Operating Instructions
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... in this manual describe the controls on the remote. The explanations do not apply to discs created on this recorder. Icon +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...
... in this manual describe the controls on the remote. The explanations do not apply to discs created on this recorder. Icon +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...
Operating Instructions
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...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 Step 5: Connecting the Power 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 ...
...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 Step 5: Connecting the Power 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 ...
Operating Instructions
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...batteries to the markings inside the battery compartment, and insert new batteries. • Do not expose the remote sensor (marked on the recorder. The recorder may not respond to the remote. • With normal use a new battery with bare hands should last about three to avoid possible...continued 19 You can control the recorder using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the front panel) to use the remote for a short while before operating the recorder. to AC outlet Notes • If the supplied remote interferes your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command ...
...batteries to the markings inside the battery compartment, and insert new batteries. • Do not expose the remote sensor (marked on the recorder. The recorder may not respond to the remote. • With normal use a new battery with bare hands should last about three to avoid possible...continued 19 You can control the recorder using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the front panel) to use the remote for a short while before operating the recorder. to AC outlet Notes • If the supplied remote interferes your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command ...
Operating Instructions
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... volume of the buttons below ) using the number buttons. 4 Release "/1. TV/DVD switch "/1 Number buttons, SET CH +/- Controlling TVs with the remote You can also use the supplied remote to or from the wide mode of a Sony wide-screen TV Code numbers of controllable TVs If more than one code number... is set to control your TV. If you connect the recorder to an AV amplifier (receiver), you can adjust the remote control's signal to TV, the remote performs the following: Press "/1...
... volume of the buttons below ) using the number buttons. 4 Release "/1. TV/DVD switch "/1 Number buttons, SET CH +/- Controlling TVs with the remote You can also use the supplied remote to or from the wide mode of a Sony wide-screen TV Code numbers of controllable TVs If more than one code number... is set to control your TV. If you connect the recorder to an AV amplifier (receiver), you can adjust the remote control's signal to TV, the remote performs the following: Press "/1...
Operating Instructions
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All connections and setup operations are complete. z Hint If you must set the command mode number for this recorder and the supplied remote to one Sony DVD recorder If the supplied remote interferes with your other Sony DVD recorder or player, set the clock accurately. SYSTEM MENU O RETURN M/m/ No Disc Easy Setup 10:10 AM Easy Setup is finished. The...
All connections and setup operations are complete. z Hint If you must set the command mode number for this recorder and the supplied remote to one Sony DVD recorder If the supplied remote interferes with your other Sony DVD recorder or player, set the clock accurately. SYSTEM MENU O RETURN M/m/ No Disc Easy Setup 10:10 AM Easy Setup is finished. The...
Operating Instructions
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Note If the command mode does not match, the recorder's command mode appears on the remote so it matches the mode you operate the remote. Set the remote's command mode to the previous display Press O RETURN. No Disc Options Title List Timer Edit DV/D8 ...Dubbing Disc Setting Language Parental Front Display Command Mode Factory Setting Setup 10:10 AM : AutDoVD 1 : DVDD1VDN2o DVD 3 5 Select the command mode ("DVD 1," "DVD 2," or "DVD 3"), and...
Note If the command mode does not match, the recorder's command mode appears on the remote so it matches the mode you operate the remote. Set the remote's command mode to the previous display Press O RETURN. No Disc Options Title List Timer Edit DV/D8 ...Dubbing Disc Setting Language Parental Front Display Command Mode Factory Setting Setup 10:10 AM : AutDoVD 1 : DVDD1VDN2o DVD 3 5 Select the command mode ("DVD 1," "DVD 2," or "DVD 3"), and...
Operating Instructions
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...a signal for the meaning of the language abbreviation. When playing a DVD "Chapter": Repeats the current chapter. Select an item using the TOOLS menu (page 11). • During playback or pause mode, the recorder's m/ M buttons and the remote's .PREV/>NEXT buttons work the same way (page 34). CD DATA... CD DATA DVD z Hints • You can play in the "Setup" display (page 78). ,continued 35 To...
...a signal for the meaning of the language abbreviation. When playing a DVD "Chapter": Repeats the current chapter. Select an item using the TOOLS menu (page 11). • During playback or pause mode, the recorder's m/ M buttons and the remote's .PREV/>NEXT buttons work the same way (page 34). CD DATA... CD DATA DVD z Hints • You can play in the "Setup" display (page 78). ,continued 35 To...
