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Page 1: Dvd Recorder
3-876-081-12(1) DVD Recorder Operating Instructions RDR-GX257 © 2008 Sony Corporation... -
Page 2: Warning
The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. RDR-GX257 Serial No._____________... - Page 3 On compensation for lost recordings Sony is not liable and will not compensate for any lost recordings or relevant losses, including when recordings are not made due to reasons including recorder failure, or when the contents of a recording are lost or damaged as a result of recorder failure or repair undertaken to the recorder.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents WARNING ............2 Precautions . - Page 5 DV Dubbing ..........59 Before DV Dubbing .
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Page 6: Guide To Parts And Controls
Guide to Parts and Controls For more information, see the pages in parentheses. Remote A [/1 (on/standby) (18) Turns the recorder on or off. B CH (channel) +/– The buttons are not operable for this model. C INPUT (input select) (41) Selects an input source. - Page 7 M SUBTITLE (44) Selects a subtitle language. ANGLE (44) Changes the angles or rotates an image during slideshow. PLAY MODE (46, 49) ZOOM (45) Zooms an image during playback or pause mode. N AUDIO (44) The AUDIO button has a tactile dot O Number buttons (46) The number 5 button has a tactile dot P Z OPEN/CLOSE (26)
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Page 8: Front Panel
Front panel A [/1 (on/standby) (18) Turns the recorder on or off. B Disc tray (26) C Front panel display Shows the current status of the recorder. REC: Indicates when recording is in progress. TV: Indicates when the recorder is in TV tuner mode. - Page 9 Rear panel COMPONENT PCM/DTS/ MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL AC IN COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT A AC IN terminal (15) B COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, P ) jacks (12) C LINE 1 IN (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) jacks (11, 23) D SET TOP BOX CONTROL jack (11) LINE 1 IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO...
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Page 10: Hookups And Settings
Hookups and Settings Hooking Up the Recorder Follow steps 1 to 5 to hook up the recorder, and step 6 to make the initial settings for the recorder (page 18). Do not connect the mains lead (the AC power cord) until you reach “Step 4: Connecting the Mains Lead (Power Cord)”... - Page 11 Connecting a cable box/satellite receiver and set top box controller Connect the LINE 1 IN jacks using an audio/video cord. With this hookup, you can record any channel on the cable box or satellite receiver. Be sure that the cable box or satellite receiver is turned on.
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Page 12: Step 2: Connecting The Video Cords/Hdmi Cord
Step 2: Connecting the Video Cords/HDMI Cord Select one of the following patterns, A through C, according to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector, or audio component such as an AV amplifier (receiver). This will enable you to view pictures. TV, projector, or audio component to LINE OUT (VIDEO) - Page 13 A Video input jack You will enjoy standard quality images. B Component video input jacks (Y, P You will enjoy accurate color reproduction and high quality images. If your TV accepts progressive 480p format signal, use this connection and set the RESOLUTION button on the front panel to “480p”...
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Page 14: Step 3: Connecting The Audio Cords/Hdmi Cord
Step 3: Connecting the Audio Cords/HDMI Cord Select one of the following patterns, A or B, according to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector, or audio component such as an AV amplifier (receiver). This will enable you to listen to sound. [Speakers] Rear (L) Front (L) -
Page 15: Step 4: Connecting The Mains Lead (Power Cord)
Notes • Do not connect your TV’s audio output jacks to the LINE 1 IN (AUDIO L/R) jacks at the same time. This will cause unwanted noise to come from your TV’s speakers. • With connection B, do not connect the LINE 1 IN (AUDIO L/R) and LINE OUT jacks to your TV’s audio output jacks at the same time. -
Page 16: Step 5: Preparing The Remote
Notes • If the supplied remote interferes with your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command mode number for this recorder (page 17). • Use the batteries correctly to avoid possible leakage and corrosion. - Page 17 If the supplied remote interferes with your other Sony DVD recorder or player, set the command mode number for this recorder and the supplied remote to one that differs from the other Sony DVD recorder or player after you have completed “Step 6: Initial Setup.”...
