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Sony RDR GX7 User Manual

Sony RDR GX7
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3-081-195-71(1)
© 2003 Sony Corporation
DVD Recorder
RDR-GX7
Operating Instructions

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Sony RDR GX7 Specifications

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I/O portsAnalog AV In/Out S-Video In/Out Component Video Out DV Terminal (i.LINK) 2 x Scart (1 including RGB in) Digital Audio Out

Summary

WARNING

Precautions

General safety and operational precautions for the DVD recorder.

Precautions

Features

Recording

Details on the recorder's recording capabilities and supported disc types.

Playback

Information on playing discs, including title list menu and virtual surround settings.

Editing a disc

Explains disc editing functions like playlist creation and chapter marking.

About This Manual

DV Edit

Explains the DV Edit function for transferring and editing digital video camera content.

DVD Recorder Basics

Step 1: Select the disc type

Guides the user on selecting the appropriate type of recordable disc.

Step 2: Format the disc to start recording

Explains the process of formatting a disc before it can be used for recording.

Step 3: Digital Recording

Step 4: Playing the recorded contents

Explains how to select and play recorded titles and chapters.

Step 5: Editing the recorded disc

Guide to Parts and Controls

Front panel

Details the buttons, indicators, and connectors on the front panel of the recorder.

Basic Hookups and Settings

Quick Overview

A high-level summary of the steps required for basic hookups and settings.

Step 2: Connecting the Antenna Cable

Hookup 1: Antenna only (no cable TV), or cable without cable box

Details the connection method for using a TV antenna without a cable box.

Hookup 2: Connecting a cable box with many scrambled channels

Describes connecting a cable box with many scrambled channels to the recorder.

Hookup 3: Connecting a cable box with only a few scrambled channels

Explains connecting a cable box with few scrambled channels to the recorder.

Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords

A Connecting to a video input jack

Details connecting to standard composite video input jacks for basic image quality.

B Connecting to an S VIDEO input jack

Explains connecting via S-Video input for improved image quality.

C Connecting to component video input jacks (Y, PB, PR)

Describes connecting using component video for high-quality color reproduction.

Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords

Step 7: Easy Setup

Setting Up the VCR Plus® System

Setting Up the Remote

Controlling TVs with the remote

Details how to set up the remote to control the connected television.

If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder

Provides instructions for setting command modes to avoid remote interference.

Controlling the volume of your AV amplifier (receiver) with the remote

Explains how to set up the remote to control the AV amplifier's volume.

Connecting a VCR or Similar Recording Device to the LINE Jacks

How to connect to record on this recorder

Details connecting external equipment to record onto the recorder.

How to connect to record on other equipment

Explains connecting the recorder to other equipment for recording.

Connecting to a Satellite Receiver or a Cable Box

If you want to use the Synchro Rec function

Explains using the Synchro Rec function with satellite receivers for timed recording.

Operating the Recorder

Guide to Displays

Explains the different on-screen displays used for operating the recorder.

System Menu

Describes accessing the System Menu to navigate recorder functions.

Guide to Displays

Title List

Explains the Title List menu for viewing and selecting recorded titles.

Recording/Timer Recording

Before Recording

Provides essential information and disc selection guidance before starting recording.

Before Recording

Checking the available disc space (Disc Info.)

Guides on checking remaining disc space and disc information.

Recording TV programs

Timer Recording

Recording TV programs using the VCR Plus+ system

Continues the explanation of setting timer recordings via the VCR Plus+ system.

Setting the timer manually (Standard)

Guides on manually setting timer recording schedules.

Adjusting the Recording Picture Quality and Size

Recording From External Equipment with a Timer (Synchro Rec)

Playback

Before Playing

Provides essential information to read before starting disc playback.

Playing Discs

Selecting a Recorded Title on a Disc

Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track

Selecting the Sound

Adjusting the Playback Picture and Sound

Adjusting the picture quality

Details how to adjust picture settings like contrast, brightness, color, and hue.

Adjusting the sound quality

Guides on adjusting sound quality settings, including surround modes and audio filters.

Editing a DVD

Before Editing

Provides prerequisites and information before starting DVD editing.

Basic Editing

Advanced Editing (Playlist Edit)

Creating a Playlist title from other titles

Explains how to create playlists by selecting scenes from original titles.

Labeling, Protecting, or Finalizing the Disc

Reformatting a disc (Format)

Explains how to reformat discs to change recording formats or prepare blank discs.

Finalizing a disc (Finalize)

Explains the necessity and process of finalizing discs for cross-device playback.

Erasing all the titles on the disc (Erase All)

Guides on erasing all titles on a disc except protected ones.

Connecting a Digital Video Camera or Other Equipment

Before Recording/Editing

Covers preliminary steps and considerations before connecting video equipment.

Preparing for recording using the DV IN jack

Details connecting and preparing for recording via the DV IN (i.LINK) jack.

Before Recording/Editing

Connecting a Digital Video Camera or Other Equipment

Available DV Dubbing Functions

Lists the various DV dubbing and editing functions available.

One Touch Dub

Explains the One Touch Dub function for recording entire tapes.

Program Edit

Guides on selecting and recording specific scenes from a DV/Digital8 tape.

Advanced Program Edit

Details advanced editing by copying tape contents and selecting scenes.

Recording an Entire DV/Digital8 Format Tape (ONE TOUCH DUB)

Program Edit

Advanced Program Edit

Re-editing the “program” in the DV/D8 Edit List

Creating a Copy of the Edited Contents (Copy Dubbing)

Recording From Equipment Connected to the LINE IN Jacks

Settings and Adjustments

Using the Setup Displays

Settings (Basic Settings)

Tuner Preset

Explains automatic and manual tuning for receivable TV channels.

Clock

Explains setting the recorder's clock using auto or manual methods.

Set VCR Plus+ Channels

Guides on setting up VCR Plus+ channel assignments.

Video Settings

Audio Settings

Features Settings

Parental Control (DVD VIDEO only)

Allows setting playback restrictions based on age or content level.

Options Settings

Format Disc (DVD-RW only)

Selects the recording format (VR or Video) when formatting a DVD-RW.

Factory Setup

Resets all recorder settings to their default values.

Easy Setup (Resetting the Recorder)

Additional Information

Troubleshooting

Provides solutions for common operational difficulties with the recorder.

Troubleshooting

Recording/Timer recording/Editing

Troubleshooting for recording, timer, and editing functions.

Nothing was recorded even though you set the timer setting correctly.

Addresses issues where timer recordings fail to start or record.

Timer recording is not complete or did not start from the beginning.

Addresses issues with incomplete or failed timer recordings.

Recording from the equipment with a timer

Troubleshooting for Synchro-Rec and timer recording from external equipment.

Self-diagnosis Function (When letters/numbers appear in the display)

Five numbers or letters are displayed on the front panel display.

Explains the self-diagnosis function activation and error codes.

Specifications

About i.LINK

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