Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station. Precautions • This unit operates on 220 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz.
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If you have any questions or problems concerning your recorder, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. About this manual • Instructions in this manual describe the controls on the remote. You can also use the...
Ways to Use Your DVD Recorder Quick access to recorded titles – Title List , Display the Title List to see all of the titles on the disc, including recording date, title length, and thumbnail image (page 29). Creating your own programme – Playlist...
Progressive PAL playback , If your TV is compatible with progressive signals, you can enjoy accurate colour reproduction and high quality images in Progressive mode. Playing JPEG image files , You can enjoy viewing JPEG images on your TV screen. First, take pictures with a digital camera and save them in JPEG format to a CD-RW/CD-R on a PC.
Quick Guide to Disc Types Recordable and playable discs Disc Type Logo DVD+RW mode DVD- Video mode DVD+R DVD-R Usable disc versions (as of February 2005) • 4x-speed or slower DVD+RWs • 4x-speed or slower DVD-RWs (Ver.1.1, Ver.1.2 with CPRM* •...
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Recording Features Record Auto Rewrite 16:9 sizes chapter (page 37) (page 77) (page 77) Discs that cannot be recorded on • DVD-RWs (Ver. 1.0) • DVD+RWs that are not 2.4x-speed compatible • Double layer discs • 8 cm discs Editing Features Manual Erase title A-B Erase...
Playable discs Disc Type Logo DVD VIDEO VIDEO CD DATA CD Note about CDs The recorder can play CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD- RWs recorded in the following formats: • music CD format • video CD format • MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files of format conforming to ISO9660* Level 1/Level 2, or its extended format, Joliet * A logical format of files and folders on CD-ROMs,...
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Note on playback operations of DVD VIDEOs/ VIDEO CDs Some playback operations of DVD VIDEOs/ VIDEO CDs may be intentionally set by software producers. Since this recorder plays DVD VIDEOs/VIDEO CDs according to the disc contents the software producers designed, some playback features may not be available.
Hookups and Settings Hooking Up the Recorder Follow steps 1 to 6 to hook up the recorder, and step 7 to make the initial settings for the recorder (page 21). Notes • Plug cords securely to prevent unwanted noise. • See the instructions supplied with the components to be connected. •...
LINE 2 OUT LINE 4 IN VIDEO OUT COAXIAL PCM/DTS/ MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL AUDIO AUDIO VIDEO OUT LINE 2 OUT DIGITAL OUT LINE 1 - TV SELECT PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL OPTICAL COMPO- VIDEO VIDEO NENT S VIDEO AERIAL DVD recorder...
LINE 2 OUT (VIDEO) VIDEO OUT SELECT switch SCART cord (not supplied) Video cord (supplied) COMPONENT VIDEO IN (green) (blue) (red) TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) (green) to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT DVD recorder INPUT VIDEO AUDIO TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver)
‘standard definition’ output. If there are questions regarding our TV set compatibility with this model 625p DVD recorder, please contact our customer service centre. • When you connect the recorder to your TV via the SCART jacks, the TV’s input source is set to the...
AV amplifier (receiver) with a decoder INPUT VIDEO (white) AUDIO (red) TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) DVD recorder DIGITAL OUT to DIGITAL PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL (OPTICAL) OPTICAL to optical [Speakers] digital input Rear (R) Front (R)
Connecting to audio L/R input jacks This connection will use your TV’s or stereo amplifier’s (receiver’s) two speakers for sound. Connect using the audio cord (supplied). White • Surround effect (page 49) Note Do not connect the LINE 4 IN (AUDIO L/R) and LINE 2 OUT (AUDIO L/R) jacks to your TV’s audio output jacks at the same time.
Notes • If the supplied remote interferes your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command mode number for this recorder (page 20). • Use the batteries correctly to avoid possible leakage and corrosion.
2 (volume) +/– Adjusts the volume of your PROG +/– Selects the programme position on your TV (wide mode) Switches to or from the wide mode of a Sony wide- screen TV (TV/video) Switches your TV’s input source Number buttons and -/--* * If you use the number buttons to select the TV’s...
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Sony DVD recorder or player, set the command switch mode number for this recorder and the supplied "/1 remote to one that differs from the other Sony DVD recorder or player. The default command mode setting for this recorder and the supplied remote is “MODE3.”...
Step 7: Initial Setup Use the Setup Displays to make the initial settings for using the recorder. Complete the initial setup in the following order. Tuner and Channel Setup OSD Language Setup Clock Setup TV Type Setup Audio and Video connection Setup (if necessary) Follow the steps from “Presetting channels”...
