Sony HTR-6100 / HTR-6600 / RDR-GX300 Service Manual ▷ View online
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Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords
Select one of the following patterns
A through C, 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 18).
explained in “Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords” (page 18).
Note
Do not connect more than one type of video cord between the recorder and your TV at the same time.
VHF/UHF
IN
SET TOP BOX
CONTROL
LINE IN
DIGITAL OUT
VIDEO
S VIDEO
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
PCM/DTS/
DOLBY DIGITAL
AUDIO
R
L
1
3
LINE OUT
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO
S VIDEO
AUDIO
R
L
1
2
Y
PB
PR
OUT
~
AC IN
VIDEO
AUDIO
INPUT
L
R
INPUT
S VIDEO
P
R
P
B
Y
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
B
A
C
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 OUT (VIDEO) 1 or 2
to LINE OUT (S VIDEO) 1 or 2
DVD recorder
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A
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.
B
Connecting to an S VIDEO input
jack
Connect an S-video cord (not supplied). You will
enjoy high quality images.
Note that you cannot use the PROGRESSIVE
button with this connection.
enjoy high quality images.
Note that you cannot use the PROGRESSIVE
button with this connection.
C
Connecting to component video
input jacks (Y, P
B
, P
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 color
reproduction and high quality images.
If your TV accepts progressive 480p format
signals, you must use this connection and then
press PROGRESSIVE on the remote to send
progressive video signals. For details, see “Using
the PROGRESSIVE button” (page 17).
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
press PROGRESSIVE on the remote to send
progressive video signals. For details, see “Using
the PROGRESSIVE button” (page 17).
When playing “wide screen” images
Some recorded images may not fit your TV
screen. To change the aspect ratio, see page 74.
Some recorded images may not fit your TV
screen. To change the aspect ratio, see page 74.
If you are connecting to a VCR
Connect your VCR to the LINE IN (VIDEO) jack
on the recorder (page 29).
Connect your VCR to the LINE IN (VIDEO) jack
on the recorder (page 29).
Using the PROGRESSIVE button
By using the PROGRESSIVE button on the
remote, you can select the signal format in which
the recorder outputs video signals: Interlace or
Progressive.
Connect the recorder using the COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT jacks (pattern
remote, you can select the signal format in which
the recorder outputs video signals: Interlace or
Progressive.
Connect the recorder using the COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT jacks (pattern
C above), and press
PROGRESSIVE repeatedly. “PROGRESSIVE”
appears in the front panel display when the
recorder outputs progressive signals.
appears in the front panel display when the
recorder outputs progressive signals.
◆Progressive
Select this when:
– your TV accepts progressive signals, and,
– the TV is connected to the COMPONENT
Select this when:
– your TV accepts progressive signals, and,
– the TV is connected to the COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT jacks.
Note that the pictures will not be clear or no
picture will appear if you select progressive signal
output when either of the above conditions is not
met.
picture will appear if you select progressive signal
output when either of the above conditions is not
met.
◆Interlace
Set to this position when:
– your TV does not accept progressive signals, or,
– your TV is connected to jacks other than the
Set to this position when:
– your TV does not accept progressive signals, or,
– your TV is connected to jacks other than the
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (LINE OUT
(VIDEO) or S VIDEO).
(VIDEO) or S VIDEO).
z Hint
When you select progressive signal output, you can fine-
tune the signal according to the type of software you are
watching (page 75).
When you select progressive signal output, you can fine-
tune the signal according to the type of software you are
watching (page 75).
Note
Consumers should note that not all high definition
television sets are fully compatible with this product and
may cause artifacts to be displayed in the picture. In the
case of 480 progressive scan picture problems, it is
recommended that the user switch the connection to the
‘standard definition’ output. If there are questions
regarding our TV set compatibility with this model 480p
DVD recorder, please contact our customer service
center.
television sets are fully compatible with this product and
may cause artifacts to be displayed in the picture. In the
case of 480 progressive scan picture problems, it is
recommended that the user switch the connection to the
‘standard definition’ output. If there are questions
regarding our TV set compatibility with this model 480p
DVD recorder, please contact our customer service
center.
