Limited Warranty
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... material or workmanship dur ing ordinary consumer use , acts of God, misuse, limitations of technology, or modification of or to the Sony authorized service facility specified. 3-084-930-02 ® DVD Recorder BD Player LIMITED WARRANTY (U.S. This Limited Warranty covers only the hardware components packaged with new or refurbished product or parts, any...
... material or workmanship dur ing ordinary consumer use , acts of God, misuse, limitations of technology, or modification of or to the Sony authorized service facility specified. 3-084-930-02 ® DVD Recorder BD Player LIMITED WARRANTY (U.S. This Limited Warranty covers only the hardware components packaged with new or refurbished product or parts, any...
Operating Instructions
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... DVD Recorder Operating Instructions RDR-GX315 For customers in the U.S.A Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located at 1-877-899-7669 or write to them whenever you call 1-877-602-2008 for Peace of the unit. Model No. RDR-GX315 ...Serial No For customers in the space provided below. Refer to us at: Customer Information Service 115 Gordon Baker Road, Toronto, Ontario, M2H 3R6 © 2005 Sony Corporation For other product related questions please contact our Customer Information Service Centre at the rear of Mind Warranty Replacement service. Record...
... DVD Recorder Operating Instructions RDR-GX315 For customers in the U.S.A Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located at 1-877-899-7669 or write to them whenever you call 1-877-602-2008 for Peace of the unit. Model No. RDR-GX315 ...Serial No For customers in the space provided below. Refer to us at: Customer Information Service 115 Gordon Baker Road, Toronto, Ontario, M2H 3R6 © 2005 Sony Corporation For other product related questions please contact our Customer Information Service Centre at the rear of Mind Warranty Replacement service. Record...
Operating Instructions
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...WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this occur, the recorder may not operate properly. The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT MARKING is harmful to operate this DVD recorder is located on for help. Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with ...adequate ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the recorder. • If the recorder is brought directly from a cold to a warm location,...
...WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this occur, the recorder may not operate properly. The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT MARKING is harmful to operate this DVD recorder is located on for help. Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with ...adequate ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the recorder. • If the recorder is brought directly from a cold to a warm location,...
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 Antenna Cable 12 Step 3: Connecting to Your TV 15 Step 4: Connecting to Your AV Amplifier (Receiver 17...Cord 19 Step 6: Preparing the Remote 19 Step 7: Easy Setup 22 Connecting a VCR or Similar Device 26 Quick Guide to Disc Types 28 Recordable and Playable Discs 28 12 cm/8 cm Discs 30 Playable Discs 30 Playback 32 Playing Discs 32 Playback Options 33 Playing a Title From the ...
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 Antenna Cable 12 Step 3: Connecting to Your TV 15 Step 4: Connecting to Your AV Amplifier (Receiver 17...Cord 19 Step 6: Preparing the Remote 19 Step 7: Easy Setup 22 Connecting a VCR or Similar Device 26 Quick Guide to Disc Types 28 Recordable and Playable Discs 28 12 cm/8 cm Discs 30 Playable Discs 30 Playback 32 Playing Discs 32 Playback Options 33 Playing a Title From the ...
