Sony rdr-gx120 User Guide
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Recording From
Connected Equipment
Connected Equipment
You can set the recorder to automatically
record programmes from connected
equipment that has a timer function (such as
a satellite tuner). Connect the equipment to
the LINE 3/DECODER jack of the recorder
(page 21).
When the connected equipment turns on, the
recorder starts recording a programme from
the LINE 3/DECODER jack.
record programmes from connected
equipment that has a timer function (such as
a satellite tuner). Connect the equipment to
the LINE 3/DECODER jack of the recorder
(page 21).
When the connected equipment turns on, the
recorder starts recording a programme from
the LINE 3/DECODER jack.
1
Insert a recordable DVD.
2
Press INPUT SELECT repeatedly to
select “L3.”
select “L3.”
3
Press REC MODE repeatedly to select
the recording mode.
the recording mode.
For details about the recording mode, see
page 36.
page 36.
4
Set the timer on the connected
equipment to the time of the
programme you want to record, and
turn it off.
equipment to the time of the
programme you want to record, and
turn it off.
5
Press c z SYNCHRO REC.
The SYNCHRO REC indicator lights up
on the front panel. The recorder is ready
to start Synchro-Recording.
The recorder automatically starts
recording when it receives an input
signal from the connected equipment.
The recorder stops recording when the
connected equipment turns off.
on the front panel. The recorder is ready
to start Synchro-Recording.
The recorder automatically starts
recording when it receives an input
signal from the connected equipment.
The recorder stops recording when the
connected equipment turns off.
To stop recording
Press x REC STOP or
c z SYNCHRO
REC.
To cancel Synchro Rec
Press
c z SYNCHRO REC.
The SYNCHRO REC indicator on the
recorder turns off.
recorder turns off.
b
Notes
• The recorder starts recording only after detecting
a video signal from the connected equipment. The
beginning of the programme may not be recorded
regardless of whether or not the recorder’s power
is on or off.
beginning of the programme may not be recorded
regardless of whether or not the recorder’s power
is on or off.
• During Synchro-Recording, other operations,
such as normal recording, cannot be performed.
• To use the connected equipment while the
recorder is standing by for Synchro-Recording,
cancel Synchro-Recording by pressing
cancel Synchro-Recording by pressing
c z
SYNCHRO REC. Be sure to turn off the
connected equipment and press
connected equipment and press
c z SYNCHRO
REC to reset Synchro-Recording before the timer
recording starts.
recording starts.
• The Synchro Rec function does not work when
“Line3 Input” of “Scart Setting” is set to
“Decoder” in the “Video” setup (page 63).
“Decoder” in the “Video” setup (page 63).
• The Synchro Rec function does not work with
some tuners. For details, see the tuner’s operating
instructions.
instructions.
• While the recorder is standing by for Synchro-
Recording, the Auto Clock Set function (page 60)
does not work.
does not work.
• To use the Synchro Rec function, you must first
set the recorder’s clock correctly.
Recording from connected
equipment with a timer
(Synchro Rec)
equipment with a timer
(Synchro Rec)
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R
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RW
INPUT
SELECT
SELECT
REC MODE
z REC
x REC
STOP
x REC
STOP
c z
SYNCHRO
REC
SYNCHRO
REC