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Use of the recorder, disc, etc. • Make trial recordings before making the actual recording. 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 never pull the cord. Copyrights • Television programs, films, video tapes, discs, and other materials may...
Use of the recorder, disc, etc. • Make trial recordings before making the actual recording. 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 never pull the cord. Copyrights • Television programs, films, video tapes, discs, and other materials may...
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The explanations do not apply to discs created on this manual describe the controls on the remote. Icon +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R DVD VCD CD DATA CD Meaning Functions available for DVD+RWs Functions available for DVD-RWs in VR (Video Recording) mode Functions available for DVD-RWs in video mode Functions available for DVD+Rs Functions available for...
The explanations do not apply to discs created on this manual describe the controls on the remote. Icon +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R DVD VCD CD DATA CD Meaning Functions available for DVD+RWs Functions available for DVD-RWs in VR (Video Recording) mode Functions available for DVD-RWs in video mode Functions available for DVD+Rs Functions available for...
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...-Screen Menus 40 Using the Title List 42 Using the DVD Disc Setting Displays 43 Checking the 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...
...-Screen Menus 40 Using the Title List 42 Using the DVD Disc Setting Displays 43 Checking the 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...
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... a DVD disc Recording on a DVD disc Possible simultaneous operations VHS DVD Playback - Recording No Playback Yes*1 Recording Yes*1 No - Yes Yes Yes*2 Yes*2 - No Yes Yes No - *1 When pressing DVD, VHS tape playback stops. *2 When pressing VIDEO, DVD playback stops. 8 Ways to DVD+RWs, DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs, DVD-Rs, and VHS tapes. It allows recording to Use Your Video Cassette Recorder/DVD Recorder What is a Video Cassette Recorder/DVD Recorder...
... a DVD disc Recording on a DVD disc Possible simultaneous operations VHS DVD Playback - Recording No Playback Yes*1 Recording Yes*1 No - Yes Yes Yes*2 Yes*2 - No Yes Yes No - *1 When pressing DVD, VHS tape playback stops. *2 When pressing VIDEO, DVD playback stops. 8 Ways to DVD+RWs, DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs, DVD-Rs, and VHS tapes. It allows recording to Use Your Video Cassette Recorder/DVD Recorder What is a Video Cassette Recorder/DVD Recorder...
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... > Original Playlist Dubbing Simple dubbing of recordable and playable DVD discs is on page 10. A list of DV tapes - Quick access to a DVD disc (page 93). Creating your own, original program (page 84). One touch button dubbing from VCR to DVD , This recorder lets you dub from VHS tape to DVD and from DVD to VHS tape with a single deck...
... > Original Playlist Dubbing Simple dubbing of recordable and playable DVD discs is on page 10. A list of DV tapes - Quick access to a DVD disc (page 93). Creating your own, original program (page 84). One touch button dubbing from VCR to DVD , This recorder lets you dub from VHS tape to DVD and from DVD to VHS tape with a single deck...
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Quick Guide to 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 (automatically finalized) Format in VR mode*2 (page 43) Playable only on VR mode compatible players (finalization unnecessary) (page...
Quick Guide to 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 (automatically finalized) Format in VR mode*2 (page 43) Playable only on VR mode compatible players (finalization unnecessary) (page...
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Recording Features Editing Features Rewrite (page 48) Auto Manual Chapter Chapter (page 104) (page 84) Change title name (page 82) Erase title (page 82) A-B Erase (page 83) Playlist (page 84) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes*3 No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes*3 No No No Yes No Yes Yes*4 No No No Yes No Yes Yes*4 No No Discs that cannot be recorded on • DVD-RWs (Ver.1.0) • DVD+RWs that are not 2.4x-speed compatible • Double layer discs • 8 cm discs ,continued 11
Recording Features Editing Features Rewrite (page 48) Auto Manual Chapter Chapter (page 104) (page 84) Change title name (page 82) Erase title (page 82) A-B Erase (page 83) Playlist (page 84) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes*3 No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes*3 No No No Yes No Yes Yes*4 No No No Yes No Yes Yes*4 No No Discs that cannot be recorded on • DVD-RWs (Ver.1.0) • DVD+RWs that are not 2.4x-speed compatible • Double layer discs • 8 cm discs ,continued 11
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... JPEG format, or Video CD format • Data part of files and folders on Super Audio CDs • DVD VIDEOs with a different region code (see page 13) • A disc recorded in music format, or MP3 or JPEG format that cannot be purchased CD-Rs/CD-RWs created on a PC ... system other than NTSC, such as PAL or SECAM z Hint This DVD recorder can play 8 cm CDs and 8 cm DVDs as well. 12 Discs that conforms to ISO9660* Level 1/Level 2 * A logical format of CD-Extras • DVD-ROMs • DVD Audio discs • DVD-RAMs • HD layer on DATA-CDs, defined by ISO (International...
