2-149-120-11(1)
DVD Recorder
Operating Instructions
RDR-GX300
© 2004 Sony Corporation
If you have any questions or
problems concerning your recorder,
please consult your nearest Sony
dealer.
13 Unplug this apparatus during
lightning storms or when unused
for long periods of time.
On recording
• Note that the contents of the
recording cannot be compensated
for under any and all conditions,
including conditions that may
arise due to a malfunction of this
unit.
14 Refer all servicing to qualified
service personnel. Servicing is
required when the apparatus has
been damaged in any way, such
as power-supply cord or plug is
damaged, liquid has been spilled
or objects have fallen into the
apparatus, the apparatus has
been exposed to rain or
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
• Make trial recordings before
making the actual recording.
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Read these instructions.
Keep these instructions.
Heed all warnings.
Follow all instructions.
Do not use this apparatus near
water.
Copyrights
moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.
• Television programs, films, video
tapes, discs, and other materials
maybe copyrighted. Unauthorized
recording of such material may be
contrary to the provisions of the
copyright laws. Also, use of this
recorder with cable television
transmission may require
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Clean only with dry cloth.
Do not block any ventilation
openings. Install in accordance
with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
About this manual
• Instructions in this manual
describe the controls on the
remote. You can also use the
controls on the recorder if they
have the same or similar names as
those on the remote.
• The on-screen display illustrations
used in this manual may not match
the graphics displayed on your TV
screen.
• The explanations regarding discs
in this manual refer to discs
created on this recorder. The
explanations do not apply to discs
that are created on other recorders
and played back on this recorder.
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Do not install near any heat
sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers)
that produce heat.
Do not defeat the safety purpose
of the polarized or grounding-
type plug. A polarized plug has
two blades with one wider than
the other. A grounding type plug
has two blades and a third
grounding prong. The wide
blade or the third prong are
provided for your safety. If the
provided plug does not fit into
your outlet, consult an
authorization from the cable
television transmitter and/or
program owner.
• This product incorporates
copyright protection technology
that is protected by U.S. patents
and other intellectual property
rights. Use of this copyright
protection technology must be
authorized by Macrovision, and is
intended for home and other
limited viewing uses only unless
otherwise authorized by
Macrovision. Reverse engineering
or disassembly is prohibited.
electrician for replacement of
the obsolete outlet.
10 Protect the power cord from
being walked on or pinched
particularly at plugs,
Copy guard function
Since the recorder has a copy guard
function, programs received through
an external tuner (not supplied) may
contain copy protection signals
(copy guard function) and as such
may not be recordable, depending
on the type of signal.
convenience receptacles, and the
point where they exit from the
apparatus.
11 Only use attachments/
accessories specified by the
manufacturer.
12 Use only with the cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, or table specified
by the manufacturer, or sold
with the apparatus. When a cart
is used, use caution when
moving the cart/apparatus
combination to avoid injury
from tip-over.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Caution: This recorder is capable
of holding a still video image or
on-screen display image on your
television screen indefinitely. If
you leave the still video image or
on-screen display image displayed
on your TV for an extended period
of time you risk permanent damage
to your television screen. Plasma
display panels and projection
televisions are especially
susceptible to this.
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Table of Contents
WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Ways to Use Your DVD Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Quick Guide to Disc Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Hooking Up the Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Step 6: Preparing the Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Step 7: Easy Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Setting Up the VCR Plus System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Connecting a VCR or Similar Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Guide to Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Using the Title List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Using the “Disc Info” Screen (disc settings) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Checking the Play Information and Playing Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Before Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Recording Without the Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Recording From a VCR or Similar Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Playing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Chasing Playback/Simultaneous Rec and Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track, etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Playing MP3 Audio Tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Before Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Editing a Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Creating and Editing a Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
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Using the Setup Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Video Settings (Video) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Audio Settings (Audio) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Recording and Parental Control Settings (Features) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Notes About This Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Guide to Parts and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Language Code List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Brand Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
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Ways to Use Your DVD Recorder
Remote cable box or satellite receiver control – Set top box control
, Connect the supplied set top box controller
to have the recorder change the channel of
your cable box or satellite receiver during a
CH 103!
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Quick access to recorded titles – Title List
, Display the Title List to see all of the titles
on the disc, including recording date,
channel, recording mode and thumbnail
automatically take program label
information from the XDS (Extended Data
Service)* and display it as the title name
Title List
My Movies 1.5/4.7GB
TITLE LIST ORIGINAL
1
2
3
4
2ch 1:00PM
Wed 9/15 1:00PM( 1H00M)SP
5ch 8:00PM 9:00PM
Fri 9/17 8:00PM( 1H00M)SLP
12ch 9:00AM 9:30AM
Sat 9/25 9:00AM( 0H30M)EP
3ch 8:00PM 8:30PM
Sat 9/25 8:00PM( 0H30M)SLP
-
2:00PM
Sort
Date
2ch
Title
-
5ch
Number
-
12ch
-
3ch
* not available in some areas.
Play the beginning of a title while it is being recorded – Chasing Playback
, If you are using a DVD-RW (VR mode),
Recording
you can watch a program from the
beginning while it is being recorded
The game isn’t over
yet, but I’ll start
watching it from the
beginning now.
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Watching one title while recording another – Simultaneous Rec and Play
, If you are using a DVD-RW (VR mode),
Recording
you can watch a previously recorded
program while recording another program
on the same disc (page 57).
I think I’ll watch
yesterday’s golf game
now, even though I
am recording a movie.
