Sony RDR-GX380 Operations Instructions

3-876-078-11(3)© 2008 Sony CorporationDVD RecorderOperating InstructionsRDR-GX380To find out useful hints, tips and information about Sony products an

10A AC IN terminal (17)B COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, PB/CB, PR/CR) jacks (13)C LINE 3/DECODER jack (22, 24)D AERIAL IN/OUT jacks (12)E HDMI OUT (high-defi

11Hookups and SettingsHookups and SettingsHooking Up the RecorderFollow steps 1 to 5 to hook up the recorder, and step 6 to make the initial settings

12Step 1: Connecting the Aerial CableConnect the aerial cable by following the steps below. 1 Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV and connect it

13Hookups and SettingsStep 2: Connecting the Video Cords/HDMI CordSelect one of the following patterns, A through C , according to the input jack on y

14A SCART input jackWhen setting [Video output format] to [RGB] in the [General] setup (page 68), use a SCART cord that conforms to the selected signa

15Hookups and Settingsb Notes• Do not connect more than one type of video cord between the recorder and your TV at the same time.• Do not make connect

16Step 3: Connecting the Audio Cords/HDMI CordSelect one of the following patterns, A or B, according to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector,

17Hookups and Settingsb Notes• Do not connect your TV’s audio output jacks to the LINE 2 IN (R-AUDIO-L) jacks at the same time. This will cause unwant

18Step 5: Preparing the RemoteYou can control the recorder using the supplied remote. Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by matching the 3 and # ends o

19Hookups and SettingsCode numbers of controllable TVsIf more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time until you find the one t

2WARNINGTo reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabi

20You can change programme positions of the recorder using the number buttons.Example: for channel 50Press “5,” “0,” then press ENTER.Step 6: Initial

21Hookups and Settings5 Select [Auto] and press ENTER.The Auto Clock Set function is not available for Russian model.To set the clock manually, see pa

22Connecting a VCR or Similar DeviceAfter disconnecting the recorder’s mains lead (the power cord) from the mains, connect a VCR or similar recording

23Hookups and SettingsConnect a VCR or similar recording device to the LINE 2 IN jacks of this recorder.z HintWhen the connected equipment outputs onl

24Connecting to a Satellite or Digital TunerConnect a satellite or digital tuner to this recorder using the LINE 3/DECODER jack. Disconnect the record

25Hookups and SettingsConnecting a PAY-TV/Canal Plus DecoderYou can watch or record PAY-TV/Canal Plus programmes if you connect a decoder (not supplie

26Connecting the USB DeviceYou can connect a USB memory to the USB jack on the recorder to play the MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image files, or DivX video

27Basic OperationBasic OperationUsing the System MenuThe System Menu appears when you press SYSTEM MENU, and provides entries to the recorder’s functi

28Inserting and Formatting a DiscWhen you first insert a new disc, the recorder will ask you to format the disc. Follow the steps below to format the

29Basic OperationRecording a Programme to a DiscThis section introduces the basic operation to record the current TV programme to a disc. For details

3Disposal of waste batteries (applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)This symbol on the batter

30Viewing the Recorded Programme (Title List)The titles of programmes recorded on a disc are displayed in the Title List, which also displays disc inf

31Basic OperationTo search for a specific point of the titleSelect [Search] and press ENTER in step 4. Select [Time] and press ENTER.While watching th

32Checking the Playback Information and Playing TimeYou can check the playback information and remaining time displayed on the TV screen by pressing D

33Basic OperationChanging the Name of a Recorded Programme (Title Input)The titles recorded on a disc are named sequentially ([Title 1], [Title 2], …)

34• To insert a character, move the cursor to the right of the position where you want to insert the character. Select the character from the characte

35Basic Operation6 While [Edit] is selected, press ENTER. The display for entering characters appears. To enter characters, see page 33.b NoteLabel th

361 Insert a disc.2 Press SYSTEM MENU to turn on the System Menu.3 Select [Setup] and press ENTER.The Setup display appears4 Select [Disc] and press

