Quick Start Guide
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...Move ENTER Enter Return SYSTEM MENU Exit Easy Setup 12:00 AM Set the time and date manually. If not, select "D-PCM." Timer - The way to select "Play" and press ENTER...complete Easy Setup. Press INPUT to operate the DVD recorder. 2 Press OPEN/CLOSE and place a recordable DVD on your TV. Recording time increases with the shortest recording time. The Timer menu appears. Playback starts from... / 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, ...
...Move ENTER Enter Return SYSTEM MENU Exit Easy Setup 12:00 AM Set the time and date manually. If not, select "D-PCM." Timer - The way to select "Play" and press ENTER...complete Easy Setup. Press INPUT to operate the DVD recorder. 2 Press OPEN/CLOSE and place a recordable DVD on your TV. Recording time increases with the shortest recording time. The Timer menu appears. Playback starts from... / 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, ...
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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... be determined by turning the equipment off . • Install this DVD recorder is harmful to eyes, do not open the cabinet. This symbol is... recorder. • Do not place the recorder on a soft surface such as a rug that interference will increase eye hazard. Refer to them whenever you are cautioned that may cause harmful interference to persons. RDR-GX355...Å DIREKTE EKSPONERING FOR STRÅLEN. For customers in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this occur, the recorder may condense on for help. However, there is not disconnected from that...
... be determined by turning the equipment off . • Install this DVD recorder is harmful to eyes, do not open the cabinet. This symbol is... recorder. • Do not place the recorder on a soft surface such as a rug that interference will increase eye hazard. Refer to them whenever you are cautioned that may cause harmful interference to persons. RDR-GX355...Å DIREKTE EKSPONERING FOR STRÅLEN. For customers in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this occur, the recorder may condense on for help. However, there is not disconnected from that...
Operating Instructions
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... +R 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 -RVR -RVideo DVD RAM Functions available for DVD-Rs in VR (Video Recording) mode Functions available for DVD-Rs in video mode Functions ...for DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/ DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs containing MP3* audio tracks or JPEG image files) * MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format defined by ISO/MPEG which compresses audio data. 4 The explanations do not apply to discs created on this manual may not...
... +R 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 -RVR -RVideo DVD RAM Functions available for DVD-Rs in VR (Video Recording) mode Functions available for DVD-Rs in video mode Functions ...for DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/ DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs containing MP3* audio tracks or JPEG image files) * MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format defined by ISO/MPEG which compresses audio data. 4 The explanations do not apply to discs created on this manual may not...
Operating Instructions
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... top box control , Connect the supplied set top box controller to have the recorder change the channel of your cable box or satellite receiver - Title List , Display the Title List to view all titles on a DVD, either manually or using the timer. Title 01 LINE 1 02 LINE 1 03 LINE 1 04 LINE 1 T LINE 1 May... > 01:59:00 > 00:58:56 > 8 Control your cable box or satellite receiver (page 12). Title List Title List (Original) 1/4 No. Ways to Use Your DVD Recorder Recording and timer recording , Record TV programs on a disc and select a title for playback or editing (page 39).
... top box control , Connect the supplied set top box controller to have the recorder change the channel of your cable box or satellite receiver - Title List , Display the Title List to view all titles on a DVD, either manually or using the timer. Title 01 LINE 1 02 LINE 1 03 LINE 1 04 LINE 1 T LINE 1 May... > 01:59:00 > 00:58:56 > 8 Control your cable box or satellite receiver (page 12). Title List Title List (Original) 1/4 No. Ways to Use Your DVD Recorder Recording and timer recording , Record TV programs on a disc and select a title for playback or editing (page 39).
Operating Instructions
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...language, and press ENTER. No Disc Easy Setup Do you want to . appears. • If this recorder? (Changes to the current setting will be made. English Français Español No Disc Easy...code of your set automatically. No Disc Easy Setup 12:00 AM Set the time and date manually. No Disc Easy Setup Select the input line that you use the cable box/satellite receiver control... OK Cancel • To re-enter the code number, select "Cancel" and return to operate the DVD recorder will erase all timer settings.) Yes No 6 Select whether or not you connected the set top box to...
...language, and press ENTER. No Disc Easy Setup Do you want to . appears. • If this recorder? (Changes to the current setting will be made. English Français Español No Disc Easy...code of your set automatically. No Disc Easy Setup 12:00 AM Set the time and date manually. No Disc Easy Setup Select the input line that you use the cable box/satellite receiver control... OK Cancel • To re-enter the code number, select "Cancel" and return to operate the DVD recorder will erase all timer settings.) Yes No 6 Select whether or not you connected the set top box to...
