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... 1-877-602-2008 for Peace of the unit. 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 Record the serial number in the space provided below.
... 1-877-602-2008 for Peace of the unit. 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 Record the serial number in the space provided below.
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...that interference will increase eye hazard. To avoid electrical shock, do not expose the unit to the presence of optical instruments with this VCR-DVD recorder is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product. CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY ... to comply with the instructions, may be changed only at a qualified service shop only. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are cautioned that may cause harmful interference to Part 15 of Gemstar Development Corporation. This appliance is harmful to eyes...
...that interference will increase eye hazard. To avoid electrical shock, do not expose the unit to the presence of optical instruments with this VCR-DVD recorder is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product. CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY ... to comply with the instructions, may be changed only at a qualified service shop only. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are cautioned that may cause harmful interference to Part 15 of Gemstar Development Corporation. This appliance is harmful to eyes...
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... programs, films, video tapes, discs, and other intellectual property rights. Use of the recording cannot be authorized by Macrovision. Hookups and Settings __________ Basic Operation DVD Recording Playing Discs VCR Recording Playing VHS Tapes DVD Editing Dubbing (TAPE y DVD)________ DV Dubbing (DV t DVD) _______ Settings and Adjustments _______ Additional Information __________ 3 Reverse engineering or disassembly is protected...
... programs, films, video tapes, discs, and other intellectual property rights. Use of the recording cannot be authorized by Macrovision. Hookups and Settings __________ Basic Operation DVD Recording Playing Discs VCR Recording Playing VHS Tapes DVD Editing Dubbing (TAPE y DVD)________ DV Dubbing (DV t DVD) _______ Settings and Adjustments _______ Additional Information __________ 3 Reverse engineering or disassembly is protected...
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... Play Information and Playing Time 45 Changing the Name of a Recorded Program (Title Input 46 DVD Recording 47 Before Recording 47 DVD Recording without the Timer 48 DVD Timer Recording (Standard/VCR Plus 50 Recording from Connected Equipment with a Timer (Synchro Rec 53 Checking/Changing/Canceling DVD Timer Settings (Timer List 55 Recording from Connected Equipment without a Timer 56 Playing Discs 57...
... Play Information and Playing Time 45 Changing the Name of a Recorded Program (Title Input 46 DVD Recording 47 Before Recording 47 DVD Recording without the Timer 48 DVD Timer Recording (Standard/VCR Plus 50 Recording from Connected Equipment with a Timer (Synchro Rec 53 Checking/Changing/Canceling DVD Timer Settings (Timer List 55 Recording from Connected Equipment without a Timer 56 Playing Discs 57...
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... Playing a VHS tape Recording on a VHS tape Playing a DVD disc Recording on a DVD disc Possible simultaneous operations VHS DVD Playback - In addition, you can also enjoy playback and editing of DVD discs and VHS tapes. Yes Yes Yes*2 Yes*2 - It allows recording to Use Your Video Cassette Recorder/DVD Recorder What is a Video Cassette Recorder/DVD Recorder? , This is a DVD recorder with built-in VHS...
... Playing a VHS tape Recording on a VHS tape Playing a DVD disc Recording on a DVD disc Possible simultaneous operations VHS DVD Playback - In addition, you can also enjoy playback and editing of DVD discs and VHS tapes. Yes Yes Yes*2 Yes*2 - It allows recording to Use Your Video Cassette Recorder/DVD Recorder What is a Video Cassette Recorder/DVD Recorder? , This is a DVD recorder with built-in VHS...
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... or JPEG format that cannot be played • CD-Rs/CD-RWs, other than those 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 or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in..., defined by ISO (International Standard Organization). Yes Yes Yes - Yes No Yes No Yes - Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes - 12 cm/8 cm discs Operation Playback Recording DVD+RW DVD-RW VR mode Video mode DVD+R DVD-R 12 cm 8 cm 12 cm 8 cm 12 cm 8 cm 12 cm 8 cm 12 cm 8 cm Yes -
... or JPEG format that cannot be played • CD-Rs/CD-RWs, other than those 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 or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in..., defined by ISO (International Standard Organization). Yes Yes Yes - Yes No Yes No Yes - Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes - 12 cm/8 cm discs Operation Playback Recording DVD+RW DVD-RW VR mode Video mode DVD+R DVD-R 12 cm 8 cm 12 cm 8 cm 12 cm 8 cm 12 cm 8 cm 12 cm 8 cm Yes -
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... on the cable box or satellite receiver. Wall Cable box/satellite receiver AUDIO OUT R L VIDEO OUT S VIDEO ANT IN TO TV Audio/video cord (supplied) VCR-DVD recorder : Signal flow LINE 1 IN R AUDIO L VIDEO to the cable box or satellite receiver (LINE 1 IN). A: Cable box or satellite receiver with a video.../audio output With this hookup, you need to match the channel on the recorder (L1) to the input jack connected to LINE 1 IN DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL COAXIAL AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT LINE OUT ...
