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3-876-081-12(1)
DVD Recorder
Operating Instructions
RDR-GX257
© 2008 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 electric provided below. Refer to them On safety shock, do not expose this apparatus to whenever you call upon your Sony dealer Should any solid object or liquid fall rain or moisture. regarding this product. into the cabinet, unplug the recorder To avoid electrical shock, do not open Model No.
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11) Only use attachments/ On compensation for lost accessories specified by the recordings IMPORTANT NOTICE manufacturer. Sony is not liable and will not Caution: This recorder is 12) Use only with the cart, stand, compensate for any lost recordings capable of holding a still tripod, bracket, or table specified or relevant losses, including when video image or on-screen by the manufacturer, or sold recordings are not made due to display image on your with the apparatus. When a cart r
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Table of Contents WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Guide to Parts and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Hookups and Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Hook
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DV Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Before DV Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Connecting a Digital Video Camera to the DV IN Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Dubbing From a DV/Digital8 Format Tape to a DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Settings and Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Guide to Parts and Controls For more information, see the pages in parentheses. Remote G DISPLAY (30) Displays the playing status or disc information. 12 3 H . PREV (previous)/> NEXT 45 6 (next) (44, 49) 78 9 REPLAY c/C ADVANCE 0 (44) m / M (search/slow) (44) H PLAY (42, 48, 50) X PAUSE (44, 49, 50) x STOP (42, 48, 50) The H PLAY button has a tactile dot*. I z REC (39) x REC STOP (36, 39) CHAPTER MARK (56) Creates chapters within a title. REC MODE (27, 35, 39) Selects the recording mode. J TV
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M SUBTITLE (44) Selects a subtitle language. ANGLE (44) Changes the angles or rotates an image during slideshow. PLAY MODE (46, 49) ZOOM (45) Zooms an image during playback or pause mode. N AUDIO (44) The AUDIO button has a tactile dot*. O Number buttons (46) The number 5 button has a tactile dot*. P Z OPEN/CLOSE (26) Opens or closes the disc tray. * Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the recorder. ,continued 7
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Front panel A [/1 (on/standby) (18) G x (stop) (42, 48, 50) Turns the recorder on or off. H z REC (39) B Disc tray (26) I ./> (previous/next) (44) C Front panel display J RESOLUTION button (13) Shows the current status of the recorder. Selects the resolution according to your TV. REC: Indicates when recording is in progress. K DV IN jack (59) TV: Indicates when the recorder is in TV tuner mode. Connect a DV camcorder to this jack. PM: Indicates afternoon. L USB jack (type A) (24) : Indicates wh
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Rear panel LINE 1 IN COMPONENT VIDEO OUT VIDEO L - AUDIO - R YPB PR SET TOP BOX CONTROL HDMI OUT PCM/DTS/ MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL ~AC IN COAXIAL L - AUDIO - R VIDEO L - AUDIO - R DIGITAL OUT AUDIO OUT LINE OUT A AC IN terminal (15) E HDMI OUT (high-definition multimedia interface out) jack (12) B COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, PB, PR) jacks (12) F LINE OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) jacks (12, 14) C LINE 1 IN (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) jacks (11, 23) G AUDIO OUT (L/R) jacks (14) D SET TOP BOX CONTROL jack (11) H DIGITAL
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Step 1: Connecting the Hookups and Settings Cable Box/Satellite Hooking Up the Recorder Receiver (Tuner) Follow steps 1 to 5 to hook up the recorder, and This recorder does not include a TV tuner. step 6 to make the initial settings for the recorder To record TV programs on this recorder, you need (page 18). Do not connect the mains lead (the AC to connect the recorder to a tuner that has audio/ power cord) until you reach “Step 4: Connecting video output jacks. the Mains Lead (Power Cord
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Hookups and Settings Connecting a cable box/satellite receiver and set top box controller Connect the LINE 1 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. To record cable or satellite programs, you need to match the input source on the recorder (L1) to the input jack connected to the cable box or satellite receiver (LINE 1 IN). Place the set top box controll
