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    2-672-839-11(1) DVD Recorder Operating Instructions RDR-GX330 © 2006 Sony Corporation
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    appliance. For customers in the U.S.A Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. RDR-GX330 Serial No CAUTION You are
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    disconnected from the AC power source as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the recorder itself has been turned off. • If you are not going to use the recorder for a long time, be sure to disconnect the recorder from the wall outlet. To disconnect the AC power cord, grasp the plug
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    the text or illustrations. • Icons, such as DVD , listed at the top of each explanation indicate what kind of media can be used with the function being explained. • 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
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    (no cable TV 15 Step 2: Connecting the Video Cords 16 Step 3: Connecting the Audio Cords 18 Step 4: Connecting the AC Power Cord 19 Step 5: Preparing the Remote 20 Controlling TVs with the remote 20 If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder 21 Changing channels of the
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    equipment with a timer (Synchro Rec). . . . . 47 Recording from connected equipment without a timer 48 Playback 49 Playing 49 Playback options 51 Adjusting the picture quality 52 Adjusting the delay between the picture and sound (AV SYNC 53 Playing from the beginning of the program you are
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    71 Tuner Preset 71 Clock 72 OSD (On-Screen Display 73 Video Settings (Video 74 Audio Settings (Audio 76 Recording Settings (Recording 78 Disc Settings (DVD 79 Remote Control Settings/Factory Settings (Others 81 Easy Setup (Resetting the Recorder 82 Additional Information 83 Troubleshooting
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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 DVDRW VR mode Video mode DVD+R DVD+R DL VR mode DVD-R Video mode +RW Automatically formatted in +VR mode (DVD+
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    formatted in Video mode. To format a new DVD-R in VR mode, format using the "Disc Information" display (page 27). *2 CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media) is a coding technology that protects copyrights for images. Discs that cannot be recorded on • 8 cm discs • DVD-R DL (Dual Layer
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    DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs/ DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs that do not contain DVD Video or JPEG image files. • DVD Audio discs • DVD-RAMs • HD layer on Super Audio CDs • DVD VIDEOs with a different region code (page 11). • DVDs that were recorded on a different recorder and not correctly finalized. • A disc recorded
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    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. Note on DualDiscs A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with digital audio material on the other side
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    settings of the recorder. Do not connect the AC power cord until you reach "Step 4: Connecting the AC Power Cord" on page 19. b Notes • See "Specifications" (page 89) for a list of supplied accessories. • Plug in cords securely to prevent unwanted noise. • Refer to the instructions supplied with the
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    (not supplied) to antenna input TV to LINE 1 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 1 IN jack, set "Line1 Input
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    the cable box (2ch, 3ch, or 4ch). Wall Cable box ANT IN TO TV Antenna cable (supplied) to VHF/UHF IN DVD recorder to VHF/UHF OUT TV to antenna input : Signal flow b Note When using this connection, set "Antenna / Cable" of the "Tuner Preset" to "Antenna" in the "Basic" setup (page 71). 14
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    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 to VHF/UHF OUT TV to antenna input Antenna cable (supplied) : Signal flow DVD recorder 15
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    to view pictures. A INPUT VIDEO Audio/video cord (supplied) S-video cord (not supplied) INPUT B S VIDEO L AUDIO R (yellow) TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) to LINE OUT (VIDEO) to LINE OUT (S VIDEO) DVD recorder (green) (blue) (red) to
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    When playing "wide screen" images Some recorded images may not fit your TV screen. To change the picture size, see page 74. If you are connecting to a VCR Connect your VCR to the LINE IN jack on the recorder (page 24). b Note Do not connect more than one type of video cord between the recorder and
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    (receiver) with a decoder A [Speakers] Rear (R) Front (R) Center to coaxial digital input Subwoofer Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) DVD recorder to LINE OUT (R-AUDIO-L) (white) Audio/video cord (supplied) (yellow) INPUT B VIDEO : Signal flow (red) (yellow
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    "DTS" and "DTS Digital Out" are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Step 4: Connecting the AC Power Cord Connect the supplied AC power cord to the AC IN terminal of the recorder. Then plug the recorder and TV power cords into the AC outlet. After you connect the AC power cord, you must wait
