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Sony RCD-W7V User's Manual

1. The angles cannot be changed gt Multi angles are not recorded on the DVD being played The angle can be changed only when the ANGLE indicator flash on the front panel display gt The DVD prohibits changing the angles The system does not operate properly gt If static electricity etc causes the system to operate abnormally press POWER to turn the system off and then on again DECK B the CD R and CD RW recording section The recorder does not operate or operates poorly gt The CD R or CD RW may be damaged Replace the disc The recorder does not play back gt Moisture has formed inside the recorder Take the disc out and leave the recorder in a warm place for several hours until the moisture evaporates gt Press POWER to turn the recorder on gt Place the CD R or CD RW with the label side up gt Replace the CD R or CD RW with one that has been recorded The recorder does not record gt The CD R or CD RW is finalized Unfinalize for CD RW only the disc and try again gt Make connections properly to the sound source gt The sound source is not connected to the selected input connector Select the correct input connector using INPUT gt The recording level is not adjusted properly Adjust the recording level properly gt There has been a power failure or the AC power cord has been disconnected during recording Data recorded to that point may be los
2. D When you stop the disc the recorder remembers the point where you pressed II and ll RESUME appears on the TV screen Press gt and play will resume from this point OGO ODO D D oo 1 While playing a disc press E to stop playback RESUME appears on the TV screen so you can restart the disc from the point where you stopped the disc If ll RESUME does not appear Resume Play is not available 2 Press gt The recorder starts playback from the point where you stopped the disc in Step 1 vw To play from the beginning of the disc press W twice then press gt This player memorizes last scene for the last disc you have watched Settings remain in memory even if you remove the disc from the player or switch off the recorder If you load a disc that has its settings memorized the Resume disc from last position message will appear on the TV screen If you want to restart the disc from the point where you stopped the disc select Yes and then press ENTER Latest Stop Position is recalled e Depending on where you stopped the disc the recorder may not resume playback from exactly the same point e The point where you stopped playing is cleared when Press W in the STOP mode 2645 RCD W7V p65_23 37 26 12 9 01 6 11 PM RCD W7V 4 236 407 11 1 iz i M TT Using the DVD s Menu aD Some discs have a Title menu or a D
3. 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 your TV s color If the speakers should cause the TV screen to have color irregularity turn off the TV at once then turn it on after 15 to 30 minutes If color irregularity should persist place the speakers further away from the set IMPORTANT NOTICE Caution This recorder is capable of holding a still video image or on screen display image on your television screen indefinitely If you leave the still video image or on screen display image displayed on your TV for an extended period of time you risk permanent damage to your television screen Projection televisions are especially susceptible to this RCD W7V p65_02 12 3 On placement Do not install the appliance in a confined space such as a bookcase or built in cabinet Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat buildup Do not place the unit on surfaces rugs blankets etc that may block the ventilation slots Do not install the unit near heat sources such as radiators or air ducts or in a place subject to direct sunlight excessive dust mechanical vibration or shock Do not install the unit in an inclined position It is designed to be operated in a horizontal position only Keep the unit and discs
4. appears and REC flashes in the front panel display And the recorder DECK B optimizes itself for the best possible recording and OPC appears on the display shortly DECK A will check that digital recording is available DECK B stands by for recording and DECK A stands by for playing TRACK MN SEC I I a I LS F DEKAJ paneo iin 5 if front panel display is displayed as above it will be ready to record Press gt on the front panel or on the remote to start recording Recording starts DECK A and DECK B will automatically stop after recording 1 track CD synchro Normal speed During stop press AMS k P1 until you find the track after you press CD SYNCHRO NORMAL To stop recording Press W When copying a disc digitally recorded under control of the Serial Copy Management System SCMS the recorder automatically select the analog recording For detailed explanation on SCMS refer to the Notes on page 49 When copying a commercial music CD contains copy prohibit signals the recorder automatically select the analog recording 12 9 01 6 10 PM RCD W7V 4 236 407 11 1 a M TT Recording a CD to CD R or CD RW disc at High Speed High Speed Synchro Recording You can easily make digital recordings from a CD to a CD R or CD RW faster than normal Synchro Recording making track numbers in the same sequence as the original CD Before recording see Notes on pa
5. 25 REC LEVEL control Deck B 49 26 27 28 29 30 INPUT select 48 TIME 50 ERASE 52 FINALIZE 51 CD SYNCHRO NORMAL HIGH 46 47 DISPLAY remote sensor RETURN 22 Arrow 9 gt PUSH ENTER 27 DISPLAY 31 TITLE 27 E stop Deck A 24 Il pause Deck A 24 Headphone jack 24 Headphone level control 24 continued 9 US 12 9 01 6 12 PM RCD W7V 4 236 407 11 1 M 5 Front Panel Display 1065 Play pause Deck A Current title number MP3 Current chapter number Current track number Hours Information Displays Minutes Seconds TOC Play pause Deck B LEVEL SYNCH Optical Analog RCD W7V p65_02 12 10 CD SYNCHRO RinniaininiaiiinizizininiOVER REPEAT 1 A B NORMAL HIGH Ses Recording DECK B Digital recording CD Synchro dubbing speed NORMAL HIGH Program Repeat play mode Shuffle play Audio level meter DTS mode Angle DECK A Dolby Digital 12 9 01 6 12 PM RCD W7V 4 236 407 11 1 ID a M 5 Rear Panel VIDEO OUT SELECT switch 16 S VIDEO OUT jack 16 VIDEO OUT jack 15 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks 16 ANALOG IN L R jacks 20 ANALOG OUT L R jack
6. DECK A or to DECK B for operations on DECK B SHUFFLE PLAY While the recorder is stopped or playing back press SHUFFLE PLAY on the remote until SHUFFLE appears in the front panel display To stop Shuffle Play Press W You may not be able to do Shuffle Play depending on the DVD e REPEAT 1 is cancelled if you set Shuffle Play 30 US RCD W7V p65_23 37 30 i 12 9 01 6 11 PM RCD W7V 4 236 407 11 1 RCD W7V p65_ 23 37 31 Changing the Sound GD If the DVD is recorded with multilingual tracks you can select the language you want while playing the DVD If the DVD is recorded in multiple audio format PCM Dolby Digital or DTS you can select the audio format you want while playing the DVD With stereo CDs you can select the sound from the right or left channel and listen to the sound of the selected channel through both the right and left speakers In this case the sound loses its stereo effect For example when playing a disc containing a song with the vocals on the right and the instrument on the left channel you can select the left channel and hear the instruments from both speakers 000000 s a 0000 AUDIO 000000 i EDO Mtie DVD DISPLAY 1 Press DVD DISPLAY during playback The Control Menu appears 2 Press t to select amp AUDIO The audio soundtrack language appears 3 Select the desired audio signal using lt
7. Esperanto Spanish Estonian Basque Persian Finnish Fiji Faroese French Frisian RCD W7V p65_55 Rear cover 1183 1186 1194 1196 1203 1209 1217 1226 1229 1233 1235 1239 1245 1248 1253 1254 1257 1261 1269 1283 1287 1297 1298 1299 1300 1301 1305 1307 1311 1313 1326 1327 1332 1334 1345 62 Irish Scots Gaelic Galician Guarani Gujarati Hausa Hindi Croatian Hungarian Armenian Interlingua Interlingue Inupiak Indonesian Icelandic Italian Hebrew Japanese Yiddish Javanese Georgian Kazakh Greenlandic Cambodian Kannada Korean Kashmiri Kurdish Kirghiz Latin Lingala Laothian Lithuanian Latvian Lettish Malagasy K 1347 1349 1350 1352 1353 1356 1357 1358 1363 1365 1369 1376 1379 1393 1403 1408 1417 1428 1435 1436 1463 1481 1482 1483 1489 1491 1495 1498 1501 1502 1503 1505 1506 Maori Macedonian Malayalam Mongolian Moldavian Marathi Malay Maltese Burmese Nauru Nepali Dutch Norwegian Occitan Afan Oromo Oriya Punjabi Polish Pashto Pushto Portuguese Quechua Rhaeto Romance Kirundi Romanian Russian Kinyarwanda Sanskrit Sindhi Sangho Serbo Croatian Singhalese Slovak Slovenian 1507 1508 1509 1511 1512 1513 1514 1515 1516 1517 1521 1525 1527 1528 1529 1531 1532 1534 1535 1538 1539 1540 1543 1557 1564 1572 1581 1587 1613 1632 1665 1684 1697 Samoan Shona Somali Albanian Serbian Siswati Seso
8. 1 track CD synchro High speed During stop press AMS F P1 until you find the track after you press CD SYNCHRO HIGH To stop recording Press W e When copying a disc digitally recorded under control of the Serial Copy Management System SCMS the recorder automatically select the analog recording and the recording speed will become normal For detailed explanation on SCMS refer to the Notes on page 49 When copying a commercial music CD contains copy prohibit signals the recorder automatically select the analog recording and the recording speed will become normal 12 9 01 6 10 PM RCD W7V 4 236 407 11 1 4 09 uo Buipio9ay 47US SI a RESI RCD W7V p65_46 53 48 o You cannot record over existing material The recorder automatically starts recording from the end of the existing material e Make sure that the remaining recordable time on the CD R or CD RW is longer than the playing time of the CD especially if you want to record all the tracks on the CD You cannot pause recording in Synchro Recording If you set Program Play you cannot use the High Speed Synchro Recording mode for recording e When you select the High Speed Synchro Recording mode during Program Play the recorder will automatically make a copy at normal speed e You cannot use the recording function when you set Shuffle Play e If an error message appears on the front panel display refer to Error
9. R or CD RW disc at Normal Speed on page 46 or Recording a CD to CD R or CD RW disc at High Speed on page 46 INPUT REC E 0 o o o o o o 9 00 o o e REC LEVEL DODO DDD D Qo 6 DOO 1 Turn on the amplifier and set the input selector to the position for the sound source you want to record 2 Place a recordable CD R or CD RW on DECK B 3 Press INPUT repeatedly to select the input connector To record through Select DIGITAL OPTICALIN OPTICAL ANALOG IN ANALOG 4 Press REC The recorder stands by for recording The manual recorording from DECK A is not available so use syncro recording method Refer to page 46 47 12 9 01 6 10 PM RCD W7V 4 236 407 11 1 ST CN I 5 Adjust the recording level if necessary ANALOG IN ONLY For details see Adjusting the Recording Level below 6 Press D gt T Start playing the sound source you want to record To pause recording Press Hl To resume recording press the button again or press gt Whenever you pause recording a new track number is added For example if you paused recording while recording on track 4 the track number increases by one on track 5 and recording continues on the new track when recording is resumed To stop recording Press I BUSY and then UPDATE appear while updating the information of the disc before stopping the recording You cannot operate th
