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...presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this occur, the recorder may cause harmful interference to the wall outlet...personnel only. The AC power cord must be exposed to rain or moisture. RDR-GX360 Serial No CAUTION You are located at a qualified service shop. VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE...; SUORAA ALTISTUMISTA SÄTEELLE. On placement • Place the recorder in a location with this DVD recorder is placed in the U.S.A Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are cautioned that may ...
...presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this occur, the recorder may cause harmful interference to the wall outlet...personnel only. The AC power cord must be exposed to rain or moisture. RDR-GX360 Serial No CAUTION You are located at a qualified service shop. VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE...; SUORAA ALTISTUMISTA SÄTEELLE. On placement • Place the recorder in a location with this DVD recorder is placed in the U.S.A Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are cautioned that may ...
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... manual describe the controls on the remote. 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...
... manual describe the controls on the remote. 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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... the supplied set top box controller to this recorder. Title List , Display the Title List to view all titles on a DVD, either manually or using the timer. Ways to Use Your DVD Recorder Recording and timer recording , Record TV programs on a disc and select a title for playback or editing. CH 103! 103...
... the supplied set top box controller to this recorder. Title List , Display the Title List to view all titles on a DVD, either manually or using the timer. Ways to Use Your DVD Recorder Recording and timer recording , Record TV programs on a disc and select a title for playback or editing. CH 103! 103...
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Creating your DV 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 PC. Shoot Save Play! Playlist , Record a program on page 30. 9US First, take pictures with a digital camera and save them in ...JPEG format to a DVD. You can enjoy viewing JPEG images on your TV screen. i.LINK cable Playlist Dubbing USB cable REC Playing JPEG image files or MP3 audio files , ...
Creating your DV 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 PC. Shoot Save Play! Playlist , Record a program on page 30. 9US First, take pictures with a digital camera and save them in ...JPEG format to a DVD. You can enjoy viewing JPEG images on your TV screen. i.LINK cable Playlist Dubbing USB cable REC Playing JPEG image files or MP3 audio files , ...
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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. How to Use the On-Screen Menus The following three displays are mainly used to use.
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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. The displayed options differ depending on the situation and disc type. Sub-menu The sub-menu appears when you press OPTIONS. 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 list menu (e.g., a title from the Title List menu...
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. The displayed options differ depending on the situation and disc type. Sub-menu The sub-menu appears when you press OPTIONS. 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 list menu (e.g., a title from the Title List menu...
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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 LINE 1 IN : Signal flow To use the Synchro-Rec function with this connection, be sure to set top...
... 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 LINE 1 IN : Signal flow To use the Synchro-Rec function with this connection, be sure to set top...
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... from your TV's audio output jacks to the LINE IN (AUDIO L/R) jacks at the same time. 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. If your TV screen.
... from your TV's audio output jacks to the LINE IN (AUDIO L/R) jacks at the same time. 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. If your TV screen.
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...cord (not supplied), operation is lit in the "Features" setup (page 85). "Player" appears on the TV screen when using a certified Sony HDMI cord (not supplied). Be sure to turn off automatically. For details on TV settings, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the ... OUT HDMI cord (not supplied) 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 functions. 16US
...cord (not supplied), operation is lit in the "Features" setup (page 85). "Player" appears on the TV screen when using a certified Sony HDMI cord (not supplied). Be sure to turn off automatically. For details on TV settings, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the ... OUT HDMI cord (not supplied) 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 functions. 16US
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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 You will enjoy accurate color reproduction and high quality images. The PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up when the recorder outputs progressive signals. If your...
... 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 You will enjoy accurate color reproduction and high quality images. The PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up when the recorder outputs progressive signals. If your...
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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) ...
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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... digital connection, you set "Dolby Digital" to audio L/R jacks This connection uses a stereo amplifier's (receiver's) two front speakers for sound. switch the bilingual sounds on a DVD-RW/DVD-R (VR mode) by pressing AUDIO when you cannot: - Patent #: 5,451,942 & other U.S. Surround 2 Surround 3 Virtual speaker *1 Manufactured under the "Audio" setup (page 82). You...
... digital connection, you set "Dolby Digital" to audio L/R jacks This connection uses a stereo amplifier's (receiver's) two front speakers for sound. switch the bilingual sounds on a DVD-RW/DVD-R (VR mode) by pressing AUDIO when you cannot: - Patent #: 5,451,942 & other U.S. Surround 2 Surround 3 Virtual speaker *1 Manufactured under the "Audio" setup (page 82). You...
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... with bare hands should last about three to close the battery cover properly. 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 recorder. Do not attempt to avoid possible leakage and corrosion. Insert...
... with bare hands should last about three to close the battery cover properly. 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 recorder. Do not attempt to avoid possible leakage and corrosion. Insert...
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...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. Manufacturer Sampo Samsung Sanyo Scott Sears Sharp Sylvania...
...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. Manufacturer Sampo Samsung Sanyo Scott Sears Sharp Sylvania...
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... press ENTER. You can change them later using setup." OK Cancel • To re-enter the code number, select "Cancel" and return to operate the DVD recorder will erase all timer settings.) Yes No 6 Select whether or not you want to enter the brand code of the week is set top...
... press ENTER. You can change them later using setup." OK Cancel • To re-enter the code number, select "Cancel" and return to operate the DVD recorder will erase all timer settings.) Yes No 6 Select whether or not you want to enter the brand code of the week is set top...
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...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. Connecting to the LINE 2 IN jacks on the front panel, see page 68 or 71. In this case, connect the equipment to... with the connected equipment. VCR, etc. 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. Connecting to the LINE 2 IN jacks on the front panel, see page 68 or 71. In this case, connect the equipment to... with the connected equipment. VCR, etc. 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, ...
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... • Do not connect more than one type of this recorder to another equipment's input jack with the other equipment's output jack connected to the DVD recorder and your TV in the order shown below. To watch video tapes, watch the tapes through a second line input on your TV screen. You... cannot dub from DVD VIDEOs to this recorder. • Do not connect the output jack of this recorder. Line input 1 VCR DVD recorder TV Line input 2 28US DVD recorder VCR TV Be sure to connect your VCR to the input jack of...
... • Do not connect more than one type of this recorder to another equipment's input jack with the other equipment's output jack connected to the DVD recorder and your TV in the order shown below. To watch video tapes, watch the tapes through a second line input on your TV screen. You... cannot dub from DVD VIDEOs to this recorder. • Do not connect the output jack of this recorder. Line input 1 VCR DVD recorder TV Line input 2 28US DVD recorder VCR TV Be sure to connect your VCR to the input jack of...
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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...