2-629-952-11(3)© 2005 Sony CorporationDVD RecorderOperating InstructionsRDR-GX310
10“DVD VIDEO” and “CD” are trademarks.Discs that cannot be played•PHOTO CDs• CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs that are not recorded in music CD or Video CD format
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11Maximum recordable number of titles* The maximum length for each title is eight hours.Note on playback operations of DVD VIDEOs/VIDEO CDsSome playba
12Hookups and SettingsHooking Up the RecorderFollow steps 1 to 7 to hook up and adjust the settings of the recorder.b Notes• Plug cords securely to pr
13Hookups and SettingsStep 2: Connecting the Aerial CableConnect the aerial cable by following the steps below. Do not connect the power cord (mains l
14Step 3: Connecting the Video CordsSelect one of the following patterns A through C, according to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector, or AV
15Hookups and SettingsWhen playing “wide screen” imagesSome recorded images may not fit your TV screen. To change the picture size, see page 73.If you
16Step 4: Connecting the Audio CordsSelect one of the following patterns A or B, according to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector, or AV ampl
17Hookups and Settingsz HintFor correct speaker location, see the operating instructions supplied with the connected components.b Notes• Do not connec
18Step 6: Preparing the RemoteYou can control the recorder using the supplied remote. Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by matching the 3 and # ends o
19Hookups and Settings4 Release [/1.When the TV/DVD switch is set to TV, the remote performs the following:* If you use the number buttons to select t
2WARNINGTo prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicin
20If the supplied remote interferes with your other Sony DVD recorder or player, set the command mode number for this recorder and the supplied remote
21Hookups and SettingsStep 7: Easy SetupMake the basic adjustments by following the on-screen instructions in “Easy Setup.”1 Turn on the recorder and
22Connecting a VCR or Similar DeviceAfter disconnecting the recorder’s power cord (mains lead) from the mains, connect a VCR or similar recording devi
23Hookups and SettingsConnect a VCR or similar recording device to the LINE 2 IN jacks of this recorder. If the equipment has an S-video jack, you can
24Connecting to a Satellite or Digital TunerConnect a satellite or digital tuner to this recorder using the LINE IN 1 jacks. Disconnect the recorder’s
25Seven Basic Operations — Getting to Know Your DVD RecorderSeven Basic Operations— Getting to Know Your DVD Recorder1. Inserting and Formatting a DVD
263 Move the cursor down the TOOLS menu until “Disc Info” is selected, and press ENTER.Example: When a DVD-RW (VR mode) is inserted.1 “Disc Name” (DVD
27Seven Basic Operations — Getting to Know Your DVD Recorder2. Recording a ProgrammeThis section introduces the basic operation to record the current
283. Playing the Recorded Programme (Title List)To play a recorded title, select the title from the Title List.1 Insert a DVD.See “Inserting a Disc” o
29Seven Basic Operations — Getting to Know Your DVD Recorder3 Select a title, and press ENTER.The sub-menu appears.The sub-menu displays options appli
3On placement• Place the recorder in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the recorder.• Do not place the recorder on a so
304. Displaying the Playing Time and Play InformationYou can check the playing time and remaining time of the current title, chapter, or track. Also,
31Seven Basic Operations — Getting to Know Your DVD Recorderz Hints• If “DTS” is set to “Off” in “Audio” setup, the DTS track selection option will no
325. Changing the Name of a Recorded ProgrammeYou can label a DVD, title, or programme by entering characters. You can enter up to 64 characters for a
33Seven Basic Operations — Getting to Know Your DVD RecorderTo use the number buttonsYou can also use the number buttons to enter characters.1 In step
341 Insert a disc.See “Inserting a Disc” on page 25.2 Press TOOLS to select “Disc Info,” and press ENTER.3 Select “Protect Disc,” and press ENTER.4 Se
35Seven Basic Operations — Getting to Know Your DVD Recorder1 Insert a disc.See “Inserting a Disc” on page 25.2 Press TOOLS to select “Disc Info,” and
36Timer RecordingBefore RecordingBefore you start recording…• This recorder can record on various discs. Select the disc type according to your needs
37Timer Recordingwhen listening to NICAM broadcasts, set “Audio” to “Standard” (see “Channel Setting” on page 68).z HintYou can select the audio (main
381 Press [TIMER].• If the “Timer – G-Code” display appears, press < to switch the display to “Standard”.2 Select an item using </, and adjust u
39Timer Recordingz HintYou can play the recorded programme by selecting the programme title in the Title List.b Notes• If a message indicating that th
4Table of ContentsWARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2Precau
403 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.The date, start and stop times, programme position, recording mode, etc. setting appear.• If you want to change the s
