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3-281-874-11(1) DVD Recorder Operating Instructions RDR-GX255 © 2007 Sony Corporation Operating Instructions US Manual de instrucciones ES - Sony RDR-GX255 | Operating Instructions - Page 2
appliance. For customers in the U.S.A Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. RDR-GX255 Serial No CAUTION You are - Sony RDR-GX255 | Operating Instructions - Page 3
to this. If you have any questions or problems concerning your recorder, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean - Sony RDR-GX255 | Operating Instructions - Page 4
manual • Instructions in this manual describe the controls on the remote. You can also use the controls on the recorder if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote. • The on-screen display illustrations used in this manual for DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/ DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs - Sony RDR-GX255 | Operating Instructions - Page 5
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Timer Settings (Timer List 53 Recording From a VCR or Similar Device 54 Editing 56 Before Editing 56 Editing a Title 57 Changing the Name of a Title 60 Creating a Playlist 61 Editing a Playlist 63 Formatting/Renaming/Protecting a Disc 67 Finalizing a Disc (Preparing a Disc for Playback - Sony RDR-GX255 | Operating Instructions - Page 7
(Options 83 Easy Setup (Resetting the Recorder 85 Additional Information 86 Troubleshooting 86 Notes About This Recorder 90 Specifications 91 About i.LINK 93 Guide to Parts and Controls 94 Glossary 97 DVD Audio/Subtitle Language 99 Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Brand Code 100 Index 105 7 - Sony RDR-GX255 | Operating Instructions - Page 8
and timer recording , Record TV programs on a DVD, either manually or using the timer. You need to connect a tuner such as a cable box to this recorder. Control your cable box or satellite receiver - Set top box control , Connect the supplied set top box controller to have the recorder change the - Sony RDR-GX255 | Operating Instructions - Page 9
Creating your own program - Playlist , Record a program on a DVD-RW (VR mode) or DVD-R (VR mode), then erase, move or add scenes as you like without changing the original contents (page 61). Original One Touch Dubbing - DV/D8 Dubbing , Connect your digital video camera to the DV IN jack and press - Sony RDR-GX255 | Operating Instructions - Page 10
as well as change or cancel the timer recordings you set. C "Edit" Used to create or edit a Playlist (unfinalized DVD-RWs (VR mode)/DVD-Rs (VR mode) only). D "DV/D8 Dubbing" Used to dub from a DV/D8 format tape to a disc. E "Disc Setting" Used to rename, protect, format, or finalize a disc, or erase - Sony RDR-GX255 | Operating Instructions - Page 11
/ track, check the playing and remaining time, or change settings for audio/angle/subtitle. The displayed options differ depending DVD VCD CD DATA CD DATA DVD * Unfinalized disc only To return to the previous display Press O RETURN. Notes • The OPTIONS menu may not appear during DVD recording - Sony RDR-GX255 | Operating Instructions - Page 12
. You can use the recorder's remote control to change channels on the cable box/satellite receiver whenever the cable box/ satellite receiver and the recorder are turned on. To use the cable box/satellite receiver control function, you need to: - Check the brand code of your cable box/satellite - Sony RDR-GX255 | Operating Instructions - Page 13
the set top box controller near the remote sensor on the cable box/satellite receiver. Wall Set top box controller (supplied) Cable box/ supplied) to SET TOP BOX CONTROL SETTOP BOX CONTROL LINE 1 IN VIDEO to LINE 1 IN DVD recorder SETTOP HDMI OUT BOX CONTROL AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT - Sony RDR-GX255 | Operating Instructions - Page 14
Notes • Synchro-Recording does not work with some tuners. For details, see the tuner's operating instructions. • AV path through function does not work for: - Input signals from the LINE 2 IN jacks. - Output signals to S VIDEO OUT, COMPONENT VIDEO OUT, or HDMI OUT jacks. 14 - Sony RDR-GX255 | Operating Instructions - Page 15
VIDEO L (yellow) (white) (red) to S VIDEO OUT DVD recorder SETTOP HDMI OUT BOX CONTROL AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE Signal flow When playing "wide screen" images Some recorded images may not fit your TV screen. To change the picture size, see page 77. Notes • Do - Sony RDR-GX255 | Operating Instructions - Page 16
front panel when the recorder outputs signals through the HDMI OUT jack. Be sure to turn off the recorder before connecting an HDMI cord. HDMI IN TV or projector to HDMI input HDMI cord (not supplied) to HDMI OUT HDMI OUT DVD recorder SETTOP HDMI OUT BOX CONTROL AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO - Sony RDR-GX255 | Operating Instructions - Page 17
to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT LINE OUT VIDEO L (white) R AUDIO (red) to LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) SETTOP HDMI OUT BOX CONTROL AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT L Y VIDEO VIDEO R PB L PR OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT R AUDIO AUDIO DVD recorder : Signal flow 17 - Sony RDR-GX255 | Operating Instructions - Page 18