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    number may be reset to the default setting. Set the appropriate code number again. Number buttons b Notes • If the supplied remote interferes your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command mode number for this recorder (page 21). • Use the batteries correctly to avoid possible leakage
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    source If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder 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 after you have
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    To check the Command Mode for the recorder Press x STOP on the recorder when the recorder is turned off. The Command Mode for the recorder appears in the front panel display. If the Command Mode for the recorder has not been changed, set the Command Mode for the remote to the default setting of DVD3
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    on your TV. Easy Setup - Audio Connection If you connected an AV amplifier (receiver) using a coaxial cord, select "Yes : DIGITAL OUT" and set the digital output signal (page 76). 3 Press ENTER when "Finish" appears. "Easy Setup" is finished. 1 Turn on the recorder and your TV. Then switch the
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    recorder's AC power cord from the AC outlet, connect a VCR or similar recording device to the LINE IN jacks of this recorder. Use the DV IN jack on the front panel if the equipment has a DV output jack (i.LINK jack) (page 66). For details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with the connected
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    can use an S-video cord instead of an audio/video cord. S VIDEO OUTPUT VIDEO AUDIO L R VCR, etc. S-video cord (not supplied) to LINE 2 IN Audio/video cord (not supplied) : Signal flow DVD recorder z Hint When the connected equipment outputs only monaural sound, connect to just the L(MONO
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    Digital Tuner Connect a satellite or digital tuner to this recorder using the LINE 1 IN jacks. Disconnect the recorder's AC power cord from the AC outlet when connecting the tuner. To use the Synchro-Rec function, see below. TV Audio/video cord (supplied) INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R to LINE OUT DVD
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    +/- Eight Basic Operations - Getting to Know Your DVD Recorder 1 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE, and place a disc on the disc tray. DISPLAY Recording/playing side facing down z REC x REC STOP REC MODE TV/VIDEO 2 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc tray. Wait until "LOAD" disappears from the front panel
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    RVR To play a recorded title, select the title from the Title List. TITLE LIST / mc
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    only to the selected item. The displayed options differ depending upon the model, situation, and disc type. Eight Basic Operations - Getting to Know Your DVD Recorder m Extended Title List Sub-menu 4 Select "Play," and press ENTER. Playback starts from the selected title. A Title type: Displays
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    and remaining time of the current title, chapter, track, or disc. Also, you can check the disc name recorded on the DVD/CD. DISPLAY ENTER OPTIONS TIME/TEXT Press DISPLAY. The displays differ depending on the disc type or playing status. A Title number/name (Shows either track number, track name
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    Know Your DVD Recorder B Available functions for DVD VIDEOs ( angle/ audio/ subtitle, etc.), or playback data for DATA DVDs and DATA CDs C The current selected function or audio setting (appears only temporarily) Example: Dolby Digital 5.1 ch Rear (L/R) z Hints • If "DTS" of "Audio Connection" is
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    replaced with "*." • Playing time of MP3 audio tracks may not be displayed correctly. "Remainder" (approximate) • The remaining recording time in each of the recording modes • Disc space bar • Remaining disc space/total disc space z Hint To increase disc space, see "To open up disc space" (page 59
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    Eight Basic Operations - Getting to Know Your DVD Recorder 5. Changing the Name of a Recorded Program +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -RVideo -RVR 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
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    OPTIONS to select "Disc Information," and press ENTER. The "Disc Information" display appears. Available settings differ depending on the disc type. Example: When the inserted disc is a DVD+RW. 3 Select "Disc Name," and press ENTER. Enter the disc name in the "Input Disc Name" display (page
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    cannot edit or record on the disc. If you want to record on it again, unfinalize (page 37) or reformat the disc (page 37). However, if you reformat the disc, all recorded contents will be erased. -RVR Finalizing is necessary. The disc can be played only on equipment that supports DVD-R in VR mode
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    RVideo Finalizing is necessary when playing on any equipment other than this recorder. After finalizing, you cannot edit or record on the disc. Z OPEN/ CLOSE
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    when inserted. If necessary, you can manually reformat a DVD+RW or DVD-RW disc to make a blank disc. For DVD-RWs, you can select a recording format (VR mode or Video mode) according to your needs (page 59).
