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SERVICE NOTE
1. DISK REMOVAL PROCEDURE IF THE TRAY CANNOT BE EJECTED (FORCED EJECTION)
1.
Remove the upper case.
2.
Remove the RD-50 board, RD bracket.
3.
Insert the stiff wire in the hole and eject the tray.
NOTES DURING THE FORCED EJECTION
1. If the forced ejection is executed while a blank disc media (DVD
±
RW,
±
R) exists on the tray
• Insert a DVD-ROM (DVD test disc, DVD software available on the market, or the like) in the tray and then close the tray.
Note1: If you close the tray while it is empty, ejection of the tray becomes impossible.
Note2: If you close the tray with a CD disc inserted in it, the CD can be ejected. However, if you close the tray while it is empty, there can be a case that
Note2: If you close the tray with a CD disc inserted in it, the CD can be ejected. However, if you close the tray while it is empty, there can be a case that
ejection of the tray becomes impossible.
Note3: Even if you replace the DVD drive unit while the tray remains under the state as described above, the situation cannot be improved.
2. If the tray cannot be ejected while the disc is not inserted
• Execute the forced ejection.
• Insert a DVD-ROM (DVD test disc, DVD software available on the market, or the like) on the tray and try to close the tray.
(There are cases that it recovers the trouble.)
• Execute the forced ejection.
• Insert a DVD-ROM (DVD test disc, DVD software available on the market, or the like) on the tray and try to close the tray.
(There are cases that it recovers the trouble.)
3. Contents of forcedly ejected blank disc media (DVD
±
RW,
±
R) can be damaged. (There can be a case that initialization is also impossible.)
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
The hole
Tray
The stiff wire
1-1
SECTION 1
GENERAL
RDR-GX300/GX700
This section is extracted from instruction manual.
(RDR-GX300/GX700 : 2-024-212-31 (1))
(RDR-GX300/GX700 : 2-024-212-31 (1))
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WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open
the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified
personnel only.
The mains lead must only be changed
at a qualified service shop.
expose the unit to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open
the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified
personnel only.
The mains lead must only be changed
at a qualified service shop.
This appliance is classified as a
CLASS 1 LASER product. The
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
MARKING is located on the rear
exterior.
CLASS 1 LASER product. The
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
MARKING is located on the rear
exterior.
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with this
product will increase eye hazard. As
the laser beam used in this DVD
recorder is harmful to eyes, do not
attempt to disassemble the cabinet.
Refer servicing to qualified personnel
only.
product will increase eye hazard. As
the laser beam used in this DVD
recorder is harmful to eyes, do not
attempt to disassemble the cabinet.
Refer servicing to qualified personnel
only.
This label is located on the laser
protective housing inside the
enclosure.
protective housing inside the
enclosure.
Notice for customers in the
United Kingdom and Republic of
Ireland
A moulded plug complying with
BS1363 is fitted to this equipment for
your safety and convenience.
Should the fuse in the plug supplied
need to be replaced, a 5 AMP fuse
approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362,
(i.e., marked with
United Kingdom and Republic of
Ireland
A moulded plug complying with
BS1363 is fitted to this equipment for
your safety and convenience.
Should the fuse in the plug supplied
need to be replaced, a 5 AMP fuse
approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362,
(i.e., marked with
or
mark)
must be used.
If the plug supplied with this
equipment has a detachable fuse cover,
be sure to attach the fuse cover after
you change the fuse. Never use the
plug without the fuse cover. If you
should lose the fuse cover, please
contact your nearest Sony service
station.
If the plug supplied with this
equipment has a detachable fuse cover,
be sure to attach the fuse cover after
you change the fuse. Never use the
plug without the fuse cover. If you
should lose the fuse cover, please
contact your nearest Sony service
station.
Precautions
• This unit operates on 220 – 240 V
AC, 50/60 Hz. Check that the unit’s
operating voltage is identical with
your local power supply.
operating voltage is identical with
your local power supply.
• To prevent fire or shock hazard, do
not place objects filled with liquids,
such as vases, on the apparatus.
such as vases, on the apparatus.
