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...circuit different from that the power cord can be sure to disassemble the cabinet. In this DVD recorder is encouraged to try to correct the interference by turning the equipment off . ...as it any change or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this product will not occur in accordance with this product. The AC... to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a place subject to rain or moisture. RDR-GX360 Serial No CAUTION You are designed to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the...
...circuit different from that the power cord can be sure to disassemble the cabinet. In this DVD recorder is encouraged to try to correct the interference by turning the equipment off . ...as it any change or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this product will not occur in accordance with this product. The AC... to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a place subject to rain or moisture. RDR-GX360 Serial No CAUTION You are designed to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the...
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... to discs created on page 30. 4US You can also use the controls on the recorder if they have the same or similar names as DVD , listed at the top of each explanation indicate what kind of media can be used in this manual may not match the graphics displayed on...
... to discs created on page 30. 4US You can also use the controls on the recorder if they have the same or similar names as DVD , listed at the top of each explanation indicate what kind of media can be used in this manual may not match the graphics displayed on...
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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 ...
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 ...
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... Connecting a DV Camcorder to the DV IN Jack 68 Dubbing From a DV/D8 Format Tape to a DVD 69 USB Dubbing (USB t DVD 71 Before USB Dubbing 71 Connecting to the USB jack 71 Dubbing From a DVD Camcorder (DVD Backup 72 Dubbing From a HDD Camcorder (Program Dubbing 73 Copying JPEG Image Files From a Connected Digital... (Resetting the Recorder 88 Additional Information 89 Troubleshooting 89 Notes About This Recorder 94 Specifications 95 About i.LINK 96 Guide to Parts and Controls 97 DVD Audio/Subtitle Language 100 Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Brand Code 101 Index 106 7US
... Connecting a DV Camcorder to the DV IN Jack 68 Dubbing From a DV/D8 Format Tape to a DVD 69 USB Dubbing (USB t DVD 71 Before USB Dubbing 71 Connecting to the USB jack 71 Dubbing From a DVD Camcorder (DVD Backup 72 Dubbing From a HDD Camcorder (Program Dubbing 73 Copying JPEG Image Files From a Connected Digital... (Resetting the Recorder 88 Additional Information 89 Troubleshooting 89 Notes About This Recorder 94 Specifications 95 About i.LINK 96 Guide to Parts and Controls 97 DVD Audio/Subtitle Language 100 Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Brand Code 101 Index 106 7US
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...58:56 > 8US CH 103! 103 LINE 2 IN VIDEO L(MONO) AUDIO R DV IN ONE-TOUCH DUBBING REC Quick access to view all titles on a DVD, either manually or using the timer. Title List Title List (Original) 1/4 No. Ways to this recorder. You need to connect a tuner such as a ...cable box to Use Your DVD Recorder Recording and timer recording , Record TV programs on a disc and select a title for playback or editing. Set top box control , Connect the ...
...58:56 > 8US CH 103! 103 LINE 2 IN VIDEO L(MONO) AUDIO R DV IN ONE-TOUCH DUBBING REC Quick access to view all titles on a DVD, either manually or using the timer. Title List Title List (Original) 1/4 No. Ways to this recorder. You need to connect a tuner such as a ...cable box to Use Your DVD Recorder Recording and timer recording , Record TV programs on a disc and select a title for playback or editing. Set top box control , Connect the ...
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... or add scenes as you like without changing the original contents. You can enjoy viewing JPEG images on your TV screen. Original Dubbing(DV/USB t DVD) , Connect your own program - Shoot Save Play! Then play MP3 audio files on this recorder (page 41). First, take pictures with a digital camera... and save them in JPEG format to a DVD. i.LINK cable Playlist Dubbing USB cable REC Playing JPEG image files or MP3 audio files , You can also play the disc on this recorder (page...
... or add scenes as you like without changing the original contents. You can enjoy viewing JPEG images on your TV screen. Original Dubbing(DV/USB t DVD) , Connect your own program - Shoot Save Play! Then play MP3 audio files on this recorder (page 41). First, take pictures with a digital camera... and save them in JPEG format to a DVD. i.LINK cable Playlist Dubbing USB cable REC Playing JPEG image files or MP3 audio files , You can also play the disc on this recorder (page...
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SYSTEM MENU 123 456 789 0 O RETURN M/m/ How to Use the On-Screen Menus The following three displays are mainly used to use. Once you become familiar with the basic operations, you will find the recorder easy to operate this recorder.
SYSTEM MENU 123 456 789 0 O RETURN M/m/ How to Use the On-Screen Menus The following three displays are mainly used to use. Once you become familiar with the basic operations, you will find the recorder easy to operate this recorder.
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The sub-menu displays options applicable only to select an option, press Press M/m to the selected item. The displayed options differ depending on the media type. Example: The Title List menu Title List (Original) 1/4 No. Select an option by pressing M/m and ENTER. Sub-menu The sub-menu appears when you press OPTIONS. The displayed options differ depending on the situation and disc type. 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 ...
