Sony RDR-GX355 BROCHURE

RDR-GX355

Single Tray DVD Recorder

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Key Features

Line Input Recording (No Tuner)

HDMI™ Output with 720p/1080i Upscaling

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Set Top Box Pass Through w/Control

1 Touch Dubbing from DV/D8 Camcorder through
LINK® port

Multi-Format DVD Disc Compatible

Key Technologies

HDMI™ Output with 1080p upscaling of DVD Media

Reads the data on a standard DVD at 480P and upscales
the video resolution to 1080p resolution on your compatible TV. This allows for you to enjoy the best in video
performance while delivering digital video and audio over one simple cable.

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Set Top Box Pass Through

Allows for viewing of programming from Cable Set Top Box or Satellite Receiver even
when the recorder is powered off through the line input. You can see TV programs of the connected Cable Set Top
Box or Satellite Receiver, regardless if the recorder is powered on or not.

One Touch Dubbing

Allows for the easy copying of your personal content on VHS tapes, DV/Digital 8 tapes and
DVD discs in order to preserve for a long time, or to share it with your relatives and friends; provides easy operation
by just pressing button on the front panel.

Line Input Recording

Refers to utilizing Audio/Video inputs to record desired programming from a set-top box or

other video sources that use A/V outputs.

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Last Updated: 03/22/2007

RDR-GX355

Single Tray DVD Recorder

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Features

General

Background Graphics: Yes

Video

DVD (VR Mode) Playback: Yes (with CPRM)
DVD Playback:

Yes

DVD+R DL Recording: Yes
DVD+R Recording: Yes
DVD+RW Recording: Yes
DVD

-R Recording: Yes

DVD

-RW (VR Mode) Recording: Yes

DVD

-RW Recording: Yes

Screen Saver:

Yes

SVCD Playback: Yes
VCD Playback: Yes
DVD+R DL Read Compatibility: Yes
DVD+R Read Compatibility: Yes
DVD+RW Read Compatibility: Yes
DVD

-R Read Compatibility: Yes

DVD

-RW (VR Mode) Read Compatibility: Yes

(with CPRM)

JPEG Playback: Yes

Audio

CD Playback: Yes (CD, CD-R, CD-RW)
Dolby®

Digital Decoding:

Yes

dts® Output: Yes
MP3 Playback: Yes

Convenience

Noise Reduction: Yes
One Touch Dubbing: Yes
On Screen Display:

Yes

Specifications

General

Tray Type:

Single Tray

Video

Digital

-to-Analog Converter: 10 Bit, 54Mhz

Audio

Digital

-to-Analog Converter: 32 Bit, 96 kHz

Convenience

Recording Modes: 8 Modes on non-doubled

layered DVD Media: HQ(1h), HSP(1.5h), SP(2h),
LSP(2.5h), ESP(3h), LP(4h), EP(6h), SLP(8h)

Inputs and Outputs

Coaxial Audio Digital Output(s):

1 (Rear)

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RCA Audio Input(s): 2 (1Rear/1 Front)
RCA Audio Output(s): 1 (Rear)
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-Video Input(s): 2 (1Rear/1 Front)

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-Video Output(s): 1 (Rear)
Composite Video Input(s): 2 (1Rear/1 Front)
Composite Video Output(s): 1 (Rear)
Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Output(s): 1 (Rear)
HDMI™ Connection Output(s): 1 (Rear)
i.LINK®

for DV/Digital8

® Video Input(s): 1

(Front)

Power

Power Requirements: AC 120V, 60Hz

Dimensions

Weight:

6lbs 13oz (3.1kg) (TBD)

Measurements: 17" x 2 3/4" x 11 3/16" (430 x 70 x

284mm)

UPC Code: 027242708839

1.Playback Depends on Recording Conditions.

2.Chasing Playback is possible with DVD-RW Discs in VR Mode only.

3.DVD Media/Formats are not universally compatible

4.Image quality may vary

5.Requires HDTV with HDMI connector and equivalent display capability.
Image quality will vary.

©2007 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved.
IMPORTANT FACT: U.S. law requires all over-the-air broadcasting to switch
from analog to digital signals on February 17, 2009. After that date, this
product will require a converter device in order for it to receive/record over

­the-air broadcasts via an antenna from your local TV stations. If you are a
pay TV subscriber, your cable or satellite box should provide this
functionality without additional equipment. Playback of recorded media
(e.g. DVD or VHS movies) should remain unaffected.

Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited.
Sony, the Sony logo, Digital8, Precision Cinema Progressive, Remote
Commander and i.LINK are trademarks of Sony. Dolby is a trademark of
Dolby Labatories. dts is a trademark of Digital Theater Systems, L.P. All
others trademarks are property of their respective owners.
Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Non

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metric weights and measures are approximate.

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