Quick Start Guide
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... contact your DVD recorder. ©2007 Sony Corporation Printed in step 6 of Setup on the DVD recorder from a connected device, you have : Cable Box With Video/Audio Output - Connecting an AV amplifier (receiver) DVD Recorder to DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) AUDIO OUT L/R to HDMI OUT to... an antenna, connect this DVD recorder to the VCR using an audio/video cord. 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. or - RDR-GX355 Follow the three steps below...
... contact your DVD recorder. ©2007 Sony Corporation Printed in step 6 of Setup on the DVD recorder from a connected device, you have : Cable Box With Video/Audio Output - Connecting an AV amplifier (receiver) DVD Recorder to DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) AUDIO OUT L/R to HDMI OUT to... an antenna, connect this DVD recorder to the VCR using an audio/video cord. 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. or - RDR-GX355 Follow the three steps below...
Operating Instructions
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... to the LINE OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) jacks (page 15), you can watch cable or satellite programs, you can record any channel on the TV even when the recorder is necessary 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...
... to the LINE OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) jacks (page 15), you can watch cable or satellite programs, you can record any channel on the TV even when the recorder is necessary 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...
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Notes • Synchro-Recording does not work for: - Input signals from the LINE 2 IN jacks. - Output signals to S VIDEO OUT, COMPONENT VIDEO OUT, or HDMI OUT jacks. 14 For details, see the tuner's operating instructions. • AV path through function does not work with some tuners.
Notes • Synchro-Recording does not work for: - Input signals from the LINE 2 IN jacks. - Output signals to S VIDEO OUT, COMPONENT VIDEO OUT, or HDMI OUT jacks. 14 For details, see the tuner's operating instructions. • AV path through function does not work with some tuners.
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... INPUT AUDIO R L (red) (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 R AUDIO AUDIO...
... INPUT AUDIO R L (red) (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 R AUDIO AUDIO...
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... jacks on the front panel when the recorder outputs signals through the HDMI OUT jack. If your TV has an HDMI input jack Connect the HDMI* OUT jack using a certified HDMI cord (not supplied). You will enjoy high quality picture and sound. Be sure to HDMI OUT HDMI OUT DVD recorder SETTOP HDMI OUT BOX CONTROL AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO...
... jacks on the front panel when the recorder outputs signals through the HDMI OUT jack. If your TV has an HDMI input jack Connect the HDMI* OUT jack using a certified HDMI cord (not supplied). You will enjoy high quality picture and sound. Be sure to HDMI OUT HDMI OUT DVD recorder SETTOP HDMI OUT BOX CONTROL AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO...
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... 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) ...supplied) of "Video" to LINE OUT (AUDIO 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 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT R AUDIO AUDIO DVD recorder : Signal flow 17 Hookups and Settings If your TV accepts...
... 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) ...supplied) of "Video" to LINE OUT (AUDIO 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 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT R AUDIO AUDIO DVD recorder : Signal flow 17 Hookups and Settings If your TV accepts...
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...receiver) with a decoder Front (R) Subwoofer : Signal flow 18 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 DIGITAL AUDIO... cord (not supplied) Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) HDMI cord (not supplied) or to HDMI input [Speakers] Rear (L) or to the input jack on your AV amplifier (receiver). This will enable you to listen to DVD audio tracks through your AV amplifier (receiver).
...receiver) with a decoder Front (R) Subwoofer : Signal flow 18 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 DIGITAL AUDIO... cord (not supplied) Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) HDMI cord (not supplied) or to HDMI input [Speakers] Rear (L) or to the input jack on your AV amplifier (receiver). This will enable you to listen to DVD audio tracks through your AV amplifier (receiver).
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... license from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jacks, 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 the TV with the connected components. z Hint For correct speaker location, see the... operating instructions supplied with a video cord other than HDMI cord (component video cord, S VIDEO cord, or audio/video cord). 19 Connect the recorder...
... license from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jacks, 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 the TV with the connected components. z Hint For correct speaker location, see the... operating instructions supplied with a video cord other than HDMI cord (component video cord, S VIDEO cord, or audio/video cord). 19 Connect the recorder...
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...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 flow z Hints • When the connected equipment outputs only monaural sound, ... L (mono) jack. • To record from an AC outlet, connect a VCR or similar recording device to the LINE IN jacks of this recorder. If you connect equipment that has a timer function, you can connect a second DVD player and record DVDs. If the equipment has an S video jack...
...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 flow z Hints • When the connected equipment outputs only monaural sound, ... L (mono) jack. • To record from an AC outlet, connect a VCR or similar recording device to the LINE IN jacks of this recorder. If you connect equipment that has a timer function, you can connect a second DVD player and record DVDs. If the equipment has an S video jack...
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...m/ M buttons. Notes • If you can play a DVD with a DTS soundtrack DTS audio signals are available, depending on the duration of a CD, or DATA CD/DATA DVD containing MP3 audio tracks, playback will not start until you connect the recorder to audio equipment without a DTS decoder, do not set "...playback of the press. • See "DVD Audio/Subtitle Language" on page 99 for DVDs and VIDEO CDs. (slow) Plays in slow motion when pressed in slow motion. Three speeds are output only through the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL)/HDMI OUT jack. To enjoy DTS Digital Surround...
