Sony RDR-GXD500 manuals
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Precautions 2 ImportantInformation WARNING 3 PrecautionsOn recording About this manual On safety On power sources On placement Copyrights Copy guard function IMPORTANT NOTICE 6 Ways to Use Your DVD RecorderQuick access to recorded titles – Title List Play the beginning of a title while it is being recorded – Chasing Playback Quick access to digital services 7 Watching one title while recording another – Simultaneous Rec and PlayCreating your own programme – Playlist Dynamic surround sound – TVS 8 Quick Guide to Disc TypesRecordable and playable discsIcon Compatibility with Recordi Type Disc used in Formatting other DVD players Logo this (new discs) (finalizing) manual DVD+RW mode DVD Video DVD+R DVD-R Usable disc versions (as of November 2004) 9 Recording FeaturesEditing Features Discs that cannot be recorded on 10 Playable discs12 Hooking Up the RecorderStep 1: Unpacking 13 Step 2: Connecting the Aerial Cable14 Step 3: Connecting the Video CordsDConnecting to component video input jacks (Y, PB/CB, PR/CR) 17 Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords18 AConnecting to audio L/R input jacksBConnecting to a digital audio input jack 19 Step 5: Connecting the Mains Leadyou must wait for a short while before operating the recorder Step 6: Preparing the Remote 20 Controlling TVs with the remotemore than one Sony DVD recorder 3 Select “Options,” and press ENTER 4 Select “Command Mode,” and press 5 Select the Command mode (DVD1, DVD2, or DVD3), and press ENTER To return to the previous step 22 Step 7: Easy SetupFinished Turn on the TV Press [/1 23 4 Select “Start,” and press ENTER6 Press ENTER 7 Select the setting that matches your TV type 8 Press ENTER 9 Select an option 24 10Press ENTER11Select the type of signal you want to output from the LINE1-TVjack 12Press ENTER 15Press ENTER 17Press ENTER when “Finish” appears 26 Connecting a VCR or Similar DeviceConnecting to the LINE 3 jack 27 Connecting to the LINE 2 IN or LINE 4 IN jacks28 Connecting to a Satellite or Digital TunerIf the satellite tuner can output RGB signals If you want to use the Synchro Rec function Guide to Displays 29 Using the On-ScreenMenusSystem Menu Sub-menu 30 TOOLSTo return to the previous display Using the Title List1 Press Z (open/close), and place a disc on the disc tray 2 Press Z (open/close) to close the disc tray 3 Press TITLE LIST 31 About the Title List for DVD-RWs(VR mode)To change the title order (Sort) Order Sorted To turn off the Title List 32 Using the “Disc Info” Screen (disc settings)33 Labelling, protecting, or formatting a disc35 Checking the PlayInformation and Playing TimePress DISPLAY repeatedly ◆Display 36 Checking the playing/remaining timePress TIME/TEXT repeatedly ◆Front panel display Example: When playing a DVD 37 How to Enter Characters2 Press </M/m/, to select the character you want to enter, and press ENTER 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to enter the remaining characters 4 Select “Finish,” and press ENTER To use the number buttons Displays to Guide Guide to Digital Services 38 EPG (Electronic Programme Guide)Viewing a list of available channels1 Press thebutton to display the EPG 6 Press ENTER once more to exit the EPG and view the programme 39 Viewing channels related to a specific categoryDigital 1 Press the button to display the EPG 2 Press the YELLOW button. The category pop-uplist appears ◆Some examples of category types are as follows: 40 Programme informationDisplaying the programme informationand view the selected programme 41 dedicated digital teletext channels42 Selecting digital text from other channelsFavourites Setting a favourite list3 Select “DTV Settings,” and press ENTER 4 Select “Favourites,” and press ENTER Deleting a favourite channel 43 Moving to a different favourite listchannels, press the RETURN button repeatedly to come back to normal operation Watching or listening to a favourite channel 44 IndexRecording Before you start recording… 45 Recording modeRecording mode Recording time (minute) Unrecordable picturesCopy control Recordable discs signals 46 Timer Recording (Standard/ EPG)Setting the timer manually (Standard)Select an item using </, and adjust using M/m Select “OK,” and press ENTER 47 To stop recording during timer recordingRec Mode Adjust If the timer settings overlap One Touch Timer To confirm, change, or cancel timer recording To extend the recording