Sony RDR-GX255 User manual

RDR- GX255
Single Tray DVD Recorder
Key Features
Line Input Recording (No Tuner)
HDMI™ Output with 720p/1080i Upscaling
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Set Top Box Pass Through
1 Touch Dubbing from DV/D8 Camcorder through i.LINK® port
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Multi -Format DVD Disc Compatible
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Key Technologies
HDMI™Output with 1080i upscaling of DVD Media
Reads the data on a standard DVD
at 480P and upscales the video resolution to 1080i resolution on your compatible TV. This
allows for you to enjoy the best in video performance while delivering digital video and audio
over one simple cable.
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Set Top Box Pass Through
Allows for viewing of programming from a connected Cable Set
Top Box or Satellite Receiver through the line input even when the recorder is powered off.
One Touch Dubbing
Allows for the easy copying of your personal content on DV/Digital 8
tapes in order to preserve for a long time, or to share it with your relatives and friends; provides
easy operation by just pressing button on the front panel.
Line Input Recording
Refers to utilizing Audio/Video inputs to record desired programming
from a set- top box or other video sources that use A/V outputs.

Sony Electronics Inc. • 16530 Via Esprillo • San Diego, CA 92127 • 1.800.222.7669 • www.sony.com
Last Updated: 04/02/2008
RDR- GX255
Single Tray DVD Recorder
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Features
General
BackgroundGraphics: Yes
Video
DVD (VR Mode) Playback: Yes (with
CPRM)
DVDPlayback: Yes
DVD+R DL Recording: Yes
DVD+RRecording: Yes
DVD+RWRecording: Yes
DVD - RRecording: Yes
DVD - RW (VR Mode) Recording: Yes
DVD - RWRecording: Yes
ScreenSaver: Yes
SVCDPlayback: Yes
VCDPlayback: Yes
DVD+R DL Read Compatibility: Yes
DVD+R Read Compatibility: Yes
DVD+RW Read Compatibility: Yes
DVD - R Read Compatibility: Yes
DVD - RW (VR Mode) Read Compatibility:
Yes (with CPRM)
JPEGPlayback: Yes
DVD - R DL (Video Mode) Recording: Yes
DVD - R DL (Video Mode) Read
Compatibility: Yes
Audio
CDPlayback: Yes (CD, CD - R, CD - RW)
Dolby ® DigitalDecoding: Yes
dts ® Output: Yes
MP3Playback: Yes
Convenience
NoiseReduction: Yes
One Touch Dubbing: Yes
On Screen Display: Yes
Specifications
General
TrayType: Single Tray
Video
Digital - to - AnalogConverter: 10 Bit, 54MHz
Audio
Digital - to - AnalogConverter: 16 Bit, 96 kHz
Convenience
RecordingModes: 8 Modes on non - doubled
layered DVD Media: HQ(1h), HSP(1.5h), SP
(2h), LSP(2.5h), ESP(3h), LP(4h), EP(6h),
SLP(8h)
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Inputs and Outputs
Coaxial Audio Digital Output(s): 1 (Rear)
RCA Audio Input(s): 2 (1Rear/1 Front)
RCA Audio Output(s): 2 (Rear)
S- VideoInput(s): 1 (1 Front)
S- VideoOutput(s): 1 (Rear)
Composite Video Input(s): 2 (1Rear/1
Front)
Composite Video Output(s): 1 (Rear)
Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Output(s): 1
(Rear)
Optical Audio Digital Output(s): 1 (Rear)
HDMI™ConnectionOutput(s): 1 (Rear)
i.LINK ® for DV/Digital8 ® VideoInput(s): 1
(Front)
Hardware
RemoteControl: Yes
Power
PowerRequirements: AC 120V, 60Hz
Service and Warranty Information
LimitedWarranty: 1 Year Parts / 1 Year
Labor
Dimensions
Weight: 6lbs 13oz (3.1kg)
Measurements: 17" x 2 3/4" x 11
3/16" (430 x 70 x 284mm)
UPC Code: 027242728974
1.Playbackmaynotbecompatiblewithalldiscs,dependingon
recording conditions.
2. Chasing Playback is possible with DVD - RWDiscsinVRModeonly.
3.DVDMedia/Formatsarenotuniversallycompatible
4.Imagequalitymayvary
5.RequiresHDTVwithHDMIconnectorandequivalentdisplaycapability.
Imagequalitywillvary.
6.i.LINKisatrademarkofSonyusedonlytodesignatethataproduct
containsan IEEE1394 connection. Thei.LINKconnection may vary
dependingon the software applications, operating system and
compatiblei.LINK devices. All products with an i.LINK connection may
notcommunicate witheach other. Pleaserefer to the
documentationthat comes with any devicehavingan i.LINK
connectionfor information on compatibility, operating conditions and
properconnection. For information on any Sony device having an
i.LINKconnection,contactSonyat1 - 800 - 686 - 7669.
©2007Sony ElectronicsInc.All rights reserved.Reproduction in wholeor
inpartwithoutwrittenpermissionisprohibited.
IMPORTANTFACT:U.S.lawrequiresallover - the - airbroadcasting toswitch
fromanalog to digital signals on February 17, 2009. Afterthat date, this
productwill require aconverter device inorderfor it toreceive/record
over - the - airbroadcastsviaanantennafrom your local TV stations. Ifyou
areapayTVsubscriber,yourcableor satellite box should provide this
functionalitywithout additional equipment. Playback of recordedmedia
(e.g. DVD or VHS movies) should remain unaffected.
Sony,the Sony logo, Digital8 and i.LINK are trademarksofSony. Dolby is a
registeredtrademark of Dolby Labatories. dtsisa trademark of Digital
TheaterSystems, L.P. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High - DefinitionMultimedia
Interfaceare trademarksorregistered trademarksofHDMI Licensing LLC
Allothers trademarks are property of theirrespectiveowners
Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Non -
metricweights and measures are approximate.
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