Press M/m to select [OSD] (on-screen display), and press ,. Language Menu Audio Subtitle Press M/m to select a language, and press ENTER. The on-screen language changes to the selected language. Press < to return to the Setup Display, and follow the steps of “Setting the clock” (see below).
VIDEO OUT LINE 2 OUT DIGITAL OUT LINE 1 - TV SELECT PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL OPTICAL COMPO- VIDEO VIDEO NENT S VIDEO to LINE 4 IN : Signal flow S VIDEO S-video cord (not supplied) DVD recorder (front) (rear) VCR, etc.
DIGITAL OUT COMPONENT LINE 2 OUT LINE 4 IN VIDEO OUT COAXIAL PCM/DTS/ MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL AUDIO AUDIO VIDEO OUT LINE 2 OUT DIGITAL OUT SELECT - TV PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL OPTICAL COMPO- VIDEO VIDEO NENT S VIDEO DVD recorder...
LINE 2 OUT LINE 4 IN VIDEO OUT COAXIAL PCM/DTS/ MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL AUDIO AUDIO VIDEO OUT LINE 2 OUT DIGITAL OUT LINE 1 - TV SELECT PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL OPTICAL COMPO- VIDEO VIDEO NENT S VIDEO PAY-TV/Canal Plus decoder DVD recorder...
Basic Operation Inserting and Formatting a Disc - RW - RW Video When you first insert a new disc, the recorder will ask you to format the disc. Follow the steps below to format the disc. You can also reformat a DVD+RW or DVD-RW to create a blank disc.
Recording a Programme to a Disc - RW - RW Video This section introduces the basic operation to record the current TV programme to a disc. For details about recording, see page 37. REC MODE Insert a disc. For details on how to insert and format a new disc, see “Inserting and Formatting a Disc”...
Viewing the Recorded Programme (Title List) - RW - RW Video The titles of programmes recorded on a disc are displayed in the Title List, which also displays disc information, such as disc name, remaining time, etc. Follow the steps below to play the recorded programme.
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To change a title thumbnail picture You can select a favourite scene for the thumbnail picture shown in the Title List menu. Play a title whose thumbnail picture you want to change. Press PICTURE MARK at the scene you want to set for a thumbnail picture.
Checking the Playback Information and Playing Time You can check the playback information and remaining time displayed on the TV screen or the front panel display. TIME DISPLAY Using the on-screen display - RW - RW Video Press DISPLAY to show various playback information on the TV screen.
Notes • Playing time of MP3 audio tracks may not be displayed correctly. • If you create a Playlist title longer than “13:15:21,” the display is reset to “0:00:00” and restarts counting. Changing the Name of a Recorded Programme (Title Input) - RW - RW...
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Select [Title Name] and press ENTER. The display for entering characters appears. The default title name is displayed in the input row. Input row Character type box Title 1 Upper Case Finish Cancel Space Erase Setting buttons • Press </, to move between the setting buttons.
Labelling and Protecting a Disc SET UP Labelling a disc - RW - RW Video A disc is automatically labelled as its disc type. You can change the disc name (up to 21 characters). Insert a disc. Press SET UP to turn on the Setup Display. Select [Disc Info] and press ,.
Playing a DVD on Other Equipment (Finalize) - RW - RW Video Finalizing is necessary when you play discs recorded with this recorder on other DVD equipment. When you finalize a DVD+RW, DVD-RW (Video mode), DVD+R, or DVD-R, a DVD menu will be automatically created, which can be displayed on other DVD equipment.
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z Hint You can check whether the disc has been finalized or not. If you cannot select [Finalize] in step 5 above, the disc has already been finalized. Notes • The time required for finalizing depends on the disc type, recording time, or the number of titles recorded on the disc.
Recording Before Recording Before you start recording… • This recorder can record on various discs. Select the disc type according to your needs (page 8). • Use the Title List to check the available recording time for the disc (page 29). For DVD+RWs and DVD-RWs, you can erase titles to free up disc space (page 59).
None • Timer recordings cannot be made if the recorder is turned on. • While recording, you cannot set additional timer recordings. Setting the timer manually (Standard) O RETURN - RW - RW Video Notes TIMER </M/m/,, ENTER RDR-GX210 2-548-697-E2(1)
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Press Z (open/close), and place a recordable disc on the disc tray. Labelled side facing up Press Z (open/close) to close the disc tray. Wait until “LOADING” disappears from the front panel display. For details on how to insert and format a new disc, see “Inserting and Formatting a Disc”...