The sub-menu displays options applicable only to select an option, press Press M/m to the selected item. The displayed options differ depending on the media type. Example: The Title List menu Title List (Original) 1/4 No. Select an option by pressing M/m and ENTER. Sub-menu The sub-menu appears when you press OPTIONS. The displayed options differ depending on the situation and disc type. 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 ...
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... ANT IN TO TV Antenna cable (not supplied) to antenna input TV S video cord (not supplied) to SET TOP BOX CONTROL to LINE 1 IN S VIDEO DVD recorder Audio/video cord (not supplied) to the LINE 1 IN (VIDEO/AUDIO) jacks for enjoying higher quality images Connect the LINE 1 IN S VIDEO jack using...
... ANT IN TO TV Antenna cable (not supplied) to antenna input TV S video cord (not supplied) to SET TOP BOX CONTROL to LINE 1 IN S VIDEO DVD recorder Audio/video cord (not supplied) to the LINE 1 IN (VIDEO/AUDIO) jacks for enjoying higher quality images Connect the LINE 1 IN S VIDEO jack using...
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If your TV's speakers. ,continued 15US Note Do not connect your TV screen. TV or projector INPUT AUDIO R L (red) (white) VIDEO (yellow) DVD recorder (yellow) Audio/video cord (supplied) (white) (red) to LINE OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) : Signal flow When playing "wide screen" images Some recorded images may not ...
If your TV's speakers. ,continued 15US Note Do not connect your TV screen. TV or projector INPUT AUDIO R L (red) (white) VIDEO (yellow) DVD recorder (yellow) Audio/video cord (supplied) (white) (red) to LINE OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) : Signal flow When playing "wide screen" images Some recorded images may not ...
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... HDMI Licensing LLC. Refer to HDMI input HDMI IN TV or projector : Signal flow DVD recorder Using the Control for HDMI functions for 'BRAVIA' Sync (for HDMI connections only) By connecting Sony components that are trademarks or registered trademarks of Control for HDMI function may not work. ...OUT jack. Notes • You cannot connect the HDMI OUT jack to turn off the recorder before connecting an HDMI cord. * This DVD recorder incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology. For details on the connected component, the Control for HDMI. Be sure to DVI...
... HDMI Licensing LLC. Refer to HDMI input HDMI IN TV or projector : Signal flow DVD recorder Using the Control for HDMI functions for 'BRAVIA' Sync (for HDMI connections only) By connecting Sony components that are trademarks or registered trademarks of Control for HDMI function may not work. ...OUT jack. Notes • You cannot connect the HDMI OUT jack to turn off the recorder before connecting an HDMI cord. * This DVD recorder incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology. For details on the connected component, the Control for HDMI. Be sure to DVI...
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...) (red) Audio/video cord (supplied) (white) (red) to LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) : Signal flow Component video cord (not supplied) (green) (blue) (red) to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT DVD recorder 17US
...) (red) Audio/video cord (supplied) (white) (red) to LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) : Signal flow Component video cord (not supplied) (green) (blue) (red) to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT DVD recorder 17US
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This will enable you to listen to sound through your AV amplifier (receiver). DVD recorder (white) (red) Audio cord (not supplied) (white) (red) to AUDIO OUT (L/R) A INPUT L AUDIO R AV amplifier (receiver) to DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) [Speakers] Rear (L) Front (L) ...
This will enable you to listen to sound through your AV amplifier (receiver). DVD recorder (white) (red) Audio cord (not supplied) (white) (red) to AUDIO OUT (L/R) A INPUT L AUDIO R AV amplifier (receiver) to DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) [Speakers] Rear (L) Front (L) ...
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... 83). After you have completed the connection, make the appropriate settings under license from two stereo speakers. All Rights Reserved. switch the bilingual sounds on a DVD-RW/DVD-R (VR mode) by pressing AUDIO when you cannot: - Hookups and Settings A Connecting to audio L/R jacks This connection uses a stereo amplifier's (receiver's) two front speakers...
... 83). After you have completed the connection, make the appropriate settings under license from two stereo speakers. All Rights Reserved. switch the bilingual sounds on a DVD-RW/DVD-R (VR mode) by pressing AUDIO when you cannot: - Hookups and Settings A Connecting to audio L/R jacks This connection uses a stereo amplifier's (receiver's) two front speakers...
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... the liquid with an old battery, or batteries of time, remove the batteries. - to AC outlet < Notes • If the supplied remote interferes your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command mode number for an extended period of different manufacturers. - Do not attempt to avoid possible leakage and corrosion. After...
... the liquid with an old battery, or batteries of time, remove the batteries. - to AC outlet < Notes • If the supplied remote interferes your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command mode number for an extended period of different manufacturers. - Do not attempt to avoid possible leakage and corrosion. After...
