Rdr gx300 manual

Sony dvd recorder operating instructions rdr-gx, rdr-gx pages. Page 2: Warning 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. Page 3 Plasma display panels and projection televisions are especially susceptible to this. If you have any questions or problems concerning your recorder, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Page 5 Settings and Adjustments Page 6: Ways To Use Your Dvd Recorder Ways to Use Your DVD Recorder Remote cable box or satellite receiver control — Set top box control , Connect the supplied set top box controller to have the recorder change the channel of your cable box or satellite receiver during a timer recording page Be sure that the satellite receiver or cable box is turned on. To watch cable or satellite programs, you need to match the channel on the recorder L1 or L3 to the input jack connected to the cable box or satellite receiver LINE IN 1 or 3.

Page 14 B: Cable box with an antenna output only With this hookup, you can record any channel on the satellite receiver or cable box. To watch cable programs, you need to match the channel on the recorder 2ch, 3ch, or 4ch to the antenna output channel on the cable box 2ch, 3ch, or 4ch.

Page 15 C: Cable without cable box, or antenna only no cable TV Use this hookup if you watch cable channels without a cable box. With this hookup, you can record any channel by selecting the channel on the recorder. This will enable you to view pictures. You will enjoy standard quality images. This will enable you to listen to sound.

Page Controlling Tvs With The Remote Selects the channel on your Code numbers of controllable TVs If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time until you find the one that works with your TV. Page 22 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 mode setting for this recorder and the supplied remote is DVD3. The System Menu appears. You can change them later using Setup. Before you start, check that you have made all necessary connections. See also the instruction manual supplied with the connected equipment.

The displayed options differ depending on the situation and disc type. Page 36 Finalizing a disc preparing a disc for playback on other equipment - RW - RW Video Finalizing is necessary when you play discs recorded with this recorder on other DVD equipment.

Also, you can check the disc name recorded on the disc. You can enter up to 64 characters for a title or disc name, but the actual number of characters displayed in the menus such as the Title List will vary.

Select the disc type according to your needs page 8. Unused DVDs are formatted automatically. Extend Rec. Time Set the timer extend function. You can set the duration in increments of 10 minutes, for a maximum of 60 minutes.

The date, start and stop times, channel, and recording mode appear. To modify, adjust each item or re-enter the PlusCode. Modify Modify the timer setting. Page 46 Changing the priority of overlapped settings If the timer settings overlap, the program that was set last has priority and will be recorded.

A timer recording of lower priority may be canceled, start from the middle or stop midway through the program. Each time you press the button, the display changes on the TV screen as follows: For more details about the recording mode, Page 48 Adjusting the recording picture quality and size You can adjust the recording picture quality and picture size. Settings Select the item you want to change.

The recording information appears. You can select either sound track when playing back the disc. Page 52 The point where you stopped playing is cleared when: — you open the disc tray. Page 54 Plays one frame at a time when pressed briefly in pause mode. Pauses playback. This only works with multichannel Dolby Digital soundtracks.

The default settings are underlined. Playing from the beginning of the program you are recording You can view the recorded part of a program while As titles and tracks are assigned individual numbers on the disc, select the title or track by entering its number. Press PLAY. Playback starts from the first MP3 audio track on the disc. Note that the playback order may be different from the edited order. Page Editing Editing Before Editing This recorder offers various edit options for various disc types.

Check the entire board surface for solder splashes and bridges. Check the interboard wiring to ensure that no wires are "pinched" or contact high-wattage resistors. Look for unauthorized replacement parts, particularly transistors, that were installed during a previous repair. Point them out to the customer and recommend their replacement. Look for parts which, through functioning, show obvious signs of deterioration.

After correcting the original service problem, perform the following. CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. Unleaded solder Boards requiring use of unleaded solder are printed with the lead- free mark LF indicating the solder contains no lead. Caution: Some printed circuit boards may not come printed with the lead free mark due to their particular size.

Unleaded solder has the following characteristics. Ordinary soldering irons can be used but the iron tip has to be applied to the solder joint for a slightly longer time. Soldering irons using a temperature regulator should be set to about