Sony RDR-GX257, a versatile DVD recorder, equips you with multiple connectivity options to enrich your home entertainment experience. Connect it to your TV using HDMI or component video cords to enjoy high-quality visuals. You can also link it to an AV amplifier or receiver for immersive audio through Dolby Digital or DTS surround effects. Additionally, you can use the supplied set-top box controller to control channels on your cable or satellite receiver, making it a central hub for your entertainment needs.
Sony RDR-GX257, a versatile DVD recorder, equips you with multiple connectivity options to enrich your home entertainment experience. Connect it to your TV using HDMI or component video cords to enjoy high-quality visuals. You can also link it to an AV amplifier or receiver for immersive audio through Dolby Digital or DTS surround effects. Additionally, you can use the supplied set-top box controller to control channels on your cable or satellite receiver, making it a central hub for your entertainment needs.
SONY RDR-GX257 QSG US 4-111-178-11(1)
©2008 Sony Corporation
Printed in Indonesia
4-111-178-11(1)
Connecting a component video cord
or an HDMI cord
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Connect one of the following cords (not supplied) instead of the video cord. (One
audio/video cord is supplied.) You will enjoy high quality images.
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For further explanations, refer to the Operating Instructions.
Connecting an AV amplifier (receiver)
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Connecting to an AV amplifier (receiver) with digital cords will enable you to listen
to Dolby Digital or DTS surround effects. For further explanations, refer to the
Operating Instructions.
Connecting the Set Top Box controller
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Place it so that the tip of the
controller is near the remote
control reception window on
your set top box.
Cable Box/
Satellite Receiver
DVD
Recorder
to SET TOP
BOX CONTROL
You can have the recorder control channels on the cable box or satellite receiver
for timer recording. Connect the Set Top Box controller (supplied), and select “On”
in step 5 of “Set top box settings” on the next page.
Follow the three steps below to connect, setup and make
recordings on your DVD recorder.
RDR-GX257
Before hookup
This DVD recorder does not include a tuner.
To record TV programs on the DVD recorder from a connected device, you need
to connect the DVD recorder to a tuner that has audio/video output jacks.
You have :
Cable Box With Video/Audio Output
– or –
Satellite Receiver With Video/Audio Output
hint
If you have been using your VCR connected to an antenna, connect this DVD
recorder to the VCR using an audio/video cord. This way, you can record TV
programs.
If you have neither of the above tuners :
You have :
Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Without Video/Audio
Output
Please contact your cable service or satellite service company
to ask cable box or satellite receiver with video/audio output.
Cable With No Cable Box
Please contact your cable service to ask cable box with video/
audio output.
Antenna Only (No Cable TV/No Satellite Receiver)
You need to subscribe to a cable TV or satellite TV service
and to get a cable box or satellite receiver with video/audio
output.
hint
For any inquiry, please visit the Sony web site : http://esupport.sony.com/
See right
: Hookup for Playback and
Recording
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to LINE IN
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Connect all
power cords last!
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Cable Box /
Satellite Receiver
to an
AC outlet
to VHF/UHF IN
to LINE IN
Television
to an
AC outlet
to OUT TO
TV
to LINE 1 IN
to your antenna
wall jack
to CABLE IN
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4
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Select a connection
To enjoy DVD playback, select connection A. In addition, if you want to record TV programs from a connected tuner, make
additional connections by referring to connection B.
: Hookup for Playback
X1
You will need:
(one audio cord is supplied)
X2
You will need:
(one audio cord is supplied)
X2
(antenna cable: not supplied)
to LINE OUT
X1
(one video cord is supplied)
X2
(one video cord is supplied)
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SONY RDR-GX257 QSG US 4-111-178-11(1)
11 22 33
44 55 66
77 88
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99
MARKER
DISPLAY
NEXT
PLAY
PAUSE
REC
REC STOP
VOL CH
TV
CHAPTER
MARK REC MODE
ADVANCE
RETURN
PREV
STOPSEARCH
REPLAY
PLAY
MODEANGLE
SUBTITLE
INPUT
MENU
CH
OPEN/
CLOSE
INPUT
ZOOM
CLEAR
SYSTEM
MENU
TITLE
LIST
TOP MENU
TIMER
ENTER
THUMBNAIL
AUDIO
Setting language
and clock
1
Turn on the recorder and the connected
cable box/satellite receiver.
