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... as those on the remote. • The on-screen display illustrations used in this manual may not match the graphics displayed on your TV screen. • The explanations regarding discs in this recorder. Icon +RW Meaning Functions available for DVD+RWs -RWVR -RWVideo +R Functions available for DVD-RWs in VR (Video Recording) mode Functions available...
... as those on the remote. • The on-screen display illustrations used in this manual may not match the graphics displayed on your TV screen. • The explanations regarding discs in this recorder. Icon +RW Meaning Functions available for DVD+RWs -RWVR -RWVideo +R Functions available for DVD-RWs in VR (Video Recording) mode Functions available...
Operating Instructions
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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: ...Your AV Amplifier (Receiver 18 Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord 20 Step 6: Preparing the Remote 21 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 33 Playback 35 Playing Discs 35 Playback Options 36 Playing...
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: ...Your AV Amplifier (Receiver 18 Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord 20 Step 6: Preparing the Remote 21 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 33 Playback 35 Playing Discs 35 Playback Options 36 Playing...
Operating Instructions
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... box or satellite receiver. Be sure that the cable box or satellite receiver is necessary to LINE 1 IN DVD recorder SETTOP HDMI OUT BOX CONTROL AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT L Y...R PB L PR OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT R AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO : Signal flow About AV path through The recorder automatically sends the input signal from a cable box or satellite receiver on the cable box/satellite receiver. Wall Set top... receiver and set top box controller near the remote sensor on the TV even when the recorder is turned off. ,continued 13
... box or satellite receiver. Be sure that the cable box or satellite receiver is necessary to LINE 1 IN DVD recorder SETTOP HDMI OUT BOX CONTROL AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT L Y...R PB L PR OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT R AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO : Signal flow About AV path through The recorder automatically sends the input signal from a cable box or satellite receiver on the cable box/satellite receiver. Wall Set top... receiver and set top box controller near the remote sensor on the TV even when the recorder is turned off. ,continued 13
Operating Instructions
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... drop any liquid inside the battery compartment. Do not use , the batteries should leakage occur. The recorder may not work for the TV. 123 456 789 0 Notes • If the supplied remote interferes your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command mode number for an extended period of your TV Select the channel...
... drop any liquid inside the battery compartment. Do not use , the batteries should leakage occur. The recorder may not work for the TV. 123 456 789 0 Notes • If the supplied remote interferes your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command mode number for an extended period of your TV Select the channel...
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SYSTEM MENU 123 456 789 0 O RETURN M/m/ 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/ 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.
Operating Instructions
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... each press: reverse slow motion T T T T T T forward slow motion t t t t t t +RW +R DVD -RWVR -RWVideo -RVR -RVideo VCD * * Playback direction only X PAUSE Pauses playback. "DTS" to "On" of the recorder. To resume normal playback after playing at various speeds, press H PLAY. Notes on playing DTS soundtracks on...) may come out from the analog stereo jacks. Notes • If you can change playback options, such as the remote's m/ M buttons. To avoid possible damage to an amplification system. All discs z Hints • You can also use the ./> buttons on ...
... each press: reverse slow motion T T T T T T forward slow motion t t t t t t +RW +R DVD -RWVR -RWVideo -RVR -RVideo VCD * * Playback direction only X PAUSE Pauses playback. "DTS" to "On" of the recorder. To resume normal playback after playing at various speeds, press H PLAY. Notes on playing DTS soundtracks on...) may come out from the analog stereo jacks. Notes • If you can change playback options, such as the remote's m/ M buttons. To avoid possible damage to an amplification system. All discs z Hints • You can also use the ./> buttons on ...
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...satellite receiver turned on the cable box/ satellite receiver's side. 5 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the recording mode. Notes • Recording may take a few seconds for DVD+R DL (Double Layer) discs. Note that it may not start immediately after z REC is pressed. •...69). • You can turn off . * 14 hours 30 minutes for the recorder to record in the front panel display. z Hints • To play a disc recorded with this recorder's remote. Press z REC repeatedly to record. • When using the cable box/satellite receiver control, select the connected input ...