41Timer Recording1 Before recording starts, press TOOLS to select “Rec Settings,” and press ENTER.2 Select the item you want to adjust, and press ENTE
42Checking/Changing/Cancelling Timer Settings (Timer List)You can check, change, or cancel timer settings using the Timer List.1 Press TIMER LIST.The
43Timer RecordingWhen the timer settings overlapThe programme that starts first has priority and the second programme starts recording only after the
443 Select the line input audio when recording a bilingual programme on the DVD-RWs (VR mode).Press TOOLS to select “Line Audio Input,” and press ENTE
45Timer RecordingYou can record from a connected VCR or similar device. To connect a VCR or similar device, see “Connecting a VCR or Similar Device” o
46PlaybackPlaying1Insert a disc.• See “Inserting a Disc” on page 25.• If you insert a DVD VIDEO, VIDEO CD, or CD, press H. Playback starts.2 Press TIT
47PlaybackTo resume playback from the point where you stopped (Resume Play)When you press H again after you stop playback, the recorder resumes playba
48To check the position of the buttons below, see the illustration on page 46.Playback optionsButtonsOperations (audio) Selects one of the audio track
49PlaybackTo resume normal playback, press H.b Notes• To enjoy the TVS function, set “Digital Out” to “On” and “Dolby Digital” to “D-PCM” and “MPEG” t
5Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36Before Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
501 Press TOOLS during playback to select “Video Settings,” and press ENTER.2 Select an item, and press ENTER.The adjustment display appears.“Y NR” (l
51Playback“Audio Filter”: Selects the digital filter to reduce noise above 22.05 kHz (Fs* is 44.1 kHz), 24 kHz (Fs is 48 kHz), or 48 kHz (Fs is above
52Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track, etc.Each chapter is displayed as a thumbnail. You can search for the desired scene visually.1 Press VISUAL SEAR
53PlaybackPlaying MP3 Audio Tracks or JPEG Image FilesYou can play MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files on DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs) or JPEG im
541 Press TITLE LIST.The album list appears. To change the page, press / .2 Select an album, and press ENTER.The sub-menu appears.3 Select “View Album
55PlaybackMP3 is audio compression technology that satisfies certain ISO/MPEG regulations. JPEG is image compression technology.You can play MP3 (MPEG
56Albums play in the following order:Structure of disc contentsWhen you insert a DATA CD/DATA DVD and press H, the numbered tracks (or files) are play
57Erasing and EditingErasing and EditingBefore EditingThis recorder offers various edit options for various disc types. Before you edit, check the dis
58You can perform simple edits. Since Video mode titles are actual recordings on the disc, you cannot undo any edits you make. The edit functions avai
59Erasing and Editing“A-B Erase”: Erases a section of the title (page 59).“Delete Chapter”: Erases chapter units of the title while viewing thumbnails
6DV Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64Before DV Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
60b Notes• Images or sound may be momentarily interrupted at the point where you erase a section of a title.• Sections shorter than five seconds may n
61Erasing and Editing3 Select a title by pressing </,, and press ENTER.The display for selecting titles to be erased appears. • To cancel the selec
625 Select the IN point by pressing m/M,and press ENTER.The display for setting the end point (OUT) appears, and the title continues to play in the ba
63Erasing and Editing1 Press TITLE LIST to turn on the Title List (Playlist) menu. If the Title List (Original) menu appears, press TOOLS and select “
64DV DubbingBefore DV DubbingThis section explains dubbing with a digital video camera via the DV IN jack on the front panel. If you want to dub by wa
65DV Dubbing4 Press REC MODE on the remote repeatedly to select the recording mode.The recording mode changes as follows:For details about the recordi
66Program EditYou can select scenes from a DV/Digital 8 format tape, and then automatically record selected scenes to a DVD.To use this function, you
67DV Dubbing6 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.A new Scene List menu appears with the selected scene.To add a scene, select “Add.”A Thumbnail pictureB Tim
68Settings and AdjustmentsAerial Reception and Language Settings (Settings)The “Settings” setup helps you to make tuner, clock, and programme position
69Settings and Adjustments8 Press M/m repeatedly until the channel you want is displayed, then press ENTER.The channels are scanned in the order shown
7Ways to Use Your DVD RecorderRecording/Playback Compatible media and reference pagesQuick access to recorded titles – Title List,“3. Playing the Reco
70• New ZealandStation NameChanges or enters a new station name (up to 5 characters). The recorder must receive channel information for station names
71Settings and Adjustments3 Select “Station Name,” and press ENTER.The display for entering characters appears.To enter characters, see page 32.4 Sele
72Some broadcast systems ensure a Teletext service* in which the complete programmes and their data (title, date, channel, recording start time, etc.)
