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3-084-640-11(1)
DVD Recorder
Operating Instructions
RDR-GX3
© 2003 Sony Corporation
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VIDEO Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar WARNING Precautions Development Corporation. The VIDEO Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not This equipment has been tested and expose the unit to rain or moisture. found to comply with the limits set out in To avoid electrical shock, do not open the EMC Directive using a connection the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified cable shorter than 3
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On recording Music discs encoded with Contents of the recording cannot be copyright protection compensated if the recording or technologies playback is not made due to a This product is designed to playback malfunction of the recorder, disc, etc. discs that conform to the Compact Disc Make trial recordings before taking the actual recording. (CD) standard. Recently, various music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies On adjusting volume are marketed by some record co
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Recording/Timer Recording Table of Contents Before Recording .................................... 35 Recordable discs.......................................... 35 About recording formats............................... 36 Recording mode........................................... 36 Unrecordable pictures .................................. 36 WARNING ...................................................2 Checking the available disc space Precautions ................................................2
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Basic Editing ........................................... 65 Labelling a title (Title Name)........................ 65 Protecting a title (Protect)............................ 65 Erasing a title (Erase).................................. 66 Erasing multiple titles (Erase Titles) ............ 66 Erasing a section of a title (A-B Erase) ....... 67 Creating chapters manually......................... 68 Advanced Editing (Playlist Edit) ............ 68 Creating a Playlist title from other titles .....
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Playback Features Easy playback with the Title List menu (page 54) The recorder will display all of the titles you recorded on a disc in a list display, called the “Title List.” By selecting a title from This recorder can play DVDs or CDs, record on DVD-Rs, DVD- the Title List menu, you can easily start playing or editing the RWs or DVD+RWs, and by using a variety of editing functions, disc. Moreover, you can have the recorder show the title’s you can enjoy editing recorded programmes and
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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. The meanings of the icons used in this manual are described below: Icon Meaning Functions available for DVD VIDEOs or DVD+Rs Functions available for DVD-RWs formatted in VR mode on this recorder Functions available for DVD-RWs formatted in Video mode on this recorder Functions available for DVD+RWs F
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“What can I expect from DVD recording?” is a DVD Recorder Basics natural question for anyone new to the experience. This section explains the basic steps involved with DVD recording. Step 1: Select the disc type Unlike a video tape which is sold by length, such as 60 min. or 120 min., recordable DVDs are sold by type. Select the disc type by following the chart on the back cover, as each type has different features. This recorder can record on the following type of discs. When you want
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Step 3: Digital recording Record a programme. When using the timer, you’ll find familiar, convenient features as found on conventional VCRs, such as ShowView/VIDEO Plus+ and PDC/VPS. You can also dub the contents of connected video SMARTLINK equipment such as a video camera. Step 4: Playing the recorded contents A recorded disc contains title(s), and each title You can select the title you want to play from a contains chapter(s) displayed menu, and immediately start playback. Recorded co
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Step 5: Editing the recorded disc You will find editing discs a lot easier than a With this recorder, you can create conventional tape, and the recorder offers a Playlist (playback information) on the same numerous edit functions, possible only with disc, and edit the Playlist without changing the DVDs. original recording(s). A Playlist does not take up much disc space, and all you need is one recorder and one disc. Quick and easy edits on the displayed menu Editing is performed by simply s
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Guide to Parts and Controls For more information, see the pages in parentheses. Front panel Buttons on the recorder have the same function as the buttons on the remote if they have the same or similar names. Open the panel. A @/1 (on/standby) button/ L x REC STOP button (39) R LINE 2 IN (S VIDEO/VIDEO/ indicator (22, 38) Stops recording. AUDIO L/R) jacks (27) Turns the recorder on and off. Connects external equipment. M REC MODE button (36) Lights up in green when the Selects the recording
