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    2-629-953-T1(3) DVD Recorder Operating Instructions RDR-GX310 © 2005 Sony Corporation
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    the laser beam used in this DVD recorder is harmful to eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. This label manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. G-CODE is a registered trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation. The G-CODE
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    have any questions or problems concerning your recorder, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. About this manual • In this manual, "disc" is used as a general reference for the DVDs or CDs unless otherwise specified by the text or illustrations. • Instructions in this manual describe the controls
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    DVD Recorder 7 Quick Guide to Disc Types 8 Recordable and playable discs 8 Playable discs 10 Hookups and Settings 12 Hooking Up the Recorder remote 22 If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder 22 Step 7: Easy Setup 23 Setting Up the G-Code® System 24 Connecting a VCR
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    a stereo/SAP program 41 Unrecordable pictures 41 Timer Recording (Standard/G-Code 41 Setting the timer manually (Standard 41 Recording TV programs using the G-Code system 43 Using the Quick Timer function 44 Adjusting the recording picture quality and size 44 Creating chapters in a title
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    82 Easy Setup (Resetting the Recorder 83 Additional Information 84 Troubleshooting 84 Self-diagnosis Function (When letters/numbers appear in the display 90 Notes About This Recorder 90 Specifications 91 About i.LINK 92 Guide to Parts and Controls 94 Glossary 98 Language Code List 100 Area
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    Playing from the beginning of the program you are recording (Chasing Playback)" on page 56 Watching one title while recording another - Simultaneous Rec and Play +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R VCD , CD DATA DVD DATA CD "Playing a previous recording while making another (Simultaneous Rec and Play)" on
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    Quick Guide to Disc Types Recordable and playable discs Type Disc Logo Icon used in Formatting this manual (new discs) Compatibility with other DVD players (finalizing) DVD+RW +RW Automatically formatted in +VR mode Playable on DVD+RW compatible players (automatically finalized) DVDRW VR
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    Rewrite (page 40) Auto Chapter (page 80) Manual Chapter (page 67) Record Change Delete 16:9 sizes title name title (page Discs that cannot be recorded on • 8 cm discs • DVD-Rs in VR mode (Video Recording format) *3 Only if the recording mode is LSP, SP, HSP, or HQ, and "DVD Rec. Picture Size"
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    -ROMs that do not contain JPEG files or are not in DVD Video format • DVD Audio discs • DVD-RAMs • HD layer on Super Audio CDs • DVD VIDEOs with a different region code (page 11) • DVD-Rs recorded in VR mode (Video Recording format) • A disc recorded in a color system other than NTSC, such as PAL 10
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    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
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    Follow steps 1 to 7 to hook up and adjust the settings of the recorder. b 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
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    PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL COAXIAL R-AUDIO-L VIDEO S VIDEO 1 OPTICAL 3 LINE IN R-AUDIO-L VIDEO S VIDEO LINE OUT Y PB/CB PR/PR COMPONENT VIDEO OUT DVD recorder ~ AC IN : 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
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    DIGITAL OUT PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL COAXIAL R-AUDIO-L VIDEO S VIDEO 1 OPTICAL 3 LINE IN R-AUDIO-L VIDEO S VIDEO LINE OUT to VHF/UHF OUT TV DVD recorder Y PB/CB PR/CR COMPONENT VIDEO OUT ~ AC IN : Signal flow to antenna input b Note When using this connection, set "Antenna/Cable" under
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    DIGITAL OUT PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL COAXIAL R-AUDIO-L VIDEO S VIDEO 1 OPTICAL 3 LINE IN R-AUDIO-L VIDEO S VIDEO LINE OUT Y PB/CB PR/CR COMPONENT VIDEO OUT DVD recorder ~ AC IN TV to antenna input Antenna cable (supplied) : Signal flow 15
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    , or AV amplifier (receiver) (yellow) TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) to LINE OUT (S VIDEO) IN OUT VHF/UHF to LINE OUT (VIDEO) DVD recorder DIGITAL OUT PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL COAXIAL R-AUDIO-L VIDEO S VIDEO 1 OPTICAL 3 LINE IN R-AUDIO-L VIDEO S VIDEO LINE OUT Y PB/CB PR/CR
