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Sony RDR-GX380 (RDR-GX380B)
RDR-GX380 - 54MHz / 10-bit

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Product details:

Product code: RDR-GX380B EAN: 4905524484601 Manufacturer: Sony

174.11

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Archive all your favourites to DVD with the RDRGX380 DVD recorder. Record your favourite TV shows to DVD, and quickly burn photos and personal video directly from your compatible Sony digital cameras and camcorders with One Touch Dubbing through the USB or i.LINK interface. Plus, with HDMI upscaling (up to 1080p), this recorder optimizes standard definition video to deliver near HD-quality resolution on your HDMI compatible HDTV. Control your Experience with One Touch Thanks to the BRAVIA Sync function, one remote controller is all you need to simultaneously turn on your television, home theatre system, and start playing a loaded disc. With the touch of one button, you can enjoy your favourite movie and avoid needing a complicated remote control collection. One button, one remote, one system - yes, it really is that simple. One simple connection HDMI connectivity delivers 1080p/1080i/720p upscaling for DVD with one simple cable connection. High-Speed A/V Connectivity iLink (DV) Input iLink is Sony's way of connecting audio and video devices so that they work in unison and at full capacity. Capable of high-speed data transfer, iLink lets your DVD recorder communicate with Cyber-shot digital cameras or HD Handycam camcorders, so you can better manage your personal content. iLink gives you a faster, simpler way to preserve those memories for as long as you might want to enjoy them. DivX and MP3 Playback Capable of playing file formats such as MP3 and DivX, be confident that all your music and movie files can be viewed through your DVD recorder and on TV. It's a digital age, and Sony makes sure that you can enjoy all your digital content conveniently. Main specifications:
Video D/A Converter (DAC): Playback formats: Recording format: 54MHz / 10-bit Audio CD, MP3, VCD / SVCD, JPEG, DivX MPEG 2 192KHz / 24-bit 181 Y Y
Audio D/A Converter (DAC):

TV tuner

Channels quantity: Auto channel search:

Optical drive

DVD recorder:

Storage media

Disk types supported:
DVD-R/+R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, CD-R/-RW, DVD+R (DL), DVD-RAM Y Y Y Y 1 x A/V1 x D/V Black 110 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz 20 W 1W 430 x 246 x 49 mm

Connectivity

Plug and Play: Composite video out: Digital audio coaxial out: Composite video in: Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) out: USB 2.0 ports quantity: HDMI ports quantity: Audio (L,R) out: Audio (L,R) in: RF ports quantity: I/O ports:

Colour

Colour of product:

Energy management

Power requirements: Power consumption: Power consumption (standby):

Weight & dimensions

Dimensions W x D x H:
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Table of Contents

WARNING. 2 Precautions. 3 Guide to Parts and Controls. 7

Hookups and Settings. 11

Hooking Up the Recorder. 11 Step 1: Connecting the Aerial Cable. 12 Step 2: Connecting the Video Cords/HDMI Cord. 13 Step 3: Connecting the Audio Cords/HDMI Cord. 16 Step 4: Connecting the Mains Lead (Power Cord). 17 Step 5: Preparing the Remote. 18 Step 6: Initial Setup. 20 Connecting a VCR or Similar Device. 22 Connecting to a Satellite or Digital Tuner. 24 Connecting a PAY-TV/Canal Plus Decoder. 25 Connecting the USB Device. 26

Basic Operation. 27

Using the System Menu. 27 Inserting and Formatting a Disc. 28 Recording a Programme to a Disc. 29 Viewing the Recorded Programme (Title List). 30 Checking the Playback Information and Playing Time. 32 Changing the Name of a Recorded Programme (Title Input). 33 Labelling and Protecting a Disc. 34 Playing a DVD on Other Equipment (Finalise). 35

Recording. 37

Before Recording. 37 Timer Recording. 38 Checking/Changing/Cancelling Timer Settings (Timer List). 40 Recording Without the Timer. 41 Recording From Connected Equipment. 43

Playback. 45

Playing. 45 Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track, etc. 49 Playing Music CDs and MP3 Audio Tracks. 50 Playing JPEG Image Files. 52

Erasing and Editing. 54

Before Editing. 54 Erasing and Editing Titles. 55 Editing a Title by Chapter. 58 Editing a Playlist. 60

