Operating Instructions (RDR-GX300 DVD Recorder)
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...with adequate ventilation to use of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in this DVD recorder is connected to the wall outlet, even if the recorder itself ; As ... only. • Keep the recorder and discs away from Gemstar Development Corporation. The VCR Plus+ system is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous ... installation. Refer servicing to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this equipment. This symbol is manufactured under license from equipment...
...with adequate ventilation to use of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in this DVD recorder is connected to the wall outlet, even if the recorder itself ; As ... only. • Keep the recorder and discs away from Gemstar Development Corporation. The VCR Plus+ system is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous ... installation. Refer servicing to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this equipment. This symbol is manufactured under license from equipment...
Operating Instructions (RDR-GX300 DVD Recorder)
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...from the cable television transmitter and/or program owner. • This product incorporates copyright protection technology that are created on your nearest Sony dealer. If you have the same or similar names as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other recorders and played back on...only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by Macrovision. When a cart is intended for home and other materials may not be copyrighted. About this manual • Instructions in any way, such as such may be recordable, depending on your television screen. Reverse engineering ...
...from the cable television transmitter and/or program owner. • This product incorporates copyright protection technology that are created on your nearest Sony dealer. If you have the same or similar names as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other recorders and played back on...only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by Macrovision. When a cart is intended for home and other materials may not be copyrighted. About this manual • Instructions in any way, such as such may be recordable, depending on your television screen. Reverse engineering ...
Operating Instructions (RDR-GX300 DVD Recorder)
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... playable discs Type Disc Logo Icon used in this manual Formatting (new discs) DVD+RW Automatically +RW formatted Compatibility with other DVD players (finalizing) Playable on DVD+RW compatible players (automatically finalized) VR mode DVDRW Video mode DVD+R -RWVR Format in VR mode (page 35) ...of May 2004) • 4x-speed or slower DVD+RWs • 2x-speed or slower DVD-RWs (Ver.1.1, Ver.1.1 with CPRM*1) • 8x-speed or slower DVD+Rs • 8x-speed or slower DVD-Rs (Ver.2.0) "DVD+RW," "DVD-RW," "DVD+R," and "DVD-R," are trademarks. *1 CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable ...
... playable discs Type Disc Logo Icon used in this manual Formatting (new discs) DVD+RW Automatically +RW formatted Compatibility with other DVD players (finalizing) Playable on DVD+RW compatible players (automatically finalized) VR mode DVDRW Video mode DVD+R -RWVR Format in VR mode (page 35) ...of May 2004) • 4x-speed or slower DVD+RWs • 2x-speed or slower DVD-RWs (Ver.1.1, Ver.1.1 with CPRM*1) • 8x-speed or slower DVD+Rs • 8x-speed or slower DVD-Rs (Ver.2.0) "DVD+RW," "DVD-RW," "DVD+R," and "DVD-R," are trademarks. *1 CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable ...
Operating Instructions (RDR-GX300 DVD Recorder)
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Recording Features Editing Features Rewrite (page 41) Auto Chapter (page 78) Manual Chapter (page 65) Record 16:9 sizes (page 48) Change title name (page 62) Delete title (page 63) A-B Erase (page 63) Playlist (page 65) Yes Yes ... Yes No No Yes Yes *3 No No No Yes No Yes *2 Yes Yes *3 No No Discs that cannot be recorded on • 4x-speed compatible DVD-RWs (Ver. 1.2/4x) • DVD-RWs (Ver. 1.0) • DVD+RWs that are not 2.4x-speed compatible • Dual layer discs • 8 cm discs ,continued 9
Recording Features Editing Features Rewrite (page 41) Auto Chapter (page 78) Manual Chapter (page 65) Record 16:9 sizes (page 48) Change title name (page 62) Delete title (page 63) A-B Erase (page 63) Playlist (page 65) Yes Yes ... Yes No No Yes Yes *3 No No No Yes No Yes *2 Yes Yes *3 No No Discs that cannot be recorded on • 4x-speed compatible DVD-RWs (Ver. 1.2/4x) • DVD-RWs (Ver. 1.0) • DVD+RWs that are not 2.4x-speed compatible • Dual layer discs • 8 cm discs ,continued 9
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Playable discs Type Disc Logo Icon used in this manual Characteristics DVD VIDEO DVD Discs such as movies that can be purchased or rented VIDEO CD VIDEO CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in VCD VIDEO CD/Super VIDEO ... recorded in music CD format, MP3 format, or Video CD format • Data part of CD-Extras • DVD-ROMs • DVD Audio discs • DVD-RAMs • HD layer on Super Audio CDs • DVD VIDEOs with a different region code (see below) • A disc recorded in a color system other than NTSC, such as...
