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SECTION 1
GENERAL
RDR-GX300
This section is extracted from instruction manual.
(RDR-GX300 : 2-024-212-11 (1))
(RDR-GX300 : 2-024-212-11 (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 AC power cord must be
changed only at a qualified
service shop only.
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 AC power cord must be
changed only at a qualified
service shop only.
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 symbol is intended
to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage”
within the product’s
to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage”
within the product’s
enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.
magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.
This symbol is intended
to alert the user to the
presence of important
operating and
maintenance (servicing)
to alert the user to the
presence of important
operating and
maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
accompanying the appliance.
CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK,
MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG
TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG
TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
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-GX300
Serial No.______________
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-GX300
Serial No.______________
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any change or
modifications not expressly approved
in this manual could void your
authority to operate this equipment.
modifications not expressly approved
in this manual could void your
authority to operate this equipment.
Note
This equipment has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the
following measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving
found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the
following measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.
– Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet
on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
which the receiver is connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.
VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are
registered trademarks of Gemstar
Development Corporation. The VCR
Plus+ system is manufactured under
license from Gemstar Development
Corporation.
registered trademarks of Gemstar
Development Corporation. The VCR
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
meters.
found to comply with the limits set
out in the EMC Directive using a
connection cable shorter than 3
meters.
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 as long
as it is connected to the wall outlet,
even if the recorder itself has been
turned off.
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, grasp the plug itself;
never pull the cord.
disconnect the recorder from the
wall outlet. To disconnect the AC
power cord, 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.
• To prevent fire or shock hazard, do
not place objects filled with
liquids, such as vases, on the
apparatus.
liquids, such as vases, on the
apparatus.
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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 programs, 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
program owner.
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
program 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, programs 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, programs 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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
INSTRUCTIONS
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Read these instructions.
2
Keep these instructions.
3
Heed all warnings.
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Follow all instructions.
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Do not use this apparatus near
water.
water.
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Clean only with dry cloth.
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Do not block any ventilation
openings. Install in accordance
with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
openings. Install in accordance
with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
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Do not install near any heat
sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers)
that produce heat.
sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers)
that produce heat.
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Do not defeat the safety purpose
of the polarized or grounding-
type plug. A polarized plug has
two blades with one wider than
the other. A grounding type plug
has two blades and a third
grounding prong. The wide
blade or the third prong are
provided for your safety. If the
provided plug does not fit into
your outlet, consult an
electrician for replacement of
the obsolete outlet.
of the polarized or grounding-
type plug. A polarized plug has
two blades with one wider than
the other. A grounding type plug
has two blades and a third
grounding prong. The wide
blade or the third prong are
provided for your safety. If the
provided plug does not fit into
your outlet, consult an
electrician for replacement of
the obsolete outlet.
10 Protect the power cord from
being walked on or pinched
particularly at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the
point where they exit from the
apparatus.
particularly at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the
point where they exit from the
apparatus.
11 Only use attachments/
accessories specified by the
manufacturer.
manufacturer.
12 Use only with the cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, or table specified
by the manufacturer, or sold
with the apparatus. When a cart
is used, use caution when
moving the cart/apparatus
combination to avoid injury
from tip-over.
by the manufacturer, or sold
with the apparatus. When a cart
is used, use caution when
moving the cart/apparatus
combination to avoid injury
from tip-over.
13 Unplug this apparatus during
lightning storms or when unused
for long periods of time.
for long periods of time.
14 Refer all servicing to qualified
service personnel. Servicing is
required when the apparatus has
been damaged in any way, such
as power-supply cord or plug is
damaged, liquid has been spilled
or objects have fallen into the
apparatus, the apparatus has
been exposed to rain or
moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.
required when the apparatus has
been damaged in any way, such
as power-supply cord or plug is
damaged, liquid has been spilled
or objects have fallen into the
apparatus, the apparatus has
been exposed to rain or
moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.
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.
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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 14).
your cable box or satellite receiver during a
timer recording (page 14).
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 32). The recorder will
automatically take program label
information from the XDS (Extended Data
Service)* and display it as the title name
(page 32).
channel, recording mode and thumbnail
image (page 32). The recorder will
automatically take program label
information from the XDS (Extended Data
Service)* and display it as the title name
(page 32).
* not available in some areas.
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 program from the
beginning while it is being recorded
(page 57).
beginning while it is being recorded
(page 57).
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CH 103!
1.5/4.7GB
Sort
Date
Title
Number
My Movies
TITLE LIST
ORIGINAL
1 2ch 1:00PM - 2:00PM
Wed 9/15 1:00PM( 1H00M)SP
2 5ch 8:00PM - 9:00PM
Fri 9/17 8:00PM( 1H00M)SLP
3 12ch 9:00AM - 9:30AM
Sat 9/25 9:00AM( 0H30M)EP
4 3ch 8:00PM - 8:30PM
Sat 9/25 8:00PM( 0H30M)SLP
2ch
5ch
12ch
3ch
Title List
Recording
The game 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.
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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
program while recording another program
on the same disc (page 57).
program while recording another program
on the same disc (page 57).
Creating your own program – Playlist
, Record a program on a DVD-RW (VR
mode), then delete, move and add scenes at
will to create your own, original program
(page 65).
will to create your own, original program
(page 65).
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 53).
Surround settings when playing a DVD
VIDEO with multichannel audio tracks
such as Dolby Digital (5.1ch) (page 53).
A list of recordable and playable discs is on page 8.
Recording
I think I’ll watch
yesterday’s golf game
now, even though I
am recording a movie.
yesterday’s golf game
now, even though I
am recording a movie.
Original
Playlist
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