2-149-120-11(1)

DVD Recorder

Operating Instructions

RDR-GX300

2004 Sony Corporation

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.
For customers in the U.S.A Owners 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.______________

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.

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any change or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

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.
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.
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 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. 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.

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. 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.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the products enclosure that may be of sufficient 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) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

On placement

Place the recorder in a location with adequate ventilation to 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. Do not place the recorder in a confined space such as a bookshelf 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. Do not place the recorder in an inclined position. It is designed to 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. 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.

Some playback operations of DVD VIDEOs/ VIDEO CDs may be intentionally set by software producers. Since this recorder plays DVD VIDEOs/VIDEO CDs according to the disc contents the software producers designed, some playback features may not be available. Also, see the instructions supplied with the DVD VIDEOs/ VIDEO CDs.
You cannot mix VR mode and Video mode on the same DVD-RW. To change the discs format, reformat the disc (page 35). Note that the discs contents will be erased after reformatting. You cannot shorten the time required for recording even with high-speed discs. Also, you cannot record on the disc if the disc is not 1x speed compatible. It is recommended that you use discs with For Video printed on their packaging. You cannot add new recordings to DVD-Rs or DVDRWs (Video mode) that contain recordings made on other DVD equipment. In some cases, you may not be able to add new recordings to DVD+RWs that contain recordings made on other DVD equipment. If you do add a new recording, note that this recorder will rewrite the DVD menu. If the disc contains PC data unrecognizable by this recorder, the data may be erased. Some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs, or CD-RWs/CD-Rs cannot be played on this recorder due to the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the recording device and authoring software. The disc will not play if it has not been correctly finalized. For more information, see the operating instructions for the recording device.
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 recorder. If you try to play any other DVD VIDEO, the message Playback prohibited by region code. will appear on the TV screen. Depending on the DVD VIDEO, no region code indication may be labeled even though playing the DVD VIDEO is prohibited by area restrictions.

Region code

X RDRXXXX

00V 00Hz 00W

0-000-000-00
Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies
This product is designed to playback discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Recently, various music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies are being marketed by some record companies. Please be aware that among those discs, there are some that do not conform to the CD standard and may not be playable by this product.

Hookups and Settings

Using the cable box/satellite receiver control function
The cable box/satellite receiver control function can be used with hookup A or B. It allows the recorder to control a cable box or satellite receiver via the supplied set top box controller. The recorder controls channels on the cable box or satellite receiver for timer recording. You can also use the recorders remote control to change channels on the cable box/satellite receiver whenever the cable box/satellite receiver is turned on, even if the recorder is turned off. To use the cable box/satellite receiver control function, you need to connect the set top box controller and set the code number and output channel (page 23). After setting up the cable box/ satellite receiver control, check that the recorder can correctly control the cable box or satellite receiver (page 26).

Hooking Up the Recorder

Follow steps 1 to 7 to hook up and adjust the settings of the recorder.
Plug cords securely to prevent unwanted noise. Refer to 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 of each component before connecting.

Step 1: Unpacking

Check that you have the following items: Audio/video cord (pinplug 3 y pinplug 3) (1) Power cord (1) Antenna cable (1) Remote commander (remote) (1) Set top box controller (1) Size AA (R6) batteries (2)
Note to CATV system installer (in USA)
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installers attention to Article 820- 40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
Step 2: Connecting the Antenna Cable and Set Top Box Controller
Select one of the following antenna hookups. Do not connect the power cord until you reach Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord (page 20).

If you have Hookup

The VOL +/ buttons control the AV amplifiers volume. If you want to control the TVs volume, slide the TV/DVD switch to TV.

SYSTEM MENU

z Hint If you want to control the TVs volume even when the TV/DVD switch is set to DVD, repeat the steps above and enter the code number 90 (default).

O RETURN

M/m, ENTER

COMMAND MODE

Press SYSTEM MENU.

The System Menu appears.

Step 7: Easy Setup
Follow the steps below to make the minimum number of basic adjustments for using the recorder. If you do not complete Easy Setup, it will appear each time you turn on your recorder. Settings are made in the following order.

