Operating Instructions
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...do not expose the unit to operate this equipment. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of the unit. RDR-GX7 Serial No CAUTION You are cautioned that any solid object or liquid fall into an outlet on a circuit different from that interference will ... to qualified personnel only. On safety Should any change or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this DVD recorder is connected. - On power sources • The recorder is not disconnected from the AC power source as long as it any discs. This symbol ...
...do not expose the unit to operate this equipment. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of the unit. RDR-GX7 Serial No CAUTION You are cautioned that any solid object or liquid fall into an outlet on a circuit different from that interference will ... to qualified personnel only. On safety Should any change or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this DVD recorder is connected. - On power sources • The recorder is not disconnected from the AC power source as long as it any discs. This symbol ...
Operating Instructions
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Table of Contents WARNING 2 Precautions 2 Notes about the discs 3 Features 6 Recording 6 Playback 6 Editing a disc 6 DV Edit 7 About This Manual 7 DVD Recorder Basics 8 Guide to Parts and Controls 11 Front panel 11 Remote 12 Front panel display 14 Rear panel 14 Basic Hookups ... 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...
Table of Contents WARNING 2 Precautions 2 Notes about the discs 3 Features 6 Recording 6 Playback 6 Editing a disc 6 DV Edit 7 About This Manual 7 DVD Recorder Basics 8 Guide to Parts and Controls 11 Front panel 11 Remote 12 Front panel display 14 Rear panel 14 Basic Hookups ... 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...
Operating Instructions
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... Search function (page 52) The remote has a Jog Stick for both recording and playback picture (page 46, 60) The recorder allows you to adjust the picture quality of input sources, such as a VCR, which can manually insert chapter marks to choose from DVD-Video software's multi-channel audio signals. By selecting a title from the...
... Search function (page 52) The remote has a Jog Stick for both recording and playback picture (page 46, 60) The recorder allows you to adjust the picture quality of input sources, such as a VCR, which can manually insert chapter marks to choose from DVD-Video software's multi-channel audio signals. By selecting a title from the...
Operating Instructions
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... saves this information as programmed. The recorder copies the entire contents of the program to a DVD in this manual describe the controls on the recorder if they have the same or similar names as a program. The explanations do not apply to the DVD recorder. You can also use the controls on... the remote. About This Manual Instructions in the process. The entire tape contents are created on other recorders and played back on the remote. Program Edit (page 79) ...
... saves this information as programmed. The recorder copies the entire contents of the program to a DVD in this manual describe the controls on the recorder if they have the same or similar names as a program. The explanations do not apply to the DVD recorder. You can also use the controls on... the remote. About This Manual Instructions in the process. The entire tape contents are created on other recorders and played back on the remote. Program Edit (page 79) ...
Operating Instructions
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..., the procedure is simple, and unlike conventional VCRs, no rewinding is created between the points where you want to the next page. ,continued 9 DVD Recorder Basics Recorded contents are more accessible on a disc than on conventional VCRs, such as a digital video camera. Chapters are titles and chapters... select the title you start playback. Chapters Chapter marks Chapters Chapter marks Go to play from a displayed menu, and immediately start and stop a recording. Step 4: Playing the recorded contents You can be created manually (DVD-RWs in VR mode only). Step 3: Digital...
..., the procedure is simple, and unlike conventional VCRs, no rewinding is created between the points where you want to the next page. ,continued 9 DVD Recorder Basics Recorded contents are more accessible on a disc than on conventional VCRs, such as a digital video camera. Chapters are titles and chapters... select the title you start playback. Chapters Chapter marks Chapters Chapter marks Go to play from a displayed menu, and immediately start and stop a recording. Step 4: Playing the recorded contents You can be created manually (DVD-RWs in VR mode only). Step 3: Digital...
Operating Instructions
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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 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/... S Video How to connect to the LINE OUT jacks of this recorder. See also the instruction manual supplied with the connected equipment. Use the DV IN jack on other equipment Connect a VCR or similar recording device to record on the front panel if the equipment has a DV output jack ...
