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2 WARNINGPrecautionsOn recording On adjusting volume On cleaning On cleaning discs Copyrights Copy guard function Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies 3 Notes about the discs 4 Table of ContentsBasic Editing Advanced Editing (Playlist Edit) Labelling, Protecting, or Finalizing a Disc 5 Settings and AdjustmentsAbout the Setup Display Structure Using the Setup Displays Settings (Basic Settings) Video Settings Audio Settings Features Settings Options Settings Easy Setup (Resetting the Recorder) Additional InformationTroubleshooting Self-diagnosisFunction (When letters/numbers appear in the display) Specifications Glossary Language Code List Index Quick Guide to DVD Disc Types ............................................... Back cover 6 Features7 About This Manual8 DVD Recorder Basics11 Guide to Parts and Controls12 RemoteATV/DVD switch (25) BZ (open/close) button (38) CNumber buttons (38, 44) DCLEAR/-/--(ten digit) button (25, 44) E(subtitle) button (61) F(audio) button (58) button HTOP MENU button (52) IDISPLAY button (40, 57) JTIME/TEXT button (57) KSYSTEM MENU button (31) LTITLE LIST button (32, 54, 65) MCURSOR MODE button (32) NRETURN O button (33) O. (previous) button (53) Pm/ M (search) Jog Stick (53) QH (play) button (51) RX (pause) button (53) 14 Front panel displayA Command mode indicator (26 E STEREO/BILINGUAL indicators B NTSC indicator F NICAM indicator (40) G TV indicator (25) C ANGLE indicator (60) D PLAYLIST indicator (32) zHint HDisplays the following (58): IAudio signal indicators (59) Rear panelAAERIAL IN/OUT jacks (16) BLINE 1 -TVjack (17) CLINE 3/DECODER jack (27, 47) DAC IN terminal (21) E COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y H DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jacks CB, CR) jacks (18) F LINE 2 OUT (S VIDEO/VIDEO AUDIO L/R) jacks (27, 48) GLINE 4 IN (S VIDEO/VIDEO/ AUDIO L/R) jacks (27, 48) 15 Quick Overview16 Step 1: UnpackingStep 2: Connecting the Aerial Cable 17 Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords19 Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords21 Step 5: Connecting theMains Lead 22 Step 6: Inserting theStep 7: Easy Setup Batteries23 dPress ENTERePress M/m to select a language fPress ENTER gPress M/m to select your country or language hPress ENTER Basic kPress M/m to select the setting that matches your TV type◆If you have a wide-screenTV or a 4:3 standard TV with a wide-screenmode ◆If you have a 4:3 standard TV lPress ENTER mPress M/m to select an option 24 nPress ENTERoPress M/m to select an option pPress ENTER◆To output Video signals ◆To output S video signals ◆To output RGB signals rPress ENTER uPress ENTER wPress ENTER when “Finish” appears To return to the previous step 25 Setting Up the Remote27 Connecting a VCR or SimilarRecording Device to the LINE 2 IN or LINE 4 IN jacks 28 Connecting a PAY-TVDigital Tuner Canal Plus Decoder29 cPress M/m to select “Video,” then pressdPress M/m to select “Scart Setting,” then press ENTER fPress RETURN to return the cursor to the left column gPress M/m to select “Settings,” then press hPress M/m to select “Channel Setting,” then press ENTER i Press PROG +/– to select the desired j Press M/m to select “System,” then press kPress M/m to select an available TV system BG, DK, L, or I, then press ENTER lPress M/m to select “Normal/CATV,” then press ENTER mPress M/m to select “Normal,” then press nPress M/m to select “Channel Set,” then press oPress M/m to select the PAY-TV/CanalPlus channel, then press ENTERpPress M/m to select “PAY-TV/CANAL+,”then press ENTER 30 qPress M/m to select “On,” then press ENTERrPress SYSTEM MENU repeatedly to exit the menu 31 Guide to Displays32 Title ListASort buttons (page 55): Sorts the title order BZooming indicator (page 55): Shows the current zoom status CDisc name (page 73) DDisc space (remainder/total) ETitle information (page 55): FScroll bar: GTitle’s thumbnail picture (page 55) About the types of Title List menus◆For DVD+RWs, DVD-Rs, DVD-RWs(Video mode): ◆For DVD-RWs(VR mode): To switch the Title List menu for a DVD-RW(VR mode)1 Press TITLE LIST 2 Press TOOL To scroll the list display by page (Page mode) Tool 33 How to