Sony DVD Player GX7 User Manual

3-085-096-11(2)  
DVD Recorder  
Hookups and Settings  
RDR-GX7  
© 2003 Sony Corporation  
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Music discs encoded with  
copyright protection  
technologies  
This product is designed to playback  
discs that conform to the Compact Disc  
(CD) standard.  
Notes about the Discs  
Table of  
Contents  
• To keep the disc clean, handle the disc  
by its edge. Do not touch the surface.  
Dust, fingerprints, or scratches on the  
disc may cause it to malfunction.  
Recently, various music discs encoded  
with copyright protection technologies  
are 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.  
• Do not expose the disc to direct  
sunlight or heat sources such as hot air  
ducts, or leave it in a car parked in  
direct sunlight as the temperature may  
rise considerably inside the car.  
• After playing, store the disc in its case.  
• Clean the disc with a cleaning cloth.  
Wipe the disc from the centre out.  
Basic Hookups and  
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 a 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.  
Step 2: Connecting the Aerial  
Step 3: Connecting the Video  
Step 4: Connecting the  
Step 5: Connecting the  
Step 6: Preparing the  
• Do not use solvents such as benzine,  
thinner, commercially available  
cleaners, or anti-static spray intended  
for vinyl LPs.  
If you have any questions or problems  
concerning your recorder, please consult  
your nearest Sony dealer.  
• Do not use the following discs.  
–A disc that has a non-standard shape  
(e.g., card, heart).  
–A disc with a label or sticker on it.  
–A disc that has cellophane tape or  
sticker adhesive on it.  
Advanced Hookups  
Changing/Disabling the  
Controlling Your TV or AV  
Connecting a VCR or Similar  
LINE3 Jack ...................22  
Connecting to a Satellite or  
Connecting a PAY-TV/Canal  
When you have finished with hookups  
and settings, refer to the Operating  
Instructions for further instructions.  
“Troubleshooting,” “Specifications,”  
and “Guide to Parts and Controls” can  
also be found in the Operating  
Instructions.  
Precautions  
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Quick Overview  
A quick overview presented in this guide will give you enough  
information to start using the recorder.  
BasicHookups  
and Settings  
Step 1: Unpacking  
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Step 2: Connecting the Aerial Cable  
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Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords  
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Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords  
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Step 5: Connecting the Mains Lead  
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Step 6: Preparing the Remote  
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Step 7: Easy Setup  
Notes  
• You cannot connect this recorder to a TV that does not have a SCART  
(EURO AV) or video input jack.  
• Be sure to disconnect the mains lead of each component before  
connecting.  
Quick Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 4  
Step 1: Unpacking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 5  
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 10  
Step 7: Easy Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 11  
Quick Overview  
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Step 1: Unpacking  
Step 3: Connecting the  
Video Cords  
Check that you have the following items:  
• Audio/video cord (pinplug × 3 y pinplug × 3) (1)  
• Mains lead (1)  
• Aerial cable (1)  
• Remote commander (remote) (1)  
• R6 (size AA) batteries (2)  
Connect this recorder to your TV monitor, projector, or AV  
amplifier (receiver) using a video cord. 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 7).  
If you are connecting to a VCR or decoder  
Connect your VCR to the LINE 3/DECODER jack on the  
recorder (page 22).  
Step 2: Connecting the  
Aerial Cable  
A Connecting to a SCART (EURO AV)  
input jack  
Connect using a SCART (EURO AV) cord (not supplied). Be  
sure to make the connections firmly to avoid hum and noise.  
Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the TV to be  
connected. Also, when you set “Line1 Output” to “S Video” or  
“RGB” in step 17 of Easy Setup (page 13), use a SCART  
(EURO AV) cord that conforms to the selected signal.  
Connect the aerial cable by following the steps below. Do not  
connect the mains lead until you reach “Step 5: Connecting the  
DVD recorder  
LINE  
1
-
TV  
LINE 3/DECODER  
AERIAL  
IN  
~
AC IN  
Y
COAXIAL  
OPTICAL  
LINE  
R-AUDIO-L VIDEO  
4
IN  
LINE  
R-AUDIO-L  
2
OUT  
to AERIAL IN  
DVD recorder  
C
B
OUT  
S
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
S
VIDEO  
C
R
DIGITAL OUT  
COMPONENT  
VIDEO OUT  
PCM/DTS/MPEG/  
DOLBY DIGITAL  
LINE  
1
-
TV  
LINE 3/DECODER  
AERIAL  
IN  
~
AC IN  
Y
COAXIAL  
OPTICAL  
LINE  
R-AUDIO-L VIDEO  
4
IN  
LINE  
R-AUDIO-L  
2
OUT  
C
B
OUT  
S
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
S
VIDEO  
TV  
CR  
DIGITAL OUT  
COMPONENT  
VIDEO OUT  
PCM/DTS/MPEG/  
DOLBY DIGITAL  
LINE 1 - TV  
AERIAL  
IN  
to i LINE1-TV  
OUT  
to SCART  
(EURO AV) input  
TV  
to AERIAL OUT  
SCART (EURO AV) cord (not supplied)  
to aerial input  
Aerial cable (supplied)  
: Signal flow  
Notes  
• When you connect the recorder to your TV via the SCART (EURO  
AV) 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.  
• If you connect this recorder to a TV with SMARTLINK, set “Line1  
Output” to “Video.”  
• For correct SMARTLINK connection, you will need a SCART (EURO  
AV) cord that has the full 21 pins. Refer to your TV’s instruction  
manual as well for this connection.  
a Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV and  
connect it to AERIAL IN on the rear panel of  
the recorder.  
b Connect AERIAL OUT of the recorder to the  
aerial input of your TV, using the supplied  
aerial cable.  
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Step 1: Unpacking  
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B Connecting to a video input jack  
D Connecting to component video  
Connect the yellow plug of the audio/video cord (supplied) to the  
yellow (video) jacks. You will enjoy standard quality images.  
Use the red and white plugs to connect to the audio input jacks  
input jacks (Y, CB, CR)  
Connect 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.  
DVD recorder  
DVD recorder  
LINE  
1
-
TV  
LINE 3/DECODER  
AERIAL  
IN  
LINE  
1
-
TV  
LINE 3/DECODER  
AERIAL  
IN  
~
AC IN  
Y
COAXIAL  
OPTICAL  
~
AC IN  
Y
LINE  
R-AUDIO-L VIDEO  
4
IN  
LINE  
R-AUDIO-L  
2
OUT  
COAXIAL  
OPTICAL  
C
B
OUT  
S
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
S
VIDEO  
LINE  
R-AUDIO-L VIDEO  
4
IN  
LINE  
R-AUDIO-L  
2
OUT  
CB  
OUT  
S
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
S
VIDEO  
C
R
C
R
DIGITAL OUT  
COMPONENT  
VIDEO OUT  
PCM/DTS/MPEG/  
DOLBY DIGITAL  
DIGITAL OUT  
COMPONENT  
VIDEO OUT  
PCM/DTS/MPEG/  
DOLBY DIGITAL  
to COMPONENT  
VIDEO OUT  
LINE 2 OUT  
to LINE 2 OUT (VIDEO)  
R-AUDIO-L  
VIDEO  
S VIDEO  
COMPONENT  
(green)  
VIDEO IN  
(green)  
(blue)  
(red)  
Y
Y
(blue)  
(red)  
PB/CB  
PR/CR  
C
B
(yellow)  
INPUT  
VIDEO  
(yellow)  
CR  
COMPONENT  
VIDEO OUT  
TV, projector, or AV  
amplifier (receiver)  
Component video  
cord (not supplied)  
L
AUDIO  
Audio/video cord (supplied)  
: Signal flow  
R
: Signal flow  
TV, projector, or AV  
amplifier (receiver)  
About the SMARTLINK features  
(for SCART connections only)  
C Connecting to an S VIDEO input jack  
Connect using an S VIDEO cord (not supplied). You will enjoy  
high quality images.  
