Limited Warranty
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...required. This Limited Warranty is longer. LIMITATION ON DAMAGES: SONY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED W ARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT. 3-084-930-02 ® DVD Recorder BD Player LIMITED WARRANTY (U.S. Pursuant to be responsible for any...not contained in either its option, repair or replace with respect to you may not apply to the software. Only) Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrants this Limited Warranty will not be defective. This Limited Warranty covers only the hardware components packaged with the Product for...
...required. This Limited Warranty is longer. LIMITATION ON DAMAGES: SONY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED W ARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT. 3-084-930-02 ® DVD Recorder BD Player LIMITED WARRANTY (U.S. Pursuant to be responsible for any...not contained in either its option, repair or replace with respect to you may not apply to the software. Only) Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrants this Limited Warranty will not be defective. This Limited Warranty covers only the hardware components packaged with the Product for...
Operating Instructions (RDR-GX300 DVD Recorder)
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2-024-212-11(2) DVD Recorder Operating Instructions RDR-GX300 © 2004 Sony Corporation
2-024-212-11(2) DVD Recorder Operating Instructions RDR-GX300 © 2004 Sony Corporation
Operating Instructions (RDR-GX300 DVD Recorder)
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...the limits set out in the U.S.A Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located at a qualified service shop only. RDR-GX300 Serial No CAUTION You are designed to persons.... shock to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this equipment. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for...and PlusCode are not going to radio communications. On placement • Place the recorder in this DVD recorder is intended to alert the user to operate this product. Refer servicing to qualified ...
...the limits set out in the U.S.A Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located at a qualified service shop only. RDR-GX300 Serial No CAUTION You are designed to persons.... shock to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this equipment. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for...and PlusCode are not going to radio communications. On placement • Place the recorder in this DVD recorder is intended to alert the user to operate this product. Refer servicing to qualified ...
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Table of Contents WARNING 2 Precautions 2 Ways to Use Your DVD Recorder 6 Quick Guide to Disc Types 8 Hookups and Settings 12 Hooking Up the Recorder 12 Step 1: Unpacking 12 Step 2: Connecting the Antenna Cable and Set Top Box Controller 12 Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords ... the Play Information and Playing Time 37 How to Enter Characters 39 Recording 40 Before Recording 40 Timer Recording (Standard/VCR Plus 41 Checking/Changing/Canceling Timer Settings (Timer List 44 Recording Without the Timer 47 Recording From a VCR or Similar Device 49 Playback 51 Playing 51 Chasing ...
Table of Contents WARNING 2 Precautions 2 Ways to Use Your DVD Recorder 6 Quick Guide to Disc Types 8 Hookups and Settings 12 Hooking Up the Recorder 12 Step 1: Unpacking 12 Step 2: Connecting the Antenna Cable and Set Top Box Controller 12 Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords ... the Play Information and Playing Time 37 How to Enter Characters 39 Recording 40 Before Recording 40 Timer Recording (Standard/VCR Plus 41 Checking/Changing/Canceling Timer Settings (Timer List 44 Recording Without the Timer 47 Recording From a VCR or Similar Device 49 Playback 51 Playing 51 Chasing ...
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...image (page 32). Title List , Display the Title List to recorded titles - Ways to have the recorder change the channel of your cable box or satellite receiver during a timer recording (page 14). Chasing Playback , If you are using a DVD-RW (VR mode), you can watch a program from the ... XDS (Extended Data Service)* and display it is being recorded - Recording The game isn't over yet, but I'll start watching it is being recorded (page 57). Set top box control , Connect the supplied set top box controller to Use Your DVD Recorder Remote cable box or satellite receiver control -
...image (page 32). Title List , Display the Title List to recorded titles - Ways to have the recorder change the channel of your cable box or satellite receiver during a timer recording (page 14). Chasing Playback , If you are using a DVD-RW (VR mode), you can watch a program from the ... XDS (Extended Data Service)* and display it is being recorded - Recording The game isn't over yet, but I'll start watching it is being recorded (page 57). Set top box control , Connect the supplied set top box controller to Use Your DVD Recorder Remote cable box or satellite receiver control -
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...) • CD-Rs/CD-RWs, other than those recorded in music CD format, MP3 format, or Video CD format • Data part of CD-Extras • DVD-ROMs • DVD Audio discs • DVD-RAMs • HD layer on Super Audio CDs • DVD VIDEOs with a different region code (see below) •...; A disc recorded in a color system other than NTSC, such as PAL or SECAM z Hint This DVD recorder can play 8 cm CDs and 8...
