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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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As the laser beam used in this DVD recorder is a registered trademark of optical instruments with the limits set out in... the cabinet. To avoid electrical shock, do not expose the unit to the wall outlet, even if the recorder itself ; This label is connected to rain or moisture. The AC power cord must be sure to use of... before operating it is located on the laser protective housing inside the enclosure. On power sources • The recorder is not disconnected from Gemstar Development Corporation. never pull the cord. 2 The G-CODE system is manufactured under ...
As the laser beam used in this DVD recorder is a registered trademark of optical instruments with the limits set out in... the cabinet. To avoid electrical shock, do not expose the unit to the wall outlet, even if the recorder itself ; This label is connected to rain or moisture. The AC power cord must be sure to use of... before operating it is located on the laser protective housing inside the enclosure. On power sources • The recorder is not disconnected from Gemstar Development Corporation. never pull the cord. 2 The G-CODE system is manufactured under ...
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... Audio 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...
... Audio 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...
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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 - Playlist Compatible media and reference pages , -RWVR "Creating and Editing a Playlist" on page 67 Automatic dubbing of the program you...
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 - Playlist Compatible media and reference pages , -RWVR "Creating and Editing a Playlist" on page 67 Automatic dubbing of the program you...
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... guaranteed. If you try to play any other DVD VIDEO, the message "Playback prohibited by this recorder, the data may be erased. • You may be able to record on some record companies. Region code (DVD VIDEO only) Your recorder has a region code printed on the disc. 11 X RDR-XXXX 0-000-000-00 Region code Music discs...
... guaranteed. If you try to play any other DVD VIDEO, the message "Playback prohibited by this recorder, the data may be erased. • You may be able to record on some record companies. Region code (DVD VIDEO only) Your recorder has a region code printed on the disc. 11 X RDR-XXXX 0-000-000-00 Region code Music discs...
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...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... record any channel on the cable box or satellite receiver. If you connect an S-video cord to the LINE...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 the cable box or satellite receiver (LINE IN 1 or 3).
...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... record any channel on the cable box or satellite receiver. If you connect an S-video cord to the LINE...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 the cable box or satellite receiver (LINE IN 1 or 3).
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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 channel...
... 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 channel...
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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 . Also use this hookup if you watch cable channels without... cable box, or antenna only (no cable TV) Use this hookup if you can record any channel by selecting the channel on the recorder. C: Cable without a cable box.
... 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 . Also use this hookup if you watch cable channels without... cable box, or antenna only (no cable TV) Use this hookup if you can record any channel by selecting the channel on the recorder. C: Cable without a cable box.
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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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... Remote You can adjust the remote's signal to control your TV. The recorder may be reset to use a new battery with bare hands should leakage occur. b Notes • If the supplied remote interferes your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command mode number for an extended period of the... remote, the code number may not respond to the remote. If you connected the recorder to an AV amplifier (receiver), you do not intend to ...
... Remote You can adjust the remote's signal to control your TV. The recorder may be reset to use a new battery with bare hands should leakage occur. b Notes • If the supplied remote interferes your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command mode number for an extended period of the... remote, the code number may not respond to the remote. If you connected the recorder to an AV amplifier (receiver), you do not intend to ...
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...If you find the one that differs from the other Sony DVD recorder or player, set to DVD. 2 Hold down [/1, and enter the manufacturer code (see the table below) for this recorder and the supplied remote is DVD3. 1 Slide the TV/DVD switch to DVD, repeat the steps above and enter the code number... Set G-Code Channels Clock Language Easy Setup 22 Code numbers of your AV amplifier (receiver) with your other Sony DVD recorder or player. The default command mode setting for this recorder and the supplied remote to one at a time until you want to control the TV's volume even when ...
...If you find the one that differs from the other Sony DVD recorder or player, set to DVD. 2 Hold down [/1, and enter the manufacturer code (see the table below) for this recorder and the supplied remote is DVD3. 1 Slide the TV/DVD switch to DVD, repeat the steps above and enter the code number... Set G-Code Channels Clock Language Easy Setup 22 Code numbers of your AV amplifier (receiver) with your other Sony DVD recorder or player. The default command mode setting for this recorder and the supplied remote to one at a time until you want to control the TV's volume even when ...
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... your VCR to the LINE IN 1 or 3 of an audio/video cord. Connecting to the LINE IN 1 or 3 jacks Connect a VCR or similar recording device to the DVD recorder and your TV. Use the DV IN jack on your TV in the order shown below. To watch video tapes, watch the tapes through... the equipment has an S-video jack, you may not receive a clear image on page 50. Line input 1 VCR DVD recorder TV Line input 2 • If you disconnect the recorder's power cord, you will not be recorded. • If you pass the recorder signals via the VCR, you can use an S-video cord instead of this...
