recorded The recorder automatically stops recording after a few seconds Guipaosay 41 42 Playback Playing EU CIT GUT ELE EG OT To play from the USB memory see page 43 4 OPEN CLOSE Number buttons 6G SYSTEM TOP MENU MENU MO TITLE LIST NA St DO a MENU ENTER D L PLAY ESTOP 1 Press amp OPEN CLOSE and place a disc on the disc tray Playback side facing down 2 Press amp OPEN CLOSE to close the disc tray The disc s menu may appear when a DVD VIDEO or VIDEO CD was inserted Select the title or chapter you want to play using ta t Y mp etc for DVDs number buttons for VIDEO CDs 3 Press TITLE LIST For details about the Title List see Viewing the Recorded Program Title List page 28 Example DVD RW VR mode Title List Original 17 DVD VR G NA IN 2hour 45min 2 rm Ra EJ Remain Jalli Title 1 Ti les 12 07 0 45 00 12 09 1 00 00 12 10 0 15 00 Title 5 Title 6 12 3 0 10 00 1246 0
26. can also select the track number by pressing the number buttons in step 4 above Press 4 9 to go to the next previous page of the list If you press 0 RETURN playback stops and the list menu disappears To turn on the list menu again press TITLE LIST Press DISPLAY to show detailed information for the selected track Note on playing DTS sound tracks on a CD When playing DTS encoded CDs excessive noise will be heard from the LINE OUT AUDIO L R AUDIO OUT L R jacks To avoid possible damage to the audio system the user should take proper precautions when the LINE OUT AUDIO L R AUDIO OUT L R jacks of the recorder are connected to an amplification system To enjoy DTS Digital Surround playback an external DTS decoder system must be connected to the DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL jack of the recorder Set the sound to Stereo using the AUDIO button when you play DTS sound tracks on a CD page 49 Notes on playing DVDs with a DTS sound track DTS audio signals are output only through the DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL jack When you play a DVD with DTS sound tracks set DTS Output to On in the Audio setup page 65 3 To play repeatedly Playback options Press PLAY MODE repeatedly to select an item to be repeated Track repeats the current track 4 amp OPEN amp Folder repeats the current folder DATA CD CLOSE DATA DVD only All repeats all the tracks on the disc CD only Off does not play repeate
27. e 2 e 5 CHAPTER m amp MARK e A Press TITLE LIST to turn on the Title List When editing a DVD RW VR mode press TITLE LIST repeatedly to switch the Title List Original and Title List Playlist if necessary Select a title and press ENTER The sub menu appears Select Search and press ENTER Select Chapter and press ENTER The Chapter List menu appears with contents of the selected title displayed as chapters Example Chapter List Original Chapter List Original Ede e Sun 0 45 00 nig ENEI e continued 55 96 5 Select a chapter and press ENTER The sub menu appears with options available for the selected chapter Title Returns to the Title List menu see Erasing and Editing Titles on page 52 Erase Erases the chapter page 56 Combine Combines two chapters into one page 56 Hide Show Hides the chapter Shows the hidden chapter page 56 Move Allows you to change the chapter order within the Playlist title see Rearranging chapters within a Playlist title on page 58 Playlist Allows you to create a new Playlist title or add contents to an existing Playlist title see Editing a Playlist on page 57 6 select an edit option and press ENTER The selected option is applied to the chapter See the pages in parentheses for the procedure Erasing a chapter 1 Select Erase in
28. four digit password D Enter the password again to confirm Hint If you forget your password clear the password and register a new password Press SYSTEM MENU and select Setup to turn on the Setup Display Enter the six digit number 210499 using the number buttons Select OK and press ENTER The registered password is cleared Area Code Selects a code for a geographic area as the playback rating level See Area Code List page 78 1 Select Area Code and press 2 Enter the four digit password using the number buttons Press 44 to enter the first character of the area and press 3 4 Press 44 to enter the second character and press ENTER O Notes When you play discs which do not have the Parental Control function playback cannot be limited on this recorder Depending on the disc you may be asked to change the Parental Control level while playing the disc In this case enter your password then change the level Recording Settings Video The Video setup allows you to adjust recording and set top box settings Select H Video in the Setup Display To use the display see Using the Setup Displays page 62 The default settings are underlined Disc Record Mode HQ DV Input esp Auto Chapter Set Top Box Control Set Top Box Edit Disc Record Mode Selects one of the following recording modes HQ SP LP EP and ULP in the order of picture quality D
29. irreversible as they are the actual recordings on the disc If you want to edit a DVD RW VR mode while retaining the original contents create and edit a Playlist page 57 TITLE LIST TES IA HE L PLAY 4 5 I PAUSE B STOP Q Note If you edit an original title after creating a Playlist title the edits may affect the derived Playlist title 1 Press TITLE LIST to turn on the Title List The Title List menu appears and displays the disc contents When editing a DVD RW VR mode press TITLE LIST repeatedly to switch the Title List Original and Title List Playlist if necessary Example Title List Original Title List Original ovo vr 4g UR fox e AU E P L E Title 1 Title 2 Title 3 12 07 0 45 00 12 09 1 00 00 12 10 Title 4 Title 5 Title 6 1243 0 10 00 12 16 0 10 00 12 19 2hour 45min 0 15 00 0 25 00 2 Select a title and press ENTER The sub menu appears with options available for the selected title Search Displays the search options Chapter Displays the Chapter List for playback and editing page 55 Erase Erases the title page 53 For effects on disc capacity see page 51 Protect Protects the title from erasure or alteration page 54 Edit Displays the following options Title Name Allows you to label the title page 53 Divide Divides the title in two p
30. is activated when playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Resetting the Recorder Factory Set Select this to reset the recorder to all its default settings Note that Parental Control settings in the Lock setup remain unaffected 1 Press SYSTEM MENU to turn on the System Menu Select Setup and press ENTER Select General and press gt Select Factory Set and press PON Clock Setting TV Type Power Save Factory Set 5 Press ENTER while SET is selected The display asks for confirmation 6 Select 0K and press ENTER Initial Setup starts see page 18 sjuawysnipy pue shuas 69 70 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 The power does not turn on mp Check that the mains lead the power cord is connected securely Picture There is no picture mp Re connect all connecting cords securely mp The connecting cords are damaged mp Check the connection to your TV page 12 mp Switch the input selector on your TV such as to VCR and AV 1 s0 that the signal from the recorder appears on the TV screen mp This recorder cannot record PAL signals Picture noise appears mp f the picture output signal from your recorder
31. mana BN SE BNN oe TEA 2 Guide to Parts and Controls 6 Hookups and Settings 10 Hooking Up the Recorder ue seit rro E ume Doa Kpn til ge 10 Step 1 Connecting the Cable Box Satellite Receiver Tuner 10 Step 2 Connecting the Video Cords HDMI Cord 0000 eee eee 12 Step 3 Connecting the Audio Cords HDMI Cord esses 14 Step 4 Connecting the Mains Lead Power Cord 15 Step 5 Preparing the Remote re 16 Step 6 Initial Setups issu he pate ane e RR oed at din dia 18 Connecting a VCR or Similar Device 21 Connecting to a Satellite or Digital Tuner 23 Connecting the USB Device 24 Basic Operation 25 Using the System Menu io 25 Inserting and Formatting a Disc 26 Recording a Program to a Disc 27 Viewing the Recorded Program Title List 28 Checking the Playback Information and Playing Time 30 Changing the Name of a Recorded Program Title Input naana 31 Labeling and Protecting a Disc I 32 Playing a DVD on Other Equipment Finalize 0 000 eee eee
32. mp The AV output jacks on the recorder are not connected to TV AV input jacks The sound volume is low mp The sound volume is low on some DVDs The sound volume may improve if you set Audio DRC in the Audio setup to On page 65 An alternate audio track cannot be played mp If you have connected an AV amplifier to the DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL jack and want to change the audio track during playback set Dolby Digital Output in the Audio setup to Dolby Digital PCM page 65 Playback The recorder does not play any type of disc mp The disc is upside down Insert the disc with the playback side facing down mp The disc is not correctly inserted gt Moisture has condensed inside the recorder In this case if the recorder is on leave it on if it is off leave it off for about an hour until the moisture evaporates gt If the disc was recorded on another recorder and was not finalized page 33 the recorder cannot play the disc mp Cancel the rating function or change the rating level page 66 The recorder does not start playback from the beginning mp Resume play was activated page 43 mp You have inserted a disc whose Title menu or DVD menu automatically appears on the TV screen when it is first inserted Use the menu to start playback The recorder starts playing automatically mp The DVD VIDEO features an auto playback function Playback stops automatically gt Ifthe
33. normal playback may not be possible For example the picture may be unclear playback may not appear smooth the sound may skip and so on Depending on the disc playback may take some time to start Some files cannot be played For MP3 audio tracks the recorder can play up to a total number of 650 albums and files For JPEG image files the recorder can load up to a total number of 650 albums and files a DATA CD DATA DVD or the connected USB device at a time To view unloaded albums reload them Proceeding to the next or another album may take some time The image size that can be displayed is limited The following image sizes can be displayed width 6000 pixels by height 4499 pixels less than 4 MB This recorder supports MP3 audio tracks recorded with a sampling frequency of 32 kHz 44 1 kHz and 48 kHz No more than a 1 GB MP3 audio track can be played The recorder does not conform to audio tracks in mp3PRO format About i LINK The DV IN jack on this recorder is i LINK compliant for digital video cameras i LINK is a more familiar term for IEEE 1394 data transport bus proposed by SONY and is a trademark approved by many corporations IEEE 1394 is an international standard standardized by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers For details on how to dub when this recorder is connected to other video equipment having DV jacks see page 59 The DV jack on this recorder can only input DVC SD signals
34. palette Press mp to move between the setting buttons To move between the setting buttons character palette and character type box on the display press To move the cursor to the left or right within the input row select 4 or gt and press ENTER To erase a character move the cursor to the right of the character in the input row Select Erase and press ENTER 5 Move to the character type box and press to select a character type You can select English Latin Capital English Latin Lowercase or Symbol The character palette switches according to the character type you select 6 Move to the character palette press 4 amp 4 Y mp to select the character and press ENTER The selected character appears in the input TOW A Language English Latin Capital 2 IZ s F G L P a v aja 0000r Space Erase KIP Cancel z E ole lt e m fe Tel RB JH 21 1 s Lal I s s gt m z gt To enter a letter with an accent mark select the letter followed by an accent Example Select a and then to enter uy To insert a space select Space and press ENTER i C2 Ss i 5 D D E continued 31 32 To insert a character move the cursor to the right ofthe position where you want to insert the cha
35. search for a specific point of the title Select Search and press ENTER in step 4 Select Time and press ENTER While watching the preview press to select the start point Each press moves the point forward or backward one minute or five minute if you hold Then press ENTER To stop playback Press STOP To turn off the Title List Press gt RETURN To change a title thumbnail picture DVD RWs in VR mode only You can select a favorite scene for the thumbnail picture shown in the Title List menu 1 Play a title whose thumbnail picture you want to change 2 Press THUMBNAIL 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 Chapter List ENS UD Gu EZ NN When you select Chapter in Search from the sub menu for a title the Chapter List menu appears with the title contents displayed as chapters You can play or edit individual chapters from the sub menu which appears when you select a chapter and press ENTER Chapter List Original 1 Title information 2 Chapter s thumbnail picture Press e mp to select the previous next chapter If more than six chapters are listed press 4 4 to display chapters on the previous next pages row by row To return to the Title List Select a chapter and press ENTER Select Title List from the sub menu and
