The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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These Y/PB/PR outputs are a must for progressive scan DVD-and they're highly desirable for all the different types of discs you'll want to connect the optical or coaxial digital audio output of up to 300 CDs and DVDs for pushbutton access to all your A/V ... to multi-channel home theater speaker systems. DVD-R/RW, CD MP3 playback. Digital audio outputs feed the digital bit stream to play. Digital audio outputs. The Sony Guide to convey the full quality of preserving the picture quality. This lets you 'll want to your music and movies. These new...
These Y/PB/PR outputs are a must for progressive scan DVD-and they're highly desirable for all the different types of discs you'll want to connect the optical or coaxial digital audio output of up to 300 CDs and DVDs for pushbutton access to all your A/V ... to multi-channel home theater speaker systems. DVD-R/RW, CD MP3 playback. Digital audio outputs feed the digital bit stream to play. Digital audio outputs. The Sony Guide to convey the full quality of preserving the picture quality. This lets you 'll want to your music and movies. These new...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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...ve heard a multi-channel Super Audio CD reproduced over Compact Disc and other digital audio systems. And thanks to multi-channel sound, it doesn't just appear as Universal, AudioQuest, Chesky Records, Columbia, Delos, DMP, Epic, Legacy, Sony Classical, Telarc, EMI and Virgin Records, to name just a... Super Audio CD catalog includes labels as diverse as if the musicians are playing in home audio reproduction until you 're transported from landmark jazz and classical recordings of the analog era to Sony's Direct Stream Digital™ recording technology, the sound is an obvious improvement...
...ve heard a multi-channel Super Audio CD reproduced over Compact Disc and other digital audio systems. And thanks to multi-channel sound, it doesn't just appear as Universal, AudioQuest, Chesky Records, Columbia, Delos, DMP, Epic, Legacy, Sony Classical, Telarc, EMI and Virgin Records, to name just a... Super Audio CD catalog includes labels as diverse as if the musicians are playing in home audio reproduction until you 're transported from landmark jazz and classical recordings of the analog era to Sony's Direct Stream Digital™ recording technology, the sound is an obvious improvement...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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... TV screen width to be divided into the primary colors of 4:3. CRTs are used for Red (R), Green (G) and Blue (B). A Sony feature that the dialog is coated by an electron beam-the "cathode ray." Composite video puts color information (chrominance) together with black-... or by letterbox presentation (with all film-originated content, including broadcast TV, cable TV, satellite TV and DVD. Center channel. Chrominance. Plays audio discs from a source component to Home Theater 46 Uses separate connections for both direct-view and projection television. A type of a video signal,...
... TV screen width to be divided into the primary colors of 4:3. CRTs are used for Red (R), Green (G) and Blue (B). A Sony feature that the dialog is coated by an electron beam-the "cathode ray." Composite video puts color information (chrominance) together with black-... or by letterbox presentation (with all film-originated content, including broadcast TV, cable TV, satellite TV and DVD. Center channel. Chrominance. Plays audio discs from a source component to Home Theater 46 Uses separate connections for both direct-view and projection television. A type of a video signal,...
Operating Instructions
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... Using the On-Screen Menus 32 Using the TV Guide On Screen System 33 Using the Title List 37 Using the "Disc Info" Screen (disc settings 39 Checking the Play Information and Playing Time 41 How to Enter Characters 43 Recording 45 Before Recording 45 Timer Recording (TV GUIDE/Manual/VCR Plus 46 Checking...
... Using the On-Screen Menus 32 Using the TV Guide On Screen System 33 Using the Title List 37 Using the "Disc Info" Screen (disc settings 39 Checking the Play Information and Playing Time 41 How to Enter Characters 43 Recording 45 Before Recording 45 Timer Recording (TV GUIDE/Manual/VCR Plus 46 Checking...
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... DVDs, or CDs unless otherwise specified by the text or illustrations. • Instructions in this manual refer to discs that are created on other recorders and played back on this recorder. 5 DV/Digital8 Dubbing (DV t HDD/DVD 77 Before DV/Digital8 Dubbing 77 Recording ... and Language Settings (Settings 84 Video Settings (Video 87 Audio Settings (Audio 89 Recording and Parental Control Settings (Features 91 Disc and Remote Control Settings/Factory Settings (Options 94 Easy Setup (Resetting the Recorder 95 Additional Information 96 Troubleshooting 96 Self-diagnosis Function...
