Sony RDR-GX300 Instructions d'exploitation

2-102-792-61(2)© 2004 Sony CorporationDVD RecorderOperating InstructionsRDR-GX300/RDR-GX700

10Playable discsDiscs that cannot be played• All CD-ROMs (including PHOTO CDs)• CD-Rs/CD-RWs, other than those recorded in music CD format, MP3 format

100Timer recording is not complete or did not start from the beginning., There was a power failure during recording. If the power recovers when there

101Additional InformationOthersThe recorder does not operate properly., Restart the recorder. Press down [/1 on the recorder for more than ten seconds

102Self-diagnosis Function (When letters/numbers appear in the display)When the self-diagnosis function is activated to prevent the recorder from malf

103Additional Information• After playing, store the disc in its case.• Clean the disc with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the centre out.• Do no

104LINE 1 -TV: 21-pin CVBS IN/OUT S-Video/RGB OUT (upstream)LINE 3/DECODER: 21-pin CVBS IN/OUT S-Video/RGB IN S-Video OUT (downstream) DecoderDV IN (R

105Additional Informationi.LINK baud ratei.LINK’s maximum baud rate varies according to the equipment. Three maximum baud rates are defined:S100 (appr

106Guide to Parts and ControlsFor more information, see the pages in parentheses.Front panelButtons on the recorder have the same function as the butt

107Additional InformationRemoteButtons on the remote have the same function as the buttons on the recorder if they have the same or similar names. But

108wj m / M (search) buttons (54)wk H (play) button* (52)The button has a tactile dot.X (pause) button (54)x (stop) button (52)wl CHAPTER MARK/ERASE b

109Additional InformationRear panelA AERIAL IN/OUT jacks (13)B LINE 1 – TV jack (14)C LINE 3/DECODER jack (26)D COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, PB/CB, PR/CR)

11Note on playback operations of DVD VIDEOs/VIDEO CDsSome playback operations of DVD VIDEOs/VIDEO CDs may be intentionally set by software producers.

110GlossaryChapter (page 59)Sections of a picture or a music feature that are smaller than titles. A title is composed of several chapters. Depending

111Additional InformationInterlace format (page 16)Interlace format shows every other line of an image as a single “field” and is the standard method

112Language Code ListFor details, see page 87.The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.Code Language Code Language Code Lang

113IndexWords in quotations appear in the on-screen displays.Numerics16:9 24, 874:3 Letter Box 24, 874:3 Pan Scan 24, 87A“A-B Erase” 64“Add to Edit Li

114EEasy Setup 22, 96“Edit” 80Editing 62, 66DV Edit 70Enter characters 40“Erase” 46, 63, 67, 75, 80“Erase All” 36“Erase Titles” 64“Extend Rec” 44F“Fac

115Remote 19, 107Resetting the recorder 96Resume Play 52“RGB” 24, 89SS VIDEO 15“S Video” 24, 89“Scart Setting” 88Scene List 67, 72Screen Saver 88“Sear

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12Hookups and SettingsHooking Up the RecorderFollow steps 1 to 7 to hook up and adjust the settings of the recorder.Notes• Plug cords securely to prev

13Hookups and SettingsStep 2: Connecting the Aerial CableConnect the aerial cable by following the steps below. Do not connect the mains lead until yo

14Step 3: Connecting the Video CordsSelect one of the following patterns A through D, according to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector, or AV

15Hookups and SettingsA Connecting to a SCART input jackConnect using a SCART cord (not supplied) to the LINE 1-TV jack and your TV. Be sure to make t

16•TV Direct RecYou can easily record what you are watching on your TV (page 47).• One Touch PlayYou can turn on the recorder and TV, set the TV’s inp

17Hookups and SettingsStep 4: Connecting the Audio CordsSelect one of the following patterns A or B, according to the input jack on your TV monitor, p

18A Connecting to audio L/R input jacksThis connection will use your TV’s or stereo amplifier’s (receiver’s) two speakers for sound. Connect using the

19Hookups and SettingsStep 5: Connecting the Mains LeadConnect the supplied mains lead to the AC IN terminal of the recorder. Then plug the recorder a