36. step 6 of Editing a Title by Chapter and press ENTER The display asks for confirmation 2 select OK and press ENTER The chapter is erased Combining chapters Select Combine in step 6 of Editing a Title by Chapter and press ENTER The selected chapter is combined with the next chapter in the Chapter List Note If the next chapter on the DVD RW DVD R is hidden show the chapter in the Title List before combining See Hiding a chapter page 56 Hiding a chapter You can skip playing chapters without deleting from the disc Select Hide in step 6 of Editing a Title by Chapter and press ENTER The chapter is displayed shaded in the Chapter List menu To play the title without skipping hidden chapters Select a title in the Title List and press ENTER Select Full Play from the sub menu and press ENTER To show the hidden chapter Repeat the steps above and select Show Q Notes Images or sound may be momentarily interrupted at the point where you hide the chapter On other Sony DVD equipment hidden chapters will play without being skipped Creating chapters manually You can create chapters within a title by inserting chapter marks at the desired points During playback or recording press CHAPTER MARK where you want to divide the title into chapters The following display appears at the dividing point Title contents before and after this scene become separate chap
37. the recording mode that will record the entire program To use this function select AT auto for the recording mode If the timer settings overlap If the timer settings overlap Duplicate Date will appear in the Timer List For details see When the timer settings overlap page 38 To confirm change or cancel timer recording See Checking Changing Cancelling Timer Settings Timer List page 37 amp Hint You can play the recorded program by selecting the program title in the Title List menu Q Notes Check that the clock is correctly set before setting the timer recording If not the timer recording cannot be made Even if the timer is set for the same daily or weekly program the timer recording cannot be made if it overlaps with a program that has priority Duplicate Date will appear for the overlapped setting in the Timer List Check the priority order of the settings page 38 Even if the timer is set timer recordings cannot be made while recording a program that has priority The Rec Mode Adjust function only works with a timer recording It does not function with Quick Timer page 39 If flashes on the front panel display check that a recordable disc is inserted correctly and available recording time on the disc is enough Checking Changing Canceling Timer Settings Timer List EUR EX CUT ELE NEIN You can check change or cancel timer settings using the Timer List menu
38. the recorder appears on your TV screen The LANGUAGE display appears 2 Select a language for the on screen displays using 4 9 and press ENTER The Clock Setting display appears 3 setthe date year and time using lt gt and press ENTER to start the clock You can also use the number buttons 4 Whenthe Initial Setup is completed select Exit and press ENTER If you use the cable box satellite receiver control make the necessary settings and check that the control works correctly page 19 To return to the previous step Press gt RETURN or 9 according to the display amp Hint If you want to run Initial Setup again select the relevant setup items from the Setup menu page 62 Setting up the cable box satellite receiver control Turn on the recorder and the cable box satellite receiver Press SYSTEM MENU to turn on the System Menu Select Setup and press ENTER The Setup display appears Select HH Video and press gt Select Set Top Box Control and press of N a Disc Record Mode DV Input Auto Chapter Set Top Box Control Set Top Box Edit 6 Select On and press ENTER The display shows the current setting for the cable box satellite receiver control T Select Edit and press ENTER The display for setting the cable box satellite receiver control appears Set Top Box Edit lv Cable Box Brand Satellite Box Device Type
39. to AC IN lt to AC outlet sbuas pue sdnyooH 15 16 Step 5 Preparing the Remote You can control the recorder using the supplied remote Insert two size AA R6 batteries by matching the and ends on the batteries to the markings inside the battery compartment When using the remote point it at the remote sensor on the recorder Q Notes If the supplied remote interferes with your other Sony DVD recorder or player change the command mode number for this recorder page 17 Use the batteries correctly to avoid possible leakage and corrosion Should leakage occur do not touch the liquid with bare hands Observe the following 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 sensor marked on the front panel to strong light such as direct sunlight or a lighting apparatus The recorder may not respond to the remote When you replace the batteries of the remote the code number and Command Mode may be reset to the default setting Set the appropriate code number and Command Mode again Controlling TVs with the remote You can adjust the remote s signal to control your TV
40. 3 876 081 12 1 SONY Esa DVD Recorder Operating Instructions RDR GX257 compact EQ svo dis E uom ES DVD ReWritable VIDEO R RW IGITAL VIDEO D 2008 Sony Corporation WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture To avoid electrical shock do not open the cabinet Refer servicing to gualified personnel only Batteries or batteries installed apparatus shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine fire or the like CAUTION The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard As the laser beam used in this DVD recorder is harmful to eyes do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet Refer servicing to qualified personnel only CAUTION CLASS 38 VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AYOID EXPOSURE TO THE BEAM ADVARSEL KLASSE 3B SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTR LING VED ABNING UNDG UDSAETTELSE FOR STRALING ADVARSEL KLASSE 3B SYNUG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRALING NAR DEKSEL APENS UNNG EKSPONERING FOR STR VARNING KLASS 38 SYNUG OCH OSYNLIG LASERSTR LNING NAR DENNA DEL R OPPNAD STRALEN AR FARLIG VARO AVETTAESSA OLET ALTTINA LUOKAN 38 NAKYVAA JA NAKYMATONTA LASERSATELYLLE VARO ALTISTUMISTA S TEELLE VORSICHT SICHTBARE UND UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG KLASSE 3B WENN ABDECKUNG GEOFFNET NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN This label is located on the laser protective housing inside the en
41. 33 Recording eysa ria tg Aa Rea Mave beast Bee BAN na hs aka an Dena ag 35 Before Recording sita und reed ARENA BRA aa 35 Timer Recording From Connected Equipment 36 Checking Changing Canceling Timer Settings Timer List 37 Recording Without the Timer 39 Recording From a VCR or Similar Device 41 PlayDatk Gen do ect andan Ro ande aue Gita wed ive anie d 42 Playing scettr Ae en Na oe bet cation SII E bum tcv tet nt d deseos 42 Searching for a Title Chapter Track etc 46 Playing Music CDs and MP3 Audio Tracks 48 Playing JPEG Image Files 50 Erasing and Edilinij 5 bac fan cas oos tuoi icu De pau niet 51 Before Editing 2 tee tee iere ee a a ci eee te xag pas 51 Erasing and Editing Titles 52 Editing a Title by Chapter 55 Editing a Playlist ao heuer e oe at ea ea eae Lie hts 57 DV Dubbing iesu sant LAPORAN eee ant d IT RK RN REA tee 99 Before DV Dubbing oed ba eaten ts beer anne ete e SEN Ta 59 Connecting a Digital Video Camera to the DV IN Jack 59 Dubbing From a DV Digital8 Format Tape toa DVD 60 Settings and Adjustments
42. 7 Remote 6 16 Repeat Play 46 49 Resetting the recorder 69 Resume Play 43 S V Search 29 VIDEO CD 43 76 Searching Video mode 74 fast forward 44 49 Vocal 66 fast reverse 44 49 VR mode 74 locating the beginning of the title chapter Z track 44 ZOOM 45 Set Password 66 Set top box controller 11 20 Set Top Box Control 19 68 Setup Display 62 Show 55 56 Slide show 50 Stereo 1 67 Stereo 2 67 Sub menu 28 Subtitle 45 64 Super VIDEO CD 76 Surround 30 System Menu 25 T Timer List 37 Timer recording check change cancel 37 Rec Mode Adjust 37 Timer List 37 Title 28 42 Title List 28 42 52 Title Name 31 53 Track 48 Troubleshooting 70 TV INPUT 16 TV Type 63 U Unfinalize 34 Usable discs 74 76 Printed using VOC Volatile Organic Compound free vegetable oil based ink Sony Corporation Printed in Indonesia http www sony net
43. ATA DVDs DVD ROMs DVD RWs DVD Rs DVD RWs DVD Rs DVD RAMs or play JPEG image files on DATA CDs CD ROMs CD Rs CD RWs or DATA DVDs DVD ROMs DVD RWs DVD Rs DATA DVDs must be recorded according to ISO9660 Level 1 or Level 2 format for the recorder to recognise the MP3 tracks and JPEG image files DATA CDs must be recorded according to 1SO9660 Level 1 Level 2 or Joliet format for the recorder to recognise the MP3 tracks and JPEG image files You can also play discs recorded in MultiSession Border Refer to the instructions supplied with the disc drives and the recording software not supplied for details on the recording format Note on MultiSession Border discs If audio tracks and images in Music CD format or Video CD format are recorded in the first session border only the first session border will be played back MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files that the recorder can play The recorder can play the following tracks and files MP3 audio tracks with the extension mp3 JPEG image files with the extension jpeg or Hint Since a disc with many trees takes longer to start playback it is recommended that you create albums with no more than two trees O Notes The recorder will play any data with the extension mp3 jpeg or jpg even if they are not in MP3 or JPEG Playing these data may generate a loud noise which could damage your speaker system Depending on the disc
44. C data unrecognisable by this recorder the data may be erased Do not insert any discs that cannot be recorded or played on this recorder This may cause the recorder to malfunction About MPEG 2 ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT OTHER THAN CONSUMER PERSONAL USE IN ANY MANNER THAT COMPLIES WITH THE MPEG 2 STANDARD FOR ENCODING VIDEO INFORMATION FOR PACKAGED MEDIA IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED WITHOUT A LICENSE UNDER APPLICABLE PATENTS IN THE MPEG 2 PATENT PORTFOLIO WHICH LICENSE IS AVAILABLE FROM MPEG LA L L C 250 STEELE STREET SUITE 300 DENVER COLORADO 80206 uoneuuojuj jeuonippy 77 78 Language Code List For details see page 64 The language spellings conform to the ISO 639 1988 E F standard Language Code Language Code Language Code Language Code Abkhazian 6566 Galician 7176 Marathi 7782 Telugu 8469 Afar 6565 Georgian 7565 Moldavian 7779 Thai 8472 Afrikaans 6570 German 6869 Mongolian 7778 Tonga 8479 Albanian 8381 Greek 6976 Nauru 7865 Turkish 8482 Amharic 6577 Greenlandic 7576 Nepali 7869 Turkmen 8475 Arabic 6582 Guarani 7178 Norwegian 7879 Twi 8487 Armenian 7289 Gujarati 7185 Oriya 7982 Ukrainian 8575 Assamese 6583 Hausa 7265 Punjabi 8065 Urdu 8582 Aymara 6588 Hebrew 7387 Pashto Pushto 8083 Uzbek 8590 Azerbaijani 6590 Hindi 7273 Persian 7065 Vietnamese 8673 Bashkir 6665 Hungarian 7285 Polish 8076 Volap k 8679 Basque 6985 Icelandic 7383 Portuguese 8084 Welsh 6789 Bengali Bangla 6678 Indonesian 7378 Quech
45. CA Canada ID Indonesia NZ New Zealand UY Uruguay CG Congo IE Ireland OM Oman UZ Uzbekistan CH Switzerland IL Israel PA Panama VN Vietnam CL Chile IN India PE Peru ZA South Africa CN China IT Italy PH Philippines ZW Zimbabwe CO Colombia JM Jamaica PK Pakistan CR Costa Rica JP Japan PL Poland CY Cyprus KE Kenya PT Portugal CZ Czech Republic KH Cambodia PY Paraguay DE Germany KR South Korea RO Romania DK Denmark EC Ecuador EG Egypt Kuwait LK Sri Lanka LU Luxembourg RU Russian Federation SA Saudi Arabia SE Sweden Notes About This Recorder 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 if the recorder is on leave it on if it is off leave it off for about an hour until the moisture evaporates When you move the recorder take out any discs to avoid damaging the disc On adjusting volume Do not turn up the volume while listening to a section with very low level inputs or no audio signals If you do the speakers may be damaged when a peak level section is played On cleaning Clean the cabinet panel and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution Do not use any type of abrasive pad scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine On cleaning discs disc lens cleaners Do
