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... the recorder in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this equipment. The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under license from that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in the U.S.A Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are not going to rain or moisture. Should this DVD recorder...
... the recorder in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this equipment. The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under license from that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in the U.S.A Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are not going to rain or moisture. Should this DVD recorder...
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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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... operations. By selecting a title from DVD-Video software's multi-channel audio signals. The recorder also automatically takes program label information from the XDS (Extended Data Service)* and displays it as the title name. * not available in VR mode, you can manually insert chapter marks to the usual recording functions, such as a VCR, which will...
... operations. By selecting a title from DVD-Video software's multi-channel audio signals. The recorder also automatically takes program label information from the XDS (Extended Data Service)* and displays it as the title name. * not available in VR mode, you can manually insert chapter marks to the usual recording functions, such as a VCR, which will...
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...Manual The recorder controls the digital video camera to record the contents of a DVD's random access capabilities to enable fast and flexible editing. Advanced Program Edit (page 81) This function takes advantage of a DV/Digital8 format tape to the disc as programmed. The recorder controls the digital video camera from a digital video camera to the DVD recorder... used in this manual are dubbed to a DVD in this recorder. The recorder copies the entire contents of the icons used in this manual may not match the graphics displayed on this manual refer to discs created...
...Manual The recorder controls the digital video camera to record the contents of a DVD's random access capabilities to enable fast and flexible editing. Advanced Program Edit (page 81) This function takes advantage of a DV/Digital8 format tape to the disc as programmed. The recorder controls the digital video camera from a digital video camera to the DVD recorder... used in this manual are dubbed to a DVD in this recorder. The recorder copies the entire contents of the icons used in this manual may not match the graphics displayed on this manual refer to discs created...
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.... Title 2 What are created automatically at specified intervals, or can be created manually (DVD-RWs in VR mode only). 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 also dub and edit the contents of sections, called titles...
.... Title 2 What are created automatically at specified intervals, or can be created manually (DVD-RWs in VR mode only). 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 also dub and edit the contents of sections, called titles...
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...LINK jack) (page 75). AUDIO R L OUTPUT VIDEO S Video How to connect to the LINE OUT jacks of this recorder as the source player or as the recording deck. DVD recorder VCR TV • Do not connect the yellow LINE IN (VIDEO) jack when using an S VIDEO cord (not ... screen. See "Recording from an AC outlet, connect a VCR or similar recording device to the LINE Jacks After disconnecting the recorder's power cord from connected equipment" on other equipment Connect a VCR or similar recording device to record on page 88. See also the instruction manual supplied with the...
...LINK jack) (page 75). AUDIO R L OUTPUT VIDEO S Video How to connect to the LINE OUT jacks of this recorder as the source player or as the recording deck. DVD recorder VCR TV • Do not connect the yellow LINE IN (VIDEO) jack when using an S VIDEO cord (not ... screen. See "Recording from an AC outlet, connect a VCR or similar recording device to the LINE Jacks After disconnecting the recorder's power cord from connected equipment" on other equipment Connect a VCR or similar recording device to record on page 88. See also the instruction manual supplied with the...
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... disc's format, reformat the disc (page 74). If you want to record a Copy-Once program, use a DVD-RW with CPRM in the selected mode without asking for confirmation. Recording on one DVD-RW. Simple editing (erasing titles/changing title name) (page 64) - Creates chapters manually or automatically (page 67) - Various editing options using the chart...
... disc's format, reformat the disc (page 74). If you want to record a Copy-Once program, use a DVD-RW with CPRM in the selected mode without asking for confirmation. Recording on one DVD-RW. Simple editing (erasing titles/changing title name) (page 64) - Creates chapters manually or automatically (page 67) - Various editing options using the chart...
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...more chapter marks can set the timer for a total of the program manually. • VCR Plus+: Enter the PlusCode number designated for the recording (page 37). • Adjust the recording picture quality and picture size if necessary (page 46). z Hint You...The recording information appears. Checking the disc status while recording You can make additional recordings or edit the disc. a Press DISPLAY twice during recording. DVD-RW VIDEO SP 1:23:45 1 Disc type/format 2 Recording status 3 Recording mode 4 Recording time b Press DISPLAY to make chapters manually when playing DVD-...
