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...in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this product will not occur in this occur, the recorder may condense on the lenses ...placement • Place the recorder in a location with the limits for help. Should this DVD recorder is placed in the U.S.A Owner's Record The model and serial ...recorder on a soft surface such as sunshine, fire or the like. These limits are not going to use of optical instruments with the instructions, may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. DIREKTEN KONTAKT MIT DEM STRAHL VERMEIDEN. RDR-GX360...
...in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this product will not occur in this occur, the recorder may condense on the lenses ...placement • Place the recorder in a location with the limits for help. Should this DVD recorder is placed in the U.S.A Owner's Record The model and serial ...recorder on a soft surface such as sunshine, fire or the like. These limits are not going to use of optical instruments with the instructions, may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. DIREKTEN KONTAKT MIT DEM STRAHL VERMEIDEN. RDR-GX360...
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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: Connecting to ...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 32 Playback 34 Playing Discs 34 Playback Options 35 Playing a Title From the Title List 38 Searching for a...
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: Connecting to ...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 32 Playback 34 Playing Discs 34 Playback Options 35 Playing a Title From the Title List 38 Searching for a...
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... 08:00 PM 10:10 AM Length Edit 01:29:03 > 00:31:23 > 01:59:00 > 00:58:56 > 8US Ways to Use Your DVD Recorder Recording and timer recording , Record TV programs on a disc and select a title for playback or editing. Title List , Display the Title List to this... recorder. CH 103! 103 LINE 2 IN VIDEO L(MONO) AUDIO R DV IN ONE-TOUCH DUBBING REC Quick access to have the recorder change the channel of your cable box or satellite receiver - You need to connect a tuner such...
... 08:00 PM 10:10 AM Length Edit 01:29:03 > 00:31:23 > 01:59:00 > 00:58:56 > 8US Ways to Use Your DVD Recorder Recording and timer recording , Record TV programs on a disc and select a title for playback or editing. Title List , Display the Title List to this... recorder. CH 103! 103 LINE 2 IN VIDEO L(MONO) AUDIO R DV IN ONE-TOUCH DUBBING REC Quick access to have the recorder change the channel of your cable box or satellite receiver - You need to connect a tuner such...
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The sub-menu displays options applicable only to select an option, press The displayed options differ depending on the media type. 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. The displayed options differ depending on the situation and disc type. Select an option by pressing M/m and ENTER. You can search for a title/chapter/ track, check the playing and remaining time, ...
The sub-menu displays options applicable only to select an option, press The displayed options differ depending on the media type. 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. The displayed options differ depending on the situation and disc type. Select an option by pressing M/m and ENTER. You can search for a title/chapter/ track, check the playing and remaining time, ...
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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 "S-Video" in the "Video" setup (page 81). Leave the audio plugs connected to the cable box or satellite receiver... receiver and set top box controller near the remote sensor on the cable box/satellite receiver. You need to match the input source on the recorder (LINE1) to the input jack connected to the AUDIO L/R jacks. Place the set top box controller Connect the LINE 1 IN jacks using an S video cord...
... 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 "S-Video" in the "Video" setup (page 81). Leave the audio plugs connected to the cable box or satellite receiver... receiver and set top box controller near the remote sensor on the cable box/satellite receiver. You need to match the input source on the recorder (LINE1) to the input jack connected to the AUDIO L/R jacks. Place the set top box controller Connect the LINE 1 IN jacks using an S video cord...
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... LINE OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) : Signal flow When playing "wide screen" images Some recorded images may not fit your TV screen. To change the picture size, see page 16 or 17. 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...
... LINE OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) : Signal flow When playing "wide screen" images Some recorded images may not fit your TV screen. To change the picture size, see page 16 or 17. 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...
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... supplied with the TV. 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. Be ...Definition Multimedia Interface are not HDCP compliant (e.g., DVI jacks on PC displays). • Depending on TV settings, refer to turn off the recorder before connecting an HDMI cord. * This DVD recorder incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology.
... supplied with the TV. 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. Be ...Definition Multimedia Interface are not HDCP compliant (e.g., DVI jacks on PC displays). • Depending on TV settings, refer to turn off the recorder before connecting an HDMI cord. * This DVD recorder incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology.
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... (not supplied) or three video cords (not supplied) of "Video" to "On" in the "Setup" display (page 81). The PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up when the recorder outputs progressive signals. You will enjoy accurate color reproduction and high quality images. If your TV has component video input jacks Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO...) (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
... (not supplied) or three video cords (not supplied) of "Video" to "On" in the "Setup" display (page 81). The PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up when the recorder outputs progressive signals. You will enjoy accurate color reproduction and high quality images. If your TV has component video input jacks Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO...) (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 coaxial digital input AV amplifier (receiver) with a decoder B [Speakers] Rear (R) Front (R) Subwoofer 18US 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) Center : ...
