Sony RDR-GX310 Bedienungsanleitung

2-629-953-E1(3)© 2005 Sony CorporationDVD RecorderOperating InstructionsRDR-GX310IMPORTANTEPOR FAVOR LEA DETALLADAMENTE ESTE MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES A

10Maximum recordable number of titles* The maximum length for each title is eight hours.Usable disc versions (as of March 2005)• 8x-speed or slower DV

100• Clean the disc with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the center out.• Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cl

101Additional InformationAbout i.LINKThe DV IN (digital video in) jack on this recorder is an i.LINK-compliant DV IN (digital video in) jack. This sec

102Guide to Parts and ControlsFor more information, see the pages in parentheses.A TV/DVD (television/digital video disc) switch (22)B Z OPEN/CLOSE (o

103Additional InformationU mc / CM (search) buttons (57)V VISUAL SEARCH (visual search) button (62)W H PLAY (play) button (55)X PAUSE (pause) button (

104A ?/1 (on/standby) button (25)B Front panel display (38, 105)C Disc tray (31)D TIMER REC (timer recording) indicator (45) SYNCHRO REC (synchro reco

105Additional InformationA Playing/recording statusB Disc type*/recording formatC SAP (Second Audio Program) indicator (44)D Audio signal indicators (

106GlossaryChapter (page 62)Sections of a picture or a music feature that are smaller than titles. A title is composed of several chapters. Depending

107Additional InformationDVD VIDEO (digital video disc, video) (page 11)A disc that contains up to eight hours of moving pictures on a disc the same d

108Language Code ListFor details, see page 83.The language spellings conform to the ISO (International Organization for Standardization) 639: 1988 (E/

109IndexWords in quotations appear in the on-screen displays.Numerics16:9 26, 844:3 Letter Box 84, 264:3 Pan Scan 84, 26“48kHz/96kHz PCM” 88A“A-B Eras

11“DVD VIDEO” (digital video disc, video) and “CD” (compact disc) are trademarks.Playable discsType Disc LogoIcon used in this manualCharacteristicsDV

110EEasy Setup 25, 92Editing 68, 74DV (digital video) Edit77Enter characters 39“Erase” 50, 70, 75, 81“Erase All” 72“Erase Titles” 71“Extend Rec” 46F“F

111Recordable discs 8Recording 43, 52, 88picture adjustment 47recording format 8recording mode 34, 43recording time 34while watching another program 3

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12Discs that cannot be played• PHOTO CDs (photo compact disc)• CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs (compact disc read-only memory/compact disc-recordable, minus R/co

13b Notes• Some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs (digital video disc-rewritable, plus RW/digital video disc-recordable, plus R), DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs (digital video disc-rewr

14Hookups and SettingsHooking Up the RecorderFollow steps 1 to 7 to hook up and adjust the settings of the recorder.b Notes• Plug cords securely to pr

15Hookups and SettingsWith this hookup, you can record any channel on the cable box or satellite receiver. Be sure that the satellite receiver or cabl

16With this hookup, you can record any channel on the satellite receiver or cable box. Be sure that the satellite receiver or cable box is turned on.T

17Hookups and SettingsUse this hookup if you watch cable channels without a cable box. Also use this hookup if you are using a VHF/UHF (very high freq

18Step 3: Connecting the Video CordsSelect one of the following patterns A through C, according to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector, or AV

19Hookups and SettingsWhen playing “wide screen” imagesSome recorded images may not fit your TV screen. To change the picture size, see page 84.If you

2WARNINGTo prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicin

20Step 4: Connecting the Audio CordsSelect one of the following patterns A or B, according to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector, or AV (aud

21Hookups and Settingsz HintFor correct speaker location, see the operating instructions supplied with the connected components.b Notes• Do not connec

22Step 6: Preparing the RemoteYou can control the recorder using the supplied remote. Insert two size AA (R6) batteries by matching the 3 and # ends o

23Hookups and Settings4 Release [/1.When the TV/DVD (television/digital video disc) switch is set to TV (television), the remote performs the followin

