Sony Rdr-gx315 User manual

US Model

Canadian Model

SERVICE MANUAL

DVD RECORDER

SPECIFICATIONS

RMT-D223A

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RDR-GX315

Laser

Semiconductor laser

Channel coverage

VHF 2 to 13

UHF 14 to 69

CATV A-8 to A-1, A to W, W+1 to

System

Antenna

75-ohm antenna terminal for VHF/UHF

Inputs and outputs

LINE 1 IN and LINE 2 IN

VIDEO IN, phono jack (1 each)

Input signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms,

unbalanced, sync negative

AUDIO IN, phono jacks (2 each)

Input level: 327 mVrms

Input impedance: more than 47 kilohms

LINE 2 IN

S VIDEO, 4-pin, mini-DIN jack

Y: 1.0 Vp-p, unbalanced, sync negative

C: 0.286 Vp-p, load impedance 75 ohms

DV IN, 4-pin jack, i.LINK S100

W+84

LINE OUT

VIDEO OUT, phono jack (1)

Output signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms,

unbalanced, sync negative

AUDIO OUT, phono jacks (2)

Standard output: 327 mVrms

Load impedance: 47 kilohms

Output impedance: less than 10 kilohms

[DVD recorder section]

Audio recording format

Dolby Digital

Video recording format

MPEG Video

[Timer section]

[Tuner section]

Clock

Quartz locked

Timer indication

12-hour cycle

Timer setting

12 programs (max.)

Power back-up

Back-up duration: 0 min

5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F)

General

Power requirements

120 V AC, 60 Hz

Power consumption

28 W

Operating temperature

DIGITAL OUT

OPTICAL, Optical output jack

COAXIAL, phono jack

Output signal: 0.5 Vp-p, 75 ohms

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, PB, PR)

Phono jack

Y: 1.0 Vp-p/PB, PR: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms

S VIDEO OUT

4-pin, mini-DIN jack

Y: 1.0 Vp-p, unbalanced, sync negative

C: 0.286 Vp-p, load impedance 75 ohms

−18 dBm (wave length: 660 nm)

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Storage temperature

−20°C to 60°C (−4°F to 140°F)

Operating humidity

25% to 80%

Dimensions including projecting parts

and controls (w/h/d)

Approx. 430 ×63 ×263 mm

(Approx. 17 ××103/8in21/2ches)

Supplied accessories

Remote commander (remote) (1)

Size AA (R6) batteries (2)

Antenna cable (1)

Audio/video cord (1)

Design and specifications are subject to change

without notice.

Mass

Approx. 2.9 kg (Approx. 6.4 lbs)

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WARNING!!

WHEN SERVICING, DO NOT APPROACH THE LASER

EXIT WITH THE EYE TOO CLOSELY. IN CASE IT IS

NECESSARY TO CONFIRM LASER BEAM EMISSION,

BE SURE TO OBSERVE FROM A DISTANCE OF MORE

THAN 25 cm FROM THE SURFACE OF THE

OBJECTIVE LENS ON THE OPTICAL PICK-UP BLOCK.

CAUTION

Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures

other than those specified herein may result in hazardous

radiation exposure.

SAFETY-RELATED COMPONENT WARNING!!

COMPONENTS IDENTIFIED BY MARK 0OR DOTTED

LINE WITH MARK 0ON THE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS

AND IN THE PARTS LIST ARE CRITICAL TO SAFE

OPERATION. REPLACE THESE COMPONENTS WITH

SONY PARTS WHOSE PART NUMBERS APPEAR AS

SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL OR IN SUPPLEMENTS

PUBLISHED BY SONY.

CAUTION:

The use of optical instrument with this product will increase eye

hazard.

Fig. A. Using an AC voltmeter to check AC leakage.

1.5 k

Ω

0.15 µFAC

voltmeter

(0.75 V)

To Exposed Metal

Parts on Set

Earth Ground

LEAKAGETEST

The AC leakage from any exposed metal part to earth ground

and from all exposed metal parts to any exposed metal part having

a return to chassis, must not exceed 0.5 mA (500 microamperes).

Leakage current can be measured by any one of three methods.

1. A commercial leakage tester, such as the Simpson 229 or RCA

WT-540A. Follow the manufacturers' instructions to use these

instruments.

2. A battery-operated AC milliammeter. The Data Precision 245

digital multimeter is suitable for this job.

3. Measuringthevoltage drop across aresistorbymeans of aVOM

or battery-operated AC voltmeter. The “limit” indication is

0.75V,so analog metersmust haveanaccuratelow-voltagescale.

The Simpson 250 and Sanwa SH-63Trd are examples of a

passiveVOM that is suitable. Nearly all battery operated digital

multimeters that have a 2VAC range are suitable. (See Fig.A)

1. Check the area of your repair for unsoldered or poorly-soldered

connections. Check the entire board surface for solder splashes

and bridges.

2. Check the interboard wiring to ensure that no wires are

“pinched” or contact high-wattage resistors.

3. Lookfor unauthorizedreplacement parts, particularly transistors,

that were installed during a previous repair. Point them out to

the customer and recommend their replacement.

4. Look for parts which, though functioning, show obvious signs

ofdeterioration. Point them out to the customer and recommend

their replacement.

5. Check the line cord for cracks and abrasion. Recommend the

replacement of any such line cord to the customer.

6. Check the B+ voltage to see it is at the values specified.

7. Check the antenna terminals, metal trim, “metallized” knobs,

screws,andall other exposedmetal parts forAC leakage. Check

leakage as described below.

SAFETY CHECK-OUT

After correcting the original service problem, perform the following

safety checks before releasing the set to the customer:

Unleaded solder

Boards requiring use of unleaded solder are printed with the lead-

free mark (LF) indicating the solder contains no lead.

(Caution: Some printed circuit boards may not come printed with

the lead free mark due to their particular size.)

: LEAD FREE MARK

Unleaded solder has the following characteristics.

•Unleaded solder melts at a temperature about 40°C higher than

ordinary solder.

Ordinary soldering irons can be used but the iron tip has to be

applied to the solder joint for a slightly longer time.

Soldering irons using a temperature regulator should be set to

about 350°C.

Caution: The printed pattern (copper foil) may peel away if the

heated tip is applied for too long, so be careful!

•Strong viscosity

Unleaded solder is more viscous (sticky, less prone to flow) than

ordinary solder so use caution not to let solder bridges occur such

as on IC pins, etc.

•Usable with ordinary solder

It is best to use only unleaded solder but unleaded solder may

also be added to ordinary solder.

ATTENTION AU COMPOSANT AYANT RAPPORT

À LA SÉCURITÉ!

LES COMPOSANTS IDENTIFIÉS PAR UNE MARQUE 0

SUR LES DIAGRAMMES SCHÉMATIQUES ET LA LISTE

DES PIÈCES SONT CRITIQUES POUR LA SÉCURITÉ

DE FONCTIONNEMENT. NE REMPLACER CES COM-

POSANTS QUE PAR DES PIÈCES SONY DONT LES

NUMÉROS SONT DONNÉS DANS CE MANUEL OU DANS

LES SUPPLÉMENTS PUBLIÉS PAR SONY.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Precautions

1Safety Precautions ······························································ 5

2Servicing Precautions ························································ 7

3ESD Precautions ································································· 8

4Handling the Optical Pick-up ············································· 9

1. General

Hookups and Settings ······················································1-2

Quick Guide to Disk Types ·············································1-6

Playback ··········································································1-7

Recording ······································································1-10

Editing ···········································································1-13

DV/D8 Dubbing (DV/D8 yDVD)·····························1-16

Settings and Adjustments ··············································1-17

Additional Information··················································1-20

2. Disassembly and Reassembly

2-1 Cabinet and Board··························································2-1

2-1-1 Cabinet Top Removal ·····················································2-1

2-1-2 Assy Front-cabinet Removal ··········································2-1

2-1-3 Assy-deck Removal························································2-2

2-1-4 Digital Main and SMPS PCB Removal ·························2-2

2-1-5 Jack PCB Removal ·························································2-3

2-1-6 DC Fan Removal ····························································2-3

2-2 Circuit Boards Locations················································2-4

3. Block Diagram ..........................................................3-1

4. PCB Diagrams

4-1 SMPS PCB ······································································4-3

4-2 Digital Main PCB ····························································4-7

4-3 Jack PCB ·······································································4-11

4-4 Function Timer PCB······················································4-15

5. Schematic Diagrams

5-1 S.M.P.S (SMPS PCB) ······················································5-3

5-2 Power (SMPS PCB) ························································5-5

5-3 Tuner/F-Micom (Jack PCB) ············································5-7

5-4 Function Timer (Function Timer PCB) ···························5-9

5-5 Encoder (Digital Main PCB) ·········································5-11

5-6 Decoder (Digital Main PCB)·········································5-13

5-7 Video Decoder and Connector (Digital Main PCB)······5-15

5-8 DV Interface and 1394 Connector

(Digital Main PCB) ·······················································5-17

5-9 Connectors and Power (Digital Main PCB) ··················5-19

5-10 ADC/DAC (Jack PCB) ··················································5-21

5-11 I.O (Jack PCB) ······························································5-23

6. Troubleshooting ·················································6-1

7. Repair Parts List

7-1 Exploded Views ·······························································7-2

7-2 Electrical Parts List ·························································7-3

5 Reset operation after IC203 or IC205 was replaced...........10

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PRECAUTIONS

1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

1) Before returning an instrument to the customer, always make a

safety check of the entire instrument, including, but not limited

to, the following items:

(1) Be sure that no built-in protective devices are defective or have

been defeated during servicing.

