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2-629-953-T1(3) DVD Recorder Operating Instructions RDR-GX310 © 2005 Sony Corporation
2-629-953-T1(3) DVD Recorder Operating Instructions RDR-GX310 © 2005 Sony Corporation
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... this product will increase eye hazard. On power sources • The recorder is a registered trademark of optical instruments with the limits set out in this DVD recorder is connected to the wall outlet, even if the recorder itself ;
... this product will increase eye hazard. On power sources • The recorder is a registered trademark of optical instruments with the limits set out in this DVD recorder is connected to the wall outlet, even if the recorder itself ;
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... protection technology must be copyrighted. You can also use of holding a still video image or on-screen display image on your nearest Sony dealer. Unauthorized recording of such material may require authorization from equipment with strong magnets, such as microwave ovens, or large loudspeakers. •... similar unit. • Do not place the recorder in a location near heat sources, or in a place subject to be compensated for the DVDs or CDs unless otherwise specified by U.S. On placement • Place the recorder in a location with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus....
... protection technology must be copyrighted. You can also use of holding a still video image or on-screen display image on your nearest Sony dealer. Unauthorized recording of such material may require authorization from equipment with strong magnets, such as microwave ovens, or large loudspeakers. •... similar unit. • Do not place the recorder in a location near heat sources, or in a place subject to be compensated for the DVDs or CDs unless otherwise specified by U.S. On placement • Place the recorder in a location with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus....
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...Cords 18 Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord 19 Step 6: Preparing the Remote 20 Controlling TVs with the remote 22 If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder 22 Step 7: Easy Setup 23 Setting Up the G-Code® System 24 Connecting a VCR or Similar Device 26 Connecting to ...the LINE IN 1 or 3 jacks 26 Connecting to the LINE 2 IN jacks on Other DVD Equipment (Finalize 38 Unfinalizing a disc 39 4 Getting to a ...
...Cords 18 Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord 19 Step 6: Preparing the Remote 20 Controlling TVs with the remote 22 If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder 22 Step 7: Easy Setup 23 Setting Up the G-Code® System 24 Connecting a VCR or Similar Device 26 Connecting to ...the LINE IN 1 or 3 jacks 26 Connecting to the LINE 2 IN jacks on Other DVD Equipment (Finalize 38 Unfinalizing a disc 39 4 Getting to a ...
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... About playback order of albums, tracks, and files 61 Erasing and Editing 63 Before Editing 63 Edit options for DVD-RWs (VR mode 63 Edit options for DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs (Video mode)/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs 64 Erasing and Editing a Title 64 Erasing a chapter (Delete Chapter 65 Erasing a section of a title (A-B Erase 65 Erasing...
... About playback order of albums, tracks, and files 61 Erasing and Editing 63 Before Editing 63 Edit options for DVD-RWs (VR mode 63 Edit options for DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs (Video mode)/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs 64 Erasing and Editing a Title 64 Erasing a chapter (Delete Chapter 65 Erasing a section of a title (A-B Erase 65 Erasing...
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...RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R "DV/Digital8 Dubbing" on page 67 Automatic dubbing of recordable and playable discs is being recorded - Ways to Use Your DVD Recorder Recording/Playback Compatible media and reference pages Quick access to recorded titles - Playlist Compatible media and reference pages , -RWVR "Creating and Editing a ...Playlist" on page 70 A list of DV tapes - Simultaneous Rec and Play +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R VCD , CD DATA DVD DATA CD "Playing a previous recording while making another - Title List , +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R "3.
...RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R "DV/Digital8 Dubbing" on page 67 Automatic dubbing of recordable and playable discs is being recorded - Ways to Use Your DVD Recorder Recording/Playback Compatible media and reference pages Quick access to recorded titles - Playlist Compatible media and reference pages , -RWVR "Creating and Editing a ...Playlist" on page 70 A list of DV tapes - Simultaneous Rec and Play +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R VCD , CD DATA DVD DATA CD "Playing a previous recording while making another - Title List , +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R "3.
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... in Formatting this manual (new discs) Compatibility with other DVD players (finalizing) DVD+RW +RW Automatically formatted in +VR mode Playable on DVD+RW compatible players (automatically finalized) DVDRW VR mode Video mode DVD+R DVD+R DL DVD-R -RWVR *2 -RWVideo Format in VR mode (page ...-speed or slower DVD+RWs • 6x-speed or slower DVD-RWs (Ver.1.1, Ver.1.2 with CPRM*1) • 16x-speed or slower DVD+Rs • 16x-speed or slower DVD-Rs (Ver.2.0, Ver.2.1) • 2.4x-speed DVD+R DL (Double Layer) discs "DVD+RW," "DVD-RW," "DVD+R," "DVD+R DL," and "DVD-R" are trademarks. ...