241 Slide the TV/DVD (television/digital video disc) switch to DVD (digital video disc).2 Hold down [/1, and enter the manufacturer code (see the tabl

25Hookups and Settings3 Select “Options,” and press ENTER (enter).4 Select “Command Mode,” and press ENTER (enter).5 Select the Command mode (DVD1 (di

26TV TypeIf you have a wide-screen TV, select “16:9.” If you have a standard TV, select either “4:3 Letter Box” (shrink to fit) or “4:3 Pan Scan” (str

27Hookups and Settings3 Select “Settings,” and press ENTER (enter).4 Select “Set VCR Plus+ Channels,” and press ENTER (enter).5 Select “Guide CH – TV

28Connecting a VCR (video cassette recorder) or Similar DeviceAfter disconnecting the recorder’s power cord from an AC outlet, connect a VCR (video ca

29Hookups and SettingsConnect a VCR (video cassette recorder) or similar recording device to the LINE 2 IN (line 2 in) jacks of this recorder. If the

3On placement• Place the recorder in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the recorder.• Do not place the recorder on a so

30Connecting to a Satellite or Digital TunerConnect a satellite or digital tuner to this recorder using the LINE IN (line in) 1 jacks. Disconnect the

31Seven Basic Operations — Getting to Know Your DVD (digital video disc) RecorderSeven Basic Operations— Getting to Know Your DVD (digital video disc)

32The TOOLS (tools) menu displays options applicable to the entire disc (e.g. disc protection), recorder (e.g. audio settings during recording), or mu

33Seven Basic Operations — Getting to Know Your DVD (digital video disc) Recorder2. Recording a Program*1 *2 *3 *4 *5This section introduces the basic

34b Notes• After pressing z REC (recording), it may take a short while to start recording. • You cannot change the recording mode while recording or d

35Seven Basic Operations — Getting to Know Your DVD (digital video disc) RecorderTitle List with Thumbnail Images (Example: DVD-RW (digital video disc

36To change a title thumbnail picture (Thumbnail) (DVD-RW (digital video disc-rewritable, minus RW) in VR (Video Recording) mode only)You can select a

37Seven Basic Operations — Getting to Know Your DVD (digital video disc) RecorderA Title number/name(Shows either track number, track name, scene numb

38You can view the playing or time information displayed on the TV screen and the front panel display.Press TIME/TEXT (time/text) repeatedly.The displ

39Seven Basic Operations — Getting to Know Your DVD (digital video disc) Recorder5. Changing the Name of a Recorded ProgramYou can label a DVD (digita

4Table of ContentsWARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2Precau

406. Labeling and Protecting a DiscYou can execute options effective for the entire disc using the Disc Information display.*1 *2 *3 *4 *5*1DVD+RW (di

41Seven Basic Operations — Getting to Know Your DVD (digital video disc) Recorder7. Playing the Disc on Other DVD (digital video disc) Equipment (Fina

423 Select “Finalize,” and press ENTER (enter).The display shows the approximate time required for finalizing and asks for confirmation.4 Select “OK,”

43Timer RecordingTimer RecordingBefore RecordingBefore you start recording…• This recorder can record on various discs. Select the disc type according

44SAP (Second Audio Program)When a SAP (Second Audio Program) is received, the “SAP” (second audio program) indicator lights up on the front panel dis

45Timer Recording1 Press [TIMER] (timer).• If the “Timer – VCR Plus+” display appears, press < to switch the display to “Standard.”2 Select an item

46To extend the recording duration time while recording1 Press TOOLS (tools) during recording to select “Extend Rec Time,” and press ENTER (enter).2 P

47Timer Recording3 Select “OK,” and press ENTER (enter).The date, start and stop times, channel, recording mode, etc. setting appear.• If you want to

481 Before recording starts, press TOOLS (tools) to select “Rec Settings,” and press ENTER (enter).2 Select the item you want to adjust, and press ENT