46. D 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 amp Lock in the Setup Display To use the display see Using the Setup Displays page 62 Parental Control Selects the rating level 1 Select Parental Control and press Parental Control e Off Set Password Level 8 Area Code Level 7 Level 6 Level 5 Level 4 Level 3 Level 2 Level 1 The display asks for the password 2 Enterthe four digit password using the number buttons 3 Select the level and press ENTER The lower the level the stricter the limitation If you select Off the Parental Control function does not activate Set Password Changes or deletes the password for the Parental Control function 1 Select Set Password and press If you have not entered a password the display for entering a new password appears Parental Control Change Set Password New Password Area Code Enter a four digit password using the number buttons Enter the password again to confirm The password is stored If you make a mistake press repeatedly to delete numbers one by one then re enter it 2 To change the password press ENTER while Change is selected Erase Erases the password Enter the registered password 3 Enter the registered password 4 Enter anew
47. DIO button has a tactile dot Number buitons 46 The number 5 button has a tactile dot 4 OPEN CLOSE 26 Opens or closes the disc tray se the tactile dot as a reference when operating the recorder continued 7 Front panel 1 I O on standby 18 Turns the recorder on or off 2 Disc tray 26 3 Front panel display Shows the current status of the recorder REC Indicates when recording is in progress TV Indicates when the recorder is in TV tuner mode PM Indicates afternoon Indicates when the recorder is in timer recording or a timer recording is programmed 0 00 Shows the current status of the recorder clock channel etc 4 m remote sensor 16 5 amp open close 26 Opens or closes the disc tray 6 B gt play 42 48 50 The B button has a tactile dot Sj ke ej N E stop 42 48 50 REC 39 lt gt previous next 44 RESOLUTION button 13 Selects the resolution according to your TV j DV IN jack 59 Connect a DV camcorder to this jack Y USB jack type A 24 Connect a USB device to this jack LINE 2IN VIDEO L MONO AUDIO R jacks 21 Connect a VCR or similar recording device to these jacks Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the recorder
48. DVD has an auto pause signal the recorder stops playback at the auto pause signal Some functions such as Stop Search or Slow motion Play cannot be performed gt Depending on the DVD you may not be able to do some of the operations above See the instructions supplied with the disc The language for the sound track cannot be changed gt Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the DVD being played mp The DVD VIDEO prohibits the changing of the language for the sound track mp Try changing the language using the DVD VIDEO s menu The subtitle language cannot be changed or turned off gt Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on the DVD VIDEO mp The DVD VIDEO prohibits changing of the subtitles mp Try changing the subtitle using the DVD VIDEO s menu mp The subtitles cannot be changed for the titles recorded on this recorder The angles cannot be changed gt Multi angles are not recorded on the DVD VIDEO being played mp You are trying to change the angles when 29 does not appear on the TV screen page 44 gt The DVD VIDEO prohibits changing angles uoneuuojuj jeuonippy continued 71 T2 mp Try changing the angle using the DVD VIDEO s menu mp The angles cannot be changed for the titles recorded on this recorder The MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files do not play mp The MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files are not recorded in a format that the record
49. Ds and MP3 Audio Tracks The recorder can play music CDs and MP3 audio tracks on DATA CDs DATA DVDs and USB memory For details about MP3 audio tracks see page 80 To play from the USB memory see page 43 TITLE LIST Tegs YQ d RETURN DO et ENTER pay IP E STOP 1 inserta disc The Music Jukebox display appears on the TV screen Example DATA CDs Music Jukebox CD ss roor CI ROCK BEST HIT C3 KARAOKE Ci MY FAVOURITE SONG Cras Ciz G cuassic Ci SALSA OF CUBA Ci BOSSA NOVA D 000 mps If the Photo Album appears press TITLE LIST to switch the lists Some CDs automatically start playing from the beginning When selecting a track go to step 4 To play tracks listed on this layer select the track and press gt PLAY 2 Select an album and press ENTER The sub menu appears 3 Select Open and press ENTER The track list appears To return to the album list select 5 and press ENTER 4 select a track and press ENTER The sub menu appears 5 Select Play and press ENTER Playback starts from the selected track If you select Random you can play the tracks on the disc randomly To stop playback Press STOP When you start playback the next time the recorder resumes playback from the point where you stopped the track Press l STOP twice to play from the beginning of the disc track Hints For CDs you
50. O Notes Depending on the connected unit you may not be able to control your TV with some or all of the buttons below If you enter a new code number the code number previously entered will be erased Number buttons TV VOL j MIO TV INPUT TV CH Hold down TV VC located at the bottom of the remote Do not press the ID button at the top of the remote 2 With TVI O pressed down enter the TV s manufacturer code using the number buttons For instance to enter 09 press 0 then 9 After you enter the last number release the TV VO button Code numbers of controllable TVs If more than one code number is listed try entering them one at a time until you find the one that works with your TV Manufacturer Code number Sony 01 default Hitachi 02 LG Goldstar NEC 04 Mitsubishi MGA 13 Panasonic 19 Philips 21 Pioneer 16 RCA 10 Samsung 20 Sharp 18 Toshiba 07 The remote performs the following Buttons Operations TV VO Turns your TV on or off TV VOL Adjusts the volume of your TV TV CH Selects the channel on your TV TV INPUT Switches your TV s input source 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
51. QE INPUT YQ etx ENTER D g Y DISPLAY I PAUSE o REC U REC STOP REC MODE LL INPUT Insert a recordable disc Press INPUT repeatedly to select the connected input L1 Select the channel on the cable box satellite receiver s side Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the recording mode Each time you press the button the display changes on the TV screen as follows HA SP gt LP gt EP gt ULP For details about the recording mode see page 35 Press REC Recording starts and REC red appears in the front panel display Recording continues until you stop the recording or the disc is full Leave the cable box satellite receiver turned on and do not change the channel you are recording To stop recording Press M REC STOP Note that it may take a few seconds for recording to stop To pause recording Press Il PAUSE To restart recording press the button again To watch another TV program while recording Set your TV to the TV input using the TV INPUT button page 16 and select the program you want to watch amp Hint If you do not want to watch TV while recording you can turn off the TV O Notes After pressing 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 program you are recording may be erased Y
52. Select from Normal Fast and Slow by pressing lt gt Slide Show Object Speed Start 2 Select Start and press ENTER Slide show starts from the selected image file To pause playback press II PAUSE To stop the slide show and return to the list menu press M STOP or RETURN Erasing and Editing 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 Q Notes You may lose edited contents if you remove the disc while editing Finish editing and recording before finalizing No more editing or recording can be made on a finalized disc f a message appears and indicates that the disc s control information is full erase unnecessary titles Edits for Video mode titles original titles ENS END ST ELE ELE For Video mode titles on DVD RWs DVD RWs Video mode DVD Rs DVD Rs and original titles on DVD RWs VR mode the recorder edits actual recordings on the disc You cannot undo any edits you make and the original contents will be consequently lost amp Hint When using a DVD RW VR mode you can keep the original contents by editing a Playlist see Edits for Playlist titles below To free up disc space DVD RW DVD RW VR mode DVD RW Video mode only You can utilize disc capacity by erasing Video mode or original title
53. Type Selects the aspect ratio of the connected TV 4 3 standard or wide 4 3Letter Select this when you connect a Box 4 3 screen TV Displays a wide picture with bands on the upper and lower portions of the screen 4 3 Pan Select this when you connect a Scan 4 3 screen TV Automatically displays a wide picture on the entire screen and cuts off the portions that do not fit 16 9 Select this when you connect a wide screen TV or a TV witha wide mode function 4 3 Letter Box 4 3 Pan Scan an T a o D 16 9 2 gt a 2 3 a z o O Notes Depending on the disc 4 3 Letter Box may be selected automatically instead of 4 3 Pan Scan or vice versa When connecting to the HDMI OUT jack with output resolution 720p 1080i or 1080p the setting is fixed to 16 9 Power Save Selects whether to turn off the front panel display when the power is off Off The front panel display remains turned on On Turns off the front panel display mp continued 63 64 Factory Set Returns the recorder s settings to the factory defaults See page 69 for procedures Note that Parental Control settings in the Lock setup remain unaffected Language Settings The Language setup allows you to select a language for the recorder s display and discs Select f Language in the Setup Display To use the display see Using the Setup Displays page 62
54. V Input Selects the stereo track when recording from a digital video camera connected to the DV IN jack on the front panel sjuawysnipy pue shuas Stereo 1 Records original sound atthe time of shooting Normally select this when dubbing a DV Digital8 format tape Stereo 2 Records only additional sound over dubbed after shooting Auto Chapter Automatically divides a recording a title into chapters by inserting chapter markings at a specified interval The markings are inserted while the recording is being made No No chapter mark is inserted Separation J 5 Sets the interval to 5 minutes minutes 10 Sets the interval to 10 minutes minutes mp continued 67 68 O Note Depending on the size of the recording being made the actual interval may vary from the interval selected in Auto Chapter When recording in ULP mode the interval is set to 10 minutes The selected interval should only be used as an approximation to create chapters Set Top Box Control Turns on the cable box satellite receiver control function Of Select this if you do not use the supplied set top box controller On Select this when you use the supplied set top box controller Select Edit and make necessary settings For details see Setting up the cable box satellite receiver control page 19 Set Top Box Edit When Set Top Box Control is set to On you can change the followi
55. a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat build up in the recorder Do not place the recorder on a soft surface such as a rug that might block the ventilation holes Do not place the recorder in a confined space such as a bookshelf or similar unit Do not place the recorder in a location near heat sources or in a place subject to direct sunlight excessive dust or mechanical shock Do not place the recorder in an inclined position It is designed to be operated in a horizontal position only Keep the recorder and discs away from equipment with strong magnets such as microwave ovens or large loudspeakers Do not place heavy objects on the recorder To prevent fire or shock hazard do not place objects filled with liquids such as vases on the apparatus On recording Make trial recordings before making the actual recording On compensation for lost recordings Sony is not liable and will not compensate for any lost recordings or relevant losses including when recordings are not made due to reasons including recorder failure or when the contents of a recording are lost or damaged as a result of recorder failure or repair undertaken to the recorder Sony will not restore recover or replicate the recorded contents under any circumstances Copyrights Television programs films video tapes discs and other materials may be copyrighted Unauthorized recording of such material may be
56. age 54 A B Erase Erases a section of the title page 53 Hide Show Hides the title Shows the hidden title page 55 Playlist Allows you to create a new Playlist title or add contents to an existing Playlist title see Editing a Playlist on page 57 Select an edit option and press ENTER The selected option is applied to the title See the pages in parentheses for the procedure Labeling a title EN 1 Select Edit in step 3 of Erasing and Editing Titles and press ENTER For DVD RWs Video mode and DVD Rs select Title in step 1 Select Title Name and press ENTER The display for entering characters appears Follow the explanations of Changing the Name of a Recorded Program Title Input page 31 amp Hint You can label or re label DVDs page 32 Erasing a title EUR EU umn EDE EN 1 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 Hints When you want to erase all titles reformat the disc page 26 After erasing a title on a DVD RW the title name is displayed as erased in the Title List menu You can select it to record over page 40 Erasing a section of a title A B Erase 1 Select Edit in step 3 of Erasing and Editing Titles and press ENTER 2 Select A B Erase and press ENTER The following display appears S
