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... number in the space provided below. 2-186-506-12(1) Video Cassette Recorder/ DVD Recorder Operating Instructions RDR-VX500 For customers in the U.S.A Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located at : Customer Information Service 115 Gordon Baker Road, Toronto, Ontario, M2H 3R6 © 2004 Sony Corporation Refer to us at the rear of Mind Warranty Replacement service...
... number in the space provided below. 2-186-506-12(1) Video Cassette Recorder/ DVD Recorder Operating Instructions RDR-VX500 For customers in the U.S.A Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located at : Customer Information Service 115 Gordon Baker Road, Toronto, Ontario, M2H 3R6 © 2004 Sony Corporation Refer to us at the rear of Mind Warranty Replacement service...
Operating Instructions
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...appliance is located on a circuit different from Gemstar Development Corporation. 2 CAUTION The use of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in a residential installation. CAUTION You are cautioned that interference will increase eye hazard. WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard,...cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is harmful to eyes, do not attempt to operate this VCR-DVD recorder is connected. - As the laser beam used in a particular installation. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. Refer servicing...
...appliance is located on a circuit different from Gemstar Development Corporation. 2 CAUTION The use of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in a residential installation. CAUTION You are cautioned that interference will increase eye hazard. WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard,...cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is harmful to eyes, do not attempt to operate this VCR-DVD recorder is connected. - As the laser beam used in a particular installation. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. Refer servicing...
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... amplifiers) that produce heat. 9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of signal. Install in any questions or problems concerning your recorder, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all servicing to this. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. Copy...
... amplifiers) that produce heat. 9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of signal. Install in any questions or problems concerning your recorder, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all servicing to this. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. Copy...
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...DVD VIDEOs Functions available for VIDEO CDs, Super VCDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in video CD format or Super VCD format Functions available for music CDs or CD-Rs/CDRWs in this manual refer to discs that are created on other recorders and played back on this recorder. About this manual • Instructions... in this manual describe the controls on this recorder. You can also use the controls on the recorder if they have the same or similar names as those on ...
...DVD VIDEOs Functions available for VIDEO CDs, Super VCDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in video CD format or Super VCD format Functions available for music CDs or CD-Rs/CDRWs in this manual refer to discs that are created on other recorders and played back on this recorder. About this manual • Instructions... in this manual describe the controls on this recorder. You can also use the controls on the recorder if they have the same or similar names as those on ...
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... try to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. RDR-VX500 NO. Notes • Some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs, or CD-RWs/CD-Rs cannot be intentionally set by area restrictions. To change the disc's format, reformat the disc (page 43). Also, see the operating instructions for recording even with identical region codes. The disc will...
... try to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. RDR-VX500 NO. Notes • Some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs, or CD-RWs/CD-Rs cannot be intentionally set by area restrictions. To change the disc's format, reformat the disc (page 43). Also, see the operating instructions for recording even with identical region codes. The disc will...
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...This reminder is a flat cable (300-ohm twin lead cable), use a UHF/VHF band mixer (not supplied) to connect the antenna to the recorder. ,continued 15 Notes • If your antenna is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to Article 820- 40 of cable entry as... and Settings Hookups and Settings Hooking Up the Recorder Follow steps 1 to 7 to hook up and adjust the settings of each component before connecting. Notes • Plug cords securely to prevent unwanted noise. • Refer to the instructions supplied with an antenna output B (page 17) only Cable without ...
...This reminder is a flat cable (300-ohm twin lead cable), use a UHF/VHF band mixer (not supplied) to connect the antenna to the recorder. ,continued 15 Notes • If your antenna is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to Article 820- 40 of cable entry as... and Settings Hookups and Settings Hooking Up the Recorder Follow steps 1 to 7 to hook up and adjust the settings of each component before connecting. Notes • Plug cords securely to prevent unwanted noise. • Refer to the instructions supplied with an antenna output B (page 17) only Cable without ...
Operating Instructions
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..., see the operating instructions supplied with a decoder B [Speakers] Rear (R) Front (R) Subwoofer : Signal flow * The yellow plug is used for video signals (page 18). LINE OUT AUDIO VIDEO (red) (white) (yellow) Audio/video cord (supplied) (white) (yellow)* (red) to LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) A INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R AV amplifier (receiver) VCR-DVD recorder DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PCM...
