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3-876-081-12(1) DVD Recorder Operating Instructions RDR-GX257 © 2008 Sony Corporation
3-876-081-12(1) DVD Recorder Operating Instructions RDR-GX257 © 2008 Sony Corporation
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...is designed to persons. RDR-GX257 Serial No CAUTION You are not going to use of optical instruments with the instructions, may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to be operated in a horizontal position only. • Keep the recorder and discs away from ...relocate the receiving antenna. - Precautions On safety Should any change or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this DVD recorder is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as a bookshelf or similar unit. • Do not place...
...is designed to persons. RDR-GX257 Serial No CAUTION You are not going to use of optical instruments with the instructions, may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to be operated in a horizontal position only. • Keep the recorder and discs away from ...relocate the receiving antenna. - Precautions On safety Should any change or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this DVD recorder is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as a bookshelf or similar unit. • Do not place...
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...any lost recordings or relevant losses, including when recordings are not made due to reasons including recorder failure, or when the contents of a recording are lost recordings Sony is not liable and will not restore, recover, or replicate the recorded contents under any circumstances. Unauthorized recording of such ... • This product incorporates copyright protection technology that are provided for replacement of this apparatus near any way, such as DVD , listed at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they have the same or similar names as radiators, heat ...
...any lost recordings or relevant losses, including when recordings are not made due to reasons including recorder failure, or when the contents of a recording are lost recordings Sony is not liable and will not restore, recover, or replicate the recorded contents under any circumstances. Unauthorized recording of such ... • This product incorporates copyright protection technology that are provided for replacement of this apparatus near any way, such as DVD , listed at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they have the same or similar names as radiators, heat ...
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... and Playing Time 30 Changing the Name of a Recorded Program (Title Input 31 Labeling and Protecting a Disc 32 Playing a DVD on Other Equipment (Finalize 33 Recording 35 Before Recording 35 Timer Recording From Connected Equipment 36 Checking/Changing/Canceling Timer Settings (Timer List 37 Recording Without the Timer 39 Recording From a VCR or Similar Device 41 Playback...
... and Playing Time 30 Changing the Name of a Recorded Program (Title Input 31 Labeling and Protecting a Disc 32 Playing a DVD on Other Equipment (Finalize 33 Recording 35 Before Recording 35 Timer Recording From Connected Equipment 36 Checking/Changing/Canceling Timer Settings (Timer List 37 Recording Without the Timer 39 Recording From a VCR or Similar Device 41 Playback...
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... IN Jack 59 Dubbing From a DV/Digital8 Format Tape to a DVD 60 Settings and Adjustments 62 Using the Setup Displays 62 Recorder Settings (General 63 Language Settings 64 Audio Settings 65 Parental Control Settings (Lock 66 Recording Settings (Video 67 Disc Settings 68 Resetting the Recorder (Factory Set 69 Additional Information 70 Troubleshooting 70...
... IN Jack 59 Dubbing From a DV/Digital8 Format Tape to a DVD 60 Settings and Adjustments 62 Using the Setup Displays 62 Recorder Settings (General 63 Language Settings 64 Audio Settings 65 Parental Control Settings (Lock 66 Recording Settings (Video 67 Disc Settings 68 Resetting the Recorder (Factory Set 69 Additional Information 70 Troubleshooting 70...
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...Connecting a cable box/satellite receiver and set top box controller near the remote sensor on the cable box/satellite receiver. To record cable or satellite programs, you can record any channel on the cable box or satellite receiver. AUDIO - Be sure that the cable box or satellite receiver is ...the input jack connected to antenna input TV Audio/video cord (not supplied) VIDEO LINE 1 IN L - R to SET TOP BOX CONTROL HDMI OUT DVD recorder 11 Place the set top box controller Connect the LINE 1 IN jacks using an audio/video cord. R LINE OUT : Signal flow SET TOP BOX ...
...Connecting a cable box/satellite receiver and set top box controller near the remote sensor on the cable box/satellite receiver. To record cable or satellite programs, you can record any channel on the cable box or satellite receiver. AUDIO - Be sure that the cable box or satellite receiver is ...the input jack connected to antenna input TV Audio/video cord (not supplied) VIDEO LINE 1 IN L - R to SET TOP BOX CONTROL HDMI OUT DVD recorder 11 Place the set top box controller Connect the LINE 1 IN jacks using an audio/video cord. R LINE OUT : Signal flow SET TOP BOX ...
