The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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...the actual viewing distance in your system up guide to help you 're probably best served by an all of a Sony DVD Dream System, showing color-coded cables and color-coded speaker terminals. Where possible, check out the television you set -up ! If you're after the highest possible ... place to keep. STEP 2. There's also an easy set your room. STEP 3. If you 're only somewhat interested in equipment, Sony's Home-Theater-in selecting a screen size. If you 're buying the right products and making the right connections when you get started. Consult the charts...
...the actual viewing distance in your system up guide to help you 're probably best served by an all of a Sony DVD Dream System, showing color-coded cables and color-coded speaker terminals. Where possible, check out the television you set -up ! If you're after the highest possible ... place to keep. STEP 2. There's also an easy set your room. STEP 3. If you 're only somewhat interested in equipment, Sony's Home-Theater-in selecting a screen size. If you 're buying the right products and making the right connections when you get started. Consult the charts...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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... and white for example in taking the output of your source components to do the job. Line-level analog audio jacks are usually color-coded so you don't mix them up most common home theater connections, and help guide you may have imagined. Right plugs and jacks are used... equipment offers more than you in Red. Home Theater Connections Connecting a home theater is called either an "RCA" or "pin" plug. The Sony Guide to -follow diagrams. DVD packages like Sony's DVD Dream systems simplify connections by building the DVD player and A/V receiver into a single component. These...
... and white for example in taking the output of your source components to do the job. Line-level analog audio jacks are usually color-coded so you don't mix them up most common home theater connections, and help guide you may have imagined. Right plugs and jacks are used... equipment offers more than you in Red. Home Theater Connections Connecting a home theater is called either an "RCA" or "pin" plug. The Sony Guide to -follow diagrams. DVD packages like Sony's DVD Dream systems simplify connections by building the DVD player and A/V receiver into a single component. These...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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... outputs feed a digital bit stream to drive each speaker. Spring-loaded or screw-type speaker terminals hold the conductors in this connection. The Sony Guide to the corresponding terminal on each speaker. For the best sound, observe the "polarity" by side. 5.1-channel analog audio jacks enable ...the insulation, so you won't need to help you in position. While some music lovers prefer coaxial digital connections, optical connections are usually coded to trace the polarity down the entire length of the speaker cable will be red, have a stripe or have ridges on the A/V...
... outputs feed a digital bit stream to drive each speaker. Spring-loaded or screw-type speaker terminals hold the conductors in this connection. The Sony Guide to the corresponding terminal on each speaker. For the best sound, observe the "polarity" by side. 5.1-channel analog audio jacks enable ...the insulation, so you won't need to help you in position. While some music lovers prefer coaxial digital connections, optical connections are usually coded to trace the polarity down the entire length of the speaker cable will be red, have a stripe or have ridges on the A/V...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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...signal (chrominance). S-Video connections can deliver somewhat higher quality than RF, unencumbered by sound. S-Video connections. In home The Sony Guide to deliver far higher picture quality than composite video, because they provide separate signal paths for other equipment. The most common way of...for line-level audio. In home theater equipment, the physical connector is a 4pin Mini-DIN plug. These connections are typically color-coded yellow. To avoid confusion, the video connectors are a must for progressive scan DVD-and they're highly desirable for the black-...
...signal (chrominance). S-Video connections can deliver somewhat higher quality than RF, unencumbered by sound. S-Video connections. In home The Sony Guide to deliver far higher picture quality than composite video, because they provide separate signal paths for other equipment. The most common way of...for line-level audio. In home theater equipment, the physical connector is a 4pin Mini-DIN plug. These connections are typically color-coded yellow. To avoid confusion, the video connectors are a must for progressive scan DVD-and they're highly desirable for the black-...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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.... DVI-HDTV digital video connection. Component video connections (Y/PB/PR) are the same "RCA" or "pin" plugs as used for line-level audio, typically coded green (Y), blue (PB) and red (PR). This is includes a pair of the signal from the DVD player to Home Theater 44 The...
.... DVI-HDTV digital video connection. Component video connections (Y/PB/PR) are the same "RCA" or "pin" plugs as used for line-level audio, typically coded green (Y), blue (PB) and red (PR). This is includes a pair of the signal from the DVD player to Home Theater 44 The...
Operating Instructions (RDR-GX300 DVD Recorder)
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... Function (When letters/numbers appear in the display 86 Notes About This Recorder 87 Specifications 88 Guide to Parts and Controls 89 Glossary 93 Language Code List 95 Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Brand...
