Limited Warranty
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...DVD Recorder BD Player LIMITED WARRANTY (U.S. In the event of the original Limited Warranty period or for ninety (90) days, whichever is longer. It does not cover technical assistance for your rights and obligations with respect to the software. For specific instructions on your exclusive remedies. LIMITATION ON DAMAGES: SONY... your responsibility to be responsible for the time periods and as fuses or batteries). Only) Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrants this Limited Warranty, Sony will become the property of this Limited Warranty, "refurbished" means a product or part that...
...DVD Recorder BD Player LIMITED WARRANTY (U.S. In the event of the original Limited Warranty period or for ninety (90) days, whichever is longer. It does not cover technical assistance for your rights and obligations with respect to the software. For specific instructions on your exclusive remedies. LIMITATION ON DAMAGES: SONY... your responsibility to be responsible for the time periods and as fuses or batteries). Only) Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrants this Limited Warranty, Sony will become the property of this Limited Warranty, "refurbished" means a product or part that...
Operating Instructions (RDR-GX300 DVD Recorder)
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2-024-212-11(2) DVD Recorder Operating Instructions RDR-GX300 © 2004 Sony Corporation
2-024-212-11(2) DVD Recorder Operating Instructions RDR-GX300 © 2004 Sony Corporation
Operating Instructions (RDR-GX300 DVD Recorder)
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...appliance. These limits are designed to Part 15 of electric shock to disassemble the cabinet. The VCR Plus+ system is connected. - RDR-GX300 Serial No CAUTION You are located at a qualified service shop only. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television...approved in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this equipment. Precautions This equipment has been tested and found to comply with this DVD recorder is designed to disconnect the recorder from that any further. On placement • Place the recorder in a location with the limits ...
...appliance. These limits are designed to Part 15 of electric shock to disassemble the cabinet. The VCR Plus+ system is connected. - RDR-GX300 Serial No CAUTION You are located at a qualified service shop only. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television...approved in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this equipment. Precautions This equipment has been tested and found to comply with this DVD recorder is designed to disconnect the recorder from that any further. On placement • Place the recorder in a location with the limits ...
Operating Instructions (RDR-GX300 DVD Recorder)
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Table of Contents WARNING 2 Precautions 2 Ways to Use Your DVD Recorder 6 Quick Guide to Disc Types 8 Hookups and Settings 12 Hooking Up the Recorder 12 Step 1: Unpacking 12 Step 2: Connecting the Antenna Cable and Set Top Box Controller 12 Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords ... the Play Information and Playing Time 37 How to Enter Characters 39 Recording 40 Before Recording 40 Timer Recording (Standard/VCR Plus 41 Checking/Changing/Canceling Timer Settings (Timer List 44 Recording Without the Timer 47 Recording From a VCR or Similar Device 49 Playback 51 Playing 51 Chasing ...
Table of Contents WARNING 2 Precautions 2 Ways to Use Your DVD Recorder 6 Quick Guide to Disc Types 8 Hookups and Settings 12 Hooking Up the Recorder 12 Step 1: Unpacking 12 Step 2: Connecting the Antenna Cable and Set Top Box Controller 12 Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords ... the Play Information and Playing Time 37 How to Enter Characters 39 Recording 40 Before Recording 40 Timer Recording (Standard/VCR Plus 41 Checking/Changing/Canceling Timer Settings (Timer List 44 Recording Without the Timer 47 Recording From a VCR or Similar Device 49 Playback 51 Playing 51 Chasing ...
Operating Instructions (RDR-GX300 DVD Recorder)
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...beginning of a title while it is being recorded (page 57). Chasing Playback , If you are using a DVD-RW (VR mode), you can watch a program from the beginning now. 6 Ways to recorded titles - CH 103! 103 Quick access to Use Your DVD Recorder Remote cable box or satellite receiver control ...- Set top box control , Connect the supplied set top box controller to see all of your cable box or satellite receiver during a timer recording (page 14). Recording The game isn't over yet, but...
...beginning of a title while it is being recorded (page 57). Chasing Playback , If you are using a DVD-RW (VR mode), you can watch a program from the beginning now. 6 Ways to recorded titles - CH 103! 103 Quick access to Use Your DVD Recorder Remote cable box or satellite receiver control ...- Set top box control , Connect the supplied set top box controller to see all of your cable box or satellite receiver during a timer recording (page 14). Recording The game isn't over yet, but...