If the connected TV complies with SMARTLINK, NexTView  
1
2
2
Link, MEGALOGIC , EASYLINK , CINEMALINK ,  
3
4
5
Q-Link , EURO VIEW LINK , or T-V LINK , this recorder  
automatically runs the SMARTLINK function after you  
complete the connection pattern A on page 5 (the  
SMARTLINK indicator lights up when you turn on your TV).  
You can enjoy the following SMARTLINK features.  
• Preset Download  
DVD recorder  
LINE  
1
-
TV  
LINE 3/DECODER  
AERIAL  
IN  
~
AC IN  
Y
COAXIAL  
OPTICAL  
LINE  
R-AUDIO-L VIDEO  
4
IN  
LINE  
R-AUDIO-L  
2
OUT  
C
B
OUT  
S
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
S
VIDEO  
C
R
DIGITAL OUT  
COMPONENT  
VIDEO OUT  
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 11).  
PCM/DTS/MPEG/  
DOLBY DIGITAL  
LINE 2 OUT  
R-AUDIO-L  
VIDEO  
S VIDEO  
to LINE 2 OUT (S VIDEO)  
INPUT  
S VIDEO  
• TV Direct Rec  
You can easily record what you are watching on your TV (see  
“Recording TV programmes” in the separate booklet  
“Operating Instructions”).  
S VIDEO cord (not supplied)  
• One Touch Play  
TV, projector, or AV  
amplifier (receiver)  
You can turn on the recorder and TV, set the TV’s input to the  
recorder, and start playback with one touch of the H (play)  
button (see “Playing Discs” in the separate booklet  
“Operating Instructions”).  
: Signal flow  
• One Touch Menu  
You can turn on the recorder and TV, set the TV to the  
recorder’s channel, and display the Title List menu with one  
touch of the TITLE LIST button (see Selecting a Recorded  
Title on a Disc” in the separate booklet “Operating  
Instructions”).  
• One Touch Timer  
You can turn on the recorder and TV, set the TV to the  
recorder’s channel, and display the timer programming menu  
with one touch of the TIMER button on the remote (see “Timer  
Recording” in the separate booklet “Operating Instructions”).  
• Automatic Power Off  
The recorder will turn off automatically if the recorder is not  
used after you turn off the TV.  
• NexTView Download  
You can easily set the timer by using the NexTView Download  
function on your TV. Refer to your TV’s instruction manual.  
Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords  
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2
“MEGALOGIC” is a registered trademark of Grundig Corporation.  
“EASYLINK” and “CINEMALINK” are trademarks of Philips  
Corporation.  
“Q-Link” is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation.  
“EURO VIEW LINK” is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation.  
“T-V LINK” is a trademark of JVC Corporation.  
Step 4: Connecting the  
Audio Cords  
3
4
5
z Hint  
SMARTLINK also works with TVs having EPG Timer Control and  
Now Recording functions. For details, refer to the operating instructions  
supplied with your TV.  
Select the connection that best suits your system. Be sure to read  
the instructions for the components you wish to connect.  
Notes  
• SMARTLINK features are not available for devices connected via the  
DVD recorder’s LINE 3/DECODER jack.  
Connection  
Your setup  
• Not all TVs respond to the functions above.  
A
TV  
• Surround effects: Dynamic, Wide  
B
Stereo amplifier (receiver) and  
two speakers  
• Surround effects: Standard  
MD deck/DAT deck  
• Surround effects: None  
C
AV amplifier (receiver) having a  
Dolby Surround (Pro Logic)  
1
decoder and 3 to 6 speakers  
• Surround effects: Dolby Surround  
(Pro Logic)  
D
AV amplifier (receiver) with a  
digital input jack having a Dolby  
2
Digital, MPEG audio, or DTS  
decoder and 6 speakers  
• Surround effects: Dolby Digital  
(5.1ch), DTS (5.1ch), MPEG  
audio  
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Manufactured under license from Dolby laboratories.  
“Dolby,” “Pro Logic,” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of  
Dolby Laboratories.  
“DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks of Digital Theater  
Systems, Inc.  
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,continued  
Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords  
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A
B
Connecting to your TV  
Connecting to a stereo amplifier  
This connection will use your TV’s speakers for sound. If you  
use the SCART (EURO AV) cord in pattern A of Step 3:  
Connecting the Video Cords” (page 5), you do not have to  
connect audio cords to your TV.  
(receiver) and 2 speakers/Connecting  
to an MD deck or DAT deck  
If your stereo amplifier (receiver) only has audio input jacks L  
and R, use B-1 . If your amplifier (receiver) has a digital input  
jack, or when connecting to an MD deck or DAT deck, use B-2 .  
In this case, you can also connect the recorder directly to the MD  
deck or DAT deck without using your stereo amplifier  
(receiver).  
DVD recorder  
LINE  
1
-
TV  
LINE 3/DECODER  
AERIAL  
IN  
~
AC IN  
Y
COAXIAL  
OPTICAL  
LINE  
R-AUDIO-L VIDEO  
4
IN  
LINE  
R-AUDIO-L  
2
OUT  
CB  
OUT  
S
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
S
VIDEO  
CR  
DIGITAL OUT  
COMPONENT  
VIDEO OUT  
PCM/DTS/MPEG/  
DOLBY DIGITAL  
DVD recorder  
A
LINE  
1
-
TV  
LINE 3/DECODER  
AERIAL  
IN  
to LINE 2 OUT (R-AUDIO-L)  
~
AC IN  
Y
COAXIAL  
OPTICAL  
LINE 2 OUT  
LINE  
R-AUDIO-L VIDEO  
4
IN  
LINE  
R-AUDIO-L  
2
OUT  
C
B
OUT  
S
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
S
VIDEO  
R-AUDIO-L  
VIDEO  
S VIDEO  
C
R
DIGITAL OUT  
COMPONENT  
VIDEO OUT  
PCM/DTS/MPEG/  
DOLBY DIGITAL  
Coaxial digital cord  
(not supplied)  
TV  
B-2  
B-1  
LINE 2 OUT  
INPUT  
VIDEO  
(yellow)  
COAXIAL  
(yellow)*  
(white)  
(red)  
R-AUDIO-L  
VIDEO  
S VIDEO  
OPTICAL  
(white)  
(red)  
L
DIGITAL OUT  
PCM/DTS/MPEG/  
DOLBY DIGITAL  
AUDIO  
or  
to LINE 2 OUT  
(R-AUDIO-L)  
R
to DIGITAL OUT  
(COAXIAL or OPTICAL)  
Audio/video cord (supplied)  
(red)  
(red)  
(white)  
Optical digital cord  
(not supplied)  
Stereo audio  
cord (not  
supplied)  
: Signal flow  
(white)  
* The yellow plug is used for video signals (page 6).  
z Hint  
When connecting to a monaural TV, use a stereo-mono conversion cord  
(not supplied). Connect the LINE 2 OUT (R-AUDIO-L) jacks to the  
TV’s audio input jack.  
to coaxial or optical  
digital input  
to audio input  
[Speakers]  
Front (L)  
Stereo amplifier (receiver)  
Note  
Do not connect the LINE 4 IN (R-AUDIO-L) jacks to your TV’s audio  
output jacks at the same time.  
