Sony RDR-GX355 Operating Instructions
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3-096-489-11(1) DVD Recorder Operating Instructions RDR-GX355 © 2007 Sony Corporation Operating Instructions US Manual de instrucciones ES - Sony RDR-GX355 | Operating Instructions - Page 2
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-GX355 Serial No CAUTION You are cautioned that any change or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority - Sony RDR-GX355 | 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-GX355 | 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-GX355 | Operating Instructions - Page 5
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Your AV Amplifier (Receiver 18 Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord 20 Step 6: Preparing the Remote 20 Step 7: Easy Setup 23 Connecting a VCR or Similar Device 27 Quick Guide to Disc Types 30 Recordable and Playable Discs 30 Playable Discs 33 Playback 35 Playing Discs 35 Playback Options 36 - Sony RDR-GX355 | 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-GX355 | Operating Instructions - Page 8
Ways to Use Your DVD Recorder Recording 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 - Sony RDR-GX355 | 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-GX355 | 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-GX355 | Operating Instructions - Page 11
and press ENTER. Example: When you press OPTIONS while a DVD-VIDEO is playing. DVD VIDEO T Title 1/4 C Chapter 1/1 Time 00:00:25 DVD RAM 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-GX355 | 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-GX355 | Operating Instructions - Page 13
) to antenna input TV Audio/video cord (not 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 S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT L Y VIDEO VIDEO R PB L PR OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL - Sony RDR-GX355 | 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-GX355 | Operating Instructions - Page 15
R L (red) (white) VIDEO (yellow) S video cord (not supplied) S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT VIDEO 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 OUT L Y VIDEO VIDEO R PB L PR OPTICAL - Sony RDR-GX355 | Operating Instructions - Page 16
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 OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT L Y VIDEO VIDEO R PB L PR OPTICAL - Sony RDR-GX355 | Operating Instructions - Page 17
) PR 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 - Sony RDR-GX355 | Operating Instructions - Page 18
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 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT R AUDIO AUDIO A INPUT L AUDIO - Sony RDR-GX355 | Operating Instructions - Page 19
operating instructions DVD-R (VR mode) by pressing AUDIO. • When you connect the recorder to an AV amplifier (receiver) using an HDMI cord, you will need to do one of the following: - Connect the AV amplifier (receiver) to the TV with an HDMI cord. - Connect the recorder to the TV with a video - Sony RDR-GX355 | Operating Instructions - Page 20
battery cover properly. When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the recorder. LINE OUT VIDEO L R AUDIO 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 22). • Use the batteries - Sony RDR-GX355 | Operating Instructions - Page 21
the remote control's signal to control your TV. Notes • Depending on the TV, some or all of the buttons below may not work for the TV. • If you enter a new code number, the code number previously entered will be erased. • When you replace the batteries of the remote, the code number may be reset to - Sony RDR-GX355 | Operating Instructions - Page 22
Toshiba Wards Yorx Zenith Code number 12 03, 04, 12, 20 11, 14 12 07, 10, 11 03, 05, 18 08, 12 03, 08, 14 07, 18 03, 04, 12 12 14, 15 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 - Sony RDR-GX355 | Operating Instructions - Page 23
it matches the command mode for the recorder you set above. Follow the steps below to set the command mode on the remote. A Hold down ENTER. B While holding down ENTER, enter the command mode code number using the number buttons. Command Mode Code number DVD1 number button 1 DVD2 number button - Sony RDR-GX355 | Operating Instructions - Page 24
box/satellite receiver control (page 12), select "Yes." If not, select "No," then go to step 10. 7 Press the number buttons to enter the brand code of your cable box/satellite receiver. See "Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Brand Code" (page 100). 9 Select the recorder's audio/video input ("Line1" or - Sony RDR-GX355 | Operating Instructions - Page 25