... on the cable box or satellite receiver. Wall Cable box/satellite receiver AUDIO OUT R L VIDEO OUT S VIDEO ANT IN TO TV Audio/video cord (supplied) VCR-DVD recorder : Signal flow LINE 1 IN R AUDIO L VIDEO to the cable box or satellite receiver (LINE 1 IN). A: Cable box or satellite receiver with a video.../audio output With this hookup, you need to match the channel on the recorder (L1) to the input jack connected to LINE 1 IN DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL COAXIAL AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT LINE OUT ...
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Wall Cable box ANT IN TO TV Antenna cable (supplied) VCR-DVD recorder DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL COAXIAL AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT LINE... cable box, or antenna only (no cable TV) Use this hookup if you can record any channel by selecting the channel on the recorder. Wall VCR-DVD recorder : Signal flow DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL COAXIAL AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT...Cable box with an antenna output only With this hookup, you need to match the channel on the recorder (2ch, 3ch or 4ch) to the antenna output channel on the cable box (2ch, 3ch or ...
Wall Cable box ANT IN TO TV Antenna cable (supplied) VCR-DVD recorder DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL COAXIAL AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT LINE... cable box, or antenna only (no cable TV) Use this hookup if you can record any channel by selecting the channel on the recorder. Wall VCR-DVD recorder : Signal flow DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL COAXIAL AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT...Cable box with an antenna output only With this hookup, you need to match the channel on the recorder (2ch, 3ch or 4ch) to the antenna output channel on the cable box (2ch, 3ch or ...
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LINE OUT AUDIO (red) (white) (yellow) (yellow) Audio/video cord (supplied) (white) (red) VIDEO to LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) INPUT A VIDEO L AUDIO R TV or projector VCR-DVD recorder DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL COAXIAL AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT LINE OUT LINE 1 IN R Y R L PB AUDIO AUDIO L OPTICAL PR VHF/UHF IN ... flow Note Do not connect more than one type of the following patterns A or B, according to Your TV Select one of video cord between the recorder and your TV. Step 3: Connecting to the input jack on your TV at the same time. 18
LINE OUT AUDIO (red) (white) (yellow) (yellow) Audio/video cord (supplied) (white) (red) VIDEO to LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) INPUT A VIDEO L AUDIO R TV or projector VCR-DVD recorder DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL COAXIAL AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT LINE OUT LINE 1 IN R Y R L PB AUDIO AUDIO L OPTICAL PR VHF/UHF IN ... flow Note Do not connect more than one type of the following patterns A or B, according to Your TV Select one of video cord between the recorder and your TV. Step 3: Connecting to the input jack on your TV at the same time. 18
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... (red) Audio cord (not supplied) (white) to VIDEO. 20 Make audio connections using the AUDIO OUT L/R jacks when you switch the output to AUDIO OUT L/R VCR-DVD recorder DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL COAXIAL AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT LINE OUT LINE 1 IN R Y R L PB AUDIO AUDIO L OPTICAL PR VHF/UHF ...IN OUT S VIDEO OUT VIDEO VIDEO : Signal flow Notes • Do not connect more than one type of video cord between the recorder and your TV has an S video input jack Connect an S video cord (not supplied). If your TV at the same time. • When...
... (red) Audio cord (not supplied) (white) to VIDEO. 20 Make audio connections using the AUDIO OUT L/R jacks when you switch the output to AUDIO OUT L/R VCR-DVD recorder DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL COAXIAL AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT LINE OUT LINE 1 IN R Y R L PB AUDIO AUDIO L OPTICAL PR VHF/UHF ...IN OUT S VIDEO OUT VIDEO VIDEO : Signal flow Notes • Do not connect more than one type of video cord between the recorder and your TV has an S video input jack Connect an S video cord (not supplied). If your TV at the same time. • When...
