Operating Instructions
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... During DVD recording, you must use this connection, be output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jack when playing a VHS tape. If your TV has component video input jacks Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks using this connection and then set "Progressive" of the same kind and length. If your TV accepts progressive 480p ... VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO VHF/UHF L Y IN R PB DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PR OPTICAL COAXIAL L R OUT AUDIO AUDIO VCR-DVD recorder z Hint Video signal can also be sure to connect the audio cord to "On" in the "Setup" display (page 96).
... During DVD recording, you must use this connection, be output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jack when playing a VHS tape. If your TV has component video input jacks Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks using this connection and then set "Progressive" of the same kind and length. If your TV accepts progressive 480p ... VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO VHF/UHF L Y IN R PB DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PR OPTICAL COAXIAL L R OUT AUDIO AUDIO VCR-DVD recorder z Hint Video signal can also be sure to connect the audio cord to "On" in the "Setup" display (page 96).
Operating Instructions
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... you press the button, the display changes as playing time, recording mode, and remaining disc space. • Progressive and lossless compression JPEG image files are not supported. • The image size that the recorder can check disc information, such as follows: Disc and tape information.../date and time m Disc information only m No display Play 1:23:45 HQ Rem 16:15 Original Mon May 02. 2005 ◆ DVD...
... you press the button, the display changes as playing time, recording mode, and remaining disc space. • Progressive and lossless compression JPEG image files are not supported. • The image size that the recorder can check disc information, such as follows: Disc and tape information.../date and time m Disc information only m No display Play 1:23:45 HQ Rem 16:15 Original Mon May 02. 2005 ◆ DVD...
Operating Instructions
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... the dubbed sound. The display asks for the recorder to stop dubbing. the DVD deck or the VHS video deck is recorded until the tape reaches its safety tab in the "Setup" display. • Dubbing stops when: - Recordings made when "Progressive" of "Video" is prohibited under copyright law...., press AUDIO or SUBTITLE during playback (see page 73). 2 Press DVD and insert a source disc. 2 Insert a source disc. 3 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder. 4 Press TOP MENU or TITLE LIST to select a title. 5 Start playing the DVD, and then press x STOP or X PAUSE at once. 1 Press...
... the dubbed sound. The display asks for the recorder to stop dubbing. the DVD deck or the VHS video deck is recorded until the tape reaches its safety tab in the "Setup" display. • Dubbing stops when: - Recordings made when "Progressive" of "Video" is prohibited under copyright law...., press AUDIO or SUBTITLE during playback (see page 73). 2 Press DVD and insert a source disc. 2 Insert a source disc. 3 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder. 4 Press TOP MENU or TITLE LIST to select a title. 5 Start playing the DVD, and then press x STOP or X PAUSE at once. 1 Press...
Operating Instructions
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... it again, reformat the disc (page 66). When you finalize a DVD+RW/DVD-RW (Video mode)/DVD+R/DVD-R, a DVD menu will be automatically created, which can be made from the recorder. If you may need to "On" in order to stop dubbing Press x STOP. Note however, that reformatting..., the Program Dubbing List is the dubbed sound. Recordings made when "Progressive" of "Video" is set to finalize the disc, especially if the recording time is prohibited under copyright law. • Once you want to play discs recorded with this recorder on Other Equipment) +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R...
... it again, reformat the disc (page 66). When you finalize a DVD+RW/DVD-RW (Video mode)/DVD+R/DVD-R, a DVD menu will be automatically created, which can be made from the recorder. If you may need to "On" in order to stop dubbing Press x STOP. Note however, that reformatting..., the Program Dubbing List is the dubbed sound. Recordings made when "Progressive" of "Video" is set to finalize the disc, especially if the recording time is prohibited under copyright law. • Once you want to play discs recorded with this recorder on Other Equipment) +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R...
Operating Instructions
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Settings and Adjustments Using the Setup Displays By using the setup displays, you can make various adjustments to items such as picture and sound, as well as select a language for the subtitles. Note Playback settings stored on the disc take priority over the setup display settings, and not all of the functions described may work. SYSTEM MENU O RETURN M/m/ The setup displays are used in the following way.