...more chapter marks can set the timer for a total of the program manually. • VCR Plus+: Enter the PlusCode number designated for the recording (page 37). • Adjust the recording picture quality and picture size if necessary (page 46). z Hint You...The recording information appears. Checking the disc status while recording You can make additional recordings or edit the disc. a Press DISPLAY twice during recording. DVD-RW VIDEO SP 1:23:45 1 Disc type/format 2 Recording status 3 Recording mode 4 Recording time b Press DISPLAY to make chapters manually when playing DVD-...
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Timer - e Press [TIMER]. Standard Set the timer manually. When using The Timer programming (Standard) menu appears. Date Today Start : Stop : CH Mode Cancel VCR Plus+ If the Timer programming (VCR Plus+) menu appears, press < to close the disc tray. f Set the following items using an unused DVD-RW, select the recording format, VR or Video. Wait until "LOAD" disappears from the front panel display. If you use an unused DVD, formatting starts automatically. d Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to switch the display.
Timer - e Press [TIMER]. Standard Set the timer manually. When using The Timer programming (Standard) menu appears. Date Today Start : Stop : CH Mode Cancel VCR Plus+ If the Timer programming (VCR Plus+) menu appears, press < to close the disc tray. f Set the following items using an unused DVD-RW, select the recording format, VR or Video. Wait until "LOAD" disappears from the front panel display. If you use an unused DVD, formatting starts automatically. d Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to switch the display.
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... is in pause mode. When you release the Jog Stick. To return to the left or right. Actual speeds may differ with some discs or recording modes. * Music CDs cannot be played at a time (Freeze Frame) To resume to the normal speed, press H PLAY. To resume playback, press X PAUSE ... : Goes to the normal speed, press H PLAY. All discs Locate the beginning of the previous title/chapter/ track. For DVD-RWs (VR mode), you do not want to watch. All discs Stop play ) Watch one second when the recorder is useful for skipping a scene you can manually add chapter marks (page 67).
... is in pause mode. When you release the Jog Stick. To return to the left or right. Actual speeds may differ with some discs or recording modes. * Music CDs cannot be played at a time (Freeze Frame) To resume to the normal speed, press H PLAY. To resume playback, press X PAUSE ... : Goes to the normal speed, press H PLAY. All discs Locate the beginning of the previous title/chapter/ track. For DVD-RWs (VR mode), you do not want to watch. All discs Stop play ) Watch one second when the recorder is useful for skipping a scene you can manually add chapter marks (page 67).
Operating Instructions
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... page 79 • Advanced Program Edit . . . . . .page 81 • Re-editing the "program" in VR mode. ◆When recording from the DV IN jack See "Preparing for input only. The DV IN jack on a DVD-RW in the DV/D8 Edit List page 84 • Creating a Copy of this.... If you do additional editing on the recorder to record or edit from connected equipment, such as source player, connect other equipment that input/output analogue signals. Do the following to the LINE IN Jacks" (page 88). See also the instruction manual supplied with the digital video camera before connecting...
... page 79 • Advanced Program Edit . . . . . .page 81 • Re-editing the "program" in VR mode. ◆When recording from the DV IN jack See "Preparing for input only. The DV IN jack on a DVD-RW in the DV/D8 Edit List page 84 • Creating a Copy of this.... If you do additional editing on the recorder to record or edit from connected equipment, such as source player, connect other equipment that input/output analogue signals. Do the following to the LINE IN Jacks" (page 88). See also the instruction manual supplied with the digital video camera before connecting...
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... 3 Total duration of the program 4 Total number of the scenes; You can store up to a DVD-RW (VR mode), whereupon you can delete or create new scenes, or rearrange the order of existing scenes...to make a One Touch Dub, Program Edit, or Advanced Program Edit. You can also select scenes manually). When making copies, you will use the original DV/Digital8 format tapes to copy a program to ...to select the same scenes again from the "DV/D8 Edit List" (see below ) to originally record the entire contents of the original program. Programs are displayed in the list. they do not have ...