Creating your own program – Playlist
, Record a program on a DVD-RW (VR
Original
mode), then delete, move and add scenes at
will to create your own, original program
Playlist
Dynamic surround sound – TVS
, Enjoy virtual surround sound effects from
just your TV’s speakers with the TV Virtual
Surround settings when playing a DVD
VIDEO with multichannel audio tracks
A list of recordable and playable discs is on page 8.
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Quick Guide to Disc Types
Recordable and playable discs
Icon
Compatibility with
other DVD players
(finalizing)
Disc
Logo
used in Formatting
this
manual
Type
(new discs)
Playable on DVD+RW
compatible players
(automatically finalized)
Automatically
formatted
+
RW
DVD+RW
VR
Format in VR
mode
(page 35)
Playable only on VR mode
compatible players
(finalization unnecessary)
-
RWVR
mode
DVD-
RW
Playable on most DVD
players (finalization
necessary) (page 36)
Format in
Video mode
(page 35)
Video
mode
-
RWVideo
Playable on DVD+R
compatible players (finalization
necessary) (page 36)
Automatically
formatted
+
R
DVD+R
DVD-R
Playable on most DVD
players (finalization
necessary) (page 36)
Automatically
formatted
-
R
“DVD+RW,” “DVD-RW,” “DVD+R,” and “DVD-R,”
are trademarks.
Usable disc versions (as of May 2004)
• 4x-speed or slower DVD+RWs
• 2x-speed or slower DVD-RWs (Ver.1.1, Ver.1.1
with CPRM* )
• 8x-speed or slower DVD+Rs
• 8x-speed or slower DVD-Rs (Ver.2.0)
*1
CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media) is
a coding technology that protects copyrights for
images.
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*2
Only if the recording mode is SP, HSP, or HQ, and
“Rec Screen Size” is set to “16:9.”
Erasing titles does not free up disc space.
*3
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Recording Features
Editing Features
Auto
Chapter
Manual
Chapter
Record
16:9 sizes title name
Change
Rewrite
(page 41)
Delete title A-B Erase Playlist
(page 63) (page 63) (page 65)
(page 78) (page 65) (page 48) (page 62)
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
No
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
No
Yes
No
No
No
Yes *2
Yes
No
Yes *3
Yes *3
No
Yes *2
Discs that cannot be recorded on
• 4x-speed compatible DVD-RWs (Ver. 1.2/4x)
• DVD-RWs (Ver. 1.0)
• DVD+RWs that are not 2.4x-speed compatible
• Dual layer discs
• 8 cm discs
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Playable discs
Icon
Disc
Logo
used in
this
Type
Characteristics
manual
Discs such as movies that can be purchased or rented
DVD
VCD
CD
DVD VIDEO
VIDEO CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in
VIDEO CD/Super VIDEO CD format
VIDEO CD
Music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music CD format
that can be purchased
CD
CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs created on a PC or
similar device in music format containing MP3
audio tracks
DATA CD
DATA CD
z Hint
Discs that cannot be played
• All CD-ROMs (including PHOTO CDs)
• CD-Rs/CD-RWs, other than those recorded in
music CD format, MP3 format, or Video CD
format
This DVD recorder can play 8 cm CDs and 8 cm DVDs
as well.
• Data part of CD-Extras
• DVD-ROMs
• DVD Audio discs
• DVD-RAMs
• HD layer on Super Audio CDs
• DVD VIDEOs with a different region code (see
below)
• A disc recorded in a color system other than
NTSC, such as PAL or SECAM
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Note on playback operations of DVD VIDEOs/
VIDEO CDs
Notes
• You cannot mix VR mode and Video mode on the same
DVD-RW. To change the disc’s format, reformat the
erased after reformatting.
• You cannot shorten the time required for recording
even with high-speed discs. Also, you cannot record on
the disc if the disc is not 1x speed compatible.
• It is recommended that you use discs with “For Video”
printed on their packaging.
• You cannot add new recordings to DVD-Rs or DVD-
RWs (Video mode) that contain recordings made on
other DVD equipment.
• In some cases, you may not be able to add new
recordings to DVD+RWs that contain recordings made
on other DVD equipment. If you do add a new
recording, note that this recorder will rewrite the DVD
menu.
Some playback operations of DVD VIDEOs/
VIDEO CDs may be intentionally set by software
producers. Since this recorder plays DVD
VIDEOs/VIDEO CDs according to the disc
contents the software producers designed, some
playback features may not be available. Also, see
the instructions supplied with the DVD VIDEOs/
VIDEO CDs.
Region code (DVD VIDEO only)
Your recorder has a region code printed on the rear
of the unit and will only play DVD VIDEOs
(playback only) labeled with identical region
codes. This system is used to protect copyrights.
DVD VIDEOs labeled
recorder.
will also play on this
ALL
• If the disc contains PC data unrecognizable by this
recorder, the data may be erased.
If you try to play any other DVD VIDEO, the
message “Playback prohibited by region code.”
will appear on the TV screen. Depending on the
DVD VIDEO, no region code indication may be
labeled even though playing the DVD VIDEO is
prohibited by area restrictions.
• Some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs, or
CD-RWs/CD-Rs cannot be played on this recorder due
to the recording quality or physical condition of the
disc, or the characteristics of the recording device and
authoring software. The disc will not play if it has not
been correctly finalized. For more information, see the
operating instructions for the recording device.