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    z Hint By reformatting, you can change the recording format on DVD-RWs, or record again on DVDRWs that have been finalized. b Note On this model, 1 GB (read "gigabyte") is equivalent to 1 billion bytes. The larger the number, the larger the disc space. 38
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    regardless whether or not the recorder 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 35). Recording mode Like the standard ×3 recording modes of video tapes, you
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    +R -RVR -RVideo Copy-Once -RWVR (CPRM*) -RVR (CPRM*) Copy-Never None (a blank screen is recorded) * The recorded disc can be played only on CPRM compatible equipment (page 8). z REC x REC STOP 1 Press TIMER. TIMER
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    of 60 minutes. 3 Select "OK" and press ENTER. z Hint If you are recording to a DVD-RW (VR mode) at a recording mode that is SP or lower and is a 2x speed or higher disc, you can play the title as it is being recorded by selecting the program title on the Title List (page 53). ,continued 41
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    the screen, change the disc, or make available space for the recording (DVD+RW/DVD-RW only) (page 60). • Check that the clock is correctly set before setting the timer recording. If not, the timer recording cannot be made. • To record a satellite program, turn on the satellite tuner and select the
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    . For example, if a 16:9 size picture is received, the disc records the picture as 16:9 even if "DVD Rec. Picture Size" is set to "4:3." For DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, the screen size is fixed at "4:3." b Notes • When playing a 16:9 size picture recorded as 4:3, the image is fixed to 4:3 Letter Box regardless
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    , change, or cancel timer settings using the Timer List. O RETURN / TIMER LIST
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    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 a program if necessary. When the timer settings
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    of program B may be delayed. z Hint You can change the priority of a timer setting while recording. 1 Press TIMER LIST. The Timer List appears. 2 Select an overlapped timer setting, and press ENTER. indicates that the timer setting is overlapped by another timer
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    timer function (such as a satellite tuner). Connect the equipment to the LINE 1 IN jacks of the recorder (page 26). When the connected equipment turns on, the recorder starts recording a program from the LINE 1 IN jacks. 1 Insert a recordable DVD. See "1. Inserting a Disc" on page 27. 2 Press INPUT
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    has a DV output jack (i.LINK jack). 1 Insert a recordable DVD. See "1. Inserting a Disc" on page 27. 2 Press INPUT SELECT to select an input source according to the connection you made. The front panel display changes as follows: channel If you connect a digital video camera with a DV IN jack See
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    +R -RVR -RVideo DVD VCD CD DATA DVD DATA CD Z OPEN/ CLOSE Number buttons AUDIO TOP MENU MENU TITLE LIST / . PREV H PLAY X PAUSE SUBTITLE x STOP 1 Insert a disc. • See "1. Inserting a Disc" on page 27. • If you insert a DVD VIDEO, VIDEO CD, CD, DATA DVD, or DATA CD
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    " appears in the front panel display. The Z OPEN/CLOSE button does not work while the Child Lock is set. To unlock the disc tray, hold down x STOP until "UNLOCKED" appears in the front panel display when the recorder is turned on. z Hints • You can also use the H PLAY button in step 3 (page 49) to
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    +R DVD -RWVR -RWVideo -RVR -RVideo VCD * Operations Selects one of the audio tracks recorded on the disc when pressed repeatedly in normal playback mode. DVD : 3M are only available for DVDs. Plays in slow motion when pressed for more than one second in pause mode. Plays one frame at a time
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    be connected to the DIGITAL OUT jack of the recorder. • Set the sound to "Stereo" using the AUDIO button when you play DTS sound tracks on a CD (page 51). Notes on playing DVDs with a DTS sound track DTS audio signals are output only through the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack. When you play a DVD with
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    " and/or "MNR" to "Off." • Depending on the disc or the scene being played, the above BNR, MNR, or FNR effects may be hard SYNC) +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -RVR -RVideo DVD VCD 1 Press OPTIONS during playback to select "Audio Settings," and press ENTER. 2 Select "AV SYNC", and press ENTER. "AV SYNC
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    . You can also search for a scene using the time code. Number buttons, SET b Notes • This function does not work when recording: - on a 1x-speed DVD-RW. - in the HQ or HSP recording mode. • When playing a title recorded in the HQ or HSP recording mode, picture noise may appear depending upon the