the sections that do not fit. For details, see "Video Settings (Video)" on page 77. 12 Press ENTER. The setup If you use the cable box/satellite receiver control, check that the control works correctly (page 26). No Disc Easy record TV programs using the timer, you must set the clock accurately. - Sony RDR-GX355 | Operating Instructions - Page 26
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 . To fix the set top box controller to your cable box/satellite receiver Once you have confirmed that the set top box controller controls your cable - Sony RDR-GX355 | 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-GX355 | 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-GX355 | Operating Instructions - Page 29
29 Hookups and Settings - Sony RDR-GX355 | 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-GX355 | Operating Instructions - Page 31
Guide to Disc Types Recording 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 DVD+R DL (Double Layer) discs, see the instructions supplied with the discs. ,continued 31 - Sony RDR-GX355 | 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 • DVD-RAMs 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 - Sony RDR-GX355 | Operating Instructions - Page 33
Discs Quick Guide to Disc Types Disc Type DVD VIDEO Disc Logo Icon Used in This Manual DVD DVD-RAM - RAM VIDEO CD CD VCD CD DATA CD DATA CD DATA DVD - 8 cm DVD+RW/ DVD-RW/DVD-R - DATA DVD - Characteristics Discs such as movies that can be purchased or rented DVD-RAMs recorded by - Sony RDR-GX355 | 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-GX355 | Operating Instructions - Page 35
. 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 -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 - Sony RDR-GX355 | Operating Instructions - Page 36
. 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 • Replays or briefly fast forwards a scene when pressed during playback. • Goes to the previous or next frame when pressed during pause - Sony RDR-GX355 | Operating Instructions - Page 37
and FF3 are only available for DVDs and VIDEO CDs. (slow) Plays in ./> buttons on the recorder as the remote's m/ M buttons. 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 - Sony RDR-GX355 | Operating Instructions - Page 38
the Title List menu to original or Playlist (DVD-RW (VR mode)/DVD-R (VR mode)/DVD-RAM only). 38 - you edit the title after stopping playback. - you make a recording. Playing restricted DVDs (Parental Control) DVD If you play a restricted DVD, a message appears asking whether you want to override - Sony RDR-GX355 | Operating Instructions - Page 39
Notes • The Title List does not appear for 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 with - Sony RDR-GX355 | Operating Instructions - Page 40
-RVideo DVD RAM VCD 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 - Sony RDR-GX355 | Operating Instructions - Page 41
tracks and JPEG image files Press x STOP, and press TOP MENU. z Hint When playback of all the MP3 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 appears. Go to step 3. ,continued 41 - Sony RDR-GX355 | Operating Instructions - Page 42
a slide show with sound (page 43). Music Photo Mix 10:10 AM Press ENTER : Music menu for this disc. If you insert a DATA CD/DATA DVD containing only JPEG image files, the "Photo" display appears. Go to step 3. 2 Select "Photo," and press ENTER. The "Photo" display appears. 3 Select a folder, and - Sony RDR-GX355 | 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-GX355 | Operating Instructions - Page 44
that the format is not supported. • Depending on the disc or the size of image files, playback may take some time to start. • The recorder can recognize up to 999 +R -RVR -RVideo DVD RAM VCD CD DATA CD DATA DVD You can check disc information, such as playing time, recording mode, and remaining - Sony RDR-GX355 | 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-GX355 | Operating Instructions - Page 46
disc has enough available space for the recording (page 44). For 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 - Sony RDR-GX355 | 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-GX355 | 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-GX355 | Operating Instructions - Page 49
may prevent the accurate recording of a program. Z OPEN/ CLOSE SYSTEM MENU 123 456 789 0 TIMER M/m/ - Sony RDR-GX355 | Operating Instructions - Page 50
DVD-RW/DVD-R's recording format (VR mode or Video control, select the channel. • When not using the cable box/satellite receiver control lights up in the front panel display, and the recorder is ready to start recording. • If the c indicator flashes in the front panel display, check that a recordable - Sony RDR-GX355 | 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-GX355 | Operating Instructions - Page 52
