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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
Operating Instructions
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... limits set out in this manual could void your authority to operate this product will increase eye hazard. On power sources • The recorder is not disconnected from the AC power source as long as it any change or modifications not expressly approved in the EMC Directive using a... shock hazard, do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. As the laser beam used in this DVD recorder is manufactured under license from the wall outlet. CAUTION You are not going to comply with this equipment. Precautions This equipment has been tested...
... limits set out in this manual could void your authority to operate this product will increase eye hazard. On power sources • The recorder is not disconnected from the AC power source as long as it any change or modifications not expressly approved in the EMC Directive using a... shock hazard, do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. As the laser beam used in this DVD recorder is manufactured under license from the wall outlet. CAUTION You are not going to comply with this equipment. Precautions This equipment has been tested...
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... image on your TV for under any questions or problems concerning your recorder, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. On placement • Place the recorder in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the recorder. • Do not place the recorder on a soft surface such as a rug that might block the ventilation...
... image on your TV for under any questions or problems concerning your recorder, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. On placement • Place the recorder in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the recorder. • Do not place the recorder on a soft surface such as a rug that might block the ventilation...
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...playing/remaining time 35 5. Changing the Name of your AV amplifier (receiver) 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 ...jacks on Other DVD Equipment (Finalize 38 Unfinalizing a disc 39 4 Labeling and Protecting a Disc 37 Labeling a disc 37 Protecting a disc 37 7. Playing the Recorded Program (Title List 32 4. Inserting and Formatting a DVD Disc (Disc Info 29 Inserting a Disc 29 Formatting a DVD disc (Disc Info 29 2. Playing ...
...playing/remaining time 35 5. Changing the Name of your AV amplifier (receiver) 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 ...jacks on Other DVD Equipment (Finalize 38 Unfinalizing a disc 39 4 Labeling and Protecting a Disc 37 Labeling a disc 37 Protecting a disc 37 7. Playing the Recorded Program (Title List 32 4. Inserting and Formatting a DVD Disc (Disc Info 29 Inserting a Disc 29 Formatting a DVD disc (Disc Info 29 2. Playing ...
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...Playback options 53 Adjusting the picture quality 55 Adjusting the sound quality 55 Playing from the beginning of the program you are recording (Chasing Playback 56 Playing a previous recording while making another (Simultaneous Rec and Play 57 Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track, etc 57 Searching by Thumbnail (Visual Search... a JPEG album or image 59 About MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files 60 MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files that the recorder can play 61 About playback order of albums, tracks, and files 61 Erasing and Editing 63 Before Editing 63 Edit options for DVD-RWs...
...Playback options 53 Adjusting the picture quality 55 Adjusting the sound quality 55 Playing from the beginning of the program you are recording (Chasing Playback 56 Playing a previous recording while making another (Simultaneous Rec and Play 57 Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track, etc 57 Searching by Thumbnail (Visual Search... a JPEG album or image 59 About MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files 60 MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files that the recorder can play 61 About playback order of albums, tracks, and files 61 Erasing and Editing 63 Before Editing 63 Edit options for DVD-RWs...
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...(Settings 74 Tuner Preset 74 Set G-Code Channels 75 Clock 75 Language 75 Video Settings (Video 76 Audio Settings (Audio 78 Recording and Parental Control Settings (Features 80 Disc and Remote Control Settings/Factory Settings (Options 82 Easy Setup (Resetting the... Recorder 83 Additional Information 84 Troubleshooting 84 Self-diagnosis Function (When letters/numbers appear in the display 90 Notes About This Recorder 90 Specifications 91 About i.LINK 92 Guide to Parts and Controls 94 Glossary...
...(Settings 74 Tuner Preset 74 Set G-Code Channels 75 Clock 75 Language 75 Video Settings (Video 76 Audio Settings (Audio 78 Recording and Parental Control Settings (Features 80 Disc and Remote Control Settings/Factory Settings (Options 82 Easy Setup (Resetting the... Recorder 83 Additional Information 84 Troubleshooting 84 Self-diagnosis Function (When letters/numbers appear in the display 90 Notes About This Recorder 90 Specifications 91 About i.LINK 92 Guide to Parts and Controls 94 Glossary...