audio tracks through your AV amplifier (receiver). AUDIO OUT L (white) R (red) Audio cord (not supplied) (white) (red) DVD recorder to AUDIO OUT (L/R) SETTOP HDMI OUT BOX CONTROL AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT L Y VIDEO VIDEO R PB L PR OPTICAL COAXIAL - Sony RDR-GX255 | Operating Instructions - Page 19
, Inc. z Hint For correct speaker location, see the operating instructions supplied with the connected components. Notes • After you have completed sounds on a DVD-RW (VR mode) or DVD-R (VR mode) by pressing AUDIO. • When you connect the recorder to an AV amplifier (receiver) using an HDMI cord, you - Sony RDR-GX255 | Operating Instructions - Page 20
power cord, you must wait for a short while before operating the recorder. You can operate the recorder only after the front panel display lights up and the recorder enters standby mode. If you connect additional equipment to this recorder (page 27), be sure to connect the power cord only after all - Sony RDR-GX255 | Operating Instructions - Page 21
recorder. Controlling a Sony TV with the remote You can use this remote to operate your Sony TV. Note Depending on the TV, some or all of the buttons below may not work for the TV. 123 456 789 0 Notes • If the supplied remote interferes your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command - Sony RDR-GX255 | Operating Instructions - Page 22
If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder If the supplied remote interferes with your other Sony DVD recorder or player, set the command mode number for this recorder and the supplied remote to one that differs from the other Sony DVD recorder or player after you have - Sony RDR-GX255 | Operating Instructions - Page 23
on the recorder when the recorder is turned off. The command mode for the recorder appears in the front panel display. If the command mode for the recorder has not been changed, set the command mode for the remote to the default setting of DVD3. If the command mode for the remote is changed to DVD1 - Sony RDR-GX255 | Operating Instructions - Page 24
3 Switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the recorder appears on your TV screen. "Initial setting necessary to operate the DVD recorder will be made. You can change them later using setup." appears. • If this message does not appear, select "Easy Setup" in the "Setup" display - Sony RDR-GX255 | Operating Instructions - Page 25
and setup operations are complete. If you use the cable box/satellite receiver control, check that the control works correctly (page 26). No Disc Easy Setup 10:10 AM Easy the "Setup" display (page 85). Note To record TV programs using the timer, you must set the clock accurately. ,continued 25 - Sony RDR-GX255 | Operating Instructions - Page 26
Checking the cable box/satellite receiver control setting 1 Turn on the recorder and the cable box/ satellite receiver. 2 Point the recorder's remote at the recorder (not at the cable box/satellite receiver). 3 Press CH +/- and check that the channel changes on the cable box/satellite receiver - Sony RDR-GX255 | Operating Instructions - Page 27
a second DVD player and record DVDs. VCR, etc. S VIDEO OUTPUT VIDEO AUDIO L R S video cord (not supplied) Audio/video cord (not supplied) DVD recorder S VIDEO VIDEO L(MONO) AUDIO R to LINE 2 IN LINE-2 IN S VIDEO VIDEO L(MONO) AUDIO R LINE-2 IN DV IN ONE-TOUCH DUBBING HDMI : Signal - Sony RDR-GX255 | Operating Instructions - Page 28
and your TV at the same time. • Pictures containing copy protection signals that prohibit any copying cannot be recorded. You cannot dub from DVD VIDEOs to this recorder. • Do not connect the output jack of this recorder to another equipment's input jack with the other equipment's output jack - Sony RDR-GX255 | Operating Instructions - Page 29
29 Hookups and Settings - Sony RDR-GX255 | Operating Instructions - Page 30
Quick Guide to Disc Types Recordable and Playable Discs Disc Type Disc Logo Icon used in this manual Formatting (new discs) Compatibility with other DVD players (finalizing) DVD+RW DVDRW VR mode Video mode +RW -RWVR -RWVideo Automatically formatted Playable on DVD+RW compatible players ( - Sony RDR-GX255 | Operating Instructions - Page 31
Quick Guide to Disc Types Recording Features Editing Features Rewrite (page 67) Auto Chapter (page 49) Change Title Protection for Recordable Media) is a coding technology that protects copyrights for images. *2 Unused DVD-RWs are automatically formatted according to the setting of "Format DVD - Sony RDR-GX255 | Operating Instructions - Page 32
12 cm/8 cm discs Disc Type DVD+RW DVD-RW DVD-R DVD+R VR mode Video mode VR mode Video mode Discs that cannot be recorded on • 8 cm discs 12 cm 8 cm Playback Recording Playback Recording Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes - - Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes - - - Sony RDR-GX255 | Operating Instructions - Page 33
files. • Data part of CD-Extras • DVD-ROMs that are not recorded in DVD Video format, or do not contain MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files. • DVD Audio discs • HD layer on Super Audio CDs • DVD VIDEOs with a different region code (see page 34) • A disc recorded in a color system other than NTSC - Sony RDR-GX255 | Operating Instructions - Page 34
