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... for Peace of the unit. Model No. 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 Canada If this product is not working...
... for Peace of the unit. Model No. 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 Canada If this product is not working...
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...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 ...the actual recording. Copyrights • Television programs, films, video tapes, discs, and other materials may condense inside the recorder and cause damage to the provisions of this recorder with liquids... recorder from a cold to direct sunlight, excessive dust, or mechanical shock. • Do not place the recorder in a horizontal position only. • Keep the recorder, discs, and cassettes ...
...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 ...the actual recording. Copyrights • Television programs, films, video tapes, discs, and other materials may condense inside the recorder and cause damage to the provisions of this recorder with liquids... recorder from a cold to direct sunlight, excessive dust, or mechanical shock. • Do not place the recorder in a horizontal position only. • Keep the recorder, discs, and cassettes ...
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Table of Contents WARNING 2 Precautions 3 Ways to Use Your Video Cassette Recorder/DVD Recorder 8 Quick Guide to DVD Disc Types 10 Recordable and playable VHS tapes 14 Hookups and Settings 15 Hooking Up the Recorder 15 Step 1: Unpacking 15 Step 2: Connecting the Antenna Cable 15 ... 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 ...
Table of Contents WARNING 2 Precautions 3 Ways to Use Your Video Cassette Recorder/DVD Recorder 8 Quick Guide to DVD Disc Types 10 Recordable and playable VHS tapes 14 Hookups and Settings 15 Hooking Up the Recorder 15 Step 1: Unpacking 15 Step 2: Connecting the Antenna Cable 15 ... 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 ...
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... Yes Yes No - *1 When pressing DVD, VHS tape playback stops. *2 When pressing VIDEO, DVD playback stops. 8 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 video deck. Operation restrictions Current operation Playing a VHS tape Recording on a VHS tape Playing a DVD disc Recording on a DVD disc Possible simultaneous operations VHS DVD Playback - Yes Yes Yes*2 Yes...
... Yes Yes No - *1 When pressing DVD, VHS tape playback stops. *2 When pressing VIDEO, DVD playback stops. 8 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 video deck. Operation restrictions Current operation Playing a VHS tape Recording on a VHS tape Playing a DVD disc Recording on a DVD disc Possible simultaneous operations VHS DVD Playback - Yes Yes Yes*2 Yes...
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... to AC outlet 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 recorder. Do not touch the liquid with an old battery, or batteries of time, remove...
... to AC outlet 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 recorder. Do not touch the liquid with an old battery, or batteries of time, remove...
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... 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. Setup Title List Timer Edit Disc Setting 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, set the command mode number...
... 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. Setup Title List Timer Edit Disc Setting 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, set the command mode number...
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...DV Edit Dubbing 10:10 AM Disc Setting Setup 14 Select "DV Edit," and press ENTER. Starts recording the tape contents. DV Dubbing (DV t DVD) 95 Note that is recorded in 4:3 size. "Stereo 2": Records additional audio only. Normally select this when dubbing a DV format tape. If "DV Tape Mode"... momentarily affected if the picture size of the cassette memory onto the disc. • If you record from a DV format tape with a sound track that it may occur when you have added a second audio channel when recording with your digital video camera. Audio Title list Timer Edit Disc Setting...
...DV Edit Dubbing 10:10 AM Disc Setting Setup 14 Select "DV Edit," and press ENTER. Starts recording the tape contents. DV Dubbing (DV t DVD) 95 Note that is recorded in 4:3 size. "Stereo 2": Records additional audio only. Normally select this when dubbing a DV format tape. If "DV Tape Mode"... momentarily affected if the picture size of the cassette memory onto the disc. • If you record from a DV format tape with a sound track that it may occur when you have added a second audio channel when recording with your digital video camera. Audio Title list Timer Edit Disc Setting...
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... turn off . Mode1 Mode2 Mode3 Select this if the default command mode conflicts with other DVD equipment. Factory Setting Allows you play discs which do not have a Sony DVD Player/Video Cassette Recorder or Video Cassette Recorder/DVD Recorder" on the remote to the setting made here. The "Easy Setup" display appears. Follow...press ENTER. Select this if the default command mode conflicts with other DVD equipment. The default command mode of the front panel display. Note that all of the recorder if other DVD equipment is assigned the same command mode. Command Mode Changes the ...
... turn off . Mode1 Mode2 Mode3 Select this if the default command mode conflicts with other DVD equipment. Factory Setting Allows you play discs which do not have a Sony DVD Player/Video Cassette Recorder or Video Cassette Recorder/DVD Recorder" on the remote to the setting made here. The "Easy Setup" display appears. Follow...press ENTER. Select this if the default command mode conflicts with other DVD equipment. The default command mode of the front panel display. Note that all of the recorder if other DVD equipment is assigned the same command mode. Command Mode Changes the ...
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... is turned on. , The clock stops if the VCR-DVD recorder is disconnected from the wall outlet for more than one minute. If you press z REC. , Check that has been recorded on a DVD with a PC will be changed from the channel you are using a Sony video head cleaning cassette. VHS Playback The playback picture does not appear on...
... is turned on. , The clock stops if the VCR-DVD recorder is disconnected from the wall outlet for more than one minute. If you press z REC. , Check that has been recorded on a DVD with a PC will be changed from the channel you are using a Sony video head cleaning cassette. VHS Playback The playback picture does not appear on...
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... the clock appears in the front panel display. , Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Then, turn off for both the Sony DVD Player/Video Cassette Recorder or Video Cassette Recorder/DVD Recorder and recorder. This is because the recorder is set for a while, plug it in place inside the recorder. , The timer recording will not be inserted. , Check that the safety tab has...
... the clock appears in the front panel display. , Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Then, turn off for both the Sony DVD Player/Video Cassette Recorder or Video Cassette Recorder/DVD Recorder and recorder. This is because the recorder is set for a while, plug it in place inside the recorder. , The timer recording will not be inserted. , Check that the safety tab has...