... JPEG format, or Video CD format • Data part of files and folders on Super Audio CDs • DVD VIDEOs with a different region code (see page 13) • A disc recorded in music format, or MP3 or JPEG format that cannot be purchased CD-Rs/CD-RWs created on a PC ... system other than NTSC, such as PAL or SECAM z Hint This DVD recorder can play 8 cm CDs and 8 cm DVDs as well. 12 Discs that conforms to ISO9660* Level 1/Level 2 * A logical format of CD-Extras • DVD-ROMs • DVD Audio discs • DVD-RAMs • HD layer on DATA-CDs, defined by ISO (International...
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... this product. Also, see the operating instructions for recording even with the DVD VIDEOs/ VIDEO CDs. Region code (DVD VIDEO only) Your recorder has a region code printed on the disc if the disc is not 1x speed compatible. • It is prohibited by this disc." RDR-VX500 NO. Also, you use discs with copyright protection technologies This product is used...
... this product. Also, see the operating instructions for recording even with the DVD VIDEOs/ VIDEO CDs. Region code (DVD VIDEO only) Your recorder has a region code printed on the disc if the disc is not 1x speed compatible. • It is prohibited by this disc." RDR-VX500 NO. Also, you use discs with copyright protection technologies This product is used...
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... jacks to the LINE IN (AUDIO L/R) jacks at the same time. Hookups and Settings A Connecting to audio L/R input jacks This connection will use this recorder cannot be switched with 2 channels or more. • When outputting the sound of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Connect using the audio/video cord (supplied...). "Dolby," "Pro Logic," and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. *2 "DTS" and "DTS Digital Out" are trademarks of a DVD-RW (VR Mode) disc recorded in Easy Setup (page 30). Connect using a coaxial or optical digital cord (not supplied).
... jacks to the LINE IN (AUDIO L/R) jacks at the same time. Hookups and Settings A Connecting to audio L/R input jacks This connection will use this recorder cannot be switched with 2 channels or more. • When outputting the sound of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Connect using the audio/video cord (supplied...). "Dolby," "Pro Logic," and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. *2 "DTS" and "DTS Digital Out" are trademarks of a DVD-RW (VR Mode) disc recorded in Easy Setup (page 30). Connect using a coaxial or optical digital cord (not supplied).
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... 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. The System Menu appears. 2 Select "Setup," and press ENTER. The default command mode setting for this recorder and the supplied remote is DVD COMBO3. Hookups and Settings If you selected above. Setup Title List Timer Edit Disc...
... 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. The System Menu appears. 2 Select "Setup," and press ENTER. The default command mode setting for this recorder and the supplied remote is DVD COMBO3. Hookups and Settings If you selected above. Setup Title List Timer Edit Disc...
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... HBO on your TV or recorder to watch a program) with the TV channel number. If your TV program guide). Easy Setup is finished. Use the Channel Line-up Chart to the previous display Press O RETURN. Setting Up the VCR Plus+® System Setting up Chart" in the "Setup" display (page...operations are complete. z Hint If you must set the clock accurately. To find the guide channel numbers, look at the "Channel Line-up your recorder involves coordinating the TV channel number (the number you turn to on channel 5, coordinate these numbers using the timer, you want to send a DTS...
... HBO on your TV or recorder to watch a program) with the TV channel number. If your TV program guide). Easy Setup is finished. Use the Channel Line-up Chart to the previous display Press O RETURN. Setting Up the VCR Plus+® System Setting up Chart" in the "Setup" display (page...operations are complete. z Hint If you must set the clock accurately. To find the guide channel numbers, look at the "Channel Line-up your recorder involves coordinating the TV channel number (the number you turn to on channel 5, coordinate these numbers using the timer, you want to send a DTS...
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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. Tuner ...]uide Ch1annel2Setu3p 4 5 6 Setting Setup Enter actual receiving channel 5 Select the channel number that does not match the guide channel using Setup Title List Timer Edit Disc Setting Setup Tuner Preset Clock Set Video Audio Features Options Easy Setup 10:10 AM 3 Select "Tuner Preset," and press ENTER. 4 Select "Guide Channel Setup...
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. Tuner ...]uide Ch1annel2Setu3p 4 5 6 Setting Setup Enter actual receiving channel 5 Select the channel number that does not match the guide channel using Setup Title List Timer Edit Disc Setting Setup Tuner Preset Clock Set Video Audio Features Options Easy Setup 10:10 AM 3 Select "Tuner Preset," and press ENTER. 4 Select "Guide Channel Setup...
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... 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 this recorder. See also the instruction manual supplied with a Timer (Synchro Rec)" on this recorder, see "Recording from an AC outlet, connect other VCR or similar device to a disc in this recorder. Connect the...
... 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 this recorder. See also the instruction manual supplied with a Timer (Synchro Rec)" on this recorder, see "Recording from an AC outlet, connect other VCR or similar device to a disc in this recorder. Connect the...
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... the disc. 7 Press H PLAY. 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. Playback starts automatically depending on page 19. 4 Slide the TV/DVD·VIDEO switch to DVD·VIDEO, then press DVD to close the disc tray. H PLAY TV/DVD·...