on this product is not guaranteed. Region code (DVD VIDEO only) Your recorder has a region code printed on the rear of the unit and will only play DVD VIDEOs (playback only) labeled with identical region codes. This system is used to protect copyrights. DVD VIDEOs labeled ALL will also play on this - Sony RDR-GX255 | Operating Instructions - Page 35
recording equipment first. Using the DVD's Menu +RW -RWVideo +R -RVideo DVD When you play a DVD VIDEO, or a finalized DVD+RW, DVD-RW (Video mode), DVD+R, or DVD-R (Video mode), you can display the disc's menu by pressing TOP MENU or MENU. 1 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE, and place a disc on the disc tray - Sony RDR-GX255 | Operating Instructions - Page 36
/ ADVANCE . PREV/ NEXT > 36 Operation Disc Stops playing and opens the disc tray. All discs Selects one of the audio tracks recorded on the disc when pressed repeatedly. -RWVR -RVR : Selects the main or sub sound. DVD : Selects the audio source. VCD : Selects stereo or monaural audio tracks - Sony RDR-GX255 | Operating Instructions - Page 37
decoder system must be connected to the digital jack of the recorder. Notes on playing DVDs with a DTS soundtrack DTS audio signals are output only through the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL)/HDMI OUT jack. When you play a DVD with DTS soundtracks, set "Digital Out" - "DTS" to "On" of "Audio - Sony RDR-GX255 | Operating Instructions - Page 38
: - you open the disc tray. - you play another title. - you switch the Title List menu to original or Playlist (DVD-RW (VR mode)/DVD-R (VR mode) only). 38 - you edit the title after stopping playback. - you make a recording. Playing restricted DVDs (Parental Control) DVD If you play a restricted - Sony RDR-GX255 | Operating Instructions - Page 39
disc tray. 2 Press TITLE LIST. Example: DVD-RW DVD-RWs (Video mode), DVD+Rs, or DVD-Rs (Video mode) that have been finalized. To view a title, press TOP MENU or MENU (page 35). • The Title List may not appear for discs created on other DVD recorders. • Letters that cannot be displayed are replaced - Sony RDR-GX255 | Operating Instructions - Page 40
You can search a DVD by title or chapter, and VIDEO CD by track or scene. As titles and tracks are assigned individual numbers on the disc, select the title or track by entering its number. You can also search for a scene using the time code. 4 Press ENTER. The recorder starts playback from the - Sony RDR-GX255 | Operating Instructions - Page 41
tracks on DATA CDs or DATA DVDs. 1 Place a DATA CD/DATA DVD on the disc tray. When you insert a DATA CD/DATA DVD containing MP3 audio tracks and JPEG audio tracks within the album finishes, the recorder stops. If you insert a DATA CD/DATA DVD containing only MP3 audio tracks, the "Music" display - Sony RDR-GX255 | Operating Instructions - Page 42
files on DATA CDs or DATA DVDs. 1 Place a DATA CD/DATA DVD on the disc tray. When you insert a DATA CD/DATA DVD containing MP3 audio tracks and JPEG to select " ," and press ENTER. Each time you press ENTER, the magnification changes as follows: 2× t 4× t 2× t normal To return to the previous display - Sony RDR-GX255 | Operating Instructions - Page 43
) or DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/ DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs) recorded in MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) and JPEG format. However, this recorder only plays DATA CDs whose logical format is ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2 or Joliet, and DATA DVDs of Universal Disk Format (UDF). See the instructions supplied with the - Sony RDR-GX255 | Operating Instructions - Page 44
999 JPEG image files within a single folder. The recorder may not recognize some discs depending on the recording device used for recording or the disc condition. • Progressive and lossless compression JPEG image files are not supported. • The image size that the recorder can display is limited to - Sony RDR-GX255 | Operating Instructions - Page 45
on the front panel display. Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly. The displays differ depending on the disc type or playing status. Example: When playing a DVD Playing time of the current title VCDVD RW VR D STEREO SAP SYNCHRO REC PROGRESSIVE Current title number and current chapter number VCDVD RW VR - Sony RDR-GX255 | Operating Instructions - Page 46
DVD+RWs or DVD-RWs, you can free up disc space by erasing titles (page 57). • Check that the recorder is connected to a tuner such as a cable box or satellite receiver. See also the tuner's instruction manual (page 12). z Hint To play a disc recorded with this recorder on other equipment, finalize - Sony RDR-GX255 | Operating Instructions - Page 47
connected equipment before recording. Unrecordable pictures Pictures with copy protection cannot be recorded on this recorder. Recording stops when a copy guard signal is detected. Copy control signals Copy-Free Recordable discs +RW +R -RWVR -RWVideo -RVR -RVideo Copy-Once Copy-Never -RWVR - Sony RDR-GX255 | Operating Instructions - Page 48
CH +/- or INPUT repeatedly to select the channel or input source you want to record. • When using the cable box/satellite receiver control, select the channel by pressing CH +/- on this recorder's remote. The recorder's input is switched to the connected input (LINE1 or LINE2). You can also use - Sony RDR-GX255 | Operating Instructions - Page 49