... Function (When letters/numbers appear in the display 86 Notes About This Recorder 87 Specifications 88 Guide to Parts and Controls 89 Glossary 93 Language Code List 95 Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Brand...
Operating Instructions (RDR-GX300 DVD Recorder)
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...+Rs • 8x-speed or slower DVD-Rs (Ver.2.0) "DVD+RW," "DVD-RW," "DVD+R," and "DVD-R," are trademarks. *1 CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media) is a coding technology that protects copyrights for images. *2 Only if the recording mode is SP, HSP, or HQ, and "Rec Screen Size" is set to "16:9." *3 Erasing...
...+Rs • 8x-speed or slower DVD-Rs (Ver.2.0) "DVD+RW," "DVD-RW," "DVD+R," and "DVD-R," are trademarks. *1 CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media) is a coding technology that protects copyrights for images. *2 Only if the recording mode is SP, HSP, or HQ, and "Rec Screen Size" is set to "16:9." *3 Erasing...
Operating Instructions (RDR-GX300 DVD Recorder)
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... 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...
... 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...
Operating Instructions (RDR-GX300 DVD Recorder)
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... be able to add new recordings to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Please be aware that among those discs, there are being marketed by region code." Music discs encoded with the DVD VIDEOs/ VIDEO CDs. will also play any other DVD VIDEO, the message "Playback prohibited by some cases, you... on the same DVD-RW. If you use discs with copyright protection technologies are some playback features may be available. X RDR-XXXX 0-000-000-00 Region code Notes • You cannot mix VR mode and Video mode on the rear of DVD VIDEOs/ VIDEO CDs may not be intentionally set by ...
... be able to add new recordings to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Please be aware that among those discs, there are being marketed by region code." Music discs encoded with the DVD VIDEOs/ VIDEO CDs. will also play any other DVD VIDEO, the message "Playback prohibited by some cases, you... on the same DVD-RW. If you use discs with copyright protection technologies are some playback features may be available. X RDR-XXXX 0-000-000-00 Region code Notes • You cannot mix VR mode and Video mode on the rear of DVD VIDEOs/ VIDEO CDs may not be intentionally set by ...
Operating Instructions (RDR-GX300 DVD Recorder)
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... set top box controller and set top box controller. It allows the recorder to control a cable box or satellite receiver via the supplied set the code number and output channel (page 23). The recorder controls channels on , even if the recorder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to...
... set top box controller and set top box controller. It allows the recorder to control a cable box or satellite receiver via the supplied set the code number and output channel (page 23). The recorder controls channels on , even if the recorder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to...
Operating Instructions (RDR-GX300 DVD Recorder)
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... 0 CH +/- TV/VIDEO 1 Slide the TV/DVD switch to TV. 2 Hold down [/1. 3 Enter your TV Code numbers of the remote, the code number may be reset to the default setting. Set the appropriate code number again. Manufacturer Sony Akai AOC Centurion Coronado Curtis-Mathes Daewoo Daytron Fisher General Electric Gold Star/LG Hitachi J.C.Penney...
... 0 CH +/- TV/VIDEO 1 Slide the TV/DVD switch to TV. 2 Hold down [/1. 3 Enter your TV Code numbers of the remote, the code number may be reset to the default setting. Set the appropriate code number again. Manufacturer Sony Akai AOC Centurion Coronado Curtis-Mathes Daewoo Daytron Fisher General Electric Gold Star/LG Hitachi J.C.Penney...
Operating Instructions (RDR-GX300 DVD Recorder)
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... MODE 22 If you want to control the TV's volume, slide the TV/DVD switch to TV. buttons control the AV amplifier's volume. Manufacturer Code number Sony 78, 79, 80, 91 Denon 84, 85, 86 Kenwood 92, 93 Onkyo 81, 82, 83 Pioneer 99 Sansui 87 Technics 97, 98 ...switch to DVD. 2 Hold down [/1, and enter the manufacturer code (see the table below) for your AV amplifier (receiver). 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. Manufacturer Sylvania Teknika Toshiba Wards Yorx ...
... MODE 22 If you want to control the TV's volume, slide the TV/DVD switch to TV. buttons control the AV amplifier's volume. Manufacturer Code number Sony 78, 79, 80, 91 Denon 84, 85, 86 Kenwood 92, 93 Onkyo 81, 82, 83 Pioneer 99 Sansui 87 Technics 97, 98 ...switch to DVD. 2 Hold down [/1, and enter the manufacturer code (see the table below) for your AV amplifier (receiver). 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. Manufacturer Sylvania Teknika Toshiba Wards Yorx ...
