User manual SONY RDR-GX355

[. . . ] If your TV accepts progressive 480p format signals, you must use this connection and then set "Progressive" of "Video" to "On" in the Setup menu. For further explanations, see "Video Settings (Video)" in the Operating instructions. Before hookup Connecting an AV amplifier (receiver) 1 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. [. . . ] Just disconnect your VCR from the other equipment and connect this DVD recorder in its place. Television Cable Box / Satellite Receiver You have a: Cable Box Without Video / Audio Output (or cable with no cable box) ­or­ Antenna (no cable TV) Cable Box If you don't have a cable box, connect this antenna cable directly to VHF/UHF IN on the DVD recorder. You will need: to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) LINE OUT 2 L/R DVD Recorder X1 (one audio/video cord is supplied) X3 (one antenna cable is supplied) to DIGITAL IN (OPTICAL) DIG c AV Amplifier Television b VCR a to an AC outlet LI DVD Recorder to RF IN RF to DIGITAL IN (COAXIAL) T to LINE IN (AUDIO) Connect one of the following cords (not supplied) audio cords a -orcoaxial digital cord b -oroptical digital cord c to RF OUT 4 to VHF/UHF IN to LINE IN 1 2 Select a connection Select one of the following two types of basic connections according to the type of equipment you have. to your antenna wall jack to VHF/UHF IN IN VHF/UHF to LINE OUT Y 2 3 to VHF/UHF OUT Cable Box With Video/Audio Output ­ or ­ Satellite Receiver Cable Box Without Video/Audio Output (or cable with no cable box) ­ or ­ Antenna (no cable TV) Proceed to Step 1 and begin! to an AC outlet 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. DVD Recorder 4 Connect all power cords last! 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. 1 Turn on your TV and any other connected equipment such as your cable box or satellite receiver. / to 6 Press ENTER. select "Auto" and press The recorder will automatically search for a channel that carries a time signal when you turn off the recorder after finishing Easy Setup. If no broadcaster in your area is sending a time signal, setect "Manual, " and press ENTER. Set the day, year, hour, minutes, and AM/PM in the same way. want 9 Press / to select the type of TV you have, then press ENTER. The sub-menu appears. Easy Setup 10:10 AM Title List (Original) Select your TV screen type. 1/4 10:10 AM Length Edit 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 "widescreen" images are displayed on your TV. Move No. Title 01 CH 23 16 : 9 4 : 3 Letter Box 4 : 3 Pan Scan 02 CH 66 03 CH 95 04 CH 97 01:29:03 > Play 00:31:23 > Title Erase 01:59:00 > Chapter Erase 00:58:56 Protect > Title Name A-B Erase Divide Title REC ENTER Enter Return CH 23 May/02/2005 08:00 PM Move ENTER Enter Return / (on/standby) ///ENTER Press ENTER to make a selection SYSTEM MENU Exit 10 SYSTEM MENU Press / to select the type of Dolby Digital signal you want to send to your AV amplifier (receiver), then press ENTER. Easy Setup 10:10 AM Record a TV Program The following explains how to record a current TV program. For instructions on how to set the timer, see "Timer Recording" in the Operating Instructions. REC MODE SYSTEM MENU Exit / to 3 Press ENTER. select "Play" and press MODE repeatedly 2 Press RECrecording mode. to select the HQ, HSP, SP, LSP, LP, EP, SLP, or SEP 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. hint How much disc space do I have? You can check disc information such as the remaining space, by pressing DISPLAY while the disc is inserted. Playback starts from the beginning of the title. Dolby Digital If your AV amplifier (receiver) has a Dolby Digital decoder, select "Dolby Digital. " If not, select "D-PCM. " Move D-PCM Dolby Digital ENTER Enter Return SYSTEM MENU Exit RETURN ENTE R 1 Press CH+/­ to select a channel. The channel number appears in the front panel display. · If you connected your cable box or satellite receiver to the Line 1 input of the DVD recorder, press INPUT SELECT until "LINE1" appears in the front panel display. [. . . ] Recording time increases with each successive mode, but the picture quality gradually deteriorates. hint How much disc space do I have? You can check disc information such as the remaining space, by pressing DISPLAY while the disc is inserted. Playback starts from the beginning of the title. Dolby Digital If your AV amplifier (receiver) has a Dolby Digital decoder, select "Dolby Digital. " If not, select "D-PCM. " Move D-PCM Dolby Digital ENTER Enter Return SYSTEM MENU Exit RETURN ENTE R 1 Press CH+/­ to select a channel. The channel number appears in the front panel display. · If you connected your cable box or satellite receiver to the Line 1 input of the DVD recorder, press INPUT SELECT until "LINE1" appears in the front panel display. Then select a channel on your cable box or satellite receiver. [. . . ]