change the display. Note that TIME/TEXT does not work during One-touch Timer Recording. Creating chapters in a title The recorder will automatically divide a recording maximum continuous recording time for a single title is 12 hours. Contents beyond this time will not be recorded. If you record from - Sony RDR-GX255 | Operating Instructions - Page 50
the disc tray. Wait until "LOAD" disappears from the front panel display. Unused discs are automatically formatted. For the DVD-RW/DVD-R's recording format (VR the cable box/satellite receiver control, select the channel. • When not using the cable box/satellite receiver control, select the input, - Sony RDR-GX255 | Operating Instructions - Page 51
function (such as a satellite tuner). Connect the equipment to the LINE 1 IN jacks on the rear of the recorder (page 13). When the connected equipment turns on, the recorder starts recording a program from the LINE 1 IN jacks. SYSTEM MENU 123 456 789 0 M/m/ - Sony RDR-GX255 | Operating Instructions - Page 52
recording mode. The display changes on the TV screen as follows: HQ HSP SP LSP SLP EP LP ESP For details about the recording mode, see page 46. 4 Set the timer on the connected equipment to the time you want to record operating instructions. • After a recording has finished, the recorder enters the - Sony RDR-GX255 | Operating Instructions - Page 53
Recording Changing or Canceling Timer Settings (Timer List) +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -RVR -RVideo You can change or cancel timer settings using the Timer using M/m. Press ENTER. Timer - Standard 10:10 AM NoNoR.0e1c To 01 DVD Date 04/15 Start End Source Mode Edit 09:00PM 10:00PM CH8 02 - Sony RDR-GX255 | Operating Instructions - Page 54
• You cannot change the timer settings for a recording currently underway. Recording From a VCR or Similar Device +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -RVR -RVideo You can record from a connected VCR or similar device. For connection details, see "Connecting a VCR or Similar Device" on page 27. Use the DV IN - Sony RDR-GX255 | Operating Instructions - Page 55
STOP on this recorder. Notes • A video game image may not be recorded clearly. • The recorder does not record programs with Copy- Never signals. Such recordings stop after a few seconds. • During recording or recording pause, you cannot change the recording mode. • You cannot change the input source - Sony RDR-GX255 | Operating Instructions - Page 56
(page 57). - Setting protection against erasure (DVD+RWs only) (page 57). - Erasing a section of a title (A-B Erase) (DVD+RWs only) (page 58). - Dividing a title (DVD+RWs only) (page 59). Notes • Once the disc is finalized, you cannot edit or record on the disc (except for DVD+RWs). • If a message - Sony RDR-GX255 | Operating Instructions - Page 57
PLAYLIST repeatedly. Notes • You cannot protect Playlist titles. • If a message appears and indicates that the disc's control information is full, erase unnecessary titles. • You cannot create or edit Playlist titles on a finalized disc. When you want to edit or record on the DVD-RW (VR mode) again - Sony RDR-GX255 | Operating Instructions - Page 58
DVD+R/DVD+R DL/DVD-R. z Hint You can also rename a disc (page 67). Notes • When editing a DVD-RW (Video mode), DVD+R, or DVD-R, finish all editing before finalizing the disc. You cannot edit a finalized disc. • You cannot erase protected 00:04:20 Modify Move Add Copy 4 Select the chapter you want - Sony RDR-GX255 | Operating Instructions - Page 59
of the section (point B). "Erase" is selected. To reset the start or end point, select "Start" or "End" • The total playing time of the title does not change even if a scene was erased. • If you erase 1 Press TITLE LIST. When editing a DVD-RW (VR mode) or DVD-R (VR mode), press ORIGINAL/ PLAYLIST to - Sony RDR-GX255 | Operating Instructions - Page 60
5 Press ENTER. The display asks for confirmation. To reset the dividing point, select "No" and press ENTER, beginning of the title, the title cannot be divided. Changing the Name of a Title +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R Press TITLE LIST. When editing a DVD-RW (VR mode) or DVD-R (VR mode), press ORIGINAL/ - Sony RDR-GX255 | Operating Instructions - Page 61
RVR Playlist titles allow you to edit without changing the original recordings (see "Edit options for DVD-RWs (VR mode)/DVD-Rs (VR mode)" on page 56). You cannot create or edit Playlist titles on a finalized disc. When you want to edit or record on the DVD-RW (VR mode) again, unfinalize the disc ( - Sony RDR-GX255 | Operating Instructions - Page 62
Start 00:00:10 00:00:10 End 00:00:00 Start End Make Finish 5 Press ENTER at the end point. "Make" is selected. To reset the start or end point, select "Start" or "End" and repeat step 4 or 5. 6 Press ENTER. The selected section is captured as a scene. To continue, repeat - Sony RDR-GX255 | Operating Instructions - Page 63
Playlist titles or scenes within them, without changing the actual recordings. 3 Select "Edit Playlist," and press Edit DV/D8 Dubbing Title Menu for DVD Title List. Disc Setting Setup 10:10 No.01 Check Erase 00:04:20 Modify Move Add Copy "Check": Allows you to preview a scene. Starts - Sony RDR-GX255 | Operating Instructions - Page 64
copy a scene (page 66). To return to the previous display Press O RETURN. To turn off the display Press SYSTEM MENU. z Hint The Resume Play function will work for scene playback. Note You cannot create or edit Playlist titles on a finalized disc. When you want to edit or record on the DVD Changing - Sony RDR-GX255 | Operating Instructions - Page 65