OSD Language Setup

Select SETUP, and press ENTER.
Settings Video Audio Features Options Easy Setup Tuner Preset Set VCR Plus+ Channels Clock Set Top Box Control Language

Clock Setup

Select Options, and press ENTER.
Settings Video Audio Features Options Easy Setup Format DVD : Dimmer : Auto Display : Command Mode : Factory Setup VR Normal On DVD3
Cable Box/Sat. Control Setup

Tuner and Channel Setup

TV Type Setup
Select Command Mode, and press ENTER.
Settings Video Audio Features Options Easy Setup Format DVD : Dimmer : Auto Display : Command Mode : Factory Setup VR Normal On DVD3 DVD1 DVD2 DVD3

Audio Connection Setup

Finished!

"/1

Number buttons
Select the Command mode (DVD1, DVD2, or DVD3), and press ENTER. Slide the COMMAND MODE switch on the remote so it matches the mode you selected above.

</M/m/,, ENTER

To return to the previous step

Press O RETURN.

Turn on the TV. Press [/1.

The recorder turns on.

Switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the recorder appears on your TV screen.
Initial settings necessary to operate the DVD recorder will be made. You can change them later using Setup. Before you start, check that you have made all necessary connections. appears. If this message does not appear, select Easy Setup from SETUP in the System Menu to run Easy Setup. For details, see Settings and Adjustments on page 69.
Once the clock is set, the Setup Display for cable box/satellite receiver control appears.

EASY SETUP

Set Top Box Control 3/6
Do you want to control your set top box with this recorder? (Changes to the current setting will erase all timer settings.) Yes No

Press ENTER.

The Setup Display for selecting the language used in the on-screen display appears.

Language 1/6

If you use an antenna only (no cable TV), select Antenna. If you use a cable connection without a cable box, select Cable.
Yes : LINE OUT(R-AUDIO-L) Yes : DIGITAL OUT No

12Press ENTER.

The Tuner Preset function automatically starts searching for all of the receivable channels and presets them.
15Select the type of jack (if any) you are
using to connect to an amplifier (receiver), and press ENTER.
If you did not connect an AV amplifier (receiver), select No, then go to step 19. If you connected an AV amplifier (receiver) using just an audio cord, select Yes: LINE OUT (R-AUDIO-L), then go to step 19. If you connected an AV amplifier (receiver) using either a digital optical or coaxial cord, select Yes: DIGITAL OUT.
Searching for receivable channels. Please wait.
16Select the type of Dolby Digital signal you
To set the channels manually, see page 71. After the Tuner Preset is finished, the Setup Display for selecting the aspect ratio of the connected TV appears.
wish to send to your amplifier (receiver).
13Select the setting that matches your TV

TV Type 5/6

Dolby Digital D-PCM Dolby Digital
Select your TV screen type. 16 : : 3 Letter Box 4 : 3 Pan Scan
If your AV amplifier (receiver) has a Dolby Digital decoder, select Dolby Digital. Otherwise, select D-PCM.

17Press ENTER.

The Setup Display for the DTS signal appears.
Checking the cable box/satellite receiver control setting
Point the remote at the recorder (not at the cable box/satellite receiver.) Press CH +/ and check that the channel changes on the cable box/satellite receiver window. Press the number buttons and check that the channel changes on the cable box/ satellite receiver window.

DTS On Off

18Select whether or not you wish to send a
DTS signal to your amplifier (receiver), and press ENTER.
If your AV amplifier (receiver) has a DTS decoder, select On. Otherwise, select Off.
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 box or satellite receiver, fix it in place.
19Press ENTER when Finish appears.
Easy Setup is finished. All connections and setup operations are complete. If you use the cable box/satellite receiver control, check that the control works correctly (see below).

Remove the backing on the double-sided tape.

Easy Setup is finished.

