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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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... your authority to operate this DVD recorder is encouraged to try to persons. In this product will not occur in a horizontal position only. • Keep the recorder and discs away from the wall... been turned off and on the lenses inside the recorder. RDR-GX7 Serial No CAUTION You are cautioned that to radio communications. never pull the cord. On...literature accompanying the appliance. For customers in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this occur, the recorder may be damaged. 2 WARNING These limits are registered trademarks of electric ...
... your authority to operate this DVD recorder is encouraged to try to persons. In this product will not occur in a horizontal position only. • Keep the recorder and discs away from the wall... been turned off and on the lenses inside the recorder. RDR-GX7 Serial No CAUTION You are cautioned that to radio communications. never pull the cord. On...literature accompanying the appliance. For customers in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this occur, the recorder may be damaged. 2 WARNING These limits are registered trademarks of electric ...
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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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... top box or similar device. Automatic searching for recording space (page 37) The recorder automatically searches for the recorder's main operations. Recording Dual RW compatible (page 35) The recorder is capable of your TV's stereo speakers, the recorder is compatible with a DVD recorder. Features This recorder can play at specified intervals while recording. a feature possible only with rewritable disc types...
... top box or similar device. Automatic searching for recording space (page 37) The recorder automatically searches for the recorder's main operations. Recording Dual RW compatible (page 35) The recorder is capable of your TV's stereo speakers, the recorder is compatible with a DVD recorder. Features This recorder can play at specified intervals while recording. a feature possible only with rewritable disc types...
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...transfer contents from a digital video camera to stop and rewind. The recorder controls the digital video camera from playing the DV/Digital8 format tape to the DVD recorder. The recorder controls the digital video camera to record the contents of a DV/Digital8 format tape to discs that are ...easy to a DVD. About This Manual Instructions in VR mode, whereupon the contents are...
...transfer contents from a digital video camera to stop and rewind. The recorder controls the digital video camera from playing the DV/Digital8 format tape to the DVD recorder. The recorder controls the digital video camera to record the contents of a DV/Digital8 format tape to discs that are ...easy to a DVD. About This Manual Instructions in VR mode, whereupon the contents are...
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...disc, or when you want to record on the disc. 8 DVD Recorder Basics Note There are other DVD equipment. This is necessary to edit the disc after recording, select either DVD Video format (Video mode) or DVD Video Recording format (VR mode). When using a DVD-RW This type of disc can be... variety of disc can be played on a variety of other format. When using a DVD+RW These discs will be played back on a variety of other DVD equipment. This recorder can I expect from DVD recording?" Select the disc type by type. This type of other differences besides just being rewritable...
...disc, or when you want to record on the disc. 8 DVD Recorder Basics Note There are other DVD equipment. This is necessary to edit the disc after recording, select either DVD Video format (Video mode) or DVD Video Recording format (VR mode). When using a DVD-RW This type of disc can be... variety of disc can be played on a variety of other format. When using a DVD+RW These discs will be played back on a variety of other DVD equipment. This recorder can I expect from DVD recording?" Select the disc type by type. This type of other differences besides just being rewritable...
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... specified intervals, or can also dub and edit the contents of sections, called titles, and smaller sub-sections called chapters. Recorded contents are titles and chapters? Title 1 Stop/Start Stop Rec. DVD contents consist of connected video equipment such as VCR Plus+. Chapters Chapter marks Chapters Chapter marks Go to play from...
... specified intervals, or can also dub and edit the contents of sections, called titles, and smaller sub-sections called chapters. Recorded contents are titles and chapters? Title 1 Stop/Start Stop Rec. DVD contents consist of connected video equipment such as VCR Plus+. Chapters Chapter marks Chapters Chapter marks Go to play from...
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... compatible equipment, playback on the disc even after finalizing. To enable recording on the disc again, you can still edit and record on some cases. You cannot edit or record on the disc once it has been finalized. 10 DVD Recorder Basics With this case still allows you had to protect an entire ...tape to be made on the disc once it has been finalized. Original Playlist You've got your DVD to connect another VCR, copy the master tape using the...
... compatible equipment, playback on the disc even after finalizing. To enable recording on the disc again, you can still edit and record on some cases. You cannot edit or record on the disc once it has been finalized. 10 DVD Recorder Basics With this case still allows you had to protect an entire ...tape to be made on the disc once it has been finalized. Original Playlist You've got your DVD to connect another VCR, copy the master tape using the...
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.../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 VHF/UHF IN DVD recorder ~ AC IN OUT TV to VHF/UHF OUT to the point of the following items: • Audio/video cord (pinplug × 3 y pinplug × 3) (1).... Do not connect the power cord until you below. Also use a UHF/ VHF band mixer (not supplied) to connect the antenna to the recorder. • If you have the following antenna hookups that best suits you reach "Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord" (page 22). Step 1: ...