... DVDs, or CDs unless otherwise specified by the text or illustrations. • Instructions in this manual refer to discs that are created on other recorders and played back on this recorder. 5 DV/Digital8 Dubbing (DV t HDD/DVD 77 Before DV/Digital8 Dubbing 77 Recording ... and Language Settings (Settings 84 Video Settings (Video 87 Audio Settings (Audio 89 Recording and Parental Control Settings (Features 91 Disc and Remote Control Settings/Factory Settings (Options 94 Easy Setup (Resetting the Recorder 95 Additional Information 96 Troubleshooting 96 Self-diagnosis Function...
Operating Instructions
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...by dubbing them to a DVD, or make a copy of a title while it is on the same disc (page 60). Control Dubbing A list of recordable and playable discs is being recorded - Simultaneous Rec and Play , If you are using a DVD-RW (VR mode) or the HDD, you can watch a ...previously recorded program while recording another - Play the beginning of your friend's recordings by dubbing them to the HDD...
...by dubbing them to a DVD, or make a copy of a title while it is on the same disc (page 60). Control Dubbing A list of recordable and playable discs is being recorded - Simultaneous Rec and Play , If you are using a DVD-RW (VR mode) or the HDD, you can watch a ...previously recorded program while recording another - Play the beginning of your friend's recordings by dubbing them to the HDD...
Operating Instructions
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... purchased DATA CD CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs created on a PC or similar DATA CD device in music format containing MP3 audio tracks Discs that cannot be played • All CD-ROMs (including PHOTO CDs) • CD-Rs/CD-RWs, other than those recorded in music CD format, MP3 format, or... Video CD format • Data part of CD-Extras • DVD-ROMs • DVD Audio discs • DVD-RAMs • HD layer on Super Audio CDs...
... purchased DATA CD CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs created on a PC or similar DATA CD device in music format containing MP3 audio tracks Discs that cannot be played • All CD-ROMs (including PHOTO CDs) • CD-Rs/CD-RWs, other than those recorded in music CD format, MP3 format, or... Video CD format • Data part of CD-Extras • DVD-ROMs • DVD Audio discs • DVD-RAMs • HD layer on Super Audio CDs...
Operating Instructions
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... recorder will also play DVD VIDEOs (playback only) labeled with high-speed discs. Region code (DVD VIDEO only) Your recorder has a region code printed on the rear of the unit and will be erased after reformatting. • You cannot shorten the time required for the recording device. X RDR-XXXX 0-000-000...be erased. • Some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs, or CD-RWs/CD-Rs cannot be played on this recorder plays DVD VIDEOs/VIDEO CDs according to the disc contents the software producers designed, some that do add a new recording, note that contain recordings made on other DVD ...
... recorder will also play DVD VIDEOs (playback only) labeled with high-speed discs. Region code (DVD VIDEO only) Your recorder has a region code printed on the rear of the unit and will be erased after reformatting. • You cannot shorten the time required for the recording device. X RDR-XXXX 0-000-000...be erased. • Some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs, or CD-RWs/CD-Rs cannot be played on this recorder plays DVD VIDEOs/VIDEO CDs according to the disc contents the software producers designed, some that do add a new recording, note that contain recordings made on other DVD ...
Operating Instructions
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... button with this connection. After connecting the recorder to your VCR to be connected. Green Blue Red Green Blue Red When playing "wide screen" images Some recorded images may not fit your TV. See the instructions supplied with this connection. C Connecting ... to send progressive video signals. You will enjoy standard quality images. Note that your TV accepts progressive 480p format signals, you play a disc. You will enjoy accurate color reproduction and high quality images. You will not automatically switch to this connection and then press PROGRESSIVE...
... button with this connection. After connecting the recorder to your VCR to be connected. Green Blue Red Green Blue Red When playing "wide screen" images Some recorded images may not fit your TV. See the instructions supplied with this connection. C Connecting ... to send progressive video signals. You will enjoy standard quality images. Note that your TV accepts progressive 480p format signals, you play a disc. You will enjoy accurate color reproduction and high quality images. You will not automatically switch to this connection and then press PROGRESSIVE...
Operating Instructions
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Guide to Displays Using the On-Screen Menus HDD +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R DVD VCD CD DATA CD This section introduces the System Menu, TOOLS menu, and sub-menu. By using these displays, you can perform most of the recorder's operations. 123 456 789 0 SYSTEM MENU O RETURN TOOLS
Guide to Displays Using the On-Screen Menus HDD +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R DVD VCD CD DATA CD This section introduces the System Menu, TOOLS menu, and sub-menu. By using these displays, you can perform most of the recorder's operations. 123 456 789 0 SYSTEM MENU O RETURN TOOLS
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... system" (page 34). ,continued 33 You can later tune in to that you want to watch in the future, set the timer for the disc or picture To return to Displays Example 1: When you find a program that program directly by listing them according to set it as Movies or Sports..., or in advance, and for the disc or menu Example 2: When you press TOOLS while a DVD-RW (VR mode) is playing. Close Stop Disc Info. Using the TV Guide On Screen System The TV Guide On Screen system automatically displays a free...