57. ble with Dolby Digital signals select Dolby Digital PCM IDTS Output DVD VIDEO only Selects whether or not to output DTS signals Off Select this when the recorder is connected to an audio component without a built in DTS decoder On Select this when the recorder is connected to an audio component with a built in DTS decoder This affects the output from the DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL HDMI OUT jacks If the HDMI OUT jack is connected to equipment not compatible with 96 kHz signals select 96kHz 48kHz Audio DRC Dynamic Range Control Dolby Digital 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 AUDIO OUT L R jacks LINE OUT VIDEO AUDIO L R jacks sjuawysnipy pue shuas mp continued 65 66 DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL HDMI OUT jacks only when Dolby Digital Output is set to Dolby Digital PCM page 65 Normally select this Off On Makes low sounds clear even if you turn the volume down 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 multi channel DVD On Normally select this Parental Control Settings Lock Playback of some DV
58. ce s pictures through the recorder while the recorder is in standby mode set Power Save to Off default in the General setup page 63 If you disconnect the recorder s mains lead the power cord you will not be able to view the signals from the connected VCR Connecting to a Satellite or Digital Tuner Connect a satellite or digital tuner to this recorder using the LINE 1 IN jacks Disconnect the recorder s mains lead the power cord from the AC outlet when connecting the tuner Satellite tuner etc OUTPUT Audio video cord not supplied to LINE 1 IN DVD recorder to LINE OUT VIDEO AUDIO Audio cord supplied Video cord supplied oN Signal flow Hint You do not need to turn on the recorder to view the signals from the connected tuner on your TV O Note If you disconnect the recorder s mains lead the power cord you will not be able to view the signals from the connected tuner sumag pue sdnyooH 24 Connecting the USB Device You can connect a USB memory to the USB jack on the recorder to play the MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the USB memory before connecting For details about playing the inserted USB memory see Playing from the USB memory on page 43 DVD recorder OO a
59. ce 51 Disc types 74 76 DISPLAY 30 Display Setup Display 62 Divide 54 Dolby Digital 14 65 DTS 14 65 DV Dubbing 59 DV IN 59 DV Input 61 67 DVD VIDEO 76 DVD R 74 DVD RW 74 DVD R 74 DVD RAM 76 DVD RW 51 74 E Edit 32 53 Editing 51 Enter characters 31 Erase 53 56 F Factory Set 69 File 50 Finalize 34 68 Folder 50 Format DVD 26 68 Front panel 8 Full Play 42 56 H Handling discs 79 HDMI cord 12 HDMI OUT 13 14 Hide 55 56 l i LINK 81 Initial Setup 18 INPUT 41 60 Input Disc Name 32 68 J JPEG image files 50 L LINE1IN 11 LINE 2 IN 21 LINE OUT 12 14 M MENU 42 Menu DVD s Menu 42 Top menu 42 Move 58 MP3 audio tracks 48 MPEG 14 65 N Number buttons 32 O On screen display Setup Display 62 Sub menu 28 Original 28 51 OSD language 64 mp continued 83 P Parental Control 43 66 Parts and controls 6 PBC Playback Control 43 PCM 65 Playable discs 74 76 Playback 42 44 48 74 76 A B Repeat 46 fast forward 44 49 fast reverse 44 49 Repeat Play 46 49 Resume Play 43 Slow motion play 45 Playlist 28 51 57 Power cord 15 Protect 54 Protect Disc 33 68 Q Quick Timer 39 R Rear panel 9 REC 27 39 REC MODE 35 Rec Mode Adjust 37 Recordable discs 74 Recording 27 35 39 41 67 overwriting a recorded title 40 recording format 74 recording mode 35 67 recording time 35 while watching another program 39 Region code 7
60. closure RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPE CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance For customers in the U S A Owner s Record The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the unit Record the serial number in the space provided below Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product Model No RDR GX257 Serial No CAUTION You are cautioned that any change or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment Q Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cau
61. contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws Also use of this recorder with cable television transmission may reguire authorization from the cable television transmitter and or program owner Recording eguipment should be used only for lawful copying and you are advised to check carefully what is lawful copying in the area in which you are making a copy Copying of copyright material such as films or music is unlawful unless permitted by a legal exception or consented to by the rights owner This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U S patents and other intellectual property rights Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited Copy guard function Since the recorder has a copy guard function programs received through an external tuner not supplied may contain copy protection signals copy guard function and as such may not be recordable depending on the type of signal IMPORTANT NOTICE Caution This recorder is capable of holding a still video image or on screen display image on your television screen indefinitely If you leave the still video image or on screen display image displayed on your TV for an extended period of time you risk permanent damage to your television screen P
62. des 4 Title s thumbnail picture Press to select the previous next title If more than six titles are listed press 44 to display titles on the previous next pages row by row 5 Title information Displays the title name recording date and recording time Press DISPLAY to show detailed information for the selected title not available for a Playlist title 3 Select a title and press ENTER The sub menu appears with options applicable to the selected title The options displayed differ depending on the situation and disc type Title List Original 177 DVD VR 2hour 45min D Ei3 Remain 5 EV IA II Title 1 Title 2 itle 12 07 0 45 00 12 09 1 00 00 12 00 0 15 00 SI Play RE a 9 Search ES Title 4 Title 5 Title 6 Edit gt 1213 0 10 00 12 16 0 10 00 12 19 0 25 00 Play List gt EZ Options for the selected title If you want to turn off the sub menu and re select other title press dd RETURN 4 Select Play and press ENTER Playback starts from the selected title on the disc To play a title including hidden chapters on a DVD RW DVD R select Full Play For details about hidden chapters see page 56 About the Title List for DVD RWs VR mode Each time you press TITLE LIST you can switch the Title List to show original or Playlist For details see Edits for Playlist titles page 51 To
63. dly AUDIO d PLAYMODE To repeat a specific portion A B Repeat CD only You can play a specific portion of a track repeatedly I 4 PREV 1 During playback when you find the starting ppi NEXT point point A of the portion to be repeated m l C PLAY press PLAY MODE lt gt e A appears on the TV screen 2 When you reach the ending point point B press ENTER A B appears and the recorder starts I PAUSE repeating this specific portion To return to normal playback press PLAY MODE repeatedly to select Off Buttons Operations amp OPEN Stops playing and opens the CLOSE disc tray I PAUSE Pauses playback I 4 PREV Goes to the beginning of the PPI NEXT current or next track lt lt gt gt Fast reverses fast forwards the fast reverse disc when repeatedly pressed fast forward during playback not available Search speed changes as for DATA follows CDs DATA Fast forward DVDs gt gt PP PP Fast reverse 4 4 44 AUDIO Selects the audio track on the disc when pressed repeatedly To resume normal playback press gt PLAY yoeqheld Playing JPEG Image Files You can play JPEG image files on DATA CDs DATA DVDs and USB memory For details about JPEG image files see page 80 To play from the USB memory see page 43 TITLE LIST IE QD d RETURN DO Stm ENTER D el I 4 PREV HAN D ppi NEXT M STOP
64. e 3 Select Playlist and press ENTER mp continued 57 98 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 Adding contents to an existing Playlist title 1 2 Select a title or chapter in step 2 of Creating a Playlist title page 57 Select Playlist and press ENTER The disc s Playlist title names appear if any Select a Playlist A EH New Playlist EX Title 1 EH Title 2 Select a Playlist title and press ENTER The contents of original title or chapter selected in step 1 are added to the Playlist title If you want to rename the title see page 53 Rearranging chapters within a Playlist title You can move chapters in a Playlist title to create a different playback order 1 2 3 4 C Press TITLE LIST to turn on the Title List Playlist Press TITLE LIST again if the Title List Original appears Select a title and press ENTER The sub menu appears Select Search and press ENTER Select Chapter and press ENTER The Chapter List menu appears with the title contents Chapter List Playlist Title 1 I 12 07 2008 Sun 0 45 00 EUG 74 A JEx Select a chapter and press ENTER The sub menu appears Select Move and press ENTER Select a new location in the Chapter List and press ENTER The chap
65. e cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped About this manual n this manual disc is used as a general reference for DVDs or CDs unless otherwise specified by the text or illustrations Icons such as He listed at the top of each explanation indicate what kind of media can be used with the function being explained For details see Recordable and Playable Discs on page 74 Instructions in this manual describe the controls on the remote You can also use the controls on the recorder if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote The on screen display illustrations used in this manual may not match the graphics displayed on your TV screen The explanations regarding DVDs in this manual refer to DVDs created on this recorder The explanations do not apply to DVDs that are created on other recorders and played back on this recorder Table of Contents WARNING ne One osn Kesenangan REIN e cq IN V Wb alah 2 PreCaulloris stum Han tte ND
66. e on playing DTS sound tracks on a CD When playing DTS encoded CDs excessive noise will be heard from the LINE OUT AUDIO L R AUDIO OUT L R jacks To avoid possible damage to the audio system the user should take proper precautions when the LINE OUT AUDIO L R AUDIO OUT L R jacks of the recorder are connected to an amplification system To enjoy DTS Digital Surround playback an external DTS decoder system must be connected to the DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL jack of the recorder Set the sound to Stereo using the AUDIO button when you play DTS sound tracks on a CD page 44 Notes on playing DVDs with a DTS sound track DTS audio signals are output only through the DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL jack When you play a DVD with DTS sound tracks set DTS Output to On in the Audio setup page 65 Searching for a Title Chapter Track etc ENS GD AUS ELE EB BD You can start playing from the exact title chapter or the point you like o oo Number buttons e o DEP CLEAR MARKER I t4 D Q ENTER RETURN e DISPLAY SEARCH 9 1 Press DISPLAY twice during playback 1 1 gt 1 23 0 00 30 D5 1CH CDD ENG C ENG 3 1A D Noma Titles 2 Select a search item and press ENTER Title for DVDs Chapter for DVDs Track for VIDEO CDs with PBC function off Time Searches for the starting point of entered ti
67. e receiver AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT ANT IN R L Antenna cable not supplied Audio video cord not supplied to antenna input TV to SET TOP BOX CONTROL DVD recorder EN Signal flow sumag pue sdnyooH Step 2 Connecting the Video Cords HDMI Cord Select one of the following patterns through according to the input jack on your TV monitor projector or audio component such as an AV amplifier receiver This will enable you to view pictures O INPUT AUDIO O R VIDEO iiem TV projector or audio component 4 Video cord supplied to LINE OUT VIDEO DVD recorder to COMPONENT to HDMI OUT VIDEO OUT green Component video cord not supplied HDMI cord not supplied L COMPONENT VIDEO IN TV projector or audio HDMI IN component TV projector or audio component p Signal flow 12 Video input jack You will enjoy standard guality images Component video input jacks Y Ps Pr You will enjoy accurate color reproduction and high guality images If your TV accepts progressive 480p format signal use this connection and set the RESOLUTION button on the front panel to 480p page 8 HDMI input jack Use a certified HDMI cord not supplied to enjoy high guality digital picture and sound through the HDMI OUT jack Then
