Sony RDR-VX420 Bedienungsanleitung

PAL2-672-433-11(1)GB© 2006 Sony CorporationVideo Cassette Recorder/DVD RecorderOperating InstructionsRDR-VX420To find out useful hints, tips and infor

10How to Use the On-Screen MenusThe following three displays are mainly used to operate this recorder. Once you become familiar with the basic operati

100Some items display a dialogue box that requires additional settings.Example: When “Parental” in “Options” setup is selected.5 Select an option, and

101Settings and AdjustmentsExample2 Select an option and press ENTER.“Program”: Press M/m repeatedly to select the programme position (1 to 80) for th

102Clock Setting (Clock Set)The “Clock Set” setup allows you to make clock settings for the recorder.Select “Clock Set” in the “Setup” display.Auto Ad

103Settings and AdjustmentsVideo Settings (Video)The “Video” setup allows you to adjust items related to the image, such as size and colour.Choose the

104Component OutSelects whether or not to output video signals from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks.Notes• When you set “Line 1 Output” to “RGB,” you ca

105Settings and AdjustmentsAudio Settings (Audio)The “Audio” setup allows you to adjust the sound according to the playback and connection conditions.

106Downmix (DVDs only)Switches the method for mixing down to two channels when you play a DVD which has rear sound elements (channels) or is recorded

107Settings and AdjustmentsRecording and VCR Settings (Features)The “Features” setup allows you to change the tape length, auto play and auto repeat s

108Synchro RecordingDVD Bilingual Rec. (for all recordable discs except DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs in VR mode)Selects the sound to be recorded on the disc. This s

109Settings and AdjustmentsParental (DVD VIDEOs only)Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be limited according to a predetermined level, such as the age of

11Sub-menuThe sub-menu appears when you select an item from a list menu (e.g., a title from the Title List menu), and press ENTER. The sub-menu displa

110Factory SettingAllows you to return the setup settings to their default settings. Note that all of your previous settings will be lost.1 Select “Fa

111Additional InformationAdditional InformationTroubleshootingIf you experience any of the following difficulties while using the recorder, use this t

112The playback picture or TV programme from the equipment connected through the recorder is distorted., If the playback picture output from a DVD pla

113Additional Information, While the recorder is reading disc information, playback operations will not work.The language for the soundtrack cannot be

114Timer recording is not complete or did not start from the beginning., There was a power failure during recording., The recorder’s internal clock st

115Additional InformationNothing happens when z REC is pressed., Make sure the tape is not at its end.VCR Timer recordingThe timer does not operate.,

116“CAN NOT RECORD BECAUSE OF HIGH TEMP.” appears in the front panel display., Check that the vent on the rear of the recorder is not blocked. Then, t

117Additional Information• 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

118[Timer section]ClockQuartz lockedTimer indication24-hour cycleTimer setting12 programmes in total (max.)Inputs and outputsLINE 2 INVIDEO IN, phono

119Additional InformationAbout i.LINKThe DV IN jack on this recorder is an i.LINK-compliant DV IN jack. This section describes the i.LINK standard and

12Hookups and SettingsHooking Up the RecorderFollow steps 1 to 7 to hook up and adjust the settings of the recorder.Notes• Plug cords securely to prev

120Guide to Parts and ControlsFor more information, see the pages in parentheses.Front panelButtons on the recorder have the same function as the butt

121Additional InformationRemoteFor DVD functionsButtons with an orange dot next to them can be used with your TV when the TV/DVD·VIDEO switch is set t

122ws ?/1 (on/standby) button (22)wd PROG (programme) +/– buttons* (20, 50)wf 2 (volume) +/– buttons (20)wg t TV/VIDEO button (20)wh INPUT SELECT butt

123Additional InformationFor VCR functions A TV/DVD·VIDEO switch (20)B Z (eject) button (73)C Number buttons (20, 83)*1SET button*2D CLEAR / -/-- (ten

124Front panel displayA DVD playing/recording statusB Disc type/recording formatC Audio signal indicatorsD TV indicator (20)E STEREO indicator (48)F N

125Additional InformationGlossaryChapter (page 41)Sections of a picture or a music feature that are smaller than titles. A title is composed of severa

126Interlace formatInterlace format shows every other line of an image as a single “field” and is the standard method for displaying images on televis

127IndexWords in quotations appear in the on-screen displays.Numerics16:9 23, 1034:3 Letter Box 23, 1034:3 Pan Scan 23, 103A“A-B Erase” 63“Add” 70Aeri

