Quick Start Guide
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...DVD Recorder You can record TV programs. If you have neither of the above tuners : You have been using your DVD recorder. ©2007 Sony...near the remote control reception window on your VCR connected to an antenna, connect this DVD recorder to an...DVD recorder does not include a tuner. a audio cords or b coaxial digital cord or c optical digital cord or d HDMI cord Connecting to get a cable box or satellite receiver with video/ audio output. This way, you have : Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Without Video/Audio Output Please contact your set top box. RDR-GX355...
...DVD Recorder You can record TV programs. If you have neither of the above tuners : You have been using your DVD recorder. ©2007 Sony...near the remote control reception window on your VCR connected to an antenna, connect this DVD recorder to an...DVD recorder does not include a tuner. a audio cords or b coaxial digital cord or c optical digital cord or d HDMI cord Connecting to get a cable box or satellite receiver with video/ audio output. This way, you have : Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Without Video/Audio Output Please contact your set top box. RDR-GX355...
Quick Start Guide
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...setting necessary to operate the DVD recorder will determine how "widescreen" images are shown on the disc tray. 3 Press OPEN/CLOSE again to select the type of Brand Codes Cable box brand Code number Sony 1006 Scientific Atlanta ...remote at the recorder (not at the end of a Set Top Box controller. 3 Press ENTER. Some examples of the title. Number buttons / (on -screen display, then press ENTER. If not, select "D-PCM." Label side facing up Insert a DVD Disc 1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder. 2 Press OPEN/CLOSE and place a recordable DVD...
...setting necessary to operate the DVD recorder will determine how "widescreen" images are shown on the disc tray. 3 Press OPEN/CLOSE again to select the type of Brand Codes Cable box brand Code number Sony 1006 Scientific Atlanta ...remote at the recorder (not at the end of a Set Top Box controller. 3 Press ENTER. Some examples of the title. Number buttons / (on -screen display, then press ENTER. If not, select "D-PCM." Label side facing up Insert a DVD Disc 1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder. 2 Press OPEN/CLOSE and place a recordable DVD...
Operating Instructions
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... played back on the remote. Icon +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R Meaning Functions available for DVD+RWs Functions available for DVD-RWs in VR (Video Recording) mode Functions available for DVD-RWs in video mode Functions available for DVD+Rs -RVR -RVideo DVD RAM Functions available for DVD-Rs in VR (Video Recording) mode Functions available for DVD-Rs in video mode...
... played back on the remote. Icon +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R Meaning Functions available for DVD+RWs Functions available for DVD-RWs in VR (Video Recording) mode Functions available for DVD-RWs in video mode Functions available for DVD+Rs -RVR -RVideo DVD RAM Functions available for DVD-Rs in VR (Video Recording) mode Functions available for DVD-Rs in video mode...
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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: ...Your AV Amplifier (Receiver 18 Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord 20 Step 6: Preparing the Remote 20 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...
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: ...Your AV Amplifier (Receiver 18 Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord 20 Step 6: Preparing the Remote 20 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...
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cable with the components to be able to see if they can provide you with a compatible cable box or satellite receiver. To use the recorder's remote control to a tuner that does not have a video input jack. • Be sure to your VCR using your cable box/satellite receiver. ...Hookups and Settings Hooking Up the Recorder Follow steps 1 to 7 to : - To record TV programs on . See "Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Brand Code" (page 100). - After setting up and adjust the settings of ...
cable with the components to be able to see if they can provide you with a compatible cable box or satellite receiver. To use the recorder's remote control to a tuner that does not have a video input jack. • Be sure to your VCR using your cable box/satellite receiver. ...Hookups and Settings Hooking Up the Recorder Follow steps 1 to 7 to : - To record TV programs on . See "Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Brand Code" (page 100). - After setting up and adjust the settings of ...
Operating Instructions
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... 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 ...LINE 1 IN). This connection is turned on. With this hookup, you need to match the input source on the recorder (L1) to the input jack connected to the LINE OUT VIDEO/ AUDIO jacks without turning itself on. When you...Connecting a cable box/satellite receiver and set top box controller near the remote sensor on the cable box/satellite receiver.
... 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 ...LINE 1 IN). This connection is turned on. With this hookup, you need to match the input source on the recorder (L1) to the input jack connected to the LINE OUT VIDEO/ AUDIO jacks without turning itself on. When you...Connecting a cable box/satellite receiver and set top box controller near the remote sensor on the cable box/satellite receiver.
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... lights up and the recorder enters standby mode. When using the supplied remote. LINE OUT VIDEO L R AUDIO 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 27), be sure to the remote. • With normal use the remote for a short while before...