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... flow HDMI cord (not supplied) C TV, projector, or audio component 12 AUDIO - R SET TOP BOX CONTROL VIDEO L - R LINE OUT to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (blue) (red) DVD recorder HDMI OUT to LINE OUT (VIDEO) ~AC IN COMPONENT Y VIDEO OUT PB PR PCM/DTS/ MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT L - AUDIO - This will enable...
... flow HDMI cord (not supplied) C TV, projector, or audio component 12 AUDIO - R SET TOP BOX CONTROL VIDEO L - R LINE OUT to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (blue) (red) DVD recorder HDMI OUT to LINE OUT (VIDEO) ~AC IN COMPONENT Y VIDEO OUT PB PR PCM/DTS/ MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT L - AUDIO - This will enable...
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...resolution 720p, 1080i, or 1080p, aspect ratio is recommended that not all High Definition television sets are fully compatible 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 are ...HDMI cord. • Do not twist the HDMI connector while connecting to or disconnecting from the HDMI OUT jack to 4:3. * This DVD recorder incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology. In case of 525 progressive scan picture problems, it is automatically set the aspect ...
...resolution 720p, 1080i, or 1080p, aspect ratio is recommended that not all High Definition television sets are fully compatible 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 are ...HDMI cord. • Do not twist the HDMI connector while connecting to or disconnecting from the HDMI OUT jack to 4:3. * This DVD recorder incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology. In case of 525 progressive scan picture problems, it is automatically set the aspect ...
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.... AUDIO - R LINE OUT to HDMI OUT ~AC IN COMPONENT Y VIDEO OUT PB PR PCM/DTS/ MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT L - R LINE OUT (red) (white) DVD recorder B (white) Audio cord (supplied) (red) : Signal flow A Digital audio input jack If your TV monitor, projector, or audio component such as an AV amplifier (receiver...
.... AUDIO - R LINE OUT to HDMI OUT ~AC IN COMPONENT Y VIDEO OUT PB PR PCM/DTS/ MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT L - R LINE OUT (red) (white) DVD recorder B (white) Audio cord (supplied) (red) : Signal flow A Digital audio input jack If your TV monitor, projector, or audio component such as an AV amplifier (receiver...
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.... Controlling TVs with the remote You can control the recorder using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the recorder. Number buttons 123 456 789 0 b Notes • If the supplied remote interferes with your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command mode number for an ...extended period of time, remove the batteries. - Observe the following: - Do not press the [/1 button at the bottom of the remote. Do not use the remote for this recorder (page 17). •...
.... Controlling TVs with the remote You can control the recorder using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the recorder. Number buttons 123 456 789 0 b Notes • If the supplied remote interferes with your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command mode number for an ...extended period of time, remove the batteries. - Observe the following: - Do not press the [/1 button at the bottom of the remote. Do not use the remote for this recorder (page 17). •...
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... The selected command mode appears on your TV. TV INPUT Operations Turns your TV on the recorder to one that differs from the other Sony DVD recorder or player after you have a Sony DVD player or more than one code number is "3." If you find the one that works with...have completed "Step 6: Initial Setup." Hookups and Settings Code numbers of controllable TVs If more than one Sony DVD recorder If the supplied remote interferes with your TV. Manufacturer Sony Hitachi LG/Goldstar/NEC Mitsubishi/MGA Panasonic Philips Pioneer RCA Samsung Sharp Toshiba Code number 01 (default) ...
... The selected command mode appears on your TV. TV INPUT Operations Turns your TV on the recorder to one that differs from the other Sony DVD recorder or player after you have a Sony DVD player or more than one code number is "3." If you find the one that works with...have completed "Step 6: Initial Setup." Hookups and Settings Code numbers of controllable TVs If more than one Sony DVD recorder If the supplied remote interferes with your TV. Manufacturer Sony Hitachi LG/Goldstar/NEC Mitsubishi/MGA Panasonic Philips Pioneer RCA Samsung Sharp Toshiba Code number 01 (default) ...
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... 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/video cord (not supplied) to LINE 2 IN : Signal flow DVD recorder z Hint When the connected equipment outputs only monaural sound, use... audio cords that distribute monaural sounds to the LINE 2 IN jacks of this recorder. VCR, etc. See also the operating instructions supplied with the connected...
