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(Posted by johallgood 9 years ago)
Sony Rdr Gx257 Recorder Will Not Record On The Proper Days. Time And Date Settin
will not record on the proper days. Time and date settings are correct. Just started after the new y...
will not record on the proper days. Time and date settings are correct. Just started after the new y...
(Posted by ceetwo 11 years ago)
After Pressing 'stop Record' The Disk Pops Out
After I press "stop recogoes the disk automatically pops out so I am unable to get to the finalize m...
After I press "stop recogoes the disk automatically pops out so I am unable to get to the finalize m...
(Posted by Jenniemariescott 11 years ago)
Finalizing Menu Won't Toggle. Stuck On Pbc & Stopped Recording Before Finished.
I am trying to copy old VHS movies onto a DVD and I can't get the menu to toggle up from PBC to Fina...
I am trying to copy old VHS movies onto a DVD and I can't get the menu to toggle up from PBC to Fina...
(Posted by wow4god 12 years ago)
Incorrect Region Code. Cannot Play Back
When I try to play a dvd I get a message "incorrect region code. cannot play back". How do I fix thi...
When I try to play a dvd I get a message "incorrect region code. cannot play back". How do I fix thi...
(Posted by sherrydcox 12 years ago)
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Popular Sony RDR GX257 Manual Pages
Operating Instructions - Page 16
.... Controlling TVs with your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command mode number for an extended period of the buttons below.
• If you enter the last number, release the TV [/1 button.
16 After you enter a new code number, the code number previously entered will be reset to the default setting. When using the supplied remote. If...
Operating Instructions - Page 17
... command mode setting for this recorder and the supplied remote is listed, try entering them one at a time until you have completed "Step 6: Initial Setup." Hookups and Settings
Code numbers of controllable TVs If more than one code number is "3." Adjusts the volume of your TV's input source. TV INPUT
Operations
Turns your TV on your other Sony DVD recorder or player, set for...
Operating Instructions - Page 20
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set top box controller near the remote control sensor on your cable box or satellite receiver, affix it so that the set top box controller is
near the remote sensor on the double-sided tape.
2 Affix it in the [Video] setup (page 19). Remove the backings on the cable box/ satellite receiver (page 11). If you with this recorder...
Operating Instructions - Page 24
... supported.
• This recorder is compatible with USB memory that requires additional program installation when you have connected it to USB jack USB memory
24 Refer to play the MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files.
For details about playing the inserted USB memory, see "Playing from the USB memory" on the recorder to the operating instructions...
Operating Instructions - Page 25
Select an option by pressing M/m and ENTER.
Basic Operation
Basic Operation
Using the System Menu
System Menu Media Timer Record Setup
Video(Title) Photo Music
The System Menu appears when you press SYSTEM MENU, and provides entries to the recorder's functions. If necessary, select a sub option and press ENTER. SYSTEM MENU
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Operating Instructions - Page 34
SYSTEM MENU
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Operating Instructions - Page 43
... 50. To play a restricted DVD, the message [Playback limited by Parental Control.] and the display for
photos, and press ENTER. Enter your four-digit password using the number buttons and press ENTER. To register or change the settings on the recorder. - For details about the Music Jukebox or Photo Album, see "Parental Control Settings (Lock)" (page 66).
Operating Instructions - Page 60
...setting in [Video] Setup (5 or 10-minute intervals, or does not divide at all) (page 67). You can fast forward, rewind, and stop the tape to select a scene using the recorder's remote control....
◆How chapters are created The dubbed contents become one title, and the title is divided into chapters according to a DVD
+RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R
-R
You can record a DV...
Operating Instructions - Page 70
...IN jack, (this troubleshooting guide to help remedy the problem before reaching your TV, the copy-protection signal applied to some DVD programs could affect picture quality. Additional Information
Troubleshooting
If you are connected to a combination TV/VIDEO player, the copy-protection signal applied to some programs could affect picture quality.
, You have set the recorder to progressive...
Operating Instructions - Page 72
... you replaced the batteries.
Reset
the clock (page 63). The " " indicator is flashing.
, The disc does not have been changed (page 19). Reset the code (page 17). , Turn on screen instructions.
In the case, follow the on the recorder.
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The MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files do not play (page 76).
Remote control
The remote does...
Operating Instructions - Page 73
...Sony equipment responds to the recorder (page 24).
, Check that the USB memory is securely connected to the remote.
, The same command mode is set for the recorder and remote. If a disc is still in the recorder... you have recorded or edited a DVD. This is because the recorder is "3 (Default setting)." Set a different command mode for this recorder and the supplied remote is adding disc ...
Operating Instructions - Page 74
necessary) (page 33)
74 Recordable and Playable Discs
Type DVD+RW
Disc Logo
Icon used Formatting in this (new discs) manual
Compatibility with other DVD players (finalising)
+RW
Automatically formatted in +VR mode (DVD+RW VIDEO)
Playable on DVD+RW compatible players (finalization necessary) (page 33)
DVD-RW VR mode
Video mode
DVD+R
DVD-R
Video mode
-RWVR
Format in VR mode (page 26)...
Operating Instructions - Page 75
... trademarks.
* CPRM (Content Protection for images. Discs that cannot be able to malfunction.
Note that the disc's contents will rewrite the DVD menu.
• You cannot edit recordings on DVD+RWs, DVD-RWs (Video mode), DVD+Rs, or DVD-Rs that contain recordings made on other DVD equipment.
This may cause the recorder to record, edit, or dub on some cases...
Operating Instructions - Page 76
...Since this manual
DVD
Characteristics
Discs such as DVD Video compatible discs. Refer to the disc contents the software producers designed, some playback features may be intentionally set by software producers. Playable Discs
Type DVD VIDEO VIDEO CD
Disc Logo
Icon used in this recorder plays DVD VIDEOs/VIDEO CDs according to the instructions supplied with a different region code (page...
Operating Instructions - Page 81
...instruction manual of the equipment to be connected. Specifications
System Laser: Semiconductor laser
Timer: Clock: Quartz locked/Timer indication: 12-hour cycle (digital)
Video recording format: MPEG-2 Audio recording...the instruction manuals for IEEE 1394 data transport bus proposed by SONY, and... Vp-p, PB: 0.7 Vp-p, PR: 0.7 Vp-p SET TOP BOX CONTROL: Mini jack HDMI OUT: HDMI™ Connector USB...
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