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3-081-195-71(1) DVD Recorder RDR-GX7 Operating Instructions © 2003 Sony Corporation
3-081-195-71(1) DVD Recorder RDR-GX7 Operating Instructions © 2003 Sony Corporation
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... may be sure to disconnect the recorder from that might block the ventilation holes. • Do not place the recorder in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this product will not ...with the limits set out in this DVD recorder is connected. - WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not open the cabinet. CAUTION The use the recorder for about half an hour until the...BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. RDR-GX7 Serial No CAUTION You are located at a qualified service shop only. If you move the recorder, take out any solid object or liquid fall...
... may be sure to disconnect the recorder from that might block the ventilation holes. • Do not place the recorder in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this product will not ...with the limits set out in this DVD recorder is connected. - WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not open the cabinet. CAUTION The use the recorder for about half an hour until the...BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. RDR-GX7 Serial No CAUTION You are located at a qualified service shop only. If you move the recorder, take out any solid object or liquid fall...
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... the Remote 26 Controlling TVs with the remote 26 Controlling the volume of your AV amplifier (receiver) with the remote 27 If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder 28 Connecting a VCR or Similar Recording Device to the LINE Jacks 29 Connecting to a Satellite Receiver or a Cable Box 30 Operating the...
... the Remote 26 Controlling TVs with the remote 26 Controlling the volume of your AV amplifier (receiver) with the remote 27 If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder 28 Connecting a VCR or Similar Recording Device to the LINE Jacks 29 Connecting to a Satellite Receiver or a Cable Box 30 Operating the...
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... - 9:30AM 12ch Thu 9/25 9:00AM( 0H30M) EP 4 3ch 8:00PM - 8:30PM 3ch Thu 9/25 8:00PM( 0H30M) SLP DVD-RW DVD+RW DVD-R Various recording/timer recording functions (page 35) In addition to divide a title into chapters which is compatible with a set top box or similar device. The feature... types accommodate a wide range of other images. Playback Easy playback with a DVD recorder. No searching is capable of editing functions, you can create numerous Playlist titles. By selecting a title from DVD-Video software's multi-channel audio signals. Moreover, you can easily start playing...
... - 9:30AM 12ch Thu 9/25 9:00AM( 0H30M) EP 4 3ch 8:00PM - 8:30PM 3ch Thu 9/25 8:00PM( 0H30M) SLP DVD-RW DVD+RW DVD-R Various recording/timer recording functions (page 35) In addition to divide a title into chapters which is compatible with a set top box or similar device. The feature... types accommodate a wide range of other images. Playback Easy playback with a DVD recorder. No searching is capable of editing functions, you can create numerous Playlist titles. By selecting a title from DVD-Video software's multi-channel audio signals. Moreover, you can easily start playing...
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... About This Manual Instructions in this manual refer to discs created on this information as those on recordable DVDs, including nonrewritable DVD-Rs. from a digital video camera to the DVD recorder. The entire tape contents are displayed as scenes in a scene list where you to select scenes ... Icon Meaning Functions available for DVD VIDEOs or DVD+Rs Functions available for DVD-RWs formatted in VR mode on this recorder Functions available for DVD-RWs formatted in Video mode on this recorder Functions available for DVD+RWs Functions available for DVD-Rs Functions available for music ...
... About This Manual Instructions in this manual refer to discs created on this information as those on recordable DVDs, including nonrewritable DVD-Rs. from a digital video camera to the DVD recorder. The entire tape contents are displayed as scenes in a scene list where you to select scenes ... Icon Meaning Functions available for DVD VIDEOs or DVD+Rs Functions available for DVD-RWs formatted in VR mode on this recorder Functions available for DVD-RWs formatted in Video mode on this recorder Functions available for DVD+RWs Functions available for DVD-Rs Functions available for music ...
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... select a disc most suitable for recording. See "Quick Guide to DVD Disc Types" on the following the chart on the disc. 8 DVD Recorder Basics When using a DVD-RW This type of disc can be formatted in the recorder. This type of other DVD equipment. However, the disc's contents... more varied editing. DVD Recorder Basics "What can change a DVD-RW's format to record on the back cover, as 60 min. Select the disc type by type. Video mode discs can be formatted in one DVD-RW. • You can I expect from DVD recording?" When using a DVD-R These discs will ...
