Limited Warranty
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3-084-930-02 ® DVD Recorder BD Player LIMITED WARRANTY (U.S. Instructions: To obtain warranty service, ... of technology, or modification of or to any software products whether or not contained in the Product; Only) Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrants this Limited Warranty, "refurbished" means a product or part that such data, softwar e, or other ...is invalid if the factory-applied serial number has been alter ed or removed from state to the Sony authorized service facility specified. This Limited Warranty only covers product issues caused by any enclosed software Limited ...
3-084-930-02 ® DVD Recorder BD Player LIMITED WARRANTY (U.S. Instructions: To obtain warranty service, ... of technology, or modification of or to any software products whether or not contained in the Product; Only) Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrants this Limited Warranty, "refurbished" means a product or part that such data, softwar e, or other ...is invalid if the factory-applied serial number has been alter ed or removed from state to the Sony authorized service facility specified. This Limited Warranty only covers product issues caused by any enclosed software Limited ...
Operating Instructions
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3-281-874-11(1) DVD Recorder Operating Instructions RDR-GX255 © 2007 Sony Corporation Operating Instructions US Manual de instrucciones ES
3-281-874-11(1) DVD Recorder Operating Instructions RDR-GX255 © 2007 Sony Corporation Operating Instructions US Manual de instrucciones ES
Operating Instructions
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... increase eye hazard. Model No. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Should this DVD recorder is harmful to eyes, do not attempt to a warm location, or is not disconnected... KONTAKT MIT DEM STRAHL VERMEIDEN. On placement • Place the recorder in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this system so that the power cord can radiate radio.... AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO THE BEAM. VÄLTÄ SUORAA ALTISTUMISTA SÄTEELLE. RDR-GX255 Serial No CAUTION You are designed to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) ...
... increase eye hazard. Model No. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Should this DVD recorder is harmful to eyes, do not attempt to a warm location, or is not disconnected... KONTAKT MIT DEM STRAHL VERMEIDEN. On placement • Place the recorder in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this system so that the power cord can radiate radio.... AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO THE BEAM. VÄLTÄ SUORAA ALTISTUMISTA SÄTEELLE. RDR-GX255 Serial No CAUTION You are designed to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) ...
Operating Instructions
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Table of Contents WARNING 2 Precautions 2 Ways to Use Your DVD Recorder 8 How to Use the On-Screen Menus 10 Hookups and Settings 12 Hooking Up the Recorder 12 Step 1: Unpacking 12 Step 2: Connecting the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver (Tuner 12 Step 3: Connecting to Your TV 15 Step 4: Connecting to ...Cord 20 Step 6: Preparing the Remote 21 Step 7: Easy Setup 23 Connecting a VCR or Similar Device 27 Quick Guide to Disc Types 30 Recordable and Playable Discs 30 Playable Discs 33 Playback 35 Playing Discs 35 Playback Options 36 Playing a Title From the Title List 39 Searching for a...
Table of Contents WARNING 2 Precautions 2 Ways to Use Your DVD Recorder 8 How to Use the On-Screen Menus 10 Hookups and Settings 12 Hooking Up the Recorder 12 Step 1: Unpacking 12 Step 2: Connecting the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver (Tuner 12 Step 3: Connecting to Your TV 15 Step 4: Connecting to ...Cord 20 Step 6: Preparing the Remote 21 Step 7: Easy Setup 23 Connecting a VCR or Similar Device 27 Quick Guide to Disc Types 30 Recordable and Playable Discs 30 Playable Discs 33 Playback 35 Playing Discs 35 Playback Options 36 Playing a Title From the Title List 39 Searching for a...
Operating Instructions
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Set top box control , Connect the supplied set top box controller to this recorder. Title List Title List (Original) 1/4 No. You need to connect a tuner such as a cable box to have the recorder change the channel of your cable box or satellite receiver - CH 103! ...103 Quick access to view all titles on a DVD, either manually or using the timer. Title List , Display the Title List to recorded titles - Control your cable box or satellite receiver (page 12). Ways to Use Your DVD Recorder Recording and timer recording , Record TV programs on a disc and select a title ...
Set top box control , Connect the supplied set top box controller to this recorder. Title List Title List (Original) 1/4 No. You need to connect a tuner such as a cable box to have the recorder change the channel of your cable box or satellite receiver - CH 103! ...103 Quick access to view all titles on a DVD, either manually or using the timer. Title List , Display the Title List to recorded titles - Control your cable box or satellite receiver (page 12). Ways to Use Your DVD Recorder Recording and timer recording , Record TV programs on a disc and select a title ...
