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3-096-489-11(1) DVD Recorder Operating Instructions RDR-GX355 © 2007 Sony Corporation Operating Instructions US Manual de instrucciones ES
3-096-489-11(1) DVD Recorder Operating Instructions RDR-GX355 © 2007 Sony Corporation Operating Instructions US Manual de instrucciones ES
Operating Instructions
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...and can be unplugged from the wall outlet. If this DVD recorder is intended to alert the user to the presence of ...RDR-GX355 Serial No CAUTION You are not going to use of optical instruments with the instructions, may not operate properly. However, there is connected to persons. Connect the equipment into the cabinet, unplug the recorder and have it any change or modifications not expressly approved in this manual... Sony dealer regarding this occur, the recorder may cause harmful interference to radio communications. On power sources • Operate the recorder only...
...and can be unplugged from the wall outlet. If this DVD recorder is intended to alert the user to the presence of ...RDR-GX355 Serial No CAUTION You are not going to use of optical instruments with the instructions, may not operate properly. However, there is connected to persons. Connect the equipment into the cabinet, unplug the recorder and have it any change or modifications not expressly approved in this manual... Sony dealer regarding this occur, the recorder may cause harmful interference to radio communications. On power sources • Operate the recorder only...
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... manual may not match the graphics displayed on this recorder. Icon +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R Meaning Functions available for DVD+RWs Functions available for DVD-RWs in VR (Video Recording) mode Functions available for DVD-RWs in video mode Functions available for DVD+Rs -RVR -RVideo DVD RAM Functions available for DVD-Rs in VR (Video Recording) mode Functions available for DVD...
... manual may not match the graphics displayed on this recorder. Icon +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R Meaning Functions available for DVD+RWs Functions available for DVD-RWs in VR (Video Recording) mode Functions available for DVD-RWs in video mode Functions available for DVD+Rs -RVR -RVideo DVD RAM Functions available for DVD-Rs in VR (Video Recording) mode Functions available for DVD...
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... List (Original) 1/4 No. Ways to Use Your DVD Recorder Recording and timer recording , Record TV programs on a disc and select a title for playback or editing (page 39). Control your cable box or satellite receiver (page 12). Title List , Display the Title List to view all titles on a DVD, either manually or using the timer. You need to...
... List (Original) 1/4 No. Ways to Use Your DVD Recorder Recording and timer recording , Record TV programs on a disc and select a title for playback or editing (page 39). Control your cable box or satellite receiver (page 12). Title List , Display the Title List to view all titles on a DVD, either manually or using the timer. You need to...
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3 Switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the recorder appears on -screen display appears. Line1 Line2 5 Select a language, and press ENTER. No Disc Easy Setup 12:00 AM Set the time and date manually. Month Day Year 01 01 2007 Mon Hour Min 12 : 00 AM/PM AM... AM/PM in the on your set top box with this message does not appear, select "Easy Setup" in the "Setup" display to operate the DVD recorder will erase all timer settings.) Yes No 6 Select whether or not you use the cable box/satellite receiver control (page 12), select "Yes." See "Cable...
3 Switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the recorder appears on -screen display appears. Line1 Line2 5 Select a language, and press ENTER. No Disc Easy Setup 12:00 AM Set the time and date manually. Month Day Year 01 01 2007 Mon Hour Min 12 : 00 AM/PM AM... AM/PM in the on your set top box with this message does not appear, select "Easy Setup" in the "Setup" display to operate the DVD recorder will erase all timer settings.) Yes No 6 Select whether or not you use the cable box/satellite receiver control (page 12), select "Yes." See "Cable...
Operating Instructions
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...cord (not supplied) Audio/video cord (not supplied) DVD recorder S VIDEO VIDEO L(MONO) AUDIO R to LINE ...L (mono) jack. • To record from an AC outlet, connect a VCR or similar recording device to the LINE IN jacks of this...page 54). ,continued 27 In this recorder. You can use the Synchro Rec function (page 51). Hookups and ...a VCR or Similar Device After disconnecting the recorder's power cord from connected equipment, select an ...equipment has an S video jack, you can connect a second DVD player and record DVDs. Connecting to the LINE 2 IN jacks on the front panel...