...satellite receiver turned on the cable box/ satellite receiver's side. 5 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the recording mode. Notes • Recording may take a few seconds for DVD+R DL (Double Layer) discs. Note that it may not start immediately after z REC is pressed. •...69). • You can turn off . * 14 hours 30 minutes for the recorder to record in the front panel display. z Hints • To play a disc recorded with this recorder's remote. Press z REC repeatedly to record. • When using the cable box/satellite receiver control, select the connected input ...
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... Level," and press ENTER. Be sure to the factory settings. DVD 1 DVD 2 DVD 3 Select this if the default command mode conflicts with other DVD equipment. Factory Setting Allows you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder" on . 84 Auto Bright Dimmer Off Adjusts to low lighting ... other DVD equipment is complete. • To cancel the Parental setting for Easy Setup (page 23) from step 4. The default command mode of the supplied remote to change the level. Notes • If you forget your previous settings will be lost. 1 After step 3 ...
... Level," and press ENTER. Be sure to the factory settings. DVD 1 DVD 2 DVD 3 Select this if the default command mode conflicts with other DVD equipment. Factory Setting Allows you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder" on . 84 Auto Bright Dimmer Off Adjusts to low lighting ... other DVD equipment is complete. • To cancel the Parental setting for Easy Setup (page 23) from step 4. The default command mode of the supplied remote to change the level. Notes • If you forget your previous settings will be lost. 1 After step 3 ...
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... erased. , Data that has been recorded on a DVD with a PC will not appear. Remote control The remote does not function. , Batteries are recording. , The program that lasted for recording. , Insert a recordable disc inside the recorder. Reset the clock (page 76). , The channel or input changed from the disc .... Reset the clock (page 76). Other Sony equipment responds to open after you have any space for more titles, which prevents further recording. , The disc is not complete or did not start at the remote sensor on the recorder. , Different command modes are set for ...
... erased. , Data that has been recorded on a DVD with a PC will not appear. Remote control The remote does not function. , Batteries are recording. , The program that lasted for recording. , Insert a recordable disc inside the recorder. Reset the clock (page 76). , The channel or input changed from the disc .... Reset the clock (page 76). Other Sony equipment responds to open after you have any space for more titles, which prevents further recording. , The disc is not complete or did not start at the remote sensor on the recorder. , Different command modes are set for ...
Marketing Specifications
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... Output(s): 1 (Rear) i.LINK® for DV/Digital8® Video Input(s): 1 (Front)2 Hardware Remote Control: Yes Power Power Requirements: AC 120V, 60Hz Service and Warranty Information Limited Warranty: 1 Year Parts...Sony, the Sony logo, Digital8 and i.LINK are subject to the documentation that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection. RDR-GX255 Features General Background Graphics: Yes Video DVD (VR Mode) Playback: Yes (with CPRM)3 DVD Playback: Yes3 DVD+R DL Recording: Yes3 DVD+R Recording: Yes3 DVD+RW Recording: Yes3 DVD-R Recording: Yes3 DVD-RW (VR Mode) Recording: Yes3 DVD-RW Recording...
... Output(s): 1 (Rear) i.LINK® for DV/Digital8® Video Input(s): 1 (Front)2 Hardware Remote Control: Yes Power Power Requirements: AC 120V, 60Hz Service and Warranty Information Limited Warranty: 1 Year Parts...Sony, the Sony logo, Digital8 and i.LINK are subject to the documentation that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection. RDR-GX255 Features General Background Graphics: Yes Video DVD (VR Mode) Playback: Yes (with CPRM)3 DVD Playback: Yes3 DVD+R DL Recording: Yes3 DVD+R Recording: Yes3 DVD+RW Recording: Yes3 DVD-R Recording: Yes3 DVD-RW (VR Mode) Recording: Yes3 DVD-RW Recording...