X
Region code
RDR–XXXX
00V 00Hz
NO.
00W
0-000-000-00
Music discs encoded with copyright protection
technologies
This product is designed to playback discs that
conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard.
Recently, various music discs encoded with
copyright protection technologies are being
marketed by some record companies. Please be
aware that among those discs, there are some that
do not conform to the CD standard and may not be
playable by this product.
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Using the cable box/satellite
receiver control function
Hookups and Settings
The cable box/satellite receiver control function
can be used with hookup A or B. It allows the
recorder to control a cable box or satellite receiver
via the supplied set top box controller. The
recorder controls channels on the cable box or
satellite receiver for timer recording. You can also
use the recorder’s remote control to change
channels on the cable box/satellite receiver
whenever the cable box/satellite receiver is turned
on, even if the recorder is turned off.
Hooking Up the Recorder
Follow steps 1 to 7 to hook up and adjust the
settings of the recorder.
Notes
• Plug cords securely to prevent unwanted noise.
• Refer to the instructions supplied with the components
to be connected.
• You cannot connect this recorder to a TV that does not
have a video input jack.
• Be sure to disconnect the power cord of each
component before connecting.
To use the cable box/satellite receiver control
function, you need to connect the set top box
controller and set the code number and output
satellite receiver control, check that the recorder
can correctly control the cable box or satellite
Step 1: Unpacking
Note to CATV system installer (in USA)
This reminder is provided to call the CATV
system installer’s attention to Article 820- 40 of
the NEC that provides guidelines for proper
grounding and, in particular, specifies that the
cable ground shall be connected to the grounding
system of the building, as close to the point of
cable entry as practical.
Check that you have the following items:
• Audio/video cord (pinplug × 3 y pinplug × 3)
(1)
• Power cord (1)
• Antenna cable (1)
• Remote commander (remote) (1)
• Set top box controller (1)
• Size AA (R6) batteries (2)
Notes
• If your antenna is a flat cable (300-ohm twin lead
cable), use an external antenna connector (not
supplied) to connect the antenna to the recorder.
• If you have separate cables for VHF and UHF
antennas, use a UHF/VHF band mixer (not supplied) to
connect the antenna to the recorder.
Step 2: Connecting the
Antenna Cable and Set Top
Box Controller
Select one of the following antenna hookups. Do
not connect the power cord until you reach “Step
If you have
Hookup
or a satellite receiver
Cable box with an antenna output
only
only (no cable TV)
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A: Cable box or satellite receiver with a video/audio output
With this hookup, you can record any channel on the cable box or satellite receiver. Be sure that the
satellite receiver or cable box is turned on.
To watch cable or satellite programs, you need to match the channel on the recorder (L1 or L3) to the
input jack connected to the cable box or satellite receiver (LINE IN 1 or 3).
Place the set top box controller
Wall
near the remote sensor on the
cable box/satellite receiver.
Set top box
controller
Cable box/
satellite receiver
Antenna cable
(supplied)
AUDIO
OUT
R
VIDEO
OUT
S VIDEO
ANT IN
TO TV
L
to antenna input
TV
Audio/video
cord (supplied)
S-video cord (not
supplied)
ET TOP BOX
CONTROL
LINE IN
AUDIO L VIDEO
S VEO
R
1
3
to SET TOP BOX
CONTROL
to LINE IN
1 or 3
VHF/UHF
IN
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
SET TOP BOX
CONTROL
LINE IN
VIDEO
DIGITAL OUT
LINE OUT
L VIDEO
Y
S
VIDEO
S
VIDEO
R
AUDIO
L
R
AUDIO
1
2
COAXIAL
PCM/DTS/
1
3
P
B
R
OUT
DOLBY DIGITAL
OPTICAL
P
~
AC IN
DVD recorder
: Signal flow
z Hints
• If your cable box or satellite receiver has an S-video jack, you can use an S-video cord (not supplied) instead of the
audio/video cord.
• If you connect an S-video cord to the LINE IN 1 jack, set “Line1 Input” in Video Setup to “S VIDEO” (page 75). If
you connect an S-video cord to the LINE IN 3 jack, set “Line3 Input” in Video Setup to “S VIDEO” (page 74).
,continued
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B: Cable box with an antenna output only
With this hookup, you can record any channel on the satellite receiver or cable box. Be sure that the
satellite receiver or cable box is turned on.
To watch cable programs, you need to match the channel on the recorder (2ch, 3ch, or 4ch) to the antenna
output channel on the cable box (2ch, 3ch, or 4ch).
Wall
Set top box
controller
(supplied)
Cable box
Place the set top box controller
near the remote sensor on the
cable box/satellite receiver.
ANT IN
TO TV
SET TOP BOX
CONTROL
to SET TOP
BOX
CONTROL
Antenna cable
(supplied)
to VHF/UHF IN
DVD recorder
VHF/UHF
IN
VHF/UHF
IN
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
SET TOP BOX
CONTROL
LINE IN
VIDEO
DIGITAL OUT
COAXIAL
LINE OUT
L VIDEO
Y
S
VIDEO
S
VIDEO
R
AUDIO
L
R
AUDIO
1
2
1
3
P
B
R
OUT
PCM/DTS/
DOLBY DIGITAL
OPTICAL
P
~
AC IN
OUT
TV
to VHF/UHF OUT
to antenna
input
: Signal flow
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C: Cable without cable box, or antenna only (no cable TV)
Use this hookup if you watch cable channels without a cable box. Also use this hookup if you are using
a VHF/UHF antenna or separate VHF and UHF antennas.