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    VIDEO OUT jacks (pattern C on page 16). 2 Press the PROGRESSIVE button repeatedly. "PROGRESSIVE" appears in the front panel display when the recorder outputs progressive signals. Progressive Select this when: - your TV accepts progressive signals, and, - the TV is connected to the COMPONENT VIDEO
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    OUT PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL COAXIAL R-AUDIO-L VIDEO S VIDEO 1 OPTICAL 3 LINE IN R-AUDIO-L VIDEO S VIDEO LINE OUT Y PB/CB PR/CR COMPONENT VIDEO OUT DVD recorder ~ AC IN DIGITAL OUT PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL COAXIAL to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) or OPTICAL Optical digital cord (not supplied
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    z Hint For correct speaker location, see the operating instructions supplied with the connected components. b Notes • Do Power Cord 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
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    compartment. When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the recorder. b Notes • If the supplied remote interferes your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command mode number for this recorder (page 22). • Use the batteries correctly to avoid possible leakage and corrosion. Do
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    TV WIDE MODE Switches to or from the wide mode of a Sony wide-screen TV TV/VIDEO Switches your TV's input source Number buttons Selects the channel on and SET your TV Code numbers of controllable TVs If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time until you
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    and the supplied remote to one that differs from the other Sony DVD recorder or player. The default command mode setting for this recorder and the supplied remote is DVD3. 1 Slide the TV/DVD switch to DVD. 2 Hold down [/1, and enter the manufacturer code (see the table below) for your AV amplifier
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    SETUP Settings Video Audio Features Options Easy Setup Format DVD-RW : Dimmer : Power Save : Auto Display recorder. Step 7: Easy Setup Make the basic adjustments by following the onscreen instructions in "Easy Setup." 123 456 789 0 [/1 CH +/- O RETURN
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    Input" in "Video" setup to "S Video" (page 77). Setting Up the G-Code® System 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
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    TV channel number using the number buttons, and press SET. Settings - Set G-Code Channels Guide CH TV CH 33 - - ---- -- 5 If you made Hookup A (page 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 number
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    70). See also the instruction manual supplied with the connected equipment. To record on this recorder, see "Recording from connected equipment without LINE IN 1 or 3 R-AUDIO-L VIDEO S VIDEO 1 3 LINE IN DVD recorder IN OUT VHF/UHF DIGITAL OUT PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL COAXIAL R-AUDIO-L VIDEO
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    etc. S VIDEO OUTPUT VIDEO AUDIO L R S-video cord (not supplied) Audio/video cord (not supplied) to LINE 2 IN S VIDEO VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R DVD recorder : Signal flow z Hint When the connected equipment outputs only monaural sound, connect to just the L (MONO) and VIDEO input jacks on the
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    IN R-AUDIO-L VIDEO S VIDEO LINE OUT Y PB/CB PR/CR COMPONENT VIDEO OUT DVD recorder ~ AC IN to LINE IN 1 R-AUDIO-L VIDEO S VIDEO 1 3 LINE IN • Synchro-Recording does not work with some tuners. For details, see the tuner's operating instructions. • If you disconnect the recorder's power cord
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    Seven Basic Operations - Getting to Know Your DVD Recorder Seven Basic Operations - Getting to Know Your DVD Recorder 1. Inserting and Formatting a DVD Disc (Disc Info) Inserting a Disc +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R VCD CD DATA DVD DATA CD DVD Z OPEN/ CLOSE 123 456 789 0 1 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE,
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    7GB Close Disc Name Protect Disc Finalize Erase All Format z Hints • By reformatting, you can change the recording format on DVD-RWs, or record again on DVD-RWs that have been finalized. • For DVD+RWs and DVD-RWs (Video mode), you can check free space and title location on the disc using the Disc
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    Seven Basic Operations - Getting to Know Your DVD Recorder 2. Recording a Program +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R This section introduces the basic operation to record the current TV program to a disc (DVD). For an explanation of how to make timer recordings, see page 40. DISPLAY 123 456 789 0 CH
