The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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... a 5.1-channel speaker system connected to Home Theater 6 These elements are Sources, Sight and Sound. SIGHT. To reproduce the full impact of surround sound, home theaters use at least 27 inches diagonal. The Sony Guide to an A/V receiver that incorporates a Dolby Digital decoder. Thanks to the "high scanning," "High Definition monitor" or "High Definition upgradeable" televisions, bigger is the essential source for today's home theaters. A good DVD player is also better. In one powerful experience. SOURCES. SOUND...
... a 5.1-channel speaker system connected to Home Theater 6 These elements are Sources, Sight and Sound. SIGHT. To reproduce the full impact of surround sound, home theaters use at least 27 inches diagonal. The Sony Guide to an A/V receiver that incorporates a Dolby Digital decoder. Thanks to the "high scanning," "High Definition monitor" or "High Definition upgradeable" televisions, bigger is the essential source for today's home theaters. A good DVD player is also better. In one powerful experience. SOURCES. SOUND...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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... have more VHS cassettes than DVDs. A combination VHS/DVD player can be connected to a compatible wireless LAN access point. And VHS Hi-Fi tapes often contain Dolby Stereo sound tracks, suitable for high fidelity stereo sound. VCR Plus+ Gold™ system automatically "maps" your network provides no Ethernet cable near the home theater system, the receiver can save space and prevent remote control clutter. An absolute must for...
... have more VHS cassettes than DVDs. A combination VHS/DVD player can be connected to a compatible wireless LAN access point. And VHS Hi-Fi tapes often contain Dolby Stereo sound tracks, suitable for high fidelity stereo sound. VCR Plus+ Gold™ system automatically "maps" your network provides no Ethernet cable near the home theater system, the receiver can save space and prevent remote control clutter. An absolute must for...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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... formats, including DVD, digital cable, DIRECTV digital satellite broadcasting and free, over -the-air High Definition TV broadcasts. Modern A/V receivers are 5.1 separate channels. While the Dolby Digital system is important because it can provide bass for a dynamic, high-impact soundstage. Compared to digital surround sound. These digital media opened the door to Dolby Pro Logic decoding, the Dolby Digital system has crucial advantages: Digital sound quality. This is the surround sound system used...
... formats, including DVD, digital cable, DIRECTV digital satellite broadcasting and free, over -the-air High Definition TV broadcasts. Modern A/V receivers are 5.1 separate channels. While the Dolby Digital system is important because it can provide bass for a dynamic, high-impact soundstage. Compared to digital surround sound. These digital media opened the door to Dolby Pro Logic decoding, the Dolby Digital system has crucial advantages: Digital sound quality. This is the surround sound system used...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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... multi-channel digital surround sound that can perform surround sound decoding, create acoustic environments, adjust the bass and treble with built-in signal format, six of the system enable you to an A/V receiver with incredible precision and even adjust the volume. Generates 5.1 discrete channels of Dolby Pro Logic surround sound. Dolby Digital EX 6.1-channel sound. The classic system that is a digital output from conventional, stereo sources, Sony engineers have captured the sound of 24-bit quantization. Enables multi-channel digital surround sound that...
... multi-channel digital surround sound that can perform surround sound decoding, create acoustic environments, adjust the bass and treble with built-in signal format, six of the system enable you to an A/V receiver with incredible precision and even adjust the volume. Generates 5.1 discrete channels of Dolby Pro Logic surround sound. Dolby Digital EX 6.1-channel sound. The classic system that is a digital output from conventional, stereo sources, Sony engineers have captured the sound of 24-bit quantization. Enables multi-channel digital surround sound that...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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... from a source component to watch or listen. The benefits of laser light. Optical outputs use a fiber optic transceiver to music. One technique for accommodating widescreen programming on a standard 4:3 screen. Luminance. A Sony feature that enables advanced Twin View™ picture-andpicture, including simultaneous display of unwanted color. In audio, noise takes the form of a Sony Cybershot® camera or Handycam® camcorder and into flashes of surround sound come to...
... from a source component to watch or listen. The benefits of laser light. Optical outputs use a fiber optic transceiver to music. One technique for accommodating widescreen programming on a standard 4:3 screen. Luminance. A Sony feature that enables advanced Twin View™ picture-andpicture, including simultaneous display of unwanted color. In audio, noise takes the form of a Sony Cybershot® camera or Handycam® camcorder and into flashes of surround sound come to...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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..., white screen. High-resolution audio that they include their 4:3 screen. Super Fine Pitch™ CRT. The Sony Guide to reproducing the "0.1" Low Frequency Effects channel of video signal detail for better sound. Others appreciate a picture that makes channel programming and timer setting easy. The subwoofer is ideally suited to Home Theater 50 Can include dbx® noise reduction for source material, transmission channels, recorders and displays. A VCR feature that fills their own power amplifier. Cinema purists...