With this hookup, you can record any channel by selecting the channel on the recorder.
Wall
to VHF/UHF IN
DVD recorder
VHF/UHF
VHF/UHF
IN
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
IN
SET TOP BOX
CONTROL
LINE IN
VIDEO
DIGITAL OUT
COAXIAL
LINE OUT
L VIDEO
Y
S
VIDEO
S
VIDEO
R
AUDIO
L
R
AUDIO
1
2
1
3
PB
OUT
PCM/DTS/
DOLBY DIGITAL
OPTICAL
P
R
~
AC IN
OUT
TV
to VHF/UHF OUT
to antenna input
Antenna cable (supplied)
: Signal flow
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Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords
Select one of the following patterns A through C, according to the input jack on your TV monitor,
projector, or AV amplifier (receiver). This will enable you to view pictures. Audio connections are
A
B
S-video cord
(not supplied)
INPUT
INPUT
VIDEO
Audio/video
cord (supplied)
S VIDEO
L
TV, projector, or AV
amplifier (receiver)
AUDIO
R
(yellow)
TV, projector, or AV
amplifier (receiver)
to LINE OUT (S VIDEO) 1 or 2
to LINE OUT (VIDEO) 1 or 2
VHF/UHF
DVD recorder
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
IN
SET TOP BOX
CONTROL
LINE IN
VIDEO
DIGITAL OUT
LINE OUT
L VIDEO
Y
S
VIDEO
S
VIDEO
R
AUDIO
L
R
AUDIO
1
2
COAXIAL
1
3
P
B
R
OUT
PCM/DTS/
DOLBY DIGITAL
OPTICAL
P
~
AC IN
to COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
(red)
(blue)
(green)
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
C
Y
(green)
(blue)
(red)
P
B
R
P
Component video
cord (not supplied)
TV, projector, or AV
amplifier (receiver)
: Signal flow
Note
Do not connect more than one type of video cord between the recorder and your TV at the same time.
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A Connecting to a video input jack
Using the PROGRESSIVE button
Connect the yellow plug of the audio/video cord
(supplied) to the yellow (video) jack. You will
enjoy standard quality images.
Note that you cannot use the PROGRESSIVE
button with this connection.
By using the PROGRESSIVE button on the
remote, you can select the signal format in which
the recorder outputs video signals: Interlace or
Progressive.
Connect the recorder using the COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT jacks (pattern C above), and press
PROGRESSIVE repeatedly. “PROGRESSIVE”
appears in the front panel display when the
recorder outputs progressive signals.
Yellow
Yellow
White (L)
White (L)
Red (R)
Red (R)
◆Progressive
Select this when:
– your TV accepts progressive signals, and,
– the TV is connected to the COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT jacks.
B Connecting to an S VIDEO input
jack
Note that the pictures will not be clear or no
picture will appear if you select progressive signal
output when either of the above conditions is not
met.
Connect an S-video cord (not supplied). You will
enjoy high quality images.
Note that you cannot use the PROGRESSIVE
button with this connection.
◆Interlace
Set to this position when:
– your TV does not accept progressive signals, or,
– your TV is connected to jacks other than the
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (LINE OUT
(VIDEO) or S VIDEO).
C Connecting to component video
input jacks (Y, PB, P
R)
z Hint
Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks
using a component video cord (not supplied) or
three video cords (not supplied) of the same kind
and length. You will enjoy accurate color
reproduction and high quality images.
If your TV accepts progressive 480p format
signals, you must use this connection and then
press PROGRESSIVE on the remote to send
progressive video signals. For details, see “Using
When you select progressive signal output, you can fine-
tune the signal according to the type of software you are
Note
Consumers should note that not all high definition
television sets are fully compatible with this product and
may cause artifacts to be displayed in the picture. In the
case of 480 progressive scan picture problems, it is
recommended that the user switch the connection to the
‘standard definition’ output. If there are questions
regarding our TV set compatibility with this model 480p
DVD recorder, please contact our customer service
center.
Green
Blue
Green
Blue
Red
Red
When playing “wide screen” images
Some recorded images may not fit your TV
If you are connecting to a VCR
Connect your VCR to the LINE IN (VIDEO) jack
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Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords
Select one of the following patterns A or B, according to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector,
or AV amplifier (receiver).
This will enable you to listen to sound.
A
INPUT
VIDEO
(red)
(yellow)
Audio/video
cord (supplied)
(white)
(red)
(white)
L
AUDIO
(yellow)*
R
LINE OUT
VIDEO
TV, projector, or AV
amplifier (receiver)
S VIDEO
R
AUDIO
L
1
2
to LINE OUT (R-AUDIO-L) 1 or 2
VHF/UHF
IN
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
SET TOP BOX
CONTROL
LINE IN
VIDEO
DIGITAL OUT
COAXIAL
LINE OUT
L VIDEO
Y
S
VIDEO
S
VIDEO
R
AUDIO
L
R
AUDIO
1
2
1
3
P
B
R
OUT
PCM/DTS/
DOLBY DIGITAL
OPTICAL
P
~
AC IN
DVD recorder
to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or
OPTICAL)
DIGITAL OUT
COAXIAL
PCM/DTS/
DOLBY DIGITAL
or
OPTICAL
Coaxial digital cord
(not supplied)
Optical digital cord (not supplied)
to optical
digital input
to coaxial
digital input
[Speakers]
Rear (L)
[Speakers]
Rear (R)
B
Front (L)
Front (R)
AV amplifier (receiver)
with a decoder
Center
Subwoofer
: Signal flow
z Hint
For correct speaker location, see the operating instructions supplied with the connected components.
