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2-636-510-11(3)
DVD Recorder
Operating Instructions
RDR-GXD310
© 2005 Sony Corporation
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CAUTION The use of optical instruments with this Important WARNING product will increase eye hazard. As the laser beam used in this DVD Information recorder is harmful to eyes, do not To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet. expose the unit to rain or moisture. Refer servicing to qualified personnel To avoid electrical shock, do not open Should you experience a problem with only. the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified this recorder, please refer to
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On recording About this manual � Note that the contents of the � In this manual “disc” is used as a Precautions recording cannot be compensated for general reference for the DVDs, or under any and all conditions, CDs unless otherwise specified by This equipment has been tested and including conditions that may arise the text or illustrations. found to comply with the limits set out due to a malfunction of this unit. � Instructions in this manual describe in the EMC Directive using a � Mak
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Table of Contents Important Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Ways to Use Your DVD Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Guide to Digital Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Viewing a list of available channels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Viewing programmes related to a specific category.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Programme information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Erasing and Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Before Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Edit options for DVD-RWs (VR mode). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Edit options for DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs (Video mode)/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs . . . . . . . . 68 Erasing and Editing a Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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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 29 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 61 + + - RW -RWVR -RWVideo R R Watching one title while VCD 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 (finalising) Automatically Playable on DVD+RW DVD+RW formatted in +VR compatible players + RW mode (automatically finalised) Playable only on VR mode VR Format in VR mode compatible players (finalisation -RWVR mode (page 26) unnecessary) DVD- *2 RW Playable on most DVD players Video Format in Video mode (finalisation necessary) - RW
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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 45) (page 69) (page 71) (page 83) (page 71) (page 50) (page 68) (page 70) 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 *4 Erasing titles does not free u
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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 SCART or video input jack. � Be sure to disconnect the mains lead of each component before connecting. Step 1: Unpacking Check that you have the following items: � Audio/video cord (phono
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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 mains lead until you reach “Step 5: Connecting the Mains Lead” on page 18. to AERIAL IN DVD recorder AERIAL LINE 1 - TV LINE 3 Y IN DIGITAL OUT PB/ COAXIAL CB -AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO -AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO OUT PCM/DTS/MPEG/DOLBY DIGITAL LINE LINE RL RL COMPONENT 4 2 OPTICAL VIDEO OUT IN OUT PR/ CR ~ AC IN AERIAL IN OUT TV to AERIAL OUT Aerial cable (supplied) : Signal fl
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Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords Select one of the following patterns A through D, 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 SCART input jack When you set “Line1 Output” to “S Video” or “RGB” in “Easy Setup” (page 22), use a SCART cord that conforms to the selected signal. B Connecting to a video input jack You will enjoy standard quality images. C Connecting to an S VIDEO input jack You wil
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Hookups and Settings � One Touch Timer When playing “wide screen” images You can turn on the recorder and TV, set the TV Some recorded images may not fit your TV to the recorder’s channel, and display the timer screen. To change the picture size, see page 79. programming menu with one touch of the [TIMER] button (page 47). If you are connecting to a VCR � Automatic Power Off Connect your VCR to the LINE 3 jack on the The recorder will turn off automatically if the recorder (page 23). recor
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Using the PROGRESSIVE button By using the PROGRESSIVE button, you can select the signal format in which the recorder outputs video signals: interlace or progressive. 1 Connect the recorder using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (pattern D on page 14). 2 Set “Component Out” in “Video” setup to “On” (page 79). 3 Press the PROGRESSIVE button. “PROGRESSIVE” appears in the front panel display when the recorder outputs progressive signals. ◆ Progressive Select this when: – your TV accepts progre
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Hookups and Settings 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 60). � TV: Dynamic, Wide, Night � Stereo amplifier (receiver): Standard, Night B Conne
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z Hint For correct speaker location, see the operating Step 5: Connecting the instructions supplied with the connected components. 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 mains lead to the AC IN will cause unwanted noise to come from your TV’s terminal of the recorder. Then plug the recorder speakers. and TV mains leads (power cords) into the mains. � In the connection A, do not connect t
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Hookups and Settings 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 remo
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4 Release [/1. Manufacturer Code number When the TV/DVD switch is set to TV, the Samsung 06, 22, 23, 71, 72 remote performs the following: Sanyo 25 Buttons Operations Sharp 29 [/1 Turns your TV on or off Telefunken 12, 13, 36, 43, 74, 75 2 (volume) +/– Adjusts the volume of your TV Thomson 12, 13, 43, 74, 75 PROG +/– Selects the programme Toshiba 38 position on your TV LG 06 t TV/DVD Switches your TV’s JVC 33 input source Number buttons Selects the programme and SET, -/--* position on your