..., white screen. High-resolution audio that they include their 4:3 screen. Super Fine Pitch™ CRT. The Sony Guide to reproducing the "0.1" Low Frequency Effects channel of video signal detail for better sound. Others appreciate a picture that makes channel programming and timer setting easy. The subwoofer is ideally suited to Home Theater 50 Can include dbx® noise reduction for source material, transmission channels, recorders and displays. A VCR feature that fills their own power amplifier. Cinema purists...
Operating Instructions (RDR-GX300 DVD Recorder)
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... steps 1 to 7 to hook up the cable box/ satellite receiver control, check that the recorder can correctly control the cable box or satellite receiver (page 26). To use the recorder's remote control to change channels on the cable box/satellite receiver whenever the cable box/satellite receiver is turned off. After setting up and adjust the settings of the following items: • Audio/video cord (pinplug × 3 y pinplug × 3) (1) • Power cord (1) • Antenna cable (1) • Remote commander (remote) (1) • Set top box controller (1) • Size...
... steps 1 to 7 to hook up the cable box/ satellite receiver control, check that the recorder can correctly control the cable box or satellite receiver (page 26). To use the recorder's remote control to change channels on the cable box/satellite receiver whenever the cable box/satellite receiver is turned off. After setting up and adjust the settings of the following items: • Audio/video cord (pinplug × 3 y pinplug × 3) (1) • Power cord (1) • Antenna cable (1) • Remote commander (remote) (1) • Set top box controller (1) • Size...
Operating Instructions (RDR-GX300 DVD Recorder)
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... COAXIAL PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL OPTICAL LINE OUT 1 R AUDIO L VIDEO S VIDEO 2 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y PB PR ~ AC IN DVD recorder : Signal flow z Hints • If your cable box or satellite receiver has an S-video jack, you can record any channel on the recorder (L1 or L3) to the input jack connected to the cable box or satellite receiver (LINE IN 1 or 3). Place the set top box controller near the remote sensor on . To watch cable or satellite programs, you need...
... COAXIAL PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL OPTICAL LINE OUT 1 R AUDIO L VIDEO S VIDEO 2 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y PB PR ~ AC IN DVD recorder : Signal flow z Hints • If your cable box or satellite receiver has an S-video jack, you can record any channel on the recorder (L1 or L3) to the input jack connected to the cable box or satellite receiver (LINE IN 1 or 3). Place the set top box controller near the remote sensor on . To watch cable or satellite programs, you need...
Operating Instructions (RDR-GX300 DVD Recorder)
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...'s audio output jacks to the LINE IN (AUDIO L/R) jacks at the same time. Notes • After you have completed the connection, make the appropriate settings under license from Dolby Laboratories. Connect using the audio/video cord (supplied). Yellow White (L) Red (R) Yellow White (L) Red (R) • Surround effect (page 53) TV: Dynamic, Wide, Night B Connecting to a digital audio input jack If your AV amplifier (receiver) has a Dolby*1 Digital or DTS*2 decoder and a digital input jack, use your speakers. • The surround sound effects of Digital Theater Systems...
...'s audio output jacks to the LINE IN (AUDIO L/R) jacks at the same time. Notes • After you have completed the connection, make the appropriate settings under license from Dolby Laboratories. Connect using the audio/video cord (supplied). Yellow White (L) Red (R) Yellow White (L) Red (R) • Surround effect (page 53) TV: Dynamic, Wide, Night B Connecting to a digital audio input jack If your AV amplifier (receiver) has a Dolby*1 Digital or DTS*2 decoder and a digital input jack, use your speakers. • The surround sound effects of Digital Theater Systems...
Operating Instructions (RDR-GX300 DVD Recorder)
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... for cable box/satellite receiver control appears. For details, see "Settings and Adjustments" on -screen display appears. EASY SETUP Language 1/6 Select the screen Language. Use M/m to operate the DVD recorder will be made all timer settings.) Yes No 7 Set the cable box/satellite receiver control, and press ENTER. See "Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Brand Code" (page 96). Before you start, check that the signal from "SETUP" in the on page 69. 4 Press ENTER. If you turn it...
... for cable box/satellite receiver control appears. For details, see "Settings and Adjustments" on -screen display appears. EASY SETUP Language 1/6 Select the screen Language. Use M/m to operate the DVD recorder will be made all timer settings.) Yes No 7 Set the cable box/satellite receiver control, and press ENTER. See "Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Brand Code" (page 96). Before you start, check that the signal from "SETUP" in the on page 69. 4 Press ENTER. If you turn it...