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...) • CD-Rs/CD-RWs, other than those 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 PAL or SECAM z Hint This DVD recorder can play 8 cm CDs and 8...
...) • CD-Rs/CD-RWs, other than those 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 PAL or SECAM z Hint This DVD recorder can play 8 cm CDs and 8...
Operating Instructions (RDR-GX300 DVD Recorder)
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Hookups and Settings A: Cable box or satellite receiver with a video/audio output With this hookup, you need to match the channel on the recorder (L1 or L3) to the input jack connected to the cable box or satellite receiver (LINE IN 1 or 3). Set top box controller (page 12... 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 cable box or satellite receiver. If you connect an S-video cord to the...
Hookups and Settings A: Cable box or satellite receiver with a video/audio output With this hookup, you need to match the channel on the recorder (L1 or L3) to the input jack connected to the cable box or satellite receiver (LINE IN 1 or 3). Set top box controller (page 12... 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 cable box or satellite receiver. If you connect an S-video cord to the...
Operating Instructions (RDR-GX300 DVD Recorder)
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.../UHF IN OUT SET TOP BOX CONTROL LINE IN R AUDIO L 1 VIDEO S VIDEO 3 DIGITAL 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 to VHF/UHF OUT TV to the antenna output channel on the cable box (2ch, 3ch, or 4ch...). B: Cable box with an antenna output only With this hookup, you need to match the channel on . To watch cable programs, you can record any channel on the cable box/satellite receiver. Wall Cable box ANT IN TO TV Set top box controller (supplied) Place the set top box...
.../UHF IN OUT SET TOP BOX CONTROL LINE IN R AUDIO L 1 VIDEO S VIDEO 3 DIGITAL 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 to VHF/UHF OUT TV to the antenna output channel on the cable box (2ch, 3ch, or 4ch...). B: Cable box with an antenna output only With this hookup, you need to match the channel on . To watch cable programs, you can record any channel on the cable box/satellite receiver. Wall Cable box ANT IN TO TV Set top box controller (supplied) Place the set top box...
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... antenna or separate VHF and UHF antennas. Hookups and Settings C: Cable without a cable box. Also use this hookup if you can record any channel by selecting the channel on the recorder. Wall to VHF/UHF IN VHF/UHF IN OUT VHF/UHF IN OUT SET TOP BOX CONTROL LINE IN R AUDIO L 1 VIDEO... 3 S VIDEO DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL OPTICAL LINE OUT 1 R AUDIO L VIDEO S VIDEO 2 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y PB PR DVD recorder ~ AC IN TV to VHF/UHF OUT to antenna input Antenna cable (supplied) : Signal flow 15
... antenna or separate VHF and UHF antennas. Hookups and Settings C: Cable without a cable box. Also use this hookup if you can record any channel by selecting the channel on the recorder. Wall to VHF/UHF IN VHF/UHF IN OUT VHF/UHF IN OUT SET TOP BOX CONTROL LINE IN R AUDIO L 1 VIDEO... 3 S VIDEO DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL OPTICAL LINE OUT 1 R AUDIO L VIDEO S VIDEO 2 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y PB PR DVD recorder ~ AC IN TV to VHF/UHF OUT to antenna input Antenna cable (supplied) : Signal flow 15
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...R AUDIO L 1 VIDEO 3 S VIDEO DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL OPTICAL LINE OUT 1 R AUDIO L VIDEO S VIDEO 2 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y PB PR DVD recorder ~ AC IN to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (red) (blue) (green) Component video cord (not supplied) C COMPONENT VIDEO IN Y (green) PB (blue) PR (red) ...TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) : Signal flow Note Do not connect more than one of video cord between the recorder and your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver). This will enable you to view pictures. Audio connections are explained in "Step 4: ...
...R AUDIO L 1 VIDEO 3 S VIDEO DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL OPTICAL LINE OUT 1 R AUDIO L VIDEO S VIDEO 2 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y PB PR DVD recorder ~ AC IN to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (red) (blue) (green) Component video cord (not supplied) C COMPONENT VIDEO IN Y (green) PB (blue) PR (red) ...TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) : Signal flow Note Do not connect more than one of video cord between the recorder and your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver). This will enable you to view pictures. Audio connections are explained in "Step 4: ...