Yellow
White (L)
Red (R)
Yellow
White (L)
Red (R)
Green
Blue
Red
Green
Blue
Red
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Step 4: 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.
This will enable you to listen to sound.
z Hint
For correct speaker location, see the operating instructions supplied with the connected components.
For correct speaker location, see the operating instructions supplied with the connected components.
Note
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.
unwanted noise to come from your TV’s speakers.
VIDEO
AUDIO
INPUT
L
R
VHF/UHF
IN
SET TOP BOX
CONTROL
LINE IN
DIGITAL OUT
VIDEO
S VIDEO
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
PCM/DTS/
DOLBY DIGITAL
AUDIO
R
L
1
3
LINE OUT
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO
S VIDEO
AUDIO
R
L
1
2
Y
PB
PR
OUT
~
AC IN
LINE OUT
VIDEO
S VIDEO
AUDIO
R
L
1
2
B
A
DIGITAL OUT
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
PCM/DTS/
DOLBY DIGITAL
AV amplifier (receiver)
with a decoder
with a decoder
(red)
TV, projector, or AV
amplifier (receiver)
amplifier (receiver)
Audio/video
cord (supplied)
cord (supplied)
: Signal flow
Coaxial digital cord
(not supplied)
(not supplied)
to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or
OPTICAL)
OPTICAL)
to LINE OUT (R-AUDIO-L) 1 or 2
Optical digital cord (not supplied)
Rear (L)
DVD recorder
(white)
(yellow)*
(yellow)
(white)
(red)
[Speakers]
Front (L)
[Speakers]
to coaxial
digital input
digital input
Rear (R)
Front (R)
Subwoofer
or
Center
* The yellow plug is used for video signals (page 17).
to optical
digital input
digital input
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A
Connecting to audio L/R input
jacks
This connection will use your TV’s or stereo
amplifier’s (receiver’s) two speakers for sound.
Connect using the audio/video cord (supplied).
amplifier’s (receiver’s) two speakers for sound.
Connect using the audio/video cord (supplied).
• Surround effect (page 53)
TV: Dynamic, Wide, Night
TV: Dynamic, Wide, Night
Stereo amplifier (receiver): Standard, Night
Note
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.
IN (AUDIO L/R) jacks at the same time. This will cause
unwanted noise to come from your TV’s speakers.
B
Connecting to a digital audio
input jack
If your AV amplifier (receiver) has a Dolby*
1
Digital or DTS*
2
decoder and a digital input jack,
use this connection.
Connect using a coaxial or optical digital cord (not
supplied).
Connect using a coaxial or optical digital cord (not
supplied).
• Surround effect
Dolby Digital (5.1ch), DTS (5.1ch)
Dolby Digital (5.1ch), DTS (5.1ch)
*1
Manufactured under license from Dolby laboratories.
“Dolby,” “Pro Logic,” and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby,” “Pro Logic,” and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
*2
“DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks of
Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
Notes
• After you have completed the connection, make the
appropriate settings under “Audio Connection” in Easy
Setup (page 23). Otherwise, no sound or a loud noise
will come from your speakers.
Setup (page 23). Otherwise, no sound or a loud noise
will come from your speakers.
• The surround sound effects of this recorder cannot be
used with this connection.
Yellow
White (L)
Red (R)
Yellow
White (L)
Red (R)
Coaxial cord
Optical cord
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Step 5: Connecting the
Power Cord
Power Cord
Connect the supplied power cord to the AC IN
terminal of the recorder. Then 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 recorder only after the front panel
display lights up and the recorder enters standby
mode.