... 3 Total duration of the program 4 Total number of the scenes; You can store up to a DVD-RW (VR mode), whereupon you can delete or create new scenes, or rearrange the order of existing scenes...to make a One Touch Dub, Program Edit, or Advanced Program Edit. You can also select scenes manually). When making copies, you will use the original DV/Digital8 format tapes to copy a program to ...to select the same scenes again from the "DV/D8 Edit List" (see below ) to originally record the entire contents of the original program. Programs are displayed in the list. they do not have ...
Operating Instructions
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... the disc tray. VCR, etc. S VIDEO OUTPUT VIDEO AUDIO L R S VIDEO cord (not supplied) Audio/video cord (not supplied) 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 cannot be...connected equipment. The front panel display changes as follows: HQ HSP SP LP EP SLP 88 Recording From Equipment Connected to the LINE IN Jacks Recording from the front panel display. See also the instruction manual supplied with the other equipment (e.g. c Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to the input jack of ...
... the disc tray. VCR, etc. S VIDEO OUTPUT VIDEO AUDIO L R S VIDEO cord (not supplied) Audio/video cord (not supplied) 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 cannot be...connected equipment. The front panel display changes as follows: HQ HSP SP LP EP SLP 88 Recording From Equipment Connected to the LINE IN Jacks Recording from the front panel display. See also the instruction manual supplied with the other equipment (e.g. c Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to the input jack of ...
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Settings - Auto Manual 3 Press 2 Press M/m to select "Clock," then press ENTER. If you turn it off. Clock Select a method for a time signal when you select "Auto", this recorder will look for setting the clock.
Settings - Auto Manual 3 Press 2 Press M/m to select "Clock," then press ENTER. If you turn it off. Clock Select a method for a time signal when you select "Auto", this recorder will look for setting the clock.
Quick Start Guide
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...! If you do not complete Easy Setup Easy Setup will appear each time you turn on your recorder until you turn on your TV screen. Follow the steps below . Step 2 Guided Setup Wait! I/1 (on your DVD recorder for the first time, the Easy Setup display automatically appears on /standby) button Steps to : Steps...
...! If you do not complete Easy Setup Easy Setup will appear each time you turn on your recorder until you turn on your TV screen. Follow the steps below . Step 2 Guided Setup Wait! I/1 (on your DVD recorder for the first time, the Easy Setup display automatically appears on /standby) button Steps to : Steps...
Technical Notes
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...edited version of a video recording required two video decks to erase the content between these become blank areas, where different images and sound can be manually input and is performed by GUI When DVD software titles are played back on a DVD player, the menu is...control, the list is possible to display the title name for a particular segment. 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, facilitating rapid search for...
...edited version of a video recording required two video decks to erase the content between these become blank areas, where different images and sound can be manually input and is performed by GUI When DVD software titles are played back on a DVD player, the menu is...control, the list is possible to display the title name for a particular segment. 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, facilitating rapid search for...
Technical Notes
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... proceeds as used in specific zones for each category can be performed manually by entering them from the Setup menu. Of course, changes in the upper left and right of the cursor control. As the RDR-GX7 is a versatile DVD recorder, the GUI is likely to create a new, user-friendly design...section 30 s Remote Commander designed for easy operation To ensure that editing and GUI function operations can quickly begin enjoying the recording and playback capabilities of the RDR-GX7. Control of search, slow and frame advance, as you can be used to control almost all functions. And, by...
... proceeds as used in specific zones for each category can be performed manually by entering them from the Setup menu. Of course, changes in the upper left and right of the cursor control. As the RDR-GX7 is a versatile DVD recorder, the GUI is likely to create a new, user-friendly design...section 30 s Remote Commander designed for easy operation To ensure that editing and GUI function operations can quickly begin enjoying the recording and playback capabilities of the RDR-GX7. Control of search, slow and frame advance, as you can be used to control almost all functions. And, by...
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...mode when the power is turned off. projecting parts 5.6kg Aluminum English / French 33 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) CD-RW (Music CD format only) .../-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 Quick Timer use REC Key (...
...mode when the power is turned off. projecting parts 5.6kg Aluminum English / French 33 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) CD-RW (Music CD format only) .../-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 Quick Timer use REC Key (...