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SECTION 1
GENERAL
RDR-GX300/GX700
This section is extracted from instruction manual.
(RDR-GX300/GX700 : 2-024-212-31 (1))
(RDR-GX300/GX700 : 2-024-212-31 (1))
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WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open
the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified
personnel only.
The mains lead must only be changed
at a qualified service shop.
expose the unit to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open
the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified
personnel only.
The mains lead must only be changed
at a qualified service shop.
This appliance is classified as a
CLASS 1 LASER product. The
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
MARKING is located on the rear
exterior.
CLASS 1 LASER product. The
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
MARKING is located on the rear
exterior.
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with this
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.
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 label is located on the laser
protective housing inside the
enclosure.
protective housing inside the
enclosure.
Notice for customers in the
United Kingdom and Republic of
Ireland
A moulded plug complying with
BS1363 is fitted to this equipment for
your safety and convenience.
Should the fuse in the plug supplied
need to be replaced, a 5 AMP fuse
approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362,
(i.e., marked with
United Kingdom and Republic of
Ireland
A moulded plug complying with
BS1363 is fitted to this equipment for
your safety and convenience.
Should the fuse in the plug supplied
need to be replaced, a 5 AMP fuse
approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362,
(i.e., marked with
or
mark)
must be used.
If the plug supplied with this
equipment has a detachable fuse cover,
be sure to attach the fuse cover after
you change the fuse. Never use the
plug without the fuse cover. If you
should lose the fuse cover, please
contact your nearest Sony service
station.
If the plug supplied with this
equipment has a detachable fuse cover,
be sure to attach the fuse cover after
you change the fuse. Never use the
plug without the fuse cover. If you
should lose the fuse cover, please
contact your nearest Sony service
station.
Precautions
• This unit operates on 220 – 240 V
AC, 50/60 Hz. Check that the unit’s
operating voltage is identical with
your local power supply.
operating voltage is identical with
your local power supply.
• To prevent fire or shock hazard, do
not place objects filled with liquids,
such as vases, on the apparatus.
such as vases, on the apparatus.
VIDEO Plus+ and PlusCode are
registered trademarks of Gemstar
Development Corporation. The
VIDEO Plus+ system is manufactured
under license from Gemstar
Development Corporation.
registered trademarks of Gemstar
Development Corporation. The
VIDEO Plus+ system is manufactured
under license from Gemstar
Development Corporation.
Precautions
This equipment has been tested and
found to comply with the limits set
out in the EMC Directive using a
connection cable shorter than 3
metres.
found to comply with the limits set
out in the EMC Directive using a
connection cable shorter than 3
metres.
On safety
Should any solid object or liquid fall
into the cabinet, unplug the recorder
and have it checked by qualified
personnel before operating it any
further.
into the cabinet, unplug the recorder
and have it checked by qualified
personnel before operating it any
further.
On power sources
• The recorder is not disconnected
from the AC power source (mains)
as long as it is connected to the
wall outlet, even if the recorder
itself has been turned off.
as long as it is connected to the
wall outlet, even if the recorder
itself has been turned off.
• If you are not going to use the
recorder for a long time, be sure to
disconnect the recorder from the
wall outlet. To disconnect the AC
power cord (mains lead), grasp the
plug itself; never pull the cord.
disconnect the recorder from the
wall outlet. To disconnect the AC
power cord (mains lead), grasp the
plug itself; never pull the cord.
On placement
• Place the recorder in a location
with adequate ventilation to
prevent heat build-up in the
recorder.
prevent heat build-up in the
recorder.
• Do not place the recorder on a soft
surface such as a rug that might
block the ventilation holes.
block the ventilation holes.
• Do not place the recorder in a
confined space such as a bookshelf
or similar unit.
or similar unit.
• Do not place the recorder in a
location near heat sources, or in a
place subject to direct sunlight,
excessive dust, or mechanical
shock.
place subject to direct sunlight,
excessive dust, or mechanical
shock.
• Do not place the recorder in an
inclined position. It is designed to
be operated in a horizontal
position only.
be operated in a horizontal
position only.
• Keep the recorder and discs away
from equipment with strong
magnets, such as microwave
ovens, or large loudspeakers.
magnets, such as microwave
ovens, or large loudspeakers.
• Do not place heavy objects on the
recorder.
CAUTION
CLASS 3B VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.
AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO THE BEAM.
AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO THE BEAM.
RADIATIONS LASER VISIBLES ET INVISIBLES DE CLASSE 3B EN CAS
D’OUVERTURE. EVITER TOUTE EXPOSITION DIRECTE AU FAISCEAU.
D’OUVERTURE. EVITER TOUTE EXPOSITION DIRECTE AU FAISCEAU.
KLASSE 3B SICHTBARE UND UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG WENN
GEÖFFNET. DIREKTEN KONTAKT MIT DEM STRAHL VERMEIDEN.
GEÖFFNET. DIREKTEN KONTAKT MIT DEM STRAHL VERMEIDEN.
UNDGÅ DIREKTE UDSÆTTELSE FOR STRÅLING.
SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING AF KLASSE 3B VED ÅBNING.
UNNGÅ DIREKTE EKSPONERING FOR STRÅLEN.
SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING I KLASSE 3B NÅR DEKSEL ÅPNES.
KLASS 3B SYNLIG OCH OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL ÄR
ÖPPNAD. UNDVIK ATT DIREKT EXPONERA DIG FÖR STRÅLNINGEN.
ÖPPNAD. UNDVIK ATT DIREKT EXPONERA DIG FÖR STRÅLNINGEN.
AVATTUNA LUOKAN 3B NÄKYVÄÄ JA NÄKYMÄTÖNTÄ LASERSÄTEILYÄ.
