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Sony RDR-GX300 Antenna Reception and Language Settings (Settings), Tuner Preset, Notes, Auto Preset, To turn off the display, 5 Select an option, and press ENTER

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5 Select an option, and press ENTER.

The currently selected option is displayed next to the setup item.

Example: when “16:9” is set.

SETUP

	Settings		TV Type :	16 : 9
	Video		Pause Mode :	Auto
	Audio		Y/Pb/Pr Out Black Level :	Off
	Features		Progressive Mode :	Auto
	Options		Screen Saver :	On
			Line1 Input :	Video
	Easy Setup		Line3 Input :	Video

To turn off the display

Press SYSTEM MENU repeatedly.

Antenna Reception and Language Settings (Settings)

The Settings Setup helps you to make tuner, clock, and language settings for the recorder.

Select “Settings” in the Setup Display. To use the display, see “Using the Setup Displays” (page 69).

SETUP

Settings		Tuner Preset
Video		Set VCR Plus+ Channels
Audio		Clock

Features		Set Top Box Control
Options		Language


Easy Setup

Tuner Preset

Notes

•You cannot presets channels for the connected cable box or satellite receiver.

•You cannot select “Tuner Preset” when you set “Set Top Box Control” to “On.”

Auto Preset

Automatically presets the receivable channels. The recorder can receive VHF channels 2 to 13, UHF channels 14 to 69, and unscrambled CATV channels 1 to 125. First, we recommend that you preset the receivable channels in your area using automatic presetting methods.

1Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Using the Setup Displays” (page 69) to select “Settings” in the Setup Display.

2Select “Tuner Preset,” and press ENTER.

