Self-Diagnosis Function; Display; Notes About This Recorder; Specifications - Sony RDR-GX300 Service Manual

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Timer recording is not complete or did not start
from the beginning.
, There was a power failure during recording. If
the power recovers when there is a timer
recording, the recorder resumes recording.
Should the power failure continue for more than
1 hour, reset the clock (page 86).
, Other timer setting overlapped the timer setting
(page 46).
, Disc space was not enough.
, The PDC/VPS function is working.
Contents previously recorded were erased.
, Data that has been recorded on a DVD with a PC
will be erased from the disc when the disc is
inserted.
The PDC/VPS function does not operate.
, Check that the clock and date are set correctly.
, Check that the PDC/VPS time you set is the
correct one (there might be a mistake in the TV
programme guide). If the broadcast you wanted
to record did not send the good PDC/VPS
information, the recorder will not start recording.
, If the reception is poor, the PDC/VPS signal
might be altered and the recorder might not start
recording.
, "PDC/VPS Scan Off" is selected (page 43).
Recording from the equipment with
a timer
Nothing was recorded even though you set the
Synchro-Rec setting correctly.
, You forgot to turn off the connected equipment.
Turn off the connected equipment and set the
recorder to Synchro-Rec standby mode
(page 50).
, The recorder was not set to the Synchro-
Recording standby mode. Press SYNCHRO
REC to have the recorder stand by for recording.
Make sure the SYNCHRO REC indicator lights
up on the front panel (page 50).
, The recorder is connected to the TV output jack
of the connected equipment.
Synchro-Recording does not complete.
, The timer setting for the connected equipment
overlapped the recorder's timer setting
(page 50).
, There was a power failure during the recording.
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Self-diagnosis Function

(When letters/numbers
appear in the display)
When the self-diagnosis function is activated to
prevent the recorder from malfunctioning, a five-
character service number (e.g., C 13 50) with a
combination of a letter and four numbers appears
in the front panel display. In this case, check the
following table.
First three Cause and/or
characters of the corrective action
service number
C 13
The disc is dirty.
, Clean the disc with a
soft cloth.
C 31 The disc is not inserted
correctly.
, Re-insert the disc
correctly.
E XX
To prevent a malfunction,
(xx is a number) the recorder has
performed the self-
diagnosis function.
, Contact your nearest
Sony dealer or local
authorized Sony
service facility and
give the five-
character service
number.
Example: E 61 10
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The recorder automatically starts recording
when the satellite receiver is turned on.
, The Synchro-Rec function was activated. Turn
off the satellite receiver and cancel the Synchro-
Rec function (page 50).

Display

The clock has stopped.
, Set the clock again (page 86).
, The clock stopped due to a power failure that
lasted for more than 1 hour. Reset the clock
(page 86).
The TIMER REC indicator is flashing.
, The disc does not have enough space.
, Insert a recordable disc inside the recorder.
The recording mode indication is incorrect.
, When the recording or dubbing is less than three
minutes, the recording mode indication may be
displayed incorrectly. The actual recording itself
is correctly made in the selected recording mode.
The clock does not appear in the front panel
display.
, "Dimmer" in Options Setup is set to "Power
Save" (page 95).
Remote control
The remote does not function.
, Batteries are weak.
, The remote is too far from the recorder.
, The remote's manufacturer code returned to the
default setting when you replaced the batteries.
Reset the code (page 20).
, Turn on the recorder.
, The remote is not pointed at the remote sensor on
the recorder.
, Different command modes are set for the
recorder and remote. Set the same command
mode (page 21).
, Set the TV/DVD switch to DVD (page 21).
Other Sony equipment responds to the remote.
, The same command mode is set for both the
equipment and recorder. Set a different
command mode for the recorder (page 21).