Note
Do not connect your TV’s audio output jacks to the LINE IN (AUDIO L/R) jacks at the same time. This will cause
unwanted noise to come from your TV’s speakers.
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A Connecting to audio L/R input
B Connecting to a digital audio
jacks
input jack
1
This connection will use your TV’s or stereo
amplifier’s (receiver’s) two speakers for sound.
Connect using the audio/video cord (supplied).
If your AV amplifier (receiver) has a Dolby*
2
Digital or DTS* decoder and a digital input jack,
use this connection.
Connect using a coaxial or optical digital cord (not
supplied).
Yellow
Yellow
White (L)
White (L)
Red (R)
Coaxial cord
Optical cord
Red (R)
• Surround effect (page 53)
TV: Dynamic, Wide, Night
• Surround effect
Dolby Digital (5.1ch), DTS (5.1ch)
Stereo amplifier (receiver): Standard, Night
*1
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby,” “Pro Logic,” and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
“DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks of
*2
Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
Notes
• After you have completed the connection, make the
appropriate settings under “Audio Connection” in Easy
will come from your speakers.
• The surround sound effects of this recorder cannot be
used with this connection.
Note
Do not connect your TV’s audio output jacks to the LINE
IN (AUDIO L/R) jacks at the same time. This will cause
unwanted noise to come from your TV’s speakers.
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Step 5: Connecting the
Power Cord
Step 6: Preparing the
Remote
Connect the supplied power cord to the AC IN
terminal of the recorder. Then plug the recorder
and TV power cords into an AC outlet. After you
connect the power cord, you must wait for a
short while before operating the recorder. You
can operate the recorder only after the front panel
display lights up and the recorder enters standby
mode.
You can control the recorder using the supplied
remote. Insert two size AA (R6) batteries by
matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the
markings inside the battery compartment. When
using the remote, point it at the remote sensor
on the recorder.
If you connect additional equipment to this
cord only after all connections are complete.
~
N
1
to AC IN
Notes
2
• If the supplied remote interferes your other Sony DVD
recorder or player, change the command mode number
to AC outlet
• Use the batteries correctly to avoid possible leakage
and corrosion. Do not touch the liquid with bare hands
should leakage occur. Observe the following:
– Do not use a new battery with an old battery, or
batteries of different manufacturers.
– Do not attempt to recharge the batteries.
– If you do not intend to use the remote for an extended
period of time, remove the batteries.
– If battery leakage occurs, wipe out any liquid inside
the battery compartment, and insert new batteries.
• Do not expose the remote sensor (marked
on the
front panel) to strong light, such as direct sunlight or
lighting apparatus. The recorder may not respond to the
remote.
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Code numbers of controllable TVs
If more than one code number is listed, try
entering them one at a time until you find the one
that works with your TV.
Controlling TVs with the remote
You can adjust the remote control’s signal to
control your TV.
If you connected the recorder to an AV amplifier
(receiver), you can also use the supplied remote to
control the AV amplifier’s (receiver’s) volume.
Manufacturer
Sony
Code number
01 (default)
04
Akai
Notes
• Depending on the connected unit, you may not be able
to control your TV or AV amplifier (receiver) with
some or all of the buttons below.
• If you enter a new code number, the code number
previously entered will be erased.
• When you replace the batteries of the remote, the code
number may be reset to the default setting. Set the
appropriate code number again.
AOC
04
Centurion
Coronado
Curtis-Mathes
Daewoo
Daytron
Fisher
12
03
12, 14
04, 22
03, 12
TV/DVD
switch
11
"/1
General Electric
Gold Star/LG
Hitachi
04, 06, 10
03, 04, 17
02, 03, 04
04, 10, 12
09
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
CH +/–
Number
buttons, SET
VOL +/–
J.C.Penney
JVC
TV/VIDEO
KMC
03
Magnavox
Marantz
MGA/Mitsubishi
NEC
03, 04, 08, 12, 21
04, 13
1 Slide the TV/DVD switch to TV.
2 Hold down [/1.
04, 12, 13, 17
04, 12
3 Enter your TV’s manufacturer code (see
“ Code numbers of controllable TVs”
below) using the number buttons.
Panasonic
Philco
06, 19
02, 03, 04, 08
08, 21
Philips
4 Release [/1.
Pioneer
06, 16
When the TV/DVD switch is set to TV, the
remote performs the following:
Portland
Proscan
Quasar
03
10
[/1
Turns your TV on or off
06, 18
VOL +/–
Adjusts the volume of your
TV
Radio Shack
RCA
05, 10, 14
04, 10
CH +/–
Selects the channel on your
TV
Sampo
12
TV/VIDEO
Switches your TV’s input
source
Samsung
Sanyo
03, 04, 12, 20
11, 14
Number buttons and
SET
Selects the channel on your
TV
Scott
12
Sears
07, 10, 11
03, 05, 18
Sharp
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Code numbers of controllable AV amplifiers
(receivers)
If more than one code number is listed, try
entering them one at a time until you find the one
that works with your AV amplifier (receiver).