... select a disc most suitable for recording. See "Quick Guide to DVD Disc Types" on the following the chart on the disc. 8 DVD Recorder Basics When using a DVD-RW This type of disc can be formatted in the recorder. This type of other DVD equipment. However, the disc's contents... more varied editing. DVD Recorder Basics "What can change a DVD-RW's format to record on the back cover, as 60 min. Select the disc type by type. Video mode discs can be formatted in one DVD-RW. • You can I expect from DVD recording?" When using a DVD-R These discs will ...
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... page. ,continued 9 DVD Recorder Basics Title 2 What are created automatically at specified intervals, or can also dub and edit the contents of sections, called titles, and smaller sub-sections called chapters. You can be created manually (DVD-RWs in VR mode only... familiar, convenient features as VCR Plus+. DVD contents consist of connected video equipment such as a digital video camera. Step 3: Digital Recording Record a program. A recorded disc contains title(s), and each title contains chapter(s) Start Rec. On this recorder, a title is necessary! Chapters Chapter ...
... page. ,continued 9 DVD Recorder Basics Title 2 What are created automatically at specified intervals, or can also dub and edit the contents of sections, called titles, and smaller sub-sections called chapters. You can be created manually (DVD-RWs in VR mode only... familiar, convenient features as VCR Plus+. DVD contents consist of connected video equipment such as a digital video camera. Step 3: Digital Recording Record a program. A recorded disc contains title(s), and each title contains chapter(s) Start Rec. On this recorder, a title is necessary! Chapters Chapter ...
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...edit the Playlist without affecting the original recording, you had to protect an entire tape to save the recordings from the displayed menus. When using a DVD+RW The recorder automatically finalizes a disc before ejecting it has been finalized. 10 DVD Recorder Basics Finalizing in VR mode. You... cannot edit or record on the disc even after finalizing. Example: You have recorded a few football games on a DVD-RW in this recorder, you can still edit and record on the disc once it . Protection...
...edit the Playlist without affecting the original recording, you had to protect an entire tape to save the recordings from the displayed menus. When using a DVD+RW The recorder automatically finalizes a disc before ejecting it has been finalized. 10 DVD Recorder Basics Finalizing in VR mode. You... cannot edit or record on the disc even after finalizing. Example: You have recorded a few football games on a DVD-RW in this recorder, you can still edit and record on the disc once it . Protection...
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...AUDIO-L 1 VIDEO S VIDEO LINE OUT R-AUDIO-L VIDEO 1 S VIDEO OPTICAL 3 2 Y PB PR COMPONENT VIDEO OUT VHF/UHF IN DVD recorder ~ AC IN OUT TV to VHF/UHF OUT to the recorder. Notes • If your antenna is a flat cable (300-ohm twin lead cable), use an external antenna connector (not supplied...) to connect the antenna to the recorder. • If you have separate cables for proper grounding and, in USA) This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention ...
...AUDIO-L 1 VIDEO S VIDEO LINE OUT R-AUDIO-L VIDEO 1 S VIDEO OPTICAL 3 2 Y PB PR COMPONENT VIDEO OUT VHF/UHF IN DVD recorder ~ AC IN OUT TV to VHF/UHF OUT to the recorder. Notes • If your antenna is a flat cable (300-ohm twin lead cable), use an external antenna connector (not supplied...) to connect the antenna to the recorder. • If you have separate cables for proper grounding and, in USA) This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention ...
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... IN DIGITAL OUT PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL COAXIAL 1 LINE IN R-AUDIO-L VIDEO S VIDEO LINE OUT R-AUDIO-L VIDEO 1 S VIDEO OPTICAL 3 2 Y PB PR COMPONENT VIDEO OUT DVD recorder ~ AC IN VHF/UHF IN to VHF/UHF IN OUT to VHF/UHF OUT TV to antenna input Antenna cable (supplied) : Signal flow z Hint If...IN DIGITAL OUT PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL LINE IN COAXIAL R-AUDIO-L 1 VIDEO S VIDEO LINE OUT R-AUDIO-L VIDEO 1 S VIDEO OPTICAL 3 2 Y PB PR COMPONENT VIDEO OUT DVD recorder ~ AC IN VHF/UHF IN to VHF/UHF IN OUT to VHF/UHF OUT Cable box IN OUT TV to the channel where the signal...