2WARNINGTo prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicin

20Controlling TVs with the remoteYou can adjust the remote’s signal to control your TV.If you connected the recorder to an AV amplifier (receiver), yo

21Hookups and SettingsControlling the volume of your AV amplifier (receiver) with the remote1 Slide the TV/DVD switch to DVD.2 Hold down [/1, and ente

223 Select “Options,” and press ENTER.4 Select “Command Mode,” and press ENTER.5 Select the Command mode (DVD1, DVD2, or DVD3), and press ENTER.6 Slid

23Hookups and Settings3 Switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the recorder appears on your TV screen.“Initial settings necessar

2410Select the setting that matches your TV type.“16:9”: For wide-screen TVs or standard TVs with a wide screen mode.“4:3 Letter Box”: For standard TV

25Hookups and Settings20Press ENTER.The Setup Display for the DTS signal appears.21Select whether or not you wish to send a DTS signal to your amplifi

26Connecting a VCR or Similar DeviceAfter disconnecting the recorder’s mains lead from the mains, connect a VCR or similar recording device to the LIN

27Hookups and SettingsConnecting to the LINE 2 IN or LINE 4 IN jacksConnect a VCR or similar recording device to the LINE 2 IN or LINE 4 IN jacks of t

28Connecting to a Satellite or Digital TunerConnect a satellite or digital tuner to this recorder using the LINE 3/DECODER jack. Disconnect the record

29Hookups and SettingsConnecting a PAY-TV/Canal Plus DecoderYou can watch or record PAY-TV/Canal Plus programmes if you connect a decoder (not supplie

3On recording• Note that the contents of the recording cannot be compensated for under any and all conditions, including conditions that may arise due

30Setting PAY-TV/Canal Plus channelsTo watch or record PAY-TV/Canal Plus programmes, set your recorder to receive the channels using the on-screen dis

31Hookups and Settings10Select “System,” and press ENTER.11Press M/m to select an available TV system, BG, DK, L, or I, and press ENTER.To receive bro

32Guide to DisplaysUsing the On-Screen MenusThis section introduces the System Menu, TOOLS menu, and sub-menu. By using these displays, you can perfor

33Guide to DisplaysTOOLSThe TOOLS menu appears when you press TOOLS, and displays options applicable to the entire disc (e.g. disc protection), record

34Standard Title List (Example: DVD-RW in VR mode)“Zoomed” Title ListA Title type (DVD-RW in VR mode only):Displays the title type, Original or Playli

35Guide to Displaysz HintAfter recording, the first scene of the recording (the title) is automatically set as the thumbnail picture.Notes• The Title

36Example: DVD-RW (VR mode)A “Disc Name”B “Media”: Disc typeC “Format”: Recording format type (DVD-RW only)D “Title no.”: Total number of titlesE “Pro

37Guide to DisplaysFinalizing a disc (preparing a disc for playback on other equipment)Finalizing is necessary when you play discs recorded with this

38Checking the Play Information and Playing TimeYou can check the playing time and remaining time of the current title, chapter, or track. Also, you c

39Guide to Displaysz Hints• If “DTS” is set to “Off” in Audio Setup, the DTS track selection option will not appear on the screen even if the disc con

4Table of ContentsWARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2Precau

40How to Enter CharactersYou can label a title, disc, or program by entering characters. You can enter up to 64 characters for a title or disc name, b

41RecordingRecordingBefore RecordingBefore you start recording…• This recorder can record on various discs. Select the disc type according to your nee

42z HintYou can select the audio (main or sub) while recording bilingual programmes using the (audio) button. This does not affect the recorded soun

43Recording2 Press Z (open/close) to close the disc tray.Wait until “LOAD” disappears from the front panel display.Unused DVDs are formatted automatic

44To confirm, change, or cancel timer recording See “Checking/Changing/Cancelling Timer Settings (Timer List)” (page 45).To extend the recording durat

45Recording3 Press the number buttons to enter the PlusCode number, and press SET.• If you make a mistake, press CLEAR and re-enter the correct number

464 Select one of the options, and press ENTER.“Modify”: Changes the timer setting. Select an item using </, and adjust using M/m. Select “OK” and

47RecordingRecording Without the Timer1 Insert a recordable disc.2 Press PROG +/– to select the programme position or input source you want to record.

