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Sony RDR-GX700 Standard, ◆Area code, Code number, Finalize Disc, Colour System, DVD-RWin VR mode), One Touch Dubbing (RDR-GX700only)

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◆Area code

Standard	Code number
Argentina	2044

Australia	2047

Austria	2046

Belgium	2057

Brazil	2070

Canada	2079

Chile	2090

China	2092

Denmark	2115

Finland	2165

France	2174

Germany	2109

India	2248

Indonesia	2238

Italy	2254

Japan	2276

Korea	2304

Malaysia	2363

Mexico	2362

Netherlands	2376

New Zealand	2390

Norway	2379

Pakistan	2427

Philippines	2424

Portugal	2436

Russia	2489

Singapore	2501

Spain	2149

Sweden	2499

Switzerland	2086

Thailand	2528

United Kingdom	2184

One Touch Dubbing (RDR-GX700 only)

Displays the following options for the One Touch Dubbing function.

◆Finalize Disc (for all recordable discs exceptDVD-RW in VR mode)

Selects whether or not to finalize the disc automatically following One Touch Dubbing (page 73).

Auto	Automatically finalizes the
	disc following One Touch
	Dubbing.

Manual	Allows you to finalize the
	disc manually.

◆Add to Edit List (DVD-RW (VR mode) only)

Automatically generates a program in the DV Edit List during One Touch Dubbing of DV format tapes. You can use the created program for further editing. For details, see page 79.

On	Automatically generates a
	program during One Touch
	Dubbing of DV format tapes.

Off	No program is generated.

Colour System

Selects the colour system when playing VIDEO CDs (including Super VCDs).

PAL	Plays a disc in PAL colour
	system.

NTSC	Plays a disc in NTSC colour
	system.

