Quick Start Guide
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...Top Box controller for Place it so that has audio/video output jacks. To record TV programs on the DVD recorder from a connected tuner, make recordings on your DVD recorder. ©2007 Sony Corporation Printed in step 6 of Setup on your set top box. Connecting an AV ... Cable Box With Video/Audio Output - RDR-GX355 Follow the three steps below to connect, setup and make additional connections by referring to connection B. : Hookup for Playback You will need: X1 (one audio/video cord is supplied) Television DVD Recorder AUDIO OUT CVOIDMEPOONOEUNTT S VIDEO OUT LINE ...
...Top Box controller for Place it so that has audio/video output jacks. To record TV programs on the DVD recorder from a connected tuner, make recordings on your DVD recorder. ©2007 Sony Corporation Printed in step 6 of Setup on your set top box. Connecting an AV ... Cable Box With Video/Audio Output - RDR-GX355 Follow the three steps below to connect, setup and make additional connections by referring to connection B. : Hookup for Playback You will need: X1 (one audio/video cord is supplied) Television DVD Recorder AUDIO OUT CVOIDMEPOONOEUNTT S VIDEO OUT LINE ...
Quick Start Guide
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... Easy Setup Enter the brand code of brand codes are displayed on your TV. Label side facing up Insert a DVD Disc 1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder. 2 Press OPEN/CLOSE and place a recordable DVD on the disc tray. 3 Press OPEN/CLOSE again to select "Play" and press ENTER. HQ, ...satellite receiver turned on and do the following: 1 Turn on the recorder and the cable box/satellite receiver. 2 Point the remote at the recorder (not at the end of Brand Codes Cable box brand Code number Sony 1006 Scientific Atlanta Motorola Pace 0008,0277,0017,00 06,...
... Easy Setup Enter the brand code of brand codes are displayed on your TV. Label side facing up Insert a DVD Disc 1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder. 2 Press OPEN/CLOSE and place a recordable DVD on the disc tray. 3 Press OPEN/CLOSE again to select "Play" and press ENTER. HQ, ...satellite receiver turned on and do the following: 1 Turn on the recorder and the cable box/satellite receiver. 2 Point the remote at the recorder (not at the end of Brand Codes Cable box brand Code number Sony 1006 Scientific Atlanta Motorola Pace 0008,0277,0017,00 06,...
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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... RDR-GX355 Serial No CAUTION You are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this equipment does cause harmful interference to them whenever you are located at a qualified service shop. On placement • Place the recorder...instructions in the event of the following measures: - AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO THE BEAM. never pull the cord. Should this DVD recorder is no guarantee that any solid object or liquid fall into an outlet on the lenses inside the enclosure. UNNGÅ ...
... RDR-GX355 Serial No CAUTION You are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this equipment does cause harmful interference to them whenever you are located at a qualified service shop. On placement • Place the recorder...instructions in the event of the following measures: - AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO THE BEAM. never pull the cord. Should this DVD recorder is no guarantee that any solid object or liquid fall into an outlet on the lenses inside the enclosure. UNNGÅ ...
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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 Cable Box/Satellite Receiver (Tuner 12 Step 3: Connecting to Your TV 15 Step 4: Connecting to ...Cord 20 Step 6: Preparing the Remote 20 Step 7: Easy Setup 23 Connecting a VCR or Similar Device 27 Quick Guide to Disc Types 30 Recordable and Playable Discs 30 Playable Discs 33 Playback 35 Playing Discs 35 Playback Options 36 Playing a Title From the Title List 39 Searching for a...
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 Cable Box/Satellite Receiver (Tuner 12 Step 3: Connecting to Your TV 15 Step 4: Connecting to ...Cord 20 Step 6: Preparing the Remote 20 Step 7: Easy Setup 23 Connecting a VCR or Similar Device 27 Quick Guide to Disc Types 30 Recordable and Playable Discs 30 Playable Discs 33 Playback 35 Playing Discs 35 Playback Options 36 Playing a Title From the Title List 39 Searching for a...
Operating Instructions
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...31:23 > 01:59:00 > 00:58:56 > 8 You need to connect a tuner such as a cable box to recorded titles - 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). Set top box control , Connect the ...supplied set top box controller to view all titles on a DVD, either manually or using the timer. Title List Title List (...
...31:23 > 01:59:00 > 00:58:56 > 8 You need to connect a tuner such as a cable box to recorded titles - 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). Set top box control , Connect the ...supplied set top box controller to view all titles on a DVD, either manually or using the timer. Title List Title List (...
Operating Instructions
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The displayed options differ depending on the media type. You can search for a title/chapter/ track, check the playing and remaining time, or change settings for the selected item OPTIONS The OPTIONS menu appears when you select an item from a list menu (e.g., a title from the Title List menu), and press ENTER. Example: The Title List menu Title List (Original) 1/4 No. Press M/m to the selected item. Select an option by pressing M/m and ENTER. Title 01 LINE 1 02 LINE 1 03 LINE 1 04 LINE 1 T LINE 1 May/02/2007 08:00 PM 10:10 AM Length Edit Pla0y1:29:03 > Tit0le0:...