MD deck/DAT deck  
Front (R)  
: Signal flow  
z Hint  
For connection B-1 , you can use the supplied audio/video cord instead  
of using a separate stereo audio cord.  
Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords  
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C
D
Connecting to an AV amplifier  
Connecting to an AV amplifier  
(receiver) having a Dolby Surround (Pro  
Logic) decoder and 3 to 6 speakers  
(receiver) with a digital input jack and  
6 speakers  
If your AV amplifier (receiver) only has L and R audio input  
jacks , use C-1 . If your amplifier (receiver) has a digital input  
jack, use C-2 .  
You can enjoy Dolby Surround effects only when playing Dolby  
Surround audio or multi-channel audio (Dolby Digital) discs.  
If your AV amplifier (receiver) has a Dolby Digital, MPEG  
audio, or DTS decoder and a digital input jack, use this  
connection. Note that the surround sound effects of this recorder  
cannot be used with this connection.  
DVD recorder  
LINE  
1
-
TV  
LINE 3/DECODER  
AERIAL  
IN  
DVD recorder  
~
AC IN  
Y
COAXIAL  
OPTICAL  
LINE  
1
-
TV  
LINE 3/DECODER  
AERIAL  
IN  
LINE  
R-AUDIO-L VIDEO  
4
IN  
LINE  
R-AUDIO-L  
2
OUT  
C
B
OUT  
S
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
S
VIDEO  
~
AC IN  
Y
C
R
COAXIAL  
OPTICAL  
LINE  
R-AUDIO-L VIDEO  
4
IN  
LINE  
R-AUDIO-L  
2
OUT  
DIGITAL OUT  
COMPONENT  
VIDEO OUT  
C
B
OUT  
S
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
S
VIDEO  
PCM/DTS/MPEG/  
DOLBY DIGITAL  
C
R
DIGITAL OUT  
COMPONENT  
VIDEO OUT  
PCM/DTS/MPEG/  
DOLBY DIGITAL  
to DIGITAL OUT  
(COAXIAL or OPTICAL)  
D
Coaxial digital cord  
(not supplied)  
COAXIAL  
C-1  
C-2  
LINE 2 OUT  
COAXIAL  
OPTICAL  
R-AUDIO-L  
VIDEO  
S VIDEO  
OPTICAL  
DIGITAL OUT  
PCM/DTS/MPEG/  
DOLBY DIGITAL  
DIGITAL OUT  
PCM/DTS/MPEG/  
DOLBY DIGITAL  
or  
or  
to LINE 2 OUT  
(R-AUDIO-L)  
to DIGITAL OUT  
Optical digital cord  
(not supplied)  
Coaxial digital cord  
(not supplied)  
(COAXIAL or OPTICAL)  
(red)  
(red)  
(white)  
Optical digital cord  
(not supplied)  
Stereo audio  
cord (not  
supplied)  
to optical digital input  
to coxial digital input  
[Speakers]  
(white)  
[Speakers]  
AV amplifier  
(receiver) having a  
decoder  
to coaxial or optical  
digital input  
to audio input  
[Speakers]  
[Speakers]  
Rear (L)  
Centre  
Amplifier (receiver)  
with Dolby Surround  
decoder  
Rear (R)  
Front (R)  
Front (R)  
Front (L)  
Rear (L) Rear (R)  
Subwoofer  
Front (L)  
Centre  
: Signal flow  
Subwoofer  
Rear (mono)  
z Hint  
: Signal flow  
For correct speaker location, refer to the operating instructions of the  
connected components.  
z Hint  
Note  
For correct speaker location, refer to the operating instructions of the  
connected components.  
After you have completed the connection, be sure to set “Dolby Digital”  
to “Dolby Digital” and “DTS” to “On” under “Audio” in Easy Setup  
(page 13). If your AV amplifier (receiver) has an MPEG audio decoder  
function, set “MPEG” in “Audio” to “MPEG” (see “AUDIO Settings”  
in the separate booklet “Operating Instructions”). Otherwise, no sound  
or a loud noise will come from your speakers.  
Note  
When connecting 6 speakers, replace the monaural rear speaker with a  
centre speaker, 2 rear speakers, and a subwoofer.  
Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords  
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If you have a Sony DVD player or 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.  
Step 5: Connecting the  
Mains Lead  
Connect the supplied mains lead to the AC IN terminal of the  
recorder. Then plug the recorder and TV mains leads (power  
cords) into the mains. After you connect the mains lead, 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.  
The default command mode setting for this recorder and the  
supplied remote is DVD 3.  
~
AC IN  
to AC IN  
SYSTEM  
MENU  
mains lead  
M/m, ENTER  
RETURN  
Step 6: 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.  
COMMAND MODE  
When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor  
recorder.  
on the  
a Press SYSTEM MENU.  
The System Menu appears.  
b Press M/m to select “SETUP,” then press  
ENTER.  
SETUP  
Settings  
Video  
Channel Setting  
Channel List  
Clock  
Audio  
Features  
Options  
Language  
Notes  
Easy Setup  
• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place.  
• Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing, particularly  
when replacing the batteries.  
• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or a lighting  
apparatus. Doing so may cause a malfunction.  
• If you do not use the remote for an extended period of time, remove the  
batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion.  
c Press M/m to select “Options,” then press  
ENTER.  
SETUP  
Settings  
Video  
Format Disc :  
Selectable  
Bilingual Recording : Main  
Audio  
Dimmer :  
Bright  
On  
Features  
Options  
Auto Display :  
Command Mode :  
Factory Setup  
DVD3  
Easy Setup  
Step 5: Connecting the Mains Lead  
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d Press M/m to select “Command Mode,” then  
press ENTER.  
Step 7: Easy Setup  
SETUP  
Settings  
Video  
Format Disc :  
Selectable  
Bilingual Recording : Main  
Audio  
Dimmer :  
Bright  
On  
Features  
Options  
Auto Display :  
Command Mode :  
Factory 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.  
You will make the settings below in the following order.  
