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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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...197;BNING. UNNGÅ DIREKTE EKSPONERING FOR STRÅLEN. Record the serial number in the literature accompanying the appliance. RDR-GX355 Serial No CAUTION You are not going to use of optical ... shock. 2 WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this DVD recorder is harmful to eyes, do not open the cabinet. To avoid electrical shock, do not attempt... this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this product. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Connect the equipment into the cabinet, unplug the recorder and have it checked by one...
...197;BNING. UNNGÅ DIREKTE EKSPONERING FOR STRÅLEN. Record the serial number in the literature accompanying the appliance. RDR-GX355 Serial No CAUTION You are not going to use of optical ... shock. 2 WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this DVD recorder is harmful to eyes, do not open the cabinet. To avoid electrical shock, do not attempt... this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this product. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Connect the equipment into the cabinet, unplug the recorder and have it checked by one...
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Table of Contents WARNING 2 Precautions 2 Ways to Use Your DVD Recorder 8 How to Use the On-Screen Menus 10 Hookups and Settings 12 Hooking Up the Recorder 12 Step 1: Unpacking 12 Step 2: Connecting the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver (Tuner 12 Step 3: Connecting to Your TV 15 Step 4: Connecting to ...Cord 20 Step 6: Preparing the Remote 20 Step 7: Easy Setup 23 Connecting a VCR or Similar Device 27 Quick Guide to Disc Types 30 Recordable and Playable Discs 30 Playable Discs 33 Playback 35 Playing Discs 35 Playback Options 36 Playing a Title From the Title List 39 Searching for a...
Table of Contents WARNING 2 Precautions 2 Ways to Use Your DVD Recorder 8 How to Use the On-Screen Menus 10 Hookups and Settings 12 Hooking Up the Recorder 12 Step 1: Unpacking 12 Step 2: Connecting the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver (Tuner 12 Step 3: Connecting to Your TV 15 Step 4: Connecting to ...Cord 20 Step 6: Preparing the Remote 20 Step 7: Easy Setup 23 Connecting a VCR or Similar Device 27 Quick Guide to Disc Types 30 Recordable and Playable Discs 30 Playable Discs 33 Playback 35 Playing Discs 35 Playback Options 36 Playing a Title From the Title List 39 Searching for a...
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...:56 > 8 You need to connect a tuner such as a cable box to have the recorder change the channel of your cable box or satellite receiver - Ways to recorded titles - CH 103! 103 Quick access 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...
...:56 > 8 You need to connect a tuner such as a cable box to have the recorder change the channel of your cable box or satellite receiver - Ways to recorded titles - CH 103! 103 Quick access 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...
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Press M/m to the selected item. The displayed options differ depending on the media type. Select an option by pressing M/m and ENTER. You can search for a title/chapter/ track, check the playing and remaining time, or change settings for the selected item OPTIONS The OPTIONS menu appears when you select an item from a list menu (e.g., a title from the Title List menu), and press ENTER. The sub-menu displays options applicable only to select an option, press Example: The Title List menu Title List (Original) 1/4 No. The displayed options differ depending on the situation ...
Press M/m to the selected item. The displayed options differ depending on the media type. Select an option by pressing M/m and ENTER. You can search for a title/chapter/ track, check the playing and remaining time, or change settings for the selected item OPTIONS The OPTIONS menu appears when you select an item from a list menu (e.g., a title from the Title List menu), and press ENTER. The sub-menu displays options applicable only to select an option, press Example: The Title List menu Title List (Original) 1/4 No. The displayed options differ depending on the situation ...
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...supplied) to antenna input TV Audio/video cord (not supplied) to SET TOP BOX CONTROL SETTOP BOX CONTROL LINE 1 IN VIDEO to LINE 1 IN DVD recorder SETTOP HDMI OUT BOX CONTROL AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT L Y VIDEO VIDEO R PB L PR OPTICAL ...COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT R AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO : Signal flow About AV path through The recorder automatically sends the input signal from a cable box or satellite receiver on . To watch programs from the LINE 1 IN jacks to match the input source...