49Timer RecordingThe recorder can automatically divide a recording (a title) into chapters by inserting chapter marks during recording. To disable thi

5Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43Before Recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

50When all of the timer settings do not fit on the list, scroll bar appears.To view the hidden timer settings, press M/m.2 Select the timer setting yo

51Timer RecordingIf the timer settings overlap, the program that was set last has priority and will be recorded. A timer recording of lower priority m

52Recording From Connected Equipment*1 *2 *3 *4 *5*1DVD+RW (digital video disc-rewritable, plus RW).*2DVD-RW (VR mode) (digital video disc-rewritable,

53Timer Recordingb Notes• The recorder starts recording only after detecting the video signal from the connected equipment. The beginning of the progr

54If you connect a digital video camera with a DV IN (digital video in) jackSee “DV (digital video)/Digital8 Dubbing” on page 77 for an explanation of

55PlaybackPlaybackPlaying*1 *2 *3 *4 *5*6 *7 *8 *9 *10*1DVD+RW (digital video disc-rewritable, plus RW).*2DVD-RW (VR mode) (digital video disc-rewrita

56To play VIDEO CDs (video compact disc) with PBC (playback control) functionsPBC (Playback Control) allows you to play VIDEO CDs (video compact disc)

57PlaybackTo check the position of the buttons below, see the illustration on page 55.Playback optionsButtonsOperationsAUDIO (audio)*1 *2*3 *4Selects

58*1DVD-RW (VR mode) (digital video disc-rewritable, minus RW (Video Recording mode)).*2DVD (digital video disc).*3VIDEO CD (video compact disc).*4CD

59PlaybackNotes on playing DTS (digital theater system) sound tracks on a CD (compact disc)• When playing DTS (digital theater system)-encoded CDs (co

6Erasing and Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68Before Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

60b Notes• If the outlines of the images on your screen become blurred, set “BNR” and/or “MNR” to “Off.”• Depending on the disc or the scene being pla

61Playbackb Notes• For DVD-RWs (VR mode) (digital video disc-rewritable, minus RW (Video Recording mode)), this function does not work when recording:

62Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track, etc.*1 *2 *3 *4 *5Each chapter is displayed as a thumbnail. You can search for the desired scene visually.*1DVD

63PlaybackThe display for entering the number appears.Example: Title SearchThe number in parentheses indicates the total number of titles, tracks, etc

641 Insert a disc.See “Inserting a Disc” on page 31.2 Press H PLAY (play).For MP3 (audio layer 3 of moving picture experts group) discs, playback star

65Playback1 Press TITLE LIST (title list).The album list appears. To change the page, press REPLAY (replay)/ADVANCE (advance) .2 Select an album, and

66MP3 (audio layer 3 of moving picture experts group) is audio compression technology that satisfies certain ISO/MPEG (International Organization for

67PlaybackAlbums play in the following order:Structure of disc contentsWhen you insert a DATA CD/DATA DVD (data compact disc/data digital video disc)

68Erasing and EditingBefore EditingThis recorder offers various edit options for various disc types. Before you edit, check the disc type in the front

69Erasing and Editingb Notes• The Playlist title calls up data from the original titles for playback. When an original title is used for a Playlist ti

7Ways to Use Your DVD (digital video disc) RecorderA list of recordable and playable discs is on page 8.*1DVD+RW (digital video disc-rewritable, plus

70Erasing and Editing a Title*1 *2 *3 *4 *5This section explains the basic edit functions. Note that editing is irreversible. To edit DVD-RWs (VR mode

71Erasing and Editing2 Select a thumbnail of the chapter using </,, and press ENTER (enter).• To cancel the selection, press ENTER (enter) again.•

723 Select a title, and press ENTER (enter).A check mark appears in the check box next to the selected title. • To clear the check mark, press ENTER (

73Erasing and Editing3 Select a title by pressing </,, and press ENTER (enter).The display for selecting titles to be erased appears. • To cancel t