Playable discs Type Disc Logo Icon used in this manual Characteristics DVD VIDEO DVD Discs such as movies that can be purchased or rented VIDEO CD VIDEO CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in VCD VIDEO CD/Super VIDEO ... recorded in music CD format, MP3 format, or Video CD format • Data part of CD-Extras • DVD-ROMs • DVD Audio discs • DVD-RAMs • HD layer on Super Audio CDs • DVD VIDEOs with a different region code (see below) • A disc recorded in a color system other than NTSC, such as...
Operating Instructions (RDR-GX300 DVD Recorder)
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... Language 1/6 Select the screen Language. English Français Español 5 Select a language, and press ENTER. Auto Manual Once the clock is set top box with this recorder? (Changes to operate the DVD recorder will look for setting the clock. You can change them later using Setup. EASY SETUP Set Top...
... Language 1/6 Select the screen Language. English Français Español 5 Select a language, and press ENTER. Auto Manual Once the clock is set top box with this recorder? (Changes to operate the DVD recorder will look for setting the clock. You can change them later using Setup. EASY SETUP Set Top...
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... SETUP TV Type 5/6 Select your TV screen type. 16 : 9 4 : 3 Letter Box 4 : 3 Pan Scan If your amplifier (receiver) appears. Please wait. 4/6 Ch45 To set the channels manually, see "TV type" on the upper and lower sections of jack you are using just an audio cord, select "Yes: LINE OUT (R-AUDIO-L)," then go...
... SETUP TV Type 5/6 Select your TV screen type. 16 : 9 4 : 3 Letter Box 4 : 3 Pan Scan If your amplifier (receiver) appears. Please wait. 4/6 Ch45 To set the channels manually, see "TV type" on the upper and lower sections of jack you are using just an audio cord, select "Yes: LINE OUT (R-AUDIO-L)," then go...
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... box or satellite receiver, fix it so that carry time signals, setting the clock automatically may take up to about 20 minutes, set the clock manually in your cable box/satellite receiver. Checking the cable box/satellite receiver control setting 1 Point the remote at the recorder (not at "Set Top Box...
... box or satellite receiver, fix it so that carry time signals, setting the clock automatically may take up to about 20 minutes, set the clock manually in your cable box/satellite receiver. Checking the cable box/satellite receiver control setting 1 Point the remote at the recorder (not at "Set Top Box...
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... OUT COAXIAL PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL OPTICAL LINE OUT 1 R AUDIO L VIDEO S VIDEO 2 DVD recorder COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y PB PR ~ AC IN : Signal flow ,continued 29 Hookups and Settings Connecting a VCR or Similar Device After disconnecting the recorder's power cord from an AC outlet, connect... a VCR or similar recording device to the LINE IN jacks of an audio/video cord. VCR, etc. See also the instruction manual supplied with the connected equipment...
... OUT COAXIAL PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL OPTICAL LINE OUT 1 R AUDIO L VIDEO S VIDEO 2 DVD recorder COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y PB PR ~ AC IN : Signal flow ,continued 29 Hookups and Settings Connecting a VCR or Similar Device After disconnecting the recorder's power cord from an AC outlet, connect... a VCR or similar recording device to the LINE IN jacks of an audio/video cord. VCR, etc. See also the instruction manual supplied with the connected equipment...
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... not operate your cable box or satellite receiver just before or during a timer recording. This may prevent the accurate recording of the program manually. • VCR Plus+: Enter the PlusCode number designated for a total of 30 programs, up to set the timer for each TV program (page 43...). There are two methods to one month in advance. Setting the timer manually (Standard) Z OPEN/ CLOSE [TIMER] 123 456 789 0 TOOLS Timer Recording (Standard/ VCR Plus+) +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R You can be played only on CPRM compatible equipment.
... not operate your cable box or satellite receiver just before or during a timer recording. This may prevent the accurate recording of the program manually. • VCR Plus+: Enter the PlusCode number designated for a total of 30 programs, up to set the timer for each TV program (page 43...). There are two methods to one month in advance. Setting the timer manually (Standard) Z OPEN/ CLOSE [TIMER] 123 456 789 0 TOOLS Timer Recording (Standard/ VCR Plus+) +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R You can be played only on CPRM compatible equipment.
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Wait until "LOAD" disappears from the front panel display. Date Today Start : Stop : VCR Plus+ CH Mode OK Cancel If the Timer programming (VCR Plus+) menu appears, press < to switch the display to close the disc tray. Timer - Unused DVDs are formatted automatically. 3 Press [TIMER]. Standard Set the timer manually. With the recording side facing down 2 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to "Standard." 4 Select an item using 1 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE, and place a recordable disc on the disc tray.