...supplied) to antenna input TV Audio/video cord (not supplied) to SET TOP BOX CONTROL SETTOP BOX CONTROL LINE 1 IN VIDEO to LINE 1 IN DVD recorder SETTOP HDMI OUT BOX CONTROL AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT L Y VIDEO VIDEO R PB L PR OPTICAL ...COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT R AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO : Signal flow About AV path through The recorder automatically sends the input signal from a cable box or satellite receiver on . To watch programs from the LINE 1 IN jacks to match the input source...
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... (white) VIDEO (yellow) S video cord (not supplied) S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO L (yellow) (white) (red) to S VIDEO OUT DVD recorder SETTOP HDMI OUT BOX CONTROL AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT L Y VIDEO VIDEO R PB L PR OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT...AUDIO R AUDIO AUDIO to LINE OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) Audio/video cord (supplied) : Signal flow When playing "wide screen" images Some recorded images may not fit your TV's speakers. ,continued 15 This will cause unwanted noise to come from your TV screen. To change the picture...
... (white) VIDEO (yellow) S video cord (not supplied) S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO L (yellow) (white) (red) to S VIDEO OUT DVD recorder SETTOP HDMI OUT BOX CONTROL AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT L Y VIDEO VIDEO R PB L PR OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT...AUDIO R AUDIO AUDIO to LINE OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) Audio/video cord (supplied) : Signal flow When playing "wide screen" images Some recorded images may not fit your TV's speakers. ,continued 15 This will cause unwanted noise to come from your TV screen. To change the picture...
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... S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT L Y VIDEO VIDEO R PB L PR OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT R AUDIO AUDIO : Signal flow * This DVD recorder incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology. HDMI IN TV or projector to HDMI input HDMI cord (not supplied) to turn off the...supplied). HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are not HDCP compliant (e.g., DVI jacks on the front panel when the recorder outputs signals through the HDMI OUT jack. Note You cannot connect the HDMI OUT jack to DVI jacks that are trademarks or registered ...
... S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT L Y VIDEO VIDEO R PB L PR OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT R AUDIO AUDIO : Signal flow * This DVD recorder incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology. HDMI IN TV or projector to HDMI input HDMI cord (not supplied) to turn off the...supplied). HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are not HDCP compliant (e.g., DVI jacks on the front panel when the recorder outputs signals through the HDMI OUT jack. Note You cannot connect the HDMI OUT jack to DVI jacks that are trademarks or registered ...
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...cords (not supplied) of "Video" to "On" in the "Setup" display (page 78). The "PROGRESSIVE" indicator lights up when the recorder outputs progressive signals. Hookups and Settings If your TV accepts progressive 480p format signals, you must use this connection, be sure to connect the audio... VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT L Y VIDEO VIDEO R PB L PR OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT R AUDIO AUDIO DVD recorder : Signal flow 17 If your TV has component video input jacks Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks using this connection and then set "Progressive" ...
...cords (not supplied) of "Video" to "On" in the "Setup" display (page 78). The "PROGRESSIVE" indicator lights up when the recorder outputs progressive signals. Hookups and Settings If your TV accepts progressive 480p format signals, you must use this connection, be sure to connect the audio... VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT L Y VIDEO VIDEO R PB L PR OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT R AUDIO AUDIO DVD recorder : Signal flow 17 If your TV has component video input jacks Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks using this connection and then set "Progressive" ...
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AUDIO OUT L (white) R (red) Audio cord (not supplied) (white) (red) DVD recorder to AUDIO OUT (L/R) SETTOP HDMI OUT BOX CONTROL AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT L Y VIDEO VIDEO R PB L PR OPTICAL COAXIAL ... DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Optical digital cord (not supplied) Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) HDMI cord (not supplied) or to HDMI input [Speakers] Rear (L) or to DVD audio tracks through your AV amplifier (receiver). Step 4: Connecting to Your AV Amplifier (Receiver) Select one of the following patterns A or B, according to the input...
AUDIO OUT L (white) R (red) Audio cord (not supplied) (white) (red) DVD recorder to AUDIO OUT (L/R) SETTOP HDMI OUT BOX CONTROL AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT L Y VIDEO VIDEO R PB L PR OPTICAL COAXIAL ... DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Optical digital cord (not supplied) Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) HDMI cord (not supplied) or to HDMI input [Speakers] Rear (L) or to DVD audio tracks through your AV amplifier (receiver). Step 4: Connecting to Your AV Amplifier (Receiver) Select one of the following patterns A or B, according to the input...
