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DVD Recorder Operating Instructions RDR-GX315 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 - Sony RDR-GX315 | Operating Instructions - Page 2
product will increase eye hazard. As the laser beam used in this DVD recorder is harmful to eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product - Sony RDR-GX315 | Operating Instructions - Page 3
through an external tuner (not supplied) may contain copy protection signals (copy guard function) and as such may not be recordable, depending on the type of signal. IMPORTANT NOTICE Caution: This recorder is capable of holding a still video image or on-screen display image on your television - Sony RDR-GX315 | Operating Instructions - Page 4
About this 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 may not match the graphics displayed on your TV - Sony RDR-GX315 | Operating Instructions - Page 5
to Your AV Amplifier (Receiver 17 Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord 19 Step 6: Preparing the Remote 19 Step 7: Easy Setup 22 Connecting a VCR or Similar Device 26 Quick Guide to Disc Types 28 Recordable and Playable Discs 28 12 cm/8 cm Discs 30 Playable Discs 30 Playback 32 Playing Discs - Sony RDR-GX315 | Operating Instructions - Page 6
(Video 76 Audio Settings (Audio 78 Recording Settings (Features 80 Language, Parental Control Settings/Factory Settings (Options 81 Easy Setup (Resetting the Recorder 83 Additional Information 84 Troubleshooting 84 Notes About This Recorder 88 Specifications 89 About i.LINK 90 Guide to - Sony RDR-GX315 | Operating Instructions - Page 7
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37). Creating your own program - Playlist , Record a program on a DVD-RW (VR mode), then erase, move or add scenes as you like without changing the original contents (page 61). One Touch Dubbing - DV/D8 Dubbing , Connect your digital video Control Dubbing 8 - Sony RDR-GX315 | Operating Instructions - Page 9
camera and save them in JPEG format to a DATA CD (CD-RW/CD-R) or DATA DVD (DVD+RW/DVD-RW/ DVD+R/DVD-R) on a PC. Then play the disc on this recorder (page 41). You can also play MP3 audio files on this recorder (page 40). Shoot Save Play! A list of recordable and playable discs is on page 28. 9 - Sony RDR-GX315 | Operating Instructions - Page 10
to create or edit a Playlist (unfinalized DVD-RWs (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, format, or finalize a disc. F "Setup" Displays the "Setup" display for setting up the recorder to suit your preferences. Sub-menu The - Sony RDR-GX315 | Operating Instructions - Page 11
to select the desired item, and press ENTER. Example: When you press TOOLS while a DVD-RW (VR mode) is playing. T Title 1/4 C Chapter 1/1 Time 00:00:25 RW -RWVR * -RWVideo * +R * * -R * * DVD VCD CD DATA CD DATA DVD * Unfinalized disc only To return to the previous display Press O - Sony RDR-GX315 | Operating Instructions - Page 12
7 to hook up and adjust the settings of the recorder. Notes • Plug cords securely to prevent unwanted noise. • See the instructions supplied with the components to be connected. • You cannot connect this recorder to a TV that does not have a video input jack. • Be sure to disconnect the power cord - Sony RDR-GX315 | Operating Instructions - Page 13
you need to match the channel on the recorder (L1) to the input jack connected to the cable box or satellite receiver (LINE 1 IN). Wall Cable box/satellite receiver AUDIO OUT R L VIDEO OUT S VIDEO ANT IN TO TV Audio/video cord (supplied) to LINE 1 IN DVD recorder : Signal flow ,continued 13 - Sony RDR-GX315 | Operating Instructions - Page 14
or 4ch) to the antenna output channel on the cable box (2ch, 3ch or 4ch). Wall Cable box ANT IN TO TV Antenna cable (supplied) DVD recorder to VHF/UHF IN : Signal flow C: Cable without cable box, or antenna only (no cable TV) Use this hookup if you watch cable channels without - Sony RDR-GX315 | Operating Instructions - Page 15
L/R) jacks. INPUT AUDIO R L (red) (white) TV or projector VIDEO (yellow) INPUT S VIDEO Audio/video cord (supplied) (red) (white) DVD recorder (yellow) to LINE OUT1 (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) S video cord (not supplied) to LINE OUT (S VIDEO) : Signal flow When playing "wide screen" images Some - Sony RDR-GX315 | Operating Instructions - Page 16
