Limited Warranty
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3-084-930-02 ® DVD Recorder BD Player LIMITED WARRANTY (U.S. Only) Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrants this Limited Warranty will , at its option, repair or replace with a new or refurbished product. Instructions: To obtain warranty service, you ...must deliver the product, freight prepaid, in either its original specifications. It is longer. It is likely that has been returned to the Sony authorized service facility specified. DURATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES: EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LA W, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ...
3-084-930-02 ® DVD Recorder BD Player LIMITED WARRANTY (U.S. Only) Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrants this Limited Warranty will , at its option, repair or replace with a new or refurbished product. Instructions: To obtain warranty service, you ...must deliver the product, freight prepaid, in either its original specifications. It is longer. It is likely that has been returned to the Sony authorized service facility specified. DURATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES: EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LA W, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ...
Operating Instructions
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...Sony dealer regarding this product is not working properly, please call 1-877-602-2008 for Peace of the unit. Refer to us at the rear of Mind Warranty Replacement service. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Model No. 2-637-174-12(1) DVD Recorder Operating Instructions RDR-GX315... For customers in the U.S.A Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located at : Customer ...
...Sony dealer regarding this product is not working properly, please call 1-877-602-2008 for Peace of the unit. Refer to us at the rear of Mind Warranty Replacement service. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Model No. 2-637-174-12(1) DVD Recorder Operating Instructions RDR-GX315... For customers in the U.S.A Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located at : Customer ...
Operating Instructions
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...only. 2 CAUTION You are cautioned that any further. never pull the cord. It is designed to qualified personnel only. CAUTION The use the recorder for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of electric shock to radio communications. Refer servicing to be operated in accordance with ... this apparatus to correct the interference by one or more of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in this DVD recorder is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that interference will ...
...only. 2 CAUTION You are cautioned that any further. never pull the cord. It is designed to qualified personnel only. CAUTION The use the recorder for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of electric shock to radio communications. Refer servicing to be operated in accordance with ... this apparatus to correct the interference by one or more of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in this DVD recorder is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that interference will ...
Operating Instructions
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Table of Contents WARNING 2 Precautions 2 Ways to Use Your DVD Recorder 8 How to Use the On-Screen Menus 10 Hookups and Settings 12 Hooking Up the Recorder 12 Step 1: Unpacking 12 Step 2: Connecting the Antenna Cable 12 Step 3: Connecting to Your TV 15 Step 4: Connecting to Your AV Amplifier (Receiver 17...Cord 19 Step 6: Preparing the Remote 19 Step 7: Easy Setup 22 Connecting a VCR or Similar Device 26 Quick Guide to Disc Types 28 Recordable and Playable Discs 28 12 cm/8 cm Discs 30 Playable Discs 30 Playback 32 Playing Discs 32 Playback Options 33 Playing a Title From the ...
Table of Contents WARNING 2 Precautions 2 Ways to Use Your DVD Recorder 8 How to Use the On-Screen Menus 10 Hookups and Settings 12 Hooking Up the Recorder 12 Step 1: Unpacking 12 Step 2: Connecting the Antenna Cable 12 Step 3: Connecting to Your TV 15 Step 4: Connecting to Your AV Amplifier (Receiver 17...Cord 19 Step 6: Preparing the Remote 19 Step 7: Easy Setup 22 Connecting a VCR or Similar Device 26 Quick Guide to Disc Types 28 Recordable and Playable Discs 28 12 cm/8 cm Discs 30 Playable Discs 30 Playback 32 Playing Discs 32 Playback Options 33 Playing a Title From the ...
