Sony rdr-gx300 User Manual
Before hookup
©2004 Sony Corporation
Printed in Malaysia
Printed in Malaysia
SET TOP
BOX
CONTRO
L
CAVLE IN
OUT TO
TV
COMPON
ENT
VIDEO OU
T
Y
PB
PR
COMPON
ENT VIDE
O IN
LINE IN
DIGITAL O
UT
VIDEO
S VIDEO
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
PCM/DTS
/DOLBY D
IGITAL
AUDIO
R
L
1
3
S VIDEO
1
2
IN
OUT
LINE OUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
R
L
VHF/UHF
ANT IN
OPTICAL
S VIDEO
VIDEO OU
T
COMPONENT
OUT
DIGITAL
AUDIO
OUT
COMPON
ENT
VIDEO OU
T
Y
PB
PR
SET TOP
BOX
CONTRO
L
COMPON
ENT VIDE
O IN
DIGITAL O
UT
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
PCM/DTS
/DOLBY D
IGITAL
S VIDEO
1
2
LINE IN
VIDEO
S VIDEO
AUDIO
R
L
1
3
VHF/UHF I
N
LINE IN
IN
OUT
LINE OUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
R
L
VHF/UHF
DIGITAL
AUDIO
OUT
COMPONENT
OUT
ANT IN
OPTICAL
S VIDEO
CAVLE IN
OUT TO
TV
VIDEO OU
T
COMPON
ENT
VIDEO OU
T
Y
PB
PR
SET TOP
BOX
CONTRO
L
COMPON
ENT VIDE
O IN
LINE IN
DIGITAL O
UT
VIDEO
S VIDEO
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
PCM/DTS
/DOLBY D
IGITAL
AUDIO
R
L
1
3
S VIDEO
1
2
VHF/UHF I
N
LINE IN
IN
OUT
LINE OUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
R
L
VHF/UHF
RF
IN
OUT
Optional
Connecting the Set Top Box controller
You can have the recorder change the channel of your cable box or satellite
receiver to the channel you want to record, just before the timer recording
starts.
Connect the Set Top Box controller(supplied), and select "Yes" in step 7 of
Setup on the next page.
receiver to the channel you want to record, just before the timer recording
starts.
Connect the Set Top Box controller(supplied), and select "Yes" in step 7 of
Setup on the next page.
Connecting a VCR or similar device
To record your video tapes to a DVD, connect an audio/video cable (not
supplied) to the LINE OUT 1 jacks on your VCR to the LINE 3 IN jacks on the
recorder. To just watch your video tapes, connect your VCR’s LINE OUT 2 jacks
directly to
supplied) to the LINE OUT 1 jacks on your VCR to the LINE 3 IN jacks on the
recorder. To just watch your video tapes, connect your VCR’s LINE OUT 2 jacks
directly to
any unused LINE IN jack on your TV.
NOTE
Do not connect your VCR between this DVD recorder
and your TV. If you do not first connect your
VCR to the recorder, you will be unable to watch
pictures from your recorder.
and your TV. If you do not first connect your
VCR to the recorder, you will be unable to watch
pictures from your recorder.
Connecting an AV amplifier (receiver)
Connecting to an AV amplifier (receiver) with audio cords will enable you to
enjoy the TVS surround effects of this recorder, while connecting with digital
cords will enable you to listen to Dolby Digital or DTS surround effects. For
further explanations, see “Connecting the Audio Cords” in the Operating
Instructions.
enjoy the TVS surround effects of this recorder, while connecting with digital
cords will enable you to listen to Dolby Digital or DTS surround effects. For
further explanations, see “Connecting the Audio Cords” in the Operating
Instructions.
Cable Box /
Satellite Receiver
DVD Recorder
AV Amplifier
VCR
Place it so that the tip of the
controller is directly above
the remote control reception
window on your set top box.
controller is directly above
the remote control reception
window on your set top box.
to your wall jack
to your wall jack
You have a:
Cable Box with Video / Audio Output
–or–
Satellite Receiver
Connect all power
cords last!
cords last!