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Page 18: Step 6: Initial Setup
Changing channels of the recorder using the remote You can change channels of the recorder using the number buttons. Example: for channel 50 Press “5,” “0,” then press ENTER. Step 6: Initial Setup Make the basic adjustments by following the on- screen instructions in “Initial Setup.”... - Page 19 To return to the previous step Press O RETURN or < according to the display. z Hint If you want to run “Initial Setup” again, select the relevant setup items from the Setup menu (page 62). Setting up the cable box/satellite receiver control Turn on the recorder and the cable box/ satellite receiver.
- Page 20 If you cannot get the recorder to control your cable box/satellite receiver Check the settings at [Set-Top Box Control] in the [Video] setup (page 19). Check the connection and place the set top box controller near the remote sensor on the cable box/ satellite receiver (page 11).
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Page 21: Connecting A Vcr Or Similar Device
Connecting a VCR or Similar Device After disconnecting the recorder’s mains lead (the power cord) from the AC outlet, connect a VCR or similar recording device to the LINE IN jacks of this recorder. Use the DV IN jack on the front panel if the equipment has a DV output jack (i.LINK jack) (page 59). See also the operating instructions supplied with the connected equipment. - Page 22 Notes • Do not connect the output jack of this recorder to another equipment’s input jack with the other equipment’s output jack connected to the input jack of this recorder. This may cause noise (feedback). • Do not connect more than one type of video cord between the recorder and your TV at the same time. •...
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Page 23: Connecting To A Satellite Or Digital Tuner
Connecting to a Satellite or Digital Tuner Connect a satellite or digital tuner to this recorder using the LINE 1 IN jacks. Disconnect the recorder’s mains lead (the power cord) from the AC outlet when connecting the tuner. VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO OUT PCM/DTS/ MPEG/... -
Page 24: Connecting The Usb Device
Connecting the USB Device You can connect a USB memory to the USB jack on the recorder to play the MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the USB memory before connecting. For details about playing the inserted USB memory, see “Playing from the USB memory” on page 43. DVD recorder Notes •... -
Page 25: Basic Operation
Basic Operation Using the System Menu The System Menu appears when you press SYSTEM MENU, and provides entries to the recorder’s functions. Select an option by pressing M/m and ENTER. If necessary, select a sub option and press ENTER. SYSTEM MENU System Menu Media... -
Page 26: Inserting And Formatting A Disc
Inserting and Formatting a Disc - RW - RW Video When you first insert a new disc, the recorder will ask you to format the disc. Follow the steps below to format the disc. You can also reformat a DVD+RW or DVD-RW to create a blank disc. Z OPEN/ CLOSE SYSTEM... -
Page 27: Recording A Program To A Disc
Recording a Program to a Disc - RW - RW Video This section introduces the basic operation to record the current TV program to a disc. For details about recording, see page 35. z REC x REC STOP Turn on the recorder and the connected cable box/satellite receiver. -
Page 28: Viewing The Recorded Program (Title List)
Viewing the Recorded Program (Title List) - RW - RW Video The titles of programs recorded on a disc are displayed in the Title List, which also displays disc information, such as disc name, remaining time, etc. Follow the steps below to play the recorded program. - Page 29 To search for a specific point of the title Select [Search] and press ENTER in step 4. Select [Time] and press ENTER. While watching the preview, press </, to select the start point. Each press moves the point forward or backward one minute (or five minute if you hold).