10. changed 1 Follow steps 1 and 2 of Selection of initial settings on page 40 The setup menu is displayed 2 Press 1 Y to select Others AUDIO DRC Off Vocal On 3 Press gt and then press t to select the desired item press ENTER Each you press ENTER the setting turns On or OFF in turn 4qus RCD W7V p65_ 40 45 44 e AUDIO Dynamic Range Control DRC setting When listening at a low volume Dynamic Range Control reduces the volume of loud sounds such as explosions etc and increases the volume of quiet sounds such as whispered dialog etc This function only works for the analog audio output signals AUDIO OUT of this unit while playing DVDs recorded with Dolby Digital AC 3 AUDIO DRC On Select this when playing back at low volume AUDIO DRC Off The sound is played back normally Vocal Set to On only when a multi channel karaoke DVD is being played The karaoke channels on the disc will then be mixed into a normal stereo sound This function works only when Digital Audio Output of the setup menu is set to PCM To turn off the SETUP Menu Press RETURN or E gt PLAY 12 9 01 6 10 PM RCD W7V 4 236 407 11 1 M Selecting the Digital Audio Output Each DVD disc has a variety of audio output options Set the Digital Audio Output of the unit according to the type of audio system you use CAUTION If the AV amplifier is not equipped with a D
11. gt buttons E When playing a DVD Depending on the DVD the choice of language varies When the same language is displayed two or more times the DVD is recorded in multiple audio formats E When playing a CD e STEREO The standard stereo sound e LEFT The sound of the left channel monaural e RIGHT The sound of the right channel monaural To turn off the Control Menu Press DVD DISPLAY You can select the angle directly by pressing AUDIO Each time you press the button the audio soundtrack language changes Depending on the DVD you may not be able to change the languages even if multi angles are recorded on the DVD 12 9 01 6 11 PM RCD W7V 4 236 407 11 1 IPA m sosig bulkeld 315 SI M SS RCD W7V p65_23 37 32 Displaying the Subtitles aD If subtitles are recorded on the discs you can turn the subtitles on and off while playing If multilingual subtitles are recorded on the disc you can change the subtitle language while playing or turn the subtitles on or off whenever you want For example you can select the language you want to practice and turn the subtitles on for better understanding SUBTITLE MIEI DVD DISPLAY 3245 1 Press DVD DISPLAY during playback The Control Menu appears 2 Press 1 4 to select a SUBTITLE The language for SUBTITLE appear 3 Press gt to select the language Depending on the DVD the c
12. it impossible to label a track after recording over a previous one e You can record songs for up to 99 tracks 12 9 01 6 09 PM RCD W7V 4 236 407 11 1 TR UONEWOJU EUOINPPY 5545 SI RCD W7V p65_55 Rear cover 56 Troubleshooting If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the system use this troubleshooting guide to help remedy the problem before requesting repairs Should any problem persist consult your nearest Sony dealer Power The power is not turned on gt Check that the AC power cord is connected securely Picture There is no picture gt The connecting cords are not connected securely gt The connecting cords are damaged Replace it with a new one gt The recorder is not connected to the correct TV input jack page 15 16 gt The video input on the TV is not set so that you can view pictures from the system Picture noise appears gt The disc is dirty or flawed Clean the disc gt If the picture output from your system goes through your VCR to get to your TV the copy protection signal applied to some DVD programs could affect picture quality If you still experience problems even when you connect your system directly to your TV try connecting your system to your TV s S video input page 16 Even though you set the TV aspect in SETUP menu the picture does not fill the screen gt The aspect ratio of the disc is fixed
13. on your DVD 5605 The picture is black and white gt Depending on the TV the picture on the screen becomes black and white when you play a disc recorded in the PAL or SECAM color system Sound There is no sound gt The connecting cord is not connected securely gt Make sure you connect the recorder to the audio input connectors on the amplifier page 17 20 or on the TV page 15 16 gt Make sure you select the appropriate position on the amplifier so that you can listen to the sound from the recorder gt Make sure you select you turn on the TV and the amplifier gt The protective device on the recorder has been activated because of a short circuit Turn off the system eliminate the short circuit problem and turn on the power again gt The audio connecting cord is damaged Replace it with a new one gt The system is in pause mode or in Slow motion Play mode Press gt to return to normal play mode gt Fast forward or fast reverse is performed Press D gt to return to normal play mode gt When you play the Dolby Digital AC 3 sound tracks and attempt to output from the DIGITAL OUT connectors set DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT to DOLBY DIGITAL PCM in the setup display Otherwise no sound will come out from the DIGITAL OUT connector page 17 18 45 Severe hum or noise is heard gt Check that the speakers and components are connected securely gt Check that the co
14. sampling frequency is 96 kHz the signal of DIGITAL OPTICAL OUT jack is converted and outputed as 48 KHz And the signal of ANALOG OUT L R jack is converted as analog signal and outputed as 96 kHz 12 9 01 6 10 PM RCD W7V 4 236 407 11 1 jueswysnipy pue sumas 4505 SI RCD W7V p65_ 46 53 46 o Recording on CD R Recording a CD to CD R or CD RW disc at Normal Speed Gp Normal Speed Synchro Recording You can easily make digital recordings from a CD to a CD R or CD RW making track numbers in the same sequence as the original CD Before recording see Notes on page 48 After recording you must finalize the disc Until the disc is properly finalized it cannot be played on any other machine See Finalizing CD R and CD RW discs on page 51 DI gt o o LPN o od af CD SYNCHRO NORMAL cog coo 98 OOO SO CD SYNCHRO DEPOOD NORMAL Geo e000 o 1 Press POWER 2 Press amp of DECK B and place a recordable CD R or CD RW on the disc tray Press amp of DECK B again to close the disc tray With the label side up TOC starts to flash The recorder starts to read the TOC Table of Contents data and shows the type of the disc in the deck on the front panel display 46us gt Ee Ts 3 Press of DECK A and place a CD on the disc tray Press amp of DECK A again to close the disc tray 4 Press CD SYNCHRO NORMAL CD SYNCHRO
15. setup menu is displayed 2 Press 1 Y to select Menu Language English Spanish French Menu Language 3 Press and then 1 4to select the desired language and press ENTER English Spanish French The setup menu is displayed in the selected language To turn off the SETUP Menu Press RETURN or E gt PLAY 12 9 01 6 10 PM RCD W7V 4 236 407 11 1 juewysnipy pue sumas 418 SI ET Eo RCD W7V p65_ 40 45 42 Selecting Parental Control Rating Levels Some DVDs contain a restriction level which enables parents to remove scenes or prevent children from playing the discs This unit is equipped with a password designed to prevent children from changing the level 1 Follow steps 1 and 2 of Selection of initial settings on page 40 The setup menu is displayed 2 Press Y to select Rating 3 Press gt and then 1 4 to select the desired restriction level and press ENTER You cannot play DVD video discs rated higher than the level you selected unless you cancel the parental lock function For example when you select level 7 discs rated higher than level 7 are blocked and cannot be played e The parent lock level is equivalent to the following USA movie ratings Level 7 NC 17 Level 6 R Level 4 PG 13 Level 3 PG Level 1 G e Some titles do not match with the rating level described as above To turn off the SETUP Menu Press RETURN or E gt PLAY ie To cance
16. speeds are available With each press the indication changes as follows Playback direction PPX2 PPX4DVD PP X16 DVD I Opposite direction 4X2 lt lt X4 DVD lt X16 DVD t gt ni DO Watching frame by frame Slow motion play TD You can use this function only for DVDs Press 189 or when the recorder is in the pause mode To return to the normal speed press D gt Each time you press 1 or Br during Slow motion play the playback speed changes Two speeds are available With each press the indication changes as follows Playback direction P12 gt P14 P18 ee Opposite direction 112 gt 11 4 118 i The scan and slow indicator are displayed approximately 38 US RCD W7V p65_38 39 38 12 9 01 6 10 PM RCD W7V 4 236 407 11 1 ID a M TT Searching for a Title Chapter Track gt GD You can search a DVD disc by title or chapter and you can search a CD by track As titles and tracks are assigned unique numbers on the disc you can select the desired one by entering its number Or you can search for a scene using the time code TIME SEARCH When using the remote set DECK A B select to DECK A Number buttons CLEAR 3 Press lt gt or the number buttons to select the title chapter track or scene number you want to search If you make a mistake Cancel the number by pressing CLEAR then select another number Press
17. 7 a EP l S ONY 4 236 407 11 1 Compact Disc Recorder Operating Instructions COMPACT COMPACT COMPACT DIGITAL AUDIO DIGITAL AUDIO Recordable VIDEO DIGITAL AUDIO Recordable ReWritable RCD W7V 2002 Sony Corporation RCD W7V p65_01_Cover 1 12 9 01 6 07 PM RCD W7V 4 236 407 11 1 M M TT WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose the unit to rain or moisture To avoid electrical shock do not open the cabinet Refer servicing to qualified personnel only CAUTION The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye azard As the laser beam used in this Compact Disc Recorder is armful to eyes do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet Refer servicing to qualified personnel only CAUTION VISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCK DEFEATED DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM This label is located on the rear panel of your recorder RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL 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 impo
18. D W7V 4 236 407 11 1 os Sony Corporation Printed in China http Awww sony net RCD W7V p65_55 Rear cover 64 12 9 01 6 09 PM
19. ENTER The recorder starts playback from the selected number To turn off the Control Menu Press DVD DISPLAY To search for a scene using the time code TIME SEARCH DVD only 1 InStep 2 select gael TIME DVD DISPLAY 1 Press DVD DISPLAY The Control Menu appears 2 Press 7 to select the search method BM When playing a DVD TITLE E CHAPTER or O 0 16 57 TIME Select TIME for TIME SEARCH Mi When playing a CD H i TRACK RCD W7V p65_ 38 39 39 2 The time display changes to Input the time code using the number buttons then press ENTER For example to find the scene at 2 hours 10 minutes and 20 seconds after the beginning just enter 2 10 20 The title chapter or track number displayed is the same number recorded on the disc 12 9 01 6 10 PM RCD W7V 4 236 407 11 1 X9B4L 191dey9 2 Le 104 Buiyoseas 39 US SI Settings and Adjustments Using the Setup Display D amp By using the Setup Display you can make various adjustments to items such as picture and sound You can also set a language for the subtitles and the Setup Display among other things DVD DISPLAY Selection of initial settings Medit ENTER 1 Press DVD DISPLAY during playback or in the stop mode The setup menu is displayed 4ous RCD W7V p65_ 40 45 40 K 2 Press 1 4 to select SE SETUP then press ENT
20. ER The SETUP Menu is displayed Disc Audio YOriginal English French German Spanish Italian Chinese Polish Hungarian Russian Other The screen will show the current setting for the selected item and the alternate setting s e Disc Audio Sets the audio soundtrack language e Disc Subtitle Sets the subtitle language e Disc Menu Sets the language used in the DVD menu screen e Menu Language Sets the language on the setup menu Rating Sets the preset restriction level for playback When playing discs with preset restriction level encoding the unit automatically cuts scenes of excessive violence etc Password Sets the password to prevent children from changing the restriction level e TV Aspect Sets the aspect ratio of the TV connected to the recorder e Others Turns on off the AUDIO DRC Dynamic Range Control and vocal e Digital Audio Output Sets the digital audio to be output from the unit according to the type of audio equipment connected to the unit 3 Press gt and then 1 4 to select the desired setting then press ENTER Some items require additional steps See the respective page When the alternate setting is selected the screen returns to the Initial Settings display To turn off the SETUP Menu Press RETURN or E gt PLAY 12 9 01 6 10 PM RCD W7V 4 236 407 11 1 M Selecting disc languages This is to select the audio soundtrack language subti
