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 DVD+R and DVD+RW formats provide compatibility with current DVD players Just like a VCR it also features a TV tuner, clock/timer, and VCR Plus+ front-panel i.LINK jack makes the GX7 easy to record directly from a digital camcorder. Rrecords to DVD-R, DVD-RW, and DVD+RW Plays DVD-Video, DVD-R & DVD-RW, and DVD+R & DVD+RW Plays CD, and audio CD-R & CD-RW 108MHz/12-bit video DAC Selectable interlaced/progressive-scan video (playback only) Precision Cinema Progressive de-interlacer with 3-2 pulldown processing Digital Video Enhancer Built-in 181-channel NTSC tuner Timer recording with VCR Plus+ TV Virtual Surround for enhanced 2-speaker sound Optical and coaxial digital outputs for Dolby Digital/DTS/PCM 3 sets of A/V inputs (composite and S-video), including 1 front-panel input i.LINK jack (for use with a digital camcorder) 2 sets of A/V outputs (2 composite, 2 S-video, and 1 480i/480p component video) RF input/output for antenna/cable signals Remote control (multibrand for TVs) 192kHz/24-bit audio D/A converter 16-15/16"W x 3-7/16"H x 15-15/16"D Designed for use with "Region 1" coded DVDs Virtual Surround DTS-Capable CD-R Capable CD-R/W Capable No MP3 Playback No DVD-Audio Playback No Picture CD/JPEG Capable Digital Optical Output 1 Digital Coaxial Output 1 Composite Video Outputs 2 S-Video Outputs 2 Component Video Outputs Commercially-recorded DVDs with copy protection cannot be recorded on GX7. The Sony RDR-GX7 can record video and audio to blank DVDs, using two types of rewritable discs, DVD-RW and DVD+RW, as well as write-once DVD-R discs. The unit has a front panel DV input jack (also referred to as iLINK, firewire or IEEE1394) for one touch dubbing from Mini DV and Digital 8 camcorders. Three line inputs (two on the rear and one on the front) allow you to record from several sources. Recording Speeds You can select from six variable bit-rate speeds when recording a DVD. The picture quality improves as the recording time decreases. The recording speeds and approximate recording times on a 4.7GB blank disc are: Recording Mode: Recording Time HQ: 60 minutes HSP: 90 minutes SP (Standard mode): 120 minutes LP: 180 minutes EP: 240 minutes SLP: 360 minutes One-Touch Dubbing You can transfer the entire contents from a MiniDV or Digital 8 digital video camera to the GX7 with the press of a single button. The recorder, through its DV input jack, controls the camcorder from start-to-finish, from playing the DV/Digital 8 tape to stop and rewind. A single i-LINK optinoal cable is required for connecting the camcorder and DVD recorder . TV Tuner The recorder has a built-in 181-channel TV tuner. Like a VCR records to a VHS cassette, TV shows can be recorded to blank DVDs for time-shifting or archiving. Once the recorder has been connected to the antenna or cable, the Easy Setup guides you through the steps of setting the time, date, and searching for receivable channels. Recording TV Programs: The RDR-GX7 offers several ways to record TV programs: Manual Recording: Record the currently tuned channel until you stop the recorder or the disc is full Quick Timer: Record the currently tuned channel in 30-minute increments up to 6 hours. Timer Recording: Set the timer for a total of 30 programs up to one month in advance. You set the date, time and channel of the program manually. VCR Plus+: Enter the PlusCode number for each TV program you want to record. The date, time, channel and program duration are automatically set. Synchro Record: Set the recorder to automatically record programs from connected equipment that has a timer function, such as a satellite receiver. TV Virtual Surround When you connect the unit to a TV or a stereo receiver, TV Virtual Surround (TVS) lets you enjoy surround sound effects by using sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers from two speakers. This can be done using digital (Digital PCM) or analog signals. There are 4 TVS modes (or you can turn TVS off): Dynamic: creates one set of virtual rear speakers (effective when left and right speakers are close to each other) Wide: creates five sets of virtual rear speakers (effective when left and right speakers are close to each other) Night: large sounds, such as explosions, are suppressed, but quieter sounds are unaffected. Standard: creates three sets of virtual rear speakers (effective when left and right speakers are separated) General Features DVD/CD Text DVD+RW/-RW/-R DVD Format Recording Compatibility 12 Bit Video DAC with 108Mhz processing w/NSV 192 kHz 24 Bit Digital to Analog Converter Dolby Digital® and dts® Optical/Coaxial Output TV Virtual Surround - 4 Surround Modes Block Noise Reduction Digital Video Enhancer Digital Video EQ Custom Picture Mode Title and Chapter Viewer Advanced SmoothScan and SmoothSlow modes Instant Replay and Instant Search Full 3-2 Reverse Conversion Inputs and Outputs Line Input --- TV (RF Type) Line Input --- S-Video, Composite, Audio L & R i.LINK Input/Output --- DV, 4 Pin Connector Line Output --- TV (RF Type) Line Output --- S-Video, Composite, Audio L & R Digital Output --- Optical Type Digital Output --- Coaxial Type Component Video Output(Y, PB, PR) Convenience Features Variable Bit Rate Recording (60-360 Minutes) One Touch Recording Using i.LINK Interface for DV/D8 Timer Recording Function Built In Television Tuner Non-Linear Editing (DVD-RW VR Mode) Camcorder Control for Editing via i.LINK Interface Easy to use Graphic User Interface Remote Commander Remote Control Supplied Accessories Instruction Manual Audio/Video Cord 75 ohm Coaxial Cable Remote Commander Remote Control Batteries: AA x 2 Specification Video Precision Drive System : (2 Laser Assembly) Video horizontal resolution : >500 TV lines Digital Output (kHz/Bit) : 48 kHz/16 Bit Precision Cinema Progressive system : Playback 480P Specification Audio Audio Frequency Response (DVD, 96 kHz PCM) : 2-44,000Hz, 1.0dB Audio Frequency Response (DVD, 48 kHz PCM) : 2-22,000Hz, 0.5dB Audio Frequency Response (CD) : 2-20,000Hz, 0.5db Audio Signal-to-Noise Ratio : 115 dB (Line Out L/R (Audio) jacks only Harmonic Distortion : 0.003% Audio Dynamic Range : 103 dB (DVD); 99 dB (CD) Wow and Flutter : Less than detected value (0.001% W PEAK) Audio characteristics (Recording) Frequency Response, Signal to Noise Ratio, Harmonic Range, Dynamic Range Connections Video Inputs : TV Input (RF Type) S-Video Input x 2 Composite Video Input x 2 i.LINK Input x 1 Video Outputs : TV Output (RF Type) S-Video Output x 2 Composite Video Output x 2 i.LINK Output (DV Type) Component Video Output Audio Inputs : Audio L/R (RCA Type) x 2 Audio Outputs : Audio L/R (RCA Type) x 2 Optical Digital x 1 Coaxial Digital x 1 General Power Requirements : AC120V, 60 Hz Dimensions : Approx. 17 x 3.5 x 15" (430 x 89 x 381mm) Weight : Approx. 12.6 lbs. 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 advanced technologic sound magazine 2003 septenber issue 117
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