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... disassemble the cabinet. Refer servicing to Part 15 of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in this equipment. INFORMATION This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for purchasing the Sony Compact Disc Recorder. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - CAUTION VISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCK DEFEATED. Record the serial number in this manual could void your recorder. DO NOT STARE...
... disassemble the cabinet. Refer servicing to Part 15 of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in this equipment. INFORMATION This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for purchasing the Sony Compact Disc Recorder. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - CAUTION VISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCK DEFEATED. Record the serial number in this manual could void your recorder. DO NOT STARE...
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... the disc and leave the recorder turned on for an extended period of time. The use of optical instruments with adequate ventilation to 30 minutes. Do not use it any further. • AC power cord must be damaged. • If you risk permanent damage to direct sunlight, excessive dust, or mechanical shock. On operation • If the recorder is brought directly from the set...
... the disc and leave the recorder turned on for an extended period of time. The use of optical instruments with adequate ventilation to 30 minutes. Do not use it any further. • AC power cord must be damaged. • If you risk permanent damage to direct sunlight, excessive dust, or mechanical shock. On operation • If the recorder is brought directly from the set...
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... Inserting Batteries into the Remote 13 Hooking up the recorder 14 Guide to the Control Menu Display 21 Necessary Setup Before Using the Recorder 22 Selecting the Language for On-Screen Display 22 Playing Discs 23 Playing Discs 23 Viewing the Playing Time and Remaining Time on the Front Panel Display ... 25 Resuming Playback from the Point Where You Stopped the Disc (Resume Play) ....... 26 Using the DVD's Menu 27 Creating Your Own Program (Program Play 28 Playing repeatedly (Repeat Play 29 Repeating...
... Inserting Batteries into the Remote 13 Hooking up the recorder 14 Guide to the Control Menu Display 21 Necessary Setup Before Using the Recorder 22 Selecting the Language for On-Screen Display 22 Playing Discs 23 Playing Discs 23 Viewing the Playing Time and Remaining Time on the Front Panel Display ... 25 Resuming Playback from the Point Where You Stopped the Disc (Resume Play) ....... 26 Using the DVD's Menu 27 Creating Your Own Program (Program Play 28 Playing repeatedly (Repeat Play 29 Repeating...
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... 50 Adjusting the Recording Level (ANALOG IN only 50 Finalizing a CD-R or CD-RW disc 51 Unfinalizing a CD-RW disc 52 Erasing a single track of CD-RW disc 53 Erasing an Entire CD-RW disc 53 Other Operations 54 Controlling the TV with the Supplied Remote 54 Additional Information 55 Error Message ...55 System Limitations 55 Troubleshooting 56 Glossary ...59 Specifications 61 Language Code List 62 DVD Setup Menu List 63 *RCD-W7V.p65_02...
... 50 Adjusting the Recording Level (ANALOG IN only 50 Finalizing a CD-R or CD-RW disc 51 Unfinalizing a CD-RW disc 52 Erasing a single track of CD-RW disc 53 Erasing an Entire CD-RW disc 53 Other Operations 54 Controlling the TV with the Supplied Remote 54 Additional Information 55 Error Message ...55 System Limitations 55 Troubleshooting 56 Glossary ...59 Specifications 61 Language Code List 62 DVD Setup Menu List 63 *RCD-W7V.p65_02...
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... remote. • The icons used in DECK B (the CD-R or CDRW recording section), or CD-RW compatible players. Disc DVD Title struc- ture Chapter CD Disc structure Track Index *RCD-W7V.p65_02-12 6 12/9/01, 6:12 PM RCD-W7V 4-236-407-11(1) About this Manual • Instructions in this manual are smaller than titles. Discs with the logo above (AUDIO CD-RW) are recordable only one time. A CD-R disc designed for computer use the controls on the recorder...
... remote. • The icons used in DECK B (the CD-R or CDRW recording section), or CD-RW compatible players. Disc DVD Title struc- ture Chapter CD Disc structure Track Index *RCD-W7V.p65_02-12 6 12/9/01, 6:12 PM RCD-W7V 4-236-407-11(1) About this Manual • Instructions in this manual are smaller than titles. Discs with the logo above (AUDIO CD-RW) are recordable only one time. A CD-R disc designed for computer use the controls on the recorder...
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... on this recorder plays DVDs according to the instructions supplied with a different region code (page 7, 60). • A disc recorded in a color system other than music • Video CD • Data part of DVDs may be played if it . For more information, see the operating instructions for home and other rights owners. Reverse engineering or disassembly is protected by Macrovision Corporation, and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise...