Operating Instructions (RDR-GX300 DVD Recorder)
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.../satellite receiver control appears. Before you start, check that the signal from "SETUP" in the on-screen display appears. See "Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Brand Code" (page 96). If you select "Auto", this recorder will be made all timer settings.) Yes No 7 Set the cable box/satellite receiver control, and press... necessary connections." 3 Switch the input selector on your TV so that you have a cable box, select "No," then go to step 11. 8 Enter the brand code of your cable box/ satellite receiver.
.../satellite receiver control appears. Before you start, check that the signal from "SETUP" in the on-screen display appears. See "Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Brand Code" (page 96). If you select "Auto", this recorder will be made all timer settings.) Yes No 7 Set the cable box/satellite receiver control, and press... necessary connections." 3 Switch the input selector on your TV so that you have a cable box, select "No," then go to step 11. 8 Enter the brand code of your cable box/ satellite receiver.
Operating Instructions (RDR-GX300 DVD Recorder)
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... track or scene. Example: Title Search Title : -- (21) The number in parentheses indicates the total number of the title, chapter, track, time code, etc., you want. The recorder starts playback from the selected number. The TOOLS menu appears. 2 Select a search method, and press ENTER. The...its number. Number buttons, SET CLEAR 123 456 789 0 TOOLS M/m, ENTER 1 Press TOOLS during playback. Searching for a starting point by entering the time code. If you make a mistake, press CLEAR to select the number of titles, tracks, etc. 58 "Title Search" (for DVDs) "Chapter Search" (...
... track or scene. Example: Title Search Title : -- (21) The number in parentheses indicates the total number of the title, chapter, track, time code, etc., you want. The recorder starts playback from the selected number. The TOOLS menu appears. 2 Select a search method, and press ENTER. The...its number. Number buttons, SET CLEAR 123 456 789 0 TOOLS M/m, ENTER 1 Press TOOLS during playback. Searching for a starting point by entering the time code. If you make a mistake, press CLEAR to select the number of titles, tracks, etc. 58 "Title Search" (for DVDs) "Chapter Search" (...
Operating Instructions (RDR-GX300 DVD Recorder)
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... the following settings. When the cable box or satellite receiver is connected to the recorder's LINE IN jacks, select the connection from "Language Code List" (page 95) using the number buttons and ENTER. ◆Connection Selects the connection you select "Others" in the disc is not... Top Box Control" to "On," you select "Original," the language given priority in "DVD Menu," "Subtitle," or "Audio," select and enter a language code from "Line1," "Line2," or "Line3." Normally select this . Language OSD (On-Screen Display) Switches the display language on the DVD VIDEO, one of the...
... the following settings. When the cable box or satellite receiver is connected to the recorder's LINE IN jacks, select the connection from "Language Code List" (page 95) using the number buttons and ENTER. ◆Connection Selects the connection you select "Others" in the disc is not... Top Box Control" to "On," you select "Original," the language given priority in "DVD Menu," "Subtitle," or "Audio," select and enter a language code from "Line1," "Line2," or "Line3." Normally select this . Language OSD (On-Screen Display) Switches the display language on the DVD VIDEO, one of the...
Operating Instructions (RDR-GX300 DVD Recorder)
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... Germany India Indonesia Italy Japan Korea Malaysia Mexico Netherlands New Zealand Norway Pakistan Philippines Portugal Russia Singapore Spain Sweden Switzerland Thailand United Kingdom Code number 2044 2047 2046 2057 2070 2079 2090 2092 2115 2165 2174 2109 2248 2238 2254 2276 2304 2363 2362 2376 2390 2379 ...and press ENTER. The area is complete. • To cancel the Parental Control setting for the disc, set "Level" to select and enter an area code in step 6. • To change the Parental Control level while playing the disc. In this recorder. • Depending on the disc, you select ...
... Germany India Indonesia Italy Japan Korea Malaysia Mexico Netherlands New Zealand Norway Pakistan Philippines Portugal Russia Singapore Spain Sweden Switzerland Thailand United Kingdom Code number 2044 2047 2046 2057 2070 2079 2090 2092 2115 2165 2174 2109 2248 2238 2254 2276 2304 2363 2362 2376 2390 2379 ...and press ENTER. The area is complete. • To cancel the Parental Control setting for the disc, set "Level" to select and enter an area code in step 6. • To change the Parental Control level while playing the disc. In this recorder. • Depending on the disc, you select ...
