Sony RDR-GX7 - Manual (Page 14)

Record from DV or Digital 8 tape to DVD - i.LINK
makes it simple
Many people have accumulated a lot of unique and treasured
recordings on video tape. The ideal way to archive them is on
DVD. The RDR-GX7 has been designed to make it easy to do
just that, with operation simple enough for anyone to master.
Through its i.LINK (DV) IN terminal, the RDR-GX7 can
completely control a DV or Digital 8 camcorder. This allows
remarkably simple dubbing operations using the One Touch
Dubbing feature, with other functions also provided that enable
anyone to accomplish high level editing tasks. Using these
editing functions, it is possible to record on any type of DVD
disc compatible with this recorder. By saving your precious
video moments on discs with high playback compatibility, you
can enjoy watching them on other DVD players.
Chapter 4-2
DV Edit
Camcorder recordings are easily archived on DVD
RDR-GX7 Technical Notes
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■ One Touch Dubbing offers
extremely simple operation
When you want to save the entire contents of a video tape onto a
DVD, this mode is the one to choose. All troublesome operation
steps have been eliminated with the One Touch Dubbing feature.
Just connect your DV or Digital 8 camcorder to the RDR-GX7
using a single i.LINK cable, which plugs into the i.LINK (DV)
IN terminal on the front panel. Next, press the ONE TOUCH
DUB button to start; you don't even have to turn on the power of
your TV or monitor. The i.LINK connection not only transmits
the video and audio as a digital signal, it also functions as a high-
speed serial interface for sending and receiving control data
between the camcorder and the RDR-GX7. The RDR-GX7 uses
i.LINK to completely control the dubbing operation by
synchronizing its operation with the camcorder – all you have to
do is push the button, and the RDR-GX7 starts controlling the
playback of the camcorder. The tape in the camcorder is
automatically rewound to the beginning, and dubbing onto a
DVD disc begins. When the recorded portion of the tape finishes,
recording to the DVD disc stops. The tape is then rewound
automatically, and the power of the RDR-GX7 is turned off. Just
as its name implies, One Touch Dubbing is the easiest way to
dub from a video tape to a DVD disc.
i.LINK connection with a camcorder
RDR-GX7
Camcorder Controlling
VR VIDEO
An i.LINK (DV) IN terminal is provided on the front panel.
VR VIDEO
One Touch Dubbing
"One push" is all you have to do!
Absolutely easy dubbing to capture the whole content from a tape into a DVD
Only One Push
Full Automatic Dubbing
DV
Digital8
Play
Auto Rewind
Auto Rewind
Top End
Dubbing
One Touch Dub Button
Rec Start
Push!
Rec Stand-by
Rec Stop
and power off
Stop
Rec
Finish
Preparation
DVD
All formats
How to perform One Touch Dubbing