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Key Features DVD+R/+RW/-R/-RW recording 6x recording modes Progressive scan DV input Chasing playback RGB Scart input VideoPlus with PDC Frame noise reduction Video record equaliser Digital video enhancer Synchro record TVS surround sound Freeze frame Slow motion Editing functions Connections Front DV input S-video input Composite video input Stereo audio input Rear 2x Scart sockets (RGB in/out) Component video output S-video input/output Composite video input/output Optical digital audio output Electrical digital audio output Stereo audio input/output RF aerial sockets Dimensions 430(w) x 85(h) x 346(d)mm
Sony eschews the current vogue for slimline styling and this is one terrific tubby

Sony RDR-GX700

Jason Glenn falls in love with Sonys gorgeous new DVD recorder
ONYS NEW DVD RECORDER IS A substantial piece of kit, considerably bigger than many DVD recorders, but it is beautiful as well as big, and the thought that has gone into the styling is evident in the remote control as well. You would expect something special, of course, for 500. There are DVD recorders on sale for less than half the money so this model will really have to deliver. It starts well, with an excellent complement of sockets, both front and rear. At the front are the usual hook-ups for camcorder enthusiasts. There is a DV input, S-video and composite video sockets and stereo audio inputs. At the rear are component video outs, good for progressive scan signals, as well as a pair of Scarts offering RGB input and output.
Dual Scart (RGB in front)

Component video out

Digital audio outputs

AV out

What we like about this DVD recorder Record quality Playback quality Onscreen display What we dont like about this DVD recorder Inelegant edits High-capacity recording modes
The RGB input is crucial and is (bafflingly) left out of some DVD recorders. It means you can enjoy the highest quality input signal from a set-top box, so that your recordings of digital broadcasts can theoretically approach perfection. S-video and composite video sockets are joined by optical and electrical digital audio sockets, with stereo options rounding off a most impressive list. Most DVD decks are from one camp or another either DVD-R or DVD+R. Sony prefers to offer dual-format functionality. You can record on to DVD-R, DVD-RW (in video or VR modes), DVD+R and DVD+RW discs. The RW VR option is useful if you fancy a little tricky editing. The other formats are extremely limited in this area. The problem with VR discs is that they are not widely compatible with existing DVD players, so sharing the recordings youve worked so hard on may not always be possible. Sonys recording modes cover the usual 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6hr capacities, but you also have a 90min option (HSP mode). There is an inevitable trade-off between capacity and picture quality that usually makes anything over the 3hr setting a questionable choice, but well see how the Sony does in this respect.
Getting a recorder up and running can be a bothersome process, but Sony has hit on a wonderful idea to make it painless the onscreen displays are so gorgeously designed, and fade in and out of view so luxuriously, that you may find yourself tinkering around with the setup long after youre ready to roll. Available functions are standard. For editing, you can erase titles or parts of a title and give titles a name. Erasing titles only frees up disc space on RW and +RW discs. On VR mode RW discs you can do a bit more, such as insert new scenes in the middle of an existing title. You can also create a playlist of chapters or titles, specifying a playing order. In this way you can change the way a disc plays back without altering the original content. Chapter marks are laid down automatically during recording, but on VR discs you again have more options, being able to add and delete them wherever you want. A rather nifty function is the video record equaliser, which lets you adjust picture parameters for the source signal before you record it on disc. Adjustments are available for contrast, colour and brightness. The same equaliser (plus a hue control) is available for your playback image, and you also

get chrominance, luminance and clock noise reduction controls, while a digital video enhancer boosts sharpness. VR discs score again in their playback facilities. They offer chasing playback (also seen on HDDs and DVD-RAM discs), allowing you to watch the beginning of a recording while the programme itself is still being recorded. You can also watch an existing programme on a DVD-RW VR disc while recording another one. There is no satellite control function, but if your satellite receiver has a built-in timer you can set the RDR-GX700 to record as soon as it senses a signal from the receiver. Once you have made some recordings on a disc the disc info function becomes very useful. It tells you what you have on the disc and how much space you have remaining. In this mode you can also protect the disc against accidental erasure, or finalise it for use on other DVD players. Performance is split into two categories. Playback is simply wonderful. This is one of those DVD images that transcends the two-dimensional limitations of the TV screen by creating such a vivid picture that an artificial sense of depth is created.
Colours are sumptuous and well defined, skin tones are perfect and there are bags and bags of fine detail. DVD soundtracks are also wonderful when played back through a good amp and speaker system. DVD recordings also have the ability to impress hugely. In the 1hr mode a perfect picture is captured,