..., see the operating instructions supplied with a decoder B [Speakers] Rear (R) Front (R) Subwoofer : Signal flow * The yellow plug is used for video signals (page 18). LINE OUT AUDIO VIDEO (red) (white) (yellow) Audio/video cord (supplied) (white) (yellow)* (red) to LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) A INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R AV amplifier (receiver) VCR-DVD recorder DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PCM...
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... Audio Features Options Easy Setup 10:10 AM 3 Select "Tuner Preset," and press ENTER. 4 Select "Guide Channel Setup," and press ENTER. The upper row shows VCR Plus+ guide channels assigned in the program guide and the lower row shows TV channels or cable box or satellite receiver out put channels.
... Audio Features Options Easy Setup 10:10 AM 3 Select "Tuner Preset," and press ENTER. 4 Select "Guide Channel Setup," and press ENTER. The upper row shows VCR Plus+ guide channels assigned in the program guide and the lower row shows TV channels or cable box or satellite receiver out put channels.
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...MONO) DV IN to LINE 2 IN VCR-DVD recorder : Signal flow Note You cannot record DVD video that contains a copy guard signal played back by another DVD player to the LINE IN jacks of this recorder. Connecting Another VCR or Similar Device After disconnecting the recorder's power cord from Connected Equipment with the... a second DVD player and record DVDs. Connect the equipment to the LINE 1 IN jacks of the recorder to the LINE 2 IN jacks of an audio/video cord. Connecting to the LINE 2 IN jacks on page 53 and page 72. Other VCR, etc. See also the instruction manual supplied ...
...MONO) DV IN to LINE 2 IN VCR-DVD recorder : Signal flow Note You cannot record DVD video that contains a copy guard signal played back by another DVD player to the LINE IN jacks of this recorder. Connecting Another VCR or Similar Device After disconnecting the recorder's power cord from Connected Equipment with the... a second DVD player and record DVDs. Connect the equipment to the LINE 1 IN jacks of the recorder to the LINE 2 IN jacks of an audio/video cord. Connecting to the LINE 2 IN jacks on page 53 and page 72. Other VCR, etc. See also the instruction manual supplied ...
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...Synchro Rec program, the program that starts first has priority. The "Features" setup appears. 8 Select "Synchro Recording," and press ENTER. 9 Select "to DVD," and press ENTER. 10 Press SYSTEM MENU to exit the menu. 11 Set the timer on the connected ...Recording of whether or not the recorder's power is on the recorder turns off . The recorder automatically starts recording when it off . • During Synchro-Recording, other operations such as follows: HQ HSP SP LP EP SLP For more details about the recording mode, see the tuner's operating instructions. • While the recorder...
...Synchro Rec program, the program that starts first has priority. The "Features" setup appears. 8 Select "Synchro Recording," and press ENTER. 9 Select "to DVD," and press ENTER. 10 Press SYSTEM MENU to exit the menu. 11 Set the timer on the connected ...Recording of whether or not the recorder's power is on the recorder turns off . The recorder automatically starts recording when it off . • During Synchro-Recording, other operations such as follows: HQ HSP SP LP EP SLP For more details about the recording mode, see the tuner's operating instructions. • While the recorder...
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...PLAY. Playing Discs Playing Discs Playing +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R VCD CD DATA CD -R DVD Z OPEN/ CLOSE DVD Number buttons TITLE LIST TOP MENU H PLAY M/m, ENTER MENU m/M x STOP REPEAT 3 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to control the DVD recorder. 2 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE, and place a disc on the disc tray. The sub...-menu appears. 6 Select "Play," and press ENTER. To play VIDEO CDs interactively using the number buttons and press ENTER. Then follow the instructions in the menu (press H PLAY...
...PLAY. Playing Discs Playing Discs Playing +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R VCD CD DATA CD -R DVD Z OPEN/ CLOSE DVD Number buttons TITLE LIST TOP MENU H PLAY M/m, ENTER MENU m/M x STOP REPEAT 3 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to control the DVD recorder. 2 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE, and place a disc on the disc tray. The sub...-menu appears. 6 Select "Play," and press ENTER. To play VIDEO CDs interactively using the number buttons and press ENTER. Then follow the instructions in the menu (press H PLAY...