Manufacturer
Sylvania
Teknika
Toshiba
Wards
Code number
08, 12
03, 08, 14
07, 18
Manufacturer
Sony
Code number
78, 79, 80, 91
84, 85, 86
92, 93
03, 04, 12
12
Yorx
Denon
Zenith
14, 15
Kenwood
Onkyo
81, 82, 83
99
Controlling the volume of your AV
amplifier (receiver) with the remote
Pioneer
Sansui
87
TV/DVD
switch
Technics
Yamaha
97, 98
94, 95, 96
"/1
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Number
buttons, SET
If you have a Sony DVD player or
more than one Sony DVD recorder
VOL +/–
If the supplied remote interferes with your other
Sony DVD recorder or player, set the command
mode number for this recorder and the supplied
remote to one that differs from the other Sony
DVD recorder or player.
1 Slide the TV/DVD switch to DVD.
The default command mode setting for this
recorder and the supplied remote is DVD3.
2 Hold down [/1, and enter the
manufacturer code (see the table below)
for your AV amplifier (receiver) using the
number buttons.
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
3 Release [/1.
The VOL +/– buttons control the AV
amplifier’s volume.
If you want to control the TV’s volume, slide
the TV/DVD switch to TV.
SYSTEM
MENU
z Hint
M/m,
ENTER
O RETURN
If you want to control the TV’s volume even when the
TV/DVD switch is set to DVD, repeat the steps above
and enter the code number 90 (default).
COMMAND
MODE
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1 Press SYSTEM MENU.
The System Menu appears.
Step 7: Easy Setup
2 Select “ SETUP,” and press ENTER.
Follow the steps below to make the minimum
number of basic adjustments for using the
recorder. If you do not complete Easy Setup, it
will appear each time you turn on your recorder.
Settings are made in the following order.
SETUP
Settings
Video
Tuner Preset
Set VCR Plus+ Channels
Clock
Audio
Features
Options
Set Top Box Control
Language
OSD Language Setup
Easy Setup
m
Clock Setup
3 Select “ Options,” and press ENTER.
m
Cable Box/Sat. Control Setup
SETUP
m
Settings
Video
Format DVD :
Dimmer :
VR
Normal
On
Tuner and Channel Setup
Audio
Auto Display :
Command Mode :
Factory Setup
Features
Options
DVD3
m
Easy Setup
TV Type Setup
m
4 Select “ Command Mode,” and press
ENTER.
Audio Connection Setup
m
Finished!
SETUP
Settings
Video
Format DVD :
Dimmer :
VR
Normal
On
Audio
Auto Display :
Command Mode :
Factory Setup
"/1
Features
Options
DVD1
DVD2
DVD3
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Easy Setup
CH +/–
Number
buttons
5 Select the Command mode (DVD1, DVD2,
or DVD3), and press ENTER.
6 Slide the COMMAND MODE switch on the
remote so it matches the mode you
selected above.
</M/m/,,
ENTER
O RETURN
To return to the previous step
Press O RETURN.
1 Turn on the TV.
2 Press [/1.
The recorder turns on.
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Once the clock is set, the Setup Display for
cable box/satellite receiver control appears.
3 Switch the input selector on your TV so that
the signal from the recorder appears on
your TV screen.
“Initial settings necessary to operate the DVD
recorder will be made. You can change them
later using Setup. Before you start, check that
you have made all necessary connections.”
appears.
EASY SETUP
Set Top Box Control
3/6
Do you want to control your set top box
with this recorder?
(Changes to the current setting will erase all timer settings.)
Yes
No
• If this message does not appear, select “Easy
Setup” from “SETUP” in the System Menu
to run Easy Setup. For details, see “Settings
7 Set the cable box/satellite receiver
control, and press ENTER.
4 Press ENTER.
If you want to use the cable box/satellite
If you do not have a cable box, select “No,”
then go to step 11.
The Setup Display for selecting the language
used in the on-screen display appears.
EASY SETUP
Language
1/6
8 Enter the brand code of your cable box/
satellite receiver.
Select the screen Language.
English
Français
Español
Use M/m to select the number and </, to
move the cursor.
5 Select a language, and press ENTER.
EASY SETUP
Set Top Box Control
3/6
The Setup Display for clock setting appears.
Enter the brand code of your set top box.
-
-
-
-
EASY SETUP
Clock
2/6
Select a method for setting the clock.
If you select "Auto", this recorder will look for a
time signal when you turn it off.
Auto
Manual
9 Press ENTER.
EASY SETUP
Set Top Box Control
3/6
6 Select “ Manual,” and press ENTER.
Press M/m to set the month and press ,. Set
the day, year, hour, and minutes in the same
way. The day of the week is set automatically.
can select “Auto.” The recorder will
Select input line or Set Top Box's output channel.
Line1
Line2
Line3
Ch2
Ch3
Ch4
automatically search for a channel that carries
a time signal when you turn off the recorder
after finishing Easy Setup.
10Select the cable box output channel.
If you connect your cable box or satellite
receiver to the recorder’s audio/video input
(page 13), select “Line1,” “Line2,” or
“Line3,” then go to step 13.
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If you connect the satellite receiver or cable
select “Ch2,” ‘Ch3,” or “Ch4” and press
ENTER, then go to step 13. See the
instructions supplied with your cable box to
confirm the cable box’s antenna output
channel.
“4:3 Letter Box”: For standard TVs.
Displays “wide screen” pictures with bands
on the upper and lower sections of the screen.
“4:3 Pan Scan”: For standard TVs.
Automatically displays “wide screen”
pictures on the entire screen and cuts off the
sections that do not fit.