Operating Instructions
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... (VR mode), then erase, move or add scenes as you like without changing the original contents (page 61). Ways to Use Your DVD Recorder Quick access to a disc (page 69). Title 01 CH 23 02 CH 66 03 CH 95 04 CH 97 T CH 23 May/02/2005 08:... 8 Creating your digital video camera to the DV IN jack and press the ONE TOUCH DUBBING button to dub a DV/D8 format tape over to recorded titles - Title List Title List (Original) 1/4 No. DV/D8 Dubbing , Connect your own program -
... (VR mode), then erase, move or add scenes as you like without changing the original contents (page 61). Ways to Use Your DVD Recorder Quick access to a disc (page 69). Title 01 CH 23 02 CH 66 03 CH 95 04 CH 97 T CH 23 May/02/2005 08:... 8 Creating your digital video camera to the DV IN jack and press the ONE TOUCH DUBBING button to dub a DV/D8 format tape over to recorded titles - Title List Title List (Original) 1/4 No. DV/D8 Dubbing , Connect your own program -
Operating Instructions
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Be sure that the satellite receiver or cable box is turned on. Wall Cable box/satellite receiver AUDIO OUT R L VIDEO OUT S VIDEO ANT IN TO TV Audio/video cord (supplied) to the cable box or satellite receiver (LINE 1 IN). To watch cable or satellite programs, you can record any channel on the cable box or satellite receiver. Hookups and Settings A: Cable box or satellite receiver with a video/audio output With this hookup, you need to match the channel on the recorder (L1) to the input jack connected to LINE 1 IN DVD recorder : Signal flow ,continued 13
Be sure that the satellite receiver or cable box is turned on. Wall Cable box/satellite receiver AUDIO OUT R L VIDEO OUT S VIDEO ANT IN TO TV Audio/video cord (supplied) to the cable box or satellite receiver (LINE 1 IN). To watch cable or satellite programs, you can record any channel on the cable box or satellite receiver. Hookups and Settings A: Cable box or satellite receiver with a video/audio output With this hookup, you need to match the channel on the recorder (L1) to the input jack connected to LINE 1 IN DVD recorder : Signal flow ,continued 13
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B: Cable box with an antenna output only With this hookup, you can record any channel on the satellite receiver or cable box. Wall DVD recorder : Signal flow 14 to VHF/UHF IN : Signal flow C: Cable without cable box, or antenna only (no cable TV) Use this hookup if you need ..., 3ch or 4ch) to the antenna output channel on . Wall Cable box ANT IN TO TV Antenna cable (supplied) DVD recorder to VHF/UHF IN To watch cable programs, you watch cable channels without a cable box. Also use this hookup, you are using a VHF/UHF antenna ...
B: Cable box with an antenna output only With this hookup, you can record any channel on the satellite receiver or cable box. Wall DVD recorder : Signal flow 14 to VHF/UHF IN : Signal flow C: Cable without cable box, or antenna only (no cable TV) Use this hookup if you need ..., 3ch or 4ch) to the antenna output channel on . Wall Cable box ANT IN TO TV Antenna cable (supplied) DVD recorder to VHF/UHF IN To watch cable programs, you watch cable channels without a cable box. Also use this hookup, you are using a VHF/UHF antenna ...
Operating Instructions
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...VIDEO (yellow) INPUT S VIDEO Audio/video cord (supplied) (red) (white) DVD recorder (yellow) to LINE OUT1 (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) S video cord (not supplied) to LINE OUT (S VIDEO) : Signal flow When playing "wide screen" images Some recorded images may not fit your TV's audio output jacks to the LINE OUT 1 ...(AUDIO L/R/VIDEO) jacks of the recorder. To change the picture size, see page 76. When using this connection, be sure to...
...VIDEO (yellow) INPUT S VIDEO Audio/video cord (supplied) (red) (white) DVD recorder (yellow) to LINE OUT1 (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) S video cord (not supplied) to LINE OUT (S VIDEO) : Signal flow When playing "wide screen" images Some recorded images may not fit your TV's audio output jacks to the LINE OUT 1 ...(AUDIO L/R/VIDEO) jacks of the recorder. To change the picture size, see page 76. When using this connection, be sure to...
Operating Instructions
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The PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up when the recorder outputs progressive signals. If your TV accepts progressive 480p format signals, you must use this connection, be sure to connect the audio cord to the ... "Setup" display (page 77). When using a component video cord (not supplied) or three video cords (not supplied) of "Video" to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT : Signal flow DVD recorder 16 You will enjoy accurate color reproduction and high quality images.
The PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up when the recorder outputs progressive signals. If your TV accepts progressive 480p format signals, you must use this connection, be sure to connect the audio cord to the ... "Setup" display (page 77). When using a component video cord (not supplied) or three video cords (not supplied) of "Video" to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT : Signal flow DVD recorder 16 You will enjoy accurate color reproduction and high quality images.
Operating Instructions
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...jack on your AV amplifier (receiver). Audio cord (not supplied) (white) (red) A INPUT L AUDIO R (red) (white) AV amplifier (receiver) DVD recorder to LINE OUT 2 (AUDIO L/R) to DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) or Optical digital cord (not supplied) Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) [Speakers] ...Rear (L) Front (L) Center to optical digital input to DVD audio tracks through your AV amplifier (receiver). This will enable you to listen to coaxial digital input AV amplifier (receiver) with a ...
