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... DVD Disc Types Recordable and playable discs Type Disc Logo Icon used in this manual Formatting (new discs) Compatibility with other DVD players (finalizing) DVD+RW DVDRW VR mode Video mode DVD+R DVD-R +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R Automatically formatted Playable on DVD+RW compatible players ...DVD-RWs (Ver.1.2, Ver.1.2 with CPRM) • 8x-speed or slower DVD+Rs • 8x-speed or slower DVD-Rs (Ver.2.0) "DVD+RW," "DVD-RW," "DVD+R," and "DVD-R," are trademarks. *1 CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media) is a coding technology that protects copyrights for images. *2 Unused DVD...
... DVD Disc Types Recordable and playable discs Type Disc Logo Icon used in this manual Formatting (new discs) Compatibility with other DVD players (finalizing) DVD+RW DVDRW VR mode Video mode DVD+R DVD-R +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R Automatically formatted Playable on DVD+RW compatible players ...DVD-RWs (Ver.1.2, Ver.1.2 with CPRM) • 8x-speed or slower DVD+Rs • 8x-speed or slower DVD-Rs (Ver.2.0) "DVD+RW," "DVD-RW," "DVD+R," and "DVD-R," are trademarks. *1 CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media) is a coding technology that protects copyrights for images. *2 Unused DVD...
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... to ISO9660* Level 1/Level 2 * A logical format of CD-Extras • DVD-ROMs • DVD Audio discs • DVD-RAMs • HD layer on Super Audio CDs • DVD VIDEOs with a different region code (see page 13) • A disc recorded in a color system other than NTSC, such as PAL or SECAM z Hint This... DVD recorder can play 8 cm CDs and 8 cm DVDs as movies that can be purchased or rented VIDEO CDs...
... to ISO9660* Level 1/Level 2 * A logical format of CD-Extras • DVD-ROMs • DVD Audio discs • DVD-RAMs • HD layer on Super Audio CDs • DVD VIDEOs with a different region code (see page 13) • A disc recorded in a color system other than NTSC, such as PAL or SECAM z Hint This... DVD recorder can play 8 cm CDs and 8 cm DVDs as movies that can be purchased or rented VIDEO CDs...
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... CD-RWs/CD-Rs cannot be played on playback operations of DVD VIDEOs/ VIDEO CDs Some playback operations of DVD VIDEOs/ VIDEO CDs may not be erased. 13 RDR-VX500 NO. Note that you use discs with identical region codes. Since this recorder plays DVD VIDEOs/VIDEO CDs according to the disc contents the software producers designed...
... CD-RWs/CD-Rs cannot be played on playback operations of DVD VIDEOs/ VIDEO CDs Some playback operations of DVD VIDEOs/ VIDEO CDs may not be erased. 13 RDR-VX500 NO. Note that you use discs with identical region codes. Since this recorder plays DVD VIDEOs/VIDEO CDs according to the disc contents the software producers designed...
Operating Instructions
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...(receiver's) volume. TV/VIDEO 1 Slide the TV/DVD·VIDEO switch to TV. 2 Hold down "/1. 3 Enter your TV's manufacturer code (see below . • If you enter a new code number, the code number previously entered will be reset to control your TV. Manufacturer Sony Akai AOC Centurion Coronado Curtis-Mathes Daewoo Daytron Fisher General... on or off VOL +/- Controlling TVs with some or all of the buttons below ) using the number buttons. 4 Release "/1. If you connected the recorder to an AV amplifier (receiver), you can adjust the remote control's signal to the default setting.
...(receiver's) volume. TV/VIDEO 1 Slide the TV/DVD·VIDEO switch to TV. 2 Hold down "/1. 3 Enter your TV's manufacturer code (see below . • If you enter a new code number, the code number previously entered will be reset to control your TV. Manufacturer Sony Akai AOC Centurion Coronado Curtis-Mathes Daewoo Daytron Fisher General... on or off VOL +/- Controlling TVs with some or all of the buttons below ) using the number buttons. 4 Release "/1. If you connected the recorder to an AV amplifier (receiver), you can adjust the remote control's signal to the default setting.
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... at a time until you want to control the TV's volume, slide the TV/DVD·VIDEO switch to DVD·VIDEO. 2 Hold down "/1, and enter the manufacturer code (see the table below) for your AV amplifier (receiver). Manufacturer Code number Sony 78, 79, 80, 91 Denon 84, 85, 86 Kenwood 92, 93 Onkyo... 81, 82, 83 Pioneer 99 Sansui 87 Technics 97, 98 Yamaha 94, 95, 96 Number buttons VOL +/- 1 Slide the TV/DVD·VIDEO switch to TV. z Hint If ...
... at a time until you want to control the TV's volume, slide the TV/DVD·VIDEO switch to DVD·VIDEO. 2 Hold down "/1, and enter the manufacturer code (see the table below) for your AV amplifier (receiver). Manufacturer Code number Sony 78, 79, 80, 91 Denon 84, 85, 86 Kenwood 92, 93 Onkyo... 81, 82, 83 Pioneer 99 Sansui 87 Technics 97, 98 Yamaha 94, 95, 96 Number buttons VOL +/- 1 Slide the TV/DVD·VIDEO switch to TV. z Hint If ...
