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Important
Information
Notes:
WARNING
CAUTION
Precautions
On recording
About this manual
On safety
On power sources
Seven Basic Operations
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Ways to Use Your DVD Recorder
Recording/Playback
Compatible media and reference pages
– Title List
Play the beginning of a title
Quick Guide to Disc Types
Recordable and playable discs
Type
Disc Logo
Formatting
Discs that cannot be recorded on
Playable discs
Icon used
Characteristics
in this
manual
Maximum recordable number of titles
Disc
Number of titles
Note on playback operations of DVD VIDEOs/ VIDEO CDs
Region code (DVD VIDEO only)
Hooking Up the Recorder
Step 1: Unpacking
Step 2: Connecting the Aerial Cable
Settings and Hookups
Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords
AConnecting to a SCART input jack
BConnecting to a video input jack
CConnecting to an S VIDEO 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
you must wait for a short while before operating the recorder
Step 6: Preparing the Remote
Controlling TVs with the remote
and
1 Slide the TV/DVD switch to TV
2 Hold down [/1
Controlling the volume of your AV amplifier (receiver) with the remote
1 Slide the TV/DVD switch to DVD
3 Release [/1
Code numbers of controllable AV amplifiers (receivers)
If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder
1 Press SYSTEM MENU
3 Select “Options,” and press ENTER
4 Select “Command Mode,” and press
Step 7: Easy Setup
2 Press ENTER
◆Auto Tune
◆Clock
◆TV Type
Connecting a VCR or Similar Device
Connecting to the LINE 3 jack
Connecting to the LINE 2 IN or LINE 4 IN jacks
Connecting to a Satellite or Digital Tuner
If the satellite tuner can output RGB signals
If you want to use the Synchro Rec function
1.Inserting and Formatting a DVD Disc (Disc Info)
4 Select “Format,” and press ENTER
5 Select “OK,” and press ENTER
Operations Basic Seven
2. Recording a Programme
1 Insert a recordable DVD
3 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the recording mode
4 Press z REC
To stop recording
3.Playing the Recorded Programme (Title List)
3 Select a title, and press ENTER
4 Select “Play,” and press ENTER
To stop playback
To scroll the list display by page (Page mode)
About the Title List for DVD-RWs(VR mode)
4.Displaying the Playing Time and Play Information
Checking the playing/remaining time
Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly
Front panel display
5.Changing the Name of a Recorded Programme
5 Press </M/m/, to select the character you want to enter, and press ENTER
6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 to enter the remaining characters
7 Select “Finish,” and press ENTER
To use the number buttons
6.Labelling and Protecting a Disc
Labelling a disc
2 Press TOOLS to select “Disc Info,” and press ENTER
3 Select “Disc Name,” and press ENTER
Protecting a disc
7.Playing the Disc on Other DVD Equipment (Finalise)
Unfinalising a disc
For DVD-RWs(Video mode)
For DVD-RWs(VR mode)
3 Select “Unfinalise,” and press ENTER
Guide to Digital Services
EPG (Electronic Programme Guide)
Viewing a list of available channels
1 Press thebutton to display the EPG
7 Select “View Channel,”and press ENTER to view the programme
Viewing programmes related to a specific category
1 Press the button to display the EPG
2 Press the RED button. The category pop-uplist appears
◆Some examples of category types are as follows:
5 Select “View Channel,”and press ENTER to view the programme
Programme information
Displaying the programme information
To scroll the Information display by page (Page mode)
Viewing a digital text service
Selecting digital text from
dedicated digital teletext
channels
1 Select a dedicated channel that is broadcasting digital text
Favourites
Setting a favourite list
1 Press SYSTEM MENU
2 Select “SETUP,” and press ENTER
3 Select “DTV Settings,” and press ENTER
Moving to a different favourite list
Watching or listening to a favourite channel
To scroll the Favourite List display by page (Page mode)
Index
To scroll the Index display by page (Page mode)
Timer Recording
Before you start recording…
Recording mode
Press REC MODE repeatedly to switch the recording modes
Recording
Recording time (hours)
DVD
Timer Recording (Standard/ EPG)
Setting the timer manually (Standard)
1 Press [TIMER]
2 Select an item using </, and adjust using M/m
3 Select “OK,” and press ENTER
If the timer settings overlap
To extend the recording duration time while recording
One Touch Timer
Recording Timer
Recording TV programmes using the EPG application
1 Insert a recordable disc
2 Press the button to display the EPG
5 Select “Timer,” and press ENTER
6 Select “OK,” and press ENTER