48Notes• After pressing z REC, it may take a short while to start recording. • You cannot change the recording mode while recording or during recordin

49RecordingThis function works with DVD-Rs and DVD-RWs (Video mode) when the recording mode is set to HQ, HSP, or SP. For all other recording modes, t

5DV Dubbing (RDR-GX700 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70Before DV Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

50Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec)You can set the recorder to automatically record programmes from connected equipment th

51RecordingRecording From Connected Equipment Without a TimerYou can record from a connected VCR or similar device. To connect a VCR or similar device

52PlaybackPlaying1 Press Z (open/close), and place a disc on the disc tray.2 Press Z (open/close) to close the disc tray.If you inserted a DVD VIDEO,

53PlaybackThe point where you stopped playing is cleared when:– you open the disc tray.– you play another title.– you switch the Title List menu to Or

54Playback optionsButtons Operations DiscsZ (open/close) Stops play and opens the disc tray. All discs (audio) Selects one of the audio tracks recorde

55PlaybackTo resume normal playback, press H.SUR (surround) Selects one of the TVS effects when pressed repeatedly.TVS* (TV Virtual Surround) lets you

56Notes• To enjoy the TVS function, set “Digital Output” to “On” and “Dolby Digital” to “D-PCM” in Audio Setup.• When the playback signal does not con

57Playback4 Press </, to adjust the setting, and press ENTER.The default settings are underlined.“Y NR”: (weak) Off 1 2 3 (strong)“C N

58Chasing Playback/Simultaneous Rec and Play“Chasing playback” allows you to view the beginning of a programme while it is being recorded. “Simultaneo

59PlaybackSearching for a Title/Chapter/Track, etc.You can search a DVD by title or chapter, and VIDEO CD/CD/DATA-CD by track or scene. As titles and

6Ways to Use Your DVD RecorderQuick access to recorded titles – Title List, Display the Title List to see all of the titles on the disc, including rec

60Playing MP3 Audio TracksYou can play MP3 audio tracks on DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs).1 Insert a DATA CD on the disc tray.2 Press H.Playback sta

61PlaybackNotes• Depending on the software you use to create the DATA CD, the playback order may differ from the above illustration.• Proceeding to th

62EditingBefore EditingThis recorder offers various edit options for various disc types. Before you edit, check the disc type in the front panel displ

63Editingz HintYou can display the disc’s Playlist titles in the Title List (Playlist), or the original titles in the Title List (Original). To switch

64“Protect”: Protects the title. Select “On” when the Protection display appears. “ ” appears next to the protected title. To cancel the protection, s

65Editing3 Select a title, and press ENTER.A check mark appears in the check box next to the selected title. To clear the check mark, press ENTER agai

66Creating chapters manuallyYou can manually insert a chapter mark at any point you like during playback or recording.Press CHAPTER MARK at the point

67Editing3 Select the title you want to include in the Playlist title, and press ENTER.A check mark appears in the check box next to the selected titl

68To add more scenes, select “Add” and go to step 6. To preview all of the captured scenes in the listed order, select “Preview.” 13When you finish ed

69EditingCombining multiple Playlist titles (Combine)1 Press TITLE LIST to turn on the Title List (Playlist) menu. If the Title List (Original) menu a

7Creating your own programme – Playlist, Record a programme on a DVD-RW (VR mode), then delete, move and add scenes at will to create your own, origin

70DV Dubbing (RDR-GX700 only)Before DV DubbingThis section explains dubbing with a digital video camera via the DV IN jack on the front panel (RDR-GX7

71DV Dubbing (RDR-GX700 only)1 Press Z (open/close), and place a recordable disc on the tray.Make sure that the disc has enough free space to record t

72Available DV Dubbing Functions◆One Touch Dubbing (page 73)Records the entire contents of a DV format tape to a disc of your choice with a single tou

73DV Dubbing (RDR-GX700 only)Recording an Entire DV Format Tape (One Touch Dubbing)You can record the entire contents of a DV format tape onto a disc

74Program EditYou can select scenes from a DV format tape, and then automatically record selected scenes to a disc of your choice.To use this function

75DV Dubbing (RDR-GX700 only)5 Select the IN point by pressing m/M, and press ENTER.The display for setting the OUT point (end of the scene) appears.