“16:9”: For wide-screen TVs or standard TVs
with a wide screen mode.
11Select whether or not you have a cable
connection.
14Press ENTER.
EASY SETUP
Tuner Preset
4/6
The Setup Display for selecting the type of
jack used to connect to your amplifier
(receiver) appears.
Select the way in which you will receive channels.
Antenna
Cable
EASY SETUP
Audio Connection
6/6
Is this recorder connected to an amplifier (receiver)?
Select the type of jack you are using.
Yes : LINE OUT(R-AUDIO-L)
Yes : DIGITAL OUT
No
If you use an antenna only (no cable TV),
select “Antenna.”
If you use a cable connection without a cable
box, select “Cable.”
12Press ENTER.
15Select the type of jack (if any) you are
using to connect to an amplifier (receiver),
and press ENTER.
The Tuner Preset function automatically starts
searching for all of the receivable channels
and presets them.
If you did not connect an AV amplifier
(receiver), select “No,” then go to step 19.
If you connected an AV amplifier (receiver)
using just an audio cord, select “Yes: LINE
OUT (R-AUDIO-L),” then go to step 19.
If you connected an AV amplifier (receiver)
using either a digital optical or coaxial cord,
select “Yes: DIGITAL OUT.”
EASY SETUP
Tuner Preset
4/6
Searching for receivable channels.
Please wait.
Ch45
16Select the type of Dolby Digital signal you
wish to send to your amplifier (receiver).
After the Tuner Preset is finished, the Setup
Display for selecting the aspect ratio of the
connected TV appears.
EASY SETUP
Audio Connection
6/6
Dolby Digital
13Select the setting that matches your TV
type.
D-PCM
Dolby Digital
EASY SETUP
TV Type
5/6
Select your TV screen type.
16 : 9
If your AV amplifier (receiver) has a Dolby
Digital decoder, select “Dolby Digital.”
Otherwise, select “D-PCM.”
4 : 3 Letter Box
4 : 3 Pan Scan
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17Press ENTER.
Checking the cable box/satellite
receiver control setting
The Setup Display for the DTS signal appears.
EASY SETUP
Audio Connection
6/6
1 Point the remote at the recorder (not at the
cable box/satellite receiver.)
DTS
2 Press CH +/– and check that the channel
changesonthecablebox/satellitereceiver
window.
On
Off
3 Press the number buttons and check that
the channel changes on the cable box/
satellite receiver window.
18Select whether or not you wish to send a
DTS signal to your amplifier (receiver),
and press ENTER.
To fix the set top box controller to your cable
box/satellite receiver
Once you have confirmed that the set top box
controller controls your cable box or satellite
receiver, fix it in place.
If your AV amplifier (receiver) has a DTS
decoder, select “On.” Otherwise, select “Off.”
19Press ENTER when “Finish” appears.
Easy Setup is finished. All connections and
setup operations are complete.
1
Remove the backing on the double-sided tape.
If you use the cable box/satellite receiver
control, check that the control works correctly
(see below).
EASY SETUP
Easy Setup is finished.
2
Attach it so that the cable mouse is directly
above the remote control sensor on your cable
box/satellite receiver.
Finish
To return to the previous step
Press O RETURN.
z Hint
If you want to run Easy Setup again, select “Easy Setup”
If you cannot get the recorder to control your
cable box/satellite receiver
Check the settings at “Set Top Box Control” in
Check the connection and position of the cable
If your cable box or satellite receiver still does not
operate with this recorder, contact your cable
company to see if they can provide you with a
compatible cable box or satellite receiver.
Notes
• If there are only a few channels in your area that carry
time signals, setting the clock automatically may take
up to about 20 minutes after the recorder turns off. If
nothing happens even after you wait about 20 minutes,
set the clock manually in “Clock” of “Settings”
• To record TV programs using the timer, you must set
the clock accurately.
• If you use an S-video cord to connect your cable box or
satellite receiver, set “Line1 Input” or “Line3 Input” in
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®
Setting Up the VCR Plus
SETUP
Settings
Tuner Preset
System
Video
Audio
Set VCR Plus+ Channels
Clock
Features
Options
Set Top Box Control
Language
Setting up your recorder involves coordinating the
TV channel number (the number you turn to on
your TV or recorder to watch a program) with the
guide channel (the number that’s assigned to that
channel in your TV program guide).
To find the guide channel numbers, look at the
“Channel Line-up Chart” in the program guide for
your area that features VCR PlusCode numbers.
Use the Channel Line-up Chart to coordinate the
guide channel number with the TV channel
number. For example, if HBO is listed in the
Channel Line-up Chart as channel 33, and the
recorder receives HBO on channel 5, coordinate
these numbers using the following procedure.
Easy Setup
3 Select “Settings,” and press ENTER.
4 Select “Set VCR Plus+ Channels,” and
press ENTER.
Settings - Set VCR Plus+ Channels
Guide CH
- -
TV CH
- -
----
Channel list
5 Select “Guide CH – TV CH,” and press
ENTER.
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Settings - Set VCR Plus+ Channels
Number
buttons, SET
Guide CH
- -
TV CH
- -
SYSTEM
MENU
6 Enter the guide channel number assigned
in the program guide using the number
buttons, and press SET.
</M/m/,,
ENTER
O RETURN
Settings - Set VCR Plus+ Channels
Guide CH
33
TV CH
33
1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is
stopped.
