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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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... at a qualified service shop. CAUTION You are not going to use of Gemstar Development Corporation. 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 this product will increase... G-CODE is located on the laser protective housing inside the enclosure. To avoid electrical shock, do not attempt to comply with this DVD recorder is manufactured under license from the wall outlet. Precautions This equipment has been tested and found to disassemble the cabinet. never pull the...
... at a qualified service shop. CAUTION You are not going to use of Gemstar Development Corporation. 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 this product will increase... G-CODE is located on the laser protective housing inside the enclosure. To avoid electrical shock, do not attempt to comply with this DVD recorder is manufactured under license from the wall outlet. Precautions This equipment has been tested and found to disassemble the cabinet. never pull the...
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... 32 4. Playing the Disc on the front panel 27 Connecting to Know Your DVD Recorder 1. 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 Connecting to the LINE IN 1 or 3 jacks 26 Connecting to the LINE 2 IN jacks on Other DVD Equipment (Finalize 38 ...
... 32 4. Playing the Disc on the front panel 27 Connecting to Know Your DVD Recorder 1. 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 Connecting to the LINE IN 1 or 3 jacks 26 Connecting to the LINE 2 IN jacks on Other DVD Equipment (Finalize 38 ...
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... Use Your DVD Recorder Recording/Playback Compatible media and reference pages Quick access to recorded titles - Title List , +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R "3. Chasing Playback -RWVR , "Playing from the beginning of DV tapes - Playlist Compatible media and reference pages , -RWVR "Creating and Editing a Playlist" on page 67 Automatic dubbing of the program you are recording (Chasing Playback...
... Use Your DVD Recorder Recording/Playback Compatible media and reference pages Quick access to recorded titles - Title List , +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R "3. Chasing Playback -RWVR , "Playing from the beginning of DV tapes - Playlist Compatible media and reference pages , -RWVR "Creating and Editing a Playlist" on page 67 Automatic dubbing of the program you are recording (Chasing Playback...
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... play back discs that among those discs, there are some recordable discs, depending on other DVD VIDEO, the message "Playback prohibited by this recorder due to the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the recording device and authoring software. X RDR-XXXX 0-000-000-00 Region code Music discs encoded with...
... play back discs that among those discs, there are some recordable discs, depending on other DVD VIDEO, the message "Playback prohibited by this recorder due to the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the recording device and authoring software. X RDR-XXXX 0-000-000-00 Region code Music discs encoded with...
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...satellite receiver (LINE IN 1 or 3). If you need to "S Video" (page 77). Be sure that the satellite receiver or cable box is turned on the recorder (L1 or L3) to the input jack connected to "S Video" (page 77). ,continued 13 Wall Cable box/satellite receiver AUDIO OUT R L VIDEO OUT S... 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 use an S-video cord (not ...
...satellite receiver (LINE IN 1 or 3). If you need to "S Video" (page 77). Be sure that the satellite receiver or cable box is turned on the recorder (L1 or L3) to the input jack connected to "S Video" (page 77). ,continued 13 Wall Cable box/satellite receiver AUDIO OUT R L VIDEO OUT S... 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 use an S-video cord (not ...
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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 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 recorder to the antenna output channel on . B: Cable box with an antenna output only With this connection, set "Antenna/Cable" under "Tuner Preset" in "...
... 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 recorder to the antenna output channel on . B: Cable box with an antenna output only With this connection, set "Antenna/Cable" under "Tuner Preset" in "...
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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 Hookups and Settings . With this hookup, you are using a VHF/UHF antenna or... hookup if you watch cable channels without a cable box. C: Cable without cable box, or antenna only (no cable TV) Use this hookup if you can record any channel by selecting the channel on the...
... 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 Hookups and Settings . With this hookup, you are using a VHF/UHF antenna or... hookup if you watch cable channels without a cable box. C: Cable without cable box, or antenna only (no cable TV) Use this hookup if you can record any channel by selecting the channel on the...