...jack on your AV amplifier (receiver). Audio cord (not supplied) (white) (red) A INPUT L AUDIO R (red) (white) AV amplifier (receiver) DVD recorder to LINE OUT 2 (AUDIO L/R) to DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) or Optical digital cord (not supplied) Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) [Speakers] ...Rear (L) Front (L) Center to optical digital input to DVD audio tracks through your AV amplifier (receiver). This will enable you to listen to coaxial digital input AV amplifier (receiver) with a ...
Operating Instructions
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Insert two size AA (R6) batteries by matching the 3 and # ends on the recorder. to AC outlet Notes • If the supplied remote interferes your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command mode number for this recorder (page 26), be sure to strong light, such as direct sunlight or lighting apparatus. Do not attempt...
Insert two size AA (R6) batteries by matching the 3 and # ends on the recorder. to AC outlet Notes • If the supplied remote interferes your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command mode number for this recorder (page 26), be sure to strong light, such as direct sunlight or lighting apparatus. Do not attempt...
Operating Instructions
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OSD Language Setup m Clock Setup m Tuner and Channel Setup m TV Type Setup m Audio Connection Setup m Finished! "/1 O RETURN M/m/ Settings are made in the following order. If you do not complete Easy Setup, it will appear each time you turn on your recorder. Step 7: Easy Setup Follow the steps below to make the minimum number of basic adjustments for using the recorder.
OSD Language Setup m Clock Setup m Tuner and Channel Setup m TV Type Setup m Audio Connection Setup m Finished! "/1 O RETURN M/m/ Settings are made in the following order. If you do not complete Easy Setup, it will appear each time you turn on your recorder. Step 7: Easy Setup Follow the steps below to make the minimum number of basic adjustments for using the recorder.
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..." appears. No Disc Easy Setup 10:10 AM Easy Setup is DVD 3. Note To record TV programs using the timer, you must set the command mode number for this recorder and the supplied remote to one that differs from the other Sony DVD recorder or player, set the clock accurately. If you want to the previous...
..." appears. No Disc Easy Setup 10:10 AM Easy Setup is DVD 3. Note To record TV programs using the timer, you must set the command mode number for this recorder and the supplied remote to one that differs from the other Sony DVD recorder or player, set the clock accurately. If you want to the previous...
Operating Instructions
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...plug of the audio/video cord. CHANNEL + : Signal flow Notes • You cannot dub a copy guard DVD VIDEO to LINE 2 IN S VIDEO VIDEO L(MONO) AUDIO R DV IN LINE 2 IN DVD recorder S VIDEO VIDEO L(MONO) AUDIO R DV IN LINE 2 IN - See also the instruction manual supplied with...) Audio/video cord (not supplied) to this DVD recorder. • Do not connect the yellow LINE 2 IN (VIDEO) jack when using the Synchro Rec function. To record on this recorder. VCR, etc. Connecting a VCR or Similar Device After disconnecting the recorder's power cord from an AC outlet, connect a...
...plug of the audio/video cord. CHANNEL + : Signal flow Notes • You cannot dub a copy guard DVD VIDEO to LINE 2 IN S VIDEO VIDEO L(MONO) AUDIO R DV IN LINE 2 IN DVD recorder S VIDEO VIDEO L(MONO) AUDIO R DV IN LINE 2 IN - See also the instruction manual supplied with...) Audio/video cord (not supplied) to this DVD recorder. • Do not connect the yellow LINE 2 IN (VIDEO) jack when using the Synchro Rec function. To record on this recorder. VCR, etc. Connecting a VCR or Similar Device After disconnecting the recorder's power cord from an AC outlet, connect a...
Operating Instructions
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...IN jacks You can connect a VCR or similar device. Line input 1 VCR DVD recorder TV Line input 2 • If the recorder's power cord is disconnected, you will not be recorded. • If you pass the recorder signals via the VCR, you may result. • Pictures containing copy protection ...video cord (not supplied) VIDEO to LINE 1 IN DVD recorder : Signal flow z Hint When the connected equipment outputs only monaural sound, connect an audio cord to the DVD recorder and your VCR to the LINE 2 IN AUDIO L (MONO) jack. DVD recorder VCR TV Be sure to connect your TV in ...