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... OUT VIDEO L R AUDIO to AC outlet < Notes • If the supplied remote interferes your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command mode number for this recorder (page 27), be sure to six months. • Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place. •... intend to avoid possible leakage and corrosion. Observe the following: - Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord Step 6: Preparing the Remote Plug the recorder and TV power cords into the remote casing, particularly when replacing the batteries. 20 If you must wait for an extended period of different ...
... OUT VIDEO L R AUDIO to AC outlet < Notes • If the supplied remote interferes your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command mode number for this recorder (page 27), be sure to six months. • Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place. •... intend to avoid possible leakage and corrosion. Observe the following: - Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord Step 6: Preparing the Remote Plug the recorder and TV power cords into the remote casing, particularly when replacing the batteries. 20 If you must wait for an extended period of different ...
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..., 04, 12 12 14, 15 If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one that differs from the other Sony DVD recorder or player, set the command mode number for this recorder and the supplied remote to one Sony DVD recorder If the supplied remote interferes with your other Sony DVD recorder or player after you have completed "Step 7: Easy Setup...
..., 04, 12 12 14, 15 If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one that differs from the other Sony DVD recorder or player, set the command mode number for this recorder and the supplied remote to one Sony DVD recorder If the supplied remote interferes with your other Sony DVD recorder or player after you have completed "Step 7: Easy Setup...
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...you use the cable box/satellite receiver control (page 12), select "Yes." Line1 Line2 5 Select a language, and press ENTER. appears. • If this recorder? (Changes to use the cable box/satellite receiver control, and press ENTER. OK Cancel • To re-enter the code number, select "Cancel" and return... be made. Set the day, year, hour, minutes, and AM/PM in the "Setup" display to . "Initial setting necessary to operate the DVD recorder will erase all timer settings.) Yes No 6 Select whether or not you want to control your set top box to run Easy Setup (page 85...
...you use the cable box/satellite receiver control (page 12), select "Yes." Line1 Line2 5 Select a language, and press ENTER. appears. • If this recorder? (Changes to use the cable box/satellite receiver control, and press ENTER. OK Cancel • To re-enter the code number, select "Cancel" and return... be made. Set the day, year, hour, minutes, and AM/PM in the "Setup" display to . "Initial setting necessary to operate the DVD recorder will erase all timer settings.) Yes No 6 Select whether or not you want to control your set top box to run Easy Setup (page 85...
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..., connect the equipment to the LINE 1 IN jacks (page 13). If the equipment has an S video jack, you can connect a second DVD player and record DVDs. Do not connect to the S VIDEO and yellow VIDEO jacks at the same time. You can use an S video cord (not supplied) ...instead of the yellow (video) plug of this recorder. VCR, etc. S VIDEO OUTPUT VIDEO AUDIO L R S video cord (not supplied) Audio/video cord (not supplied) DVD recorder S VIDEO VIDEO L(MONO) AUDIO R to LINE 2 IN LINE-2 IN S VIDEO VIDEO L(MONO) AUDIO R LINE...
..., connect the equipment to the LINE 1 IN jacks (page 13). If the equipment has an S video jack, you can connect a second DVD player and record DVDs. Do not connect to the S VIDEO and yellow VIDEO jacks at the same time. You can use an S video cord (not supplied) ...instead of the yellow (video) plug of this recorder. VCR, etc. S VIDEO OUTPUT VIDEO AUDIO L R S video cord (not supplied) Audio/video cord (not supplied) DVD recorder S VIDEO VIDEO L(MONO) AUDIO R to LINE 2 IN LINE-2 IN S VIDEO VIDEO L(MONO) AUDIO R LINE...
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...; Do not connect more than one type of video cord between the recorder and your TV in the order shown below. You cannot dub from DVD VIDEOs to this recorder. • Do not connect the output jack of this recorder. DVD recorder VCR TV Be sure to connect your VCR to the input jack of... this recorder to another equipment's input jack with the other equipment's output jack ...
...; Do not connect more than one type of video cord between the recorder and your TV in the order shown below. You cannot dub from DVD VIDEOs to this recorder. • Do not connect the output jack of this recorder. DVD recorder VCR TV Be sure to connect your VCR to the input jack of... this recorder to another equipment's input jack with the other equipment's output jack ...