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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 OUT...
... 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 OUT...
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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 cord...
... 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 cord...
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... (marked on the connected unit, you do not intend to the default setting. Do not use the remote for this recorder (page 22). • Use the batteries correctly to control your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command mode number for an extended period of different manufacturers. - If you may not respond...
... (marked on the connected unit, you do not intend to the default setting. Do not use the remote for this recorder (page 22). • Use the batteries correctly to control your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command mode number for an extended period of different manufacturers. - If you may not respond...
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... remote to control the TV's volume even when the TV/DVD switch is listed, try entering them one at a time until you have a Sony DVD player or more than one that differs from the other Sony DVD recorder or player, set to DVD, repeat the steps above and enter the code number 90 ...(default). The System Menu appears. 2 Select "SETUP," and press ENTER. If you find the one Sony DVD recorder If the supplied remote interferes with your AV amplifier (receiver) with your AV amplifier (receiver) using the number buttons. 3 Release [/1. The VOL +/-...
... remote to control the TV's volume even when the TV/DVD switch is listed, try entering them one at a time until you have a Sony DVD player or more than one that differs from the other Sony DVD recorder or player, set to DVD, repeat the steps above and enter the code number 90 ...(default). The System Menu appears. 2 Select "SETUP," and press ENTER. If you find the one Sony DVD recorder If the supplied remote interferes with your AV amplifier (receiver) with your AV amplifier (receiver) using the number buttons. 3 Release [/1. The VOL +/-...
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...your TV in the order shown below. Line input 1 VCR DVD recorder TV Line input 2 • If you disconnect the recorder's power cord, you will not be able 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...Connecting to the LINE IN 1 or 3 jacks Connect a VCR or similar recording device to the DVD recorder and your TV screen. DVD recorder VCR TV Be sure to connect your VCR to the LINE IN 1 or 3 of this recorder, see "Recording from the connected VCR. 26 LINE OUTPUT AUDIO R L VIDEO S Video...
...your TV in the order shown below. Line input 1 VCR DVD recorder TV Line input 2 • If you disconnect the recorder's power cord, you will not be able 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...Connecting to the LINE IN 1 or 3 jacks Connect a VCR or similar recording device to the DVD recorder and your TV screen. DVD recorder VCR TV Be sure to connect your VCR to the LINE IN 1 or 3 of this recorder, see "Recording from the connected VCR. 26 LINE OUTPUT AUDIO R L VIDEO S Video...
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...VIDEO VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R DVD recorder : Signal flow z Hint When the connected equipment outputs only monaural sound, connect to just the L (MONO) and VIDEO input jacks on the front panel Connect a VCR or similar recording device to the LINE 2 IN jacks of this recorder. Hookups and Settings Connecting to the... LINE 2 IN jacks on the front of the recorder. VCR, etc. b Notes • Do not connect the yellow LINE IN...
...VIDEO VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R DVD recorder : Signal flow z Hint When the connected equipment outputs only monaural sound, connect to just the L (MONO) and VIDEO input jacks on the front panel Connect a VCR or similar recording device to the LINE 2 IN jacks of this recorder. Hookups and Settings Connecting to the... LINE 2 IN jacks on the front of the recorder. VCR, etc. b Notes • Do not connect the yellow LINE IN...
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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 to LINE IN 1 R-AUDIO-L VIDEO S VIDEO 1 3 LINE IN Audio/video cord (not supplied) Satellite tuner, etc. : Signal flow R ...AUDIO L VIDEO OUTPUT If you will not be able to this recorder using the LINE IN 1 jacks. Connecting to a Satellite or Digital Tuner Connect a satellite or digital tuner to view the signals from an AC outlet...