Finish
Attach it so that the cable mouse is directly above the remote control sensor on your cable box/satellite receiver.
z Hint If you want to run Easy Setup again, select Easy Setup in the Setup Display (page 81).
If you cannot get the recorder to control your cable box/satellite receiver
Check the settings at Set Top Box Control in Settings Setup (page 73). Check the connection and position of the cable mouse (page 13). If your cable box or satellite receiver still does not operate with this recorder, contact your cable company to see if they can provide you with a compatible cable box or satellite receiver.
If there are only a few channels in your area that carry time signals, setting the clock automatically may take up to about 20 minutes after the recorder turns off. If nothing happens even after you wait about 20 minutes, set the clock manually in Clock of Settings (page 72). To record TV programs using the timer, you must set the clock accurately. If you use an S-video cord to connect your cable box or satellite receiver, set Line1 Input or Line3 Input in Video Setup to S Video (page 75).
Setting Up the VCR Plus System
Setting up your recorder involves coordinating the TV channel number (the number you turn to on your TV or recorder to watch a program) with the guide channel (the number thats assigned to that channel in your TV program guide). To find the guide channel numbers, look at the Channel Line-up Chart in the program guide for your area that features VCR PlusCode numbers. Use the Channel Line-up Chart to coordinate the guide channel number with the TV channel number. For example, if HBO is listed in the Channel Line-up Chart as channel 33, and the recorder receives HBO on channel 5, coordinate these numbers using the following procedure.
Select Settings, and press ENTER. Select Set VCR Plus+ Channels, and press ENTER.
Settings - Set VCR Plus+ Channels

Guide CH ----TV CH --

Channel list
Select Guide CH TV CH, and press ENTER.

Guide CH ------TV CH --

SYSTEM MENU O RETURN </M/m/,, ENTER
Enter the guide channel number assigned in the program guide using the number buttons, and press SET.

Guide CH TV CH ----33

Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is stopped.
TITLE LIST TIMER TIMER LIST SETUP
Enter the TV channel number using the number buttons, and press SET.

Guide CH 33 -----TV CH 5

If you connected a cable box or satellite receiver to the recorder and set Set Top Box Control to On, enter the TV channel number on your cable box. If you connected a cable box and set Set Top Box Control to Off, enter the cable box output channel (Usually 2ch, 3ch, or 4ch). See the instructions supplied with your cable box to confirm the cable boxs output channel.

z Hints You can set protection for individual titles (page 62). By reformatting, you can change the recording format on DVD-RWs, or record again on DVD-RWs (Video mode) that have been finalized.
On this model, 1 GB (read gigabyte) is equivalent to 1 billion bytes. The larger the number, the larger the disc space.
You can enter up to 64 characters for a disc name. The disc name may not appear when the disc is played on other DVD equipment.
Finalizing a disc (preparing a disc for playback on other equipment)
Select Finalize, and press ENTER.
The display shows the approximate time required for finalizing and asks for confirmation.

Finalize

About xx min is needed for finalizing this disc. Cannot cancel finalizing during transaction. Do you want to finalize?
Finalizing is necessary when you play discs recorded with this recorder on other DVD equipment. When you finalize a DVD+RW, DVD-RW (Video mode), DVD+R, or DVD-R, a DVD menu will be automatically created, which can be displayed on other DVD equipment. Before finalizing, check the differences between the disc types in the table below.

Cancel

Select OK, and press ENTER.
The recorder starts finalizing the disc.
Differences between the disc types
To unfinalize a DVD-RW (VR mode)
If you cannot record or edit on a DVD-RW (VR mode) that has been finalized with other DVD equipment (a message appears), unfinalize the disc by selecting Unfinalize in step 3 above.
z Hint You can check whether the disc has been finalized or not. If you cannot select Finalize in step 3 above, the disc has already been finalized.
Discs are automatically finalized when removed from the recorder. However, you may need to finalize the disc for certain DVD equipment, or if the recording time is short. You can edit or record on the disc even after finalizing. Finalizing is unnecessary when playing a disc on VR format compatible equipment. Even if your other DVD equipment is VR format compatible, you may need to finalize the disc, especially if the recording time is short. You can edit or record on the disc even after finalizing. Finalizing is necessary when playing on any equipment other than this recorder. After finalizing, you cannot edit or record on the disc. If you want to record on it again, reformat the disc (page 35). However, all recorded contents will be erased. Finalizing is necessary when playing on any equipment other than this recorder. After finalizing, you cannot edit or record on the disc.
Depending on the condition of the disc, recording, or the DVD equipment, discs may not play even if the discs are finalized. The recorder may not be able to finalize the disc if it was recorded on another recorder.
The Disc Information display appears.
Checking the Play Information and Playing Time
B Available functions for DVD VIDEOs ( angle/ audio/ subtitle, etc.) C The current selected function or audio setting (appears only temporarily) D The current selected angle