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
Creating chapters in a title
When recording on a DVD-RW(VR mode)
Checking/Changing/ Cancelling Timer Settings (EPG)
Checking/Changing
Cancelling 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
Recording From Connected Equipment
4 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the recording mode
6 Press SYNCHRO REC
Recording from connected equipment with a timer (Synchro Rec)
To cancel Synchro Rec
Recording from connected equipment without a timer
Erasing and Editing
Before Editing
Edit options for DVD-RWs(VR mode)
To edit original titles
To create and edit Playlist titles
Erasing
Erasing and Editing a Title
3 Select an option, and press ENTER
Erasing a chapter (Delete Chapter)
Erasing multiple titles (Erase Titles)
2 Press TOOLS to select “Erase Titles,” 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
Creating and Editing a Playlist
2 Press TOOLS to select “Create Playlist,” and press ENTER
3 Select the title you want to include in the Playlist title, and press ENTER
4 Select “Capture,” and press ENTER
Editing and Erasing
Moving a Playlist title (Change Order)
1 Press TITLE LIST to turn on the Title List (Playlist) menu
2 Select the title you want to move, and press ENTER
3 Select “Change Order,” and press ENTER
Combining multiple Playlist titles (Combine)
Dividing a Playlist title (Divide)
Select a title, and press ENTER
3 Select “Divide,” and press ENTER
Playback
Playing
3 Select the title, and press ENTER
To use the DVD’s Menu
To play VIDEO CDs with PBC functions
To resume playback from the point where you stopped (Resume Play)
To play restricted DVDs (Parental Control)
To lock the disc tray (Child Lock)
One Touch Play
One Touch Menu
Playback options
Notes on playing DTS sound tracks on a CD
Adjusting the picture quality
2 Select an item, and press ENTER
3 Press </, to adjust the setting, and press ENTER
Adjusting the sound quality
3 Press </M/m/, to select the option, and press ENTER
Playing a previous recording while making another (Simultaneous Rec and Play)
While recording, press TITLE LIST
Select “Play”, and press ENTER
Searching for a Title/ Chapter/Track, etc
Playing MP3 Audio Tracks or JPEG Image Files
Selecting a JPEG album or image
4 Select an image, and press ENTER
To stop viewing the JPEG image
To view the previous or next picture
To rotate a picture
MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files that the recorder can play
About playback order of albums, tracks, and files
Structure of disc contents
Clock and Language
Settings (Settings)
Digital TV settings (DTV Settings)
◆To unlock channels
◆To set the Age Limit
Tuning
Auto Tune
Programme Hide
◆Restoration of hidden programmes
Programme Sort
Adjustments and Settings
Technical Information
Manufacturer Information
Signal Strength
Digital Software Upgrade
Video Settings (Video)
3 Select “Video,” and press ENTER
TV Type
Pause Mode (DVDs only)
Component Out
Progressive Mode
Scart Setting
◆Line3 Input
◆Line3 Output
Line4 Input
Audio Settings (Audio)
3 Select “Audio,” and press ENTER
Audio ATT (attenuation)
Audio DRC (Dynamic Range Control) (DVDs only)
Downmix (DVDs only)
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Recording and Parental Control Settings (Features)
Colour System
Screen Saver
Parental Control (Password)
Disc and Remote Control Settings/Factory Settings (Options)
Power Save
Auto Display
Command Mode
Factory Setup
Easy Setup
(Resetting the Recorder)
Additional Information
Troubleshooting
(Monday-Fridayfrom 8:30am to 6:00pm)
Power
The power does not turn on
Tuner
Sound
There is no sound
Sound distortion occurs
Sound is noisy
The sound volume is low
Playback
The recorder does not play any type of disc
The recorder does not start playback from the beginning
The recorder starts playing automatically
Playback stops automatically
Recording from the equipment with a timer
Nothing was recorded even though you set the Synchro-Recsetting correctly
Display
The clock has stopped
The TIMER REC indicator is flashing
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
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Specifications
System
Laser:
Transmission standards: DVB-T
Channel coverage:
Guide to Parts and Controls
Front panel
Front panel display
Rear panel
Glossary
Chapter (page 62)
Copy protection signals (page 45)
DVD-R (page 8)
DVD-RW (page 8)
MPEG Audio (page 82)
Original (page 67)
Playlist (page 67)
Progressive format (page 16)
Title (page 62)
Language Code List
Code Language
Area Code
Code Area
Digital TV Channel List
Numerics
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buttons to display the previous/next ten channels.
button to display the EPG.2 Press the RED button. The category