(1)Protective shields are provided to protect both the technician

and the customer. Correctly replace all missing protective

shields, including any removed for servicing convenience.

(2)When reinstalling the chassis and/or other assembly in the

cabinet, be sure to put back in place all protective devices,

including, but not limited to, nonmetallic control knobs,

insulating fish papers, adjustment and compartment covers/

shields,and isolation resistor/capacitor networks. Donot operate

this instrument or permit it to be operated without all protective

devices correctly installed and functioning.

(2) Be sure that there are no cabinet openings through which adults

or children might be able to insert their fingers and contact a

hazardous voltage. Such openings include, but are not limited

to, excessively wide cabinet ventilation slots, and an improperly

fitted and/or incorrectly secured cabinet back cover.

(3) Leakage Current Hot Check-With the instrument completely

reassembled, plug the AC line cord directly into a 120V AC

outlet. (Do not use an isolation transformer during this test.)

Use a leakage current tester or a metering system that complies

with American National Standards institute (ANSI) C101.1

Leakage Current forAppliances and Underwriters Laboratories

(UL) 1270 (40.7). With the instrument’s AC switch first in the

ONposition andthen in the OFF position,measure from a known

earth ground (metal water pipe, conduit, etc.) to all exposed

metal parts of the instrument (antennas, handle brackets, metal

cabinets, screwheads, metallic overlays, control shafts, etc.),

especially any exposed metal parts that offer an electrical return

path to the chassis.

Any current measured must not exceed 0.5mA. Reverse the

instrument power cord plug in the outlet and repeat the test. See

Fig. 1.

Anymeasurementsnot within thelimits specifiedherein indicate

apotential shock hazardthat must be eliminated before returning

the instrument to the customer.

(4) Insulation Resistance Test Cold Check-(1) Unplug the power

supply cord and connect a jumper wire between the two prongs

of the plug. (2) Turn on the power switch of the instrument. (3)

Measurethe resistance with an ohmmeterbetween the jumpered

AC plugand all exposedmetalliccabinet parts onthe instrument,

such as screwheads, antenna, control shafts, handle brackets,

etc. When an exposed metallic part has a return path to the

chassis,the reading shouldbe between 1 and 5.2 megohm.When

there is no return path to the chassis, the readingmust be infinite.

If the reading is not within the limits specified, there is the

possibilityof a shock hazard, and the instrumentmust be repared

and rechecked before it is returned to the customer. See Fig. 2.

DEVICE

UNDER

TEST

(READING SHOULD

NOT BE ABOVE

0.5mA)

LEAKAGE

CURRENT

TESTER

EARTH

GROUND

TEST ALL

EXPOSED METER

SURFACES

ALSO TEST WITH

PLUG REVERSED

(USING AC ADAPTER

PLUG AS REQUIRED)

2-WIRE CORD

Fig. 1 AC Leakage Test

Fig. 2 Insulation Resistance Test

2) Read and comply with all caution and safety related notes on or

inside the cabinet, or on the chassis.

3) DesignAlterationWarning-Do not alter or add tothe mechanical

or electrical design of this instrument. Design alterations and

additions, including but not limited to, circuit modifications and

the addition of items such as auxiliary audio output connections,

mightalter the safetycharacteristics of thisinstrument and create

a hazard to the user. Any design alterations or additions will

make you, the servicer, responsible for personal injury or

property damage resulting therefrom.

4) Observe original lead dress. Take extra care to assure correct

lead dress in the following areas:

(1) near sharp edges, (2) near thermally hot parts (be sure that

leads and components do not touch thermally hot parts), (3) the

AC supply, (4) high voltage, and (5) antenna wiring. Always

inspect in all areas for pinched, out-of-place, or frayed wiring,

Do not change spacing between a component and the printed-

circuit board. Check the AC power cord for damage.

5) Components,parts, and/or wiring thatappear to have overheated

or that are otherwise damaged should be replaced with

components, parts and/ or wiring that meet original

specifications.

Additionally, determine the cause of overheating and/or damage

and, if necessary, take corrective action to remove any potential

safety hazard.

Antenna

Terminal

Exposed

Metal Part

ohm ohmmeter

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6) Product Safety Notice-Some electrical and mechanical parts

have special safety-related characteristics which are often not

evident from visual inspection, nor can the protection they give

necessarilybe obtainedby replacing them with componentsrated

for higher voltage, wattage, etc. Parts that have special safety

characteristics are identified by shading, an ( ) or a ( ) on

schematics and parts lists. Use of a substitute replacement that

does not have the same safety characteristics as the

recommended replacement part might create shock, fire and/or

other hazards. Product safety is under review continuously and

new instructions are issued whenever appropriate.

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2 SERVICING PRECAUTIONS

CAUTION: Before servicing units covered by this service manual

and its supplements, read and follow the Safety Precautions section

of this manual.

Note: If unforseen circumstances create conflict between the

following servicing precautions and any of the safety precautions,

always follow the safety precautions. Remember: Safety First.

2-1 General Servicing Precautions

(1) a. Always unplug the instrument’sAC power cord from theAC

power source before (1) re-moving or reinstalling any

component, circuit board, module or any other instrument

assembly, (2) disconnecting any instrument electrical plug or

other electrical connection, (3) connecting a test substitute in

parallel with an electrolytic capacitor in the instrument.

b. Do not defeat any plug/socket B+ voltage interlocks with

which instruments covered by this service manual might be

equipped.

c. Do not apply AC power to this instrument and/or any of its

electrical assemblies unless all solid-state device heat sinks

are correctly installed.

d. Always connect a test instrument’s ground lead to the

instrument chassis ground before connecting the test

instrument positive lead. Always remove the test instrument

ground lead last.

Note: Refer to the Safety Precautions section ground lead last.

(2) The service precautions are indicated or printed on the cabinet,

chassis or components. When servicing, follow the printed or

indicated service precautions and service materials.

(3)The components used in the unit have a specified flame

resistance and dielectric strength.

When replacing components, use components which have the

same ratings. Components identified by shading, by ( ) or by

() in the circuit diagram are important for safety or for the

characteristics of the unit. Always replace them with the exact

replacement components.

(4) An insulation tube or tape is sometimes used and some

components are raised above the printed wiring board for safety.

The internal wiring is sometimes clamped to prevent contact

with heating components. Install such elements as they were.

(5) After servicing, always check that the removed screws,

components, and wiring have been installed correctly and that

the portion around the serviced part has not been damaged and

so on. Further, check the insulation between the blades of the

attachment plug and accessible conductive parts.

2-2 Insulation Checking Procedure

Disconnect the attachment plug from the AC outlet and turn the

power ON. Connect the insulation resistance meter (500V) to the

blades of the attachment plug. The insulation resistance between

each blade of the attachment plug and accessible conductive parts

(see note) should be more than 1 Megohm.

Note: Accessible conductive parts include metal panels, input

terminals, earphone jacks, etc.

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3 ESD PRECAUTIONS

Electrostatically Sensitive Devices (ESD)

Some semiconductor (solid state) devices can be damaged easily

by static electricity.

Such components commonly are called Electrostatically Sensitive

Devices (ESD). Examples of typical ESD devices are integrated

circuits and some field-effect transistors and semiconductor chip

components.Thefollowingtechniques shouldbe used tohelp reduce

the incidence of component damage caused by static electricity.

(1) Immediately before handling any semiconductor component or

semiconductor-equipped assembly, drain off any electrostatic

charge on your body by touching a known earth ground.

Alternatively, obtain and wear a commercially available

discharging wrist strap device, which should be removed for

potential shock reasons prior to applying power to the unit under

test.

(2) After removing an electrical assembly equipped with ESD

devices, place the assembly on a conductive surface such as

aluminum foil, to prevent electrostatic charge buildup or

exposure of the assembly.

(3) Use only a grounded-tip soldering iron to solder or unsolder

ESD devices.

(4) Use only an anti-static solder removal devices. Some solder

removal devices not classified as “anti-static” can generate

electrical charges sufficient to damage ESD devices.