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Verdict
Playback is simply wonderful
indistinguishable from the original. This makes this deck a real contender for serious archiving. The 3 and 4hr-modes do not do such a good job, seeing a lot of degradation in the image. The 6hr mode introduces a haze of artifacts that spoil the picture, with movement looking a little jerky. Also deserving criticism is the editing on this deck. Smooth transitions are created by other models, but the Sony introduces a freeze frame at the edit point that will really put off camcorder users who want to polish their footage. Still, this remains a first-class picture provider and a recorder of the highest quality at lower-capacity settings and as such it deserves an audition.
EASE OF USE LOOKS FEATURES PICTURE SOUND VALUE
VERDICT Quality recording and playback from a beautifully designed deck.

Overall

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On recording

Note that the contents of the recording cannot be compensated for under any and all conditions, including conditions that may arise due to a malfunction of this unit. Make trial recordings before making the actual recording.
If you have any questions or problems concerning your recorder, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
About this manual Check your model name
The instructions in this manual are for 2 models: RDR-GX300 and RDR-GX700. Check your model name by looking at the front panel of the recorder. RDR-GX700 is the model used for illustration purposes. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, RDR-GX700 only. Instructions in this manual describe the controls on the remote. You can also use the controls on the recorder if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote. The on-screen display illustrations used in this manual may not match the graphics displayed on your TV screen. The explanations regarding discs in this manual refer to discs created on this recorder. The explanations do not apply to discs that are created on other recorders and played back on this recorder.

Copyrights

Television programmes, films, video tapes, discs, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such material may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws. Also, use of this recorder with cable television transmission may require authorization from the cable television transmitter and/or programme owner. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

Copy guard function

Since the recorder has a copy guard function, programmes received through an external tuner (not supplied) may contain copy protection signals (copy guard function) and as such may not be recordable, depending on the type of signal.

Playable on DVD+R compatible players (finalization necessary) (page 37)
Usable disc versions (as of May 2004)
4x-speed or slower DVD+RWs 2x-speed or slower DVD-RWs (Ver.1.1, Ver.1.1 with CPRM*1) 8x-speed or slower DVD+Rs 8x-speed or slower DVD-Rs (Ver.2.0)
DVD+RW, DVD-RW, DVD+R, and DVD-R, are trademarks.
CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media) is a coding technology that protects copyrights for images. *2 Only if the recording mode is SP, HSP, or HQ, and DVD Rec Picture Size is set to 16:9. *3 Erasing titles does not free up disc space.

Recording Features

Editing Features
Auto Manual Record Change Rewrite Delete title A-B Erase Playlist Chapter Chapter 16:9 sizes title name (page 64) (page 64) (page 66) (page 41) (page 91) (page 66) (page 48) (page 63)

Yes *2

Yes *3
Discs that cannot be recorded on
4x-speed compatible DVD-RWs (Ver. 1.2/4x) DVD-RWs (Ver. 1.0) DVD+RWs that are not 2.4x-speed compatible Dual layer discs 8 cm discs

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Playable discs
Disc Logo Icon used in this manual

Characteristics

DVD VIDEO
Discs such as movies that can be purchased or rented

VIDEO CD

VIDEO CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in VIDEO CD/Super VIDEO CD format
Music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music CD format that can be purchased

DATA CD

CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs created on a PC or similar device in music format containing MP3 audio tracks
Discs that cannot be played
All CD-ROMs (including PHOTO CDs) CD-Rs/CD-RWs, other than those recorded in music CD format, MP3 format, or Video CD format Data part of CD-Extras DVD-ROMs DVD Audio discs DVD-RAMs HD layer on Super Audio CDs DVD VIDEOs with a different region code (page 11)
z Hint This DVD recorder can play 8 cm CDs and 8 cm DVDs as well.
Note on playback operations of DVD VIDEOs/ VIDEO CDs
Some playback operations of DVD VIDEOs/ VIDEO CDs may be intentionally set by software producers. Since this recorder plays DVD VIDEOs/VIDEO CDs according to the disc contents the software producers designed, some playback features may not be available. Also, see the instructions supplied with the DVD VIDEOs/ VIDEO CDs.