If you connect additional equipment to this
recorder (page 29), be sure to connect the power
cord only after all connections are complete.
terminal of the recorder. Then 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 recorder only after the front panel
display lights up and the recorder enters standby
mode.
If you connect additional equipment to this
recorder (page 29), be sure to connect the power
cord only after all connections are complete.
Step 6: Preparing the
Remote
Remote
You can control the recorder using the supplied
remote. Insert two size AA (R6) batteries by
matching the
remote. Insert two size AA (R6) batteries by
matching the
3 and # ends on the batteries to the
markings inside the battery compartment. When
using the remote, point it at the remote sensor
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 22).
for this recorder (page 22).
• Use the batteries correctly to avoid possible leakage
and corrosion. Do not touch the liquid with bare hands
should leakage occur. Observe the following:
– Do not use a new battery with an old battery, or
should leakage occur. Observe the following:
– Do not use a new battery with an old battery, or
batteries of different manufacturers.
– Do not attempt to recharge the batteries.
– If you do not intend to use the remote for an extended
– If you do not intend to use the remote for an extended
period of time, remove the batteries.
– If battery leakage occurs, wipe out any liquid inside
the battery compartment, and insert new batteries.
• Do not expose the remote sensor (marked
on the
front panel) to strong light, such as direct sunlight or
lighting apparatus. The recorder may not respond to the
remote.
lighting apparatus. The recorder may not respond to the
remote.
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AC IN
to AC outlet
to AC IN
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2
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Controlling TVs with the remote
You can adjust the remote control’s signal to
control your TV.
If you connected the recorder to an AV amplifier
(receiver), you can also use the supplied remote to
control the AV amplifier’s (receiver’s) volume.
control your TV.
If you connected 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.
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.
appropriate code number again.
1
Slide the TV/DVD switch to TV.
2
Hold down
[/1.
3
Enter your TV’s manufacturer code (see
“Code numbers of controllable TVs”
below) using the number buttons.
“Code numbers of controllable TVs”
below) using the number buttons.
4
Release
[/1.
When the TV/DVD switch is set to TV, the
remote performs the following:
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.
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.
[/1
Turns your TV on or off
VOL +/–
Adjusts the volume of your
TV
TV
CH +/–
Selects the channel on your
TV
TV
TV/VIDEO
Switches your TV’s input
source
source
Number buttons and
SET
SET
Selects the channel on your
TV
TV
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
TV/DVD
switch
switch
"/1
VOL +/–
Number
buttons, SET
buttons, SET
TV/VIDEO
CH +/–
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
Gold Star/LG
03, 04, 17
Hitachi
02, 03, 04
J.C.Penney
04, 10, 12
JVC
09
KMC
03
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
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
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Controlling the volume of your AV
amplifier (receiver) with the remote
amplifier (receiver) with the remote
1
Slide the TV/DVD switch to DVD.
2
Hold down
[/1, and enter the
manufacturer code (see the table below)
for your AV amplifier (receiver) using the
number buttons.
for your AV amplifier (receiver) using the
number buttons.
3
Release
[/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.
amplifier’s volume.
If you want to control the TV’s volume, slide
the TV/DVD switch to TV.
z Hint
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).
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).
(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).
If you have a Sony DVD player or
more than one Sony DVD recorder
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 DVD3.
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 DVD3.
Sylvania
08, 12
Teknika
03, 08, 14
Toshiba
07, 18
Wards
03, 04, 12
Yorx
12
Zenith
14, 15
Manufacturer
Code number
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
TV/DVD
switch
"/1
switch
"/1
VOL +/–
Number
buttons, SET
buttons, SET
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
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
SYSTEM
MENU
MENU
M/m,
ENTER
ENTER
COMMAND
MODE
MODE
O RETURN
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1
Press SYSTEM MENU.
The System Menu appears.
The System Menu appears.
2
Select “SETUP,” and press ENTER.
3
Select “Options,” and press ENTER.
4
Select “Command Mode,” and press
ENTER.
ENTER.
