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...RWVR -RWVideo +R -R DVD VCD CD DATA CD DATA DVD 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 DVD-Rs Functions available for DVD VIDEOs Functions available for ...VIDEO CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in video CD format Functions available for music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in this manual describe the controls on the remote. The explanations do not apply to discs created on this recorder...
...RWVR -RWVideo +R -R DVD VCD CD DATA CD DATA DVD 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 DVD-Rs Functions available for DVD VIDEOs Functions available for ...VIDEO CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in video CD format Functions available for music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in this manual describe the controls on the remote. The explanations do not apply to discs created on this recorder...
Operating Instructions
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... 17 Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord 19 Step 6: Preparing the Remote 19 Step 7: Easy Setup 22 Connecting Another VCR or Similar Device 26 Quick Guide to Disc Types 28 Recordable and Playable Discs 28 12 cm/8 cm Discs 30 Playable Discs 30 DVD Operation DVD Playback 32 Playing 32 Playback Options 33 Playing a Title From...
... 17 Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord 19 Step 6: Preparing the Remote 19 Step 7: Easy Setup 22 Connecting Another VCR or Similar Device 26 Quick Guide to Disc Types 28 Recordable and Playable Discs 28 12 cm/8 cm Discs 30 Playable Discs 30 DVD Operation DVD Playback 32 Playing 32 Playback Options 33 Playing a Title From...
Operating Instructions
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... have separate cables for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that you have a video input jack. • Be sure to the recorder. 12 Notes • Plug cords securely to prevent unwanted noise. • See the instructions supplied with an antenna output B (page 14...following items: • Audio/video cord (phono plug × 3 y phono plug × 3) (1) • Antenna cable (1) • Remote commander (remote) (1) • Size AA (R6) batteries (2) Step 2: Connecting the Antenna Cable Select one of the following antenna hookups. Hookups and Settings Hooking Up the...
... have separate cables for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that you have a video input jack. • Be sure to the recorder. 12 Notes • Plug cords securely to prevent unwanted noise. • See the instructions supplied with an antenna output B (page 14...following items: • Audio/video cord (phono plug × 3 y phono plug × 3) (1) • Antenna cable (1) • Remote commander (remote) (1) • Size AA (R6) batteries (2) Step 2: Connecting the Antenna Cable Select one of the following antenna hookups. Hookups and Settings Hooking Up the...
Operating Instructions
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... # ends on the batteries to AC outlet AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VID L Y R PB DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PR OPTICAL COAXIAL Notes • If the supplied remote interferes your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command mode number for an extended period of different manufacturers. - You can control the...
... # ends on the batteries to AC outlet AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VID L Y R PB DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PR OPTICAL COAXIAL Notes • If the supplied remote interferes your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command mode number for an extended period of different manufacturers. - You can control the...
Operating Instructions
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...connect the recorder to an AV amplifier (receiver), you can adjust the remote control's signal to TV, the remote performs the following: Press "/1 To Turn your TV on or off VOL +/- TV/VIDEO WIDE MODE 1 Slide the TV/DVD·VIDEO switch to control the AV amplifier's (receiver's) volume. When the TV/DVD·... buttons below. • If you enter a new code number, the code number previously entered will be reset to or from the wide mode of a Sony wide-screen TV Code numbers of your TV's input source Number buttons and Select the channel on your TV TV/VIDEO Switch your TV CH...
...connect the recorder to an AV amplifier (receiver), you can adjust the remote control's signal to TV, the remote performs the following: Press "/1 To Turn your TV on or off VOL +/- TV/VIDEO WIDE MODE 1 Slide the TV/DVD·VIDEO switch to control the AV amplifier's (receiver's) volume. When the TV/DVD·... buttons below. • If you enter a new code number, the code number previously entered will be reset to or from the wide mode of a Sony wide-screen TV Code numbers of your TV's input source Number buttons and Select the channel on your TV TV/VIDEO Switch your TV CH...
Operating Instructions
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... switch is listed, try entering them one at a time until you find the one that works with the remote TV/DVD·VIDEO switch "/1 Number buttons VOL +/- 1 Slide the TV/DVD·VIDEO switch to DVD·VIDEO. 2 Hold down "/1, and enter the manufacturer code (see the table below) for your AV amplifier (receiver... 12 14, 15 z Hint If you want to control the TV's volume, slide the TV/DVD·VIDEO switch to DVD·VIDEO, repeat the steps above and enter the code number 90 (default). Manufacturer Code number Sony 78, 79, 80, 91 Denon 84, 85, 86 Kenwood 92, 93 Onkyo 81, 82, 83...