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    10/14 L3 Thu 10/13 A Title type: Displays the title type (Original or Playlist) for DVD-RWs (VR mode). B Disc space (remainder/total) C Title information: Displays the title number, title name, and recording date. Title size is shown in the Thumbnail title list. z (red): Indicates that the title is
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    set as the thumbnail picture. • You can select "TITLE LIST" from the System Menu. b Notes • The title names may not appear for DVDs created on other DVD recorders. • The letters that cannot be displayed are replaced with "*." • It may take a few seconds for the thumbnail pictures to be displayed
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    the playing time and remaining time of the current title, chapter, or track. Also, you can check the disc name recorded on the DVD/CD. DISPLAY 123 456 789 0 TIME/TEXT C The current selected function or audio setting (appears only temporarily) Example: Dolby Digital 5.1 ch Rear (L/R) 1 : English
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    type or playing status. Front panel display Example: When playing a DVD Playing time and number of the current title Remaining time of the Current album number and total number of albums b Notes • The recorder can only display the first level of a CD's text, such as the disc name. • The letters or
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    5. Changing the Name of a Recorded Program You can label a DVD, title, or program by entering characters. You can enter up to 64 characters for a title or disc name, but the actual number of characters displayed
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    Seven Basic Operations - Getting to Know Your DVD Recorder 6. Labeling and Protecting a Disc You can ," and press ENTER. Example: When the inserted disc is a DVDRW (VR mode). Disc Information DiscName Media DVD-RW Format Title no. Original 3 / Playlist 2 Date 10/13/2005 ~ 10/28/2005 HQ :
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    Finalizing is necessary when you play discs recorded with this recorder on other DVD equipment. When you finalize a DVD+RW, DVD-RW (Video mode), DVD+R, or DVD-R, a DVD menu will be automatically created, which can be displayed on other DVD equipment. Before finalizing, check the differences between
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    Basic Operations - Getting to Know Your DVD Recorder Unfinalizing a disc -RWVR -RWVideo For DVD-RWs (Video mode) DVD-RW (Video mode) that have been finalized to prohibit additional recording or editing can be unfinalized to allow further recording or editing. For DVD-RWs (VR mode) If you cannot
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    is turned on. You can turn off the recorder without affecting the recording even after recording starts. b Note To play a recorded disc on other DVD equipment, finalize the disc (page 38). Recording mode Recording time (hours) DVD DVD+R DL HQ (High quality) 1 1 hr. 48 min. HSP R 1 hr
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    , and program position of the program manually. • G-Code: Enter the G-Code number designated for each TV program (page 43). b Note Do not operate your cable box or satellite receiver just before or during a timer recording. This may prevent the accurate recording of a program. Setting the timer
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    - Standard Set the timer manually. Date Today Start : Stop : OK Cancel CH Mode G-Code • If the "Timer - G-Code" display appears, press < the stop time. "CH": Selects the channel or input source. "Mode": Selects the recording mode (page 40). • If you make a mistake, select the item and change
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    . It does not function with Quick Timer or Synchro Rec. Recording TV programs using the G-Code system The G-Code system is a feature that simplifies setting the timer. Just enter the G-Code number listed in the TV program guide. The date, time, and channel of that program are set automatically
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    3 Select "OK," and press ENTER. The date, start and stop times, channel, recording mode, etc. setting appear. Timer - G-Code Is the following timer setting correct? To modify, adjust each item or re-enter the G-Code. Date Start Stop CH Mode Wed 9/28 9 : 00 PM 10 : 00 PM 107 SP OK Cancel
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    " setup to "Off" (page 80). When recording on a DVD-RW (VR mode) The recorder detects changes in the picture and sound and automatically inserts chapter marks. You can also insert and erase chapter marks manually (page 67). When recording on other recordable discs Chapter marks are inserted at
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    settings. The timer setting set most recently is listed at the top and has priority over the other settings. You may not be able to record a program of lower priority. Check Overlap These timer settings overlap. Fri 10/29 8:30PM - 9:30PM 25ch SP Fri 10/29 9:00PM -10:00PM 3ch SLP