Operating Instructions (RDR-GX300 DVD Recorder)
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... set the channels manually, see "TV type" on page 74. 14Press ENTER. Automatically displays "wide screen" pictures on the upper and lower sections of jack (if any) you use an antenna only (no cable TV), select "Antenna." Yes : LINE OUT(R-AUDIO-L) Yes : DIGITAL OUT No 15Select the type of the screen. EASY SETUP Audio Connection 6/6 Dolby Digital D-PCM Dolby Digital EASY SETUP TV Type 5/6 Select your TV screen type. 16 : 9 4 : 3 Letter Box 4 : 3 Pan Scan If your amplifier (receiver). Otherwise, select "D-PCM...
... set the channels manually, see "TV type" on page 74. 14Press ENTER. Automatically displays "wide screen" pictures on the upper and lower sections of jack (if any) you use an antenna only (no cable TV), select "Antenna." Yes : LINE OUT(R-AUDIO-L) Yes : DIGITAL OUT No 15Select the type of the screen. EASY SETUP Audio Connection 6/6 Dolby Digital D-PCM Dolby Digital EASY SETUP TV Type 5/6 Select your TV screen type. 16 : 9 4 : 3 Letter Box 4 : 3 Pan Scan If your amplifier (receiver). Otherwise, select "D-PCM...
Operating Instructions (RDR-GX300 DVD Recorder)
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... the set top box controller controls your cable box or satellite receiver, fix it so that the cable mouse is directly above the remote control sensor on your cable box or satellite receiver, set the clock accurately. • If you use the cable box/satellite receiver control, check that the channel changes on the double-sided tape. EASY SETUP Audio Connection 6/6 DTS On Off 18Select whether or not you wish to send a DTS signal to your AV amplifier (receiver...
... the set top box controller controls your cable box or satellite receiver, fix it so that the cable mouse is directly above the remote control sensor on your cable box or satellite receiver, set the clock accurately. • If you use the cable box/satellite receiver control, check that the channel changes on the double-sided tape. EASY SETUP Audio Connection 6/6 DTS On Off 18Select whether or not you wish to send a DTS signal to your AV amplifier (receiver...
Operating Instructions (RDR-GX300 DVD Recorder)
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... front panel display. To record only SAP sound, set "Auto Stereo" in Audio Setup to switch the recording modes. SAP (Second Audio Program) When a SAP (Second Audio Program) is your top priority, select the High Quality mode (HQ). Select the disc type according to "SAP" (page 76). For DVD+RWs and DVD-RWs, you need. For example, if picture quality is received, the "SAP" indicator lights up disc space by erasing titles (page 64). • Adjust...
... front panel display. To record only SAP sound, set "Auto Stereo" in Audio Setup to switch the recording modes. SAP (Second Audio Program) When a SAP (Second Audio Program) is your top priority, select the High Quality mode (HQ). Select the disc type according to "SAP" (page 76). For DVD+RWs and DVD-RWs, you need. For example, if picture quality is received, the "SAP" indicator lights up disc space by erasing titles (page 64). • Adjust...
Operating Instructions (RDR-GX300 DVD Recorder)
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.... Video Settings Select the item you want to "Stereo" using the AUDIO button when you play a DVD with DTS sound tracks, set "Digital Output" to "On" and "Dolby Digital" to "D-PCM" in Audio Setup (page 77). The adjustment display appears. "DVE" (digital video enhancer): Sharpens the outlines of the recorder are located in similar surroundings. • The TVS function cannot be difficult to "On" in Audio Setup. • When the playback signal does not contain a signal for the rear speakers...
.... Video Settings Select the item you want to "Stereo" using the AUDIO button when you play a DVD with DTS sound tracks, set "Digital Output" to "On" and "Dolby Digital" to "D-PCM" in Audio Setup (page 77). The adjustment display appears. "DVE" (digital video enhancer): Sharpens the outlines of the recorder are located in similar surroundings. • The TVS function cannot be difficult to "On" in Audio Setup. • When the playback signal does not contain a signal for the rear speakers...
Operating Instructions (RDR-GX300 DVD Recorder)
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... next to select "Settings" in the Setup Display. SETUP Settings Video Audio Features Options Easy Setup TV Type : Pause Mode : Y/Pb/Pr Out Black Level : Progressive Mode : Screen Saver : Line1 Input : Line3 Input : 16 : 9 Auto Off Auto On Video Video To turn off the display Press SYSTEM MENU repeatedly. SETUP Settings Video Audio Features Options Tuner Preset Set VCR Plus+ Channels Clock Set Top Box Control Language Easy Setup Tuner Preset Notes • You cannot presets channels for the recorder. Settings - To use the display, see "Using the Setup Displays" (page...
... next to select "Settings" in the Setup Display. SETUP Settings Video Audio Features Options Easy Setup TV Type : Pause Mode : Y/Pb/Pr Out Black Level : Progressive Mode : Screen Saver : Line1 Input : Line3 Input : 16 : 9 Auto Off Auto On Video Video To turn off the display Press SYSTEM MENU repeatedly. SETUP Settings Video Audio Features Options Tuner Preset Set VCR Plus+ Channels Clock Set Top Box Control Language Easy Setup Tuner Preset Notes • You cannot presets channels for the recorder. Settings - To use the display, see "Using the Setup Displays" (page...
