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Sony RDR-GX355 Connecting a VCR or Similar Device, Connecting to the LINE 2 IN jacks on the front panel

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Connecting a VCR or Similar Device

After disconnecting the recorder’s power cord from an AC outlet, connect a VCR or similar recording device to the LINE IN jacks of this recorder. See also the instruction manual supplied with the connected equipment.

If you connect equipment that has a timer function, you can use the Synchro Rec function (page 51). In this case, connect the equipment to the LINE 1 IN jacks (page 13).

Connecting to the LINE 2 IN jacks on the front panel

Connect a VCR or similar device to the LINE 2 IN jacks of this recorder. If the equipment has an S video jack, you can use an S video cord (not supplied) instead of the yellow (video) plug of the audio/video cord. Do not connect to the S VIDEO and yellow VIDEO jacks at the same time.

You can connect a second DVD player and record DVDs.

VCR, etc.

OUTPUT

S VIDEO	VIDEO	AUDIO
	L	R

Settings and Hookups

S video cord

Audio/video cord

(not supplied)

(not supplied)

S VIDEO

VIDEO

L(MONO) AUDIO R

to LINE 2 IN

LINE-2 IN

DVD recorder

HDMI

S VIDEO	VIDEO	L(MONO) AUDIO R	DV IN	ONE-TOUCH DUBBING
			LINE-2 IN

: Signal flow

zHints

•When the connected equipment outputs only monaural sound, connect an audio cord to the white LINE IN AUDIO L (mono) jack.

•To record from connected equipment, select an input source (LINE1 or LINE2) to match the jack you connected to (page 54).