128LINE 3/DECODER 28“Line Audio Input” 55, 59, 106LP mode 79MMains lead 19Manual clock set 102“Manual Set” 100MARKER 42MENU 35MenuTop menu 35“Modify”

13Hookups and SettingsONE-TOUCHDUBBINGStep 2: Connecting the Aerial CableConnect the aerial cable by following the steps below. Do not connect the mai

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14Step 3: Connecting to Your TVConnecting to the LINE 2 OUT jacksConnect the supplied audio/video cord to the LINE 2 OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) jacks of th

15Hookups and SettingsConnecting to the SCART jackConnect to the LINE 1-TV jack using a SCART cord (not supplied). Be sure to make the connections fir

16If your TV has component video input jacksConnect to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks using a component video cord (not supplied) or three video cords

17Hookups and SettingsStep 4: Connecting to Your AV Amplifier (Receiver)Select one of the following patterns A or B, according to the input jack on yo

18A Connecting to audio L/R jacksThis connection uses a stereo amplifier’s (receiver’s) two front speakers for sound. You can enjoy the surround funct

19Hookups and SettingsStep 5: Connecting the Mains LeadPlug the recorder and TV mains leads into the mains. After you connect the mains lead, you must

2WARNINGTo reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabi

20Controlling TVs with the remoteYou can adjust the remote control’s signal to control your TV.If you connected the recorder to an AV amplifier (recei

21Hookups and SettingsControlling the volume of your AV amplifier (receiver) with the remote1 Slide the TV/DVD·VIDEO switch to DVD·VIDEO.2 Hold down &

22Step 7: Easy SetupFollow the steps below to make the minimum number of basic adjustments for using the recorder. If you do not complete Easy Setup,

23Hookups and SettingsIf the current date and time is not set, set the clock manually.Press M/m to set the day and press ,. Set the month, year, hour,

2416Select the type of jack (if any) you are using to connect to an amplifier (receiver).If you did not connect an AV amplifier (receiver), select “No

25Hookups and SettingsIf you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorderIf the supplied remote interferes with your other Sony DVD recor

26Connecting Another VCR or Similar DeviceWhen you connect additional equipment to this recorder, be sure to connect the mains lead only after all con

27Hookups and SettingsConnecting to the LINE 3/DECODER jackConnect another VCR or similar recording device to the LINE 3/DECODER jack using a SCART co

28Connecting to a Satellite or Digital TunerConnect a satellite or digital tuner to this recorder using the LINE 3/DECODER jack. Disconnect the record

29Hookups and Settings

3• Keep the recorder, discs, and cassettes away from equipment with strong magnets, such as microwave ovens, or large loudspeakers.• Do not place heav

30Quick Guide to Disc TypesRecordable and Playable DiscsUsable disc versions (as of February 2006)• 4×-speed or slower DVD+RWs• 2×-speed or slower DVD

31Quick Guide to Disc Types*1CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media) is a coding technology that protects copyrights for images.*2Unused DVD-RW

3212 cm/8 cm discsDiscs that cannot be recorded on•8 cm discs• DVD-RAMsDisc Type12 cm 8 cmPlayback Recording Playback RecordingDVD+RW Yes Yes Yes NoDV

33Quick Guide to Disc TypesPlayable Discs“DVD VIDEO” and “CD” logos are trademarks.* A logical format of files and folders on DATA-CDs, defined by ISO

34Note on playback operations of DVD VIDEOs/VIDEO CDsSome playback operations of DVD VIDEOs/VIDEO CDs may be intentionally set by software producers.

35DVD PlaybackDVD PlaybackPlaying1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.2 Press Z (open/close), and place a disc on the disc tray.3 Press Z to close

36Playback OptionsZX.xSURZOOMREPEATMENUHM/m/</,,ENTERNumber buttonsO RETURN>/Button Operation DiscZ (open/close) Stops playing and opens the dis

37DVD PlaybackSUR(surround)Surround lets you enjoy surround sound effects by using sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers from a stereo TV or t

38To resume normal playback after playing at various speeds, press H.z Hints• You can change playback options, such as subtitle, audio track, angle, e

39DVD PlaybackPlaying quickly with sound (Scan Audio) (DVDs with Dolby Digital soundtracks only)You can play quickly with dialogue or sound during FF1

4About this manual• Instructions in this manual describe the controls on the remote. You can also use the controls on the recorder if they have the sa

