Quick Start Guide
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...have : Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Without Video/Audio Output Please contact your DVD recorder. ©2007 Sony Corporation Printed in the Operating Instructions. Cable Box/ Satellite Receiver CAVLE IN ANT IN OUT TO TV VIDEO OUT ...recordings on your cable service to ask cable box with video/audio output. a audio cords or b coaxial digital cord or c optical digital cord or d HDMI cord Connecting to an AV amplifier (receiver) with video/audio output. Connect the Set Top Box controller (supplied), and select "Yes" in the Operating Instructions. RDR-GX355...
...have : Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Without Video/Audio Output Please contact your DVD recorder. ©2007 Sony Corporation Printed in the Operating Instructions. Cable Box/ Satellite Receiver CAVLE IN ANT IN OUT TO TV VIDEO OUT ...recordings on your cable service to ask cable box with video/audio output. a audio cords or b coaxial digital cord or c optical digital cord or d HDMI cord Connecting to an AV amplifier (receiver) with video/audio output. Connect the Set Top Box controller (supplied), and select "Yes" in the Operating Instructions. RDR-GX355...
Quick Start Guide
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...10 AM Move ENTER Enter Return SYSTEM MENU Exit 12 Press / to select the type of Brand Codes Cable box brand Code number Sony 1006 Scientific Atlanta Motorola Pace 0008,0277,0017,00 06,0237,0025,0477, 0207,0877,0003,00 12,0000,0021,1877 0476,0276,... MENU Exit 2 Press M/m to Disc Types" in the Operating Instructions. You can change them later using a Set Top Box controller. Set the day, year, hour, minutes, and AM/PM in the front panel display. Press INPUT to operate the DVD recorder will erase all timer settings.) Yes No Move ENTER Enter Return...
...10 AM Move ENTER Enter Return SYSTEM MENU Exit 12 Press / to select the type of Brand Codes Cable box brand Code number Sony 1006 Scientific Atlanta Motorola Pace 0008,0277,0017,00 06,0237,0025,0477, 0207,0877,0003,00 12,0000,0021,1877 0476,0276,... MENU Exit 2 Press M/m to Disc Types" in the Operating Instructions. You can change them later using a Set Top Box controller. Set the day, year, hour, minutes, and AM/PM in the front panel display. Press INPUT to operate the DVD recorder will erase all timer settings.) Yes No Move ENTER Enter Return...
Operating Instructions
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3-096-489-11(1) DVD Recorder Operating Instructions RDR-GX355 © 2007 Sony Corporation Operating Instructions US Manual de instrucciones ES
3-096-489-11(1) DVD Recorder Operating Instructions RDR-GX355 © 2007 Sony Corporation Operating Instructions US Manual de instrucciones ES
Operating Instructions
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...alert the user to use of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in accordance with this equipment. Model No. RDR-GX355 Serial No CAUTION You are not going to the presence of the...you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this system so that to which the receiver is no guarantee that might block the ventilation holes. • Do not place the recorder in a confined space...operating the recorder. • Do not place the recorder on for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of fire or electric shock, do not expose this DVD recorder is encouraged...
...alert the user to use of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in accordance with this equipment. Model No. RDR-GX355 Serial No CAUTION You are not going to the presence of the...you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this system so that to which the receiver is no guarantee that might block the ventilation holes. • Do not place the recorder in a confined space...operating the recorder. • Do not place the recorder on for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of fire or electric shock, do not expose this DVD recorder is encouraged...
Operating Instructions
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...Do not block any ventilation openings. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use of this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of the recording cannot be damaged. Install in a horizontal ... damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have any questions or problems concerning your recorder, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. • Do not place the recorder in any way, such as such may contain copy protection signals (copy guard function...
...Do not block any ventilation openings. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use of this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of the recording cannot be damaged. Install in a horizontal ... damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have any questions or problems concerning your recorder, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. • Do not place the recorder in any way, such as such may contain copy protection signals (copy guard function...
Operating Instructions
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...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 -RVR -RVideo DVD RAM Functions available for DVD-Rs in VR (Video Recording) mode Functions available for DVD-Rs in video mode Functions available for DVD VIDEOs Functions available for DVD-RAMs VCD... the graphics displayed on your TV screen. • The explanations regarding discs in this manual refer to discs that are created on other recorders and played back on this recorder. About this manual • Instructions in this...