Wait until "LOAD" disappears from the front panel display. Date Today Start : Stop : VCR Plus+ CH Mode OK Cancel If the Timer programming (VCR Plus+) menu appears, press < to switch the display to close the disc tray. Timer - Unused DVDs are formatted automatically. 3 Press [TIMER]. Standard Set the timer manually. With the recording side facing down 2 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to "Standard." 4 Select an item using 1 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE, and place a recordable disc on the disc tray.
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... (a title) into chapters by inserting chapter marks at 6 or 15 minute intervals during recording. For details, see "Connecting a VCR or Similar Device" (page 29). DVD-RW VIDEO SP 1:23:45 A Disc type/format B Recording status C Recording mode D Recording time Press DISPLAY to the connection.... Recording Checking the disc status while recording You can create chapters manually when playing DVDRWs (VR mode). Recording From a VCR or Similar Device +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R You can record from a connected VCR or similar device. The front panel display changes as follows: HQ...
... (a title) into chapters by inserting chapter marks at 6 or 15 minute intervals during recording. For details, see "Connecting a VCR or Similar Device" (page 29). DVD-RW VIDEO SP 1:23:45 A Disc type/format B Recording status C Recording mode D Recording time Press DISPLAY to the connection.... Recording Checking the disc status while recording You can create chapters manually when playing DVDRWs (VR mode). Recording From a VCR or Similar Device +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R You can record from a connected VCR or similar device. The front panel display changes as follows: HQ...
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Press ./> to search for DVD-RWs (VR mode)" (page 61). appears on the screen and the scenes to .... Creating and Editing a Playlist -RWVR Playlist edit allows you press the button, "Marking..." To erase chapter marks You can manually insert a chapter mark at the point where you will be able to record or edit. 123 456 789 0 TITLE LIST ...TOOLS m/M H PLAY Marking... Editing Creating chapters manually -RWVR You can combine two chapters by erasing the chapter mark during playback or recording. 1 Press CHAPTER MARK at any...
Press ./> to search for DVD-RWs (VR mode)" (page 61). appears on the screen and the scenes to .... Creating and Editing a Playlist -RWVR Playlist edit allows you press the button, "Marking..." To erase chapter marks You can manually insert a chapter mark at the point where you will be able to record or edit. 123 456 789 0 TITLE LIST ...TOOLS m/M H PLAY Marking... Editing Creating chapters manually -RWVR You can combine two chapters by erasing the chapter mark during playback or recording. 1 Press CHAPTER MARK at any...
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...Using the Setup Displays" (page 69). 5 Select an option, and press ENTER. 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. Example:..." to select "Settings" in the Setup Display. Auto Preset Automatically presets the receivable channels. Tuner Preset Ch1 Antenna / Cable : Auto Preset Manual Set : AFT : Cable Add On 70 Settings - SETUP Settings Video Audio Features Options Easy Setup TV Type : Pause Mode : Y/Pb/Pr...
...Using the Setup Displays" (page 69). 5 Select an option, and press ENTER. 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. Example:..." to select "Settings" in the Setup Display. Auto Preset Automatically presets the receivable channels. Tuner Preset Ch1 Antenna / Cable : Auto Preset Manual Set : AFT : Cable Add On 70 Settings - SETUP Settings Video Audio Features Options Easy Setup TV Type : Pause Mode : Y/Pb/Pr...
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...Erase": Disables the channel. 6 Select "Add" to turn on the Auto Fine Tuning function. Tuner Preset Ch1 Antenna / Cable : Auto Preset Manual Set : AFT : CAanbtelenna Cable Add On "Cable": Presets cable TV channels. If some channels could not be preset/disabled Settings - Settings -.... All receivable channels are preset in numerical sequence. Settings - Settings - Tuner Preset Ch1 Antenna / Cable : Auto Preset Manual Set : AFT : CAanbtelenna Cable Add On "Cable": Presets cable TV channels. Settings and Adjustments 4 Select the channel you to adjust the ...
...Erase": Disables the channel. 6 Select "Add" to turn on the Auto Fine Tuning function. Tuner Preset Ch1 Antenna / Cable : Auto Preset Manual Set : AFT : CAanbtelenna Cable Add On "Cable": Presets cable TV channels. If some channels could not be preset/disabled Settings - Settings -.... All receivable channels are preset in numerical sequence. Settings - Settings - Tuner Preset Ch1 Antenna / Cable : Auto Preset Manual Set : AFT : CAanbtelenna Cable Add On "Cable": Presets cable TV channels. Settings and Adjustments 4 Select the channel you to adjust the ...