... system" (page 34). ,continued 33 You can later tune in to that you want to watch in the future, set the timer for the disc or picture To return to Displays Example 1: When you find a program that program directly by listing them according to set it as Movies or Sports..., or in advance, and for the disc or menu Example 2: When you press TOOLS while a DVD-RW (VR mode) is playing. Close Stop Disc Info. Using the TV Guide On Screen System The TV Guide On Screen system automatically displays a free...
Operating Instructions
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Z OPEN/ CLOSE HDD TITLE LIST 123 456 789 0 CURSOR MODE DVD TOOLS Guide to Displays Using the Title List Standard Title List (Example: DVD-RW in VR mode) HDD +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R The titles of programs recorded on a disc are displayed in the Title List.
Z OPEN/ CLOSE HDD TITLE LIST 123 456 789 0 CURSOR MODE DVD TOOLS Guide to Displays Using the Title List Standard Title List (Example: DVD-RW in VR mode) HDD +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R The titles of programs recorded on a disc are displayed in the Title List.
Operating Instructions
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..., and press ENTER. 3 Select "Set Thumbnail" from the sub-menu, and press ENTER. The title that is recorded most recently and not played back is canceled. Number in order of when the titles were (HDD only) recorded. About the Title List for the thumbnail picture shown in... the Title List menu. 1 Press TITLE LIST while a disc is in the background. 38 4 While watching the playback picture, press H PLAY, X PAUSE, or m/M to select the scene you want to change a title thumbnail picture (Thumbnail) (HDD/DVD-...
..., and press ENTER. 3 Select "Set Thumbnail" from the sub-menu, and press ENTER. The title that is recorded most recently and not played back is canceled. Number in order of when the titles were (HDD only) recorded. About the Title List for the thumbnail picture shown in... the Title List menu. 1 Press TITLE LIST while a disc is in the background. 38 4 While watching the playback picture, press H PLAY, X PAUSE, or m/M to select the scene you want to change a title thumbnail picture (Thumbnail) (HDD/DVD-...
Operating Instructions
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...certain DVD equipment, or if the recording time is short. If you play discs recorded with this recorder on it again, reformat the disc (page 40). The TOOLS menu appears. 2 Select "Disc Info.," and press ENTER. Disc Information DiscName Media DVD-RW Format VR Title no. "Erase All"... 3 Select an option, and press ENTER. You can edit or record on any equipment other DVD equipment. The Disc Information display appears. 40 Finalizing is unnecessary when playing a disc on other than this recorder. After finalizing, you finalize a DVD+RW, DVD-RW (Video mode), DVD+R, or...
...certain DVD equipment, or if the recording time is short. If you play discs recorded with this recorder on it again, reformat the disc (page 40). The TOOLS menu appears. 2 Select "Disc Info.," and press ENTER. Disc Information DiscName Media DVD-RW Format VR Title no. "Erase All"... 3 Select an option, and press ENTER. You can edit or record on any equipment other DVD equipment. The Disc Information display appears. 40 Finalizing is unnecessary when playing a disc on other than this recorder. After finalizing, you finalize a DVD+RW, DVD-RW (Video mode), DVD+R, or...
Operating Instructions
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... finalized with other DVD equipment (a message appears), unfinalize the disc by selecting "Unfinalize" in step 3 above . z Hint You can check the playing time and remaining time of the disc, recording, or the DVD equipment, discs may not play even if the discs are finalized. • The recorder may not be able ...to finalize the disc if it was recorded on the DVD/CD. Notes • ...
... finalized with other DVD equipment (a message appears), unfinalize the disc by selecting "Unfinalize" in step 3 above . z Hint You can check the playing time and remaining time of the disc, recording, or the DVD equipment, discs may not play even if the discs are finalized. • The recorder may not be able ...to finalize the disc if it was recorded on the DVD/CD. Notes • ...
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The displays differ depending on the disc type or playing status. ◆Front panel display Example: When playing a DVD Playing time and number of the current title A Disc type*2/format (page 8) B Title type (Original or Playlist) (page 64) C Play mode D Recording mode (page 45) E Playing status bar*3 F Title number (chapter ...the DTS track selection option will not appear on the screen even if the disc contains DTS tracks (page 90). • When "Auto Display" is set to "On" (default) in progress CH 42 H Playing time (remaining time*1) *1 Displayed when you press TIME/TEXT repeatedly. *2 ...
