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2-672-839-11(1)
DVD Recorder
Operating Instructions
RDR-GX330
© 2006 Sony Corporation
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This symbol is b Note intended to alert the This equipment has been tested WARNING user to the presence and found to comply with the of uninsulated limits for a Class B digital device, “dangerous voltage” pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC To reduce the risk of fire or electric within the product’s Rules. These limits are designed to shock, do not expose this apparatus enclosure that may be provide reasonable protection to rain or moisture. of sufficient against harmful interference
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� To prevent fire or shock Copy guard function hazard, do not place objects Since the recorder has a copy Precautions filled with liquids, such as guard function, programs vases, on the apparatus. received through an external This equipment has been tested tuner (not supplied) may contain and found to comply with the On recording copy protection signals (copy limits set out in the EMC Make trial recordings before guard function) and as such may Directive using a connection making the
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14) Refer all servicing to Important Safety qualified service personnel. Instructions Servicing is required when 1) Read these instructions. the apparatus has been 2) Keep these instructions. damaged in any way, such as 3) Heed all warnings. power-supply cord or plug is 4) Follow all instructions. damaged, liquid has been 5) Do not use this apparatus spilled or objects have fallen near water. into the apparatus, the 6) Clean only with dry cloth. apparatus has been exposed 7) Do not b
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Table of Contents WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Quick Guide to Disc Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Recordable and playable discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Playable discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Before Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Recording mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Recording a stereo/SAP program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Unrecordable pictures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
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Settings and Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 Antenna Reception and Language Settings (Basic) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Tuner Preset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 OSD (On-Screen Display) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Vide
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Quick Guide to Disc Types Recordable and playable discs Icon used in Formatting Compatibility with other Type Disc Logo this manual (new discs) DVD players (finalizing) Automatically formatted in Playable on DVD+RW DVD+RW +VR mode compatible players + RW (DVD+RW (automatically finalized) VIDEO) Format in VR Playable only on VR mode VR mode compatible players -RWVR mode (page 27) (finalization unnecessary) DVD- RW Format in Playable on most DVD Video Video mode players (finalization -
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Usable disc versions (as of March 2006) � 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 “DVD+RW,” “DVD-RW,” “DVD+R,” “DVD+R DL,” and “DVD-R” are trademarks. *1 When an unformatted DVD-R is inserted into this recorder, it is automatically formatted in Video mode. To format a new DVD-R in VR mode, format usin
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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 recognizes DVD-R DVD Dual Layer (Video mode) discs 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-RWs/ DATA DVD — DVD-Rs/DVD-ROMs containing DATA DVD JPEG image files CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs DATA CD — containing eit
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Maximum recordable number of titles Note on DualDiscs A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which Disc Number of titles* mates DVD recorded material on one side DVD-RW/DVD-R 99 with digital audio material on the other side. However, since the audio material side does DVD+RW/DVD+R 49 not conform to the Compact Disc (CD) DVD+R DL 49 standard, playback on this product is not guaranteed. * The maximum length for one title is eight hours. b Notes Note on playback operations of DVD � Some DVD+R
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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 AC power cord until you reach “Step 4: Connecting the AC Power Cord” on page 19. b Notes � See “Specifications” (page 89) 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 have a video inpu
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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 channel, 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 Antenna cable (supplied) AUDIO VIDEO OUT OUT S VIDEO ANT IN RL TO
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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) to VHF/UHF IN DVD recorder TV to VHF/UHF OUT to antenna input : Signal flow b Note When using thi
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Hookups and Settings . C: Cable without cable box, or antenna only (no cable TV) Use this hookup if you watch cable channels without a cable box. Also use this hookup if you are using a VHF/UHF antenna or separate VHF and UHF antennas. With this hookup, you can record any channel by selecting the channel on the recorder. Wall to VHF/UHF IN DVD recorder TV to VHF/UHF OUT to antenna input Antenna cable (supplied) : Signal flow 15
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Step 2: 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. S-video cord INPUT INPUT (not supplied) A Audio/video B S VIDEO VIDEO cord (supplied) L AUDIO TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) R (yellow) TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) to LINE OUT (S VIDEO) to LINE OUT (VIDEO) DVD recorder to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (green) (blue) (r
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Hookups and Settings When playing “wide screen” images Some recorded images may not fit your TV screen. To change the picture size, see page 74. If you are connecting to a VCR Connect your VCR to the LINE IN jack on the recorder (page 24). b Note Do not connect more than one type of video cord between the recorder and your TV at the same time. 17
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Step 3: 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. [Speakers] [Speakers] A Rear (L) Rear (R) AV amplifier (receiver) with a decoder Front (L) Front (R) Subwoofer Center to coaxial digital input Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) DVD recorder to LINE OUT (R-AUDIO-L) INPUT B Audio/video cord VIDEO (supplied) (whit
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Hookups and Settings z Hint For correct speaker location, see the operating Step 4: Connecting the instructions supplied with the connected components. AC Power Cord b Notes � Do not connect your TV’s audio output jacks to Connect the supplied AC power cord to the the LINE IN (R-AUDIO-L) jacks at the same AC IN terminal of the recorder. Then plug the time. This will cause unwanted noise to come recorder and TV power cords into the AC from your TV’s speakers. outlet. After you connect the
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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 Size AA (R6) 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