... on this recorder plays DVDs according to the instructions supplied with a different region code (page 7, 60). • A disc recorded in a color system other than music • Video CD • Data part of DVDs may be played if it . For more information, see the operating instructions for home and other rights owners. Reverse engineering or disassembly is protected by Macrovision Corporation, and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise...
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.... 1 OPEN/CLOSE (23) 2 Number buttons (28) 3 SURROUND (33) 4 ANGLE (33) 5 AUDIO (31) 6 TIME (25) 7 SUBTITLE (32) 8 AyB REPEAT (30) 9 REPEAT (29) q; AMS(Auto Music Sensor) ./> (24) qa SCAN/SLOW ( / ) (38) qs H PLAY/SELECT (23) qd TITLE (27) qf C/X/x/c/ENTER (27) qg DVD DISPLAY (21) qh O RETURN (22) qj DVD MENU (27) qk X PAUSE (24) ql x STOP (24) w; PROGRAM (28) ea SHUFFLE PLAY (30) es DECK A/B selector (23) 12US *RCD-W7V...
.... 1 OPEN/CLOSE (23) 2 Number buttons (28) 3 SURROUND (33) 4 ANGLE (33) 5 AUDIO (31) 6 TIME (25) 7 SUBTITLE (32) 8 AyB REPEAT (30) 9 REPEAT (29) q; AMS(Auto Music Sensor) ./> (24) qa SCAN/SLOW ( / ) (38) qs H PLAY/SELECT (23) qd TITLE (27) qf C/X/x/c/ENTER (27) qg DVD DISPLAY (21) qh O RETURN (22) qj DVD MENU (27) qk X PAUSE (24) ql x STOP (24) w; PROGRAM (28) ea SHUFFLE PLAY (30) es DECK A/B selector (23) 12US *RCD-W7V...
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... RCD-W7V 4-236-407-11(1) You can not connect this recorder to a TV without a video input connector. Be sure to the appropriate jacks on the components. Required cords Video cord for connecting a TV monitor with audio/video input jacks) and/ or amplifier. White (L/audio) Red (R/audio) White (L/audio) Red (R/audio) Optical cord (not supplied) Video cord for connecting a TV monitor (supplied) Yellow Yellow Audio cords (supplied) When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to turn...
... RCD-W7V 4-236-407-11(1) You can not connect this recorder to a TV without a video input connector. Be sure to the appropriate jacks on the components. Required cords Video cord for connecting a TV monitor with audio/video input jacks) and/ or amplifier. White (L/audio) Red (R/audio) White (L/audio) Red (R/audio) Optical cord (not supplied) Video cord for connecting a TV monitor (supplied) Yellow Yellow Audio cords (supplied) When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to turn...
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... must also be output through the video jacks. z Video Out Select switch For using COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jack, set the "VIDEO OUT SELECT" switch to "S-VIDEO". S-video signals are connecting the monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) having component video input jacks (Y, PB, PR) Connect the component via an S-video jack. Connecting to a TV equipped with an S-video jack Compact Disc Recorder Video Output Select Switch To S-VIDEO OUT...
... must also be output through the video jacks. z Video Out Select switch For using COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jack, set the "VIDEO OUT SELECT" switch to "S-VIDEO". S-video signals are connecting the monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) having component video input jacks (Y, PB, PR) Connect the component via an S-video jack. Connecting to a TV equipped with an S-video jack Compact Disc Recorder Video Output Select Switch To S-VIDEO OUT...
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... amplifier with Digital In jack TV To VIDEO OUT Video Ouput Select Switch To video input Compact Disc Recorder To an AC outlet To DIGITAL OUT To an AC outlet Front speaker (L) To digital input (optical) Front speaker (R) : Signal flow Amplifier (Receiver) Connect a TV monitor Amprifier with a digital output (optical) jack To the VIDEO OUT jack DIGITAL OPTICAL OUT jack z Set the setup menu correctly after connecting Set the "Digital Audio Output" of the setup menu to PCM. *RCD-W7V.p65_13-22...
... amplifier with Digital In jack TV To VIDEO OUT Video Ouput Select Switch To video input Compact Disc Recorder To an AC outlet To DIGITAL OUT To an AC outlet Front speaker (L) To digital input (optical) Front speaker (R) : Signal flow Amplifier (Receiver) Connect a TV monitor Amprifier with a digital output (optical) jack To the VIDEO OUT jack DIGITAL OPTICAL OUT jack z Set the setup menu correctly after connecting Set the "Digital Audio Output" of the setup menu to PCM. *RCD-W7V.p65_13-22...
