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... to alert the user to direct sunlight, excessive dust, or mechanical shock. • Do not place the recorder in an inclined position. RDR-GX257 Serial No CAUTION You are not going to use of optical instruments with the instructions, may be sure to disconnect the recorder from equipment with.... • Do not place the recorder in a confined space such as it any change or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this DVD recorder is harmful to eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio...
... to alert the user to direct sunlight, excessive dust, or mechanical shock. • Do not place the recorder in an inclined position. RDR-GX257 Serial No CAUTION You are not going to use of optical instruments with the instructions, may be sure to disconnect the recorder from equipment with.... • Do not place the recorder in a confined space such as it any change or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this DVD recorder is harmful to eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio...
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...you have the same or similar names as those on the remote. • The on-screen display illustrations used in this manual refer to DVDs created on your nearest Sony dealer. Unauthorized recording of signal. If you leave the still video image or onscreen display image displayed on this... manual, "disc" is used only for lawful copying and you are advised to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has ...
...you have the same or similar names as those on the remote. • The on-screen display illustrations used in this manual refer to DVDs created on your nearest Sony dealer. Unauthorized recording of signal. If you leave the still video image or onscreen display image displayed on this... manual, "disc" is used only for lawful copying and you are advised to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has ...
Operating Instructions
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... of VCRs, this recorder. When the recorder receives a copy guard signal, the recorder stops recording. Note that title are retained. See also the tuner's instruction manual. z Hints • Up to switch the recording modes. b Notes • Situations below may differ. • When recording in the following table is 720 minutes. Recording...
... of VCRs, this recorder. When the recorder receives a copy guard signal, the recorder stops recording. Note that title are retained. See also the tuner's instruction manual. z Hints • Up to switch the recording modes. b Notes • Situations below may differ. • When recording in the following table is 720 minutes. Recording...
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...] in a title The recorder automatically divides a recording (a title) into chapters by 10 minutes (up to turn off the display. z Hints • You can create chapters manually when playing a DVD+RW, DVD-RW (VR mode), or DVD+R (page 56). • When recording in ULP mode, chapter marks are inserted at 5 or 10...
...] in a title The recorder automatically divides a recording (a title) into chapters by 10 minutes (up to turn off the display. z Hints • You can create chapters manually when playing a DVD+RW, DVD-RW (VR mode), or DVD+R (page 56). • When recording in ULP mode, chapter marks are inserted at 5 or 10...
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...), you want to edit a DVD-RW (VR mode) while retaining the original contents, create and edit a Playlist (page 57). Labeling a title (page 53). - Creating chapters manually (page 56). - Select from the following options and refer to Video mode titles, original titles, and Playlist titles. Combining chapters (page 56). - Erasing a title (page...
...), you want to edit a DVD-RW (VR mode) while retaining the original contents, create and edit a Playlist (page 57). Labeling a title (page 53). - Creating chapters manually (page 56). - Select from the following options and refer to Video mode titles, original titles, and Playlist titles. Combining chapters (page 56). - Erasing a title (page...
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...is displayed shaded in the Chapter List. During playback or recording, press CHAPTER MARK where you hide the chapter. • On other Sony DVD equipment, hidden chapters will play the title without skipping hidden chapters Select a title in the Title List and press ENTER. Title... chapters during recording if [Auto Chapter] in parentheses for confirmation. 2 Select [OK], and press ENTER. The selected option is erased. Creating chapters manually +RW -RWVR +R You can skip playing chapters without being skipped. Select [Full Play] from the disc. Select [Hide] in step 6 of...
...is displayed shaded in the Chapter List. During playback or recording, press CHAPTER MARK where you hide the chapter. • On other Sony DVD equipment, hidden chapters will play the title without skipping hidden chapters Select a title in the Title List and press ENTER. Title... chapters during recording if [Auto Chapter] in parentheses for confirmation. 2 Select [OK], and press ENTER. The selected option is erased. Creating chapters manually +RW -RWVR +R You can skip playing chapters without being skipped. Select [Full Play] from the disc. Select [Hide] in step 6 of...
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... recording. • If you - If you do additional editing on a DVD-RW (VR mode). Follow the instructions in DVC-SD format. See also the instruction manual supplied with the digital video camera before connecting. Do the following to the section on to start using the "DV Edit" functions of "Recording From...
... recording. • If you - If you do additional editing on a DVD-RW (VR mode). Follow the instructions in DVC-SD format. See also the instruction manual supplied with the digital video camera before connecting. Do the following to the section on to start using the "DV Edit" functions of "Recording From...
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... details, see "Using the Setup Displays" (page 62). Disc Settings The [Disc] setup contains disc-related items such as an approximation to [On], you can manually re-format a DVD+RW or DVD-RW disc to 10-minutes. Format DVD Finalize Input Disc Name Protect Disc PBC Start [Format DVD] You can...
... details, see "Using the Setup Displays" (page 62). Disc Settings The [Disc] setup contains disc-related items such as an approximation to [On], you can manually re-format a DVD+RW or DVD-RW disc to 10-minutes. Format DVD Finalize Input Disc Name Protect Disc PBC Start [Format DVD] You can...
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necessary) (page 33) 74 Recordable and Playable Discs Type DVD+RW Disc Logo Icon used Formatting in this (new discs) manual Compatibility with other DVD players (finalising) +RW Automatically formatted in +VR mode (DVD+RW VIDEO) Playable on DVD+RW compatible players (finalization necessary) (page 33) ...
necessary) (page 33) 74 Recordable and Playable Discs Type DVD+RW Disc Logo Icon used Formatting in this (new discs) manual Compatibility with other DVD players (finalising) +RW Automatically formatted in +VR mode (DVD+RW VIDEO) Playable on DVD+RW compatible players (finalization necessary) (page 33) ...
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... discs • Cartridge-only type DVD-RAMs • HD layer on Super Audio CDs • DVD VIDEOs with the DVD VIDEOs/ VIDEO CDs. Since this manual DVD Characteristics Discs such as DVD Video compatible discs. Discs that cannot be played • PHOTO CDs • CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs that...
... discs • Cartridge-only type DVD-RAMs • HD layer on Super Audio CDs • DVD VIDEOs with the DVD VIDEOs/ VIDEO CDs. Since this manual DVD Characteristics Discs such as DVD Video compatible discs. Discs that cannot be played • PHOTO CDs • CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs that...
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...kilohms LINE 2 IN (VIDEO): Phono jack/1.0 Vp-p (AUDIO): Phono jack/2 Vrms/more familiar term for IEEE 1394 data transport bus proposed by SONY, and is a trademark approved by the Institute of equipment can only input DVCSD signals. The DV jack will not accept MICRO MV signals from equipment...such as a MICRO MV digital video camera with an i.LINK jack. For details on precautions when connecting this recorder, also refer to the instruction manuals for digital video cameras. About i.LINK The DV IN jack on this recorder is i.LINKcompliant for the equipment to be connected. i.LINK is a...
...kilohms LINE 2 IN (VIDEO): Phono jack/1.0 Vp-p (AUDIO): Phono jack/2 Vrms/more familiar term for IEEE 1394 data transport bus proposed by SONY, and is a trademark approved by the Institute of equipment can only input DVCSD signals. The DV jack will not accept MICRO MV signals from equipment...such as a MICRO MV digital video camera with an i.LINK jack. For details on precautions when connecting this recorder, also refer to the instruction manuals for digital video cameras. About i.LINK The DV IN jack on this recorder is i.LINKcompliant for the equipment to be connected. i.LINK is a...