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Page 30: Checking The Playback Information And Playing Time
Checking the Playback Information and Playing Time - RW - RW Video You can check the playback information and remaining time displayed on the TV screen by pressing DISPLAY repeatedly. The items displayed differ depending on the disc type or playing status. -
Page 31: Changing The Name Of A Recorded Program (Title Input)
Changing the Name of a Recorded Program (Title Input) - RW - RW Video The titles recorded on a disc are named sequentially ([Title 1], [Title 2], …) by default. You can rename titles using the display for entering characters, which also appears for renaming a disc. -
Page 32: Labeling And Protecting A Disc
• To insert a character, move the cursor to the right of the position where you want to insert the character. Select the character from the character palette and press ENTER. Repeat steps 5 and 6 to enter the remaining characters. Language English/Latin Capital Space... -
Page 33: Playing A Dvd On Other Equipment (Finalize)
Note Label the disc before you finalize it. Once a disc is finalized, you cannot change the disc name. Protecting a Disc - RW You can protect all titles on the disc to prevent accidental recording, editing, or erasing. Insert a disc. Press SYSTEM MENU to turn on the System Menu. - Page 34 SYSTEM MENU Insert a disc. Press SYSTEM MENU to turn on the System Menu. Select [Setup] and press ENTER. The Setup display appears Select [Disc] and press ,. Select [Finalize] and press ,. Format DVD Finalize Input Disc Name Protect Disc Select [Finalize] and press ENTER.
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Page 35: Recording
Recording Before Recording Before you start recording… • This recorder can record on various discs. Select the disc type according to your needs (page 74). • Use the Title List to check the available recording time for the disc (page 28). For DVD+RWs and DVD-RWs, you can erase titles to free up disc space (page 51). -
Page 36: Timer Recording From Connected Equipment
Timer Recording From Connected Equipment - RW - RW Video You can set the timer for a total of 16 programs, up to one month in advance. Note While recording, you cannot set additional timer recordings. Z OPEN/ CLOSE O RETURN x REC STOP Press Z OPEN/CLOSE, and place a recordable disc on the disc tray. -
Page 37: Checking/Changing/Canceling Timer Settings (Timer List)
Leave the cable box/satellite receiver turned on. Do not change the channel selected on the cable box/satellite receiver during recording. To stop recording during timer recording Switch the input selector on your TV so that the confirmation appears on the TV screen. Press x REC STOP. - Page 38 Select a timer setting and press ENTER. The Timer Record menu in step 4 of “Timer Recording From Connected Equipment” (page 36) appears. The input, date, start and stop times, recording mode, and channel for the selected timer setting appear. Press </, to select an item and press M/m to change the setting.
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Page 39: Recording Without The Timer
Recording Without the Timer - RW - RW Video TITLE LIST </M/m/,, ENTER X PAUSE z REC x REC STOP Insert a recordable disc. Press INPUT repeatedly to select the connected input (L1). Select the channel on the cable box/ satellite receiver’s side. -
Page 40: Creating Chapters In A Title
To check the Quick Timer Press REC once while recording. The remaining recording time and other recording information (channel, recording mode, etc.) appear momentarily on the TV screen. To cancel or stop the Quick Timer To return the recorder to normal recording mode, press REC repeatedly while recording. -
Page 41: Recording From A Vcr Or Similar Device
Recording From a VCR or Similar Device - RW - RW Video You can record from a connected VCR or similar device. To connect a VCR or similar device, see “Connecting a VCR or Similar Device” (page 21). Use the DV IN jack on the front panel if the equipment has a DV output jack (i.LINK jack). -
Page 42: Playback
Playback Playing - RW - RW Video To play from the USB memory, see page 43. Z OPEN/ CLOSE Number buttons SYSTEM MENU </M/m/,, ENTER H PLAY Press Z OPEN/CLOSE, and place a disc on the disc tray. Playback side facing down Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc tray. - Page 43 To play VIDEO CDs with PBC functions PBC (Playback Control) allows you to play VIDEO CDs interactively using the menu on your TV screen. When you start playing a VIDEO CD with PBC functions, the menu appears. Select an item using the number buttons and press ENTER.