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    the settings. Changing the priority of overlapped settings If the timer settings overlap, the program that was set last has priority and will be recorded. A timer recording of lower priority may be canceled, start from the middle or stop midway through the program. You can change the priority of
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    a satellite tuner). Connect the equipment to the LINE IN 1 jacks of the recorder (page 28). When the connected equipment turns on, the recorder starts recording a program from the LINE IN 1 jacks. 1 Insert a recordable DVD. See "Inserting a Disc" on page 29. 2 Press INPUT SELECT repeatedly to select
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    not work with some tuners. For details, see the tuner's operating instructions. • To use the Synchro Rec function, you must first set the recorder's clock correctly. If the timer settings of a Synchro-Recording and another timer recording overlap Regardless of whether or not the program is a Synchro
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    or Similar Device" on page 26. Use the DV IN jack on the front panel if the equipment has a DV output jack (i.LINK jack). 1 Insert a recordable DVD. See "Inserting a Disc" on page 29. 2 Press INPUT SELECT to select an input source according to the connection you made. The front panel display changes
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    Select an item using the number buttons and press ENTER. Then, follow the instructions in the menu (press H PLAY when "Press SELECT" appears). The PBC function of Super VIDEO CDs does not work with this recorder. Super VIDEO CDs are played in continuous play mode only. To stop playback Press x STOP
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    . - you change the settings on the recorder. - you turn off the recorder (VIDEO CD/CD/ DATA DVD/DATA CD only). - you make a recording (except for DVD-RWs in VR mode). - you switch between JPEG and MP3. To play restricted DVDs (Parental Control) If you play a restricted DVD, the message "Do you want
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    DVD VCD CD SUBTITLE DVD ANGLE DVD SUR (surround) +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R DVD PROGRESSIVE +RW +R -RWVR -RWVideo -R DVD VCD Operations Selects one of the audio tracks recorded on the disc when pressed repeatedly. DVD speakers. * TVS was developed by Sony to produce home surround sound with
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    , an external 5.1-channel decoder system must be connected to the digital jack of the recorder. • Set the sound to "Stereo" using the AUDIO button when you play DTS sound tracks on a CD (page 53). Notes on playing DVDs with a DTS sound track DTS audio signals are output only through the DIGITAL OUT
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    Adjusting the picture quality +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R VCD -R DVD 1 Press TOOLS during playback to select "Video Settings," and press "1" or "Off." Adjusting the sound quality +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R VCD CD DATA CD -R DVD 1 Press TOOLS during playback to select "Audio Settings," and press ENTER.
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    you fast forward to the point that you are recording, Chasing Playback returns to normal playback. b Notes • For DVD-RWs (VR mode), this function does not work when recording: - on a 1x-speed DVD-RW. - in the HQ or HSP recording mode. • The DVD's picture on your TV screen freezes for a few seconds
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    CLEAR 123 456 789 0 VISUAL SEARCH
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    "Title Search" (for DVDs) "Chapter Search" (for DVDs) "Track Search" (for CDs/DATA CDs) "Search" (for VIDEO CDs) "Album Search" (for DATA DVDs/DATA CDs) "Time Search" (for DVDs): Searches for a starting point by entering the time code. "File Search" (for DATA DVDs/DATA CDs) The display for entering
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    of the track. "Track Data": Shows data about the track such as artist and album name. To stop playback Press x STOP. To fast forward or review a track Press m/M during playback. To go to the previous or next MP3 audio track Press . PREV or NEXT > during playback. If you repeatedly press . PREV
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    (DVD-ROMs/ DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs). DATA CDs must be recorded according to ISO9660 Level 1, Level 2 or Joliet format for the recorder to recognize the MP3 tracks. DATA DVDs must be recorded in Universal Disc Format (UDF). You can also play discs recorded in MultiSession. See the instructions
