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3-113-759-12(1)
DVD Recorder
Operating Instructions
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RDR-GX350
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cover after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse WARNING cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus Precautions to rain or moisture. • This unit operates on 220 – To avoid electrical shock, do not Disposal of waste batteries 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Check that open the cabinet. Refer servicing to the unit’s operating voltage is qualified personnel
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On recording Copy guard function Make trial recordings before Since the recorder has a copy Precautions making the actual recording. guard function, programmes received through an external This equipment has been tested tuner (not supplied) may contain On compensation for lost and found to comply with the copy protection signals (copy recordings limits set out in the EMC guard function) and as such may Sony is not liable and will not Directive using a connection not be recordable, de
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Table of Contents WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Quick Guide to Disc Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Recordable and playable discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Playable discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Before Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Recording mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Recording stereo and bilingual programmes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Unrecordable pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Tim
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JPEG Image Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 Using the “Photo Album” List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Viewing a JPEG image file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Playing a slideshow. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Settings and Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74 Disc Settings (
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Quick Guide to Disc Types Recordable and playable discs Icon used Formatting Compatibility with other Type Disc Logo in this (new discs) DVD players (finalising) manual Automatically Playable on DVD+RW formatted in +VR DVD+RW compatible players + RW mode (DVD+RW (automatically finalised) VIDEO) Playable only on VR mode VR Format in VR mode compatible players - RWVR mode (page 29) (finalisation unnecessary) DVD-RW Playable on most DVD Video Format in Video players (finalisation -R
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Usable disc versions (as of April 2007) � 8x-speed or slower DVD+RWs � 6x-speed or slower DVD-RWs (Ver.1.1, *2 Ver.1.2 with CPRM ) � 16x-speed or slower DVD+Rs � 16x-speed or slower DVD-Rs (Ver.2.0, *2 Ver.2.1 with CPRM ) � 8x-speed or slower DVD+R DL (Double Layer) discs � 8x-speed or slower DVD-R DL (Dual *2 Layer) discs (Ver.3.0 with CPRM ) “DVD+RW,” “DVD-RW,” “DVD+R,” “DVD+R DL,” “DVD-R,” and “DVD-R DL” are trademarks. *1 When an unformatted DVD-R is inserted into this recorder, it is
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Playable discs Icon used in Type Disc Logo Characteristics this manual Discs such as movies that can be purchased or rented DVD VIDEO This recorder also recognises DVD- DVD RAMs* as DVD Video compatible discs. VIDEO CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in VIDEO CD VCD VIDEO CD/Super VIDEO CD format Music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in CD CD music CD format DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-RAMs* containing MP3 audio tracks or DivX video files DATA DVD — DATA DVD DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/DVD-ROMs containing MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image
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b Notes Note on playback operations of DVD � Some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVD- VIDEOs/VIDEO CDs Rs, DVD-RAMs, or CD-RWs/CD-Rs cannot be Some playback operations of DVD VIDEOs/ played on this recorder due to the recording VIDEO CDs may be intentionally set by quality or physical condition of the disc, or the software producers. Since this recorder plays characteristics of the recording device and DVD VIDEOs/VIDEO CDs according to the authoring software. The disc will not play if it has d
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Hookups and Settings Hookups and Settings Hooking Up the Recorder Follow steps 1 through 6 to hook up and adjust the settings of the recorder. Do not connect the mains lead until you reach “Step 4: Connecting the Mains Lead” on page 17. b Notes � See “Specifications” (page 100) for a list of supplied accessories. � Plug in 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 h
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Step 1: Connecting the Aerial Cable Connect the aerial cable by following the steps below. Wall to AERIAL IN DVD recorder TV to AERIAL OUT to aerial input Aerial cable (supplied) : Signal flow 1 Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV, and connect it to AERIAL IN on the rear panel of the recorder. 2 Connect AERIAL OUT of the recorder to the aerial input of your TV using the supplied aerial cable. 12
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Hookups and Settings Step 2: Connecting the Video Cords/HDMI Cord Select one of the following patterns, A through E, 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. B A TV Audio/video cord (not supplied) TV, projector, or audio component to LINE 2 OUT (VIDEO) SCART cord (not supplied) (yellow) to T LINE 3 – TV DVD recorder to LINE 2 OUT to HDMI OUT (green) (blue) (red) (S VIDEO) to COMP
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A SCART input jack When connecting to the HDMI jack When setting “LINE 3 Out” to “S-Video” or Follow the steps below. Improper handling “RGB” in the “Video In/Out” setup may damage the HDMI jack and the (page 80), use a SCART cord that conforms connector. to the selected signal. 1 Carefully align the HDMI jack on the rear of the recorder and the HDMI B Video input jack connector by checking their shapes. You will enjoy standard quality images. Make sure the connector is not upside down or t
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Hookups and Settings b Notes b Notes � Do not connect more than one type of video cord � For correct SMARTLINK connection, you will between the recorder and your TV at the same need a SCART cord that has the full 21 pins. time. Refer to your TV’s instruction manual as well for � Do not make connections A and E at the same this connection. time. � Not all TVs respond to the functions above. � When you connect the recorder to your TV via the *1 SCART jacks, the TV’s input source is set to the
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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) Centre Subwoofer or to coaxial/HDMI digital input HDMI cord Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) (not supplied) to HDMI OUT to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) to LINE 2
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Hookups and Settings B Audio L/R (left/right) input jacks This connection will use your TV’s or audio Step 4: Connecting the component’s two speakers for sound. Mains Lead z Hint For correct speaker location, see the operating Connect the supplied mains lead to the AC IN instructions supplied with the connected terminal of the recorder. Then plug the components. recorder and TV mains leads (AC power cords) into the mains. After you connect the b Notes � Do not connect your TV’s audio o
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Controlling TVs with the Step 5: Preparing the remote Remote You can adjust the remote’s signal to control your TV. You can control the recorder using the supplied remote. Insert two R6 (size AA) b Notes batteries by matching the 3 and # ends on � Depending on the connected unit, you may not be the batteries to the markings inside the able to control your TV with some or all of the battery compartment. When using the buttons below. remote, point it at the remote sensor on the � If yo
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Hookups and Settings Code numbers of controllable TVs If you have a Sony DVD player If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time until you or more than one Sony DVD find the one that works with your TV. recorder Manufacturer Code number If the supplied remote interferes with your Sony 01 (default) other Sony DVD recorder or player, set the Hitachi 24 command mode number for this recorder and the supplied remote to one that differs from JVC 33 the other Sony DVD
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Auto Channel Setting If you connect a TV to this recorder not Step 6: Easy Setup using SMARTLINK, select “Auto Scan.” Then select your country/region Make the basic adjustments by following the using