(5) Do not use freon-propelled chemicals. These can generate

electrical charges sufficient to damage ESD devices.

(6) Do not remove a replacement ESD device from its protective

package until immediately before your are ready to install it.

(Most replacement ESD devices are packaged with leads

electrically shorted together by conductive foam, aluminum foil

or comparable conductive materials).

(7) Immediately before removing the protective materials from the

leadsof a replacement ESDdevice,touch the protective material

to the chassis or circuit assembly into which the device will be

installed.

CAUTION: Be sure no power is applied to the chassis or circuit,

and observe all other safety precautions.

(8) Minimize bodily motions when handling unpackaged

replacement ESD devices. (Otherwise harmless motion such as

the brushing together of your clothes fabric or the lifting of

your foot from a carpeted floor can generate static electricity

sufficient to damage an ESD device).

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4 HANDLING THE OPTICAL PICK-UP

The laser diode in the optical pick up may suffer electrostatic

breakdown because of potential static electricity from clothing and

your body.

The following method is recommended.

(1) Place a conductive sheet on the work bench (The black sheet

used for wrapping repair parts.)

(2) Place the set on the conductive sheet so that the chassis is

grounded to the sheet.

(3) Place your hands on the conductive sheet (This gives them the

same ground as the sheet.)

(4) Remove the optical pick up block

(5) Perform work on top of the conductive sheet. Be careful not to

let your clothes or any other static sources to touch the unit.

◆Be sure to put on a wrist strap grounded to the sheet.

◆Be sure to lay a conductive sheet made of copper etc. Which is

grounded to the table.

Fig.3

(6) Short the short terminal on the PCB, which is inside the Pick-

UpASS’Y, before replacing the Pick-Up. (The short terminal is

shorted when the Pick-Up Ass’y is being lifted or moved.)

(7) After replacing the Pick-up, open the short terminal on the PCB.

THE UNIT

WRIST-STRAP

FOR GROUNDING

1M CONDUCTIVE SHEET

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5 Reset operation after IC203 or IC205 was replaced

Be sure to perform the reset by the method described below, if the

IC203(IC FLASH MEMORY) or IC205(IC EEPROM) used on the

Resetting method

1. Intermittently short-circuit the TP701 on Function Timer PCB

with pincers to the adjustment mode.(refer to Fig-1)

2. Enter the Adjustment mode, and press two times the "1" button

on the remote commander.

The tray will automatically open and the version information

Short-Circuit for few seconds and release.

(Just one time)

TP701

Function Timer PCB

Fig-1 Function Timer PCB (TOP VEW)

will be displayed on the TV screen.

Digital Main board was replaced.

3. Turn the power off.

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1. GENERAL This section is extracted from instruction manual.

(2-637-174-11)

RDR-GX315

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.

•Theon-screen display illustrations used in this manual

may not match the graphics displayed on your TV

screen.

•Theexplanations 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.

*MP3(MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format

defined by ISO/MPEG which compresses audio data.

Icon Meaning

Functions available for DVD+RWs

Functions available for DVD-RWs

in VR (Video Recording) mode

Functions available for DVD-RWs

in video mode

Functions available for DVD+Rs

Functions available for DVD-Rs

Functions available for DVD

VIDEOs

Functionsavailable forVIDEO CDs

or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in video CD

format

Functions available for music CDs

or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music CD

format

Functions available for DATA CDs

(CD-Rs/CD-RWs containing MP3*

audio tracks or JPEG files)

Functions available for DATA

DVDs (DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs/

DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs containing

MP3* audio tracks or JPEG files)

+RW

RWVR

RWVideo

DVD

VCD

DATA CD

DATA DVD

Ways to Use Your DVD Recorder

Quick access to recorded titles – Title List

,Display the Title List to view all titles on a

discandselect atitlefor playbackor editing

(page 37).

Creating your own program – Playlist

,Record a program on a DVD-RW (VR

mode), then erase, move or add scenes as

you like without changing the original

contents (page 61).

One Touch Dubbing – DV/D8 Dubbing

,Connect your digital video camera to the

DV IN jack and press the ONE TOUCH

DUBBING button to dub a DV/D8 format

tape over to a disc (page 69).

Title List

10:10 AM

CH 23

08:00 PM

May/02/2005

No.1/4

Title Length Edit

CH 23 01:29:03

CH 66 00:31:23

CH 95 01:59:00

CH 97 00:58:56

Title List (Original)

Original

Playlist

Control

Dubbing

Progressive playback

,If your TV is compatible with progressive

signals, you can enjoy accurate color

reproduction and high quality images in

Progressive mode (page 77).

Playing JPEG image files or MP3 audio files

,You can enjoy viewing JPEG images on

your TV screen. First, take pictures with a

digital camera and save them in JPEG

format to a DATA CD (CD-RW/CD-R) or

DATA DVD (DVD+RW/DVD-RW/

DVD+R/DVD-R) on a PC. Then play the

disc on this recorder (page 41).

You can also play MP3 audio files on this

recorder (page 40).

A list of recordable and playable discs is on page 28.

Shoot Save

Play!

How to Use the On-Screen

Menus

The following three displays are mainly used to

operate this recorder. Once you become familiar

with the basic operations, you will find the

recorder easy to use.

System Menu

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/mand ENTER.

A“Title List”

Displays the list of the disc contents,

including the recording information and

movie thumbnail image, which allows you to

select a title to play or edit.

B“Timer”

Used to set a new timer recording, as well as

change or cancel the timer recordings you set.

C“Edit”

Used to create or edit a Playlist (unfinalized

DVD-RWs (VR mode) only).

D“DV/D8 Dubbing”

Used to dub from a DV/D8 format tape to a

disc.

E“Disc Setting”

Used to rename, format, or finalize a disc.

F“Setup”

Displaysthe“Setup” displayfor settingup the

recorder to suit your preferences.

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.

Select an option by pressing M/mand ENTER.

Example: The Title List menu

M/m/</,,

ENTER

SYSTEM

TOOLSORETURN

Title List (Original) 10:10 AM

Press ENTER :

Title Menu for DVD Title List.

Setup

Disc Setting

Edit

Title List

Timer

DV/D8 Dubbing

10:10 AM

01 CH 23 >01:29:03

02 CH 66 >00:31:23

03 CH 95 >01:59:00

04 CH 97 >00:58:56

08:00 PM

May/02/2005

No. Title Length Edit

Title List (Original)

1/4

Title List (Original) 10:10 AM

No. Title Length Edit

01 CH 23 >01:29:03

02 CH 66 >00:31:23

03 CH 95 >01:59:00

04 CH 97 >00:58:56

CH 23

May/02/2005

08:00 PM

1/4

Play

Title Erase

Chapter Erase

Protect

Title Name

A·B Erase

Divide Title

Options for the selected item

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TOOLS

The TOOLS menu appears when you press

TOOLS. You can search for a title/chapter/track,

check the playing and remaining time, or change

audio and repeat settings. The displayed options

differ depending on the media type.

Press M/mto select an option, press </,to

select the desired item, and press ENTER.

Example: When you press TOOLS while a

DVD-RW (VR mode) is playing.

Selectable options

Selectable options on the System Menu differ

depending on the media type, disc condition, and

operating status.

Example: When a disc is stopped.

*Unfinalized disc only

To return to the previous display

Press ORETURN.

Note

The System Menu does not appear when recording on a

DVD.

1/4

1/1

00:00:25

Title

Chapter

Time

Repeat

Remain

Audio

Off

00:01:30

ENG Dolby 5.1ch (1/3)

Type Selectable option

Video

DVD

VCD

DATA CD

DATA DVD

Hookups and Settings

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.

•Seethe instructions supplied withthe components tobe

connected.

•You cannot connect this recorder to a TV that does not

have a video input jack.

•Besure to disconnect the power cord of each

component before connecting.

Step 1: Unpacking

Check that you have the following items:

•Audio/video cord

(phono plug u3 yphono plug u3) (1)

•Antenna cable (1)

•Remote commander (remote) (1)

•Size AA (R6) batteries (2)

Step 2: Connecting the

Antenna Cable

Select one of the following antenna hookups. Do

not connect the power cord until you reach

“Connecting the Power Cord” on page 19.

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.

Notes

•Ifyour antenna is a flat cable (300-ohm twin lead

cable), use an external antenna connector (not

supplied) to connect the antenna to the recorder.

•Ifyou have separate cables for VHF and UHF

antennas, use a UHF/VHF band mixer (not supplied) to

connect the antenna to the recorder.

If you have Hookup

Cable box or satellite receiver with a

video/audio output A (page 13)

Cable box with an antenna output

only B (page 14)

Cable without cable box, or antenna

only (no cable TV) C (page 14)

Hookups and Settings

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) to the input jack

connected to the cable box or satellite receiver (LINE 1 IN).