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    generate a loud noise which could damage your speaker system. • The recorder does not conform to audio tracks in mp3PRO format. • Some files 5 ROOT Album MP3 audio track/ JPEG image file When you insert a DATA CD/DATA DVD and press H PLAY, the numbered tracks (or files) are played sequentially,
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    no more than two trees. b Notes • Depending on the software you use to create the DATA DVD/DATA CD, the playback order may differ from the above illustration. • No more than a total of 199 next or another album may take some time. • This recorder supports MP3 audio bit rates up to 160 kbps. 62
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    , is stored on the disc. Since the original titles are left unaltered, Playlist titles can be re-edited. Example: You have recorded the final few matches of a football tournament on a DVD-RW (VR mode). You want to create a digest with the goal scenes and other highlights, but you also want to keep
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    +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R This section explains the basic edit functions. Note that editing is irreversible. To edit DVD-RWs (VR mode) without changing the original recordings, create a Playlist title (page 67). 123 456 789 0 . PREV m CHAPTER MARK TITLE LIST M X PAUSE
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    point A or B, select "Change A" or "Change B," and go to step 2 or 3. • To preview the title without scenes to be erased, select "Preview" (except for DVD+RWs). 4 Select "OK," and press ENTER. The scene is erased, and the display asks whether to erase another scene. • To continue, select "Yes," and
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    (except the protected titles). Erasing titles to open up disc space (Disc Map) +RW -RWVideo When recording on a DVD+RW or DVD-RW (Video mode), the recorder searches for the largest open space and records there. Before you start, check the disc status by using Disc Map, and erase titles to create
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    mark you want to erase, press CHAPTER MARK ERASE. The current chapter combines with the previous chapter. b Note To insert a chapter mark manually during recording, set "Auto Chapter" in "Features" setup to "Off." Creating and Editing a Playlist -RWVR Playlist edit allows you to edit or re-edit
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    5 Select the IN point by pressing m/M, and press ENTER. The display for setting the end point (OUT) appears, and the title continues to play in the background. 6 Select the OUT point by pressing m/M, and press ENTER. The display asks for confirmation. To reset the IN or OUT point, select "Change IN"
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    Erasing and Editing Combining multiple Playlist titles (Combine Titles) -RWVR 1 Press TITLE LIST to turn on the Title List (Playlist) menu. If the Title List (Original) menu appears, press TOOLS and select "Playlist." 2 Press TOOLS to select "Combine Titles," and press ENTER. The display for
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    following to start using the "DV Edit" functions of this recorder. See the instruction manual supplied with the digital video camera as well before connecting. b which limit recording. • If you want to play the disc on other DVD equipment, finalize the disc (page 38). 70 Hookups DVD recorder to DV
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    picture may be momentarily affected if the picture size of the source image changes, or if there is nothing recorded on the tape. How chapters are created The contents dubbed to DVD become a single title. When "Auto Chapter" of "Features" setup is set to "On," this title is divided into chapters
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    the scenes. m Dub the selected scenes After you have selected the scenes, the recorder will fast forward and rewind the tape automatically and record the scenes to a DVD. How chapters are created The contents dubbed to DVD become a single title. When "Auto Chapter" of "Features" setup is set to "On
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    it may take a few seconds for the recorder to stop recording. b Notes • Contents recorded to a DVD may not be recorded as programmed if the tape's time code is not sequential or there are blanks between the recordings on the tape. In this case, see "Recording from connected equipment without a timer
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    Code Channels Clock Language Easy Setup Tuner Preset b Note You cannot presets channels for the connected cable box or satellite receiver. Auto Preset Automatically presets the receivable channels. The recorder numerical sequence. Manual Set Presets or disables channels manually. If some channels