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...been correctly finalized. X Region code Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies This product is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with copyright protection technologies are some playback features may not be erased after reformatting. • You cannot ... their packaging. • You cannot add new recordings to DVD-RWs (Video mode), DVD+Rs, or DVD-Rs (Video mode) recorded on other equipment. • You may not be able to further record on a DVD+RW recorded on other equipment Some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVDRs, or CD-RWs/CD-Rs cannot...
...been correctly finalized. X Region code Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies This product is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with copyright protection technologies are some playback features may not be erased after reformatting. • You cannot ... their packaging. • You cannot add new recordings to DVD-RWs (Video mode), DVD+Rs, or DVD-Rs (Video mode) recorded on other equipment. • You may not be able to further record on a DVD+RW recorded on other equipment Some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVDRs, or CD-RWs/CD-Rs cannot...
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To turn off the Title List Press TITLE LIST. Notes • The Title List does not appear for discs created on other DVD recorders. • Letters that have been finalized. The sub-menu appears. 4 Select "Play," and press ENTER. Playback starts from the selected title...be displayed are replaced with "*." 39 For details, see "Edit options for DVD-RWs (VR mode), DVD-Rs (VR mode), and DVD-RAMs. B Movie thumbnail image C Title information: Displays the title number, title name, recording date, and recording mode. z Hint You can switch the Title List to show an original or...
To turn off the Title List Press TITLE LIST. Notes • The Title List does not appear for discs created on other DVD recorders. • Letters that have been finalized. The sub-menu appears. 4 Select "Play," and press ENTER. Playback starts from the selected title...be displayed are replaced with "*." 39 For details, see "Edit options for DVD-RWs (VR mode), DVD-Rs (VR mode), and DVD-RAMs. B Movie thumbnail image C Title information: Displays the title number, title name, recording date, and recording mode. z Hint You can switch the Title List to show an original or...
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.... z Hint If you - Note that has an i.LINK (DV) jack, and record digital signals. the input signal is straightforward because the DVD recorder will not output signals. • You cannot use the DV IN jack and record on page 54. - Follow the instructions in DVC-SD format. your digital video camera.... the images on page 93. Hookups DVD recorder S VIDEO VIDEO L(MONO) AUDIO R LINE-2 IN DV IN ONE-TOUCH DUBBING HDMI DV IN to DV IN DV/D8 Dubbing (DV/D8 t DVD) i.LINK cable (not supplied) to dub by way of the LINE IN jacks...
.... z Hint If you - Note that has an i.LINK (DV) jack, and record digital signals. the input signal is straightforward because the DVD recorder will not output signals. • You cannot use the DV IN jack and record on page 54. - Follow the instructions in DVC-SD format. your digital video camera.... the images on page 93. Hookups DVD recorder S VIDEO VIDEO L(MONO) AUDIO R LINE-2 IN DV IN ONE-TOUCH DUBBING HDMI DV IN to DV IN DV/D8 Dubbing (DV/D8 t DVD) i.LINK cable (not supplied) to dub by way of the LINE IN jacks...
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... contrast and the color. On Raises the standard black level. Picture Control Selects the picture control for the video signals output from the recorder to the standard level. You can adjust the video signal of the output signal to obtain the picture quality you are watching. Standard ... the color contrast is not effective when the "PROGRESSIVE" indicator lights up on the front panel display and the recorder outputs progressive signals. Off Sets the black level of DVD or VIDEO CD (with PBC function off ). Select the setting that best suits the program you want. Select ...
... contrast and the color. On Raises the standard black level. Picture Control Selects the picture control for the video signals output from the recorder to the standard level. You can adjust the video signal of the output signal to obtain the picture quality you are watching. Standard ... the color contrast is not effective when the "PROGRESSIVE" indicator lights up on the front panel display and the recorder outputs progressive signals. Off Sets the black level of DVD or VIDEO CD (with PBC function off ). Select the setting that best suits the program you want. Select ...
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... settings. 3 Press ENTER when "Finish" appears. When the display for Easy Setup (page 23) from step 4. z Hint If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder" on again, and the recorder is off . The default command mode of the front panel display. Note that all of whether power is off . Factory Setting...
... settings. 3 Press ENTER when "Finish" appears. When the display for Easy Setup (page 23) from step 4. z Hint If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder" on again, and the recorder is off . The default command mode of the front panel display. Note that all of whether power is off . Factory Setting...