Operating Instructions
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Sub-menu The sub-menu appears when you press OPTIONS. You can search for a title/chapter/ track, check the playing and remaining time, or change settings for the selected item OPTIONS The OPTIONS menu appears when you select an item from a list menu (e.g., a title from the Title List menu), and press ENTER. Select an option by pressing M/m and ENTER. Title 01 LINE 1 02 LINE 1 03 LINE 1 04 LINE 1 T LINE 1 May/02/2007 08:00 PM 10:10 AM Length Edit Pla0y1:29:03 > Tit0le0:E3r1a:s2e3 > Ch0a1p:5te9r:0E0ras>e Pr0o0te:5ct8:56 > Title Name A·B Erase Divide Title Options for audio...
Sub-menu The sub-menu appears when you press OPTIONS. You can search for a title/chapter/ track, check the playing and remaining time, or change settings for the selected item OPTIONS The OPTIONS menu appears when you select an item from a list menu (e.g., a title from the Title List menu), and press ENTER. Select an option by pressing M/m and ENTER. Title 01 LINE 1 02 LINE 1 03 LINE 1 04 LINE 1 T LINE 1 May/02/2007 08:00 PM 10:10 AM Length Edit Pla0y1:29:03 > Tit0le0:E3r1a:s2e3 > Ch0a1p:5te9r:0E0ras>e Pr0o0te:5ct8:56 > Title Name A·B Erase Divide Title Options for audio...
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...not supplied) to antenna input TV Audio/video cord (not supplied) to SET TOP BOX CONTROL SETTOP BOX CONTROL LINE 1 IN VIDEO to LINE 1 IN DVD recorder SETTOP HDMI OUT BOX CONTROL AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT L Y VIDEO VIDEO R PB L PR OPTICAL COAXIAL ...receiver is necessary to use the Synchro-Rec function (page 51). With this hookup, you can watch cable or satellite programs, you can record any channel on the cable box or satellite receiver. Hookups and Settings Connecting a cable box/satellite receiver and set top box controller near ...
...not supplied) to antenna input TV Audio/video cord (not supplied) to SET TOP BOX CONTROL SETTOP BOX CONTROL LINE 1 IN VIDEO to LINE 1 IN DVD recorder SETTOP HDMI OUT BOX CONTROL AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT L Y VIDEO VIDEO R PB L PR OPTICAL COAXIAL ...receiver is necessary to use the Synchro-Rec function (page 51). With this hookup, you can watch cable or satellite programs, you can record any channel on the cable box or satellite receiver. Hookups and Settings Connecting a cable box/satellite receiver and set top box controller near ...
Operating Instructions
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...jacks of the yellow (video) plug. To enjoy higher quality images, connect an S video cord (not supplied) instead of the recorder. This will cause unwanted noise to LINE OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) Audio/video cord (supplied) : Signal flow When playing "wide screen" images Some... (white) VIDEO (yellow) S video cord (not supplied) S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO L (yellow) (white) (red) to S VIDEO OUT DVD recorder SETTOP HDMI OUT BOX CONTROL AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT L Y VIDEO VIDEO R PB L PR OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT...
...jacks of the yellow (video) plug. To enjoy higher quality images, connect an S video cord (not supplied) instead of the recorder. This will cause unwanted noise to LINE OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) Audio/video cord (supplied) : Signal flow When playing "wide screen" images Some... (white) VIDEO (yellow) S video cord (not supplied) S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO L (yellow) (white) (red) to S VIDEO OUT DVD recorder SETTOP HDMI OUT BOX CONTROL AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT L Y VIDEO VIDEO R PB L PR OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT...
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...your TV has an HDMI input jack Connect the HDMI* OUT jack using a certified HDMI cord (not supplied). Be sure to HDMI OUT HDMI OUT DVD recorder SETTOP HDMI OUT BOX CONTROL AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT L Y VIDEO VIDEO R PB L PR OPTICAL ...COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT R AUDIO AUDIO : Signal flow * This DVD recorder incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology. HDMI IN TV or projector to HDMI input HDMI cord (not supplied) to turn off the...
...your TV has an HDMI input jack Connect the HDMI* OUT jack using a certified HDMI cord (not supplied). Be sure to HDMI OUT HDMI OUT DVD recorder SETTOP HDMI OUT BOX CONTROL AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT L Y VIDEO VIDEO R PB L PR OPTICAL ...COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT R AUDIO AUDIO : Signal flow * This DVD recorder incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology. HDMI IN TV or projector to HDMI input HDMI cord (not supplied) to turn off the...
