Limited Warranty
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.... A dated purchase receipt is valid only in either its option, repair or replace with the Pr oduct. Only) Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrants this Limited Warranty, Sony will, at its original packaging or packaging af fording an equal degree of or to any product or parts determined to... state. This Limited Warranty is required. 3-084-930-02 ® DVD Recorder BD Player LIMITED WARRANTY (U.S. Pursuant to this product against ...
.... A dated purchase receipt is valid only in either its option, repair or replace with the Pr oduct. Only) Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrants this Limited Warranty, Sony will, at its original packaging or packaging af fording an equal degree of or to any product or parts determined to... state. This Limited Warranty is required. 3-084-930-02 ® DVD Recorder BD Player LIMITED WARRANTY (U.S. Pursuant to this product against ...
Operating Instructions
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... Warranty Replacement service. 2-637-174-12(1) DVD Recorder Operating Instructions RDR-GX315 For customers in the space provided below. RDR-GX315 Serial No For customers in Canada If this product is not working properly, please call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Record the serial number in the U.S.A Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located...
... Warranty Replacement service. 2-637-174-12(1) DVD Recorder Operating Instructions RDR-GX315 For customers in the space provided below. RDR-GX315 Serial No For customers in Canada If this product is not working properly, please call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Record the serial number in the U.S.A Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located...
Operating Instructions
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...harmful interference to use of optical instruments with the limits for about half an hour until the moisture evaporates. • Do not place the recorder on for a Class B digital device, pursuant to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in a very damp room, ...warm location, or is connected. - Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with this case, remove the disc and leave the recorder turned on a soft surface such as a CLASS 1 LASER product. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Consult the dealer or an experienced ...
...harmful interference to use of optical instruments with the limits for about half an hour until the moisture evaporates. • Do not place the recorder on for a Class B digital device, pursuant to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in a very damp room, ...warm location, or is connected. - Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with this case, remove the disc and leave the recorder turned on a soft surface such as a CLASS 1 LASER product. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Consult the dealer or an experienced ...
Operating Instructions
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...other apparatus (including amplifiers) that is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have any ventilation openings. IMPORTANT NOTICE Caution: This recorder is prohibited. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all servicing to... dropped. ,continued 3 A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. If you have fallen into your nearest Sony dealer. A polarized plug has two blades with the manufacturer's instructions. 8 Do not install near water. 6 Clean only with liquids...
...other apparatus (including amplifiers) that is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have any ventilation openings. IMPORTANT NOTICE Caution: This recorder is prohibited. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all servicing to... dropped. ,continued 3 A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. If you have fallen into your nearest Sony dealer. A polarized plug has two blades with the manufacturer's instructions. 8 Do not install near water. 6 Clean only with liquids...
Operating Instructions
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...RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R DVD VCD CD DATA CD DATA DVD Meaning Functions available for DVD+RWs Functions available for DVD-RWs in VR (Video Recording) mode Functions available for DVD-RWs in video mode Functions available for DVD+Rs Functions available for DVD-Rs Functions available for DVD VIDEOs Functions ... in video CD format Functions available for music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in this manual refer to discs that are created on other recorders and played back on this manual describe the controls on your TV screen. • The explanations regarding discs in music CD format Functions available ...
...RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R DVD VCD CD DATA CD DATA DVD Meaning Functions available for DVD+RWs Functions available for DVD-RWs in VR (Video Recording) mode Functions available for DVD-RWs in video mode Functions available for DVD+Rs Functions available for DVD-Rs Functions available for DVD VIDEOs Functions ... in video CD format Functions available for music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in this manual refer to discs that are created on other recorders and played back on this manual describe the controls on your TV screen. • The explanations regarding discs in music CD format Functions available ...
Operating Instructions
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...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..., etc 38 Playing MP3 Audio Tracks 40 Playing JPEG Image Files 41 Displaying the Playing Time and Play Information 43 Recording 45 Before Recording 45 Recording Without the Timer 46 Timer Recording 48 Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec 50 Changing or Canceling Timer Settings (Timer List 52...
...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..., etc 38 Playing MP3 Audio Tracks 40 Playing JPEG Image Files 41 Displaying the Playing Time and Play Information 43 Recording 45 Before Recording 45 Recording Without the Timer 46 Timer Recording 48 Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec 50 Changing or Canceling Timer Settings (Timer List 52...
Operating Instructions
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... Clock Setting (Clock Set 75 Video Settings (Video 76 Audio Settings (Audio 78 Recording Settings (Features 80 Language, Parental Control Settings/Factory Settings (Options 81 Easy Setup (Resetting the Recorder 83 Additional Information 84 Troubleshooting 84 Notes About This Recorder 88 Specifications 89 About i.LINK 90 Guide to Parts and Controls 91 Glossary...