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    /CD-RWs) or JPEG image files on DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/ DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs). AUDIO DISPLAY / . PREV m H PLAY TIME/TEXT M x STOP X PAUSE 1 Insert a disc. See "1. Inserting a Disc" on page 27. 2 Press H PLAY. For MP3 discs, playback starts from the first MP3
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    to recognize the MP3 tracks. You can also play discs recorded in MultiSession/Border. See the instructions supplied with the disc drives and the recording software (not supplied) for details on the recording format. Note on MultiSession/Border discs If audio tracks and images in Music CD format or
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    can play The recorder can play the following tracks and files: - MP3 audio tracks with the extension ".mp3." - JPEG image files with the extension ".jpeg" or ".jpg." - JPEG image files that conform to the DCF* image file format. * "Design rule for Camera File system": Image standards for digital
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    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 999 individual folders can be played. (Folders that do not contain JPEG album may take some time. • This recorder supports MP3 audio bit rates up to 320 kbps. 58
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    disc or a timer recording starts while editing. • DVD discs created by DVD video cameras cannot be edited on this recorder. • If a message appears and indicates that the disc (page 64) Yes No * DVD+RW only To open up disc space To open up disc space on a DVD+RW or DVD-RW (Video mode), erase the
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    RWVideo +R -RVideo -RVR This section explains the basic edit functions. Note that editing is irreversible. To edit DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs (VR mode) without changing the original recordings, create a Playlist title (page 62). "Set Thumbnail": Changes the title's thumbnail picture that appears in the Title
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    erased. To erase all titles on the disc You can reformat a DVD+RW or DVD-RW to make the disc blank. See "8. Reformatting a disc" on page 37. Erasing a section press ENTER. The display for setting point A appears. The title starts to play. • To return to the beginning of the title, press X PAUSE and
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    b Note To insert a chapter mark manually during recording, set "Auto Chapter" to "Off" in the "Recording" setup. Creating and Editing a Playlist actual recordings. You can create up to 97 Playlist titles. Example: You have recorded the final few matches of a football tournament on a DVDRW/DVD-R (
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    title you want to include in the Playlist title, and press ENTER. The display for setting the start point (IN) appears. The title starts to play. • To return to the beginning of the title, press X PAUSE and then press . PREV. 5 Select the IN point using m/M, and press ENTER. Playback pauses. 6 Press
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    Playlist). The title name is the same as the Original title name. To play the Playlist title 1 Press TITLE LIST. If the Title List (Original) appears Select a title, and press ENTER. The sub-menu appears. 3 Select "Play," and press ENTER. Combining multiple Playlist titles (Combine Titles) -RWVR -
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    press ENTER. The sub-menu appears. 3 Select "Divide Title," and press ENTER. The display for setting the dividing point appears, and the title starts to play. • To return to the beginning of the title, press X PAUSE and then press . PREV. 4 Select the dividing point by pressing m/M, and press ENTER
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    the "DV/D8 Edit" functions of this recorder. See the instruction manual supplied with the digital video camera as well before connecting. z Hint If you plan to do additional editing on a disc after the initial dub, use the DV IN jack and record on a DVD-RW/DVD-R (VR mode). to DV IN i.LINK cable
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    • You cannot connect more than one piece of digital video equipment to the recorder. • You cannot control the recorder using another device or another recorder of the same model. • You cannot record date, time, or the contents of the cassette memory onto the disc. • If you record from a DV/Digital8
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    a DV/Digital8 format tape, and then automatically record selected scenes to a DVD. To use this function, do the following: Connect your digital video camera and prepare for recording m Select and edit the scenes you want to dub Using the recorder's remote control, fast forward or rewind the tape