L/R) jacks. INPUT COMPONENT VIDEO IN R AUDIO L (red) (white) TV or projector Y PB PR (green) (blue) (red) Audio/video cord (supplied) (red) to LINE OUT1 (AUDIO L/R) (white) Component video cord (not supplied) (red) (blue) (green) to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT : Signal flow DVD recorder 16 - Sony RDR-GX315 | Operating Instructions - Page 17
audio tracks through your AV amplifier (receiver). Audio cord (not supplied) (white) (red) A INPUT L AUDIO R (red) (white) AV amplifier (receiver) DVD recorder to LINE OUT 2 (AUDIO L/R) to DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) or Optical digital cord (not supplied) Coaxial digital cord (not - Sony RDR-GX315 | Operating Instructions - Page 18
Inc. z Hint For correct speaker location, see the operating instructions supplied with the connected components. Notes • After you have recorder cannot play Linear PCM soundtracks of 2 channels or more. • When outputting from the DIGITAL OUT jacks, you cannot switch the bilingual sounds on a DVD - Sony RDR-GX315 | Operating Instructions - Page 19
markings inside the battery compartment. When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the recorder. to AC outlet Notes • If the supplied remote interferes your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command mode number for this recorder (page 24). • Use the batteries correctly to - Sony RDR-GX315 | Operating Instructions - Page 20
+/- Select the channel on your TV TV/VIDEO Switch your TV's input source Number buttons and Select the channel on a SET Sony TV WIDE MODE Switch to or from the wide mode of a Sony wide-screen TV Code numbers of controllable TVs If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one - Sony RDR-GX315 | Operating Instructions - Page 21
Code number Sony 78, 79, 80, 91 Denon 84, 85, 86 Kenwood 92, 93 Onkyo 81, 82, 83 Pioneer 99 Sansui 87 Technics 97, 98 Yamaha 94, 95, 96 Controlling the volume of your AV amplifier (receiver) with the remote TV/DVD switch "/1 Number buttons VOL +/- 1 Slide the TV/DVD switch to DVD - Sony RDR-GX315 | Operating Instructions - Page 22
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 Auto", this recorder will look for a time signal when you turn it off. Auto Manual 6 Select "Auto," and press ENTER. The recorder will automatically - Sony RDR-GX315 | Operating Instructions - Page 23
Setup Searching for receivable channels. 25 Please wait. To set the channels manually, see page 75. After the Tuner Preset is finished, the setup TVs or standard TVs with a wide screen mode. For details, see "Video Settings (Video)" on page 76. 10 Press ENTER. The setup display for selecting the - Sony RDR-GX315 | Operating Instructions - Page 24
. 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. The default command - Sony RDR-GX315 | Operating Instructions - Page 25
5 Select the command mode ("DVD 1," "DVD 2," or "DVD 3"), and press ENTER. 6 Slide the COMMAND MODE switch on the remote so it matches the mode you selected above. To return to the previous display Press O RETURN. Note If the command mode does not match, the recorder's command mode appears on the - Sony RDR-GX315 | Operating Instructions - Page 26
of the audio/video cord. You can connect 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) to LINE 2 IN S VIDEO VIDEO L(MONO) AUDIO R DV IN LINE 2 IN DVD recorder S VIDEO VIDEO L(MONO) AUDIO R DV - Sony RDR-GX315 | Operating Instructions - Page 27
copy protection signals that prohibit any copying cannot be recorded. • If you pass the recorder signals via the VCR, you may not receive a clear image on your TV screen. DVD recorder VCR TV Be sure to connect your VCR to the DVD recorder and your TV in the order shown below. To watch video - Sony RDR-GX315 | Operating Instructions - Page 28
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-GX315 | Operating Instructions - Page 29
cannot be recorded on • DVD-RWs (Ver.1.0) • DVD+RWs that are not 2.4×-speed compatible • 8 cm discs • DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) discs • DVD-Rs in VR mode (Video Recording format) • DVD-Rs with CPRM*1 *1 CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media) is a coding technology that protects copyrights for - Sony RDR-GX315 | Operating Instructions - Page 30
Recording DVD+RW DVD-RW VR mode Video mode DVD+R DVD-R 12 cm 8 cm 12 cm 8 cm 12 cm 8 cm 12 cm 8 cm 12 cm 8 cm Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes - Yes Yes Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes - Yes No Playable Discs Disc Type DVD VIDEO VIDEO CD CD Disc Logo Icon Used in This Manual DVD - Sony RDR-GX315 | Operating Instructions - Page 31