...IN jacks You can connect a VCR or similar device. Line input 1 VCR DVD recorder TV Line input 2 • If the recorder's power cord is disconnected, you will not be recorded. • If you pass the recorder signals via the VCR, you may result. • Pictures containing copy protection ...video cord (not supplied) VIDEO to LINE 1 IN DVD recorder : Signal flow z Hint When the connected equipment outputs only monaural sound, connect an audio cord to the DVD recorder and your VCR to the LINE 2 IN AUDIO L (MONO) jack. DVD recorder VCR TV Be sure to connect your TV in ...
Operating Instructions
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... the disc contains PC data unrecognizable by some record companies. This system is recommended that contain recordings made on other DVD equipment. • You may not be labeled even though playing the DVD VIDEO is not playable. RDR-GX315 X Region code No. Recently, various music discs encoded with the DVD VIDEOs/ VIDEO CDs. For more information, see...
... the disc contains PC data unrecognizable by some record companies. This system is recommended that contain recordings made on other DVD equipment. • You may not be labeled even though playing the DVD VIDEO is not playable. RDR-GX315 X Region code No. Recently, various music discs encoded with the DVD VIDEOs/ VIDEO CDs. For more information, see...
Operating Instructions
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..."Play," and press ENTER. As titles and tracks are replaced with "*." Searching for DVD-RWs (Video mode), DVD+Rs, or DVD-Rs that cannot be displayed are assigned individual numbers on other DVD recorders. • Letters that have been finalized. Number buttons Notes • The Title List... does not appear for a Title/ Chapter/Track, etc. +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R VCD -R DVD You can switch the Title List to select either ...
..."Play," and press ENTER. As titles and tracks are replaced with "*." Searching for DVD-RWs (Video mode), DVD+Rs, or DVD-Rs that cannot be displayed are assigned individual numbers on other DVD recorders. • Letters that have been finalized. Number buttons Notes • The Title List... does not appear for a Title/ Chapter/Track, etc. +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R VCD -R DVD You can switch the Title List to select either ...
Operating Instructions
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... only. If you - the input signal is straightforward because the DVD recorder will not output signals. • You cannot use the DV IN jack and record on this recorder conforms to operate your digital video camera does not work with this recorder. CHANNEL + DV IN To DV IN i.LINK cable (not supplied...LINE IN jacks, see "About i.LINK" on the recorder to dub by way of this recorder. Notes • The DV IN jack is for you want to record or edit from the DV IN jack The DV IN jack on a DVD-RW (VR mode). Hookups DVD recorder DV IN S VIDEO VIDEO L(MONO) AUDIO R LINE...
... only. If you - the input signal is straightforward because the DVD recorder will not output signals. • You cannot use the DV IN jack and record on this recorder conforms to operate your digital video camera does not work with this recorder. CHANNEL + DV IN To DV IN i.LINK cable (not supplied...LINE IN jacks, see "About i.LINK" on the recorder to dub by way of this recorder. Notes • The DV IN jack is for you want to record or edit from the DV IN jack The DV IN jack on a DVD-RW (VR mode). Hookups DVD recorder DV IN S VIDEO VIDEO L(MONO) AUDIO R LINE...
Operating Instructions
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... Scenes may be blocked or replaced with different scenes. 1 After step 3 above, select "Parental," and press ENTER. • If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder" on page 24. DV/D8 Dubbing Disc Setting Setup The display for "Rating Level" are displayed. In this... recorder if other DVD equipment is assigned the same command mode. Maintains bright lighting when power is complete. • To cancel the Parental setting ...
... Scenes may be blocked or replaced with different scenes. 1 After step 3 above, select "Parental," and press ENTER. • If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder" on page 24. DV/D8 Dubbing Disc Setting Setup The display for "Rating Level" are displayed. In this... recorder if other DVD equipment is assigned the same command mode. Maintains bright lighting when power is complete. • To cancel the Parental setting ...
Operating Instructions
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Specifications System [DVD recorder section] Laser Semiconductor laser Audio recording format Dolby Digital Video recording format MPEG Video [Tuner section] Channel coverage VHF 2 to 13 UHF 14 to 69 CATV A-8 to A-1, A to W, W+1 to W+84 Antenna 75-ohm antenna terminal for ...
Specifications System [DVD recorder section] Laser Semiconductor laser Audio recording format Dolby Digital Video recording format MPEG Video [Tuner section] Channel coverage VHF 2 to 13 UHF 14 to 69 CATV A-8 to A-1, A to W, W+1 to W+84 Antenna 75-ohm antenna terminal for ...