40Locking the recorder (Child Lock)You can lock all of the buttons on the recorder so that the settings are not cancelled by mistake.With the recorder

41DVD PlaybackC Title information:Displays the title number, title name, recording date, and recording mode.“ ” indicates a protected title, while “ ”

42NoteDepending on the disc, you may not be able to use the TOOLS menu to search for a title/chapter/track, or enter the time code for a playback poin

43DVD PlaybackPlaying MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image FilesYou can play DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs)/DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD

44To switch between MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image filesPress x, and press TOP MENU.z HintWhen playback of all the MP3 audio tracks within the album

45DVD PlaybackEnjoying a slide show with soundWhen a disc contains both MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files, you can enjoy a slide show with sound.1

46Notes• Some DATA CDs or DATA DVDs cannot be played on this recorder depending on file format.• Only one session of a multi-session DATA DVD can be p

47DVD PlaybackE Programme position or input source*2F Date and time*1Also appears in stop mode with Resume Play activated (page 39).*2Title type (orig

48DVD RecordingBefore RecordingBefore you start recording…• This recorder can record on various discs types. Select the disc type according to your ne

DVD Recording49NICAM systemWhen a stereo or bilingual NICAM based programme is received, “STEREO” and “NICAM” appear in the front panel display.To rec

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50DVD Recording Without the Timer1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.2 Press Z (open/close), and place a recordable disc on the disc tray.3 Press

DVD Recording51Recording using the Quick Timer(One-touch Timer Recording)You can set the recorder to record in 30-minute increments.1 Press DVD to ope

52DVD Timer Recording (Standard/VIDEO Plus+)You can set the timer for a total of 12 programmes together with DVD and VCR timer recording, up to one mo

DVD Recording53F “Mode”: Selects the recording mode (page 48).To use the Rec Mode Adjust function (page 53), select “AUTO.”G “PDC”: Sets the PDC funct

54Notes• To record a satellite programme, turn on the satellite tuner and select the satellite programme you want to record. Leave the satellite tuner

DVD Recording55The c indicator lights up in the front panel display, and the recorder is ready to start recording.If the c indicator flashes in the fr

564 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the recording mode.The display changes on the TV screen as follows:For details about the recording mode, see p

DVD Recording57Changing or Cancelling DVD Timer Settings (Timer List)You can change or cancel timer settings using the Timer List menu.1 Press SYSTEM

58Notes• Even when correctly set, the programme may not be recorded if another recording is underway, or other prioritized timer setting overlaps. For

DVD Recording594 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the recording mode.The display changes on the TV screen as follows:For details about the recordin

6Table of ContentsWARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2Precau

60DVD EditingBefore EditingThis recorder offers various edit options for various disc types. Before you edit, check the disc type and select the optio

DVD Editing61z HintYou can switch the Title List to show original or Playlist. While the Title List menu is turned on, press ORIGINAL/PLAYLIST repeate

624 Select an option, and press ENTER.You can select from the following:“Title Erase”: Erases the selected title. Select “OK” when asked for confirmat

DVD Editing63Erasing a section of a title (A-B Erase)You can select a section (scene) within a title and erase it. Note that erasing scenes from origi

644 Press ENTER at the point where you want to divide the title.You can use H, , ./>, x, and X to find the point.“Divide” is selected.5 Press ENTER

DVD Editing65Changing the Name of a TitleYou can enter a title name of up to 32 characters. Since the displayed number of characters is limited, their

66Creating a PlaylistPlaylist titles allow you to edit without changing the original recordings (see “Edit options for DVD-RWs (VR mode)/DVD-Rs (VR mo

DVD Editing67Playing a Playlist title1 Press TITLE LIST.2 Press ORIGINAL/PLAYLIST to switch to the “Playlist” Title List.3 Select a Playlist title, an

684 Select “Edit Playlist,” and press ENTER.The “Playlist” Title List appears. 5 Select a Playlist title, and press ENTER.The sub-menu appears.6 Selec

DVD Editing693 Select a Playlist title to be combined.4 Press ENTER.The display asks for confirmation.5 Select “Yes,” and press ENTER.The display asks

7VCR OperationVCR Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73Playing . . . . . . . . . . . . .