... Clock Setting (Clock Set 75 Video Settings (Video 76 Audio Settings (Audio 78 Recording Settings (Features 80 Language, Parental Control Settings/Factory Settings (Options 81 Easy Setup (Resetting the Recorder 83 Additional Information 84 Troubleshooting 84 Notes About This Recorder 88 Specifications 89 About i.LINK 90 Guide to Parts and Controls 91 Glossary...
Operating Instructions
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... camera to the DV IN jack and press the ONE TOUCH DUBBING button to dub a DV/D8 format tape over to a disc (page 69). Playlist , Record a program on a disc and select a title for playback or editing (page 37). Title List , Display the Title List to... recorded titles - One Touch Dubbing - Ways to Use Your DVD Recorder Quick access to view all titles on a DVD-RW (VR mode), then erase, move or add scenes as you like without changing the...
... camera to the DV IN jack and press the ONE TOUCH DUBBING button to dub a DV/D8 format tape over to a disc (page 69). Playlist , Record a program on a disc and select a title for playback or editing (page 37). Title List , Display the Title List to... recorded titles - One Touch Dubbing - Ways to Use Your DVD Recorder Quick access to view all titles on a DVD-RW (VR mode), then erase, move or add scenes as you like without changing the...
Operating Instructions
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You can enjoy viewing JPEG images on your TV is on this recorder (page 40). Shoot Save Play! A list of recordable and playable discs is compatible with a digital camera and save them in Progressive mode (page 77). Progressive playback , If your TV screen. Playing JPEG image ... reproduction and high quality images in JPEG format to a DATA CD (CD-RW/CD-R) or DATA DVD (DVD+RW/DVD-RW/ DVD+R/DVD-R) on this recorder (page 41).
You can enjoy viewing JPEG images on your TV is on this recorder (page 40). Shoot Save Play! A list of recordable and playable discs is compatible with a digital camera and save them in Progressive mode (page 77). Progressive playback , If your TV screen. Playing JPEG image ... reproduction and high quality images in JPEG format to a DATA CD (CD-RW/CD-R) or DATA DVD (DVD+RW/DVD-RW/ DVD+R/DVD-R) on this recorder (page 41).
Operating Instructions
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SYSTEM MENU O RETURN M/m/ Once you become familiar with the basic operations, you will find the recorder easy to operate this recorder. How to Use the On-Screen Menus The following three displays are mainly used to use.
SYSTEM MENU O RETURN M/m/ Once you become familiar with the basic operations, you will find the recorder easy to operate this recorder. How to Use the On-Screen Menus The following three displays are mainly used to use.
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You can search for a title/chapter/track, check the playing and remaining time, or change audio and repeat settings. The displayed options differ depending on the media type. TOOLS The TOOLS menu appears when you press TOOLS. Press M/m to select an option, press
You can search for a title/chapter/track, check the playing and remaining time, or change audio and repeat settings. The displayed options differ depending on the media type. TOOLS The TOOLS menu appears when you press TOOLS. Press M/m to select an option, press
Operating Instructions
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... This reminder is a flat cable (300-ohm twin lead cable), use an external antenna connector (not supplied) to connect the antenna to the recorder. • If you have separate cables for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that provides guidelines for VHF and UHF antennas, use a ... call the CATV system installer's attention to Article 820- 40 of the NEC that the cable ground shall be connected. • You cannot connect this recorder to a TV that you have the following items: • Audio/video cord (phono plug × 3 y phono plug × 3) (1) • Antenna cable (1)...
... This reminder is a flat cable (300-ohm twin lead cable), use an external antenna connector (not supplied) to connect the antenna to the recorder. • If you have separate cables for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that provides guidelines for VHF and UHF antennas, use a ... call the CATV system installer's attention to Article 820- 40 of the NEC that the cable ground shall be connected. • You cannot connect this recorder to a TV that you have the following items: • Audio/video cord (phono plug × 3 y phono plug × 3) (1) • Antenna cable (1)...
Operating Instructions
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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 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). Be sure that the satellite receiver or cable box is turned on.
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 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). Be sure that the satellite receiver or cable box is turned on.
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With this hookup, you are using a VHF/UHF antenna or separate VHF and UHF antennas. Wall DVD recorder : Signal flow 14 to VHF/UHF IN Wall Cable box ANT IN TO TV Antenna cable (supplied) DVD recorder to VHF/UHF IN : Signal flow C: Cable without a cable box. Also use this hookup if you... on the satellite receiver or cable box. B: Cable box with an antenna output only With this hookup, you need to match the channel on the recorder (2ch, 3ch or 4ch) to the antenna output channel on the cable box (2ch, 3ch or 4ch). Be sure that the satellite receiver or cable...
