Sony RDR-GX7 - Manual (Page 30)

in an interactive manner. After the necessary connection with
other equipment has been made and the power is first turned on,
the Easy Setup function starts. Operation proceeds as you are
asked a series of simple questions, which lead to the quick
completion of the basic setup process. Then you can quickly
begin enjoying the recording and playback capabilities of the
RDR-GX7. Of course, changes in the setup details for each
category can be performed manually by entering them from the
Setup menu.
■ New style GUI screen design
Most conventional GUI designs are invariably done in blue and
other basic colors, and have a simple, nondescript image. As the
RDR-GX7 is a versatile DVD recorder, the GUI is likely to be
used quite frequently. Therefore, great efforts were made to
create a new, user-friendly design. In particular, the screen design
was created under the concept that the GUI screen is part of the
room interior, and should blend harmoniously with it in a stylish,
friendly and non-mechanical way. The overall image is one
which suggests full drapes. The Menu titles in the upper left
corner of the screen are backed by a simple terra cotta color, with
an overall feeling of softness that will help set the scene for the
video entertainment to follow.
■ Remote Commander designed for easy operation
To ensure that editing and GUI function operations can be easily
accessed and controlled, the remote commander has been
carefully designed with a logical layout. The buttons are laid out
in specific zones for each function. Controls for basic disc
transport have been grouped in three rows under the cursor
control area. Control of search, slow and frame advance, as used
in various editing situations, are integrated to the Jog Stick
control for primary editing, thereby creating a new style of
operation. In addition, buttons related to GUI operation are
placed above, plus to the left and right of the cursor control. The
three buttons placed above the cursor and the cursor itself can be
used to control almost all functions. The buttons have been
placed close together to minimize the finger movement necessary
for their operation. And, by clearly dividing the areas for GUI
and disc transport control operation, it is possible to operate
either of those groups of functions without changing the position
of the hand when holding the Remote Commander.
Chapter 4-5
Easy use
RDR-GX7 Technical Notes
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GUI operation section
Jog Stick
Disc transport control section
Zoned buttons on the Remote Commander