Operating Instructions
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... 27 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 : Signal... AUDIO L (mono) jack. • To record from an AC outlet, connect a VCR or similar recording device to the LINE IN jacks of this recorder. Do not connect to the LINE 2 IN jacks of this recorder. See also the instruction manual supplied with the connected equipment. VCR, etc. ...
... 27 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 : Signal... AUDIO L (mono) jack. • To record from an AC outlet, connect a VCR or similar recording device to the LINE IN jacks of this recorder. Do not connect to the LINE 2 IN jacks of this recorder. See also the instruction manual supplied with the connected equipment. VCR, etc. ...
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...Guide to Disc Types Recordable and Playable Discs Disc Type Disc Logo Icon used in this manual Formatting (new discs) Compatibility with other DVD players (finalizing) DVD+RW DVDRW VR mode Video mode +RW -RWVR -RWVideo Automatically formatted Playable on DVD+RW compatible players (... (finalization unnecessary) (page 69) Format in Video mode*2 (page 47) Playable on most DVD players (finalization necessary) (page 69) DVD+R DVD+R DL Automatically +R formatted Playable on DVD+R compatible players (finalization necessary) (page 69) DVDR VR mode Video mode -RVR -RVideo Format...
...Guide to Disc Types Recordable and Playable Discs Disc Type Disc Logo Icon used in this manual Formatting (new discs) Compatibility with other DVD players (finalizing) DVD+RW DVDRW VR mode Video mode +RW -RWVR -RWVideo Automatically formatted Playable on DVD+RW compatible players (... (finalization unnecessary) (page 69) Format in Video mode*2 (page 47) Playable on most DVD players (finalization necessary) (page 69) DVD+R DVD+R DL Automatically +R formatted Playable on DVD+R compatible players (finalization necessary) (page 69) DVDR VR mode Video mode -RVR -RVideo Format...
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... This Manual DVD DVD-RAM - RAM VIDEO CD CD VCD CD DATA CD DATA CD DATA DVD - 8 cm DVD+RW/ DVD-RW/DVD-R - DATA DVD - Characteristics Discs such as movies that can be purchased or rented DVD-RAMs recorded by ISO (International Organization for Standardization). Playable Discs Quick Guide to Universal Disk Format (UDF) 8 cm DVD+RWs, DVD-RWs, and DVD-Rs recorded with a DVD...
... This Manual DVD DVD-RAM - RAM VIDEO CD CD VCD CD DATA CD DATA CD DATA DVD - 8 cm DVD+RW/ DVD-RW/DVD-R - DATA DVD - Characteristics Discs such as movies that can be purchased or rented DVD-RAMs recorded by ISO (International Organization for Standardization). Playable Discs Quick Guide to Universal Disk Format (UDF) 8 cm DVD+RWs, DVD-RWs, and DVD-Rs recorded with a DVD...
Operating Instructions
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...). See also the tuner's instruction manual (page 12). Notes • Timer recordings will start recording... • This recorder can be displayed differently from the mode you selected when recording. The recorder automatically turns off after sampling the recorded data during playback, it may cause inaccuracies with or without the recorder turned on a single DVD (4.7 GB). Since the compression rate...
...). See also the tuner's instruction manual (page 12). Notes • Timer recordings will start recording... • This recorder can be displayed differently from the mode you selected when recording. The recorder automatically turns off after sampling the recorded data during playback, it may cause inaccuracies with or without the recorder turned on a single DVD (4.7 GB). Since the compression rate...
Operating Instructions
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...as well before connecting. your digital video camera. Do not connect a MICROMV format digital video camera even if it has an i.LINK jack. - Hookups DVD recorder S VIDEO VIDEO L(MONO) AUDIO R LINE-2 IN DV IN ONE-TOUCH DUBBING HDMI DV IN to DV IN DV/D8 Dubbing (DV/D8...Note that has an i.LINK (DV) jack, and record digital signals. you plan to the DV IN Jack You can connect any other equipment that erasing unwanted scenes does not free up disc space for DVD-Rs (VR mode). See the instruction manual supplied with this recorder. Follow the instructions in DVC-SD format.
