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(Posted by johallgood 9 years ago)
Sony Rdr Gx257 Recorder Will Not Record On The Proper Days. Time And Date Settin
will not record on the proper days. Time and date settings are correct. Just started after the new y...
will not record on the proper days. Time and date settings are correct. Just started after the new y...
(Posted by ceetwo 11 years ago)
After Pressing 'stop Record' The Disk Pops Out
After I press "stop recogoes the disk automatically pops out so I am unable to get to the finalize m...
After I press "stop recogoes the disk automatically pops out so I am unable to get to the finalize m...
(Posted by Jenniemariescott 11 years ago)
Finalizing Menu Won't Toggle. Stuck On Pbc & Stopped Recording Before Finished.
I am trying to copy old VHS movies onto a DVD and I can't get the menu to toggle up from PBC to Fina...
I am trying to copy old VHS movies onto a DVD and I can't get the menu to toggle up from PBC to Fina...
(Posted by wow4god 12 years ago)
Incorrect Region Code. Cannot Play Back
When I try to play a dvd I get a message "incorrect region code. cannot play back". How do I fix thi...
When I try to play a dvd I get a message "incorrect region code. cannot play back". How do I fix thi...
(Posted by sherrydcox 12 years ago)
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Popular Sony RDR GX257 Manual Pages
Operating Instructions - Page 2
...Ä LASERSÄTEILYLLE VARO ALTISTUMISTA SÄTEELLE. Refer to operate this DVD recorder is harmful to eyes, do not open the cabinet. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in this equipment. Batteries or batteries installed apparatus shall not be unplugged from the AC power source...
Operating Instructions - Page 3
... regarding DVDs in this copyright protection technology must be copyrighted. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in which you are making a copy. Sony will not compensate for any lost recordings or relevant losses, including when recordings are not made due to reasons including recorder failure, or when the contents of this manual describe the controls on...
Operating Instructions - Page 11
With this hookup, you need to antenna input
TV
Audio/video cord (not supplied)
VIDEO
LINE 1 IN L -
AUDIO - AUDIO - R
to SET TOP BOX CONTROL
HDMI OUT
DVD recorder
11 AUDIO - R AUDIO OUT
VIDEO
LINE 1 IN L - R
LINE OUT
: Signal flow
SET TOP BOX
CONTROL
to LINE 1 IN
~AC IN
COMPONENT Y
VIDEO OUT
PB
PR
PCM/DTS/ MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL
COAXIAL
DIGITAL OUT
L - To record cable...
Operating Instructions - Page 13
...IN jacks on the
rear of 525 progressive scan picture problems, it is automatically set compatibility with this model 525p DVD recorder, please contact our customer service center. • You cannot connect the HDMI OUT jack (connection C) to DVI jacks that not all High Definition
television sets are fully compatible with each press:
480i t 480p t 720p
R
R
1080p T
1080i
When connecting...
Operating Instructions - Page 14
... OUT
L - You can enjoy Dolby Digital (5.1ch), DTS (5.1ch), and MPEG audio (5.1ch) surround effects. R
SET TOP BOX
CONTROL
VIDEO
L - AUDIO - Step 3: Connecting the Audio Cords/HDMI Cord
Select one of the following patterns, A or B, according to LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R)
HDMI OUT
VIDEO
L - This will use your audio component has a Dolby*1 Digital, DTS*2, or MPEG audio decoder...
Operating Instructions - Page 17
... command mode setting for this recorder and the supplied remote is listed, try entering them one at a time until you have completed "Step 6: Initial Setup." Hookups and Settings
Code numbers of controllable TVs If more than one code number is "3." Adjusts the volume of your TV's input source. TV INPUT
Operations
Turns your TV on your other Sony DVD recorder or player, set for more...
Operating Instructions - Page 21
Hookups and Settings
Connecting a VCR or Similar Device
After disconnecting the recorder's mains lead (the power cord) from the AC outlet, connect a VCR or similar recording device to the LINE IN jacks of this recorder. Connecting to the LINE 2 IN jacks
Connect a VCR or similar recording device to left/ right channels (not supplied).
,continued 21 OUTPUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
L
R
Audio...
Operating Instructions - Page 22
... time. • Pictures containing copy protection signals that prohibit any copying cannot be recorded. • If you pass the recorder signals via the VCR, you will not be able to [Off] (default) in the [General] setup (page 63).
• If you disconnect the recorder's mains lead (the power cord), you may not receive a clear image on your TV.
b Notes
• Do...
Operating Instructions - Page 23
... connected tuner.
23 Satellite tuner, etc. R
SET TOP BOX
CONTROL
VIDEO
L - b Note
If you disconnect the recorder's mains lead (the power cord), you will not be able to view the signals from the AC outlet when connecting the tuner. AUDIO - AUDIO - R
LINE OUT
HDMI OUT
DVD recorder
Audio cord (supplied)
: Signal flow
Video cord (supplied)
TV
INPUT L AUDIO R
VIDEO
z Hint You do...
Operating Instructions - Page 25
Select an option by pressing M/m and ENTER.
Basic Operation
Basic Operation
Using the System Menu
System Menu Media Timer Record Setup
Video(Title) Photo Music
The System Menu appears when you press SYSTEM MENU, and provides entries to the recorder's functions. If necessary, select a sub option and press ENTER. SYSTEM MENU
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Operating Instructions - Page 70
...IN jack, (this troubleshooting guide to help remedy the problem before reaching your TV, the copy-protection signal applied to some DVD programs could affect picture quality. Additional Information
Troubleshooting
If you are connected to a combination TV/VIDEO player, the copy-protection signal applied to some programs could affect picture quality.
, You have set the recorder to progressive...
Operating Instructions - Page 72
.... Reset the clock (page 63).
, Another timer setting overlapped the timer setting (page 38).
, Disc space was a power failure before recording can play .
, The MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files are recording.
, Set the TV's input source to the
default setting when you set top box controller was incorrectly
connected (page 11). , The settings in [Set-Top Box Control] of the
[Video] setup...
Operating Instructions - Page 76
...Since this manual
DVD
Characteristics
Discs such as DVD Video compatible discs. Refer to the disc contents the software producers designed, some playback features may be intentionally set by software producers. Playable Discs
Type DVD VIDEO VIDEO CD
Disc Logo
Icon used in this recorder plays DVD VIDEOs/VIDEO CDs according to the instructions supplied with a different region code (page...
Operating Instructions - Page 81
...instruction manual of the equipment to be connected. Specifications
System Laser: Semiconductor laser
Timer: Clock: Quartz locked/Timer indication: 12-hour cycle (digital)
Video recording format: MPEG-2 Audio recording format/applicable bit
rate... Vp-p SET TOP BOX CONTROL: Mini jack HDMI OUT: HDMI™ Connector USB: USB jack Type A
General Power requirements: 120 V AC, 60 Hz Power consumption:...
Operating Instructions - Page 84
...
recording format 74
recording mode 35, 67
recording time 35 while watching another
program 39 Region code 77
Remote 6, 16 Repeat Play 46, 49
Resetting the recorder 69 Resume Play 43
S
[Search] 29 Searching
fast forward 44, 49 fast reverse 44, 49
locating the beginning of the title/chapter/ track 44
[Set Password] 66
Set top box controller 11, 20 [Set-Top Box Control] 19, 68
Setup...
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