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    up the guide channel number assigned to each channel. You need to set this correctly to make timer recordings with the G-Code function. For details, see page 24. Clock Auto (Auto Clock Set) This function cannot be used in your area. Manual (Manual Clock Set) Set the clock manually. 1 Select "Clock
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    image, such as size and color. Choose the settings according to the type of TV, tuner, or decoder connected to the DVD recorder. 1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode. 2 Select "SETUP," and press ENTER. 3 Select "Video," and press ENTER. The "Video" setup appears with the following
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    from film and displays images at 24 frames per second. Some DVD software contains both Video and Film. In order for these images inputting video signals for the LINE IN 1 jack on the rear panel of the recorder. Video Inputs video signals. S Video Inputs S video signals. Line3 Input Selects
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    volume down. Wide Range Gives you the feeling of being at a live performance. Downmix (DVDs only) Switches the method for mixing down to two channels when you play a DVD which has rear sound elements (channels) or is recorded in Dolby Digital format. For details on the rear signal components, see
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    of output signals are determined by the "Downmix" setting item in "Audio" setup. Dolby Digital Select this when the recorder is connected to an audio component with a built-in Dolby Digital decoder. • DTS (DVD VIDEO only) Selects whether or not to output DTS signals. On Select this when the
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    whether to automatically divide a recording (a title) into chapters during recording or dubbing. On For a DVD-RW (VR mode), the recorder detects changes in the picture press the number buttons to select and enter an area code in the table (page 100). Then select "OK" and press ENTER. 80
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    for the One Touch Dub function. Finalize Disc (for all recordable discs except DVD-RW in VR mode) Selects whether or not to finalize the One Touch Dubbing. Manual Allows you to finalize the disc manually. Screen Saver The screen saver image appears when you do not use the recorder for more than
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    Audio : Command Mode : Factory Setup VR Normal Off On On Main DVD3 Format DVD-RW (DVD-RW only) The recorder automatically starts formatting in VR mode or Video mode, whichever is selected below, when a new, unformatted DVD-RW is inserted. VR Automatically formats the disc in VR mode. Video
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    Mode switch on the remote to the setting made here. For details, see "If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder" on page 22. DVD1 Select this if the default Command Mode conflicts with other DVD equipment. DVD2 Select this if the default Command Mode conflicts with other
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    recorder, use this troubleshooting guide to help remedy the problem before requesting repairs. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony the recorder appears on the TV screen. , When playing a double-layer DVD, the see the TV's instruction manual). , Place the recorder and TV farther apart
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    the recorder is distorted. , If the playback picture output from a DVD player, VCR, or tuner goes through your recorder before Connection" settings in "Audio" setup (page 79). Sound is noisy. , When playing a CD with DTS sound tracks, noise will come from the LINE OUT R-AUDIOL jacks (page 54).
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    not be able to do some of the operations above. See the instruction manual supplied with the disc. The language for the sound track cannot be changed. , Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the DVD being played. , The DVD VIDEO prohibits the changing of the language for the sound track. , Try
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    ). , The timer setting overlapped another setting that was set later or has priority (page 47). , Disc space was not enough. Contents previously recorded were erased. , Data that has been recorded on a DVD with a PC will be erased from the disc when the disc is inserted. , The title was updated and
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    . , Different command modes are set for the recorder and remote. Set the same command mode (page 22). The default command mode setting for this recorder and the supplied remote is DVD3. , Set the TV/DVD switch to DVD (page 22). Other Sony equipment responds to the remote. , The same command mode
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    disc tray to open after you have recorded or edited a DVD. This is because the recorder is adding disc data to the disc. The disc tray does not open and "TRAY LOCKED" appears in the front panel display. , Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. "FAN ERROR" appears in the