21. Messages on page 55 e With the following kinds of CDs you may experience a reading failure or noise when recorded to a CD R or CD RW CD with adhesive labels attached to them Irregularly shaped CDs for example heart or star shaped CDs with printed text concentrated on one side only Old CDs Scratched CDs Dirty CDs Warped CDs When TOC WRITE flashes in the display the recorder is currently updating the table of contents TOC Do not move the recorder or pull out the AC power cord If the following occurs during CD playback or recording a reading error may occur or noise may be produced in the recorded results The CD tray or other part of the system is bumped The system is placed on an uneven or soft surface The system is located near a speaker door or other source of vibration Do not disconnect the recorder from the power source immediately after recording If you do recorded material may not be saved to the CD R or CD RW When BUSY or UPDATE appears in the display the deck is currently updating track information When UPDATE stops being displayed it is safe to disconnect the AC power cord 4gus Recording on a CD R or CD RW disc Manually You can start recording from the end of the existing material When using the remote set SELECT to DECK B for operations on DECK B To perform Synchro Recording see Recording a CD to CD
22. RW diSC 53 Erasing an Entire CD RW disc tinsen kiaiii iasan 53 VUE RE eZ EIA 54 Controlling the TV with the Supplied Remote i 54 Additional Information 0 ccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeteeesesieeeseeteeeseeeeeteeneeees 55 Emor Message imena lea 55 System L Imitati0ns5 e a ilo 55 Troubleshooting iiciin a aa Eaa aE AE EEEE 56 GIOSSANY a a E A R 59 SPSCHICATOMS ase sha fous E ei iii 61 Language Code List wi ccc casccccccececkepasunsecuaes Gevscnsacensuceuicecapee teas cadeeisae chdentcaectes 62 DVD Setup Menu List ie alia ii Sail iii eee pie 63 RCD W7V p65_02 12 5 12 9 01 6 12 PM RCD W7V 4 236 407 11 1 Bus SI ID a ler TT RCD W7V p65_02 12 6 i About this Manual e Instructions in this manual describe the controls on the remote You can also use the controls on the recorder if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote e The icons used in this manual are explained below Icon Meaning Functions available in DVD video mode qb Functions available in Audio CD D mode Functions available in Audio CD R D RW mode ale Dad Q More convenient features This Recorder Can Use the Following Discs This recorder can use four types of discs as follows Discs with the logo left DVD vipeo VIDEO can be played only in DECK A the DVD player section dise Discs with the logo above Audio siemea
23. T or for using S VIDEO OUT jack set the VIDEO OUT SELECT switch to S VIDEO ie When you are connecting the monitor projector or AV amplifier receiver having component video input jacks Y Ps Pr Connect the component via the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks using a component video cord not supplied or three video cords not supplied of the same kind and length You will enjoy accurate color reproduction and high quality images 1605 RCD W7V p65_13 22 16 12 9 01 6 11 PM RCD W7V 4 236 407 11 1 eee hl Connecting to a TV and an amplifier with Digital In jack N To video input Y To an AC outlet To VIDEO OUT Compact Disc Recorder oo oe F 8 Video Ouput Select Switch g Q D 5 i r 5 T a To DIGITAL OUT PRIA 2 To an AC outlet To digital input optical Front speaker R O Tank oo Doo o O Amplifier Receiver Signal flow Front speaker L Connect a To the TV monitor VIDEO OUT jack Amprifier with a digital output optical jack DIGITAL OPTICAL OUT jack Y Set the setup menu correctly after connecting Set the Digital Audio Output of the setup menu to PCM continued RCD W7V p65_ 13 22 17 12 9 01 6 11 PM RCD W7V 4 236 407 11 1 RD a M TT Connecting to a TV and an AV receiver equipped with a Dolby Digital or DTS decoder TV To vid
24. TAL OPTICAL IN jack to the optical rec out jack on your receiver or processor To make recordings from external digital sources If your receiver does not have digital output jacks you may connect the DIGITAL OPTICAL IN jack on the recorder directly to the optical rec out jacks on your CD player or other digital devices If the CD player has both types of outputs you may connect one to the input of your receiver and the other directly to the unit Notes on digital optical connections e Use a commercially available optical fibre cable To ensure proper connection of optical cable fully insert it into the jack until there is an audible click e Remember to save the plastic dust caps that cover the optical jacks and replace them when a jack is not in use to prevent dust from entering the connection point Connecting the AC Power Cord Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet 20 US RCD W7V p65_13 22 20 12 9 01 6 11 PM RCD W7V 4 236 407 11 1 Guide to the Control Menu Display Use the Control Menu to select a function that you d like to use The Control Menu display appears when the DVD DISPLAY button is pressed For details refer to the page in parentheses p Control Menu Playback status 9 Playback IIPause D Control Menu items Stop etc z Icon of selected a Control Menu item List of Control Menu Items TITLE DVD only page 39 Selects the title DVD Selects the chap
25. V VOL TV CH and TV VIDEO buttons is 31 SHUFFLE PLAY 30 operated only for SONY TV 32 DECK A B selector 23 1205 RCD W7V p65_02 12 12 12 9 01 6 12 PM RCD W7V 4 236 407 11 1 Getting Started Quick Overview This chapter presents a quick overview so you can begin enjoying your new recorder right away For selecting a language used in the on screen display refer to the page 41 For selecting the aspect ratio of the TV to be connected refer to the page 43 Q 1 J3 a ke Unpacking W a Check that you have the following items 2 e Video cord 1 e Audio cords 2 e Remote commander remote RM R70 1 e R6 size AA batteries 2 Inserting Batteries into the Remote You can control the recorder using the supplied remote Insert two R6 size AA batteries by matching the and ends on the batteries to the markings inside the compartment When using the remote point it at the remote sensor q on the recorder Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place Do not use a new battery with an old one Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing particularly when replacing the batteries Do not expose the remote sensor to direct light from the sun or lighting apparatus Doing so may cause a malfunction If you do not use the remote for an extended period of time remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion continued RCD W7
26. V p65_13 22 13 12 9 01 6 11 PM RCD W7V 4 236 407 11 1 ID a ler TT Hooking Up the Recorder This section describes how to hook up this recorder to a TV with audio video input jacks and or amplifier You can not connect this recorder to a TV without a video input connector Be sure to turn off the power of each component before making the connections Required cords Video cord for connecting a TV monitor supplied Yellow che Ea Yellow Audio cords supplied When connecting a cord be sure to match the color coded pins to the appropriate jacks on the components White L audio cf H I gt White L audio Red R audio By W gt Red R audio Optical cord not supplied Blue Pb Blue Pb Red Pr Red Pr Green Y Green Y 1445 RCD W7V p65_13 22 14 12 9 01 6 11 PM RCD W7V 4 236 407 11 1 Connecting to a TV or an audio system Compact Disc Recorder To VIDEO OUT To AUDIO OUT L R To an AC outlet a i Z Audio system B op To audio input L R D a OR Di TV i i To audio input L R A Tr ge T o Signal flow To video input To an AC outlet Connect a To the TV monitor VIDEO OUT and ANALOG OUT L R jack audio system AUDIO OUT L R jack may appear MA ann
27. VD Menu On some DVDs this may simply be called a Menu or Title Using the title menu A DVD is divided into long sections of a picture or a music feature called titles When you play a DVD which contains several titles you can select the title you want using the title menu Number buttons TITLE V 9 ENTER 1 Press TITLE The title menu appears on the TV screen The contents of the menu vary from disc to disc 2 Press 4 4 3 or the number buttons to select the title you want to play 3 Press ENTER The recorder starts playing the selected title RCD W7V p65_ 23 37 27 Using the DVD menu Some DVDs allow you to select the disc contents using a menu When you play these DVDs you can select items such as the language for the subtitles and the language for the sound using the DVD menu DVD MENU 1 V 3 1 Press DVD MENU The DVD menu appears on the TV screen The contents of the menu vary from disc to disc 2 Press 1 4 gt or the number buttons to select the item you want to change 3 To change other items repeat Step 2 4 Press ENTER You can also display the DVD menu by pressing DVD MENU on the player 12 9 01 6 11 PM RCD W7V 4 236 407 11 1 sosig bulkeld l 274S SI M TT RCD W7V p65_ 23 37 28 2845 Creating Your Own Program Program Play amp GD You can play the contents of a disc in the
28. W recording section In this manual the CD DVD player section is just called DECK A and the CD R and CD RW recording section is called DECK B POWER OPEN CLOSE amp Connect gt headphones OPEN CLOSE DECK A B Switch 1 Turn on the TV and amplifier 2 Switch the input selector on the TV and amplifier RCD W7V p65_ 23 37 23 3 Press POWER on the recorder 4 Press 4 and place a disc on the disc tray of DECK A or B Press amp again to close the disc tray With the playback side facing down 5 Press D gt The recorder starts playing Adjust the volume on the amplifier or the TV After following Step 5 Depending on the disc a menu may appear on the TV screen You can play the disc interactively by following the instructions on the menu DVD page 27 To turn off the recorder To turn off the recorder press POWER on the recorder While playing a disc do not turn off the recorder by pressing POWER Doing so may cancel the menu settings When you turn off the recorder first press E to stop playback and then press POWER on the recorder About the symbol display e The symbol will be displayed on the screen if you press a button which cannot be used or enter an incorrect number e Some DVD discs may have places where they do not allow pressing of the STOP SKIP or other buttons The mark will be displayed on the screen if you press a button that i
29. ate the Auto mode press the LEVEL SYNC once and note that the L SYNC goes out In that mode for either digital or analog recordings you must add track numbers manually by pressing REC when you wish to increase the track number The Digital In source with track data will be recorded not concerned with LEVEL SYNCH ON OFF according to track data When the power is turned on LEVEL SYNC is activated automatically and the L SYNC indicator will light in the front panel display 12 9 01 6 10 PM RCD W7V 4 236 407 11 1 4 09 uo Buipio9ay agus SI MT c 6 BRE ESSI RCD W7V p65_46 53 50 o Checking the Remaining Recordable Time When you placed an unfinalized CD R or CD RW in the DECK B you can also check the remaining recordable time The information appears as follows When using the remote set DECK A B switch to DECK B for operations on DECK B Each time you press TIME front panel display is changed as below The total track number and total playing time are displayed The total track number and the remaining recordable time are displayed On the TOC and CD R RW indicator The CD R RW indicator shows which type of recordable disc is in DECK B and whether the recordable disc has been already finalized The CD R RW indicator When you put an unfinalized CD R disc in the disc tray the CD R indicator lights up When you put a CD RW disc in the disc tray the CD RW indicat