Depending on the connected unit, you may not be able to control your TV or AV amplifier (receiver) with some or all of the buttons below. If you enter a new code number, the code number previously entered will be erased. When you replace the batteries of the remote, the code number may be reset to the default setting. Set the appropriate code number again.

TV/DVD switch "/1

To operate the TV/DVD button (for SCART connections only)
The TV/DVD button switches between the recorder and the last input source selected on the TV. Point your remote at the recorder when using this button. The button works even if the TV/DVD switch is set to DVD. When you connect the recorder to the TV via the SCART jacks, the input source for the TV is set to the recorder automatically when you start playback. To watch another source, press the TV/ DVD button to switch the TVs input source.

Number buttons, SET/-/--

PROG +/ 2 +/ t, TV/DVD
Code numbers of controllable TVs
If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time until you find the one that works with your TV.
Manufacturer Sony Code number 01 (default) 01 (default) 11 23, 24, 72 06, 45 15, 16, 69, 73 17, 49 06, 07, 08, 23, 45, 72 12, 13, 36, 43, 74, 75 06, 22, 23, 71, 29 12, 13, 36, 43, 74, 75 12, 13, 43, 74, 06 33
Slide the TV/DVD switch to TV. Hold down [/1. Enter your TVs manufacturer code (see Code numbers of controllable TVs below) using the number buttons. Release [/1.
When the TV/DVD switch is set to TV, the remote performs the following:
Turns your TV on or off Adjusts the volume of your TV Selects the programme position on your TV Switches to or from the wide mode of a Sony widescreen TV Switches your TVs input source
Aiwa Grundig Hitachi Loewe Nokia Panasonic Philips Saba Samsung Sanyo Sharp Telefunken Thomson Toshiba LG JVC
2 (volume) +/ PROG +/ (wide mode)

t (TV/video)

Controlling the volume of your AV amplifier (receiver) with the remote
If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder
If the supplied remote interferes with your other Sony DVD recorder or player, set the command mode number for this recorder and the supplied remote to one that differs from the other Sony DVD recorder or player. The default command mode setting for this recorder and the supplied remote is DVD3.

Number buttons

Slide the TV/DVD switch to DVD. Hold down [/1, and enter the manufacturer code (see the table below) for your AV amplifier (receiver) using the number buttons. Release [/1.

Adjusting the recording picture quality and size
You can adjust the recording picture quality and picture size.
Using the Quick Timer function
You can set the recorder to record in 30-minute increments.
DISPLAY TOOLS </M/m/,, ENTER
Press z REC repeatedly to set the duration.
Each press advances the time in 30-minute increments. The maximum duration is six hours.

0:30 1:00 5:30 6:00

(normal recording)
Before recording starts, press TOOLS and select Rec Settings. Then press ENTER.

Rec. Settings

Select the item you want to change.
Rec Mode : DVD Rec. Picture Size : Rec NR : Rec Video Equalizer SP 4:3 Off
The time counter decreases minute by minute to 0:00, then the recorder stops recording (power does not turn off). Even if you turn off the recorder during recording, the recorder continues to record until the time counter runs out. Note that the Quick Timer function does not work if TV Direct Rec is set to On in Features Setup (page 91).
To cancel the Quick Timer
Press z REC repeatedly until the counter appears in the front panel display. The recorder returns to normal recording mode.
Select the item you want to adjust, and press ENTER.
The adjustment display appears. Example: Rec NR

Rec NR

Rec Mode: Selects the recording mode for the desired recording time and picture quality. For more information, see Recording mode (page 41). DVD Rec. Picture Size: 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).
This function works with DVD-Rs and DVDRWs (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 example, if a 16:9 size picture is received, the disc records the picture as 16:9 even if DVD Rec. Picture Size is set to 4:3. For DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, the screen size is fixed at 4:3. Rec NR (noise reduction): Reduces noise contained in the video signal. Rec Video Equalizer: 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. Colour: Makes the colours deeper or lighter.
Checking the disc status while recording

