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Sony RDR-GX310 2. Recording a Programme, Checking the disc status while recording, 4Press z REC, To stop recording, To pause recording, 1Insert a recordable DVD

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2. Recording a Programme

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This section introduces the basic operation to record the current TV programme to a disc (DVD). For an explanation of how to make timer recordings, see page 36.

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PROG +/–

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To stop recording

Press x REC STOP located beneath the remote control cover.

Note that it may take a few seconds for recorder to stop recording.

To pause recording

Press X REC PAUSE located beneath the remote control cover.

To restart recording, press the button again.

To watch another TV programme while recording

Set your TV to the TV input using the tTV/ VIDEO button (page 18).

Operations Basic Seven

DISPLAY

tTV/VIDEO

If you do not want to watch TV while recording, you can turn off the TV. When using a decoder, make sure to leave it on.

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	X REC PAUSE
z REC	x REC STOP
REC MODE

1Insert a recordable DVD.

See “Inserting a Disc” on page 25.

2Press PROG +/– to select the programme position or input source you want to record.

3 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the recording mode.

Each time you press the button, the display on the TV screen changes as follows:

HQ

HSP

SP

LSP

SEP

SLP

EP

LP

For more details about the recording mode, see page 36.

4Press z REC.

Recording starts.

Recording stops automatically after 8 hours of continuous recording or when the DVD is full.

•After pressing z REC, it may take a short while to start recording.

•You cannot change the recording mode while recording or during recording pause.

•If there is a power failure, the programme you are recording may be erased.

Checking the disc status while recording

You can check the recording information such as recording time or disc type.

Press DISPLAY twice during recording.

The recording information appears.

ADisc type/format

BRecording status

CRecording mode

DRecording time

Press DISPLAY to turn off the display.

