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... not place the recorder in a location near heat sources, or in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this apparatus to the presence of the FCC Rules. This equipment generates, uses, and ...196;KYVÄÄ JA NÄKYMÄTÖNTÄ LASERSÄTEILYÄ. RDR-GX360 Serial No CAUTION You are not going to use of optical instruments with adequate ventilation to ...from that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in this DVD recorder is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the ...
... not place the recorder in a location near heat sources, or in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this apparatus to the presence of the FCC Rules. This equipment generates, uses, and ...196;KYVÄÄ JA NÄKYMÄTÖNTÄ LASERSÄTEILYÄ. RDR-GX360 Serial No CAUTION You are not going to use of optical instruments with adequate ventilation to ...from that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in this DVD recorder is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the ...
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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 ...
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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... LINE 2 IN VIDEO L(MONO) AUDIO R DV IN ONE-TOUCH DUBBING REC Quick access to this recorder. Title List , Display the Title List to Use Your DVD Recorder Recording and timer recording , Record TV programs on a disc and select a title for playback or editing. Ways to view all titles on...
... LINE 2 IN VIDEO L(MONO) AUDIO R DV IN ONE-TOUCH DUBBING REC Quick access to this recorder. Title List , Display the Title List to Use Your DVD Recorder Recording and timer recording , Record TV programs on a disc and select a title for playback or editing. Ways to view all titles on...
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... images on 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. LINE 2 IN VIDEO L(MONO) AUDIO R DV IN ONE-TOUCH DUBBING REC A list of recordable and playable discs is on... files , You can also play the disc on this recorder (page 41). First, take pictures with a digital camera and save them in JPEG format to a DVD. Then play MP3 audio files on this recorder (page 41). Shoot Save Play! Creating your own program - Playlist , Record a program on page 30. 9US...
... images on 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. LINE 2 IN VIDEO L(MONO) AUDIO R DV IN ONE-TOUCH DUBBING REC A list of recordable and playable discs is on... files , You can also play the disc on this recorder (page 41). First, take pictures with a digital camera and save them in JPEG format to a DVD. Then play MP3 audio files on this recorder (page 41). Shoot Save Play! Creating your own program - Playlist , Record a program on page 30. 9US...
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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. 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.
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The displayed options differ depending on the media 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 list menu (e.g., a title from the Title List menu), and press ENTER. Press M/m to the selected item. Example: The Title List menu Title List (Original) 1/4 No. 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 > ...
The displayed options differ depending on the media 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 list menu (e.g., a title from the Title List menu), and press ENTER. Press M/m to the selected item. Example: The Title List menu Title List (Original) 1/4 No. 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 > ...
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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 hookup, you need to connect to...
... 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 hookup, you need to connect to...
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... When playing "wide screen" images Some recorded images may not fit your TV's speakers. ,continued 15US TV or projector INPUT AUDIO R L (red) (white) VIDEO (yellow) DVD recorder (yellow) Audio/video cord (supplied) (white) (red) to come from your TV screen. Hookups and Settings Step 3: Connecting to Your TV Connect the supplied...
... When playing "wide screen" images Some recorded images may not fit your TV's speakers. ,continued 15US TV or projector INPUT AUDIO R L (red) (white) VIDEO (yellow) DVD recorder (yellow) Audio/video cord (supplied) (white) (red) to come from your TV screen. Hookups and Settings Step 3: Connecting to Your TV Connect the supplied...
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... on TV settings, 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 not HDCP compliant (e.g., DVI jacks on PC displays). • Depending on... the connected component, the Control for HDMI function may not work. Refer to turn off the recorder before connecting an HDMI cord. * This DVD recorder incorporates High-Definition...
... on TV settings, 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 not HDCP compliant (e.g., DVI jacks on PC displays). • Depending on... the connected component, the Control for HDMI function may not work. Refer to turn off the recorder before connecting an HDMI cord. * This DVD recorder incorporates High-Definition...
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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 Hookups and Settings If your TV accepts progressive 480p format signals, you must use this connection, be sure to connect the audio cord...
...) (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 Hookups and Settings If your TV accepts progressive 480p format signals, you must use this connection, be sure to connect the audio cord...
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... AV Amplifier (Receiver) Select one of the following patterns A or B, according 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...
... AV Amplifier (Receiver) Select one of the following patterns A or B, according 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...
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... the "Audio" setup (page 82). All Rights Reserved. use the virtual surround effects of Dolby Digital (5.1ch) or DTS (5.1ch). switch the bilingual sounds on a DVD-RW/DVD-R (VR mode) by pressing AUDIO when you cannot: - After you have completed the connection, make the appropriate settings under U.S. Select "Surround1," "Surround2," or "Surround3...
... the "Audio" setup (page 82). All Rights Reserved. use the virtual surround effects of Dolby Digital (5.1ch) or DTS (5.1ch). switch the bilingual sounds on a DVD-RW/DVD-R (VR mode) by pressing AUDIO when you cannot: - After you have completed the connection, make the appropriate settings under U.S. Select "Surround1," "Surround2," or "Surround3...
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... (page 22). • Use the batteries correctly to avoid possible leakage and corrosion. 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...
... (page 22). • Use the batteries correctly to avoid possible leakage and corrosion. 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...
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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. SYSTEM MENU 123 456 789 0 O RETURN M/m/ Manufacturer Sampo...
...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 0 O RETURN M/m/ Manufacturer Sampo...
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... you want to the current setting will be made. 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 enter the brand code of the screen. The setup display...
... you want to the current setting will be made. 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 enter the brand code of the screen. The setup display...
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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. You can use the Synchro Rec function (page 54). VCR, etc. In this case, connect the equipment to the DV IN ... refer to (page 56). ,continued 27US 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. You can use the Synchro Rec function (page 54). VCR, etc. In this case, connect the equipment to the DV IN ... refer to (page 56). ,continued 27US 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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... 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 this recorder. DVD recorder VCR TV Be sure to connect your VCR to the DVD recorder and your TV screen. To watch video tapes, watch the tapes...'s input jack with the other equipment's output jack connected to the input jack of video cord between the recorder and your TV. Line input 1 VCR DVD recorder TV Line input 2 28US
... 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 this recorder. DVD recorder VCR TV Be sure to connect your VCR to the DVD recorder and your TV screen. To watch video tapes, watch the tapes...'s input jack with the other equipment's output jack connected to the input jack of video cord between the recorder and your TV. Line input 1 VCR DVD recorder TV Line input 2 28US
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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...