Example: Dolby Digital 5.1 ch

Rear (L/R)

You can check the playing time and remaining time of the current title, chapter, or track. Also, you can check the disc name recorded on the disc.
1 : English DolbyDigital 3/2.1

Front (L/R) + Center

LFE (Low Frequency Effect)

Display 2

TIME/TEXT

DISPLAY

Example: When playing a DVD-RW (VR mode)

DVD-RW VR

Movies SP T1 0:00:45
Press DISPLAY repeatedly.
Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows: Title/track information (Display 1)
A Disc type*2/format (page 8) B Title type (Original or Playlist) (page 61) C Play mode D Recording mode (page 40) E Playing status bar*3 F Title number (chapter number*1) (page 58)
(Track number for CDs/VIDEO CDs without PBC, scene number for VIDEO CDs with PBC, track number (album number*1) for DATA CDs)
Play mode/time information (Display 2) (Display off) The displays differ depending on the disc type or playing status.

Display 1

Example: When playing a DVD VIDEO
G CD text (album name) appears when text is recorded on a CD. H Playing time (remaining time*1)
Title 1 Angle3(5) 1 : English DolbyDigital 2/0
*1 Displayed when you press TIME/TEXT repeatedly. *2 Displays Super VCDs as SVCD, DATA CDs as CD. *3 Does not appear with VCDs, or DATA CDs.

A Title number/name

(Track number for CDs/VIDEO CDs without PBC, scene number for VIDEO CDs with PBC, track number/name for DATA CDs)
z Hints If DTS is set to Off in Audio Setup, the DTS track selection option will not appear on the screen even if the disc contains DTS tracks (page 77). When Auto Display is set to On (default) in Options Setup (page 80), playback information automatically appears when the recorder is turned on, etc.
Example: When playing a CD
Track playing time and the current track/index number
Remaining time of the current track

Playing time of the disc

The recorder can only display the first level of a CDs text, such as the disc name. The letters or symbols that cannot be displayed are replaced with *.
Remaining time of the disc

CD text (when available)

Checking the playing/remaining time

If the timer settings overlap
Overlapped timer settings are shown as follows.
These timer settings overlap. Do you want to continue?
Mon-Sat Fri 10/29 10:00AM - 10:30AM 9:00AM - 10:15AM 25ch 3ch SP SLP
To store the setting as shown, select OK. The program at the top of the list has priority over the rest of the programs. To cancel the overlapped timer setting, select Cancel.
To confirm, change, or cancel timer recording
See Checking/Changing/Canceling Timer Settings (Timer List) (page 44).
To extend the recording duration time while recording
Press TOOLS during recording. The TOOLS menu appears. Select Extend Rec Time, and press ENTER.

Extend Rec. Time

Set the timer extend function. Tue 9/28 10:00AM - 11:30AM 3ch Extend Time Off SP OK Cancel
Recording TV programs using the VCR Plus+ system
The VCR Plus+ system is a feature that simplifies setting the timer. Just enter the PlusCode number listed in the TV program guide. The date, time, and channel of that program are set automatically. Before you start, check that the TV and guide channels are correctly set in Set VCR Plus+ Channels in Settings (page 71).
Press M/m to select the duration time. You can set the duration in increments of 10 minutes, for a maximum of 60 minutes. Select OK, and press ENTER.

CLEAR [TIMER]

z Hint You can play the recorded program by selecting the program title in the Title List menu.
If The disc is full or nearly full appears on the screen, change the disc, or make available space for the recording (DVD+RW/DVD-RW only) (page 64). To record a cable or satellite program without using cable box/satellite box control, turn on the cable box or satellite receiver and select the program you want to record. Leave the cable box or satellite receiver turned on until the recorder finishes recording. Even if the timer is set for the same daily or weekly program, the timer recording cannot be made if it overlaps with a program that has priority. The mark will appear next to the overlapped setting in the Timer List. Check the priority order of the settings (page 44). Even if the timer is set, timer recordings cannot be made while recording a program that has priority. The Rec Mode Adjust function only works with a timer recording. It does not function with Quick Timer (page 47).
Insert a recordable disc. Press [TIMER].

Timer - VCR Plus+

Set the timer by entering the PlusCode. PlusCode OK Cancel

Standard

If the Timer programming (Standard) menu appears, press < to switch the display to VCR Plus+.
Press the number buttons to enter the PlusCode number, and press SET.