2
Turn on your TV and switch the input
selector on your TV so that the signal
from the recorder appears on your TV
screen.
3
Select a language for the on-screen
displays, and press ENTER.
Select the language.
Exit Select
Next
English
LANGUAGE
4
Set the month, date, year, and time using
/
/
/
or the number buttons and
press ENTER to start the clock.
Date Year Time
Prev. Next
Move
00
19 :
2008
12
10 /
Clock Setting
PM
5
Press ENTER to close the display.
Initial Setup is Completed.
Prev. Select
Exit
Finish
When using the supplied set top box controller, make
necessary settings and check that the controller
works correctly (
See right
).
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RETURN
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SYSTEM MENU
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ENTER
Press ENTER to
make a selection
Number buttons
Label side facing up
Test the set top box
controller
1
Select [Test] and press ENTER.
2
Check the overall connection and press
ENTER.
Select
Set-Top Box Edit
A
OK
Please check
IR cable connection
for device control.
Device Type
Brand
Number of Digits
ENTER Key
Key Speed
Test
Prev.
3
Turn on the cable box/satellite receiver (if
turned off), and press ENTER.
Select
Set-Top Box Edit
A
OK
Make sure that your
device is powered on.
Device Type
Brand
Number of Digits
ENTER Key
Key Speed
Test
Prev.
4
Select a code for the recorder's remote
and press ENTER.
Select
Set-Top Box Edit
A
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
IR Code 17
Connected device has
multiple IR codes for
remote control.
Please select one.
Device Type
Brand
Number of Digits
ENTER Key
Key Speed
Test
Move Prev.
5
Press
/
/
/
to enter a channel (any
channel), select [OK], and press ENTER.
Select
Set-Top Box Edit
A
1
0
OKCh.
Cable Box
ABC
IR Code 17
2 Digit Type
Select Ch.
Device Type
Brand
Number of Digits
ENTER Key
Key Speed
Test
Move
Prev.
6
Check if the same channel is selected on
the cable box/satellite receiver.
Prev.Select
Set-Top Box Edit
A
Yes
No
IR Code 17
Connected device's
channel will be changed
automatically.
Was the channel changed?
Device Type
Brand
Number of Digits
ENTER Key
Key Speed
Test
Move
If the same channel is not selected, return to step 4
by pressing
RETURN repeatedly and try one of
the other code(s) until you find the one that works.
7
Select [Yes] and press ENTER.
8
Press ENTER to close the display.
Select
Set-Top Box Edit
A
Exit
Congratulations!
Connected device control
test is complete.
Device Type
Brand
Number of Digits
ENTER Key
Key Speed
Test
Prev.
7
Select from the following options and
press ENTER.
[Device Type]: Selects the type of cable
box/satellite receiver.
ExitSelect
Move
Set-Top Box Edit
Device Type
Brand
Number of Digits
ENTER Key
Key Speed
Test
Cable Box
Satellite Box
Digital Video Recorder
Other Set-Top Boxes
A
[Brand]: Press
/
to select the initial
of the brand name , press ENTER, and
then press
/
to select the brand.
ExitSelect
Move
Set-Top Box Edit
ABC
Adelphia
Allegro
Americast
Antronix
Archer
Device Type
Brand
Number of Digits
ENTER Key
Key Speed
Test
A
[Number of Digits]: Selects the number
of digits for your cable box/satellite
receiver's channel.
ExitSelect
Move
Set-Top Box Edit
Device Type
Brand
Number of Digits
ENTER Key
Key Speed
Test
2 Digit Type
3 Digit Type
4 Digit Type
A
Example: Ch.12
[ENTER key]: Selects whether you need
to press the ENTER button each time
after entering the channel number.
ExitSelect
Move
Set-Top Box Edit
Off
On
A
If your device needs
ENTER key to change
channels. please select ON.
ON. use ENTER key
OFF. do not use ENTER key
Device Type
Brand
Number of Digits
ENTER Key
Key Speed
Test
[Key Speed]: Selects the speed to send
commands to the cable box/satellite
receiver.
