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3-096-489-11(1)
DVD Recorder
Operating Instructions
US
Operating Instructions
ES
Manual de instrucciones
RDR-GX355
© 2007 Sony Corporation
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For customers in the U.S.A Owner’s Record WARNING Precautions The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the unit. Record the serial number in the space To reduce the risk of fire or provided below. Refer to them On safety electric shock, do not expose whenever you call upon your Sony dealer Should any solid object or liquid fall this apparatus to rain or regarding this product. into the cabinet, unplug the recorder moisture. Model No. RDR-GX355 and have it checked by qualifi
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� Do not place the recorder in an 10) Protect the power cord from Copy guard function being walked on or pinched inclined position. It is designed to Since the recorder has a copy guard particularly at plugs, be operated in a horizontal function, programs received through convenience receptacles, and the position only. an external tuner (not supplied) may point where they exit from the � Keep the recorder and discs away contain copy protection signals apparatus. from equipment with s
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About this manual Icon Meaning � Instructions in this manual describe the controls on the remote. You can also use the controls on the recorder if Functions available for DVD+RWs + RW they have the same or similar names as those on the remote. � The on-screen display illustrations used in this manual Functions available for DVD-RWs -RWVR may not match the graphics displayed on your TV in VR (Video Recording) mode screen. Functions available for DVD-RWs � The explanations regarding discs in
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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
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DV/D8 Dubbing (DV/D8 t DVD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Before DV/D8 Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Connecting a Digital Video Camera to the DV IN Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Dubbing From a DV/D8 Format Tape to a DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Settings and Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Ways to Use Your DVD Recorder Recording and timer recording , Record TV programs on a DVD, either manually or using the timer. You need to connect a tuner such as a cable box to this recorder. Control your cable box or satellite receiver – Set top box control , Connect the supplied set top box controller CH 103! to have the recorder change the channel of 103 your cable box or satellite receiver (page 12). Quick access to recorded titles – Title List , Display the Title List to view all tit
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Creating your own program – Playlist , Record a program on a DVD-RW (VR Original mode) or DVD-R (VR mode), then erase, move or add scenes as you like without changing the original contents (page 61). Playlist One Touch Dubbing – DV/D8 Dubbing , Connect your digital video camera to the Control DV IN jack and press the ONE TOUCH DUBBING button to dub a DV/D8 format tape over to a disc (page 71). Dubbing ONE-TOUCH DUBBING Playing JPEG image files or MP3 audio files , You can enjoy viewing JPE
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A “Title List” Displays the list of the disc contents, How to Use the On-Screen including the recording information and movie thumbnail image, which allows you to Menus select a title to play or edit. The following three displays are mainly used to operate this recorder. Once you become familiar Title List (Original) 10:10 AM with the basic operations, you will find the 1/4 No. Title Length Edit 01 LINE 1 01:29:03 > recorder easy to use. 02 LINE 1 00:31:23 > 03 LINE 1 01:59:00 > 04 LINE 1
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Selectable options Sub-menu Selectable options on the System Menu differ depending on the media type, disc condition, and The sub-menu appears when you select an item operating status. from a list menu (e.g., a title from the Title List menu), and press ENTER. The sub-menu displays Example: When a disc is stopped. options applicable only to the selected item. The displayed options differ depending on the Type Selectable option situation and disc type. + RW Select an option by pressing M/m
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Step 2: Connecting the Hookups and Settings Cable Box/Satellite Hooking Up the Recorder Receiver (Tuner) Follow steps 1 to 7 to hook up and adjust the This recorder does not include a TV tuner. settings of the recorder. To record TV programs on this recorder, you need to connect the recorder to a tuner that has audio/ Notes video output jacks. � Plug cords securely to prevent unwanted noise. If you have been using your VCR connected to an � See the instructions supplied with the components
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Hookups and Settings Connecting a cable box/satellite receiver and set top box controller Connect the LINE IN jacks using an audio/video cord. With this hookup, you can record any channel on the cable box or satellite receiver. Be sure that the cable box or satellite receiver is turned on. This connection is necessary to use the Synchro-Rec function (page 51). To watch cable or satellite programs, you need to match the input source on the recorder (L1) to the input jack connected to the cable
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Notes � Synchro-Recording does not work with some tuners. For details, see the tuner’s operating instructions. � AV path through function 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
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Hookups and Settings Step 3: Connecting to Your TV Connect the supplied audio/video cord to the LINE OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) jacks of the recorder. To enjoy higher quality images, connect an S video cord (not supplied) instead of the yellow (video) plug. When using this connection, be sure to connect the audio cord to the LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) jacks. INPUT INPUT TV or projector AUDIO S VIDEO R L VIDEO (red) (white) (yellow) S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT S video cord Audio/video cord (yellow) (not
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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. The HDMI indicator lights up on the front panel when the recorder outputs signals through the HDMI OUT jack. Be sure to turn off the recorder before connecting an HDMI cord. TV or projector HDMI IN to HDMI input HDMI cord (not supplied) HDMI OUT to HDMI OUT DVD recorder COMPONENT AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT L Y VIDEO VID
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Hookups and Settings If your TV has component video input jacks Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks using a component video cord (not supplied) or three video cords (not supplied) of the same kind and length. You will enjoy accurate color reproduction and high quality images. If your TV accepts progressive 480p format signals, you must use this connection and then set “Progressive” of “Video” to “On” in the “Setup” display (page 78). The “PROGRESSIVE” indicator lights up when the recorder
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Step 4: Connecting to Your AV Amplifier (Receiver) Select one of the following patterns A or B, according to the input jack on your AV amplifier (receiver). This will enable you to listen to DVD audio tracks through your AV amplifier (receiver). A Audio cord INPUT AUDIO OUT (white) (white) (not supplied) L L AUDIO R R (red) (red) AV amplifier (receiver) to AUDIO OUT (L/R) COMPONENT DVD recorder AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT L Y VIDEO VIDEO L R PB SETTOP HDMI OUT BOX CONTR
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Hookups and Settings A Connecting to audio L/R jacks B Connecting to a digital audio input jack This connection uses a stereo amplifier’s Use this connection if your AV amplifier *1 *2 (receiver’s) two front speakers for sound. (receiver) has a Dolby Digital or DTS decoder and a digital input jack. You can enjoy the You can enjoy the surround function that creates surround effect of Dolby Digital (5.1ch) or DTS virtual speakers from two stereo speakers. Select (5.1ch). “Surround1,” “Surround
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Step 5: Connecting the Step 6: Preparing the Power Cord Remote Plug the recorder and TV power cords into an AC You can control the recorder using the supplied outlet. After you connect the power cord, you remote. must wait for a short while before Insert two size AA (R6) batteries by matching the operating the recorder. You can operate the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the markings recorder only after the front panel display lights up inside the battery compartment. Be sure to close and