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    disc with a soft cloth. C 31 The DVD/CD is not inserted correctly. , Re-insert the disc correctly. E XX (xx is a number) To prevent a malfunction, the recorder has performed the selfdiagnosis function. , Contact your nearest Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility and give the five
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    terminal for VHF/ UHF Timer: Clock: Quartz locked/Timer indication: 12-hour cycle (digital)/Power back-up duration: 1 hour Video recording format: MPEG Video Audio recording format/applicable bit rate: Dolby Digital 2 ch/256 kbps Inputs and outputs LINE OUT (AUDIO): Phono jack/2 Vrms/10 kilohms
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    notice. About i.LINK The DV IN jack on this recorder is an i.LINKcompliant DV IN jack. This section describes the recorder by the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable). When connecting this recorder to i.LINKcompatible equipment having two or more i.LINK jacks (DV jacks), see the instruction manual
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    precautions, see the notes on page 70. For details on precautions when connecting this recorder, also see the instruction manuals for the equipment to be connected. Required i.LINK cable Use the Sony i.LINK 4-pin-to-4-pin cable (during DV dubbing). i.LINK and are trademarks. Additional Information
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    Guide to Parts and Controls For more information, see the pages in parentheses. Remote 123 456 789 0 A TV/DVD switch (20) B Z OPEN/CLOSE button (29) C [/1 (on/standby) button (23) D CH (channel) +/- buttons (31) The + button has a tactile dot*. E Number buttons (43, 57) SET button (
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    (31) Z CHAPTER MARK/CHAPTER MARK ERASE buttons (67) wj SYNCHRO REC button (48) wk WIDE MODE button (20) wl ANGLE button (53) e; COMMAND MODE switch (DVD 1,2,3) (22) ea PROGRESSIVE button (17) * Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the
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    SELECT button (50, 70) N REC MODE button (40) O LINE 2 IN (S VIDEO/VIDEO/L(MONO) AUDIO R) jacks (26) * Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the recorder. 96
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    Front panel display PROGRESSIVE DVD RW VCD VR SAP CH A Playing/recording status. B Disc type*/recording format C SAP (Second Audio Program) indicator (41) D Audio signal indicators (34) * Displays DATA CDs as "CD." E Displays the following (35): • Playing time/remaining time • Current title/
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    data is compressed to about 1/40 (average) of its original size. The DVD also uses a variable rate coding technology that changes the data to be allocated according to the status of the picture. Audio information is recorded in a multi-channel format, such as Dolby Digital, allowing you to enjoy
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    disc space. Playlist (page 63) Playback information created from the actual recordings on a DVD-RW (VR mode). A Playlist leaves the original titles as they are page 57) The longest section of a picture or music feature on a DVD, movie, etc., in video software, or the entire album in audio software. Track
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    1572 Uzbek 1581 Vietnamese 1587 Volap k 1613 Wolof 1632 Xhosa 1665 Yoruba 1684 Chinese 1697 Zulu 1703 Not specified Area Code For details, see page 80. Code Area Code Area 2044 Argentina 2047 Australia 2046 Austria 2057 Belgium 2070 Brazil 2079 Canada 2090 Chile 2092 China 2115 Denmark 2165
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    recording picture 44 "AFT" 75 Album 34, 61 Album number 34 "Album Search" 58 ANGLE 53 Antenna 12 Area code Playlist" 67 Creating chapters 67 D DATA CD 10 "Digital Out" 79 Digital video camera DVD Menu" 75 "DVD Rec. Picture Size" 45 DVD VIDEO 10, 98 DVD+R 8, 98 DVD+RW 8, 98 DVD-R 8, 98 DVD-RW 8, 98 DVD
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    , 75 "Guide CH - TV CH" 25 H Handling discs 91 "Hue" 55 I i.LINK 92 INPUT SELECT 50, 70 Interlace 98 Interlace format 98 J JPEG image files 58 L Labeling 37 Language 75 Language code 100 LINE 2 IN 27 LINE IN 1/3 26 "Line1 Input" 77 "Line3 Input" 77 M Manual Clock Set 75 MENU 51 Menu DVD's Menu
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    List 46 Timer recording check/change/cancel 46 G-Code 43 manual setting 41 Rec Mode Adjust 42 Synchro Rec 48 Title 34, 99 TITLE LIST 51 Title List 32, 51 Sort 33 Thumbnail 33 "Title Name" 64 Title number 34 "Title Search" 58 TOP MENU 51 Track 99 "Track Search" 58 Troubleshooting 84 "Tuner
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    Printed on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia
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