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Contents

Page WARNING Precautions On recording Copyrights Copy guard function IMPORTANT NOTICE IMPORTANT SAFETY About this manual Icon Meaning Page Page Page Ways to Use Your DVD Recorder Creating your own program – Playlist One Touch Dubbing – DV/D8 Dubbing Playing JPEG image files or MP3 audio files How to Use the On-ScreenMenus Sub-menu OPTIONS Selectable options Type To return to the previous display Hooking Up the Recorder Step 1: Unpacking Step 2: Connecting the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver (Tuner) Connecting a cable box/satellite receiver and set top box controller Settings and Hookups About AV path through Page Step 3: Connecting to Your TV If your TV has an HDMI input jack If your TV has component video input jacks Step 4: Connecting to Your AV Amplifier (Receiver) AConnecting to audio L/R 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 Hold down TV "/1 located at the bottom of the remote 2 With TV "/1 pressed down, enter your TV’s manufacturer code (see below) using the number buttons 3 Release TV "/1 If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder 2 Press SYSTEM MENU 4 Select “Options,” and press ENTER 5 Select “Command Mode,” and press Step 7: Easy Setup Finished 4 Press ENTER 8 Select “OK,” and press ENTER 5 Select a language, and press ENTER 10Press M/m to set the month and press 11 Select the setting that matches your TV type 12 Press ENTER 14 Press ENTER 16 Press ENTER when “Finish” appears Checking the cable box/satellite receiver control setting Connecting a VCR or Similar Device Page Page Recordable and Playable Discs Recording Features Editing Features Rewrite Auto Change 12 cm/8 cm discs Discs that cannot be recorded on Playable Discs Note on playback operations of DVD VIDEOs/ VIDEO CDs Note on DualDiscs Region code (DVD VIDEO only) Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies Playing Discs Playback Options Notes on playing DTS soundtracks on a CD Notes on playing DVDs with a DTS soundtrack Playing quickly with sound (Scan Audio) Playing a Title From the Title List Searching for a Title/ Chapter/Track, etc Playing MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files Playing JPEG image files 4 Select an image file, and press ENTER To play the slide show To rotate the selected image To zoom in an image Enjoying a slide show with sound 2 Select “Mix,” and press ENTER 5 Select “Yes,” and press ENTER 6 Select the folder you want to view, and press ENTER 7 Press H PLAY to start the slide show Displaying the Playing Time and Play Information Viewing information on the front panel display Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly Before Recording Recording From Connected Equipment Without the Timer Recording using the Quick Timer (One-touchTimer Recording) Timer Recording From Connected Equipment 3 Press TIMER 4 Select an item using </, and adjust using M/m 5 Press ENTER 6 Press SYSTEM MENU to turn off the menu If timer settings overlap Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec) 3 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the recording mode 5 Press SYNCHRO REC To cancel a Synchro-Recfunction Changing or Canceling Timer Settings (Timer List) Recording From a VCR or Similar Device 4 Select the line input audio Before Editing Edit options for DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs(Video mode)/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs(Video mode) Editing a Title 3 Select an option, and press ENTER About freeing up disc space Erasing a chapter (Chapter Erase) 4 Select the chapter you want to erase, and press ENTER 6 Select “OK,” and press ENTER Erasing a section of a title (A-BErase) Dividing a title into two (Divide Title) Changing the Name of a Title Creating a Playlist 2 Select “Edit,” and press ENTER 3 Select “Create Playlist,” and press ENTER 4 Press ENTER at the start point 5 Press ENTER at the end point Playing a Playlist title 2 Press ORIGINAL/PLAYLIST to switch to the “Playlist” Title List 3 Select a Playlist title, and press ENTER Editing a Playlist (Combine Titles) Erasing a scene (Erase) Modifying a scene (Modify) 1 Follow steps 1 to 6 of “Editing a Playlist” (page 63) 2 Select the scene you want to modify, and press ENTER Moving a scene (Move) 2 Select the scene you want to move, and press ENTER 3 Select “Move,” and press ENTER 4 Select a new location using </,, and press ENTER Adding a scene (Add) Copying a scene (Copy) 2 Select the scene you want to copy, and press ENTER 3 Select “Copy,” and press ENTER 4 Select a location to copy to using </, and press ENTER Formatting/Renaming/ Protecting a Disc Page Finalizing a Disc (Preparing a Disc for Playback on Other Equipment) To turn off the display To unfinalize a DVD-RW(VR mode) Before DV/D8 Dubbing Connecting a Digital Video Camera to the DV IN Jack Dubbing From a DV/D8 Format Tape to a DVD 9 Select “DV/D8 Audio Input,” and press 10 Select an option, and press ENTER 11 Press O RETURN twice 12 Select “DV/D8 Dubbing,” and press 13 Select “DV/D8 Simple Dubbing,” and press ENTER Dubbing an entire DV/D8 format tape to a DVD (One Touch Dubbing) Using the Setup Displays Clock Setting (Clock Set) Video Settings (Video) Picture Control Progressive Audio Settings (Audio) Downmix (DVDs only) Audio DRC (Dynamic Range Control) (DVDs only) Audio (HDMI) (DVD VIDEOs only) Scan Audio (DVDs only) Surround Recording and Set Top Box Control Settings (Features) Format DVD-RW (DVD-RWsonly) Set Top Box Control ◆Brand Code ◆Connections ◆Ch. Digit lock Language, Parental Control Settings/Factory Settings (Options) Front Display Command Mode Factory Setting Easy Setup (Resetting the Recorder) Troubleshooting The picture does not fill the screen An alternate audio track cannot be recorded or played Sound There is no sound No sound is output from the HDMI OUT jack 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 zREC is pressed Nothing was recorded even though the timer setting is set correctly Display Menus or displays do not appear on the screen “- -:- -”appears in the front panel display The c indicator is flashing The recording mode indication is incorrect Notes About This Recorder Specifications Inputs and outputs General About i.LINK Guide to Parts and Controls Remote Front panel display Rear panel Glossary HDMI (High-DefinitionMultimedia Interface) (page 16) Interlace format Original (page 56) Playlist (page 56) Progressive format (page 78) DVD Audio/Subtitle Language Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Brand Code Page Page Satellite receiver brand Page Index Page Page Funcionamiento básico Conexión de la grabadora Paso 1: Desembalaje Utilización de la función de control del decodificador de cable/receptor Page Paso 3: Conexión al televisor Si el televisor dispone de una toma de entrada de HDMI Nota Si el televisor tiene tomas de entrada de video componente Paso 4: Conexión del cable de alimentación Paso 5: Preparación del mando a distancia Paso 6: Configuración fácil Fin 7 Presione los botones numéricos para introducir el código de marca del decodificador de cable/receptor vía satélite 10Presione M/m para establecer el mes y presione 10ES 14 Presione ENTER 16 Presione ENTER cuando aparezca “Finalizar” Comprobar el ajuste de control del decodificador de cable/receptor vía satélite Para volver a la indicación anterior 12ES Reproducción de discos Opciones de reproducción 15ES Reproducción de un título de la Lista títulos 3 Seleccione el título y presione ENTER 4 Seleccione “Reproducir” y presione Acerca de las listas de títulos para DVD-RW(Modo VR) y DVD-R(Modo VR) 1 Coloque un disco en la bandeja de discos Antes de grabar Grabación desde un equipo conectado sin temporizador 5 Presione REC MODE varias veces para seleccionar el modo de grabación 6 Presione z REC Para detener la grabación 19ES Grabación con temporizador desde un equipo conectado 5 Presione ENTER 6 Presione SYSTEM MENU para quitar el menú Para utilizar la función Ajustar modo grab Grabación 21ES