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The explanations do not apply to discs created on the remote. You can also use the controls on the recorder if they have the same or similar names 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 manual refer to discs that are created on other recorders and played back on this manual describe the controls on this...
The explanations do not apply to discs created on the remote. You can also use the controls on the recorder if they have the same or similar names 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 manual refer to discs that are created on other recorders and played back on this manual describe the controls on this...
Operating Instructions
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...receiver without audio/ video outputs. - You can provide you with a compatible cable box or satellite receiver. To use the recorder's remote control to change channels on the cable box/satellite receiver whenever the cable box/ satellite receiver and the recorder are turned on page 20. ... you have the following items: • Audio/video cord (phono plug × 3 y phono plug × 3) (1) • Remote commander (remote) (1) • Set top box controller (1) • Size AA (R6) batteries (2) Step 2: Connecting the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver (Tuner) This recorder does not include a ...
...receiver without audio/ video outputs. - You can provide you with a compatible cable box or satellite receiver. To use the recorder's remote control to change channels on the cable box/satellite receiver whenever the cable box/ satellite receiver and the recorder are turned on page 20. ... you have the following items: • Audio/video cord (phono plug × 3 y phono plug × 3) (1) • Remote commander (remote) (1) • Set top box controller (1) • Size AA (R6) batteries (2) Step 2: Connecting the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver (Tuner) This recorder does not include a ...
Operating Instructions
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... TV Antenna cable (not supplied) to antenna input TV Audio/video cord (not supplied) to SET TOP BOX CONTROL SETTOP BOX CONTROL LINE 1 IN VIDEO to match the input source on the cable box or satellite receiver. With this hookup,... you need 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 VIDEO VIDEO R PB L PR OPTICAL ...). Hookups and Settings Connecting a cable box/satellite receiver and set top box controller near the remote sensor on .
... TV Antenna cable (not supplied) to antenna input TV Audio/video cord (not supplied) to SET TOP BOX CONTROL SETTOP BOX CONTROL LINE 1 IN VIDEO to match the input source on the cable box or satellite receiver. With this hookup,... you need 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 VIDEO VIDEO R PB L PR OPTICAL ...). Hookups and Settings Connecting a cable box/satellite receiver and set top box controller near the remote sensor on .
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...use a new battery with the remote You can switch between digital and analog ,continued 21 TV "/1 TV INPUT TV CH +/- If you do not intend to operate your TV's input source Select the broadcast on the recorder. TV DIGITAL/ ANALOG TV VOL +/- Controlling a Sony TV with an old battery, or... batteries of your TV Select the channel on your TV Switch your Sony TV. The remote performs the following : -
...use a new battery with the remote You can switch between digital and analog ,continued 21 TV "/1 TV INPUT TV CH +/- If you do not intend to operate your TV's input source Select the broadcast on the recorder. TV DIGITAL/ ANALOG TV VOL +/- Controlling a Sony TV with an old battery, or... batteries of your TV Select the channel on your TV Switch your Sony TV. The remote performs the following : -
Operating Instructions
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...7: Easy Setup Follow the steps below to the default setting of basic adjustments for the remote is turned off. If the command mode for using the recorder. Settings are made in the front panel display. Control Setup m Clock Setup m TV Type Setup m Audio Connection Setup m Finished! To ...check the command mode for the remote to make the minimum number of DVD3. If the command mode for the recorder has...
...7: Easy Setup Follow the steps below to the default setting of basic adjustments for the remote is turned off. If the command mode for using the recorder. Settings are made in the front panel display. Control Setup m Clock Setup m TV Type Setup m Audio Connection Setup m Finished! To ...check the command mode for the remote to make the minimum number of DVD3. If the command mode for the recorder has...
Operating Instructions
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...the set top box controller near the remote control sensor on the recorder and the cable box/ satellite receiver. 2 Point the recorder's remote at the recorder (not at "Set Top Box Control" in place. 1 Attach the supplied double-sided tape to the set top box controller. Remove the backings on...your cable box/satellite receiver Check the settings at the cable box/satellite receiver). 3 Press CH +/- Checking the cable box/satellite receiver control setting 1 Turn on your cable box or satellite receiver, affix it so that the channel changes on the cable box/ satellite receiver window...
