Sony RDR-GX7 User Manual
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Recording from External Equipment with a Timer (Synchro Rec)
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◆ Rec Mode
Selects the recording mode for the desired recording
time and picture quality. For more information, see
“Recording mode” (page 21).
Selects the recording mode for the desired recording
time and picture quality. For more information, see
“Recording mode” (page 21).
• HQ
• HSP
• SP (default)
• LP
• EP
• SLP
• HSP
• SP (default)
• LP
• EP
• SLP
◆ Rec Screen Size
Sets the picture size of the programme to be recorded
Sets the picture size of the programme to be recorded
• 4:3 (default): Sets the picture size to 4:3.
• 16:9: Sets the picture size to 16:9 (wide mode).
• 16:9: Sets the picture size to 16:9 (wide mode).
This function works with DVD-Rs and DVD-RWs
(Video mode) when the recording mode is set to HQ,
HSP, or SP. For all other recording modes, the screen
size is fixed at “4:3.”
For DVD-RWs (VR mode), the actual picture size is
recorded regardless of the setting. For instance, if a
16:9 size picture is received, the disc records the
picture as 16:9 even if “Rec Screen Size” is set to
“4:3.”
For DVD+RWs, the screen size is fixed at “4:3.”
(Video mode) when the recording mode is set to HQ,
HSP, or SP. For all other recording modes, the screen
size is fixed at “4:3.”
For DVD-RWs (VR mode), the actual picture size is
recorded regardless of the setting. For instance, if a
16:9 size picture is received, the disc records the
picture as 16:9 even if “Rec Screen Size” is set to
“4:3.”
For DVD+RWs, the screen size is fixed at “4:3.”
◆ Rec NR (noise reduction)
Reduces noise contained in the video signal.
Reduces noise contained in the video signal.
◆ Rec Video Equalizer
Adjusts the picture in greater detail.
Press
Adjusts the picture in greater detail.
Press
M/m to select the item you want to adjust, then
press ENTER.
• Contrast: Changes the contrast.
• Brightness: Changes the overall brightness.
• Color: Makes the colours deeper or lighter.
• Brightness: Changes the overall brightness.
• Color: Makes the colours deeper or lighter.
d
Adjust the setting using
</M/m/,, then
press ENTER.
The larger the number, the greater the effect. The
default setting is underlined.
default setting is underlined.
e
Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust any other
items.
items.
f
Press RETURN to turn off the display.
Note
The adjustments made here are for the recorder and cannot be saved for
individual titles.
individual titles.
Recording from External
Equipment with a Timer
(Synchro Rec)
Equipment with a Timer
(Synchro Rec)
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 (see the separate booklet,
“Hookups and Settings”).
When the connected equipment turns on, the recorder starts
recording a programme from the LINE 3/DECODER jack.
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 (see the separate booklet,
“Hookups and Settings”).
When the connected equipment turns on, the recorder starts
recording a programme from the LINE 3/DECODER jack.
a
Press }/1.
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.
on your TV so that the signal from the
recorder appears on the TV screen.
◆ When using an amplifier (receiver)
Turn on the amplifier (receiver) and select the
appropriate channel so that you can hear the sound
from the recorder.
Turn on the amplifier (receiver) and select the
appropriate channel so that you can hear the sound
from the recorder.
c
Press Z, and place a recordable disc on the
disc tray.
disc tray.
Items
Settings
Rec NR
Off 1 ~ 3
Rec Video Equalizer
Contrast
–3 ~ 0 ~ 3
Brightness
–3 ~ 0 ~ 3
Color
–3 ~ 0 ~ 3
Before you start…
• Check that the disc has enough available space for the
recording (page 21).
• When recording a bilingual programme on a DVD+RW,
DVD-R, or DVD-RW (Video mode), you cannot record both
sound tracks. Select the sound track, main or sub using the
Options Setup Display (page 82).
sound tracks. Select the sound track, main or sub using the
Options Setup Display (page 82).
• Adjust the recording picture quality and picture size if
necessary (page 30).
REC MODE
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