68. e selected timer setting is deleted from the Timer List If you want to cancel the deletion select Cancel and press ENTER in step 2 To turn off the Timer List Press 4 RETURN When the timer settings overlap If a timer setting overlaps with another timer setting i e Duplicate Date appears in the Timer List the program that starts first has priority and the second program starts recording only after the first program has finished 7 00 8 00 9 00 10 00 i will be cut off When the recordings start at the same time The program that is set first has priority In this example timer setting A is set after B so the first part of timer setting A will not be recorded 7 00 8 00 9 00 10 00 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 O Notes While recording you cannot change the timer setting for the current recording Even if the timer is set timer recordings cannot be made while recording a program that has priority Even if the timer is set for the same daily or weekly program the timer recording cannot be made if it overlaps with a program that has priority Duplicate Date will appear for the overlapped setting in the Timer List Check the priority order of the settings Recording Without the T imer EU ENT EL E NEU 1 2 3 4 TITLE LIST
69. eferences 26 Inserting and Formatting a Disc EE When you first insert a new disc the recorder will ask you to format the disc Follow the steps below to format the disc You can also reformat a DVD RW or DVD RW to create a blank disc 4 OPEN amp O CLOSE SYSTEM MENU DJ Dod et ENTER 1 Turn on the TV 2 Press 1 0 The recorder turns on 3 Switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the recorder appears on the TV screen 4 Press amp OPEN CLOSE and place a disc on the disc tray Labeled side facing up D Press amp OPEN CLOSE to close the disc tray After REAd disappears from the front panel display the display asks for confirmation Fora DVD R the recorder automatically formats 6 Press ENTER while OK is selected The recorder starts formatting the disc The display shows the approximate time required Fora DVD RW the recorder automatically formats in Video mode To format in VR mode see Reformatting a disc below amp Hint For a formatted disc you can use the disc after REAd disappears from the front panel display in step 5 above Reformatting a disc E You can erase all contents of a disc to create a blank disc To format a new DVD RW in VR mode reformat the disc Insert a disc Press SYSTEM MENU to turn on the System Menu Select Setup and press ENTER The Setup display appears Select Disc and press ENTER
70. eguipment z Ss a Connecting to the LINE 2 IN jacks 3 c Connect a VCR or similar recording device to the LINE 2 IN jacks of this recorder VCR etc E OUTPUT VIDEO p AUDIO 227 Audio video cord not supplied to LINE 2 IN LINE 2IN VIDEO LIMONO AUDIO R DVD recorder KN Signal flow Hint When the connected equipment outputs only monaural sound use audio cords that distribute monaural sounds to left right channels not supplied continued 21 22 O Notes Do not connect the output jack of this recorder to another eguipment s input jack with the other equipment s output jack connected to the input jack of this recorder This may cause noise feedback Do not connect more than one type of video cord between the recorder and your TV at the same time Pictures containing copy protection signals that prohibit any copying cannot be recorded If you pass the recorder signals via the VCR you may not receive a clear image on your TV screen DVD recorder m VCR ID TV Be sure to connect your VCR to the DVD digital video disc recorder and your TV in the order shown below To watch video tapes watch the tapes through a second line input on your TV Line input 1 VCR pp DVD recorder p gt TV 4 Line input 2 To watch the connected VCR or similar devi
71. equired for recording even with high speed discs It is recommended that you use discs with For Video printed on their packaging e You cannot add new recordings to DVD Rs DVD Rs or DVD RWs Video mode that contain recordings made on other DVD equipment In some cases you may not be able to add new recordings to DVD RWs that contain recordings made on other DVD equipment If you do add a new recording note that this recorder will rewrite the DVD menu e You cannot edit recordings on DVD RWs DVD RWs Video mode DVD Rs or DVD Rs that are made on other DVD equipment If the disc contains PC data unrecognisable by this recorder the data may be erased You may not be able to record edit or dub on some recordable discs depending on the disc Do not insert any discs that cannot be recorded or played on this recorder This may cause the recorder to malfunction uoneuuojuj jeuonippy 75 16 Playable Discs DVD VIDEO DVD VIDEO Discs such as movies that can be purchased or rented This recorder also recognises DVD RAMs as DVD Video compatible discs LISE DIGITAL VIDEO VIDEO CD VIDEO CDs or CD Rs CD RWs in VIDEO CD Super VIDEO CD format COMPACT CD DIGITAL AUDIO Music CDs or CD Rs CD RWs in music CD format DATA DVD DVD RWs DVD Rs DVD RAMs containing MP3 audio tracks DVD RWs DVD Rs DVD ROMs containing MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files DATA CD
72. er can play page 76 Recording Timer recording Editing The channel cannot be changed from the channel you are recording mp Setthe TV s input source to TV Recording does not start immediately after you press REC mp Operate the recorder only after REAd disappears from the front panel display Nothing was recorded even though you set the timer setting correctly There was a power failure during recording The recorder s internal clock stopped due to a power failure Reset the clock page 63 Disconnect the mains lead the power cord from the AC outlet and connect it again The program contains copy protection signals that restrict copying Another timer setting overlapped the timer setting page 38 There is no DVD inside the recorder The disc is protected DVD RW VR mode page 33 The recorder was in the process of DV Dubbing page 59 The connected cable box satellite receiver was turned off The set top box controller was incorrectly connected page 11 The settings in Set Top Box Control of the Video setup have been changed page 19 VV V V bee V V V MM There is not enough disc space for the recording Recording does not stop immediately after you press W REC STOP gt It will take a few seconds for the recorder to input disc data before recording can stop On screen instructions may appear after pressing E REC STOP In the case follow the on screen instructions
73. er you have completed the connection make the appropriate settings in the Audio setup page 65 Otherwise no sound or a loud noise will come from your speakers When you connect the recorder to an audio component using an HDMI cord you will need to do one of the following Connect the audio component to the TV with the HDMI cord or Connect the recorder to the TV with a component video cord 1 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Manufactured under license under U S Patent 5 451 942 amp other U S and worldwide patents issued amp pending DTS and DTS Digital Out are registered trademarks and the DTS logos and Symbol are trademarks of DTS Inc O 1996 2007 DTS Inc All Rights Reserved Step 4 Connecting the Mains Lead Power Cord Connect the supplied mains lead the power cord to the AC IN terminal of the recorder Then plug the recorder and TV mains leads AC power cords into the AC outlet After you connect the mains lead the power cord 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 21 be sure to connect the mains lead the power cord after all connections are complete 0 EAC I I
74. et Point B Current playback point 3 Press C gt PLAY and search for the scene you want to erase by pressing W STOP 11 PAUSE and lt lt gt gt upg pue Gursely mp continued 53 94 4 Press ENTER at the start of the scene to be erased point A Thumbnail of point A Edit A B Erase E Title 1 12 07 0 46 00 Set Point A 5 Press C gt PLAY and search for the scene you want to erase by pressing W STOP 11 PAUSE and 44 b 6 Press ENTER at the end of the scene point B Edit A B Erase HA Tite1 12 07 0 45 00 Point CE Thumbnail of point B To reset either point A or B select Cancel and repeat from step 3 7 Select OKI and press ENTER The display asks for confirmation If you do not want to erase the scene select Cancel and press ENTER 8 Select OKI and press ENTER The scene is erased Q Notes Images or sound may be momentarily interrupted at the point where you erase the scene Sections shorter than three seconds may not be erased The erased section may be slightly different from the points you selected A chapter mark will not be made at the A B erase point Protecting a title from erasure or alteration Select Protect in step 3 of Erasing and Editing Titles and press ENTER The title is protected and locked appears in the Title List menu To cancel the protectio
75. even if it has an i LINK jack 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 33 The recorder does not support HDV mode 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 Hookups DVD recorder i LINK cable not supplied oN Signal flow Buiqqna AG 99 Dubbing From a DV Digital8 Format Tape to a DVD EUR UD US ELE EN 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 How chapters are created The dubbed contents become one title and the title is divided into chapters The recorder divides the title into chapters according to the setting in Video Setup 5 or 10 minute intervals or does not divide at all page 67 2 OPEN e CLOSE INPUT SYSTEM MENU E Ic Dod
76. fferent recording modes Select a recording mode according to the time and picture quality you need For example if picture quality is your top priority select the High Quality mode HQ If recording time is your priority Ultra Long Play mode ULP can be a possible choice Press REC MODE repeatedly to switch the recording modes Note that the recording time in the following table is an approximate guide Recording mode Recording time minute HQ High quality 60 SP Standard mode f 120 LP 240 EP 360 ULP Long duration 840 O Notes Situations below may cause slight inaccuracies with the recording time Recording a program with poor reception or a program or video source of low picture guality Recording on a disc that has already been edited Recording only a still picture or just sound The available remaining recording time displayed is an estimate and the actual time may differ When recording in ULP mode the maximum continuous recording time is 720 minutes 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 Recordable discs signals Copy Free Em Copy Once EN Ver 1 1 Ver 1 2 with CPRM Copy Never None The recorded disc can be played only on CPRM compatible equipment Q Note Even if you erase a scene that contai
77. find the one that works Select Yes and press ENTER Select Exit and press ENTER to close the display continued 1 9 20 If you cannot get the recorder to control your cable box satellite receiver Check the settings at Set Top Box Control in the Video setup page 19 Check the connection and place the set top box controller near the remote sensor on the cable box satellite receiver page 11 If your cable box or satellite receiver still does not operate with this recorder contact your cable or satellite company to see if they can provide you with a compatible cable box or satellite receiver To fix the set top box controller to your cable box satellite receiver Once you have confirmed that the set top box controller controls your cable box or satellite receiver affix it in place 1 Attach the supplied double sided tape to the set top box controller Remove the backings on the double sided 2 Affix it so that the set top box controller is near the remote control sensor on your cable box satellite receiver E F Connecting a VCR or Similar Device After disconnecting the recorder s mains lead the power cord from the AC outlet 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 59 See also the operating instructions supplied with the connected
78. in VR mode DVD RW VIDEO Playable on DVD RW compatible players finalization necessary page 33 Format in VR mode page 26 Playable only on VR mode compatible players finalization necessary page 33 Format in Video mode page 26 Playable on most DVD players finalization necessary page 33 m TWH Em Automatically formatted in VR mode DVD R VIDEO Playable on most DVD players finalization necessary page 33 Automatically formatted in Video mode page 26 Playable on most DVD players finalization necessary page 33 Usable disc versions as of May 2008 8x speed or slower DVD RWs 6x speed or slower DVD RWs Ver 1 1 Ver 1 2 with CPRM e 16x speed or slower DVD Rs 16x speed or slower DVD Rs Ver 2 0 Ver 2 1 with CPRM DVD RW DVD RW DVD R and DVD R are trademarks CPRM Content Protection for Recordable Media is a coding technology that protects copyrights for images Discs that cannot be recorded on DVD RAMs DVD R DL Dual Layer R DL Double Layer discs 8cm discs Maximum recordable number of titles Disc Number of titles DVD RW DVD R 99 DVD RW DVD R 49 O Notes You cannot mix VR mode and Video mode on the same DVD RW To change the disc s format reformat the disc page 26 Note that the disc s contents will be erased after reformatting You cannot shorten the time r
