Sony RDR-GX7 Operating Instructions - Page 50

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Playing Discs

Discs that cannot be played on this recorder

The recorder cannot play the following discs:

• All CD-ROMs (including PHOTO CDs)

• CD-Rs/CD-RWs, other than those recorded in the music CD

format

• Data part of CD-Extras

• VIDEO CDs

• Super VCDs

• DVD-ROMs

• DVD Audio discs

• DVD-RAMs

• HD layer on Super Audio CDs

• DVD VIDEOs with a different region code

(page 49)

• A disc recorded in a color system other than NTSC, such as

PAL or SECAM

Notes on playing DTS sound tracks on a CD

• When playing DTS-encoded CDs, excessive noise will be

heard from the analog stereo jacks. To avoid possible damage

to the audio system, the consumer should take proper

precautions when the analog stereo jacks of the recorder are

connected to an amplification system. To enjoy DTS Digital

Surround™ playback, an external 5.1-channel decoder system

must be connected to the digital jack of the recorder.

• Set the sound to “Stereo” using the AUDIO button when you

play DTS sound tracks on a CD

(page 57)

.

• Do not play DTS sound tracks without first connecting the

recorder to an audio component having a built-in DTS decoder.

The recorder outputs the DTS signal via the DIGITAL OUT

(COAXIAL or OPTICAL) jack even if “DTS” is set to “Off”

in the Audio Setup

(page 96)

, and may affect your ears or cause

your speakers to be damaged.

Notes on playing DVDs with a DTS sound track

• DTS audio signals are output only through the DIGITAL OUT

(COAXIAL or OPTICAL) jack.

• When you play a DVD with DTS sound tracks, set “DTS” to

“On” in the Audio Setup

(page 96)

.

• If you connect the recorder to audio equipment without a built-

in DTS decoder, do not set “DTS” to “On” in the Audio Setup

(page 96)

. A loud noise may come out from the speakers,

affecting your ears or causing the speakers to be damaged.

Notes

•

The following type of high-speed discs can be played back on this

recorder: up to 2

×

-speed DVD-RWs (Revision 1.0), up to 4

×

-speed

DVD-Rs (Revision 1.0), or up to 4

×

-speed DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs.

•

DVD-RW/-Rs, DVD+RWs/+Rs, or CD-RW/-Rs recorded on another

recording device cannot be played on this recorder if they have not

been correctly finalized. Some discs cannot be played due to the

recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the

characteristics of the recording device and authoring software.

Playing Discs

Depending on the disc, some operations may differ, or certain

restrictions may apply. Refer to the operating instructions

supplied with your disc.

a

Press

}

/

1

.

The recorder turns on and the power indicator lights

up in green.

b

Turn on the TV, and switch the input selector

on your TV so that the signal from the

recorder appears on the TV screen.

◆

When using an amplifier

Turn on the amplifier (receiver) and select the

appropriate channel so that you can hear sound from

the recorder.

c

Press

Z

OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray.

d

Place a disc on the disc tray.

e

Press

Z

OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc tray.

Wait until “LOAD” disappears in the front panel

display.

Number

buttons, SET

<

/

M

/

m

/

,

,

ENTER

MENU

"