... the disc. 7 Press H PLAY. 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. Playback starts automatically depending on page 19. 4 Slide the TV/DVD·VIDEO switch to DVD·VIDEO, then press DVD to close the disc tray. H PLAY TV/DVD·...
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Recording a Program to a DVD Disc +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R The following explains how to record a current TV program to control the VCR. 5 Insert a tape. Z OPEN/ CLOSE TV/DVD·VIDEO switch "/1 DVD CH +/- INPUT SELECT 6 Press H PLAY. When connecting the recorder to the TV using only the antenna cable,... channel" on the TV screen. The VCR starts playing automatically if you insert a tape with its safety tab removed. 1 Turn on the TV. 2 Press "/1. When connecting the recorder to control the DVD recorder. 38 The recorder turns on. 3 Switch the input selector...
Recording a Program to a DVD Disc +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R The following explains how to record a current TV program to control the VCR. 5 Insert a tape. Z OPEN/ CLOSE TV/DVD·VIDEO switch "/1 DVD CH +/- INPUT SELECT 6 Press H PLAY. When connecting the recorder to the TV using only the antenna cable,... channel" on the TV screen. The VCR starts playing automatically if you insert a tape with its safety tab removed. 1 Turn on the TV. 2 Press "/1. When connecting the recorder to control the DVD recorder. 38 The recorder turns on. 3 Switch the input selector...
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...signal from the front panel display. z Hint This recorder can record on page 19. 4 Slide the TV/DVD·VIDEO switch to DVD·VIDEO, then press VIDEO to select the recording mode. INPUT SELECT x STOP For more details about the recording mode, see page 43. 7 Press CH +/- or...control the VCR. 5 Insert a tape with its safety tab in Video mode, see page 47. 9 Press z REC. Recording continues until "LOAD" disappears from the recorder appears on the TV screen. To stop the recording or the disc is full. When connecting the recorder to stop recording. Select the disc type ...
...signal from the front panel display. z Hint This recorder can record on page 19. 4 Slide the TV/DVD·VIDEO switch to DVD·VIDEO, then press VIDEO to select the recording mode. INPUT SELECT x STOP For more details about the recording mode, see page 43. 7 Press CH +/- or...control the VCR. 5 Insert a tape with its safety tab in Video mode, see page 47. 9 Press z REC. Recording continues until "LOAD" disappears from the recorder appears on the TV screen. To stop the recording or the disc is full. When connecting the recorder to stop recording. Select the disc type ...
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...). Using the On-Screen Menus +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R VCD CD DATA CD -R DVD This section introduces the System Menu, TOOLS menu, and sub-menu. 7 Press REC MODE repeatedly to display the "Title List" menu, which shows recorded titles on the disc. 40 "EP" (Extended Play) provides recording time three times as long as timer...
...). Using the On-Screen Menus +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R VCD CD DATA CD -R DVD This section introduces the System Menu, TOOLS menu, and sub-menu. 7 Press REC MODE repeatedly to display the "Title List" menu, which shows recorded titles on the disc. 40 "EP" (Extended Play) provides recording time three times as long as timer...
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...The displayed options differ depending on the "Setup" display, which allows you to a DVD disc. Example: When a disc or a VHS tape is in VR mode only), record a DV format tape onto a disc, dub from a DVD disc to a VHS tape and dub from a VHS tape to check, change audio and ...displays options applicable only to format or finalize a DVD. Example: When you press TOOLS while a DVD-RW (VR mode) is displayed, DVD and VIDEO buttons are not available. Selectable options The options that can be displayed during DVD recording. 41 D "Disc Setting" (page 43): Allows you to the...
...The displayed options differ depending on the "Setup" display, which allows you to a DVD disc. Example: When a disc or a VHS tape is in VR mode only), record a DV format tape onto a disc, dub from a DVD disc to a VHS tape and dub from a VHS tape to check, change audio and ...displays options applicable only to format or finalize a DVD. Example: When you press TOOLS while a DVD-RW (VR mode) is displayed, DVD and VIDEO buttons are not available. Selectable options The options that can be displayed during DVD recording. 41 D "Disc Setting" (page 43): Allows you to the...
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...display. 4 Press TITLE LIST. For details, see "Edit options for DVD-RWs (VR mode) You can switch the Title List to control the DVD recorder. 2 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE, and place a disc on the disc tray. D Clock About the Title List for DVD-RWs (VR mode)" on page 81. To view a title, press... +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R The titles of the Title List movie thumbnail image for discs created on other DVD recorders. • Letters that have been finalized. While the Title List menu is turned on a disc are displayed in the Title List. To turn off the Title List Press TITLE LIST. Notes...
...display. 4 Press TITLE LIST. For details, see "Edit options for DVD-RWs (VR mode) You can switch the Title List to control the DVD recorder. 2 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE, and place a disc on the disc tray. D Clock About the Title List for DVD-RWs (VR mode)" on page 81. To view a title, press... +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R The titles of the Title List movie thumbnail image for discs created on other DVD recorders. • Letters that have been finalized. While the Title List menu is turned on a disc are displayed in the Title List. To turn off the Title List Press TITLE LIST. Notes...