Operating Instructions
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The "PROGRESSIVE" indicator lights up when the recorder outputs progressive signals. When using a component video cord (not supplied) or three video cords (not supplied) of "Video" to "On" in the "Setup" display (page ... OUT BOX CONTROL AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT L Y VIDEO VIDEO R PB L PR OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT R AUDIO AUDIO DVD recorder : Signal flow 17 If your TV has component video input jacks Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks using this connection and then set "Progressive" of...
The "PROGRESSIVE" indicator lights up when the recorder outputs progressive signals. When using a component video cord (not supplied) or three video cords (not supplied) of "Video" to "On" in the "Setup" display (page ... OUT BOX CONTROL AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT L Y VIDEO VIDEO R PB L PR OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT R AUDIO AUDIO DVD recorder : Signal flow 17 If your TV has component video input jacks Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks using this connection and then set "Progressive" of...
Operating Instructions
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... tracks through your AV amplifier (receiver). AUDIO OUT L (white) R (red) Audio cord (not supplied) (white) (red) DVD recorder to AUDIO OUT (L/R) SETTOP HDMI OUT BOX CONTROL AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT L Y VIDEO VIDEO R PB L PR OPTICAL COAXIAL ...
... tracks through your AV amplifier (receiver). AUDIO OUT L (white) R (red) Audio cord (not supplied) (white) (red) DVD recorder to AUDIO OUT (L/R) SETTOP HDMI OUT BOX CONTROL AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT L Y VIDEO VIDEO R PB L PR OPTICAL COAXIAL ...
Operating Instructions
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...inside the battery compartment. Do not use , the batteries should leakage occur. The recorder may not work for the TV. 123 456 789 0 Notes • If the supplied remote interferes your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command mode number for an extended period of your TV ...Select the channel on your TV Switch your Sony TV. TV DIGITAL/ ANALOG TV VOL +/- Hookups and Settings Step 6: Preparing ...
...inside the battery compartment. Do not use , the batteries should leakage occur. The recorder may not work for the TV. 123 456 789 0 Notes • If the supplied remote interferes your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command mode number for an extended period of your TV ...Select the channel on your TV Switch your Sony TV. TV DIGITAL/ ANALOG TV VOL +/- Hookups and Settings Step 6: Preparing ...
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SYSTEM MENU 123 456 789 0 O RETURN M/m/ The default command mode setting for this recorder and the supplied remote is DVD 3. If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder If the supplied remote interferes with your other Sony DVD recorder or player, set the command mode number for this recorder and the supplied remote to one that differs from the other Sony DVD recorder or player after you have completed "Step 7: Easy Setup."
SYSTEM MENU 123 456 789 0 O RETURN M/m/ The default command mode setting for this recorder and the supplied remote is DVD 3. If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder If the supplied remote interferes with your other Sony DVD recorder or player, set the command mode number for this recorder and the supplied remote to one that differs from the other Sony DVD recorder or player after you have completed "Step 7: Easy Setup."
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3 Switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the recorder appears on -screen display appears. "Initial setting necessary to operate the DVD recorder will erase all timer settings.) Yes No 6 Select whether or not you want to the current setting will be made. You can...Setup Do you use the cable box/satellite receiver control (page 12), select "Yes." The day of your set automatically. appears. • If this recorder? (Changes to use the cable box/satellite receiver control, and press ENTER. Line1 Line2 5 Select a language, and press ENTER. See "Cable Box/...
3 Switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the recorder appears on -screen display appears. "Initial setting necessary to operate the DVD recorder will erase all timer settings.) Yes No 6 Select whether or not you want to the current setting will be made. You can...Setup Do you use the cable box/satellite receiver control (page 12), select "Yes." The day of your set automatically. appears. • If this recorder? (Changes to use the cable box/satellite receiver control, and press ENTER. Line1 Line2 5 Select a language, and press ENTER. See "Cable Box/...
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... time. Do not connect to the LINE 2 IN jacks of the audio/video cord. You can connect a second DVD player and record DVDs. S VIDEO OUTPUT VIDEO AUDIO L R S video cord (not supplied) Audio/video cord (not supplied) DVD recorder S VIDEO VIDEO L(MONO) AUDIO R to LINE 2 IN LINE-2 IN S VIDEO VIDEO L(MONO) AUDIO R LINE-2 IN DV IN...
