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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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... your Sony dealer regarding this DVD recorder is intended to alert the user to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in the space provided below. NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN. On placement • Place the recorder in a location with adequate ventilation to disassemble the cabinet. Record the serial number in a residential installation. RDR-GX257 Serial...
... your Sony dealer regarding this DVD recorder is intended to alert the user to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in the space provided below. NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN. On placement • Place the recorder in a location with adequate ventilation to disassemble the cabinet. Record the serial number in a residential installation. RDR-GX257 Serial...
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... The explanations do not apply to DVDs that is protected by the text or illustrations. • Icons, such as a result of recorder failure or repair undertaken to reasons including recorder failure, or when the contents of a recording are lost recordings Sony is not liable and will not...recover, or replicate the recorded contents under any circumstances. Sony will not compensate for any lost recordings or relevant losses, including when recordings are not made due to the recorder. On compensation for lost or damaged as DVD , listed at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point...
... The explanations do not apply to DVDs that is protected by the text or illustrations. • Icons, such as a result of recorder failure or repair undertaken to reasons including recorder failure, or when the contents of a recording are lost recordings Sony is not liable and will not...recover, or replicate the recorded contents under any circumstances. Sony will not compensate for any lost recordings or relevant losses, including when recordings are not made due to the recorder. On compensation for lost or damaged as DVD , listed at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point...
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... List 28 Checking the Playback Information 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...
... List 28 Checking the Playback Information 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...
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DV Dubbing 59 Before DV Dubbing 59 Connecting a Digital Video Camera to the DV 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 ...
DV Dubbing 59 Before DV Dubbing 59 Connecting a Digital Video Camera to the DV 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 ...
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... this hookup, you need to match the input source on the recorder (L1) to the input jack connected to SET TOP BOX CONTROL HDMI OUT DVD recorder 11 R to antenna input TV Audio/video cord (not supplied) VIDEO LINE 1 IN L - AUDIO - AUDIO - Be sure that the cable box or satellite receiver...
... this hookup, you need to match the input source on the recorder (L1) to the input jack connected to SET TOP BOX CONTROL HDMI OUT DVD recorder 11 R to antenna input TV Audio/video cord (not supplied) VIDEO LINE 1 IN L - AUDIO - AUDIO - Be sure that the cable box or satellite receiver...
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..., projector, or audio component : Signal flow HDMI cord (not supplied) C TV, projector, or audio component 12 AUDIO - R LINE OUT to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (blue) (red) DVD recorder HDMI OUT to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector, or audio component such as an AV amplifier (receiver). AUDIO - AUDIO -
..., projector, or audio component : Signal flow HDMI cord (not supplied) C TV, projector, or audio component 12 AUDIO - R LINE OUT to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (blue) (red) DVD recorder HDMI OUT to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector, or audio component such as an AV amplifier (receiver). AUDIO - AUDIO -
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... images may damage the HDMI OUT jack and the connector. 1 Carefully align the HDMI OUT jack on the front panel to 4:3. * This DVD recorder incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology. In case of HDMI Licensing LLC. 13 HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition ...enjoy standard quality images. If your TV screen. Improper handling may not fit your TV accepts progressive 480p format signal, use this model 525p DVD recorder, please contact our customer service center. • You cannot connect the HDMI OUT jack (connection C) to the HDMI connector. If ...
... images may damage the HDMI OUT jack and the connector. 1 Carefully align the HDMI OUT jack on the front panel to 4:3. * This DVD recorder incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology. In case of HDMI Licensing LLC. 13 HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition ...enjoy standard quality images. If your TV screen. Improper handling may not fit your TV accepts progressive 480p format signal, use this model 525p DVD recorder, please contact our customer service center. • You cannot connect the HDMI OUT jack (connection C) to the HDMI connector. If ...
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AUDIO - R SET TOP BOX CONTROL VIDEO L - R LINE OUT (red) (white) DVD recorder B (white) Audio cord (supplied) (red) : Signal flow A Digital audio input jack If your TV's or audio component's two speakers for sound. z Hint For correct ...
AUDIO - R SET TOP BOX CONTROL VIDEO L - R LINE OUT (red) (white) DVD recorder B (white) Audio cord (supplied) (red) : Signal flow A Digital audio input jack If your TV's or audio component's two speakers for sound. z Hint For correct ...
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... the remote sensor (marked on the recorder. Controlling TVs with bare hands. Should leakage occur, do not intend to use a new battery with your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command mode number for an extended period of the buttons below. • If you may not respond to avoid possible...
... the remote sensor (marked on the recorder. Controlling TVs with bare hands. Should leakage occur, do not intend to use a new battery with your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command mode number for an extended period of the buttons below. • If you may not respond to avoid possible...