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... AUDIO OUT L/R AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT R Y L PB PR (green) (blue) (red) Component video cord (not supplied) to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT VCR-DVD recorder DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL COAXIAL AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT LINE OUT LINE 1 IN R Y R L PB AUDIO AUDIO L OPTICAL PR VHF...jacks using this connection and then set "Progressive" of the same kind and length. The PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up when the recorder outputs progressive signals. Hookups and Settings If your TV screen. z Hint Video signal can also be output from the COMPONENT ...
... AUDIO OUT L/R AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT R Y L PB PR (green) (blue) (red) Component video cord (not supplied) to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT VCR-DVD recorder DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL COAXIAL AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT LINE OUT LINE 1 IN R Y R L PB AUDIO AUDIO L OPTICAL PR VHF...jacks using this connection and then set "Progressive" of the same kind and length. The PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up when the recorder outputs progressive signals. Hookups and Settings If your TV screen. z Hint Video signal can also be output from the COMPONENT ...
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... the picture. Notes • Consumers should note that not all high definition television sets are questions regarding our TV set compatibility with this model 480p DVD recorder, please contact our customer service center. • When recording a DVD, the DVD video signal is recommended that the user switch the connection to the 'standard definition' output.
... the picture. Notes • Consumers should note that not all high definition television sets are questions regarding our TV set compatibility with this model 480p DVD recorder, please contact our customer service center. • When recording a DVD, the DVD video signal is recommended that the user switch the connection to the 'standard definition' output.
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...(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/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL COAXIAL AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT LINE OUT LINE 1 IN R Y R L PB AUDIO AUDIO L OPTICAL PR... Front (R) Subwoofer : Signal flow * The yellow plug is used for video signals (page 18). This will enable you to listen to DVD audio tracks through your AV amplifier (receiver). Hookups and Settings Step 4: Connecting to Your AV/Amplifier (Receiver) Select one of the following patterns...
...(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/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL COAXIAL AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT LINE OUT LINE 1 IN R Y R L PB AUDIO AUDIO L OPTICAL PR... Front (R) Subwoofer : Signal flow * The yellow plug is used for video signals (page 18). This will enable you to listen to DVD audio tracks through your AV amplifier (receiver). Hookups and Settings Step 4: Connecting to Your AV/Amplifier (Receiver) Select one of the following patterns...
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... battery, or batteries of time, remove the batteries. - If battery leakage occurs, wipe out any foreign object into an AC outlet. The recorder may not respond to strong light, such as direct sunlight or lighting apparatus. After you connect the power cord, you connect additional equipment to ... DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL AUDIO OUT R L COAXIAL OPTICAL S VIDEO OUT Notes • If the supplied remote interferes your other Sony DVD Player/Video Cassette Recorder or Video Cassette Recorder/DVD Recorder, change the command mode number for a short while before operating the...
... battery, or batteries of time, remove the batteries. - If battery leakage occurs, wipe out any foreign object into an AC outlet. The recorder may not respond to strong light, such as direct sunlight or lighting apparatus. After you connect the power cord, you connect additional equipment to ... DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL AUDIO OUT R L COAXIAL OPTICAL S VIDEO OUT Notes • If the supplied remote interferes your other Sony DVD Player/Video Cassette Recorder or Video Cassette Recorder/DVD Recorder, change the command mode number for a short while before operating the...
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...MODE switch on the remote so it matches the mode you have a Sony DVD Player/Video Cassette Recorder or Video Cassette Recorder/DVD Recorder If the supplied remote interferes with your other Sony DVD Player/Video Cassette Recorder or Video Cassette Recorder/DVD Recorder, set the command mode number for this recorder and the supplied remote to the previous display Press O RETURN. 29 ...Setup Tuner Preset Clock Set Video Audio Features Options Easy Setup 10:10 AM To return to one that differs from the other Sony DVD Player/Video Cassette Recorder or Video Cassette Recorder/DVD Recorder.
...MODE switch on the remote so it matches the mode you have a Sony DVD Player/Video Cassette Recorder or Video Cassette Recorder/DVD Recorder If the supplied remote interferes with your other Sony DVD Player/Video Cassette Recorder or Video Cassette Recorder/DVD Recorder, set the command mode number for this recorder and the supplied remote to the previous display Press O RETURN. 29 ...Setup Tuner Preset Clock Set Video Audio Features Options Easy Setup 10:10 AM To return to one that differs from the other Sony DVD Player/Video Cassette Recorder or Video Cassette Recorder/DVD Recorder.