the disc is not playable. Depending on the DVD VIDEO, no region code indication may be labeled even though playing the DVD VIDEO is prohibited by area restrictions. RDR-GX315 X Region code No. Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies This product is designed to playback discs - Sony RDR-GX315 | Operating Instructions - Page 32
(page 37). Note To play a disc recorded with other equipment on this recorder, finalize the disc on the recording equipment first. Using the DVD's Menu +RW -RWVideo +R -R DVD When you play a DVD VIDEO, or a finalized DVD+RW, DVD-RW (Video mode), DVD+R, or DVD-R, you can display the disc's menu - Sony RDR-GX315 | Operating Instructions - Page 33
. Selects an angle when pressed repeatedly. If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are recorded on the disc, " " appears in the front panel display. DVD Zooms into a scene during playback or still mode when pressed repeatedly. Magnification changes as follows: normal t ×2 t ×4 t normal The - Sony RDR-GX315 | Operating Instructions - Page 34
If you pause playback for more than five minutes, playback starts automatically. Disc All discs +RW +R -RWVR -RWVideo -R DVD All discs All discs *1 FF1 with sound (Scan Audio) is available for DVDs with Dolby Digital soundtracks. *2 FR2 and FF2 are not available for MP3. *3 FR3 and FF3 are only - Sony RDR-GX315 | Operating Instructions - Page 35
a specific portion (page 36). When playing a VIDEO CD (with PBC function off) "Track": Repeats the DVD z Hints • You can change playback options, such as subtitle, audio track, angle, etc., using the TOOLS menu (page 11). • During playback or pause mode, the recorder's m/ M buttons and the remote - Sony RDR-GX315 | Operating Instructions - Page 36
PBC functions VCD PBC (Playback Control) allows you to play VIDEO CDs interactively using a menu on your TV screen. When you start playing a VIDEO CD with PBC functions, a menu appears. Select an item using the number buttons and press ENTER. Then follow the instructions in the menu (press H PLAY - Sony RDR-GX315 | Operating Instructions - Page 37
List +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R The Title List menu displays the program titles on the disc. Playback With the recorder turned on, hold down "/1 on the recorder. The recorder turns off and "CHILD LOCK" appears in the front panel display. The indicator remains lit if there is a timer setting. The - Sony RDR-GX315 | Operating Instructions - Page 38
scene using the time code. Number buttons Notes • The Title List does not appear for DVD-RWs (Video mode), DVD+Rs, or DVD-Rs that have been finalized. To view a title, press TOP MENU or MENU (page 32). • The Title List may not appear for discs created on other DVD recorders. • Letters that cannot - Sony RDR-GX315 | Operating Instructions - Page 39
to use the TOOLS menu to search for a title/chapter/track, or enter the time code for a playback point. Bookmarking a favorite scene (Bookmark) +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R DVD You can have the recorder store specific portions of a disc in memory and play them immediately whenever you want (Bookmark - Sony RDR-GX315 | Operating Instructions - Page 40
CDs (CD-Rs/CD-RWs) or DATA DVDs (DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs/ DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs) recorded in MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer III) format. However, the discs must be recorded according to ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2 or Joliet format and DATA DVDs of Universal Disk Format (UDF) for the recorder to recognize the tracks (or files - Sony RDR-GX315 | Operating Instructions - Page 41
Playback See the instructions supplied with the CD-R/CDRW/DVD-R/DVD-RW drives and the recording software (not supplied) for details on the recording format. z Hints • Since a disc with many trees takes longer to start playback, it is recommended that you create albums with no more than two trees. • - Sony RDR-GX315 | Operating Instructions - Page 42
1/Level 2 or Joliet format and DATA DVDs of Universal Disk Format (UDF) for the recorder to recognize the tracks (or files). See the instructions supplied with the CD-R/CDRW/DVD-R/DVD-RW drives and the recording software (not supplied) for details on the recording format. z Hint If you add numbers - Sony RDR-GX315 | Operating Instructions - Page 43