79. ings The function does not work if you connect to an amplifier using the DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL HDMI OUT jack Changing the Name of a Recorded Program Title Input EUR UD CUT EN ES 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 Up to 21 characters can be entered for a title or disc name but the actual number of characters displayed in menus such as the Title List will vary Number buttons TITLE LIST Stm ENTER Press TITLE LIST to turn on the Title List For details about the Title List see page 28 2 Select atitle and press ENTER The sub menu appears For DVD RWs Video mode DVD Rs select Title and press ENTER The display for entering characters in step 4 appears Follow steps 4 to 8 below 3 Select Edit and press ENTER Edit options for the selected title appear 4 Select Title Name and press ENTER The display for entering characters appears Input row Character type box Language English Latin Capital 1 E2 ES E TES TES TE Ee To o AIBC PIF Ee ER EHE K rj v n o Pe RI ES r v v Iw x v z IE e IEJEIEJEJEJEIDP TE TD Space Erase 4 OK Cancel Setting buttons Character
80. io video cord In this way you will be able to record TV programs You cannot record on this recorder if you have a cable box or satellite receiver without audio video outputs cable with no cable box antenna only no cable TV In the cases above contact your cable service or satellite service company to see if they can provide you with a compatible cable box or satellite receiver Using the cable box satellite receiver control function This function allows the recorder to control a cable box or satellite receiver via the supplied set top box controller To use the cable box satellite receiver control function you need to connect the set top box controller page 11 After setting up the cable box satellite receiver control check that the recorder can correctly control the cable box or satellite receiver page 19 Connecting a cable box satellite receiver and set top box controller Connect the LINE 1 IN jacks using an audio video cord With this hookup you can record any channel on the cable box or satellite receiver Be sure that the cable box or satellite receiver is turned on To record cable or satellite programs you need to match the input source on the recorder L1 to the input jack connected to the cable box or satellite receiver LINE 1 IN Place the set top box controller near the remote sensor on the cable box satellite receiver Set top box Q controller supplied Cable box D satellit
81. lasma display panels and projection televisions are especially susceptible to this If you have any questions or problems concerning your recorder please consult your nearest Sony dealer Important Safety Instructions 1 Read these instructions 2 Keep these instructions 3 Heed all warnings 4 Follow all instructions 5 Do not use this apparatus near water 6 Clean only with dry cloth 7 Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat 9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 11 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving th
82. lay on this recorder If you try to play any other DVD VIDEO the message Playback prohibited by region code will appear on the TV screen Depending on the DVD VIDEO no region code indication may be labeled even though playing the DVD VIDEO is prohibited by area restrictions SONYs MODEL No RDR XXXX DVD REGORDER Region code Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies This product is designed to play back discs that conform to the Compact Disc CD standard Various music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies are being marketed by some record companies Please be aware that among those discs there are some that do not conform to the CD standard and may not be playable by this product Note on DualDiscs A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with digital audio material on the other side However since the audio material side does not conform to the Compact Disc CD standard playback on this product is not guaranteed O Notes Some DVD RWs DVD Rs DVD RWs DVD Rs DVD RAMs or CD RWs CD Rs cannot be played on this recorder due to the recording quality or physical condition of the disc or the characteristics of the recording device and authoring software The disc will not play if it has not been correctly finalised For more information refer to the operating instructions for the recording device If the disc contains P
83. me code not available for DVD R DL discs 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 ENTER If you enter the wrong number press to select the number you want to cancel then enter another number The recorder starts playback from the selected number or scene amp Hint You can search for a specific point of the title using the Title List page 29 Marking a favorite scene You can have the recorder store specific portions of the disc in memory and play immediately whenever you want Up to six markings can be set To mark a scene During playback press MARKER when you find a scene you want to mark The marker number appears on the TV screen To search for the marked scene 1 Press SEARCH The marker search display appears Marker Search 2 Press 4 4 gt to select the desired scene and press ENTER Playback starts from the marked scene you selected 3 Press RETURN to turn off the display To erase the markings 1 Press SEARCH to turn on the marker search display 2 Press St to select the marked scene and press CLEAR The display asks for confirmation 3 Select OK and press ENTER 4 Press d RETURN to turn off the display yaeqheld 47 48 Playing Music C
84. n select dV in the front panel display by pressing INPUT The playback picture or TV program from the equipment connected through the recorder is distorted gt If the playback picture output from a DVD player VCR or tuner goes through your recorder before reaching your TV the copy protection signal applied to some programs could affect picture quality Disconnect the playback equipment in question and connect it directly to your TV The picture does not fill the screen wi Set TV Type in the General setup in accordance with the screen size of your TV page 63 The picture does not fill the screen even though the aspect ratio is set in TV Type in the General setup mp The screen size of the title is fixed Sound There is no sound mp Re connect all connections securely mp The connecting cord is damaged mp The input source setting on the audio component or the connection to the audio component is incorrect mp The recorder is in reverse play fast forward slow motion or pause mode gt If the audio signal does not come through the DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL HDMI OUT jacks check the Audio setup settings page 65 Sound is noisy mp When playing a CD with DTS sound tracks noise will come from LINE OUT AUDIO L R AUDIO OUT L R jacks page 46 Recorded or played back audio is not stereo mp The TV is not stereo compatible mp The input source is not in stereo format
85. n repeat the steps above and select Unprotect Dividing a title 1 Select Edit in step 3 of Erasing and Editing Titles and press ENTER 2 select Divide and press ENTER The display for setting the dividing point appears Edit Divide Current playback point 3 Press C gt PLAY and search for the point you want to divide by pressing Bl STOP 11 PAUSE and 44 b 4 Press ENTER at the 1 dividing point The 1 point is set To reset the point select Cancel and repeat from step 3 5 Press PLAY and search for the point you want to divide by pressing Bl STOP 11 PAUSE and 44 b 6 Press ENTER at the 2 dividing point The 2 point is set 1 Select OK from the sub menu and press ENTER The title is divided in two If you want to rename the title see page 53 If you do not want to divide the title select Cancel from the sub menu and press ENTER Hiding a title You can skip playing titles without deleting them from the disc 1 Select Edit in step 3 of Erasing and Editing Titles and press ENTER 2 Select Hide and press ENTER The title is displayed shaded in the Title List menu To show the hidden title Repeat the steps above and select Show Editing a Title by Chapter You can make detailed editing to a title by using the Chapter List menu that displays title contents by chapter TITLE LIST TAN T D 9 tV m ENTER D s
86. nd Q at the same time Consumers should note that not all High Definition television sets are fully compatible with this product and may cause artifacts to be displayed in the picture In case of 525 progressive scan picture problems it is recommended that the user switch the connection to the Standard Definition output If there are questions regarding our TV set compatibility with this model 525p DVD recorder please contact our customer service center You cannot connect the HDMI OUT jack connection to DVI jacks that are not HDCP compliant e g DVI jacks on PC displays When your TV accepts progressive video signals the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks output progressive 480p format signals even if 720p 1080i or 1080p is selected by the RESOLUTION button When connecting to the HDMI OUT jack with output resolution 720p 1080i or 1080p aspect ratio is automatically set to 16 9 To watch the picture in 4 3 set the output resolution to 480i or 480p by pressing the RESOLUTION button on the recorder and set the aspect ratio of the connected TV to 4 3 This DVD recorder incorporates High Definition Multimedia Interface HDMI technology HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC sbuas pue sdnyooH 13 14 Step 3 Connecting the Audio Cords HDMI Cord Select one of the following patterns or according to the input jack on yo
87. nel When using the cable box satellite receiver control select the channel using tit or the number buttons When not using the cable box satellite receiver control select OFF by pressing CLEAR Be sure to select the channel on the connected cable box satellite receiver s side before the timer recording starts If you make a mistake select the item and change the setting 6 Press ENTER The Timer List appears with the timer setting you made Timer List Start Length Mode SetTop Check 12 Input Date Channel NEW L1 10 12Sun 7 20PM 30min SP OFF Rec OK To make another timer setting select NEW and press ENTER Repeat steps 5 and 6 T Press RETURN to turn off the Timer List lights up on the front panel display and the recorder is ready to start recording There is no need to turn off the recorder before the timer recording starts Leave the cable box satellite receiver turned on Do not change the channel selected on the cable box satellite receiver during recording To stop recording during timer recording Switch the input selector on your TV so that the confirmation appears on the TV screen Press M REC STOP Press ENTER before the confirmation message turns off Note that it may take a few seconds for the recorder to stop recording Rec Mode Adjust If there is not enough available disc space for the recording the recorder automatically selects
88. ng frequencies 48 kHz 44 1 kHz or 32 kHz no sound or an unnatural sound will be output when playing back the sampling frequency switch point on the disc The recorded picture may be momentarily affected if the picture size of the source image changes or if there is nothing recorded on the tape Noise may occur when you switch the audio sampling mode e g 48 kHz 16 bits 32 kHz 12 bits The video or sound may drop out during the recording of start stop points on the tape If there is a blank space for one second or more on the tape DV dubbing ends automatically Buiqqna AG 61 Settings and Adjustments Using the Setup Displays 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 O Note Playback settings stored in the disc take priority over the Setup Display settings and not all of the functions described may work SYSTEM MENU S pod SA RETURN e et ENTER 1 Press SYSTEM MENU to turn on the System Menu 2 Select Setup and press ENTER The Setup Display appears Clock Setting TV Type Power Save Factory Set Setup options General Language Audio Lock Video Disc 3 Press 4 4 to select the option you want to
89. ng settings See page 19 for details Device Type Selects the type of cable box satellite receiver Brand Selects the brand name of your cable box satellite receiver Number of Digits Selects the number of digits for your cable box satellite receiver s channel ENTER key Selects whether you need to press the ENTER button after entering the channel number Key Speed Selects the key speed to send commands to the cable box satellite receiver Test Checks that the control works correctly Disc Settings The Disc setup contains disc related items such as disc protection and labeling Select Disc in the Setup Display To use the display see Using the Setup Displays page 62 The default settings are underlined Format DVD Finalize Input Disc Name Protect Disc PBC Format DVD You can manually re format a DVD RW or DVD RW disc to make a blank disc See page 26 for details Finalize Finalizing makes discs playable on other DVD equipment See page 33 for details Input Disc Name Name or rename the recorded discs to make them discernible on the display page 31 Protect Disc Protects disc recording against erasure and alteration page 33 PBC Playback Control Turns the PBC function on or off when playing VIDEO CDs Off The PBC function is not activated VIDEO CDs with PBC will be played the same way as audio CDs On The PBC function