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... RCD-W7V 4-236-407-11(1) For details, refer to be played. 0:16:57 TIME (page 39) 1 ENG AUDIO (page 31) 6 CH 1 ENG SUBTITLE (DVD only) (page 32) 1 ANGLE (DVD only) (page 33) Checks the elapsed time and the remaining playback time. NORM. Guide to the Control Menu Display Use the Control Menu to select a function that you press DVD DISPLAY, the Control Menu display changes as picture and sound. Changes the audio setting. Displays the subtitles. SETUP SETUP...
... RCD-W7V 4-236-407-11(1) For details, refer to be played. 0:16:57 TIME (page 39) 1 ENG AUDIO (page 31) 6 CH 1 ENG SUBTITLE (DVD only) (page 32) 1 ANGLE (DVD only) (page 33) Checks the elapsed time and the remaining playback time. NORM. Guide to the Control Menu Display Use the Control Menu to select a function that you press DVD DISPLAY, the Control Menu display changes as picture and sound. Changes the audio setting. Displays the subtitles. SETUP SETUP...
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... a place. Playing Discs AMS ./> Connect H headphones OPEN/ CLOSE DECK A/B Switch H x 1 Turn on the TV and amplifier. 2 Switch the input selector on the recorder. When you press a button which cannot be displayed on DECK B (the CD-R or CD-RW recording section). About the symbol display • The symbol will be displayed on the amplifier or the TV. When using the remote, set DECK A/B switch to DECK A for operations on DECK A (the CD/DVD player section...
... a place. Playing Discs AMS ./> Connect H headphones OPEN/ CLOSE DECK A/B Switch H x 1 Turn on the TV and amplifier. 2 Switch the input selector on the recorder. When you press a button which cannot be displayed on DECK B (the CD-R or CD-RW recording section). About the symbol display • The symbol will be displayed on the amplifier or the TV. When using the remote, set DECK A/B switch to DECK A for operations on DECK A (the CD/DVD player section...
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... play after stopping play an unfinalized disc in DECK B. Set the DECK A/B switch to DECK A or B and press the OPEN/ CLOSE (A) (use to prevent dust and dirt from entering the unit and to prevent damage to the next chapter, track, or scene in DECK B. Turn headphone level control to adjust the volume level to the Press AMS .. Go back to the headphones. 24US *RCD-W7V...
... play after stopping play an unfinalized disc in DECK B. Set the DECK A/B switch to DECK A or B and press the OPEN/ CLOSE (A) (use to prevent dust and dirt from entering the unit and to prevent damage to the next chapter, track, or scene in DECK B. Turn headphone level control to adjust the volume level to the Press AMS .. Go back to the headphones. 24US *RCD-W7V...
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... when playing a CD in the programmed order. REPEAT 1 Press REPEAT when playing a disc. When Shuffle Play • DISC: repeats all the tracks on a disc. • TRACK: repeats the current track • OFF: does not play repeatedly. *RCD-W7V.p65_23-37 29 29US 12/9/01, 6:11 PM RCD-W7V 4-236-407-11(1) When playing a CD on Deck B Each time you press REPEAT on the DVD. When playing a CD • DISC: repeats all the programmed tracks • TRACK: repeats the current track • OFF: does not play repeatedly. CD: DISC TRACK OFF When playing a DVD...
... when playing a CD in the programmed order. REPEAT 1 Press REPEAT when playing a disc. When Shuffle Play • DISC: repeats all the tracks on a disc. • TRACK: repeats the current track • OFF: does not play repeatedly. *RCD-W7V.p65_23-37 29 29US 12/9/01, 6:11 PM RCD-W7V 4-236-407-11(1) When playing a CD on Deck B Each time you press REPEAT on the DVD. When playing a CD • DISC: repeats all the programmed tracks • TRACK: repeats the current track • OFF: does not play repeatedly. CD: DISC TRACK OFF When playing a DVD...
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... SURROUND. The Control Menu appears. 2 Press X/x to select NORM. (SURROUND). SURROUND Playing Discs DVD DISPLAY X/x/C/c 1 Press DVD DISPLAY during playback. z You can select the surround directly by pressing ANGLE. The angle is changed to change the viewing angle. Changing the Angles If various angles (multi-angles) for some DVD discs, such as those recorded with a mono audio soundtrack. • Turn off the TV surround sound and other surround effects when using this 3D surround effect. 33US *RCD-W7V...
