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2-686-264-11(1)
DVD Recorder
Operating Instructions
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RDR-GXD360
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Notice for customers in the United Kingdom and WARNING Republic of Ireland A molded plug complying with BS1363 is fitted to this equipment To reduce the risk of fire or electric for your safety and convenience. shock, do not expose this apparatus Should the fuse in the plug to rain or moisture. supplied need to be replaced, a 5 Disposal of Old Electrical To avoid electrical shock, do not AMP fuse approved by ASTA or & Electronic Equipment open the cabinet. Refer servicing to BSI to
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On recording Make trial recordings before IMPORTANT NOTICE Precautions making the actual recording. Caution: This recorder is capable of holding a still This equipment has been tested On compensation for lost video image or on-screen and found to comply with the recordings display image on your limits set out in the EMC Sony is not liable and will not television screen Directive using a connection compensate for any lost indefinitely. If you leave the cable shorter than 3 metres. rec
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Table of Contents WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Quick Guide to Disc Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Recordable and playable discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Playable discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Guide to Digital Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Viewing a list of available channels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Viewing programmes related to a specific category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Programme information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Displaying the programme i
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Erasing and Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 Before Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Erasing and Editing a Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Erasing multiple titles (Erase Titles) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Erasing a section of a title (A-B Erase) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Quick Guide to Disc Types Recordable and playable discs Icon used in Formatting Compatibility with other Type Disc Logo this manual (new discs) DVD players (finalising) Automatically formatted in Playable on DVD+RW DVD+RW +VR mode compatible players + RW (DVD+RW (automatically finalised) VIDEO) Format in VR Playable only on VR mode VR mode compatible players -RWVR mode (page 23) (finalisation unnecessary) DVD- RW Format in Playable on most DVD Video Video mode players (finalisation -
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Usable disc versions (as of March 2006) � 8x-speed or slower DVD+RWs � 6x-speed or slower DVD-RWs (Ver.1.1, *2 Ver.1.2 with CPRM ) � 16x-speed or slower DVD+Rs � 16x-speed or slower DVD-Rs (Ver.2.0, *2 Ver.2.1 with CPRM ) � 8x-speed or slower DVD+R DL (Double Layer) discs “DVD+RW,” “DVD-RW,” “DVD+R,” “DVD+R DL,” and “DVD-R” are trademarks. *1 When an unformatted DVD-R is inserted into this recorder, it is automatically formatted in Video mode. To format a new DVD-R in VR mode, format usin
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Playable discs Icon used in Type Disc Logo Characteristics this manual Discs such as movies that can be purchased or rented This recorder also recognizes DVD- RAMs and DVD-R Dual Layer (Video DVD VIDEO DVD mode) discs as DVD Video compatible discs. If the DVD-RAM has a removable cartridge, remove the cartridge before playback. VIDEO CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in VIDEO CD VCD VIDEO CD/Super VIDEO CD format Music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in CD CD music CD format DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/ DATA DVD — DVD-
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Maximum recordable number of titles Note on DualDiscs A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which Disc Number of titles* mates DVD recorded material on one side DVD-RW/DVD-R 99 with digital audio material on the other side. However, since the audio material side does DVD+RW/DVD+R 49 not conform to the Compact Disc (CD) DVD+R DL 49 standard, playback on this product is not guaranteed. * The maximum length for one title is eight hours. b Notes Note on playback operations of DVD � Some DVD+R
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Hookups and Settings Hookups and Settings Hooking Up the Recorder Follow steps 1 through 6 to hook up and adjust the settings of the recorder. Do not connect the mains lead until you reach “Step 4: Connecting the Mains Lead” on page 15. b Notes � See “Specifications” (page 99) for a list of supplied accessories. � Plug in cords securely to prevent unwanted noise. � Refer to the instructions supplied with the components to be connected. � You cannot connect this recorder to a TV that does not ha
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Step 2: Connecting the Video Cords Select one of the following patterns, A through D, according to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver). This will enable you to view pictures. INPUT Audio/video cord A B VIDEO (not supplied) SCART cord (not supplied) L AUDIO (yellow) TV R TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) to i LINE 1 – TV to LINE 2 OUT (VIDEO) DVD recorder (red) (blue) (green) to LINE 2 OUT (S VIDEO) to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S-video cord (not supplie
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Hookups and Settings � One Touch Timer When playing “wide screen” images You can turn on the recorder and TV, set the Some recorded images may not fit your TV TV to the recorder’s programme position, screen. To change the picture size, see and display the timer programming menu page 82. with one touch of the TIMER button (page 45). If you are connecting to a VCR � One Touch EPG Connect your VCR to the LINE 3 jack on the You can turn on the recorder and TV, set the recorder (page 20). TV
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Step 3: Connecting the Audio Cords Select one of the following patterns, A or B, according to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver). This will enable you to listen to sound. [Speakers] [Speakers] A Rear (L) Rear (R) AV amplifier (receiver) with a decoder Front (L) Front (R) Subwoofer Centre to coaxial digital input Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) DVD recorder to LINE 2 OUT (R-AUDIO-L) INPUT B Audio/video cord VIDEO (not supplied)
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Hookups and Settings z Hint For correct speaker location, see the operating Step 4: Connecting the instructions supplied with the connected components. Mains Lead b Notes � Do not connect your TV’s audio output jacks to Connect the supplied mains lead to the AC IN the LINE IN (R-AUDIO-L) jacks at the same terminal of the recorder. Then plug the time. This will cause unwanted noise to come recorder and TV mains leads (power cords) from your TV’s speakers. into the mains. After you connect
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Controlling TVs with the Step 5: Preparing the remote Remote You can adjust the remote’s signal to control your TV. You can control the recorder using the supplied remote. Insert two R6 (size AA) b Notes batteries by matching the 3 and # ends on � Depending on the connected unit, you may not be the batteries to the markings inside the able to control your TV with some or all of the battery compartment. When using the buttons below. remote, point it at the remote sensor on the � If yo
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Hookups and Settings 2 With the TV [/1 button pressed down, To operate the TV/DVD button enter the TV’s manufacturer code (for SCART connections only) The TV/DVD button switches between the using the number buttons. recorder and the last input source selected on For instance, to enter “09,” press “0” then the TV. Point your remote at the recorder “9.” After you enter the last number, when using this button. release the TV [/1 button. When you connect the recorder to the TV via the SCART
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3 Select “SETUP,” and press ENTER. To check the Command Mode for the recorder Press x 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. If the Command Mode for the remote is changed to DVD1 or DVD2, you 4 Select “Others,” and press ENTER. will be unable to operate this recorder. Changing program
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Hookups and Settings Easy Setup - TV Type (page 82) If you have a wide-screen TV, select Step 6: Easy Setup “16:9.” If you have a standard TV, select either “4:3 Letter Box” (shrink to fit) or Make the basic adjustments by following the “4:3 Pan Scan” (stretch to fit). This will on-screen instructions in “Easy Setup.” determine how “wide-screen” images are displayed on your TV. [/1 Easy Setup - Component Out If you are using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jack, select “On.” Easy Setup - Line1 Ou
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Connecting a VCR or Similar Device After disconnecting the recorder’s mains lead from the mains, 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 72). For details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with the connected equipment. To record on this recorder, see “Recording from connected equipment without a timer” on page 54. Connecting to the LINE 3 jack Connec