/

1

Z

OPEN/CLOSE

TOP MENU

H

PLAY

x

STOP

With the playing side facing down

Section	Page
WARNING	2
Precautions	2
Notes about the discs	3
Table of Contents	4
Features	6
Recording	6
Playback	6
Editing a disc	6
DV Edit	7
About This Manual	7
DVD Recorder Basics	8
Guide to Parts and Controls	11
Front panel	11
Remote	12
Front panel display	14
Rear panel	14
Basic Hookups and Settings	15
Quick Overview	15
Step 1: Unpacking	16
Step 2: Connecting the Antenna Cable	16
Hookup 1: Antenna only (no cable TV), or cable without cable box	16
Hookup 2: Connecting a cable box with many scrambled channels	17
Hookup 3: Connecting a cable box with only a few scrambled channels	17
Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords	18
A Connecting to a video input jack	18
B Connecting to an S VIDEO input jack	18
C Connecting to component video input jacks (Y, PB, PR)	18
If your TV has a CONTROL S jack	18
Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords	19
Connecting to your TV	20
Connecting to a stereo amplifier (receiver) and 2 speakers/Connecting to an MD deck or DAT deck	20
Connecting to an AV amplifier (receiver) having a Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) decoder and 3 to 6 s...	21
Connecting to an AV amplifier (receiver) with a digital input jack and 6 speakers	21
Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord	22
Step 6: Preparing the Remote	22
Step 7: Easy Setup	22
Setting Up the VCR Plus® System	25
Setting Up the Remote	26
Controlling TVs with the remote	26
Controlling the volume of your AV amplifier (receiver) with the remote	27
If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder	28
Connecting a VCR or Similar Recording Device to the LINE Jacks	29
Connecting to a Satellite Receiver or a Cable Box	30
Operating the Recorder	31
Guide to Displays	31
System Menu	31
Title List	32
TOOLS	32
Sub-menu	33
How to Use the Displays	33
How to Enter Characters	34
Recording/ Timer Recording	35
Before Recording	35
Recordable discs	35
About recording formats	36
Recording mode	36
Unrecordable pictures	36
Checking the available disc space (Disc Info.)	37
Recording TV programs	38
Using the Quick Timer function	39
Recording a stereo program and SAP	39
Checking the disc status while recording	40
Creating chapters in a title	40
Timer Recording	40
Setting the timer manually (Standard)	40
Checking/changing/canceling timer settings (Timer List)	42
Changing the priority of overlapped settings	43
Recording TV programs using the VCR Plus+ system	44
Adjusting the Recording Picture Quality and Size	46
Recording from External Equipment with a Timer (Synchro Rec)	47
Playback	49
Before Playing	49
Playable discs	49
Playing Discs	50
Using the DVD’s Menu	51
Using the PROGRESSIVE button	51
Basic operations/Changing the playback speed	52
Selecting a Recorded Title on a Disc	53
Searching for a Title/ Chapter/Track	55
Checking the Play Information and Playing Time	56
Checking the playing time on the front panel display	57
Selecting the Sound	57
Checking the audio signal format	58
TV Virtual Surround Settings (TVS)	58
Changing the Angles	59
Displaying the Subtitles	60
Adjusting the Playback Picture and Sound	60
Adjusting the picture quality	60
Adjusting the sound quality	61
Editing a DVD	62
Before Editing	62
Checking the disc type, recording format, and title type	62
Edit options for DVD-RWs (Video mode)/DVD+RWs/DVD-Rs	62
Edit options for DVD-RWs (VR mode)	63
Basic Editing	64
Labeling a title (Title Name)	64
Protecting a title (Protect Title)	64
Erasing a title (Erase)	65
Erasing multiple titles (Erase Titles)	65
Erasing a section of a title (A-B Erase)	66
Creating chapters manually	67
Advanced Editing (Playlist Edit)	67
Creating a Playlist title from other titles	67
Moving a Playlist title (Move Title)	70
Dividing a Playlist title (Divide Title)	70
Combining multiple Playlist titles (Combine Titles)	71
Additional Playlist edit functions	71
Labeling, Protecting, or Finalizing the Disc	72
Labeling a disc (Disc Name)	72
Protecting a disc (Protect Disc)	72
Finalizing a disc (Finalize)	73
Erasing all the titles on the disc (Erase All)	73
Reformatting a disc (Format)	74
Connecting a Digital Video Camera or Other Equipment	75
Before Recording/Editing	75
Preparing for recording using the DV IN jack	75
Available DV Dubbing Functions	77
Recording an Entire DV/ Digital8 Format Tape (ONE TOUCH DUB)	78
Program Edit	79
Advanced Program Edit	81
Re-editing the “program” in the DV/D8 Edit List	84
Creating a Copy of the Edited Contents (Copy Dubbing)	86
Recording From Equipment Connected to the LINE IN Jacks	88
Connecting other equipment to the LINE 2 IN jacks	88
Recording from connected equipment	88
Settings and Adjustments	90
About the Setup Display Structure	90
Using the Setup Displays	91
Settings (Basic Settings)	92
Video Settings	94
Audio Settings	95
Features Settings	97
Options Settings	99
Easy Setup (Resetting the Recorder)	100
Additional Information	101
Troubleshooting	101
Self-diagnosis Function (When letters/numbers appear in the display)	104
Specifications	105
About i.LINK	106
About the Name “i.LINK”	106
i.LINK Baud rate	106
i.LINK functions on this recorder	106
Required i.LINK Cable	106
Glossary	107
Language Code List	108
Index	109

Sony RDR-GX7 Operating Instructions - Page 50

Playing Discs, Discs that cannot be played on this recorder, Notes on playing DTS sound tracks on a CD

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