... in Formatting this manual (new discs) Compatibility with other DVD players (finalizing) DVD+RW +RW Automatically formatted in +VR mode Playable on DVD+RW compatible players (automatically finalized) DVDRW VR mode Video mode DVD+R DVD+R DL DVD-R -RWVR *2 -RWVideo Format in VR mode (page ...-speed or slower DVD+RWs • 6x-speed or slower DVD-RWs (Ver.1.1, Ver.1.2 with CPRM*1) • 16x-speed or slower DVD+Rs • 16x-speed or slower DVD-Rs (Ver.2.0, Ver.2.1) • 2.4x-speed DVD+R DL (Double Layer) discs "DVD+RW," "DVD-RW," "DVD+R," "DVD+R DL," and "DVD-R" are trademarks. ...
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... Yes No No Yes Yes*4 No No No Yes No Yes*3 Yes Yes*4 No No Discs that cannot be recorded on • 8 cm discs • DVD-Rs in VR mode (Video Recording format) *3 Only if the recording mode is set to "16:9." *4 Erasing titles does not free up disc space. ,continued...
... Yes No No Yes Yes*4 No No No Yes No Yes*3 Yes Yes*4 No No Discs that cannot be recorded on • 8 cm discs • DVD-Rs in VR mode (Video Recording format) *3 Only if the recording mode is set to "16:9." *4 Erasing titles does not free up disc space. ,continued...
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... MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files 8 cm DVD+RW, DVD-RW, and DVD-R recorded with a DVD video camera. (Still images recorded with a DVD video camera cannot be played.) "DVD VIDEO" and "CD" are not in DVD Video format • DVD Audio discs • DVD-RAMs • HD layer on Super Audio CDs ... music CD or Video CD format, or do not contain JPEG files or are trademarks. DATA DVD DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/ DVD-ROMs containing JPEG image files DATA CD - 8 cm DVD+RW/ DVD-RW/DVD-R - DATA CD - Playable discs Type DVD VIDEO Disc Logo Icon used in this manual Characteristics...
... MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files 8 cm DVD+RW, DVD-RW, and DVD-R recorded with a DVD video camera. (Still images recorded with a DVD video camera cannot be played.) "DVD VIDEO" and "CD" are not in DVD Video format • DVD Audio discs • DVD-RAMs • HD layer on Super Audio CDs ... music CD or Video CD format, or do not contain JPEG files or are trademarks. DATA DVD DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/ DVD-ROMs containing JPEG image files DATA CD - 8 cm DVD+RW/ DVD-RW/DVD-R - DATA CD - Playable discs Type DVD VIDEO Disc Logo Icon used in this manual Characteristics...
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... not play on this recorder. The disc will appear on the TV screen. Maximum recordable number of titles Disc Number of titles* DVD-RW/DVD-R 99 DVD+RW/DVD+R 49 DVD+R DL 49 * The maximum length for each title is recommended that you use discs with "For Video" printed on their packaging....do not conform to the disc contents the software producers designed, some playback features may be intentionally set by software producers. X RDR-XXXX 0-000-000-00 Region code Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies are made on this product. Since this recorder plays...
... not play on this recorder. The disc will appear on the TV screen. Maximum recordable number of titles Disc Number of titles* DVD-RW/DVD-R 99 DVD+RW/DVD+R 49 DVD+R DL 49 * The maximum length for each title is recommended that you use discs with "For Video" printed on their packaging....do not conform to the disc contents the software producers designed, some playback features may be intentionally set by software producers. X RDR-XXXX 0-000-000-00 Region code Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies are made on this product. Since this recorder plays...
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... DIGITAL OUT PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL COAXIAL R-AUDIO-L VIDEO S VIDEO 1 OPTICAL 3 LINE IN R-AUDIO-L VIDEO S VIDEO LINE OUT Y PB/CB PR/PR COMPONENT VIDEO OUT DVD recorder ~ AC IN : Signal flow z Hints • If your cable box or satellite receiver has an S-video jack, you need to match the channel on .
... DIGITAL OUT PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL COAXIAL R-AUDIO-L VIDEO S VIDEO 1 OPTICAL 3 LINE IN R-AUDIO-L VIDEO S VIDEO LINE OUT Y PB/CB PR/PR COMPONENT VIDEO OUT DVD recorder ~ AC IN : Signal flow z Hints • If your cable box or satellite receiver has an S-video jack, you need to match the channel on .