...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 to LINE IN 1 R-AUDIO-L VIDEO S VIDEO 1 3 LINE IN Audio/video cord (not supplied) Satellite tuner, etc. : Signal flow R ...AUDIO L VIDEO OUTPUT If you will not be able to this recorder using the LINE IN 1 jacks. Connecting to a Satellite or Digital Tuner Connect a satellite or digital tuner to view the signals from an AC outlet...
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... down 2 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to Know Your DVD Recorder 1. Formatting a DVD disc (Disc Info) +RW -RWVR -RWVideo New discs are formatted automatically. Seven Basic Operations - Unused DVDs are automatically formatted when inserted. For DVD-RWs, you can select a recording format (VR mode or Video mode) according to Know Your DVD Recorder Seven Basic Operations - If necessary, you can...
... down 2 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to Know Your DVD Recorder 1. Formatting a DVD disc (Disc Info) +RW -RWVR -RWVideo New discs are formatted automatically. Seven Basic Operations - Unused DVDs are automatically formatted when inserted. For DVD-RWs, you can select a recording format (VR mode or Video mode) according to Know Your DVD Recorder Seven Basic Operations - If necessary, you can...
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.... When using the TV/VIDEO button (page 20). Recording a Program +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R This section introduces the basic operation to record the current TV program to Know Your DVD Recorder 2. Note that it may be erased. • You cannot watch TV while recording, you can check the recording information such as follows: HQ HSP SP LSP...
.... When using the TV/VIDEO button (page 20). Recording a Program +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R This section introduces the basic operation to record the current TV program to Know Your DVD Recorder 2. Note that it may be erased. • You cannot watch TV while recording, you can check the recording information such as follows: HQ HSP SP LSP...
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...the list display is turned on . in stop playback Press x STOP. z Hints • After recording, the first scene of when the titles were recorded. The sub-menu displays options applicable only to Know Your DVD Recorder 3 Select a title, and press ENTER. To stop mode. 2 Select a title whose thumbnail ...The sub-menu appears. 3 Select "Set Thumbnail," and press ENTER. The selected title starts to the previous/next page of recorded title number. The display asks for DVD-RWs (VR mode)" on the model, situation, and disc type. Order By Date By Title By Number Sorted in the ...
...the list display is turned on . in stop playback Press x STOP. z Hints • After recording, the first scene of when the titles were recorded. The sub-menu displays options applicable only to Know Your DVD Recorder 3 Select a title, and press ENTER. To stop mode. 2 Select a title whose thumbnail ...The sub-menu appears. 3 Select "Set Thumbnail," and press ENTER. The selected title starts to the previous/next page of recorded title number. The display asks for DVD-RWs (VR mode)" on the model, situation, and disc type. Order By Date By Title By Number Sorted in the ...
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... of MP3 audio tracks may not be displayed correctly. b Note The letters or symbols that cannot be displayed are replaced with "*." Getting to Know Your DVD Recorder z Hints • If "DTS" is set to "Off" in "Audio" setup, the DTS track selection option will not appear on the screen even...8226; When "Auto Display" is set to "On" (default) in the current album m Current album number and total number of albums b Notes • The recorder can view the playing or time information displayed on the disc type or playing status. The displays differ depending on the TV screen and the...
... of MP3 audio tracks may not be displayed correctly. b Note The letters or symbols that cannot be displayed are replaced with "*." Getting to Know Your DVD Recorder z Hints • If "DTS" is set to "Off" in "Audio" setup, the DTS track selection option will not appear on the screen even...8226; When "Auto Display" is set to "On" (default) in the current album m Current album number and total number of albums b Notes • The recorder can view the playing or time information displayed on the disc type or playing status. The displays differ depending on the TV screen and the...
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Getting to Know Your DVD Recorder 6. Labeling and Protecting a Disc You can execute options effective for the entire disc using the Disc Information display. 123 456 789 0 Seven Basic Operations -
Getting to Know Your DVD Recorder 6. Labeling and Protecting a Disc You can execute options effective for the entire disc using the Disc Information display. 123 456 789 0 Seven Basic Operations -