...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 -RVR -RVideo DVD RAM Functions available for DVD-Rs in VR (Video Recording) mode Functions available for DVD-Rs in video mode Functions available for DVD VIDEOs Functions available for DVD-RAMs VCD... the graphics displayed on your TV screen. • The explanations regarding discs in this manual refer to discs that are created on other recorders and played back on this recorder. About this manual • Instructions in this...
Operating Instructions
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...securely to prevent unwanted noise. • See the instructions supplied with the components to be able to record TV programs. You cannot record on page 20. cable with no cable TV). To record TV programs on . Hookups and Settings Hooking Up the Recorder Follow steps 1 to 7 to hook up the ...you have a video input jack. • Be sure to disconnect the power cord of each component before connecting. Check the brand code of the recorder. See "Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Brand Code" (page 100). - Connect the set top box controller. a cable box or satellite receiver without audio/...
...securely to prevent unwanted noise. • See the instructions supplied with the components to be able to record TV programs. You cannot record on page 20. cable with no cable TV). To record TV programs on . Hookups and Settings Hooking Up the Recorder Follow steps 1 to 7 to hook up the ...you have a video input jack. • Be sure to disconnect the power cord of each component before connecting. Check the brand code of the recorder. See "Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Brand Code" (page 100). - Connect the set top box controller. a cable box or satellite receiver without audio/...
Operating Instructions
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Output signals to S VIDEO OUT, COMPONENT VIDEO OUT, or HDMI OUT jacks. 14 Input signals from the LINE 2 IN jacks. - Notes • Synchro-Recording does not work for: - For details, see the tuner's operating instructions. • AV path through function does not work with some tuners.
Output signals to S VIDEO OUT, COMPONENT VIDEO OUT, or HDMI OUT jacks. 14 Input signals from the LINE 2 IN jacks. - Notes • Synchro-Recording does not work for: - For details, see the tuner's operating instructions. • AV path through function does not work with some tuners.
Operating Instructions
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..., you cannot switch the bilingual sounds on a DVD-RW (VR mode) or DVD-R (VR mode) by pressing AUDIO. • When you connect the recorder to do one of DTS, Inc. Connect the recorder to a digital audio input jack Use this recorder. • When outputting from two stereo speakers.... Select "Surround1," "Surround2," or "Surround3" in Easy Setup (page 23). You can enjoy the surround function that the speakers are trademarks of the following: - z Hint For correct speaker location, see the operating instructions supplied ...
..., you cannot switch the bilingual sounds on a DVD-RW (VR mode) or DVD-R (VR mode) by pressing AUDIO. • When you connect the recorder to do one of DTS, Inc. Connect the recorder to a digital audio input jack Use this recorder. • When outputting from two stereo speakers.... Select "Surround1," "Surround2," or "Surround3" in Easy Setup (page 23). You can enjoy the surround function that the speakers are trademarks of the following: - z Hint For correct speaker location, see the operating instructions supplied ...
Operating Instructions
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...jack, you can use the Synchro Rec function (page 51). S VIDEO OUTPUT VIDEO AUDIO L R S video cord (not supplied) Audio/video cord (not supplied) DVD recorder S VIDEO VIDEO L(MONO) AUDIO R to LINE 2 IN LINE-2 IN S VIDEO VIDEO L(MONO) AUDIO R LINE-2 IN DV IN ONE-TOUCH DUBBING HDMI : ...not connect to (page 54). ,continued 27 If you connect equipment that has a timer function, you can connect a second DVD player and record DVDs. See also the instruction manual supplied with the connected equipment. You can use an S video cord (not supplied) instead of the yellow (video) ...
...jack, you can use the Synchro Rec function (page 51). S VIDEO OUTPUT VIDEO AUDIO L R S video cord (not supplied) Audio/video cord (not supplied) DVD recorder S VIDEO VIDEO L(MONO) AUDIO R to LINE 2 IN LINE-2 IN S VIDEO VIDEO L(MONO) AUDIO R LINE-2 IN DV IN ONE-TOUCH DUBBING HDMI : ...not connect to (page 54). ,continued 27 If you connect equipment that has a timer function, you can connect a second DVD player and record DVDs. See also the instruction manual supplied with the connected equipment. You can use an S video cord (not supplied) instead of the yellow (video) ...