ExitSelect
Move
Set-Top Box Edit
Slow
Normal
Fast
A
Device Type
Brand
Number of Digits
ENTER Key
Key Speed
Test
After making changes, check if the cable box/satellite
receiver control works correctly (
See right
).
Set top box
settings
1
Press SYSTEM MENU.
2
Select [Setup] and press ENTER.
SystemMenu
Timer Record
Setup
Media
Photo
Music
Video(Title)
3
Select [Video] and press
.
Disc Record Mode
DV Input
Auto Chapter
Set-Top Box Control
Set-Top Box Edit
Exit
4
Select [Set-Top Box Control] and press
.
5
Select [On] and press ENTER.
Disc Record Mode
On
DV Input
Auto Chapter
Set-Top Box Control
Set-Top Box Edit
Off
ExitSelect
Prev.
6
On the [Current Setting] display, select
[Edit] and press ENTER.
Current Setting
Device Type : Cable Box
Brand : ABC
Description : IR Code 17
Number of Digits : 2 Digit Type
ENTER Key : Off
Key Speed : Normal
Exit
Set-Top Box Control
Edit
Be sure to make the following settings beforehand as they are
necessary for general TV viewing and timer setting.
hint
You can use "Setup" options (audio, video, etc.) to better adjust your viewing
environment. Refer to "Settings and Adjustments" in the Operating Instructions.
Record a TV Program
1
Press INPUT to select input
source until “L1” appears in the
front panel display.
2
Select a channel on the
connected cable box or satellite
receiver.
3
Press REC MODE repeatedly to
select the recording mode.
HQ, SP, LP, EP, or ULP
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.
4
Press
REC.
The recorder starts recording. To stop
recording, press
REC STOP.
Record a TV Program using Timer
1
Press TIMER.
ExitEdit
Erase
Timer List
Date Start
NEW
Length Mode
Check
1/2
Set-Top
Channel
Imput
SP OFF
Rec.OK30min7:20 PM10/12 Sun
L1
2
Select [NEW] and press ENTER.
Date Start Stop Mode
Set-Top
Channel
Imput
ExitOK
SP OFF7:50 PM7:20 PM10/12 SunL1
Timer Record 100 min Remain
3
Press
/
/
/
to set input
source, date, start/stop time, and
channel.
If you do not use the set top box controller,
press CLEAR to select [OFF] in [Set-Top
Channel]. Be sure to select the channel on
the connected cable box/satellite receiver.
4
Press ENTER.
5
Press
RETURN to turn off the
Timer List.
Leave the cable box/satellite receiver turned
on.
Insert a DVD Disc
1
Press
OPEN/CLOSE and place
a recordable DVD on the disc
tray.
2
Press
OPEN/CLOSE again to
close the disc tray.
Wait until “REAd” disappears from the front
panel display.
Refer to “Recordable and Playable Discs” in
the Operating Instructions for details about
recordable discs.
Playback the Recorded DVD Disc
1
Press TITLE LIST.
The Title List menu appears.
Select
Playlist
ExitInfo.
Original
Title 1
1/7
12/07 0:45:00
Title 2
12/09 1:00:00
Title 3
12/10 0:15:00
Title 4
12/13 0:10:00
Title 5
12/16 0:10:00
Title 6
12/19 0:25:00
Title List
DVD-VR
2hour 45min
Remain
2
Press
/
to select the title you
want to play and press ENTER.
The sub-menu appears.
Select
Playlist
ExitInfo.
Original
Title 1
1/7
12/07 0:45:00
Title 2
12/09 1:00:00
Title 3
12/10 0:15:00
Title 4
12/13 0:10:00
Title 5
12/16 0:10:00
Title 6
12/19 0:25:00
Play
Search
Erase
Edit
Play List
DVD-VR
2hour 45min
Remain
Title List
3
Press
/
to select [Play] and
press ENTER.
Playback starts from the beginning of the
title.
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Sony RDR-GX257, a versatile DVD recorder, equips you with multiple connectivity options to enrich your home entertainment experience. Connect it to your TV using HDMI or component video cords to enjoy high-quality visuals. You can also link it to an AV amplifier or receiver for immersive audio through Dolby Digital or DTS surround effects. Additionally, you can use the supplied set-top box controller to control channels on your cable or satellite receiver, making it a central hub for your entertainment needs.
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