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... VHF/UHF DIGITAL OUT PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL COAXIAL R-AUDIO-L VIDEO S VIDEO 1 OPTICAL 3 LINE IN R-AUDIO-L VIDEO S VIDEO LINE OUT to VHF/UHF OUT TV DVD recorder Y PB/CB PR/CR COMPONENT VIDEO OUT ~ AC IN : Signal flow to antenna input b Note When using this hookup, you need to match the...
... VHF/UHF DIGITAL OUT PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL COAXIAL R-AUDIO-L VIDEO S VIDEO 1 OPTICAL 3 LINE IN R-AUDIO-L VIDEO S VIDEO LINE OUT to VHF/UHF OUT TV DVD recorder Y PB/CB PR/CR COMPONENT VIDEO OUT ~ AC IN : Signal flow to antenna input b Note When using this hookup, you need to match the...
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... DIGITAL OUT PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL COAXIAL R-AUDIO-L VIDEO S VIDEO 1 OPTICAL 3 LINE IN R-AUDIO-L VIDEO S VIDEO LINE OUT Y PB/CB PR/CR COMPONENT VIDEO OUT DVD recorder ~ AC IN TV to antenna input Antenna cable (supplied) : Signal flow 15
... DIGITAL OUT PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL COAXIAL R-AUDIO-L VIDEO S VIDEO 1 OPTICAL 3 LINE IN R-AUDIO-L VIDEO S VIDEO LINE OUT Y PB/CB PR/CR COMPONENT VIDEO OUT DVD recorder ~ AC IN TV to antenna input Antenna cable (supplied) : Signal flow 15
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... R TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) (yellow) TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) to LINE OUT (S VIDEO) IN OUT VHF/UHF to LINE OUT (VIDEO) DVD recorder DIGITAL OUT PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL COAXIAL R-AUDIO-L VIDEO S VIDEO 1 OPTICAL 3 LINE IN R-AUDIO-L VIDEO S VIDEO LINE OUT Y PB/CB PR/CR COMPONENT VIDEO...
... R TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) (yellow) TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) to LINE OUT (S VIDEO) IN OUT VHF/UHF to LINE OUT (VIDEO) DVD recorder DIGITAL OUT PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL COAXIAL R-AUDIO-L VIDEO S VIDEO 1 OPTICAL 3 LINE IN R-AUDIO-L VIDEO S VIDEO LINE OUT Y PB/CB PR/CR COMPONENT VIDEO...
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... 3 DIGITAL OUT PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL COAXIAL R-AUDIO-L VIDEO S VIDEO 1 OPTICAL 3 LINE IN R-AUDIO-L VIDEO S VIDEO LINE OUT Y PB/CB PR/CR COMPONENT VIDEO OUT DVD recorder ~ AC IN DIGITAL OUT PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL COAXIAL to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) or OPTICAL Optical digital cord (not supplied) Coaxial digital...
... 3 DIGITAL OUT PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL COAXIAL R-AUDIO-L VIDEO S VIDEO 1 OPTICAL 3 LINE IN R-AUDIO-L VIDEO S VIDEO LINE OUT Y PB/CB PR/CR COMPONENT VIDEO OUT DVD recorder ~ AC IN DIGITAL OUT PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL COAXIAL to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) or OPTICAL Optical digital cord (not supplied) Coaxial digital...
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...the default setting. Do not use the remote for this recorder (page 22). • Use the batteries correctly to avoid possible leakage and corrosion. TV/DVD switch [/1 Number buttons, SET 123 456 789 0 CH +/- VOL +/- Insert two size AA (R6) batteries by matching the 3 and # ends ...or lighting apparatus. Controlling TVs with some or all of different manufacturers. - TV/VIDEO WIDE MODE 1 Slide the TV/DVD switch to TV. 2 Hold down [/1. 3 Enter your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command mode number for an extended period of time, remove the batteries. - The recorder...
...the default setting. Do not use the remote for this recorder (page 22). • Use the batteries correctly to avoid possible leakage and corrosion. TV/DVD switch [/1 Number buttons, SET 123 456 789 0 CH +/- VOL +/- Insert two size AA (R6) batteries by matching the 3 and # ends ...or lighting apparatus. Controlling TVs with some or all of different manufacturers. - TV/VIDEO WIDE MODE 1 Slide the TV/DVD switch to TV. 2 Hold down [/1. 3 Enter your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command mode number for an extended period of time, remove the batteries. - The recorder...