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Page 44: Playback Options
Playback options Z OPEN/CLOSE REPLAY c/C . PREV/> NEXT Buttons Z OPEN/CLOSE X PAUSE . PREV/ > NEXT (fast reverse/fast forward) AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE ADVANCE Operations Stops playing and opens the disc tray. Pauses playback. Goes to the beginning of the current or next title/ chapter/scene/track. - Page 45 Buttons Operations Plays in slow motion when pressed repeatedly in (slow) pause mode. Playback speed changes as follows: Forward slow Reverse slow** Replays the scene/briefly fast forwards the scene when REPLAY/ADVANCE pressed during playback. Plays one frame at a time when pressed in pause mode (freeze frame) (not available for DVD+R DL discs).
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Page 46: Searching For A Title/Chapter/Track, Etc
To play repeatedly Press PLAY MODE repeatedly to select an item to be repeated. [Chapter]: repeats the current chapter. (DVD only) [Title]: repeats the current title. (DVD only) [Track]: repeats the current track. (VIDEO CD only) [All]: repeats all the tracks on the disc. (DVD-RW (VR mode)/VIDEO CD only) [Off]: does not play repeatedly. - Page 47 Press the number buttons to select the number of the title, chapter, time code, etc., you want. For example: Time search To find a scene at 2 hours, 10 minutes, and 20 seconds, enter “21020” and press ENTER. If you enter the wrong number, press </, to select the number you want to cancel, then enter another number.
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Page 48: Playing Music Cds And Mp3 Audio Tracks
Playing Music CDs and MP3 Audio Tracks DATA DVD DATA CD The recorder can play music CDs and MP3 audio tracks on DATA CDs/DATA DVDs and USB memory. For details about MP3 audio tracks, see page 80. To play from the USB memory, see page 43. TITLE LIST O RETURN H PLAY... - Page 49 Playback options Z OPEN/ CLOSE AUDIO Buttons Operations Z OPEN/ Stops playing and opens the CLOSE disc tray. X PAUSE Pauses playback. . PREV/ Goes to the beginning of the > NEXT current or next track. Fast reverses/fast forwards the (fast reverse/ disc when repeatedly pressed fast forward)
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Page 50: Playing Jpeg Image Files
Playing JPEG Image Files DATA DVD DATA CD You can play JPEG image files on DATA CDs/ DATA DVDs and USB memory. For details about JPEG image files, see page 80. To play from the USB memory, see page 43. TITLE LIST O RETURN H PLAY... -
Page 51: Erasing And Editing
Erasing and Editing Before Editing This recorder offers various edit options for various disc and title types. Before you edit, check these types and select an available option. Notes • You may lose edited contents if you remove the disc while editing. -
Page 52: Erasing And Editing Titles
In this case, you can select a title or chapter and create a Playlist title. You can even rearrange the scene order within the Playlist title (page 58). z Hint For DVD-RW (VR mode), you can display the disc’s Playlist titles in Title List (Playlist), or the original titles in Title List (Original). -
Page 53: Erasing A Title
Select a title, and press ENTER. The sub-menu appears with options available for the selected title. [Search]: Displays the search options. [Chapter]: Displays the Chapter List for playback and editing (page 55). [Erase]: Erases the title (page 53). For effects on disc capacity, see page 51. -
Page 54: Dividing A Title
Press ENTER at the start of the scene to be erased (point A). Thumbnail of point A Edit A-B Erase Title 1 12/07 0:45:00 Set Point A Set Point B Cancel Press H PLAY, and search for the scene you want to erase by pressing x STOP, PAUSE, and m/M. -
Page 55: Editing A Title By Chapter
If you do not want to divide the title, select [Cancel] from the sub-menu, and press ENTER. Hiding a title You can skip playing titles without deleting them from the disc. Select [Edit] in step 3 of “Erasing and Editing Titles,” and press ENTER. Select [Hide], and press ENTER. -
Page 56: Hiding A Chapter
Repeat the steps above and select [Show]. Notes • Images or sound may be momentarily interrupted at the point where you hide the chapter. • On other Sony DVD equipment, hidden chapters will play without being skipped. Creating chapters manually - RW You can create chapters within a title by inserting chapter marks at the desired points. -
Page 57: Editing A Playlist
b Note If a message appears and indicates that no more chapter marks can be added, you may not be able to record or edit. Editing a Playlist - RW Playlist edit allows you to edit or re-edit without changing the actual recordings. This section explains edit options available only for Playlist titles. - Page 58 Select [New Playlist], and press ENTER. The title or chapter is added to the Playlist as a new Playlist title. To create more Playlist titles, press TITLE LIST and repeat the steps above. Adding contents to an existing Playlist title Select a title or chapter in step 2 of “Creating a Playlist title”...
