Sony RDR-GX7 User Guide
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Connecting a VCR or Similar Recording Device to the LINE Jacks
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Connecting a VCR or Similar
Recording Device to the
LINE Jacks
Recording Device to the
LINE Jacks
You can use this recorder as the source player or as the recording
deck.
After disconnecting the recorder’s power cord from an AC
outlet, connect a VCR or similar recording device to the LINE
jacks of this recorder.
Use the DV IN jack on the front panel if the equipment has a DV
output jack (i.LINK jack) (page 75).
See also the instruction manual supplied with the connected
equipment.
deck.
After disconnecting the recorder’s power cord from an AC
outlet, connect a VCR or similar recording device to the LINE
jacks of this recorder.
Use the DV IN jack on the front panel if the equipment has a DV
output jack (i.LINK jack) (page 75).
See also the instruction manual supplied with the connected
equipment.
How to connect to record on this recorder
Connect a VCR or similar recording device to the LINE IN jacks
of this recorder. See “Recording from connected equipment” on
page 88.
of this recorder. See “Recording from connected equipment” on
page 88.
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Hint
You can also use the LINE 2 IN jacks on the front panel of the recorder
(page 88).
(page 88).
Notes
• Do not connect the yellow LINE IN (VIDEO) jack when using an S
VIDEO cord (not supplied).
• Pictures containing copy protection signals that prohibit any copying
cannot be recorded.
How to connect to record on other equipment
Connect a VCR or similar recording device to the LINE OUT
jacks of this recorder.
jacks of this recorder.
Notes
• If you pass the recorder signals via the VCR, you may not receive a
clear image on the TV screen.
• Do not connect the yellow LINE IN (VIDEO) jack when using an S
VIDEO cord (not supplied).
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AC IN
S VIDEO
VIDEO
R-AUDIO-L
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
PB
Y
PR
S VIDEO
VIDEO
R-AUDIO-L
1
3
1
2
VHF/UHF
IN
OUT
DIGITAL OUT
PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
CONTROL S IN
LINE IN
LINE OUT
OUTPUT
S Video
AUDIO
R
L
VIDEO
LINE IN
S VIDEO
VIDEO
R-AUDIO-L
1
3
VCR, etc.
DVD recorder
Audio/video
cord (not
supplied)
cord (not
supplied)
S VIDEO cord
(not supplied)
(not supplied)
: Signal flow
to LINE IN 1 or 3
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AC IN
S VIDEO
VIDEO
R-AUDIO-L
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
PB
Y
PR
S VIDEO
VIDEO
R-AUDIO-L
1
3
1
2
VHF/UHF
IN
OUT
DIGITAL OUT
PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
CONTROL S IN
LINE IN
LINE OUT
INPUT
LINE OUT
S VIDEO
VIDEO
R-AUDIO-L
1
3
S Video
AUDIO
R
L
VIDEO
VCR, etc.
DVD recorder
Audio/video
cord (not
supplied)
cord (not
supplied)
S VIDEO cord
(not supplied)
(not supplied)
: Signal flow
to LINE OUT 1 or 2
VCR
DVD recorder
TV