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Step 2: Connecting the Video Cords/HDMI Cord Select one of the following patterns, A through C, according to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector, or audio component such as an AV amplifier (receiver). This will enable you to view pictures. A TV, projector, or audio component Video cord (supplied) to LINE OUT (VIDEO) DVD recorder LINE 1 IN COMPONENT VIDEO OUT VIDEO L - AUDIO - R YPB PR SET TOP BOX CONTROL HDMI OUT PCM/DTS/ MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL ~AC IN COAXIAL L - AUDIO - R VIDEO L - AUD
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Hookups and Settings b Notes A Video input jack � Be sure to disconnect the HDMI cord when moving the You will enjoy standard quality images. recorder. � Do not apply too much pressure to the cabinet wall, if B Component video input jacks (Y, PB, PR) you place the recorder on the cabinet with the HDMI You will enjoy accurate color reproduction and cord connected. It may damage the HDMI OUT jack or high quality images. the HDMI cord. If your TV accepts progressive 480p format � Do not twist
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Step 3: Connecting the Audio Cords/HDMI Cord Select one of the following patterns, A or B, according to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector, or audio component such as an AV amplifier (receiver). This will enable you to listen to sound. [Speakers] [Speakers] A Rear (L) Rear (R) Audio component with a decoder Front (L) Front (R) Center Subwoofer or Coaxial digital cord to coaxial/HDMI digital input HDMI cord (not (not supplied) supplied) to DIGITAL OUT to HDMI OUT PCM/DTS/ MPEG/ DOLBY
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Hookups and Settings b Notes � Do not connect your TV’s audio output jacks to the Step 4: Connecting the LINE 1 IN (AUDIO L/R) jacks at the same time. This will cause unwanted noise to come from your TV’s Mains Lead (Power Cord) speakers. � With connection B, do not connect the LINE 1 IN (AUDIO L/R) and LINE OUT jacks to your TV’s audio Connect the supplied mains lead (the power cord) output jacks at the same time. This will cause unwanted to the AC IN terminal of the recorder. Then plug
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Controlling TVs with the remote Step 5: Preparing the You can adjust the remote’s signal to control your Remote TV. You can control the recorder using the supplied b Notes remote. Insert two size AA (R6) batteries by � Depending on the connected unit, you may not be able matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the to control your TV with some or all of the buttons markings inside the battery compartment. When below. � If you enter a new code number, the code number using the remote
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Hookups and Settings Code numbers of controllable TVs If you have a Sony DVD player or If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time until you find the more than one Sony DVD recorder one that works with your TV. If the supplied remote interferes with your other Manufacturer Code number Sony DVD recorder or player, set the command Sony 01 (default) mode number for this recorder and the supplied remote to one that differs from the other Sony Hitachi 02 DVD recorde
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Changing channels of the recorder Step 6: Initial Setup using the remote Make the basic adjustments by following the on- You can change channels of the recorder using the screen instructions in “Initial Setup.” number buttons. Be careful not to disconnect the cables or exit the “Initial Setup” function during this procedure. Example: for channel 50 Press “5,” “0,” then press ENTER. [/1 12 3 45 6 78 9 0
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Hookups and Settings To return to the previous step 8 Select an option and press ENTER. Press O RETURN or < according to the [Device Type]: Selects the type of cable box/ display. satellite receiver. [Brand]: Selects the brand name of cable box/ z Hint satellite receiver. Press
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If you cannot get the recorder to control your cable box/satellite receiver Check the settings at [Set-Top Box Control] in the [Video] setup (page 19). Check the connection and place the set top box controller near the remote sensor on the cable box/ satellite receiver (page 11). If your cable box or satellite receiver still does not operate with this recorder, contact your cable or satellite company to see if they can provide you with a compatible cable box or satellite receiver. To fix