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Contents

Page WARNING Precautions On recording Copyrights Copy guard function IMPORTANT NOTICE About this manual Page Page Ways to Use Your DVD Recorder Play the beginning of a title while it is being recorded – Chasing Playback Creating your own programme – Playlist Automatic dubbing of DV tapes – DV Dubbing (RDR-GX700only) Dynamic surround sound – TVS Quick Guide to Disc Types Recording Features Editing Features Discs that cannot be recorded on Playable discs Characteristics DVD VIDEO VIDEO CD DATA CD Note on playback operations of DVD VIDEOs/ VIDEO CDs Region code (DVD VIDEO only) Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies Notes Hooking Up the Recorder Step 1: Unpacking Step 2: Connecting the Aerial Cable Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords AConnecting to a SCART input jack DConnecting to component video input jacks (Y, PB/CB, PR/CR) About the SMARTLINK features (for SCART connections only) Using the PROGRESSIVE button ◆Progressive ◆Interlace Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords AConnecting to audio L/R input jacks BConnecting to a digital audio input jack Step 5: Connecting the Mains Lead Step 6: Preparing the Remote Controlling TVs with the remote 1 Slide the TV/DVD switch to TV 2 Hold down [/1 4 Release [/1 Code numbers of controllable TVs Controlling the volume of your AV amplifier (receiver) with the remote Step 7: Easy Setup 4 Press ENTER 5 Select a language 8 Press ENTER 6 Press ENTER 7 Select your country or language 10Select the setting that matches your TV type 11Press ENTER 12Select an option 13Press ENTER 14Select an option 20Press ENTER 22Press ENTER when “Finish” appears Connecting a VCR or Similar Device Connecting to the LINE 2 IN or LINE 4 IN jacks Connecting to a Satellite or Digital Tuner Connecting a PAY-TV/CanalPlus Decoder Setting PAY-TV/CanalPlus channels 10Select “System,” and press ENTER 12Select “Normal/CATV,” and press ENTER 13Select “Normal,” and press ENTER 14Select “Channel Set,” and press ENTER 15Select the PAY-TV/CanalPlus channel, and press ENTER Using the On-ScreenMenus Sub-menu System Menu Using the Title List To scroll the list display by page (Page mode) About the Title List for DVD-RWs(VR mode) To change the title order (Sort) Order Sorted Using the “Disc Info” Screen (disc settings) Labelling, protecting, or formatting a disc 1 Press TOOLS while the disc is in the recorder 2 Select “Disc Info,” and press ENTER 3 Select an option, and press ENTER Finalizing a disc (preparing a disc for playback on other equipment) Checking the Play Information and Playing Time Checking the playing/remaining time Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly ◆Front panel display How to Enter Characters Recording Before you start recording… Recording mode Recording mode Recording time (minute) Recording stereo and bilingual programmes Timer Recording (Standard/ VIDEO Plus+) Setting the timer manually (Standard) 3 Press [TIMER] 4 Select an item using </, and adjust using M/m 5 Select “OK,” and press ENTER To stop recording during timer recording About the PDC/VPS function Recording TV programmes using the VIDEO Plus+ system 1 Insert a recordable disc 2 Press [TIMER] Checking/Changing Cancelling Timer Settings (Timer List) 4 Select one of the options, and press When the timer settings overlap ◆When the recordings start at the same time To turn off the Timer List Recording Without the Timer Using the Quick Timer function Press z REC repeatedly to set the duration To cancel the Quick Timer Adjusting the recording picture quality and size 2 Select the item you want to adjust, and press ENTER 3 Adjust the setting using </M/m/,, and press ENTER Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec) Recording From Connected Equipment Without a Timer Playing To play restricted DVDs (Parental Control) To lock the disc tray (Child Lock) One Touch Play One Touch Menu Playback options Buttons Operations Discs Playback Notes on playing DTS sound tracks on a CD Adjusting the picture quality 1 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 Adjusting the sound quality 2 Select “Audio Settings,” and press 4 Press </M/m/, to select the option, and press ENTER Chasing Playback/ Simultaneous Rec and Play Playing from the beginning of the programme you are recording Searching for a Title/ Chapter/Track, etc Playing MP3 Audio Tracks Page Before Editing Edit options for DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs(Video mode)/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs Edit options for DVD-RWs(VR mode) Editing a Title 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 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 6 Select “OK,” and press ENTER Creating and Editing a Playlist 3 Select the title you want to include in the Playlist title, and press ENTER 4 Repeat step 3 to add more titles 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 Dividing a Playlist title (Divide) 1 Press TITLE LIST to turn on the Title List (Playlist) menu 3 Select “Divide,” and press ENTER Moving a Playlist title (Move) 2 Select “Number” in the “Sort” column, and press ENTER 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 Before DV Dubbing 1 Press Z (open/close), and place a recordable disc on the tray 3 Insert the source DV format tape into your digital video camera only) GX700-(RDRDubbing DV Available DV Dubbing Functions Recording an Entire DV Format Tape (One Touch Dubbing) Program Edit 5 Select the IN point by pressing m/M, and press ENTER 6 Select the OUT point by pressing m/M, and press ENTER 7 Select “OK,” and press ENTER 9 When you finish editing the Scene List, select “OK,” and press ENTER 10Select “OK,” and press ENTER Advanced Program Edit 2 Select “DV EDIT,” and press ENTER 3 Select “Advanced Program Edit,” and press ENTER 5 Select “OK” to use the default title name, and press ENTER 6 Select “Manual,” and press ENTER 7 When you finish editing the Scene List, select “OK,” and press ENTER Creating a Copy of the Edited Contents (Copy Dubbing) Re-editingthe “program” in the DV 3 Select “DV Edit List,” and press ENTER 4 Select the program you want to edit, and press ENTER 5 Select “Edit,” and press ENTER 6 Select the scene you want to edit, and press ENTER Page Using the Setup Displays Aerial Reception and Language Settings (Settings) Page Channel List (Changing/Disabling the channels) Clock Auto Adjust ◆To set the clock manually Video Settings (Video) Pause Mode (DVDs only) Component Out Progressive Mode Screen Saver Scart Setting Audio Settings (Audio) Audio DRC (Dynamic Range Control) (DVDs only) Downmix (DVDs only) Digital Out ◆To set the digital output signal Recording and Parental Control Settings (Features) TV Guide Page Parental Control (DVD VIDEO only) ◆Area code Standard One Touch Dubbing (RDR-GX700only) ◆Finalize Disc (for all recordable discs except Finalize Disc Disc and Remote Control Settings/Factory Settings (Options) Easy Setup (Resetting the Recorder) Troubleshooting The picture does not fill the screen 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 Timer recording is not complete or did not start from the beginning Contents previously recorded were erased The PDC/VPS function does not operate Display The clock has stopped The TIMER REC indicator is flashing The recording mode indication is incorrect The clock does not appear in the front panel display Others The recorder does not operate properly Five numbers or letters are displayed in the front panel display (open/close) “RECOVERY” appears in the front panel display Notes About This Recorder Specifications About i.LINK i.LINK baud rate i.LINK functions on this recorder Required i.LINK cable Guide to Parts and Controls Remote Front panel display Rear panel Glossary Interlace format (page 16) MPEG Audio (page 91) Original (page 62) Playlist (page 62) Progressive format (page 16) Language Code List Index