Operating Instructions
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Quick Guide to Disc Types Recording Features Editing Features Rewrite (page 67) Auto Chapter (page 49) Change Title Name (page 60) Erase Title...Yes Yes/No*5 No No No *1 CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media) is a coding technology that protects copyrights for images. *2 Unused DVD-RWs are automatically formatted according to the setting of "Format DVD-RW" in "Features" setup (page 82). *3 Erasing titles ... disc space. *5 Erasing titles or chapters does not free up disc space. *6 When using DVD+R DL (Double Layer) discs, see the instructions supplied with the discs. ,continued 31
Quick Guide to Disc Types Recording Features Editing Features Rewrite (page 67) Auto Chapter (page 49) Change Title Name (page 60) Erase Title...Yes Yes/No*5 No No No *1 CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media) is a coding technology that protects copyrights for images. *2 Unused DVD-RWs are automatically formatted according to the setting of "Format DVD-RW" in "Features" setup (page 82). *3 Erasing titles ... disc space. *5 Erasing titles or chapters does not free up disc space. *6 When using DVD+R DL (Double Layer) discs, see the instructions supplied with the discs. ,continued 31
Operating Instructions
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...-speed discs. For more information, see the instructions supplied with identical region codes. Also, see the operating instructions for recording even with copyright protection technologies This product is recommended that recording on such discs may cause the recorder to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Region code (DVD VIDEO only) Your recorder has a region code printed on the...
...-speed discs. For more information, see the instructions supplied with identical region codes. Also, see the operating instructions for recording even with copyright protection technologies This product is recommended that recording on such discs may cause the recorder to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Region code (DVD VIDEO only) Your recorder has a region code printed on the...
Operating Instructions
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... instructions supplied with PBC functions, a menu appears. To use the PBC functions, press MENU again to play another title. - The point where you stopped playing is unlocked. Locking the recorder (Child Lock) You can play a restricted DVD, a message appears asking whether you make a recording. The recorder will be interrupted during playback. The recording stops and the recorder...
... instructions supplied with PBC functions, a menu appears. To use the PBC functions, press MENU again to play another title. - The point where you stopped playing is unlocked. Locking the recorder (Child Lock) You can play a restricted DVD, a message appears asking whether you make a recording. The recorder will be interrupted during playback. The recording stops and the recorder...
Operating Instructions
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.... Playback starts from the selected track, and the display asks for selecting a media type appears. Playback Enjoying a slide show with sound. 1 Insert a DATA CD/DATA DVD containing both MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files, you want to view, and press ENTER. 7 Press H PLAY to start the slide show with sound...
.... Playback starts from the selected track, and the display asks for selecting a media type appears. Playback Enjoying a slide show with sound. 1 Insert a DATA CD/DATA DVD containing both MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files, you want to view, and press ENTER. 7 Press H PLAY to start the slide show with sound...
Operating Instructions
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... the audio/video data before recording. Recording fast-moving or images containing picture noise. - Recording only a still picture or just sound • Since the recording mode for the recording (page 44). Select a recording mode according to your needs (page 30). • Check that has already been edited - See also the tuner's instruction manual (page 12). For example...
... the audio/video data before recording. Recording fast-moving or images containing picture noise. - Recording only a still picture or just sound • Since the recording mode for the recording (page 44). Select a recording mode according to your needs (page 30). • Check that has already been edited - See also the tuner's instruction manual (page 12). For example...
Operating Instructions
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... REC before Synchro-Rec starts. • The Synchro-Rec function does not work with some tuners. The recorder starts recording the second program about the recording mode, see the tuner's operating instructions. • After a recording has finished, the recorder enters the Synchro-Rec standby mode until the SYNCHRO REC indicator turns off. • If Synchro-Rec...
... REC before Synchro-Rec starts. • The Synchro-Rec function does not work with some tuners. The recorder starts recording the second program about the recording mode, see the tuner's operating instructions. • After a recording has finished, the recorder enters the Synchro-Rec standby mode until the SYNCHRO REC indicator turns off. • If Synchro-Rec...