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Adjusts the volume of your TV. Manufacturer Sony Akai AOC Centurion Coronado Curtis-Mathes Daewoo Daytron Fisher General Electric Gold Star/...the remote performs the following: Buttons Operations [/1 Turns your TV on and SET your TV Code numbers of a Sony wide-screen TV TV/VIDEO Switches your TV's input source Number buttons Selects the channel on or off VOL +/- 4 Release... [/1. When the TV/DVD switch is set to or from the wide mode of controllable TVs If more than one code number is listed,...
Adjusts the volume of your TV. Manufacturer Sony Akai AOC Centurion Coronado Curtis-Mathes Daewoo Daytron Fisher General Electric Gold Star/...the remote performs the following: Buttons Operations [/1 Turns your TV on and SET your TV Code numbers of a Sony wide-screen TV TV/VIDEO Switches your TV's input source Number buttons Selects the channel on or off VOL +/- 4 Release... [/1. When the TV/DVD switch is set to or from the wide mode of controllable TVs If more than one code number is listed,...
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... the supplied remote is listed, try entering them one at a time until you have a Sony DVD player or more than one that works with the remote Number buttons 123 456 789 0 TV/DVD switch [/1 VOL +/- Code numbers of your AV amplifier (receiver) with your AV amplifier (receiver... the AV amplifier's volume. If you find the one that differs from the other Sony DVD recorder or player, set to one Sony DVD recorder If the supplied remote interferes with your other Sony DVD recorder or player. SETUP Settings Video Audio Features Options Tuner Preset Set G-Code Channels Clock...
... the supplied remote is listed, try entering them one at a time until you have a Sony DVD player or more than one that works with the remote Number buttons 123 456 789 0 TV/DVD switch [/1 VOL +/- Code numbers of your AV amplifier (receiver) with your AV amplifier (receiver... the AV amplifier's volume. If you find the one that differs from the other Sony DVD recorder or player, set to one Sony DVD recorder If the supplied remote interferes with your other Sony DVD recorder or player. SETUP Settings Video Audio Features Options Tuner Preset Set G-Code Channels Clock...
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... that the command mode switch on the remote so it matches the mode you selected above. SETUP Settings Video Audio Features Options Easy Setup Format DVD-RW : Dimmer : Power Save : Auto Display : Auto Stereo : Tuner Audio : Command Mode : Factory Setup VR Normal Off On On Main DVD3 4 ...Select "Command Mode," and press ENTER. SETUP Settings Video Audio Features Options Easy Setup Format DVD-RW : Dimmer : Power Save : Auto Display : Auto Stereo : Tuner Audio : Command Mode : Factory Setup VR Normal Off On Off DVODn1 DVDDV2D3 DVD3...
... that the command mode switch on the remote so it matches the mode you selected above. SETUP Settings Video Audio Features Options Easy Setup Format DVD-RW : Dimmer : Power Save : Auto Display : Auto Stereo : Tuner Audio : Command Mode : Factory Setup VR Normal Off On On Main DVD3 4 ...Select "Command Mode," and press ENTER. SETUP Settings Video Audio Features Options Easy Setup Format DVD-RW : Dimmer : Power Save : Auto Display : Auto Stereo : Tuner Audio : Command Mode : Factory Setup VR Normal Off On Off DVODn1 DVDDV2D3 DVD3...
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...jacks Connect a VCR or similar recording device to the LINE IN 1 or 3 of this recorder, see "Recording from the connected VCR. 26 DVD recorder VCR TV Be sure to connect your VCR to view the signals from connected equipment without a timer" on your TV screen. If the ...record on this recorder. Audio/video cord (not supplied) S-video cord (not supplied) to LINE IN 1 or 3 R-AUDIO-L VIDEO S VIDEO 1 3 LINE IN DVD recorder IN OUT VHF/UHF DIGITAL OUT PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL COAXIAL R-AUDIO-L VIDEO S VIDEO 1 OPTICAL 3 LINE IN R-AUDIO-L VIDEO S VIDEO LINE OUT Y PB/...
...jacks Connect a VCR or similar recording device to the LINE IN 1 or 3 of this recorder, see "Recording from the connected VCR. 26 DVD recorder VCR TV Be sure to connect your VCR to view the signals from connected equipment without a timer" on your TV screen. If the ...record on this recorder. Audio/video cord (not supplied) S-video cord (not supplied) to LINE IN 1 or 3 R-AUDIO-L VIDEO S VIDEO 1 3 LINE IN DVD recorder IN OUT VHF/UHF DIGITAL OUT PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL COAXIAL R-AUDIO-L VIDEO S VIDEO 1 OPTICAL 3 LINE IN R-AUDIO-L VIDEO S VIDEO LINE OUT Y PB/...