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...No. WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this DVD recorder is harmful to eyes, do not open the cabinet. To avoid electrical shock, do... location with the instructions, may be determined by one or more of the following measures: - RDR-GX360 Serial No CAUTION You are located at a qualified service shop. This equipment generates, uses, and ... in this apparatus to rain or moisture. However, there is placed in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this equipment. If this occur, the recorder may condense on , the user is connected....
...No. WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this DVD recorder is harmful to eyes, do not open the cabinet. To avoid electrical shock, do... location with the instructions, may be determined by one or more of the following measures: - RDR-GX360 Serial No CAUTION You are located at a qualified service shop. This equipment generates, uses, and ... in this apparatus to rain or moisture. However, there is placed in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this equipment. If this occur, the recorder may condense on , the user is connected....
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... the remote. The explanations do not apply to discs that are created on other recorders and played back on this recorder. • Icons, such as DVD , listed at the top of each explanation indicate what kind of media can also use the controls on the recorder if they have the same...
... the remote. The explanations do not apply to discs that are created on other recorders and played back on this recorder. • Icons, such as DVD , listed at the top of each explanation indicate what kind of media can also use the controls on the recorder if they have the same...
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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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... box or satellite receiver - 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 , Display the Title List to recorded titles - Ways to Use Your...
... box or satellite receiver - 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 , Display the Title List to recorded titles - Ways to Use Your...
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... camcorder or USB device to the recorder to dub video or photo contents to a DATA CD (CD-RW/CD-R) or DATA DVD (DVD+RW/DVD-RW/ DVD+R/DVD-R) on a DVD-RW (VR mode) or DVD-R (VR mode), then erase, move or add scenes as you like without changing the original contents. First, take pictures with ...a digital camera and save them in JPEG format to a DVD. Playlist , Record a program on a PC. Then play MP3 audio files on page 30. 9US i.LINK cable Playlist Dubbing USB cable REC Playing JPEG...
... camcorder or USB device to the recorder to dub video or photo contents to a DATA CD (CD-RW/CD-R) or DATA DVD (DVD+RW/DVD-RW/ DVD+R/DVD-R) on a DVD-RW (VR mode) or DVD-R (VR mode), then erase, move or add scenes as you like without changing the original contents. First, take pictures with ...a digital camera and save them in JPEG format to a DVD. Playlist , Record a program on a PC. Then play MP3 audio files on page 30. 9US i.LINK cable Playlist Dubbing USB cable REC Playing JPEG...
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How to Use the On-Screen Menus The following three displays are mainly used to use. SYSTEM MENU 123 456 789 0 O RETURN M/m/ Once you become familiar with the basic operations, you will find the recorder easy to operate this recorder.
How to Use the On-Screen Menus The following three displays are mainly used to use. SYSTEM MENU 123 456 789 0 O RETURN M/m/ Once you become familiar with the basic operations, you will find the recorder easy to operate this recorder.
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The displayed options differ depending on the media type. Example: The Title List menu Title List (Original) 1/4 No. The displayed options differ depending on the situation and disc type. Select an option by pressing M/m and ENTER. Title 01 LINE 1 02 LINE 1 03 LINE 1 04 LINE 1 T LINE 1 May/02/2008 08:00 PM 10:10 AM Length Edit Pla0y1:29:03 > Tit0le0:E3r1a:s2e3 > Ch0a1p:5te9r:0E0ras>e Pr0o0te:5ct8:56 > Title Name A·B Erase Divide Title Options for audio/angle/subtitle. Press M/m to the selected item. Sub-menu The sub-menu appears when you press OPTIONS. The sub-...
The displayed options differ depending on the media type. Example: The Title List menu Title List (Original) 1/4 No. The displayed options differ depending on the situation and disc type. Select an option by pressing M/m and ENTER. Title 01 LINE 1 02 LINE 1 03 LINE 1 04 LINE 1 T LINE 1 May/02/2008 08:00 PM 10:10 AM Length Edit Pla0y1:29:03 > Tit0le0:E3r1a:s2e3 > Ch0a1p:5te9r:0E0ras>e Pr0o0te:5ct8:56 > Title Name A·B Erase Divide Title Options for audio/angle/subtitle. Press M/m to the selected item. Sub-menu The sub-menu appears when you press OPTIONS. The sub-...
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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 AUDIO L/R jacks. When using an audio/video cord. Hookups and Settings Connecting a cable box/satellite receiver and...
... 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 AUDIO L/R jacks. When using an audio/video cord. Hookups and Settings Connecting a cable box/satellite receiver and...