90. not use cleaning discs or disc lens cleaners including wet or spray types These may cause the recorder to malfunction Notes about the discs To keep the disc clean handle the disc by its edge Do not touch the surface Dust fingerprints or scratches on the disc may cause it to malfunction Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air ducts or leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight as the temperature may rise considerably inside the car After playing store the disc in its case Clean the disc with a cleaning cloth Wipe the disc from the centre out end Le 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 On replacement of parts In the event that this unit is repaired repaired parts may be collected for reuse or recycling purposes uoneuuojuj jeuonippy 19 80 Notes on MP3 Audio Tracks JPEG Image Files and i Link About MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files MP3 is an audio compression technology that satisfies certain ISO MPEG regulations JPEG is an image compression technology You can play MP3 MPEGI Audio Layer 3 format audio tracks on DATA CDs CD ROMs CD Rs CD RWs or D
91. ns a copy protection signal the recording restrictions on that title are retained Guipaosay 39 Timer Recording From Connected Eguipment em Em Youcan set the timer for a total of 16 programs up to one month in advance Q Note While recording you cannot set additional timer recordings 4 OPEN amp Iro CLOSE dol CLEAR ai TIMER KA Dod et ENTER d RETURN 9 M REC STOP oo 1 Press 4 OPEN CLOSE and place a recordable disc on the disc tray Labeled side facing up 2 Press amp OPEN CLOSE to close the disc tray Wait until REAd disappears from the front panel display For details on how to insert and format a new disc see Inserting and Formatting a Disc page 26 3 Press TIMER The Timer List appears 36 4 select NEW and press ENTER The Timer Record menu appears Timer Record Input Date Start Stop Mode 100 min Remain Set Top Channel SP OFF L1 10 12 Sun 7 20 PM 7 50 PM D Press lt gt to select an item and press 4 4 to adjust the setting Input Select the input source L1 or L2 Date Sets the date up to one month in advance Start Sets the start time Stop Sets the stop time Mode Selects the recording mode page 35 If you select AT you can use the Rec Mode Adjust function See Rec Mode Adjust on page 37 Set Top Channel Selects the chan
92. ord or edit on a DVD RW that has been finalized a message appears unfinalize the disc by selecting Unfinalize in step 6 above Hint You can check whether the disc has been finalized or not If you cannot select Finalize in step 6 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 If the recording time is short the disc may not be playable on some DVD players Recording Before Recording Before you start recording This recorder can record on various discs Select the disc type according to your needs page 74 Use the Title List to check the available recording time for the disc page 28 For DVD RWs and DVD RWs you can erase titles to free up disc space page 51 Check that the recorder is connected to a tuner such as a cable box or satellite receiver page 10 See also the tuner s instruction manual 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 40 Like the SP or LP recording mode of VCRs this recorder has five di
93. ou cannot change the input source during recording Using the Quick Timer function You can set the recorder to record in 10 minute increments Press 6 REC repeatedly to set the duration Recording starts after the first press The Quick Timer starts from the third press and then each additional press increases the recording time by 10 minutes within the available free space on the disc C Continue bdo cuiii The remaining recording time appears momentarily on the TV screen The time counter in the front panel display decreases to 0 00 or when the disc is full then the recorder stops recording power turns off Guipaosay mp continued 39 40 To check the Ouick Timer Press REC once while recording The remaining recording time and other recording information channel recording mode etc appear momentarily on the TV screen To cancel or stop the Ouick Timer To return the recorder to normal recording mode press REC repeatedly while recording Continue appears momentarily on the TV screen To stop recording press Hl REC STOP Note that it may take a few seconds for recording to stop To extend the Ouick Timer Press REC repeatedly while recording After the recorder returns to normal recording mode the recording time extends by 10 minutes up to the capacity of the disc Checking status while recording You can check recording information such as recording time or recording mode etc Pres
94. passes through your VCR to get to your TV or if you are connected to a combination TV VIDEO player the copy protection signal applied to some DVD programs could affect picture quality mp You have set the recorder to progressive format even though your TV cannot accept the progressive signals In this case remove the disc and close the disc tray Then press the RESOLUTION button on the recorder to switch the signals mp Even if your TV is compatible with progressive format 480p signals the image may be affected when you set the recorder to progressive format In this case remove the disc and close the disc tray Then press the RESOLUTION button on the recorder to switch the signals gt You are playing a disc recorded in a color system that is different from your TV The channel on the cable box satellite receiver has been changed mp The set top box controller is connected and Set Top Box Control is set to On Check the Set Top Box Control settings in the Video setup page 19 The picture from equipment connected to the recorder s input jack does not appear on the Screen gt If the equipment is connected to the LINE 1 IN jack select L1 in the front panel display by pressing INPUT If the equipment is connected to the LINE 2 IN jacks select L2 in the front panel display by pressing INPUT If the equipment is connected to the DV IN jack this is usually for a digital video camera connectio
95. press ENTER Hint After recording the first scene of the recording the title is automatically set as the title thumbnail picture Q Notes The Title List may not appear for discs created on other DVD recorders Letters that cannot be displayed appear as corrupt characters Title thumbnail pictures are displayed only on this recorder t may take a few seconds for the thumbnail pictures to be displayed After editing the title thumbnail picture may change to the first scene of the recording title Title thumbnails are set at a point approximate to where the THUMBNAIL button is pressed and the result may be slightly different from the intended one i EE o i 5 D D 30 Checking the Playback Information and Playing Time x You can check the playback information and remaining time displayed on the TV screen by pressing DISPLAY repeatedly The items displayed differ depending on the disc type or playing status Stm ENTER c pod D4 e DISPLAY Press DISPLAY to show various playback information on the TV screen Example When playing a DVD Title 1 1 0 00 01 0 45 00 Chapter 1 23 1 2 Elapsed playing time remaining time 2 Current title and chapter number total number of titles and chapters Q Note When playing a title recorded over 12 hours by other DVD equipment time display may not appear correctly
96. racter Select the character from the character palette and press ENTER 1 Repeat steps 5 and 6 to enter the remaining characters ABC Language English Latin Capital 7 LS Ji miele le H Is 9 LU S c s sl e e IP zl 9 e IK o F 1 6 8 LA LELEI K P e 8 U z E Erase _ lt 4 OK Cancel Space If you want to return to the Title List without renaming the title select Cancel and press ENTER 8 select OK and press ENTER To use the number buttons You can also use the number buttons to enter characters 1 select the row containing the character to be input and press a number button Example To input MT Select the K L M N O P Q R S T row Press the number 3 button followed by the number 0 button 2 Select OKJ and press ENTER Labeling and Protecting a Disc SYSTEM MENU bcd Dod et ENTER D Labeling a disc R A disc is automatically labeled as its disc type You can change the disc name up to 21 characters 1 Insert a disc Press SYSTEM MENU to turn on the System Menu Select Setup and press ENTER The Setup display appears 2 3 4 Select Disc and press gt 5 Select Input Disc Name and press gt Format DVD Finalize Input Disc Name Protect Disc
97. s The effect differs depending on the disc type and location of the title as follows Disc type To open up disc space DVD RW Erase the last title on the disc You can erase and overwrite titles other than the last one however the display will not show the resulting capacity increase Erased titles are shown as deleted in the Title List menu DVD RW Erase original titles anywhere on VR mode the disc DVD RW Erase the last title on the disc Video mode DVD R You cannot increase the disc DVD R capacity as they are non rewritable Q Note For DVD RWs and DVD RWs VR mode the disc s available capacity may not display correctly The recorder displays only the available capacity after the last title on the disc Edits for Playlist titles For DVD RWs VR mode you can edit a Playlist while retaining original titles actual recordings on the disc A Playlist is a group of Playlist titles created from the original title for editing purposes When you create a Playlist only the control information necessary for playback such as the playback order is stored on the disc Since the original titles are left unaltered Playlist titles can be re edited Example You have recorded the final few matches of a football tournament on a DVD RW VR mode You want to create a digest with the goal scenes and other highlights but you also want to keep the original recording unpa pue fiuisei3
98. s DISPLAY during recording Recording information appears on the TV screen 00 19 55 Continue DVD 2008 10 12 7 20PM 1 Recording mode N 2 Available recording time for the disc w 3 Recording status bar A 4 Input source a 5 Current date time 6 Elapsed recording time Press DISPLAY to turn off the display Creating chapters in a title The recorder automatically divides a recording a title into chapters by inserting chapter marks at 5 or 10 minute intervals during recording Select the interval 5 minutes or 10 minutes for Auto Chapter in the Video setup page 67 Hints You can create chapters manually when playing a DVD RW DVD RW VR mode or DVD R page 56 When recording in ULP mode chapter marks are inserted at 10 minute intervals Overwriting a recorded title You can use the Title List to make a new recording over a title previously recorded on the disc For details about the Title List see page 28 1 insert a DVD RW 2 Select the input source L1 and select the channel on the cable box satellite receiver s side Press TITLE LIST to turn on the Title List Press 4 f gt to select the title you want to overwrite 5 Press 6 REC Recording starts A To stop recording Press M REC STOP Note that it may take a few seconds for recording to stop amp
99. se harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not Occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Precaution Install this system so that the mains lead the power cord can be unplugged from the wall socket immediately in the event of trouble Precautions On safety Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet unplug the recorder and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further On power sources The recorder is not disconnected from the AC power source mains as long as it is connected to the wall outlet even if the recorder itself has been turned off f you are not going to use the recorder for a long time be sure to disconnect the recorder from the wall outlet To disconnect the AC power cord mains lead grasp the plug itself never pull the cord On placement Place the recorder in
100. set up and press gt Clock Setting Date TV Type Power Save Factory Set 4 Press 4 to select the item you want to set up and press gt Available options for the item appear Example TV Type Clock Setting TV Type 4 3 Letter Box Power Save 4 3 Pan Scan Factory Set D press 4 4 to select the item you want to set up and press ENTER to conform Some items require additional settings Clock Setting TV Type 4 3 Letter Box 4 3 Pan Scan Factory Set 16 9 Power Save To turn off the Setup Display Press RETURN Recorder Settings General The General setup helps you to make clock and other settings for the recorder Select 85 General in the Setup Display To use the display see Using the Setup Displays page 62 The default settings are underlined Clock Setting Date TV Type Year Power Save Time Factory Set Clock Setting 1 Select Clock Setting and press Clock Setting TV Type Power Save Factory Set 2 Press tit to set the month and press Set the day year hour and minutes in sequence Press to select the item to be set then press tit to set the numbers To change the numbers press v to return to the item to be changed and press 3 Press ENTER to start the clock TV