Settings - Tuner Preset		Ch1

	Antenna / Cable :	Cable

	Auto Preset
	Manual Set :	Add

	AFT :	On

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Contents

Page WARNING Precautions On recording Copyrights Copy guard function IMPORTANT NOTICE IMPORTANT SAFETY Page Page Ways to Use Your DVD Recorder Play the beginning of a title while it is being recorded – Chasing Playback Watching one title while recording another – Simultaneous Rec and Play Creating your own program – Playlist Dynamic surround sound – TVS Quick Guide to Disc Types Recording Features Editing Features Discs that cannot be recorded on Playable discs Characteristics DVD VIDEO VIDEO CD DATA CD Note on playback operations of DVD VIDEOs/ VIDEO CDs Region code (DVD VIDEO only) Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies Notes Hooking Up the Recorder Step 1: Unpacking Using the cable box/satellite receiver control function Step 2: Connecting the Box Controller A: Cable box or satellite receiver with a video/audio output Settings and Hookups B: Cable box with an antenna output only C: Cable without cable box, or antenna only (no cable TV) Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords AConnecting to a video input jack BConnecting to an S VIDEO input jack CConnecting to component video input jacks (Y, PB, PR) When playing “wide screen” images If you are connecting to a VCR Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords AConnecting to audio L/R input jacks BConnecting to a digital audio input jack Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord Step 6: Preparing the Remote Controlling TVs with the remote 1 Slide the TV/DVD switch to TV 2 Hold down [/1 4 Release [/1 Code numbers of controllable TVs Controlling the volume of your AV amplifier (receiver) with the remote Step 7: Easy Setup Finished 4 Press ENTER 5 Select a language, and press ENTER 6 Select “Manual,” and press ENTER 8 Enter the brand code of your cable box/ satellite receiver 9 Press ENTER 11Select whether or not you have a cable connection 14Press ENTER 12Press ENTER 13Select the setting that matches your TV type Checking the cable box/satellite receiver control setting Setting Up the VCR Plus® System 9 Press SYSTEM MENU repeatedly to exit the menu To check the channel settings Connecting a VCR or Similar Device Connecting to the LINE 2 IN jacks on the front panel Guide to Displays Using the On-ScreenMenus System Menu Sub-menu Using the Title List About the Title List for DVD-RWs(VR mode) To change the title order (Sort) Order Sorted To turn off the Title List Using the “Disc Info” Screen (disc settings) Labeling, protecting, or formatting a disc 1 Press TOOLS while the disc is in the recorder 2 Select “Disc Info.,” and press ENTER 3 Select an option, and press ENTER Finalizing a disc (preparing a disc for playback on other equipment) Checking the Play Information and Playing Time Checking the playing/remaining time Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly ◆Front panel display How to Enter Characters 4 Select “Finish,” and press ENTER Recording Before you start recording… Recording mode Recording mode Recording time (minute) Recording a stereo/SAP program Timer Recording (Standard/ VCR Plus+) 3 Press [TIMER] 4 Select an item using </, and adjust using M/m ◆When using the cable box/satellite box control 5 Select “OK,” and press ENTER Recording TV programs using the VCR Plus+ system Insert a recordable disc Press [TIMER] Checking/Changing Canceling Timer Settings (Timer List) 4 Select one of the options, and press To turn off the Timer List Changing the priority of overlapped settings When the timer settings overlap 3 Select an overlapped timer setting, and press ENTER 4 Select “Check Overlap,” and press ENTER 5 Select “Change,” and press ENTER Recording Without the Timer 3 Adjust the setting using </M/m/,, and press ENTER Recording From a VCR or Similar Device 4 Press TOOLS and select “Line Audio Input.” Then press ENTER 5 Press X REC PAUSE to set this recorder to record pause Playing To play restricted DVDs (Parental Control) To lock the disc tray (Child Lock) Playback options Buttons Operations Discs Page Notes on playing DTS sound tracks on a CD Adjusting the picture quality 1 Press TOOLS during playback 2 Select “Video Settings,” and press 3 Select an item, and press ENTER 4 Press </, to adjust the setting, and press ENTER Adjusting the sound quality 2 Select “Audio Settings,” and press 4 Press </M/m/, to select the option, and press ENTER Chasing Playback/ Simultaneous Rec and Play Playing from the beginning of the program you are recording Searching for a Title/ Chapter/Track, etc Playing MP3 Audio Tracks 1 Insert a DATA CD on the disc tray 2 Press H PLAY Playback order of MP3 audio tracks About MP3 audio tracks Page Before Editing Edit options for DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs(Video mode)/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs Edit options for DVD-RWs(VR mode) Editing a Title Erasing a section of a title (A-BErase) 3 Select point B by pressing m/M, and press ENTER Erasing multiple titles (Erase Titles) 2 Select point A by pressing m/M, and press ENTER 1 Press TITLE LIST to turn on the Title List menu, and press TOOLS Erasing titles to open up disc space (Disc Map) 1 Insert a disc and press TITLE LIST 4 Repeat step 3 when erasing more titles 5 Select “Erase,” and press ENTER Creating and Editing a Playlist 3 Select the title you want to include in the Playlist title, and press ENTER 4 Repeat step 3 to add more titles 6 Select one of the titles, and press ENTER 7 Select “Capture,” and press ENTER 8 Select the IN point by pressing m/M, and press ENTER Moving a Playlist title (Move Title) 1 Press TITLE LIST to turn on the Title List (Playlist) menu 2 Select “Number” in the “Sort” column, and press ENTER 4 Select “Move Title,” and press ENTER 5 Select a new location for the title by Combining multiple Playlist titles (Combine Titles) 2 Press TOOLS to select “Combine Titles,” and press ENTER 4 Repeat step 3 to select all of the titles you want to combine 7 Select a name, and press ENTER Using the Setup Displays Antenna Reception and Language Settings (Settings) Manual Set Set VCR Plus+ Channels Clock Auto (Auto Clock Set) ◆Clock Set CH ◆Time Zone ◆Daylight Saving Set Top Box Control Set Top Box Control ◆Brand Code ◆Connection ◆Ch. digit lock Video Settings (Video) Progressive Mode Screen Saver Line1 Input Line3 Input Audio Settings (Audio) Digital Out ◆To set the digital output signal Recording and Parental Control Settings (Features) ◆Area code Standard Disc and Remote Control Settings/Factory Settings (Options) Easy Setup (Resetting the Recorder) Troubleshooting The picture does not fill the screen Sound There is no sound Sound distortion occurs Sound is noisy The sound volume is low Recording/Timer recording/Editing The channel cannot be changed from the channel you are recording Recording does not start immediately after you press z REC Nothing was recorded even though you set the timer setting correctly Recording does not stop immediately after you press x REC STOP Remote control The remote does not function Display The clock has stopped The TIMER REC indicator is flashing Self-diagnosisFunction (When letters/numbers appear in the display) Notes About This Recorder On operation On adjusting volume On cleaning On cleaning discs Specifications Guide to Parts and Controls Remote Page Front panel display Rear panel Glossary Interlace format (page 17) Original (page 61) Playlist (page 61) Progressive format (page 17) Title (page 58) Language Code List Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Brand Code Page Page Satellite receiver brand Page Index