... SURROUND. The Control Menu appears. 2 Press X/x to select NORM. (SURROUND). SURROUND Playing Discs DVD DISPLAY X/x/C/c 1 Press DVD DISPLAY during playback. z You can select the surround directly by pressing ANGLE. The angle is changed to change the viewing angle. Changing the Angles If various angles (multi-angles) for some DVD discs, such as those recorded with a mono audio soundtrack. • Turn off the TV surround sound and other surround effects when using this 3D surround effect. 33US *RCD-W7V...
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... the playing time of the CD, especially if you may experience a reading failure or noise when recorded to the position for operations on page 46. When using the remote, set the input selector to a CD-R or CD-RW. - To perform Synchro-Recording, see "Recording a CD to page 46-47. *RCD-W7V.p65_46-53 48 12/9/01, 6:10 PM RCD-W7V 4-236-407-11(1) To record through Select DIGITAL OPTICAL IN OPTICAL ANALOG...
... the playing time of the CD, especially if you may experience a reading failure or noise when recorded to the position for operations on page 46. When using the remote, set the input selector to a CD-R or CD-RW. - To perform Synchro-Recording, see "Recording a CD to page 46-47. *RCD-W7V.p65_46-53 48 12/9/01, 6:10 PM RCD-W7V 4-236-407-11(1) To record through Select DIGITAL OPTICAL IN OPTICAL ANALOG...
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... cannot operate the DVD/CD player section while the deck is in standby for 3 seconds. After 20 seconds of the disc before a song you are recording. To pause recording Press X . Note Whenever you pause recording, a new track number is resumed. Therefore you may not be increased when the recorder receives silence for recording to record a CD-R or CD-RW digitally through OPTICAL IN, depending on the recorded disc. Auto/Manual Track Increment Press...
... cannot operate the DVD/CD player section while the deck is in standby for 3 seconds. After 20 seconds of the disc before a song you are recording. To pause recording Press X . Note Whenever you pause recording, a new track number is resumed. Therefore you may not be increased when the recorder receives silence for recording to record a CD-R or CD-RW digitally through OPTICAL IN, depending on the recorded disc. Auto/Manual Track Increment Press...
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... to your nearest Sony dealer. Clean the disc. , If the picture output from the audio components. *RCD-W7V.p65_55-Rear cover 56 12/9/01, 6:09 PM RCD-W7V 4-236-407-11(1) Replace it with a new one . , The system is not turned on the screen becomes black and white when you play a disc recorded in Slowmotion Play mode. Picture There is no sound will come out from the DIGITAL OUT connector. (page...
... to your nearest Sony dealer. Clean the disc. , If the picture output from the audio components. *RCD-W7V.p65_55-Rear cover 56 12/9/01, 6:09 PM RCD-W7V 4-236-407-11(1) Replace it with a new one . , The system is not turned on the screen becomes black and white when you play a disc recorded in Slowmotion Play mode. Picture There is no sound will come out from the DIGITAL OUT connector. (page...
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... some functions such as Stop, Search, Slow-motion Play, Repeat Play, Shuffle Play, or Program Play. , Depending on the disc, you connect the recorder appropriately. Playback stops automatically. , Some discs may not be able to hear when you are not recorded on the DVD being played. , The DVD prohibits changing the subtitles. See the operating manual that comes with alcohol. , Clean the disc. The subtitle cannot be changed . , Multilingual tracks are playing a Dolby Digital sound track. , Depending on the DVD, the output signal...
... some functions such as Stop, Search, Slow-motion Play, Repeat Play, Shuffle Play, or Program Play. , Depending on the disc, you connect the recorder appropriately. Playback stops automatically. , Some discs may not be able to hear when you are not recorded on the DVD being played. , The DVD prohibits changing the subtitles. See the operating manual that comes with alcohol. , Clean the disc. The subtitle cannot be changed . , Multilingual tracks are playing a Dolby Digital sound track. , Depending on the DVD, the output signal...
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.... , Press POWER to turn the recorder on the front panel display. , The DVD prohibits changing the angles. Select the correct input connector using INPUT. , The recording level is finalized. Replace the disc. The recorder does not play back , Moisture has formed inside the recorder. The angle can be changed . , Multi-angles are not recorded on again. Adjust the recording level properly. , There has been a power failure or the AC power cord has...
.... , Press POWER to turn the recorder on the front panel display. , The DVD prohibits changing the angles. Select the correct input connector using INPUT. , The recording level is finalized. Replace the disc. The recorder does not play back , Moisture has formed inside the recorder. The angle can be changed . , Multi-angles are not recorded on again. Adjust the recording level properly. , There has been a power failure or the AC power cord has...