ANT IN

RL S VIDEO

AUDIO

OUT VIDEO

OUT

TO TV

to LINE 1 IN

DVD recorder

Audio/video cord

(supplied)

: Signal flow

Cable box/satellite receiver

Wall

,continued

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).

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.

ANT IN

TO TV

to VHF/UHF IN

Wall

DVD recorder

Antenna cable (supplied)

: Signal flow

Cable box

DVD recorder

to VHF/UHF IN

: Signal flow

Wall

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Hookups and Settings

Step 3: Connecting to Your TV

Connect the supplied audio/video cord to the LINE OUT 1 (AUDIO L/R/VIDEO) jacks of the recorder.

To enjoy higher quality images, connect an S video cord (not supplied) instead of the yellow (video) plug.

When using this connection, be sure to connect the audio cord to the LINE OUT 1 (AUDIO L/R) jacks.

When playing “wide screen” images

Some recorded images may not fit your TV screen. To change the picture size, see page 76.

Notes

•Donot connect more than one type of video cord between the recorder and your TV at the same time.

•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.

AUDIO

INPUT

RLVIDEO

INPUT

S VIDEO

: Signal flow

DVD recorder

TV or projector

(red)

Audio/video cord

(supplied)

to LINE OUT1

(VIDEO/AUDIO L/R)

(white) (yellow)

(yellow)(white)(red)

to LINE OUT (S VIDEO)

S video cord

(not supplied)

,continued 16

If your TV has component video input jacks

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 set

“Progressive” of “Video” to “On” in the “Setup” display (page77). The PROGRESSIVE indicator lights

up when the recorder outputs progressive signals.

When using this connection, be sure to connect the audio cord to the LINE OUT 1 (AUDIO L/R) jacks.

AUDIO LR

INPUT COMPONENT VIDEO IN

(red) (blue) (green)

(green) (blue) (red)

Componentvideo cord

(not supplied)

: Signal flow

TV or projector

Audio/video cord (supplied)

(white)(red)

(white)

to LINE OUT1

(AUDIO L/R)

to COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

DVD recorder

(red)

Hookups and Settings

Step 4: Connecting to Your AV Amplifier (Receiver)

Select one of the following patterns Aor B, according to the input jack on your AV amplifier (receiver).

This will enable you to listen to DVD audio tracks through your AV amplifier (receiver).

AUDIO

INPUT

AVamplifier(receiver)

with a decoder

(red)

Audio cord

(not supplied)

: Signal flow

Coaxial digital cord

(not supplied)

to DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL)

to LINE OUT 2 (AUDIO L/R)

Optical digital cord (not supplied)

Rear (L)

DVD recorder

(white)

(red)

[Speakers]

Front (L)

[Speakers]

Rear (R)

Front (R)

Subwoofer

Center

to optical

digital input to coaxial

digital input

AV amplifier (receiver)

,continued

AConnecting to audio L/R jacks

This connection uses a stereo amplifier’s

(receiver’s) two front speakers for sound.

You can enjoy the surround function that creates

virtual speakers from two stereo speakers. Select

from “Surround1,” “Surround2,” or “Surround3”

of the surround effects (page 33).

Surround 1

Surround 2

Surround 3

BConnecting to a digital audio input jack

Use this connection if your AV amplifier

(receiver) has a Dolby

Digital or DTS

decoder

and a digital input jack. You can enjoy the

surround effect of Dolby Digital (5.1ch) or DTS

(5.1ch).

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

Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

zHint

For correct speaker location, see the operating

instructions supplied with the connected components.

Notes

•Afteryou have completed the connection, make the

appropriate settings under “Audio Connection Setup”

in Easy Setup (page 22). Otherwise, no sound or a loud

noise will come from your speakers.

•Witha coaxial or optical digital connection, you cannot

use the virtual surround effects of this recorder.

•The recorder cannot play Linear PCM soundtracks of 2

channels or more.

•When outputting from the DIGITAL OUT jacks, you

cannot switch the bilingualsounds on a DVD-RW (VR

mode) by pressing AUDIO.

Virtual speaker

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Hookups and Settings

Step 5: Connecting the

Power Cord

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

recorderonly afterthefrontpaneldisplaylights up

and the recorder enters standby mode.

If you connect additional equipment to this

recorder (page 26), be sure to connect the power

cord only after all connections are complete.

Step 6: Preparing the

Remote

You can control the recorder using the supplied

remote. Insert two size AA (R6) batteries by

matching the 3and #ends on the batteries to the

markings inside the battery compartment. When

using the remote, point it at the remote sensor

on the recorder.

Notes

•If the supplied remote interferes your other Sony DVD

recorder or player, change the command mode number

for this recorder (page 24).

•Usethe batteries correctly to avoid possible leakage

and corrosion. Do not touch the liquid with bare hands

should leakage occur. Observe the following:

–Donot use a new battery with an old battery, or

batteries of different manufacturers.

–Donot attempt to recharge the batteries.

–Ifyou do not intend to use the remote for an extended

period of time, remove the batteries.

–Ifbattery leakage occurs, wipe out any liquid inside

the battery compartment, and insert new batteries.

•Donotexpose the remote sensor (marked on the

front panel) to strong light, such as direct sunlight or

lightingapparatus.The recorder maynot respond tothe

remote.

•Withnormal use, thebatteriesshouldlast about threeto

six months.

•Donotleave the remote in an extremely hot or humid

place.

•Donot drop any foreign object into the remote casing,

particularly when replacing the batteries.

to AC outlet

,continued

Controlling TVs with the remote

You can adjust the remote control’s signal to

control your TV.

If you connect the recorder to an AV amplifier

(receiver), you can also use the supplied remote to

control the AV amplifier’s (receiver’s) volume.

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.

1Slide the TV/DVD switch to TV.

2Hold down "/1.

3Enter your TV’s manufacturer code (see

below) using the number buttons.

4Release "/1.

When the TV/DVD switch is set to TV, the

remote performs the following:

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.

Press To

"/1 Turn your TV on or off

TV/DVD switch

"/1

VOL +/–

Number

buttons,

SET TV/VIDEO

CH +/–

WIDE MODE

VOL +/– Adjust the volume of

your TV

CH +/– Select the channel on

your TV

TV/VIDEO Switch your TV’s input

source

Number buttons and

SET Select the channel on a

Sony TV

WIDE MODE Switch to or from the

wide mode of a Sony

wide-screen TV

Manufacturer Code number

Sony 01 (default)

Akai 04

AOC 04

Centurion 12

Coronado 03

Curtis-Mathes 12, 14

Daewoo 04, 22

Daytron 03, 12

Fisher 11

General Electric 04, 06, 10

Hitachi 02, 03, 04

J.C.Penney 04, 10, 12

JVC 09

KMC 03

LG/Gold Star 03, 04, 17

Magnavox 03, 04, 08, 12, 21

Marantz 04, 13

MGA/Mitsubishi 04, 12, 13, 17

NEC 04, 12

Panasonic 06, 19

Philco 02, 03, 04, 08

Philips 08, 21

Pioneer 06, 16

Hookups and Settings

Controlling the volume of your AV

amplifier (receiver) with the remote

1Slide the TV/DVD switch to DVD.

2Hold down "/1, and enter the

manufacturer code (see the table below)

for your AV amplifier (receiver) using the

number buttons.

3Release "/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.

zHint

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).

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).

Portland 03

Proscan 10

Quasar 06, 18

Radio Shack 05, 10, 14

RCA 04, 10

Sampo 12

Samsung 03, 04, 12, 20

Sanyo 11, 14

Scott 12

Sears 07, 10, 11

Sharp 03, 05, 18

Sylvania 08, 12

Teknika 03, 08, 14

Toshiba 07, 18

Wards 03, 04, 12

Yorx 12

Zenith 14, 15

Manufacturer Code number

TV/DVD switch

"/1

VOL +/–

Number

buttons

Manufacturer Code number

Sony 78, 79, 80, 91

Denon 84, 85, 86

Kenwood 92, 93

Onkyo 81, 82, 83

Pioneer 99

Sansui 87

Technics 97, 98

Yamaha 94, 95, 96

Step 7: Easy Setup

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.

1Turn on the TV.

2Press "/1.

The recorder turns on.

3Switchtheinput selectoronyour TVsothat

the signal from the recorder appears on

your TV screen.

“Initial setting necessary to operate the DVD

recorder will be made. You can change them

later using setup.” appears.

•If thismessagedoesnotappear, select“Easy

Setup” in the “Setup” display to run Easy

Setup (page 83).

4Press ENTER.

The setup display for selecting the language

used in the on-screen display appears.

5Select a language, and press ENTER.

The setup display for clock setting appears.

6Select “Auto,” and press ENTER.

The recorder will automatically search for a

channel that carries a time signal when you

turn off the recorder after finishing Easy

Setup.