record, and turn it off. 5 Press SYNCHRO REC. The "SYNCHRO REC" indicator lights up on the front panel display and the recorder stands by for Synchro-Rec. The recorder starts recording see the tuner's operating instructions. • After a recording has finished, the recorder enters the Synchro-Rec - Sony RDR-GX355 | Operating Instructions - Page 53
Ch Line1 Line1 Mode Edit SP SP --------- Timer information displays the recording date, time, recording mode, etc. If there are more than six timer settings, 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 - Sony RDR-GX355 | Operating Instructions - Page 54
Similar Device" on page 27. Use the DV IN jack on the front panel if the equipment has a DV/D8 output jack (i.LINK jack). To record from a digital video camera connected to the DV IN jack, see page 71. 123 456 789 0 INPUT z REC x STOP REC MODE 1 Insert - Sony RDR-GX355 | Operating Instructions - Page 55
at the same time. Recording starts. To stop recording, press x 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 - Sony RDR-GX355 | Operating Instructions - Page 56
Video mode titles are actual recordings on the disc, you cannot undo any edits you make. The edit functions available for Video mode titles are: - Renaming a title (page 60). - Erasing a title (page 57). - Setting protection against erasure (DVD Playlist, only the control information necessary for - Sony RDR-GX355 | 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-GX355 | 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-GX355 | Operating Instructions - Page 59
ENTER at the end point of the section (point B). "Erase" is selected. To reset the start or end point, select "Start" or "End" and repeat from step titles cannot be undone. 1 Press TITLE LIST. When editing a DVD-RW (VR mode) or DVD-R (VR mode), press ORIGINAL/ PLAYLIST to switch to the "Title - Sony RDR-GX355 | Operating Instructions - Page 60
00:00:10 Point Divide 5 Press ENTER. The display asks for confirmation. To reset the dividing point, select "No" and press ENTER, then repeat from step 4. / PLAYLIST M/m/ - Sony RDR-GX355 | Operating Instructions - Page 61
Playlist, that Playlist is also erased. • 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 (page 69). SYSTEM MENU TITLE LIST 123 456 789 0 ./> ORIGINAL/ PLAYLIST M/m/ - Sony RDR-GX355 | 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-GX355 | Operating Instructions - Page 63
1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode. Title List (Original) Title List Timer Press ENTER : 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 playback - Sony RDR-GX355 | Operating Instructions - Page 64
to 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-RW - Sony RDR-GX355 | Operating Instructions - Page 65
Change Cancel 5 Press ENTER at the end point. "Change" is selected. To reset the start or end point, select "Start" or "End" and repeat step 34 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-GX355 | Operating Instructions - Page 66
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 00:00:34 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 end - Sony RDR-GX355 | Operating Instructions - Page 67
is selected. To cancel the protection, select "Not Protected." C "Disc Format" (DVD+RWs/DVDRWs/DVD-Rs only): Erases all 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 - Sony RDR-GX355 | Operating Instructions - Page 68
To 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 - Sony RDR-GX355 | Operating Instructions - Page 69
play discs recorded with this recorder on other DVD equipment. When you finalize a DVD+RW/DVD-RW (Video mode)/DVD+R/DVD-R (Video mode), a DVD menu will Setting Disc Name Disc Protect Disc Format Disc Finalize Disc Information Erase All Titles Setup 10:10 AM : : Not Protected : VR Mode : - Sony RDR-GX355 | Operating Instructions - Page 70
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 • You can check whether the disc has been - Sony RDR-GX355 | Operating Instructions - Page 71
instructions of "Recording From a VCR or Similar Device" on page 54. - the input signal is not in DVC-SD format. Do not connect a MICROMV format digital video camera even if it has an i.LINK jack. - the images on the tape contain copy protection signals, which limit recording. Hookups DVD recorder - Sony RDR-GX355 | Operating Instructions - Page 72
Dubbing From a DV/D8 Format Tape to a DVD +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -RVR -RVideo 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 tape to select the scenes using the onscreen menu. To simply - Sony RDR-GX355 | Operating Instructions - Page 73
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 69). • You cannot connect more than one piece of digital video equipment to the recorder. • You cannot record the date, time, or contents - Sony RDR-GX355 | Operating Instructions - Page 74