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..." display (page 98). DVD Number buttons CLEAR VCR Plus+ SYSTEM MENU M/m/ Recording TV programs using the VCR Plus+ system The VCR Plus+ system is not enough available disc space for the recording, the recorder automatically adjust the recording mode to enable the entire program to record. To confirm, change, or cancel timer recording See "Checking/Changing/Canceling DVD Timer Settings (Timer...
..." display (page 98). DVD Number buttons CLEAR VCR Plus+ SYSTEM MENU M/m/ Recording TV programs using the VCR Plus+ system The VCR Plus+ system is not enough available disc space for the recording, the recorder automatically adjust the recording mode to enable the entire program to record. To confirm, change, or cancel timer recording See "Checking/Changing/Canceling DVD Timer Settings (Timer...
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... appear. If the c indicator flashes in the front panel display, and the recorder is inserted. PM CH---8- 3 L--P- 04 --- --/-- --:-- --:-- ---- --- 05 --- s+ --:-- --:-- ---- --- 06 --- --/-- --:-- --:-- ---- --- 6 Select "RecTo" using The date, start recording. Standard 10:10 AM NoNoR.1ec To 01 DVD Date 06/14 Start End Source Mode Edit 09:00PM 10:00PM CH8 LP 02 ReDcVTDo Da0t6e...
... appear. If the c indicator flashes in the front panel display, and the recorder is inserted. PM CH---8- 3 L--P- 04 --- --/-- --:-- --:-- ---- --- 05 --- s+ --:-- --:-- ---- --- 06 --- --/-- --:-- --:-- ---- --- 6 Select "RecTo" using The date, start recording. Standard 10:10 AM NoNoR.1ec To 01 DVD Date 06/14 Start End Source Mode Edit 09:00PM 10:00PM CH8 LP 02 ReDcVTDo Da0t6e...
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Searching for a scene using the time code. As titles and tracks are assigned individual numbers on the disc, select the title or track by track or scene. Setting and selecting a favorite scene (Bookmark) +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R DVD You can search a DVD by title or chapter, and VIDEO CD by entering its ...Number buttons TOOLS CLEAR Up to 10 bookmarks per disc. You can also search for a Title/ Chapter/Track, etc. +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R VCD -R DVD You can have the recorder store specific portions of the disc in memory and play them immediately whenever you want (Bookmark).
Searching for a scene using the time code. As titles and tracks are assigned individual numbers on the disc, select the title or track by track or scene. Setting and selecting a favorite scene (Bookmark) +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R DVD You can search a DVD by title or chapter, and VIDEO CD by entering its ...Number buttons TOOLS CLEAR Up to 10 bookmarks per disc. You can also search for a Title/ Chapter/Track, etc. +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R VCD -R DVD You can have the recorder store specific portions of the disc in memory and play them immediately whenever you want (Bookmark).
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...page 104). Standard," and press ENTER. Number buttons CLEAR VCR Plus+ SYSTEM MENU VIDEO M/m/ VCR Recording To use the Auto Tape Speed function When you are recording a program in the Auto mode and the remaining tape becomes shorter than the recording time, the tape speed is automatically changed . Notes ...the "RecTo" setting differs, the program is changed to both the DVD disc and the VHS tape. • You can also display the Timer programming menu as follows: 1 Press SYSTEM MENU. To operate this function, set , timer recordings cannot be recorded are correctly set automatically.
...page 104). Standard," and press ENTER. Number buttons CLEAR VCR Plus+ SYSTEM MENU VIDEO M/m/ VCR Recording To use the Auto Tape Speed function When you are recording a program in the Auto mode and the remaining tape becomes shorter than the recording time, the tape speed is automatically changed . Notes ...the "RecTo" setting differs, the program is changed to both the DVD disc and the VHS tape. • You can also display the Timer programming menu as follows: 1 Press SYSTEM MENU. To operate this function, set , timer recordings cannot be recorded are correctly set automatically.
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... panel display, check that a tape with its safety tab in the front panel display, and the recorder is inserted. 5 Press ENTER. Timer - Standard 10:10 AM NoNoR.1ec To 01 DVD Date 06/14 Start End Source Mode Edit 09:00PM 10:00PM CH8 LP 02 ReDcVTDo Da0t6e/14... St0a9r:t15PM S0to9:p45PM 03 DV-D-04 --- 11/1--5/-- 09 :--0:-0- s+ --:-- --:-- The c indicator lights up in place is ready to start and stop times, channel, and recording mode appear. PM 11 -:-0:-0- VCR -P-/l-u- MLoPde...