•If broadcasters in your area are not sending

time signals, select “Manual,” and press

ENTER. Press M/mto set the month and

press ,. Set the day, year, hour, minutes,

and AM/PM in the same way. The day of the

week is set automatically.

OSD Language Setup

Clock Setup

Tuner and Channel Setup

TV Type Setup

Audio Connection Setup

Finished!

M/m/</,,

ENTER

ORETURN

"/1

English

Français

Español

Easy Setup

Select the screen language.

No Disc

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

Easy Setup

No Disc

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7Select whether or not you have a cable

connection.

If you use an antenna only (no cable TV),

select “Antenna.”

For all other connections, select “Cable.”

8Press ENTER.

TheTuner Presetfunction automatically starts

searching for all of the receivable channels

and presets them.

To set the channels manually, see page 75.

After the Tuner Preset is finished, the setup

display for selecting the picture size of the

connected TV appears.

9Select the setting that matches your TV

type.

“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.

For details, see “Video Settings (Video)” on

page 76.

Press ENTER.

The setup display for selecting the type of

Dolby Digital signal appears.

Select the type of Dolby Digital signal you

want to send to your amplifier (receiver).

If your AV amplifier (receiver) has a Dolby

Digital decoder, select “Dolby Digital.”

Otherwise, select “D-PCM.”

Press ENTER.

The setup display for selecting the type of

DTS signal appears.

Select whether or not you want to send a

DTS signal to your amplifier (receiver),

and press ENTER.

If your AV amplifier (receiver) has a DTS

decoder, select “On.” Otherwise, select “Off.”

Select the way in which you will receive

channels.

Antenna

Cable

Easy Setup

No Disc

Searching for receivable channels. 25

Please wait.

Easy Setup

No Disc

16 : 9

4 : 3 Letter Box

4 : 3 Pan Scan

Easy Setup

Select your TV screen type.

10:10 AM

No Disc

D-PCM

Dolby Digital

Easy Setup

Dolby Digital

10:10 AM

No Disc

Off

Easy Setup

DTS

10:10 AM

No Disc

,continued 24

Press ENTER when “Finish” appears.

Easy Setup is finished. All connections and

setup operations are complete.

To return to the previous display

Press ORETURN.

zHint

If you want to run Easy Setup again, select “Easy Setup”

in the “Setup” display (page 83).

Note

To record TV programs using the timer, you must set the

clock accurately.

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.

The default command mode setting for this

recorder and the supplied remote is DVD 3.

1Press SYSTEM MENU.

The System Menu appears.

2Select “Setup,” and press ENTER.

3Select “Options,” and press ENTER.

Finish

Easy Setup

Easy Setup is finished.

10:10 AM

No Disc

SYSTEM

MENU M/m/</,,

ENTER

COMMAND

MODE switch

ORETURN

Setup 10:10 AM

Tuner Preset

Clock Set

Video

Audio

Features

Options

Easy Setup

Setup

Disc Setting

Edit

Title List

Timer

DV/D8 Dubbing

No Disc

Options

Language

Parental

Front Display

Command Mode

Factory Setting

: Auto

: DVD 3

10:10 AM

Setup

Disc Setting

Edit

Title List

Timer

DV/D8 Dubbing

No Disc

Hookups and Settings

4Select “Command Mode,” and press

ENTER.

5Select the command mode (“DVD 1,”

“DVD 2,” or “DVD 3”), and press ENTER.

6Slide the COMMAND MODE switch on the

remote so it matches the mode you

selected above.

To return to the previous display

Press ORETURN.

Note

If the command mode does not match, the recorder’s

command mode appears on the front panel display when

you operate the remote. Set the remote’s command mode

to one that matches the recorder’s.

Options

Language

Parental

Front Display

Command Mode

Factory Setting

: Auto

: DVD1 No

10:10 AM

Setup

Disc Setting

Edit

Title List

Timer

DV/D8 Dubbing

No Disc

DVD 1

DVD 2

DVD 3

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.

To record on this recorder, see “Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec)” on

page 50. Connect the equipment to the LINE 1 IN jacks of the recorder to record using the Synchro Rec

function.

Connecting to the LINE 2 IN jacks on the front panel

Connect a VCR or similar 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 (not supplied) instead of the yellow (video) plug of the audio/video cord.

You can connect a second DVD player and record DVDs.

Notes

•You cannot dub a copy guard DVD VIDEO to this DVD recorder.

•Donotconnect the yellow LINE 2 IN (VIDEO) jack when using an S video cord.

CHANNEL +

SVIDEO VIDEO

L(MONO) AUDIOR

LINE 2 IN DV I N

S VIDEO AUDIO

VIDEO

OUTPUT

S VIDEO VIDEO

L(MONO) AUDIO R

LINE 2 IN DV IN

VCR, etc.

Audio/video cord

(not supplied)

S video cord

(not supplied)

to LINE 2 IN

DVD recorder

: Signal flow

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Hookups and Settings

Connecting to the LINE 1 IN jacks

You can connect a VCR or similar device.

zHint

When the connected equipment outputs only monaural sound, connect an audio cord to the LINE 2 IN AUDIO L

(MONO) jack.

Notes

•Donot 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.

Be sure to connect your VCR to the DVD recorder and your TV in the order shown below. To watch video tapes,

watch the tapes through a second line input on your TV.

•Iftherecorder’s power cord is disconnected, you will not be able to view the signals from the connected VCR.

•Donot connect more than one type of video cord between the recorder and your TV at the same time.

LINE OUTPUT

AUDIO

VIDEO

VCR, etc.

DVD recorder

Audio/videocord

(not supplied)

: Signal flow

to LINE 1 IN

VCRDVD recorder TV

VCR DVD recorder TV

Line input 1

Line input 2

Quick Guide to Disc Types

Recordable and Playable Discs

Usable disc versions (as of May 2005)

•4×-speed or slower DVD+RWs

•2×-speed orslower DVD-RWs(Ver.1.1,Ver.1.1

with CPRM

)

•4×-speed orslower DVD-RWs(Ver.1.2,Ver.1.2

with CPRM)

•8×-speed or slower DVD+Rs

•8×-speed or slower DVD-Rs (Ver.2.0)

•2.4×-speed DVD+R DL (Double Layer) discs

“DVD+RW,” “DVD-RW,” “DVD+R,” “DVD+R DL,”

and “DVD-R” logos are trademarks.

Disc Type Disc

Logo

Icon used

in this

manual

Formatting

(new discs) Compatibility with other

DVD players (finalizing)

DVD+RW Automatically

formatted

Playable on DVD+RW

compatible players

(automatically finalized)

DVD-

mode Format in VR mode

(page 66)

Playable only on VR mode

compatible players (finalization

unnecessary) (page 67)

Video

mode Format in Video

mode

(page 66)

Playable on most DVD players

(finalization necessary)

(page 67)

DVD+R

Automatically

formatted

Playable on DVD+R compatible

players (finalization necessary)

(page 67)

DVD+R DL

DVD-R Automatically

formatted

Playable on most DVD players

(finalization necessary)

(page 67)

+RW

Video

Quick Guide to Disc Types

Discs that cannot be recorded on

•DVD-RWs (Ver.1.0)

•DVD+RWs that are not 2.4×-speed compatible

•8cmdiscs

•DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) discs

•DVD-Rs in VR mode (Video Recording format)

•DVD-Rs with CPRM

CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media) is

a coding technology that protects copyrights for

images.

Unused DVD-RWs are automatically formatted

according to the setting of “Format DVD” in

“Features” setup (page 81).

Erasing titles only frees up disc space if you erase the

last title.

Erasing titles does not free up disc space.

Recording Features Editing Features

Rewrite

(page 66)

Auto

Chapter

(page 48)

Manual

Chapter

(page 59)

Change

Title

Name

(page 60)

Erase

Title/

Chapter

(page 56)

A-B

Erase

(page 57)

Divide

Title

(page 58)

Playlist

(page 61)

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

/No No Yes No

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes/Yes Yes Yes Yes

Yes Yes No Yes Yes

/No No No No

No Yes No Yes Yes

/No No No No

No Yes No Yes Yes

/No No No No

12 cm/8 cm Discs

Playable Discs

“DVD VIDEO” and “CD” logos are trademarks.

*Alogical format of files and folders on DATA-CDs, defined by ISO (International Standard Organization).

Operation DVD+RW DVD-RW DVD+R DVD-R

VR mode Video mode

12 cm 8 cm 12 cm 8 cm 12 cm 8 cm 12 cm 8 cm 12 cm 8 cm

Playback Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes — Yes Yes

Recording Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes — Yes No

Disc Type Disc Logo Icon Used

in This

Manual Characteristics

DVD VIDEO Discs such as movies that can be purchased or

rented

VIDEO CD VIDEO CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in VIDEO CD

format (with PBC function)

CD Music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music CD

format that can be purchased

DATA CD CD-Rs/CD-RWs created on a PC or similar

device in music format, or MP3 or JPEG format

that conforms to ISO9660* Level 1/Level 2

DATA DVD —DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs in

MP3 or JPEG format conforming to UDF

8 cm DVD+RW/

DVD-RW/

DVD-R

——

8 cm DVD+RWs, DVD-RWs, and DVD-Rs

recorded with a DVD video camera

(Still images recorded with a DVD video camera

cannot be played.)