30. ats the current track e Disappear does not play repeatedly To return to normal play Press REPEAT repeatedly until the indicator disappears To cancel Repeat Play Press I The repeat icon is diaplayed when playing a CD in the DECK A 12 9 01 6 11 PM RCD W7V 4 236 407 11 1 sosig bulkeld 29 US SI MT a o Le l l Repeating sections between two specific points A B repeat D Gp You can play a specific portion of a title or track repeatedly This function is useful when you want to do such things as memorize lyrics COCO QQ Aa A oo 0e Oo Pa Oa EDO DEO AB 1 Press A B during play at the point where repeat play is to start A a You can select OFF at this step by pressing CLEAR 2 Press A B during play at the point where repeat play is to be concluded B Repeat play of the selection between points A and B starts To return to normal play Press CLEAR OFF is displayed To cancel Repeat Play Press W To return to repeat play not A B Press REPEAT The repeat icon is displayed when playing a CD in the DECK A A B repeat play works only within a title DVD or a track CD Playing in random order Shuffle Play DD DD CD You can have the system shuffle tracks and play them in random order Subsequent shuffling may produce a different playing order When using the remote set DECK A B selector to DECK A for operations on
31. away from equipment with strong magnets such as microwave ovens or large loudspeakers Do not place heavy objects on the unit Place the recorder in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat build up in the recorder Do not block the ventilation slots by putting anything on the recorder If the ventilation slots on the bottom surface are blocked the unit can overheat and malfunction Do not place the recorder on a soft surface such as a rug that might block the ventilation holes on the bottom Do not place the recorder in a location near heat sources or in a place subject to direct sunlight excessive dust or mechanical shock 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 In this case remove the disc and leave the recorder turned on for about half an hour until the moisture evaporates When you move the player take out any discs If you don t the discs may be damaged If you have any questions or problems concerning your recorder please consult your nearest Sony dealer gus 12 9 01 6 12 PM RCD W7V 4 236 407 11 1 MAM 1 Table of Contents WARNING aaa E 2 145 610 1 CFR RR EE I CI 2 PreGaulions ian ili lana ie 3 Aboutthis Manual iii iena 6 This recorder Can Play the Fo
32. cators light up for about 8 seconds Erasing enters standby mode RCD W7V p65_ 46 53 51 2 Press C gt while the FINALIZE indicator is flashing Finalizing starts During finalizing TOC WRITE appears in the display and the remaining time for finalizing appears in the display When the finalizing process is finished the total track number and the total playing time appear in the display and the TOC red indicator lights off e The TOC red indicator appears on the front panel display if the disc you put in DECK B has not been finalized Check the indicator each time before finalizing Once finalizing process starts you cannot stop in the middle of the process Do not turn off the recorder or disconnect the recorder from the AC power source in the middle of the finalizing process 12 9 01 6 10 PM RCD W7V 4 236 407 11 1 4 09 uo Buipio9ay 5105 SI Ga iS OA RCD W7V p65_46 53 52 Unfinalizing a CD RW disc A CD RW disc is both recordable and rewritable However the process of rewriting or erasing is different from of cassette tapes Unfinalizing a CD RW disc A finalized CD RW is neither recordable nor rewritable If you want to add new tracks or erase single tracks you must first unfinalize the disc When using the remote set DECK A B switch to DECK B for operations on DECK B e000 Oo e000 ERASE ERASE 1 Press the ERASE bu
33. d a chapter number enabling you to locate the chapter you want Depending on the disc no chapters may be recorded Track Sections of a picture or a music piece on a CD Each track is assigned a track number enabling you to locate the track you want Index CD A number that divides a track into sections to easily locate the point you want on a CD Depending on the disc no indexes may be recorded Disc lt i_ is _ _ ls DVD tiara struc pi E ture Chapter cD Disc structure Track e Index 12 9 01 6 12 PM RCD W7V 4 236 407 11 1 STO e CO E Your recorder has a region code printed on the back of the unit and will only play DVDs labelled with the same region code DVDs labelled If you try to play any other DVD the message Check Regional Code will appear on the TV will also play on this recorder screen Depending on the DVD no region code indication may be labelled even though playing the DVD is prohibited by area restrictions Examples of discs that the recorder cannot play The recorder cannot play the following discs e CD ROMs PHOTO CDs included except MP3 files e All CD Rs other than music e Video CD Data part of CD Extras DVD ROMs DVD Audio discs e A DVD with a different region code page 7 60 e A disc recorded in a color system other than NTSC such as PAL or SECAM This player conforms to the NTSC color system e A disc tha
34. d by a CD R or CD RW recorder you may not be able to playback depending on the recording conditions e g dirty disc etc Also you should note that you need to finalize a CD R or CD RW before playing back on another system other than the one used to make the recording Finalizing is a process to complete the recording After finalizing a CD R disc you can play it in any conventional CD player However depending on the state of the recording there may be sound skips during playback After finalizing a CD RW disc you can play it ina CD RW compatible player only 12 9 01 6 12 PM RCD W7V 4 236 407 11 1 M E Index to Parts and Controls For more information refer to the pages indicated in parentheses Front Panel DVD CD 4D R CD RW POWER switch 23 amp open close Deck A 23 play Deck A 23 DVD MENU 27 Disc tray Deck A 23 Disc sort indicator Disc tray Deck B 23 Ojo NID AAN oS amp open close Deck B 23 record Deck B 48 _ N oo II pause Deck B 24 E stop Deck B 24 play Deck B 23 A on RCD W7V p65_02 12 9 16 17 18 AMS K PPl Deck A 24 19 20 21 22 AMS Kd P1 Deck B 24 23 24
35. e e g 01 02 or 001 002 It s recommended that you use only the root folder do not create a child folder under the root folder During MP3 playing back the recorder does not output the audio signal via the DIGITAL OPTICAL OUT jack so the audio signal is outputted only via the ANALOG OUT L R jacks Glossary Extension An extension is the last three characters that divide a file name by a period The extension shows the attribution of the file or the software in which the file was created Session A session is one section on a disc between the beginning of data and the end of written data A multi session disc has more than two sessions Depending on the state of MP3 recording there may be sound skips and noise during playback 12 9 01 6 11 PM RCD W7V 4 236 407 11 1 SD M TT n n To stop Playing MP3 Discs Press W during playback Deck A only To skip to another track during playback e Press PPA or KE to play the next file or previous file during playback e Press 4 to select the desired MP3 file 1 Insert a disc and close the tray and press PLAY or ENTER The MP3 menu appears on the TV screen Si To pause playback e Press Hl during playback press gt To move to the previous MP3 menu Press 6 RETURN To move to the first MP3 menu Note e Press DVD MENU It may take over 30 seconds to read the MP3 files depend
36. e DVD CD player section while the deck is recording or standing by for recording with OPTICAL or ANALOG selected with the INPUT button If you press the REC button during recording you can add a track The track must be longer than 4 seconds Press Il when the recorder is in standby for recording to add a silent around 2 seconds before a song you are recording The recorder automatically enters standby again This recorder uses the Serial Copy Management System SCMS which allows only first generation digital copies to be made of premastered software via the recorder s digital input Therefore you may not be able to record a CD R or CD RW digitally through OPTICAL IN depending on the content being record RCD W7V p65_ 46 53 49 Auto Manual Track Increment Press LEVEL SYNC to select how tracks will be numbered on the recorded disc LEVEL SYNC e The Auto mode will add track numbers automatically in one of two ways When track data is present from a digital recording it will be carried over to the new copy disc Thus when the CD being played moves from one track to the next track the copy disc will also increase the track number by one In the Auto mode for recordings from an analog source or a digital source with no track data the track number will be increased when the recorder receives silence for 3 seconds After 20 seconds of silence the recording will automatically stop To activ
37. eo input To VIDEO OUT ple dT o eo ole ee A Signal flow Amplifier Receiver equipped with a Dolby Digital decoder To an AC outlet Compact Disc Recorder To DIGITAL OUT To an AC outlet To digital input TI optical n or DTS decoder e m O Lo Doo o 0 Front speaker L Front speaker R Surround speaker L o Surround speaker R Center speaker Subwoofer Connect a To the TV monitor VIDEO OUT jack Amprifier with a digital output optical jack DIGITAL OPTICAL OUT jack When this recorder is connected an amplifier receiver equipped with Dolby Digital decoder Set the Digital Audio Output of the setup menu to DOLBY DIGITAL PCM Lai When this recorder is connected an amplifier receiver equipped with DTS decoder Set the Digital Audio Output of the setup menu to Stream PCM When connecting an amplifier receiver not equipped with a Dolby Digital or DTS decoder using an optical cord do not select DOLBY DIGITAL PCM or Sream PCM in the Digital Audio Output of the setup menu Merely attemping to play a DVD may cause a screeching noise which could be harmful to your ears and damage the speakers In such a case be sure to select PCM in the Digital Audio Output 1845 RCD W7V p65_13 22 18 K 12 9 01 6 11 PM RCD W7V 4 236 407 11 1 ee gt Connectin
38. from Dolby Laboratories Dolby Pro Logic and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Confidential unpublished works 1992 1997 Dolby Laboratories All rights reserved DTS and DTS Digital Out are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems Inc Tus 12 9 01 6 12 PM RCD W7V 4 236 407 11 1 ID a ler TT Notes about the Discs On handling discs e To keep the disc clean handle the disc by its edge Do not touch the surface 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 e After playing store the disc in its case On cleaning e Before playing clean the disc with a cleaning cloth Wipe the disc from the center out O Do not use solvents such as benzine thinner commercially available cleaners or anti static spray intended for vinyl LPs gus RCD W7V p65_02 12 8 i Note on High Speed CD to CD R or CD RW Synchro Recording Certain CD conditions may cause sound dropout or noise in the recording results or even create unwanted tracks on the CD R or CD RW If this happens clean the CD as instructed in On cleaning page 8 and record material to the CD R or CD RW using normal speed CD to CD R or CD RW Synchro Recording only Note on CD R or CD RW playback When you playback a CD R or CD RW recorde
39. g to a TV and an AV receiver equipped with the Dolby Pro Logic Surround system N To video input m To an AC outlet To VIDEO OUT i Compact Disc Recorder E To AUDIO OUT L R To an AC outlet Q D 5 9p r S T a Signal flow Amplifier Receiver equipped with a Dolby o Pro Logic Surround To audio input L R Front speaker L Front speaker R DI Surround speaker L Surround speaker R Subwoofer Connect a To the TV monitor VIDEO OUT jack Amprifier with the Dolby Pro Logic Surround system AUDIO OUT L R jack ie When this recorder is connected an amplifier receiver equipped with the Dolby Pro Logic Surround system Set the Digital Audio Output of the setup menu to DOLBY DIGITAL PCM continued RCD W7V p65_13 22 19 12 9 01 6 11 PM RCD W7V 4 236 407 11 1 o ler TT Connecting to make reccordings from external source Compact Disc Recorder Tel To AUDIO IN L R A j To DIGITAL IN To digital output To audio output L R O optical Amplifier Receiver Signal flow Connect a To the Amprifier Receiver ANALOG IN L R jacks or DIGITAL OPTICAL IN jack ie Input jacks ANALOG Connect the ANALOG IN L R jacks to the TAPE rec out on your receiver or processor OPTICAL Connect the DIGI