... IN DIGITAL OUT PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL COAXIAL 1 LINE IN R-AUDIO-L VIDEO S VIDEO LINE OUT R-AUDIO-L VIDEO 1 S VIDEO OPTICAL 3 2 Y PB PR COMPONENT VIDEO OUT DVD recorder ~ AC IN VHF/UHF IN to VHF/UHF IN OUT to VHF/UHF OUT TV to antenna input Antenna cable (supplied) : Signal flow z Hint If...IN DIGITAL OUT PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL LINE IN COAXIAL R-AUDIO-L 1 VIDEO S VIDEO LINE OUT R-AUDIO-L VIDEO 1 S VIDEO OPTICAL 3 2 Y PB PR COMPONENT VIDEO OUT DVD recorder ~ AC IN VHF/UHF IN to VHF/UHF IN OUT to VHF/UHF OUT Cable box IN OUT TV to the channel where the signal...
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... OUT PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL LINE IN COAXIAL R-AUDIO-L 1 VIDEO S VIDEO LINE OUT R-AUDIO-L VIDEO 1 S VIDEO OPTICAL 3 2 Y PB PR COMPONENT VIDEO OUT DVD recorder ~ AC IN LINE OUT R-AUDIO-L VIDEO 1 S VIDEO 2 to LINE OUT (VIDEO) 1 or 2 (yellow) (yellow) INPUT VIDEO Audio/video cord (supplied) ...OUT PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL LINE IN COAXIAL R-AUDIO-L 1 VIDEO S VIDEO LINE OUT R-AUDIO-L VIDEO 1 S VIDEO OPTICAL 3 2 Y PB PR COMPONENT VIDEO OUT DVD recorder ~ AC IN LINE OUT R-AUDIO-L VIDEO 1 S VIDEO to LINE OUT (S VIDEO) 1 or 2 2 S VIDEO cord (not supplied) INPUT S VIDEO C...
... OUT PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL LINE IN COAXIAL R-AUDIO-L 1 VIDEO S VIDEO LINE OUT R-AUDIO-L VIDEO 1 S VIDEO OPTICAL 3 2 Y PB PR COMPONENT VIDEO OUT DVD recorder ~ AC IN LINE OUT R-AUDIO-L VIDEO 1 S VIDEO 2 to LINE OUT (VIDEO) 1 or 2 (yellow) (yellow) INPUT VIDEO Audio/video cord (supplied) ...OUT PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL LINE IN COAXIAL R-AUDIO-L 1 VIDEO S VIDEO LINE OUT R-AUDIO-L VIDEO 1 S VIDEO OPTICAL 3 2 Y PB PR COMPONENT VIDEO OUT DVD recorder ~ AC IN LINE OUT R-AUDIO-L VIDEO 1 S VIDEO to LINE OUT (S VIDEO) 1 or 2 2 S VIDEO cord (not supplied) INPUT S VIDEO C...
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... in the picture. Basic Hookups and Settings Note Consumers should note that not all high definition television sets are fully compatible with this model 480p DVD recorder, please contact our customer service center.
... in the picture. Basic Hookups and Settings Note Consumers should note that not all high definition television sets are fully compatible with this model 480p DVD recorder, please contact our customer service center.
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... DIGITAL COAXIAL 1 LINE IN R-AUDIO-L VIDEO S VIDEO LINE OUT R-AUDIO-L VIDEO 1 S VIDEO OPTICAL 3 2 Y PB PR COMPONENT VIDEO OUT DVD recorder ~ AC IN B-2 DIGITAL OUT PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL COAXIAL Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) B-1 LINE OUT R-AUDIO-L VIDEO 1 S VIDEO OPTICAL to.../DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL COAXIAL 1 LINE IN R-AUDIO-L VIDEO S VIDEO LINE OUT R-AUDIO-L VIDEO 1 S VIDEO OPTICAL 3 2 Y PB PR COMPONENT VIDEO OUT DVD recorder ~ AC IN A LINE OUT R-AUDIO-L VIDEO 1 S VIDEO to audio input [Speakers] Stereo amplifier (receiver) Front (L) Front (R) MD deck/DAT deck ...