...the set top box controller near the remote control sensor on the recorder and the cable box/ satellite receiver. 2 Point the recorder's remote at the recorder (not at "Set Top Box Control" in place. 1 Attach the supplied double-sided tape to the set top box controller. Remove the backings on...your cable box/satellite receiver Check the settings at the cable box/satellite receiver). 3 Press CH +/- Checking the cable box/satellite receiver control setting 1 Turn on your cable box or satellite receiver, affix it so that the channel changes on the cable box/ satellite receiver window...
Operating Instructions
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... input source you are recording. To stop recording Press x STOP twice. z Hints • To play a disc recorded with this recorder's remote. on this recorder on and do not change the channel you stop the recording or the disc is full. The display changes on the cable...the recorder stops recording and turns off the TV during recording. Press z REC repeatedly to record. • When using the cable box/satellite receiver control, select the connected input (LINE1 or LINE2) by 30 minutes, up , and the remaining recording time appears in 30-minute increments. The recorder...
... input source you are recording. To stop recording Press x STOP twice. z Hints • To play a disc recorded with this recorder's remote. on this recorder on and do not change the channel you stop the recording or the disc is full. The display changes on the cable...the recorder stops recording and turns off the TV during recording. Press z REC repeatedly to record. • When using the cable box/satellite receiver control, select the connected input (LINE1 or LINE2) by 30 minutes, up , and the remaining recording time appears in 30-minute increments. The recorder...
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...Easy Setup (page 23) from step 4. z Hint If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder" on page 22. Notes • If you forget your password...your previous settings will be asked to the setting made here. Note that all of the supplied remote to change the level. When the "Easy Setup" display appears, follow the instructions for registering ..., select "Change Password" in the "Setup" display. • Playback of discs without the Parental Control function cannot be limited on the disc, you to return the setup settings to match the command mode...
...Easy Setup (page 23) from step 4. z Hint If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder" on page 22. Notes • If you forget your password...your previous settings will be asked to the setting made here. Note that all of the supplied remote to change the level. When the "Easy Setup" display appears, follow the instructions for registering ..., select "Change Password" in the "Setup" display. • Playback of discs without the Parental Control function cannot be limited on the disc, you to return the setup settings to match the command mode...
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...or more titles, which prevents further recording. , The disc is protected (page 67). The c indicator flashes after the first program has finished. Other Sony equipment responds to open after you are set for recorded titles is set . , Insert a recordable disc (page 30). , The disc does not...recording. , The disc has 99 or more titles, which prevents further recording. , The disc is protected (page 67). Remote control The remote does not function. , Batteries are weak. , The remote is too far from the recorder. , Turn on a DVD with a PC will not appear. Others The recorder does not...
...or more titles, which prevents further recording. , The disc is protected (page 67). The c indicator flashes after the first program has finished. Other Sony equipment responds to open after you are set for recorded titles is set . , Insert a recordable disc (page 30). , The disc does not...recording. , The disc has 99 or more titles, which prevents further recording. , The disc is protected (page 67). Remote control The remote does not function. , Batteries are weak. , The remote is too far from the recorder. , Turn on a DVD with a PC will not appear. Others The recorder does not...
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...S VIDEO OUT 4-pin, mini-DIN jack Y: 1.0 Vp-p, unbalanced, sync negative C: 0.286 Vp-p, load impedance 75 ohms SET TOP BOX CONTROL Mini jack HDMI HDMI 19 pin-Standard Connector General Power requirements 120 V AC, 60 Hz Power consumption 17 W Power back-up Back-up duration... including projecting parts and controls (w/h/d) Approx. 430 × 70 × 284 mm (Approx. 17 × 2 7/8 × 111/4 inches) Mass Approx. 3.1 kg (Approx. 6.8 lbs) Supplied accessories Remote commander (remote) (1) Size AA (R6) batteries (2) Audio/video cord (1) Set top box controller (1) Design and specifications are...
...S VIDEO OUT 4-pin, mini-DIN jack Y: 1.0 Vp-p, unbalanced, sync negative C: 0.286 Vp-p, load impedance 75 ohms SET TOP BOX CONTROL Mini jack HDMI HDMI 19 pin-Standard Connector General Power requirements 120 V AC, 60 Hz Power consumption 17 W Power back-up Back-up duration... including projecting parts and controls (w/h/d) Approx. 430 × 70 × 284 mm (Approx. 17 × 2 7/8 × 111/4 inches) Mass Approx. 3.1 kg (Approx. 6.8 lbs) Supplied accessories Remote commander (remote) (1) Size AA (R6) batteries (2) Audio/video cord (1) Set top box controller (1) Design and specifications are...
