Sony RDRGXD455 - DVD Recorder With TV Tuner User manual

Before hookup
SONY RDR-GXD455 QSG US 3-096-494-11(2) AK68-01355A
©2007 Sony Corporation
Printed in China
3-096-494-11(2)
AK68-01355A
VHF/UHFIN
LINEIN
L
R
VIDEO
AUDIO
LINEOUT
VIDEO
Y
L
P
B
R
P
R
AUDIO
LINE1IN
AUDIOOUT
SVIDEOOUT
COMPONENT
VIDEOOUT
DIGITALAUDIO OUT
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
HDMIOUT
SETTOP
BOX
CONTROL
IN
OUT
VHF/UHF
OPTICALSVIDEO
CABLEIN
CABLEOUT
VIDEOOUT
VHF/UHFIN
LINEIN
L
R
VIDEO
AUDIO
LINEOUT
VIDEO
Y
L
P
B
R
P
R
AUDIO
LINE1IN
AUDIOOUT
SVIDEOOUT
COMPONENT
VIDEOOUT
DIGITALAUDIO OUT
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
HDMIOUT
SETTOP
BOX
CONTROL
IN
OUT
VHF/UHF
RF
IN
OUT
HDMI
DVD Recorder
to your
antenna
wall jack
to your
antenna
wall jack
You have a:
Cable Box With Video / Audio Output
–or–
Satellite Receiver
You have a:
Cable Box Without Video / Audio Output
(or cable with no cable box)
–or–
Antenna (no cable TV)
You will need:
X2 X3
(one audio/video cord is supplied) (one antenna cable is supplied)
You will need:
X1 X3
(one audio/video cord is supplied) (one antenna cable is supplied)
to VIDEO OUT/
AUDIO OUT
to LINE IN
to VHF/UHF IN
to an
AC outlet
to VHF/UHF
OUT
to RF IN
to RF OUT
to VHF/UHF IN
to an
AC outlet
to CABLE OUT
to LINE IN
to an
AC outlet
to an
AC outlet
If you don’t have a cable box, connect
this antenna cable directly to VHF/UHF
IN on the DVD recorder.
Cable Box /
Satellite Receiver
Television
DVD Recorder
Cable Box
Television
to VHF/UHF
IN
to VHF/UHF
OUT
to LINE OUT
to VHF/UHF
IN
Connecting an S video cord or a
component video cord or an HDMI cord
Connect one of the following cords (not supplied) instead of the video cord. (One
audio/video cord supplied.)You will enjoy high quality images.
aS video cord
-or-
bComponent video cords
-or-
cHDMI cord
For further explanations, see “Video Settings (Video)” in the Operating Instructions.
Connecting an AV amplifier (receiver)
Connect one of the following cords (not supplied).
aaudio cords
-or-
bcoaxial digital cord
-or-
coptical digital cord
-or-
dHDMI cord
Connecting to an AV amplifier (receiver) with digital cords will enable you to listen
to Dolby Digital or DTS surround effects. For further explanations, see “Connecting
to Your AV Amplifier (Receiver)” in the Operating Instructions.
AV Amplifier
DVD Recorder
LINEIN
DIGIT
ALIN
HDMIIN
L
R
VIDEO
AUDIO
LINE OUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
LINE1IN
SETTOP
BOX
CONTROL
IN
OUT
VHF/UHF
SVIDEOOUT
P
R
Y
P
B
COMPONENT
VIDEOOUT
L
R
AUDIOOUT
DIGITALAUDIOOUT
OPTICALCOAXIAL
HDMIOUT
to DIGITAL IN
(COAXIAL)
to HDMI IN
to HDMI OUT
d
to DIGITAL IN
(OPTICAL)
AUDIO OUT
L/R
to DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
(COAXIAL or OPTICAL)
c
b
a
to LINE IN
(AUDIO)
to LINE
OUT
to LINE
1 IN
to CABLE IN
L
R
VIDEO
AUDIO
LINEOUT
VIDEO
Y
L
P
B
R
P
R
AUDIO
LINE1IN
AUDIOOUT
SVIDEOOUT
COMPONENT
VIDEOOUT
DIGITALAUDIOOUT
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
HDMIOUT
SETTOP
BOX
CONTROL
IN
OUT
VHF/UHF
Y
INPUT
SVIDEO
P
B
P
R
COMPONENTVIDEOIN
HDMIIN
to S VIDEO
OUT
to COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
to COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
Television
a
b
to S VIDEO IN
to HDMI IN
to HDMI OUT
c
DVD Recorder
Follow the three steps below to connect, setup and make
recordings on your DVD recorder.