TOOLS M/m, ENTER

If you connect a digital video camera with a DV IN jack (RDR-GX700 only)
See DV Dubbing (RDR-GX700 only) (page 70) for an explanation of how to record from the DV IN jack.
z Hint You can adjust the settings for the recording picture before recording. See Adjusting the recording picture quality and size (page 48).
X REC PAUSE REC MODE INPUT SELECT x REC STOP
Insert a recordable disc. Press INPUT SELECT to select an input source according to the connection you made.
The front panel display changes as follows:
When recording a video game image, the screen may not be clear. Any programme that contains a Copy-Never copy guard signal cannot be recorded. The recorder continues to record, but a blank screen will be recorded.

programme position

* RDR-GX700 only
Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the recording mode.
The recording mode changes as follows:

Playback

For details about the Title List, see Using the Title List (page 33). Example: DVD-RW (VR mode)

Playing

Z Number buttons, SET
TOOLS </M/m/,, ENTER MENU x X
Select the title, and press ENTER.
TITLE LIST O RETURN TOP MENU m/M H
Select Play, and press ENTER.
Playback starts from the selected title on the disc.

To use the DVDs Menu

When you play a DVD VIDEO, or a finalized DVD+RW, DVD-RW (Video mode), DVD+R, or DVD-R, you can display the discs menu by pressing TOP MENU or MENU.
To play VIDEO CDs with PBC functions
PBC (Playback Control) allows you to play VIDEO CDs interactively using the menu on your TV screen. When you start playing a VIDEO CD with PBC functions, the menu appears. Select an item using the number buttons and press ENTER. Then, follow the instructions in the menu (press H when Press SELECT appears). The PBC function of Super VCDs does not work with this recorder. Super VCDs are played in continuous play mode only.
With the playback side facing down
If you inserted a DVD VIDEO, VIDEO CD, CD, or DATA CD, press H. Playback starts.

To stop playback

Press x.
To resume playback from the point where you stopped the disc (Resume Play)
When you press H again after you stop the disc, the recorder resumes playback from the point where you pressed x. To start from the beginning, press TOOLS, select Play Beginning and press ENTER. Playback starts from the beginning of the title/track/scene.
The point where you stopped playing is cleared when: you open the disc tray. you play another title. you switch the Title List menu to Original or Playlist (DVD-RW in VR mode only). you edit the title after stopping playback. you change the settings on the recorder. you turn off the recorder (VIDEO CD/CD/ DATA CD only). you make a recording (except for DVD-RWs in VR mode).

Editing a Title

The Playlist title calls up data from the original titles for playback. When an original title is used for a Playlist title, the original title cannot be erased. You cannot protect Playlist titles. If a message appears and indicates that the discs control information is full, erase unnecessary titles.
This section explains the basic edit functions. Note that editing is irreversible. To edit a DVD-RW (VR mode) without changing the original recordings, create a Playlist title (page 66).
When editing a DVD+R, DVD-R, or DVD-RW (Video mode), finish all editing before finalizing the disc. You cannot edit a finalized disc.

Editing

TITLE LIST TOOLS </M/m/,, ENTER m/M

CHAPTER MARK

CHAPTER ERASE
When editing a DVD-RW in VR mode, press TOOLS and select Original or Playlist from the TOOLS menu to switch the Title Lists, if necessary.
Select a title, and press ENTER.
You can make the following edits to the title. Erase: Erases the selected title. Select OK when asked for confirmation. When the title is protected, the display asks for confirmation. To erase, select Change, and when the Protection display appears, select Off.
Protect: Protects the title. Select On when the Protection display appears. appears next to the protected title. To cancel the protection, select Off. Title Name: Allows you to enter or re-enter a title name (page 40). Set Thumbnail: Changes the titles thumbnail picture that appears in the Title List (page 33). A-B Erase: Erases a section of the title (see below).
Select point A by pressing m/M, and press ENTER.
The display for setting point B appears.
A-B Erase (Set point B) 2 DEF 20:00-21:00

A 0:12:34 B 0:23:45

z Hints You can erase multiple titles at one time (page 64), or erase all of the titles on the disc at once (page 36). You can label or re-label DVDs (page 36).
Select point B by pressing m/M, and press ENTER.
The display asks for confirmation. To reset either point A or B, select Change A or Change B, and go to step 2 or 3.
You cannot protect Playlist titles.
The scene is erased, and the display asks whether to erase another scene. To continue, select Yes, and repeat from step 2. To finish, select No.
Erasing a section of a title (A-B Erase)
You can select a section (scene) in a title and erase it. Note that erasing scenes in a title cannot be undone.
z Hint A chapter mark is inserted after the scene was erased. The chapter mark divides the title into separate chapters on either side of the mark.