03:25 PM End 00:00:00 End Change Cancel 5 Press ENTER at the end point. "Change" is selected. To reset the start or end point, select "Start" 02 00:04:20 03 Playlist No.01 Check Erase 00:00:10 Modify Move Add Copy Adding a scene (Add) -RWVR -RVR You can add a scene before the selected - Sony RDR-GX255 | Operating Instructions - Page 66
00 Start End Add Cancel 5 Press ENTER at the end point. "Add" is selected. To reset the start or end point, select "Start" or "End" and repeat step 4 or 5. 00:34 03 Playlist No.01 Check Erase 00:00:10 Modify Move Add Copy To cancel adding Select "Cancel," and press ENTER. Note The start and - Sony RDR-GX255 | Operating Instructions - Page 67
contents of the disc, including protected titles, and makes a blank disc (except DVD-Rs). For DVD-RWs, select a recording format ("VR Mode" or "Video Mode") according to your needs. To format unused DVD-Rs in VR mode, select "VR Mode" and then "OK." D "Disc Finalize": Finalizes a disc. See page 69 - Sony RDR-GX255 | Operating Instructions - Page 68
return to the previous display Press O RETURN. z Hints • You can set protection for individual titles (page 57). • By reformatting, you can change the recording format on DVD-RWs, or record again on DVD-RWs (Video mode) that have been finalized. Notes • You can label a disc using up to 32 characters - Sony RDR-GX255 | Operating Instructions - Page 69
when removed from the recorder. You can edit or record on the disc even after finalizing. Finalizing is unnecessary when playing a disc on VR format compatible equipment. Even if your other DVD equipment is VR format compatible, you may need to finalize the disc, especially if the recording time - Sony RDR-GX255 | Operating Instructions - Page 70
6 Select "OK," and press ENTER. The recorder starts finalizing the disc. To turn off the display Press SYSTEM MENU. To unfinalize a DVD-RW (VR mode) If you cannot record or edit on a DVD-RW (VR mode) that has been finalized, unfinalize the disc by selecting "Unfinalize" in step 5 above. z Hints • - Sony RDR-GX255 | Operating Instructions - Page 71
has an i.LINK jack. - the images on the tape contain copy protection signals, which limit recording. Hookups DVD recorder S VIDEO VIDEO L(MONO) AUDIO R LINE-2 IN DV IN ONE-TOUCH DUBBING HDMI DV IN to DV IN DV/D8 Dubbing (DV/D8 t DVD) i.LINK cable (not supplied) to DV output Digital video - Sony RDR-GX255 | Operating Instructions - Page 72
recordable disc on the disc tray. 2 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc tray. Wait until "LOAD" disappears from the front panel display. Unused discs are automatically formatted. For the DVD-RW/DVD-R's recording Setup Digital Out Downmix Audio DRC Audio (HDMI) Scan Audio Surround DV/D8 Audio Input - Sony RDR-GX255 | Operating Instructions - Page 73
HDMI) Scan Audio Surround DV/D8 Audio Input Line Audio Input : Dolby Surround : Standard : Auto : On : Off Stereo 1 : SterSetoer1eo 2 : SterMeoix "Stereo 1": Records to record the camera image directly on the recorder. Notes • If you want to play the disc on other DVD equipment, finalize the disc - Sony RDR-GX255 | Operating Instructions - Page 74
Dubbing an entire DV/D8 format tape to a DVD (One Touch Dubbing) +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -RVR -RVideo You can record the entire contents of a DV/D8 format tape onto a disc with a single press of the ONE-TOUCH DUBBING button. The recorder controls the digital video camera for the whole process, and - Sony RDR-GX255 | Operating Instructions - Page 75
M/m/ - Sony RDR-GX255 | Operating Instructions - Page 76
TV Type HDMI Resolution Video (HDMI) Black Level Picture Control Progressive Setup recorder is in stop mode. 2 Select "Setup," and press ENTER. 3 Select "Clock Set," and press ENTER. The clock setting display appears. Clock Set 10:10 AM Title List Timer Edit Set the time and date manually - Sony RDR-GX255 | Operating Instructions - Page 77
connected to the recorder. 1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in Type HDMI Resolution Video (HDMI) Black Level Picture Control instruction manual supplied with the TV/ projector, etc. The setting is effective only when you connect an HDMI equipped TV to the HDMI OUT jack. Auto 1920×1080i - Sony RDR-GX255 | Operating Instructions - Page 78
of the output signal to the standard level. Picture Control Selects the picture control for the video signals output from the LINE OUT jacks (page 15). You can adjust the video signal of DVD or VIDEO CD (with PBC function off) from the recorder to obtain the picture quality you want. Select the - Sony RDR-GX255 | Operating Instructions - Page 79
Note If the HDMI OUT jack is connected to equipment not compatible with Dolby Digital signals, D-PCM signals will be automatically output, even when "Dolby Digital" is selected. ◆ DTS (DVD VIDEOs only) Selects whether or not to output DTS signals. On Select this when the recorder is connected to - Sony RDR-GX255 | Operating Instructions - Page 80
this recorder (page 98). Audio DRC (Dynamic Range Control) (DVDs only) Makes the sound clear when the volume is turned down when playing a DVD that of being at a live performance. Audio (HDMI) (DVD VIDEOs only) Selects the output method from the HDMI OUT jack. Auto Normally, select this. Outputs - Sony RDR-GX255 | Operating Instructions - Page 81