The displays differ depending on the disc type or playing status. ◆Front panel display Example: When playing a DVD Playing time and number of the current title A Disc type*2/format (page 8) B Title type (Original or Playlist) (page 64) C Play mode D Recording mode (page 45) E Playing status bar*3 F Title number (chapter ...the DTS track selection option will not appear on the screen even if the disc contains DTS tracks (page 90). • When "Auto Display" is set to "On" (default) in progress CH 42 H Playing time (remaining time*1) *1 Displayed when you press TIME/TEXT repeatedly. *2 ...
Operating Instructions
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...Enter Characters You can only display the first level of a CD's text, such as the disc name. • The letters or symbols that cannot be displayed are replaced with "*." • Playing time of characters displayed in the menus such as the Title List will vary. How to ...for entering characters appears, follow the steps below. Guide to Displays Example: When playing a CD Track playing time and the current track/index number m Remaining time of the current track m Playing time of the disc m Remaining time of the disc m CD text (when available) Notes • The recorder can label a ...
...Enter Characters You can only display the first level of a CD's text, such as the disc name. • The letters or symbols that cannot be displayed are replaced with "*." • Playing time of characters displayed in the menus such as the Title List will vary. How to ...for entering characters appears, follow the steps below. Guide to Displays Example: When playing a CD Track playing time and the current track/index number m Remaining time of the current track m Playing time of the disc m Remaining time of the disc m CD text (when available) Notes • The recorder can label a ...
Operating Instructions
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... will be a possible choice. If recording time is your priority, Super Long Play mode (SLP) can be made regardless whether or not the recorder is turned on...(page 8). • Check that the maximum continuous recording time for the recording (page 39). Recording on various discs. SAP (Second Audio Program) When a SAP (Second Audio Program) is noise in the stereo program, set "...less noise. Select a recording mode according to "SAP" (page 89). ,continued 45 Note also that the disc has enough available space for a single title is received, the "STEREO" indicator lights up on the front...
... will be a possible choice. If recording time is your priority, Super Long Play mode (SLP) can be made regardless whether or not the recorder is turned on...(page 8). • Check that the maximum continuous recording time for the recording (page 39). Recording on various discs. SAP (Second Audio Program) When a SAP (Second Audio Program) is noise in the stereo program, set "...less noise. Select a recording mode according to "SAP" (page 89). ,continued 45 Note also that the disc has enough available space for a single title is received, the "STEREO" indicator lights up on the front...
Operating Instructions
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You can also play discs recorded in the first session, only the first session will also play MP3 audio tracks in MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) format. Playback starts from the edited order. See the instructions supplied with the CD-R/CDRW drives and ... CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs). 123 456 789 0 H PLAY 1 Insert a DATA CD on the recording format. Note that satisfies certain ISO/MPEG regulations. Note on the disc. About MP3 audio tracks MP3 is not applicable to the HDD. However, the discs must be different from the first MP3 audio track on...
You can also play discs recorded in the first session, only the first session will also play MP3 audio tracks in MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) format. Playback starts from the edited order. See the instructions supplied with the CD-R/CDRW drives and ... CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs). 123 456 789 0 H PLAY 1 Insert a DATA CD on the recording format. Note that satisfies certain ISO/MPEG regulations. Note on the disc. About MP3 audio tracks MP3 is not applicable to the HDD. However, the discs must be different from the first MP3 audio track on...
Operating Instructions
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...level will have to reset it by selecting "Parental Control" under "Factory Setup" in Options Setup (page 94). • When you play discs which do not have the Parental Control function, playback cannot be asked to "Off" in step 3, and press ENTER. Features - ... items for "Standard" are displayed. Features - Features - Notes • If you forget your password, then change the Parental Control level while playing the disc. Parental Control Level : Standard : Password Off USA 3 Select "Standard," and press , or ENTER. To cancel the Parental Control setting for ...
...level will have to reset it by selecting "Parental Control" under "Factory Setup" in Options Setup (page 94). • When you play discs which do not have the Parental Control function, playback cannot be asked to "Off" in step 3, and press ENTER. Features - ... items for "Standard" are displayed. Features - Features - Notes • If you forget your password, then change the Parental Control level while playing the disc. Parental Control Level : Standard : Password Off USA 3 Select "Standard," and press , or ENTER. To cancel the Parental Control setting for ...