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    for setting the IN point (start of the scene) appears. The scene starts to play. 4 Select the IN point using m/M, and press ENTER. Playback pauses. 5 Erase": Erases the scene. When asked for confirmation, select "OK." "Preview": Plays the selected scene. • To add more scenes, press M and go to step
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    the available space on the dubbing target media. b Notes • If you set the stop during recording Press x REC STOP. Note that it may take a few seconds for the recorder to stop recording. To automatically adjust the dubbing mode If there is not enough available space on the target disc, the recorder
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    while the recorder is in stop mode. 2 Select "SETUP," and press ENTER. 3 Select "Basic," and press ENTER. The options for "Basic" appear. The default settings are underlined. To turn off the display, press SYSTEM MENU repeatedly. Tuner Preset b Note You cannot preset channels for the connected cable
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    Channel Setup," and press ENTER. On Turns on the Auto Fine Tuning function. Normally, select this. Off Allows you to adjust the picture manually. 9 Select "On" to turn on AFT, and press ENTER. • If the Auto Fine Tuning function does not work effectively, select "Off" in step 8 and press
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    Time (if applicable). No Allows you to adjust your time zone and Daylight Saving Time manually, without turning off the Auto Clock Set function. 4 Select "Yes," and press ENTER. The recorder automatically sets the clock by searching for a channel that carries a time signal and sets your
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    tuner, or decoder connected to the DVD recorder. 4:3 Letter Box 1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop playing back a title recorded from 16:9 size video (page 42) or a 16:9 size commercial DVD video. Select the playback picture size according to the type of connected on the disc, "4:3
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    DVD software that you are watching. You can fine-tune the progressive 480p video signal that is output when you set "Progressive Output" to "On." Note that you must connect When picture noise appears after you set the recorder to progressive format, hold down x STOP, and press CHANNEL - (minus) on
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    allows you to adjust the sound according to the playback and connection conditions. 1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode. 2 Select "SETUP," and press ENTER. 3 Select "Audio," and press ENTER. The "Audio" setup appears with the following options. The default settings are underlined
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    Audio" setup. Dolby Digital Select this when the recorder is connected to an audio component with a built-in Dolby Digital decoder. • DTS (DVD 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
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    "Auto Chapter" is set to "On" during DV/Digital8 dubbing to a DVD-RW/DVD-R (VR mode). 1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode. 2 Select "SETUP," and press ENTER. 3 Select "Recording," and press ENTER. The "Recording" setup appears with the following options. The default settings are
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    Disc Settings (DVD) The "DVD" setup allows you to adjust parental control, language and other DVD related settings. 1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode. 2 Select "SETUP," and press ENTER. 3 Select "DVD," and press ENTER. The "DVD" setup appears with the following options. The
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    be limited on this recorder. • Depending on the disc, you may be asked to change the Parental Control level while playing the disc. In this case, enter your password, then change the level. Language (DVD VIDEO only) DVD Menu Switches the language for the DVD menu. Audio Switches the language of
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    when the power is off. Off Does not set to power save mode and make the lighting bright. Command Mode Changes the Command Mode of the recorder if other DVD equipment is assigned the same Command Mode. For details, see "If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder" on page
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    Easy Setup (Resetting the Recorder) Select this to run the "Easy Setup" program. 1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode. 2 Select "SETUP," and press ENTER. 3 Select "Easy Setup," and press ENTER. 4 Select "Start." 5 Follow the instructions for "Easy Setup" (page 23) from step 2. 82
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    following difficulties while using the recorder, use this troubleshooting guide to help remedy the problem before requesting repairs. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Power The power does not turn on. , Check that the AC power cord is connected securely. , Even if your
