Sony RDR-GX120 Operations Instructions

2-672-061-11(3)© 2006 Sony CorporationRDR-GX120DVD RecorderOperating InstructionsTo find out useful hints, tips and information about Sony products an

10Hookups and SettingsHooking Up the RecorderFollow steps 1 through 6 to hook up and adjust the settings of the recorder. Do not connect the mains lea

11Hookups and SettingsStep 2: Connecting the Video CordsSelect one of the following patterns, A through D , according to the input jack on your TV mon

12When playing “wide screen” imagesSome recorded images may not fit your TV screen. To change the picture size, see page 61.If you are connecting to a

13Hookups and SettingsStep 3: Connecting the Audio CordsSelect one of the following patterns, A or B, according to the input jack on your TV monitor,

14b Notes• Do not connect your TV’s audio output jacks to the LINE IN (R-AUDIO-L) jacks at the same time. This will cause unwanted noise to come from

15Hookups and SettingsStep 5: Preparing the RemoteYou can control the recorder using the supplied remote. Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by matchin

162 With the TV [/1 button pressed down, enter the TV’s manufacturer code using the number buttons. For instance, to enter “09,” press “0” then “9.” A

17Hookups and Settings4 Select “Others,” and press ENTER.5 Select “Command Mode,” and press ENTER.6 Select a Command Mode (DVD1, DVD2, or DVD3), and p

18Step 6: Easy SetupMake the basic adjustments by following the on-screen instructions in “Easy Setup.”1 Turn on the recorder and your TV. Then switch

19Hookups and SettingsConnecting a VCR or Similar DeviceAfter disconnecting the recorder’s mains lead from the mains, connect a VCR or similar recordi

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

20Connect a VCR or similar recording device to the LINE 2 IN jacks of this recorder. If the equipment has an S-video jack, you can use an S-video cord

21Hookups and SettingsConnecting to a Satellite or Digital TunerConnect a satellite or digital tuner to this recorder using the LINE 3/DECODER jack. D

22b Notes• Synchro-Recording does not work with some tuners. For details, see the tuner’s operating instructions.• If you disconnect the recorder’s ma

23Hookups and SettingsConnecting a PAY-TV/Canal Plus Analogue DecoderYou can watch or record PAY-TV/Canal Plus analogue decoder programmes if you conn

24To watch or record PAY-TV/Canal Plus analogue programmes, set your recorder to receive the programme positions using the on-screen display.In order

25Hookups and Settings10Select “System” using </,.11Press M/m to select an available TV system, BG, DK or I.12Select “Channel” using </,.13Selec

26Eight Basic Operations— Getting to Know Your DVD Recorder1. Inserting a Disc1 Press Z (open/close), and place a disc on the disc tray.2 Press Z (ope

27Eight Basic Operations — Getting to Know Your DVD RecorderTo stop recordingPress x REC STOP.Note that it may take a few seconds for recorder to stop

283. Playing the Recorded Programme (Title List)To play a recorded title, select the title from the Title List.1 Insert a DVD. See “1. Inserting a Dis

29Eight Basic Operations — Getting to Know Your DVD Recorder3 Select a title, and press ENTER.The sub-menu appears.The sub-menu displays options appli

3PrecautionsThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits set out in the EMC Directive using a connection cable shorter than 3 me

304. Displaying the Playing/Remaining Time and Play InformationYou can check the playing time and remaining time of the current title, chapter, track,

31Eight Basic Operations — Getting to Know Your DVD Recorderb NotePlaying time of MP3 audio tracks may not be displayed correctly.You can view the pla

325. Changing the Name of a Recorded ProgrammeYou can label a DVD, title, or programme by entering characters. You can enter up to 64 characters for a

33Eight Basic Operations — Getting to Know Your DVD RecorderTo use the number buttonsYou can also use the number buttons to enter characters. Refer to

347. Playing the Disc on Other DVD Equipment (Finalise)Finalising is necessary when you play discs recorded with this recorder on other DVD equipment.