73Settings and AdjustmentsOSD (On-Screen Display)Switches the display language on the screen.DVD Menu (DVD VIDEO only)Switches the language for the DV
74b NoteDepending on the disc, “4:3 Letter Box” may be selected automatically instead of “4:3 Pan Scan” or vice versa.Pause Mode (DVDs only)Selects th
75Settings and AdjustmentsAudio Settings (Audio)The “Audio” setup allows you to adjust the sound according to the playback and connection conditions.1
76Audio ConnectionThe following setup items switch the method of outputting audio signals when you connect a component such as an amplifier (receiver)
77Settings and AdjustmentsRecording and Parental Control Settings (Features)The “Features” setup allows you to adjust recording and parental control s
785Select “Level,” and press ENTER.The selection items for “Level” are displayed.The lower the value, the stricter the limitation.Discs rated higher t
79Settings and AdjustmentsDisc and Remote Control Settings/Factory Settings (Options)The “Options” setup allows you to set up other operational settin
8Quick Guide to Disc TypesUsable disc versions (as of March 2005)• 8x-speed or slower DVD+RWs• 6x-speed or slower DVD-RWs (Ver.1.1, Ver.1.2 with CPRM*
80Command ModeChanges the Command Mode of the recorder if other DVD equipment is assigned the same Command Mode. Be sure to match the Command Mode swi
81Additional InformationAdditional InformationTroubleshootingIf you experience any of the following difficulties while using the recorder, use this tr
82The picture does not fill the screen., Set “TV Type” in “Video” setup in accordance with the screen size of your TV (page 73).The picture does not f
83Additional InformationThe language for the sound track cannot be changed., Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the DVD being played., The DVD VI
84Timer recording is not complete or did not start from the beginning., There was a power failure during recording. If the power recovers when there i
85Additional InformationThe recorder does not operate properly., Restart the recorder. Press down [/1 on the recorder for more than ten seconds until
86Self-diagnosis Function (When letters/numbers appear in the display)When the self-diagnosis function is activated to prevent the recorder from malfu
87Additional Information• Clean the disc with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the centre out.• Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, comm
88GeneralPower requirements: 220-240 V AC, 50/60 HzPower consumption: 31 WDimensions (approx.): 430 × 65 × 328 mm (width/height/depth) incl. projectin
89Additional Informationi.LINK’s maximum baud rate varies according to the equipment. Three maximum baud rates are defined:S100 (approx. 100 Mbps*)S20
9Discs that cannot be recorded on• 8 cm discs• DVD-Rs in VR mode (Video Recording format)*3Only if the recording mode is LSP, SP, HSP, or HQ, and “DVD
90Guide to Parts and ControlsFor more information, see the pages in parentheses.A TV/DVD switch (18)B Z (open/close) button (25)C [/1 (on/standby) but
91Additional InformationW H (play) button (46)X (pause) button (48)x (stop) button (46)The H button has a tactile dot*.X z REC button (27)X REC PAUSE
92A [/1 (on/standby) button (21)B Front panel display (31, 93)C Disc tray (25)D TIMER REC indicator (37) SYNCHRO REC indicator (43)E A (open/close) bu
93Additional InformationA Playing/recording statusB Disc type*/recording formatC NICAM indicator (36)D Audio signal indicators (30)E Displays the foll
94GlossaryChapter (page 52)Sections of a picture or a music feature that are smaller than titles. A title is composed of several chapters. Depending o
95Additional InformationMPEG Audio (page 76)International standard coding system used to compress audio digital signals authorized by ISO/IEC. MPEG 2,
96Language Code ListFor details, see page 73.The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.Area CodeFor details, see page 77.Code
97IndexWords in quotations appear in the on-screen displays.Numerics16:9 21, 734:3 Letter Box 21, 734:3 Pan Scan 21, 73“48kHz/96kHz PCM” 76A“A-B Erase
98F“Factory Setup” 80“Features” 77“File Search” 52“Finalize Disc” 78“Finalize” 35Finalizing 34, 35“Format DVD-RW” 79“Format” 25Formatting 25Freeze Fra
99Recording 36, 43, 77picture adjustment 40recording format 8recording mode 27, 36recording time 27while watching another programme 27Recording time 3
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