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TIMER repeatedly to switch the display to [ShowView]. Press the number buttons to enter the ShowView number. • If you make a mistake, press CLEAR and re- enter the correct number. Number buttons TIMER </M/m/,, ENTER Repeat Today RDR-GX210 2-548-697-E2(1)
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Press , to move to [Repeat], and press M/m to select a repeat option. You can select [Today], [Mon-Fri], or [Weekly]. Press ENTER. The programme position, date, start and stop times, recording mode, repeat option, and PDC/VPS setting (page 39) appear. Timer Standard Date Start...
The selected timer setting is deleted from the Timer List. • If you want to cancel the deletion, select [Cancel] and press ENTER in step 2. RETURN. 7:00 8:00 9:00 will be cut off 2-548-697-E2(1) 7:00 8:00 9:00 10:00 RDR-GX210 10:00...
◆When the end time of one recording and the start time of another are the same After finishing the previous recording, the other recording may be delayed. 7:00 8:00 9:00 Notes • While recording, you cannot change the timer setting for the current recording.
(page 88). REC once while recording. The REC twice while recording. [Continue] REC repeatedly while recording. After 0:19:55 Input : Pr. 8 SP 1H 40M Free MONO 2-548-697-E2(1) RDR-GX210...
Creating chapters in a title The recorder automatically divides a recording (a title) into chapters by inserting chapter marks at 5, 10, or 15-minute intervals during recording. Select the interval, [5Min], [10Min], or [15Min] for [Auto Chapter] in [Rec Setting] Setup (page 77). z Hint You can create chapters manually when playing a DVD+RW, DVD-RW (VR mode), or DVD+R...
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DV IN jack. Notes • When recording a video game image, the screen may not be clear. • Any programme that contains a Copy-Never copy guard signal cannot be recorded. The recorder automatically stops recording after a few seconds. RDR-GX210 2-548-697-E2(1)
Playback Playing DVDs and VIDEO - RW - RW Video Number buttons TOP MENU Press Z (open/close), and place a disc on the disc tray. Playback side facing down Press Z (open/close) to close the disc tray. If you inserted a DVD VIDEO or VIDEO CD, press H.
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To stop playback Press x. To resume playback from the point where you stopped the disc (Resume Play) The recorder stores the point where you stopped the disc even if the disc is removed or the recorder turns off. Press x once to stop playback. When you play the disc next time, the recorder resumes playback from the point where you stopped the disc.
Playback options CLEAR ./> REPEAT Buttons Operations Z (open/close) Stops playing and opens the disc tray. X (pause) Pauses playback. . (previous)/ Goes to the beginning of the previous/next title/ > (next) chapter/scene/track. Fast reverses/fast forwards the disc when repeatedly (fast reverse/fast pressed during playback.
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Buttons (slow) (instant replay/instant advance) (audio) SUR (Surround) (subtitle) (angle) To resume normal playback, press H. Notes • If appears, the operation is not available on the disc. • When playing the discs recorded on this recorder, angles and subtitles cannot be changed. •...
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To play repeatedly Press REPEAT repeatedly to select an item to be repeated. [Chapter]: repeats the current chapter. (DVD only) [Title]: repeats the current title. (DVD only) [Track]: repeats the current track. (VIDEO CD only) [All]: repeats all the tracks on the disc. (VIDEO CD only) [Off]: does not play repeatedly.
Searching for a Title/ Chapter/Track, etc. - RW - RW Video You can search a DVD by title or chapter, and VIDEO CD by track. As titles and tracks are assigned individual numbers on the disc, select the title or track by entering its number. You can also search for a scene using the time code.
To erase the bookmark Press SEARCH MODE to turn on the bookmark search display. Press </, or the number buttons to select the bookmark number you want to erase, and press CLEAR. Press SEARCH MODE to turn off the display. Playing Music CDs and MP3 Audio Tracks DATA CD...
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To stop playback Press x. When you start playback the next time, the recorder resumes playback from the point where you stopped the track. Press x twice to play from the beginning of the disc/track. z Hints • For CDs, you can also select the track number by pressing the number buttons in step 3 above.
Buttons Operations RANDOM Plays tracks in random order when pressed. [Random] appears. REPEAT Selects the item to be repeated when pressed repeatedly during playback. [TRACK]: repeats the current track. [ALL]: repeats all the tracks on the disc (CD) or album (DATA CD).
00:00:00 003/009 List 1-Waltz for Debby.mp3 2-My Romance.mp3 3-Milestones.mp3 4-My Funny Valentine.mp3 5-Autumn Leaves.mp3 6-All Blues.mp3 7-In A Silent Way.mp3 Repeat steps 2 to 4 to add more tracks to the list. To add all the tracks on the disc, select [ (programme all) and press ENTER.