The displayed options differ depending on the media type. You can search for a title/chapter/ track, check the playing and remaining time, or change settings for the selected item OPTIONS The OPTIONS menu appears when you select an item from a list menu (e.g., a title from the Title List menu), and press ENTER. Example: The Title List menu Title List (Original) 1/4 No. Press M/m to the selected item. Select an option by pressing M/m and ENTER. Title 01 LINE 1 02 LINE 1 03 LINE 1 04 LINE 1 T LINE 1 May/02/2007 08:00 PM 10:10 AM Length Edit Pla0y1:29:03 > Tit0le0:...
Operating Instructions
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...supplied) to antenna input TV Audio/video cord (not supplied) to SET TOP BOX CONTROL SETTOP BOX CONTROL LINE 1 IN VIDEO to LINE 1 IN DVD recorder SETTOP HDMI OUT BOX CONTROL AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT L Y VIDEO VIDEO R PB L PR OPTICAL ...COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT R AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO : Signal flow About AV path through The recorder automatically sends the input signal from a cable box or satellite receiver on the cable box or satellite receiver. With this hookup, you can watch cable...
...supplied) to antenna input TV Audio/video cord (not supplied) to SET TOP BOX CONTROL SETTOP BOX CONTROL LINE 1 IN VIDEO to LINE 1 IN DVD recorder SETTOP HDMI OUT BOX CONTROL AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT L Y VIDEO VIDEO R PB L PR OPTICAL ...COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT R AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO : Signal flow About AV path through The recorder automatically sends the input signal from a cable box or satellite receiver on the cable box or satellite receiver. With this hookup, you can watch cable...
Operating Instructions
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... Do not connect your TV's speakers. ,continued 15 To enjoy higher quality images, connect an S video cord (not supplied) instead of the recorder. This will cause unwanted noise to come from your TV's audio output jacks to LINE OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) Audio/video cord (supplied) :... (white) VIDEO (yellow) S video cord (not supplied) S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO L (yellow) (white) (red) to S VIDEO OUT DVD recorder SETTOP HDMI OUT BOX CONTROL AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT L Y VIDEO VIDEO R PB L PR OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT...
... Do not connect your TV's speakers. ,continued 15 To enjoy higher quality images, connect an S video cord (not supplied) instead of the recorder. This will cause unwanted noise to come from your TV's audio output jacks to LINE OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) Audio/video cord (supplied) :... (white) VIDEO (yellow) S video cord (not supplied) S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO L (yellow) (white) (red) to S VIDEO OUT DVD recorder SETTOP HDMI OUT BOX CONTROL AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT L Y VIDEO VIDEO R PB L PR OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT...
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... connecting an HDMI cord. HDMI IN TV or projector to HDMI input HDMI cord (not supplied) to HDMI OUT HDMI OUT DVD recorder SETTOP HDMI OUT BOX CONTROL AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT L Y VIDEO VIDEO R PB L PR OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT R ...
... connecting an HDMI cord. HDMI IN TV or projector to HDMI input HDMI cord (not supplied) to HDMI OUT HDMI OUT DVD recorder SETTOP HDMI OUT BOX CONTROL AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT L Y VIDEO VIDEO R PB L PR OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT R ...
Operating Instructions
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... 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. COMPONENT VIDEO IN Y PB PR (green) (blue) (red) TV or projector INPUT L AUDIO R (white) (red) Component video cord (not supplied) ... BOX CONTROL AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT L Y VIDEO VIDEO R PB L PR OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT R AUDIO AUDIO DVD recorder : Signal flow 17 You will enjoy accurate color reproduction and high quality images.
... 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. COMPONENT VIDEO IN Y PB PR (green) (blue) (red) TV or projector INPUT L AUDIO R (white) (red) Component video cord (not supplied) ... BOX CONTROL AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT L Y VIDEO VIDEO R PB L PR OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT R AUDIO AUDIO DVD recorder : Signal flow 17 You will enjoy accurate color reproduction and high quality images.
Operating Instructions
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...). This will enable you to listen to the input jack on your AV amplifier (receiver). AUDIO OUT L (white) R (red) Audio cord (not supplied) (white) (red) DVD recorder to AUDIO OUT (L/R) SETTOP HDMI OUT BOX CONTROL AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT L Y VIDEO VIDEO R PB L PR OPTICAL COAXIAL...
...). This will enable you to listen to the input jack on your AV amplifier (receiver). AUDIO OUT L (white) R (red) Audio cord (not supplied) (white) (red) DVD recorder to AUDIO OUT (L/R) SETTOP HDMI OUT BOX CONTROL AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT L Y VIDEO VIDEO R PB L PR OPTICAL COAXIAL...
Operating Instructions
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...complete. You can control the recorder using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the front panel) to close the battery cover properly. LINE OUT VIDEO L R AUDIO to AC outlet < Notes • If the supplied remote interferes your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command... mode number for a short while before operating the recorder. Do not attempt to avoid possible leakage and corrosion.
...complete. You can control the recorder using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the front panel) to close the battery cover properly. LINE OUT VIDEO L R AUDIO to AC outlet < Notes • If the supplied remote interferes your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command... mode number for a short while before operating the recorder. Do not attempt to avoid possible leakage and corrosion.