a disc with a single press of the ONE-TOUCH DUBBING button. The recorder controls the digital video camera for the whole process, and completes the recording. ONE-TOUCH DUBBING x 1 Follow steps 1 to 10 of "Dubbing From a DV/D8 Format Tape to a DVD" (page 72), and press SYSTEM MENU to turn off the - Sony RDR-GX355 | Operating Instructions - Page 75
M/m/ - Sony RDR-GX355 | Operating Instructions - Page 76
selected option is displayed next to the setup item. Example: When "16:9" is set. Video Title List Timer Edit DV/D8 Dubbing Disc Setting TV Type HDMI Resolution Video (HDMI) Black Level Picture Control Progressive Setup : 16:9 : Auto : Y Cb Cr : On : Standard : Off 10:10 AM To return - Sony RDR-GX355 | Operating Instructions - Page 77
Title List Timer Edit DV/D8 Dubbing Disc Setting TV Type HDMI Resolution Video (HDMI) Black Level Picture Control Progressive Setup 10:10 AM : 4:3 Letter Box : Auto : Y Cb Cr : On : Standard : Off TV Type Selects the aspect ratio of the connected TV (4:3 standard or wide). 16:9 Select this - Sony RDR-GX355 | 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-GX355 | 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-GX355 | Operating Instructions - Page 80
recorder (page 98). Audio DRC (Dynamic Range Control) (DVDs only) Makes the sound clear when the volume is turned down when playing a DVD feeling 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-GX355 | 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-GX355 | Operating Instructions - Page 82
Format DVD-RW (DVD-RWs only) Selects the recording format for an unused DVDRW, when first inserted. VR Automatically formats the disc in VR mode. Video Automatically formats the disc in Video mode. Set Top Box Control You can control your cable box/satellite receiver using the supplied set top - Sony RDR-GX355 | Operating Instructions - Page 83
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. 1 After step 3 above - Sony RDR-GX355 | Operating Instructions - Page 84
Adjusts the lighting of the front panel display. 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 of the supplied remote to the setting made here. For details, see "If you have a Sony DVD player or - Sony RDR-GX355 | 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-GX355 | Operating Instructions - Page 86
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-GX355 | Operating Instructions - Page 87
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 not fill the screen. , Set "TV Type" in "Video" setup to fit the aspect ratio of - Sony RDR-GX355 | 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-GX355 | Operating Instructions - Page 89
Remote control The remote does not function. , Batteries are weak. , The remote is too far from the recorder. , The remote's manufacturer code returned to the default setting when you replaced the batteries. Reset the code (page 21). , Turn on the recorder. , The remote is not pointed at the remote - Sony RDR-GX355 | Operating Instructions - Page 90
by AV mouse is not possible. , Some satellite 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 Do not turn up the volume while listening to a section with very low level inputs or no audio - Sony RDR-GX355 | Operating Instructions - Page 91
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 setting 12 programs - Sony RDR-GX355 | Operating Instructions - Page 92
VIDEO OUT 4-pin, mini-DIN jack Y: 1.0 Vp-p, unbalanced, sync negative C: 0.286 Vp-p, load impedance 75 ohms SET TOP BOX CONTROL Mini jack HDMI HDMI 6.8 lbs) Supplied accessories Remote commander (remote) (1) Size AA (R6) batteries (2) Audio/video cord (1) Set top box controller (1) Design and - Sony RDR-GX355 | Operating Instructions - Page 93
such as a MICROMV digital video camera with an i.LINK jack. For further precautions, see the notes on page 71. 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 - Sony RDR-GX355 | Operating Instructions - Page 94
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. S VIDEO VIDEO L(MONO) AUDIO R LINE-2 IN DV IN ONE-TOUCH DUBBING A "/1 (on/standby) - Sony RDR-GX355 | 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-GX355 | Operating Instructions - Page 96
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 VIDEO R PB L PR OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL - Sony RDR-GX355 | Operating Instructions - Page 97
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 47) Copy restriction set by copyright owners, etc. These signals are included in some software or TV programs and restrict - Sony RDR-GX355 | Operating Instructions - Page 98
equipped TVs, in digital 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 - Sony RDR-GX355 | 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 - Sony RDR-GX355 | 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-GX355 | 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-GX355 | 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-GX355 | 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-GX355 | 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-GX355 | Operating Instructions - Page 105