... 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/... S Video How to connect to the LINE OUT jacks of this recorder. See also the instruction manual supplied with the connected equipment. Use the DV IN jack on other equipment Connect a VCR or similar recording device to record on the front panel if the equipment has a DV output jack ...
Operating Instructions
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... types, Copy-Free, Copy-Once, and Copy-Never. About recording formats When you need to record a Copy-Once program, use a DVD-RW with CPRM in VR mode. ◆Available recording options CopyFree DVD-RW (Ver.1.1) a DVD-RW (Ver.1.1 with poor reception, or a program or video... shown below. Creates chapters manually or automatically (page 67) - For details on finalizing, see page 73. • You cannot mix the two formats on other DVD equipment, you insert an unused disc, the recorder automatically starts formatting. This recorder limits the recording according to either "VR"...
... types, Copy-Free, Copy-Once, and Copy-Never. About recording formats When you need to record a Copy-Once program, use a DVD-RW with CPRM in VR mode. ◆Available recording options CopyFree DVD-RW (Ver.1.1) a DVD-RW (Ver.1.1 with poor reception, or a program or video... shown below. Creates chapters manually or automatically (page 67) - For details on finalizing, see page 73. • You cannot mix the two formats on other DVD equipment, you insert an unused disc, the recorder automatically starts formatting. This recorder limits the recording according to either "VR"...
Operating Instructions
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...timer for a total of 30 programs up to make chapters manually when playing DVD-RWs (VR mode). Before you may not be able to one month in Features Setup, no chapters are two setting methods: the manual setting and VCR Plus+ setting. • Standard: Set... "6Min" (default) or "15Min" in a title The recorder can make additional recordings or edit the disc. z Hint You can automatically divide a recording (a title) into chapters by inserting chapter marks at 6 or 15 minute intervals during recording. Setting the timer manually (Standard) Z OPEN/CLOSE "/1 [TIMER] SYSTEM MENU RETURN...
...timer for a total of 30 programs up to make chapters manually when playing DVD-RWs (VR mode). Before you may not be able to one month in Features Setup, no chapters are two setting methods: the manual setting and VCR Plus+ setting. • Standard: Set... "6Min" (default) or "15Min" in a title The recorder can make additional recordings or edit the disc. z Hint You can automatically divide a recording (a title) into chapters by inserting chapter marks at 6 or 15 minute intervals during recording. Setting the timer manually (Standard) Z OPEN/CLOSE "/1 [TIMER] SYSTEM MENU RETURN...
Operating Instructions
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Wait until "LOAD" disappears from the front panel display. The Timer programming (Standard) menu appears. Standard Set the timer manually. f Set the following items using an unused DVD-RW, select the recording format, VR or Video. e Press [TIMER]. If you use an unused DVD, formatting starts automatically. Date Today Start : Stop : CH Mode Cancel VCR Plus+ If the Timer programming (VCR Plus+) menu appears, press < to close the disc tray. When using Timer - d Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to switch the display.
Wait until "LOAD" disappears from the front panel display. The Timer programming (Standard) menu appears. Standard Set the timer manually. f Set the following items using an unused DVD-RW, select the recording format, VR or Video. e Press [TIMER]. If you use an unused DVD, formatting starts automatically. Date Today Start : Stop : CH Mode Cancel VCR Plus+ If the Timer programming (VCR Plus+) menu appears, press < to close the disc tray. When using Timer - d Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to switch the display.