...) • CD-Rs/CD-RWs, other than those recorded in music CD format, MP3 format, or Video CD format • Data part of CD-Extras • DVD-ROMs • DVD Audio discs • DVD-RAMs • HD layer on Super Audio CDs • DVD VIDEOs with a different region code (see below) •...; A disc recorded in a color system other than NTSC, such as PAL or SECAM z Hint This DVD recorder can play 8 cm CDs and 8...
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... DIGITAL OPTICAL LINE OUT 1 R AUDIO L VIDEO S VIDEO 2 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y PB PR ~ AC IN DVD recorder : Signal flow z Hints • If your cable box or satellite receiver has an S-video jack, you can record any channel on the recorder (L1 or L3) to the input jack connected to the cable box or satellite receiver...
... DIGITAL OPTICAL LINE OUT 1 R AUDIO L VIDEO S VIDEO 2 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y PB PR ~ AC IN DVD recorder : Signal flow z Hints • If your cable box or satellite receiver has an S-video jack, you can record any channel on the recorder (L1 or L3) to the input jack connected to the cable box or satellite receiver...
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To watch cable programs, you can record any channel on . Wall Cable box ANT IN TO TV Set top box controller (supplied) Place the set ...CONTROL LINE IN R AUDIO L 1 VIDEO S VIDEO 3 DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL OPTICAL LINE OUT 1 R AUDIO L VIDEO S VIDEO 2 DVD recorder COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y PB PR ~ AC IN to VHF/UHF OUT TV to the antenna output channel on the cable box/satellite receiver. Be sure...box. B: Cable box with an antenna output only With this hookup, you need to match the channel on the recorder (2ch, 3ch, or 4ch) to antenna input : Signal flow 14
To watch cable programs, you can record any channel on . Wall Cable box ANT IN TO TV Set top box controller (supplied) Place the set ...CONTROL LINE IN R AUDIO L 1 VIDEO S VIDEO 3 DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL OPTICAL LINE OUT 1 R AUDIO L VIDEO S VIDEO 2 DVD recorder COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y PB PR ~ AC IN to VHF/UHF OUT TV to the antenna output channel on the cable box/satellite receiver. Be sure...box. B: Cable box with an antenna output only With this hookup, you need to match the channel on the recorder (2ch, 3ch, or 4ch) to antenna input : Signal flow 14
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... BOX CONTROL LINE IN R AUDIO L 1 VIDEO 3 S VIDEO DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL OPTICAL LINE OUT 1 R AUDIO L VIDEO S VIDEO 2 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y PB PR DVD recorder ~ AC IN TV to VHF/UHF OUT to antenna input Antenna cable (supplied) : Signal flow 15 With this hookup if you watch cable channels without...
... BOX CONTROL LINE IN R AUDIO L 1 VIDEO 3 S VIDEO DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL OPTICAL LINE OUT 1 R AUDIO L VIDEO S VIDEO 2 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y PB PR DVD recorder ~ AC IN TV to VHF/UHF OUT to antenna input Antenna cable (supplied) : Signal flow 15 With this hookup if you watch cable channels without...
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...AUDIO L 1 VIDEO 3 S VIDEO DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL OPTICAL LINE OUT 1 R AUDIO L VIDEO S VIDEO 2 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y PB PR DVD recorder ~ AC IN to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (red) (blue) (green) Component video cord (not supplied) C COMPONENT VIDEO IN Y (green) PB (blue) PR (red)... TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) : Signal flow Note Do not connect more than one of video cord between the recorder and your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver). Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords Select one type of the following patterns A through ...
...AUDIO L 1 VIDEO 3 S VIDEO DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL OPTICAL LINE OUT 1 R AUDIO L VIDEO S VIDEO 2 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y PB PR DVD recorder ~ AC IN to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (red) (blue) (green) Component video cord (not supplied) C COMPONENT VIDEO IN Y (green) PB (blue) PR (red)... TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) : Signal flow Note Do not connect more than one of video cord between the recorder and your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver). Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords Select one type of the following patterns A through ...