37RecordingRecordingBefore RecordingBefore you start recording…• This recorder can record on various discs. Select the disc type according to your nee

38Pictures with copy protection cannot be recorded on this recorder.When the recorder receives a copy guard signal, the recorder stops recording.* The

39Recording4 Select [NEW] and press ENTER.The Timer Record menu appears.5 Press </, to select an item and press M/m to adjust the setting.[PR]: Sel

4On compensation for lost recordingsSony is not liable and will not compensate for any lost recordings or relevant losses, including when recordings a

40Checking/Changing/Cancelling Timer Settings (Timer List)You can check, change, or cancel timer settings using the Timer List menu.The Timer List can

41Recording◆When the end time of one recording and the start time of another are the sameAfter finishing the previous recording, the other recording m

42To stop recordingPress x REC STOP. Note that it may take a few seconds for recording to stop.To pause recordingPress X PAUSE. To restart recording,

43RecordingThe recorder automatically divides a recording (a title) into chapters by inserting chapter marks at 5 or 10-minute intervals during record

445 Press z REC on this recorder and the pause or play button on the connected equipment at the same time.Recording starts.To stop recording, press x

45PlaybackPlaybackPlayingTo play from the connected USB memory, see page 46. To play MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files, see page 50 and 52.1 Press

46To play VIDEO CDs with PBC functionsPBC (Playback Control) allows you to play VIDEO CDs interactively using the menu on your TV screen.When you star

47PlaybackPlayback optionsButtons Operations DiscsZ (open/close) Stops playing and opens the disc tray. All discsX (pause) Pauses playback. All discs.

48To resume normal playback, press H.b Notes• If “ ” appears, the operation is not available on the disc.• When playing the discs recorded on this rec

49PlaybackTo play repeatedlyPress PLAY MODE repeatedly to select an item to be repeated.[Chapter]: repeats the current chapter. (DVD only)[Title]: rep

5Table of ContentsWARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Preca

50If you enter the wrong number, press </, to select the number you want to cancel, then enter another number.The recorder starts playback from the

51Playback3 Select [Open] and press ENTER.The track list appears. To return to the album list, select [ ] and press ENTER.4 Select a track and press E

52To play repeatedlyPress PLAY MODE repeatedly to select an item to be repeated.[Track]: repeats the current track.[Folder]: repeats the current folde

53Playback4 Select the file you want to view and press ENTER.The sub-menu appears.To start a slide show, select [Slide Show] and press ENTER.5 Select

54Erasing and EditingBefore EditingThis recorder offers various edit options for various disc and title types. Before you edit, check these types and

55Erasing and EditingIn this case, you can select a title or chapter and create a Playlist title. You can even rearrange the scene order within the Pl

562 Select a title, and press ENTER.The sub-menu appears with options available for the selected title.[Search]: Displays the search options.[Chapter]

57Erasing and Editing4 Press ENTER at the start of the scene to be erased (point A).5 Press H, and search for the scene you want to erase by pressing

587 Select [OK] from the sub-menu, and press ENTER.The title is divided in two. If you want to rename the title, see page 56.If you do not want to div

59Erasing and Editing5 Select a chapter, and press ENTER.The sub-menu appears with options available for the selected chapter.[Title]: Returns to the

6DV Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62Before DV Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

60b NoteIf a message appears and indicates that no more chapter marks can be added, you may not be able to record or edit.Editing a PlaylistPlaylist e

61Erasing and Editing3 Select [Playlist], and press ENTER.4 Select [New Playlist], and press ENTER.The title or chapter is added to the Playlist as a

62DV DubbingBefore DV DubbingThis section explains dubbing with a digital video camera via the DV IN jack on the front panel. If you want to dub by wa

63DV DubbingDubbing From a DV/Digital8 Format Tape to a DVDYou can record a DV/Digital8 format tape onto a disc. The recorder controls the digital vid

64audio channel when recording with your digital video camera.10Select an option, and press ENTER.11Press O RETURN to turn off the Setup Display.12Pre