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..., 04, 12 12 14, 15 If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder If the supplied remote interferes with your other Sony DVD recorder or player, set the command mode number for this recorder and the supplied remote to one that differs from the other Sony DVD recorder or player after you have completed "Step 7: Easy Setup...
..., 04, 12 12 14, 15 If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder If the supplied remote interferes with your other Sony DVD recorder or player, set the command mode number for this recorder and the supplied remote to one that differs from the other Sony DVD recorder or player after you have completed "Step 7: Easy Setup...
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...to the cable box/satellite receiver, and press ENTER. 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 want to . Set the day, year, hour, minutes, and AM/PM ...for clock setting appears. No Disc Easy Setup Do you connected the set automatically. See "Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Brand Code" (page 100). 9 Select the recorder's audio/video input ("Line1" or "Line2") that you want to run Easy Setup (page 85). 4 Press ENTER. The setup display for selecting the ...
...to the cable box/satellite receiver, and press ENTER. 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 want to . Set the day, year, hour, minutes, and AM/PM ...for clock setting appears. No Disc Easy Setup Do you connected the set automatically. See "Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Brand Code" (page 100). 9 Select the recorder's audio/video input ("Line1" or "Line2") that you want to run Easy Setup (page 85). 4 Press ENTER. The setup display for selecting the ...
Operating Instructions
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... of this case, connect the equipment to (page 54). ,continued 27 Hookups and Settings Connecting a VCR or Similar Device After disconnecting the recorder's power cord from connected equipment, select an input source (LINE1 or LINE2) to match the jack you connected to the LINE 1 IN ...connect to the LINE IN jacks of the audio/video cord. 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 : ...
... of this case, connect the equipment to (page 54). ,continued 27 Hookups and Settings Connecting a VCR or Similar Device After disconnecting the recorder's power cord from connected equipment, select an input source (LINE1 or LINE2) to match the jack you connected to the LINE 1 IN ...connect to the LINE IN jacks of the audio/video cord. 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 : ...
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...other equipment's output jack connected to the DVD recorder and your TV screen. DVD recorder VCR TV Be sure to connect your VCR to the input jack of video cord between the recorder and your TV. Noise (feedback) may result. • If you pass the recorder signals via the VCR, you may ...receive a clear image on your TV at the same time. • Pictures containing copy protection signals that prohibit any copying cannot be recorded. Line input 1 VCR DVD recorder TV Line input 2 28 To watch video tapes, watch the tapes through a second line input on your TV in the order ...
...other equipment's output jack connected to the DVD recorder and your TV screen. DVD recorder VCR TV Be sure to connect your VCR to the input jack of video cord between the recorder and your TV. Noise (feedback) may result. • If you pass the recorder signals via the VCR, you may ...receive a clear image on your TV at the same time. • Pictures containing copy protection signals that prohibit any copying cannot be recorded. Line input 1 VCR DVD recorder TV Line input 2 28 To watch video tapes, watch the tapes through a second line input on your TV in the order ...
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... the software producers designed, some playback features may not be labeled even though playing the DVD VIDEO is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with identical region codes. Region code (DVD VIDEO only) Your recorder has a region code printed on the other equipment. • You may not be available...
... the software producers designed, some playback features may not be labeled even though playing the DVD VIDEO is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with identical region codes. Region code (DVD VIDEO only) Your recorder has a region code printed on the other equipment. • You may not be available...
Operating Instructions
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... ENTER. To view a title, press TOP MENU or MENU (page 35). • The Title List may not appear for DVD-RWs (Video mode), DVD+Rs, or DVD-Rs (Video mode) that cannot be displayed are replaced with "*." 39 To turn off the Title List Press TITLE LIST. z...appear for discs created on other DVD recorders. • Letters that have been finalized. For details, see "Edit options for DVD-RWs (VR mode), DVD-Rs (VR mode), and DVD-RAMs. B Movie thumbnail image C Title information: Displays the title number, title name, recording date, and recording mode. Playback Playing a Title From...
... ENTER. To view a title, press TOP MENU or MENU (page 35). • The Title List may not appear for DVD-RWs (Video mode), DVD+Rs, or DVD-Rs (Video mode) that cannot be displayed are replaced with "*." 39 To turn off the Title List Press TITLE LIST. z...appear for discs created on other DVD recorders. • Letters that have been finalized. For details, see "Edit options for DVD-RWs (VR mode), DVD-Rs (VR mode), and DVD-RAMs. B Movie thumbnail image C Title information: Displays the title number, title name, recording date, and recording mode. Playback Playing a Title From...
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... The DV IN jack is straightforward because the DVD recorder will not output signals. • You cannot use the DV IN jack and record on the tape contain copy protection signals, which limit recording. Connect the camera to the i.LINK standard. 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 t DVD) i.LINK cable (not supplied) to start...
... The DV IN jack is straightforward because the DVD recorder will not output signals. • You cannot use the DV IN jack and record on the tape contain copy protection signals, which limit recording. Connect the camera to the i.LINK standard. 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 t DVD) i.LINK cable (not supplied) to start...