DVD1  
DVD2  
DVD3  
Easy Setup  
OSD Language Setup  
e Press M/m to select the Command mode  
(DVD1, DVD2, or DVD3), then press  
ENTER.  
m
Tuner and Channel Setup  
m
f Slide the COMMAND MODE switch on the  
remote so it matches the mode you selected  
above.  
Clock Setup  
m
TV Type Setup  
m
To return to the previous step  
Press RETURN.  
Video Connection Setup  
m
Audio Connection Setup  
"/1  
</M/m/,,  
ENTER  
RETURN  
a Turn on the TV.  
b Press [/1.  
c 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.” 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” in the separate booklet  
“Operating Instructions.”  
d Press ENTER.  
The Setup Display for selecting the language used in  
the on-screen display appears.  
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Step 7: Easy Setup  
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i After the download or search is complete, the  
EASY SETUP  
OSD  
1/9  
Clock function automatically starts.  
Select the screen Language.  
EASY SETUP  
Clock  
4/9  
English  
Français  
Deutsch  
Italiano  
Español  
Searching for clock data.  
Please wait.  
e Press M/m to select a language.  
If the current time or date is not set, “The clock was  
not set automatically. Set the time and date  
manually.” appears. Set the clock manually using  
</M/m/,, and then press ENTER.  
f Press ENTER.  
The setup Display for selecting your country and  
language for the tuner system appears. The  
programme order will be set according to the country  
or language you select.  
EASY SETUP  
Clock  
4/9  
EASY SETUP  
Tuner System  
2/9  
The clock was not set automatically.  
Set the time and date manually.  
L
Français  
Sun 14  
9
2003 21  
:
00  
Select a country and  
language.  
N
Dansk/Norsk  
Nederlands  
Português  
Svenska  
Suomi  
NL  
P
S
SF  
UK  
English  
ELSE – English  
j Once the clock signal is received, the Setup  
Display for selecting the aspect ratio of the  
connected TV appears.  
g Press M/m to select your country or language.  
If you live in a French speaking country that is not  
listed on the display, select “ELSE.”  
EASY SETUP  
TV Type  
5/9  
Select your TV screen type.  
16 : 9  
h Press ENTER.  
If you made connection A (page 5) and the  
connected TV complies with SMARTLINK, the  
Preset Download function automatically starts  
4 : 3 Letter Box  
4 : 3 Pan Scan  
EASY SETUP  
Preset Download  
3/9  
k Press M/m to select the setting that matches  
Loading data from TV.  
Please wait.  
Prog. 1  
your TV type.  
If you have a wide-screen TV or a 4:3 standard  
TV with a wide-screen mode  
• 16:9  
If you have a 4:3 standard TV  
• 4:3 Letter Box  
Displays a wide picture with bands on the upper and  
lower sections of the screen.  
• 4:3 Pan Scan  
Automatically displays a wide picture on the entire  
screen and cuts off the sections that do not fit.  
If the Preset Download function does not work or if  
you made a connection other than A (page 5), the  
Auto Tuner Preset function automatically starts  
searching for all of the receivable channels and  
presets them.  
For details, see “VIDEO Settings” in the separate  
EASY SETUP  
Auto Tuner Preset  
3/9  
booklet “Operating Instructions.”  
Searching for receivable channels.  
Please wait.  
Prog. 1  
l Press ENTER.  
The Setup Display for the Component Out jacks  
appears.  
m Press M/m to select an option.  
To set the channels manually, see “Presetting  
Select “On” if you are using the COMPONENT  
VIDEO OUT jacks, or select “Off” if you are not  
using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks.  
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n Press ENTER.  
t Press M/m to select the type of Dolby Digital  
signal you wish to send to your amplifier  
(receiver).  
The Setup Display for the LINE 3/DECODER jack  
appears.  
Choose the signal that matches the audio connection  
you selected on pages 8 to 9 (  
B
through  
).  
D
o Press M/m to select an option.  
Select “Yes” if you will connect a decoder to the  
LINE 3/DECODER jack, or select “No” if you will  
not connect a decoder.  
EASY SETUP  
Audio Connection  
9/9  
Dolby Digital  
D-PCM  
p Press ENTER.  
Dolby Digital  
The Setup Display for selecting the type of video  
signal output from the LINE1-TV jack appears.  
EASY SETUP  
Line1 Output  
8/9  
B-2 C-2  
• D-PCM  
D
Select the Line1 output signal.  
Video  
S Video  
RGB  
• Dolby Digital (only if the amplifier (receiver) has a  
Dolby Digital decoder)  
u Press ENTER.  
The Setup Display for selecting the type of DTS  
signal appears.  
q Press M/m to select the type of signal you  
want to output from the LINE1-TV jack.  
Note that if you select “On” in step 13, you cannot  
select “RGB,” and that if you select “Yes” in step 15,  
you cannot select “S Video.”  
EASY SETUP  
Audio Connection  
9/9  
DTS  
On  
Off  
To output Video signals  
• Video  
To output S video signals  
• S Video  
To output RGB signals  
• RGB  
If you select “S Video” or “RGB,” SMARTLINK  
will be deactivated.  
v Press M/m to select the type of DTS signal you  
wish to send to your amplifier (receiver) and  
press ENTER.  
Choose the item that matches the audio connection  
you selected on pages 8 to 9 (  
B
through  
).  
D
r Press ENTER.  
B-2 C-2  
• Off  
D
The Setup Display for selecting the type of jack used  
to connect to your amplifier (receiver) appears.  
• On (only if the amplifier (receiver) has a DTS decoder)  
EASY SETUP  
Audio Connection  
9/9  
Is this recorder connected to an amplifier (receiver)?  
Select the type of jack you are using.  
w Press ENTER when “Finish” appears.  
Easy Setup is finished. All connections and setup  
operations are complete.  
Yes : LINE2 OUT(R-AUDIO-L)  
Yes : DIGITAL OUT  
No  
EASY SETUP  
Easy Setup is finished  
s Press M/m to select the type of jack (if any)  
you are using to connect to an amplifier  
(receiver), then press ENTER.  
Finish  
Choose the item that matches the audio connection  
you selected on pages 8 to 9 (  
through  
).  
A
D
A
To return to the previous step  
• If you connect just a TV and nothing else, select “No,”  
then go to step 23.  
Press RETURN.  
z Hints  
B-1 C-1  
• If your AV amplifier (receiver) has an MPEG audio decoder, set  
“MPEG” to “MPEG” (see “AUDIO Settings” in the separate booklet  
“Operating Instructions”).  
• Select “Yes: LINE 2 OUT (R-AUDIO-L),” then go to  
step 23.  
B-2 C-2  
D
• If you want to run Easy Setup again, select “Easy Setup” from “Setup”  
in the System Menu.  
• Select “Yes: DIGITAL OUT.” The Setup Display for  
“Dolby Digital” appears.  
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Setting the Clock  
You must set the time and date on the recorder to use the timer  
features properly.  
The Auto Clock Set function works only if a station in your area  
is broadcasting a time signal. If the Auto Clock Set function did  
not set the clock correctly for your local area, try another station  
for the Auto Clock Set function or set the clock manually.  