Select a title by pressing </,, and press ENTER.
The display for selecting titles to be erased appears. To cancel the selection, press ENTER again.
Select OK and press ENTER.

The titles are erased.

2 DEF 20:00- 21:00 Fri 17.9 20:00( 1H00M) SP 0.6GB
Erasing titles to open up disc space (Disc Map)

Selected title

When recording on a DVD+RW or DVD-RW (Video mode), the recorder searches for the largest open space and records there. Before you start, check the disc status by using Disc Map, and erase titles to create a space large enough for the recording.
Insert a disc and press TITLE LIST.
Repeat step 3 when erasing more titles. Select Erase, and press ENTER.
The display asks for confirmation. To change the selection, select Change.
The selected titles are erased, freeing up disc space.
Creating chapters manually
Creating and Editing a Playlist
You can manually insert a chapter mark at any point you like during playback or recording.
Press CHAPTER MARK at the point where you want to divide the title into chapters.
Each time you press the button, Marking. appears on the screen and the scenes to the left and right of the mark become separate chapters.
Playlist edit allows you to edit or re-edit without changing the actual recordings. A Playlist title can contain up to 50 scenes. For details, see Edit options for DVD-RWs (VR mode) (page 62).
Once you create a Playlist title from original titles, you will be unable to erase or edit the original titles.

Marking.

To erase chapter marks
You can combine two chapters by erasing the chapter mark during playback. Press./> to search for a chapter number, and while displaying the chapter containing the chapter mark you want to erase, press CHAPTER ERASE. The current chapter combines with the previous chapter.
TITLE LIST TOOLS </M/m/,, ENTER m/M H
If a message appears and indicates that no more chapter marks can be added, you may not be able to record or edit.
Select Create Playlist, and press ENTER.
The display for selecting titles appears.
Select the title you want to include in the Playlist title, and press ENTER.
A check mark appears in the check box next to the selected title. To clear the check mark, press ENTER again. To select all of the titles, select Select All.

Create Playlist

Select the titles you want to capture.
Original AAB DEF AAB GHI DEF L3 13:00-14:00 20:00-21:00 9:00- 9:30 0:00-20:30 20:00-20:30 21:00-21:30 15. 9 17. 9 25. 9 25. 9 15.10 19.10
Select the IN point by pressing m/M, and press ENTER.
The display for setting the end point (OUT) appears, and the title continues to play in the background.

Capture (Set OUT point) 2 DEF 20:00-21:00
OK Cancel Select All Reset All

IN 0:10:26 OUT 0:23:45

Repeat step 3 to add more titles.
To go to the next page of titles, press m. To clear all of the check marks, select Reset All.
Select the OUT point by pressing m/M, and press ENTER.
The display asks for confirmation. To reset the IN or OUT point, select Change IN or Change OUT and repeat step 8 or 9. To view the selected scene, select Preview.
The list of selected titles appears. To add another title, select Add Title.
Create Playlist - Selected Titles
Select a title to start capturing.
AAB DEF 13:00-14:00 20:00-21:00 15. 9 17. 0

10Select OK, and ENTER.

The selected section is captured as a scene, and the display asks whether you want to continue. To continue, select More, and repeat the steps above. To capture a scene from another title, select New Title.
Scene List Cancel Add Title
11When you finish capturing scenes, select

No More and press ENTER.

The Scene List menu appears with all of the selected scenes.
Total duration of the selected scene

Scene List

Select one of the titles, and press ENTER.
The sub-menu appears. Capture: Adds a section of the title to the Playlist title as one scene. Capture All: Adds the entire title to the Playlist title as one scene. After capturing the title, select Scene List and go to step 12. Check Scenes: Allows you to check the captured scene.