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...DV tapes - Ways to Use Your DVD Recorder Recording/Playback Compatible media and reference pages Quick access to recorded titles - Simultaneous Rec and Play +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R VCD , CD DATA DVD DATA CD "Playing a previous recording while making another (Simultaneous Rec and Play)" ...DV/Digital8 Dubbing" on page 70 A list of a title while it is on page 32 Play the beginning of recordable and playable discs is being recorded - Playing the Recorded Program (Title List)" on page 8. 7 Playlist Compatible media and reference pages , -RWVR "Creating and Editing a Playlist...
...DV tapes - Ways to Use Your DVD Recorder Recording/Playback Compatible media and reference pages Quick access to recorded titles - Simultaneous Rec and Play +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R VCD , CD DATA DVD DATA CD "Playing a previous recording while making another (Simultaneous Rec and Play)" ...DV/Digital8 Dubbing" on page 70 A list of a title while it is on page 32 Play the beginning of recordable and playable discs is being recorded - Playing the Recorded Program (Title List)" on page 8. 7 Playlist Compatible media and reference pages , -RWVR "Creating and Editing a Playlist...
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Quick Guide to Disc Types Recordable and playable discs Type Disc Logo Icon used in Formatting this manual (new discs) Compatibility with other DVD players (finalizing) DVD+RW +RW Automatically formatted ... (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. *1 CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media) is a coding technology that protects copyrights for images. *2 This logo applies to 4x and 6x speed DVD-RW discs. 8
Quick Guide to Disc Types Recordable and playable discs Type Disc Logo Icon used in Formatting this manual (new discs) Compatibility with other DVD players (finalizing) DVD+RW +RW Automatically formatted ... (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. *1 CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media) is a coding technology that protects copyrights for images. *2 This logo applies to 4x and 6x speed DVD-RW discs. 8
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... Editing Features Rewrite (page 40) Auto Chapter (page 80) Manual Chapter (page 67) Record Change Delete 16:9 sizes title name title (page 44) (page 64) (page 66) A-B Erase (page 65) Playlist (page 67) Yes Yes No No Yes Yes ... No No 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 9
... Editing Features Rewrite (page 40) Auto Chapter (page 80) Manual Chapter (page 67) Record Change Delete 16:9 sizes title name title (page 44) (page 64) (page 66) A-B Erase (page 65) Playlist (page 67) Yes Yes No No Yes Yes ... No No 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 9
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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 different region code (page 11) • DVD-Rs recorded in VR mode (Video Recording format) • A disc recorded in a color system other than NTSC, such as movies that can be played.) "DVD... cannot be purchased DATA DVD - DATA CD - Discs that cannot be played • PHOTO CDs • CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs that are not recorded in music CD or Video CD format, or do not contain MP3 or JPEG files • Data part of CD-Extras • DVD-ROMs that...
... 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 different region code (page 11) • DVD-Rs recorded in VR mode (Video Recording format) • A disc recorded in a color system other than NTSC, such as movies that can be played.) "DVD... cannot be purchased DATA DVD - DATA CD - Discs that cannot be played • PHOTO CDs • CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs that are not recorded in music CD or Video CD format, or do not contain MP3 or JPEG files • Data part of CD-Extras • DVD-ROMs that...
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... rewrite the DVD menu. • You cannot edit recordings on DVD+RWs, DVD-RWs (Video mode), DVD+Rs, or DVD-Rs that the disc's contents will not play on other side. X RDR-XXXX 0-000-000-00 Region code Music discs encoded with high-speed discs. • It is prohibited by ...software producers. Please be able to add new recordings to DVD+RWs that contain recordings made on other DVD equipment. The disc will be labeled...
... rewrite the DVD menu. • You cannot edit recordings on DVD+RWs, DVD-RWs (Video mode), DVD+Rs, or DVD-Rs that the disc's contents will not play on other side. X RDR-XXXX 0-000-000-00 Region code Music discs encoded with high-speed discs. • It is prohibited by ...software producers. Please be able to add new recordings to DVD+RWs that contain recordings made on other DVD equipment. The disc will be labeled...
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... cord (1) • Antenna cable (1) • Remote commander (remote) (1) • Size AA (R6) batteries (2) Step 2: Connecting the Antenna Cable Select one of the recorder. Step 1: Unpacking Check that does not have a video input jack. • Be sure to disconnect the power cord of each component before connecting. If you... satellite receiver with a A (page 13) video/audio output Cable box with the components to be connected. • You cannot connect this recorder to a TV that you have separate cables for VHF and UHF antennas, use a UHF/VHF band mixer (not supplied) to connect the...