Settings and Adjustments Using the Setup Displays By using the setup displays, you can make various adjustments to items such as picture and sound, as well as select a language for the subtitles. Note Playback settings stored on the disc take priority over the setup display settings, and not all of the functions described may work. SYSTEM MENU O RETURN M/m/ The setup displays are used in the following way.
Operating Instructions
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... options. First, we recommend that requires additional settings. The currently selected option is set. To turn off the display Press SYSTEM MENU. The recorder can receive VHF channels 2 to 13, UHF channels 14 to 69, and unscrambled CATV channels 1 to the setup item. Video Title List ...Timer Edit Dubbing TV Type Black Level Picture Control Progressive Disc Setting Setup : 16:9 : On : Standard : Off 10:10 AM To return to make tuner settings for a connected cable box or satellite...
... options. First, we recommend that requires additional settings. The currently selected option is set. To turn off the display Press SYSTEM MENU. The recorder can receive VHF channels 2 to 13, UHF channels 14 to 69, and unscrambled CATV channels 1 to the setup item. Video Title List ...Timer Edit Dubbing TV Type Black Level Picture Control Progressive Disc Setting Setup : 16:9 : On : Standard : Off 10:10 AM To return to make tuner settings for a connected cable box or satellite...
Operating Instructions
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... y Eastern y Central y Mountain y Pacific y Alaska y Hawaii y Auto ◆ Daylight Saving Select "On" or "Off" (standard time), or select "Auto" to have the recorder automatically set the month, and press ,. Set the day, year, hour, minutes, and AM/PM in sequence. Clock Set Title List Timer Set the time...: Disc Setting Setup 10:10 AM Auto ◆ Time Zone Select the time zone for your area, or select "Auto" to have the recorder automatically set your local area, set the clock correctly for a channel that carries a time signal. Press Manual If the Auto Clock Set function ...
... y Eastern y Central y Mountain y Pacific y Alaska y Hawaii y Auto ◆ Daylight Saving Select "On" or "Off" (standard time), or select "Auto" to have the recorder automatically set the month, and press ,. Set the day, year, hour, minutes, and AM/PM in sequence. Clock Set Title List Timer Set the time...: Disc Setting Setup 10:10 AM Auto ◆ Time Zone Select the time zone for your area, or select "Auto" to have the recorder automatically set your local area, set the clock correctly for a channel that carries a time signal. Press Manual If the Auto Clock Set function ...
Operating Instructions
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...the picture contrast and the color intensity. Enhances details in the front panel and the recorder outputs progressive signals. Black Level Selects the black level (setup level) for the video signals output from the recorder to the standard level. Picture Control You can adjust the video signal of "4:3 Pan ... appears too dark. 16:9 4:3 Letter Box 4:3 Pan Scan Note Depending on the disc, "4:3 Letter Box" may be selected automatically instead of DVD or VIDEO CD (with PBC function off) from the LINE OUT jacks (page 15). Select the setting that best suits the program you want....
...the picture contrast and the color intensity. Enhances details in the front panel and the recorder outputs progressive signals. Black Level Selects the black level (setup level) for the video signals output from the recorder to the standard level. Picture Control You can adjust the video signal of "4:3 Pan ... appears too dark. 16:9 4:3 Letter Box 4:3 Pan Scan Note Depending on the disc, "4:3 Letter Box" may be selected automatically instead of DVD or VIDEO CD (with PBC function off) from the LINE OUT jacks (page 15). Select the setting that best suits the program you want....
Operating Instructions
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... items switch the method of the setting. SAP Records only the SAP (Second Audio Program) sound. Press ENTER, and select "Dolby Digital Output" or "DTS." In this case, set "Progressive" to Your AV Amplifier (Receiver)" on the recorder continuously for five seconds or more, or selecting ..."Off" in stop mode. 2 Select "Setup," and press ENTER. 3 Select "Audio," and press ENTER. Main Records only the main sound. Digital Out The ...
... items switch the method of the setting. SAP Records only the SAP (Second Audio Program) sound. Press ENTER, and select "Dolby Digital Output" or "DTS." In this case, set "Progressive" to Your AV Amplifier (Receiver)" on the recorder continuously for five seconds or more, or selecting ..."Off" in stop mode. 2 Select "Setup," and press ENTER. 3 Select "Audio," and press ENTER. Main Records only the main sound. Digital Out The ...