either soundtrack when playing back the disc. z Hint When recording on a disc other than DVD-RWs (VR mode)/DVD-Rs (VR mode), select either sound track with the connected equipment before recording. Recording and Set Top Box Control Settings (Features) The "Features" setup allows you to make - Sony RDR-GX255 | Operating Instructions - Page 82
"On," you can make the following settings. Note that when you change "Set Top Box Control" to "On" or "Off," all timer recording settings will be canceled. ◆ Brand Code See "Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Brand Code" (page 100) for the brand code for your cable box or satellite receiver, and enter the - Sony RDR-GX255 | Operating Instructions - Page 83
Audio" that is not recorded on the DVD VIDEO, one of the recorded languages will be automatically selected. Parental (DVD VIDEOs only) Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be limited according to a predetermined level, such as the age of the users. Scenes may be blocked or replaced with different scenes - Sony RDR-GX255 | Operating Instructions - Page 84
Mode Changes the command mode of this recorder if other DVD equipment is assigned the same command mode. Be sure to match the command mode of the supplied remote to the setting made here. For details, see "If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder" on page 22. DVD 1 DVD 2 DVD - Sony RDR-GX255 | Operating Instructions - Page 85
Easy Setup (Resetting the Recorder) Select this to run the Easy Setup program. 1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode. 2 Select "Setup," and press ENTER. 3 Select "Easy Setup," and press ENTER. Easy Setup 10:10 AM Follow the guide to make initial settings. Before you start, - Sony RDR-GX255 | Operating Instructions - Page 86
you are connected to a combination TV/VIDEO player, the copy-protection signal applied to some DVD programs could affect picture quality. If you still experience this problem even when you connect your recorder directly to your TV, try connecting your recorder to your TV's S VIDEO input. , You have - Sony RDR-GX255 | Operating Instructions - Page 87
, If the playback picture output from a DVD player, VCR, or tuner goes through your recorder before reaching your TV, the copy-protection signal applied to some programs could affect picture quality. Disconnect the playback equipment in question and connect it directly to your TV. The picture does - Sony RDR-GX255 | Operating Instructions - Page 88
protection signals that restrict copying. , The program that starts first has priority and the second program starts recording only after the first program has finished. If the programs start at the same time, the program listed first in the menu has priority (page 50). , There is no DVD inserted - Sony RDR-GX255 | Operating Instructions - Page 89
recorder. , Turn on the recorder. , The remote is not pointed at the remote sensor on the recorder. , Different command modes are set for the recorder and remote. Set the same command mode (page 22). Other Sony equipment responds to the remote. , The same command mode is set for both the Sony DVD - Sony RDR-GX255 | Operating Instructions - Page 90
receivers may not support AV mouse. The Set Top Box Control function does not work. , Turn on the recorder. Notes About This Recorder On adjusting volume or spray types). These may cause the apparatus to malfunction. On replacement of parts In the event that this unit is repaired, repaired parts - Sony RDR-GX255 | Operating Instructions - Page 91
label or sticker on it. - A disc that has cellophane tape or sticker adhesive on it. Specifications System [DVD recorder section] Laser Semiconductor laser Audio recording format Dolby Digital Video recording format MPEG Video [Timer section] Clock Quartz locked Timer indication 12-hour cycle Timer - Sony RDR-GX255 | Operating Instructions - Page 92
C: 0.286 Vp-p, load impedance 75 ohms SET TOP BOX CONTROL Mini jack HDMI HDMI 19 pin-Standard Connector General Power requirements 120 V AC, 60 Remote commander (remote) (1) Size AA (R6) batteries (2) Audio/video cord (1) Set top box controller (1) Design and specifications are subject to change - Sony RDR-GX255 | Operating Instructions - Page 93
rate is listed under "Specifications" in the instruction manual of each equipment. It is also indicated near the i.LINK jack on some equipment. The maximum baud rate connecting this recorder, also see the instruction manuals for the equipment to be connected. Required i.LINK cable Use the Sony i.LINK - Sony RDR-GX255 | Operating Instructions - Page 94
IN DV IN ONE-TOUCH DUBBING A "/1 (on/standby) switch (23) B Disc tray (35, 47, 72) C (remote sensor) (21) D Front panel display (45) E HDMI indicator (16) F z REC (record) button (47) G ./> (previous/next) buttons (36) HDMI Open the cover H N (play) button (35) X (pause) button (36, 47) x (stop - Sony RDR-GX255 | Operating Instructions - Page 95
Remote 123 456 789 0 A Z OPEN/CLOSE button (35, 47, 72) B Number buttons* ( (previous)/> NEXT buttons (36) I REPLAY/ (36) ADVANCE buttons J CLEAR button (83) K X PAUSE button (47) L z REC (record) button (47) M ?/1 (on/standby) switch (23) N CH (channel) +/- button* (47) O INPUT button (47, 54, - Sony RDR-GX255 | Operating Instructions - Page 96