... lights up and the recorder enters standby mode. When using the supplied remote. LINE OUT VIDEO L R AUDIO 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 27), be sure to the remote. • With normal use the remote for a short while before...
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.../ ANALOG Switch your TV's input source Select the broadcast on the TV, some or all of the remote, the code number may not work for TV. Notes • Depending on a Sony TV that works with the remote You can switch between digital and analog Hookups and Settings Code numbers of the... remote. TV "/1 TV INPUT TV CH +/- 1 Hold down , enter your TV's manufacturer code (see below may be reset to...
.../ ANALOG Switch your TV's input source Select the broadcast on the TV, some or all of the remote, the code number may not work for TV. Notes • Depending on a Sony TV that works with the remote You can switch between digital and analog Hookups and Settings Code numbers of the... remote. TV "/1 TV INPUT TV CH +/- 1 Hold down , enter your TV's manufacturer code (see below may be reset to...
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... command mode setting for this recorder and the supplied remote to one that differs from the other Sony DVD recorder or player after 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 is DVD 3. SYSTEM MENU 123 456 789...
... command mode setting for this recorder and the supplied remote to one that differs from the other Sony DVD recorder or player after 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 is DVD 3. SYSTEM MENU 123 456 789...
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...DVD3. Hookups and Settings 7 Set the command mode for the remote so it will appear each time you turn on the recorder when the recorder is changed , set the command mode for the remote to set above. If the command mode for the recorder has not been changed to DVD1 or DVD2, you will ...be unable to operate this recorder. If you set the command mode on the remote. Control Setup m Clock Setup m TV Type Setup m Audio Connection Setup m Finished! To check the command mode for the recorder you do not complete Easy Setup, it matches the command mode ...
...DVD3. Hookups and Settings 7 Set the command mode for the remote so it will appear each time you turn on the recorder when the recorder is changed , set the command mode for the remote to set above. If the command mode for the recorder has not been changed to DVD1 or DVD2, you will ...be unable to operate this recorder. If you set the command mode on the remote. Control Setup m Clock Setup m TV Type Setup m Audio Connection Setup m Finished! To check the command mode for the recorder you do not complete Easy Setup, it matches the command mode ...
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Checking the cable box/satellite receiver control setting 1 Turn on the recorder and the cable box/ satellite receiver. 2 Point the recorder's remote at the recorder (not at "Set Top Box Control" in place. 1 Attach the supplied double-sided tape to the set top box controller is near the cable...your cable box/satellite receiver. 26 Remove the backings on your cable or satellite company to see if they can provide you cannot get the recorder to your cable box/satellite receiver Once you have confirmed that the channel changes on the cable box/satellite receiver window. 4 Press the ...
Checking the cable box/satellite receiver control setting 1 Turn on the recorder and the cable box/ satellite receiver. 2 Point the recorder's remote at the recorder (not at "Set Top Box Control" in place. 1 Attach the supplied double-sided tape to the set top box controller is near the cable...your cable box/satellite receiver. 26 Remove the backings on your cable or satellite company to see if they can provide you cannot get the recorder to your cable box/satellite receiver Once you have confirmed that the channel changes on the cable box/satellite receiver window. 4 Press the ...
Operating Instructions
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..., do not set "Digital Out" - If you can change playback options, such as the remote's m/ M buttons. Search speed changes with each press: reverse slow motion T T T T T T forward slow motion t t t t t t +RW +R DVD -RWVR -RWVideo -RVR -RVideo RAM VCD * * Playback direction only X PAUSE Pauses playback.... can also use the ./> buttons on a CD When playing DTS-encoded CDs, excessive noise will be connected to the digital jack of the recorder are only available for DVDs with each press: fast reverse FR1 T FR2*2 T T FR3*3 T T T fast forward t FF1*1 t t FF2*2 t t t FF3*3 All ...
..., do not set "Digital Out" - If you can change playback options, such as the remote's m/ M buttons. Search speed changes with each press: reverse slow motion T T T T T T forward slow motion t t t t t t +RW +R DVD -RWVR -RWVideo -RVR -RVideo RAM VCD * * Playback direction only X PAUSE Pauses playback.... can also use the ./> buttons on a CD When playing DTS-encoded CDs, excessive noise will be connected to the digital jack of the recorder are only available for DVDs with each press: fast reverse FR1 T FR2*2 T T FR3*3 T T T fast forward t FF1*1 t t FF2*2 t t t FF3*3 All ...