Buttons SUR (surround)

Operations Selects one of the TVS effects when pressed repeatedly. TVS* (TV Virtual Surround) lets you enjoy virtual surround sound effects created from the front left and right speakers. The selected setting is displayed in the front panel display for a few seconds. TVS OFF: No surround effect TVS DYNAMIC: Creates one set of virtual rear speakers. TVS WIDE: Creates five sets of virtual rear speakers. TVS NIGHT: Creates five sets of virtual rear speakers. Effective at low volume. TVS STANDARD: Creates three sets of virtual rear speakers. Effective when you use two separate front speakers. Switches the type of video output signal to interlace or progressive format (page 17).
* TVS was developed by Sony to produce home surround sound with just a stereo TV. This only works with multichannel Dolby Digital soundtracks.
INSTANT REPLAY/ INSTANT ADVANCE. PREV/ > NEXT
Replays the scene/briefly fast forwards the scene.
Goes to the beginning of the previous/next title/ chapter/scene/track. Fast reverses/fast forwards the disc when pressed during playback. Search speed changes as follows: fast reverse FR1 T FR2 T T FR3* T T T fast forward t FF1 t t FF2 t t t FF3*

All discs

* FR3 and FF3 are only available for DVDs.
(fast reverse/fast forward)
When you press and hold the button, fast forward/fast reverse continues at the selected speed until you release the button. Plays in slow motion when pressed for more than one second in pause mode. Plays one frame at a time when pressed briefly in pause mode.

(slow, freeze frame)

* Playback direction only

Pauses playback.

To resume normal playback, press H PLAY.
To enjoy the TVS function, set Digital Output to On and Dolby Digital to D-PCM in Audio Setup. When the playback signal does not contain a signal for the rear speakers, the surround effects will be difficult to hear. When you select one of the surround modes, turn off the surround settings of the connected TV or amplifier (receiver). Make sure that your listening position is between and at an equal distance from your speakers, and that the speakers are located in similar surroundings. The TVS function cannot be used with discs recorded on this recorder. Angles and subtitles also cannot be changed.
Adjusting the picture quality
Press TOOLS during playback.
Select Video Settings, and press ENTER.

Video Settings

Y NR : C NR : BNR : DVE : PB Video Equalizer 2
Notes on playing DTS sound tracks on a CD

The subtitle language cannot be changed or turned off.
, Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on the DVD VIDEO. , The DVD VIDEO prohibits changing of the subtitles. , Try changing the subtitle using the DVD VIDEOs menu. , The subtitles cannot be changed for the titles recorded on this recorder.
The angles cannot be changed.
, Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD VIDEO being played. , You are trying to change the angles when does not appear on the TV screen (page 53). , The DVD VIDEO prohibits changing angles. , Try changing the angle using the DVD VIDEOs menu. , The angles cannot be changed for the titles recorded on this recorder.
Recording does not stop immediately after you press x REC STOP.
, It will take a few seconds for the recorder to input disc data before recording can stop.
The MP3 audio track does not play.
, The MP3 audio track is not recorded in a format that the recorder can play (page 59).
Recording does not stop after you press x STOP.
, Open the remotes cover and press x REC STOP.
Timer recording is not complete or did not start from the beginning.
, There was a power failure during recording. If the power recovers when there is a timer recording, the recorder resumes recording. Should the power failure continue for more than 1 hour, reset the clock (page 72). , The timer setting overlapped another setting that was set later or has priority (page 46). , Disc space was not enough.

Remote control

The remote does not function.
, Batteries are weak. , The remote is too far from the recorder. , The remotes manufacturer code returned to the default setting when you replaced the batteries. Reset the code (page 20). , Turn on the recorder. , The remote is not pointed at the remote sensor on the recorder. , Different command modes are set for the recorder and remote. Set the same command mode (page 22). , Set the TV/DVD switch to DVD (page 21).
Contents previously recorded were erased.
, Data that has been recorded on a DVD with a PC will be erased from the disc when the disc is inserted.

Display

The clock has stopped.
, Set the clock again (page 72). , The clock stopped due to a power failure that lasted for more than 1 hour. Reset the clock (page 72).
Other Sony equipment responds to the remote.
, The same command mode is set for both the equipment and recorder. Set a different command mode for the recorder (page 22).