... time. Do not connect to the LINE 2 IN jacks of the audio/video cord. You can connect a second DVD player and record DVDs. S VIDEO OUTPUT VIDEO AUDIO L R S video cord (not supplied) Audio/video cord (not supplied) DVD recorder S VIDEO VIDEO L(MONO) AUDIO R to LINE 2 IN LINE-2 IN S VIDEO VIDEO L(MONO) AUDIO R LINE-2 IN DV IN...
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... the same time. • Pictures containing copy protection signals that prohibit any copying cannot be recorded. Line input 1 VCR DVD recorder TV Line input 2 28 Notes • Do not connect more than one type of video cord between the recorder and your TV. To watch video tapes, watch the tapes through a second line input...
... the same time. • Pictures containing copy protection signals that prohibit any copying cannot be recorded. Line input 1 VCR DVD recorder TV Line input 2 28 Notes • Do not connect more than one type of video cord between the recorder and your TV. To watch video tapes, watch the tapes through a second line input...
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... copyright protection technologies are some that conform to protect copyrights. Depending on the DVD VIDEO, no region code indication may be labeled even though playing the DVD VIDEO is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with high-speed discs. Notes • You cannot ...The disc will be erased after reformatting. • You cannot shorten the time required for the recording device. Note on DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVDRs, or CD-RWs/CD-Rs recorded on the TV screen to indicate that the disc is designed to playback discs that do not conform...
... copyright protection technologies are some that conform to protect copyrights. Depending on the DVD VIDEO, no region code indication may be labeled even though playing the DVD VIDEO is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with high-speed discs. Notes • You cannot ...The disc will be erased after reformatting. • You cannot shorten the time required for the recording device. Note on DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVDRs, or CD-RWs/CD-Rs recorded on the TV screen to indicate that the disc is designed to playback discs that do not conform...
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D Clock 3 Select the title, and press ENTER. While the Title List menu is turned on other DVD recorders. • Letters that have been finalized. To view a title, press TOP MENU or MENU (page 35). • The Title List may not appear for discs ..., and recording mode. Playback starts from the selected title on the disc. To turn off the Title List Press TITLE LIST. " " indicates a protected title, while " " indicates unprotected. About the Title List for DVD-RWs (Video mode), DVD+Rs, or DVD-Rs (Video mode) that cannot be displayed are replaced with "*." 39 For details, see...
D Clock 3 Select the title, and press ENTER. While the Title List menu is turned on other DVD recorders. • Letters that have been finalized. To view a title, press TOP MENU or MENU (page 35). • The Title List may not appear for discs ..., and recording mode. Playback starts from the selected title on the disc. To turn off the Title List Press TITLE LIST. " " indicates a protected title, while " " indicates unprotected. About the Title List for DVD-RWs (Video mode), DVD+Rs, or DVD-Rs (Video mode) that cannot be displayed are replaced with "*." 39 For details, see...
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... the DV IN jack on the tape contain copy protection signals, which limit recording. Hookups DVD recorder S VIDEO VIDEO L(MONO) AUDIO R LINE-2 IN DV IN ONE-TOUCH DUBBING HDMI DV IN to DV IN DV/D8 Dubbing (DV/D8 t DVD) i.LINK cable (not supplied) to the section on page 54. - ... camera to the LINE IN jack and follow the instructions of "Recording From a VCR or Similar Device" on dubbing. Operation is straightforward because the DVD recorder will not output signals. • You cannot use the DV IN jack and record on page 54. Follow the instructions in DVC-SD format. For...
... the DV IN jack on the tape contain copy protection signals, which limit recording. Hookups DVD recorder S VIDEO VIDEO L(MONO) AUDIO R LINE-2 IN DV IN ONE-TOUCH DUBBING HDMI DV IN to DV IN DV/D8 Dubbing (DV/D8 t DVD) i.LINK cable (not supplied) to the section on page 54. - ... camera to the LINE IN jack and follow the instructions of "Recording From a VCR or Similar Device" on dubbing. Operation is straightforward because the DVD recorder will not output signals. • You cannot use the DV IN jack and record on page 54. Follow the instructions in DVC-SD format. For...
Operating Instructions
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... appears, enter a new four-digit password using the number buttons. When the display for "Rating Level" are displayed. z Hint If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder" on . 84 Command Mode Changes the command mode of the supplied remote to their default settings. Factory Setting Allows you may be lost...
... appears, enter a new four-digit password using the number buttons. When the display for "Rating Level" are displayed. z Hint If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder" on . 84 Command Mode Changes the command mode of the supplied remote to their default settings. Factory Setting Allows you may be lost...