Operating Instructions
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...recording) "c" and "OTR" light up to select the recording mode. The display changes on and do not change the recording mode during recording. Recording starts. z Hints • To play a disc recorded with this recorder's remote. To stop recording Press x STOP twice. Recording using the Quick Timer (One-touch Timer Recording...turn off . * 14 hours 30 minutes for DVD+R DL (Double Layer) discs. To cancel the Quick Timer Press z REC repeatedly until you are recording may take a few seconds for the recorder to stop recording. 48 Note that it may be erased. ...
...recording) "c" and "OTR" light up to select the recording mode. The display changes on and do not change the recording mode during recording. Recording starts. z Hints • To play a disc recorded with this recorder's remote. To stop recording Press x STOP twice. Recording using the Quick Timer (One-touch Timer Recording...turn off . * 14 hours 30 minutes for DVD+R DL (Double Layer) discs. To cancel the Quick Timer Press z REC repeatedly until you are recording may take a few seconds for the recorder to stop recording. 48 Note that it may be erased. ...
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...the display for "Rating Level" are displayed. z Hint If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder" on the disc, you to return the setup settings to the setting made ... The lower the value, the stricter the limitation. 3 Select the level, and press ENTER. Front Display Adjusts the lighting of the recorder. When the "Easy Setup" display appears, follow the instructions for the disc, set "Rating Level" to "Off" in the "Setup... same command mode. Command Mode Changes the command mode of the supplied remote to their default settings. 3 Press ENTER when "Finish" appears.
...the display for "Rating Level" are displayed. z Hint If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder" on the disc, you to return the setup settings to the setting made ... The lower the value, the stricter the limitation. 3 Select the level, and press ENTER. Front Display Adjusts the lighting of the recorder. When the "Easy Setup" display appears, follow the instructions for the disc, set "Rating Level" to "Off" in the "Setup... same command mode. Command Mode Changes the command mode of the supplied remote to their default settings. 3 Press ENTER when "Finish" appears.
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... a while, plug it in again. The c indicator flashes after leaving it off the recorder and wait until "SONY DVD" appears in the front panel display. , When static electricity, etc., causes the recorder to the remote. , The same command mode is set . , Insert a recordable disc (page 30). , The disc has 99 or more titles, which prevents further...
... a while, plug it in again. The c indicator flashes after leaving it off the recorder and wait until "SONY DVD" appears in the front panel display. , When static electricity, etc., causes the recorder to the remote. , The same command mode is set . , Insert a recordable disc (page 30). , The disc has 99 or more titles, which prevents further...
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... including projecting parts and controls (w/h/d) Approx. 430 × 70 × 284 mm (Approx. 17 × 2 7/8 × 111/4 inches) Mass Approx. 3.1 kg (Approx. 6.8 lbs) Supplied accessories Remote commander (remote) (1) Size AA (R6) batteries (2) Audio/video cord (1) Set top box controller (1) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. 92
... including projecting parts and controls (w/h/d) Approx. 430 × 70 × 284 mm (Approx. 17 × 2 7/8 × 111/4 inches) Mass Approx. 3.1 kg (Approx. 6.8 lbs) Supplied accessories Remote commander (remote) (1) Size AA (R6) batteries (2) Audio/video cord (1) Set top box controller (1) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. 92
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... the same function as the buttons on /standby) switch (23) B Disc tray (35, 47, 72) C (remote sensor) (20) D Front panel display (45) E HDMI indicator (16) F z REC (record) button (47) G ./> (previous/next) buttons (36) HDMI Open the cover H N (play) button (35) X (pause) button (36, 47) x (stop) button (35, 47) I Z (open...L LINE 2 IN (S VIDEO/VIDEO/AUDIO L (MONO)/R) jacks (27) 94 S VIDEO VIDEO L(MONO) AUDIO R LINE-2 IN DV IN ONE-TOUCH DUBBING A "/1 (on the remote if they have the same or similar names. Guide to Parts and Controls For more information, see the pages in parentheses.
... the same function as the buttons on /standby) switch (23) B Disc tray (35, 47, 72) C (remote sensor) (20) D Front panel display (45) E HDMI indicator (16) F z REC (record) button (47) G ./> (previous/next) buttons (36) HDMI Open the cover H N (play) button (35) X (pause) button (36, 47) x (stop) button (35, 47) I Z (open...L LINE 2 IN (S VIDEO/VIDEO/AUDIO L (MONO)/R) jacks (27) 94 S VIDEO VIDEO L(MONO) AUDIO R LINE-2 IN DV IN ONE-TOUCH DUBBING A "/1 (on the remote if they have the same or similar names. Guide to Parts and Controls For more information, see the pages in parentheses.