40. ge 48 After recording you must finalize the disc Until the disc is properly finalized it cannot be played on any other machine See Finalizing CD R and CD RW discs on page 51 DI o o o od o CD SYNCHRO HIGH 0090 3588 ooo DO CD SYNCHRO Doo HIGH DOW T Press POWER 2 Press amp of DECK B and place a recordable CD R or CD RW on the disc tray Press amp of DECK B again to close the disc tray With the label side up TOC starts to flash The recorder starts to read the TOC Table of Contents data and shows the type of the disc in the deck on the front panel display RCD W7V p65_ 46 53 47 3 Press of DECK A and place a CD on the disc tray Press amp of DECK A again to close the disc tray 4 Press CD SYNCHRO HIGH CD SYNCHRO appears and REC flashes in the front panel display And the recorder DECK B optimizes itself for the best possible recording and OPC appears on the display shortly DECK A will check that digital recording is available DECK B stands by for recording and DECK A stands by for playing E Mr HOO 7 Me Blof 5 if front panel display is displayed as above it will be ready to record Press gt on the front panel or on the remote to start recording High Speed recording starts You cannot monitor the recorded signal during recording DECK A and DECK B will automatically stop after recording
41. ge of the Program list 6 Press ENTER or gt Playback starts and will stop after playing the last programmed track on the MP3 Program list RCD W7V p65_ 23 37 36 K Le To clear the programs on by one Press 4 in step 5 to the left to delete the track from the MP3 program list then press CLEAR To clear all the programs Press 4 in step 5 to the left to select CLEAR All on the MP3 program list then press ENTER The program settings are also cleared when the disc is removed To return to the normal playback Press Then select an directory or a desired MP3 file e The RETURN and DVD MENU buttons do not work during programmed playback If you press TITLE repeatedly during programmed playback playback begins from the first track on each page of the program list 12 9 01 6 11 PM RCD W7V 4 236 407 11 1 ET Eo Playing MP3 files repeatedly To playback a track repeatedly Press REPEAT once during playback The current track will be played back repeatedly MP3 Program mess oe TRACK_1 TRACK_2 TRACK 3 TRACK_4 v TRACK 5 TRACK _6 TRACK_7 TRACK_8 Clear All Repeat symbol To playback all tracks of current directory repeatedly Press REPEAT twice during playback All of the tracks within the album will be played back repeatedly MP3 Program Clear All RCD W7V p65_ 23 37 37 To playback a programmed t
42. hoice of language varies 4 Press ENTER To cancel the SUBTITLE setting Select OFF in Step 3 To turn off the Control Menu Press DVD DISPLAY You can select SUBTITLE directly by pressing SUBTITLE Each time you press the button the item changes Depending on the DVD you may not be able to change the subtitles even if multilingual subtitles are recorded on it 12 9 01 6 11 PM RCD W7V 4 236 407 11 1 ID a M TT Changing the Angles MD If various angles multi angles for a scene are recorded on the DVD ANGLE appears in the front panel display This means that you can change the viewing angle For example while playing a scene of a train in motion you can display the view from either the front of the train the left window of the train or from the right window without having the train s movement interrupted COCO ANGLE E 8 title DVD DISPLAY 1 Press DVD DISPLAY during playback The Control Menu appears 2 Press t to select 1 ANGLE The angle number appears 3 Select the angle number using gt buttons The angle is changed to the selected angle To turn off the Control Menu Press DVD DISPLAY cay You can select the angle directly by pressing ANGLE Each time you press the button the angle changes Depending on the DVD you may not be able to change the angles even if multi angles are recorded on the DVD RCD W7V p65_ 23 37 33 3D Surro
43. iece on an audio software Each title is assigned a title number enabling you to locate the title you want Track Sections of a picture or a music piece on a CD Each track is assigned a track number enabling you to locate the track you want 60 US RCD W7V p65_55 Rear cover 60 12 9 01 6 09 PM RCD W7V 4 236 407 11 1 dl un Specifications DECK A the CD DVD player section System Laser Signal format system Playable discs Frequency response Signal to noise ratio Harmonic distortion Dynamic range Wow and flutter Outputs VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Phono jacks CD DVD player Semiconductor laser NTSC DVD CD CD R CD RW for music use MP3 disc DVD PCM 96 kHz 20 Hz to 44 kHz 1 0 dB DVD PCM 48 kHz 20 Hz to 22 kHz 0 5 dB CD 20 Hz to 20 kHz 0 5 dB More than 100dB ANALOG OUT connectors only Less than 0 015 More than 95 dB DVD More than 95 dB CD Less than detected value 0 001 W PEAK 1 0 Vp p 75 ohms sync negative Luminance signal 1 0 Vp p 75 ohms Y 1 0 Vp p 75 ohms sync negative CB B Y CR R Y 0 7 Vp p 75 ohms C 0 3 Vp p 75 ohms DECK B the CD R and CD RW recording section System Laser Playable discs Frequency response Signal to noise ratio Dynamic range Input ANALOG IN Phono jacks DIGITAL OPTICAL IN Square optical connector jack Outputs ANALOG OUT Phono jacks DIGITAL OPTICAL OUT Square optical connector jac
44. ing on the contents of the disc sosig bulkeld 2 Press y to select the directory where MP3 files that you want to play are located and then press ENTER 3 Press 1 y to select the desired MP3 file of the selected directory on your disc then press PLAY or ENTER Playback starts playback will end when all tracks of current directory have played MP3 Program fa MP3 1 Oo TRACK_1 TRACK_2 TRACK_3 TRACK_4 Y TRACK 5 TRACK 6 TRACK_7 TRACK_8 Clear All 35US RCD W7V p65_23 37 35 12 9 01 6 11 PM RCD W7V 4 236 407 11 1 M TT 3645 Programmed playback with MP3 Up to 60 tracks per disc can be programmed 1 Follow steps 1 and 2 of Playing MP3 discs on previous page The MP3 menu is displayed on the TV screen 2 Select an MP3 file to program with t v 3 Press PROGRAM to add an MP3 file to the program list Repeat steps 2 to 3 to place additional tracks in the program MP3 Program Pa MP3 1 r TRACK_7 TRACK_1 TRACK 6 TRACK_2 TRACK_9 TRACK 3 Program TRACK_4 TRACK_5 list TRACK_6 TRACK_7 TRACK_8 Clear All 4 Press gt The programmed track you selected last is highlighted on the program list 5 Press 4 4 to select the MP3 file you want to start playing To select the first track on the program list press TITLE Each time you press TITLE repeatedly highlighted area moves to the first track on each pa
45. it functions only when a deep bass effect is needed All six channels in this format are recorded separately to realize superior channel separation Furthermore since all the signals are processed digitally less signal degradation occurs RCD W7V p65_55 Rear cover 59 DTS Digital audio compression technology that the Digital Theater Systems Inc developed This technology conforms to 5 1 channel surround The rear channel is stereo and there is discrete subwoofer channel in this format DTS provides the same 5 1 discrete channels of high quality digital audio The good channel separation is realized because the all channel data is recorded discrete and processed in digital DVD A disc that contains up to 8 hours of moving pictures even though its diameter is the same as a CD The data capacity of a single layer and single sided DVD at 4 7 GB Giga Byte is 7 times that of a CD Furthermore the data capacity of a dual layer and single sided DVD is 8 5 GB a single layer and double sided DVD 9 4 GB and a dual layer and double sided DVD 17 GB The picture data uses the MPEG 2 format one of the worldwide standards of digital compression technology The picture data is compressed to about 1 40 of its original size The DVD also uses the variable rate coding technology that changes the data to be allocated according to the status of the picture The audio data is recorded in Dolby Digital as well as in PCM allowing
46. k PHONES Phone jacks General Power requirements Power consumption Dimensions approx Mass approx Supplied accessories See page 13 Compact disc digital audio system Semiconductor laser CD CD R CD RW for music use 20 Hz to 20 000 Hz 0 5 dB Over 100 dB during playback More than 95 dB during playback Impedance 47 kilohms Rated input 330 mVrms Optical wavelength 660 nm Impedance 47 kilohms Rated input 2 Vrms Load impedance over 10 kilohms Wavelength 660 nm Output level 18 dBm 28 mW 32 ohms 120 V AC 60 Hz 25W 120 V AC 430 x 107 5 x 370 mm w h d incl projecting parts 5 1 kg Design and specifications are subject to change without notice RCD W7V p65_55 Rear cover 12 9 01 6 09 PM RCD W7V 4 236 407 11 1 CPZ DA ao ji UONEWIOJU EUO NPPY 6105 SI a M Language Code List The language spellings conform to the ISO 639 1988 E F standard Code Language Code Language Code Language Code Language 1027 1028 1032 1039 1044 1045 1051 1052 1053 1057 1059 1060 1061 1066 1067 1070 1079 1093 1097 1103 1105 1109 1130 1142 1144 1145 1149 1150 1151 1157 1165 1166 1171 1174 1181 62US Afar Abkhazian Afrikaans Amharic Arabic Assamese Aymara Azerbaijani Bashkir Byelorussian Bulgarian Bihari Bislama Bengali Bangla Tibetan Breton Catalan Corsican Czech Welsh Danish German Bhutani Greek English
47. l the rating select Unlock in step 3 4205 Setting the Password A 4 digit password can be set to prevent playing discs with higher rating 1 Follow steps 1 and 2 of Selection of initial settings on page 40 The setup menu is displayed 2 Press 1 4 to select Password L Password 3 Press ENTER 4 Enter a 4 digit password using the number buttons then press ENTER Example To set the password press 1 2 3 and 4 Do not forget your password If you enter the wrong number press CLEAR 5 Enter the same 4 digit password again to verify then press ENTER The password is set The rating is locked Any discs with a higher rating than the setting cannot be played back To turn off the SETUP Menu Press RETURN or E gt PLAY 12 9 01 6 10 PM RCD W7V 4 236 407 11 1 M To change the rating level 1 Select Rating on the setup menu then press gt 2 Enter the password using the number buttons then press ENTER 3 Change the rating level then press ENTER see page 42 To change the password 1 Select Password on the setup menu then press gt 2 Enter the password using the number buttons then press ENTER 3 Select Change then press ENTER 4Follow steps 3 and 4 of Setting the Password on the 42 page To clear the password 1 Select Password on the setup menu then press gt 2 Enter the password using the number buttons then pres
48. llowing DISCS i 6 Notes about the DISCS ii 8 Index to Parts and Controls sudarea niiata dnare uaia 9 Getting Started epee epee PER ACNE erry nee en tir IA SEPA I eeaT Aree 13 Quick OVervieW ccra nia ee lel ee 13 UNPAcking s nsastri criteri 13 Inserting Batteries into the Remote 13 Hooking Up th recorder oireisiin aa 14 Guide to the Control Menu Display 21 Necessary Setup Before Using the Recorder n 22 Selecting the Language for On Screen Display i 22 Pdci 29 PlayiMg DISCS iii aa aa Ein Rea iaia iena 23 Viewing the Playing Time and Remaining Time on the Front Panel Display 25 Resuming Playback from the Point Where You Stopped the Disc Resume Play 26 Using the DVD s Menu iaia 27 Creating Your Own Program Program Play i 28 Playing repeatedly Repeat Play i 29 Repeating sections between two specific points A B repeat 30 Playing in random order Shuffle Play nee 30 GMANGING TNS Sound ossessi e tarpe ssor ranas en eaan saaa ona En ENEE 31 Displaying the Subtitle uirioi ari 32 Change the ANGIES ii alia 33 IDESUNFOUNO E ila leer oinline ei eee init 33 Playing MPS DISCS ice iii 34 Programmed playback with MP8 i 36 Playing MP3 files repeatedly ii 37 CURIOSARE 38 Searching for a Pa