5
Select the Command mode (DVD1, DVD2,
or DVD3), and press ENTER.
or DVD3), and press ENTER.
6
Slide the COMMAND MODE switch on the
remote so it matches the mode you
selected above.
remote so it matches the mode you
selected above.
To return to the previous step
Press
Press
O RETURN.
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.
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.
m
m
m
m
m
m
1
Turn on the TV.
2
Press
[/1.
The recorder turns on.
SETUP
Settings
Video
Audio
Features
Options
Easy Setup
Tuner Preset
Set VCR Plus+ Channels
Clock
Set Top Box Control
Language
Settings
Video
Audio
Features
Options
Easy Setup
Format DVD :
Dimmer :
Auto Display :
Command Mode :
Factory Setup
VR
Normal
On
DVD3
SETUP
Settings
Video
Audio
Features
Options
Easy Setup
Format DVD :
Dimmer :
Auto Display :
Command Mode :
Factory Setup
VR
Normal
On
DVD3
SETUP
DVD1
DVD2
DVD3
OSD Language Setup
Clock Setup
Cable Box/Sat. Control Setup
Tuner and Channel Setup
TV Type Setup
Audio Connection Setup
Finished!
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
"/1
</M/m/,,
ENTER
ENTER
O RETURN
CH +/–
Number
buttons
buttons
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3
Switch the input selector on your TV so that
the signal from the recorder appears on
your TV screen.
“Initial settings necessary to operate the DVD
recorder will be made. You can change them
later using Setup. Before you start, check that
you have made all necessary connections.”
appears.
• If this message does not appear, select “Easy
the signal from the recorder appears on
your TV screen.
“Initial settings necessary to operate the DVD
recorder will be made. You can change them
later using Setup. Before you start, check that
you have made all necessary connections.”
appears.
• If this message does not appear, select “Easy
Setup” from “SETUP” in the System Menu
to run Easy Setup. For details, see “Settings
and Adjustments” on page 69.
to run Easy Setup. For details, see “Settings
and Adjustments” on page 69.
4
Press ENTER.
The Setup Display for selecting the language
used in the on-screen display appears.
The Setup Display for selecting the language
used in the on-screen display appears.
5
Select a language, and press ENTER.
The Setup Display for clock setting appears.
The Setup Display for clock setting appears.
6
Select “Manual,” and press ENTER.
Press
Press
M/m to set the month and press ,. Set
the day, year, hour, and minutes in the same
way. The day of the week is set automatically.
If you used antenna hookup C (page 15), you
can select “Auto.” The recorder will
automatically search for a channel that carries
a time signal when you turn off the recorder
after finishing Easy Setup.
way. The day of the week is set automatically.
If you used antenna hookup C (page 15), you
can select “Auto.” The recorder will
automatically search for a channel that carries
a time signal when you turn off the recorder
after finishing Easy Setup.
Once the clock is set, the Setup Display for
cable box/satellite receiver control appears.
cable box/satellite receiver control appears.
7
Set the cable box/satellite receiver
control, and press ENTER.
If you want to use the cable box/satellite
receiver control (page 14), select “Yes.”
If you do not have a cable box, select “No,”
then go to step 11.
control, and press ENTER.
If you want to use the cable box/satellite
receiver control (page 14), select “Yes.”
If you do not have a cable box, select “No,”
then go to step 11.
8
Enter the brand code of your cable box/
satellite receiver.
See “Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Brand
Code” (page 96).
Use
satellite receiver.
See “Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Brand
Code” (page 96).
Use
M/m to select the number and </, to
move the cursor.
9
Press ENTER.
10
Select the cable box output channel.
If you connect your cable box or satellite
receiver to the recorder’s audio/video input
(page 13), select “Line1,” “Line2,” or
“Line3,” then go to step 13.
receiver to the recorder’s audio/video input
(page 13), select “Line1,” “Line2,” or
“Line3,” then go to step 13.