compression JPEG image files are not supported. • The image size that the recorder can display is limited to width 32 - 7680 pixels by height 32 - 8192 pixels. Displaying the Playing Time and Play Information +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R VCD CD DATA CD DATA DVD DVD You can check disc information - Sony RDR-GX315 | Operating Instructions - Page 44
in stop mode) Remaining time of the current title (during playback) E Channel or input source* F Date and time * Title type (original or Playlist) for DVD-RWs (VR mode). Viewing information on the front panel display You can view the information on the front panel display. Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly - Sony RDR-GX315 | Operating Instructions - Page 45
the disc has enough available space for the recording (page 43). For DVD+RWs or DVD-RWs, you can free up disc space by erasing titles (page 56). z Hint To play a disc recorded with this recorder on other equipment, finalize the disc (page 67). Notes • Timer recordings will start with or without the - Sony RDR-GX315 | Operating Instructions - Page 46
Pictures with copy protection cannot be recorded on this recorder. Recording stops when a copy guard signal is detected. Copy control signals Recordable discs Copy-Free +RW +R -RWVR -RWVideo -R Copy-Once -RWVR Ver.1.1 with CPRM* Ver.1.2 with CPRM* Copy-Never None * The recorded disc can - Sony RDR-GX315 | Operating Instructions - Page 47
X PAUSE again. To watch another TV program while recording 1 Slide the TV/DVD switch to TV. 2 Press TV/VIDEO to set the TV to the TV input. 3 Select another channel on the TV. z Hints • To play a disc recorded with this recorder on other equipment, finalize the disc (page 67). • You can use the - Sony RDR-GX315 | Operating Instructions - Page 48
in the "Setup" display (page 80). If you do not want to divide titles, select "Off." z Hint You can create chapters manually when playing DVD+RWs or DVD-RWs (VR mode) (page 59). Timer Recording +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R You can set the timer for a total of 12 programs, up to one month in advance - Sony RDR-GX315 | Operating Instructions - Page 49
DVD-RWs are formatted in VR mode automatically. To format in Video mode, see page 81. 3 Press TIMER. Timer - Standard 10:10 AM NoNoR.1ec To 01 DVD 10:00 Program 1 Program 2 will be cut off To change or cancel timer recording See "Changing or Canceling Timer Settings (Timer List)" on page 52. To - Sony RDR-GX315 | Operating Instructions - Page 50
function (such as a satellite tuner). Connect the equipment to the LINE 1 IN jacks on the rear of the recorder (page 27). When the connected equipment turns on, the recorder starts recording a program from the LINE 1 IN jacks. SYSTEM MENU M/m/ - Sony RDR-GX315 | Operating Instructions - Page 51
does not work with some tuners. For details, see the tuner's operating instructions. • During Synchro-Rec standby, the Auto Clock Set function does not work (page 75). • After a recording has finished, the recorder enters the Synchro-Rec standby mode until the SYNCHRO REC indicator turns off - Sony RDR-GX315 | Operating Instructions - Page 52
using M/m. Press ENTER. Timer - Standard 10:10 AM NoNoR.1ec To 01 DVD Date 04/15 Start End Source Mode Edit 09:00PM 10:00PM CH8 02 DVDDate04 --:-- --:-- ---- Mode Edit --------- Timer information displays the recording date, time, recording mode, etc. If there are more than six timer - Sony RDR-GX315 | Operating Instructions - Page 53
DV IN jack on the front panel if the equipment has a DV/D8 output jack (i.LINK jack). INPUT SELECT z REC REC MODE x STOP 1 Insert a recordable disc. 2 Press INPUT SELECT repeatedly to select an input source according to the connection you made. The front panel display changes as follows: Channel - Sony RDR-GX315 | Operating Instructions - Page 54
Tape to a DVD" (page 70) for an explanation of how to record from the DV IN jack. 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 - Sony RDR-GX315 | Operating Instructions - Page 55
scenes and other highlights, but you also want to keep the original recording. Notes • Once the disc is finalized, you cannot edit or record on the disc (except for DVD+RWs). • If a message appears and indicates that the disc's control information is full, erase unnecessary titles. Edit options for - Sony RDR-GX315 | Operating Instructions - Page 56
is turned on, press ORIGINAL/ 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. • Once the disc is finalized, you cannot create or edit Playlist titles on the disc. Editing - Sony RDR-GX315 | Operating Instructions - Page 57