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... ISO/MPEG regulations. Then you create albums with the CD-R/CDRW drives and the recording software (not supplied) for selecting a media type appears. To return to the previous display Press O RETURN. See the instructions supplied with no more than two trees. • When playback of all the...session will also play MP3 audio tracks in other sessions. To stop play repeatedly. DVD O RETURN TOP MENU M/m, ENTER x STOP REPEAT 1 Press DVD to recognize the tracks. To return to the display for the recorder to control the DVD recorder. 2 Place a DATA CD on DATA CDs (CD-Rs/CD-RWs). 4 ...
... ISO/MPEG regulations. Then you create albums with the CD-R/CDRW drives and the recording software (not supplied) for selecting a media type appears. To return to the previous display Press O RETURN. See the instructions supplied with no more than two trees. • When playback of all the...session will also play MP3 audio tracks in other sessions. To stop play repeatedly. DVD O RETURN TOP MENU M/m, ENTER x STOP REPEAT 1 Press DVD to recognize the tracks. To return to the display for the recorder to control the DVD recorder. 2 Place a DATA CD on DATA CDs (CD-Rs/CD-RWs). 4 ...
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... take some discs depending on the recording device used for the player to the front of the CD-R/RW device or recording software (not supplied) for details on CD-Rs or CDRWs. To play a Multi Session CD This player can display the following images; Notes • The system can play the ... JPEG image file is limited. Any subsequent JPEG image files, recorded in the later sessions, can also play discs recorded in the first session. About JPEG image files You can play JPEG image files on the recording format. See the instructions of the file names, the files will be played back....
... take some discs depending on the recording device used for the player to the front of the CD-R/RW device or recording software (not supplied) for details on CD-Rs or CDRWs. To play a Multi Session CD This player can display the following images; Notes • The system can play the ... JPEG image file is limited. Any subsequent JPEG image files, recorded in the later sessions, can also play discs recorded in the first session. About JPEG image files You can play JPEG image files on the recording format. See the instructions of the file names, the files will be played back....
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...recorder starts recording only after a SynchroRecording has finished. • You cannot record on a tape with its safety tab removed. • Even if a Synchro-Recording is started in stop recording Press x STOP twice. VCR Recording 4 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in the condition with the recorder...details, see the tuner's operating instructions. • While the recorder is on the recorder turns off . If you press SYNCHRO REC during SynchroRecording, the Synchro-Recording stops, the SYNCHRO REC indicator turns off and the recorder's power turns off the connected equipment...
...recorder starts recording only after a SynchroRecording has finished. • You cannot record on a tape with its safety tab removed. • Even if a Synchro-Recording is started in stop recording Press x STOP twice. VCR Recording 4 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in the condition with the recorder...details, see the tuner's operating instructions. • While the recorder is on the recorder turns off . If you press SYNCHRO REC during SynchroRecording, the Synchro-Recording stops, the SYNCHRO REC indicator turns off and the recorder's power turns off the connected equipment...
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...TV screen as follows: HQ HSP SP LP EP SLP For more details about the recording mode, see page 44. For details, see page 80. 4 Press X PAUSE. 5 Follow the instructions above , press VIDEO to control the VCR. 2 Press H PLAY. 3 Press AUDIO repeatedly to stop dubbing Press x STOP.... Notes • Dubbing is the VHS playback audio. When the VHS deck or the DVD deck is played back to control the DVD recorder, then press REC MODE repeatedly...
...TV screen as follows: HQ HSP SP LP EP SLP For more details about the recording mode, see page 44. For details, see page 80. 4 Press X PAUSE. 5 Follow the instructions above , press VIDEO to control the VCR. 2 Press H PLAY. 3 Press AUDIO repeatedly to stop dubbing Press x STOP.... Notes • Dubbing is the VHS playback audio. When the VHS deck or the DVD deck is played back to control the DVD recorder, then press REC MODE repeatedly...