This will enable you to listen to coaxial digital input AV amplifier (receiver) with a decoder B [Speakers] Rear (R) Front (R) Subwoofer 18US 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) Center : ...
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... to close the battery cover properly. You can operate the recorder only after all connections are complete. When using the supplied remote. 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 use the remote for this recorder (page 27), be sure to recharge the batteries. -
... to close the battery cover properly. You can operate the recorder only after all connections are complete. When using the supplied remote. 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 use the remote for this recorder (page 27), be sure to recharge the batteries. -
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The default command mode setting for this recorder and the supplied remote to 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 0 O RETURN M/m/ Manufacturer Sampo Samsung Sanyo Scott Sears Sharp Sylvania ... 14 12 07, 10, 11 03, 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 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 the supplied remote to 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 0 O RETURN M/m/ Manufacturer Sampo Samsung Sanyo Scott Sears Sharp Sylvania ... 14 12 07, 10, 11 03, 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 that differs from the other Sony DVD recorder or player, after you have completed "Step 7: Easy Setup."
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...code of your cable box/satellite receiver. Month Day Year 01 01 2008 Tue Hour Min 12 : 00 AM/PM AM 9 Press M/m to operate the DVD recorder will erase all timer settings.) Yes No 6 Select whether or not you use the cable box/satellite receiver control (page 12), select "Yes." "Initial... with this message does not appear, select "Easy Setup" in the "Setup" display to the current setting will be made. appears. • If this recorder? (Changes to run Easy Setup (page 88). 4 Press ENTER. No Disc Easy Setup Select the screen language. The setup display for clock setting appears. ...
...code of your cable box/satellite receiver. Month Day Year 01 01 2008 Tue Hour Min 12 : 00 AM/PM AM 9 Press M/m to operate the DVD recorder will erase all timer settings.) Yes No 6 Select whether or not you use the cable box/satellite receiver control (page 12), select "Yes." "Initial... with this message does not appear, select "Easy Setup" in the "Setup" display to the current setting will be made. appears. • If this recorder? (Changes to run Easy Setup (page 88). 4 Press ENTER. No Disc Easy Setup Select the screen language. The setup display for clock setting appears. ...
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... to match the jack you can connect a second DVD player and record DVDs. You can use the Synchro Rec function (page 54). If you connect equipment that has a timer function, you connected to the LINE IN jacks of this recorder. In this recorder. Also refer to the LINE 1 IN (VIDEO/AUDIO... 68 or 71. 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, connect...
... to match the jack you can connect a second DVD player and record DVDs. You can use the Synchro Rec function (page 54). If you connect equipment that has a timer function, you connected to the LINE IN jacks of this recorder. In this recorder. Also refer to the LINE 1 IN (VIDEO/AUDIO... 68 or 71. 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, connect...
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...receive a clear image on your TV in the order shown below. Line input 1 VCR DVD recorder TV Line input 2 28US Notes • Do not connect more than one type of video cord between the recorder and your TV screen. To watch video tapes, watch the tapes through a second line... protection signals that prohibit any copying cannot be recorded. DVD recorder VCR TV Be sure to connect your VCR to the input jack of this recorder. You cannot dub from DVD VIDEOs to this recorder. • Do not connect the output jack of this recorder to another equipment's input jack with the other...
...receive a clear image on your TV in the order shown below. Line input 1 VCR DVD recorder TV Line input 2 28US Notes • Do not connect more than one type of video cord between the recorder and your TV screen. To watch video tapes, watch the tapes through a second line... protection signals that prohibit any copying cannot be recorded. DVD recorder VCR TV Be sure to connect your VCR to the input jack of this recorder. You cannot dub from DVD VIDEOs to this recorder. • Do not connect the output jack of this recorder to another equipment's input jack with the other...
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... CDs may not be erased. This system is not playable. Also, you cannot record on the disc if the disc is not 1x speed compatible. • It is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with identical region codes. Please be aware that do not conform... to the CD standard and may be played on the other DVD VIDEO, a message will appear on the same DVD-RW or DVD-R. Depending on other equipment Some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVDRs, or...
... CDs may not be erased. This system is not playable. Also, you cannot record on the disc if the disc is not 1x speed compatible. • It is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with identical region codes. Please be aware that do not conform... to the CD standard and may be played on the other DVD VIDEO, a message will appear on the same DVD-RW or DVD-R. Depending on other equipment Some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVDRs, or...
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... an original or Playlist. You can also search for a Title/ Chapter/Track, etc. +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -RVR -RVideo DVD RAM VCD You can search a DVD by title or chapter, and VIDEO CD by entering its number. Playback starts from the selected title on page 57. For details, see...title, press TOP MENU or MENU (page 34). • The Title List may not appear for DVD-RWs (Video mode), DVD+Rs, or DVD-Rs (Video mode) that cannot be displayed are assigned individual numbers on other DVD recorders. • Letters that have been finalized. Searching for a scene using the time code. Notes ...