VIDEO Plus+ and PlusCode are
registered trademarks of Gemstar
Development Corporation. The
VIDEO Plus+ system is manufactured
under license from Gemstar
Development Corporation.
registered trademarks of Gemstar
Development Corporation. The
VIDEO Plus+ system is manufactured
under license from Gemstar
Development Corporation.
Precautions
This equipment has been tested and
found to comply with the limits set
out in the EMC Directive using a
connection cable shorter than 3
metres.
found to comply with the limits set
out in the EMC Directive using a
connection cable shorter than 3
metres.
On safety
Should any solid object or liquid fall
into the cabinet, unplug the recorder
and have it checked by qualified
personnel before operating it any
further.
into the cabinet, unplug the recorder
and have it checked by qualified
personnel before operating it any
further.
On power sources
• The recorder is not disconnected
from the AC power source (mains)
as long as it is connected to the
wall outlet, even if the recorder
itself has been turned off.
as long as it is connected to the
wall outlet, even if the recorder
itself has been turned off.
• If you are not going to use the
recorder for a long time, be sure to
disconnect the recorder from the
wall outlet. To disconnect the AC
power cord (mains lead), grasp the
plug itself; never pull the cord.
disconnect the recorder from the
wall outlet. To disconnect the AC
power cord (mains lead), grasp the
plug itself; never pull the cord.
On placement
• Place the recorder in a location
with adequate ventilation to
prevent heat build-up in the
recorder.
prevent heat build-up in the
recorder.
• Do not place the recorder on a soft
surface such as a rug that might
block the ventilation holes.
block the ventilation holes.
• Do not place the recorder in a
confined space such as a bookshelf
or similar unit.
or similar unit.
• Do not place the recorder in a
location near heat sources, or in a
place subject to direct sunlight,
excessive dust, or mechanical
shock.
place subject to direct sunlight,
excessive dust, or mechanical
shock.
• Do not place the recorder in an
inclined position. It is designed to
be operated in a horizontal
position only.
be operated in a horizontal
position only.
• Keep the recorder and discs away
from equipment with strong
magnets, such as microwave
ovens, or large loudspeakers.
magnets, such as microwave
ovens, or large loudspeakers.
• Do not place heavy objects on the
recorder.
CAUTION
CLASS 3B VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.
AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO THE BEAM.
AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO THE BEAM.
RADIATIONS LASER VISIBLES ET INVISIBLES DE CLASSE 3B EN CAS
D’OUVERTURE. EVITER TOUTE EXPOSITION DIRECTE AU FAISCEAU.
D’OUVERTURE. EVITER TOUTE EXPOSITION DIRECTE AU FAISCEAU.
KLASSE 3B SICHTBARE UND UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG WENN
GEÖFFNET. DIREKTEN KONTAKT MIT DEM STRAHL VERMEIDEN.
GEÖFFNET. DIREKTEN KONTAKT MIT DEM STRAHL VERMEIDEN.
UNDGÅ DIREKTE UDSÆTTELSE FOR STRÅLING.
SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING AF KLASSE 3B VED ÅBNING.
UNNGÅ DIREKTE EKSPONERING FOR STRÅLEN.
SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING I KLASSE 3B NÅR DEKSEL ÅPNES.
KLASS 3B SYNLIG OCH OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL ÄR
ÖPPNAD. UNDVIK ATT DIREKT EXPONERA DIG FÖR STRÅLNINGEN.
ÖPPNAD. UNDVIK ATT DIREKT EXPONERA DIG FÖR STRÅLNINGEN.
AVATTUNA LUOKAN 3B NÄKYVÄÄ JA NÄKYMÄTÖNTÄ LASERSÄTEILYÄ.
VÄLTÄ SUORAA ALTISTUMISTA SÄTEELLE.
VÄLTÄ SUORAA ALTISTUMISTA SÄTEELLE.
ATTENTION
VORSICHT
ADVARSEL
ADVARSEL
VARNING
VARO!