... 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/video cord (not supplied) to LINE 2 IN : Signal flow DVD recorder z Hint When the connected equipment outputs only monaural sound, use... audio cords that distribute monaural sounds to the LINE 2 IN jacks of this recorder. VCR, etc. See also the operating instructions supplied with the connected...
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..., watch the connected VCR or similar device's pictures through a second line input on your TV screen. Line input 1 VCR DVD recorder TV Line input 2 • To watch the tapes through the recorder while the recorder is in standby mode, set [Power Save] to view the signals from the connected VCR. 22 b Notes • Do...
..., watch the connected VCR or similar device's pictures through a second line input on your TV screen. Line input 1 VCR DVD recorder TV Line input 2 • To watch the tapes through the recorder while the recorder is in standby mode, set [Power Save] to view the signals from the connected VCR. 22 b Notes • Do...
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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 not need to turn on your TV. R AUDIO OUT to view the signals from the connected tuner on the recorder to LINE OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO) VIDEO LINE 1 IN L - Audio/... to LINE 1 IN COMPONENT Y VIDEO OUT PB PR ~AC IN PCM/DTS/ MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT 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 not need to turn on your TV. R AUDIO OUT to view the signals from the connected tuner on the recorder to LINE OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO) VIDEO LINE 1 IN L - Audio/... to LINE 1 IN COMPONENT Y VIDEO OUT PB PR ~AC IN PCM/DTS/ MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT 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.
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...details about playing the inserted USB memory, see "Playing from the USB memory" on the recorder to play the MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files. DVD recorder b Notes • This recorder supports only USB memory with FAT16 or FAT32 format. • USB memory that requires additional... program installation when you have connected it to a PC is not supported. • This recorder is compatible with USB memory that ...
...details about playing the inserted USB memory, see "Playing from the USB memory" on the recorder to play the MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files. DVD recorder b Notes • This recorder supports only USB memory with FAT16 or FAT32 format. • USB memory that requires additional... program installation when you have connected it to a PC is not supported. • This recorder is compatible with USB memory that ...
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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. SYSTEM MENU 123 456 789 0 Select an option by pressing M/m and ENTER. If necessary, select a sub option and press 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. SYSTEM MENU 123 456 789 0 Select an option by pressing M/m and ENTER. If necessary, select a sub option and press ENTER.
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Z OPEN/ CLOSE SYSTEM MENU 123 456 789 0 "/1 Inserting and Formatting a Disc +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R When you first insert a new disc, the recorder will ask you to create a blank disc. You can also reformat a DVD+RW or DVD-RW to format the disc. Follow the steps below to format the disc.
Z OPEN/ CLOSE SYSTEM MENU 123 456 789 0 "/1 Inserting and Formatting a Disc +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R When you first insert a new disc, the recorder will ask you to create a blank disc. You can also reformat a DVD+RW or DVD-RW to format the disc. Follow the steps below to format the disc.
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While watching the preview, press Select [Time] and press ENTER. Basic Operation To search for a specific point of the title Select [Search] and press ENTER in step 4.
While watching the preview, press Select [Time] and press ENTER. Basic Operation To search for a specific point of the title Select [Search] and press ENTER in step 4.
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... the instruction manual supplied with this recorder. If you want to dub by way of this recorder conforms to the i.LINK standard. For more information about i.LINK, see "Recording From a VCR or Similar Device" (page 41). Hookups DVD recorder to the LINE IN jack and follow the instructions of "Recording From a VCR or Similar Device" (page...
... the instruction manual supplied with this recorder. If you want to dub by way of this recorder conforms to the i.LINK standard. For more information about i.LINK, see "Recording From a VCR or Similar Device" (page 41). Hookups DVD recorder to the LINE IN jack and follow the instructions of "Recording From a VCR or Similar Device" (page...
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... been correctly finalised. b Notes • Some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs, DVD-RAMs, or CD-RWs/CD-Rs cannot be playable by some that cannot be labeled even though playing the DVD VIDEO is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with identical region codes.... This may be erased. • Do not insert any other side. Region code (DVD VIDEO only) Your recorder has a region code printed on the...
... been correctly finalised. b Notes • Some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs, DVD-RAMs, or CD-RWs/CD-Rs cannot be playable by some that cannot be labeled even though playing the DVD VIDEO is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with identical region codes.... This may be erased. • Do not insert any other side. Region code (DVD VIDEO only) Your recorder has a region code printed on the...