70Moving a scene (Move)You can change the scene order within the Playlist title.1 Follow steps 1 to 7 of “Editing a Playlist” (page 67).The “Edit Scen

DVD Editing71Copying a scene (Copy)You can copy and add a selected scene.1 Follow steps 1 to 7 of “Editing a Playlist” (page 67).The “Edit Scene” disp

72C “Disc Format” (DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs only): Erases all contents of the disc, including protected titles, and makes a blank disc (except DVD-Rs).F

73VCR PlaybackVCR PlaybackPlaying1 Press VIDEO to operate the VCR.2 Insert a tape.Playback starts automatically if you insert a tape with its safety t

74Adjusting the picture (tracking)You can manually adjust tracking if the recording quality is too poor to be remedied by the VCR’s automatic tracking

75VCR PlaybackPlayback Options*1Can be pressed up to four times to forward about two minutes.*2For 10 seconds in SP or LP mode/for 15 seconds in EP mo

76Searching Using Various FunctionsThe VCR automatically marks the tape with an index signal at the point where each recording begins.You can easily f

77VCR PlaybackDisplaying the Playing Time and Play InformationYou can check playback information, such as elapsed or remaining time, recording mode, e

78Selecting the Sound During PlaybackPress (audio) repeatedly during playback.* No indicator appears on the front panel display when you play a tape w

79VCR RecordingVCR RecordingBefore RecordingBefore you start recording…• This VCR records in VHS format.• Check that the tape is longer than the recor

8What is a Video Cassette Recorder/DVD Recorder?This is a DVD recorder with built-in VHS video deck, and allows recording/playback of DVD discs and VH

80VCR Recording Without the Timer1 Press VIDEO to operate the VCR.2 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.3 Press PROG +/– or INPUT SELECT repeat

81VCR RecordingTo cancel the Quick TimerPress z REC repeatedly until the counter appears in the front panel display. The recorder returns to normal re

823 Press TIMER.• If the Timer programming (VIDEO Plus+) menu appears, press < to switch the display to “Standard.”4 Select an item using </, an

83VCR RecordingAbout the PDC functionPDC signals are transmitted with TV programmes in some broadcast systems. These signals ensure that timer recordi

845 Press ENTER.The date, start and stop times, programme position, recording mode, PDC setting (page 83), etc. appear.• If you want to change the set

85VCR RecordingRecording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec)You can set the recorder to automatically record programmes from connected

86Notes• The recorder starts recording only after detecting the video signal from the connected equipment. The beginning of the programme may not be r

87VCR Recording4 Select the timer setting you want to change or cancel, and press ENTER.The sub-menu appears.5 Select one of the options, and press EN

88Recording From Connected Equipment Without a TimerYou can record from a connected VCR or similar device. For connection details, see “Connecting Ano

89Dubbing (TAPE y DVD)Dubbing (TAPE y DVD)Dubbing From a VHS Tape to a DVDYou can easily record (dub) a VHS tape to a disc. Before dubbing, make the n

9Creating your own programme - PlaylistRecord a programme on a DVD-RW (VR mode) or DVD-R (VR mode), then erase, move, or add scenes as you like withou

90Notes• Dubbing cannot be made when:– using a non-recordable DVD.– using VHS software with copy guard functions.• Dubbing stops when:– the VHS tape r

91Dubbing (TAPE y DVD)2 Insert a source disc.3 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.4 Press TOP MENU or TITLE LIST to select a title.5 Start playing

925 Select “Program Dubbing,” and press ENTER.6 Select “Create Dubbing List,” and press ENTER.If you have performed Programme Dubbing before, the disp

93Dubbing (TAPE y DVD)To stop dubbingPress x.Note that it may take a few seconds for the recorder to stop dubbing.z Hints• The brightness of the playb

941 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.2 Insert a disc.3 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode.The System Menu appears.4 Select “Dis

95DV Dubbing (DV t DVD)DV Dubbing (DV t DVD)Before DV DubbingThis section explains dubbing with a digital video camera via the DV IN jack on the front

96Dubbing From a DV Format Tape to a DVDYou can record a DV format tape onto a disc. The recorder controls the digital video camera. You can fast forw

97DV Dubbing (DV t DVD)10Select “DV Audio Input,” and press ENTER.“Stereo 1”: Records original sound only. Normally select this when dubbing a DV form

98Dubbing an entire DV format tape to a DVD (One Touch Dubbing)You can record the entire contents of a DV format tape onto a disc with a single press

99Settings and AdjustmentsSettings and AdjustmentsUsing the Setup DisplaysBy using the setup displays, you can make various adjustments to items such