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... they have the same function as the buttons on /standby) switch (23) B Disc tray (35, 47, 72) C (remote sensor) (21) D Front panel display (45) E HDMI indicator (16) F z REC (record) button (47) G ./> (previous/next) buttons (36) HDMI Open the cover H N (play) button (35) X (pause) ... (35, 47, 72) J ONE-TOUCH DUBBING button (74) K DV IN jack (71) L LINE 2 IN (S VIDEO/VIDEO/AUDIO L (MONO)/R) jacks (27) 94 Guide to Parts and Controls For more information, see the pages in parentheses. Front panel Buttons on the recorder have the same or similar names.
... they have the same function as the buttons on /standby) switch (23) B Disc tray (35, 47, 72) C (remote sensor) (21) D Front panel display (45) E HDMI indicator (16) F z REC (record) button (47) G ./> (previous/next) buttons (36) HDMI Open the cover H N (play) button (35) X (pause) ... (35, 47, 72) J ONE-TOUCH DUBBING button (74) K DV IN jack (71) L LINE 2 IN (S VIDEO/VIDEO/AUDIO L (MONO)/R) jacks (27) 94 Guide to Parts and Controls For more information, see the pages in parentheses. Front panel Buttons on the recorder have the same or similar names.
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..., 84 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT 17 Connecting the cable box/satellite receiver 12 to your AV/amplifier (receiver) 18 to your TV 15 "Connections" 82 Controlling a Sony TV with the remote 21 "Copy" 66 Copy protection 47, 97 Copy-Free 47 Copy-Never 47 Copy-Once 47 CPRM 30 "Create Playlist" 62 Creating chapters...
..., 84 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT 17 Connecting the cable box/satellite receiver 12 to your AV/amplifier (receiver) 18 to your TV 15 "Connections" 82 Controlling a Sony TV with the remote 21 "Copy" 66 Copy protection 47, 97 Copy-Free 47 Copy-Never 47 Copy-Once 47 CPRM 30 "Create Playlist" 62 Creating chapters...
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... 10 OPTIONS 11 Options settings 83 Original 39, 98 ORIGINAL/PLAYLIST 39, 57 "OSD" language 24, 83 P "Parental" 83 Parental Control 38 Parts and controls 94 PAUSE 37, 48 PBC 38 "Picture Control" 78 PLAY 35 Playable discs 33 Playback 35 JPEG image files 42 MP3 audio tracks 41 Resume Play 38 Slow... Recording 46 recordable discs 30 106 recording format 30 recording mode 46 Recording mode 46 Recording time 46, 49 Region code 34 Remaining time 44 Remote 21, 95 REPLAY 36 Resetting 85 Resume Play 38 Rotate 42 S Satellite receiver 13 Satellite receiver brand code 103 "Scan Audio" 38, 80 Searching for...
... 10 OPTIONS 11 Options settings 83 Original 39, 98 ORIGINAL/PLAYLIST 39, 57 "OSD" language 24, 83 P "Parental" 83 Parental Control 38 Parts and controls 94 PAUSE 37, 48 PBC 38 "Picture Control" 78 PLAY 35 Playable discs 33 Playback 35 JPEG image files 42 MP3 audio tracks 41 Resume Play 38 Slow... Recording 46 recordable discs 30 106 recording format 30 recording mode 46 Recording mode 46 Recording time 46, 49 Region code 34 Remaining time 44 Remote 21, 95 REPLAY 36 Resetting 85 Resume Play 38 Rotate 42 S Satellite receiver 13 Satellite receiver brand code 103 "Scan Audio" 38, 80 Searching for...
Marketing Specifications
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... digital signals on any device having an i.LINK connection, contact Sony at www.sony.com/dn Last Updated: 04/02/2008 All rights reserved. ... connection may vary 5. DVD or VHS movies) should provide this product will vary. 6. RDR-GX255 Features General Background Graphics: Yes Video DVD (VR Mode) Playback: Yes (with CPRM)3...) HDMI™ Connection 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 / 1 Year Labor Dimensions...
... digital signals on any device having an i.LINK connection, contact Sony at www.sony.com/dn Last Updated: 04/02/2008 All rights reserved. ... connection may vary 5. DVD or VHS movies) should provide this product will vary. 6. RDR-GX255 Features General Background Graphics: Yes Video DVD (VR Mode) Playback: Yes (with CPRM)3...) HDMI™ Connection 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 / 1 Year Labor Dimensions...