space only by erasing the last title. 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 titles or erase chapters from a protected title. • If you erase an original title used in - Sony RDR-GX315 | Operating Instructions - Page 58
(Divide Title) +RW -RWVR You can divide a title into two. Note that dividing original titles cannot be undone. 1 Press TITLE LIST. When editing a DVD-RW(VR mode), press ORIGINAL/PLAYLIST to switch to the "Title List (Original)," if necessary. 2 Select a title, and press ENTER. The sub-menu appears - Sony RDR-GX315 | Operating Instructions - Page 59
You can also divide a Playlist title (page 62). Creating chapters manually +RW -RWVR You can manually insert a chapter mark at any point you like during playback. Press not be able to record or edit. • You cannot add or erase chapter marks on protected titles or discs. Editing CHAPTER MARK ERASE CHAPTER - Sony RDR-GX315 | Operating Instructions - Page 60
display for entering characters appears, follow the steps below. ORIGINAL/ PLAYLIST TITLE LIST O RETURN M/m/ - Sony RDR-GX315 | Operating Instructions - Page 61
allow you to edit without changing the original recordings (see "Edit options for DVD-RWs (VR mode)" on page 55). You finalized, you cannot create Playlist titles on the disc. ORIGINAL/ PLAYLIST SYSTEM MENU ./> X PAUSE TITLE LIST M/m/ - Sony RDR-GX315 | Operating Instructions - Page 62
RWVR You can edit Playlist titles or scenes within them, without changing the actual recordings. z Hint When a Playlist title is created, the start and end points will Title List Timer Press ENTER : Edit DV/D8 Dubbing Title Menu for DVD Title List. Disc Setting Setup 10:10 AM 2 Select "Edit," - Sony RDR-GX315 | Operating Instructions - Page 63
Press O RETURN. To turn off the display Press SYSTEM MENU. z Hint The Resume Play function will work for scene playback. Note Once the disc is finalized, you cannot edit Playlist titles on the disc. Combining two titles into one (Combine Titles) -RWVR You can select a Playlist title and combine it - Sony RDR-GX315 | Operating Instructions - Page 64
4 Press ENTER. The display asks for confirmation. 5 Select "Yes," and press ENTER. The display asks whether to use the same title name as before. To use the same name, select "Yes" and press ENTER to finish. 6 Select "No," and press ENTER. The display asks whether to rename the title. 7 Select "Yes - Sony RDR-GX315 | Operating Instructions - Page 65
Editing Moving a scene (Move) -RWVR You can change the scene order within the Playlist title. 1 Follow steps 1 to 6 of "Editing a Playlist" (page 62). 2 Select a scene in the "Edit Scene" display and press ENTER. 3 Select "Move," and press ENTER. Edit Scene 10:10 AM Scene No. 2 / 3 Playlist No - Sony RDR-GX315 | Operating Instructions - Page 66
to the previous display Press O RETURN. z Hints • You can set protection for individual titles (page 56). • By reformatting, you can change the recording format on DVD-RWs, or record again on DVD-RWs (Video mode) that have been finalized. Note You can label a disc using up to 32 characters; however - Sony RDR-GX315 | Operating Instructions - Page 67
a Disc for Playback on Other Equipment) +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R Finalizing is necessary in order to play discs recorded with this recorder on other DVD equipment. When you finalize a DVD+RW/DVD-RW (Video mode)/DVD+R/DVD-R, a DVD menu will be automatically created, which can be displayed on other - Sony RDR-GX315 | Operating Instructions - Page 68
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-GX315 | Operating Instructions - Page 69
jack and follow the instructions of "Recording From Connected Equipment Without a Timer" on page 53. - the input signal is not in DVC-SD format. Do not connect a MICRO MV format digital video camera even if it has an i.LINK jack. - the images on the tape contain copy protection signals, which limit - Sony RDR-GX315 | Operating Instructions - Page 70
Dubbing From a DV/D8 Format Tape to a DVD +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R 1 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE, and place a recordable disc on the disc tray. You can record a DV/D8 format tape onto a disc. The recorder controls the digital video camera. You can fast forward, rewind, play in slow motion, and stop the - Sony RDR-GX315 | Operating Instructions - Page 71
use z on the TV screen to record the camera image directly on the recorder. Notes • If you want to play the disc on other DVD equipment, finalize the disc (page 67). • You cannot connect more than one piece of digital video equipment to the recorder. • You cannot record the date, time, or contents - Sony RDR-GX315 | Operating Instructions - Page 72