VÄLTÄ SUORAA ALTISTUMISTA SÄTEELLE.
VÄLTÄ SUORAA ALTISTUMISTA SÄTEELLE.
ATTENTION
VORSICHT
ADVARSEL
ADVARSEL
VARNING
VARO!
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On recording
• Contents of the recording cannot
be compensated for if the
recording or playback is not made
due to a malfunction of the
recorder, disc, etc.
recording or playback is not made
due to a malfunction of the
recorder, disc, etc.
• Make trial recordings before
making the actual recording.
Copyrights
• Television programmes, films,
video tapes, discs, and other
materials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized recording of such
material may be contrary to the
provisions of the copyright laws.
Also, use of this recorder with
cable television transmission may
require authorization from the
cable television transmitter and/or
programme owner.
materials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized recording of such
material may be contrary to the
provisions of the copyright laws.
Also, use of this recorder with
cable television transmission may
require authorization from the
cable television transmitter and/or
programme owner.
• This product incorporates
copyright protection technology
that is protected by U.S. patents
and other intellectual property
rights. Use of this copyright
protection technology must be
authorized by Macrovision, and is
intended for home and other
limited viewing uses only unless
otherwise authorized by
Macrovision. Reverse engineering
or disassembly is prohibited.
that is protected by U.S. patents
and other intellectual property
rights. Use of this copyright
protection technology must be
authorized by Macrovision, and is
intended for home and other
limited viewing uses only unless
otherwise authorized by
Macrovision. Reverse engineering
or disassembly is prohibited.
Copy guard function
Since the recorder has a copy guard
function, programmes received
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.
function, programmes received
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.
If you have any questions or
problems concerning your recorder,
please consult your nearest Sony
dealer.
problems concerning your recorder,
please consult your nearest Sony
dealer.
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.
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
screen.
the graphics displayed on your TV
screen.
• The explanations regarding discs
in this manual refer to discs
created on this recorder. The
explanations do not apply to discs
that are created on other recorders
and played back on this recorder.
created on this recorder. The
explanations do not apply to discs
that are created on other recorders
and played back on this recorder.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Caution: This recorder is capable
of holding a still video image or
on-screen display image on your
television screen indefinitely. If
you leave the still video image or
on-screen display image displayed
on your TV for an extended period
of time you risk permanent damage
to your television screen. Plasma
display panels and projection
televisions are especially
susceptible to this.
of holding a still video image or
on-screen display image on your
television screen indefinitely. If
you leave the still video image or
on-screen display image displayed
on your TV for an extended period
of time you risk permanent damage
to your television screen. Plasma
display panels and projection
televisions are especially
susceptible to this.
Check your model name
The instructions in this manual are
for 2 models: RDR-GX300 and
RDR-GX700. Check your model
name by looking at the front panel
of the recorder. RDR-GX700 is the
model used for illustration
purposes. Any difference in
operation is clearly indicated in the
text, for example, “RDR-GX700
only.”
for 2 models: RDR-GX300 and
RDR-GX700. Check your model
name by looking at the front panel
of the recorder. RDR-GX700 is the
model used for illustration
purposes. Any difference in
operation is clearly indicated in the
text, for example, “RDR-GX700
only.”
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Ways to Use Your DVD Recorder
Quick access to recorded titles – Title List
, Display the Title List to see all of the titles
on the disc, including recording date,
channel, recording mode and thumbnail
image (page 33).
channel, recording mode and thumbnail
image (page 33).
Play the beginning of a title while it is being recorded – Chasing Playback
, If you are using a DVD-RW (VR mode),
you can watch a programme from the
beginning while it is being recorded
(page 58).
beginning while it is being recorded
(page 58).
Watching one title while recording another – Simultaneous Rec and Play
, If you are using a DVD-RW (VR mode),
you can watch a previously recorded
programme while recording another
programme on the same disc (page 58).
programme while recording another
programme on the same disc (page 58).
1.5/4.7GB
Sort
Date
Title
Number
My Movies
TITLE LIST
ORIGINAL
1 AAB 13:00-14:00
Wed 5. 9 13:00 (1H00M) SP
2 DEF 20:00-21:00
Fri 17. 9 20:00 (1H00M) SLP
3 AAB 9:00-9:30
Sat 25. 9 9:00 (0H30M) EP
4 GHI 20:00-20:30
Sat 25. 9 20:00 (0H30M) SLP
AAB
DEF
AAB
GHI
Title List
Recording
The match isn’t over
yet, but I’ll start
watching it from the
beginning now.
yet, but I’ll start
watching it from the
beginning now.
Recording
I think I’ll watch
yesterday’s golf match
now, even though I am
recording a movie.
yesterday’s golf match
now, even though I am
recording a movie.
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Creating your own programme – Playlist
, Record a programme on a DVD-RW (VR
mode), then delete, move and add scenes at
will to create your own, original
programme (page 66).
will to create your own, original
programme (page 66).
Automatic dubbing of DV tapes – DV Dubbing (RDR-GX700 only)
, Connect your digital video camera to the
DV IN jack and automatically dub the
entire contents or just selected scenes to a
DVD disc (page 70).
entire contents or just selected scenes to a
DVD disc (page 70).
Dynamic surround sound – TVS
, Enjoy virtual surround sound effects from
just your TV’s speakers with the TV Virtual
Surround settings when playing a DVD
VIDEO with multichannel audio tracks
such as Dolby Digital (5.1ch) (page 54).
Surround settings when playing a DVD
VIDEO with multichannel audio tracks
such as Dolby Digital (5.1ch) (page 54).
A list of recordable and playable discs is on page 8.
Original
Playlist
Control
Dubbing
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