Language
1/6
Select the screen Language.
English
Français
Español
EASY SETUP
EASY SETUP
Clock
2/6
Select a method for setting the clock.
If you select "Auto", this recorder will look for a
time signal when you turn it off.
If you select "Auto", this recorder will look for a
time signal when you turn it off.
Auto
Manual
Set Top Box Control
3/6
Do you want to control your set top box
with this recorder?
(Changes to the current setting will erase all timer settings.)
with this recorder?
(Changes to the current setting will erase all timer settings.)
Yes
No
EASY SETUP
Set Top Box Control
3/6
Enter the brand code of your set top box.
-
-
-
-
EASY SETUP
Set Top Box Control
3/6
Select input line or Set Top Box's output channel.
Line1
Line2
Line3
Ch2
Ch3
Ch4
EASY SETUP
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If you connect the satellite receiver or cable
box to the recorder’s antenna input (page 14),
select “Ch2,” ‘Ch3,” or “Ch4” and press
ENTER, then go to step 13. See the
instructions supplied with your cable box to
confirm the cable box’s antenna output
channel.
box to the recorder’s antenna input (page 14),
select “Ch2,” ‘Ch3,” or “Ch4” and press
ENTER, then go to step 13. See the
instructions supplied with your cable box to
confirm the cable box’s antenna output
channel.
11
Select whether or not you have a cable
connection.
If you use an antenna only (no cable TV),
select “Antenna.”
If you use a cable connection without a cable
box, select “Cable.”
select “Antenna.”
If you use a cable connection without a cable
box, select “Cable.”
12
Press ENTER.
The Tuner Preset function automatically starts
searching for all of the receivable channels
and presets them.
searching for all of the receivable channels
and presets them.
To set the channels manually, see page 71.
After the Tuner Preset is finished, the Setup
Display for selecting the aspect ratio of the
connected TV appears.
After the Tuner Preset is finished, the Setup
Display for selecting the aspect ratio of the
connected TV appears.
13
Select 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 “TV type” on page 74.
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 “TV type” on page 74.
14
Press ENTER.
The Setup Display for selecting the type of
jack used to connect to your amplifier
(receiver) appears.
jack used to connect to your amplifier
(receiver) appears.
15
Select the type of jack (if any) you are
using to connect to an amplifier (receiver),
and press ENTER.
If you did not connect an AV amplifier
(receiver), select “No,” then go to step 19.
If you connected an AV amplifier (receiver)
using just an audio cord, select “Yes: LINE
OUT (R-AUDIO-L),” then go to step 19.
If you connected an AV amplifier (receiver)
using either a digital optical or coaxial cord,
select “Yes: DIGITAL OUT.”
and press ENTER.
If you did not connect an AV amplifier
(receiver), select “No,” then go to step 19.
If you connected an AV amplifier (receiver)
using just an audio cord, select “Yes: LINE
OUT (R-AUDIO-L),” then go to step 19.
If you connected an AV amplifier (receiver)
using either a digital optical or coaxial cord,
select “Yes: DIGITAL OUT.”
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Select the type of Dolby Digital signal you
wish to send to your amplifier (receiver).
If your AV amplifier (receiver) has a Dolby
Digital decoder, select “Dolby Digital.”
Otherwise, select “D-PCM.”
Digital decoder, select “Dolby Digital.”
Otherwise, select “D-PCM.”
Tuner Preset
4/6
Select the way in which you will receive channels.
Antenna
Cable
EASY SETUP
EASY SETUP
Tuner Preset
4/6
Searching for receivable channels.
Please wait.
Please wait.
Ch45
EASY SETUP
TV Type
5/6
Select your TV screen type.
16 : 9
4 : 3 Letter Box
4 : 3 Pan Scan
EASY SETUP
Audio Connection
6/6
Is this recorder connected to an amplifier (receiver)?
Select the type of jack you are using.
Select the type of jack you are using.