35Eight Basic Operations — Getting to Know Your DVD Recorderz HintYou can check whether the disc has been finalised or not. If you cannot select “Fina

36Timer RecordingBefore RecordingBefore you start recording…• Check that the disc has enough available space for the recording (page 31). For DVD+RWs,

37Timer RecordingZWEITON (German stereo) systemWhen a stereo based programme is received, “Stereo” appears.When a bilingual ZWEITON based programme is

381 Press TIMER.2 Press M/m to select the “Day and Time,” “Mode,” or PlusCode row. Then press ENTER.3 Select an item using </, and adjust using M/m

39Timer RecordingIf the timer settings overlapOverlapped timer settings are shown as follows.To store the setting as shown, select “OK.” The programme

4Table of ContentsWARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Precautions . . .

40The VIDEO Plus+ system is a feature that simplifies setting the timer. Just enter the PlusCode programming number listed in the TV programme guide.

41Timer RecordingYou can set the recorder to record in 30 minute increments.Press z REC repeatedly to set the duration.Each press advances the time in

42“Rec NR” (noise reduction): Reduces noise contained in the video signal.“Rec Video Equalizer”: Adjusts the picture in greater detail.Press M/m to se

43Timer RecordingWhen all of the timer settings do not fit on the list, the scroll bar appears.To view the hidden timer settings, press M/m.2 Select t

44Recording From Connected EquipmentYou can set the recorder to automatically record programmes from connected equipment that has a timer function (su

45Timer RecordingIf the timer settings of a Synchro-Recording and another timer recording overlapRegardless of whether or not the programme is a Synch

46PlaybackPlaying1 Insert a disc.• See “1. Inserting a Disc” on page 26.• If you insert a DVD VIDEO, VIDEO CD, or CD, press H. Playback starts.2 Press

47PlaybackTo resume playback from the point where you stopped (Resume Play)When you press H again after you stop playback, the recorder resumes playba

48To check the position of the buttons below, see the illustration on page 46.For MP3 operations, see “Playing MP3 Audio Tracks” on page 51.To resume

49Playbackb Notes• Angles and subtitles cannot be changed with titles recorded on this recorder.• Slideshows made with a DVD camcorder can only be pla

5Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36Before Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

50b 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

51Playback2 Press the number buttons to select the number of the title, chapter, track, time code, etc., you want.For example: Time SearchTo find a sc

52To go to the next or previous MP3 audio trackPress . or > during playback. If you repeatedly press . or >, you will go to the next or previous

53PlaybackAlbums play in the following order:Structure of disc contentsWhen you insert a DATA CD and press H, the numbered tracks are played sequentia

54Erasing and EditingBefore EditingThis recorder offers various edit options for various disc types.b Notes• You may lose the edited contents if you r

55Erasing and EditingYou can select and erase more than one title at one time using the OPTIONS menu.1 Press TITLE LIST.2 Press OPTIONS to select “Era

56z HintA chapter mark is inserted after the scene was erased. The chapter mark divides the title into separate chapters on either side of the mark.b

57Settings and AdjustmentsSettings and AdjustmentsAerial Reception and Language Settings (Basic)The “Basic” setup helps you to make tuner, clock, and

58ChannelPress M/m repeatedly until the programme position you want is displayed.The programme positions are scanned in the order shown in the table b

59Settings and AdjustmentsAfter the programme positions have been set, you can change the order of each programme position in the display list.1 Selec

6Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

603Select the TV guide page number you want to modify, and press ENTER.4 Press the number buttons or </M/m/, to enter the TV guide page number, and

61Settings and AdjustmentsTo set the clock manuallyIf the Auto Clock Set function did not set the clock correctly for your local area, try another sta

62b NoteDepending on the disc, “4:3 Letter Box” may be selected automatically instead of “4:3 Pan Scan” or vice versa.Component OutSelects whether or