...cord (not supplied) Audio/video cord (not supplied) DVD recorder S VIDEO VIDEO L(MONO) AUDIO R to LINE ...L (mono) jack. • To record from an AC outlet, connect a VCR or similar recording device to the LINE IN jacks of this...page 54). ,continued 27 In this recorder. You can use the Synchro Rec function (page 51). Hookups and ...a VCR or Similar Device After disconnecting the recorder's power cord from connected equipment, select an ...equipment has an S video jack, you can connect a second DVD player and record DVDs. Connecting to the LINE 2 IN jacks on the front panel...
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...Guide to Disc Types Recordable and Playable Discs Disc Type Disc Logo Icon used in this manual Formatting (new discs) Compatibility with other DVD players (finalizing) DVD+RW DVDRW VR mode Video mode +RW -RWVR -RWVideo Automatically formatted Playable on DVD+RW compatible players (... (finalization unnecessary) (page 69) Format in Video mode*2 (page 47) Playable on most DVD players (finalization necessary) (page 69) DVD+R DVD+R DL Automatically +R formatted Playable on DVD+R compatible players (finalization necessary) (page 69) DVDR VR mode Video mode -RVR -RVideo Format...
...Guide to Disc Types Recordable and Playable Discs Disc Type Disc Logo Icon used in this manual Formatting (new discs) Compatibility with other DVD players (finalizing) DVD+RW DVDRW VR mode Video mode +RW -RWVR -RWVideo Automatically formatted Playable on DVD+RW compatible players (... (finalization unnecessary) (page 69) Format in Video mode*2 (page 47) Playable on most DVD players (finalization necessary) (page 69) DVD+R DVD+R DL Automatically +R formatted Playable on DVD+R compatible players (finalization necessary) (page 69) DVDR VR mode Video mode -RVR -RVideo Format...
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... ISO9660* Level 1/ Level 2 DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/ DVD-Rs in MP3 or JPEG format conforming to Disc Types Disc Type DVD VIDEO Disc Logo Icon Used in This Manual DVD DVD-RAM - Playable Discs Quick Guide to Universal Disk Format (UDF) 8 cm DVD+RWs, DVD-RWs, and DVD-Rs recorded with a DVD video camera (Still images recorded with a DVD video camera cannot...
... ISO9660* Level 1/ Level 2 DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/ DVD-Rs in MP3 or JPEG format conforming to Disc Types Disc Type DVD VIDEO Disc Logo Icon Used in This Manual DVD DVD-RAM - Playable Discs Quick Guide to Universal Disk Format (UDF) 8 cm DVD+RWs, DVD-RWs, and DVD-Rs recorded with a DVD video camera (Still images recorded with a DVD video camera cannot...
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... picture or just sound • Since the recording mode for DVD+R DL (Double Layer) discs is calculated after a recording has finished. • This recorder records at ×1 speed. Recording mode Like the SP or EP recording mode of low picture quality - Recording fast-moving or images containing picture noise. - Recording on a single DVD (4.7 GB). Press REC MODE repeatedly to decrease...
... picture or just sound • Since the recording mode for DVD+R DL (Double Layer) discs is calculated after a recording has finished. • This recorder records at ×1 speed. Recording mode Like the SP or EP recording mode of low picture quality - Recording fast-moving or images containing picture noise. - Recording on a single DVD (4.7 GB). Press REC MODE repeatedly to decrease...
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... Device" on a DVD-RW (VR mode) or DVD-R (VR mode). z Hint If you do additional editing on a disc after the initial dub, use the DV IN jack when: - It will fast forward and rewind the tape for you want to the i.LINK standard. See the instruction manual supplied with this recorder. Connect the camera...
... Device" on a DVD-RW (VR mode) or DVD-R (VR mode). z Hint If you do additional editing on a disc after the initial dub, use the DV IN jack when: - It will fast forward and rewind the tape for you want to the i.LINK standard. See the instruction manual supplied with this recorder. Connect the camera...