Yes :
LINE OUT(R-AUDIO-L)
Yes :
DIGITAL OUT
No
EASY SETUP
Audio Connection
6/6
Dolby Digital
D-PCM
Dolby Digital
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17
Press ENTER.
The Setup Display for the DTS signal appears.
18
Select whether or not you wish 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.”
and press ENTER.
If your AV amplifier (receiver) has a DTS
decoder, select “On.” Otherwise, select “Off.”
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Press ENTER when “Finish” appears.
Easy Setup is finished. All connections and
setup operations are complete.
If you use the cable box/satellite receiver
control, check that the control works correctly
(see below).
setup operations are complete.
If you use the cable box/satellite receiver
control, check that the control works correctly
(see below).
To return to the previous step
Press
Press
O RETURN.
z Hint
If you want to run Easy Setup again, select “Easy Setup”
in the Setup Display (page 81).
If you want to run Easy Setup again, select “Easy Setup”
in the Setup Display (page 81).
Notes
• If there are only a few channels in your area that carry
time signals, setting the clock automatically may take
up to about 20 minutes after the recorder turns off. If
nothing happens even after you wait about 20 minutes,
set the clock manually in “Clock” of “Settings”
(page 72).
up to about 20 minutes after the recorder turns off. If
nothing happens even after you wait about 20 minutes,
set the clock manually in “Clock” of “Settings”
(page 72).
• To record TV programs using the timer, you must set
the clock accurately.
• If you use an S-video cord to connect your cable box or
satellite receiver, set “Line1 Input” or “Line3 Input” in
Video Setup to “S Video” (page 75).
Video Setup to “S Video” (page 75).
Checking the cable box/satellite
receiver control setting
receiver control setting
1
Point the remote at the recorder (not at the
cable box/satellite receiver.)
cable box/satellite receiver.)
2
Press CH +/– and check that the channel
changes on the cable box/satellite receiver
window.
changes on the cable box/satellite receiver
window.
3
Press the number buttons and check that
the channel changes on the cable box/
satellite receiver window.
the channel changes on the cable box/
satellite receiver window.
To fix the set top box controller to your cable
box/satellite receiver
Once you have confirmed that the set top box
controller controls your cable box or satellite
receiver, fix it in place.
box/satellite receiver
Once you have confirmed that the set top box
controller controls your cable box or satellite
receiver, fix it in place.
1
Remove the backing on the double-sided tape.
2
Attach it so that the cable mouse is directly
above the remote control sensor on your cable
box/satellite receiver.
above the remote control sensor on your cable
box/satellite receiver.
If you cannot get the recorder to control your
cable box/satellite receiver
Check the settings at “Set Top Box Control” in
Settings Setup (page 73).
Check the connection and position of the cable
mouse (page 13).
If your cable box or satellite receiver still does not
operate with this recorder, contact your cable
company to see if they can provide you with a
compatible cable box or satellite receiver.
cable box/satellite receiver
Check the settings at “Set Top Box Control” in
Settings Setup (page 73).
Check the connection and position of the cable
mouse (page 13).
If your cable box or satellite receiver still does not
operate with this recorder, contact your cable
company to see if they can provide you with a
compatible cable box or satellite receiver.
Audio Connection
6/6
DTS
On
Off
EASY SETUP
EASY SETUP
Easy Setup is finished.
Finish
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Setting Up the VCR Plus
®
System
Setting up your recorder involves coordinating the
TV channel number (the number you turn to on
your TV or recorder to watch a program) with the
guide channel (the number that’s assigned to that
channel in your TV program guide).
To find the guide channel numbers, look at the
“Channel Line-up Chart” in the program guide for
your area that features VCR PlusCode numbers.
Use the Channel Line-up Chart to coordinate the
guide channel number with the TV channel
number. For example, if HBO is listed in the
Channel Line-up Chart as channel 33, and the
recorder receives HBO on channel 5, coordinate
these numbers using the following procedure.