74Creating and Editing a Playlist*Playlist edit allows you to edit or re-edit without changing the actual recordings. You can create up to 97 Playlist

75Erasing and Editing8 Select the scene you want to re-edit, and press ENTER (enter).The sub-menu appears.“Move”: Changes the scene order.“Erase”: Era

765 Select “OK,” and press ENTER (enter).The list of titles to be combined appears. To change the selection, select “Change” and go to step 3.6 Select

77DV (digital video)/Digital8 DubbingDV (digital video)/Digital8 DubbingBefore DV (digital video)/Digital8 DubbingThis section explains dubbing with a

783 Press INPUT SELECT (input select) on the remote repeatedly to select “DV.”The front panel display changes as follows:4 Press REC MODE (recording m

79DV (digital video)/Digital8 DubbingRecording an Entire DV (digital video)/Digital8 Format Tape (One Touch Dubbing)*1 *2 *3 *4 *5You can record the e

8Quick Guide to Disc Types“DVD+RW” (digital video disc-rewritable, plus RW), “DVD-RW” (digital video disc-rewritable, minus RW), “DVD+R” (digital vide

80Program Edit*1 *2 *3 *4 *5You can select scenes from a DV (digital video)/Digital 8 format tape, and then automatically record selected scenes to a

81DV (digital video)/Digital8 Dubbing6 Select “OK,” and press ENTER (enter).A new Scene List menu appears with the selected scene.To add a scene, sele

82Settings and AdjustmentsAntenna Reception and Language Settings (Settings)The “Settings” setup helps you to make tuner, clock, and language settings

83Settings and Adjustments3 Select the channel you want to preset using the number buttons and the SET (set) button. To disable a channel, select the

84Subtitle (DVD VIDEO (digital video disc, video) only)Switches the language of the subtitles recorded on the disc.When you select “Audio Follow,” the

85Settings and Adjustmentsb NoteDepending on the disc, “4:3 Letter Box” may be selected automatically instead of “4:3 Pan Scan” or vice versa.Pause Mo

86Line3 InputSelects the method of inputting video signals for the LINE IN (line in) 3 jack on the rear panel of the recorder. The pictures will not b

87Settings and AdjustmentsAudio DRC (Dynamic Range Control) (DVDs (digital video disc) only)Makes the sound clear when the volume is turned down when

88• DTS (DVD VIDEO (digital video disc, video) only)Selects whether or not to output DTS (digital theater system) signals.• 48kHz/96kHz PCM (Pulse Cod

89Settings and Adjustmentsb Notes• The actual chapter mark interval may vary depending on the amount of information contained in the video to be recor

9*1This logo applies to 4× and 6× speed DVD-RW discs.*2Only if the recording mode is LSP (long standard play), SP (standard play), HSP (high standard

90One Touch DubbingDisplays the following options for the One Touch Dub function.Finalize Disc (for all recordable discs except DVD-RW (digital video

91Settings and Adjustmentsb NoteWhen “Power Save” in “Options” setup is set to “On,” the front panel display is turned off during standby regardless o

92Easy Setup (Resetting the Recorder)Select this to run the “Easy Setup” program.1 Press SYSTEM MENU (system menu) while the recorder is in stop mode.

93Additional InformationAdditional InformationTroubleshootingIf you experience any of the following difficulties while using the recorder, use this tr

94The picture from equipment connected to the recorder’s input jack does not appear on the screen., If the equipment is connected to the LINE IN (line

95Additional InformationAn alternate audio track cannot be recorded or played., Second Audio Program (SAP (second audio program)) is not available for

96The angles cannot be changed., Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD VIDEO (digital video disc, video) being played., You are trying to change th

97Additional InformationNothing was recorded even though you set the Synchro-Rec setting correctly., You forgot to turn off the connected equipment. T

98The remote does not function., Batteries are weak., The remote is too far from the recorder., The remote’s manufacturer code returned to the default

99Additional InformationSelf-diagnosis Function (When letters/numbers appear in the display)When the self-diagnosis function is activated to prevent t