(45): • Playing time/remaining time • Current title/chapter/track/index number • Recording time/recording mode • Clock • Channel G PROGRESSIVE indicator (17, 78) H SYNCHRO REC indicator (51) SETTOP HDMI OUT BOX CONTROL AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT L Y VIDEO - Sony RDR-GX255 | Operating Instructions - Page 97
disc, no chapters may be recorded. Copy protection signals (page 47) Copy restriction set by copyright owners, etc. These signals are included DVD also uses a variable rate coding technology that changes the data to be allocated according to the status of the picture. Audio information is recorded - Sony RDR-GX255 | Operating Instructions - Page 98
form without degradation. The HDMI specification supports HDCP (Highbandwidth Digital Contents Protection), a copy protection technology that incorporates coding technology for digital video signals. Interlace format Interlace format shows every other line of an image as a single "field" and is the - Sony RDR-GX255 | Operating Instructions - Page 99
/Subtitle Language When you play a DVD VIDEO, the language of the selected audio track or subtitle is abbreviated as follows. See page 83 to change the audio track or subtitle. Abbreviation Language ARA Arabic BUL Bulgarian CHI Chinese CRO Croatian CZE Czech DAN Danish DEU German - Sony RDR-GX255 | Operating Instructions - Page 100
control function, find the brand code number of your cable box/satellite receiver from the list and enter it in step 7 of Easy Setup (page 23). If more than one code Auna BBT BCC Belcor Bell & Howell Bell Atlantic Bell South Bestlink 100 Code number 0033 0003, 0007, 0011, 0017, 0008, 0014, 0001, - Sony RDR-GX255 | Operating Instructions - Page 101
Global GMI GoldStar Goodmind Gradiente Hamlin Healthway Interactive Hitachi Houston Tracker Hwalin Hytek IBM IEEC Interbuy IPC Guest Services Jasco Jebsee Jerrold Kuang Yu Leon LG Linsay Macom Code number 0153 0764 0207, 0056, 0330, 0016, 0040, 0077, 0030 0232, 0233, 0144, 0021 0015, 0070, 0057 - Sony RDR-GX255 | Operating Instructions - Page 102
Seam Sears Sejin Siemens Sigma Signal Signature SkyCable Skygiant SL Marx 102 Code number 0400 0770 0012, 0013, 0059 0786 0000, 0040 0000 0144 0011, 0035 0011 0112 1091 0040 Cable box brand Sony Spectradyne Spectravision Sprucer Standard Components Starcom Stargate Starquest StarSight Stealth - Sony RDR-GX255 | Operating Instructions - Page 103
Cable box brand Tusa TV COMM TV Guide TV86 Uniden Unika United Artists United Cable Universal US Electronics V2 Verizon Videoway VideoWorks Vidtech Viewmaster Viewstar Vision Visionetics Vortex View WaveMaster Wiso Zenith Zentek Code number 0015 0035, 0019 1476 0063, 0040 0022, 0225 0207, 0153, - Sony RDR-GX255 | Operating Instructions - Page 104
Satellite receiver brand Paysat Philips Primestar Proscan QNS RadioShack RCA Samsung Sky Sony Star Choice Star Trak Thomson Tivo Toshiba UEC Uniden Video Cipher II Plus Zenith Code number 0724 1076, 0099, 1142, 0724, 0722, 0749, 1442, 1749, 0856, 0775 0361, 0627, 0869 0392, 0566 1367 0869 0566, - Sony RDR-GX255 | Operating Instructions - Page 105
/amplifier (receiver) 18 to your TV 15 "Connections" 82 Controlling a Sony TV with the remote 21 "Copy" 66 Copy protection 47, 97 Copy-Free 47 Copy-Never 47 Copy-Once 47 CPRM 30 "Create Playlist" 62 Creating chapters 49 D "Digital Out" 79 "Disc Finalize" 67, 69 "Disc Format" 67 "Disc Information" 67 - Sony RDR-GX255 | Operating Instructions - Page 106
" 78 Progressive format 98 "Protect" 58 Q Quick Timer 48 R Rear panel 96 REC 48 REC MODE 48 Recording 46 recordable discs 30 106 recording format 30 recording mode 46 Recording mode 46 Recording time 46, 49 Region code 34 Remaining time 44 Remote 21, 95 REPLAY 36 Resetting 85 Resume Play 38 Rotate - Sony RDR-GX255 | Operating Instructions - Page 107
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la configuración básica y el funcionamiento de la grabadora de DVD. Para obtener más información, consulte el manual de instrucciones en inglés. Conexiones y ajustes 3 Conexión de la grabadora 3 Paso 1: Desembalaje 3 Paso 2: Conexión del decodificador de cable/receptor vía satélite (sintonizador - Sony RDR-GX255 | Operating Instructions - Page 109
siempre que ambos estén encendidos. Para utilizar la función de control del decodificador de cable/receptor vía satélite, es necesario: - cable/receptor vía satélite. Consulte "Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Brand Code" en el manual de instrucciones en inglés (página 100). - conectar el controlador - Sony RDR-GX255 | Operating Instructions - Page 110
(no suministrado) a la entrada de antena Televisor Cable de audio/video (no suministrado) a SET TOP BOX CONTROL SETTOP BOX CONTROL LINE 1 IN VIDEO a la toma AUDIO LINE 1 IN SETTOP HDMI OUT BOX CONTROL AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT L Y VIDEO VIDEO R PB - Sony RDR-GX255 | Operating Instructions - Page 111
) (blanco) (amarillo) Cable de S video (no suministrado) S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO L a S VIDEO OUT Grabadora de DVD SETTOP HDMI OUT BOX CONTROL AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT L Y VIDEO VIDEO R PB L PR OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT - Sony RDR-GX255 | Operating Instructions - Page 112