49. nnecting cords are away from a transformer or motor and at least 3 meters 10 feet away from a TV set or fluorescent light gt Move your TV away from the audio compo nents 12 9 01 6 09 PM RCD W7V 4 236 407 11 1 IPA m ET Lo gt The plugs and jacks are dirty Wipe them with a cloth slightly moistened with alcohol gt Clean the disc The sound loses stereo effect when you play a CD gt Set AUDIO to STEREO in the Control Menu display page 31 gt Make sure you connect the recorder appropriately The surround effect is difficult to hear when you are playing a Dolby Digital sound track gt Depending on the DVD the output signal may not be the entire 5 1 channel but monaural or stereo even if the sound track is recorded in Dolby Digital format Operation The remote does not function gt There are obstacles between the remote and the system gt The distance between the remote and the system is too far gt The remote is not pointed at the remote sensor on the system gt The batteries in the remote are weak The disc does not play There is no disc inside The disc is turned over Insert the disc with the playback side facing down on the disc tray The disc is skewed The recorder cannot play CD ROMs etc The region code on the DVD does not match the system Moisture has condensed inside the system Remove the disc and leave the system tu
50. not read an MP3 file that has a file extension other than mp3 e Noises may be heard if you play a non MP3 file that has the mp3 extension The restriction of playing MP3 e This unit can play up to 255 files per disc A disc having more than 255 files cannot be played files e This unit can also display up to 255 folders per disc on the TV screen A disc having more than 255 folders cannot be displayed folders on the TV screen e The unit may not play MP3 files in the order that you recorded them on the disc e With a multi session disc the player plays the all session e It may take over 30 seconds to read the MP3 files depending on the contents of the disc The limitation of indications e Up to eight characters are displayed for the name of a track e Characters other than uppercase letters A to Z numericals 0 to 9 and underscore _ may not be displayed or may be displayed in different characters e The elapsed playing time on the display may not be correct when playing MP3 files 34us Tips on recording MP3 e To enjoy high quality sound convert to MP3 files with a sampling frequency of 44 1kHz and a fixed bit rate of 128 kbps To play MP3 files in the order that you recorded them e Writing software that is capable of recording MP3 files in numerical and alphabetical order is required e Include a two or three digit number at the beginning of each file nam
51. nt damage to the disc tray Headphone jack and Headphone Level control Connect standard headphones 6 3mm to headphone jack for private listening Turn headphone level control to adjust the volume level to the headphones 12 9 01 6 11 PM RCD W7V 4 236 407 11 1 ID a Wes Viewing the Playing Time and Remaining Time on the Front Panel Display D Gp You can check information about the disc such as the remaining time total number of titles of a DVD or tracks of a CD using the front panel display O O O 00000 GB 0000 000000 Press TIME Each time you press TIME while playing the disc the display changes as shown in the following charts RCD W7V p65_ 23 37 25 When playing a DVD Playing time and number of the current title Remaining time of the Nn current title Remaining time of the Nn current chapter When playing a CD Playing time and current track number Remaining time of the current track v Remaining time of the disc v The playing time and remaining time of the current chapter title track scene or disc will also appear on your TV screen Depending on the type of disc being played and the playing mode the disc information may not be displayed 12 9 01 6 11 PM RCD W7V 4 236 407 11 1 sosig bulkeld l 25US SI MT i rl RS Resuming Playback from the Point Where You Stopped the Disc resume Play
52. oa ne Do not connect this recorder to a video deck If you view the pictures on your TV after making the connections shown on the right a picture noise Compact Disc Connect Recorder directly continued RCD W7V p65_13 22 15 12 9 01 6 11 PM RCD W7V 4 236 407 11 1 o ler TT Connecting to a TV equipped with an S video jack Compact Disc Recorder Video Output I oo co Select Switch JL E To S VIDEO OUT To an AC outlet TV with S video jack To s video input jack Signal flow 9 To an AC outlet Connect a To the TV monitor with a S video jack S VIDEO OUT jack Connecting to a TV equipped with a component video iput connectors Compacta Disc Recorder oo Video Output 4 Bra Zi lao Select Switch ae E aN I To COMPONENT To an AC outlet F VIDEO OUT Pb Pr Y TV with componet video input connectors To component input jacks Pb Pr Y S Signal flow s To an AC outlet Connect a To the TV monitor with a component video input connectors COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks ie When using the S video jack instead of the video jacks Your TV monitor must also be connected via an S video jack S video signals are on a separate bus from the video signals and will not be output through the video jacks Video Out Select switch For using COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jack set the VIDEO OUT SELECT switch to COMPONEN
53. olby Digital decoder do not select DOLBY DIGITAL PCM or Stream PCM in the Digital Audio Output when connecting the AV amplifier with an optical connecting cord Merely attemping to paly a DVD may cause a high level of noise wihch could be harmful to your ears and damage the speakers In such a case be sure to select PCM 1 Follow steps 1 and 2 of Selection of initial settings on page 40 The setup menu is displayed 2 Press 1 Y to select Digital Audio Output Digital Audio Output 3 Press gt and then press 1 4 to select the desired output press ENTER RCD W7V p65_40 45 45 Dolby Digital PCM Select this when connecting to an AV receiver or other equipment equipped with a Dolby digital AC 3 decoder or a Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder e Stream PCM Select this when connecting to an AV receiver or other equipment euipped with a DTS decoder or an MPEG decoder e PCM Select this when connecting to an audio system without a Dolby Digital AC 3 DTS or other decoder OUTPUT i Stream Dolby Digital PCM PCM PCM 96 KHz PCM PCM PCM Linear PCM DVD DTS DTS bit Not output Not output DVD Stream Dolby Dolby Digital Dolby Digital PCM Digital bit Stream bit Stream DVD MPEG MPEG PCM PCM DVD bit Stream Audio PCM PCM PCM CD To turn off the SETUP Menu Press RETURN or E gt PLAY e When this recorder is playing a CD that
54. or lights up and it does not matter if the disc has not been finalized 50 US The TOC indicator When you put an unfinalized CD R RW disc in the disc tray the TOC indicator lights up in the front panel display When you put a CD or finalized CD R disc in a disc tray the CD indicator lights up Adjusting the Recording Level ANALOG IN only You can adjust the recording level using the REC LEVEL control on the front panel Adjust the recording level so that the OVER indicator on the level is not normally appears The OVER indicator Pe EL LLL If rec level is too loud OVER appears in the front panel display 12 9 01 6 10 PM RCD W7V 4 236 407 11 1 TT Eo Finalizing a CD R or CD RW disc Finalizing completes the recording of a disc It enables you to play the disc on other players The player must be CD RW compatible When a recording is finished a CD R or CD RW disc must be finalized Once that is done a CD R disc may not be changed or added to CD RW discs are locked once they are finalized and must be unfinalized to permit additional recording or erasure When using the remote set DECK A B switch to DECK B for operations on DECK _0 o o o o o oe ooo o FINALIZE OO OO OO 20 ono ono FINALIZE T Press FINALIZE The FINALIZE indicator will begin to flash and the PLAY PAUSE and REC indi
55. order you want by arranging the order of the tracks on the disc to create your own program You can program up to 20 tracks Number buttons AMS kaa gt r gt 1 V 3 using Deck A ENTER 1 During playback or in stop mode press PROGRAM The programming display appears on the TV screen and PGM indicator lights in the front panel display Program Deck A 2 Press the number button s to select the desired track number Program Deck A 3 To move next column press gt using Deck A or AMS kea gt P gt I Program Deck A Co CM MONO OM OM OMO FEFFE OA cem 4 Repeat steps 2 3 to select another track 5 Press PLAY or ENTER to exit the screen The selected tracks are stored in the memory and play now begins in the programmed sequence If you press PROGRAM to exit the screen the selected tracks are not memorized To return to normal play Press CLEAR during Program Playback and NORMAL appears on the TV screen To change the program To change the track press PROGRAM and follow steps 1 4 To cancel the programmed order To cancel all the tracks in the programmed order press PROGRAM and select CLEAR ALL on the programming display using 1 4 3 To cancel the selected track select the track using NW 9 using Deck A or AMS kea P gt Pl on the programming display then press CLEAR bey You can do Repeat Play of the programmed tracks Press REPEAT d
56. r will begin to flash and the PLAY PAUSE and REC indicators light up for about 8 seconds Erasing enters in standby mode 2 Press C gt while LAST TR ERASE is flashing The last track erasing starts During the last track erasing LAST TR ERASE appears in the display and the remaining time for erasing the last track appears in the display When this process is finished the total track number and the total playing time appears in the display e Once erasing process starts you cannot stop in the middle of the process Do not turn off the recorder or disconnect the recorder from the AC power source in the middle of the erasing process RCD W7V p65_ 46 53 53 Erasing an Entire CD RW disc Erasing the entire contents of a CD RW disc is easy and it does not matter whether the disc has been unfinalized or not e000 Oo e000 o el o o o ERASE 1 Press ERASE one time for a finalized disc or twice for unfinalized disc until DISC ERASE appears in the front panel display The DISC ERASE indicator will begin to flash and the PLAY PAUSE and REC indicators light up for about 8 seconds Entire disc erasing enters in the standby mode 2 Press C gt while DISC ERASE is flashing Entire disc erasing starts During erasing DISC ERASE appears in the front panel display and the remaining time for entire disc era
57. rack repeatedly Press REPEAT once during programmed playback The current track will be played back repeatedly MP3 Program Dai v TRACK 2 D TRACK 7 TRACK_1 TRACK_6 TRACK 2 TRACK_9 TRACK_3 pa TRACK_4 TRACK_5 TRACK_6 TRACK_7 TRACK_8 Clear All To playback all of the listed tracks repeatedly Press REPEAT twice during programmed playback All of the listed tracks on the MP3 Program list will be played back repeatedly MP3 Program 2 Ste v TRACK_2 a TRACK 7 TRACK_1 TRACK_6 TRACK_2 TRACK_9 TRACK_3 gt TRACK 4 TRACK_5 TRACK_ amp TRACK_7 TRACK 8 Clear All To cancel repeat playback Press REPEAT repeatedly until the Repeat symbol disappears Repeat playback of one track will be cancelled if you press k or PPI 12 9 01 6 11 PM RCD W7V 4 236 407 11 1 sosig bulkeld l 374S SI Searching for a Scene Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc scan Slow motion Play Gj You can locate a particular point on a disc quickly by monitoring the picture or playing back slowly SCAN SLOW 419 or Br Depending on the DVD you may not be able to do some of the operations described Locating a point quickly by playing a disc in fast forward or fast reverse Scan Press 1 or while playing a disc When you find the point you want press to return to normal speed Each time you press lt I or during scan the playback speed changes Three