Operating Instructions
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...TOUCH DUBBING on the TV screen. When playback of "Dubbing From a DV/D8 Format Tape to a DVD" on page 70. Note that it may take a few seconds for the whole process, and completes the recording. x STOP ONE TOUCH DUBBING Follow steps 1 to 10 of the ONE TOUCH DUBBING button. The... the tape in step 13 of the tape stops, One Touch Dubbing ends automatically. Follow the instructions appearing on the remote. To stop recording. 72 Dubbing an entire DV/D8 format tape to a DVD (One Touch Dubbing) +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R You can also perform One Touch Dubbing when you select "...
...TOUCH DUBBING on the TV screen. When playback of "Dubbing From a DV/D8 Format Tape to a DVD" on page 70. Note that it may take a few seconds for the whole process, and completes the recording. x STOP ONE TOUCH DUBBING Follow steps 1 to 10 of the ONE TOUCH DUBBING button. The... the tape in step 13 of the tape stops, One Touch Dubbing ends automatically. Follow the instructions appearing on the remote. To stop recording. 72 Dubbing an entire DV/D8 format tape to a DVD (One Touch Dubbing) +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R You can also perform One Touch Dubbing when you select "...
Operating Instructions
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... can be limited according to a predetermined level, such as the age of this recorder if other DVD equipment is assigned the same command mode. DV/D8 Dubbing Disc Setting Setup The display for "Rating Level" are displayed. Re-enter the password. Enter ...appears. Front Display Adjusts the lighting of discs without the Parental Control function cannot be limited on the remote to change the level. For details, see "If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder" on or off . Maintains bright lighting when power is on page 24. Maintains low lighting regardless ...
... can be limited according to a predetermined level, such as the age of this recorder if other DVD equipment is assigned the same command mode. DV/D8 Dubbing Disc Setting Setup The display for "Rating Level" are displayed. Re-enter the password. Enter ...appears. Front Display Adjusts the lighting of discs without the Parental Control function cannot be limited on the remote to change the level. For details, see "If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder" on or off . Maintains bright lighting when power is on page 24. Maintains low lighting regardless ...
Operating Instructions
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... adding disc data to open after you replaced the batteries. Remote control The remote does not function. , Batteries are set for the recorder (page 24). Other Sony equipment responds to DVD (page 20). Set a different command mode for both the Sony DVD equipment. The disc tray does not open after you press Z OPEN/CLOSE. , It may not...
... adding disc data to open after you replaced the batteries. Remote control The remote does not function. , Batteries are set for the recorder (page 24). Other Sony equipment responds to DVD (page 20). Set a different command mode for both the Sony DVD equipment. The disc tray does not open after you press Z OPEN/CLOSE. , It may not...
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...and controls (w/h/d) Approx. 430 × 63 × 263 mm (Approx. 17 × 2 1/2 × 10 3/8 inches) Mass Approx. 2.9 kg (Approx. 6.4 lbs) Supplied accessories Remote commander (remote) (1) Size AA (R6) batteries (2) Antenna cable (1) Audio/video cord (1) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. 89 Additional Information
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...and controls (w/h/d) Approx. 430 × 63 × 263 mm (Approx. 17 × 2 1/2 × 10 3/8 inches) Mass Approx. 2.9 kg (Approx. 6.4 lbs) Supplied accessories Remote commander (remote) (1) Size AA (R6) batteries (2) Antenna cable (1) Audio/video cord (1) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. 89 Additional Information
Operating Instructions
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...search) buttons (33) M ZOOM button (33) N z REC (record) button (46) O REC MODE button (46, 70) P SYNCHRO REC button (50) Q ANGLE button (33) R REPEAT button (33) S MARKER button (39) T SEARCH button (39) * Number 5 and AUDIO buttons have a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference. Remote Slide the cover 92 Buttons with an... orange dot next to them can be used with your TV when the TV/DVD switch is set to TV.
...search) buttons (33) M ZOOM button (33) N z REC (record) button (46) O REC MODE button (46, 70) P SYNCHRO REC button (50) Q ANGLE button (33) R REPEAT button (33) S MARKER button (39) T SEARCH button (39) * Number 5 and AUDIO buttons have a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference. Remote Slide the cover 92 Buttons with an... orange dot next to them can be used with your TV when the TV/DVD switch is set to TV.