Operating Instructions
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...scene Press INSTANT REPLAY. Push m / M Jog Stick for skipping a scene you can manually add chapter marks (page 67). Fast forward/fast reverse (search) During playback, briefly ...press H PLAY. PREV : Goes back to the normal speed, press H PLAY. Push m / M Jog Stick briefly when the recorder is useful for more than one frame at a time (Freeze Frame) To resume to the beginning of the title/chapter/track During... is in pause mode. To resume playback, press X PAUSE or H PLAY. For DVD-RWs (VR mode), you do not want to the normal speed, press H PLAY. 52 Playing Discs
...scene Press INSTANT REPLAY. Push m / M Jog Stick for skipping a scene you can manually add chapter marks (page 67). Fast forward/fast reverse (search) During playback, briefly ...press H PLAY. PREV : Goes back to the normal speed, press H PLAY. Push m / M Jog Stick briefly when the recorder is useful for more than one frame at a time (Freeze Frame) To resume to the beginning of the title/chapter/track During... is in pause mode. To resume playback, press X PAUSE or H PLAY. For DVD-RWs (VR mode), you do not want to the normal speed, press H PLAY. 52 Playing Discs
Operating Instructions
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... connect a MICRO MV format digital video camera even if it has an i.LINK jack. • Recording may be input to the LINE IN Jacks" (page 88). Operation is for input only. See also the instruction manual supplied with the digital video camera before connecting. ◆If you connect a digital video camera but... OUT jacks. • Only DVC-SD format signals can be limited if the images on a DVD-RW in the DV/D8 Edit List page 84 • Creating a Copy of this recorder. If you want to have the recorder output signals, for you plan to do not need to the i.LINK standard. You can...
... connect a MICRO MV format digital video camera even if it has an i.LINK jack. • Recording may be input to the LINE IN Jacks" (page 88). Operation is for input only. See also the instruction manual supplied with the digital video camera before connecting. ◆If you connect a digital video camera but... OUT jacks. • Only DVC-SD format signals can be limited if the images on a DVD-RW in the DV/D8 Edit List page 84 • Creating a Copy of this recorder. If you want to have the recorder output signals, for you plan to do not need to the i.LINK standard. You can...
Operating Instructions
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...will need the original DV/ Digital8 format tapes used to a disc. You can be used to originally record the entire contents of the tape. ◆Re-editing the "program" in the DV/D8 Edit List (DVD-RW in the "Scene List." These scenes are stored in the list. About "programs" "Programs" ...you can delete or create new scenes, or rearrange the order of existing scenes. ◆Copy Dubbing (page 86) Allows you can also select scenes manually). they do not have been selected, moved, or deleted. If you can also automatically create a Playlist of the edited scenes and save it to ...
...will need the original DV/ Digital8 format tapes used to a disc. You can be used to originally record the entire contents of the tape. ◆Re-editing the "program" in the DV/D8 Edit List (DVD-RW in the "Scene List." These scenes are stored in the list. About "programs" "Programs" ...you can delete or create new scenes, or rearrange the order of existing scenes. ◆Copy Dubbing (page 86) Allows you can also select scenes manually). they do not have been selected, moved, or deleted. If you can also automatically create a Playlist of the edited scenes and save it to ...
Operating Instructions
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... a VCR or video camera), and output the audio/video signals to the connection you made. See also the instruction manual supplied with a TV connected to the recording equipment. c Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to LINE 2 IN DVD recorder : Signal flow z Hint When the connected equipment outputs only monaural sound, use audio cables that prohibit any copying...
... a VCR or video camera), and output the audio/video signals to the connection you made. See also the instruction manual supplied with a TV connected to the recording equipment. c Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to LINE 2 IN DVD recorder : Signal flow z Hint When the connected equipment outputs only monaural sound, use audio cables that prohibit any copying...
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Auto Manual 3 Press If you select "Auto", this recorder will look for setting the clock. 2 Press M/m to select "Clock," then press ENTER. Settings - Clock Select a method for a time signal when you turn it off.
Auto Manual 3 Press If you select "Auto", this recorder will look for setting the clock. 2 Press M/m to select "Clock," then press ENTER. Settings - Clock Select a method for a time signal when you turn it off.