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...) or S VIDEO). Note that the pictures will not be displayed in the front panel display when the recorder outputs progressive signals. ◆Progressive Select this model 480p DVD recorder, please contact our customer service center. 17 If your VCR to be clear or no picture will enjoy ...standard quality images. Green Blue Red Green Blue Red When playing "wide screen" images Some recorded images may cause artifacts to the ...
...) or S VIDEO). Note that the pictures will not be displayed in the front panel display when the recorder outputs progressive signals. ◆Progressive Select this model 480p DVD recorder, please contact our customer service center. 17 If your VCR to be clear or no picture will enjoy ...standard quality images. Green Blue Red Green Blue Red When playing "wide screen" images Some recorded images may cause artifacts to the ...
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... PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL OPTICAL LINE OUT 1 R AUDIO L VIDEO S VIDEO 2 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y PB PR DIGITAL OUT to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) ~ AC IN DVD recorder COAXIAL PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL OPTICAL or Optical digital cord (not supplied) Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) [Speakers] Rear (L) Front (L) Center to optical digital input...
... PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL OPTICAL LINE OUT 1 R AUDIO L VIDEO S VIDEO 2 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y PB PR DIGITAL OUT to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) ~ AC IN DVD recorder COAXIAL PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL OPTICAL or Optical digital cord (not supplied) Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) [Speakers] Rear (L) Front (L) Center to optical digital input...
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... new batteries. • Do not expose the remote sensor (marked on the recorder. ~ AC IN 1 to AC IN 2 to AC outlet Notes • If the supplied remote interferes your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command mode number for a short while before operating the... recorder. Observe the following: - If you connect additional equipment to this recorder (page 22). • Use the batteries correctly to avoid ...
... new batteries. • Do not expose the remote sensor (marked on the recorder. ~ AC IN 1 to AC IN 2 to AC outlet Notes • If the supplied remote interferes your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command mode number for a short while before operating the... recorder. Observe the following: - If you connect additional equipment to this recorder (page 22). • Use the batteries correctly to avoid ...
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... down [/1, and enter the manufacturer code (see the table below) for this recorder and the supplied remote is listed, try entering them one at a time until you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder If the supplied remote interferes with your AV amplifier (receiver). buttons control the AV amplifier's ... your AV amplifier (receiver) using the number buttons. 3 Release [/1. z Hint If you want to control the TV's volume even when the TV/DVD switch is set the command mode number for your other Sony DVD recorder or player, set to one that differs from the other...
... down [/1, and enter the manufacturer code (see the table below) for this recorder and the supplied remote is listed, try entering them one at a time until you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder If the supplied remote interferes with your AV amplifier (receiver). buttons control the AV amplifier's ... your AV amplifier (receiver) using the number buttons. 3 Release [/1. z Hint If you want to control the TV's volume even when the TV/DVD switch is set the command mode number for your other Sony DVD recorder or player, set to one that differs from the other...
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...settings.) Yes No 7 Set the cable box/satellite receiver control, and press ENTER. Auto Manual Once the clock is set top box with this recorder will look for cable box/satellite receiver control appears. EASY SETUP Set Top Box Control 3/6 Do you want to control your set , the ... 8 Enter the brand code of your cable box/ satellite receiver. EASY SETUP Language 1/6 Select the screen Language. "Initial settings necessary to operate the DVD recorder will erase all necessary connections." You can change them later using Setup. If you turn it off. If you select "Auto", this...
...settings.) Yes No 7 Set the cable box/satellite receiver control, and press ENTER. Auto Manual Once the clock is set top box with this recorder will look for cable box/satellite receiver control appears. EASY SETUP Set Top Box Control 3/6 Do you want to control your set , the ... 8 Enter the brand code of your cable box/ satellite receiver. EASY SETUP Language 1/6 Select the screen Language. "Initial settings necessary to operate the DVD recorder will erase all necessary connections." You can change them later using Setup. If you turn it off. If you select "Auto", this...