Advanced  
Hookups and  
Settings  
SYSTEM  
MENU  
</M/m/,,  
ENTER  
RETURN  
Changing the station for the Auto  
Clock Set function  
a Press SYSTEM MENU.  
The System Menu appears.  
b Press M/m to select “SETUP,” then press  
ENTER.  
SETUP  
Settings  
Video  
Channel Setting  
Channel List  
Clock  
Audio  
Features  
Options  
Language  
Setting the Clock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 14  
Presetting Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 16  
Easy Setup  
c Press M/m to select “Settings,” then press  
ENTER.  
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 21  
SETUP  
Settings  
Video  
Channel Setting  
Channel List  
Clock  
to the LINE3 Jack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 22  
Audio  
Features  
Options  
Language  
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 23  
Easy Setup  
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 24  
Setting the Clock  
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d Press M/m to select “Clock,” then press  
Setting the clock manually  
ENTER.  
Settings - Clock  
a Press SYSTEM MENU.  
Auto Adjust :  
Off  
1
The System Menu appears.  
Present Time :  
Sun 14. 9. 2003. 21:39  
b Press M/m to select “SETUP,” then press  
e Press M/m to select “Auto Adjust,” then press  
ENTER.  
ENTER.  
Settings - Clock  
SETUP  
Auto Adjust :  
Off
1
Settings  
Video  
Channel Setting  
Channel List  
Clock  
Present Time :  
Sun 14. 9. 2003. 21:39  
Audio  
Features  
Options  
Language  
f Press M/m to select “On,” then press ,.  
Easy Setup  
g Press M/m repeatedly until the programme  
position of the station that carries a time  
signal appears, then press ENTER.  
c Press M/m to select “Settings,” then press  
ENTER.  
Settings - Clock  
Auto Adjust :  
On
1
SETUP  
Present Time :  
Sun 14. 9. 2003. 21:39  
Settings  
Video  
Channel Setting  
Channel List  
Clock  
If the recorder does not receive a time signal from  
any station, “Auto Adjust” returns to “Off”  
automatically and the menu for setting the clock  
manually appears on the screen.  
Audio  
Features  
Options  
Language  
Easy Setup  
h Press SYSTEM MENU repeatedly to exit the  
d Press M/m to select “Clock,” then press  
menu.  
ENTER.  
Settings - Clock  
To return to the previous step  
Press RETURN.  
Auto Adjust :  
Off  
1
Present Time :  
Wed 1. 1. 2003. 00:00  
z Hint  
If you set “Auto Adjust” to “On,” the Auto Clock Set function is  
activated whenever the recorder is turned off. The time is adjusted  
automatically by receiving the time signal from the station displayed in  
the “Auto Adjust” row.  
e Press M/m to select “Auto Adjust,” then press  
ENTER.  
Settings - Clock  
Auto Adjust :  
Off
1
Present Time :  
Wed 1. 1. 2003. 00:00  
f Press M/m to select “Off,” then press  
ENTER.  
g Press M/m to select “Present Time,” then  
press ENTER.  
Clock - Present Time  
Set the time and date manually.  
1
2003 00:00  
Wed 1  
h Press M/m to set the day, then press ,.  
Set the month, year, hour, and minutes in sequence.  
Press </, to select the item to be set, then press  
M/m to set the numbers. The day of the week is set  
automatically.  
i Press ENTER to start the clock.  
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j Press SYSTEM MENU repeatedly to exit the  
menu.  
Presetting Channels  
To return to the previous step  
Press RETURN.  
z Hint  
To change the numbers in step 8, press < to return to the item to be  
changed, and select the numbers by pressing M/m.  
PROG +/–  
SYSTEM  
MENU  
</M/m/,,  
ENTER  
RETURN  
Presetting channels manually  
If some channels could not be set using the Easy Setup 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 Easy Setup. Set the correct  
tuner system manually in the steps below.  
a Press SYSTEM MENU.  
The System Menu appears.  
b Press M/m to select “SETUP,” then press  
ENTER.  
SETUP  
Settings  
Video  
Channel Setting  
Channel List  
Clock  
Audio  
Features  
Options  
Language  
Easy Setup  
c Press M/m to select “Settings,” then press  
ENTER.  
SETUP  
Settings  
Video  
Channel Setting  
Channel List  
Clock  
Audio  
Features  
Options  
Language  
Easy Setup  
Presetting Channels  
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d Press M/m to select “Channel Setting,” then  
l Press M/m to select “Audio,” then press  
press ENTER.  
ENTER.  
Settings - Channel Setting  
Prog. 8  
Settings - Channel Setting  
Prog. 1  
System :  
BG  
System :  
BG  
Normal / CATV :  
Channel Set :  
Station Name :  
Pay - TV / CANAL+ :  
Audio :  
Normal  
C2  
Normal / CATV :  
Channel Set :  
Station Name :  
Pay - TV / CANAL+ :  
Audio :  
Normal  
C3  
CDE  
AAB  
NICAM  
Standard  
Off  
NICAM  
e Press PROG +/– to select the programme  
m Press M/m to select “NICAM,” then press  
position.  
ENTER.  
Selected programme position  
Settings - Channel Setting  
Prog. 8  
n To set another programme position, repeat  
System :  
BG  
steps 5 through 13.  
Normal / CATV :  
Channel Set :  
Station Name :  
Pay - TV / CANAL+ :  
Audio :  
Normal  
C2  
CDE  
Off  
o Press SYSTEM MENU repeatedly to exit the  
NICAM  
menu.  
f Press M/m to select “System,” then press  
Receivable Channels  
ENTER.  
TV system  
Channel coverage  
E2 - E12 VHF  
Settings - Channel Setting  
Prog. 8  
System :  
BG  
BG (West European  
Countries, except those listed  
below)  
Normal / CATV :  
Channel Set :  
Station Name :  
Pay - TV / CANAL+ :  
Audio :  
DK  
Italia A – H VHF  
E21 – E69 UHF  
S1 – S20 CATV  
S21 – S41 HYPER  
S01 – S05 CATV  
I
L
On  
NICAM  
g Press M/m to select an available TV system,  
BG, DK, L, or I, then press ENTER.  
DK (East European Countries) R1 – R12 VHF  
E21 – E69 UHF  
h Press M/m to select “Normal/CATV,” then  
press ENTER.  
S1 – S20 CATV  
S21 – S41 HYPER  
Settings - Channel Setting  
Prog. 8  
S01 – S05 CATV  
System :  
BG  
Normal / CATV :  
Channel Set :  
Station Name :  
Pay - TV / CANAL+ :  
Audio :  
Normal  
L (France)  
F2 – F10 VHF  
CATV  
CDE  
Off  
F21 – F69 UHF  
NICAM  
B – Q CATV  
S21 – S41 HYPER  
Ireland A – J VHF  
South Africa 4 – 13 VHF  
B21 – B69 UHF  
S1 – S20 CATV  
S21 – S41 HYPER  
S01 – S05 CATV  
i Press M/m to select “Normal,” then press  
I (Great Britain/Ireland)  
ENTER.  
To set CATV (Cable Television) channels, select  
“CATV.”  
j Press M/m to select “Channel Set,” then press  
ENTER.  