duration time while recording 48 Recording TV programmes using the EPG application1 Insert a recordable disc 2 Press the button to display the EPG 5 Select “Timer,” and press ENTER 6 Select “OK,” and press ENTER ◆Some examples of timer event icon types are as follows: 49 Checking/Changing/ Cancelling Timer Settings (EPG)51 Checking/ChangingCancelling Timer Settings (Timer List)1Press SYSTEM MENU 2Select “TIMER LIST,” and press ENTER 4 Select one of the options, and press When the timer settings overlap To turn off the Timer List 52 Recording Without the Timer3 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the recording mode 4 Press z REC To stop recording To pause recording To watch another TV programme while recording TV Direct Rec 53 Using the Quick Timer functionPress z REC repeatedly to set the duration To cancel the Quick Timer 54 3 Adjust the setting using </M/m/,, and press ENTER55 Checking the disc status while recordingPress DISPLAY twice during recording Creating chapters in a title Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec)2 Press INPUT SELECT repeatedly to select “L3.” 3 Select the line input audio when recording a bilingual programme 56 6 Press SYNCHRO RECTo cancel Synchro Rec 57 Recording From Connected Equipment Without a Timer58 Playing4 Select the title, and press ENTER 5 Select “Play,” and press ENTER To use the DVD’s Menu To play VIDEO CDs with PBC functions To stop playback 59 To play restricted DVDs (Parental Control)To lock the disc tray (Child Lock) One Touch Play One Touch Menu Playback 60 Playback optionsButtons Operations Discs Notes on playing DTS sound tracks on a CD 62 Adjusting the picture quality1 Press TOOLS during playback 2 Select “Video Settings,” and press 3 Select an item, and press ENTER 4 Press </, to adjust the setting, and press ENTER 63 Adjusting the sound quality2 Select “Audio Settings,” and press 4 Press </M/m/, to select the option, and press ENTER 64 Chasing Playback/ Simultaneous Rec and PlayPlaying from the beginning of the programme you are recording 65 Searching for a Title/ Chapter/Track, etc66 Playing MP3 Audio TracksAbout MP3 audio tracksNote on Multi Session discs Playback order of MP3 audio tracks 68 Edit options for DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs(Video mode)/DVD+Rs/DVD-RsEdit options for DVD-RWs(VR mode) 69 Editing a TitleEditing 1 Press TITLE LIST Select a title, and press ENTER 70 Erasing a section of a title (A-BErase)2 Select point A by pressing m/M, and press ENTER 3 Select point B by pressing m/M, and press ENTER Erasing multiple titles (Erase Titles)1 Press TITLE LIST to turn on the Title List menu, and press TOOLS 2 Select “Erase Titles,” and press ENTER 3 Select a title, and press ENTER 4 Repeat step 3 to select all of the titles you want to erase 5 When you finish selecting titles, select “OK,” and press ENTER 6 Select “OK” and press ENTER 2 Press TOOLS and select “Disc Map,” and press ENTER 3 Select a title by pressing </,, and press ENTER 71 Erasing titles to open up disc space (Disc Map)1 Insert a disc and press TITLE LIST 4 Repeat step 3 when erasing more titles 5 Select “Erase,” and press ENTER 72 Creating chapters manuallyCreating and Editing a Playlist2 Select “Create Playlist,” and press ENTER 3 Select the title you want to include in the Playlist title, and press ENTER 73 4 Repeat step 3 to add more titles5 Select “OK,” and press ENTER 6 Select one of the titles, and press ENTER 7 Select “Capture,” and press ENTER 8 Select the IN point by pressing m/M, and press ENTER 9 Select the OUT point by pressing m/M, and press ENTER 10Select “OK,” and ENTER 11When you finish capturing scenes, select “No More” and press ENTER 12Select the scene you want to edit, and press ENTER 13When you finish editing the Scene List, select “OK,” and press ENTER 14Select “OK” to use the default name, and press ENTER To play the Playlist title 74 Moving a Playlist title (Move)1 Press TITLE LIST to turn on the Title List (Playlist) menu 2 Select “Number” in the “Sort” column, and press ENTER 4 Select “Move,” and press ENTER Dividing a Playlist title (Divide)3 Select “Divide,” and press ENTER 4 Select the dividing point by pressing m/M, and press ENTER 6 Select “Yes,” and press ENTER to enter a new name 75 Combining multiple Playlist titles (Combine)2 Press TOOLS to select “Combine,” and press ENTER 4 Repeat step 3 to select all of the titles you want to combine 7 Select a name, and press ENTER