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... the on-screen display appears. Settings are made . When connecting the recorder to operate the DVD recorder will be made in the "Setup" display to make the minimum number of basic adjustments for using the recorder. You can change them later using only the antenna cable, see ".... Auto Manual 30 OSD Language Setup m Clock Setup m Tuner and Channel Setup m TV Type Setup m Audio Connection Setup m Finished! 1 Turn on your recorder. Easy Setup Select a method for a time signal when you turn on page 19. English Français Español O RETURN "/1 M/m/,, ENTER 5 ...
... the on-screen display appears. Settings are made . When connecting the recorder to operate the DVD recorder will be made in the "Setup" display to make the minimum number of basic adjustments for using the recorder. You can change them later using only the antenna cable, see ".... Auto Manual 30 OSD Language Setup m Clock Setup m Tuner and Channel Setup m TV Type Setup m Audio Connection Setup m Finished! 1 Turn on your recorder. Easy Setup Select a method for a time signal when you turn on page 19. English Français Español O RETURN "/1 M/m/,, ENTER 5 ...
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... supplied) Audio/video cord (not supplied) S VIDEO LINE 2 IN VIDEO L AUDIO R (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 2 IN jacks of an audio/video cord. Connect the equipment to the LINE 1 IN jacks...
... supplied) Audio/video cord (not supplied) S VIDEO LINE 2 IN VIDEO L AUDIO R (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 2 IN jacks of an audio/video cord. Connect the equipment to the LINE 1 IN jacks...
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LINE OUTPUT AUDIO R L VIDEO Audio/video cord (not supplied) to LINE 1 IN LINE 1 IN R AUDIO L VIDEO VCR-DVD recorder DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL COAXIAL AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT LINE OUT LINE 1 IN R Y R L PB AUDIO AUDIO L OPTICAL PR VHF/UHF IN ... z Hint When the connected equipment outputs only monaural sound, use audio cables that distribute monaural sounds to the LINE 1 IN jacks You can connect a second VCR or similar device. Other VCR, etc. Hookups and Settings Connecting to left/ right channels (not supplied). ,continued 35
LINE OUTPUT AUDIO R L VIDEO Audio/video cord (not supplied) to LINE 1 IN LINE 1 IN R AUDIO L VIDEO VCR-DVD recorder DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL COAXIAL AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT LINE OUT LINE 1 IN R Y R L PB AUDIO AUDIO L OPTICAL PR VHF/UHF IN ... z Hint When the connected equipment outputs only monaural sound, use audio cables that distribute monaural sounds to the LINE 1 IN jacks You can connect a second VCR or similar device. Other VCR, etc. Hookups and Settings Connecting to left/ right channels (not supplied). ,continued 35
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...one type of video cord between the recorder and your TV screen. Noise (feedback) may not receive a clear image on your TV in the order shown below. VCR-DVD recorder VCR TV Be sure to connect your VCR to the input jack of this recorder to another equipment's input jack with... the other equipment's output jack connected to the VCR-DVD recorder and your TV. To watch video tapes, watch the tapes...
...one type of video cord between the recorder and your TV screen. Noise (feedback) may not receive a clear image on your TV in the order shown below. VCR-DVD recorder VCR TV Be sure to connect your VCR to the input jack of this recorder to another equipment's input jack with... the other equipment's output jack connected to the VCR-DVD recorder and your TV. To watch video tapes, watch the tapes...
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...stop playback Press x STOP. Playing a DVD disc +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R Z OPEN/ CLOSE DVD -R DVD TV/DVD·VIDEO switch "/1 With the playback side facing down 6 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to control the DVD recorder. Wait until "LOAD" disappears from the recorder appears on the TV. 2 Press ..."/1. Basic Operation Basic Operation Playing a DVD Disc or VHS Tape 5 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE, and place a disc on the disc...
...stop playback Press x STOP. Playing a DVD disc +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R Z OPEN/ CLOSE DVD -R DVD TV/DVD·VIDEO switch "/1 With the playback side facing down 6 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to control the DVD recorder. Wait until "LOAD" disappears from the recorder appears on the TV. 2 Press ..."/1. Basic Operation Basic Operation Playing a DVD Disc or VHS Tape 5 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE, and place a disc on the disc...