DVD

VCD

DATA CD

DATA DVD

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Quick Guide to Disc Types

Discs that cannot be played

•CD-Rs/CD-RWs, other than those recorded in

music CD format, MP3 or JPEG format, or

Video CD format

•Data part of CD-Extras

•DVD-ROMs

•CD-ROMs

•DVD Audio discs

•DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) discs

•DVD-Rs recorded in VR mode (Video

Recording format)

•DVD-Rs with CPRM

•DVD-RAMs

•HD layer on Super Audio CDs

•DVD VIDEOs with a different region code

(see page 31)

•Adisc recorded in a color system other than

NTSC, such as PAL or SECAM

Note on playback operations of DVD VIDEOs/

VIDEO CDs

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.

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.

However, since the audio material side does not

conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard,

playback on this product is not guaranteed.

Region code (DVD VIDEO only)

Yourrecorder hasa regioncode printedon therear

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 will also play on this

recorder.

If you try to play any other DVD VIDEO, a

message will appear on the TV screen to indicate

that the disc is not playable. Depending on the

DVD VIDEO, no region code indication may be

labeled even though playing the DVD VIDEO is

prohibited by area restrictions.

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

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.

Notes

•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.

•Youcannotmix VRmodeand Videomode on thesame

DVD-RW. To change the disc’s format, reformat the

disc (page 66). Note that the disc’s contents will be

erased after reformatting.

•Youcannot 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.

•Itisrecommended that you use discs with “For Video”

printed on their packaging.

•You cannot add new recordings to DVD-RWs (Video

mode) or DVD-Rs that contain recordings made on

other DVD equipment.

•You may not be able to further record on a DVD+RW

recorded on other equipment. Note that recording on

such discs may cause the recorder to rewrite the DVD

menu.

•If the disc contains PC data unrecognizable by this

recorder, the data may be erased.

ALL

No.

RDR-GX315

XRegion code

Playback

Playing Discs

1PressZOPEN/CLOSE,andplace a disc on

the disc tray.

2Press ZOPEN/CLOSE to close the disc

tray.

Wait until “LOAD” disappears from the front

panel display.

3Press HPLAY.

Playback starts.

To stop playback

Press xSTOP.

zHints

•You can play DATA CDs or DATA DVDs with MP3

tracks or JPEG files (page 40, 41).

•If you insert a DVD VIDEO, VIDEO CD, or CD,

playback starts automatically depending on the disc.

•When playing a DVD+RW, DVD-RW, DVD+R, and

DVD-R, you can select the title from the Title List

menu (page 37).

Note

To play a disc recorded with other equipment on this

recorder, finalize the disc on the recording equipment

first.

Using the DVD’s Menu

When you play a DVD VIDEO, or a finalized

DVD+RW, DVD-RW (Video mode), DVD+R, or

DVD-R, you can display the disc’s menu by

pressing TOP MENU or MENU.

+RW +R

DVD

VCD CD

RWVR

RWVideo

DATA DVD

DATA CD

xSTOP

ZOPEN/

HPLAY

TOP MENU

Playback side facing down

+RW +R

DVD

RWVideo

Playback

Playback Options

Button Operation Disc

ZOPEN/CLOSE Stops playing and opens the disc tray. All discs

AUDIO Selects one of the audio tracks recorded on the disc

when pressed repeatedly.

: Selects the audio source.

: Selects stereo or monaural audio tracks.

SUBTITLE Selects a subtitle language when pressed repeatedly. .

ANGLE Selects an angle when pressed repeatedly.

If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are

recorded on the disc, “ ” appears in the front panel

display.

ZOOM Zooms into a scene during playback or still mode

when pressed repeatedly.

Magnification changes as follows:

normal t×2 t×4 tnormal

The zoom function may not work depending on the

DVD.

To zoom in a JPEG image, see page 42.

ZOPEN/CLOSE

XPAUSE

AUDIO

.PREV

REPLAY/

ADVANCE

xSTOP

SUBTITLE SUR

ZOOM

REPEAT

HPLAY

M/m/</,,

ENTER

Number buttons

ORETURN

>NEXT

ANGLE

DVD

VCD

DVD

VCD

DVD

+RW

RWVR

RWVideo

DVD

VCD

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SUR

(surround) Surround lets you enjoy surround sound effects by

using sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers

from a stereo TV or two front speakers (page 18).

Selects one of the effects when pressed repeatedly.

“Off”: No surround effect.

“Surround1”: Creates one set of virtual surround

speakers.

“Surround2”: Creates two sets of virtual surround

speakers.

“Surround3”: Creates three sets of virtual surround

speakers.

This feature is effective when you use two separate

front speakers.

All discs

REPLAY/

ADVANCE •Replays or briefly fast forwards a scene when

pressed during playback.

•Goes to the previous or next frame when pressed

during pause mode.

.PREV/

NEXT >•Goes to the beginning of the current or next title/

chapter/scene/track and starts playback when

pressed during playback.

•Goes to the beginning of the previous title/chapter/

scene/track when .PREV is pressed within

three seconds after starting a title/chapter/scene/

track.

All discs

(fast reverse/fast

forward)

Fast reverses or fast forwards the disc when pressed

during playback.

Search speed changes with each press:

fast reverse fast forward

FR1 TtFF1

FR2

TT ttFF2

FR3

TTT tttFF3

All discs

FF1 with sound

(Scan Audio) is

available for DVDs

with Dolby Digital

soundtracks.

FR2 and FF2 are not

available for MP3.

FR3and FF3areonly

available for DVDs

and VIDEO CDs.

(slow) Plays in slow motion when pressed in pause mode.

Playback speed changes with each press:

reverse slow motion forward slow motion

TT tt

TTT ttt

*Playback direction

only

XPAUSE Pauses playback.

If you pause playback for more than five minutes,

playback starts automatically.

All discs

Button Operation Disc

+RW

RWVR

Video

DVD

VCD

+RW

RWVR

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Playback

To resume normal playback, press HPLAY.

zHints

•Youcan change playback options, such as subtitle,

audio track, angle, etc., using the TOOLS menu

(page 11).

•During playback or pause mode, the recorder’s m/

Mbuttons and the remote’s .PREV/>NEXT

buttons work the same way (page 34). Hold the buttons

down during playback to fast forward or fast reverse. In

pause mode,you can playin slowmotion. Three speeds

are available, depending on the duration of the press.

•See “DVD Audio/Subtitle Language” on page 96 for

the meaning of the language abbreviation.

Notes

•You cannot use the repeat play function with VIDEO

CDs while the PBC function is on (page 36).

•When the playback signal does not contain a signal for

the surround speakers, the surround effects will be

difficult to hear.

•When you select one of the surround modes, turn off

the surround settings of the connected TV or amplifier

(receiver).

•Ifyou pause playback of a CD, or DATA CD/DATA

DVD containing MP3 audio tracks, playback will not

start until you press HPLAY or XPAUSE.

•Make sure that your listening position is between and

at an equal distance from your speakers, and that the

speakers are located in similar surroundings.

•Sound will be interrupted during Scan Audio

(page 36).

Notes on playing DTS soundtracks on a CD

Whenplaying DTS-encodedCDs, excessivenoise

will be heard from the analog stereo jacks. To

avoid possible damage to the audio system, the

consumer should take proper precautions when

the analog stereo jacks of the recorder are

connected to an amplification system. To enjoy

DTS Digital Surround™ playback, an external

5.1-channel decoder system must be connected to

the digital jack of the recorder.

Notes on playing DVDs with a DTS soundtrack

DTS audio signals are output only through the

DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack.

When you play a DVD with DTS soundtracks, set

“Digital Out” – “DTS” to “On” of “Audio” in the

“Setup” display (page 78).

REPEAT Displays the items to be repeated when pressed.

Select an item using M/m, and press ENTER.

Tocancel RepeatPlay, select“Off” andpress ENTER.

Press ORETURN to turn off the display.

When playing a DVD

“Chapter”: Repeats the current chapter.

“Title”: Repeats the current title on a disc.

“A-B” (Repeat A-B Play): Repeats a specific portion

(page 36).

When playing a VIDEO CD (with PBC function off)

“Track”: Repeats the current track.

“Disc”: Repeats all of the tracks.

“A-B” (Repeat A-B Play): Repeats a specific portion

(page 36).

*With PBC function off

Selects the item to be repeated when pressed

repeatedly. To cancel Repeat Play, select “Off.”

