Sony RDR-GX355 - Tunerless DVD Recorder User manual

RDR-GX355
SingleTrayDVDRecorder
NEW
Key Features
LineInputRecording(NoTuner)
HDMI™Outputwith720p/1080iUpscaling
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SetTopBoxPassThroughw/Control
1TouchDubbingfromDV/D8Camcorderthrough
LINK ® port
Multi-FormatDVDDiscCompatible
Key Technologies
HDMI™Output with 1080p upscaling of DVD Media Reads the data on a standard DVD at 480P and upscales
the video resolution to 1080p 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 Cable Set Top Box or Satellite Receiver even
when the recorder is powered off through the line input. You can see TV programs of the connected Cable Set Top
Box or Satellite Receiver, regardless if the recorder is powered on or not.
One Touch Dubbing Allows for the easy copying of your personal content on VHS tapes, DV/Digital 8 tapes and
DVD discs 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.

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LastUpdated:03/22/2007
RDR-GX355
SingleTrayDVDRecorder
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Features
General
Background Graphics: Yes
Video
DVD (VR Mode) Playback: Yes (with CPRM)
DVD Playback: Yes
DVD+R DL Recording: Yes
DVD+R Recording: Yes
DVD+RW Recording: Yes
DVD -R Recording: Yes
DVD -RW (VR Mode) Recording: Yes
DVD -RW Recording: Yes
Screen Saver: Yes
SVCD Playback: Yes
VCD Playback: 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)
JPEG Playback: Yes
Audio
CD Playback: Yes (CD, CD-R, CD-RW)
Dolby® Digital Decoding: Yes
dts®Output: Yes
MP3 Playback: Yes
Convenience
Noise Reduction: Yes
One Touch Dubbing: Yes
On Screen Display: Yes
Specifications
General
Tray Type: Single Tray
Video
Digital -to-Analog Converter: 10 Bit, 54Mhz
Audio
Digital -to-Analog Converter: 32 Bit, 96 kHz
Convenience
Recording Modes: 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)
Inputs and Outputs
Coaxial Audio Digital Output(s): 1 (Rear)
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RCA Audio Input(s): 2 (1Rear/1 Front)
RCA Audio Output(s): 1 (Rear)
S -Video Input(s): 2 (1Rear/1 Front)
S -Video Output(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)
HDMI ™ Connection Output(s): 1 (Rear)
i.LINK® for DV/Digital8 ®Video Input(s): 1
(Front)
Power
Power Requirements: AC 120V, 60Hz
Dimensions
Weight: 6lbs 13oz (3.1kg) (TBD)
Measurements: 17" x 2 3/4" x 11 3/16" (430 x 70 x
284mm)
UPC Code: 027242708839
1.PlaybackDepends on Recording Conditions.
2.ChasingPlayback is possible withDVD - RWDiscs in VR Mode only.
3.DVDMedia/Formats are not universallycompatible
4.Imagequality may vary
5.RequiresHDTV with HDMI connectorand equivalent displaycapability.
Imagequality will vary.
©2007Sony Electronics Inc. Allrights reserved.
IMPORTANTFACT: U.S. law requiresall over - the - airbroadcasting to switch
fromanalog to digital signalson February 17,2009. After thatdate, this
productwill require a converterdevice in order forit to receive/record over -
the - airbroadcasts via an antennafrom your local TVstations. If you are a
payTV subscriber, your cableor satellite boxshouldprovide this
functionalitywithout additional equipment. Playbackof recorded media
(e.g.DVD or VHS movies)should remain unaffected.
Reproductionin whole or inpart without written permissionis prohibited.
Sony,the Sony logo, Digital8,Precision Cinema Progressive,Remote
Commanderand i.LINK are trademarksof Sony. Dolbyisa trademark of
DolbyLabatories. dts is atrademark of DigitalTheaterSystems, L.P. All
otherstrademarks are property oftheir respective owners.
Featuresand specifications are subjectto change without notice.Non -
metricweights and measures areapproximate.
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