Operating Instructions
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...Place the TV and any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. TV program reception does not fill the screen. , Set the channel manually in question and connect it directly to progressive format. The picture from your recorder passes through your VCR to get to your TV, or if you are ... TV (page 95). Power The power does not turn on the TV screen. If you still experience this case, set "Progressive" to some DVD programs could affect picture quality. In this troubleshooting guide to help remedy the problem before reaching your TV, the copy-protection signal...
...Place the TV and any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. TV program reception does not fill the screen. , Set the channel manually in question and connect it directly to progressive format. The picture from your recorder passes through your VCR to get to your TV, or if you are ... TV (page 95). Power The power does not turn on the TV screen. If you still experience this case, set "Progressive" to some DVD programs could affect picture quality. In this troubleshooting guide to help remedy the problem before reaching your TV, the copy-protection signal...
Operating Instructions
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... on /standby) button (22) B Disc tray (32, 46, 89) C A (open/close) button (32, 46, 89) D DVD t button (83) T VIDEO button (82) E Tape compartment (67, 74) F A (eject) button (67) G z REC (record) button (46, 74) H m/M (rewind/fast-forward) buttons (35) I H (play) button* (32, 67) X (pause) ...button (33, 46, 69, 74) x (stop) button (32, 46, 67, 74) J SELECT DVD/VIDEO buttons (32, 46, 67, 74) K (remote sensor) (19) L Front panel display (44, 71) M SYNCHRO REC indicator (50, 78) N PROGRESSIVE ...
... on /standby) button (22) B Disc tray (32, 46, 89) C A (open/close) button (32, 46, 89) D DVD t button (83) T VIDEO button (82) E Tape compartment (67, 74) F A (eject) button (67) G z REC (record) button (46, 74) H m/M (rewind/fast-forward) buttons (35) I H (play) button* (32, 67) X (pause) ...button (33, 46, 69, 74) x (stop) button (32, 46, 67, 74) J SELECT DVD/VIDEO buttons (32, 46, 67, 74) K (remote sensor) (19) L Front panel display (44, 71) M SYNCHRO REC indicator (50, 78) N PROGRESSIVE ...
Operating Instructions
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... the Interlace format that while the Interlace format can show 30 frames/60 fields in one second, the Progressive format can show 60 frames in audio software. Original (page 55) Titles actually recorded on a DVD-RW (VR mode). Title (page 38) The longest section of a picture or music feature on ...a CD (the length of a music feature on a DVD, movie, etc., in video software, or the entire album in one frame, the Progressive format shows the entire image at...
... the Interlace format that while the Interlace format can show 30 frames/60 fields in one second, the Progressive format can show 60 frames in audio software. Original (page 55) Titles actually recorded on a DVD-RW (VR mode). Title (page 38) The longest section of a picture or music feature on ...a CD (the length of a music feature on a DVD, movie, etc., in video software, or the entire album in one frame, the Progressive format shows the entire image at...
Operating Instructions
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...33 Playlist 38, 61, 118 Power cord 19 PREV 34, 69 Program Dubbing 84 "Progressive" 96 Progressive format 118 "Protect" 57 Q Quick Timer 47, 74 R Rear panel 116 REC 47, 74 REC MODE 47, 74 Recording 45, 73 recordable discs 28 recording format 28 recording mode 45 tape speed 73 while watching another program 47, 74... adjustment 68 Troubleshooting 103 "Tuner Audio" 97 Tuner Preset 23 Tuner Preset settings 93 "TV Type" 95 TV/DVD·VIDEO 20 TV/VIDEO 47, 74 U "Unfinalize" 87 Unrecordable pictures 46 V "VCR Function" 100 VIDEO CD 30 Video mode 28 Video settings 95 VR mode 28 Z ZOOM 33 Zoom 42 121
...33 Playlist 38, 61, 118 Power cord 19 PREV 34, 69 Program Dubbing 84 "Progressive" 96 Progressive format 118 "Protect" 57 Q Quick Timer 47, 74 R Rear panel 116 REC 47, 74 REC MODE 47, 74 Recording 45, 73 recordable discs 28 recording format 28 recording mode 45 tape speed 73 while watching another program 47, 74... adjustment 68 Troubleshooting 103 "Tuner Audio" 97 Tuner Preset 23 Tuner Preset settings 93 "TV Type" 95 TV/DVD·VIDEO 20 TV/VIDEO 47, 74 U "Unfinalize" 87 Unrecordable pictures 46 V "VCR Function" 100 VIDEO CD 30 Video mode 28 Video settings 95 VR mode 28 Z ZOOM 33 Zoom 42 121
Quick Start Guide
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...) of "Video" to VHF/UHF IN on your VCR-DVD recorder. ©2005 Sony Corporation Printed in China 2-636-468-11(1) AK68-00731A You have a cable box, connect this VCR-DVD recorder in the Setup menu. b Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks using a VCR, you have a: Cable Box Without Video / Audio... Output (or cable with no cable TV) You will enable you to listen to Step 1 and begin! or - RDR-VX515 Follow the three steps...