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On recording
• Contents of the recording cannot
be compensated for if the
recording or playback is not made
due to a malfunction of the
recorder, disc, etc.
recording or playback is not made
due to a malfunction of the
recorder, disc, etc.
• Make trial recordings before
making the actual recording.
Copyrights
• Television programmes, films,
video tapes, discs, and other
materials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized recording of such
material may be contrary to the
provisions of the copyright laws.
Also, use of this recorder with
cable television transmission may
require authorization from the
cable television transmitter and/or
programme owner.
materials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized recording of such
material may be contrary to the
provisions of the copyright laws.
Also, use of this recorder with
cable television transmission may
require authorization from the
cable television transmitter and/or
programme owner.
• This product incorporates
copyright protection technology
that is protected by U.S. patents
and other intellectual property
rights. Use of this copyright
protection technology must be
authorized by Macrovision, and is
intended for home and other
limited viewing uses only unless
otherwise authorized by
Macrovision. Reverse engineering
or disassembly is prohibited.
that is protected by U.S. patents
and other intellectual property
rights. Use of this copyright
protection technology must be
authorized by Macrovision, and is
intended for home and other
limited viewing uses only unless
otherwise authorized by
Macrovision. Reverse engineering
or disassembly is prohibited.
Copy guard function
Since the recorder has a copy guard
function, programmes received
through an external tuner (not
supplied) may contain copy
protection signals (copy guard
function) and as such may not be
recordable, depending on the type of
signal.
function, programmes received
through an external tuner (not
supplied) may contain copy
protection signals (copy guard
function) and as such may not be
recordable, depending on the type of
signal.
If you have any questions or
problems concerning your recorder,
please consult your nearest Sony
dealer.
problems concerning your recorder,
please consult your nearest Sony
dealer.
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.
remote. You can also use the
controls on the recorder if they
have the same or similar names as
those on the remote.
• The on-screen display illustrations
used in this manual may not match
the graphics displayed on your TV
screen.
the graphics displayed on your TV
screen.
• The explanations 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.
created on this recorder. The
explanations do not apply to discs
that are created on other recorders
and played back on this recorder.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Caution: This recorder is capable
of holding a still video image or
on-screen display image on your
television screen indefinitely. If
you leave the still video image or
on-screen display image displayed
on your TV for an extended period
of time you risk permanent damage
to your television screen. Plasma
display panels and projection
televisions are especially
susceptible to this.
of holding a still video image or
on-screen display image on your
television screen indefinitely. If
you leave the still video image or
on-screen display image displayed
on your TV for an extended period
of time you risk permanent damage
to your television screen. Plasma
display panels and projection
televisions are especially
susceptible to this.
Check your model name
The instructions in this manual are
for 2 models: RDR-GX300 and
RDR-GX700. Check your model
name by looking at the front panel
of the recorder. RDR-GX700 is the
model used for illustration
purposes. Any difference in
operation is clearly indicated in the
text, for example, “RDR-GX700
only.”
for 2 models: RDR-GX300 and
RDR-GX700. Check your model
name by looking at the front panel
of the recorder. RDR-GX700 is the
model used for illustration
purposes. Any difference in
operation is clearly indicated in the
text, for example, “RDR-GX700
only.”
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Ways to Use Your DVD Recorder
Quick access to recorded titles – Title List
, Display the Title List to see all of the titles
on the disc, including recording date,
channel, recording mode and thumbnail
image (page 33).
channel, recording mode and thumbnail
image (page 33).
Play the beginning of a title while it is being recorded – Chasing Playback
, If you are using a DVD-RW (VR mode),
you can watch a programme from the
beginning while it is being recorded
(page 58).
beginning while it is being recorded
(page 58).
Watching one title while recording another – Simultaneous Rec and Play
, If you are using a DVD-RW (VR mode),
you can watch a previously recorded
programme while recording another
programme on the same disc (page 58).
programme while recording another
programme on the same disc (page 58).