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Contents

Page WARNING Precautions On placement On recording Copyrights Copy guard function IMPORTANT NOTICE Seven Basic Operations Page Page Ways to Use Your DVD Recorder Quick Guide to Disc Types Recording Features Editing Features Rewrite Auto Manual Playable discs Icon used Characteristics in this manual Maximum recordable number of titles Disc Number of titles Note on playback operations of DVD VIDEOs/ VIDEO CDs Region code (DVD VIDEO only) Hooking Up the Recorder Step 1: Unpacking Step 2: Connecting the Aerial Cable Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords When playing “wide screen” images If you are connecting to a VCR Using the PROGRESSIVE button Progressive Interlace Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord (Mains Lead) Step 6: Preparing the Remote 4Release [/1 Buttons Operations Code numbers of controllable TVs Controlling the volume of your AV amplifier (receiver) with the remote Hookups and 1Slide the TV/DVD switch to DVD Hold down If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder 1Press SYSTEM MENU 2Select “SETUP,” and press ENTER 3Select “Options,” and press ENTER 4Select “Command Mode,” and press Step 7: Easy Setup Connecting a VCR or Similar Device Connecting to the LINE 2 IN jacks on the front panel Connecting to a Satellite or Digital Tuner 1.Inserting and Formatting a DVD Disc (Disc Info) 4Select “Format,” and press ENTER 5Select “OK,” and press ENTER 2. Recording a Programme To stop recording To pause recording To watch another TV programme while recording 1Insert a recordable DVD 3.Playing the Recorded Programme (Title List) 3Select a title, and press ENTER 4Select “Play,” and press ENTER To stop playback About the Title List for DVD-RWs(VR mode) To change the title order (Sort) 4.Displaying the Playing Time and Play Information Checking the playing/remaining time Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly Front panel display 5.Changing the Name of a Recorded Programme 5Press </M/m/, to select the character you want to enter, and press ENTER 6Repeat steps 4 and 5 to enter the remaining characters 1Press TITLE LIST 2Select a title, and press ENTER 6.Labelling and Protecting a Disc 7.Playing the Disc on Other DVD Equipment (Finalize) 3Select “Finalize,” and press ENTER 4Select “OK,” and press ENTER Unfinalizing a disc For DVD-RWs(Video mode) For DVD-RWs(VR mode) 3Select “Unfinalize,” and press ENTER Timer Recording Recording mode Press REC MODE repeatedly to switch the recording modes Recording stereo and bilingual programmes ZWEITON (German stereo) system NICAM system Timer Recording (Standard/ ShowView) Press [TIMER] Select an item using </, and adjust using M/m To stop recording during timer recording Rec Mode Adjust If the timer settings overlap Recording TV programmes using the ShowView system Timer 1Press [TIMER] Using the Quick Timer function Press z REC repeatedly to set the duration To cancel the Quick Timer Adjusting the recording picture quality and size 2Select the item you want to adjust, and press ENTER Creating chapters in a title When recording on a DVD-RW(VR mode) When recording on other recordable discs Checking/Changing Cancelling Timer Settings (Timer List) Recording From Connected Equipment Select the line input audio when recording a bilingual programme on the 4Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the recording mode 6Press SYNCHRO REC To cancel Synchro Rec Recording from connected equipment without a timer Playing To resume playback from the point where you stopped (Resume Play) To play restricted DVDs (Parental Control) To lock the disc tray (Child Lock) Playback Playback options Notes on playing DTS sound tracks on a CD Adjusting the picture quality 2Select an item, and press ENTER 3Press </, to adjust the setting, and press ENTER Adjusting the sound quality 3Press </M/m/, to select the option, and press ENTER Playing a previous recording while making another (Simultaneous Rec and Play) 1While recording, press TITLE LIST 3Select “Play”, and press ENTER Searching for a Title/ Chapter/Track, etc Playing MP3 Audio Tracks or JPEG Image Files Selecting a JPEG album or image 3Select “View Album,” and press ENTER 4Select an image, and press ENTER To stop viewing the JPEG image To view the previous or next picture MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files that the recorder can play About playback order of albums, tracks, and files Structure of disc contents Before Editing Erasing and Editing a Title Erasing a chapter (Delete Chapter) Erasing multiple titles (Erase Titles) 2Press TOOLS to select “Erase Titles,” and press ENTER 4Repeat step 3 to select all of the titles you want to erase 5When you finish selecting titles, select “OK,” and press ENTER 6Select “OK” and press ENTER Creating and Editing a Playlist 5Select the IN point by pressing m/M, and press ENTER 6Select the OUT point by pressing m/M, and press ENTER 7Select “OK,” and press ENTER 8Select the scene you want to re-edit,and press ENTER Moving a Playlist title (Change Order) 1Press TITLE LIST to turn on the Title List (Playlist) menu 2Select the title you want to move, and press ENTER 3Select “Change Order,” and press ENTER Combining multiple Playlist titles (Combine) 2Press TOOLS to select “Combine,” and press ENTER 4Repeat step 3 to select all of the titles you want to combine 6Select “OK,” and press ENTER 7Select a name, and press ENTER Before DV Dubbing Recording an Entire DV Format Tape (One Touch Dubbing) Program Edit 8When you finish editing the Scene List, select “OK,” and press ENTER 9Select “OK,” and press ENTER 10 Select “Start,” and press ENTER Aerial Reception and Language Settings (Settings) Receivable channels TV system Channel coverage Station Name Adjustments and Settings Channel List (Changing/Disabling the channels) TV Guide Page Clock Auto Adjust (Auto Clock Set) Present Time (Manual Clock Set) Video Settings (Video) Pause Mode (DVDs only) Progressive Mode Line Input Line1 Input Line3 Input Audio Settings (Audio) Audio Connection Recording and Parental Control Settings (Features) One Touch Dubbing Finalize Disc (for all recordable discs except DVD-RWin VR mode) Colour System Screen Saver Disc and Remote Control Settings/Factory Settings (Options) Easy Setup (Resetting the Recorder) Troubleshooting The picture does not fill the screen An alternate audio track cannot be recorded Sound There is no sound Playback Information Additional Sound distortion occurs Recording/Timer recording/ Editing 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 Recording does not stop after you press Recording from the equipment with a timer Nothing was recorded even though you set the Synchro-Recsetting correctly Synchro-Recordingdoes not complete Display The clock has stopped Self-diagnosisFunction (When letters/numbers appear in the display) Notes About This Recorder On operation On adjusting volume On cleaning On cleaning discs Specifications About i.LINK Guide to Parts and Controls Remote Page Front panel Front panel display Rear panel Glossary MPEG Audio (page 75) Original (page 57) Playlist (page 57) Progressive format (page 15) Title (page 52) Language Code List Area Code Index