With this hookup, you are using a VHF/UHF antenna or separate VHF and UHF antennas. Wall DVD recorder : Signal flow 14 to VHF/UHF IN Wall Cable box ANT IN TO TV Antenna cable (supplied) DVD recorder to VHF/UHF IN : Signal flow C: Cable without a cable box. Also use this hookup if you... on the satellite receiver or cable box. B: Cable box with an antenna output only With this hookup, you need to match the channel on the recorder (2ch, 3ch or 4ch) to the antenna output channel on the cable box (2ch, 3ch or 4ch). Be sure that the satellite receiver or cable...
Operating Instructions
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...the same time. When using this connection, be sure to connect the audio cord to the LINE OUT 1 (AUDIO L/R/VIDEO) jacks of the recorder. To change the picture size, see page 76. Hookups and Settings Step 3: Connecting to Your TV Connect the supplied audio/video cord to the... the yellow (video) plug. INPUT AUDIO R L (red) (white) TV or projector 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 the LINE IN (AUDIO L/R) jacks at the same time. • Do not connect your...
...the same time. When using this connection, be sure to connect the audio cord to the LINE OUT 1 (AUDIO L/R/VIDEO) jacks of the recorder. To change the picture size, see page 76. Hookups and Settings Step 3: Connecting to Your TV Connect the supplied audio/video cord to the... the yellow (video) plug. INPUT AUDIO R L (red) (white) TV or projector 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 the LINE IN (AUDIO L/R) jacks at the same time. • Do not connect your...
Operating Instructions
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... TV accepts progressive 480p format signals, you must use this connection, be sure to connect the audio cord to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT : Signal flow DVD recorder 16 INPUT COMPONENT VIDEO IN R AUDIO L (red) (white) TV or projector Y PB PR (green) (blue) (red) Audio/video cord (supplied) (red) to LINE OUT1 (AUDIO... the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks using this connection and then set "Progressive" of the same kind and length. The PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up when the recorder outputs progressive signals.
... TV accepts progressive 480p format signals, you must use this connection, be sure to connect the audio cord to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT : Signal flow DVD recorder 16 INPUT COMPONENT VIDEO IN R AUDIO L (red) (white) TV or projector Y PB PR (green) (blue) (red) Audio/video cord (supplied) (red) to LINE OUT1 (AUDIO... the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks using this connection and then set "Progressive" of the same kind and length. The PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up when the recorder outputs progressive signals.
Operating Instructions
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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 ...
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 ...
Operating Instructions
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... Systems, Inc. z Hint For correct speaker location, see the operating instructions supplied with the connected components. A Connecting to a digital audio input jack Use this recorder. • The recorder cannot play Linear PCM soundtracks of 2 channels or more. • When outputting from the DIGITAL OUT jacks, you have completed the connection, make the...
... Systems, Inc. z Hint For correct speaker location, see the operating instructions supplied with the connected components. A Connecting to a digital audio input jack Use this recorder. • The recorder cannot play Linear PCM soundtracks of 2 channels or more. • When outputting from the DIGITAL OUT jacks, you have completed the connection, make the...
Operating Instructions
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...or batteries of time, remove the batteries. - If you do not intend to strong light, such as direct sunlight or lighting apparatus. The recorder may not respond to avoid possible leakage and corrosion. If you must wait for an extended period of different manufacturers. - If battery leakage ...complete. When using the supplied remote. 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 six months. • Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or...
...or batteries of time, remove the batteries. - If you do not intend to strong light, such as direct sunlight or lighting apparatus. The recorder may not respond to avoid possible leakage and corrosion. If you must wait for an extended period of different manufacturers. - If battery leakage ...complete. When using the supplied remote. 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 six months. • Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or...
Operating Instructions
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...signal to control the AV amplifier's (receiver's) volume. If you connect the recorder to the default setting. Notes • Depending on a SET Sony TV WIDE MODE Switch to or from the wide mode of a Sony wide-screen TV Code numbers of the buttons below ) using the number ...buttons. 4 Release "/1. TV/DVD switch "/1 Number buttons, SET CH +/- Set the appropriate code number again. Manufacturer Sony Akai AOC Centurion Coronado Curtis-Mathes Daewoo Daytron Fisher General Electric Hitachi J.C.Penney JVC KMC LG/Gold Star Magnavox Marantz MGA/Mitsubishi NEC ...
...signal to control the AV amplifier's (receiver's) volume. If you connect the recorder to the default setting. Notes • Depending on a SET Sony TV WIDE MODE Switch to or from the wide mode of a Sony wide-screen TV Code numbers of the buttons below ) using the number ...buttons. 4 Release "/1. TV/DVD switch "/1 Number buttons, SET CH +/- Set the appropriate code number again. Manufacturer Sony Akai AOC Centurion Coronado Curtis-Mathes Daewoo Daytron Fisher General Electric Hitachi J.C.Penney JVC KMC LG/Gold Star Magnavox Marantz MGA/Mitsubishi NEC ...