Operating Instructions
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Ways to Use Your DVD Recorder Quick access to view all titles on a DVD-RW (VR mode), then erase, move or add scenes as you like without changing the original contents (page 61). Creating your digital video camera to ... Length Edit 01:29:03 > 00:31:23 > 01:59:00 > 00:58:56 > Original Playlist Control Dubbing 8 Title List , Display the Title List to recorded titles - Playlist , Record a program on a disc and select a title for playback or editing (page 37). DV/D8 Dubbing , Connect your own program -
Ways to Use Your DVD Recorder Quick access to view all titles on a DVD-RW (VR mode), then erase, move or add scenes as you like without changing the original contents (page 61). Creating your digital video camera to ... Length Edit 01:29:03 > 00:31:23 > 01:59:00 > 00:58:56 > Original Playlist Control Dubbing 8 Title List , Display the Title List to recorded titles - Playlist , Record a program on a disc and select a title for playback or editing (page 37). DV/D8 Dubbing , Connect your own program -
Operating Instructions
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Be sure that the satellite receiver or cable box is turned on the recorder (L1) to the input jack connected to the cable box or satellite receiver (LINE 1 IN). Wall Cable box/satellite receiver AUDIO OUT R L VIDEO OUT S VIDEO ANT IN TO TV Audio/video cord (supplied) to match the channel on . To watch cable or satellite programs, you can record any channel on the cable box or satellite receiver. Hookups and Settings A: Cable box or satellite receiver with a video/audio output With this hookup, you need to LINE 1 IN DVD recorder : Signal flow ,continued 13
Be sure that the satellite receiver or cable box is turned on the recorder (L1) to the input jack connected to the cable box or satellite receiver (LINE 1 IN). Wall Cable box/satellite receiver AUDIO OUT R L VIDEO OUT S VIDEO ANT IN TO TV Audio/video cord (supplied) to match the channel on . To watch cable or satellite programs, you can record any channel on the cable box or satellite receiver. Hookups and Settings A: Cable box or satellite receiver with a video/audio output With this hookup, you need to LINE 1 IN DVD recorder : Signal flow ,continued 13
Operating Instructions
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... cable box, or antenna only (no cable TV) Use this hookup if you are using a VHF/UHF antenna or separate VHF and UHF antennas. Wall DVD recorder : Signal flow 14 to the antenna output channel on the satellite receiver or cable box. Also use this hookup if you watch cable programs, you... need to match the channel on the recorder (2ch, 3ch or 4ch) to VHF/UHF IN B: Cable box with an antenna output only With this hookup, you can...
... cable box, or antenna only (no cable TV) Use this hookup if you are using a VHF/UHF antenna or separate VHF and UHF antennas. Wall DVD recorder : Signal flow 14 to the antenna output channel on the satellite receiver or cable box. Also use this hookup if you watch cable programs, you... need to match the channel on the recorder (2ch, 3ch or 4ch) to VHF/UHF IN B: Cable box with an antenna output only With this hookup, you can...
Operating Instructions
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...the yellow (video) plug. INPUT AUDIO R L (red) (white) TV or projector VIDEO (yellow) INPUT S VIDEO Audio/video cord (supplied) (red) (white) DVD recorder (yellow) to LINE OUT1 (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) S video cord (not supplied) to LINE OUT (S VIDEO) : Signal flow When playing "wide screen" images Some... recorded images may not fit your TV's audio output jacks to the LINE OUT 1 (AUDIO L/R) jacks. To enjoy higher quality images, connect an S video...
...the yellow (video) plug. INPUT AUDIO R L (red) (white) TV or projector VIDEO (yellow) INPUT S VIDEO Audio/video cord (supplied) (red) (white) DVD recorder (yellow) to LINE OUT1 (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) S video cord (not supplied) to LINE OUT (S VIDEO) : Signal flow When playing "wide screen" images Some... recorded images may not fit your TV's audio output jacks to the LINE OUT 1 (AUDIO L/R) jacks. To enjoy higher quality images, connect an S video...
Operating Instructions
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... your TV accepts progressive 480p format signals, you must use this connection, be sure to connect the audio cord to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT : Signal flow DVD recorder 16 You will enjoy accurate color reproduction and high quality images. When using a component video cord (not supplied) or three video cords (not supplied) of...
... your TV accepts progressive 480p format signals, you must use this connection, be sure to connect the audio cord to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT : Signal flow DVD recorder 16 You will enjoy accurate color reproduction and high quality images. When using a component video cord (not supplied) or three video cords (not supplied) of...
Operating Instructions
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... supplied) (white) (red) A INPUT L AUDIO R (red) (white) AV amplifier (receiver) DVD recorder to LINE OUT 2 (AUDIO L/R) to DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) or Optical digital cord (not supplied) Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) [Speakers] Rear (L) Front (L) Center to optical digital input to DVD audio tracks through your AV amplifier (receiver). Hookups and Settings...