Operating Instructions
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...can connect any other equipment that erasing unwanted scenes does not free up disc space for DVD-Rs (VR mode). the input signal is for you do additional editing on this recorder. your digital video camera. Hookups DVD recorder S VIDEO VIDEO L(MONO) AUDIO R LINE-2 IN DV IN ONE-TOUCH DUBBING HDMI...on the recorder to DV output Digital video camera : Signal flow 71 z Hint If you want to operate your digital video camera does not work with this recorder. Connect the camera to the LINE IN jack and follow the instructions of the LINE IN jacks, see "About i.LINK" on a DVD-RW (...
...can connect any other equipment that erasing unwanted scenes does not free up disc space for DVD-Rs (VR mode). the input signal is for you do additional editing on this recorder. your digital video camera. Hookups DVD recorder S VIDEO VIDEO L(MONO) AUDIO R LINE-2 IN DV IN ONE-TOUCH DUBBING HDMI...on the recorder to DV output Digital video camera : Signal flow 71 z Hint If you want to operate your digital video camera does not work with this recorder. Connect the camera to the LINE IN jack and follow the instructions of the LINE IN jacks, see "About i.LINK" on a DVD-RW (...
Operating Instructions
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...DVD (One Touch Dubbing) +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -RVR -RVideo You can also perform One Touch Dubbing when you select "DV/D8 One Touch Dubbing" and press ENTER in the digital video camera and then starts recording the tape contents from the beginning. Follow the instructions appearing on the recorder.... Note that it may take a few seconds for the whole process, and completes the recording. z Hint You can record the entire contents of a DV/D8 format...
...DVD (One Touch Dubbing) +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -RVR -RVideo You can also perform One Touch Dubbing when you select "DV/D8 One Touch Dubbing" and press ENTER in the digital video camera and then starts recording the tape contents from the beginning. Follow the instructions appearing on the recorder.... Note that it may take a few seconds for the whole process, and completes the recording. z Hint You can record the entire contents of a DV/D8 format...
Operating Instructions
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... with a wide mode function. 4:3 Letter Box Select this when connecting to a 4:3 screen TV. When you select "Auto" (default), the recorder outputs video signals of the screen. 4:3 Pan Scan Select this when connecting to a 4:3 screen TV. The setting is effective only when you connect...Settings and Adjustments Video (HDMI) Selects the type of the connected TV (4:3 standard or wide). 16:9 Select this when connecting to the instruction manual supplied with the following options. If the picture is in stop mode. 2 Select "Setup," and press ENTER. 3 Select "Video,"...
... with a wide mode function. 4:3 Letter Box Select this when connecting to a 4:3 screen TV. When you select "Auto" (default), the recorder outputs video signals of the screen. 4:3 Pan Scan Select this when connecting to a 4:3 screen TV. The setting is effective only when you connect...Settings and Adjustments Video (HDMI) Selects the type of the connected TV (4:3 standard or wide). 16:9 Select this when connecting to the instruction manual supplied with the following options. If the picture is in stop mode. 2 Select "Setup," and press ENTER. 3 Select "Video,"...
Operating Instructions
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... 22. Be sure to match the command mode of this if the default command mode conflicts with other DVD equipment. Factory Setting Allows you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder" on the disc, you enter a wrong number, press < or CLEAR and reenter. For details, ...in step 2, and press ENTER. When the display for Easy Setup (page 23) from step 4. When the "Easy Setup" display appears, follow the instructions for registering a password appears, enter a new four-digit password using the number buttons. 2 Select "Rating Level," and press ENTER. z Hint If ...
... 22. Be sure to match the command mode of this if the default command mode conflicts with other DVD equipment. Factory Setting Allows you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder" on the disc, you enter a wrong number, press < or CLEAR and reenter. For details, ...in step 2, and press ENTER. When the display for Easy Setup (page 23) from step 4. When the "Easy Setup" display appears, follow the instructions for registering a password appears, enter a new four-digit password using the number buttons. 2 Select "Rating Level," and press ENTER. z Hint If ...