Sony RDR-GX3 manual

3-084-640-11(1)

DVD Recorder

Operating Instructions

RDR-GX3

Contents

Page WARNING Precautions On recording On adjusting volume On cleaning Notes about the discs Table of Contents Basic Editing Advanced Editing (Playlist Edit) Labelling, Protecting, or Finalizing a Disc Settings and Adjustments About the Setup Display Structure Using the Setup Displays Settings (Basic Settings) Video Settings Features About This Manual DVD Recorder Basics Step 4: Playing the recorded contents Step 5: Editing the recorded disc Protection of individual titles Edit and save on a single disc –Playlist edit (DVD-RWsin VR mode only) You’ve got your own DVD Guide to Parts and Controls Remote ATV/DVD switch (25) BZ (open/close) button (38) CNumber buttons (38, 44) DCLEAR/-/--(ten digit) button (25, 44) Page Front panel display A Command mode indicator (26 E STEREO/BILINGUAL indicators B NTSC indicator F NICAM indicator (40) Quick Overview Step 1: Unpacking Step 2: Connecting the Aerial Cable Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords DConnecting to component video input jacks (Y, CB, CR) About the SMARTLINK features (for SCART connections only) Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords Page Step 5: Connecting the Mains Lead Step 6: Inserting the Step 7: Easy Setup Batteries dPress ENTER ePress M/m to select a language fPress ENTER gPress M/m to select your country or language hPress ENTER nPress ENTER oPress M/m to select an option pPress ENTER ◆To output Video signals ◆To output S video signals Setting Up the Remote If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder Connecting a VCR or Similar Recording Device to the LINE 2 IN or LINE 4 IN jacks Connecting a PAY-TV Digital Tuner Canal Plus Decoder cPress M/m to select “Video,” then press dPress 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 qPress M/m to select “On,” then press ENTER rPress SYSTEM MENU repeatedly to exit the menu Guide to Displays Title List ASort buttons (page 55): Sorts the title order BZooming indicator (page 55): Shows the current zoom status CDisc name (page 73) DDisc space (remainder/total) How to Use the Displays How to Enter Characters Before Recording About recording formats Differences between the disc types Disc type Characteristics Recording mode Checking the available disc space (Disc Info) aPress TOOL while the disc is in the recorder bPress M/m to select “Disc Info,” then press Recording TV programmes Before you start… aPress }/1 ◆When using an amplifier (receiver) cPress Z, and place a recordable disc on the disc tray Using the Quick Timer function Press z REC repeatedly to set the duration time To cancel the Quick Timer Recording stereo and bilingual programmes ◆ZWEITON (German stereo) system ◆NICAM system Checking the disc status while recording aPress DISPLAY twice during recording Timer Recording Setting the timer manually (Standard) gPress </M/m/, to select “OK,” then press Press 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 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 Recording TV programmes using the VIDEO Plus+ system ePress [TIMER] fPress the number buttons to enter the PlusCode number, then press SET ◆To cancel the setting gPress M/m to select “OK,” then press hPress </M/m/, to select “OK,” then press iPress RETURN to turn off the display Recording Recording/Timer Adjusting the Recording Picture Quality and Size aPress 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 Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec) Recording From Connected Equipment Without a Timer bPress 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 fSelect the audio input using the Tool menu B 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 pause hInsert the source tape into the connected equipment and set to playback pause Before Playing 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 Using the DVD’s Menu aPress TOP MENU or MENU cPress ENTER Basic operations/Changing the playback speed Selecting a Recorded Title on a Disc 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 Searching for a Title/ Chapter/Track dPress SET To cancel searching aPress TOOL during playback bPress M/m to select the search method, then press ENTER Checking the Play Information and Playing Time Selecting the Sound TV Virtual Surround Settings (TVS) Changing the Angles Adjusting the Playback Picture and Sound Adjusting the sound quality aPress 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 Before Editing Checking the disc type, recording format, and title type mode)/DVD+RWs/DVD-Rs Edit options for DVD-RWs(VR mode) Basic Editing To cancel the protection 1 Select the protected title in step To protect the entire disc 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 eRepeat step 4 to select all the titles you want to erase f Press </, to select “OK,” then press g Press </, to select “OK,” then press d While watching the playback picture, set point A using Advanced Editing (Playlist Edit) cPress M/m to select “Create Playlist,” then press ENTER eRepeat 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 lPress </, to select an option on the screen, then press ENTER mTo 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 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 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 Labelling, Protecting, or Finalizing a Disc cPress 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) 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 Reformatting a disc (Format) cPress M/m to select “Format,” then press About the Setup Display Structure Using the Setup Displays 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 Channel List (Changing/Disabling the channels) 2 Press M/m to select “Channel List,” then press • To change • To disable 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 Video Settings Pause Mode (DVDs only) Component Out Scart Setting ◆Line1 Output ◆Line3 Input Audio Settings Features Settings 6 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 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 Options Settings Easy Setup (Resetting the Recorder) Troubleshooting TV channels cannot be changed The picture is black and white Sound There is no sound Sound distortion occurs Sound is noisy The sound volume is low Recording/Timer recording/Editing The 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 Display The 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 First three characters Cause and/or corrective action of the service number Specifications Glossary Chapter (page 56) CPRM (page 35) DVD-R (page 35) DVD-RW (page 35) Language Code List Index Page Page Page Quick Guide to DVD Disc Types