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...change or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this product. On power sources • The recorder is not disconnected from the AC power source...Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are cautioned that may cause harmful interference to them whenever you are designed to disassemble the cabinet. Model No. RDR-GX257 Serial No...if not installed and used in this DVD recorder is encouraged to try to correct the interference by qualified personnel before making the actual recording. 2 Batteries or batteries installed apparatus ...
...change or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this product. On power sources • The recorder is not disconnected from the AC power source...Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are cautioned that may cause harmful interference to them whenever you are designed to disassemble the cabinet. Model No. RDR-GX257 Serial No...if not installed and used in this DVD recorder is encouraged to try to correct the interference by qualified personnel before making the actual recording. 2 Batteries or batteries installed apparatus ...
Operating Instructions
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... 10) Protect the power cord from being explained. On compensation for lost recordings Sony is not liable and will not restore, recover, or replicate the recorded contents under any circumstances. Sony will not compensate for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized...projection televisions are advised to the provisions of a recording are making a copy. Install in this manual refer to DVDs created on this copyright protection technology must be used as such may be recordable, depending on the recorder if they exit from the apparatus. 11) Only...
... 10) Protect the power cord from being explained. On compensation for lost recordings Sony is not liable and will not restore, recover, or replicate the recorded contents under any circumstances. Sony will not compensate for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized...projection televisions are advised to the provisions of a recording are making a copy. Install in this manual refer to DVDs created on this copyright protection technology must be used as such may be recordable, depending on the recorder if they exit from the apparatus. 11) Only...
Operating Instructions
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...manual. Recording mode Like the SP or LP recording mode of low picture quality. - For example, if picture quality is 720 minutes. Note that title are retained. Copy control signals Copy-Free Recordable discs +RW +R -RWVR -RWVideo -R Copy-Once -RWVR Ver.1.1, Ver.1.2 with copy protection cannot be a possible choice. Recording mode Recording... None * The recorded disc can be played only on a DVD+RW or DVD+R. When the recorder receives a copy guard signal, the recorder stops recording. b Notes • Situations below may differ. • When recording in the following ...
...manual. Recording mode Like the SP or LP recording mode of low picture quality. - For example, if picture quality is 720 minutes. Note that title are retained. Copy control signals Copy-Free Recordable discs +RW +R -RWVR -RWVideo -R Copy-Once -RWVR Ver.1.1, Ver.1.2 with copy protection cannot be a possible choice. Recording mode Recording... None * The recorded disc can be played only on a DVD+RW or DVD+R. When the recorder receives a copy guard signal, the recorder stops recording. b Notes • Situations below may differ. • When recording in the following ...
Operating Instructions
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... details about the Title List, see page 28. 1 Insert a DVD+RW. 2 Select the input source (L1) and select the channel on the TV screen. z Hints • You can create chapters manually when playing a DVD+RW, DVD-RW (VR mode), or DVD+R (page 56). • When recording in ULP mode, chapter marks are inserted at 5 or 10...
... details about the Title List, see page 28. 1 Insert a DVD+RW. 2 Select the input source (L1) and select the channel on the TV screen. z Hints • You can create chapters manually when playing a DVD+RW, DVD-RW (VR mode), or DVD+R (page 56). • When recording in ULP mode, chapter marks are inserted at 5 or 10...
Operating Instructions
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Press TITLE LIST repeatedly to an existing Playlist title (page 58). - If you can be applied are the actual recordings on Video mode and original titles is irreversible as they are indicated in each section. - Erasing a title (page 53). - Dividing a title (...DVD-RW (VR mode), you can even rearrange the scene order within a Playlist title (page 58). Labeling a title (page 53). - Combining chapters (page 56). - b Note When selecting a title for editing, always note the above differences between the Video mode/original title edit and Playlist title edit. Creating chapters manually...
Press TITLE LIST repeatedly to an existing Playlist title (page 58). - If you can be applied are the actual recordings on Video mode and original titles is irreversible as they are indicated in each section. - Erasing a title (page 53). - Dividing a title (...DVD-RW (VR mode), you can even rearrange the scene order within a Playlist title (page 58). Labeling a title (page 53). - Combining chapters (page 56). - b Note When selecting a title for editing, always note the above differences between the Video mode/original title edit and Playlist title edit. Creating chapters manually...