7 Enter the TV channel number using the
number buttons, and press SET.
SYSTEM MENU
TITLE LIST
TIMER
Settings - Set VCR Plus+ Channels
TIMER LIST
SETUP
Guide CH
33
TV CH
5
2 Select “ SETUP,” and press ENTER.
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If you connected a cable box or satellite
receiver to the recorder and set “Set Top Box
Control” to “On,” enter the TV channel
number on your cable box.
If you connected a cable box and set “Set Top
Box Control” to “Off,” enter the cable box
output channel (Usually 2ch, 3ch, or 4ch). See
the instructions supplied with your cable box
to confirm the cable box’s output channel.
8 Repeat steps 5 to 7 for each guide channel
numberthatdoesnotmatchtheTVchannel
number.
9 Press SYSTEMMENU repeatedly to exit the
menu.
To return to the previous step
Press O RETURN.
To check the channel settings
When displaying the “Set VCR Plus+ Channels”
menu, select “Channel List,” then press ENTER.
The display lists the channels for which the guide
channel number does not match the TV channel
number.
Settings - VCR Plus+ Channel List
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To return to the previous page, press M.
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Connecting a VCR or Similar Device
After disconnecting the recorder’s power cord from an AC outlet, connect a VCR or similar recording
device to the LINE IN jacks of this recorder.
See also the instruction manual supplied with the connected equipment.
Connecting to the LINE IN 1 or 3 jacks
If the equipment has an S-video jack, you can use an S-video cord instead of an audio/video cord.
VCR, etc.
LINE OUTPUT
AUDIO
VIDEO
S Video
R
L
Audio/video cord
(not supplied)
S-video cord
(not supplied)
to LINE IN 1 or 3
LINE IN
VIDEO
S VIO
R
AUDIO
L
1
3
DVD recorder
VHF/UHF
IN
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
SET TOP BOX
CONTROL
LINE IN
VIDEO
DIGITAL OUT
COAXIAL
LINE OUT
L VIDEO
Y
S
VIDEO
S
VIDEO
R
AUDIO
L
R
AUDIO
1
2
1
3
P
B
R
OUT
PCM/DTS/
DOLBY DIGITAL
OPTICAL
P
~
AC IN
: Signal flow
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Connecting to the LINE 2 IN jacks on the front panel
Connect a VCR or similar recording device to the LINE 2 IN jacks of this recorder. If the equipment has
an S-video jack, you can use an S-video cord instead of an audio/video cord.
VCR, etc.
OUTPUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
S VIDEO
L
R
S-video
cord (not
supplied)
Audio/video cord
(not supplied)
LINE 2 IN
S VIDEO
VIDEO
L
(MONO) AUDIO R
to LINE 2 IN
DVD recorder
: Signal flow
z Hint
When the connected equipment outputs only monaural sound, use audio cables that distribute monaural sounds to left/
right channels (not supplied).
Notes
• Do not connect the yellow LINE IN (VIDEO) jack when using an S-video cord.
• Do not connect the output jack of this recorder to another equipment’s input jack with the other equipment’s output
jack connected to the input jack of this recorder. Noise (feedback) may result.
• Pictures containing copy protection signals that prohibit any copying cannot be recorded.
• If you pass the recorder signals via the VCR, you may not receive a clear image on your TV screen.
DVD recorder
VCR
TV
Be sure to connect your VCR to the DVD recorder and your TV in the order shown below. To watch videotapes, watch
the tapes through a second Line input on your TV.
LINE IN 1
VCR
DVD recorder
TV
LINE IN 2
• Do not connect more than one type of video cord between the recorder and your TV at the same time.
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Allows you to set a new timer recording
setting.
Guide to Displays
Using the On-Screen Menus
Turns on the Timer List menu, which allows
you to check, change, or cancel timer settings.
+
-
-
+
-
R
RWVR RWVideo
RW
R
DVD
VCD
CD DATA CD
Turns on the Setup Display, which allows you
to set up the recorder to suit your preferences.
This section introduces the System Menu, TOOLS
menu, and sub-menu. By using these displays, you
can perform most of the recorder’s operations.
Sub-menu
The sub-menu appears when you select an item
from a list menu (e.g. a title from the Title List
menu), and press ENTER. The sub-menu displays
options applicable only to the selected item. The
displayed options differ depending on the
situation and disc type.
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Number
buttons, SET
Select an option by pressing M/m and ENTER.
Example: The Title List menu
TOOLS
SYSTEM
MENU
My Movies 1.5/4.7GB
TITLE LIST ORIGINAL
</M/m/,,
ENTER
Close
O RETURN
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
2ch
5ch
12ch
3ch
25ch
L2
1:00PM - 2:00P
Play
Sort
Date
8:00PM - 9:00P
Play Beginning
Title
9:00AM - 9:30A
Erase
Number
Protect Title
8:00PM - 8:30P
Title Name
8:00PM - 8:30P
Set Thumbnail
9:00PM - 9:30P
A-B Erase
8ch
9:00PM - 9:30PM Tue 10/26
125ch 10:00AM - 10:30AM Thu 10/28
System Menu
Options for the selected item
The System Menu appears when you press
SYSTEM MENU, and provides entries to all of
the recorder’s main functions, such as timer
recording and setup.
Select an option by pressing M/m and ENTER.
SYSTEM MENU
TITLE LIST
TIMER
TIMER LIST
SETUP
Turns on the Title List menu, which shows
recorded titles on the disc.
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