Total number of scenes

Scenes 2

OK Quit

Total 0:33:28

20:00-21:00

0:10:26 - 0:23:45 DEF 20:00-21:00

0:25:00 - 0:45:08

Add Preview
Select Capture, and press ENTER.
The display for setting the start point (IN) appears. The title starts to play in the background.
Capture (Set IN point) 2 DEF 20:00-21:00
12Select the scene you want to edit, and

press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears. Move: Changes the scene order. Erase: Erases the scene. The selection is cancelled. Preview: Displays thumbnail pictures of the scenes. Change IN: Allows you to change the IN point, and repeat from step 8. Change OUT: Allows you to change the OUT point, and repeat from step 9.
IN 0:10:26 OUT - : - - : - -
To add more scenes, select Add and go to step 6. To preview all of the captured scenes in the listed order, select Preview.

AAB AAB AAB 13:00-14:00 13:00-14:00 13:00-14:00 15. 9 28. 9 5.10
The display for selecting a title name from among the selected titles appears. To enter a new name, select Enter Text, and follow the explanations on page 40.
Select a name, and press ENTER.

The titles are combined.

DV Dubbing (RDR-GX700 only)
the images on the tape contain copy protection signals, which limit recording. If you want to play the disc on other DVD equipment, finalize the disc (page 37).

Before DV Dubbing

This section explains dubbing with a digital video camera via the DV IN jack on the front panel (RDR-GX700 only). If you want to dub by way of the LINE IN jacks, see Recording From Connected Equipment Without a Timer (page 51).

Hookups

To DV IN
To record from the DV IN jack
The DV IN jack on this recorder conforms to the i.LINK standard. You can connect any other equipment that has an i.LINK (DV) jack, and record digital signals. Follow the instructions in Preparing for recording using the DV IN jack, and then move on to the section on dubbing. For more information about i.LINK, see About i.LINK (page 104).
z Hint If you plan to do additional editing on a disc after the initial dub, use the DV IN jack and record on a DVD-RW (VR mode).
i.LINK cable (not supplied)
DV output Digital video camera
Preparing for recording using the DV IN jack
You can connect a digital video camera to the DV IN jack on the recorder to record or edit from a DV format tape. Operation is straightforward because the recorder will fast forward and rewind the tape for you you do not need to operate your digital video camera. Do the following to start using the DV Edit functions of this recorder. See the instruction manual supplied with the digital video camera as well before connecting.
The DV IN jack is for input only. It will not output signals. You cannot use the DV IN jack when: your digital video camera does not work with this recorder. Connect the camera to the LINE IN jack and follow the instructions of Recording From Connected Equipment Without a Timer (page 51). the input signal is not in DVC-SD format. Do not connect a MICRO MV format digital video camera even if it has an i.LINK jack.

REC MODE INPUT SELECT

Press Z (open/close), and place a recordable disc on the tray.
Make sure that the disc has enough free space to record the contents of your tape.
z Hints You can turn off the recorder during dubbing. The recorder completes dubbing even after being turned off. You can adjust the settings for the recording picture before recording. See Adjusting the recording picture quality and size (page 48). The date and time of the recording made with your digital video camera is assigned as the program name in the DV Edit List (page 72).