You have a:
Cable (cable box without video / audio output)
–or–
Antenna
Television
COMPON
ENT
VIDEO OU
T
Y
PB
PR
COMPON
ENT VIDE
O IN
DIGITAL O
UT
VIDEO
S VIDEO
PCM/DTS
/DOLBY D
IGITAL
AUDIO
R
L
VIDEO
AUDIO
R
L
S VIDEO
1
2
IN
OUT
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
1
3
LINE IN
SET TOP
BOX
CONTRO
L
LINE OUT
VHF/UHF
S VIDEO
COMPON
ENT
VIDEO OU
T
Y
PB
PR
SET TOP
BOX
CONTRO
L
COMPON
ENT VIDE
O IN
LINE IN
VIDEO
S VIDEO
AUDIO
R
L
IN
OUT
LINE OUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
R
L
VHF/UHF
1
3
S VIDEO
1
2
Y
DIGITAL O
UT
PCM/DTS
/DOLBY D
IGITAL
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
LINE IN
DIGITAL I
N
DVD Recorder
DVD Recorder
Connect all power
cords last!
cords last!
You will need:
X2
X3
(one audio/video cord is supplied)
(one coaxial cable is supplied)
You will need:
X1
X3
(one audio/video cord is supplied)
(one coaxial cable is supplied)
to LINE OUT
1 or 2
to LINE IN
1 or 3
to OUT TO
TV
to VIDEO OUT/
AUDIO OUT
to LINE IN
to VHF/UHF IN
to an
AC outlet
to VHF/UHF
IN
to VHF/UHF
OUT
to RF IN
to RF OUT
to LINE OUT
1 or 2
to VHF/UHF IN
to an
AC outlet
Cable Box /
Satellite Receiver
Satellite Receiver
DVD Recorder
to CABLE IN
to LINE IN
to LINE OUT 1
to LINE IN 3
DVD
Recorder
TV
VCR
to DIGITAL IN
(COAXIAL)
to LINE IN
(AUDIO)
to DIGITAL IN
(OPTICAL)
to SET TOP
BOX CONTROL
Connect one of the
following cords (not supplid)
audio cords
following cords (not supplid)
audio cords
-or-
coaxial digital cord
-or-
optical digital cord
optical digital cord
a
b
c
a
b
c
to an
AC outlet
to an
AC outlet
to DIGITAL OUT
(COAXIAL or OPTICAL)
If you don't have a cable box,
connect this coaxial cable directly to
VHF/UHF IN on the DVD Recorder.
connect this coaxial cable directly to
VHF/UHF IN on the DVD Recorder.
to LINE OUT 2
to LINE OUT
(R-AUDIO-L) 1 or 2
to any unused
LINE IN jack on
your TV
Cable Box /
Satellite Receiver
Satellite Receiver
DVD Recorder
Cable Box
Television
Follow the three steps below to connect, setup and make
recordings on your DVD recorder.
recordings on your DVD recorder.
Quick Start Guide
RDR-GX300
Disconnect your VCR
If you have been using a VCR, you do not need to disconnect all of your
equipment. Just disconnect your VCR and connect the DVD recorder in
its place.
equipment. Just disconnect your VCR and connect the DVD recorder in
its place.
If you plan to use your VCR, reconnect it by following the instructions
in “Connecting a VCR or similar device” on this page.
in “Connecting a VCR or similar device” on this page.
Select a connection
Select one of the following two types of basic connections according to
the type of equipment you have.
the type of equipment you have.
Cable Box with Video/Audio Output
– or –
Satellite Receiver
Cable (cable box without video/audio output)
– or –
Antenna
Proceed to Step 1 and begin!
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3
2
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VCR
DVD Recorder
Television
VCR
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