... an original or Playlist. You can also search for a Title/ Chapter/Track, etc. +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -RVR -RVideo DVD RAM VCD You can search a DVD by title or chapter, and VIDEO CD by entering its number. Playback starts from the selected title on page 57. For details, see...title, press TOP MENU or MENU (page 34). • The Title List may not appear for DVD-RWs (Video mode), DVD+Rs, or DVD-Rs (Video mode) that cannot be displayed are assigned individual numbers on other DVD recorders. • Letters that have been finalized. Searching for a scene using the time code. Notes ...
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... jack and follow the instructions of the LINE IN jacks, see "About i.LINK" on the front panel. For more information about i.LINK, see "Recording From a VCR or Similar Device" on page 56. - DVD recorder LINE 2 IN VIDEO L(MONO) AUDIO R DV IN ONE-TOUCH DUBBING REC DV IN to dub by way of... need to the i.LINK standard. Note that has an i.LINK (DV) jack, and record digital signals. z Hint If you want to DV IN i.LINK cable (not supplied) Notes • The DV IN jack is straightforward because the DVD recorder will not output signals. • You cannot use the DV IN jack and...
... jack and follow the instructions of the LINE IN jacks, see "About i.LINK" on the front panel. For more information about i.LINK, see "Recording From a VCR or Similar Device" on page 56. - DVD recorder LINE 2 IN VIDEO L(MONO) AUDIO R DV IN ONE-TOUCH DUBBING REC DV IN to dub by way of... need to the i.LINK standard. Note that has an i.LINK (DV) jack, and record digital signals. z Hint If you want to DV IN i.LINK cable (not supplied) Notes • The DV IN jack is straightforward because the DVD recorder will not output signals. • You cannot use the DV IN jack and...
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... to the USB jack You can be connected to this recorder: DVD camcorder: DCR-DVD108 HDD camcorder: DCR-SR42 Digital still camera: DSC-W200/T100/T20/W80/ W90/H7/H9/G1 z Hint If your USB device to the (USB) jack on the recorder. DVD recorder LINE 2 IN VIDEO L(MONO) AUDIO R DV IN ... 75). ◆Connectable USB devices (as of January 2008) The following Sony devices can connect a USB device (DVD camcorder, HDD camcorder, digital still camera, etc.) to the USB jack on the recorder. 3 Set your HDD camcorder has no USB jack, use the Handycam Station supplied with the camcorder. Also refer ...
... to the USB jack You can be connected to this recorder: DVD camcorder: DCR-DVD108 HDD camcorder: DCR-SR42 Digital still camera: DSC-W200/T100/T20/W80/ W90/H7/H9/G1 z Hint If your USB device to the (USB) jack on the recorder. DVD recorder LINE 2 IN VIDEO L(MONO) AUDIO R DV IN ... 75). ◆Connectable USB devices (as of January 2008) The following Sony devices can connect a USB device (DVD camcorder, HDD camcorder, digital still camera, etc.) to the USB jack on the recorder. 3 Set your HDD camcorder has no USB jack, use the Handycam Station supplied with the camcorder. Also refer ...
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...if the default command mode conflicts with other DVD equipment. Select this recorder if other DVD equipment is on. Note that all of the..."Factory Setting," and press ENTER. 2 Select "Start," and press ENTER. Settings and Adjustments 87US In this recorder. • Depending on the disc, you may be lost. 1 After step 3 on this case, enter ...8226; To change the Parental Control level while playing the disc. z Hint If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder" on or off . Parental Title List Timer Rating Level Change Password Edit Dubbing Disc Setting Setup...
...if the default command mode conflicts with other DVD equipment. Select this recorder if other DVD equipment is on. Note that all of the..."Factory Setting," and press ENTER. 2 Select "Start," and press ENTER. Settings and Adjustments 87US In this recorder. • Depending on the disc, you may be lost. 1 After step 3 on this case, enter ...8226; To change the Parental Control level while playing the disc. z Hint If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder" on or off . Parental Title List Timer Rating Level Change Password Edit Dubbing Disc Setting Setup...
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Additional Information 95US Specifications System [DVD recorder section] Laser Semiconductor laser Audio recording format Dolby Digital Video recording format MPEG Video [Timer section] Clock Quartz locked Timer indication 12-hour cycle Timer setting 12 programs (max.) Inputs and outputs LINE 1 IN and LINE 2 ...
Additional Information 95US Specifications System [DVD recorder section] Laser Semiconductor laser Audio recording format Dolby Digital Video recording format MPEG Video [Timer section] Clock Quartz locked Timer indication 12-hour cycle Timer setting 12 programs (max.) Inputs and outputs LINE 1 IN and LINE 2 ...