RDR-GXD455
Disconnect your VCR
If you have been using a VCR, you do not need to disconnect all of your
equipment. Just disconnect your VCR from the other equipment and
connect this DVD recorder in its place.
Select a connection
Select one of the following two types of basic connections according to the
type of equipment you have.
Cable Box With Video/Audio Output
– or –
Satellite Receiver With Video/Audio Output
Cable Box Without Video/Audio Output
– or –
Cable TV services Without Cable Box
– or –
Antenna Only (No Cable TV/No Satellite Receiver)
You receive Analog and/or Digital terrestrial broadcasts.
Proceed to step 1 and begin!
1
2
3
1
5
Connect all power
cords last!
5
4
3
2
4
Connect all power
cords last!
4
1
VCR
DVD Recorder
Television
Cable Box/
Satellite Receiver
2

11 22 33
44 55 66
77 88
00
99
DISPLAY
OPTIONS
NEXT
PLAY
PAUSE
REC
VOL CH
TV
SYNCHRO REC REC MODE
ADVANCE
RETURN
PREV
STOPCLEAR
REPLAY
AUDIOMENU
TOP
MENU
INPUT
ORIGINAL/
PLAYLIST
DIGITAL/
ANALOG
CH
DIGITAL/
ANALOG
OPEN/
CLOSE
INPUT
SUBTITLE
SET
SYSTEM
MENU
TITLE
LIST TIMER
ENTER
SONY RDR-GXD455 QSG US 3-096-494-11(2) AK68-01355A
The Easy Setup display automatically appears on your TV screen when you turn
on your recorder for the first time. Follow the steps below to make the minimum
number of basic adjustments to use the recorder.
If you make a mistake, press RETURN.
Playback the
Recorded DVD Disc
1Press TITLE LIST.
The Title List menu appears.
2Press /to select the title you
want to play and press ENTER.
The sub-menu appears.
3Press /to select “Play” and
press ENTER.
Playback starts from the beginning of the
title.
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Title List(Original)
Ch 23
May/02/2006
08:00 PM
10:10 AM
No. Title Length Edit
01 >
02 >
03 >
04 >
Ch 23 01:29:03
Ch 66 00:31:23
Ch 95 01:59:00
Ch 97 00:58:56
ENTER
SYSTEM
MENU
Move Enter Return Exit
1/4
Title List (Original)
Ch 23
May/02/2006
08:00 PM
10:10 AM
No. Title Length Edit
01 >
02 >
03 >
04 >
Ch 23 01:29:03
Ch 66 00:31:23
Ch 95 01:59:00
Ch 97 00:58:56
ENTER
SYSTEM
MENU
Move Enter Return Exit
Play
Title Erase
Chapter Erase
Protect
Title Name
A-B Erase
Divide Title
The following explains how to record
a current TV program. For instructions
on how to set the timer, see the timer
recording sections in the Operating
Instructions.
1Select a channel.
Digital and analog channels can be
toggled by pressing the DIGITAL/
ANALOG button. If the current channel is
analog, pressing the DIGITAL/ ANALOG
button will select a digital channel.
Select your favorite program using the
number buttons.
For example, to select digital channel
number D11.1
11
t
11
t t
11
t
SET
For example, to select analog channel
number Ch123
11
t
22
t
33
t
SET
Finally press the SET button.
hint
You can also select a channel using the
CH+/- button.
2Press REC MODE repeatedly to
select the recording mode.
HQ, HSP, SP, LSP, ESP, LP, EP, or SLP
HQ offers the best quality picture, but with
the shortest recording time. Recording time
increases with each successive mode, but
the picture quality gradually deteriorates.
3Press REC.
The recorder starts recording. To stop
recording, press STOP.
Record a TV Program
1Press TIMER.
The Timer menu appears.
2Press M/mto set Date, Start
and End time, Channel or Input
source and Rec Mode.
As for selecting “Ch(channel)”, see above
“Record a TV program.”
3Press ENTER.
Leave the cable box/satellite receiver
turned on and do not change its selected
channel until the recorder finishes the
timer recording.
Record a TV Program using Timer
Timer - Standard 10:10 AM
No. Rec To Mode Edit
01
02
03
04
DVD
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DVD
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05 ---
06 ---
Data
04/15
04/30
--/--
--/--
--/--
--/--
Start
09:00PM
09:15PM
--:--
--:--
--:--
--:--
End
10:00PM
09:45PM
--:--
--:--
--:--
--:--
Source
CH8
CH11
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SYSTEM
MENU
Adjust Move Return Exit
No.01
: PM PM
:
Date Start End Ch Mode
SPCh 8001009 00Today
Insert a DVD Disc
1Press DVD to operate the DVD
recorder.