TV channel number (the number you turn to on
your TV or recorder to watch a program) with the
guide channel (the number that’s assigned to that
channel in your TV program guide).
To find the guide channel numbers, look at the
“Channel Line-up Chart” in the program guide for
your area that features VCR PlusCode numbers.
Use the Channel Line-up Chart to coordinate the
guide channel number with the TV channel
number. For example, if HBO is listed in the
Channel Line-up Chart as channel 33, and the
recorder receives HBO on channel 5, coordinate
these numbers using the following procedure.
1
Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is
stopped.
stopped.
2
Select “SETUP,” and press ENTER.
3
Select “Settings,” and press ENTER.
4
Select “Set VCR Plus+ Channels,” and
press ENTER.
press ENTER.
5
Select “Guide CH – TV CH,” and press
ENTER.
ENTER.
6
Enter the guide channel number assigned
in the program guide using the number
buttons, and press SET.
in the program guide using the number
buttons, and press SET.
7
Enter the TV channel number using the
number buttons, and press SET.
number buttons, and press SET.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
</M/m/,,
ENTER
ENTER
O RETURN
SYSTEM
MENU
MENU
Number
buttons, SET
buttons, SET
SYSTEM MENU
TITLE LIST
TIMER
TIMER LIST
SETUP
SETUP
Settings
Video
Audio
Features
Options
Easy Setup
Tuner Preset
Set VCR Plus+ Channels
Clock
Set Top Box Control
Language
Settings - Set VCR Plus+ Channels
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Channel list
Guide CH
TV CH
- -
- -
Settings - Set VCR Plus+ Channels
Guide CH
TV CH
- -
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- -
- -
- -
Settings - Set VCR Plus+ Channels
Guide CH
TV CH
- -
----
- -
33
33
Settings - Set VCR Plus+ Channels
Guide CH
TV CH
- -
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- -
33
5
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If you connected a cable box or satellite
receiver to the recorder and set “Set Top Box
Control” to “On,” enter the TV channel
number on your cable box.
If you connected a cable box and set “Set Top
Box Control” to “Off,” enter the cable box
output channel (Usually 2ch, 3ch, or 4ch). See
the instructions supplied with your cable box
to confirm the cable box’s output channel.
receiver to the recorder and set “Set Top Box
Control” to “On,” enter the TV channel
number on your cable box.
If you connected a cable box and set “Set Top
Box Control” to “Off,” enter the cable box
output channel (Usually 2ch, 3ch, or 4ch). See
the instructions supplied with your cable box
to confirm the cable box’s output channel.
8
Repeat steps 5 to 7 for each guide channel
number that does not match the TV channel
number.
number that does not match the TV channel
number.
9
Press SYSTEM MENU repeatedly to exit the
menu.
menu.
To return to the previous step
Press
Press
O RETURN.
To check the channel settings
When displaying the “Set VCR Plus+ Channels”
menu, select “Channel List,” then press ENTER.
The display lists the channels for which the guide
channel number does not match the TV channel
number.
When displaying the “Set VCR Plus+ Channels”
menu, select “Channel List,” then press ENTER.
The display lists the channels for which the guide
channel number does not match the TV channel
number.
To go to the next page, press
m.
To return to the previous page, press
M.
Settings - VCR Plus+ Channel List
Guide CH
TV CH
2
4
6
10
11
25
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Guide CH
TV CH
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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 a VCR or Similar Device” (page 49).
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 a VCR or Similar Device” (page 49).
Connecting to the LINE IN 1 or 3 jacks
If the equipment has an S-video jack, you can use an S-video cord instead of an audio/video cord.