... your VCR to the LINE IN 1 or 3 of an audio/video cord. Connecting to the LINE IN 1 or 3 jacks Connect a VCR or similar recording device to the DVD recorder and your TV. Use the DV IN jack on your TV in the order shown below. To watch video tapes, watch the tapes through... the equipment has an S-video jack, you may not receive a clear image on page 50. Line input 1 VCR DVD recorder TV Line input 2 • If you disconnect the recorder's power cord, you will not be recorded. • If you pass the recorder signals via the VCR, you can use an S-video cord instead of this...
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...result. • Do not connect more than one type of this recorder. S VIDEO OUTPUT VIDEO AUDIO L R S-video cord (not supplied) Audio/video cord (not supplied) to LINE 2 IN S 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 input jack of the recorder. Do not connect the R input...
...result. • Do not connect more than one type of this recorder. S VIDEO OUTPUT VIDEO AUDIO L R S-video cord (not supplied) Audio/video cord (not supplied) to LINE 2 IN S 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 input jack of the recorder. Do not connect the R input...
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...see the tuner's operating instructions. • If you disconnect the recorder's power cord, you want to use the Synchro Rec function This connection is necessary to this recorder using the LINE IN 1 jacks. Disconnect the recorder's power cord from the connected tuner. 28 TV Audio/video cord ... 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 ...
...see the tuner's operating instructions. • If you disconnect the recorder's power cord, you want to use the Synchro Rec function This connection is necessary to this recorder using the LINE IN 1 jacks. Disconnect the recorder's power cord from the connected tuner. 28 TV Audio/video cord ... 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 ...
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...and place a disc on the disc tray. Formatting a DVD disc (Disc Info) +RW -RWVR -RWVideo New discs are formatted automatically. If necessary, you can manually re-format a DVD+RW or DVD-RW disc to Know Your DVD Recorder Seven Basic Operations - Wait until "LOAD" disappears from ...the front panel display. Unused DVDs are automatically formatted when inserted. Seven Basic Operations - With the recording/playing side facing down 2 ...
...and place a disc on the disc tray. Formatting a DVD disc (Disc Info) +RW -RWVR -RWVideo New discs are formatted automatically. If necessary, you can manually re-format a DVD+RW or DVD-RW disc to Know Your DVD Recorder Seven Basic Operations - Wait until "LOAD" disappears from ...the front panel display. Unused DVDs are automatically formatted when inserted. Seven Basic Operations - With the recording/playing side facing down 2 ...
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... REC MODE X REC PAUSE x REC STOP 1 Insert a recordable DVD. Recording starts. z Hint If you do not want to watch TV while recording, you want to record. 3 Press REC MODE repeatedly to stop recording Press x REC STOP located beneath the remote control cover. The recording information appears. See "Inserting a Disc" on . Recording stops automatically after 8 hours of how to...
... REC MODE X REC PAUSE x REC STOP 1 Insert a recordable DVD. Recording starts. z Hint If you do not want to watch TV while recording, you want to record. 3 Press REC MODE repeatedly to stop recording Press x REC STOP located beneath the remote control cover. The recording information appears. See "Inserting a Disc" on . Recording stops automatically after 8 hours of how to...
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About the Title List for DVDs created on other DVD recorders. • The letters that is recorded most recently is turned on. in stop playback Press x STOP. To turn off the Title List Press TITLE LIST. b Notes • The title names may not appear for DVD-RWs (VR mode) You can ...shown in the Title List menu. 1 Press TITLE LIST in alphabetical order. Playback starts from the System Menu. Each time you want to Know Your DVD Recorder 3 Select a title, and press ENTER. To stop mode. 2 Select a title whose thumbnail picture you want to selected item. While the Title ...
About the Title List for DVDs created on other DVD recorders. • The letters that is recorded most recently is turned on. in stop playback Press x STOP. To turn off the Title List Press TITLE LIST. b Notes • The title names may not appear for DVD-RWs (VR mode) You can ...shown in the Title List menu. 1 Press TITLE LIST in alphabetical order. Playback starts from the System Menu. Each time you want to Know Your DVD Recorder 3 Select a title, and press ENTER. To stop mode. 2 Select a title whose thumbnail picture you want to selected item. While the Title ...
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... Example: When viewing a JPEG image Current file number and total number of files in "Options" setup (page 82), playback information automatically appears when the recorder is turned on the screen even if the disc contains DTS tracks (page 79). • When "Auto Display" is set to "On" (default)... the current chapter 35 Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly. Remaining time of MP3 audio tracks may not 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 , etc. The ...
... Example: When viewing a JPEG image Current file number and total number of files in "Options" setup (page 82), playback information automatically appears when the recorder is turned on the screen even if the disc contains DTS tracks (page 79). • When "Auto Display" is set to "On" (default)... the current chapter 35 Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly. Remaining time of MP3 audio tracks may not 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 , etc. 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 -