Use the Displays34 How to Enter Characters35 Before Recording38 Recording TV programmesBefore you start… aPress }/1◆When using an amplifier (receiver) cPress Z, and place a recordable disc on the disc tray dPress Z to close the disc tray fPress REC MODE repeatedly to select the recording mode gPress z REC To stop recording To pause recording To watch another TV programme while recording About the Teletext functionPress z REC while a disc is in the recorder 39 Using the Quick Timer functionPress z REC repeatedly to set the duration time To cancel the Quick Timer 40 Recording stereo and bilingual programmes◆ZWEITON (German stereo) system ◆NICAM system Checking the disc status while recordingaPress DISPLAY twice during recording1Disc type/format 2Recording status 3Recording mode 4Recording time bPress DISPLAY to turn off the display Creating chapters in a title 41 Timer RecordingSetting the timer manually (Standard)42 gPress </M/m/, to select “OK,” then pressPress RETURN to turn off the Timer List, or press To stop recording during timer recording To confirm, change, or cancel timer recording About the PDC/VPS function◆To turn off the PDC/VPS channel scan function BPress M/m to select “PDC/VPS Scan Off.” Press [TIMER] while a disc is in the recorder Rec Mode Adjust◆To cancel the function APress TOOL while the Timer List is displayed BPress M/m to select “Rec Mode Adjust,” then press CPress </, to select “Off,” then press ENTER To extend the recording duration time1 Press TOOL during recording 2 Press M/m to select “Extend Rec,” then press 3 Press M/m to select the duration time, then press 4 Press </M/m/, to select “OK,” then press If the timer settings overlap◆When the timer settings overlap ◆When the recordings start at the same time ◆When the end time of one recording and the start time of another are the same 43 Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings (Timer List)b Press M/m to select “TIMER LIST,” then dPress M/m to select one of the following items◆To modify the setting ASelect “Modify,” then press ENTER. The display for modifying appears BPress </M/m/, to select the item and change the setting CPress </M/m/, to select “OK,” then press ◆To erase the setting ASelect “Erase,” then press ENTER. The display asks for confirmation BPress </, to select “OK,” then press ◆To check for overlapped settings Select “Check Overlap,” then press ENTER BSelect “Close.” ePress RETURN to turn off the Timer List 44 Recording TV programmes using the VIDEO Plus+ systemePress [TIMER]fPress the number buttons to enter the PlusCode number, then press SET ◆To cancel the setting 45 gPress M/m to select “OK,” then presshPress </M/m/, to select “OK,” then press iPress RETURN to turn off the display Recording Recording/Timer 46 Adjusting the Recording Picture Quality and SizeaPress TOOL before recording starts bPress M/m to select “Rec Settings,” then press cPress M/m to select the item you want to adjust, then press ENTER◆Rec Mode ◆Rec Screen Size ◆Rec NR (noise reduction) ◆Rec Video Equalizer dAdjust the setting using </M/m/,, then press ENTER eRepeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust any other items fPress RETURN to turn off the display 47 Equipment With a Timer(Synchro Rec) 48 Recording From Connected Equipment Without a TimerbPress Z, and place a recordable disc on the tray cPress Z to close the disc tray ePress REC MODE repeatedly to select the recording mode 49 fSelect the audio input using the Tool menuB Press M/m to select “Line Audio Input,” then press ENTER C Press M/m to select the item, then press gPress X REC PAUSE to set this recorder to record pausehInsert the source tape into the connected equipment and set to playback pause At the same time, press jTo stop recording, press x REC STOP on this recorder 50 Before Playing51 Playing Discs◆When playing a DVD-RW/DVD+RW/DVD-R ◆If a menu appears on the TV screen fPress H To adjust the volume To stop playback To turn off the recorderPress H while a disc is in the recorder To play a DVD VIDEO for which Parental Control is set1 Press </, to select “OK,” then press ENTER 2 Enter your four digit password using the number buttons 3 Press ENTER to select “OK.” 52 Using the DVD’s MenuaPress TOP MENU