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Sony RDR-GXD310 Guide to Parts and Controls, Remote

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Guide to Parts and Controls

For more information, see the pages in parentheses.

Remote

Buttons with an orange dot next to them can be used with your TV when the TV/DVD switch is set to TV.

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ATV/DVD switch (19)

BZ (open/close) button (26)

C[/1 (on/standby) button (22)

Dt TV/VIDEO, TV/DVD button (19)

EPROG (programme) +/– buttons (28)

The + button has a tactile dot*.

FNumber buttons (48, 62) SET button (48)

The number 5 button has a tactile dot*.

GCLEAR/-/-- (ten digit) button (48)

H2 (volume) +/– buttons (19)

I Text button (42)

JTV/RADIO button (42)

K (audio) button (58)

The	button has a tactile dot*.

L[TIMER] button (46)

MColoured multimedia applications & interactive services control buttons (38)

NSYSTEM MENU button (21, 74) TITLE LIST button (29, 56, 63, 68)

GUIDE (Electronic Programme Guide) button (38, 48)

O</M/m/,/ENTER button (22)

P INFO button (40)

Q Favourite button (43)

RTOOLS button (26)

SO RETURN button (52)

T (instant replay)/ (instant advance) buttons (29, 63)

UTOP MENU button (56)

VMENU button (56)

Wmc/CM (search) buttons (58)

X./> (previous/next) buttons (58)