... supplied) (white) (red) A INPUT L AUDIO R (red) (white) AV amplifier (receiver) DVD recorder to LINE OUT 2 (AUDIO L/R) to DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) or Optical digital cord (not supplied) Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) [Speakers] Rear (L) Front (L) Center to optical digital input to DVD audio tracks through your AV amplifier (receiver). Hookups and Settings...
Operating Instructions
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... only after the front panel display lights up and the recorder enters standby mode. to AC outlet Notes • If the supplied remote interferes your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command mode number for this recorder (page 26), be sure to the markings inside the battery... compartment, and insert new batteries. • Do not expose the remote sensor (marked on the recorder. Do not touch the liquid...
... only after the front panel display lights up and the recorder enters standby mode. to AC outlet Notes • If the supplied remote interferes your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command mode number for this recorder (page 26), be sure to the markings inside the battery... compartment, and insert new batteries. • Do not expose the remote sensor (marked on the recorder. Do not touch the liquid...
Operating Instructions
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If you do not complete Easy Setup, it will appear each time you turn on your recorder. "/1 O RETURN M/m/ Step 7: Easy Setup Follow the steps below to make the minimum number of basic adjustments for using the recorder. OSD Language Setup m Clock Setup m Tuner and Channel Setup m TV Type Setup m Audio Connection Setup m Finished! Settings are made in the following order.
If you do not complete Easy Setup, it will appear each time you turn on your recorder. "/1 O RETURN M/m/ Step 7: Easy Setup Follow the steps below to make the minimum number of basic adjustments for using the recorder. OSD Language Setup m Clock Setup m Tuner and Channel Setup m TV Type Setup m Audio Connection Setup m Finished! Settings are made in the following order.
Operating Instructions
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... Press ENTER when "Finish" appears. z Hint If you want to the previous display Press O RETURN. Note To record TV programs using the timer, you have a Sony DVD player or more than one that differs from the other Sony DVD recorder or player, set the clock accurately. All connections and setup operations are complete. Easy Setup is...
... Press ENTER when "Finish" appears. z Hint If you want to the previous display Press O RETURN. Note To record TV programs using the timer, you have a Sony DVD player or more than one that differs from the other Sony DVD recorder or player, set the clock accurately. All connections and setup operations are complete. Easy Setup is...
Operating Instructions
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... the equipment has an S video jack, you can connect a second DVD player and record DVDs. To record on this recorder. You can use an S video cord (not supplied) instead of the yellow (video) plug of this recorder, see "Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec)" on the front panel... Connect a VCR or similar device to the LINE 2 IN jacks of the recorder to LINE 2 IN S VIDEO VIDEO L(MONO) AUDIO R DV IN LINE 2 IN DVD recorder S VIDEO VIDEO L(MONO) ...
... the equipment has an S video jack, you can connect a second DVD player and record DVDs. To record on this recorder. You can use an S video cord (not supplied) instead of the yellow (video) plug of this recorder, see "Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec)" on the front panel... Connect a VCR or similar device to the LINE 2 IN jacks of the recorder to LINE 2 IN S VIDEO VIDEO L(MONO) AUDIO R DV IN LINE 2 IN DVD recorder S VIDEO VIDEO L(MONO) ...
Operating Instructions
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...the tapes through a second line input on your TV. Line input 1 VCR DVD recorder TV Line input 2 • If the recorder's power cord is disconnected, you will not be recorded. • If you pass the recorder signals via the VCR, you may result. • Pictures containing copy protection ...the same time. 27 VCR, etc. Notes • Do not connect the output jack of this recorder. LINE OUTPUT R AUDIO L Audio/video cord (not supplied) VIDEO to LINE 1 IN DVD recorder : Signal flow z Hint When the connected equipment outputs only monaural sound, connect an audio cord to...
...the tapes through a second line input on your TV. Line input 1 VCR DVD recorder TV Line input 2 • If the recorder's power cord is disconnected, you will not be recorded. • If you pass the recorder signals via the VCR, you may result. • Pictures containing copy protection ...the same time. 27 VCR, etc. Notes • Do not connect the output jack of this recorder. LINE OUTPUT R AUDIO L Audio/video cord (not supplied) VIDEO to LINE 1 IN DVD recorder : Signal flow z Hint When the connected equipment outputs only monaural sound, connect an audio cord to...
