Sony rdr-gxd360 User Manual

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Recording From 
Connected Equipment
You can set the recorder to automatically 
record programmes from connected 
equipment that has a timer function (such as 
a satellite tuner). Connect the equipment to 
the LINE 3 jack of the recorder (page 22).
When the connected equipment turns on, the 
recorder starts recording a programme from 
the LINE 3 jack.
1
Insert a recordable DVD. 
2
Press INPUT SELECT repeatedly to 
select “L3.”
Press OPTIONS to select “Line Audio 
Input,” and press ENTER. Then select 
“Bilingual,” and press ENTER.
3
Press REC MODE repeatedly to select 
the recording mode.
For details about the recording mode, see 
page 42.
4
Set the timer on the connected 
equipment to the time of the 
programme you want to record, and 
turn it off.
5
Press c z SYNCHRO REC.
The SYNCHRO REC indicator lights up 
on the front panel. The recorder is ready 
to start Synchro-Recording.
The recorder automatically starts 
recording when it receives an input 
signal from the connected equipment. 
The recorder stops recording when the 
connected equipment turns off.
To stop recording
Press x REC STOP or 
c z SYNCHRO 
REC.
To cancel Synchro Rec
Press 
c z SYNCHRO REC. 
The SYNCHRO REC indicator on the 
recorder turns off.
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Notes
• The recorder starts recording only after detecting 
a video signal from the connected equipment. The 
beginning of the programme may not be recorded 
regardless of whether or not the recorder’s power 
is on or off.
• During Synchro-Recording, other operations, 
such as normal recording, cannot be performed.
• To use the connected equipment while the 
recorder is standing by for Synchro-Recording, 
cancel Synchro-Recording by pressing 
c z 
SYNCHRO REC. Be sure to turn off the 
connected equipment and press 
c z SYNCHRO 
REC to reset Synchro-Recording before the timer 
recording starts.
• The Synchro Rec function does not work with 
some tuners. For details, see the tuner’s operating 
instructions.
Recording from connected 
equipment with a timer 
(Synchro Rec)
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