Sony RDR-GX7 Operating Instructions - Page 6

Features This recorder can play DVDs or CDs, record on DVD-Rs, DVDRWs or DVD+RWs, and by using a variety of editing functions, you can enjoy editing recorded programs and other images. Recording Dual RW compatible (page 35) The recorder is compatible with rewritable disc types, DVD-RW and DVD+RW, and the write-once type, DVD-R. These available disc types accommodate a wide range of uses, such as recording programs and creating personal video libraries. These discs can be played back on a wide variety of other DVD equipment. Playback Easy playback with the Title List menu (page 53) The recorder will display all of the titles you recorded on a disc in a list display, called the "Title List." By selecting a title from the Title List menu, you can easily start playing or editing the disc. Moreover, you can have the recorder show the title's contents using thumbnail images. The recorder also automatically takes program label information from the XDS (Extended Data Service)* and displays it as the title name. * not available in some areas Title List -RW.VR TITLE LIST ORIGINAL My Movies 1.5/4.7GB Sort Date Number Title 1 2ch 1:00PM - 2:00PM 2ch Mon 9/15 1:00PM( 1H00M) SP 2 5ch 8:00PM - 9:00PM 5ch Wed 9/17 8:00PM( 1H00M) SLP 3 12ch 9:00AM - 9:30AM 12ch Thu 9/25 9:00AM( 0H30M) EP 4 3ch 8:00PM - 8:30PM 3ch Thu 9/25 8:00PM( 0H30M) SLP DVD-RW DVD+RW DVD-R Various recording/timer recording functions (page 35) In addition to the usual recording functions, such as Timer Recording and VCR Plus+, Synchro Rec allows synchronized recording with a set top box or similar device. Automatic searching for recording space (page 37) The recorder automatically searches for available blank space on the disc after you press the Rec button. No searching is required on your part - a feature possible only with a DVD recorder. Adjustments for both recording and playback picture (page 46, 60) The recorder allows you to adjust the picture quality of input sources, such as a VCR, which can then be recorded on a DVD. For instance, if you want to create an archive of your VHS tapes, you can adjust the recording picture quality to compensate for the quality of the tapes. Various picture quality adjustments are also available for DVD-Video software playback. TV Virtual Surround Settings, "TVS" (page 58) Using only your TV's stereo speakers, the recorder is capable of reproducing dynamic surround sound from DVD-Video software's multi-channel audio signals. There are four surround modes to choose from. Editing a disc Playlist edit (DVD-RW in VR mode only) (page 67) You can edit not only the recorded original title, but also perform advanced edit functions by creating a Playlist on the same disc. Since a Playlist does not require much disc space, you can create numerous Playlist titles. A Playlist edit can be redone as many times as you like, as the original title remains unchanged. Chapter Marking function (page 67) On DVD-RWs in VR mode, you can manually insert chapter marks to divide a title into chapters which will enable you to quickly find specific scenes for playback or editing. For other disc types and recording formats, the recorder automatically creates chapter marks at specified intervals while recording. Quick Search function (page 52) The remote has a Jog Stick for the recorder's main operations. You can search forward or backwards, or play at various speeds by using just your thumb. The feature helps you find scenes easily, which is especially useful for both playback and editing. Search Jog Stick Slow motion 6 Features