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... 17. If your TV has an HDMI jack, or component video input jacks, see page 80. TV or projector INPUT AUDIO R L (red) (white) VIDEO (yellow) DVD recorder (yellow) Audio/video cord (supplied) (white) (red) to the LINE OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) jacks of the recorder. Hookups and Settings Step 3: Connecting to Your...
... 17. If your TV has an HDMI jack, or component video input jacks, see page 80. TV or projector INPUT AUDIO R L (red) (white) VIDEO (yellow) DVD recorder (yellow) Audio/video cord (supplied) (white) (red) to the LINE OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) jacks of the recorder. Hookups and Settings Step 3: Connecting to Your...
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...turn off automatically. Be sure 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 not HDCP compliant (e.g., DVI jacks on PC displays). • Depending ...on the connected component, the Control for HDMI. to HDMI OUT HDMI cord (not supplied) to turn off the recorder before connecting an HDMI cord. * This DVD recorder incorporates High...
...turn off automatically. Be sure 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 not HDCP compliant (e.g., DVI jacks on PC displays). • Depending ...on the connected component, the Control for HDMI. to HDMI OUT HDMI cord (not supplied) to turn off the recorder before connecting an HDMI cord. * This DVD recorder incorporates High...
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... Settings If your TV accepts progressive 480p format signals, you must use this connection, be sure to connect the audio cord to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT DVD recorder 17US The PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up when the recorder outputs progressive signals. INPUT TV or projector L AUDIO R (white) (red) COMPONENT VIDEO IN Y PB PR...
... Settings If your TV accepts progressive 480p format signals, you must use this connection, be sure to connect the audio cord to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT DVD recorder 17US The PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up when the recorder outputs progressive signals. INPUT TV or projector L AUDIO R (white) (red) COMPONENT VIDEO IN Y PB PR...
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... patterns A or B, according to sound through your AV amplifier (receiver). This will enable you to listen to the input jack on 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...
... patterns A or B, according to sound through your AV amplifier (receiver). This will enable you to listen to the input jack on 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...
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...). Patent #: 5,451,942 & other U.S. use the virtual surround effects of this connection if your speakers, and that your speakers. switch the bilingual sounds on a DVD-RW/DVD-R (VR mode) by pressing AUDIO when you cannot: - DTS and DTS Digital Out are registered trademarks and the DTS logos and Symbol are trademarks of...
...). Patent #: 5,451,942 & other U.S. use the virtual surround effects of this connection if your speakers, and that your speakers. switch the bilingual sounds on a DVD-RW/DVD-R (VR mode) by pressing AUDIO when you cannot: - DTS and DTS Digital Out are registered trademarks and the DTS logos and Symbol are trademarks of...
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... are complete. If you must wait for an extended period of different manufacturers. - 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 six months. • Do not leave the remote in...
... are complete. If you must wait for an extended period of different manufacturers. - 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 six months. • Do not leave the remote in...
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...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... differs from the other Sony DVD recorder or player, after you have completed "Step 7: Easy Setup." The default command mode setting for this recorder and...
...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... differs from the other Sony DVD recorder or player, after you have completed "Step 7: Easy Setup." The default command mode setting for this recorder and...
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... to enter the brand code of your TV type. Set the day, year, hour, minutes, and AM/PM in the "Setup" display to operate the DVD recorder will erase all timer settings.) Yes No 6 Select whether or not you want to control your TV screen type. 16 : 9 4 : 3 Letter Box 4 : 3 Pan Scan...
... to enter the brand code of your TV type. Set the day, year, hour, minutes, and AM/PM in the "Setup" display to operate the DVD recorder will erase all timer settings.) Yes No 6 Select whether or not you want to control your TV screen type. 16 : 9 4 : 3 Letter Box 4 : 3 Pan Scan...
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...2 IN jacks of this recorder. 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... 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. If you connect equipment that has a timer function, you connected to the operating instructions supplied with the connected equipment.
...2 IN jacks of this recorder. 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... 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. If you connect equipment that has a timer function, you connected to the operating instructions supplied with the connected equipment.
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...the recorder and your TV at the same time. • Pictures containing copy protection signals that prohibit any copying cannot be recorded. 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 in the order shown below. ...You cannot dub from DVD VIDEOs to the DVD recorder and your TV screen. Noise (feedback) may result. • If you pass the recorder signals via the VCR, you may not receive...
...the recorder and your TV at the same time. • Pictures containing copy protection signals that prohibit any copying cannot be recorded. 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 in the order shown below. ...You cannot dub from DVD VIDEOs to the DVD recorder and your TV screen. Noise (feedback) may result. • If you pass the recorder signals via the VCR, you may not receive...
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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...