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    are recording does not have a second audio program. , You have set "Tuner Audio" in the "Audio" setup to "Main" (page 76). Select "SAP" to record alternate audio programs. , If you have connected an AV amplifier to the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack and want to change the audio track for DVDRWs/DVD-Rs
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    auto pause signal, the recorder stops playback at the auto pause signal. Some functions such as Stop, Search, or Slow-motion Play cannot be performed. , Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to do some of the operations above. See the instruction manual supplied with the disc. The language for
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    clock again (page 72). , The clock stopped due to a power failure that lasted for more than 1 hour. Reset the clock (page 72). The TIMER REC indicator is flashing. , The disc does not have enough space. , Insert a recordable disc inside the recorder. , The inserted DVD is protected (page 35). The
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    in the front panel display, disconnect the AC power cord anyway.) Connect the AC power cord again while pressing down A on the recorder, and release the button when the disc tray opens. Then, keep [/1 on the recorder pressed for about ten seconds until "WELCOME" appears in the front panel display
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    a soft cloth. C 31 The DVD/CD is not inserted correctly. , Re-insert the disc correctly. E XX To prevent a malfunction, the (xx is a number) recorder has performed the self-diagnosis function. , Contact your nearest Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility and give the five
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    car. • After playing, store the disc in its case. • Clean the disc with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the center out locked/Timer indication: 12-hour cycle (digital)/ Power back-up duration: 1 hour Video recording format: MPEG-2, MPEG-1 Audio recording format/applicable bit rate: Dolby Digital
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    to 80% Supplied accessories: Audio/video cord (1) Power cord (1) Antenna cable (1) Remote commander (remote) (1) Size AA (R6) batteries (2) Specifications and design are subject to change without notice. About i.LINK The DV IN jack on this recorder is i.LINKcompliant for digital video cameras. This
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    such as a MICRO MV digital video camera with an i.LINK jack. For further precautions, see the notes on page 66. 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
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    Guide to Parts and Controls For more information, see the pages in parentheses. Remote 123 456 789 0 A Z OPEN/CLOSE button (27) B [/1 (on/standby) button (23) C Number buttons (54) The number 5 button has a tactile dot*. D CH (channel) +/- buttons (27) The + button has a tactile dot*. E AUDIO
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    23) B Disc tray (27) C Front panel display (31, 94) D TIMER REC indicator (40) SYNCHRO REC indicator (47) E A (open/close) button (27) F H (play) button (49) G x (stop) button (49) H (remote sensor) (20) I z REC button (27) J x REC STOP button (27) K LINE 2 IN (S VIDEO/VIDEO/ L(MONO) AUDIO R) jacks
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    can turn off the front panel display when the recorder is turned off by setting "Power Save Standby" to "On" in the "Others" setup (page 81). Rear panel A VHF/UHF IN/OUT jacks (12) B LINE 1 IN (R-AUDIO-L/VIDEO) jacks (16) C LINE 1 IN (S VIDEO) jack (24) D DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack (18) E LINE OUT
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    Vietnamese 1587 Volap k 1613 Wolof 1632 Xhosa 1665 Yoruba 1684 Chinese 1697 Zulu 1703 Not specified Additional Information Area Code For details, see page 79. Code Area Code Area 2044 Argentina 2047 Australia 2046 Austria 2057 Belgium 2070 Brazil 2079 Canada 2090 Chile 2092 China 2115 Denmark
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    Erase" 61 AC Power Cord 19 Adjusting playback picture 52 playback sound 53 recording picture 42 "AFT" 72 Album 31, 57 Album number 31 "Album Search" 54 Angle 49 Antenna 12 Area code 95 AUDIO 51 "Audio" 76, 80 "Audio ATT" 76 "Audio Connection" 23, 76 Audio cord 18 "Audio DRC" 77 "Audio Settings" 53
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    JPEG image files 55 MP3 audio tracks 55 resume play 50 slow-motion play 51 Playing status bar 31 Playlist 29, 59, 62 "Power Save Standby" 81 "Preview" 63, 69 Program Edit 68 "Progressive Mode" 75 "Progressive Output" 74 "Protect Disc" 35 "Protect Title" 60 Protection disc 35 title 60 ,continued 97
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    discs 8 "Recording" 78 Recording 39 picture adjustment 42 recording format 8 recording mode 28, 39 recording time 28, 39 while watching another program 28 Recording time 39 Region code 11 Remaining time 31 Remote 20, 92 Resetting the recorder 82 Resume Play 50 S S VIDEO 16 SAP (Second Audio
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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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