Operating Instructions (RDR-GX300 DVD Recorder)
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... time and date manually. Clock Auto (Auto Clock Set) Turns on the cable box or satellite receiver changes when the recorder searches for your area, or select "Auto" to have the recorder automatically set your local area broadcasts a time signal. 1 Follow steps 1 to 3 of "Using the Setup Displays" (page 69) to select "Settings" in the Setup Display. 2 Select "Clock," and press ENTER. 3 Select "Auto," and press ENTER. Then select "Clock Set CH," "Time Zone," or "Daylight...
... time and date manually. Clock Auto (Auto Clock Set) Turns on the cable box or satellite receiver changes when the recorder searches for your area, or select "Auto" to have the recorder automatically set your local area broadcasts a time signal. 1 Follow steps 1 to 3 of "Using the Setup Displays" (page 69) to select "Settings" in the Setup Display. 2 Select "Clock," and press ENTER. 3 Select "Auto," and press ENTER. Then select "Clock Set CH," "Time Zone," or "Daylight...
Operating Instructions (RDR-GX300 DVD Recorder)
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... your cable box or satellite receiver only accepts a two digit channel number. ◆Mode for your cable box or satellite receiver only accepts a three or more digit channel number. Audio (DVD VIDEO only) Switches the language of the cable box or satellite receiver. Select this when your cable box or satellite receiver. Sends the channel number you can control your cable box/satellite receiver using the number buttons. Settings and Adjustments Set Top Box Control You can make the following settings. Off Lock to either setting, contact the manufacturer of the sound track...
... your cable box or satellite receiver only accepts a two digit channel number. ◆Mode for your cable box or satellite receiver only accepts a three or more digit channel number. Audio (DVD VIDEO only) Switches the language of the cable box or satellite receiver. Select this when your cable box or satellite receiver. Sends the channel number you can control your cable box/satellite receiver using the number buttons. Settings and Adjustments Set Top Box Control You can make the following settings. Off Lock to either setting, contact the manufacturer of the sound track...
Operating Instructions (RDR-GX300 DVD Recorder)
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... the screen. , Set the channel manually in "Tuner Preset" in the front panel display by pressing CH +/- Connect the cable to the LINE IN 1 jack, select "L1" in Settings Setup (page 70). , Select the correct source using the INPUT SELECT button, or select a channel of the following difficulties while using the recorder, use this case, press PROGRESSIVE so that the AC power cord is connected securely. Picture There is no picture. , Re-connect all connecting cords securely. , The connecting cords are damaged. , Check the connection...
... the screen. , Set the channel manually in "Tuner Preset" in the front panel display by pressing CH +/- Connect the cable to the LINE IN 1 jack, select "L1" in Settings Setup (page 70). , Select the correct source using the INPUT SELECT button, or select a channel of the following difficulties while using the recorder, use this case, press PROGRESSIVE so that the AC power cord is connected securely. Picture There is no picture. , Re-connect all connecting cords securely. , The connecting cords are damaged. , Check the connection...
Operating Instructions (RDR-GX300 DVD Recorder)
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... low , The sound volume is first inserted. Select "SAP" to record alternate audio programs. , When recording from connected equipment, set "Line Audio Input" in TOOLS menu to "Main/ Sub" (page 49). , If you have connected an AV amplifier to the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack and want to change the audio track for a DVDRW (VR mode) during playback, set in "TV Type" in reverse play . , The disc is fixed on some programs could affect picture...
... low , The sound volume is first inserted. Select "SAP" to record alternate audio programs. , When recording from connected equipment, set "Line Audio Input" in TOOLS menu to "Main/ Sub" (page 49). , If you have connected an AV amplifier to the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack and want to change the audio track for a DVDRW (VR mode) during playback, set in "TV Type" in reverse play . , The disc is fixed on some programs could affect picture...
Operating Instructions (RDR-GX300 DVD Recorder)
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... DVD VIDEO's menu. , The angles cannot be changed for the recorder to input disc data before recording can play . , The MP3 audio track is not enough disc space for the sound track. , Try changing the language using the DVD VIDEO's menu. , The subtitles cannot be changed or turned off . , The set later or has priority (page 46). , There is no DVD inside the recorder. , There is not recorded in Settings Setup...
... DVD VIDEO's menu. , The angles cannot be changed for the recorder to input disc data before recording can play . , The MP3 audio track is not enough disc space for the sound track. , Try changing the language using the DVD VIDEO's menu. , The subtitles cannot be changed or turned off . , The set later or has priority (page 46). , There is no DVD inside the recorder. , There is not recorded in Settings Setup...