Quick Start Guide
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...3 Press / to complete Easy Setup. Easy Setup Initial setting necessary to operate the DVD recorder will erase all timer settings.) Yes No Move ENTER Enter Return SYSTEM MENU Exit YES NO Easy...Move ENTER Enter Return SYSTEM MENU Exit Easy Setup 12:00 AM Set the time and date manually. Easy Setup Dolby Digital D-PCM Dolby Digital 10:10 AM Move ENTER Enter Return SYSTEM MENU... Press the number buttons 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,...
...3 Press / to complete Easy Setup. Easy Setup Initial setting necessary to operate the DVD recorder will erase all timer settings.) Yes No Move ENTER Enter Return SYSTEM MENU Exit YES NO Easy...Move ENTER Enter Return SYSTEM MENU Exit Easy Setup 12:00 AM Set the time and date manually. Easy Setup Dolby Digital D-PCM Dolby Digital 10:10 AM Move ENTER Enter Return SYSTEM MENU... Press the number buttons 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,...
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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...and maintenance (servicing) instructions in a particular installation. RDR-GX355 Serial No CAUTION You are not going to comply with this occur, the recorder may cause harmful interference to direct sunlight, excessive dust..., uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in this DVD recorder is placed in a very damp room, moisture may be unplugged from a cold to a .... UNDGÅ DIREKTE UDSÆTTELSE FOR STRÅLING. Record the serial number in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this apparatus to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. ...
...and maintenance (servicing) instructions in a particular installation. RDR-GX355 Serial No CAUTION You are not going to comply with this occur, the recorder may cause harmful interference to direct sunlight, excessive dust..., uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in this DVD recorder is placed in a very damp room, moisture may be unplugged from a cold to a .... UNDGÅ DIREKTE UDSÆTTELSE FOR STRÅLING. Record the serial number in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this apparatus to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. ...
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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... the channel of your cable box or satellite receiver - You need to connect a tuner such as a cable box to recorded titles - Title List Title List (Original) 1/4 No. Title 01 LINE 1 02 LINE 1 03 LINE 1 04 LINE 1 T LINE 1 May/02/2007 08:00 PM ...56 > 8 CH 103! 103 Quick access to this recorder. Title List , Display the Title List 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). Ways to view all titles on a DVD, either manually or using the timer. Control your cable box or ...
... the channel of your cable box or satellite receiver - You need to connect a tuner such as a cable box to recorded titles - Title List Title List (Original) 1/4 No. Title 01 LINE 1 02 LINE 1 03 LINE 1 04 LINE 1 T LINE 1 May/02/2007 08:00 PM ...56 > 8 CH 103! 103 Quick access to this recorder. Title List , Display the Title List 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). Ways to view all titles on a DVD, either manually or using the timer. Control your cable box or ...
Operating Instructions
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appears. • If this recorder? (Changes to the current setting will be made. OK Cancel • To re-enter the code number, select "Cancel" and...Line2") that is set automatically. Month Day Year 01 01 2007 Mon Hour Min 12 : 00 AM/PM AM 10Press M/m to operate the DVD recorder will erase all timer settings.) Yes No 6 Select whether or not you want to control your cable box/satellite receiver. The setup display for... to the cable box/satellite receiver, and press ENTER. No Disc Easy Setup 12:00 AM Set the time and date manually. The day of the connected TV appears. 24
appears. • If this recorder? (Changes to the current setting will be made. OK Cancel • To re-enter the code number, select "Cancel" and...Line2") that is set automatically. Month Day Year 01 01 2007 Mon Hour Min 12 : 00 AM/PM AM 10Press M/m to operate the DVD recorder will erase all timer settings.) Yes No 6 Select whether or not you want to control your cable box/satellite receiver. The setup display for... to the cable box/satellite receiver, and press ENTER. No Disc Easy Setup 12:00 AM Set the time and date manually. The day of the connected TV appears. 24
Operating Instructions
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... IN jacks of the audio/video cord. See also the instruction manual supplied with the connected equipment. You can use the Synchro Rec function (page 51). VCR, etc. 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...
... IN jacks of the audio/video cord. See also the instruction manual supplied with the connected equipment. You can use the Synchro Rec function (page 51). VCR, etc. 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...
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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...
Operating Instructions
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... or JPEG image files. • Data part of CD-Extras • DVD-ROMs that are trademarks. * A logical format of files and folders on Super Audio CDs • DVD VIDEOs with a different region code (see page 34) • A disc recorded in This Manual DVD DVD-RAM - Characteristics Discs such as movies that can be purchased or rented...
... or JPEG image files. • Data part of CD-Extras • DVD-ROMs that are trademarks. * A logical format of files and folders on Super Audio CDs • DVD VIDEOs with a different region code (see page 34) • A disc recorded in This Manual DVD DVD-RAM - Characteristics Discs such as movies that can be purchased or rented...
Operating Instructions
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.... 46 For DVD+RWs or DVD-RWs, you can record on various disc types. See also the tuner's instruction manual (page 12). The recorder automatically turns off after sampling the recorded data during playback, it may cause inaccuracies with the recording time. - If recording time is calculated after a recording has finished. • This recorder records at ×1 speed. Recording mode Approximate recording time...
.... 46 For DVD+RWs or DVD-RWs, you can record on various disc types. See also the tuner's instruction manual (page 12). The recorder automatically turns off after sampling the recorded data during playback, it may cause inaccuracies with the recording time. - If recording time is calculated after a recording has finished. • This recorder records at ×1 speed. Recording mode Approximate recording time...
Operating Instructions
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... equipment that erasing unwanted scenes does not free up disc space for DVD-Rs (VR mode). Connecting a Digital Video Camera to record or edit from the DV IN jack The DV IN jack on this recorder. See the instruction manual supplied with this recorder. Notes • The DV IN jack is not in "Connecting a Digital...
... equipment that erasing unwanted scenes does not free up disc space for DVD-Rs (VR mode). Connecting a Digital Video Camera to record or edit from the DV IN jack The DV IN jack on this recorder. See the instruction manual supplied with this recorder. Notes • The DV IN jack is not in "Connecting a Digital...
Operating Instructions
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...The disc does not start playback. The sound volume may improve if you have inserted a disc whose Title menu or DVD menu automatically appears on the disc, you may not be recorded or played. , If you set "Line Audio Input" in "Audio" setup to the audio signal format. Insert ... up. , The disc is upside down. Playback stops automatically. , If the disc has an auto pause signal, the recorder stops playback at the auto pause signal. See the instruction manual supplied with DTS soundtracks, noise will not work. Sound There is no sound. , Re-connect all connections securely. , ...
...The disc does not start playback. The sound volume may improve if you have inserted a disc whose Title menu or DVD menu automatically appears on the disc, you may not be recorded or played. , If you set "Line Audio Input" in "Audio" setup to the audio signal format. Insert ... up. , The disc is upside down. Playback stops automatically. , If the disc has an auto pause signal, the recorder stops playback at the auto pause signal. See the instruction manual supplied with DTS soundtracks, noise will not work. Sound There is no sound. , Re-connect all connections securely. , ...