DV Dubbing. 62

Before DV Dubbing. 62 Connecting a Digital Video Camera to the DV IN Jack. 62 Dubbing From a DV/Digital8 Format Tape to a DVD. 63
Settings and Adjustments. 65
Using the Setup Displays. 65 Channel and Clock Settings (General). 66 Language Settings. 69 Audio Settings. 69 Parental Control Settings (Lock). 71 Recording Settings (Video). 72 Disc Settings. 73 Resetting the Recorder (Factory Set). 74
Additional Information. 75
Troubleshooting. 75 Recordable and Playable Discs. 79 Playable Discs. 81 Language Code List. 83 Area Code List. 83 Notes About This Recorder. 84 Notes on MP3 Audio Tracks, JPEG Image Files, DivX Video Files, and i.Link. 85 Specifications. 86 Index. 88
Guide to Parts and Controls
For more information, see the pages in parentheses.

Remote

G DISPLAY (32)
Displays the playing status or disc information.
H./> (previous/next) (47, 51) c/C (instant replay/instant advance/freeze frame) (47) m / M (search/slow) (47) H (play) (45, 50, 52) X (pause) (47, 51, 52) x (stop) (45, 50, 52)

Step 4: Connecting the Mains Lead (Power Cord)
Connect the supplied mains lead (the power cord) to the AC IN terminal of the recorder. Then plug the recorder and TV mains leads (AC power cords) into the mains. After you connect the mains lead (the power cord), you must wait for a short while before operating the recorder. You can operate the recorder once the front panel display lights up and the recorder enters standby mode. If you connect additional equipment to this recorder (page 22), be sure to connect the mains lead (the power cord) after all connections are complete.

~AC IN

to AC IN

to mains

Step 5: Preparing the Remote
You can control the recorder using the supplied remote. Insert two R6 (size AA) 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 on the recorder.
Controlling TVs with the remote
You can adjust the remotes signal to control your TV.
b Notes Depending on the connected unit, you may not be able to control your TV with some or all of the buttons below. If you enter a new code number, the code number previously entered will be erased.

Number buttons

TV/DVD
If the supplied remote interferes with your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command mode number for this recorder (page 19). Use the batteries correctly to avoid possible leakage and corrosion. Should leakage occur, do not touch the liquid with bare hands. 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 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 a lighting apparatus. The recorder may not respond to the remote. When you replace the batteries of the remote, the code number and Command Mode may be reset to the default setting. Set the appropriate code number and Command Mode again.

DISPLAY

TV 2 +/ TV PROG +/

TV [/1 TV t

Hold down TV [/1 located at the bottom of the remote.
Do not press the [/1 button at the top of the remote.
With TV [/1 pressed down, enter the TVs manufacturer code using the number buttons.
For instance, to enter 09, press 0 then 9. After you enter the last number, release the TV [/1 button.

Input row Character type box
Language 1 A 2 B L V 3 C M W 4 D N X
English/Latin Capital 5 E O Y 6 F P Z 7 G Q 8 H R 9 I S 0 J T
The titles recorded on a disc are named sequentially ([Title 1], [Title 2], ) by default. You can rename titles using the display for entering characters, which also appears for renaming a disc or station. Up to 21 characters can be entered for a title or disc name and 5 characters for a station name, but the actual number of characters displayed in menus such as the Title List will vary.

Cancel

Setting buttons

Character palette

Press </, to move between the setting buttons. To move between the setting buttons, character palette, and character type box on the display, press M/m. To move the cursor to the left or right within the input row, select [b] or [B] and press ENTER. To erase a character, move the cursor to the right of the character in the input row. Select [Erase] and press ENTER.
Move to the character type box and press </, to select a character type.
You can select [English/Latin Capital], [English/Latin Lowercase], or [Symbol]. The character palette switches according to the character type you select.
Press TITLE LIST to turn on the Title List.
For details about the Title List, see page 30.
Move to the character palette, press </ M/m/, to select the character, and press ENTER.
The selected character appears in the input row.
A Language 1 A K U 2 B L V 3 C M W 4 D N X English/Latin Capital 5 E O Y 6 F P Z 7 G Q 8 H R 9 I S 0 J T
The sub-menu appears. For DVD-RWs (Video mode) and DVD-Rs, select [Title] and press ENTER. The display for entering characters in step 4 appears. Follow steps 4 to 8 below.
Select [Edit] and press ENTER.
Edit options for the selected title appear.
To enter a letter with an accent mark, select the letter followed by an accent. Example: Select a and then ` to enter. To insert a space, select [Space] and press ENTER.
To insert a character, move the cursor to the right of the position where you want to insert the character. Select the character from the character palette and press ENTER.
Labelling and Protecting a Disc