1.5/4.7GB
Sort
Date
Title
Number
My Movies
TITLE LIST
ORIGINAL
1 AAB 13:00-14:00
Wed 5. 9 13:00 (1H00M) SP
2 DEF 20:00-21:00
Fri 17. 9 20:00 (1H00M) SLP
3 AAB 9:00-9:30
Sat 25. 9 9:00 (0H30M) EP
4 GHI 20:00-20:30
Sat 25. 9 20:00 (0H30M) SLP
AAB
DEF
AAB
GHI
Title List
Recording
The match isn’t over
yet, but I’ll start
watching it from the
beginning now.
yet, but I’ll start
watching it from the
beginning now.
Recording
I think I’ll watch
yesterday’s golf match
now, even though I am
recording a movie.
yesterday’s golf match
now, even though I am
recording a movie.
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Creating 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, original
programme (page 66).
will to create your own, original
programme (page 66).
Automatic dubbing of DV tapes – DV Dubbing (RDR-GX700 only)
, Connect your digital video camera to the
DV IN jack and automatically dub the
entire contents or just selected scenes to a
DVD disc (page 70).
entire contents or just selected scenes to a
DVD disc (page 70).
Dynamic surround sound – TVS
, Enjoy virtual surround sound effects from
just your TV’s speakers with the TV Virtual
Surround settings when playing a DVD
VIDEO with multichannel audio tracks
such as Dolby Digital (5.1ch) (page 54).
Surround settings when playing a DVD
VIDEO with multichannel audio tracks
such as Dolby Digital (5.1ch) (page 54).
A list of recordable and playable discs is on page 8.
Original
Playlist
Control
Dubbing
1-2
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Compatibility with
other DVD players
(finalizing)
other DVD players
(finalizing)
Playable only on VR mode
compatible players
(finalization unnecessary)
compatible players
(finalization unnecessary)
Playable on most DVD
players (finalization
necessary) (page 37)
players (finalization
necessary) (page 37)
Playable on DVD+RW
compatible players
(automatically finalized)
compatible players
(automatically finalized)
Playable on most DVD
players (finalization
necessary) (page 37)
players (finalization
necessary) (page 37)
Playable on DVD+R
compatible players (finalization
necessary) (page 37)
compatible players (finalization
necessary) (page 37)
Format in VR
mode
(page 36)
mode
(page 36)
Format in
Video mode
(page 36)
Video mode
(page 36)
Automatically
formatted
formatted
Automatically
formatted
formatted
Automatically
formatted
formatted
Formatting
(new discs)
(new discs)
Icon
used in
this
manual
used in
this
manual
Disc
Logo
Logo
Type
DVD-
RW
RW
VR
mode
mode
Video
mode
mode
DVD+RW
DVD-R
DVD+R
-RW
VR
-RW
Video
+
RW
-
R
+
R
Quick Guide to Disc Types
Recordable and playable discs
Usable disc versions (as of May 2004)
• 4x-speed or slower DVD+RWs
• 2x-speed or slower DVD-RWs (Ver.1.1, Ver.1.1
• 4x-speed or slower DVD+RWs
• 2x-speed or slower DVD-RWs (Ver.1.1, Ver.1.1
with CPRM*
1
)
• 8x-speed or slower DVD+Rs
• 8x-speed or slower DVD-Rs (Ver.2.0)
• 8x-speed or slower DVD-Rs (Ver.2.0)
“DVD+RW,” “DVD-RW,” “DVD+R,” and “DVD-R,”
are trademarks.
are trademarks.
*1
CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media) is
a coding technology that protects copyrights for
images.
a coding technology that protects copyrights for
images.
*2
Only if the recording mode is SP, HSP, or HQ, and
“DVD Rec Picture Size” is set to “16:9.”
“DVD Rec Picture Size” is set to “16:9.”
*3
Erasing titles does not free up disc space.