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..., you can use an S-video cord instead of this recorder, see "Recording From a VCR or Similar Device" (page 49). To record on this recorder. Hookups and Settings Connecting a VCR or Similar Device After disconnecting the recorder's power cord from an AC outlet, connect a VCR or similar recording device to the LINE IN jacks of an audio.../UHF IN OUT SET TOP BOX CONTROL LINE IN R AUDIO L 1 VIDEO 3 S VIDEO DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL OPTICAL LINE OUT 1 R AUDIO L VIDEO S VIDEO 2 DVD recorder COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y PB PR ~ AC IN : Signal flow ,continued 29
..., you can use an S-video cord instead of this recorder, see "Recording From a VCR or Similar Device" (page 49). To record on this recorder. Hookups and Settings Connecting a VCR or Similar Device After disconnecting the recorder's power cord from an AC outlet, connect a VCR or similar recording device to the LINE IN jacks of an audio.../UHF IN OUT SET TOP BOX CONTROL LINE IN R AUDIO L 1 VIDEO 3 S VIDEO DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL OPTICAL LINE OUT 1 R AUDIO L VIDEO S VIDEO 2 DVD recorder COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y PB PR ~ AC IN : Signal flow ,continued 29
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... OUTPUT S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO L R S-video cord (not supplied) Audio/video cord (not supplied) to LINE 2 IN LINE 2 IN S VIDEO VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R DVD recorder : Signal flow z Hint When the connected equipment outputs only monaural sound, use audio cables that prohibit any copying cannot be...) jack when using an S-video cord. • Do not connect the output jack of this recorder to another equipment's input jack with the other equipment's output jack connected to the DVD recorder and your TV. DVD recorder VCR TV Be sure to connect your VCR to the input jack of this...
... OUTPUT S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO L R S-video cord (not supplied) Audio/video cord (not supplied) to LINE 2 IN LINE 2 IN S VIDEO VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R DVD recorder : Signal flow z Hint When the connected equipment outputs only monaural sound, use audio cables that prohibit any copying cannot be...) jack when using an S-video cord. • Do not connect the output jack of this recorder to another equipment's input jack with the other equipment's output jack connected to the DVD recorder and your TV. DVD recorder VCR TV Be sure to connect your VCR to the input jack of this...
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...TOOLS Notes • The Title List may not appear for discs created on other DVD recorders. • Letters that cannot be displayed are replaced with an "*". • Title thumbnail pictures are displayed only on this recorder. • It may take a few seconds for the thumbnail pictures to be ...displayed. • After editing, the title thumbnail picture may change to the first scene of the recording (the title) is automatically set as formatting and finalizing (page 35). Also, you can perform operations such as the thumbnail picture. Using...
...TOOLS Notes • The Title List may not appear for discs created on other DVD recorders. • Letters that cannot be displayed are replaced with an "*". • Title thumbnail pictures are displayed only on this recorder. • It may take a few seconds for the thumbnail pictures to be ...displayed. • After editing, the title thumbnail picture may change to the first scene of the recording (the title) is automatically set as formatting and finalizing (page 35). Also, you can perform operations such as the thumbnail picture. Using...
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... or decoder connected to a 4:3 screen TV. The default settings are underlined. Normally, select this when connecting to the DVD recorder. 1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is not effective when the PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up on the upper and lower portions of the connected TV (4:3 standard or... on the entire screen and cuts off the portions that move dynamically, is output with bands on the front panel and the recorder outputs progressive signals. Normally select this when connecting to the image, such as size and color. Auto Frame The picture, including...
... or decoder connected to a 4:3 screen TV. The default settings are underlined. Normally, select this when connecting to the DVD recorder. 1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is not effective when the PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up on the upper and lower portions of the connected TV (4:3 standard or... on the entire screen and cuts off the portions that move dynamically, is output with bands on the front panel and the recorder outputs progressive signals. Normally select this when connecting to the image, such as size and color. Auto Frame The picture, including...
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...Normal Power Save Bright lighting. The display for selecting a group of settings appears. 2 Select the group of settings you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder" on , etc. VR Video Automatically formats the disc in Video mode. Low lighting. For details, see "If you want to... front panel display. DVD3 The default Command Mode of the recorder if other operational settings. 1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in VR mode or Video mode, whichever is selected below, when a new, unformatted DVD-RW is pressed. The selected settings return to their default ...
...Normal Power Save Bright lighting. The display for selecting a group of settings appears. 2 Select the group of settings you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder" on , etc. VR Video Automatically formats the disc in Video mode. Low lighting. For details, see "If you want to... front panel display. DVD3 The default Command Mode of the recorder if other operational settings. 1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in VR mode or Video mode, whichever is selected below, when a new, unformatted DVD-RW is pressed. The selected settings return to their default ...