Settings - Channel Setting  
Prog. 8  
System :  
BG  
Normal  
To return to the previous step  
Normal / CATV :  
Channel Set :  
Station Name :  
Pay - TV / CANAL+ :  
Audio :  
Press RETURN.  
C2  
CDE  
Off  
z Hint  
If the sound is not clear when listening to NICAM broadcasts, set  
“Audio” explained above to “Standard.”  
NICAM  
k Press M/m repeatedly until the channel you  
want is displayed, then press ENTER.  
The channels are scanned in the order shown in the  
table below.  
If you know the number of the channel you want,  
press the number buttons. For example, for channel  
5, first press “0” and then press “5.” Then press  
ENTER.  
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h Press </, to get a clearer picture, then  
If the picture is not clear  
press ENTER.  
If the Auto Fine Tuning (AFT) function does not effectively tune  
the picture of a certain station, you will need to adjust the  
pictures manually.  
i Press SYSTEM MENU repeatedly to exit the  
menu.  
a Press PROG +/– or the number buttons to  
select the programme position for which you  
cannot obtain a clear picture.  
To return to the previous step  
Press RETURN.  
Note  
While adjusting the picture, the display may become difficult to read due  
to interference from the picture being received.  
b Press SYSTEM MENU.  
The System Menu appears.  
c Press M/m to select “SETUP,” then press  
ENTER.  
SETUP  
Settings  
Video  
Channel Setting  
Channel List  
Clock  
Audio  
Features  
Options  
Language  
Easy Setup  
d Press M/m to select “Settings,” then press  
ENTER.  
SETUP  
Settings  
Video  
Channel Setting  
Channel List  
Clock  
Audio  
Features  
Options  
Language  
Easy Setup  
e Press M/m to select “Channel Setting,” then  
press ENTER.  
Settings - Channel Setting  
Prog. 8  
System :  
BG  
Normal / CATV :  
Channel Set :  
Station Name :  
Pay - TV / CANAL+ :  
Audio :  
Normal  
C2  
CDE  
Off  
NICAM  
f Press M/m to select “AFT,” then press  
ENTER.  
Settings - Channel Setting  
Prog. 8  
Normal / CATV :  
Channel Set :  
Station Name :  
Pay - TV / CANAL+ :  
Audio :  
Normal  
C2  
CDE  
Off  
On  
AFT :  
Off  
g Press M/m to select “Off,” then press  
ENTER.  
The fine tuning bar appears.  
Prog. 8  
Fine Tuning  
Presetting Channels  
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d Press M/m to select “Channel List,” then  
press ENTER.  
Changing/Disabling the  
Channels  
Settings - Channel List  
Prog  
Channel  
C3  
Name  
AAB  
1
2
3
4
5
6
C5  
FGH  
C12  
C21  
C23  
C24  
After setting the channels, you can change the programme  
positions. If any programme positions are unused or contain  
unwanted channels, you can disable them.  
PQR  
You can also change the station names. If the station names are  
not displayed, you can enter them manually.  
e Press M/m to select the row containing the  
programme position you want to change or  
disable.  
To change  
Press ENTER and go to step 6.  
PROG +/–  
To disable  
Press CLEAR and go to step 8. The disabled  
positions will be skipped when you press the  
PROG +/– buttons.  
CLEAR  
To display other pages for programme positions 7 to  
99, press M/m repeatedly.  
SYSTEM  
MENU  
f Press M/m until the selected channel row  
moves to the desired programme position.  
The selected channel is inserted at the new  
programme position.  
</M/m/,,  
ENTER  
RETURN  
Settings - Channel List  
Prog  
Channel  
C3  
Name  
AAB  
1
2
3
4
5
6
C12  
C21  
C5  
FGH  
PQR  
Changing or disabling programme  
positions  
C23  
C24  
g Press ENTER to confirm the setting.  
a Press SYSTEM MENU.  
The System Menu appears.  
h To change or disable the programme position  
of another station, repeat steps 5 through 8.  
b Press M/m to select “SETUP,” then press  
ENTER.  
i Press SYSTEM MENU repeatedly to exit the  
menu.  
SETUP  
Settings  
Video  
Channel Setting  
Channel List  
Clock  
To return to the previous step  
Press RETURN.  
Audio  
Features  
Options  
Language  
Easy Setup  
Note  
Be sure to select the programme position you want to disable correctly.  
If you disable a programme position by mistake, you need to reset that  
channel manually (page 16).  
c Press M/m to select “Settings,” then press  
ENTER.  
SETUP  
Settings  
Video  
Channel Setting  
Channel List  
Clock  
Audio  
Features  
Options  
Language  
Easy Setup  
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To enter a character  
Changing the station names  
A Press </M/m/, to move the cursor to the  
right of the screen and select “A”(upper case),  
“a”(lower case), or “Symbol,” then press  
ENTER.  
You can change or enter a station name (up to 5 characters). The  
recorder must receive channel information (for instance,  
SMARTLINK information) for station names to appear  
automatically.  
B Press </M/m/, to select the character you  
want to enter, then press ENTER.  
The selected character appears at the top of the  
display.  
a Press SYSTEM MENU.  
The System Menu appears.  
C Repeat steps 1 and 2 to enter all of the  
b Press M/m to select “SETUP,” then press  
characters for the station name.  
ENTER.  
To erase a character  
A Press </M/m/, to move the cursor to the  
SETUP  
input row.  
Settings  
Video  
Channel Setting  
Channel List  
Clock  
B Press </, to move the cursor to the right of  
Audio  
Features  
Options  
Language  
the character you want to erase.  
C Press </M/m/, to select “Back,” then press  
Easy Setup  
ENTER.  
To insert a character  
c Press M/m to select “Settings,” then press  
A Press </M/m/, to move the cursor to the  
ENTER.  
input row.  
B Press </M/m/, to move the cursor to the  
right of the point where you want to insert a  
character.  
SETUP  
Settings  
Video  
Channel Setting  
Channel List  
Clock  
Audio  
C Press </M/m/, to select the character you  
Features  
Options  
Language  
want to insert, then press ENTER.  
To erase all of the characters  
Press </M/m/, to select “Clear All,” then  
press ENTER.  
Easy Setup  
d Press M/m to select “Channel Setting,” then  
For details, see “Guide to Displays” in the separate  
booklet “Operating Instructions”.  
press ENTER.  
Settings - Channel Setting  
Prog. 1  
g Press </M/m/, to select “Finish,” then  
System :  
BG  
Normal / CATV :  
Channel Set :  
Station Name :  
Pay - TV / CANAL+ :  
Audio :  
Normal  
C3  
press ENTER.  
AAB  
Off  
h Press SYSTEM MENU repeatedly to exit the  
NICAM  
menu.  
e Press PROG +/– to select the programme  
position for which you want to change or  
enter a station name.  
To return to the previous step  
Press RETURN.  
f Press M/m to select “Station Name,” then  
press ENTER.  
The display for entering characters appears.  
Input Station Name:  
AAB  
"A"  
1
2
3
4
5
.