58. rned on for about half an hour gt 4 44 RCD W7V p65_55 Rear cover 57 The disc does not start playing from the beginning gt Resume Play has been selected During stop press II on the system or the remote and then start DVD playback page 26 gt The title or DVD menu automatically appears on the TV screen The recorder starts playing the disc automatically gt The DVD features an auto playback function Playback stops automatically gt Some discs may contain an auto pause signal While playing such a disc the system stops playback at the auto pause signal You cannot perform some functions such as Stop Search Slow motion Play Repeat Play Shuffle Play or Program Play gt Depending on the disc you may not be able to do some of the operations above See the operating manual that comes with the disc The language for the sound track cannot be changed gt Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the DVD being played gt The DVD prohibits changing the language for the sound track The subtitle language cannot be changed gt Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on the DVD being played gt The DVD prohibits changing the subtitles The subtitle cannot be turned off gt The DVD prohibits turning off subtitles continued 12 9 01 6 09 PM RCD W7V 4 236 407 11 1 UONEWIOJU eUONIPpy i 7s SI RCD W7V p65_55 Rear cover 58
59. rtant operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance 2US RCD W7V p65_02 12 2 CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD RECEP TACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE For customers in the U S A Owner s Record 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 RCD W7V Serial No CAUTION You are cautioned that any change or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment K INFORMATION This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by t
60. rticular Point on a Disc Scan Slow motion Play 38 Searching for a Title Chapter Track Index Scene n 39 qus RCD W7V p65_02 12 4 12 9 01 6 12 PM RCD W7V 4 236 407 11 1 EE m SI o M TT Settings and Adjustments ccccescscesescssescsssssesseesesseesansesensesneaeees 40 Using the Setup Display saines in dds E na 40 Selection of initial settings ceeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeesseeseaeeeeeeeeeeseaeeeneeee 40 Selecting disc languages cricarensis ardeii 41 Selecting menu languages ii 41 Selecting Parental Control Rating Levels i 42 Setting INE IPASSWOIG pissisten naspa enara ii 42 Selecting TV ASPEC cari ire aio 43 OMGIS asi rear ieia lai 44 Selecting the Digital Audio Output ese ee eee eete cette cece eeeeeeteeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeseaeeeeees 45 Recording n CD R OF CD RW cca 46 Recording a CD to CD R or CD RW disc at Normal Speed 46 Recording a CD to CD R or CD RW disc at High Speed 47 Recording on a CD R or CD RW disc Manually i 48 Auto Manual Track Increment isss 49 Checking the Remaining Recordable Time i 50 On the TOC and CD R RW Indicator ienien ii 50 Adjusting the Recording Level ANALOG IN only i 50 Finalizing a CD R or CD RW disc 51 Unfinalizingia GD RW disG u iaia ii 52 Erasing a single track of CD
61. s 15 DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 20 DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL 17 18 NO ajA N continued 1 US RCD W7V p65_02 12 11 12 9 01 6 12 PM RCD W7V 4 236 407 11 1 SD a M TT OPEN CLOSE 23 Number buttons 28 SURROUND 33 ANGLE 33 Remote AJOJN AUDIO 31 TIME 25 SUBTITLE 32 A B REPEAT 30 SHUFFLE PLAY ND 0 PROGRAM LEVEL SYNC REPEAT 29 AMS Auto Music Sensor k lt gt gt i 24 TI SCAN SLOW 1 BP 38 12 gt PLAY SELECT 23 alo TVNIDEO AUDIO ANGLE DOO He Yee SUBTITLE TIME Ed D REPEAT FINAL ERASE ee CHC ean Ga 13 TITLE 27 SCAN SLOW INPUT e Gy An gt SRT peut 14 1 4 3 ENTER 27 15 DVD DISPLAY 21 16 gt RETURN 22 17 DVD MENU 27 18 II PAUSE 24 19 STOP 24 20 INPUT 49 21 RECORD 48 22 CD SYNCHRO NORMAL HIGH 46 47 23 ERASE 52 24 FINALIZE 51 25 TV CHANNEL 54 26 TV VOLUME 54 27 TV VIDEO 54 Notes 28 CLEAR 28 e This remote control glows in the dark However before glowing the remote must be exposed to 29 LEVEL SYNC 49 light for awhile 30 PROGRAM 28 T
62. s ENTER 3 Select Clear then press ENTER If you forget your 4 digit password 1 Select Password on the setup menu 2 Enter the 6 digit number 210499 and press ENTER The 4 digit password that you entered is cleared RCD W7V p65_40 45 43 Selecting TV Aspect Select the appropriate screen type of your TV conventional size screen 4 3 or wide screen 16 9 1 Follow steps 1 and 2 of Selection of initial settings on page 40 The setup menu is displayed 2 Press 1 Y to select TV Aspect 4 3 Letterbox 4 3 Panscan 16 9 Wide 3 Press gt and then press 7 to select the desired restriction level and press ENTER 4 3 Select this when you connect a Letterbox 4 3 screen TV Displays a wide picture with bands on the upper and lower portions of the screen 4 3 Select this when you connect a Panscan 4 3 screen TV Automatically displays the wide picture on the entire screen and cuts off the portions that do not fit 16 9 Wide Select this when you connect a wide screen TV or a TV with a wide mode function 4 3 Letterbox 4 3 Panscan 16 9 Wide Depending on the DVD 4 3 Letterbox may be selected automatically instead of 4 3 Panscan or vice versa 12 9 01 6 10 PM RCD W7V 4 236 407 11 1 juewysnipy pue sumas 43us SI ET Eo Others The settings for AUDIO DRC Dynamic Range Control and Vocal can be
63. s not allowed in such a place continued 3 US 12 9 01 6 11 PM RCD W7V 4 236 407 11 1 sosiq Bulkeld l SI SD a M TT Additional operations OPEN CLOSE 000000 000000 e Gb 0000 0 0000 kea Pri gt E H To Operation Stop Press W Pause Press Il Resume play after Press gt pause Go to the next chapter Press AMS Dl track or scene in continuous play mode Go back to the Press AMS K lt preceding chapter track or scene in continuous play mode Take out the disc Press amp on DECK A or B which ever contains the disc you want to remove after stopping play Set the DECK A B switch to DECK A or B and press the OPEN CLOSE amp use the remote control AMS Automatic Music Sensor 24us RCD W7V p65_ 23 37 If there is no disc in any disc tray NO DISC appears on the front panel display You can play unfinalized CD RW discs only in DECK B If you attempt to play an unfinalized disc in the DECK A a DISC ERROR message will appear to remind you to play the disc in DECK B For the detailed explanation about finalizing see Finalizing a CD R or CD RW disc on page 51 e At the end of a listening session remove the discs from the decks by following the instructions in step 4 Do not leave the disc tray open when the unit is not in use to prevent dust and dirt from entering the unit and to preve
64. sing appears in the display When this process is finished 0 0 00 appears in the display e Once entire disc erasing process starts you cannot stop the erasing in the middle of the process Do not turn off the recorder or disconnect the recorder from the power source in the middle of the erasing process 12 9 01 6 10 PM RCD W7V 4 236 407 11 1 4 09 uo Buipio9ay 53 US SI Other Operations Controlling the TV with the Supplied Remote You can control your SONY TV with the supplied remote TV VIDEO TV CH TV VOL Controlling TVs with the remote You can control your TV using the buttons below By pressing You can TV VIDEO Switch the TV s input source between the TV and other input sources TV VOL TV volume up TV VOL TV volume down TV CH TV channel up TV CH TV channel down Depending on the TV you may not be able to control your TV or to use some of the buttons above 54US RCD W7V p65_54 54 12 9 01 6 09 PM RCD W7V 4 236 407 11 1 Additional Information Error Message The following table explains the error messages that appear in the display CHECK DISC gt A record related button has been pressed when a finalized disc is in the DECK B gt A record related button has been pressed when a standard CD is in the DECK B gt An unplayable disc CD ROM Video CD etc is inserted DATA DISC gt A non a
65. t 5gus 12 9 01 6 09 PM RCD W7V 4 236 407 11 1 COPA m MAM 1 Glossary Bit rate Value indicating the amount of video data compressed in a DVD per second The unit is Mbps Mega bit per second 1 Mbps indicates that the data per second is 1 000 000 bits The higher the bit rate is the larger the amount of data However this does not always mean that you can get higher quality pictures Dolby Pro Logic Surround As one method of decoding Dolby Surround Dolby Pro Logic Surround produces four channels from two channel sound Compared with the former Dolby Surround system Dolby Pro Logic Surround reproduces left to right panning more naturally and localizes sounds more precisely To take full advantage of Dolby Pro Logic Surround you should have one pair of rear speakers and a center speaker The rear speakers output monaural sound Chapter Sections of a picture or a music piece on a DVD that are smaller than titles A title is composed of several chapters Each chapter is assigned a chapter number enabling you to locate the chapter you want Dolby Digital This sound format for movie theaters is more advanced than Dolby Pro Logic Surround In this format the rear speakers output stereo sound with an expanded frequency range and a subwoofer channel for deep bass is independently provided This format is also called 5 1 because the subwoofer channel is counted as 0 1 channel since
66. t has a non standard shape e g card heart e A disc with paper or stickers on it e A disc that has the adhesive cellophane tape or a sticker still left on it Some CD Rs or CD RWs cannot be played on this recorder depending upon the recording quality or physical condition of the disc or the characteristics of the recording device Furthermore the disc will not be played if it has not been correctly finalized For more information see the operating instructions for the recording device RCD W7V p65_02 12 7 Note on playback operations of DVDs Some playback operations of DVDs may be intentionally set by software producers Since this recorder plays DVDs according to the disc contents the software producers designed some playback features may not be available Also refer to the instructions supplied with the DVDs Copyrights This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U S patents other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corpora tion Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited This recorder incorporates Dolby Digital Pro Logic Surround and the DTS Digital Out System Manufactured under license
67. tal connector or to output the sound to a digital component such as a DAT or MD deck When you play a DVD set Digital Audio Output to PCM or Stream PCM in the setup display For details see page 45 E To connect the recorder to an audio component with a built in Dolby Digital decoder In the setup display Digital Audio Output to Dolby Digital PCM Use the setup display to change the various settings for the picture and sound For details see page 40 22US Selecting the Language for On Screen Display You can select the language for the display or the messages displayed on the screen Default setting is ENGLISH ODDO Doo DEL o o Medik DVD DISPLAY METSAN ENTER 1 Press DVD DISPLAY and select SETUP using t and then press ENTER G seme 2 Select the Menu Language using 4 then press gt gt English Spanish French 3 Select the language you want using t then press ENTER Anglais Espagnol vFrangais To cancel using the setup display on the way Press RETURN The languages you can select are the ones displayed in step 2 For details see page 41 12 9 01 6 11 PM RCD W7V 4 236 407 11 1 ISEE m Playing Discs Playing Discs D Gp This recorder has two decks When using the remote set DECK A B switch to DECK A for operations on DECK A the CD DVD player section or to DECK B for operations on DECK B the CD R or CD R
68. ter DVD to be played Checks the elapsed time and the remaining playback time Inputs the time code for picture searching Displays the DVD Changes the audio setting Displays the subtitles Changes the subtitle language Changes the angle Changes the sound setting By using the Setup Display you can make various adjustments to items such as picture and sound You can also set a language for the subtitles and the Setup Display among other things ie Each time you press DVD DISPLAY the Control Menu display changes as follows Control Menu display 4 Control Menu display off The Control Menu items are different depending on the disc continued RCD W7V p65_13 22 21 12 9 01 6 11 PM RCD W7V 4 236 407 11 1 MAM 1 RCD W7V p65_13 22 22 Necessary Setup Before Using the Recorder Some setups are necessary for the recorder depending on the TV or other components to be connected For details on using the setup display see page 40 For details on each setup display item see page 40 to 45 E To connect the recorder to a wide screen TV In the setup display set TV ASPECT in SETUP to 16 9 E To connect the recorder to a normal TV In the setup display set TV Aspect to 4 3 Letterbox or 4 3 Panscan in the setup display For details see page 43 E To listen to the sound through speakers connected to an amplifier with a digi