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Contents

Page Important Information Notes: WARNING CAUTION Precautions On recording About this manual On safety On power sources Seven Basic Operations Page Page Ways to Use Your DVD Recorder Recording/Playback Compatible media and reference pages – Title List Play the beginning of a title Quick Guide to Disc Types Recordable and playable discs Type Disc Logo Formatting Discs that cannot be recorded on 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 Settings and Hookups Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords AConnecting to a SCART input jack BConnecting to a video input jack CConnecting to an S VIDEO input jack DConnecting to component video input jacks (Y, PB/CB, PR/CR) About the SMARTLINK features (for SCART connections only) Using the PROGRESSIVE button ◆Progressive ◆Interlace Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords AConnecting to audio L/R input jacks BConnecting to a digital audio input jack Step 5: Connecting the Mains Lead you must wait for a short while before operating the recorder Step 6: Preparing the Remote Controlling TVs with the remote and 1 Slide the TV/DVD switch to TV 2 Hold down [/1 Controlling the volume of your AV amplifier (receiver) with the remote 1 Slide the TV/DVD switch to DVD 3 Release [/1 Code numbers of controllable AV amplifiers (receivers) If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder 1 Press SYSTEM MENU 3 Select “Options,” and press ENTER 4 Select “Command Mode,” and press Step 7: Easy Setup 2 Press ENTER ◆Auto Tune ◆Clock ◆TV Type Connecting a VCR or Similar Device Connecting to the LINE 3 jack Connecting to the LINE 2 IN or LINE 4 IN jacks Connecting to a Satellite or Digital Tuner If the satellite tuner can output RGB signals If you want to use the Synchro Rec function 1.Inserting and Formatting a DVD Disc (Disc Info) 4 Select “Format,” and press ENTER 5 Select “OK,” and press ENTER Operations Basic Seven 2. Recording a Programme 1 Insert a recordable DVD 3 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the recording mode 4 Press z REC To stop recording 3.Playing the Recorded Programme (Title List) 3 Select a title, and press ENTER 4 Select “Play,” and press ENTER To stop playback To scroll the list display by page (Page mode) About the Title List for DVD-RWs(VR mode) 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 5 Press </M/m/, to select the character you want to enter, and press ENTER 6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 to enter the remaining characters 7 Select “Finish,” and press ENTER To use the number buttons 6.Labelling and Protecting a Disc Labelling a disc 2 Press TOOLS to select “Disc Info,” and press ENTER 3 Select “Disc Name,” and press ENTER Protecting a disc 7.Playing the Disc on Other DVD Equipment (Finalise) Unfinalising a disc For DVD-RWs(Video mode) For DVD-RWs(VR mode) 3 Select “Unfinalise,” and press ENTER Guide to Digital Services EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) Viewing a list of available channels 1 Press thebutton to display the EPG 7 Select “View Channel,”and press ENTER to view the programme Viewing programmes related to a specific category 1 Press the button to display the EPG 2 Press the RED button. The category pop-uplist appears ◆Some examples of category types are as follows: 5 Select “View Channel,”and press ENTER to view the programme Programme information Displaying the programme information To scroll the Information display by page (Page mode) Viewing a digital text service Selecting digital text from dedicated digital teletext channels 1 Select a dedicated channel that is broadcasting digital text Favourites Setting a favourite list 1 Press SYSTEM MENU 2 Select “SETUP,” and press ENTER 3 Select “DTV Settings,” and press ENTER Moving to a different favourite list Watching or listening to a favourite channel To scroll the Favourite List display by page (Page mode) Index To scroll the Index display by page (Page mode) Timer Recording Before you start recording… Recording mode Press REC MODE repeatedly to switch the recording modes Recording Recording time (hours) DVD Timer Recording (Standard/ EPG) Setting the timer manually (Standard) 1 Press [TIMER] 2 Select an item using </, and adjust using M/m 3 Select “OK,” and press ENTER If the timer settings overlap To extend the recording duration time while recording One Touch Timer Recording Timer Recording TV programmes using the EPG application 1 Insert a recordable disc 2 Press the button to display the EPG 5 Select “Timer,” and press ENTER 6 Select “OK,” and press ENTER 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 2 Select the item you want to adjust, and press ENTER 3 Adjust the setting using </M/m/,, and press ENTER Creating chapters in a title When recording on a DVD-RW(VR mode) Checking/Changing/ Cancelling Timer Settings (EPG) Checking/Changing Cancelling Timer Settings (Timer List) 1Press SYSTEM MENU 2Select “TIMER LIST,” and press ENTER 4 Select one of the options, and press When the timer settings overlap To turn off the Timer List Recording From Connected Equipment 4 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the recording mode 6 Press SYNCHRO REC Recording from connected equipment with a timer (Synchro Rec) To cancel Synchro Rec Recording from connected equipment without a timer Erasing and Editing Before Editing Edit options for DVD-RWs(VR mode) To edit original titles To create and edit Playlist titles Erasing Erasing and Editing a Title 3 Select an option, and press ENTER Erasing a chapter (Delete Chapter) Erasing multiple titles (Erase Titles) 2 Press TOOLS to select “Erase Titles,” and press ENTER 4 Repeat step 3 to select all of the titles you want to erase 5 When you finish selecting titles, select “OK,” and press ENTER 6 Select “OK” and press ENTER Creating and Editing a Playlist 2 Press TOOLS to select “Create Playlist,” and press ENTER 3 Select the title you want to include in the Playlist title, and press ENTER 4 Select “Capture,” and press ENTER Editing and Erasing Moving a Playlist title (Change Order) 1 Press TITLE LIST to turn on the Title List (Playlist) menu 2 Select the title you want to move, and press ENTER 3 Select “Change Order,” and press ENTER Combining multiple Playlist titles (Combine) Dividing a Playlist title (Divide) Select a title, and press ENTER 3 Select “Divide,” and press ENTER Playback Playing 3 Select the title, and press ENTER To use the DVD’s Menu To play VIDEO CDs with PBC functions To resume playback from the point where you stopped (Resume Play) To play restricted DVDs (Parental Control) To lock the disc tray (Child Lock) One Touch Play One Touch Menu Playback options Notes on playing DTS sound tracks on a CD Adjusting the picture quality 2 Select an item, and press ENTER 3 Press </, to adjust the setting, and press ENTER Adjusting the sound quality 3 Press </M/m/, to select the option, and press ENTER Playing a previous recording while making another (Simultaneous Rec and Play) While recording, press TITLE LIST Select “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 4 Select an image, and press ENTER To stop viewing the JPEG image To view the previous or next picture To rotate a 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 Clock and Language Settings (Settings) Digital TV settings (DTV Settings) ◆To unlock channels ◆To set the Age Limit Tuning Auto Tune Programme Hide ◆Restoration of hidden programmes Programme Sort Adjustments and Settings Technical Information Manufacturer Information Signal Strength Digital Software Upgrade Video Settings (Video) 3 Select “Video,” and press ENTER TV Type Pause Mode (DVDs only) Component Out Progressive Mode Scart Setting ◆Line3 Input ◆Line3 Output Line4 Input Audio Settings (Audio) 3 Select “Audio,” and press ENTER Audio ATT (attenuation) Audio DRC (Dynamic Range Control) (DVDs only) Downmix (DVDs only) Page Recording and Parental Control Settings (Features) Colour System Screen Saver Parental Control (Password) Disc and Remote Control Settings/Factory Settings (Options) Power Save Auto Display Command Mode Factory Setup Easy Setup (Resetting the Recorder) Additional Information Troubleshooting (Monday-Fridayfrom 8:30am to 6:00pm) Power The power does not turn on Tuner Sound There is no sound Sound distortion occurs Sound is noisy The sound volume is low Playback The recorder does not play any type of disc The recorder does not start playback from the beginning The recorder starts playing automatically Playback stops automatically Recording from the equipment with a timer Nothing was recorded even though you set the Synchro-Recsetting correctly Display The clock has stopped The TIMER REC indicator is flashing Others The recorder does not operate properly Five numbers or letters are displayed in the front panel display (open/close) “RECOVERY” appears in the front panel display Notes About This Recorder Page Specifications System Laser: Transmission standards: DVB-T Channel coverage: Guide to Parts and Controls Front panel Front panel display Rear panel Glossary Chapter (page 62) Copy protection signals (page 45) DVD-R (page 8) DVD-RW (page 8) MPEG Audio (page 82) Original (page 67) Playlist (page 67) Progressive format (page 16) Title (page 62) Language Code List Code Language Area Code Code Area Digital TV Channel List Numerics