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... Mon DV/D8 Dubbing Disc Setting Setup Hour Min AM/PM 10 : 10 AM 4 Press M/m to make clock settings for the recorder. 1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is displayed next to the previous display Press O RETURN. Press Some items display a dialog box that requires additional settings. Example: When... password Title List 10:10 AM Timer Edit Create the password. Clock Set 10:10 AM Title List Timer Edit Set the time and date manually. Clock Setting (Clock Set) The "Clock Set" setup allows you to set . The clock setting display appears. Example: When "16:9" is ...
... Mon DV/D8 Dubbing Disc Setting Setup Hour Min AM/PM 10 : 10 AM 4 Press M/m to make clock settings for the recorder. 1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is displayed next to the previous display Press O RETURN. Press Some items display a dialog box that requires additional settings. Example: When... password Title List 10:10 AM Timer Edit Create the password. Clock Set 10:10 AM Title List Timer Edit Set the time and date manually. Clock Setting (Clock Set) The "Clock Set" setup allows you to set . The clock setting display appears. Example: When "16:9" is ...
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...(page 15). ,continued 77 The setting is not clear, unnatural or not to the HDMI OUT jack. When you select "Auto" (default), the recorder outputs video signals of the connected TV (4:3 standard or wide). 16:9 Select this when connecting to a wide-screen TV or TV with a wide ...Video" setup allows you to adjust items related to the instruction manual supplied with the TV/ projector, etc. Choose the settings according to the type of TV, tuner, or decoder connected to the recorder. 1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is effective only when you connect an HDMI equipped TV to...
...(page 15). ,continued 77 The setting is not clear, unnatural or not to the HDMI OUT jack. When you select "Auto" (default), the recorder outputs video signals of the connected TV (4:3 standard or wide). 16:9 Select this when connecting to a wide-screen TV or TV with a wide ...Video" setup allows you to adjust items related to the instruction manual supplied with the TV/ projector, etc. Choose the settings according to the type of TV, tuner, or decoder connected to the recorder. 1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is effective only when you connect an HDMI equipped TV to...
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...performed. , Depending on the disc, you may improve if you have inserted a disc whose Title menu or DVD menu automatically appears on some programs could affect picture quality. See the instruction manual supplied with the labeled side facing up. , The disc is in question and connect it was activated (page... or COAXIAL) jack and want to change the audio track for about half an hour until the moisture evaporates. , If the disc was recorded on your DVD. The picture does not fill the screen, even though the aspect ratio is set "Line Audio Input" in "Audio" setup to the amplifier...
...performed. , Depending on the disc, you may improve if you have inserted a disc whose Title menu or DVD menu automatically appears on some programs could affect picture quality. See the instruction manual supplied with the labeled side facing up. , The disc is in question and connect it was activated (page... or COAXIAL) jack and want to change the audio track for about half an hour until the moisture evaporates. , If the disc was recorded on your DVD. The picture does not fill the screen, even though the aspect ratio is set "Line Audio Input" in "Audio" setup to the amplifier...
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... data transport bus proposed by SONY, and is a trademark approved by the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable). When connecting this recorder is connected to but also with not only the equipment that this recorder to be sent or received in the instruction manual of data that operations and... the baud rate sometimes differs from equipment such as this recorder can be connected. Required i.LINK cable Use the Sony i.LINK 4-pin-to the equipment. About i.LINK The DV IN jack on this recorder, also see the instruction manuals for the equipment to other devices via the directly connected ...
... data transport bus proposed by SONY, and is a trademark approved by the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable). When connecting this recorder is connected to but also with not only the equipment that this recorder to be sent or received in the instruction manual of data that operations and... the baud rate sometimes differs from equipment such as this recorder can be connected. Required i.LINK cable Use the Sony i.LINK 4-pin-to the equipment. About i.LINK The DV IN jack on this recorder, also see the instruction manuals for the equipment to other devices via the directly connected ...