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Page 1: Dvd Recorder
3-085-096-11(2) DVD Recorder Hookups and Settings RDR-GX7 © 2003 Sony Corporation... -
Page 2: Warning
Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station. Precautions • This unit operates on 220 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
If you have any questions or problems concerning your recorder, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Notes about the Discs • To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its edge. Do not touch the surface. -
Page 4: Basic Hookups And Settings
Basic Hookups and Settings • Quick Overview ....page 4 • Step 1: Unpacking....page 5 •... -
Page 5: Step 1: Unpacking
Step 1: Unpacking Check that you have the following items: • Audio/video cord (pinplug × 3 y pinplug × 3) (1) • Mains lead (1) • Aerial cable (1) • Remote commander (remote) (1) • R6 (size AA) batteries (2) Step 2: Connecting the Aerial Cable Connect the aerial cable by following the steps below. -
Page 6: Connecting To A Video Input Jack
B Connecting to a video input jack Connect the yellow plug of the audio/video cord (supplied) to the yellow (video) jacks. You will enjoy standard quality images. Use the red and white plugs to connect to the audio input jacks (page 8). -
Page 7: Step 4: Connecting The Audio Cords
“MEGALOGIC” is a registered trademark of Grundig Corporation. “EASYLINK” and “CINEMALINK” are trademarks of Philips Corporation. “Q-Link” is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. “EURO VIEW LINK” is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation. “T-V LINK” is a trademark of JVC Corporation. Hint SMARTLINK also works with TVs having EPG Timer Control and Now Recording functions. -
Page 8: Connecting To Your Tv
Connecting to your TV This connection will use your TV’s speakers for sound. If you use the SCART (EURO AV) cord in pattern A of “Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords” (page 5), you do not have to connect audio cords to your TV. LINE 1 - TV LINE 3/DECODER AERIAL... -
Page 9: Connecting To An Av Amplifier
Connecting to an AV amplifier (receiver) having a Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) decoder and 3 to 6 speakers If your AV amplifier (receiver) only has L and R audio input jacks , use . If your amplifier (receiver) has a digital input jack, use You can enjoy Dolby Surround effects only when playing Dolby Surround audio or multi-channel audio (Dolby Digital) discs. -
Page 10: Step 5: Connecting The Mains Lead
If 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 one that differs from the other Sony DVD recorder or player. -
Page 11: Step 7: Easy Setup
d Press M/m to select “Command Mode,” then press ENTER. SETUP Settings Format Disc : Selectable Video Bilingual Recording : Main Audio Dimmer : Bright Features Auto Display : Options Command Mode : DVD3 DVD1 Factory Setup DVD2 Easy Setup DVD3 e Press M/m to select the Command mode (DVD1, DVD2, or DVD3), then press... - Page 12 EASY SETUP Select the screen Language. English Français Deutsch Italiano Español Press M/m to select a language. Press ENTER. The setup Display for selecting your country and language for the tuner system appears. The programme order will be set according to the country or language you select.
- Page 13 Press ENTER. The Setup Display for the LINE 3/DECODER jack appears. Press M/m to select an option. Select “Yes” if you will connect a decoder to the LINE 3/DECODER jack, or select “No” if you will not connect a decoder. Press ENTER.
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Page 14: Advanced Hookups And Settings
Advanced Hookups and Settings • Setting the Clock....page 14 • Presetting Channels ....page 16 •... -
Page 15: Setting The Clock Manually
d Press M/m to select “Clock,” then press ENTER. Settings - Clock Auto Adjust : Present Time : Sun 14. 9. 2003. 21:39 e Press M/m to select “Auto Adjust,” then press ENTER. Settings - Clock Auto Adjust : Present Time : Sun 14. -
Page 16: Presetting Channels
j Press SYSTEM MENU repeatedly to exit the menu. To return to the previous step Press RETURN. 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. Presetting Channels Presetting Channels SYSTEM... - Page 17 d Press M/m to select “Channel Setting,” then press ENTER. Settings - Channel Setting Prog. 1 System : Normal / CATV : Normal Channel Set : Station Name : Pay - TV / CANAL+ : Audio : NICAM e Press PROG +/– to select the programme position.
- Page 18 If the picture is not clear If the Auto Fine Tuning (AFT) function does not effectively tune the picture of a certain station, you will need to adjust the pictures manually. a Press PROG +/– or the number buttons to select the programme position for which you cannot obtain a clear picture.
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Page 19: Changing/Disabling The Channels
Changing/Disabling the Channels After setting the channels, you can change the programme positions. If any programme positions are unused or contain 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. CLEAR SYSTEM MENU... - Page 20 Changing the station names You can change or enter a station name (up to 5 characters). The recorder must receive channel information (for instance, SMARTLINK information) for station names to appear automatically. a Press SYSTEM MENU. The System Menu appears. b Press M/m to select “SETUP,”...
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Page 21: Controlling Your Tv Or Av Amplifier (Receiver)
Code numbers of controllable TVs TV/DVD switch If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time until you find the one that works with your TV. "/1 Manufacturer PROG +/– Sony Aiwa 2 +/– Grundig Hitachi Loewe TV/DVD... -
Page 22: Connecting A Vcr Or Similar Recording Device To The Line3 Jack
Yamaha 94, 95, 96 Note If you cannot control the volume of your Sony AV amplifier (receiver) with the remote, try entering the code number 91, and change the command mode of your amplifier (receiver) to “COMMAND MODE [AV1]” (not all amplifiers have this option). -
Page 23: Connecting To A Satellite Or Digital Tuner
• When you record to a VCR from this DVD recorder, do not switch the input source to TV by pressing the TV/DVD button on the remote. • If you disconnect the recorder’s AC power cord, you will not be able to view the signals from the connected VCR. -
Page 24: Connecting A Pay-Tv/Canal Plus Decoder
Connecting a PAY-TV/ Canal Plus Decoder You can watch or record PAY-TV/Canal Plus programmes if you connect a decoder (not supplied) to the recorder. Disconnect the recorder’s mains lead from the mains when connecting the decoder. Connecting a decoder Aerial cable (supplied) to AERIAL IN to SCART... - Page 25 h Press M/m to select “Channel Setting,” then press ENTER. Settings - Channel Setting Prog. 8 System : Normal / CATV : Normal Channel Set : Station Name : Pay - TV / CANAL+ : Audio : NICAM i Press PROG +/ to select the desired –...
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Page 26: Index
Index Words in quotations appear in the on-screen displays. Numerics 16:9 12 4:3 Letter Box 12 4:3 Pan Scan 12 AFT (Auto Fine Tuning) 18 “Audio” 17 “Audio Connection” 11 “Auto Adjust” 15 Auto Clock Set 14 Batteries 10 Canal Plus 24 “CATV”... - Page 28 Printed on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)- free vegetable oil based ink. Sony Corporation...