...) of "Video" to VHF/UHF IN on your VCR-DVD recorder. ©2005 Sony Corporation Printed in China 2-636-468-11(1) AK68-00731A You have a cable box, connect this VCR-DVD recorder in the Setup menu. b Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks using a VCR, you have a: Cable Box Without Video / Audio... Output (or cable with no cable TV) You will enable you to listen to Step 1 and begin! or - RDR-VX515 Follow the three steps...
Marketing Specifications
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RDR-VX515 DVD Recorder & VHS Combo Player Key Features s One Touch Dubbing from VCR to DVD or DVD to VCR (non copy written material only) s DVD+RW/+R, DVD-RW/-R DVD, DVD+R Dual Layer Recording Compatibility and Playback1 s Compatible with +R Double-Layer Disc (8.5GB) s i.LINK® Interface for DV & Digital 8® Camcorders s Progressive Scan Technology Output for DVD at 480P s Playback of CDs, MP3s, and JPEGs (CD/CD-R/CD-RW)1 s Variable Bit Rate Recording (HSP/SP/LSP/LP/EP/SLP/SEP)
RDR-VX515 DVD Recorder & VHS Combo Player Key Features s One Touch Dubbing from VCR to DVD or DVD to VCR (non copy written material only) s DVD+RW/+R, DVD-RW/-R DVD, DVD+R Dual Layer Recording Compatibility and Playback1 s Compatible with +R Double-Layer Disc (8.5GB) s i.LINK® Interface for DV & Digital 8® Camcorders s Progressive Scan Technology Output for DVD at 480P s Playback of CDs, MP3s, and JPEGs (CD/CD-R/CD-RW)1 s Variable Bit Rate Recording (HSP/SP/LSP/LP/EP/SLP/SEP)
Marketing Specifications
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...RW Playback1 VHS & S-VHS (SQPB) Playback Variable Bit Rate Recording (7 Speeds) Recording Hours on DVD: 1H(HQ)/1.5H(HSP)/2H(SP)/2.5H(LSP)/3H(LP)/4H(E P)/6H(SLP)/8H(SEP) Progressive Scan Playback Dolby® Digital and dts® Decoding Playback Compatible...a trademark of their respective owners. dts is a trademark of Sony. Features and specifications are approximate. All others trademarks are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. RDR-VX515 DVD Recorder & VHS Combo Player Features Key Features One Touch Dubbing One Touch Recording Using i.LINK® Interface for DV & Digital 8® ...
...RW Playback1 VHS & S-VHS (SQPB) Playback Variable Bit Rate Recording (7 Speeds) Recording Hours on DVD: 1H(HQ)/1.5H(HSP)/2H(SP)/2.5H(LSP)/3H(LP)/4H(E P)/6H(SLP)/8H(SEP) Progressive Scan Playback Dolby® Digital and dts® Decoding Playback Compatible...a trademark of their respective owners. dts is a trademark of Sony. Features and specifications are approximate. All others trademarks are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. RDR-VX515 DVD Recorder & VHS Combo Player Features Key Features One Touch Dubbing One Touch Recording Using i.LINK® Interface for DV & Digital 8® ...