When playing a CD

“Track”: Repeats the current track.

“Disc”: Repeats all of the tracks.

When playing a DATA CD/DATA DVD (MP3 audio)

“File”: Repeats the current track.

“Folder”: Repeats the current album.

Button Operation Disc

VCD

Video

DVD

DATA CD

DATA DVD

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Playing quickly with sound (Scan

Audio) (DVDs with Dolby Digital soundtracks

only)

You can play quickly with dialog or sound during

FF1 fast-forward of a DVD with Dolby Digital

soundtracks. Simply press Mduring playback.

zHint

To turn off the Scan Audio function, set “Scan Audio” of

“Audio” to “Off” in the “Setup” display (page 79).

Note

Sound will be interrupted during Scan Audio.

Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC

functions

PBC (Playback Control) allows you to play

VIDEO CDs interactively using a menu on your

TV screen.

When you start playing a VIDEO CD with PBC

functions, a menu appears.

Select an item using the number buttons and press

ENTER. Then follow the instructions in the menu

(press HPLAY when “Press SELECT”

appears).

Operations differ depending on the disc. See the

instructions supplied with the disc.

To cancel PBC Playback

Press MENU to display “Menu: Off.” To use the

PBC functions, press MENU again to display

“Menu:On.”

Resuming playback from the point

where you stopped the disc (Resume

Play)

Press HPLAY again after stopping a disc to

resume playback from the same point.

To start from the beginning, press xSTOP twice,

and press HPLAY.

The point where you stopped playing is cleared

when:

–you open the disc tray.

–you play another title.

–you switch the Title List menu to Original or

Playlist (DVD-RW (VR mode) only).

–you edit the title after stopping playback.

–you make a recording.

Repeating a specific portion

(Repeat A-B Play)

1During playback, press REPEAT.

2Select “A” using M/m.

3Press ENTER at the starting point (point A) of

the portion to be played repeatedly.

“A-” appears.

4Continue playing or press m/Mto locate

the ending point (point B), and press ENTER.

Repeat A-B Play starts.

To return to normal playback, press REPEAT to

select “Off,” and press ENTER. Press O

RETURN to turn off the display.

*Onlywith PBC function off.

Playing restricted DVDs (Parental

Control)

If you play a restricted DVD, a message appears

asking whether you want to override the

restriction.

1Select “OK” and press ENTER.

The display for entering your password

appears.

2Enter your four digit password using the

number buttons.

The recorder starts playback.

To register or change the password, see “Parental

(DVD VIDEOs only)” on page 82.

VCD

+RW +R

VCD

Video

DVD

Playback

Locking the recorder (Child Lock)

You can lock all of the buttons on the recorder so

that the settings are not canceled by mistake.

With the recorder turned on, hold down "/1 on

the recorder. The recorder turns off and “CHILD

LOCK” appears in the front panel display. The

indicator remains lit if there is a timer setting. The

recorder will not work except for timer recordings.

To unlock the recorder, hold down "/1 on the

recorder until “CHILD LOCK” disappears from

the front panel display. The recorder is unlocked

and turns on.

To stop timer recording while the recorder is

locked,pressxtwice.The recordingstops andthe

recorder is unlocked.

Note

The recorder will be unlocked when you stop timer

recording by pressing x.

Playing a Title From the

Title List

The Title List menu displays the program titles on

the disc.

1Place a disc on the disc tray.

2Press TITLE LIST.

Example: DVD-RW (VR mode)

ATitle type (DVD-RWs (VR mode)

only):

Displays the title type, “Title List

(Original)” or “Playlist.”

BMovie thumbnail image

CTitle information:

Displays the title number, title name,

recording date, and recording mode.

“”indicates a protected title, while

“”indicates unprotected.

DClock

"/1 x

+RW

RWVR

Video

TITLE LIST

TOP MENU

ORIGINAL/

PLAYLIST

M/m/</,,

ENTER

10:10 AM

01 CH 23 >01:29:03

02 CH 66 >00:31:23

03 CH 95 >01:59:00

04 CH 97 >00:58:56

08:00 PM

May/02/2005

No. Title Length Edit

Title List (Original)

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3Select the title, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

4Select “Play,” and press ENTER.

Playback starts from the selected title on the

disc.

About the Title List for DVD-RWs (VR mode)

You can switch the Title List to show original or

Playlist.

While the Title List menu is turned on, press

ORIGINAL/PLAYLIST repeatedly to select

either “Title List (Original)” or “Playlist.”

For details, see “Edit options for DVD-RWs (VR

mode)” on page 55.

To turn off the Title List

Press TITLE LIST.

Notes

•TheTitle List does not appear for DVD-RWs (Video

mode), DVD+Rs, or DVD-Rs that have been finalized.

To view a title, press TOP MENU or MENU (page 32).

•The Title List may not appear for discs created on other

DVD recorders.

•Letters that cannot be displayed are replaced with “*.”

Searching for a Title/

Chapter/Track, etc.

You can search a DVD by title or chapter, and

VIDEO CD by track or scene. As titles and tracks

areassignedindividualnumbers onthe disc, select

the title or track by entering its number. You can

also search for a scene using the time code.

1Press TOOLS during playback.

The TOOLS menu appears.

2Select a search method.

“Title” (for DVDs)

“Chapter” (for DVDs)

“Track” (for VIDEO CDs with PBC function

off)

“Time” (for DVDs/VIDEO CDs): Searches

for a starting point using the time code.

Press

to select the number of

the title, chapter, track, etc., you want, or

press the number buttons to enter the time

code.

For example: “Time”

To find a scene at 2 hours, 10 minutes, and 20

seconds, enter “21020.”

If you make a mistake, wait a moment until

the display returns to the elapsed playing time

display, then select another number.

4Press ENTER.

The recorder starts playback from the selected

point.

To turn off the display, press TOOLS.

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VCD

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TOOLS

M/m/</,,

ENTER

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Note

Depending on the disc, you may not be able to use the

TOOLS menu to search for a title/chapter/track, or enter

the time code for a playback point.

Bookmarking a favorite scene

(Bookmark)

You can have the recorder store specific portions

of a disc in memory and play them immediately

whenever you want (Bookmark). Up to ten

bookmarks per disc can be set.

During playback, press MARKER at a favorite

scene.

The bookmark is set.

To play from bookmarks

1During playback, press SEARCH.

2Press </,to select a bookmark, and press

ENTER.

Playback starts from the selected bookmark.

To erase bookmarks

1During playback, press SEARCH.

2Press </,to select the bookmark to be

erased.

3Press CLEAR.

Note

When you eject the disc, the bookmark information is

cleared.

+RW +R

DVD

RWVR

RWVideo

CLEAR

MARKER

M/m/</,,

ENTER

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Playing MP3 Audio Tracks

You can play MP3 audio tracks on DATA CDs

(CD-Rs/CD-RWs) or DATA DVDs (DVD+RWs/

DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs).

1Place a DATA CD/DATA DVD on the disc

tray.

When you insert a DATA CD/DATA DVD

containing MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image

files, the display for selecting a media type

appears.

If you insert a DATA CD/DATA DVD

containing only MP3 audio files, the “Music”

display appears. Go to step 3.

2Select “Music,” and press ENTER.

The “Music” display appears.

3Select an album, and press ENTER.

4Select a track, and press ENTER.

Playback starts from the selected track.

When a track or album is being played, the

title is shown in a box.

To stop playback

Press xSTOP.

To pause playback

Press XPAUSE.

To restart playback, press HPLAY or X

PAUSE.

To play repeatedly

Press REPEAT repeatedly during playback.

“Off”: Does not play repeatedly.

“File”: Repeats the current track.

“Folder”: Repeats the current album.

To return to the previous display

Press ORETURN.

To switch between MP3 audio tracks and JPEG

image files

Press xSTOP, and press TOP MENU.

About MP3 audio tracks

Youcan playbackDATACDs(CD-Rs/CD-RWs)

or DATA DVDs (DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs/

DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs) recorded in MP3 (MPEG-1

Audio Layer III) format. However, the discs must

be recorded according to ISO9660 Level 1/Level

2 or Joliet format and DATA DVDs of Universal

Disk Format (UDF) for the recorder to recognize

the tracks (or files).

DATA CD

DATA DVD

REPEAT

M/m/</,,

ENTER

xSTOP

ORETURN

TOP MENU

XPAUSE

HPLAY

10:10 AM

Photo

Music

Press ENTER :

Music menu for the CD

Stop 00:00:00

Prev Directory

01-Track1.mp3

02-Track2.mp3

03-Track3.mp3

04-Track4.mp3

05-Track5.mp3

MP3_001

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Music

Repeat:Off Surround:Off

Playback

See the instructions supplied with the CD-R/CD-

RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW drives and the recording

software(not supplied)for detailson therecording

format.

zHints

•Since a disc with many trees takes longer to start

playback, it is recommended that you create albums

with no more than two trees.