2Press OPEN/CLOSE and
place a recordable DVD on the
disc tray.
3Press OPEN/CLOSE again
to close the disc tray.
Wait until “LOAD” disappears from the
front panel display.
See “Quick Guide to Disc Types” in the
Operating Instructions for more details
about the differences between disc types.
Label side facing up
7Press M/m to select
whether or not you have a cable
connection, and press ENTER.
If you have cable, select “Cable.”
If not, select “Antenna.”
8The Tuner Preset function
automatically starts searching
for all of the receivable analog
channels and presets them.
After searching for analog
channels is done, receivable
digital channels are searched for
automatically.
• This may take 40 minutes or more to
complete.
• If you press ENTER during search for
channels, the recorder will stop searching
for channels and advance the next step.
9Press M/m to select “Manual” and
press ENTER.
Press M/mto set the month and press ,.
Set the day, year, hour, minutes, and AM/PM
in the same way. Then press ENTER.
10 Press M/m to select the type
of TV you have, then press
ENTER.
If you have a wide-screen TV, select “16:9.”
If you have a standard TV, select either “4:3
Letter Box”(shrink to fit) or “4:3 Pan Scan”
(stretch to fit). This will determine how "wide-
screen" images are displayed on your TV.
11 Press /to select the type of
Dolby Digital signal you want
to send to your AV amplifier
(receiver), then press ENTER.
If your AV amplifier (receiver) has a Dolby
Digital decoder, select “Dolby Digital.” If not,
select “D-PCM.”
12 Press /to select the type of
DTS signal you want to send
to your AV amplifier (receiver),
then press ENTER.
If your AV amplifier has a DTS decoder,
select “On.” If not, select “Off.”
13 When “Finish” appears, press
ENTER to complete Easy
Setup.
1Turn on your TV and any other
connected equipment such as
your cable box or satellite receiver.
2Press I/1 on the DVD recorder.
3Switch the input selector on
your TV so that the signal from
the recorder appears on your TV
screen.
If “Initial setting necessary to operate the
DVD recorder will be made.You can change
them later using setup.” does not appear on
your TV screen, select “Easy Setup” from
“Setup” in the System Menu.
4Press ENTER.
5Press M/m to select a language for
the on-screen display, then press
ENTER.
6Press ENTER.
Select the screen language.
English
Français
Español
Easy Setup
ENTER
SYSTEM
MENU
Move Enter Return Exit
Easy Setup
Searching for receivable Analog channels.
Please wait.
SYSTEM
MENU
Return Exit
Stop
ENTER Enter
Easy Setup
Searching for receivable Digital channels.
Please wait.
Allow 40+ minutes for completion.
To stop searching, press [Enter].
SYSTEM
MENU
Return Exit
Stop
ENTER Enter
Select a method for setting the clock.
If you select "Auto", this recorder will look
for a time signal when you turn it off.
Auto
Manual
Easy Setup
ENTER
SYSTEM
MENU
Move Enter Return Exit
Select your TV screen type.
Easy Setup 10:10 AM
16 : 9
4 : 3 Letter Box
4 : 3 Pan Scan
ENTER
SYSTEM
MENU
Move Enter Return Exit
Dolby Digital
Easy Setup 10:10 AM
D-PCM
Dolby Digital
ENTER
SYSTEM
MENU
Move Enter Return Exit
DTS
Easy Setup 10:10 AM
On
Off
ENTER
SYSTEM
MENU
Move Enter Return Exit
Easy Setup is finished.
Finish
Easy Setup 10:10 AM
ENTER
SYSTEM
MENU
Enter Return Exit
11
22 33
44
55 66
77 88
00
99
ENTER
RETURN
/(on/standby)
SYSTEM MENU
///ENTER
Press ENTER to
make a selection
After this setup, you can
receive ATSC, NTSC, and
CATV channels.
Select the way in which you will receive
channels.
Antenna
Cable
Easy Setup
ENTER
SYSTEM
MENU
Move Enter Return Exit
Press [ENTER] to start scanning
Digital and Analog channels.
Easy Setup
ENTER
SYSTEM
MENU
Enter Return Exit
Start
Initial setting necessary to operate the
DVD recorder will be made.
You can change them later using setup.
Easy Setup
ENTER
SYSTEM
MENU
Enter Return Exit
Start