VHF/UHF
IN
SET TOP BOX
CONTROL
LINE IN
DIGITAL OUT
VIDEO
S VIDEO
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
PCM/DTS/
DOLBY DIGITAL
AUDIO
R
L
1
3
LINE OUT
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO
S VIDEO
AUDIO
R
L
1
2
Y
PB
PR
OUT
~
AC IN
LINE OUTPUT
S Video
AUDIO
R
L
VIDEO
LINE IN
VIDEO
S VIDEO
AUDIO
R
L
1
3
VCR, etc.
DVD recorder
Audio/video cord
(not supplied)
(not supplied)
S-video cord
(not supplied)
(not supplied)
: Signal flow
to LINE IN 1 or 3
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Connecting to the LINE 2 IN jacks on the front panel
Connect a VCR or similar recording 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 instead of an audio/video cord.
an S-video jack, you can use an S-video cord instead of an audio/video cord.
z Hint
When the connected equipment outputs only monaural sound, use audio cables that distribute monaural sounds to left/
right channels (not supplied).
When the connected equipment outputs only monaural sound, use audio cables that distribute monaural sounds to left/
right channels (not supplied).
Notes
• Do not connect the yellow LINE IN (VIDEO) jack when using an S-video cord.
• Do not connect the output jack of this recorder to another equipment’s input jack with the other equipment’s output
• Do not 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.
• 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 videotapes, watch
the tapes through a second Line input on your TV.
the tapes through a second Line input on your TV.
• If you disconnect the recorder’s power cord, you will not be able to view the signals from the connected VCR.
• Do not connect more than one type of video cord between the recorder and your TV at the same time.
• Do not connect more than one type of video cord between the recorder and your TV at the same time.
OUTPUT
S VIDEO
AUDIO
L
R
VIDEO
S VIDEO
VIDEO
LINE 2 IN
L (MONO) AUDIO R
VCR, etc.
Audio/video cord
(not supplied)
(not supplied)
S-video
cord (not
supplied)
cord (not
supplied)
to LINE 2 IN
DVD recorder
: Signal flow
VCR
DVD recorder
TV
VCR
DVD recorder
TV
LINE IN 1
LINE IN 2
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Guide to Displays
Using the On-Screen Menus
This section introduces the System Menu, TOOLS
menu, and sub-menu. By using these displays, you
can perform most of the recorder’s operations.
menu, and sub-menu. By using these displays, you
can perform most of the recorder’s operations.
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
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/m and ENTER.
A TITLE LIST (page 32):
Turns on the Title List menu, which shows
recorded titles on the disc.
recorded titles on the disc.
B TIMER (page 41):
Allows you to set a new timer recording
setting.
setting.
C TIMER LIST (page 44):
Turns on the Timer List menu, which allows
you to check, change, or cancel timer settings.
you to check, change, or cancel timer settings.
D SETUP (page 69):
Turns on the Setup Display, which allows you
to set up the recorder to suit your preferences.
to set up 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
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/m and ENTER.
Example: The Title List menu
+
R
DVD
VCD
CD
DATA CD
-RW
VR
-RW
Video
+
RW
-
R
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
Number
buttons, SET
buttons, SET
TOOLS
</M/m/,,
ENTER
ENTER
SYSTEM
MENU
MENU
O RETURN
SYSTEM MENU
TITLE LIST
TIMER
TIMER LIST
SETUP
1 2ch 1:00PM - 2:00PM
2 5ch 8:00PM - 9:00PM
3 12ch 9:00AM - 9:30AM
4 3ch 8:00PM - 8:30PM
5 25ch 8:00PM - 8:30PM
6 L2 9:00PM - 9:30PM
7 8ch 9:00PM - 9:30PM
8 125ch 10:00AM - 10:30AM
9/15
9/17
9/25
9/25
10/15
10/19
10/26
10/28
Wed
Fri
Sat
Sat
Fri
Tue
Tue
Thu
Sort
1.5/4.7GB
My Movies
TITLE LIST
ORIGINAL
Date
Title
Number
Close
Play
Play Beginning
Erase
Protect Title
Title Name
Set Thumbnail
A-B Erase
Options for the selected item
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