•When playback of all the MP3 audio tracks within the

album finishes, the recorder stops.

Notes

•The recorder may not be able to play some DATA CDs

or DATA DVDs created in the Packet Write format.

•The recorder will play any data with the extension

“.MP3,” even if they are not in MP3 format. Playing

such data may generate a loud noise which could

damage your speaker system.

•Only one session of a multi-session DATA DVD can

be played back.

•Therecorder does not conform to audio tracks in

MP3PRO format.

•Therecorder can recognize up to 499 MP3 audio tracks

within a single album. The recorder may not recognize

some discs depending on the recording device used for

recording or the disc condition.

•Therecordercan play MP3 audio tracks recorded in the

following sampling frequencies: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz,

48 kHz.

•ID3tagscannot be displayed.

•Only alphabet and numbers can be used for album or

track names. Anything else is displayed as an asterisk.

Playing JPEG Image Files

You can play JPEG image files on DATA CDs

(CD-Rs/CD-RWs) or DATA DVDs (DVD+RWs/

DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs).

1Place a DATA CD/DATA DVD on the disc

tray.

When you insert a DATA CD/DATA DVD

containing MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image

files, the display for selecting a media type

appears.

If you insert a DATA CD/DATA DVD

containing only JPEG files, the “Photo”

display appears. Go to step 3.

DATA CD

DATA DVD

HPLAY

ORETURN

M/m/</,,

ENTER

./>

TOP MENU

xSTOP

TOOLS

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Press ENTER :

Music menu for the CD

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2Select “Photo,” and press ENTER.

The “Photo” display appears.

3Select a folder, and press ENTER.

To display the previous or next page, press

./>.

4Select an image file, and press ENTER.

The selected image is displayed over the

entire screen.

To display the previous or next image, press

./>.

The following menu icons appear in the upper

part of the screen.

: Returns to the “Photo” display.

: Starts the slide show (page 42).

: Rotates the image (page 42).

: Zooms the image (page 42).

Press TOOLS to turn on/off the menu icons.

To play the slide show

1Press </,to select “ ,” and press

ENTER.

The “Slide Show Speed” menu appears.

“”:Slow

“”:Normal

“”:Fast

2Press </,to select the desired play speed,

and press ENTER.

Slide show starts from the selected image. To

stop playing, press xSTOP.

To rotate the selected image

Press </,to select “ ,” and press ENTER.

Each time you press ENTER, the image turns

clockwise by 90°.

To zoom in an image

Press </,to select “ ,” and press ENTER.

Each time you press ENTER, the magnification

changes as follows:

2ut4ut 2ut normal

To return to the previous display

Press ORETURN.

To switch between MP3 audio tracks and JPEG

image files

Press xSTOP, and press TOP MENU.

zHint

You can also start the slide show by pressing HPLAY

in step 4 above.

Notes

•Youcannot use M/m/</,to move the image within

the screen while zooming.

•Slideshow can play in only one direction.

•Youcannot rotate or zoom during slide show.

•

If you select “ ” in the rotated image display,

the images in the “Photo” display will not be

rotated.

About JPEG image files

Youcan playbackDATACDs(CD-Rs/CD-RWs)

or DATA DVDs (DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs/

DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs) recorded in JPEG format.

However, the discs must be recorded according to

ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2 or Joliet format and

DATA DVDs of Universal Disk Format (UDF)

for the recorder to recognize the tracks (or files).

See the instructions supplied with the CD-R/CD-

RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW drives and the recording

software(not supplied)for detailsontherecording

format.

zHint

If you add numbers (01, 02, 03, etc.) to the front of the

file names, the files will be played in that order.

Notes

•The recorder can only play the files with the extension

“.JPG” or “.JPEG.”

•Some DATA CDs or DATA DVDs cannot be played

on this recorder depending on file format.

•Ifyou add the extension “.JPG” or “.JPEG” to data not

in JPEG format, a message appears indicating that the

format is not supported.

•Only one session of a multi-session DATA DVD can

be played back.

•Depending on the disc or the size of image files,

playback may take some time to start.

•The recorder can recognize up to 999 JPEG image files

within a single folder. The recorder may not recognize

some discs depending on the recording device used for

recording or the disc condition.

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•Progressive and lossless compression JPEG image files

are not supported.

•Theimage size that the recorder can display is limited

to width 32 - 7680 pixels by height 32 - 8192 pixels.

Displaying the Playing Time

and Play Information

You can check disc information, such as playing

time, recording mode, and remaining disc space.

Press DISPLAY.

The information display appears.

Each time you press the button, the display

changes as follows:

Disc information/date and time

Disc information only

No display

APlaying status

BPlaying time

CRecording mode

DVD

VCD CD

Video

DATA CD

DATA DVD

TIME/TEXTDISPLAY

Mon May 02.2005 10:10 AM

Play

1:23:45

Rem16:15

Original

,continued

DRemaining disc space (in stop mode)

Remaining time of the current title (during

playback)

EChannel or input source

FDate and time

*Title type (original or Playlist) for DVD-RWs (VR

mode).

Viewing information on the front

panel display

You can view the information on the front panel

display.

Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly.

The displays differ depending on the disc type or

playing status.

Example: When playing a DVD

Example: When a DVD is stopped

Example: When playing a CD

RW VR

VCDVD

SAP

SYNCHRO

PROGRESSIVE

REC

STEREO

RW VR

VCDVD

SAP

SYNCHRO

PROGRESSIVE

REC

STEREO

RW VR

VCDVD

SAP

SYNCHRO

PROGRESSIVE

REC

STEREO

Playing time of the current title

Current title number and current chapter

number

Clock

Current title and chapter number

Remaining disc space

Channel or input source

Playing time of the current track

Current track number

Clock

Recording

Before Recording

Before you start recording…

•This recorder can record on various discs types.

Select the disc type according to your needs

(page 28).

•Check that the disc has enough available space

for the recording (page 43). For DVD+RWs or

DVD-RWs, you can free up disc space by

erasing titles (page 56).

zHint

To play a disc recorded with this recorder on other

equipment, finalize the disc (page 67).

Notes

•Timerrecordings will start with or without the recorder

turned on. The recorder automatically turns off after a

recording has finished.

•Thisrecorder records at ×1 speed.

Recording mode

Like the SP or EP recording mode of VCRs, this

recorder has eight different recording modes.

Select a recording mode according to the time and

picture quality you need. For example, if picture

quality is your top priority, select the High Quality

mode (HQ). If recording time is your priority,

Super Extended Play mode (SEP) can be a

possiblechoice. Notethat therecording timein the

following table is an approximate guide.

Press REC MODE repeatedly to switch the

recording modes.

Note

Situations below may cause slight inaccuracies with the

recording time.

–Recording a program with poor reception, or a program

or video source of low picture quality

–Recording on a disc that has already been edited

–Recording only a still picture or just sound

Recording a stereo/SAP program

The recorder can receive and record stereo/SAP

programs.

Stereo programs

When a stereo program is received, the

“STEREO” indicator lights up in the front panel

display. If there is noise in the stereo program,

press AUDIO repeatedly until the “MONO”

indicator disappears from the TV screen. The

sound will be recorded in monaural but with less

noise.

SAP (Second Audio Program)

When a SAP is received, the “SAP” indicator

lights up in the front panel display. To record only

SAP sound, set “Tuner Audio” of “Audio” to

“SAP” in the “Setup” display (page 78).

I want to record with the

best possible picture

quality, so I’ll select HQ.

Recording mode Recording time

(minute)

HQ (High quality) 60

HSP R90

SP (Standard mode) 120

LSP r150

LP r180

EP r240

SLP r360

SEP (Long duration) 480

Unrecordable pictures

Pictures with copy protection cannot be recorded

on this recorder. Recording stops when a copy

guard signal is detected.

*Therecorded disc can be played only on CPRM

compatible equipment (page 29).

Recording Without the

Timer

1Press ZOPEN/CLOSE, and place a

recordable disc on the disc tray.

2Press ZOPEN/CLOSE to close the disc

tray.

Wait until “LOAD” disappears from the front

panel display.

UnusedDVD-RWsare formattedin VRmode

automatically. To format in Video mode, see

page 81.

3Press CH +/– or INPUT SELECT repeatedly

to select the channel or input source you

want to record.

Copy control

signals Recordable discs

Copy-Free

Copy-Once

Ver.1.1 with CPRM*

Ver.1.2 with CPRM*

Copy-Never None

+RW

RWVR

RWVideo

RWVR

+RW +R

RWVR

RWVideo

REC MODE

XPAUSE

xSTOP

CH +/–

TV/VIDEO

zREC

ZOPEN/

HPLAY

DISPLAY

INPUT

SELECT

TV/DVD switch

Recording side facing down

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