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Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
No
Yes
Yes *
2
No
Yes *
2
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes *
3
Yes *
3
Yes
No
Yes
No
No
Yes
No
No
No
No
Recording Features
Editing Features
Rewrite
(page 41)
(page 41)
Auto
Chapter
(page 91)
Chapter
(page 91)
Manual
Chapter
(page 66)
Chapter
(page 66)
Record
16:9 sizes
(page 48)
16:9 sizes
(page 48)
Change
title name
(page 63)
title name
(page 63)
Delete title
(page 64)
(page 64)
A-B Erase
(page 64)
(page 64)
Playlist
(page 66)
(page 66)
Discs that cannot be recorded on
• 4x-speed compatible DVD-RWs (Ver. 1.2/4x)
• DVD-RWs (Ver. 1.0)
• DVD+RWs that are not 2.4x-speed compatible
• Dual layer discs
• 8 cm discs
• 4x-speed compatible DVD-RWs (Ver. 1.2/4x)
• DVD-RWs (Ver. 1.0)
• DVD+RWs that are not 2.4x-speed compatible
• Dual layer discs
• 8 cm discs
,continued
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Playable discs
Discs that cannot be played
• All CD-ROMs (including PHOTO CDs)
• CD-Rs/CD-RWs, other than those recorded in
• All CD-ROMs (including PHOTO CDs)
• CD-Rs/CD-RWs, other than those recorded in
music CD format, MP3 format, or Video CD
format
format
• Data part of CD-Extras
• DVD-ROMs
• DVD Audio discs
• DVD-RAMs
• HD layer on Super Audio CDs
• DVD VIDEOs with a different region code
• DVD-ROMs
• DVD Audio discs
• DVD-RAMs
• HD layer on Super Audio CDs
• DVD VIDEOs with a different region code
(page 11)
z Hint
This DVD recorder can play 8 cm CDs and 8 cm DVDs
as well.
This DVD recorder can play 8 cm CDs and 8 cm DVDs
as well.
Discs such as movies that can be purchased or rented
VIDEO CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in
VIDEO CD/Super VIDEO CD format
VIDEO CD/Super VIDEO CD format
Music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music CD format
that can be purchased
that can be purchased
CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs created on a PC or
similar device in music format containing MP3
audio tracks
similar device in music format containing MP3
audio tracks
Icon
used in
this
manual
used in
this
manual
Disc
Logo
Logo
VIDEO CD
CD
DATA CD
DVD VIDEO
Type
Characteristics
DVD
VCD
CD
DATA CD
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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.
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.
Region code (DVD VIDEO only)
Your recorder has a region code printed on the rear
of the unit and will only play DVD VIDEOs
(playback only) labelled with identical region
codes. This system is used to protect copyrights.
DVD VIDEOs labelled
Your recorder has a region code printed on the rear
of the unit and will only play DVD VIDEOs
(playback only) labelled with identical region
codes. This system is used to protect copyrights.
DVD VIDEOs labelled
will also play on this
recorder.
If you try to play any other DVD VIDEO, the
message “Playback prohibited by region code.”
will appear on the TV screen. Depending on the
DVD VIDEO, no region code indication may be
labelled even though playing the DVD VIDEO is
prohibited by area restrictions.
If you try to play any other DVD VIDEO, the
message “Playback prohibited by region code.”
will appear on the TV screen. Depending on the
DVD VIDEO, no region code indication may be
labelled even though playing the DVD VIDEO is
prohibited by area restrictions.
Music discs encoded with copyright protection
technologies
This product is designed to play back discs that
conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard.
Recently, various music discs encoded with
copyright protection technologies are being
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.
technologies
This product is designed to play back discs that
conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard.
Recently, various music discs encoded with
copyright protection technologies are being
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.
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.
• You cannot mix VR mode and Video mode on the same
DVD-RW. To change the disc’s format, reformat the
disc (page 36). Note that the disc’s contents will be
erased after reformatting.
disc (page 36). Note that the disc’s contents will be
erased after reformatting.
• You cannot 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.
the disc if the disc is not 1x speed compatible.
• It is recommended that you use discs with “For Video”
printed on their packaging.
• You cannot add new recordings to DVD-Rs or DVD-
RWs (Video mode) that contain recordings made on
other DVD equipment.
other DVD equipment.
• In some cases, you may not be able to add new
recordings to DVD+RWs that contain recordings made
on other DVD equipment. If you do add a new
recording, note that this recorder will rewrite the DVD
menu.
on other DVD equipment. If you do add a new
recording, note that this recorder will rewrite the DVD
menu.