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... A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with copyright protection technologies This product is recommended that you use discs with the DVD VIDEOs/ VIDEO CDs. Depending on the DVD VIDEO, no region code indication may be available. Music discs... by this recorder. RDR-GX315 X Region code No. For more information, see the instructions supplied with "For Video" printed on their packaging. • You cannot add new recordings to DVD-RWs (Video mode) or DVD-Rs that recording on such discs may cause the recorder to rewrite the DVD menu. •...
... A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with copyright protection technologies This product is recommended that you use discs with the DVD VIDEOs/ VIDEO CDs. Depending on the DVD VIDEO, no region code indication may be available. Music discs... by this recorder. RDR-GX315 X Region code No. For more information, see the instructions supplied with "For Video" printed on their packaging. • You cannot add new recordings to DVD-RWs (Video mode) or DVD-Rs that recording on such discs may cause the recorder to rewrite the DVD menu. •...
Operating Instructions
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...title, and press ENTER. About the Title List for discs created on other DVD recorders. • Letters that have been finalized. To view a title, press TOP MENU or MENU (page 32). • The Title List may not appear for DVD-RWs (VR mode) You can switch the Title List to select either ... with "*." Number buttons Notes • The Title List does not appear for a Title/ Chapter/Track, etc. +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R VCD -R DVD You can also search for DVD-RWs (VR mode)" on the disc, select the title or track by track or scene. Playback starts from the selected title on , press...
...title, and press ENTER. About the Title List for discs created on other DVD recorders. • Letters that have been finalized. To view a title, press TOP MENU or MENU (page 32). • The Title List may not appear for DVD-RWs (VR mode) You can switch the Title List to select either ... with "*." Number buttons Notes • The Title List does not appear for a Title/ Chapter/Track, etc. +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R VCD -R DVD You can also search for DVD-RWs (VR mode)" on the disc, select the title or track by track or scene. Playback starts from the selected title on , press...
Operating Instructions
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...not need to the i.LINK standard. Hookups DVD recorder DV IN S VIDEO VIDEO L(MONO) AUDIO R LINE 2 IN - To record from a DV/D8 format tape. For more information about i.LINK, see "Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec)" on a DVD-RW (VR mode). Notes • The... DV IN jack is straightforward because the DVD recorder will not output signals. • You...
...not need to the i.LINK standard. Hookups DVD recorder DV IN S VIDEO VIDEO L(MONO) AUDIO R LINE 2 IN - To record from a DV/D8 format tape. For more information about i.LINK, see "Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec)" on a DVD-RW (VR mode). Notes • The... DV IN jack is straightforward because the DVD recorder will not output signals. • You...
Operating Instructions
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... password appears. Maintains low lighting regardless of the users. Re-enter the password. DV/D8 Dubbing Disc Setting Setup • When you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder" on page 24. The Parental setting is off . Maintains bright lighting when power is complete. • To cancel the Parental setting for...
... password appears. Maintains low lighting regardless of the users. Re-enter the password. DV/D8 Dubbing Disc Setting Setup • When you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder" on page 24. The Parental setting is off . Maintains bright lighting when power is complete. • To cancel the Parental setting for...
Operating Instructions
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Specifications System [DVD recorder section] Laser Semiconductor laser Audio recording format Dolby Digital Video recording format MPEG Video [Tuner section] Channel coverage VHF 2 to 13 UHF 14 to 69 CATV A-8 to A-1, A to W, W+1 to W+84 Antenna 75-ohm antenna terminal for ...
Specifications System [DVD recorder section] Laser Semiconductor laser Audio recording format Dolby Digital Video recording format MPEG Video [Tuner section] Channel coverage VHF 2 to 13 UHF 14 to 69 CATV A-8 to A-1, A to W, W+1 to W+84 Antenna 75-ohm antenna terminal for ...