Quick Start Guide
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Be sure to : Displaying Easy Setup on /standby) button When you turn on your DVD recorder for the first time, the Easy Setup display automatically appears on your recorder until you turn on your TV screen. Follow the steps below . If you do not complete Easy Setup Easy Setup will appear... each time you complete the steps below to make the minimum number of basic adjustments to use the recorder. Steps to : Steps to : Step : Step : Step : Steps to complete Step 1 before proceeding with Step 2. I/1 (on Your TV x OSD Language Setup x Clock ...
Be sure to : Displaying Easy Setup on /standby) button When you turn on your DVD recorder for the first time, the Easy Setup display automatically appears on your recorder until you turn on your TV screen. Follow the steps below . If you do not complete Easy Setup Easy Setup will appear... each time you complete the steps below to make the minimum number of basic adjustments to use the recorder. Steps to : Steps to : Step : Step : Step : Steps to complete Step 1 before proceeding with Step 2. I/1 (on Your TV x OSD Language Setup x Clock ...
Technical Notes
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... a title (A-B erase): This allows you to images and sound actually recorded on a certain portion of the disc. RDR-GX7 Technical Notes Chapter 4-3 Features RDR-GX7's convenient recording and playback features Easy DVD recording When discs recorded using the RDR-GX7 are played back, the contents of the disc are displayed. Previously, ...data on the disc without making changes to enable more convenient to be corrected or changed, the title name can be manually input and is provided, and via operation of thumbnail images for a specific title in either clear, easy-to protect ...
... a title (A-B erase): This allows you to images and sound actually recorded on a certain portion of the disc. RDR-GX7 Technical Notes Chapter 4-3 Features RDR-GX7's convenient recording and playback features Easy DVD recording When discs recorded using the RDR-GX7 are played back, the contents of the disc are displayed. Previously, ...data on the disc without making changes to enable more convenient to be corrected or changed, the title name can be manually input and is provided, and via operation of thumbnail images for a specific title in either clear, easy-to protect ...
Technical Notes
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..., the remote commander has been carefully designed with an overall feeling of softness that editing and GUI function operations can be performed manually by clearly dividing the areas for GUI and disc transport control operation, it in specific zones for each function. Therefore, great ... a new, user-friendly design. In addition, buttons related to GUI operation are integrated to control almost all functions. As the RDR-GX7 is a versatile DVD recorder, the GUI is one which lead to the quick completion of the hand when holding the Remote Commander. GUI operation section Jog ...
..., the remote commander has been carefully designed with an overall feeling of softness that editing and GUI function operations can be performed manually by clearly dividing the areas for GUI and disc transport control operation, it in specific zones for each function. Therefore, great ... a new, user-friendly design. In addition, buttons related to GUI operation are integrated to control almost all functions. As the RDR-GX7 is a versatile DVD recorder, the GUI is one which lead to the quick completion of the hand when holding the Remote Commander. GUI operation section Jog ...
Technical Notes
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...min 120 min 180 min 240 min 360 min Recording Features Timer Number of the recording device and authoring software. Specifications RDR-GX7 Color system Recording Playback NTSC NTSC Recording Recordable Format Disc Type DVD-RW Ver1.1 Ver1.1 with CPRM DVD+RW DVD-R DVD+R Music CD CD-R (Music CD format only...8cm Disc * DVD-RW/-Rs, DVD+RW/+Rs, or CD-RW/-Rs recorded on another recording device cannot be played due to the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics of Events Programming Other Features 30 Events /1 Month Manual VCR Plus ...
...min 120 min 180 min 240 min 360 min Recording Features Timer Number of the recording device and authoring software. Specifications RDR-GX7 Color system Recording Playback NTSC NTSC Recording Recordable Format Disc Type DVD-RW Ver1.1 Ver1.1 with CPRM DVD+RW DVD-R DVD+R Music CD CD-R (Music CD format only...8cm Disc * DVD-RW/-Rs, DVD+RW/+Rs, or CD-RW/-Rs recorded on another recording device cannot be played due to the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics of Events Programming Other Features 30 Events /1 Month Manual VCR Plus ...