Sony RDR-GX7 - Manual (Page 13)

Now you can make your own
DVD recordings at home
In the six years since the release of Sony's first DVD
player, the DVP-S7000, Sony has continued to perfect the
quality and performance of its players. Now Sony is
pleased to announce the introduction of its first DVD
recorder, the RDR-GX7. Compatible with a wide range of
media to ensure playback compatibility with standard DVD
players, this is the world's first Dual RW recorder in a home
deck style. Unlike recording DVDs on a personal computer,
this model can record TV programs with the same ease of
operation as with a conventional video recorder. In
addition, complete recordings made with a DV camcorder,
or only desired scenes, can easily be recorded onto DVD
discs. Of course, the new recorder incorporates high
quality Sony technology for superior image reproduction
and high sound quality. More than simply a time-shift
recorder for TV programs, the Sony RDR-GX7 DVD
Recorder opens up a whole new world of versatility and
enjoyment for the user.
Dual RW Compatible
The RDR-GX7 is the only home DVD recorder* that currently
supports the recording of DVD-RW, DVD+RW and DVD-R
formats, thus eliminating the need for consumers to choose one
format over another and ensuring the best possible playback
compatibility. This unique format freedom gives the user more
choice of media and greater compatibility among home
entertainment hardware.
* As of February, 2003.
One-touch DVD recording
from camcorder tapes
The highly advanced dubbing function of the Sony DVD
recorder simplifies all operations. Through the i.LINK (DV)IN
terminal on the RDR-GX7, comprehensive control of DV and
Digital 8 camcorders is possible. Tape rewind, playback, DVD
recording start and all other dubbing operations can be
automatically started and stopped with the press of a single
button. In this way, the RDR-GX7 makes it easier than ever to
store those unique moments recorded on your camcorder onto
DVD discs. Of course, only the desired portions of your tapes
can be edited or saved, as you wish, via simple remote control
operation.
Convenient recording and playback functions
When recording a television program on a disc, one scene from
the program is automatically saved as a still video image, and
can be displayed on the title thumbnail with the title.
Then, during playback, the contents can be displayed, and
desired titles can be selected for viewing. For contents recorded
on DVD-RW discs in VR mode, a "virtual" edit list can be
created, which makes combining, dividing, moving titles and
scenes virtually, such an easy operation. In addition, for
rewritable media, unwanted areas on the disc can be efficiently
used again.
High image quality design,
from input to output
Before recording, various circuits operate to clean the video
signal to be recorded, and to suit the image characteristics to
match your taste. For recording to disc, a VBR (Variable Bit
Rate) system is employed which assures MPEG encoding with
extremely high image quality. Even during playback, the use of
high quality digital image technology assures performance on par
with top class DVD players.
New GUI for easy operation
A disc format provides sophisticated functions with unparalleled
versatility. Thanks to a new “intelligent” GUI (Graphic User
Interface), this recorder is easy for anyone to operate and control.
Also, careful attention was given when designing the GUI image
in order to convey a feeling of warmth and comfort in the
viewing room.
Newly developed drive improves reliability
The RDR-GX7 incorporates a new high performance Dual Drive
developed and manufactured by Sony. Since it optimizes the
conditions required for the many different types of discs, highly
stable recording with a low error rate has been achieved. As a
result, it assures the highest possible level of playback
compatibility, which is a fundamental factor in DVD recording.
Chapter 4-1
Product Summary
RDR-GX7 Technical Notes
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