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Page 59: Dv Dubbing
DV Dubbing Before DV Dubbing This section explains dubbing with a digital video camera via the DV IN jack on the front panel. If you want to dub by way of the LINE IN jacks, see “Recording From a VCR or Similar Device” (page 41). -
Page 60: Dubbing From A Dv/Digital8 Format Tape To A Dvd
Dubbing From a DV/Digital8 Format Tape to a DVD - RW - RW Video You can record a DV/Digital8 format tape onto a disc. The recorder controls the digital video camera. You can fast forward, rewind, and stop the tape to select a scene using the recorder’s remote control. - Page 61 Select [DV Input], and press ,. Disc Record Mode DV Input Stereo 1 Auto Chapter Stereo 2 Set-Top Box Control Set-Top Box Edit [Stereo 1] (default): Records original sound only. Normally select this when dubbing a DV format tape. [Stereo 2]: Records additional audio only. Select this only if you have added a second audio channel when recording with your digital video camera.
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Page 62: Settings And Adjustments
Settings and Adjustments Using the Setup Displays By using the Setup Displays, you can make various adjustments to items such as picture and sound, as well as select a language for the subtitles. The Setup Display consists of several levels to set up options. -
Page 63: Recorder Settings (General)
Recorder Settings (General) The [General] setup helps you to make clock and other settings for the recorder. Select [General] in the Setup Display. To use the display, see “Using the Setup Displays” (page 62). The default settings are underlined. Date Clock Setting TV Type Year... -
Page 64: Language Settings
[Factory Set] Returns the recorder’s settings to the factory defaults. See page 69 for procedures. Note that Parental Control settings in the [Lock] setup remain unaffected. Language Settings The [Language] setup allows you to select a language for the recorder’s display and discs. Select [Language] in the Setup Display. -
Page 65: Audio Settings
Audio Settings The [Audio] setup allows you to adjust the sound according to the playback and connection conditions. Select [Audio] in the Setup Display. To use the display, see “Using the Setup Displays” (page 62). The default settings are underlined. Dolby Digital Output Dolby Digital ->... -
Page 66: Parental Control Settings (Lock)
– DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL)/HDMI OUT jacks only when [Dolby Digital Output] is set to [Dolby Digital → PCM] (page 65). [ Off ] Normally select this. [ On ] Makes low sounds clear even if you turn the volume down. [Vocal] (Karaoke DVD only) Mixes karaoke channels into normal stereo. -
Page 67: Recording Settings (Video)
• If you make a mistake, press < repeatedly to delete numbers one by one, then re-enter To change the password, press ENTER while [Change] is selected. [Erase]: Erases the password. Enter the registered password. Enter the registered password. Enter a new four-digit password. Enter the password again to confirm. -
Page 68: Disc Settings
Note Depending on the size of the recording being made, the actual interval may vary from the interval selected in [Auto Chapter]. When recording in ULP mode, the interval is set to 10-minutes. The selected interval should only be used as an approximation to create chapters. [Set-Top Box Control] Turns on the cable box/satellite receiver control function. -
Page 69: Resetting The Recorder (Factory Set)
Resetting the Recorder (Factory Set) Select this to reset the recorder to all its default settings. Note that Parental Control settings in the [Lock] setup remain unaffected. Press SYSTEM MENU to turn on the System Menu. Select [Setup] and press ENTER. Select [General] and press ,. -
Page 70: Additional Information
Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Power The power does not turn on. , Check that the mains lead (the power cord) is connected securely. - Page 71 Sound There is no sound. , Re-connect all connections securely. , The connecting cord is damaged. , The input source setting on the audio component or the connection to the audio component is incorrect. , The recorder is in reverse play, fast forward, slow motion, or pause mode.