65Settings and AdjustmentsSettings and AdjustmentsUsing the Setup DisplaysBy using the Setup Displays, you can make various adjustments to items such

66Channel and Clock Settings (General)The [General] setup helps you to make channel, clock, and other settings for the recorder. Select [General] in

67Settings and Adjustments◆To set the channels manuallyWhen you select [Manual CH Setting] in step 4 above, the display for setting channels appears.1

682Select [Manual] and press ENTER.3 Press M/m to set the day, and press ,.Set the month, year, hour, and minutes in sequence. Press </, to select

69Settings and AdjustmentsLanguage SettingsThe [Language] setup allows you to select a language for the recorder’s display and discs.Select [Languag

7Guide to Parts and ControlsFor more information, see the pages in parentheses.A [/1 (on/standby) (20)Turns the recorder on or off.B PROG (programme)

70b NoteThis affects the output from the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL)/HDMI OUT jacks.If the HDMI OUT jack is connected to equipment not compatible with DTS s

71Settings and AdjustmentsParental Control Settings (Lock)Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be limited according to a predetermined level, such as the a

72Recording Settings (Video)The [Video] setup allows you to adjust the settings related to recording.Select [Video] in the Setup Display. To use the

73Settings and AdjustmentsDisc SettingsThe [Disc] setup contains disc-related items such as disc protection and labeling.Select [Disc] in the Setup

74Resetting the Recorder (Factory Set)Select this to reset the recorder to all its default settings. Note that Parental Control settings in the [Lock]

75Additional InformationAdditional InformationTroubleshootingIf you experience any of the following difficulties while using the recorder, use this tr

76The picture from equipment connected to the recorder’s input jack does not appear on the screen., If the equipment is connected to the LINE 1-TV jac

77Additional InformationThe recorder does not start playback from the beginning., Resume play was activated (page 46)., You have inserted a disc whose

78Timer recording is not complete or did not start from the beginning., There was a power failure before or during recording. Reset the clock (page 67

79Additional InformationRecordable and Playable DiscsType Disc Logo Icon used in this manualFormatting (new discs)Compatibility with other DVD players

8M SUBTITLE (47)Selects a subtitle language.ANGLE (47)Changes the angles or rotates an image during slideshow.PLAY MODE (49, 51)ZOOM (48)Zooms an imag

80Usable disc versions (as of May 2008)• 8x-speed or slower DVD+RWs• 6x-speed or slower DVD-RWs (Ver.1.1, Ver.1.2 with CPRM*)• 16x-speed or slower DVD

81Additional InformationPlayable Discs“DVD VIDEO” and “CD” are trademarks.DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are trademarks of DivX, Inc. and

82(playback only) labelled with identical region codes. This system is used to protect copyrights.DVD VIDEOs labelled will also play on this recorde

83Additional InformationLanguage Code ListFor details, see page 69.The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.Area Code ListFo

84Notes About This RecorderOn operation• If the recorder is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, or is placed in a very damp room, moistur

85Additional InformationNotes on MP3 Audio Tracks, JPEG Image Files, DivX Video Files, and i.LinkMP3 is an audio compression technology that satisfies

86The DV IN jack on this recorder is i.LINK-compliant for digital video cameras.i.LINK is a more familiar term for IEEE 1394 data transport bus propos

87Additional InformationDV IN: 4-pin/i.LINK S100DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL): Phono jack/0.5 Vp-p/75 ohmsCOMPONENT VIDEO OUT(Y, PB/CB, PR/CR): Phono jack/Y:

88IndexWords in brackets appear in the on-screen displays.Numerics[16:9] 68[4:3 Letter Box] 68[4:3 Pan Scan] 68[96kHz] 70[96kHz PCM Output] 70[96kHz t

89OOn-screen displaySetup Display 65Sub-menu 30Original 30, 54OSD language 69PParental Control 46, 71Parts and controls 7PAY-TV 25PBC (Playback Contro

9A [/1 (on/standby) (20)Turns the recorder on or off.B Disc tray (28)C Front panel displayShows the current status of the recorder.REC: Indicates when

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