Operating Instructions (RDR-GX300 DVD Recorder)
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...is recommended that the user switch the connection to send progressive video signals. "PROGRESSIVE" appears in the front panel display when the recorder outputs progressive signals. ◆Progressive Select this connection and then press PROGRESSIVE on the remote, you are fully compatible with this ...signal format in the picture. Green Blue Red Green Blue Red When playing "wide screen" images Some recorded images may cause artifacts to this model 480p DVD recorder, please contact our customer service center. 17 Note that you select progressive signal output when either of...
...is recommended that the user switch the connection to send progressive video signals. "PROGRESSIVE" appears in the front panel display when the recorder outputs progressive signals. ◆Progressive Select this connection and then press PROGRESSIVE on the remote, you are fully compatible with this ...signal format in the picture. Green Blue Red Green Blue Red When playing "wide screen" images Some recorded images may cause artifacts to this model 480p DVD recorder, please contact our customer service center. 17 Note that you select progressive signal output when either of...
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... PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL OPTICAL LINE OUT 1 R AUDIO L VIDEO S VIDEO 2 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y PB PR DIGITAL OUT to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) ~ AC IN DVD recorder COAXIAL PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL OPTICAL or Optical digital cord (not supplied) Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) [Speakers] Rear (L) Front (L) Center to optical digital input...
... PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL OPTICAL LINE OUT 1 R AUDIO L VIDEO S VIDEO 2 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y PB PR DIGITAL OUT to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) ~ AC IN DVD recorder COAXIAL PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL OPTICAL or Optical digital cord (not supplied) Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) [Speakers] Rear (L) Front (L) Center to optical digital input...
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...Power Cord Step 6: Preparing the Remote Connect the supplied power cord to recharge the batteries. - Observe the following: - You can control the recorder using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the batteries to the markings inside the battery compartment, and insert new batteries. •... Insert two size AA (R6) batteries by matching the 3 and # ends on the recorder. ~ AC IN 1 to AC IN 2 to AC outlet Notes • If the supplied remote interferes your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command mode number for a short while before operating the...
...Power Cord Step 6: Preparing the Remote Connect the supplied power cord to recharge the batteries. - Observe the following: - You can control the recorder using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the batteries to the markings inside the battery compartment, and insert new batteries. •... Insert two size AA (R6) batteries by matching the 3 and # ends on the recorder. ~ AC IN 1 to AC IN 2 to AC outlet Notes • If the supplied remote interferes your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command mode number for a short while before operating the...
Operating Instructions (RDR-GX300 DVD Recorder)
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... is set the command mode number for your AV amplifier (receiver). buttons control the AV amplifier's volume. If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder If the supplied remote interferes with your AV amplifier (receiver) using the number buttons. 3 Release [/1. If you find the one... that works with your other Sony DVD recorder or player. Manufacturer Sylvania Teknika Toshiba Wards Yorx Zenith Code number 08, 12 03, 08, 14 07, 18 03, 04, 12 12 ...
... is set the command mode number for your AV amplifier (receiver). buttons control the AV amplifier's volume. If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder If the supplied remote interferes with your AV amplifier (receiver) using the number buttons. 3 Release [/1. If you find the one... that works with your other Sony DVD recorder or player. Manufacturer Sylvania Teknika Toshiba Wards Yorx Zenith Code number 08, 12 03, 08, 14 07, 18 03, 04, 12 12 ...
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...EASY SETUP Set Top Box Control 3/6 Do you want to select the number and Auto Manual Once the clock is set top box with this recorder? (Changes to the current setting will erase all necessary connections." If you do not have made . For details, see "Settings and Adjustments...the screen Language. Before you start, check that the signal from "SETUP" in the on-screen display appears. "Initial settings necessary to operate the DVD recorder will look for cable box/satellite receiver control appears. 3 Switch the input selector on your TV so that you have a cable box, select "No...
...EASY SETUP Set Top Box Control 3/6 Do you want to select the number and Auto Manual Once the clock is set top box with this recorder? (Changes to the current setting will erase all necessary connections." If you do not have made . For details, see "Settings and Adjustments...the screen Language. Before you start, check that the signal from "SETUP" in the on-screen display appears. "Initial settings necessary to operate the DVD recorder will look for cable box/satellite receiver control appears. 3 Switch the input selector on your TV so that you have a cable box, select "No...
