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2-637-174-12(1)
DVD Recorder
Operating Instructions
RDR-GX315
For customers in Canada
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CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, WARNING Precautions MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. To reduce the risk of fire or On safety CAUTION electric shock, do not expose Should any solid object or liquid fall this apparatus to rain or You are cautioned that any change or into the cabinet, unplug the recorder moisture. modifications not expressly approved and have it checked by qualified To avoid electrical shock, do not in this manual could void your personnel before
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Keep the recorder and discs away 12 Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified from equipment with strong IMPORTANT NOTICE by the manufacturer, or sold magnets, such as microwave Caution: This recorder is capable with the apparatus. When a cart ovens, or large loudspeakers. of holding a still video image or is used, use caution when Do not place heavy objects on the on-screen display image on your moving the cart/apparatus recorder. television screen indef
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About this manual Instructions in this manual describe the controls on the remote. You can also use the controls on the recorder if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote. The on-screen display illustrations used in this manual may not match the graphics displayed on your TV screen. The explanations regarding discs in this manual refer to discs created on this recorder. The explanations do not apply to discs that are created on other recorders and played back on
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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) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Before DV/D8 Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Connecting a Digital Video Camera to the DV IN Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Dubbing From a DV/D8 Format Tape to a DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Settings and Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Ways to Use Your DVD Recorder Quick access to recorded titles – Title List , Display the Title List to view all titles on a Title List disc and select a title for playback or editing Title List (Original) 10:10 AM (page 37). 1/4 No. Title Length Edit 01 CH 23 01:29:03 > 02 CH 66 00:31:23 > 03 CH 95 01:59:00 > 04 CH 97 00:58:56 > T CH 23 May/02/2005 08:00 PM Creating your own program – Playlist , Record a program on a DVD-RW (VR Original mode), then erase, move or add scenes as you like wi
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Progressive playback , If your TV is compatible with progressive signals, you can enjoy accurate color reproduction and high quality images in Progressive mode (page 77). Playing JPEG image files or MP3 audio files , You can enjoy viewing JPEG images on your TV screen. First, take pictures with a digital camera and save them in JPEG format to a DATA CD (CD-RW/CD-R) or Save Shoot DATA DVD (DVD+RW/DVD-RW/ DVD+R/DVD-R) on a PC. Then play the disc on this recorder (page 41). Play! You can al
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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 B “Timer” operate this recorder. Once you become familiar Used to set a new timer recording, as well as with the basic operations, you will find the change or cancel the timer recordings you set. recorder easy to use. C “Edit” Used to create o
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Selectable options TOOLS Selectable options on the System Menu differ depending on the media type, disc condition, and The TOOLS menu appears when you press operating status. TOOLS. You can search for a title/chapter/track, check the playing and remaining time, or change Example: When a disc is stopped. audio and repeat settings. The displayed options differ depending on the media type. Type Selectable option Press M/m to select an option, press
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Step 2: Connecting the Hookups and Settings Antenna Cable Hooking Up the Recorder Select one of the following antenna hookups. Do not connect the power cord until you reach Follow steps 1 to 7 to hook up and adjust the “Connecting the Power Cord” on page 19. settings of the recorder. If you have Hookup Notes Cable box or satellite receiver with a A (page 13) Plug cords securely to prevent unwanted noise. video/audio output See the instructions supplied with the components to be Cable bo
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Hookups and Settings A: Cable box or satellite receiver with a video/audio output With this hookup, you can record any channel on the cable box or satellite receiver. Be sure that the satellite receiver or cable box is turned on. To watch cable or satellite programs, you need to match the channel on the recorder (L1) to the input jack connected to the cable box or satellite receiver (LINE 1 IN). Wall Cable box/satellite receiver AUDIO VIDEO OUT OUT S VIDEO ANT IN RL TO TV Audio/video cord (su
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B: Cable box with an antenna output only With this hookup, you can record any channel on the satellite receiver or cable box. Be sure that the satellite receiver or cable box is turned on. To watch cable programs, you need to match the channel on the recorder (2ch, 3ch or 4ch) to the antenna output channel on the cable box (2ch, 3ch or 4ch). Wall Cable box ANT IN TO TV Antenna cable (supplied) DVD recorder to VHF/UHF IN : Signal flow C: Cable without cable box, or antenna only (no cable TV) Us
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Hookups and Settings Step 3: Connecting to Your TV Connect the supplied audio/video cord to the LINE OUT 1 (AUDIO L/R/VIDEO) 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 1 (AUDIO L/R) jacks. INPUT INPUT TV or projector AUDIO R L VIDEO S VIDEO (red) (white) (yellow) Audio/video cord (supplied) S video cord (not supplied) (red) (white
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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 77). The PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up when the recorder outputs progressive sig
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Hookups and Settings 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 (white) (not supplied) L AUDIO (red) R (red) (white) AV amplifier (receiver) to LINE OUT 2 (AUDIO L/R) DVD recorder to DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) or Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) Optical digital cord
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*2 “DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks of A Connecting to audio L/R jacks Digital Theater Systems, Inc. This connection uses a stereo amplifier’s (receiver’s) two front speakers for sound. z Hint You can enjoy the surround function that creates For correct speaker location, see the operating virtual speakers from two stereo speakers. Select instructions supplied with the connected components. from “Surround1,” “Surround2,” or “Surround3” of the surround effects (page 33). Notes Surr
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Hookups and Settings 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. Insert two size AA (R6) batteries by must wait for a short while before matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the operating the recorder. You can operate the markings inside the battery compartment. When recorder only after the front panel display light
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VOL +/– Adjust the volume of Controlling TVs with the remote your TV You can adjust the remote control’s signal to CH +/– Select the channel on control your TV. your TV If you connect the recorder to an AV amplifier TV/VIDEO Switch your TV’s input (receiver), you can also use the supplied remote to source control the AV amplifier’s (receiver’s) volume. Number buttons and Select the channel on a SET Sony TV Notes WIDE MODE Switch to or from the Depending on the connected unit, you may n