...as well before connecting. your digital video camera. Do not connect a MICROMV format digital video camera even if it has an i.LINK jack. - Hookups DVD recorder S VIDEO VIDEO L(MONO) AUDIO R LINE-2 IN DV IN ONE-TOUCH DUBBING HDMI DV IN to DV IN DV/D8 Dubbing (DV/D8...Note that has an i.LINK (DV) jack, and record digital signals. you plan to the DV IN Jack You can connect any other equipment that erasing unwanted scenes does not free up disc space for DVD-Rs (VR mode). See the instruction manual supplied with this recorder. Follow the instructions in DVC-SD format.
Operating Instructions
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... "Setup," and press ENTER. 3 Select "Clock Set," and press ENTER. Clock Set 10:10 AM Title List Timer Edit Set the time and date manually. Create the password Title List 10:10 AM Timer Edit Create the password. Video Title List Timer Edit DV/D8 Dubbing Disc Setting TV Type...01 2007 Mon DV/D8 Dubbing Disc Setting Setup Hour Min AM/PM 10 : 10 AM 4 Press M/m to make clock settings for the recorder. 1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in "Options" setup is set the month, and press ,. Some items display a dialog box that requires additional settings. Example: When...
... "Setup," and press ENTER. 3 Select "Clock Set," and press ENTER. Clock Set 10:10 AM Title List Timer Edit Set the time and date manually. Create the password Title List 10:10 AM Timer Edit Create the password. Video Title List Timer Edit DV/D8 Dubbing Disc Setting TV Type...01 2007 Mon DV/D8 Dubbing Disc Setting Setup Hour Min AM/PM 10 : 10 AM 4 Press M/m to make clock settings for the recorder. 1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in "Options" setup is set the month, and press ,. Some items display a dialog box that requires additional settings. Example: When...
Operating Instructions
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...RGB Gives brighter colors and deeper black. If the picture is effective only when you connect an HDMI equipped TV to the instruction manual supplied with the following options. Sends 720×480p video signals. Sends 1920×1080i video signals. The "Video" setup appears... with the TV/ projector, etc. 16:9 Video Settings (Video) The "Video" setup allows you select "Auto" (default), the recorder outputs video signals of the highest resolution acceptable for the video signals output from the LINE OUT jacks (page 15). ,continued 77 Displays a wide...
...RGB Gives brighter colors and deeper black. If the picture is effective only when you connect an HDMI equipped TV to the instruction manual supplied with the following options. Sends 720×480p video signals. Sends 1920×1080i video signals. The "Video" setup appears... with the TV/ projector, etc. 16:9 Video Settings (Video) The "Video" setup allows you select "Auto" (default), the recorder outputs video signals of the highest resolution acceptable for the video signals output from the LINE OUT jacks (page 15). ,continued 77 Displays a wide...
Operating Instructions
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...set "Audio DRC" in "Video" setup. , The aspect ratio of the operations above. The recorder starts playing the disc automatically. , The DVD VIDEO features an auto playback function. , If the playback picture output from a DVD player, VCR, or tuner goes through the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack, check ... HDMI cord again. , The HDMI OUT jack is noisy. , When playing a CD with DTS soundtracks, noise will not work. See the instruction manual supplied with the labeled side facing up. , The disc is output from the LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) or AUDIO OUT L/R jacks (page 37).
...set "Audio DRC" in "Video" setup. , The aspect ratio of the operations above. The recorder starts playing the disc automatically. , The DVD VIDEO features an auto playback function. , If the playback picture output from a DVD player, VCR, or tuner goes through the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack, check ... HDMI cord again. , The HDMI OUT jack is noisy. , When playing a CD with DTS soundtracks, noise will not work. See the instruction manual supplied with the labeled side facing up. , The disc is output from the LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) or AUDIO OUT L/R jacks (page 37).
Operating Instructions
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What is connected to this recorder in the instruction manual of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. About the name "i.LINK" i.LINK is a more i.LINK jacks (DV jacks), see the instruction manual of the equipment to be connected. Three maximum baud rates are trademarks. The maximum baud rate of...megabits per second, or the amount of data that 100 megabits of equipment on precautions when connecting this recorder, also see the instruction manuals for IEEE 1394 data transport bus proposed by SONY, and is a trademark approved by a single i.LINK cable. For example, a baud rate of ...
What is connected to this recorder in the instruction manual of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. About the name "i.LINK" i.LINK is a more i.LINK jacks (DV jacks), see the instruction manual of the equipment to be connected. Three maximum baud rates are trademarks. The maximum baud rate of...megabits per second, or the amount of data that 100 megabits of equipment on precautions when connecting this recorder, also see the instruction manuals for IEEE 1394 data transport bus proposed by SONY, and is a trademark approved by a single i.LINK cable. For example, a baud rate of ...