76To stop during recording Open the remote’s cover and press x REC STOP. Note that it may take a few seconds for the recorder to stop recording.Notes•

77DV Dubbing (RDR-GX700 only)◆How chapters are createdThe dubbed contents on the disc become one title, and the title is divided into chapters. For a

78Notes• The disc may not be recorded as programmed if the tape’s time code is not sequential or there are blanks between the recordings on the tape.

79DV Dubbing (RDR-GX700 only)1 Follow steps 1 to 6 of “Preparing for recording using the DV IN jack” (page 70), and press SYSTEM MENU.Be sure to inser

8Compatibility withother DVD players(finalizing)Playable only on VR modecompatible players(finalization unnecessary)Playable on most DVDplayers (final

801 Follow steps 1 to 4 of “Preparing for recording using the DV IN jack” (page 70), then press SYSTEM MENU.Be sure to use the original DV format tape

81DV Dubbing (RDR-GX700 only)7 When you finish editing the Scene List, select “OK,” and press ENTER.The program is saved in the DV Edit List.Once you

82Settings and AdjustmentsUsing the Setup DisplaysBy using the Setup Displays, you can make various adjustments to items such as picture and sound, as

83Settings and Adjustments5 Select an option, and press ENTER.The currently selected option is displayed next to the setup item.Example: when “4:3 Let

844Select “System,” and press ENTER.5 Select an available TV system, BG, DK, L, or I, and press ENTER (see page 85).6 Select “Normal/CATV,” and press

85Settings and Adjustments◆Receivable channelsStation NameChanges or enters a new station name (up to 5 characters). The recorder must receive channe

864Press M/m until the selected channel row moves to the desired programme position.The selected channel is inserted at the new programme position.5 P

87Settings and AdjustmentsLanguageOSD (On-Screen Display)Switches the display language on the screen.DVD Menu (DVD VIDEO only)Switches the language fo

88NoteDepending on the disc, “4:3 Letter Box” may be selected automatically instead of “4:3 Pan Scan” or vice versa.Pause Mode (DVDs only)Selects the

89Settings and Adjustments◆Line1 OutputSelects a method of outputting video signals for the LINE 1-TV jack.Notes• If your TV does not accept S-video o

9YesYesYesNoNoYesYesYesYesYesYesNoNoNoNoYesYes *2NoYes *2NoYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes *3Yes *3YesNoYesNoNoYesNoNoNoNoRecording Features Editing Featu

90Audio DRC (Dynamic Range Control) (DVDs only)Makes the sound clear when the volume is turned down when playing a DVD that conforms to “Audio DRC.” T

91Settings and Adjustments• MPEG (DVD VIDEO only)Selects the type of MPEG audio signal.• DTS (DVD VIDEO only)Selects whether or not to output DTS sign

92Notes• Depending upon the size of the recording being made, the actual interval may vary from the interval selected in “Auto Chapter.” The selected

93Settings and AdjustmentsParental Control (DVD VIDEO only)Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be limited according to a predetermined level, such as the

94◆Area codeOne Touch Dubbing (RDR-GX700 only)Displays the following options for the One Touch Dubbing function.◆Finalize Disc (for all recordable dis

95Settings and AdjustmentsDisc and Remote Control Settings/Factory Settings (Options)The Options Setup allows you to set up other operational settings

96Easy Setup (Resetting the Recorder)Select this to run the Easy Setup programme.1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode.2 Select “SETU

97Additional InformationAdditional InformationTroubleshootingIf you experience any of the following difficulties while using the recorder, use this tr

98If the equipment is connected to the DV IN jack, (this is usually for a digital video camera connection), select “DV” in the front panel display by

99Additional InformationThe recorder starts playing the disc automatically., The DVD VIDEO features an auto playback function.Playback stops automatic