,
-
C
F
I
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
M
P
N
Q
U
X
0
O
R
V
Y
6
S
8
Z
"a"  
A
D
G
J
B
E
H
K
Back  
Clear All  
Space  
7
9
Symbol  
T
W
Cancel  
Finish  
L
Changing/Disabling the Channels  
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To operate the TV/DVD button  
Controlling Your TV or AV  
Amplifier (Receiver)  
(for SCART connections only)  
The TV/DVD button switches between the recorder and the last  
input source selected on the TV. Point your remote at the  
recorder when using this button. The button works even if the  
TV/DVD switch is set to DVD.  
When you connect the recorder to the TV via the SCART  
(EURO AV) jacks, the input source for the TV is set to the  
recorder automatically when you start playback. To watch  
another source, press the TV/DVD button to switch the TV’s  
input source.  
You can control your TV with the supplied remote by adjusting  
the remote control’s signal.  
If you connected the recorder to an AV amplifier (receiver), you  
can also control the volume with the supplied remote.  
Code numbers of controllable TVs  
TV/DVD switch  
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  
Manufacturer  
Sony  
Code number  
PROG +/–  
01 (default)  
01 (default)  
11  
Number buttons,  
-/--  
Aiwa  
2 +/–  
Grundig  
Hitachi  
Loewe  
t
24  
08, 45  
15, 16, 69  
17, 49  
06, 07, 08  
12, 13  
06, 22, 23  
25  
TV/DVD  
Nokia  
Panasonic  
Philips  
Saba  
Notes  
Samsung  
Sanyo  
• 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.  
• If you enter a new code number, the code number previously entered  
will be erased.  
Sharp  
29  
• When you replace the batteries of the remote, the code number may be  
reset to the default setting. Set the appropriate code number again.  
Telefunken  
Thomson  
Toshiba  
36  
43  
38  
Controlling TVs with the remote  
a Slide the TV/DVD switch to TV.  
b Hold down [/1.  
c Enter your TV’s manufacturer code (see  
“Code numbers of controllable TVs” below)  
using the number buttons.  
d Release [/1.  
When the TV/DVD switch is set to TV, the remote  
performs the following:  
[/1  
Turns your TV on or off  
2 (volume) +/–  
(wide mode)  
Adjusts the volume of your TV  
Switches to or from the wide mode of a  
wide-screen TV  
t (TV/video)  
Switches your TV’s input source  
PROG +/–,  
Selects the programme position on  
Number buttons, -/--* your TV  
* If you use number buttons to select the TV’s programme position,  
press -/-- followed by the number buttons for two-digit numbers.  
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Controlling the volume of your AV  
amplifier (receiver) with the remote  
Connecting a VCR or  
Similar Recording Device  
to the LINE3 Jack  
a Slide the TV/DVD switch to DVD.  
You can use this recorder as the source player or as the recording  
deck. See “Recording From Equipment Connected to the LINE  
IN Jacks” in the separate booklet Operating Instructions”  
when connecting to the LINE 2 IN or LINE 4 IN jacks.  
Disconnect the recorder’s mains lead from the mains when  
connecting the VCR or recording device.  
b Hold down [/1, and enter the manufacturer  
code (see the table below) for your AV  
amplifier (receiver) using the number  
buttons.  
c Release [/1.  
The 2 (volume) +/– buttons control the AV  
amplifier’s volume.  
How to connect to record  
Connect a VCR or similar recording device to the LINE 3/  
DECODER jack of this recorder. Then press INPUT SELECT to  
select “L3.” You are ready to start recording.  
If you want to control the TVs volume  
Slide the TV/DVD switch to TV.  
If you are using this recorder as the recording deck, see  
“Recording from Equipment Connected to the LINE IN jacks” in  
the separate booklet “Operating Instructions.”  
If you are using this recorder as the source player, refer to the  
instructions of the connected device for recording instructions.  
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).  
Code numbers of controllable AV amplifiers  
TV  
(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).  
to SCART  
(EURO AV) input  
Manufacturer  
Sony  
Code number  
80, 88, 89, 91  
84, 85, 86  
92, 93  
SCART (EURO AV)  
cord (not supplied)  
Denon  
Kenwood  
Onkyo  
VCR  
81, 82, 83  
99  
Pioneer  
Sansui  
87  
Technics  
Yamaha  
97, 98  
94, 95, 96  
to i  
LINE1-TV  
to i LINE  
3/DECODER  
Note  
DVD recorder  
If you cannot control the volume of your Sony AV amplifier (receiver)  
with the remote, try entering the code number 91, and change the  
command mode of your amplifier (receiver) to “COMMAND MODE  
[AV1]” (not all amplifiers have this option).  
LINE  
1
-
TV  
LINE 3/DECODER  
AERIAL  
IN  
~
AC IN  
Y
COAXIAL  
OPTICAL  
LINE  
R-AUDIO-L VIDEO  
4
IN  
LINE  
R-AUDIO-L  
2
OUT  
C
B
OUT  
S
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
S
VIDEO  
CR  
DIGITAL OUT  
COMPONENT  
VIDEO OUT  
PCM/DTS/MPEG/  
DOLBY DIGITAL  
See the instructions supplied with your amplifier (receiver) to change the  
command mode.  
z Hint  
If you are using another recorder with S VIDEO and AUDIO IN/OUT  
jacks, you can connect those jacks to this recorder’s S VIDEO and R-  
AUDIO-L IN/OUT jacks.  
Notes  
• If you pass the recorder signals via the VCR, you may not receive a  
clear image on the TV screen.  
DVD recorder  
VCR  
TV  
• SMARTLINK features are not available for devices connected via the  
DVD recorder’s LINE 3/DECODER jack.  
• Pictures containing copy protection signals that prohibit any copying  
cannot be recorded.  
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• When you record to a VCR from this DVD recorder, do not switch the  
input source to TV by pressing the TV/DVD button on the remote.  
• If you disconnect the recorder’s AC power cord, you will not be able  
to view the signals from the connected VCR.  
Connecting to a Satellite or  
Digital Tuner  
Connect a satellite or digital tuner to this recorder using the  
LINE 3/DECODER jack. Disconnect the recorder’s mains lead  
from the mains when connecting the tuner.  
TV  
to SCART  
(EURO AV) input  
SCART (EURO AV)  
cord (not supplied)  
Satellite tuner, etc.  
to i  
to i LINE  
LINE1-TV  
3/DECODER  
DVD recorder  
LINE  
1
-
TV  
LINE 3/DECODER  
AERIAL  
IN  
~
AC IN  
Y
COAXIAL  
OPTICAL  
LINE  
R-AUDIO-L VIDEO  
4
IN  
LINE  
R-AUDIO-L  
2
OUT  
C
B
OUT  
S
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
S
VIDEO  
CR  
DIGITAL OUT  
COMPONENT  
VIDEO OUT  
PCM/DTS/MPEG/  
DOLBY DIGITAL  
If the satellite tuner can output RGB signals  
This recorder accepts RGB signals. If the satellite tuner can  
output RGB signals, connect the TV SCART connector on the  
satellite tuner to the LINE 3/DECODER jack, and set “Line3  
Input” of “Scart Setting” to “Video/RGB.” see “VIDEO  
Settings” in the separate booklet “Operating Instructions.”  