• If the disc contains PC data unrecognizable by this
recorder, the data may be erased.
ALL
RDR–XXXX
00V 00Hz
00W
NO.
0-000-000-00
X
Region code
1-3
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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.
• Refer to the instructions supplied with the components to be connected.
• You cannot connect this recorder to a TV that does not have a SCART or video input jack.
• Be sure to disconnect the mains lead of each component before connecting.
• Refer to the instructions supplied with the components to be connected.
• You cannot connect this recorder to a TV that does not have a SCART or video input jack.
• Be sure to disconnect the mains lead of each component before connecting.
Step 1: Unpacking
Check that you have the following items:
• Audio/video cord (pinplug
• Audio/video cord (pinplug
u 3
y pinplug u 3) (1)
• Mains lead (1)
• Aerial cable (1)
• Remote commander (remote) (1)
• R6 (size AA) batteries (2)
• Aerial cable (1)
• Remote commander (remote) (1)
• R6 (size AA) batteries (2)
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Step 2: Connecting the Aerial Cable
Connect the aerial cable by following the steps below. Do not connect the mains lead until you reach “Step
5: Connecting the Mains Lead” (page 19).
5: Connecting the Mains Lead” (page 19).
1
Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV and connect it to AERIAL IN on the rear panel of the
recorder.
recorder.
2
Connect AERIAL OUT of the recorder to the aerial input of your TV, using the supplied aerial
cable.
cable.
AERIAL
IN
LINE 4 IN
DIGITAL OUT
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
PCM/DTS/MPEG/
DOLBY DIGITAL
DOLBY DIGITAL
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO
S VIDEO
AUDIO
R
L
LINE 2 OUT
VIDEO
S VIDEO
AUDIO
R
L
Y
PB / CB
PR / CR
~
AC IN
OUT
LINE 1 - TV
LINE 3 / DECODER
AERIAL
IN
OUT
DVD recorder
TV
to AERIAL OUT
to AERIAL IN
Aerial cable (supplied)
: Signal flow
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Step 3: 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. Audio connections are
explained in “Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords” (page 17).
explained in “Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords” (page 17).
Note
Do not connect more than one type of video cord between the recorder and your TV at the same time.
VIDEO
AUDIO
INPUT
L
R
INPUT
S VIDEO
P
R
P
B
Y
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
AERIAL
IN
LINE 4 IN
DIGITAL OUT
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
PCM/DTS/MPEG/
DOLBY DIGITAL
DOLBY DIGITAL
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO
S VIDEO
AUDIO
R
L
LINE 2 OUT
VIDEO
S VIDEO
AUDIO
R
L
Y
PB / CB
PR / CR
~
AC IN
OUT
LINE 1 - TV
LINE 3 / DECODER
C
B
D
A
Audio/video
cord (supplied)
cord (supplied)
Component video
cord (not supplied)
cord (not supplied)
(yellow)
TV, projector, or AV
amplifier (receiver)
amplifier (receiver)
TV, projector, or AV
amplifier (receiver)
amplifier (receiver)
(green)
S-video cord
(not supplied)
(not supplied)
TV, projector, or AV
amplifier (receiver)
amplifier (receiver)
(red)
(blue)
(green)
(blue)
(red)
: Signal flow
to COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO OUT
to LINE 2 OUT (VIDEO)
to LINE 2 OUT (S VIDEO)
SCART cord (not
supplied)
supplied)
To LINE 1 – TV
DVD recorder
TV
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A
Connecting to a SCART input jack
Connect using a SCART cord (not supplied) to the
LINE 1-TV jack and your TV. Be sure to make the
connections firmly to avoid hum and noise.
See the operating instructions supplied with the
TV to be connected. Also, when you set “Line1
Output” to “S Video” or “RGB” in step 15 of Easy
Setup (page 24), use a SCART cord that conforms
to the selected signal.
LINE 1-TV jack and your TV. Be sure to make the
connections firmly to avoid hum and noise.