... DIGITAL COAXIAL 1 LINE IN R-AUDIO-L VIDEO S VIDEO LINE OUT R-AUDIO-L VIDEO 1 S VIDEO OPTICAL 3 2 Y PB PR COMPONENT VIDEO OUT DVD recorder ~ AC IN B-2 DIGITAL OUT PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL COAXIAL Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) B-1 LINE OUT R-AUDIO-L VIDEO 1 S VIDEO OPTICAL to.../DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL COAXIAL 1 LINE IN R-AUDIO-L VIDEO S VIDEO LINE OUT R-AUDIO-L VIDEO 1 S VIDEO OPTICAL 3 2 Y PB PR COMPONENT VIDEO OUT DVD recorder ~ AC IN A LINE OUT R-AUDIO-L VIDEO 1 S VIDEO to audio input [Speakers] Stereo amplifier (receiver) Front (L) Front (R) MD deck/DAT deck ...
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.../DOLBY DIGITAL LINE IN COAXIAL R-AUDIO-L 1 VIDEO S VIDEO LINE OUT R-AUDIO-L VIDEO 1 S VIDEO OPTICAL 3 2 Y PB PR COMPONENT VIDEO OUT DVD recorder ~ AC IN C-2 DIGITAL OUT PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL COAXIAL Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) C-1 LINE OUT R-AUDIO-L VIDEO 1 S VIDEO 2 OPTICAL ...S VIDEO OPTICAL 3 2 Y PB PR COMPONENT VIDEO OUT D DIGITAL OUT PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL COAXIAL to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) DVD recorder ~ AC IN OPTICAL or Optical digital cord (not supplied) Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) to optical digital input to coaxial digital input ...
.../DOLBY DIGITAL LINE IN COAXIAL R-AUDIO-L 1 VIDEO S VIDEO LINE OUT R-AUDIO-L VIDEO 1 S VIDEO OPTICAL 3 2 Y PB PR COMPONENT VIDEO OUT DVD recorder ~ AC IN C-2 DIGITAL OUT PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL COAXIAL Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) C-1 LINE OUT R-AUDIO-L VIDEO 1 S VIDEO 2 OPTICAL ...S VIDEO OPTICAL 3 2 Y PB PR COMPONENT VIDEO OUT D DIGITAL OUT PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL COAXIAL to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) DVD recorder ~ AC IN OPTICAL or Optical digital cord (not supplied) Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) to optical digital input to coaxial digital input ...
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...battery compartment. If you do not complete Easy Setup, it at the remote sensor on the recorder. Insert two Size AA (R6) batteries by matching the 3 and # ends on your recorder. RETURN Then plug the recorder and TV power cords into an AC outlet. OSD Language Setup m Clock Setup m Tuner... and Channel Setup m TV Type Setup m Audio Connection Setup to AC outlet "/1 Step 6: Preparing the Remote You can operate the recorder once the front panel display lights up and the recorder enters standby mode. When using the remote, point it will appear each time you must wait for using the...
...battery compartment. If you do not complete Easy Setup, it at the remote sensor on the recorder. Insert two Size AA (R6) batteries by matching the 3 and # ends on your recorder. RETURN Then plug the recorder and TV power cords into an AC outlet. OSD Language Setup m Clock Setup m Tuner... and Channel Setup m TV Type Setup m Audio Connection Setup to AC outlet "/1 Step 6: Preparing the Remote You can operate the recorder once the front panel display lights up and the recorder enters standby mode. When using the remote, point it will appear each time you must wait for using the...
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...® System Setting up Chart to check that features VCR PlusCode numbers. Use the Channel Line-up your recorder involves coordinating the TV channel number (the number you turn to on your TV or recorder to watch a program) with the guide channel (the number that's assigned to that channel in the program... ENTER. d Press M/m to coordinate these numbers using the following procedure. The display for your area that the guide channel numbers match the TV channel your recorder receives.
