User manual SONY RDR-GX330

[. . . ] 2-672-839-11(1) DVD Recorder Operating Instructions RDR-GX330 © 2006 Sony Corporation WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. The AC power cord must be changed only at a qualified service shop. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. For customers in the U. S. A Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the unit. [. . . ] "PB Video Equalizer" (Playback video equalizer): Adjusts the picture in greater detail. · Hue: changes the color balance. Notes on playing DTS sound tracks on a CD · When playing DTS-encoded CDs, excessive noise will be heard from the analog stereo jacks. To avoid possible damage to the audio system, the consumer should take proper precautions when the analog stereo jacks of the recorder are connected to an amplification system. To enjoy DTS Digital SurroundTM playback, an external DTS decoder must be connected to the DIGITAL OUT jack of the recorder. · Set the sound to "Stereo" using the AUDIO button when you play DTS sound tracks on a CD (page 51). Notes on playing DVDs with a DTS sound track DTS audio signals are output only through the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack. When you play a DVD with DTS sound tracks, set "DTS" to "On" in the "Audio" setup (page 76). Adjusting the picture quality +RW -RVideo -RWVR -RWVideo +R -RVR 3 Press </, to adjust the setting, and press ENTER. The default settings are underlined. "FNR": (weak) Off 1 2 3 (strong) "BNR": (weak) Off 1 2 3 (strong) "MNR": (weak) Off 1 2 3 (strong) "Sharpness"*: (weak) Off 1 23 (strong) "PB Video Equalizer": · Contrast: (weak) ­3 ~ 0 ~ 3 (strong) · Brightness: (dark) ­3 ~ 0 ~ 3 (bright) · Color: (light) ­3 ~ 0 ~ 3 (deep) · Hue: (red) ­3 ~ 0 ~ 3 (green) Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust any other items. * "1" softens the outlines of the images. "2" enhances the outlines and "3" enhances them more than "2. " DVD VCD 1 Press OPTIONS during playback to select "Video Settings, " and press ENTER. 52 b 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 played, the above BNR, MNR, or FNR effects may be hard to discern. · When using the "Sharpness" function, noise found in the title may become more apparent. In this case, it is recommended that you use the BNR function with the "Sharpness" function. If the condition still does not improve, set the "Sharpness" level to "Off. " Playing from the beginning of the program you are recording (Chasing Playback) -RWVR "Chasing Playback" allows you to view the recorded part of a program while the recording is being made. You do not need to wait until the recording finishes. Press OPTIONS while recording to select "Chasing Playback, " and press ENTER. Playback starts from the beginning of the program you are recording. When you fast forward to the point that you are recording, Chasing Playback returns to normal playback. Playback Adjusting the delay between the picture and sound (AV SYNC) +RW -RVideo -RWVR -RWVideo +R -RVR DVD VCD 1 2 Press OPTIONS during playback to select "Audio Settings, " and press ENTER. Select "AV SYNC", and press ENTER. "AV SYNC": When the video is delayed, this function delays the audio for synchronization with the video (0 to 120 milliseconds). Larger numbers indicate a longer audio delay for synchronization with the video. When dubbing to a VCR or other video recording equipment, be sure to return this setting to 0 ms (default). b Notes · For DVD-RWs (VR mode), this function does not work when recording: ­ on a 1x-speed DVD-RW. · The DVD's picture on your TV screen freezes for a few seconds when you fast forward/fast reverse or instant replay/advance the recording. · Chasing Playback is possible from one minute or more after recording starts. · Even if you fast forward the recorded program, there will always be a time difference of about one minute or more between the recorded program and the current TV broadcast. 3 Press </, to adjust the setting, and press ENTER. , continued 53 Playing a previous recording while making another (Simultaneous Rec and Play) -RWVR Searching for a Title/ Chapter/Track, etc. +RW -RVideo -RWVR -RWVideo +R -RVR You can play a previously recorded program while recording another on the same disc. Playback continues even if the recording is a timer recording. DVD VCD CD DATA DVD DATA CD 1 2 3 While recording, press TITLE LIST. The Title List appears. You can search a disc by title, chapter, scene or track. As titles and tracks are assigned individual numbers, select the title or track by entering its number. You can also search for a scene using the time code. Select the title you want to play, and press ENTER. The sub-menu appears. Select "Play", and press ENTER. Playback starts from the selected title. Number buttons, SET b Notes · This function does not work when recording: ­ on a 1x-speed DVD-RW. [. . . ] Example: E 61 10 On cleaning Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine. On cleaning discs, disc/lens cleaners Do not use a commercially available cleaning disc or disc/lens cleaner (wet or spray type). These may cause the recorder to malfunction. 88 Notes about the discs · To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its edge. Dust, fingerprints, or scratches on the disc may cause it to malfunction. Specifications System Laser: Semiconductor laser Channel coverage: NTSC VHF: 2 to 13 UHF: 14 to 69 CATV: A-8 to A-1, A to W, W+1 to W+84 Video reception: Frequency synthesizer system Audio reception: Inter carrier system Antenna: 75-ohm antenna terminal for VHF/UHF Timer: Clock: Quartz locked/Timer indication: 12-hour cycle (digital)/ Power back-up duration: 1 hour Video recording format: MPEG-2, MPEG-1 Audio recording format/applicable bit rate: Dolby Digital 2 ch 256 kbps/128 kbps (in EP and SLP mode) Inputs and outputs LINE OUT (AUDIO): Phono jack/2 Vrms/10 kilohms (VIDEO): Phono jack/1. 0 Vp-p (S VIDEO): 4-pin mini DIN/Y: 1. 0 Vp-p, C: 0. 286 Vp-p LINE 1 IN/LINE 2 IN (AUDIO): Phono jack/2 Vrms/more than 22 kilohms (VIDEO): Phono jack/1. 0 Vp-p (S VIDEO): 4-pin mini DIN/Y: 1. 0 Vp-p, C: 0. 286 Vp-p DV IN: 4-pin/i. LINK S100 DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL): Phono jack/ 0. 5 Vp-p/75 ohms COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, PB, PR): Phono jack/Y: 1. 0 Vp-p/ PB, PR: 0. 7 Vp-p · 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. [. . . ]