Format Tape to a DVD" on page 70. Follow the instructions appearing on the TV screen. x STOP ONE TOUCH DUBBING Follow steps 1 to 10 of "Dubbing From a DV/D8 Format Tape to a DVD" (page 70), and press ONE TOUCH DUBBING on the remote. The recorder rewinds the tape in the digital video camera and then - Sony RDR-GX315 | Operating Instructions - Page 73
M/m/ - Sony RDR-GX315 | Operating Instructions - Page 74
Video Title List Timer Edit DV/D8 Dubbing TV Type Black Level Picture Control Manual Set DV/D8 Dubbing Disc Setting Setup : Cable 10:10 AM Note You cannot preset channels for a connected cable box or satellite receiver. Auto Preset Automatically presets the receivable channels. The recorder - Sony RDR-GX315 | Operating Instructions - Page 75
. 1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode. 2 Select "Setup," and press ENTER. 3 Select "Clock Set," and press ENTER. The "Clock Set" setup appears with the following options. Clock Set Title List Timer Auto Manual Edit DV/D8 Dubbing Disc Setting Setup 10:10 AM Auto (Auto - Sony RDR-GX315 | Operating Instructions - Page 76
MENU while the recorder is in stop mode. 2 Select "Setup," and press ENTER. 3 Select "Video," and press ENTER. The "Video" setup appears with the following options. The default settings are underlined. Video Title List Timer Edit DV/D8 Dubbing TV Type Black Level Picture Control Progressive Disc - Sony RDR-GX315 | Operating Instructions - Page 77
black level of the output signal to the standard level. Picture Control You can adjust the video signal of DVD or VIDEO CD (with PBC function off) from the recorder ," and press ENTER. 3 Follow the instructions appearing on the TV screen. Video 10:10 AM Title LiPstrogresTsVivTeySpcean Output : - Sony RDR-GX315 | Operating Instructions - Page 78
Settings (Audio) The "Audio" setup allows you to adjust the sound according to the playback and connection conditions. 1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode. 2 Select "Setup," and press ENTER. 3 Select "Audio," and press ENTER. The "Audio" setup appears with the following options - Sony RDR-GX315 | Operating Instructions - Page 79
Digital Select this when the recorder is connected to an audio component with a built-in Dolby Digital decoder. • DTS (DVD VIDEOs only) Selects whether or Audio DRC (Dynamic Range Control) (DVDs only) Makes the sound clear when the volume is turned down when playing a DVD that conforms to "Audio - Sony RDR-GX315 | Operating Instructions - Page 80
you have added a second audio channel when recording with your digital video camera. Line Audio Input When recording from equipment connected to the LINE 1 IN or LINE 2 IN jack to a DVD disc in this recorder, select line input audio. Stereo Main/Sub Records stereo sound only. Select this for discs - Sony RDR-GX315 | Operating Instructions - Page 81
DVD-RW, when first inserted. VR Video Automatically formats the disc in VR mode. Automatically formats the disc in Video mode. Language, Parental Control in the disc is selected. ◆ Subtitle (DVD VIDEOs only) Switches the language of the subtitles recorded on the disc. When you select "Auto," - Sony RDR-GX315 | Operating Instructions - Page 82
or off. Command 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 switch on the 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 24. - Sony RDR-GX315 | Operating Instructions - Page 83
factory settings. When the "Easy Setup" display appears, follow the instructions for Easy Setup (page 22) from step 4. 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 - Sony RDR-GX315 | Operating Instructions - Page 84
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 set - Sony RDR-GX315 | Operating Instructions - Page 85
manual supplied with the disc. , While the recorder is reading disc information, playback operations will not work. The language for the soundtrack cannot be changed. , Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the disc being played. , The DVD VIDEO prohibits the changing of the language for - Sony RDR-GX315 | Operating Instructions - Page 86
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 49). , There is no DVD inserted - Sony RDR-GX315 | Operating Instructions - Page 87
for a while, then re-connect the power cord, and press "/1 on the recorder. "CHILD LOCK" appears in the front panel display. , The recorder is locked. Cancel the Child Lock (page 37). Control by AV mouse is not possible. , Some satellite receivers may not support AV mouse. 87 Additional Information - Sony RDR-GX315 | Operating Instructions - Page 88