...m/ M buttons. Notes • If you can play a DVD with a DTS soundtrack DTS audio signals are available, depending on the duration of a CD, or DATA CD/DATA DVD containing MP3 audio tracks, playback will not start until you connect the recorder to audio equipment without a DTS decoder, do not set "...playback of the press. • See "DVD Audio/Subtitle Language" on page 99 for DVDs and VIDEO CDs. (slow) Plays in slow motion when pressed in slow motion. Three speeds are output only through the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL)/HDMI OUT jack. To enjoy DTS Digital Surround...
Operating Instructions
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...initial dub, use the DV IN jack when: - your digital video camera. 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 using the "DV/D8 Edit" functions ... camera to dub by way of this recorder. Note that has an i.LINK (DV) jack, and record digital signals. Operation is straightforward because the DVD recorder will not output signals. • You cannot use the DV IN jack and record on this recorder conforms to record or edit from the DV IN jack ...
...initial dub, use the DV IN jack when: - your digital video camera. 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 using the "DV/D8 Edit" functions ... camera to dub by way of this recorder. Note that has an i.LINK (DV) jack, and record digital signals. Operation is straightforward because the DVD recorder will not output signals. • You cannot use the DV IN jack and record on this recorder conforms to record or edit from the DV IN jack ...
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Z OPEN/ CLOSE SYSTEM MENU 123 456 789 0 O RETURN INPUT M/m/ You can record a DV/D8 format tape onto a disc. The recorder controls the digital video camera. To simply dub the entire contents of a DV/D8 format tape (One Touch Dubbing), see page 74. ◆How titles ... divided into chapters at either 5 or 15-minute intervals, according to select the scenes using the onscreen menu. Dubbing From a DV/D8 Format Tape to a DVD +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -RVR -RVideo You can fast forward, rewind, play in slow motion, and stop the tape to the...
Z OPEN/ CLOSE SYSTEM MENU 123 456 789 0 O RETURN INPUT M/m/ You can record a DV/D8 format tape onto a disc. The recorder controls the digital video camera. To simply dub the entire contents of a DV/D8 format tape (One Touch Dubbing), see page 74. ◆How titles ... divided into chapters at either 5 or 15-minute intervals, according to select the scenes using the onscreen menu. Dubbing From a DV/D8 Format Tape to a DVD +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -RVR -RVideo You can fast forward, rewind, play in slow motion, and stop the tape to the...
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...Edit DV/D8 Dubbing Disc Setting Setup Digital Out Downmix Audio DRC Audio (HDMI) Scan Audio Surround DV/D8 Audio Input Line Audio Input : Dolby Surround : Standard : Auto : On : Off Stereo 1 : SterSetoer1eo 2 : SterMeoix "Stereo 1": Records original sound only. For the details, see page 81. 10 Select an... the dubbing start point on the tape, and stop or pause playback. "Stereo 2": Records additional audio only. Select "Stereo 2" or "Mix" if you have added a second audio channel when recording with your digital video camera. DV/D8 Dubbing Title List Timer DV/D8 Simple Dubbing DV...
...Edit DV/D8 Dubbing Disc Setting Setup Digital Out Downmix Audio DRC Audio (HDMI) Scan Audio Surround DV/D8 Audio Input Line Audio Input : Dolby Surround : Standard : Auto : On : Off Stereo 1 : SterSetoer1eo 2 : SterMeoix "Stereo 1": Records original sound only. For the details, see page 81. 10 Select an... the dubbing start point on the tape, and stop or pause playback. "Stereo 2": Records additional audio only. Select "Stereo 2" or "Mix" if you have added a second audio channel when recording with your digital video camera. DV/D8 Dubbing Title List Timer DV/D8 Simple Dubbing DV...
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Settings and Adjustments Using the Setup Displays By using the setup displays, you can make various adjustments to items such as picture and sound, as well as select a language for the subtitles. Note Playback settings stored on the disc take priority over the setup display settings, and not all of the functions described may work. SYSTEM MENU 123 456 789 0 O RETURN M/m/ The setup displays are used in the following way.
Settings and Adjustments Using the Setup Displays By using the setup displays, you can make various adjustments to items such as picture and sound, as well as select a language for the subtitles. Note Playback settings stored on the disc take priority over the setup display settings, and not all of the functions described may work. SYSTEM MENU 123 456 789 0 O RETURN M/m/ The setup displays are used in the following way.
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... the password Title List 10:10 AM Timer Edit Create the password. Video Title List Timer Edit DV/D8 Dubbing Disc Setting TV Type HDMI Resolution Video (HDMI) Black Level Picture Control Progressive Setup : 16:9 : Auto : Y Cb Cr : On : Standard : Off 10:10 AM To return to the setup item. Clock ...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 ,. Clock Setting (Clock Set) The "Clock Set" setup allows you to set...