z Hint To play without PBC functions, set [PBC] to [Off] in the [Disc] setup (page 73). VIDEO CDs are played in continuous play mode only.
you change the settings on the recorder. you make a recording. you disconnect the mains lead (the power cord).
z Hint For DVD VIDEOs, the recorder stores the stop point even if you open the disc tray or turn off the recorder.
To play restricted DVDs (Parental Control)
If you play a restricted DVD, the message [Playback limited by Parental Control.] and the display for entering your password appear on the TV screen. Enter your four-digit password using the number buttons. The recorder starts playback. To register or change the password, see Parental Control Settings (Lock) (page 71).
For a Super VCD, you cannot set [PBC] to [Off] in the [Disc] setup (page 73).

To play DivX video files

When you insert a DATA CD/DATA DVD containing DivX video files, the Movie List display appears. Select a file and press ENTER. Select [Play] from the sub menu, and press ENTER. For details about DivX video files, see page 85.
z Hints If the Photo Album or Music Jukebox display appears, press TITLE LIST repeatedly to switch the lists. If you press O RETURN, playback stops and the list menu disappears. To turn on the list menu again, press TITLE LIST.
Playing from the USB memory
You can play DivX video files, JPEG image files, or MP3 audio tracks in the inserted USB memory.
Insert a USB memory in the USB jack on the front panel (page 26). Press SYSTEM MENU to turn on the System Menu. Select [Media] and press ENTER. Select [Video (DivX)], [Photo], or [Music], and press ENTER. Select [USB] and press ENTER.
The Movie List, Photo Album, or Music Jukebox display appears.
To resume playback from the point where you stopped the disc (Resume Play)
The recorder stores the point where you stopped the disc. Press x once to stop playback. When you play the disc next time, the recorder resumes playback from the point where you stopped the disc. To start from the beginning, press x twice. Playback starts from the beginning of the title/ track/scene. The point where you stopped playing is cleared when: you open the disc tray. you turn off the recorder. you play another title. you switch the Title List to Original or Playlist. you edit the title after stopping playback.
Select a track or file and press ENTER. Select [Play] for movies and music; [Full Screen] for photos, and press ENTER.
For details about the Music Jukebox or Photo Album, see page 50 and 52.
b Note Do not remove the USB memory during this operation. Stop playback and turn off the list menu beforehand.

Playback options

AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE

CLEAR ZOOM PLAY MODE

</M/m/,, ENTER c/C./> m / M X H x
Buttons Z (open/close) X (pause). (previous)/ > (next) (fast reverse/fast forward)

Operations Stops playing and opens the disc tray. Pauses playback. Goes to the beginning of the current or next title/ chapter/scene/track. Fast reverses/fast forwards the disc when repeatedly pressed during playback. Search speed changes as follows: Fast forward M1 t M2 t M3 t M4*1 t M5*1*2 Fast reverse n (reverse play) t m1 t m2 t m3 t m4*1 t m5*1*2
Discs All discs All discs All discs All discs
*1 not available for VIDEO CDs. *2 not available for DivX video files.

Buttons

Operations Plays in slow motion when pressed repeatedly in pause mode. Playback speed changes as follows: Forward slow 1t 2t 3t 4*3 Reverse slow*3 1t 2t 3t 4 Replays the scene/briefly fast forwards the scene when pressed during playback.

(slow)

*3 not available for VIDEO CDs.
(instant replay/instant advance)

DATA DVD DATA CD

(freeze frame)
Plays one frame at a time when pressed in pause mode (not available for DVD+R DL discs).

+RW +R

-RWVR -RWVideo -R
Selects one of the audio tracks recorded on the disc when pressed repeatedly.
DVD DATA DVD DATA CD : Selects the language.
+R -R -RWVR -RWVideo Selects one of the recorded audio tracks. +RW

All discs

SUBTITLE ANGLE
Selects a subtitle language when pressed. Selects an angle when pressed repeatedly. appears briefly at the scene where the angle to be changed. If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are recorded on the disc, appears in the front panel display.

