Sony RDR GX257 Support Question
Sony RDR GX257 Support Question
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Operating Instructions - Page 1
3-876-081-12(1)
DVD Recorder
Operating Instructions
RDR-GX257
© 2008 Sony Corporation
Operating Instructions - Page 2
...RDR-GX257 Serial No
CAUTION
You are located at the rear of fire or electric shock, do not attempt to rain or moisture. Batteries or batteries installed apparatus shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as it any change or modifications not expressly approved in this DVD recorder...digital device, pursuant to disconnect the recorder from the AC power source (mains) as long as ...
Operating Instructions - Page 3
...Follow all servicing to this manual describe the controls on your TV screen.
• The explanations regarding DVDs in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8) Do not install near
water. 6) Clean only with ...such as power-supply cord or plug is prohibited. On compensation for lost recordings
Sony is not liable and will not restore, recover, or replicate the recorded contents ...
Operating Instructions - Page 4
... and Playing Time 30 Changing the Name of a Recorded Program (Title Input 31 Labeling and Protecting a Disc 32 Playing a DVD on Other Equipment (Finalize 33
Recording 35
Before Recording 35 Timer Recording From Connected Equipment 36 Checking/Changing/Canceling Timer Settings (Timer List 37 Recording Without the Timer 39 Recording From a VCR or Similar Device 41
Playback...
Operating Instructions - Page 11
... supplied)
VIDEO
LINE 1 IN L -
Wall
Cable box/ satellite receiver
Set top box controller (supplied)
Antenna cable (not supplied)
to SET TOP BOX CONTROL
HDMI OUT
DVD recorder
11 Hookups and Settings
Connecting a cable box/satellite receiver and set top box controller near the remote sensor on . AUDIO - R AUDIO OUT
VIDEO
LINE 1 IN...
Operating Instructions - Page 12
...
: Signal flow
HDMI cord (not supplied)
C
TV, projector, or audio component
12 R AUDIO OUT
VIDEO
LINE 1 IN L - R
LINE OUT
to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
(blue)
(red)
DVD recorder
HDMI OUT
to LINE OUT (VIDEO)
~AC IN
COMPONENT Y
VIDEO OUT
PB
PR
PCM/DTS/ MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL
COAXIAL
DIGITAL OUT
L - AUDIO - AUDIO -
Step 2: Connecting...
Operating Instructions - Page 13
...connector while connecting to or disconnecting from the HDMI OUT jack to 4:3.
* This DVD recorder incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology.
HDMI, the HDMI logo and ... the same time. • Consumers should note that are fully compatible with this model 525p DVD recorder, please contact our customer service center. • You cannot connect the HDMI OUT jack ...
Operating Instructions - Page 14
... BOX
CONTROL
VIDEO
L - z Hint For correct speaker location, refer to LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R)
HDMI OUT
VIDEO
L - R AUDIO OUT
VIDEO
LINE 1 IN L - R
LINE OUT
(red)
(white)
DVD recorder
B
(white)
Audio cord (supplied)
(red)
: Signal flow
A Digital audio input jack If your TV monitor, projector, or audio component such as an AV amplifier (receiver...
Operating Instructions - Page 16
...456 789
0
b Notes
• If the supplied remote interferes with the remote
You can control the recorder using the supplied remote. Do not attempt to enter "09," press "0" then "9." Set the appropriate...batteries of the buttons below.
• If you may be able to control your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command mode number for an extended period of
the remote. Do not ...
Operating Instructions - Page 17
... the number buttons corresponding to the command mode selected in step 3, for more than one Sony DVD recorder
If the supplied remote interferes with your TV.
Switches your TV. The remote does not function ...at a time until you find the one that works with your other Sony DVD recorder or player, set for this recorder and the supplied remote to select
the command mode (1, 2, or 3). Selects...
Operating Instructions - Page 21
...
Connecting a VCR or Similar Device
After disconnecting the recorder's mains lead (the power cord) from the AC outlet, connect a VCR or similar recording device to the LINE IN jacks of this recorder. VCR, etc. OUTPUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
L
R
Audio/video cord (not supplied)
to LINE 2 IN
: Signal flow
DVD recorder
z Hint When the connected equipment outputs only...
Operating Instructions - Page 22
... or similar device's pictures through a second line input on your TV.
Line input 1
VCR
DVD recorder
TV
Line input 2
• To watch the tapes through the recorder while the recorder is in standby mode, set [Power Save] to [Off] (default) in the order shown below. DVD recorder
VCR
TV
Be sure to connect your VCR to the...
Operating Instructions - Page 23
... OUT
VIDEO
L - R
LINE OUT
HDMI OUT
DVD recorder
Audio cord (supplied)
: Signal flow
Video cord (supplied)
TV
INPUT L AUDIO R
VIDEO
z Hint You do not need to turn on the recorder to view the signals from the connected tuner.
23
b Note
If you disconnect the recorder's mains lead (the power cord), you will not be able...
Operating Instructions - Page 24
... play the MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files. to the operating instructions supplied with this recorder. Refer to USB jack USB memory
24
DVD recorder
b Notes
• This recorder supports only USB memory with FAT16 or FAT32 format.
• USB memory that requires additional program installation when you have connected it to a PC...
Operating Instructions - Page 29
Select [Time] and press ENTER. While watching the preview, press Basic Operation
To search for a specific point of the title Select [Search] and press ENTER in step 4.
Operating Instructions - Page 43
... play mode only. you turn off the recorder. you disconnect the mains lead (the power cord). To play restricted DVDs (Parental Control) If you play a restricted DVD, the message [Playback limited by Parental Control...
To stop playback. you edit the title after stopping playback. - z Hint For DVD VIDEOs, the recorder stores the stop point even if you open the disc tray or turn off the ...
Operating Instructions - Page 59
... Device" (page 41). - If you want to the DV IN Jack
You can connect any other DVD equipment, finalize the disc (page 33).
• The recorder does not support HDV mode. z Hint If you -
Hookups
DVD recorder
to the LINE IN jack and follow the instructions of the LINE IN jacks, see "About i.LINK...
Operating Instructions - Page 70
...TV/VIDEO player, the copy-protection signal applied to some DVD programs could affect picture quality. The picture from the recorder appears on the recorder to switch the signals.
, Even if your TV is ...the picture output signal from a DVD player, VCR, or tuner goes through your VCR to get to your TV. The channel on .
, Check that the mains lead (the power cord) is fixed.
70
...
Operating Instructions - Page 72
... from the disc when the disc is not enough disc space for the titles recorded on a DVD with a PC will take a few seconds for the recorder to input disc data before or during recording. , The recorder's internal clock stopped due to a
power failure. On-screen instructions may be displayed incorrectly.
Remote control
The remote does not...
Operating Instructions - Page 77
... the Compact Disc (CD) standard, playback on the other DVD VIDEO, the message "Playback prohibited by this recorder, the data may cause the recorder to protect copyrights.
b Notes
• Some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs, DVD-RAMs, or CD-RWs/CD-Rs cannot be played on this recorder. DVD VIDEOs labeled ALL will only play on this...
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