63Settings and Adjustmentsb Notes• If your TV does not accept S-video or RGB signals, no picture appears on the TV screen even if you select “S Video”

64Audio Settings (Audio)The “Audio” setup allows you to adjust the sound according to the playback and connection conditions.1 Press SYSTEM MENU while

65Settings and Adjustments• MPEG (DVD VIDEOs only)Selects the type of MPEG audio signal.• DTS (DVD VIDEOs only)Selects whether or not to output DTS si

66Recording Settings (Recording)The “Recording” setup allows you to adjust recording settings.1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode.2

67Settings and AdjustmentsDisc Settings (DVD)The “DVD” setup allows you to adjust parental control and language settings.1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the

685Select “Level,” and press ENTER.The selection items for “Level” are displayed.The lower the value, the stricter the limitation.Discs rated higher t

69Settings and AdjustmentsRemote Control Settings/Factory Settings (Others)The “Others” setup allows you to set up other operational settings.1 Press

7Quick Guide to Disc TypesUsable disc versions (as of March 2006)• 8x-speed or slower DVD+RWs• 16x-speed or slower DVD+Rs• 8x-speed or slower DVD+R DL

70Easy Setup (Resetting the Recorder)Select this to run the “Easy Setup” programme.1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode.2 Select “SE

71Additional InformationAdditional InformationTroubleshootingIf you experience any of the following difficulties while using the recorder, use this tr

72TV channels cannot be changed., The channel is disabled (page 58)., A timer recording started, which changed the channels.The picture from equipment

73Additional InformationThe recorder does not play any type of disc., The disc is upside down. Insert the disc with the labelled side facing up., The

74Nothing was recorded even though you set the timer setting correctly., There was a power failure during recording., The recorder’s internal clock st

75Additional InformationThe clock has stopped., Set the clock again (page 60)., The clock stopped due to a power failure that lasted for more than 1 h

76The disc tray does not open and you cannot remove the disc after you press Z (open/close)., Turn off the recorder. Once the clock appears in the fro

77Additional InformationNotes About This RecorderOn operation• If the recorder is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, or is placed in a v

78SpecificationsSystemLaser: Semiconductor laserChannel coverage: PAL (B/G, D/K, I) VHF: E2 to E12, R1 to R12, Italian A to H, Ireland A to J, South A

79Additional InformationGuide to Parts and ControlsFor more information, see the pages in parentheses.A Z (open/close) button (26)B [/1 (on/standby) b

8“DVD VIDEO,” “CD,” “DVD-RW,” and “DVD-R” are trademarks.Discs that cannot be played• PHOTO CDs• CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs that are recorded in a format di

80A [/1 (on/standby) button (18)B Disc tray (26)C Front panel display (31, 80)D TIMER REC indicator (37) SYNCHRO REC indicator (44)E A (open/close) bu

81Additional InformationA AERIAL IN/OUT jacks (10)B DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack (13)C LINE 2 OUT (R-AUDIO-L/VIDEO) jacks (11, 13)D LINE 1 – TV jack (11

82Language Code ListFor details, see page 68.The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.Area CodeFor details, see page 67.Code

83IndexWords in quotations appear in the on-screen displays.Numerics16:9 18, 614:3 Letter Box 18, 614:3 Pan Scan 18, 61“48kHz/96kHz PCM” 65A“A-B Erase

84GGB 35HHandling discs 77“Hue” 49IINPUT SELECT 45LLabelling 33“Language” 68LINE 2 IN 20LINE 3/DECODER 19“Line1 Output” 62“Line3 Input” 63“Line3 Outpu

85SS VIDEO 11“S Video” 18, 62Satellite receiver 21“Scart Setting” 62“Screen Saver” 63“Search” 50Searchingfast reverse/fast forward 48locating the begi

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9Maximum recordable number of titles* The maximum length for one title is eight hours.Note on playback operations of DVD VIDEOs/VIDEO CDsSome playback