DVD DVD

To resume normal playback, press H.
If appears, the operation is not available on the disc. When playing the discs recorded on this recorder, angles and subtitles cannot be changed. For a Super VCD, you cannot select audio track 2 if one is recorded on the disc. The angle function is not available for DivX video files. If DivX subtitle does not display properly, press X when the subtitle appears. Then hold down SUBTITLE for about 3 seconds to display the language code menu. Press </, to change the language code until the subtitle is displayed properly. Press H to continue playback.
You can move the image using </M/m/,. To resume normal playback, press CLEAR.
To enlarge a video image (Zoom)
Press ZOOM repeatedly during playback or pause mode. Magnification changes as follows:

1t 2 t 4 R

b Notes The zoom function may not work depending on the disc. The zoom function is not available for VIDEO CDs and DivX video files.

To play repeatedly

Press PLAY MODE repeatedly to select an item to be repeated. [Chapter]: repeats the current chapter. (DVD only) [Title]: repeats the current title. (DVD only) [Track]: repeats the current track. (VIDEO CD only) [All]: repeats all the tracks on the disc. (DVD-RW (VR mode)/VIDEO CD only) [Off]: does not play repeatedly.

Enjoying a slide show

After step 4 of Playing JPEG Image Files (page 52), select [Slide Show] and press ENTER.
A pop-up menu appears. [Object] [All] (fixed setting): Plays all photo files on the folder. [Speed]: Select from [Normal], [Fast], and [Slow] by pressing </,.
Slide Show Object Speed Start All Normal Cancel
Select [Start] and press ENTER.
Slide show starts from the selected image file. To pause playback, press X. To stop the slide show and return to the list menu, press x or O RETURN.

Erasing and Editing

To free up disc space (DVD+RW/DVD-RW (VR mode)/DVD-RW (Video mode) only)
You can utilize disc capacity by erasing Video mode or original titles. The effect differs depending on the disc type and location of the title, as follows.
Disc type DVD+RW To open up disc space Erase the last title on the disc. You can erase and overwrite titles other than the last one; however, the display will not show the resulting capacity increase. Erased titles are shown as deleted in the Title List menu. Erase original titles anywhere on the disc.

Before Editing

This recorder offers various edit options for various disc and title types. Before you edit, check these types and select an available option.
You may lose edited contents if you remove the disc while editing. Finish editing and recording before finalising. No more editing or recording can be made on a finalised disc. If a message appears and indicates that the discs control information is full, erase unnecessary titles.

DVD-RW (VR mode)

DVD-RW Erase the last title on the disc. (Video mode)
Edits for Video mode titles/original titles

DVD+R/ DVD-R

You cannot increase the disc capacity, as they are nonrewritable.
For Video mode titles on DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs (Video mode)/DVD+Rs/ DVD-Rs, and original titles on DVD-RWs (VR mode), the recorder edits actual recordings on the disc. You cannot undo any edits you make, and the original contents will be consequently lost.
z Hint When using a DVD-RW (VR mode), you can keep the original contents by editing a Playlist (see Edits for Playlist titles below).

b Note For DVD+RWs and DVD-RWs (VR mode), the discs available capacity may not display correctly. The recorder displays only the available capacity after the last title on the disc.
Edits for Playlist titles
For DVD-RWs (VR mode), you can edit a Playlist while retaining original titles (actual recordings on the disc). A Playlist is a group of Playlist titles created from the original title for editing purposes. When you create a Playlist, only the control information necessary for playback, such as the playback order, is stored on the disc. Since the original titles are left unaltered, Playlist titles can be re-edited. Example: You have recorded the final few matches of a football tournament on a DVD-RW (VR mode). You want to create a digest with the goal scenes and other highlights, but you also want to keep the original recording.
In this case, you can select a title or chapter and create a Playlist title. You can even rearrange the scene order within the Playlist title (page 61).

z Hint

Erasing and Editing Titles
This section explains the basic edit functions common to Video mode titles, original titles, and Playlist titles. Note that editing on Video mode and original titles is irreversible as they are the actual recordings on the disc. If you want to edit a DVD-RW (VR mode) while retaining the original contents, create and edit a Playlist (page 60).
For DVD-RW (VR mode), you can display the discs Playlist titles in Title List (Playlist), or the original titles in Title List (Original). Press TITLE LIST repeatedly to switch the two Title List menus.