or MENU cPress ENTER 53 Basic operations/Changing the playback speed54 Selecting a Recorded Title on a Disc55 To change the title order (Sort)1 Press < while the Title List menu is turned on 2 Press M/m to select date, number, or title, then press ENTER Order Sorted To show the list in greater detail (Zoom)1Title’s thumbnail picture 2Title information: To change a title thumbnail picture (Thumbnail) (DVD-RWin VR mode only)3 Press M/m to select “Set Thumbnail,” then press 6 Press RETURN to turn off the display 56 Searching for a Title/ Chapter/TrackdPress SET To cancel searching aPress TOOL during playback bPress M/m to select the search method, then press ENTER 57 Checking the PlayInformation and Playing Time 58 Selecting the Sound59 TV Virtual SurroundSettings (TVS) 60 Changing the Angles61 Adjusting the PlaybackPicture and Sound62 Adjusting the sound qualityaPress TOOL bPress M/m to select “Audio Settings,” then press ENTER dPress </, to adjust the setting, then press cPress M/m to select the item, then press dPress </M/m/, to select the option, then press ENTER ePress RETURN to turn off the display 63 Before Editing65 Basic EditingTo cancel the protection1 Select the protected title in step To protect the entire disc 66 Erasing a title (Erase)◆For DVD-Rs: bPress M/m to select the title you want to erase, then press ENTER cPress M/m to select “Erase,” then press dPress </, to select “OK,” then press Erasing multiple titles (Erase Titles)bPress TOOL cPress M/m to select “Erase Titles,” then press dPress M/m to select the title, then press 67 eRepeat step 4 to select all the titles you want to erasef Press </, to select “OK,” then press g Press </, to select “OK,” then press d While watching the playback picture, set point A using , and , then Erasing a section of a title (A-BErase) DVD a Editing◆For original titles in a DVD-RW(VR mode): cPress M/m to select “A-BErase,” then press While watching the playback picture, set point B using fPress </M/m/, to select “OK,” then press 68 Advanced Editing (Playlist Edit)69 cPress M/m to select “Create Playlist,” then press ENTEReRepeat step 4 when adding more titles fPress </, to select “OK,” then press gPress M/m to select one of the titles, then press hPress M/m to select “Capture,” then press aEditing DVD i While watching the playback picture, select the start of the scene using H, X, and m M, then press ENTER While watching the playback picture, select the end point of the scene using kPress </, to select “OK,” then press 70 lPress </, to select an option on the screen, then press ENTERmTo end scene capture, press </, to select “No More” and press ENTER◆ To check the captured scenes in a single title BPress M/m to select “Check Scenes,” then press nPress </M/m/, to select “Scene List,” then press ENTER◆To change the scene order (Move) APress M/m to select the scene you want to move, then press ENTER BPress M/m to select “Move,” then press CPress M/m to select the insertion point, then press ENTER ◆To erase the scene (Erase) APress M/m to select the scene you want to erase, then press ENTER BPress M/m to select “Erase,” then press When the display asks for confirmation, press ◆To change the scene contents (Change IN/ Change OUT) APress M/m to select the scene you want to change, then press ENTER BPress M/m to select “Change IN,” then press CRepeat steps 9 to ◆To add another scene ◆To preview the entire Playlist title oPress </, to select “OK,” then press 71 Moving a Playlist title (Move)bPress < to select the sort buttons cPress M/m to select “Number,” then press dPress M/m to select the title you want to move, then press ENTER ePress M/m to select “Move,” then press fPress M/m to select the new location, then press ENTER Dividing a Playlist title (Divide)cPress M/m to select “Divide” then press d While watching the picture on the screen move the playback point using H, X, and e Press ENTER at the point where you want to divide the title 72 Combining multiple Playlist titles (Combine)cPress M/m to select “Combine,” then press eRepeat step 4 to select all the titles you want to combine fPress , to select “OK,” then press ENTER gPress </, to select “OK,” then press hPress M/m to select a name, then press Additional Playlist edit functions 73 Labelling, Protecting, or Finalizing a DisccPress M/m to select “Disc Name,” then press dEnter a name by following the explanation on page Labelling a disc (Disc Name) Protecting a disc (Protect Disc)cPress M/m to select “Protect Disc,” then press dPress </, to select “Protect,” then press To cancel the disc protection1 Repeat steps 1 to 3 above 2 Press </, to select “Don’t Protect.” 