... panel display, check that a tape with its safety tab in the front panel display, and the recorder is inserted. 5 Press ENTER. Timer - Standard 10:10 AM NoNoR.1ec To 01 DVD Date 06/14 Start End Source Mode Edit 09:00PM 10:00PM CH8 LP 02 ReDcVTDo Da0t6e/14... St0a9r:t15PM S0to9:p45PM 03 DV-D-04 --- 11/1--5/-- 09 :--0:-0- s+ --:-- --:-- The c indicator lights up in place is ready to start and stop times, channel, and recording mode appear. PM 11 -:-0:-0- VCR -P-/l-u- MLoPde...
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...not been removed. Then, unplug the recorder and after the first program has finished. This is because the recorder is not possible. , Some satellite receivers may take a few seconds for both the Sony DVD Player/Video Cassette Recorder or Video Cassette Recorder/DVD Recorder and recorder. If the programs start at the...inserted. , Check that a tape is not already in the front panel display. , Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Reset the code (page 26). , Turn on the recorder. The disc tray does not open after you press Z OPEN/CLOSE. , It may not support ...
...not been removed. Then, unplug the recorder and after the first program has finished. This is because the recorder is not possible. , Some satellite receivers may take a few seconds for both the Sony DVD Player/Video Cassette Recorder or Video Cassette Recorder/DVD Recorder and recorder. If the programs start at the...inserted. , Check that a tape is not already in the front panel display. , Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Reset the code (page 26). , Turn on the recorder. The disc tray does not open after you press Z OPEN/CLOSE. , It may not support ...
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... channel data processing is the same size as a DVD VIDEO. Contents can be allocated according to a DVD-R, and will have the same format as a DVD VIDEO. The data capacity of several chapters. The DVD also uses a variable rate coding technology that changes the data to be recorded only once to the status of the picture. Contents...
... channel data processing is the same size as a DVD VIDEO. Contents can be allocated according to a DVD-R, and will have the same format as a DVD VIDEO. The data capacity of several chapters. The DVD also uses a variable rate coding technology that changes the data to be recorded only once to the status of the picture. Contents...
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..., 122 "Downmix" 103 DTS 32, 61, 102, 122 "Dubbing" 89, 92 "DV Audio Input" 95, 103 "DV Edit" 95 "DVD Auto Chapter" 104 DVD Editing 81 DVD VIDEO 122 DVD+R 10 DVD+RW 122 DVD-R 122 DVD-RW 122 E Easy Setup 107 "Edit" 55, 74 "Edit Playlist" 86 "Edit Scene" 86 Enter characters 46 EP mode 67... discs 113 I INPUT SELECT 48, 67, 94 INSTANT ADVANCE 60, 78 INSTANT REPLAY 60, 78 Interlace format 123 J JPEG image files 64 L "Language" 105 Language code 123 LINE 1 IN 35 LINE 2 IN 34 "Line Audio Input" 53, 56 124
..., 122 "Downmix" 103 DTS 32, 61, 102, 122 "Dubbing" 89, 92 "DV Audio Input" 95, 103 "DV Edit" 95 "DVD Auto Chapter" 104 DVD Editing 81 DVD VIDEO 122 DVD+R 10 DVD+RW 122 DVD-R 122 DVD-RW 122 E Easy Setup 107 "Edit" 55, 74 "Edit Playlist" 86 "Edit Scene" 86 Enter characters 46 EP mode 67... discs 113 I INPUT SELECT 48, 67, 94 INSTANT ADVANCE 60, 78 INSTANT REPLAY 60, 78 Interlace format 123 J JPEG image files 64 L "Language" 105 Language code 123 LINE 1 IN 35 LINE 2 IN 34 "Line Audio Input" 53, 56 124
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... Timer 49, 68 R Rear panel 121 REC 49, 67 REC MODE 49, 67 Recording 47, 67 recordable discs 10 recording format 10 recording mode 47 tape speed 67 while watching another program 49, 68 Recording mode 47 Recording time 47, 50 Region code 13 Remaining time 69 Remote 26, 118 REPEAT 61 Repeat A-B Play 58 Resetting 107... 50, 69 VCR Plus+ system 52, 71 Title 123 TITLE LIST 42, 57, 82 Title List 42 "Title Name" 83, 86 TOOLS 41 TOP MENU 57 Track 123 TRACKING 77 Tracking adjustment 77 Troubleshooting 108 "Tuner Audio" 102 Tuner Preset 31 Tuner Preset settings 97 "TV Type" 100 TV/DVD·VIDEO...
... Timer 49, 68 R Rear panel 121 REC 49, 67 REC MODE 49, 67 Recording 47, 67 recordable discs 10 recording format 10 recording mode 47 tape speed 67 while watching another program 49, 68 Recording mode 47 Recording time 47, 50 Region code 13 Remaining time 69 Remote 26, 118 REPEAT 61 Repeat A-B Play 58 Resetting 107... 50, 69 VCR Plus+ system 52, 71 Title 123 TITLE LIST 42, 57, 82 Title List 42 "Title Name" 83, 86 TOOLS 41 TOP MENU 57 Track 123 TRACKING 77 Tracking adjustment 77 Troubleshooting 108 "Tuner Audio" 102 Tuner Preset 31 Tuner Preset settings 97 "TV Type" 100 TV/DVD·VIDEO...