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.... ,continued 95 Additional Information button (21) • DIGITAL/ANALOG button (21) * Number 5, AUDIO, CH +, and H PLAY buttons have a tactile dot. Remote 123 456 789 0 A Z OPEN/CLOSE button (35, 47, 72) B Number buttons* (21, 36) SET button (82) C ANGLE button (36) D...(35) MENU button (35) E DISPLAY button (44) F M/m/ NEXT buttons (36) I REPLAY/ (36) ADVANCE buttons J CLEAR button (83) K X PAUSE button (47) L z REC (record) button (47) M ?/1 (on /standby) switch (21) • INPUT button (21) • CH (channel) +/- button* (21) • VOL (volume) +/- button* (47) O ...
.... ,continued 95 Additional Information button (21) • DIGITAL/ANALOG button (21) * Number 5, AUDIO, CH +, and H PLAY buttons have a tactile dot. Remote 123 456 789 0 A Z OPEN/CLOSE button (35, 47, 72) B Number buttons* (21, 36) SET button (82) C ANGLE button (36) D...(35) MENU button (35) E DISPLAY button (44) F M/m/ NEXT buttons (36) I REPLAY/ (36) ADVANCE buttons J CLEAR button (83) K X PAUSE button (47) L z REC (record) button (47) M ?/1 (on /standby) switch (21) • INPUT button (21) • CH (channel) +/- button* (21) • VOL (volume) +/- button* (47) O ...
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...12 to your AV/amplifier (receiver) 18 to your TV 15 "Connections" 82 Controlling TVs with the remote 21 "Copy" 66 Copy protection 47, 97 Copy-Free 47 Copy-Never 47 Copy-Once 47 CPRM... Touch Dubbing" 74 "DV/D8 Simple Dubbing" 73 "DVD Auto Chapter" 81 DVD Editing 56 DVD VIDEO 33, 97 DVD+R 30, 97 DVD+R DL 30 DVD+RW 30, 97 DVD-R 30, 97 DVD-RAM 33 DVD-RW 30, 97 E Easy Setup 85 "Edit" 53...All Titles" 67 F "Factory Setting" 84 Fast forward 37 Fast reverse 37 Feature settings 81 Finalizing 69 "Format DVD-RW" 82 Formatting 47, 67 "Front Display" 84 Front panel 94 Front panel display 96 H Handling discs 90...
...12 to your AV/amplifier (receiver) 18 to your TV 15 "Connections" 82 Controlling TVs with the remote 21 "Copy" 66 Copy protection 47, 97 Copy-Free 47 Copy-Never 47 Copy-Once 47 CPRM... Touch Dubbing" 74 "DV/D8 Simple Dubbing" 73 "DVD Auto Chapter" 81 DVD Editing 56 DVD VIDEO 33, 97 DVD+R 30, 97 DVD+R DL 30 DVD+RW 30, 97 DVD-R 30, 97 DVD-RAM 33 DVD-RW 30, 97 E Easy Setup 85 "Edit" 53...All Titles" 67 F "Factory Setting" 84 Fast forward 37 Fast reverse 37 Feature settings 81 Finalizing 69 "Format DVD-RW" 82 Formatting 47, 67 "Front Display" 84 Front panel 94 Front panel display 96 H Handling discs 90...
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... format 98 "Protect" 58 Q Quick Timer 48 R Rear panel 96 REC 48 106 REC MODE 48 Recording 46 recordable discs 30 recording format 30 recording mode 46 Recording mode 46 Recording time 46, 49 Region code 34 Remaining time 44 Remote 20, 95 REPLAY 36 Resetting 85 Resume Play 38 Rotate 42 S Satellite receiver 13 Satellite receiver... (HDMI)" 77 VIDEO CD 33 Video mode 30 Video settings 77 VR mode 30 Z Zoom 42 T TIME/TEXT 45 TIMER 50 Timer List 53 Timer recording 49 change or cancel 53 Title 98 "Title Erase" 58, 63 TITLE LIST 39, 57 Title List 39 "Title Name" 58, 63
... format 98 "Protect" 58 Q Quick Timer 48 R Rear panel 96 REC 48 106 REC MODE 48 Recording 46 recordable discs 30 recording format 30 recording mode 46 Recording mode 46 Recording time 46, 49 Region code 34 Remaining time 44 Remote 20, 95 REPLAY 36 Resetting 85 Resume Play 38 Rotate 42 S Satellite receiver 13 Satellite receiver... (HDMI)" 77 VIDEO CD 33 Video mode 30 Video settings 77 VR mode 30 Z Zoom 42 T TIME/TEXT 45 TIMER 50 Timer List 53 Timer recording 49 change or cancel 53 Title 98 "Title Erase" 58, 63 TITLE LIST 39, 57 Title List 39 "Title Name" 58, 63