Sony DAR-RD100 User Manual

Table of Contents

• WARNING

• Precautions
  • Hookups and Settings 12
  • DVD Recorder Basics 31
  • Recording 41
  • Playback 51
  • DVD Edit 63
  • DV Dubbing 70
  • DVD Recorder Set-Up Menu 74
  • Speaker Surround Options 84
  • Speaker System Set-Up Menu 91
  • Other Operations 96
  • Additional Information 101

• Ways to Use Your DVD Recorder/Home Theatre System

• Quick Guide to Disc Types

• Hookups and Settings
  • Overview
  • Step 1: Unpacking
  • Step 2: Connecting the Speaker System
  • Step 3: Connecting the FM/ AM Aerials
  • Step 4: Connecting the Speaker System and Recorder
  • Step 5: Connecting the TV Aerial
  • Step 6: Connecting the TV and Recorder
  • Step 7: Connecting the Mains Leads
  • Connecting the Recorder to Other Equipment
  • Step 8: Initial Setup

• DVD Recorder Basics
  • Inserting and Formatting a Disc
  • Recording a TV Programme on a Disc
  • Viewing Recorded TV Programmes (Title List)
  • Checking the Playback Information and Playing Time
  • Changing the Name of a Recorded Programme (Title Input)
  • Labelling and Protecting a Disc
  • Playing a DVD on Other Equipment (Finalize)

• Recording
  • Before Recording
  • Timer Recording (Standard and VIDEO Plus+)
  • Checking/Changing/ Cancelling Timer Settings (Timer List)
  • Recording Without the Timer
  • Recording From Connected Equipment

• Playback
  • Playing DVDs and VIDEO CDs
  • Searching for a Title/ Chapter/Track, etc.
  • Playing Music CDs and MP3 Audio Tracks
  • Playing JPEG Image Files

• DVD Edit
  • Before Editing
  • Erasing and Editing Titles
  • Editing a Title by Chapter
  • Editing a Playlist

• DV Dubbing
  • Before DV Dubbing
  • Connecting a Digital Video Camera to the DV IN Jack
  • Dubbing From a DV/Digital8 Format Tape to a DVD

• DVD Recorder Set-Up Menu
  • Using the Setup Displays
  • Channel and Clock Settings
  • TV and Video Settings
  • Language Settings
  • Audio Settings
  • Parental Control Settings
  • Recording Settings

• Speaker Surround Options
  • Checking the Status Information on the Centre Unit Display
  • Selecting the Sound Field
  • Reinforcing Bass Frequencies (DSGX)
  • Enjoying the Sound at Low Volume (“AUDIO DRC”)
  • Adjusting the Delay Between the Picture and Sound (“A/V SYNC”)
  • Enjoying Stereo or Bilingual Broadcasts (“DUAL MONO”)
  • Enjoying TV or VCR Sound From the Speaker System

• Speaker System Set-Up Menu
  • Using the AMP Menu
  • Basic Speaker Settings (“SP SETUP”)
  • Speaker Level Settings (“LEVEL”)
  • Additional Speaker Settings (“CUSTOMIZE”)

• Other Operations
  • Enjoying the Radio
  • Using the Sleep Timer
  • Operating Other Equipment With the Supplied Remote
  • Returning the Speaker System and Recorder to Their Default Settings

• Additional Information
  • Troubleshooting
  • Notes About This System
  • Specifications
  • Guide to Parts and Controls
  • Glossary
  • Language Code List
  • Area Code List
  • Index