Playing JPEG Image Files DATA CD You can play JPEG image files on DATA CDs (CD-Rs/CD-RWs). For details about JPEG image files, see “About JPEG image files” (page 58). O RETURN TOP MENU Insert a DATA CD. The list menu appears on the TV screen. JPEG List Preview...
Select a file and press H or ENTER. Slide show starts from the selected image file. To pause playback, press X. To stop the slide show and return to the list menu, press x or O RETURN. About JPEG image files JPEG is image compression technology.
Erasing and Editing Before Editing This recorder offers various edit options for various disc and title types. Before you edit, check these types and select an available option. Notes • You may lose edited contents if you remove the disc while editing.
In this case, you can select a title or chapter and create a Playlist title. You can even rearrange the scene order within the Playlist title (page 65). z Hint For DVD-RW (VR mode), you can display the disc’s Playlist titles in Title List (Playlist), or the original titles in Title List (Original).
Select a title, and press ENTER. The sub-menu appears with options available for the selected title. [Chapter List]: Displays the Chapter List menu, which displays the title contents by chapter (see “Editing a Title by Chapter” on page 63). [Erase]: Erases the title (page 61). For effects on disc capacity, see page 59.
Press ENTER at the start of the scene to be erased (point A). Thumbnail of point A Title Edit A-B Erase Title 1 07/12 0:45:00 Set Point A Set Point B Cancel Press ENTER at the end of the scene (point B).
Editing a Title by Chapter You can make detailed editing to a title by using the Chapter List menu that displays title contents by chapter. TITLE LIST Press TITLE LIST to turn on the Title List. When editing a DVD-RW (VR mode), press TITLE LIST repeatedly to switch the Title List (Original) and Title List (Playlist), if necessary.
Repeat the steps above and select [Show] in step 2. Notes • Images or sound may be momentarily interrupted at the point where you hide the chapter. • On other Sony DVD equipment, hidden chapters will play without being skipped. Creating chapters manually - RW You can create chapters within a title by inserting chapter marks at the desired points.
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Select [New Playlist], and press ENTER. The title or chapter is added to the Playlist as a new Playlist title. To create more Playlist titles, press TITLE LIST and repeat the steps above. Adding contents to an existing Playlist title Press TITLE LIST to turn on the Title List (Original).
– the images on the tape contain copy protection signals, which limit recording. • If you want to play the disc on other DVD equipment, finalize the disc (page 35). Hookups to DV IN i.LINK cable (not supplied) DV output Digital video camera : Signal flow DVD recorder...
Dubbing From a DV/Digital8 Format Tape to a DVD - RW - RW Video You can record a DV/Digital8 format tape onto a disc. The recorder controls the digital video camera. You can fast forward, rewind, and stop the tape to select a scene using the recorder’s remote control.
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Press O RETURN to turn off the Setup Display. Press to start playing the DV/Digital8 format tape. The playback picture appears on the screen. While watching the screen, search for the point you want to start recording by pressing m/M. When you find the point you want, press Press z REC.
Settings and Adjustments Using the Setup Displays By using the Setup Displays, you can make various adjustments to items such as picture and sound, as well as select a language for the subtitles. The Setup Display consists of several levels to set up options.
Press M/m to select the item you want to set up, and press ENTER to conform. Some items require additional settings. Settings Auto Preset Channel Settings Clock TV Aspect Display Mode Line1 Decoder Progressive Mode Factory Setup To turn off the Setup Display Press SET UP.
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Press ENTER while [Setting] is selected. The Channel List menu appears. Fine C 12 C 23 C 27 C 17 PR-01 NICAM C 33 C 34 C 47 C 10 Press M/m to select the programme position you want to set, and press ENTER. Fine C 12 C 23...
TV and Video Settings These settings will adjust items related to the image, such as size. Choose the settings according to the type of TV, tuner, or decoder connected to the recorder. Select [Settings] in the Setup Display. To use the display, see “Using the Setup Displays”...
Notes • You cannot select [On] if the VIDEO OUT SELECT switch on the rear panel is set to “RGB” (page 15). Make sure that it is set to “COMPONENT.” • When set to [On], pictures appear on a progressive compatible TV or monitor.
Audio Settings The [Audio] Setup allows you to adjust the sound according to the playback and connection conditions. Select [Audio] in the Setup Display. To use the display, see “Using the Setup Displays” (page 69). The default settings are underlined. Audio Dolby Digital D-PCM...