Be sure to insert the original DV format tape that corresponds to the program in the DV Edit List.
The recorder starts recording the tape contents as programmed. If the recording does not fit due to the dubbing mode you selected, the display asks if you want to continue. To change the dubbing mode, select Reset. To have the recorder adjust the dubbing mode, select Auto Dub Mode. If there is not enough disc space even after changing the dubbing mode, the display asks if you want to record halfway. To continue, select OK.
Press M/m to select DV Edit List, and press ENTER.
The DV Edit List menu appears.
Select the program you want to record on a disc, and press ENTER.
Select DV Dubbing, and press ENTER.
The display for entering a title name appears. To enter a new name, select Enter, and follow the explanations on page 40.
Re-editing the program in the DV Edit List
Select OK to use the default name, and press ENTER.
The display asks whether to start dubbing. To change the dubbing mode, select Dub Mode and press M/m.
You can make changes to the programs in the DV Edit List if they were created by One Touch Dubbing or Advanced Program Edit on a DVDRW (VR mode). You can reset, erase, or change the order of the scenes. To use this function, you will do the following: Connect your digital video camera and prepare for editing Be sure to use the original DV format tape and the DVD-RW (VR mode) that corresponds to the program in the DV Edit List. m Select a program from the DV Edit List m Edit the program in the DV Edit List
Make a Playlist*: Creates a Playlist title of the same contents. When asked, select OK to enter the default name, or select Enter to enter a new name (page 40). Rename: Allows you to re-enter the program name.
* These sub-menu items do not appear when the program contains no scenes.
Select Edit, and press ENTER.
The Scene List menu appears with all of the scenes the program contains. To add new scenes, select Add and press ENTER. When the display for selecting the IN point (start of the scene) appears, follow steps 5 to 8 of Program Edit (page 74).
Total duration of the program Total number of scenes
Follow steps 1 to 4 of Preparing for recording using the DV IN jack (page 70), then press SYSTEM MENU.
Be sure to use the original DV format tape and the DVD-RW (VR mode) that corresponds to the program in the DV Edit List.
0:07:07-0:10:51 Duration 0:03:44 0:11:40-0:16:19 Duration 0:04:39
Select DV Edit List, and press ENTER.
The DV Edit List menu appears. A disc mark will appear next to the program that corresponds to the inserted disc. You can only edit the programs that display a disc mark.

Disc mark

If the program contains no scenes, the display asks whether to generate scenes within the program automatically or manually. Follow steps 5 to 6 of Advanced Program Edit (page 76).

Features - Parental Control

Enter your password.

The Setup Display appears.
In this case, see Parental Control in Recording and Parental Control Settings (Features) (page 91).
The currently selected option is displayed next to the setup item. Example: when 4:3 Letter Box is set.
Aerial Reception and Language Settings (Settings)
The Settings Setup helps you to make tuner, clock, and channel settings for the recorder. Select Settings in the Setup Display. To use the display, see Using the Setup Displays (page 82).
Settings Channel Setting Channel List Clock Language
Settings Video Audio Features Options Easy Setup TV Type : Pause Mode : Component Out : Progressive Mode : Screen Saver : Scart Setting Line4 input : Video 4 : 3 Letter Box Auto Off Auto On

To turn off the display

Press SYSTEM MENU repeatedly.
Video Audio Features Options Easy Setup

Channel Setting

Presets channels manually. If some channels could not be set using the Easy Setup function, you can set them manually. If there is no sound or if the picture is distorted, the wrong tuner system may have been preset during Easy Setup. Set the correct tuner system manually in the steps below.
Follow steps 1 to 3 of Using the Setup Displays (page 82) to select Settings in the Setup Display. Select Channel Setting, and press ENTER.
System : Normal / CATV : Channel Set : Station Name : PAY - TV / CANAL+ : Audio : BG Normal C3 AAB Off NICAM
Press PROG +/ to select the programme position.
System : Normal / CATV : Channel Set : Station Name : PAY - TV / CANAL+ : Audio : BG Normal C2 CDE Off NICAM
Select System, and press ENTER.
System : Normal / CATV : Channel Set : Station Name : PAY - TV / CANAL+ : Audio : BG BG Normal DK C1 I ARD L On NICAM
Select Audio, and press ENTER.
System : Normal / CATV : Channel Set : Station Name : PAY - TV / CANAL+ : Audio : BG Normal C5 CDE Off NICAM NICAM Standard
Select an available TV system, BG, DK, L, or I, and press ENTER (see page 85).
NICAM BG Select this when in West European countries, except those listed in Receivable channels (page 85). Select this when in East European countries. Select this when in Great Britain/ Ireland. Select this when in France. Standard Normally, select this. Select this if the sound from NICAM broadcasts is not clear.

DK I L

Select NICAM, and press ENTER. Select AFT and press ENTER.
Normal / CATV : Channel Set : Station Name : PAY - TV / CANAL+ : Audio : AFT : Normal C5 CDE Off NICAM On On Off

TV Direct Rec (DVD+RW/DVD-RW/DVD+R/ DVD-R only)
On Allows you to easily record what you are watching on the TV using SMARTLINK. Turns off the TV Direct Rec function.