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The default command mode setting for this recorder and the supplied remote is DVD 3. SYSTEM MENU 123 456 789 0 O RETURN M/m/ Manufacturer Sampo Samsung Sanyo Scott Sears Sharp Sylvania Teknika Toshiba Wards Yorx Zenith Code number 12 03, 04, 12, ..., 05, 18 08, 12 03, 08, 14 07, 18 03, 04, 12 12 14, 15 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...
The default command mode setting for this recorder and the supplied remote is DVD 3. SYSTEM MENU 123 456 789 0 O RETURN M/m/ Manufacturer Sampo Samsung Sanyo Scott Sears Sharp Sylvania Teknika Toshiba Wards Yorx Zenith Code number 12 03, 04, 12, ..., 05, 18 08, 12 03, 08, 14 07, 18 03, 04, 12 12 14, 15 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...
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..., minutes, and AM/PM in the "Setup" display to use the cable box/satellite receiver control, and press ENTER. "Initial settings necessary to operate the DVD recorder will erase all timer settings.) Yes No 6 Select whether or not you want to control your set the month and press ,. You can change...
..., minutes, and AM/PM in the "Setup" display to use the cable box/satellite receiver control, and press ENTER. "Initial settings necessary to operate the DVD recorder will erase all timer settings.) Yes No 6 Select whether or not you want to control your set the month and press ,. You can change...
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...panel, see page 68 or 71. OUTPUT VIDEO AUDIO L R Audio/video cord (not supplied) LINE 2 IN VIDEO L(MONO) AUDIO R to LINE 2 IN DVD recorder LINE 2 IN VIDEO L(MONO) AUDIO R DV IN ONE-TOUCH DUBBING REC : Signal flow z Hints • When the connected equipment outputs only monaural sound...the recorder's power cord from connected equipment, select an input source (LINE1 or LINE2) to match the jack you can connect a second DVD player and record DVDs. VCR, etc. If you connect equipment that has a timer function, you connected to the LINE 2 IN jacks of this case, connect...
...panel, see page 68 or 71. OUTPUT VIDEO AUDIO L R Audio/video cord (not supplied) LINE 2 IN VIDEO L(MONO) AUDIO R to LINE 2 IN DVD recorder LINE 2 IN VIDEO L(MONO) AUDIO R DV IN ONE-TOUCH DUBBING REC : Signal flow z Hints • When the connected equipment outputs only monaural sound...the recorder's power cord from connected equipment, select an input source (LINE1 or LINE2) to match the jack you can connect a second DVD player and record DVDs. VCR, etc. If you connect equipment that has a timer function, you connected to the LINE 2 IN jacks of this case, connect...
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... you pass the recorder signals via the VCR, you may not receive a clear image on your TV in the order shown below. Line input 1 VCR DVD recorder TV Line input 2 28US To watch video tapes, watch the tapes through a second line input on your TV at the same time. • Pictures... containing copy protection signals that prohibit any copying cannot be recorded. You cannot dub from DVD VIDEOs to this recorder. • Do not connect the output jack of video cord between the recorder and your TV screen. Notes • Do not...
... you pass the recorder signals via the VCR, you may not receive a clear image on your TV in the order shown below. Line input 1 VCR DVD recorder TV Line input 2 28US To watch video tapes, watch the tapes through a second line input on your TV at the same time. • Pictures... containing copy protection signals that prohibit any copying cannot be recorded. You cannot dub from DVD VIDEOs to this recorder. • Do not connect the output jack of video cord between the recorder and your TV screen. Notes • Do not...
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... Logo Icon used in this manual Formatting (new discs) Compatibility with other DVD players (finalizing) DVD+RW DVDRW VR mode Video mode +RW -RWVR -RWVideo Automatically formatted Playable on DVD+RW compatible players (automatically finalized) Format in VR mode*2 (page 48)... players (finalization unnecessary) (page 66) Format in Video mode*2 (page 48) Playable on most DVD players (finalization necessary) (page 66)*7 DVD+R DVD+R DL Automatically +R formatted Playable on DVD+R compatible players (finalization necessary) (page 66)*7 DVDR VR mode Video mode -RVR -RVideo Format in...
... Logo Icon used in this manual Formatting (new discs) Compatibility with other DVD players (finalizing) DVD+RW DVDRW VR mode Video mode +RW -RWVR -RWVideo Automatically formatted Playable on DVD+RW compatible players (automatically finalized) Format in VR mode*2 (page 48)... players (finalization unnecessary) (page 66) Format in Video mode*2 (page 48) Playable on most DVD players (finalization necessary) (page 66)*7 DVD+R DVD+R DL Automatically +R formatted Playable on DVD+R compatible players (finalization necessary) (page 66)*7 DVDR VR mode Video mode -RVR -RVideo Format in...