...® System Setting up Chart to check that features VCR PlusCode numbers. Use the Channel Line-up your recorder involves coordinating the TV channel number (the number you turn to on your TV or recorder to watch a program) with the guide channel (the number that's assigned to that channel in the program... ENTER. d Press M/m to coordinate these numbers using the following procedure. The display for your area that the guide channel numbers match the TV channel your recorder receives.
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If you selected above. SYSTEM MENU RETURN M/m, ENTER d Press M/m to one that differs from the other Sony DVD recorder or player, set the command mode number for this recorder and the supplied remote to select "Command Mode," then press ENTER. SETUP Settings Video Audio Features Options Format Disc... the COMMAND MODE switch on the remote so it matches the mode you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder If the supplied remote interferes with your other Sony DVD recorder or player. SETUP Settings Video Audio Features Options Tuner Preset Set VCR Plus+ Channels Clock...
If you selected above. SYSTEM MENU RETURN M/m, ENTER d Press M/m to one that differs from the other Sony DVD recorder or player, set the command mode number for this recorder and the supplied remote to select "Command Mode," then press ENTER. SETUP Settings Video Audio Features Options Format Disc... the COMMAND MODE switch on the remote so it matches the mode you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder If the supplied remote interferes with your other Sony DVD recorder or player. SETUP Settings Video Audio Features Options Tuner Preset Set VCR Plus+ Channels Clock...
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... connected equipment. Use the DV IN jack on the TV screen. How to connect to record on other equipment Connect a VCR or similar recording device to the LINE IN jacks of this recorder. DVD recorder VCR TV • Do not connect the yellow LINE IN (VIDEO) jack when using...DIGITAL OUT PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL LINE IN COAXIAL R-AUDIO-L 1 VIDEO S VIDEO LINE OUT R-AUDIO-L VIDEO 1 S VIDEO OPTICAL 3 2 Y PB PR COMPONENT VIDEO OUT DVD recorder ~ AC IN Audio/video cord (not supplied) S VIDEO cord (not supplied) LINE IN R-AUDIO-L VIDEO S VIDEO 1 3 to LINE IN 1 or 3 VHF/UHF...
... connected equipment. Use the DV IN jack on the TV screen. How to connect to record on other equipment Connect a VCR or similar recording device to the LINE IN jacks of this recorder. DVD recorder VCR TV • Do not connect the yellow LINE IN (VIDEO) jack when using...DIGITAL OUT PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL LINE IN COAXIAL R-AUDIO-L 1 VIDEO S VIDEO LINE OUT R-AUDIO-L VIDEO 1 S VIDEO OPTICAL 3 2 Y PB PR COMPONENT VIDEO OUT DVD recorder ~ AC IN Audio/video cord (not supplied) S VIDEO cord (not supplied) LINE IN R-AUDIO-L VIDEO S VIDEO 1 3 to LINE IN 1 or 3 VHF/UHF...
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...OUT PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL COAXIAL 1 LINE IN R-AUDIO-L VIDEO S VIDEO LINE OUT R-AUDIO-L VIDEO 1 S VIDEO OPTICAL 3 2 Y PB PR COMPONENT VIDEO OUT DVD recorder ~ AC IN : Signal flow If you want to use the Synchro Rec function, see page 88. Notes • Synchro...-Recording does not work with a Timer (Synchro Rec)" on this recorder. To use the Synchro Rec function Connect a satellite receiver to this recorder using the LINE IN 1/3 jacks. Refer to a Satellite Receiver or a Cable Box ...
...OUT PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL COAXIAL 1 LINE IN R-AUDIO-L VIDEO S VIDEO LINE OUT R-AUDIO-L VIDEO 1 S VIDEO OPTICAL 3 2 Y PB PR COMPONENT VIDEO OUT DVD recorder ~ AC IN : Signal flow If you want to use the Synchro Rec function, see page 88. Notes • Synchro...-Recording does not work with a Timer (Synchro Rec)" on this recorder. To use the Synchro Rec function Connect a satellite receiver to this recorder using the LINE IN 1/3 jacks. Refer to a Satellite Receiver or a Cable Box ...
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Operating the Recorder Guide to Displays Operating the Recorder The recorder's overall operation is simple. Generally, most operations can be performed by pressing only
Operating the Recorder Guide to Displays Operating the Recorder The recorder's overall operation is simple. Generally, most operations can be performed by pressing only