Sony RDR-GX7 - Manual (Page 29)

Interactive GUI (Graphic User Interface) screen
for convenient operation
When you wish to record a video you are watching, just press the
REC button. Or, to set a television program for timer recording,
just press the Timer button and make your settings. In fact, much
of the operation of the RDR-GX7 is similar to operating a
conventional VCR. When you wish to view either a recorded
DVD or DVD software, simply press the PLAY button just like
you would with a DVD player. Moreover, the RDR-GX7 is also
equipped with new functions, offering a level of convenience
normally unavailable on VCRs and conventional DVD players.
Thanks to the new interactive GUI on the RDR-GX7, operation
of these functions is simple and foolproof.
■ Interactive operation
The RDR-GX7 is equipped with a new operation system which
enables the operation of various convenient functions in an easy,
interactive manner which proceeds nearly like a conversation
with the unit itself. On the GUI screen, intuitive questions
navigate the user through various procedures. For example, it
asks what you want to do, and which selections you would like
to make, and then provides a list of answers and choices for you
to select from to continue your operation sequence. In addition,
virtually all choices can be operated using only the cursor button.
With this style of operation, sophisticated functions can be
operated very simply, with a single thumb on the controls,
making DVD recording with the RDR-GX7 both convenient and
enjoyable.
■ Automatic function call
Although the RDR-GX7 is equipped with a diverse range of
functions, the availability of them will differ according to the
particular disc and operation mode. Therefore, to assist the user,
‘Enter’ and ‘Tools’ buttons are provided which can be used to
display currently available functions for operation. From the
menu, use the Enter button to call up the Sub menus, and on each
of the lists the operable functions for title and program can be
selected. The Tools button supports the operation of each title on
the entire disc in response to the screen display. Since these two
buttons can be used to call up virtually almost all the functions of
the RDR-GX7 on the GUI, there is no need to search for specific
control buttons, thus simplifying operation for the user.
■ System Menu
The System Menu is used to call up the main functions of the
RDR-GX7. With conventional models, in order to operate a
function, it was necessary to find the button for the desired
function on the remote commander. The RDR-GX7, however,
simplifies this process. First, just press the System Menu button.
Then, the System Menu is displayed, allowing the user to select
from many operation choices, such as Title List or program
display, as well as all the main functions for DV editing. Next,
just move the cursor to the desired function, and call it up for
operation.
■ Easy Setup
After purchasing a recorder, it is often quite troublesome to make
initial settings such as tuner settings, as well as making sound
and other necessary adjustments after connections to other
equipment. With the RDR-GX7, these operations are performed
Chapter 4-5
Easy use
Designed for easy use of
all functions
RDR-GX7 Technical Notes
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Examples of
operation dialogs
Tools menu
Sub menu (enter)
Examples of Tools and Sub menu screens,
and operation buttons
System Menu
Access to various functions, such as
DV-Edit and Setup
System Menu screen, and operation buttons