Sony RDRGXD455 - DVD Recorder With TV Tuner User manual

RDR-GXD455
DVDRecorderwithHDTuner
Key Features
Built-inHDTVTuner(ATSC/NTSC/QAMTuner)
HDMI™Outputwith720p/1080iUpscaling
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1TouchDubbingfromDV/D8Camcorderthrough
LINK ® port
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Multi-FormatDVDCompatible
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DVD+RDoubleLayerRecording&Playback
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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 HDTV. 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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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.
Built-in HDTV Tuner (ATSC/NTSC/QAM Tuner) Allows recording of standard definition or high definition
programming
Multi-Format DVD Compatible Sony DVD Recorders can record on and playback DVD - RW/ - R/+RW/+R and +R
Double Layer media and playback DVD - RAM allowing for a high level of compatibility with DVD players and
recorders.
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SonyElectronicsInc. • 16530ViaEsprillo • SanDiego,CA92127 • 1.800.222.7669 • www.sony.com
LastUpdated:07/18/2007
RDR-GXD455
DVDRecorderwithHDTuner
PleasevisittheDealerNetworkforcurrent
informationatwww.sony.com/dn
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
DVD -R DL (Video Mode) Recording: Yes
DVD -R DL (Video Mode) Read Compatibility:
Yes
DVD -RAM Read Compatibility: 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: 16 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)
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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 -Video Input(s): 1 (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)
Optical Audio Digital Output(s): 1 (Rear)
HDMI ™ Connection Output(s): 1 (Rear)
i.LINK® for DV/Digital8 ®Video Input(s): 1
(Front)
Hardware
Remote Control: Yes
Power
Power Requirements: AC 120V, 60Hz
Service and Warranty Information
Limited Warranty: 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: 027242708822
1.Playbackmay not be compatiblewith all discs,dependingon 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.
6.i.LINK is a trademarkof Sony used onlyto designate thataproduct
containsan IEEE1394 connection. Thei.LINK connection mayvary
dependingon the software applications,operating system and
compatiblei.LINK devices. All productswith an i.LINKconnectionmay not
communicatewith each other. Pleaserefer to thedocumentationthat
comeswith any device havingan i.LINK connectionforinformation on
compatibility,operating conditions andproperconnection. For
informationon any Sony devicehaving an i.LINKconnection,contact
Sonyat 1 - 800 - 686 - 7669.
©2007Sony Electronics Inc. Allrights reserved. Reproductioninwhole or in
partwithout written permission isprohibited.
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.
Sony,the Sony logo, Digital8and i.LINK are trademarksof Sony. Dolbyisa
registeredtrademark of Dolby Lab's.dts is atrademarkof Digital Theater
Systems,L.P. HDMI, the HDMIlogo and High - DefinitionMultimedia Interface
aretrademarks or registered trademarksof HDMI LicensingLLCAll others
trademarksare property of theirrespective owners.
Featuresand specifications are subjectto change without notice.Non -
metricweights and measures areapproximate.
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