See the operating instructions supplied with the
TV to be connected. Also, when you set “Line1
Output” to “S Video” or “RGB” in step 15 of Easy
Setup (page 24), use a SCART cord that conforms
to the selected signal.
B
Connecting to a video input jack
Connect the yellow plug of the audio/video cord
(supplied) to the yellow (video) jack. You will
enjoy standard quality images.
Note that you cannot use the PROGRESSIVE
button with this connection.
(supplied) to the yellow (video) jack. You will
enjoy standard quality images.
Note that you cannot use the PROGRESSIVE
button with this connection.
C
Connecting to an S VIDEO input
jack
Connect using an S-video cord (not supplied).
You will enjoy high quality images.
Note that you cannot use the PROGRESSIVE
button with this connection.
You will enjoy high quality images.
Note that you cannot use the PROGRESSIVE
button with this connection.
D
Connecting to component video
input jacks (Y, P
B
/C
B
, P
R
/C
R
)
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 colour
reproduction and high quality images.
using a component video cord (not supplied) or
three video cords (not supplied) of the same kind
and length. You will enjoy accurate colour
reproduction and high quality images.
If your TV accepts progressive 525p/625p format
signals, you must use this connection and set
“Component Out” in Video Setup to “On.” Then
press PROGRESSIVE on the remote to send
progressive video signals. For details, see “Using
the PROGRESSIVE button” (page 16).
signals, you must use this connection and set
“Component Out” in Video Setup to “On.” Then
press PROGRESSIVE on the remote to send
progressive video signals. For details, see “Using
the PROGRESSIVE button” (page 16).
When playing “wide screen” images
Some recorded images may not fit your TV
screen. To change the aspect ratio, see page 87.
Some recorded images may not fit your TV
screen. To change the aspect ratio, see page 87.
If you are connecting to a VCR
Connect your VCR to the LINE 3/DECODER
jack on the recorder (page 26).
Connect your VCR to the LINE 3/DECODER
jack on the recorder (page 26).
Notes
• When you connect the recorder to your TV via the
SCART jacks, the TV’s input source is set to the
recorder automatically when you start playback. If
necessary, press TV/DVD on the remote to return the
input to the TV.
recorder automatically when you start playback. If
necessary, press TV/DVD on the remote to return the
input to the TV.
• For correct SMARTLINK connection, you will need a
SCART cord that has the full 21 pins. Refer to your
TV’s instruction manual as well for this connection.
TV’s instruction manual as well for this connection.
• If you connect this recorder to a TV with
SMARTLINK, set “Line1 Output” to “Video” in step
15 of Easy Setup.
15 of Easy Setup.
About the SMARTLINK features
(for SCART connections only)
(for SCART connections only)
If the connected TV (or other connected
equipment such as a set top box) complies with
SMARTLINK, NexTView Link,
MEGALOGIC*
equipment such as a set top box) complies with
SMARTLINK, NexTView Link,
MEGALOGIC*
1
, EASYLINK*
2
,
CINEMALINK*
2
, Q-Link*
3
, EURO VIEW
LINK*
4
, or T-V LINK*
5
, this recorder
automatically runs the SMARTLINK function
after you complete the connection pattern
after you complete the connection pattern
A on
page 14 (the SMARTLINK indicator lights up
when you turn on your TV). You can enjoy the
following SMARTLINK features.
• Preset Download
when you turn on your TV). You can enjoy the
following SMARTLINK features.
• Preset Download
You can download the tuner preset data from
your TV to this recorder, and tune the recorder
according to that data in Easy Setup. This
greatly simplifies the Easy Setup procedure. Be
careful not to disconnect the cables or exit the
Easy Setup function during this procedure (page
22).
your TV to this recorder, and tune the recorder
according to that data in Easy Setup. This
greatly simplifies the Easy Setup procedure. Be
careful not to disconnect the cables or exit the
Easy Setup function during this procedure (page
22).
Yellow
White (L)
Red (R)
Yellow
White (L)
Red (R)
Green
Blue
Red
Green
Blue
Red
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