List of edit options

Select from the following options and refer to the pages in parentheses. Title type and disc type that the option can be applied are indicated in each section. Labelling a title (page 56). Erasing a title (page 56). Erasing a section of a title (A-B Erase) (page 56). Protecting a title (page 57). Dividing a title (page 57). Hiding a title (page 58). Erasing a chapter (page 59). Combining chapters (page 59). Hiding a chapter (page 59). Creating chapters manually (page 59). Creating a Playlist title (page 60). Adding contents to an existing Playlist title (page 61). Rearranging chapters within a Playlist title (page 61).

H X m/M x

If you edit an original title after creating a Playlist title, the edits may affect the derived Playlist title.
b Note When selecting a title for editing, always note the above differences between the Video mode/original title edit and Playlist title edit.
The Title List menu appears and displays the disc contents. When editing a DVD-RW (VR mode), press TITLE LIST repeatedly to switch the Title List (Original) and Title List (Playlist), if necessary. Example: Title List (Original)

[Manual CH Setting]

Presets channels manually. If some channels could not be set using the Auto Channel Setting function, you can set them manually. If there is no sound or if the picture is distorted, the wrong tuner system may have been preset during [Auto Channel Setting]. Set the correct tuner system manually in the steps below.
Select [Manual CH Setting] and press ,.
Auto Channel Setting Manual CH Setting Clock Setting TV Type LINE 3 In Video output format Power Save Factory Set Set
b Note Be sure to correctly select the programme position you want to disable. If you disable the wrong programme position by mistake, you need to reset that channel manually.
To set the channels manually When you select [Manual CH Setting] in step 4 above, the display for setting channels appears.

TV system

Channel coverage
Press </, to select the item and press M/m to change the setting. [PR] indicates the selected programme position.
I (Great Britain/ Ireland A J VHF Ireland) South Africa 4 11, 13 VHF Colour system: PAL B21 B69 UHF S1 S20 CATV S21 S41 HYPER
S01 S05 CATV L (France) Colour system: SECAM F2 F10 VHF F21 F69 UHF B Q CATV
[Seek]: Searches for a channel automatically. Searching stops when the recorder tunes in a channel. [Ch.]: Changes the channel number. [Fine]: Fine tunes the channel to obtain a clearer picture. [PAL/SECAM]: This appears only for selected models. For customers in France, switch channels from PAL to SECAM if the reception is poor.

S21 S41 HYPER

[Clock Setting]
[Auto] (not available for Russian model) Turns on the Auto Clock Set function when a programme position in your local area broadcasts a time signal.
Select [Clock Setting] and press ,.
Auto Channel Setting Manual CH Setting Clock Setting TV Type LINE 3 In Video output format Power Save Factory Set Year Auto Manual Date 12 / 4
Select [OK] and press ENTER. The setting is stored and the display returns to the Channel List. To preset other channels, follow from step 3 of the Channel List setting (page 66).

Time 12 :

Receivable channels
TV system Channel coverage
BG (West European E2 - E12 VHF Countries, except Italia A H VHF those listed below) Colour system: PAL E21 E69 UHF S1 S20 CATV S21 S41 HYPER S01 S05 CATV DK (East European R1 R12 VHF Countries) R21 R69 UHF Colour system: PAL S1 S20 CATV S21 S41 HYPER S01 S05 CATV
z Hint If you select [Auto], the Auto Clock Set function is activated whenever the recorder is turned off.
[Manual] If the Auto Clock Set function did not set the clock correctly for your local area, set the clock manually.

[ Stereo 2 ]

Selects a method of inputting video signals for the LINE 3/DECODER jack. The picture will not be clear if this setting does not match the type of video input signal.
[ Auto ] The video input signal will automatically track the video signal received. Inputs composite video signals. Inputs RGB signals. Inputs S-Video signals.
[ Video ] [ RGB ] [S-Video]

Disc Settings

The [Disc] setup contains disc-related items such as disc protection and labeling. Select [Disc] in the Setup Display. To use the display, see Using the Setup Displays (page 65). The default settings are underlined.
Format DVD Finalize Input Disc Name Protect Disc PBC DivX Start
Enter the registration code, and then press ENTER.

[Format DVD]

You can manually re-format a DVD+RW or DVD-RW disc to make a blank disc. See page 28 for details.