69. tho Sudanese Swedish Swahili Tamil Telugu Tajik Thai Tigrinya Turkmen Tagalog Setswana Tonga Turkish Tsonga Tatar Twi Ukrainian Urdu Uzbek Vietnamese Volap k Wolof Xhosa Yoruba Chinese Zulu 1703 12 9 01 6 09 PM RCD W7V 4 236 407 11 1 Not specified ler TT DVD Setup Menu List You can set the following items with the DVD setup menu The order of the displayed items may be different from the actual display CUSTOM SETUP Disc Audio Select the language you want to use from the displayed language list Disc Subtitle Select the language you want to use from the displayed language list Disc Menu Select the language you want to use from the displayed language list When you select ORIGINAL you can enjoy the language given priority on the disc Menu Language Select the language you want to use from the displayed language list When you select AUDIO FOLLOW the setting is automatically switched to the language selected in AUDIO Rating __ 8 7 NC17 6 R 5 4 PG13 E A 2 1 G Password New gt Change Q Clear 5 TV Aspect 4 3 Letterbox Mm 4 3 Panscan 16 9 Wide 5 S Others _ AUDIO DRC On 3 D L Off L Vocal _ On 3 L Off Digital Audio Output DOLBY DIGITAL PCM Stream PCM PCM 6345 RCD W7V p65_55 Rear cover 63 12 9 01 6 09 PM RC
70. tle language and the language used in title menus or DVD menus which will always be used for every disc to be played back When you play back a DVD video disc the DVD player automatically displays the pre selected subtitle language if it is included on the disc 1 Follow steps 1 and 2 of Selection of initial settings on page 40 The setup menu is displayed 2 Press 1 Y to select Disc Audio Disc Audio vOriginal English French German Spanish Italian Chinese Polish Hungarian Russian Other 3 Press gt and then 1 4 to select the desired language and press ENTER Original The original language of each disc will be selected English The English will be Selected e Other Another language can be selected You can input 4 digit language code Refer to the language codes on page 62 Press CLEAR if an incorrect language code is entered To turn off the SETUP Menu Press RETURN or gt PLAY If the language selected is not available on the disc the original language designated by each disc will be selected RCD W7V p65_40 45 41 Selecting Disc Subtitle and Disc Menu You can select the language for Disc Subtitle and Disc Menu at the same method as Selecting disc language Refer to Selecting disc languages section Selecting menu languages The language used in this setup manu can be changed 1 Follow steps 1 and 2 of Selection of initial settings on page 40 The
71. tton twice The UNFINALIZE indicator begins to flash and the PLAY PAUSE and REC indicators light up for about 8 seconds Unfinalizing enters standby mode 5245 2 Press C gt while the UNFINALIZE indicator is flashing Unfinalizing starts During unfinalizing TOC ERASE appears in the display and the remaining time for unfinalizing appears in the display When the unfinalizing process is finished the total track number and the total playing time appears in the display and the TOC red indicator lights up e The TOC red indicator appears on the front panel display if the disc you put in DECK B has not been finalized Check the indicator each time before unfinalizing e Once the unfinalizing process starts you cannot stop in the middle of the process Do not turn off the recorder or disconnect the recorder from the AC power source in the middle of the unfinalizing process e A unfinalized discs can be played back only in DECK B 12 9 01 6 10 PM RCD W7V 4 236 407 11 1 M a rl ler TT Erasing a single track of CD RW disc You can erase one track on a CD RW at a time This process starts with the last track on the disc Please note that before erasing a track you must unfinalize the disc If the disc is not unfinalized follow the instructions of Unfinalizing a CD RW disc page 52 ERASE 1 Press the ERASE button The LAST TR ERASE indicato
72. udio CD can be played by both DECK A the CD DVD player section and DECK B the CD R or CD RW recorder section compact Discs with the logo above Audio Sate CD R are recordable only one time When you finalize page 51 the disc you can play it in either DECK A the CD DVD player section or DECK B the CD R or CD RW recording section and you can play it in any conventional CD player including home car and portable models When you buy a CD R disc please note that you must buy an audio CD R disc A CD R disc designed for computer use will not work in the recorder 645 FE Discs with the logo above AUDIO CD RW are recordable and also re writable You can play this type of disc only in DECK B the CD R or CD RW recording section or CD RW compatible players They will not play back in most current CD players unless the player is CD RW compatible When you buy a CD RW disc please note that you must buy an audio CD RW disc A CD RW disc designed for computer use will not work in the recorder Terms for discs Title The longest sections of a picture or a music piece on a DVD a movie etc for a picture piece on a video software or an album etc for a music piece on an audio software Each title is assigned a title number enabling you to locate the title you want Chapter Sections of a picture or a music piece that are smaller than titles A title is composed of several chapters Each chapter is assigne
73. udio CD ROM or a CD Video disc has been placed in the machine DISC ERROR gt An unfinalized disc has been placed in the DECK A gt A DVD disc has been placed in the DECK B gt The disc is not seated properly gt There is a problem with the disc DISC FULL gt There is not enough time left on the disc to complete a planned recording ERROR gt The disc tray is not seated properly NO AUDIO gt A record related button has been pressed when a non audio disc is in the DECK B CAN NOT COPY gt A recording is not possible due to the Serial Copy Management System SCMS UNLOCK gt There is not source for recording through DIGITAL OPTICAL IN jack NO DISC gt No disc is inserted in the recorder RCD W7V p65_55 Rear cover 55 System Limitations TOC appears for a long time If the inserted recordable CD R RW is brand new TOC appears in the front panel display longer than for CD R RWSs that have been used Limitations when recording over an existing track The correct remaining recording time may not be displayed e You may find it impossible to record over a track if that track has been recorded over several times already e The remaining recording time may be shortened out of proportion to the total recorded time e Recording over a track to eliminate noise is not recommended since this may shorten the duration of the track e You may find
74. und AD This unit can produce a 3D Surround effect which simulates multi channel audio playback from two stereo speakers instead of the five or more speakers normally required to listen to multi channel audio from a home theater system 00 Ooo ooge 3388 ooo pO oOo oO D O OoOo CEXD0 0 SURROUND Mbe DVD DISPLAY 1 Press DVD DISPLAY during playback The Control Menu appears 2 Press 1 4 to select 7 som SURROUND The sound mode appears 3 Select the desired sound mode using gt buttons The sound mode is changed between 3D SURROUND and NORMAL To turn off the Control Menu Press DVD DISPLAY ie You can select the surround directly by pressing SURROUND Each time you press the button the surround changes This 3D Surround effect may not work for some DVD discs such as those recorded with a mono audio soundtrack e Turn off the TV surround sound and other surround effects when using this 3D surround effect 12 9 01 6 11 PM RCD W7V 4 236 407 11 1 sosig bulkeld 33US SI RCD W7V p65_ 23 37 34 Playing MP3 Discs The DVD Player can play MP3 format recordings on CD ROM CD R or CD RW discs Before playing MP3 recordings read the following notes Notes on MP3 About MP3 e An MP3 file is audio data compressed by using MPEGI the audio layer 3 file coding scheme We call files that have the mp3 file extension MP3 files e The player can
75. uring Program Play The number of tracks displayed are the same number of tracks recorded on a disc 12 9 01 6 11 PM RCD W7V 4 236 407 11 1 a Wes 5 Playing repeatedly repeat Play TTD GD Gp You can play a title chapter disc track on a disc In Program Play mode the recorder repeats the titles or all tracks in the programmed order You may not be able to perform Repeat Play depending on the DVD REPEAT 1 Press REPEAT when playing a disc The repeat icon appears 2 Press REPEAT to select a desired repeat mode DVD Gm mp G rT a gt G OFF Tml CD G ose m gt mack G OFF Tl When playing a DVD e TITLE repeats the current title on a disc e CHAPTER repeats the current chapter e OFF does not play repeatedly When playing a CD e DISC repeats all the tracks on a disc e TRACK repeats the current track e OFF does not play repeatedly RCD W7V p65_ 23 37 29 When Program Play e DISC repeats all the programmed tracks e TRACK repeats the current track OFF does not play repeatedly When Shuffle Play e DISC repeats all the tracks on a disc in random order e OFF does not play repeatedly When playing a CD on Deck B Each time you press REPEAT on the remote the REPEAT indicator in the front panel display lights disappear TV and toggles as REPEAT REPEAT 1 and then lights off e REPEAT repeats all the tracks on a disc e REPEAT 1 repe
76. urning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Welcome Thank you for purchasing the Sony Compact Disc Recorder Before operating the recorder please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference 12 10 01 3 40 PM RCD W7V 4 236 407 11 1 ET Eo Precautions On safety e If anything falls into the cabinet unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source as long as it is connected to the mains outlet even if the unit itself has been turned off Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if you do not intend to use it for an extended period of time To disconnect the cord pull it out by the plug never by the cord Caution The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet unplug the recorder and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further AC power cord must be changed only at a qualified service shop
77. you to enjoy more real audio presence continued 12 9 01 6 09 PM RCD W7V 4 236 407 11 1 CIP DID i ji UONEWIOJU EUO NPPY i gus SI a Wes I Furthermore various advanced functions such as the multi angle multilingual and Parental Control functions are provided with the DVD Multi angle function Various angles or viewpoints of the video camera for a scene are recorded on some DVDs Multilingual function Several languages for the sound or subtitles in a picture are recorded on some DVDs Parental Control A function of the DVD to limit playback of the disc by the age of the users according to the limitation level in each country The limitation varies from disc to disc when it is activated playback is completely prohibited violent scenes are skipped or replaced with other scenes and so on Region Code This system is used to protect copyrights A region number is allocated on each DVD system or DVD disc according to the sales region Each region code is shown on the system as well as on the disc packaging The system can play the discs that match its region code The system can also play discs with the mark Even when the region code is not shown on the DVD the region limit may still be activated Title The longest sections of a picture or a music piece on a DVD a movie etc for a picture piece on video software or an album etc for a music p

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