Sony RDR-GX255 Service Manual Download

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If your TV has component video input jacks

Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks using a component video cord (not supplied) or three
video cords (not supplied) of the same kind and length. You will enjoy accurate color reproduction and
high quality images.
If your TV accepts progressive 480p format signals, you must use this connection and then set
“Progressive” of “Video” to “On” in the “Setup” display (page 80). The “PROGRESSIVE” indicator
lights up when the recorder outputs progressive signals.
When using this connection, be sure to connect the audio cord to the LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) jacks.

VIDEO

AUDIO

LINE OUT

VHF/UHF

VIDEO

AUDIO

LINE 1 IN

AUDIO OUT

S VIDEO OUT

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

OPTICAL COAXIAL

HDMI OUT

OUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

LINE OUT

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO IN

AUDIO

INPUT

: Signal flow

TV or projector

(red)

(white)

(green)

Component video cord
(not supplied)

(red)

(blue)

(red)

(green)

(blue)

to COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT

Audio/video cord
(supplied)

(white)

(red)

to LINE OUT
(AUDIO L/R)

DVD recorder

Step 4: Connecting to Your AV Amplifier (Receiver)

Select one of the following patterns

, according to the input jack on your AV amplifier (receiver).

This will enable you to listen to DVD audio tracks through your AV amplifier (receiver).

VIDEO

AUDIO

LINE OUT

VHF/UHF

VIDEO

AUDIO

LINE 1 IN

AUDIO OUT

S VIDEO OUT

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

OPTICAL COAXIAL

HDMI OUT

OUT

AUDIO OUT

AUDIO

INPUT

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

OPTICAL COAXIAL

HDMI OUT

: Signal flow

AV amplifier (receiver)

(red)

(white)

Audio cord
(not supplied)

(white)

(red)

DVD recorder

to AUDIO OUT (L/R)

to DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
(COAXIAL or OPTICAL)

Optical digital cord
(not supplied)

Coaxial digital cord
(not supplied)

[Speakers]

Rear (L)

Front (L)

Center

[Speakers]

Rear (R)

Front (R)

Subwoofer

AV amplifier (receiver)
with a decoder

HDMI cord
(not supplied)

to HDMI OUT

to coaxial or optical
digital input

to HDMI input

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Connecting to audio L/R jacks

This connection uses a stereo amplifier’s
(receiver’s) two front speakers for sound.

You can enjoy the surround function that creates
virtual speakers from two stereo speakers. Select
“Surround1,” “Surround2,” or “Surround3” in
“Surround” of “Audio” setup (page 82).

Surround 1

Surround 2

Surround 3

Note

Make sure that your listening position is between and at
an equal distance from your speakers, and that the
speakers are located in similar surroundings.

Connecting to a digital audio input jack

Use this connection if your AV amplifier
(receiver) has a Dolby

Digital or DTS

decoder

and a digital input jack. You can enjoy the
surround effect of Dolby Digital (5.1ch) or DTS
(5.1ch).

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories.

“DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks of DTS,
Inc.

Hint

For correct speaker location, see the operating
instructions supplied with the connected components.

Notes

• After you have completed the connection, make the

appropriate settings under “Audio Connection Setup”
in Easy Setup (page 29). Otherwise, no sound or a loud
noise will come from your speakers.

• With a coaxial or optical digital connection, you cannot

use the virtual surround effects of this recorder.

• When outputting from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

jacks, you cannot switch the bilingual sounds on a
DVD-RW (VR mode) or DVD-R (VR mode) by
pressing AUDIO.

• When you connect the recorder to an AV amplifier

(receiver) using an HDMI cord, you will need to do one
of the following:
– Connect the AV amplifier (receiver) to the TV with

an HDMI cord.

– Connect the recorder to the TV with a video cord

other than HDMI cord (component video cord, S
VIDEO cord, or audio/video cord).

• The HDMI OUT jack cannot output Dolby Digital

signals for digital broadcasts. To hear Dolby Digital,
use the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jacks.

Virtual speaker

Step 5: Connecting the
Power Cord

Plug the recorder and TV power cords into an AC
outlet. After you connect the power cord,

you

must wait for a short while before
operating the recorder

You can operate the

recorder only after the front panel display lights up
and the recorder enters standby mode.
If you connect additional equipment to this
recorder (page 32), be sure to connect the power
cord only after all connections are complete.

Step 6: Preparing the
Remote

You can control the recorder using the supplied
remote.
Insert two size AA (R6) batteries by matching the

and

ends on the batteries to the markings

inside the battery compartment. Be sure to close
the battery cover properly. When using the
remote, point it at the remote sensor

on the

recorder.

Notes

• If the supplied remote interferes your other Sony DVD

recorder or player, change the command mode number
for this recorder (page 28).

• Use the batteries correctly to avoid possible leakage

and corrosion. Do not touch the liquid with bare hands
should leakage occur. Observe the following:
– Do not use a new battery with an old battery, or

batteries of different manufacturers.

– Do not attempt to recharge the batteries.
– If you do not intend to use the remote for an extended

period of time, remove the batteries.

– If battery leakage occurs, wipe out any liquid inside

the battery compartment, and insert new batteries.

• Do not expose the remote sensor (marked

on the

front panel) to strong light, such as direct sunlight or
lighting apparatus. The recorder may not respond to the
remote.

• With normal use, the batteries should last about three to

six months.

• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid

place.