[Finalize]

Finalising makes discs playable on other DVD equipment. See page 35 for details.

[Input Disc Name]

Name or rename the recorded discs to make them discernible on the display (page 33).

[Protect Disc]

Protects disc recording against erasure and alteration (page 35).

[PBC] (Playback Control)

Turns the PBC function on or off when playing VIDEO CDs.
[ Off ] The PBC function is not activated. VIDEO CDs with PBC will be played the same way as audio CDs. The PBC function is activated when playing VIDEO CDs with PBC.

[DivX]

Displays the DivX VOD (Video On Demand) registration code of this recorder, which is required for video rental and purchases at the DivX VOD Service site (www.divx.com/vod).
Resetting the Recorder (Factory Set)
Select this to reset the recorder to all its default settings. Note that Parental Control settings in the [Lock] setup remain unaffected.
Press SYSTEM MENU to turn on the System Menu. Select [Setup] and press ENTER. Select [General] and press ,.
Select [Factory Set] and press ,.
Auto Channel Setting Manual CH Setting Clock Setting TV Type LINE 3 In Video output format Power Save Factory Set SET
Press ENTER while [SET] is selected.
Initial Setup starts (see page 20).

Additional Information

Troubleshooting
If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the recorder, use this troubleshooting guide to help remedy the problem before requesting repairs. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
The power does not turn on.
, Check that the mains lead is connected securely.

The picture does not fill the screen.
, Set [TV Type] in the [General] setup in accordance with the screen size of your TV (page 68).
The picture does not fill the screen, even though the aspect ratio is set in [TV Type] in the [General] setup.
, The screen size of the title is fixed.
The picture is black and white.
, If you are using a SCART cord, be sure to use one that is fully wired (21 pins).
The recorder does not play any type of disc.
, The disc is upside down. Insert the disc with the playback side facing down. , The disc is not correctly inserted. , Moisture has condensed inside the recorder. In this case, if the recorder is on, leave it on (if it is off, leave it off) for about an hour until the moisture evaporates. , If the disc was recorded on another recorder and was not finalised (page 35), the recorder cannot play the disc. , Cancel the rating function or change the rating level (page 71).

There is no sound.

, Re-connect all connections securely. , The connecting cord is damaged. , The input source setting on the audio component or the connection to the audio component is incorrect.
The recorder does not start playback from the beginning.
, Resume play was activated (page 46). , You have inserted a disc whose Title menu or DVD menu automatically appears on the TV screen when it is first inserted. Use the menu to start playback.
, The angles cannot be changed for the titles recorded on this recorder.
The MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image files, DivX video files do not play.
, The MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image files, DivX video files are not recorded in a format that the recorder can play (page 81).
The recorder starts playing automatically.
, The DVD VIDEO features an auto playback function.
Recording/Timer recording/ Editing
The programme position cannot be changed from the programme you are recording.
, Set the TVs input source to TV.
Playback stops automatically.
, If the DVD has an auto pause signal, the recorder stops playback at the auto pause signal.
Some functions such as Stop, Search, or Slowmotion Play cannot be performed.
, Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to do some of the operations above. See the instructions supplied with the disc.
Recording does not start immediately after you press z REC.
, Operate the recorder only after REAd disappears from the front panel display.
The language for the sound track cannot be changed.
, Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the DVD being played. , The DVD VIDEO prohibits the changing of the language for the sound track. , Try changing the language using the DVD VIDEOs menu.

Contents previously recorded were erased.
, Data that is not playable on this recorder but was recorded on a DVD with a PC will be erased from the disc when the disc is inserted.

Display

The clock has stopped.
, Set the clock again (page 67). , The clock stopped due to a power failure. Reset the clock (page 67).
The recorder does not operate properly.
, Restart the recorder. Press down "/1 on the recorder for more than five seconds until the recorder turns off. If a disc is still in the recorder, press Z (open/close) and remove the disc. , When static electricity, etc., causes the recorder to operate abnormally, turn off the recorder and wait until the clock appears in the front panel display. Then, unplug the recorder and after leaving it off for a while, plug it in again.

indicator is flashing.

, The disc does not have enough space. , Insert a recordable disc into the recorder.
The recording mode indication is incorrect.
, When the recording or dubbing is less than three minutes, the recording mode indication may be displayed incorrectly. The actual recording itself is correctly made in the selected recording mode.
The disc tray does not open after you press Z (open/close).
, It may take a few seconds for the disc tray to open after you have recorded or edited a DVD. This is because the recorder is adding disc data to the disc.