Note that this connection and setup disables the SMARTLINK  
function.  
If you want to use the Synchro Rec function  
This connection is necessary to use the Synchronized Recording  
function. see “Recording from External Equipment with a Timer  
(Synchro Rec)” in the separate booklet “Operating  
Instructions.”  
Set “Line3 Input” of “Scart Setting” according to the  
specifications of your satellite tuner. Refer to your satellite  
tuner’s instructions for more information.  
If you are using a B Sky B tuner  
Be sure to connect the tuner’s VCR SCART jack to the LINE 3/  
DECODER jack. Then set “Line3 Input” of “Scart Setting” according to  
the specifications of the VCR SCART jack on your satellite tuner.  
Notes  
• Do not set “Line3 Input” of “Scart Setting” in “Video” to “Decoder.”  
• Synchronized Recording does not work with some tuners. For details,  
refer to the tuner’s operating instructions.  
• If you disconnect the recorder’s mains lead, you will not be able to  
view the signals from the connected tuner.  
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a Press SYSTEM MENU.  
The System Menu appears.  
Connecting a PAY-TV/  
Canal Plus Decoder  
b Press M/m to select “SETUP,” then press  
ENTER.  
You can watch or record PAY-TV/Canal Plus programmes if  
you connect a decoder (not supplied) to the recorder. Disconnect  
the recorder’s mains lead from the mains when connecting the  
decoder.  
SETUP  
Settings  
Video  
Channel Setting  
Channel List  
Clock  
Audio  
Features  
Options  
Language  
Easy Setup  
Connecting a decoder  
TV  
c Press M/m to select “Video,” then press  
Aerial cable  
(supplied)  
ENTER.  
to AERIAL IN  
SETUP  
to SCART  
(EURO AV) input  
Settings  
Video  
TV Type :  
16 : 9  
Auto  
Off  
Pause Mode :  
Component Out :  
Scart Setting  
Line4 input :  
Audio  
Features  
Options  
Video  
SCART (EURO AV)  
PAY-TV/Canal  
cord (not supplied)  
Plus decoder  
Easy Setup  
to AERIAL  
OUT  
d Press M/m to select “Scart Setting,” then  
press ENTER.  
SCART (EURO AV)  
to i  
cord (not supplied)  
LINE1-TV  
Video - Scart Setting  
Line1 Output  
Video  
Line3 Input  
Video/RGB  
Video/RGB  
Decoder  
Line3 Output  
Video  
to i LINE 3/DECODER  
Video  
S Video  
Video  
DVD recorder  
Video  
S Video  
S Video  
RGB  
S Video  
Video  
LINE  
1
-
TV  
LINE 3/DECODER  
AERIAL  
IN  
~
AC IN  
S Video  
S Video  
Video  
Y
COAXIAL  
OPTICAL  
LINE  
R-AUDIO-L VIDEO  
4
IN  
LINE  
R-AUDIO-L  
2
OUT  
C
B
UT  
S
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
S
VIDEO  
Video/RGB  
C
R
DIGITAL OUT  
COMPONENT  
VIDEO OUT  
PCM/DTS/MPEG/  
DOLBY DIGITAL  
e Press M/m to select “Video” or “RGB” for  
“Line1 Output,” “Decoder” for “Line3  
Input” and “Video” for “Line3 Output,”  
then press ENTER.  
Video Setup appears again.  
Setting PAY-TV/Canal Plus channels  
To watch or record PAY-TV/Canal Plus programmes, set your  
recorder to receive the channels using the on-screen display.  
In order to set the channels correctly, be sure to follow all of the  
steps below.  
f Press RETURN to return the cursor to the  
left column.  
g Press M/m to select “Settings,” then press  
ENTER.  
SETUP  
PROG +/–  
Settings  
Video  
Channel Setting  
Channel List  
Clock  
Audio  
Features  
Options  
Language  
Easy Setup  
SYSTEM  
MENU  
</M/m/,,  
ENTER  
RETURN  
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h Press M/m to select “Channel Setting,” then  
o Press M/m to select the PAY-TV/Canal Plus  
press ENTER.  
channel, then press ENTER.  
Settings - Channel Setting  
Prog. 8  
p Press M/m to select “PAY-TV/CANAL+,”  
System :  
BG  
then press ENTER.  
Normal / CATV :  
Channel Set :  
Station Name :  
Pay - TV / CANAL+ :  
Audio :  
Normal  
C2  
CDE  
Off  
Settings - Channel Setting  
Prog. 6  
System :  
BG  
NICAM  
Normal / CATV :  
Channel Set :  
Station Name :  
Pay - TV / CANAL+ :  
Audio :  
Normal  
C24  
PQR  
i Press PROG +/to select the desired  
On  
programme position.  
Off  
Selected programme position  
q Press M/m to select “On,” then press ENTER.  
Settings - Channel Setting  
Prog. 6  
System :  
BG  
r Press SYSTEM MENU repeatedly to exit the  
Normal / CATV :  
Channel Set :  
Station Name :  
Pay - TV / CANAL+ :  
Audio :  
Normal  
C24  
menu.  
PQR  
Off  
NICAM  
To return to the previous step  
j Press M/m to select “System,” then press  
Press RETURN.  
ENTER.  
Notes  
• When you set “Line3 Input” to “Decoder” in step 5 above, you will not  
be able to select “L3” because Line 3 will become a dedicated line for  
the decoder.  
• If you disconnect the recorder’s mains lead, you will not be able to  
view the signals from the connected decoder.  
k Press M/m to select an available TV system,  
BG, DK, L, or I, then press ENTER.  
To receive broadcasts in France, select L.  
Settings - Channel Setting  
Prog. 6  
System :  
BG  
Normal / CATV  
Channel Set :  
Station Name :  
Pay - TV / CANAL+ :  
Audio :  
DK  
I
L
On  
NICAM  
l Press M/m to select “Normal/CATV,” then  
press ENTER.  
Settings - Channel Setting  
Prog. 6  
System :  
BG  
Normal / CATV :  
Channel Set :  
Station Name :  
Pay - TV / CANAL+ :  
Audio :  
Normal  
CATV  
PQR  
Off  
NICAM  
m Press M/m to select “Normal,” then press  
ENTER.  
To preset CATV (Cable Television) channels, select  
“CATV.”  
n Press M/m to select “Channel Set,” then press  
ENTER.  
Settings - Channel Setting  
Prog. 6  
System :  
BG  
Normal  
Normal / CATV :  
Channel Set :  
Station Name :  
Pay - TV / CANAL+ :  
Audio :  
C24  
PQR  
Off  
NICAM  
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Index  
S
Words in quotations appear in the  
on-screen displays.  
Numerics  
T
A
V
B
C
Connecting  
D
E
L
M
N
O
P
When you have finished with hookups and settings, refer to the  
Operating Instructions for further instructions.  
“Troubleshooting,” “Specifications,” and “Guide to Parts and  
Controls” can also be found in the Operating Instructions.  
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