... the password Title List 10:10 AM Timer Edit Create the password. Video Title List Timer Edit DV/D8 Dubbing Disc Setting TV Type HDMI Resolution Video (HDMI) Black Level Picture Control Progressive Setup : 16:9 : Auto : Y Cb Cr : On : Standard : Off 10:10 AM To return to the setup item. Clock ...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 ,. Clock Setting (Clock Set) The "Clock Set" setup allows you to set...
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...;480p video signals. Settings and Adjustments Video (HDMI) Selects the type of TV, tuner, or decoder connected to the recorder. 1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is effective only when you select "Auto" (default), the recorder outputs video signals of the highest resolution acceptable for... the video signals output from the HDMI OUT jack. 16:9 Video Settings (Video)...
...;480p video signals. Settings and Adjustments Video (HDMI) Selects the type of TV, tuner, or decoder connected to the recorder. 1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is effective only when you select "Auto" (default), the recorder outputs video signals of the highest resolution acceptable for... the video signals output from the HDMI OUT jack. 16:9 Video Settings (Video)...
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... colors become richer, and the color contrast is not effective when the "PROGRESSIVE" indicator lights up on the front panel display and the recorder outputs progressive signals. Dynamic 1 Produces a bold dynamic picture by increasing the black level. Standard Displays a standard picture (function turned off ...You can adjust the video signal of the output signal to obtain the picture quality you are watching. Off Sets the black level of DVD or VIDEO CD (with PBC function off ). Dynamic 2 Produces a more dynamic picture than "Dynamic 1" by further increasing the picture contrast...
... colors become richer, and the color contrast is not effective when the "PROGRESSIVE" indicator lights up on the front panel display and the recorder outputs progressive signals. Dynamic 1 Produces a bold dynamic picture by increasing the black level. Standard Displays a standard picture (function turned off ...You can adjust the video signal of the output signal to obtain the picture quality you are watching. Off Sets the black level of DVD or VIDEO CD (with PBC function off ). Dynamic 2 Produces a more dynamic picture than "Dynamic 1" by further increasing the picture contrast...
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..." setup allows you to adjust the sound according to the playback and connection conditions. 1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is selected. ◆ DTS (DVD VIDEOs only) Selects whether or not to output DTS signals. Audio 10:10 AM Title List Timer Edit DV/D8 Dubbing...Audio Input : Dolby Surround : Standard : Auto : On : Off : Stereo 1 : Stereo Digital Out The following options. Note If the HDMI OUT jack is connected to equipment not compatible with Dolby Digital signals, D-PCM signals will be output, regardless of Dolby Digital signal. Settings and ...
..." setup allows you to adjust the sound according to the playback and connection conditions. 1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is selected. ◆ DTS (DVD VIDEOs only) Selects whether or not to output DTS signals. Audio 10:10 AM Title List Timer Edit DV/D8 Dubbing...Audio Input : Dolby Surround : Standard : Auto : On : Off : Stereo 1 : Stereo Digital Out The following options. Note If the HDMI OUT jack is connected to equipment not compatible with Dolby Digital signals, D-PCM signals will be output, regardless of Dolby Digital signal. Settings and ...
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...surround speakers, the surround effects will be difficult to "D-PCM" (page 79). Wide Range Gives you play a DVD which has rear sound elements (channels) or is recorded in Dolby Digital format. Off No surround effect Surround1 Creates one of the surround modes, turn off the surround ...being at a live performance. Off No sound is turned down . This function affects the output of a DVD disc with your stereo. DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL)/HDMI OUT jack when "Dolby Digital" is set of virtual surround speakers Surround2 Creates two sets of virtual surround ...
...surround speakers, the surround effects will be difficult to "D-PCM" (page 79). Wide Range Gives you play a DVD which has rear sound elements (channels) or is recorded in Dolby Digital format. Off No surround effect Surround1 Creates one of the surround modes, turn off the surround ...being at a live performance. Off No sound is turned down . This function affects the output of a DVD disc with your stereo. DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL)/HDMI OUT jack when "Dolby Digital" is set of virtual surround speakers Surround2 Creates two sets of virtual surround ...
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...HDMI Resolution" setting in stop mode to progressive format. If the picture still does not appear, repeat the steps and try connecting your recorder to your TV's S VIDEO input. , You have set the recorder to operate the DVD recorder... and then hold down X PAUSE on the recorder...equipment connected to the recorder's input jack does ...recorder off and on again...recorder appears on again. 3Disconnect and then connect the HDMI cord again. , If the HDMI... your recorder passes through the recorder is...
...HDMI Resolution" setting in stop mode to progressive format. If the picture still does not appear, repeat the steps and try connecting your recorder to your TV's S VIDEO input. , You have set the recorder to operate the DVD recorder... and then hold down X PAUSE on the recorder...equipment connected to the recorder's input jack does ...recorder off and on again...recorder appears on again. 3Disconnect and then connect the HDMI cord again. , If the HDMI... your recorder passes through the recorder is...