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Remote Buttons on the remote have the same function as the buttons on A TV/DVD switch (25) the recorder if they have the same or similar names. Buttons with Switches the remote control to TV or DVD. an orange dot next to them can be used with your TV when the B Z (open/close) button (38) TV/DVD switch is set to TV. Opens or closes the disc tray. Note that it may take a few seconds for the disc tray to open after you have recorded or edited a disc. C Number buttons (38, 44) Selects a number,
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S z REC button (38) r; CHAPTER MARK/ERASE buttons (68) Starts recording. Inserts/erases a chapter mark in the recorded title. T REC MODE button (38) ra SUR (surround) button (59) Selects the recording mode. Selects the surround mode. U INPUT SELECT button (38, 48) rs COMMAND MODE switch (DVD 1,2,3) (26) Selects equipment connected to the line inputs. Switches the command mode for this recorder. Match the switch to the same command mode set in V SYNCHRO REC button (47) the Options Setup (page 8
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Front panel display A Command mode indicator (26, E STEREO/BILINGUAL indicators H Displays the following (58): 87) (40) Playing time/remaining time Current title/chapter/track/ Indicates the selected remote Lights up when receiving a index number command mode. stereo/bilingual programme. Recording time B NTSC indicator F NICAM indicator (40) Clock Lights up when the recorder Lights up when receiving a Programme position outputs the signal in NTSC NICAM signal. TV Direct Rec indicat
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Basic Hookups and Settings Quick Overview A quick overview presented in this guide will give you enough Basic Hookups information to start using the recorder. Step 1: Unpacking and Settings m Step 2: Connecting the Aerial Cable m Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords m Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords m Step 5: Connecting the Mains Lead m Step 6: Inserting the Batteries m Step 7: Easy Setup Notes You cannot connect this recorder to a TV that does not have a SCART (EURO AV) or video input jac
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Step 1: Unpacking Step 2: Connecting the Aerial Cable Check that you have the following items: Connect the aerial cable by following the steps below. Do not Audio/video cord (pinplug × 3 y pinplug × 3) (1) connect the mains lead until you reach “Step 5: Connecting the Mains lead (1) Mains Lead” (page 21). Aerial cable (1) Remote commander (remote) (1) R6 (size AA) batteries (2) to AERIAL IN DVD recorder LINE 1 - TV LINE 3/DECODER AERIAL COMPONENT IN VIDEO OUT ~ AC IN Y DIGITAL OUT P
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Basic Hookups and Settings B Connecting to a video input jack Step 3: Connecting the Connect the yellow plug of the audio/video cord (supplied) to the Video Cords yellow (video) jacks. You will enjoy standard quality images. Use the red and white plugs to connect to the audio input jacks (page 19). Connect this recorder to your TV monitor, projector, or AV DVD recorder amplifier (receiver) using a video cord. Select one of the LINE 1 - TV LINE 3/DECODER AERIAL COMPONENT following patterns A
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*1 “MEGALOGIC” is a registered trademark of Grundig Corporation. *2 “EASYLINK” and “CINEMALINK” are trademarks of Philips D Connecting to component video Corporation. *3 input jacks (Y, CB, CR) “Q-Link” is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. *4 “EURO VIEW LINK” is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation. Connect using a component video cord (not supplied) or three *5 “T-V LINK” is a trademark of JVC Corporation. video cords (not supplied) of the same kind and length. You will z Hint enjoy accur
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Basic Hookups and Settings A Connecting to your TV Step 4: Connecting the This connection will use your TV’s speakers for sound. If you Audio Cords use the SCART (EURO AV) cord in pattern A of “Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords” (page 17), you do not have to connect audio cords to your TV. Select the connection that best suits your system. Be sure to read DVD recorder the instructions for the components you wish to connect. LINE 1 - TV LINE 3/DECODER AERIAL COMPONENT VIDEO OUT IN ~ AC IN
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B C Connecting to a stereo amplifier Connecting to an AV amplifier (receiver) and 2 speakers/Connecting (receiver) having a Dolby Surround (Pro to an MD deck or DAT deck Logic) decoder and 3 to 6 speakers If your stereo amplifier (receiver) only has audio input jacks L If your AV amplifier (receiver) only has L and R audio input and R, use B-1 . If your amplifier (receiver) has a digital input jacks , use C-1 . If your amplifier (receiver) has a digital input jack, or when connecting to an