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...No": Allows you to "On," the channel on the Auto Clock Set function when a channel in the Setup Display. 2 Select "Clock," and press ENTER. 3 Select "Manual," and press ENTER. Most PBS member stations broadcast a time signal. Settings - z Hint If you know of a channel that carries a time signal and sets your clock... setting is turned off the Auto Clock Set function. 5 Select "Yes," and press ENTER. Manual (Manual Clock Set) If the Auto Clock Set function did not set the clock correctly for your time zone and Daylight Saving Time...
...No": Allows you to "On," the channel on the Auto Clock Set function when a channel in the Setup Display. 2 Select "Clock," and press ENTER. 3 Select "Manual," and press ENTER. Most PBS member stations broadcast a time signal. Settings - z Hint If you know of a channel that carries a time signal and sets your clock... setting is turned off the Auto Clock Set function. 5 Select "Yes," and press ENTER. Manual (Manual Clock Set) If the Auto Clock Set function did not set the clock correctly for your time zone and Daylight Saving Time...
Operating Instructions (RDR-GX300 DVD Recorder)
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...the connection to your TV (page 12). , Switch the input selector on your TV (such as to "VCR") so that the AC power cord is connected to the recorder's LINE IN 1 or LINE IN 3 jack,... pictures are connected to a combination TV/VIDEO player, the copy-protection signal applied to some DVD programs could affect picture quality. Connect the cable to the VHF/UHF IN jack. or INPUT...any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. TV channels cannot be affected when you set to "On." TV program reception does not fill the screen. , Set the channel manually in "Tuner Preset" in Video ...
...the connection to your TV (page 12). , Switch the input selector on your TV (such as to "VCR") so that the AC power cord is connected to the recorder's LINE IN 1 or LINE IN 3 jack,... pictures are connected to a combination TV/VIDEO player, the copy-protection signal applied to some DVD programs could affect picture quality. Connect the cable to the VHF/UHF IN jack. or INPUT...any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. TV channels cannot be affected when you set to "On." TV program reception does not fill the screen. , Set the channel manually in "Tuner Preset" in Video ...
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... of the subtitles. , Try changing the subtitle using the DVD VIDEO's menu. , The subtitles cannot be changed for the titles recorded on this recorder. The subtitle language cannot be changed or turned off . , The set top box controller was set. (See "Manual Set" on page 71.) , Disconnect the AC power cord... from the channel you are trying to do some of the language for the sound track. , Try changing the language using the DVD VIDEO's menu. Nothing was recorded even though you set the...
... of the subtitles. , Try changing the subtitle using the DVD VIDEO's menu. , The subtitles cannot be changed for the titles recorded on this recorder. The subtitle language cannot be changed or turned off . , The set top box controller was set. (See "Manual Set" on page 71.) , Disconnect the AC power cord... from the channel you are trying to do some of the language for the sound track. , Try changing the language using the DVD VIDEO's menu. Nothing was recorded even though you set the...
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...Line Audio Input" 50 LINE IN 1 29 LINE IN 3 29 "Line1 Input" 75 "Line3 Input" 75 M "Main/Sub" 50 Manual Clock Set 72 MENU 51 Menu Top menu 51 "Mode for SET button" 73 "Modify" 45 "Move" 66 "Move Title" 67 MP3..., 58 "Set Thumbnail" 63 "Set Top Box Control" 73 Set top box controller 12, 26 "Set VCR Plus+ Channels" 27 Setting the VCR Plus+ channels 27, 71 Settings 69 Setup Display 69 Simultaneous Rec and Play 57 Sort 33 Sound quality 56...Zone 72 TIME/TEXT 38 TIMER 42 Timer List 44 Timer recording 41 check/change/cancel 44 manual setting 41 Rec Mode Adjust 42 VCR Plus+ system 43 Title 94 TITLE LIST 51
...Line Audio Input" 50 LINE IN 1 29 LINE IN 3 29 "Line1 Input" 75 "Line3 Input" 75 M "Main/Sub" 50 Manual Clock Set 72 MENU 51 Menu Top menu 51 "Mode for SET button" 73 "Modify" 45 "Move" 66 "Move Title" 67 MP3..., 58 "Set Thumbnail" 63 "Set Top Box Control" 73 Set top box controller 12, 26 "Set VCR Plus+ Channels" 27 Setting the VCR Plus+ channels 27, 71 Settings 69 Setup Display 69 Simultaneous Rec and Play 57 Sort 33 Sound quality 56...Zone 72 TIME/TEXT 38 TIMER 42 Timer List 44 Timer recording 41 check/change/cancel 44 manual setting 41 Rec Mode Adjust 42 VCR Plus+ system 43 Title 94 TITLE LIST 51