Others

The recorder does not operate properly. The TIMER REC indicator is flashing.
, The disc does not have enough space. , Insert a recordable disc inside the recorder. , Restart the recorder. Press down "/1 on the recorder for more than ten seconds until WELCOME appears in the front panel display. , When static electricity, etc., causes the recorder to operate abnormally, turn off the recorder and wait until the clock appears in the front panel display. Then, unplug the recorder and after leaving it off for a while, plug it in again.

* Y/Pb/Pr Out Black Level is On ** Y/Pb/Pr Out Black Level is Off
SET TOP BOX CONTROL: Mini jack General Power requirements: 120 V AC, 60 Hz Power consumption: 37 W Dimensions (approx.): 345 mm (3/5/8 in.) (width/height/depth) incl. projecting parts Mass (approx.): 4.8 kg (10.58 lb) Operating temperature: 5 C to 35 C (41 F to 95 F) Operating humidity: 25 % to 80 % Supplied accessories: Audio/video cord (1) Power cord (1) Antenna cable (1) Set top box controller (1) Remote commander (remote) (1) Size AA(R6) batteries (2)
Specifications and design are subject to change without notice.
Inputs (Jack name: Jack type/input level/input impedance) LINE IN 1/2/3 (AUDIO): Phono jack/2 Vrms/more than 22 kilohms (VIDEO): Phono jack/1.0 Vp-p (S VIDEO): 4-pin mini DIN/Y:1.0 Vp-p, C: 0.286 Vp-p
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.
A @/1 (on/standby) button (23) B Front panel display (38, 92) C Disc tray (41) D (remote sensor) (20) E TIMER REC indicator (41) F A (open/close) button (41) G H (play) button (51) X (pause) button (51) x (stop) button (51) H z REC button (47) X REC PAUSE button (47) x REC STOP button (47)
I SYSTEM MENU button (31) TOOLS button (32) J </M/m/,/ENTER button (31) K O RETURN button (32) L./> (previous/next) buttons (53) M CHANNEL +/ buttons (47) N INPUT SELECT button (49) O REC MODE button (40) P LINE 2 IN (S VIDEO/VIDEO/AUDIO L/ R) jacks (30)

Remote

Buttons on the remote have the same function as the buttons on the recorder if they have the same or similar names. 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 (21) B Z OPEN/CLOSE button (41) C Number buttons (21, 43)*
SET button (21, 43) The number 5 button has a tactile dot.
D CLEAR button (43) E AUDIO button (53)*
SUBTITLE button (53) ANGLE button (53)
F [TIMER] button (41, 43) G SYSTEM MENU button (31)
TITLE LIST button (32, 51, 62) TOOLS button (32)
H CURSOR MODE button (32) I O RETURN button (32) J TOP MENU button (51) K. PREV (previous)/> NEXT buttons (53) L z REC button (47)
X REC PAUSE button (47) x REC STOP button (47)

Main/Sub 50 Manual Clock Set 72 MENU 51 Menu Top menu 51 Mode for SET button 73 Modify 45 Move 66 Move Title 67 MP3 audio tracks 59
PB Video Equalizer 55 PBC 51 PLAY 51 Play mode 37 Playable discs 10 Playback 51 Freeze Frame 53 Resume Play 51 Slow-motion play 53 Playback picture quality 55 Playing status bar 37 Playlist 33, 65, 94 Power cord 20 PREV 54 PROGRESSIVE 17 Progressive 54 Progressive format 94 Progressive Mode 75 Protect Disc 35 Protect Title 63
Resetting 81 Resume Play 51
S VIDEO 17 SAP (Second Audio Program) 40 Satellite receiver 13 Screen Saver 75 Search 58 Searching 58 Self-diagnosis function 86 SET 39, 58 Set Thumbnail 63 Set Top Box Control 73 Set top box controller 12, 26 Set VCR Plus+ Channels 27 Setting the VCR Plus+ channels 27, 71 Settings 69 Setup Display 69 Simultaneous Rec and Play 57 Sort 33 Sound quality 56 Stereo 50 Stereo 40 Stereo programs 40 STOP 51 Sub-menu 31 SUBTITLE 53 Subtitle 73 SUR (surround) 54 System Menu 31, 69