" 64 "Command Mode" 22, 84 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT 17 Connecting the cable box/satellite receiver 12 to your AV/amplifier (receiver) 18 to your TV 15 "Connections" 82 Controlling TVs with the remote 21 "Copy" 66 Copy protection 47, 97 Copy-Free 47 Copy-Never 47 Copy-Once 47 CPRM 30 "Create Playlist" 62 - Sony RDR-GX355 | Operating Instructions - Page 106
" 78 Progressive format 98 "Protect" 58 Q Quick Timer 48 R Rear panel 96 REC 48 106 REC MODE 48 Recording 46 recordable discs 30 recording format 30 recording mode 46 Recording mode 46 Recording time 46, 49 Region code 34 Remaining time 44 Remote 20, 95 REPLAY 36 Resetting 85 Resume Play 38 Rotate - Sony RDR-GX355 | 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-GX355 | Operating Instructions - Page 109
televisor que no disponga de toma de entrada de video. • Asegúrese de desconectar el cable de encendidos. Para utilizar la función de control del decodificador de cable/receptor vía satélite lite. Consulte "Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Brand Code" en el manual de instrucciones en inglés (página 100). - Sony RDR-GX355 | Operating Instructions - Page 110
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 L PR OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT R AUDIO AUDIO : Flujo de señales Grabadora de DVD 4ES - Sony RDR-GX355 | Operating Instructions - Page 111
(rojo) (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 - Sony RDR-GX355 | 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-GX355 | Operating Instructions - Page 113
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 R AUDIO AUDIO LINE OUT VIDEO L (blanco) (rojo) R AUDIO a LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) Grabadora de DVD : Flujo de señales 7ES - Sony RDR-GX355 | Operating Instructions - Page 114
frontal se ilumine y la grabadora pase al modo de espera. LINE OUT VIDEO L R AUDIO a la toma de ca < La grabadora puede controlarse con 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 - Sony RDR-GX355 | 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 á el siguiente mensaje "Initial setting necessary to operate the DVD recorder will be made. You can change them later using setup." - Sony RDR-GX355 | Operating Instructions - Page 116
vía satélite. Consulte "Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Brand Code" en el manual de instrucciones en inglés (página 100). No Disc Configuraci ha conectado el decodificador. Línea1 Línea2 9 Seleccione la entrada de audio/video de la grabadora ("Línea1" o "Línea2") que está conectada al decodificador - Sony RDR-GX355 | 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-GX355 | 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-GX355 | 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-GX355 | 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-GX355 | Operating Instructions - Page 121
pistas de sonido Dolby Digital. *2 FR2 y FF2 no están disponibles para MP3. *3 FR3 y FF3 sólo están disponibles para DVD y VIDEO CD. (lento) Reproduce a cámara lenta cuando se presiona en el modo de pausa. La velocidad de reproducción cambia cada vez que se presiona el botón: - Sony RDR-GX355 | Operating Instructions - Page 122
TITLE LIST. z Observación También es posible cambiar la lista de títulos de DVD-RAM para mostrar un original o Playlist. 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 - Sony RDR-GX355 | Operating Instructions - Page 123
lite (página 3). Consulte también el manual de instrucciones del sintonizador. Modo de es una guía aproximada del tiempo de grabación en un DVD (4,7 GB). Modo de grabación Tiempo de grabación ( a HQ, la grabadora comprime los datos de audio/video antes de la grabación. Dado que las escenas de - Sony RDR-GX355 | Operating Instructions - Page 124
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 /CLOSE y coloque un disco grabable en la bandeja de discos. S VIDEO VIDEO L(MONO) AUDIO R LINE-2 IN DV IN ONE-TOUCH DUBBING La - Sony RDR-GX355 | 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-GX355 | Operating Instructions - Page 126
- Estándar 10:10 AM NoNoR.0e1c To 01 DVD Date 04/15 Start End Source Mode Edit. 09:00PM un disco grabable en la bandeja de discos. S VIDEO VIDEO L(MONO) AUDIO R LINE-2 IN DV IN ONE- control de decodificador de cable/receptor vía satélite, seleccione el canal. • Cuando no utilice el control - Sony RDR-GX355 | 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-GX355 | Operating Instructions - Page 128
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