3-085-096-11(2) DVD Recorder Hookups and Settings RDR-GX7 © 2003 Sony Corporation
WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. Mains lead must only be changed at a qualified service shop. VIDEO Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. The VIDEO Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.
Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies This product is designed to playback discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Recently, various music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies are marketed by some record companies. Please be aware that among those discs, there are some that do not conform to the CD standard and may not be playable by this product.
Quick Overview Basic Hookups and Settings A quick overview presented in this guide will give you enough information to start using the recorder. Step 1: Unpacking 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.
Step 1: Unpacking Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords Connect this recorder to your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) using a video cord. Select one of the following patterns A through D, according to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver). This will enable you to view pictures. Audio connections are explained in “Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords” (page 7).
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). D Connecting to component video input jacks (Y, CB, CR) Connect using a component video cord (not supplied) or three video cords (not supplied) of the same kind and length. You will enjoy accurate colour reproduction and high quality images.
1 “MEGALOGIC” is a registered trademark of Grundig Corporation. “EASYLINK” and “CINEMALINK” are trademarks of Philips Corporation. 3 “Q-Link” is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. 4 “EURO VIEW LINK” is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation. 5 “T-V LINK” is a trademark of JVC Corporation. 2 Select the connection that best suits your system. Be sure to read the instructions for the components you wish to connect.
Connecting to your TV A 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.
Connecting to an AV amplifier (receiver) having a Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) decoder and 3 to 6 speakers Connecting to an AV amplifier (receiver) with a digital input jack and 6 speakers If your AV amplifier (receiver) only has L and R audio input jacks , use C-1 . If your amplifier (receiver) has a digital input jack, use C-2 . You can enjoy Dolby Surround effects only when playing Dolby Surround audio or multi-channel audio (Dolby Digital) discs.
Step 5: Connecting the Mains Lead Connect the supplied mains lead to the AC IN terminal of the recorder. Then plug the recorder and TV mains leads (power cords) into the mains. After you connect the mains lead, you must wait for a short while before operating the recorder. You can operate the recorder once the front panel display lights up and the recorder enters standby mode.
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 Auto Display : On Command Mode : DVD3 DVD1 Features Options Easy Setup DVD2 DVD3 e Press M/m to select the Command mode (DVD1, DVD2, or DVD3), then press ENTER. Follow the steps below to make the minimum number of basic adjustments for using the recorder.
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. f 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.
n Press ENTER. t Press M/m to select the type of Dolby Digital The Setup Display for the LINE 3/DECODER jack appears. signal you wish to send to your amplifier (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. EASY SETUP Audio Connection 9/9 Dolby Digital p Press ENTER. D-PCM Dolby Digital The Setup Display for selecting the type of video signal output from the LINE1-TV jack appears.
Setting the Clock Advanced Hookups and Settings 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 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. SYSTEM MENU RETURN
d Press M/m to select “Clock,” then press ENTER. Settings - Clock a Press SYSTEM MENU. Auto Adjust : Off Present Time : Sun 14. 9. 2003. 21:39 1 e Press M/m to select “Auto Adjust,” then press ENTER. Present Time : The System Menu appears. b Press M/m to select “SETUP,” then press ENTER. Advanced Hookups and Settings Settings - Clock Auto Adjust : Setting the clock manually SETUP Off Off 1 1 ARD Sun 14. 9. 2003. 21:39 f Press M/m to select “On,” then press ,.
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 RETURN
d Press M/m to select “Channel Setting,” then press ENTER. Settings - Channel Setting Prog. 1 l Press M/m to select “Audio,” then press ENTER. Settings - Channel Setting Prog.
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Changing/Disabling the Channels Settings - Channel List Prog Channel 1 C3 Name AAB 2 C5 FGH 3 C12 4 C21 5 C23 6 C24 PQR e Press M/m to select the row containing the programme position you want to change or disable. ◆ To change Press ENTER and go to step 6. PROG +/– CLEAR SYSTEM MENU RETURN
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,” then press ENTER. ◆ To enter a character A Press
Controlling Your TV or AV Amplifier (Receiver) TV/DVD switch The TV/DVD button switches between the recorder and the last input source selected on the TV. Point your remote at the recorder when using this button. The button works even if the TV/DVD switch is set to DVD. When you connect the recorder to the TV via the SCART (EURO AV) jacks, the input source for the TV is set to the recorder automatically when you start playback.
Controlling the volume of your AV amplifier (receiver) with the remote a Slide the TV/DVD switch to DVD. b Hold down [/1, and enter the manufacturer code (see the table below) for your AV amplifier (receiver) using the number buttons. Connecting a VCR or Similar Recording Device to the LINE3 Jack You can use this recorder as the source player or as the recording deck.
• 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. Connecting to a Satellite or Digital Tuner Connect a satellite or digital tuner to this recorder using the LINE 3/DECODER jack. Disconnect the recorder’s mains lead from the mains when connecting the tuner.
a Press SYSTEM MENU. Connecting a PAY-TV/ Canal Plus Decoder The System Menu appears. b Press M/m to select “SETUP,” then press ENTER. 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.
h Press M/m to select “Channel Setting,” then press ENTER. Settings - Channel Setting System : BG Normal / CATV : Normal Channel Set : C2 Station Name : CDE Pay - TV / CANAL+ : Off Audio : NICAM Prog. 8 o Press M/m to select the PAY-TV/Canal Plus channel, then press ENTER. p Press M/m to select “PAY-TV/CANAL+,” then press ENTER. Settings - Channel Setting BG Normal / CATV : Normal Channel Set : C24 Station Name : PQR Pay - TV / CANAL+ : On On Audio : NICAM Off Prog.
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