101. short You can edit or record on the disc even after finalizing RW Finalizing is necessary when playing on any equipment other than this recorder Playable only on VR mode compatible players After finalizing you cannot edit or record on the disc If you want to edit or record on it again unfinalize the disc Finalizing is necessary when playing on any equipment other than this recorder After finalizing you cannot edit or record on the disc If you want to edit or record on it again unfinalize the disc Finalizing is necessary when playing on any equipment other than this recorder After finalizing you cannot edit or record on the disc Bg wo Ca i i 5 D D gt continued 33 34 SYSTEM E MENU QD Do t et a ENTER Insert a disc Press SYSTEM MENU to turn on the System Menu Select Setup and press ENTER The Setup display appears Select Disc and press gt Select Finalize and press gt oF Na Format DVD Finalize Finalize Unfinalize Input Disc Name Protect Disc PBC 6 Select Finalize and press ENTER The display asks for confirmation T Select OK and press ENTER The recorder starts finalizing the disc Approximate remaining time for finalizing appears on the screen Some discs may require more time than is indicated 8 Press ENTER when OK appears To unfinalize a DVD RW If you cannot rec
102. ssword see Parental Control Settings Lock page 66 Playing from the USB memory You can play JPEG image files or MP3 audio tracks in the inserted USB memory 1 Insert an USB memory in the USB jack on the front panel page 24 Press SYSTEM MENU to turn on the System Menu Select Media and press ENTER Select Photo or Music and press ENTER Select USB and press ENTER The Photo Album or Music Jukebox display appears yaeqhelg SI BE N Select a track or file and press ENTER C Select Play for music Full Screen for photos and press ENTER For details about the Music Jukebox or Photo Album see page 48 and 50 Q Note Do not remove the USB memory during this operation Stop playback and turn off the list menu beforehand continued 43 44 Playback options amp OPEN CLOSE T CLEAR AUDIO ZOOM H SUBTITLE e cac PLAY MODE S2 ANGLE Do t th ENTER D Ge REPLAY AII IIP ADVANCE gt PLAY Kd PREV P NEXT E STOP gt gt gt I PAUSE Buttons Operations Discs 4 OPEN CLOSE Stops playing and opens the disc tray All discs II PAUSE Pauses playback All discs I 4 PREV Goes to the beginning of the current or next title AII discs P NEXT chapter scene track gt gt Fast reverses fast forwards the disc when repeatedly All discs fast reverse fast pressed during playback forward Search speed changes as follows not available for
103. ter moves to the new location To change the scene order more repeat the steps above If you want to rename the title see page 53 Q Note Images or sound may be momentarily interrupted at the point where the chapters change 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 a VCR or Similar Device page 41 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 eguipment that has an i LINK DV jack and record digital signals Follow the instructions in Connecting a Digital Video Camera to the DV IN Jack and then move on to the section on dubbing For more information about i LINK see About i LINK page 81 X Hint 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 O Notes The DV IN jack is for input only It will not output signals Youcannot use the DV IN jack when your digital video camera does not work with this recorder Connect the camera to the LINE IN jack and follow the instructions of Recording From a VCR or Similar Device page 41 the input signal is not in DVC SD format Do not connect a MICRO MV format digital video camera
104. ters M Chapter Hints Youcan combine two chapters into one page 56 Titles are automatically divided into chapters during recording if Auto Chapter in the Video setup is set page 67 Q Note If a message appears and indicates that no more chapter Ed iting a P layl ist marks can be added you may not be able to record or edit Playlist edit allows you to edit or re edit without changing the actual recordings This section explains edit options available only for Playlist titles Edits explained in the previous sections are also applicable if so indicated O Notes If you edit an original title after creating a Playlist title the results may affect the derived Playlist title The picture may pause when an edited scene is played m E e E ee 5 3 TITLE LIST TO m 3 t4 D 9 ENTER Creating a Playlist title 1 Press TITLE LIST to turn on the Title List Original Press TITLE LIST again if the Title List Playlist appears 2 Selecta title and press ENTER The sub menu appears Search Displays the search options Chapter Displays the Chapter List Original When you want to add an original chapter as a Playlist title select this and press ENTER After the Chapter List Original appears select the chapter and press ENTER and then go to step 3 Playlist Allows you to create a new Playlist title or add contents to an existing Playlist titl
105. the same command mode page 17 The default command mode setting for this recorder and the supplied remote is 3 Default setting You can check the current command mode in the front panel display page 17 Other Sony eguipment responds to the remote mp The same command mode is set for both the eguipment and recorder Set a different command mode for the recorder page 17 Others The recorder does not detect USB memory connected to the recorder mp Make sure that the USB memory is securely connected to the recorder page 24 mp Check that the USB memory is not damaged The recorder does not operate properly gt Restart the recorder Press down I D on the recorder for more than five seconds until the recorder turns off If a disc is still in the recorder press amp OPEN CLOSE and remove the disc mp 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 The disc tray does not open after you press amp OPEN CLOSE mp It may take a few seconds for the disc tray to open after you have recorded or edited a DVD This is because the recorder is adding disc data to the disc uoneuuojuj jeuonippy 13 74 Recordable and Playable Discs DVD ReWritable High Speed DVD ReWritable Automatically formatted
106. to one that differs from the other Sony DVD recorder or player after you have completed Step 6 Initial Setup The default command mode setting for this recorder and the supplied remote is 3 The remote does not function if different command modes are set for the recorder and remote Set the same command mode Number buttons eoo vu CG TE ENTER D O 9 D Turn off the recorder 2 Hold down IM stop on the recorder until codE appears on the front panel display 3 Press H 4 P 1 on the recorder to select the command mode 1 2 or 3 The selected command mode appears on the front panel display 4 Hold down the remote s ENTER and 1 2 or 3 of the number buttons corresponding to the command mode selected in step 3 for more than three seconds sbuas pue sdnyooH continued 17 18 Changing channels of the recorder using the remote You can change channels of the recorder using the number buttons Example for channel 50 Press 5 0 then press ENTER Step 6 Initial Setup Make the basic adjustments by following the on screen instructions in Initial Setup Be careful not to disconnect the cables or exit the Initial Setup function during this procedure Q Dod RETURN o t4 ENTER eo TV Kb 1 Turn on the recorder and your TV Then switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from
107. ua 8185 Wolof 8779 Bhutani 6890 Interlingua 7365 Rhaeto Romance 8277 Xhosa 8872 Bihari 6672 Irish 7165 Romanian 8279 Yiddish 7473 Breton 6682 Italian 7384 Russian 8285 Yoruba 8979 Bulgarian 6671 Javanese 7487 Samoan 8377 Zulu 9085 Burmese 7789 Kannada 7578 Sanskrit 8365 Byelorussian 6669 Kashmiri 7583 Scots Gaelic 7168 Chinese 9072 Kazakh 7575 Serbian 8382 Croatian 7282 Kirghiz 7589 Serbo Croatian 8372 Czech 6783 Korean 7579 Shona 8378 Danish 6865 Kurdish 7585 Sindhi 8368 Dutch 7876 Laothian 7679 Singhalese 8373 English 6978 Latin 7665 Slovak 8375 Esperanto 6979 Latvian Lettish 7686 Slovenian 8376 Estonian 6984 Lingala 7678 Spanish 6983 Faroese 7079 Lithuanian 7684 Sundanese 8385 Fiji 7074 Macedonian 7775 Swahili 8387 Finnish 7073 Malagasy 7771 Swedish 8386 French 7082 Malay 7783 Tagalog 8476 Frisian 7089 Malayalam 7776 Tajik 8471 Maori 7773 Tamil 8465 Area Code List For details see page 67 Code Area Code Area Code Area Code Area AF Afghanistan ES Spain LY Libya SG Singapore AN Netherlands ET Ethiopia MA Morocco SI Slovenia Antilles FI Finland MC Monaco SK Slovak Republic AR Argentina FJ Fiji MN Mongolia SN Senegal AT Austria FR France MV Maldives SV El Salvador AU Australia GB Great Britain MX Mexico TH Thailand BE Belgium GL Greenland MY Malaysia TR Turkey BO Bolivia GR Greece NG Nigeria TW Taiwan BR Brazil HK Hong Kong NL Netherlands UA Ukraine BT Bhutan HR Croatia NO Norway UG Uganda BY Belarus HU Hungary NP Nepal US United States
108. udio only Select this only if you have added a second audio channel when recording with your digital video camera 10 Select an option and press ENTER 11 Press 4 RETURN to turn off the Setup Display 12 Press gt PLAY to start playing the DV Digital8 format tape The playback picture appears on the screen 13 While watching the screen search for the point you want to start recording by pressing 44 bb 14 When you find the point you want press II PAUSE 15 Press REC Playback starts from the selected point and the recorder starts recording To stop recording Press M REC STOP Note that it may take a few seconds for the recorder to stop recording O Notes If you want to play the disc on other DVD equipment finalize the disc page 33 You cannot connect more than one piece of digital video equipment to the recorder You cannot control the recorder using another device or another recorder of the same model You cannot record date time or the contents of the cassette memory onto the disc When dubbing from a DV Digital8 format tape by way of the DV IN jack the recorder starts recording about five seconds after the tape starts playing If you dub a DV Digital8 format tape that has been edited on a PC using the DV IN jack any audio recorded on the Stereo 2 track may only be recorded as noise If you record from a DV Digital8 format tape with a sound track that is recorded in multiple sampli
109. ur TV monitor projector or audio component such as an AV amplifier receiver This will enable you to listen to sound Speakers Speakers Rear L Isi O Audio component with Front L Isi a decoder Center oN Coaxial digital cord to coaxial HDMI digital input HDMI cord not not supplied supplied img to DIGITAL OUT to HDMI OUT DOLEY oom COAXIAL DVD recorder INPUT C L ax beo Q white AUDIO am P O R white aoad red VIDEO TV projector or audio component EA Signal flow Digital audio input jack Audio L R left right input jacks If your audio component has a Dolby Digital This connection will use your TV s or audio DTS 2 or MPEG audio decoder and a digital component s two speakers for sound input jack use this connection You can enjoy z Dolby Digital 5 1ch DTS 5 1ch and MPEG amp Hint audio 5 1ch surround effects For correct speaker location refer to the operating instructions supplied with the connected components Notes Do not connect your TV s audio output jacks to the LINE 1 IN AUDIO L R jacks at the same time This will cause unwanted noise to come from your TV s speakers With connection do not connect the LINE 1 IN AUDIO L R and LINE OUT jacks to your TV s audio output jacks at the same time This will cause unwanted noise to come from your TV s speakers With connection aft
110. while watching the pictures adjust the video output resolution by pressing the RESOLUTION button on the recorder The indicator on the front panel display changes with each press 480i 480p 720p 1080p 10801 When connecting to the HDMI OUT jack Follow the steps below Improper handling may damage the HDMI OUT jack and the connector 1 Carefully align the HDMI OUT jack on the rear of the recorder and the HDMI connector by checking their shapes Make sure the connector is not upside down or tilted Connector is upside down Not straight 2 Insert the HDMI connector straight into the HDMI OUT jack Do not bend or apply pressure to the HDMI connector Notes Be sure to disconnect the HDMI cord when moving the recorder Do not apply too much pressure to the cabinet wall if you place the recorder on the cabinet with the HDMI cord connected It may damage the HDMI OUT jack or the HDMI cord Do not twist the HDMI connector while connecting to or disconnecting from the HDMI OUT jack to avoid damaging the HDMI OUT jack and connector When playing wide screen images Some recorded images may not fit your TV screen To change the picture size see page 63 If you are connecting to a VCR Connect your VCR to the LINE 2 IN jacks on the recorder page 21 O Notes Do not connect more than one type of video cord between the recorder and your TV at the same time Do not make connections a

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