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Page 72: Remote Control
, Try changing the angle using the DVD VIDEO’s menu. , The angles cannot be changed for the titles recorded on this recorder. The MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files do not play. , The MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files are not recorded in a format that the recorder can play (page 76). - Page 73 “3 (Default setting).” You can check the current command mode in the front panel display (page 17). Other Sony equipment responds to the remote. , The same command mode is set for both the equipment and recorder. Set a different command mode for the recorder (page 17).
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Page 74: Recordable And Playable Discs
Recordable and Playable Discs Type Disc Logo DVD+RW DVD-RW mode Video mode DVD+R DVD-R Video mode Icon used Formatting in this (new discs) manual Automatically formatted in +VR mode (DVD+RW VIDEO) Format in VR mode (page 26) - RW Format in Video mode (page 26) - RW Video... - Page 75 Usable disc versions (as of May 2008) • 8x-speed or slower DVD+RWs • 6x-speed or slower DVD-RWs (Ver.1.1, Ver.1.2 with CPRM*) • 16x-speed or slower DVD+Rs • 16x-speed or slower DVD-Rs (Ver.2.0, Ver.2.1 with CPRM*) “DVD+RW,” “DVD-RW,” “DVD+R,” and “DVD-R” are trademarks.
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Page 76: Playable Discs
Playable Discs Type Disc Logo DVD VIDEO VIDEO CD DATA DVD — DATA CD “DVD VIDEO” and “CD” are trademarks. * If the DVD-RAM has a removable cartridge, remove the cartridge before playback. Discs that cannot be played • PHOTO CDs •... - Page 77 Region code (DVD VIDEO only) Your recorder has a region code printed on the rear of the unit and will only play DVD VIDEOs (playback only) labeled with identical region codes. This system is used to protect copyrights. DVD VIDEOs labeled will also play on this recorder.
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Page 78: Language Code List
Language Code List For details, see page 64. The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard. Language Code Abkhazian 6566 Afar 6565 Afrikaans 6570 Albanian 8381 Amharic 6577 Arabic 6582 Armenian 7289 Assamese 6583 Aymara 6588 Azerbaijani 6590 Bashkir 6665... -
Page 79: Notes About This Recorder
Notes About This Recorder On operation • If the recorder is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture may condense on the lenses inside the recorder. Should this occur, the recorder may not operate properly. -
Page 80: Notes On Mp3 Audio Tracks, Jpeg Image Files, And I.link
Notes on MP3 Audio Tracks, JPEG Image Files, and i.Link About MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files MP3 is an audio compression technology that satisfies certain ISO/MPEG regulations. JPEG is an image compression technology. You can play MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) format audio tracks on DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/ CD-Rs/CD-RWs) or DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/ DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/... -
Page 81: Specifications
IEEE 1394 data transport bus proposed by SONY, and is a trademark approved by many corporations. IEEE 1394 is an international standard standardized by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. - Page 82 Supplied accessories: Power cord (1) Video cord (1) Audio cord (1) Remote commander (remote) (1) Size AA (R6) batteries (2) Set top box controller (1) Specifications and design are subject to change without notice.
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Page 83: Index
Index Words in brackets appear in the on-screen displays. Numerics [16:9] 63 [4:3 Letter Box] 63 [4:3 Pan Scan] 63 [96kHz PCM Output] 65 [A-B Erase] 53 A-B Repeat 46 Album 48 Angle 45 Area Code 67 Audio 45 Audio cord 14 [Audio DRC] 65 Audio input 14 [Auto Chapter] 40... - Page 84 Repeat Play 46 Resetting the recorder 69 Resume Play 43 Printed using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Sony Corporation Printed in Indonesia [Search] 29 Searching fast forward 44 fast reverse 44 locating the beginning of the title/chapter/...