Settings and Adjustments 76 Using the Setup Displays1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode 3 Select “Settings,” “DTV Settings,” 4 Select the item you want to set up, and press ENTER 5 Select an option, and press ENTER To turn off the display 77 Aerial Reception and Language Settings (Settings)Clock◆To set the clock manually LanguageDVD Menu (DVD VIDEO only) Audio Subtitle Adjustments and Settings 78 Digital TV settings (DTV Settings)◆To unlock channels ◆To set the Age Limit 79 Tuning81 Technical InformationManufacturer Information Signal Strength Digital Software Upgrade 82 Video Settings (Video)3 Select “Video,” and press ENTER TV Type 83 Pause Mode (DVDs only)Component Out Screen Saver Scart Setting ◆Line1 Output ◆Line3 Input ◆Line3 Output 84 Audio Settings (Audio)86 Recording and Parental Control Settings (Features)89 Parental Control (Password)Auto Display Command Mode Factory Setup 90 Easy Setup(Resetting the Recorder)3 Select “Easy Setup,” and press ENTER 5 Follow the instructions for Easy Setup from step 4 (page 23) Additional Information 91 Troubleshooting(Monday-Fridayfrom 8:30am to 6:00pm) PowerThe power does not turn on Tuner PictureThere is no picture Picture noise appears TV programme reception does not fill the screen Picture break up TV programme pictures are distorted TV channels cannot be changed The picture does not fill the screen The picture is black and white 92 SoundThere is no sound Sound distortion occurs The sound volume is low An alternate audio track cannot be recorded or played Sound break up PlaybackThe disc does not play The disc does not start playback from the beginning Sound is noisy The recorder starts playing the disc automatically Playback stops automatically Some functions such as Stop, Search, or Slow- motion Play cannot be performed The language for the sound track cannot be changed The subtitle language cannot be changed or turned off The angles cannot be changed The MP3 audio tracks do not play 93 Recording/Timer recording/EditingRecording does not start immediately after you press z REC Nothing was recorded even though you set the timer setting correctly Recording does not stop immediately after you press x REC STOP Recording does not stop after you press STOP Contents previously recorded were erased 94 Recording from the equipment with a timerNothing was recorded even though you set the Synchro-Recsetting correctly Synchro-Recordingdoes not complete DisplayThe clock has stopped The TIMER REC indicator is flashing The recording mode indication is incorrect Remote controlThe remote does not function Other Sony equipment responds to the remote OthersThe recorder does not operate properly Five numbers or letters are displayed in the front panel display The disc tray does not open after you press Z (open/close) The clock does not appear in the front panel display 95 “RECOVERY” appears in the front panel display“FAN ERROR” appears in the front panel display The Parental Lock does not work Mechanical sound is heard when the recorder is off “LOCKED” appears in the front panel display First three Cause and/or characters of the corrective action service number Information Additional 96 Notes About This RecorderOn operation On adjusting volume On cleaning On cleaning discs Notes about the discs 97 SpecificationsSystem Laser: Transmission standards: DVB-T Channel coverage: Aerial out: Video recording format: MPEG Video Audio recording format/applicable bit rate: Dolby Digital/2 ch, 256 kbps Inputs and outputs LINE 2 OUT (AUDIO): (VIDEO): (S VIDEO): LINE 2 IN/LINE 4 IN LINE 1 -TV: 21-pin LINE 3: 21-pin DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL): Optical output DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL): COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, PB/CB, PR/CR): General Power requirements: Mass (approx.): 4.9 kg Operating temperature: 5 ºC to 35 ºC Operating humidity: 25 % to 80 % Supplied accessories: Compatible colour systems 98 Guide to Parts and ControlsFront panel 99 Remote100 Front panel display101 Rear panel102 GlossaryChapter (page 65) Copy protection signals (page 45) DVD+RW (page 8) DVD-RW(page 8) Dolby Digital (page 85) DTS (page 85) DVD+R (page 8) DVD-R(page 8) DVD VIDEO (page 8) 103 EPG (page 38)MPEG Audio (page 86) Original (page 68) Playlist (page 68) Title (page 65) Track (page 65) 104 Language Code List105 Digital TV Channel List
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