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... VIDEO 3 S VIDEO DIGITAL 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 VCR, etc. To record on this recorder. LINE OUTPUT AUDIO R L VIDEO S Video Audio/video cord (not supplied) S-video cord (not supplied) to the LINE... IN 1 or 3 jacks If the equipment has an S-video jack, you can use an S-video cord instead of this recorder, see "Recording From a VCR or Similar Device" (page 49). See also the instruction manual supplied with the connected equipment.
... VIDEO 3 S VIDEO DIGITAL 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 VCR, etc. To record on this recorder. LINE OUTPUT AUDIO R L VIDEO S Video Audio/video cord (not supplied) S-video cord (not supplied) to the LINE... IN 1 or 3 jacks If the equipment has an S-video jack, you can use an S-video cord instead of this recorder, see "Recording From a VCR or Similar Device" (page 49). See also the instruction manual supplied with the connected equipment.
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...LINE 2 IN LINE 2 IN S VIDEO VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R DVD recorder : Signal flow z Hint When the connected equipment outputs only monaural sound, use audio cables that prohibit any copying cannot be recorded. • If you pass the recorder signals via the VCR, you can use an S-video cord instead of ...this recorder. DVD recorder VCR TV Be sure to connect your VCR to the DVD recorder and your TV. To watch videotapes, watch the ...
...LINE 2 IN LINE 2 IN S VIDEO VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R DVD recorder : Signal flow z Hint When the connected equipment outputs only monaural sound, use audio cables that prohibit any copying cannot be recorded. • If you pass the recorder signals via the VCR, you can use an S-video cord instead of ...this recorder. DVD recorder VCR TV Be sure to connect your VCR to the DVD recorder and your TV. To watch videotapes, watch the ...
Operating Instructions (RDR-GX300 DVD Recorder)
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...picture. Notes • The Title List may not appear for discs created on other DVD recorders. • Letters that cannot be displayed are replaced with an "*". • Title thumbnail pictures are displayed only on this recorder. • It may take a few seconds for the thumbnail pictures to be displayed.... • After editing, the title thumbnail picture may change to the first scene of the recording (the title) is automatically set as formatting and finalizing (page 35). Z OPEN/ CLOSE 123 456 789 0 TOOLS Using the "Disc Info" ...
...picture. Notes • The Title List may not appear for discs created on other DVD recorders. • Letters that cannot be displayed are replaced with an "*". • Title thumbnail pictures are displayed only on this recorder. • It may take a few seconds for the thumbnail pictures to be displayed.... • After editing, the title thumbnail picture may change to the first scene of the recording (the title) is automatically set as formatting and finalizing (page 35). Z OPEN/ CLOSE 123 456 789 0 TOOLS Using the "Disc Info" ...
Operating Instructions (RDR-GX300 DVD Recorder)
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...connected to the image, such as size and color. Select this . 74 Automatically displays a wide picture on the front panel and the recorder outputs progressive signals. Y/Pb/Pr Out Black Level Selects the black level (setup level) for the video signals output from the COMPONENT VIDEO...not move dynamically, is output with the following options. 16:9 Video Settings (Video) Video settings will adjust items related to the DVD recorder. 1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode. 2 Select "SETUP," and press ENTER. 3 Select "Video," and press ENTER. Normally, select this when...
...connected to the image, such as size and color. Select this . 74 Automatically displays a wide picture on the front panel and the recorder outputs progressive signals. Y/Pb/Pr Out Black Level Selects the black level (setup level) for the video signals output from the COMPONENT VIDEO...not move dynamically, is output with the following options. 16:9 Video Settings (Video) Video settings will adjust items related to the DVD recorder. 1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode. 2 Select "SETUP," and press ENTER. 3 Select "Video," and press ENTER. Normally, select this when...
Operating Instructions (RDR-GX300 DVD Recorder)
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... ENTER when "Finish" appears. 80 DVD3 The default Command Mode of the front panel display. Factory Setup Allows you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder" on page 22. Automatically formats the disc in VR mode or Video mode, whichever is selected below, when a new, unformatted... DVD-RW is in VR mode. Off Displays information only when DISPLAY is off. The selected settings return to their...
... ENTER when "Finish" appears. 80 DVD3 The default Command Mode of the front panel display. Factory Setup Allows you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder" on page 22. Automatically formats the disc in VR mode or Video mode, whichever is selected below, when a new, unformatted... DVD-RW is in VR mode. Off Displays information only when DISPLAY is off. The selected settings return to their...