Operating Instructions
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... 38, 61, 96 Power cord 19 PREV 34 "Progressive" 77 Progressive format 96 "Protect" 57 Recording 45 recordable discs 28 recording format 28 recording mode 45 while watching another program 47 Recording mode 45 Recording time 45, 48 Region code 31 Remote 19, 92 REPEAT 35 Repeat A-B Play 36 REPLAY 34 Resetting 83 Resume Play 36 Rotate..." 57, 63 TOOLS 11 TOP MENU 32 Track 96 Troubleshooting 84 "Tuner Audio" 78 Tuner Preset 23 Tuner Preset settings 74 "TV Type" 76 TV/DVD 20 TV/VIDEO 47 U "Unfinalize" 68 Unrecordable pictures 46 V VIDEO CD 30 Video mode 28 Video settings 76 VR mode 28 Z ZOOM 33 Zoom ...
... 38, 61, 96 Power cord 19 PREV 34 "Progressive" 77 Progressive format 96 "Protect" 57 Recording 45 recordable discs 28 recording format 28 recording mode 45 while watching another program 47 Recording mode 45 Recording time 45, 48 Region code 31 Remote 19, 92 REPEAT 35 Repeat A-B Play 36 REPLAY 34 Resetting 83 Resume Play 36 Rotate..." 57, 63 TOOLS 11 TOP MENU 32 Track 96 Troubleshooting 84 "Tuner Audio" 78 Tuner Preset 23 Tuner Preset settings 74 "TV Type" 76 TV/DVD 20 TV/VIDEO 47 U "Unfinalize" 68 Unrecordable pictures 46 V VIDEO CD 30 Video mode 28 Video settings 76 VR mode 28 Z ZOOM 33 Zoom ...
Quick Start Guide
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...Channels. 25 Please wait. Start ENTER Enter Return SYSTEM MENU Exit 4 Press ENTER. 5 Press / to the Line 1 input of the DVD recorder, press INPUT SELECT until "LINE1" appears in which you will appear on your TV screen. For all receivable channels. Auto Manual Move ENTER Enter ...Easy Setup is flashing, so be made . Note that the remote does not work while "LOAD" is finished. For instructions on how to operate the DVD recorder will look for a time signal when you turn on your recorder for a channel that the signal from the beginning of TV you have...
...Channels. 25 Please wait. Start ENTER Enter Return SYSTEM MENU Exit 4 Press ENTER. 5 Press / to the Line 1 input of the DVD recorder, press INPUT SELECT until "LINE1" appears in which you will appear on your TV screen. For all receivable channels. Auto Manual Move ENTER Enter ...Easy Setup is flashing, so be made . Note that the remote does not work while "LOAD" is finished. For instructions on how to operate the DVD recorder will look for a time signal when you turn on your recorder for a channel that the signal from the beginning of TV you have...
Marketing Specifications
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... Audio CD Playback: MP3 on recording conditions. 2. All others trademarks are trademarks of Dolby Labatories. dts is a trademark of Sony. Sony, the Sony logo, Digital8, Remote Commander and i.LINK are property of Digital Theater Systems, L.P. Sony Electronics Inc. • 16450 West... RDR-GX315 Weight 17 Dimensions (WHD) 6 lbs, 6 oz (2.9 Kg) 1. RDR-GX315 DVD Recorder Features Key Features Easy to Use Graphic User Interface Non-Linear Editing (DVD-RW VR Mode) Parental Control Child Lock for Locking the Disc Tray DVD+RW/+R, DVD-RW (Video Mode)/-R Recording and Playback1 DVD-Video...
... Audio CD Playback: MP3 on recording conditions. 2. All others trademarks are trademarks of Dolby Labatories. dts is a trademark of Sony. Sony, the Sony logo, Digital8, Remote Commander and i.LINK are property of Digital Theater Systems, L.P. Sony Electronics Inc. • 16450 West... RDR-GX315 Weight 17 Dimensions (WHD) 6 lbs, 6 oz (2.9 Kg) 1. RDR-GX315 DVD Recorder Features Key Features Easy to Use Graphic User Interface Non-Linear Editing (DVD-RW VR Mode) Parental Control Child Lock for Locking the Disc Tray DVD+RW/+R, DVD-RW (Video Mode)/-R Recording and Playback1 DVD-Video...