Notes About This Recorder On adjusting volume Do not turn up the volume while listening to a section with very low level inputs or no audio signals. If you do, the speakers may be damaged when a peak level section is played. On cleaning Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a soft cloth - Sony RDR-GX315 | Operating Instructions - Page 89
[DVD recorder section] Laser Semiconductor laser Audio recording format Dolby Digital Video recording format MPEG Video [Tuner section] Channel coverage VHF 2 to 13 UHF 14 to 69 CATV A-8 to A-1, A to W, W+1 to W+84 Antenna 75-ohm antenna terminal for VHF/UHF [Timer section] Clock Quartz locked - Sony RDR-GX315 | Operating Instructions - Page 90
such as a MICRO MV digital video camera with an i.LINK jack. For further precautions, see the notes on page 69. For details on precautions when connecting this recorder, also see the instruction manuals for the equipment to be connected. Required i.LINK cable Use the Sony i.LINK 4-pin-to-4-pin cable - Sony RDR-GX315 | Operating Instructions - Page 91
Guide to Parts and Controls For more information, see the pages in parentheses. Front panel Buttons on the recorder have the same function as the buttons on the remote if they have the same or similar names. Open the cover DV IN S VIDEO VIDEO L(MONO) AUDIO R LINE 2 IN A "/1 (on/standby) button ( - Sony RDR-GX315 | Operating Instructions - Page 92
Remote Slide the cover 92 Buttons with an orange dot next to them can be used with your TV when the TV/DVD switch is set to TV. A TV/DVD switch (20) (33) L m / M (search) buttons (33) M ZOOM button (33) N z REC (record) button (46) O REC MODE button (46, 70) P SYNCHRO REC button (50) Q ANGLE button - Sony RDR-GX315 | Operating Instructions - Page 93
CH (channel) +/- buttons* (20, 46) W VOL (volume) +/- buttons (20) X TV/VIDEO button (20) Y INPUT SELECT button (46, 53, 70) Z SUR (surround) button (33) eh ONE TOUCH DUBBING button (72) ej COMMAND MODE switch (DVD 1, 2, 3) (24) * CH + and H PLAY buttons have a tactile dot. Use - Sony RDR-GX315 | Operating Instructions - Page 94
following (44): • Playing time/remaining time • Current title/chapter/track/index number • Recording time/recording mode • Clock • Channel I PROGRESSIVE indicator (16, 77) J SYNCHRO REC indicator (50) A LINE OUT 1 (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) jacks (15, 16) B DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL/COAXIAL) jacks (17) C LINE - Sony RDR-GX315 | Operating Instructions - Page 95
or a music feature that are smaller than titles. A title is composed of several chapters. Depending on the disc, no chapters may be recorded. Copy protection signals (page 46) Copy restriction set by copyright owners, etc. These signals are included in some software or TV programs and restrict - Sony RDR-GX315 | Operating Instructions - Page 96
recordings on a DVD-RW (VR mode). A Playlist leaves the original titles as they are, and contains only the information needed to control music feature on a CD (the length of a song). DVD Audio/Subtitle Language When you play a DVD VIDEO, the language of the selected audio track or subtitle is - Sony RDR-GX315 | Operating Instructions - Page 97
Abbreviation TUR VIE ZAF Language Turkish Vietnamese Afrikaans Additional Information 97 - Sony RDR-GX315 | Operating Instructions - Page 98
63 Child Lock 37 Cleaning discs 88 "Clock Set CH" 75 Clock Set settings 75 "Combine Titles" 63 "Command Mode" 25, 82 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT 16 98 Connecting the antenna cable 12 to your AV/amplifier (receiver) 17 to your TV 15 Controlling TVs with the remote 20 Copy protection 46, 95 Copy-Free 46 Copy - Sony RDR-GX315 | Operating Instructions - Page 99
96 Power cord 19 PREV 34 "Progressive" 77 Progressive format 96 "Protect" 57 Recording 45 recordable discs 28 recording format 28 recording mode 45 while watching another program 47 Recording mode 45 Recording time 45, 48 Region code 31 Remote 19, 92 REPEAT 35 Repeat A-B Play 36 REPLAY 34 Resetting - Sony RDR-GX315 | Operating Instructions - Page 100
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RDR-GX315
For customers in the U.S.A
Owner’s Record
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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-GX315
Serial No._____________
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