[Audio DRC] (Dynamic Range Control) (Dolby Digital DVDs only) Makes the sound clear when the volume is turned down when playing a DVD that conforms to [Audio DRC]. This affects the output from the following jacks: – LINE 2 OUT (AUDIO L/R) jacks –...
z Hint If you forget your password, clear the password and registered a new password. Press SET UP to turn on the Setup Display. Enter the six- digit number 210499 using the number buttons. Select ] and press ENTER. The registered password is cleared.
[ 5Min ] Sets the interval to 5 minutes. [ 10Min ] Sets the interval to 10 minutes. [ 15Min ] Sets the interval to 15 minutes. Note Depending on the size of the recording being made, the actual interval may vary from the interval selected in [Auto Chapter].
Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Power The power does not turn on. , Check that the mains lead is connected securely.
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The picture from equipment connected to the recorder’s input jack does not appear on the screen. , If the equipment is connected to the LINE 1-TV jack, select “LINE 1” in the front panel display by pressing INPUT SELECT. If the equipment is connected to the LINE 2 IN jacks, select “LINE 2”...
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The recorder starts playing the disc automatically. , The DVD VIDEO features an auto playback function. Playback stops automatically. , If the disc has an auto pause signal, the recorder stops playback at the auto pause signal. Some functions such as Stop, Search, or Slow- motion Play cannot be performed.
Set the same command mode (page 20). , Set the TV/DVD switch to DVD (page 19). Other Sony equipment responds to the remote. , The same command mode is set for both the equipment and recorder. Set a different command mode for the recorder (page 20).
Notes About This Recorder On operation • If the recorder is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture may condense on the lenses inside the recorder. Should this occur, the recorder may not operate properly.
Specifications System Laser: Semiconductor laser Channel coverage: PAL/SECAM (B/G, D/K, I, L) VHF: E2 to E12, R1 to R12, F1 to F10, Italian A to H, Ireland A to J, South Africa 4 to 13/ UHF: E21 to E69, R21 to R69, B21 to B69, F21 to F69/CATV: S01 to S05, S1 to S20, France B to Q/HYPER: S21 to S41 The above channel coverage merely ensures the...
About the name “i.LINK” i.LINK is a more familiar term for IEEE 1394 data transport bus proposed by SONY, and is a trademark approved by many corporations. IEEE 1394 is an international standard standardized by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.
Guide to Parts and Controls For more information, see the pages in parentheses. Front panel Buttons on the recorder have the same function as the buttons on the remote if they have the same or similar names. A @/1 (on/standby) button (21, 27, 38, 40) B Front panel display (31, 88) C Disc tray (27) D TIMER REC indicator (38, 40)
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Remote Buttons on the remote have the same function as the buttons on the recorder if they have the same or similar names. Buttons with an orange dot next to them can be used with your TV when the TV/ DVD switch is set to TV.
wl MENU button (47, 53) e; m M (search) buttons (49, 54) ea H (play) button* (47, 53) The button has a tactile dot. X (pause) button (43, 49, 54, 57) x (stop) button ( es CHAPTER MARK button (64) PICTURE MARK button (30) Front panel display V CD...
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Rear panel AERIAL LINE 3 / DECODER DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL PCM/DTS/ MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL VIDEO OUT SELECT LINE 1 - TV COMPO- NENT A AERIAL IN/OUT jacks (13) B LINE 3/DECODER jack (23, 25, 26) C DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack (16) D COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (P , Y) jacks (14) E LINE 2 OUT (AUDIO L/R, VIDEO) jacks...
Glossary Album (page 53) A unit in which to store MP3 audio tracks on a DATA CD. (Album is an exclusive definition for this recorder.) Chapter (page 52) Sections of a picture or a music feature that are smaller than titles. A title is composed of several chapters.
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File (page 57) A JPEG image recorded on a DATA CD. (File is an exclusive definition for this recorder.) A single file consist of a single image. Folder (page 57) A unit in which to store JPEG image files on a DATA CD.
Language Code List For details, see page 74. The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard. Language Code Abkhazian 6566 Afar 6565 Afrikaans 6570 Albanian 8381 Amharic 6577 Arabic 6582 Armenian 7289 Assamese 6583 Aymara 6588 Azerbaijani 6590 Bashkir 6665...
Area Code List For details, see page 77. Code Area Code Area Afghanistan Netherlands Antilles Argentina Austria Australia Belgium Bolivia Brazil Bhutan Canada Congo Switzerland Chile China Colombia Costa Rica Czech Republic Germany Denmark Ecuador Egypt Spain Ethiopia Code Area Finland Libya Fiji...