o proyector a la entrada de HDMI Cable HDMI (no suministrado) HDMI OUT SETTOP HDMI OUT BOX CONTROL AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT L Y VIDEO VIDEO R PB L PR OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT R AUDIO AUDIO a HDMI OUT Grabadora de DVD : Flujo de señales - Sony RDR-GX255 | Operating Instructions - Page 113
componente (no suministrado) Cable de audio/video (suministrado) (verde) (azul) (rojo) a COMPONENT VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y PB PR SETTOP HDMI OUT BOX CONTROL AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT L Y VIDEO VIDEO R PB L PR OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT - Sony RDR-GX255 | Operating Instructions - Page 114
marcado con en el panel frontal) a luz intensa, tal como la luz directa del sol o de aparatos de iluminación. La grabadora podría no responder al control del mando a distancia. • Con un uso normal, la duración de las pilas es aproximadamente de tres a seis meses. • No deje el mando a distancia en un - Sony RDR-GX255 | Operating Instructions - Page 115
orden siguiente. Ajuste del idioma de las indicaciones en pantalla m Ajuste del control del decodificador de cable/receptor sat m Ajuste del reloj m Ajuste del mensaje "Initial setting necessary to operate the DVD recorder will be made. You can change them later using setup." ("Se realizarán - Sony RDR-GX255 | Operating Instructions - Page 116
éricos para introducir el código de marca del decodificador de cable/receptor vía satélite. Consulte "Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Brand Code" en el manual de instrucciones en inglés (página 100). No Disc Configuración fácil Introduzca el código de marca del decodificador. Aceptar Cancelar • Para - Sony RDR-GX255 | Operating Instructions - Page 117
y compruebe que el canal cambia en la ventana del decodificador de cable/ receptor vía satélite. Si no consigue que la grabadora controle el decodificador de cable/receptor vía satélite Vuelva a ejecutar la configuración fácil y compruebe los ajustes (página 9). Compruebe la conexión y coloque el - Sony RDR-GX255 | Operating Instructions - Page 118
2 Colóquelo de manera que el controlador del decodificador esté cerca del sensor de control remoto del decodificador de cable/receptor vía satélite. 12ES - Sony RDR-GX255 | Operating Instructions - Page 119
en esta grabadora, primero finalice el disco en el equipo de grabación. Utilización del menú del DVD +RW -RWVideo +R -RVideo DVD Cuando reproduzca un DVD VIDEO, o un DVD+RW, DVD-RW (Modo Video), DVD+R o DVD-R (Modo Video) finalizado, podrá acceder al menú del disco presionando TOP MENU o MENU - Sony RDR-GX255 | Operating Instructions - Page 120
varias veces. Si se grabaron varios ángulos (multiángulo) de una escena en el disco, aparece " " en la pantalla del panel frontal. DVD • Vuelve a reproducir o avanza rápidamente una escena si se presiona durante la reproducción. • Se desplaza al fotograma anterior o siguiente si se presiona en - Sony RDR-GX255 | Operating Instructions - Page 121
de pausa. La velocidad de reproducción cambia cada vez que se presiona el botón: retroceso a cámara lenta T T T T T T avance a cámara lenta t t t t t t +RW +R DVD -RWVR -RWVideo -RVR -RVideo VCD * * Sólo dirección de reproducción X PAUSE Hace una pausa en la reproducción. Si ésta dura más de - Sony RDR-GX255 | Operating Instructions - Page 122
"Lista títulos (Original)" o "Playlist". Para quitar la lista de títulos Presione TITLE LIST. Notas • La lista de títulos no aparece con DVD-RW (Modo Video), DVD+R o DVD-R (Modo Video) que hayan finalizado. Para visualizar un título, presione TOP MENU o MENU (página 13). • Es posible que la lista de - Sony RDR-GX255 | Operating Instructions - Page 123
o receptor vía satélite (página 3). Consulte también el manual de instrucciones del sintonizador. Modo de grabación Esta grabadora dispone ón La siguiente tabla es una guía aproximada del tiempo de grabación en un DVD (4,7 GB). Modo de grabación Tiempo de grabación (minutos) aproximado HQ (alta - Sony RDR-GX255 | Operating Instructions - Page 124
se detecta una señal de protección contra copias. Señales de control de copias Discos grabables Copy-Free +RW +R -RWVR -RWVideo -RVR -RVideo Copy-Once -RWVR Ver.1.1, Ver.1.2 con CPRM* -RVR Ver.2.0, Ver.2.1 con CPRM* Copy-Never Ninguna * El disco grabado sólo puede reproducirse en un equipo - Sony RDR-GX255 | Operating Instructions - Page 125
posible utilizar los botones numéricos. • Cuando no utilice el control de decodificador de cable/receptor vía satélite, seleccione la entrada grabadora detiene la grabación y se apaga. * 14 horas 30 minutos para discos DVD+R DL (doble capa). Para cancelar el Quick Timer Presione z REC varias veces - Sony RDR-GX255 | Operating Instructions - Page 126
3 Presione TIMER. Temporizador - Estándar 10:10 AM NoNoR.0e1c To 01 DVD Date 04/15 Start End Source Mode Edit. 09:00PM 10:00PM CH8 02 • Cuando utilice el control de decodificador de cable/receptor vía satélite, seleccione el canal. • Cuando no utilice el control de decodificador de cable - Sony RDR-GX255 | Operating Instructions - Page 127
E "Modo": selecciona el modo de grabación (página 17). Para utilizar la función Ajustar modo grab. (página 21), seleccione "AUTO". Si se equivoca, seleccione el elemento y cambie el ajuste. 5 Presione ENTER. Aparecerá el menú Lista de temporizador. Se ilumina el indicador c en la pantalla del panel - Sony RDR-GX255 | Operating Instructions - Page 128
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