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... if different command modes are set the command mode number for this recorder and the supplied remote to one that differs from the other Sony DVD recorder or player after you find the one that works with your TV. The selected command mode appears on or off. If you have... a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder If the supplied remote interferes with your other Sony DVD recorder or player, set for more than three seconds. ,continued 17 Set the same command mode. TV CH...
... if different command modes are set the command mode number for this recorder and the supplied remote to one that differs from the other Sony DVD recorder or player after you find the one that works with your TV. The selected command mode appears on or off. If you have... a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder If the supplied remote interferes with your other Sony DVD recorder or player, set for more than three seconds. ,continued 17 Set the same command mode. TV CH...
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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. ...
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. ...
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...(page 63). • If you disconnect the recorder's mains lead (the power cord), you may not receive a clear image on your TV. 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 [Off] (default...) in the order shown below. DVD recorder VCR TV Be sure to connect your VCR to the DVD (digital video disc) recorder and your TV screen. This may cause noise (feedback). • Do not connect more than ...
...(page 63). • If you disconnect the recorder's mains lead (the power cord), you may not receive a clear image on your TV. 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 [Off] (default...) in the order shown below. DVD recorder VCR TV Be sure to connect your VCR to the DVD (digital video disc) recorder and your TV screen. This may cause noise (feedback). • Do not connect more than ...
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.... AUDIO - Audio/video cord (not supplied) OUTPUT R AUDIO L VIDEO Hookups and Settings VIDEO LINE 1 IN L - R SET TOP BOX CONTROL VIDEO L - 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 the recorder to LINE...
.... AUDIO - Audio/video cord (not supplied) OUTPUT R AUDIO L VIDEO Hookups and Settings VIDEO LINE 1 IN L - R SET TOP BOX CONTROL VIDEO L - 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 the recorder to LINE...
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... For details about playing the inserted USB memory, see "Playing from the USB memory" on the recorder to the operating instructions supplied with this recorder. DVD recorder b Notes • This recorder supports only USB memory with FAT16 or FAT32 format. • USB memory that supports USB 1.1. • Some USB memory may...
... For details about playing the inserted USB memory, see "Playing from the USB memory" on the recorder to the operating instructions supplied with this recorder. DVD recorder b Notes • This recorder supports only USB memory with FAT16 or FAT32 format. • USB memory that supports USB 1.1. • Some USB memory may...
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Select an option by pressing M/m and ENTER. SYSTEM MENU 123 456 789 0 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.
Select an option by pressing M/m and ENTER. SYSTEM MENU 123 456 789 0 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.
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Follow the steps below to create a blank disc. You can also reformat a DVD+RW or DVD-RW 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 format the disc.
Follow the steps below to create a blank disc. You can also reformat a DVD+RW or DVD-RW 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 format the disc.
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You can also edit individual titles from the Title List (page 52). TITLE LIST 123 456 789 0 THUMBNAIL Follow the steps below to play the recorded program. Viewing the Recorded Program (Title List) +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R The titles of programs recorded on a disc are displayed in the Title List, which also displays disc information, such as disc name, remaining time, etc.
You can also edit individual titles from the Title List (page 52). TITLE LIST 123 456 789 0 THUMBNAIL Follow the steps below to play the recorded program. Viewing the Recorded Program (Title List) +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R The titles of programs recorded on a disc are displayed in the Title List, which also displays disc information, such as disc name, remaining time, etc.
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While watching the preview, press Basic Operation To search for a specific point of the title Select [Search] and press ENTER in step 4. Select [Time] and press ENTER.
While watching the preview, press Basic Operation To search for a specific point of the title Select [Search] and press ENTER in step 4. Select [Time] and press ENTER.
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For details about each item, see the pages in parentheses. The items displayed differ depending on the TV screen by pressing DISPLAY repeatedly. To change or select the setting Press DISPLAY twice. Checking the Playback Information and Playing Time +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R VCD -R DVD You can check the playback information and remaining time displayed on the disc type or playing status. Example: When playing a DVD DVD 1/1 DVD 1/23 0:00:30 D5.1CH 1.ENG 1 ENG 1/1 Normal Titles 123 456 789 0
For details about each item, see the pages in parentheses. The items displayed differ depending on the TV screen by pressing DISPLAY repeatedly. To change or select the setting Press DISPLAY twice. Checking the Playback Information and Playing Time +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R VCD -R DVD You can check the playback information and remaining time displayed on the disc type or playing status. Example: When playing a DVD DVD 1/1 DVD 1/23 0:00:30 D5.1CH 1.ENG 1 ENG 1/1 Normal Titles 123 456 789 0