Sony RDR-GX330 Operating Instructions - Page 43

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Timer Recording

“DVD Rec. Picture Size”:

Sets the picture size of the program to be

recorded.

• 4:3 (default): Sets the picture size to

4:3.

•

16:9: Sets the picture size to 16:9 (wide

mode).

“DVD Rec. Picture Size” works with

DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs (Video mode)

when the recording mode is set to HQ,

HSP, SP, LSP, or ESP. For all other

recording modes, the screen size is fixed

at “4:3.”

For DVD-Rs/DVD-RWs (VR mode), the

actual picture size is recorded regardless

of the setting. 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.”

“Rec NR” (noise reduction): Reduces

noise contained in the video signal.

“Rec Video Equalizer”: Adjusts the

picture in greater detail.

Press

M

/

m

to select the item you want to

adjust, then press ENTER.

• Contrast: Changes the contrast.

• Brightness: Changes the overall

brightness.

• Color: Makes the colors deeper or

lighter.

• Hue: Changes the color balance.

3

Adjust the setting using

<

/

M

/

m

/

,

,

and press ENTER.

The default setting is underlined.

“Rec NR”: (weak) Off

1

~

2

~

3

(strong)

“Rec Video Equalizer”:

• Contrast: (weak)

–3

~

0

~

3 (strong)

• Brightness: (dark) –3

~

0

~

3 (bright)

• Color: (light)

–3

~

0

~

3 (deep)

• Hue: (red)

–3

~

0

~

3 (green)

Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust any other

items.

b

Notes

•

When playing a 16:9 size picture recorded as 4:3,

the image is fixed to 4:3 Letter Box regardless of

the setting in “TV Type” of “Video” setup

(page 74).

•

Remnants of images may appear on your screen

when using “Rec NR.”

•

“Rec Video Equalizer” does not affect the input

of the DV IN jack.

The recorder can automatically divide a

recording (a title) into chapters by inserting

chapter marks at approximately 6 minute

intervals during recording. To disable this

function, set “Auto Chapter” in the

“Recording” setup to “Off” (page 78).

When recording to a DVD-R (VR mode) or

DVD-RW (VR mode), you can insert and

erase chapter marks manually (page 62).

Creating chapters in a title

Section	Page
WARNING	2
Precautions	3
Quick Guide to Disc Types	8
Recordable and playable discs	8
Playable discs	10
Hookups and Settings	12
Hooking Up the Recorder	12
Step 1: Connecting the Antenna Cable	12
A: Cable box or satellite receiver with a video/audio output	13
B: Cable box with an antenna output only	14
C: Cable without cable box, or antenna only (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 recorder using the remote	22
Step 6: Easy Setup	23
Connecting a VCR or Similar Device	24
Connecting to the LINE 1 IN jacks	24
Connecting to the LINE 2 IN jacks on the front panel	25
Connecting to a Satellite or Digital Tuner	26
Eight Basic Operations - Getting to Know Your DVD Recorder	27
1. Inserting a Disc	27
2. Recording a Program	27
Checking the disc status while recording	28
3. Playing the Recorded Program (Title List)	28
4. Displaying the Playing/Remaining Time and Play Information	30
Checking the playing/ remaining time	31
Checking the remaining disc space	32
5. Changing the Name of a Recorded Program	33
6. Labeling and Protecting a Disc	34
Labeling a disc	34
Protecting a disc	35
7. Playing the Disc on Other DVD Equipment (Finalize)	35
Finalizing the disc using Z OPEN/CLOSE button	36
Finalizing the disc using “Disc Information” display	36
Unfinalizing a disc	37
8. Reformatting a disc	37
Timer Recording	39
Before Recording	39
Recording mode	39
Recording a stereo/SAP program	40
Unrecordable pictures	40
Timer Recording	40
Using the Quick Timer function	42
Adjusting the recording picture quality and size	42
Creating chapters in a title	43
Checking/Changing/ Canceling Timer Settings (Timer List)	44
Changing the priority of overlapped settings	45
Recording From Connected Equipment	47
Recording from connected 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 recording (Chasing Playback)	53
Playing a previous recording while making another (Simultaneous Rec and Play)	54
Searching for a Title/ Chapter/Track, etc.	54
Playing MP3 Audio Tracks or JPEG Image Files	55
About MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files	56
MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files that the recorder can play	57
About playback order of albums, tracks, and files	57
Erasing and Editing	59
Before Editing	59
Erasing and Editing a Title	60
Erasing multiple titles (Erase Titles)	60
Erasing a section of a title (A-B Erase)	61
Creating chapters manually	62
Creating and Editing a Playlist	62
Moving a Playlist title (Change Order)	64
Combining multiple Playlist titles (Combine Titles)	64
Dividing a Playlist title (Divide Title)	65
DV/Digital8 Dubbing	66
Before DV/Digital8 Dubbing	66
Preparing for DV/Digital8 dubbing	66
Recording an Entire DV Format Tape (One Touch Dubbing)	68
Program Edit	68
Settings and Adjustments	71
Antenna Reception and Language Settings (Basic)	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	83
Self-diagnosis Function (When letters/numbers appear in the display)	88
Notes About This Recorder	88
Specifications	89
About i.LINK	90
Guide to Parts and Controls	92
Language Code List	95
Area Code	95
Index	96

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Creating s in a title, Adjust the setting using, and press ENTER.

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