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Question posted by ceetwo on January 28th, 2013

Sony Rdr Gx257 Recorder Will Not Record On The Proper Days. Time And Date Settin

will not record on the proper days. Time and date settings are correct. Just started after the new year.

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Operating Instructions - Page 2

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Operating Instructions - Page 3

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Operating Instructions - Page 15

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Operating Instructions - Page 16

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Operating Instructions - Page 17

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Operating Instructions - Page 22

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Operating Instructions - Page 27

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Operating Instructions - Page 29

While watching the preview, press Basic Operation To search for a specific point of the title Select [Search] and press ENTER in step 4. Select [Time] and press ENTER.

Operating Instructions - Page 36

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Operating Instructions - Page 37

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Operating Instructions - Page 39

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Operating Instructions - Page 46

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Operating Instructions - Page 48

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Operating Instructions - Page 51

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Operating Instructions - Page 63

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Operating Instructions - Page 69

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Operating Instructions - Page 72

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Operating Instructions - Page 73

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Operating Instructions - Page 84

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