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... IN jack when: - Connect the camera to the i.LINK standard. VCR-DVD recorder DV DV IN To DV IN i.LINK cable (not supplied) DV Dubbing (DV t DVD) DV output Digital video camera : Signal flow 93 DV Dubbing (DV t DVD) Before DV Dubbing This section explains dubbing with the digital video camera as...supplied with a digital video camera via the DV IN jack on the screen. Do the following to record or edit from Connected Equipment with this recorder conforms to the LINE IN jack and follow the instructions of the LINE IN jacks, see "About i.LINK" on page 56. - the input signal is...
... IN jack when: - Connect the camera to the i.LINK standard. VCR-DVD recorder DV DV IN To DV IN i.LINK cable (not supplied) DV Dubbing (DV t DVD) DV output Digital video camera : Signal flow 93 DV Dubbing (DV t DVD) Before DV Dubbing This section explains dubbing with the digital video camera as...supplied with a digital video camera via the DV IN jack on the screen. Do the following to record or edit from Connected Equipment with this recorder conforms to the LINE IN jack and follow the instructions of the LINE IN jacks, see "About i.LINK" on page 56. - the input signal is...
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Picture control You can adjust the video signal of the DVD or VIDEO CD (with PBC function off) from the player to obtain the picture quality you are watching. Standard Off Displays a standard picture. Cinema 1 White colors become brighter and black colors become richer, and the ...
Picture control You can adjust the video signal of the DVD or VIDEO CD (with PBC function off) from the player to obtain the picture quality you are watching. Standard Off Displays a standard picture. Cinema 1 White colors become brighter and black colors become richer, and the ...
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.... The default command mode of the front panel display. Follow the instructions for registering a password appears, enter a new four-digit password using the number buttons. Turns off . Mode1 Mode2 Mode3 Select this recorder. • Depending on the remote to change the Parental Control level... "/1 again to "Off" in the "Setup" display. • When you play discs which do not have a Sony DVD Player/Video Cassette Recorder or Video Cassette Recorder/DVD Recorder" on . The Parental setting is off the lighting when the power is complete. • To cancel the Parental setting...
.... The default command mode of the front panel display. Follow the instructions for registering a password appears, enter a new four-digit password using the number buttons. Turns off . Mode1 Mode2 Mode3 Select this recorder. • Depending on the remote to change the Parental Control level... "/1 again to "Off" in the "Setup" display. • When you play discs which do not have a Sony DVD Player/Video Cassette Recorder or Video Cassette Recorder/DVD Recorder" on . The Parental setting is off the lighting when the power is complete. • To cancel the Parental setting...
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Settings and Adjustments 107 Start Cancel 4 Select "Start," and press ENTER. 5 Follow the instructions for Easy Setup (page 30) from step 5. Easy Setup 10:10 AM Follow the guide to run the Easy Setup program. 1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode. 2 Select "Setup," and press ENTER. 3 Select "Easy Setup," and press ENTER. Easy Setup (Resetting the Recorder) Select this to make initial setting.
Settings and Adjustments 107 Start Cancel 4 Select "Start," and press ENTER. 5 Follow the instructions for Easy Setup (page 30) from step 5. Easy Setup 10:10 AM Follow the guide to run the Easy Setup program. 1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode. 2 Select "Setup," and press ENTER. 3 Select "Easy Setup," and press ENTER. Easy Setup (Resetting the Recorder) Select this to make initial setting.
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...DVD player, VCR, or tuner goes through your VCR to get to your TV, or if you set the recorder to progressive format. Power The power does not turn on the recorder...recorder passes through your nearest Sony dealer. Connect the cable to some DVD programs could affect picture quality. Additional Information Troubleshooting If you connect your recorder directly to your TV, try connecting your recorder to your TV's S VIDEO input. , You have set the recorder...TV antenna. , Adjust the picture (see the TV's instruction manual). , Place the recorder and TV farther apart. , Place the TV and any...
...DVD player, VCR, or tuner goes through your VCR to get to your TV, or if you set the recorder to progressive format. Power The power does not turn on the recorder...recorder passes through your nearest Sony dealer. Connect the cable to some DVD programs could affect picture quality. Additional Information Troubleshooting If you connect your recorder directly to your TV, try connecting your recorder to your TV's S VIDEO input. , You have set the recorder...TV antenna. , Adjust the picture (see the TV's instruction manual). , Place the recorder and TV farther apart. , Place the TV and any...