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Sony RDR-GX7 Hookups And Settings

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3-081-196-11(1)

DVD Recorder

Hookups and Settings
RDR-GX7
© 2003 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1: Dvd Recorder

    3-081-196-11(1) DVD Recorder Hookups and Settings RDR-GX7 © 2003 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 2: Warning

    If you should lose the fuse authorized by Macrovision • Keep the recorder and discs away from cover, please contact your nearest Sony Corporation. Reverse engineering or equipment with strong magnets, such service station.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Remote ......10 cleaners, or anti-static spray intended your nearest Sony dealer. Step 7: Easy Setup ... 11 for vinyl LPs. • Do not use the following discs. – A disc that has a non-standard shape Advanced Hookups (e.g., card, heart).

  • Page 4: Basic Hookups And Settings

    Quick Overview Basic Hookups A quick overview presented in this guide will give you enough information to start using the recorder. and Settings Step 1: Unpacking Step 2: Connecting the Aerial Cable Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords Step 5: Connecting the Mains Lead Step 6: Preparing the Remote Step 7: Easy Setup...

  • Page 5: Step 1: Unpacking

    • For correct SMARTLINK connection, you will need a SCART (EURO AV) cord that has the full 21 pins (for example, Sony cord model name VMC-2121HG). Refer to your TV’s instruction manual as well for this Connect AERIAL OUT of the recorder to the connection.

  • Page 6: Connecting To A Video Input Jack

    B Connecting to a video input jack D Connecting to component video input jacks (Y, C Connect the yellow plug of the audio/video cord (supplied) to the 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.

  • Page 7: Step 4: Connecting The Audio Cords

    “MEGALOGIC” is a registered trademark of Grundig Corporation. Step 4: Connecting the “EASYLINK” and “CINEMALINK” are trademarks of Philips Corporation. Audio Cords “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 Select the connection that best suits your system.

  • Page 8: Connecting To Your Tv

    Connecting to your TV Connecting to a stereo amplifier (receiver) and 2 speakers/Connecting This connection will use your TV’s speakers for sound. If you use the SCART (EURO AV) cord in pattern A of “Step 3: to an MD deck or DAT deck Connecting the Video Cords”...

  • Page 9: Connecting To An Av Amplifier

    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 .

  • Page 10: Step 5: Connecting The Mains Lead

    If you have a Sony DVD player or more 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.

  • Page 11: Step 7: Easy Setup

    d Press M/m to select “Command Mode,” then Step 7: Easy Setup press ENTER. SETUP Settings Format Disc : Selectable Video Bilingual Recording : Main Audio Dimmer : Bright Features Auto Display : Follow the steps below to make the minimum number of basic Options Command Mode : DVD3...
  • Page 12 After the download or search is complete, the Clock function automatically starts. EASY SETUP Select the screen Language. EASY SETUP Clock English Français Searching for clock data. Please wait. Deutsch Italiano Español Press M/m to select a language. If the current time or date is not set, “The clock was Press ENTER.
  • Page 13 Press M/m to select the type of Dolby Digital Press ENTER. The Setup Display for connecting to the LINE 3/ signal you wish to send to your amplifier DECODER jack appears. (receiver). Choose the signal that matches the audio connection Press M/m to select an option.

  • Page 14: Advanced Hookups And Settings

    Setting the Clock Advanced You must set the time and date on the recorder to use the timer features properly. The Auto Clock Set function works only if a station in your area Hookups and is broadcasting a time signal. If the Auto Clock Set function did not set the clock correctly for your local area, try another station for the Auto Clock Set function or set the clock manually.

  • Page 15: Setting The Clock Manually

    d Press M/m to select “Clock,” then press Setting the clock manually ENTER. Settings - Clock a Press SYSTEM MENU. Auto Adjust : 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,”...

  • Page 16: Presetting Channels

    j Press SYSTEM MENU repeatedly to exit the Presetting Channels 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. PROG +/–...
  • Page 17 d Press M/m to select “Channel Setting,” then l Press M/m to select “Audio,” then press press ENTER. ENTER. Settings - Channel Setting Settings - Channel Setting Prog. 8 Prog. 1 System : System : Normal / CATV : Normal Normal / CATV : Normal Channel Set :...
  • Page 18 h Press </, to get a clearer picture, then If the picture is not clear press ENTER. If the Auto Fine Tuning (AFT) function does not effectively tune i Press SYSTEM MENU repeatedly to exit the the picture of a certain station, you will need to adjust the pictures manually.

  • Page 19: Changing/Disabling The Channels

    d Press M/m to select “Channel List,” then Changing/Disabling the press ENTER. Channels Settings - Channel List Prog Channel Name 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.
  • Page 20 To enter a character Changing the station names A Press </M/m/, to select the type of You can change or enter a station name (up to 5 characters). The character, “A”(upper case), “a”(lower case), recorder must receive channel information (for instance, or “Symbol,”...

  • Page 21: Controlling Your Tv Or Av Amplifier (Receiver)

    If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at TV/DVD switch a time until you find the one that works with your TV. Manufacturer Code number "/1 Sony (default) PROG +/– Aiwa Number buttons, Grundig -/-- 2 +/–...

  • Page 22: Connecting A Vcr Or Similar Recording Device To The Line3 Jack

    If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time until you find the one that works with your AV amplifier (receiver). to SCART Manufacturer Code number (EURO AV) input Sony 80, 88, 89, 91 Denon 84, 85, 86 SCART (EURO AV) cord (not supplied) Kenwood...

  • Page 23: Connecting To A Satellite Or Digital Tuner

    • When you record to a VCR from this DVD recorder, do not switch the Connecting to a Satellite or 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 Digital Tuner to view the signals from the connected VCR.

  • Page 24: Connecting A Pay-Tv/Canal Plus Decoder

    a Press SYSTEM MENU. Connecting a PAY-TV/ The System Menu appears. Canal Plus Decoder b Press M/m to select “SETUP,” then press ENTER. You can watch or record PAY-TV/Canal Plus programmes if SETUP you connect a decoder (not supplied) to the recorder. Disconnect Settings Channel Setting the recorder’s mains lead from the mains when connecting the...
  • Page 25 h Press M/m to select “Channel Setting,” then o Press M/m to select the PAY-TV/Canal Plus press ENTER. channel, then press ENTER. Settings - Channel Setting p Press M/m to select “PAY-TV/CANAL+,” Prog. 8 System : then press ENTER. Normal / CATV : Normal Channel Set : Station Name :...

  • Page 26: Index

    Index Remote 10 “RGB” 5, 13 “S Video” 5, 13 “Scart Setting” 23, 24 Words in quotations appear in the “Settings” 14, 16, 19, 24 on-screen displays. “Setup” 10, 14, 16, 19, 24 SMARTLINK 6 Numerics “Station Name” 20 16:9 12 “System”...
  • Page 28 Printed on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)- free vegetable oil based ink. Sony Corporation Printed in Japan...

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