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3-085-096-11(2)
DVD Recorder
Hookups and Settings
RDR-GX7
© 2003 Sony Corporation
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VIDEO Plus+ and PlusCode are recorder may not operate properly. In registered trademarks of Gemstar this case, remove the disc and leave the WARNING Development Corporation. The VIDEO recorder turned on for about half an Plus+ system is manufactured under hour until the moisture evaporates. license from Gemstar Development When you move the recorder, take out Corporation. any discs. If you don’t, the disc may be damaged. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not On recording expose the uni
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Music discs encoded with Notes about the Discs copyright protection Table of To keep the disc clean, handle the disc technologies Contents by its edge. Do not touch the surface. This product is designed to playback Dust, fingerprints, or scratches on the discs that conform to the Compact Disc disc may cause it to malfunction. (CD) standard. Recently, various music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies are marketed by some record companies. WARNING .....................
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Quick Overview A quick overview presented in this guide will give you enough Basic Hookups information to start using the recorder. Step 1: Unpacking and Settings m Step 2: Connecting the Aerial Cable m Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords m Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords m Step 5: Connecting the Mains Lead m Step 6: Preparing the Remote m Step 7: Easy Setup Notes You cannot connect this recorder to a TV that does not have a SCART (EURO AV) or video input jack. Be sure to disconnect the
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Basic Hookups and Settings Step 1: Unpacking Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords Check that you have the following items: Connect this recorder to your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) using a video cord. Select one of the Audio/video cord (pinplug × 3 y pinplug × 3) (1) following patterns A through D, according to the input jack on Mains lead (1) your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver). This will Aerial cable (1) enable you to view pictures. Audio connec
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B Connecting to a video input jack D Connecting to component video Connect the yellow plug of the audio/video cord (supplied) to the input jacks (Y, CB, CR) yellow (video) jacks. You will enjoy standard quality images. Connect using a component video cord (not supplied) or three Use the red and white plugs to connect to the audio input jacks video cords (not supplied) of the same kind and length. You will (page 8). enjoy accurate colour reproduction and high quality images. DVD recorder DVD
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Basic Hookups and Settings 1 “MEGALOGIC” is a registered trademark of Grundig Corporation. 2 “EASYLINK” and “CINEMALINK” are trademarks of Philips Step 4: Connecting the Corporation. 3 “Q-Link” is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. 4 Audio Cords “EURO VIEW LINK” is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation. 5 “T-V LINK” is a trademark of JVC Corporation. z Hint SMARTLINK also works with TVs having EPG Timer Control and Select the connection that best suits your system. Be sure to read Now Record
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A B Connecting to your TV Connecting to a stereo amplifier This connection will use your TV’s speakers for sound. If you (receiver) and 2 speakers/Connecting use the SCART (EURO AV) cord in pattern A of “Step 3: to an MD deck or DAT deck Connecting the Video Cords” (page 5), you do not have to connect audio cords to your TV. If your stereo amplifier (receiver) only has audio input jacks L and R, use B-1 . If your amplifier (receiver) has a digital input jack, or when connecting to an MD
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Basic Hookups and Settings C D Connecting to an AV amplifier Connecting to an AV amplifier (receiver) having a Dolby Surround (Pro (receiver) with a digital input jack and Logic) decoder and 3 to 6 speakers 6 speakers If your AV amplifier (receiver) only has L and R audio input If your AV amplifier (receiver) has a Dolby Digital, MPEG jacks , use C-1 . If your amplifier (receiver) has a digital input audio, or DTS decoder and a digital input jack, use this jack, use C-2 . connection. Note
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If you have a Sony DVD player or more Step 5: Connecting the than one Sony DVD recorder Mains Lead 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 one that differs from the other Sony DVD recorder or player. Connect the supplied mains lead to the AC IN terminal of the The default command mode setting for this recorder and the recorder. Then plug the recorder and TV mains leads (power s
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Basic Hookups and Settings d Press M/m to select “Command Mode,” then press ENTER. Step 7: Easy Setup SETUP Settings Format Disc : Selectable Video Bilingual Recording : Main Audio Dimmer : Bright Features Auto Display : On Follow the steps below to make the minimum number of basic Options Command Mode : DVD3 DVD1 Factory Setup DVD2 adjustments for using the recorder. If you do not complete Easy Easy Setup DVD3 Setup, it will appear each time you turn on your recorder. You will make the setti
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i After the download or search is complete, the EASY SETUP OSD 1/9 Clock function automatically starts. Select the screen Language. EASY SETUP Clock 4/9 English Français Searching for clock data. Please wait. Deutsch Italiano Español e Press M/m to select a language. If the current time or date is not set, “The clock was f Press ENTER. not set automatically. Set the time and date The setup Display for selecting your country and manually.” appears. Set the clock manually using language for t
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Basic Hookups and Settings n Press ENTER. t Press M/m to select the type of Dolby Digital The Setup Display for the LINE 3/DECODER jack signal you wish to send to your amplifier appears. (receiver). Choose the signal that matches the audio connection you selected on pages 8 to 9 ( B through D ). o Press M/m to select an option. Select “Yes” if you will connect a decoder to the EASY SETUP Audio Connection 9/9 LINE 3/DECODER jack, or select “No” if you will not connect a decoder. Dolby Digita
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Setting the Clock You must set the time and date on the recorder to use the timer Advanced features properly. The Auto Clock Set function works only if a station in your area is broadcasting a time signal. If the Auto Clock Set function did not set the clock correctly for your local area, try another station Hookups and for the Auto Clock Set function or set the clock manually. Settings SYSTEM MENU
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Advanced Hookups and Settings d Press M/m to select “Clock,” then press Setting the clock manually ENTER. Settings - Clock a Press SYSTEM MENU. Auto Adjust : Off 1 The System Menu appears. Present Time : Sun 14. 9. 2003. 21:39 b Press M/m to select “SETUP,” then press e Press M/m to select “Auto Adjust,” then press ENTER. ENTER. Settings - Clock SETUP Auto Adjust : Off
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j Press SYSTEM MENU repeatedly to exit the menu. Presetting Channels To return to the previous step Press RETURN. z Hint To change the numbers in step 8, press < to return to the item to be changed, and select the numbers by pressing M/m. PROG +/– SYSTEM MENU
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Advanced Hookups and Settings d Press M/m to select “Channel Setting,” then l Press M/m to select “Audio,” then press press ENTER. ENTER. Settings - Channel Setting Prog. 8 Settings - Channel Setting Prog. 1 System : BG System : BG Normal / CATV : Normal Normal / CATV : Normal Channel Set : C2 Channel Set : C3 Station Name : CDE Station Name : AAB Pay - TV / CANAL+ : Off Pay - TV / CANAL+ : Off NICAM Audio : NICAM Audio : NICAM Standard e Press PROG +/– to select the programme m Press M/m to
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h Press
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Advanced Hookups and Settings d Press M/m to select “Channel List,” then press ENTER. Changing/Disabling the Settings - Channel List Channels Prog Channel Name 1 C3 AAB 2 C5 FGH 3 C12 4 C21 After setting the channels, you can change the programme 5 C23 positions. If any programme positions are unused or contain 6 C24 PQR unwanted channels, you can disable them. You can also change the station names. If the station names are not displayed, you can enter them manually. e Press M/m to select
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◆ To enter a character Changing the station names A Press