... cord (1) • Antenna cable (1) • Remote commander (remote) (1) • Size AA (R6) batteries (2) Step 2: Connecting the Antenna Cable Select one of the recorder. Step 1: Unpacking Check that does not have a video input jack. • Be sure to disconnect the power cord of each component before connecting. If you... satellite receiver with a A (page 13) video/audio output Cable box with the components to be connected. • You cannot connect this recorder to a TV that you have separate cables for VHF and UHF antennas, use a UHF/VHF band mixer (not supplied) to connect the...
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... 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 can... channel on the cable box or satellite receiver. Be sure that the satellite receiver or cable box is turned on the recorder (L1 or L3) to the input jack connected to the cable box or satellite receiver (LINE IN 1 or 3). To watch cable or satellite programs, you ...
... 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 can... channel on the cable box or satellite receiver. Be sure that the satellite receiver or cable box is turned on the recorder (L1 or L3) to the input jack connected to the cable box or satellite receiver (LINE IN 1 or 3). To watch cable or satellite programs, you ...
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.../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 channel... on the cable box. To watch cable programs, you can record any channel on . Be sure that the satellite receiver or cable box is turned on the satellite receiver or cable box. B: Cable box with an...
.../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 channel... on the cable box. To watch cable programs, you can record any channel on . Be sure that the satellite receiver or cable box is turned on the satellite receiver or cable box. B: Cable box with an...
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... 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 C: Cable without cable box, or antenna only (no cable TV) Use this hookup...
... 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 C: Cable without cable box, or antenna only (no cable TV) Use this hookup...
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..., 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 OUT...
..., 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 OUT...
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... If you can finetune the signal according to the type of software you select progressive signal output when either of video cord between the recorder and your TV screen. Progressive Select this position when: - the TV is not met. your TV is connected to this when:..., you can select the signal format in the front panel display when the recorder outputs progressive signals. "PROGRESSIVE" appears in which the recorder outputs video signals: interlace or progressive. 1 Connect the recorder using the PROGRESSIVE button, you are watching (page 77). 17 Hookups and Settings...
... If you can finetune the signal according to the type of software you select progressive signal output when either of video cord between the recorder and your TV screen. Progressive Select this position when: - the TV is not met. your TV is connected to this when:..., you can select the signal format in the front panel display when the recorder outputs progressive signals. "PROGRESSIVE" appears in which the recorder outputs video signals: interlace or progressive. 1 Connect the recorder using the PROGRESSIVE button, you are watching (page 77). 17 Hookups and Settings...
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... 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 cord...
... 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 cord...
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... the LINE IN (RAUDIO-L) and LINE OUT (R-AUDIO-L) jacks to your speakers. • With the connection B, the surround sound effects of this recorder (page 26), be used. *1 Manufactured under "Audio Connection" in "Easy Setup" (page 23). This will cause unwanted noise to connect the...instructions supplied with the connected components. "Dolby," and the double-D symbol are trademarks of the recorder. After you connect the power cord, you connect additional equipment to this recorder cannot be sure to come from Dolby Laboratories. Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord Connect the supplied...
... the LINE IN (RAUDIO-L) and LINE OUT (R-AUDIO-L) jacks to your speakers. • With the connection B, the surround sound effects of this recorder (page 26), be used. *1 Manufactured under "Audio Connection" in "Easy Setup" (page 23). This will cause unwanted noise to connect the...instructions supplied with the connected components. "Dolby," and the double-D symbol are trademarks of the recorder. After you connect the power cord, you connect additional equipment to this recorder cannot be sure to come from Dolby Laboratories. Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord Connect the supplied...
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... • If the supplied remote interferes your TV. Observe the following: - Do not use the supplied remote to control your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command mode number for an extended period of different manufacturers. - If you can use a new battery with ... such as direct sunlight or lighting apparatus. Controlling TVs with bare hands should leakage occur. When using the supplied remote. VOL +/- The recorder may be erased. • When you replace the batteries of the buttons below ) using the number buttons. 20 TV/DVD switch [/1...
... • If the supplied remote interferes your TV. Observe the following: - Do not use the supplied remote to control your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command mode number for an extended period of different manufacturers. - If you can use a new battery with ... such as direct sunlight or lighting apparatus. Controlling TVs with bare hands should leakage occur. When using the supplied remote. VOL +/- The recorder may be erased. • When you replace the batteries of the buttons below ) using the number buttons. 20 TV/DVD switch [/1...