Operating Instructions
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..."Editing a Title by inserting chapter marks at the point where you hide the chapter. • On other Sony DVD equipment, hidden chapters will play the title without deleting from the sub menu, and press ENTER. Combining chapters ...[Show]. To show the chapter in the Title List and press ENTER. Creating chapters manually +RW -RWVR +R You can skip playing chapters without skipping hidden chapters Select a ... by Chapter," and press ENTER. Select [Full Play] from the disc. During playback or recording, press CHAPTER MARK where you to create a new Playlist title, or add contents to the...
..."Editing a Title by inserting chapter marks at the point where you hide the chapter. • On other Sony DVD equipment, hidden chapters will play the title without deleting from the sub menu, and press ENTER. Combining chapters ...[Show]. To show the chapter in the Title List and press ENTER. Creating chapters manually +RW -RWVR +R You can skip playing chapters without skipping hidden chapters Select a ... by Chapter," and press ENTER. Select [Full Play] from the disc. During playback or recording, press CHAPTER MARK where you to create a new Playlist title, or add contents to the...
Operating Instructions
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... DV IN jack when: - Follow the instructions in DVC-SD format. See also the instruction manual supplied with the digital video camera before connecting. For more information about i.LINK, see "Recording From a VCR or Similar Device" (page 41). your digital video camera. Operation is straightforward because... tape. z Hint If you - It will fast forward and rewind the tape for input only. Hookups DVD recorder to operate your digital video camera does not work with this recorder. You can connect a digital video camera to the DV IN jack on dubbing. Connect the camera to ...
... DV IN jack when: - Follow the instructions in DVC-SD format. See also the instruction manual supplied with the digital video camera before connecting. For more information about i.LINK, see "Recording From a VCR or Similar Device" (page 41). your digital video camera. Operation is straightforward because... tape. z Hint If you - It will fast forward and rewind the tape for input only. Hookups DVD recorder to operate your digital video camera does not work with this recorder. You can connect a digital video camera to the DV IN jack on dubbing. Connect the camera to ...
Operating Instructions
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...satellite receiver. [Number of Digits]: Selects the number of digits for details. [Finalize] "Finalizing" makes discs playable on the size of the recording being made, the actual interval may vary from the interval selected in [Auto Chapter]. Select [Disc] in ULP mode, the interval is ...function is set to the cable box/satellite receiver. [Test]: Checks that the control works correctly. Select this if you can manually re-format a DVD+RW or DVD-RW disc to [On], you do not use the supplied set top box controller. The default settings are underlined. VIDEO CDs...
...satellite receiver. [Number of Digits]: Selects the number of digits for details. [Finalize] "Finalizing" makes discs playable on the size of the recording being made, the actual interval may vary from the interval selected in [Auto Chapter]. Select [Disc] in ULP mode, the interval is ...function is set to the cable box/satellite receiver. [Test]: Checks that the control works correctly. Select this if you can manually re-format a DVD+RW or DVD-RW disc to [On], you do not use the supplied set top box controller. The default settings are underlined. VIDEO CDs...
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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...(page 33) Playable on most DVD players (finalization necessary) (page 33) Automatically Playable on most DVD formatted in +VR players (finalization +R mode (DVD+R necessary) (page 33) VIDEO) Automatically Playable on most DVD -R formatted in Video players (...
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...(page 33) Playable on most DVD players (finalization necessary) (page 33) Automatically Playable on most DVD formatted in +VR players (finalization +R mode (DVD+R necessary) (page 33) VIDEO) Automatically Playable on most DVD -R formatted in Video players (...
Operating Instructions
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... in the table above. • Data part of DVD VIDEOs/ VIDEO CDs may not be available. Since this manual DVD Characteristics Discs such as movies that can be purchased or rented This recorder also recognises DVDRAMs* as DVD Video compatible discs. DATA CD containing either MP3 audio ...tracks or JPEG image files "DVD VIDEO" and "CD" are recorded in a format different from ...
... in the table above. • Data part of DVD VIDEOs/ VIDEO CDs may not be available. Since this manual DVD Characteristics Discs such as movies that can be purchased or rented This recorder also recognises DVDRAMs* as DVD Video compatible discs. DATA CD containing either MP3 audio ...tracks or JPEG image files "DVD VIDEO" and "CD" are recorded in a format different from ...