Remote control

The remote does not function.
, The batteries are weak. , The remote is too far from the recorder. , There is an obstacle in the path of the remote control and the recorder. , The remotes manufacturer code returned to the default setting when you replaced the batteries. Reset the code (page 19). , Turn on the recorder. , The remote is not pointed at the remote sensor on the recorder. , Different command modes are set for the recorder and remote. Set the same command mode (page 19). The default command mode setting for this recorder and the supplied remote is 3 (Default setting). You can check the current command mode in the front panel display (page 19).

Specifications and design are subject to change without notice.
Words in brackets appear in the on-screen displays.

Numerics

[16:9] 68 [4:3 Letter Box] 68 [4:3 Pan Scan] 68 [96kHz] 70 [96kHz PCM Output] 70 [96kHz t 48kHz] 70
Connecting the aerial cable 12 the audio cords 16 the HDMI cord 13, 16 the USB device 26 the video cords 13 Controlling TVs with the remote 18 Copy control signals 38 Copy-Free 38 Copy-Never 38 Copy-Once 38 CPRM 80 Creating chapters 59
[Factory Set] 74 File 52 [Finalize] 36 [Fine] 67 Folder 52 [Format DVD] 28 Front panel 9 [Full Play] 30, 45, 59
Handling discs 84 HDMI cord 13, 16 HDMI OUT 14, 16 [Hide] 58, 59
[A-B Erase] 56 A-B Repeat 49 Aerial 12 Album 50 Angle 48 Area Code 71, 83 Audio 48, 69 Audio cord 16 [Audio DRC] 70 Audio input 16 [Auto Channel Setting] 66 [Auto Chapter] 43, 72
DATA CD 81 DATA DVD 81 [Decoder On/Off] 66 DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) 16 Digital video camera 62 [Disc Record Mode] 72 Disc space 54 Disc types 79, 81 DISPLAY 32 Display Setup Display 65 [Divide] 57 DivX 81 Dolby Digital 16, 69 [Dolby Digital t PCM] 69 DTS 16, 69 DV Dubbing 62 DV IN 62 [DV Input] 63, 72 DVD VIDEO 81 DVD+R 79 DVD+RW 79 DVD-R 79 DVD-RAM 81 DVD-RW 54, 79
i.LINK 86 Initial Setup 20 INPUT 43, 63 [Input Disc Name] 34

JPEG image files 52

LINE 1-TV 13 LINE 2 IN 23 [Line 3 In] 68 LINE 3/DECODER 22, 24, 25
Batteries 18 Bilingual recordings 37 Bookmark 50
Canal Plus 25 CD 81 Channel List 66 Chapter 43, 59 Chapter List 31, 45, 58, 61 [Clock Setting] 67 [Combine] 59 Command Mode 19 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT 14
Mains lead 17 [Manual CH setting] 66 MENU 45 Menu DVDs Menu 45 Top menu 45 [Move] 61, 66 MP3 audio tracks 50 MPEG 16, 70 [MPEG t PCM] 70
[Edit] 35, 56 Editing 54 Enter characters 33 [Erase] 56, 59, 66
[Name] 66 NICAM 37, 66 Number buttons 34, 49
On-screen display Setup Display 65 Sub-menu 30 Original 30, 54 OSD language 69

Resume Play 46

Zoom 48 ZWEITON 37
[Search] 31 Searching fast forward 47, 51 fast reverse 47, 51 locating the beginning of the title/chapter/ track 47, 51 [Set Password] 71 Setup Display 65 [Show] 58, 59 Slide show 53 [Stereo 1] 72 [Stereo 2] 72 Sub-menu 30 Subtitle 48, 69 Super VIDEO CD 81 Surround 32 System Menu 27
Parental Control 46, 71 Parts and controls 7 PAY-TV 25 PBC (Playback Control) 46 Playable discs 79, 81 Playback 45, 47, 50, 79, 81 A-B Repeat 49 fast forward 47, 51 fast reverse 47, 51 instant advance 48 instant replay 48 Repeat Play 49, 52 Resume Play 46 Slow-motion play 48 Playlist 30, 54, 60 Progressive mode 68 [Protect] 57 [Protect Disc] 35