Notes About This Recorder

On operation
• If the recorder is brought directly from a cold to
a warm location, or is placed in a very damp
room, moisture may condense on the lenses
inside the recorder. Should this occur, the
recorder may not operate properly. In this case,
remove the disc and leave the recorder turned on
for about half an hour until the moisture
evaporates.
• When you move the recorder, take out any discs.
If you do not, the disc may be damaged.
On adjusting volume
Do not turn up the volume while listening to a
section with very low level inputs or no audio
signals. If you do, the speakers may be damaged
when a peak level section is played.
On cleaning
Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a soft
cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent
solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad,
scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or
benzine.
On cleaning discs
Do not use a commercially available cleaning
disc. It may cause a malfunction.
Notes about the discs
• To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its
edge. Do not touch the surface. Dust,
fingerprints, or scratches on the disc may cause
it to malfunction.
• Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat
sources such as hot air ducts, or leave it in a car
parked in direct sunlight as the temperature may
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The recorder does not operate properly.
, Restart the recorder. Press down [/1 on the
recorder for more than ten seconds until
"WELCOME" appears in the front panel display.
, When static electricity, etc., causes the recorder
to operate abnormally, turn off the recorder and
wait until the clock appears in the front panel
display. Then, unplug the recorder and after
leaving it off for a while, plug it in again.
Five numbers or letters are displayed in the
front panel display.
, The self-diagnosis function was activated (see
the table on page 102).
The disc tray does not open after you press Z
(open/close).
, It may take a few seconds for the disc tray to
open after you have recorded or edited a disc.
This is because the recorder is adding disc data to
the disc.
The disc tray does not open and "TRAY
LOCKED" appears in the front panel display.
, Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized
Sony service facility.
"RECOVERY" appears in the front panel
display.
, The recorder's recovery function was activated
when the recorder was turned on because the
power was turned off or failed during recording.
Leave the recorder on until "RECOVERY"
disappears from the front panel display.
"FAN ERROR" appears in the front panel
display.
, Check that the vent on the rear of the recorder is
not blocked. Then, turn off the recorder, wait
until the clock appears in the front panel display,
and disconnect the mains lead. Leave the
recorder off for a while, then re-connect the
mains lead, and press [/1 on the recorder.
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• After playing, store the disc in its case.
• Clean the disc with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the
disc from the centre out.
• Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner,
commercially available cleaners, or anti-static
spray intended for vinyl LPs.
• Do not use the following discs.
– A disc that has a non-standard shape (e.g.,
card, heart).
– A disc with a label or sticker on it.
– A disc that has cellophane tape or sticker
adhesive on it.
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Mechanical sound is heard when the recorder
is off.
, While the recorder is adjusting the clock for the
Auto Clock Set function or scanning the
channels for the PDC/VPS function, operational
noises (such as the internal fan) may be heard,
even when the power is off. This is not a
malfunction.
The disc tray does not open and you cannot
remove the disc after you press Z (open/
close).
, Turn off the recorder. Once the clock appears in
the front panel display, disconnect the mains
lead. Connect it again while pressing down A on
the recorder, and release the button when the disc
tray opens. Then, keep [/ 1
on the recorder
pressed for about ten seconds until
"WELCOME" appears in the front panel display.
"LOCKED" appears in the front panel display.
, The disc tray is locked. Cancel the Child Lock
(page 53).
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Specifications

System
Laser: Semiconductor laser
Channel coverage:
PAL/SECAM (B/G, D/K, I, L)
VHF: E2 to E12, R1 to R12, F1 to F10, Italian
A to H, Ireland A to J, South Africa 4 to 13/
UHF: E21 to E69, R21 to R69, B21 to B69,
F21 to F69/CATV: S01 to S05, S1 to S20,
France B to Q/HYPER: S21 to S41
The above channel coverage merely ensures the
channel reception within these ranges. It does not
guarantee the ability to receive signals in all
circumstances.
Video reception: Frequency synthesizer system
Audio reception: Split carrier system
Aerial out: 75-ohm asymmetrical aerial socket
Timer: Clock: Quartz locked/Timer indication:
24-hour cycle (digital)/Power back-up
duration: 1 hour
Video recording format: MPEG Video
Audio recording format/applicable bit rate:
Dolby Digital/2 ch, 256 kbps
When you play PCM sound tracks with a 96 kHz
sampling frequency, the output signals from the
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack
are converted to 48 kHz sampling frequency.
Inputs and outputs
LINE 2 OUT
(AUDIO): Phono jack/2 Vrms/10 kilohms
(VIDEO): Phono jack/1.0 Vp-p
(S VIDEO): 4-pin mini DIN/Y:1.0 Vp-p, C: 0.3
Vp-p (PAL)
LINE 2 IN/LINE 4 IN
(AUDIO): Phono jack/2 Vrms/more than 22
kilohms
(VIDEO): Phono jack/1.0 Vp-p
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(S VIDEO): 4-pin mini DIN/Y:1.0 Vp-p, C: 0.3
Vp-p (PAL)
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