Sony RDR-GX7 User Manual

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Precautions

Music discs encoded with
copyright protection
technologies

This product is designed to playback
discs that conform to the Compact Disc
(CD) standard.
Recently, various music discs encoded
with copyright protection technologies
are marketed by some record companies.
Please be aware that among those discs,
there are some that do not conform to the
CD standard and may not be playable by
this product.

If you have any questions or problems
concerning your recorder, please consult
your nearest Sony dealer.

Notes about the Discs

• To keep the disc clean, handle the disc

by its edge. Do not touch the surface.
Dust, fingerprints, or scratches on the
disc may cause it to malfunction.

• Do not expose the disc to direct

sunlight or heat sources such as hot air
ducts, or leave it in a car parked in
direct sunlight as the temperature may
rise considerably inside the car.

• After playing, store the disc in its case.
• Clean the disc with a cleaning cloth.

Wipe the disc from the centre out.

• Do not use solvents such as benzine,

thinner, commercially available
cleaners, or anti-static spray intended
for vinyl LPs.

• Do not use the following discs.
– A disc that has a non-standard shape

(e.g., card, heart).

– A disc with a label or sticker on it.
– A disc that has cellophane tape or

sticker adhesive on it.

Table of
Contents

WARNING ........................... 2
Precautions ........................ 2

Basic Hookups and
Settings

Quick Overview .................. 4
Step 1: Unpacking .............. 5
Step 2: Connecting the Aerial

Cable .............................. 5

Step 3: Connecting the Video

Cords .............................. 5

Step 4: Connecting the

Audio Cords .................. 7

Step 5: Connecting the

Mains Lead .................. 10

Step 6: Preparing the

Remote ......................... 10

Step 7: Easy Setup ........... 11

Advanced Hookups
and Settings

Setting the Clock .............. 14
Presetting Channels ........ 16
Changing/Disabling the

Channels ...................... 19

Controlling Your TV or AV

Amplifier (Receiver) .... 21

Connecting a VCR or Similar

Recording Device to the
LINE3 Jack ................... 22

Connecting to a Satellite or

Digital Tuner ................ 23

Connecting a PAY-TV/Canal

Plus Decoder ............... 24

Index .................................. 26

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Caution: This recorder is capable of
holding a still video image or on-screen
display image on your television screen
indefinitely. If you leave a still video
image or on-screen display image
displayed on your TV for an extended
period of time, you risk permanent
damage to your television screen.
Plasma Display Panels and Projection
televisions are especially susceptible to
this.

When you have finished with hookups
and settings, refer to the Operating
Instructions for further instructions.
“Troubleshooting,” “Specifications,”
and “Guide to Parts and Controls” can
also be found in the Operating
Instructions.

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