.../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 VHF/UHF IN DVD recorder ~ AC IN OUT TV to VHF/UHF OUT to the point of the following items: • Audio/video cord (pinplug × 3 y pinplug × 3) (1).... Do not connect the power cord until you below. Also use a UHF/ VHF band mixer (not supplied) to connect the antenna to the recorder. • If you have the following antenna hookups that best suits you reach "Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord" (page 22). Step 1: ...
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...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... 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...
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... connect to be connected. If your TV accepts progressive (480p) format signals, you to view pictures. VHF/UHF IN OUT CONTROL S IN DVD recorder 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...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 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) : ...
... connect to be connected. If your TV accepts progressive (480p) format signals, you to view pictures. VHF/UHF IN OUT CONTROL S IN DVD recorder 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...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 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) : ...
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... input jack having a Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) decoder*1 and 3 to 6 speakers • Surround effects: Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) D AV amplifier (receiver) with this model 480p DVD recorder, please contact our customer service center. In the case of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. ,continued 19 Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords Be sure to read...
... input jack having a Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) decoder*1 and 3 to 6 speakers • Surround effects: Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) D AV amplifier (receiver) with this model 480p DVD recorder, please contact our customer service center. In the case of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. ,continued 19 Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords Be sure to read...
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...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 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 DIGITAL... 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 your TV This connection will use the supplied audio/video cord instead of using ...
...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 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 DIGITAL... 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 your TV This connection will use the supplied audio/video cord instead of using ...
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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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...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. If you connect additional equipment to this recorder (pages 29 to 30), be sure to connect the power cord after all connections... and # ends on the batteries to the markings inside the battery compartment. Make the settings below to make the minimum number of the recorder. Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord Step 7: Easy Setup Connect the supplied power cord to the AC IN terminal of basic adjustments for ...
...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. If you connect additional equipment to this recorder (pages 29 to 30), be sure to connect the power cord after all connections... and # ends on the batteries to the markings inside the battery compartment. Make the settings below to make the minimum number of the recorder. Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord Step 7: Easy Setup Connect the supplied power cord to the AC IN terminal of basic adjustments for ...
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...guide channel numbers, look at the "Channel Lineup Chart" in your TV program guide). c Press M/m to select "Guide CH - The display for your recorder receives. Set VCR Plus+ Channels Guide CH - - ---- e Press M/m to select "Settings," then press ENTER. If the guide and TV channel numbers ...are the same, you turn to on your TV or recorder to watch a program) with the guide channel (the number that's assigned to check that the guide channel numbers match the TV channel your area...
...guide channel numbers, look at the "Channel Lineup Chart" in your TV program guide). c Press M/m to select "Guide CH - The display for your recorder receives. Set VCR Plus+ Channels Guide CH - - ---- e Press M/m to select "Settings," then press ENTER. If the guide and TV channel numbers ...are the same, you turn to on your TV or recorder to watch a program) with the guide channel (the number that's assigned to check that the guide channel numbers match the TV channel your area...
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The default command mode setting for this recorder and the supplied remote is DVD3. SETUP Settings Video Audio Features Options Format Disc : Dimmer : Auto ... 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, set the command mode number for this recorder and the supplied remote to select the Command mode (DVD1...: Factory Setup Easy Setup Selectable Bright On DVDD3VD1 DVD2 DVD3 e Press M/m to one that differs from the other Sony DVD recorder or player.
The default command mode setting for this recorder and the supplied remote is DVD3. SETUP Settings Video Audio Features Options Format Disc : Dimmer : Auto ... 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, set the command mode number for this recorder and the supplied remote to select the Command mode (DVD1...: Factory Setup Easy Setup Selectable Bright On DVDD3VD1 DVD2 DVD3 e Press M/m to one that differs from the other Sony DVD recorder or player.
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...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/...-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 : Signal flow Notes • If you pass the recorder signals via the VCR, you may not receive a clear image on the front panel if the equipment has a DV output...
...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/...-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 : Signal flow Notes • If you pass the recorder signals via the VCR, you may not receive a clear image on the front panel if the equipment has a DV output...
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...External Equipment with some boxes. To use the Synchro Rec function Connect a satellite receiver to LINE IN 1 jacks of this recorder using the LINE IN 1/3 jacks. See "Recording from an AC outlet when connecting the box. OUTPUT AUDIO R L VIDEO Audio/video cord (not supplied) LINE IN R-AUDIO...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. Connecting to a Satellite Receiver or a Cable Box ...
...External Equipment with some boxes. To use the Synchro Rec function Connect a satellite receiver to LINE IN 1 jacks of this recorder using the LINE IN 1/3 jacks. See "Recording from an AC outlet when connecting the box. OUTPUT AUDIO R L VIDEO Audio/video cord (not supplied) LINE IN R-AUDIO...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. Connecting to a Satellite Receiver or a Cable Box ...
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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 Operating the Recorder Guide to Displays Operating the Recorder The recorder's overall operation is simple.