Operating Instructions (RDR-GX300 DVD Recorder)
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... Options Setup is set to the default setting when you press Z OPEN/CLOSE. , It may be erased from the recorder. , The remote's manufacturer code returned to "Power Save" (page 80). Five numbers or letters are set later or has priority (page 46). , Disc space was activated (see the... table on the front panel display. , Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. ,continued 85 Should the power failure continue for both the equipment and recorder. Display The clock has stopped. , Set the...
... Options Setup is set to the default setting when you press Z OPEN/CLOSE. , It may be erased from the recorder. , The remote's manufacturer code returned to "Power Save" (page 80). Five numbers or letters are set later or has priority (page 46). , Disc space was activated (see the... table on the front panel display. , Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. ,continued 85 Should the power failure continue for both the equipment and recorder. Display The clock has stopped. , Set the...
Operating Instructions (RDR-GX300 DVD Recorder)
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... occurs because all channel data processing is compressed to a DVD-R, and will have the same format as a DVD VIDEO. The DVD also uses a variable rate coding technology that is a worldwide standard of a doublelayer and single-sided DVD is 8.5 GB, a singlelayer and double-sided DVD is 9.4 GB, and double-layer and double...
... occurs because all channel data processing is compressed to a DVD-R, and will have the same format as a DVD VIDEO. The DVD also uses a variable rate coding technology that is a worldwide standard of a doublelayer and single-sided DVD is 8.5 GB, a singlelayer and double-sided DVD is 9.4 GB, and double-layer and double...
Operating Instructions (RDR-GX300 DVD Recorder)
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... Amark American Americast Antronix Anvision Apache Arbatron Archer ASE Auna BBT BCC Belcor Bell & Howell Bell Atlantic Bell South Bestlink Betavue British Telecom BVS 96 Code number 0033 0003, 0011, 0017, 0008, 0014, 0001, 0013, 0206, 0047, 0237, 0033 0003, 0013, 0047, 0001, 0011, 0017, ...Curtis Mathes Dae Ryung Eagle Daeryung Diamond Digeo Digi Director Dumont Eagle Comtronics Eastern Electricord Emerson Everquest Focus Fosgate Funai FutureVision Garrard Gateway GC Electronics Code number 0769, 0058 0056 0022, 0039 0022 0153, 0618, 0008, 0315 0017 0153, 0315, 0078, 0242 0883 0883, 1247 0031,...
... Amark American Americast Antronix Anvision Apache Arbatron Archer ASE Auna BBT BCC Belcor Bell & Howell Bell Atlantic Bell South Bestlink Betavue British Telecom BVS 96 Code number 0033 0003, 0011, 0017, 0008, 0014, 0001, 0013, 0206, 0047, 0237, 0033 0003, 0013, 0047, 0001, 0011, 0017, ...Curtis Mathes Dae Ryung Eagle Daeryung Diamond Digeo Digi Director Dumont Eagle Comtronics Eastern Electricord Emerson Everquest Focus Fosgate Funai FutureVision Garrard Gateway GC Electronics Code number 0769, 0058 0056 0022, 0039 0022 0153, 0618, 0008, 0315 0017 0153, 0315, 0078, 0242 0883 0883, 1247 0031,...
Operating Instructions (RDR-GX300 DVD Recorder)
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... Gradiente Hamlin Healthway Interactive Hitachi Houston Tracker Hwalin IBM IEEC Interbuy Jasco Jebsee Jerrold Kuang Yu Leon LG Linsay Macom Maestro Magnavox Millennium Memorex Mitsubishi Code number 0232, 0233, 0144, 0021 0015, 0070, 0057, 0242, 0014, 0797, 0013, 0400 0476, 0011, 0014, 0098, 0810, ...Nova Vision Novabeam Novaplex NSC Oak Omega Omniview Optimus Pace Pacific Bell Panasonic Panther Paragon Penney Philips Pioneer Popular Mechanics Prelude Prism Protelcon Pulsar Quasar Code number 0476, 0276, 1476, 0810, 1376, 1254, 0400, 1106 0156, 0078, 0063, 0203 0069, 0015, 1018, 0303 0012 1117...