Quick Timer 47

Rear panel 92 REC 47 Rec Mode 48 Rec Mode Adjust 42 Rec NR 48 REC PAUSE 47 Rec Settings 48 REC STOP 47 Rec Video Equalizer 48 Recording 40, 78 picture adjustment 48 recordable discs 8 recording format 8 recording mode 40 while watching another program 47 Recording mode 37, 40, 49 Recording picture quality 48 Recording picture size 48 Recording time 40, 49 RECOVERY 86 Region code 11 Remaining time 37 Remote 20, 90
NEXT 54 Number buttons 39, 58
On-screen display Setup Display 69 Sub-menu 31 System Menu 31 TOOLS menu 32 On-Screen Menus 31 Original 33, 94 OSD language 73, 24
Thumbnail picture 33 Time Search 58 Time Zone 72 TIME/TEXT 38 TIMER 42 Timer List 44 Timer recording 41 check/change/cancel 44 manual setting 41 Rec Mode Adjust 42 VCR Plus+ system 43 Title 94 TITLE LIST 51
Page mode 33 Parental Control 52, 78 Parental control settings 78 Parts and controls 89 Pause Mode 74
Title List 32 Sort 33 Thumbnail 33 Title Name 63 Title number 37 Title Search 58 TOOLS 32 TOP MENU 51 Track 94 Track number 37 Track Search 58 Troubleshooting 82 Tuner Audio 76 Tuner Preset 25, 70 TV Type 74 TV Virtual Surround 54 TV/DVD 21 TV/VIDEO 47 TVS 54
Unfinalize 36 Unrecordable pictures 40
VCR Plus+ 27, 41, 43, 71 Video cords 16 Video input 17 Video mode 8 Video settings 74 VR mode 8
Y NR 55 Y/Pb/Pr Out Black Level 74
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RDR-GX300

DVD Recorder
DVD+RW/+R, DVD-RW/-R DVD Recording Compatibility Precision Cinema Progressive Technology with 480P Output Chasing playback for watching a show from the begining while the show is still recording (DVD-RW VR Mode only) Cable Box/Satellite Reciever Control** VCR Plus+ for easy recording of Television Programming

Features

Convenience Easy to Use Graphic User Interface VCR+ Timer Recording Instant Replay and Instant Search Non-Linear Editing (DVD-RW VR Mode) Parental Control Child Lock for Locking the Disc Tray Advanced SmoothScan and SmoothSlow Modes General DVD+RW/+R, DVD-RW (Video Mode)/-R Recording and Playback DVD-Video/Video CD/SVCD/CD-DA (CD-R/-RW) Playback* MP3 on CD-R/CD-RW Playback* DVD/CD Text Variable Bit Rate Recording (At HSP/SP/LP/EP/SLP) Recording Hours on DVD: 1H (HQ)/1.5 (HSP)/2H (SP)/3H (LP)/4H (EP)/6H (SLP) Precision Cinema Progressive Technology Full 3-2 Reverse Conversion 12 Bit Video Digital to Analog Converter with 108Mhz Processing Pre/Post Frame Noise Reduction Block Noise Reduction Digital Video Equalizer Digital TBC 96 kHz 24 Bit Digital to Analog Converter Dolby Digital and dts Decoding Compatible Built In Television Tuner Remote Commander Remote Control with Multi-Brand TV Control*** Power Requirements AC120V, 60Hz Audio Input Audio L/R (RCA Type) x3 Audio Output Optical Digital x 1 Audio Output Coaxial Digital x 1

Supplied Accessories

Audio/Video Cord (1) Power Cord (1) 75 ohm Coaxial Cable Set Top Box Controller Remote Commander Remote Control AA Batteries (2) Instruction Manual

Weights & Measures

Aprox. 10.6 lbs. Aprox. 17"x3.4"x13.6"

Specifications

Inputs and Outputs Video Inputs TV Input (RF Type) Video Inputs S-Video Input x 3 Video Inputs Composite Video Input x 3 Video Outputs TV Output (RF Type) Video Outputs S- Video Output x 2 Video Outputs Composite Video Output x 2 Video Outputs Component Video Output Video Outputs Audio L/R (RCA Type) x 2
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