Auto Chapter

Automatically divides a recording (a title) into chapters by inserting chapter markings at a specified interval. The markings are inserted while the recording is being made.
Off 6Min No chapter mark is inserted. Inserts chapter marks at approximately 6-minute intervals. Inserts chapter marks at approximately 15-minute intervals.
Depending upon the size of the recording being made, the actual interval may vary from the interval selected in Auto Chapter. The selected interval should only be used as an approximation to create chapters. This function is not available when dubbing DV tapes to DVD-RWs (VR mode) (RDR-GX700 only). Chapter marks are automatically entered where the recordings start on the tape (pages 73, 74, 76).
Select the TV guide page number you want to modify, and press ENTER.

Features-TV Guide Page

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat PP 0 P 000 P 000 P 000 P 000 P 000 P 000

Prog. 4 0

TV Guide Page
Some broadcast systems ensure a Teletext service* in which the complete programmes and their data (title, date, channel, recording start time, etc.) are stored day by day. A TV guide page corresponds to each day of the week. When recording a programme, the recorder automatically takes the programme name from the Teletext pages and stores it as the title name. The TV guide page numbers depend entirely on the broadcast itself and may be subject to change. If so, you may have to set those TV guide page numbers manually in the TV Guide Page menu.
* Not available in some areas.
Press the number buttons or </M/m/, to enter the TV guide page number, and press ENTER to confirm the setting. If you make a mistake, press CLEAR to reenter the correct number. To set or change another TV guide page number, repeat steps 3 and 4 above.
z Hint To view Teletext information on your TV screen during a broadcast, switch to your TVs tuner by pressing t (TV/video).

X REC PAUSE button (47) x REC STOP button (47)
M REC MODE button (41) N SYNCHRO REC button (50) O PROGRESSIVE button (16) P ONE TOUCH DUBBING button (73) (RDR-GX700 only) Q [/1 (on/standby) button (22) R PROG (programme) +/ buttons* (47)
The + button has a tactile dot.
2 (volume) +/ buttons (20)
T t (TV/video), TV/DVD button (20) U DISPLAY button (38)

TIME/TEXT button (38)

(wide mode) button (20)
W </M/m/,/ENTER button (22) X ZOOM +/ buttons (33) Y (instant replay)/ buttons (54) (instant advance)

Z MENU button (52)

M (search) buttons (54)
e; INPUT SELECT button (51, 70) ea SUR (surround) button (54) es COMMAND MODE switch (DVD 1,2,3) (21)
* Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the recorder.

wk H (play) button* (52)

The button has a tactile dot. X (pause) button (54) x (stop) button (52)
wl CHAPTER MARK/ERASE buttons (66)

Front panel display

DVD RW V CD VR

PROGRESSIVE SMARTLINK

PLAYLIST
STEREO NICAM BILINGUAL TV
A PROGRESSIVE indicator (16) B Playing/recording status C Disc type*/recording format D (angle) indicator (54) E PLAYLIST indicator (34) F Audio signal indicators (38) G STEREO/BILINGUAL indicators (41) H NICAM indicator (41)
* Displays DATA CDs as CD.
I TV indicator (47) J Displays the following (39):
Playing time/remaining time Current title/chapter/track/index number Recording time/recording mode Clock Programme position TV Direct Rec indication (47): TV appears in the right most two digits.
K SMARTLINK indicator (15)
z Hint You can turn off the front panel display when the recorder is turned off by setting Dimmer to Power Save in Options Setup (page 95).

Rear panel

A AERIAL IN/OUT jacks (13) B LINE 1 TV jack (14) C LINE 3/DECODER jack (26) D COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, PB/CB, PR/CR) jacks (14) E AC IN terminal (19) F LINE 2 OUT (S VIDEO) jack (14)
G LINE 2 OUT (AUDIO L/R/VIDEO) jacks (14, 17) H DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL/OPTICAL) jacks (17) I LINE 4 IN (S VIDEO) jack (27) J LINE 4 IN (AUDIO L/R/VIDEO) jacks (27)

Glossary

Chapter (page 59)
Sections of a picture or a music feature that are smaller than titles. A title is composed of several chapters. Depending on the disc, no chapters may be recorded.

DVD+RW (page 8)

A DVD+RW (read plus RW) is a recordable and rewritable disc. DVD+RWs use a recording format that is comparable to the DVD VIDEO format.

DVD-RW (page 8)