3 Press RETURN to turn off the display 74 Finalizing a disc (Finalize)cPress M/m to select “Finalize,” then press To unfinalize a disc Erasing all the titles on the disc (Erase All)bPress M/m to select “Disc info,” then press cPress M/m to select “Erase All,” then press 75 Reformatting a disc (Format)cPress M/m to select “Format,” then press 76 About the Setup Display Structure77 Using the Setup Displays78 Settings (Basic Settings)13 Press M/m to select “On,” then press ENTER • If the picture is not clear APress M/m to select “Off,” then press ENTER. The fine tuning bar appears BPress </, to get a clearer picture, then press ENTER 14 To set another programme position, repeat steps 3 through 15 Press SYSTEM MENU repeatedly to exit the menu • Receivable Channels TV system Channel coverage • To change the station names Follow steps 1 to 3 of “ BPress M/m to select “Channel Setting,” then press ENTER DPress M/m to select “Station Name,” then press 79 Channel List (Changing/Disabling thechannels)2 Press M/m to select “Channel List,” then press • To change • To disable to select “On,” then press 5 Press ENTER to confirm the setting 7 Press SYSTEM MENU repeatedly to exit the menu • To set the clock manually BPress M/m to select “Clock,” then press CPress M/m to select “Auto Adjust,” then press 80 Clock◆Auto Adjust 2 Press M/m to select “Clock,” then press ENTER 3 Press M/m to select “Auto Adjust,” then press 6 Press SYSTEM MENU repeatedly to exit the menu DPress M/m to select “Off,” then press ENTER EPress M/m to select “Present Time,” then press GPress ENTER to start the clock HPress SYSTEM MENU repeatedly to exit the menu Language◆OSD (On-ScreenDisplay) ◆DVD Menu ◆Audio ◆Subtitle 81 Video Settings83 Audio Settings84 Features Settings6 To set or change another TV guide page number, repeat steps 4 and 5 above 7 Press SYSTEM MENU repeatedly to turn off the display 85 Parental Control (DVD VIDEO only)1 Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Using the Setup Displays” (page 77) to select “Features” in the Setup Display 2 Press M/m to select “Parental Control,” then press ENTER • If you have not entered a password 3 Enter your four digit password using the number 86 Options Settings87 Easy Setup(Resetting the Recorder) 88 TroubleshootingTV channels cannot be changed The picture is black and white 89 SoundThere is no sound Sound distortion occurs Sound is noisy The sound volume is low The language for the sound track cannot be changed Additional 90 Recording/Timer recording/EditingThe programme position cannot be changed from the channel you are recording Recording does not start immediately after you press the z REC button Nothing was recorded even though you set the timer setting correctly Recording does not stop immediately after you press the x REC STOP button Recording from the equipment with a timerNothing was recorded even though you set the Synchro-Recsetting correctly Synchro-Recordingdoes not complete The recorder automatically starts recording when the tuner is turned on 91 DisplayThe clock has stopped The TIMER REC indicator is flashing The recording mode indication is incorrect Five numbers or letters are displayed on the front panel display The disc tray does not open when you press the Z(open/close) button “RECOVERY” appears in the front panel display Remote commanderThe remote does not function Other Sony equipment responds to the remote OthersThe recorder does not operate properly Nothing appears in the front panel display Information Additional 93 Specifications94 GlossaryChapter (page 56) CPRM (page 35) DVD-R (page 35) DVD-RW (page 35) DVD+RW (page 35) Index (page 58) DTS (page 84) Title (page 56) (page 50) Track (page 56) 95 Language Code List96 Index100 Quick Guide to DVD Disc Types
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