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2-629-952-R1(3)
DVD Recorder
Operating Instructions
RDR-GX310
© 2005 Sony Corporation
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Precautions • This unit operates on 220 – 240 V WARNING Precautions AC, 50/60 Hz. Check that the unit’s operating voltage is identical with This equipment has been tested and your local power supply. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not found to comply with the limits set • To prevent fire or shock hazard, do expose the unit to rain or moisture. not place objects filled with liquids, out in the EMC Directive using a To avoid electrical shock, do not open such as vases, on the apparat
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On placement Copyrights • Place the recorder in a location with • Television programmes, films, IMPORTANT NOTICE adequate ventilation to prevent heat video tapes, discs, and other Caution: This recorder is capable build-up in the recorder. materials may be copyrighted. of holding a still video image or • Do not place the recorder on a soft Unauthorized recording of such on-screen display image on your surface such as a rug that might material may be contrary to the television screen inde
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Table of Contents WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Ways to Use Your DVD Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Quick Guide to Disc Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Before Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Recording mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Recording stereo and bilingual programmes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Unrecordable pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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DV Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Before DV Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Preparing for DV dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Recording an Entire DV Format Tape (One Touch Dubbing) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Program Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Ways to Use Your DVD Recorder Recording/Playback Compatible media and reference pages + + - RW -RWVR -RWVideo R R Quick access to recorded titles , “3. Playing the Recorded Programme (Title List)” on – Title List page 28 Play the beginning of a title -RWVR while it is being recorded , “Playing from the beginning of the programme you are – Chasing Playback recording (Chasing Playback)” on page 51 + + - RW -RWVR -RWVideo R R VCD Watching one title while CD DATA DVD DATA CD recording another
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Quick Guide to Disc Types Recordable and playable discs Icon used in Formatting Compatibility with other DVD Type Disc Logo this manual (new discs) players (finalizing) Automatically Playable on DVD+RW DVD+RW formatted in +VR compatible players + RW mode (automatically finalized) Playable only on VR mode VR Format in VR mode compatible players (finalization -RWVR mode (page 25) unnecessary) DVD- *2 RW Playable on most DVD players Video Format in Video mode (finalization necessary) - RWVi
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Recording Features Editing Features Auto Manual Record Change Delete Rewrite A-B Erase Playlist Chapter Chapter 16:9 sizes title name title (page 36) (page 59) (page 61) (page 76) (page 61) (page 40) (page 58) (page 60) Yes Yes No No Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes *3 Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes No No *4 No Yes No No Yes Yes No No *3 *4 No Yes No Yes Yes Yes No No *3 Only if the recording mode is LSP, SP, HSP, or HQ, Discs that cannot be recorded on and “DVD Rec. Picture Size” is s
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Playable discs Icon used Type Disc Logo in this Characteristics manual Discs such as movies that can be purchased or DVD VIDEO DVD rented VIDEO CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in VIDEO VIDEO CD VCD CD/Super VIDEO CD format Music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music CD CD CD format that can be purchased DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/ DATA DVD — DATA DVD DVD-ROMs containing JPEG image files CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs containing MP3 DATA CD — DATA CD audio tracks or JPEG image files 8 cm DVD+RW, DVD-RW, and DVD-R 8 cm
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Maximum recordable number of titles Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies Disc Number of titles* This product is designed to play back discs that DVD-RW/DVD-R 99 conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. DVD+RW/DVD+R 49 Recently, various music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies are being DVD+R DL 49 marketed by some record companies. Please be aware that among those discs, there are some that * The maximum length for each title is eight hours. do not
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Hookups and Settings Hooking Up the Recorder Follow steps 1 to 7 to hook up and adjust the settings of the recorder. b Notes • Plug cords securely to prevent unwanted noise. • Refer to the instructions supplied with the components to be connected. • You cannot connect this recorder to a TV that does not have a video input jack. • Be sure to disconnect the power cord (mains lead) of each component before connecting. Step 1: Unpacking Check that you have the following items: • Audio/video cord (ph
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Hookups and Settings Step 2: Connecting the Aerial Cable Connect the aerial cable by following the steps below. Do not connect the power cord (mains lead) until you reach “Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord (Mains Lead)” on page 17. to AERIAL IN DVD recorder DIGITAL OUT PCM/DTS/MPEG/DOLBY DIGITAL Y COAXIAL R-AUDIO-L VIDEO S VIDEO IN 1 R-AUDIO-L VIDEO S VIDEO PB/CB 3 PR/CR OUT ~ AC IN COMPONENT AERIAL OPTICAL LINE IN LINE OUT VIDEO OUT IN OUT TV AERIAL to AERIAL OUT Aerial cable (supplied) : Sign
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Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords Select one of the following patterns A through C, according to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver). This will enable you to view pictures. A Connecting to a video input jack You will enjoy standard quality images. B Connecting to an S VIDEO input jack You will enjoy high quality images. C Connecting to component video input jacks (Y, PB/CB, PR/CR) You will enjoy accurate colour reproduction and high quality images. If your
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Hookups and Settings When playing “wide screen” images Using the PROGRESSIVE button Some recorded images may not fit your TV screen. To change the picture size, see page 72. By using the PROGRESSIVE button, you can select the signal format in which the recorder If you are connecting to a VCR outputs video signals: interlace or progressive. Connect your VCR to the LINE IN jack on the recorder (page 22). 1 Connect the recorder using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (pattern b Notes C on page 1
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Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords Select one of the following patterns A or B, according to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver). This will enable you to listen to sound. A Connecting to audio L/R input jacks This connection will use your TV’s or stereo amplifier’s (receiver’s) two speakers for sound. You can enjoy the following surround effects (page 48). • TV: Dynamic, Wide, Night • Stereo amplifier (receiver): Standard, Night B Connecting to a digital au
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Hookups and Settings z Hint For correct speaker location, see the operating Step 5: Connecting the instructions supplied with the connected components. Power Cord (Mains Lead) b Notes • Do not connect your TV’s audio output jacks to the LINE IN (R-AUDIO-L) jacks at the same time. This Connect the supplied power cord (mains lead) to will cause unwanted noise to come from your TV’s the AC IN terminal of the recorder. Then plug the speakers. recorder and TV power cords (mains leads) into • I
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Controlling TVs with the remote Step 6: Preparing the You can adjust the remote’s signal to control your Remote TV. If you connected the recorder to an AV amplifier You can control the recorder using the supplied (receiver), you can use the supplied remote to remote. Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by control the AV amplifier’s (receiver’s) volume. matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the markings inside the battery compartment. When b Notes using the remote, point it at the r
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Hookups and Settings 4 Release [/1. Controlling the volume of your AV When the TV/DVD switch is set to TV, the remote performs the following: amplifier (receiver) with the Buttons Operations remote [/1 Turns your TV on or off TV/DVD switch 2 (volume) +/– Adjusts the volume of your TV [/1 PROG +/– Selects the programme 1 2 3 position on your TV 4 5 6 Number buttons (wide mode) Switches to or from the 7 8 9 2 +/– wide mode of a Sony 0 wide-screen TV t TV/VIDEO Switches your TV’s input source
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3 Select “Options,” and press ENTER. If you have a Sony DVD player or SETUP more than one Sony DVD recorder Settings Format DVD-RW : VR Video DVD Bilingual Rec. : Main If the supplied remote interferes with your other Audio Dimmer : Normal Sony DVD recorder or player, set the command Features Power Save : Off Options Auto Display : On mode number for this recorder and the supplied Command Mode : DVD3 Easy Setup remote to one that differs from the other Sony Factory Setup DVD recorder or playe