... switch is listed, try entering them one at a time until you find the one that works with the remote TV/DVD·VIDEO switch "/1 Number buttons VOL +/- 1 Slide the TV/DVD·VIDEO switch to DVD·VIDEO. 2 Hold down "/1, and enter the manufacturer code (see the table below) for your AV amplifier (receiver... 12 14, 15 z Hint If you want to control the TV's volume, slide the TV/DVD·VIDEO switch to DVD·VIDEO, repeat the steps above and enter the code number 90 (default). Manufacturer Code number Sony 78, 79, 80, 91 Denon 84, 85, 86 Kenwood 92, 93 Onkyo 81, 82, 83...
Operating Instructions
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... want to one Sony DVD recorder If the supplied remote interferes with your other Sony DVD recorder or player. The default command mode setting for this recorder and the supplied remote is DVD 3. No Disc Easy Setup 10:10 AM Easy Setup is finished. If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one that differs from the other Sony DVD recorder or player, set...
... want to one Sony DVD recorder If the supplied remote interferes with your other Sony DVD recorder or player. The default command mode setting for this recorder and the supplied remote is DVD 3. No Disc Easy Setup 10:10 AM Easy Setup is finished. If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one that differs from the other Sony DVD recorder or player, set...
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...the previous display Press O RETURN. Note If the command mode does not match, the recorder's command mode appears on the remote so it matches the mode you operate the remote. No Disc Options Title List Timer Edit Dubbing Disc Setting Language Parental Front Display Command...Setting Setup 10:10 AM : AutDoVD 1 : DVDD1VDN2o DVD 3 5 Select the command mode ("DVD 1," "DVD 2," or "DVD 3"), and press ENTER. 6 Slide the COMMAND MODE switch on the front panel display when you selected above. To return to one that matches the recorder's. 25 Hookups and Settings 4 Select "Command Mode,"...
...the previous display Press O RETURN. Note If the command mode does not match, the recorder's command mode appears on the remote so it matches the mode you operate the remote. No Disc Options Title List Timer Edit Dubbing Disc Setting Language Parental Front Display Command...Setting Setup 10:10 AM : AutDoVD 1 : DVDD1VDN2o DVD 3 5 Select the command mode ("DVD 1," "DVD 2," or "DVD 3"), and press ENTER. 6 Slide the COMMAND MODE switch on the front panel display when you selected above. To return to one that matches the recorder's. 25 Hookups and Settings 4 Select "Command Mode,"...
Operating Instructions
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...be difficult to the digital jack of the tracks. "Folder": Repeats the current album. CD DATA CD DATA DVD z Hints • You can play in slow motion. "Title": Repeats the current title on page 118 ... meaning of a CD, or DATA CD/DATA DVD containing MP3 audio tracks, playback will not start until you pause playback of the language abbreviation. "Disc": Repeats all of the recorder. To resume normal playback, press H PLAY. In... menu (page 11). • During playback or pause mode, the recorder's m/ M buttons and the remote's .PREV/>NEXT buttons work the same way (page 34).
...be difficult to the digital jack of the tracks. "Folder": Repeats the current album. CD DATA CD DATA DVD z Hints • You can play in slow motion. "Title": Repeats the current title on page 118 ... meaning of a CD, or DATA CD/DATA DVD containing MP3 audio tracks, playback will not start until you pause playback of the language abbreviation. "Disc": Repeats all of the recorder. To resume normal playback, press H PLAY. In... menu (page 11). • During playback or pause mode, the recorder's m/ M buttons and the remote's .PREV/>NEXT buttons work the same way (page 34).
Operating Instructions
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... DUBBING button. • Noise may take a few seconds for the whole process, and completes the recording. Dubbing an entire DV/D8 format tape to a DVD" (page 89), and press ONE TOUCH DUBBING on the remote. Note that it may occur when you select "DV/D8 One Touch Dubbing" and press ENTER in... the digital video camera and then starts recording the tape contents from the beginning. To stop recording. 91 When playback of ...
... DUBBING button. • Noise may take a few seconds for the whole process, and completes the recording. Dubbing an entire DV/D8 format tape to a DVD" (page 89), and press ONE TOUCH DUBBING on the remote. Note that it may occur when you select "DV/D8 One Touch Dubbing" and press ENTER in... the digital video camera and then starts recording the tape contents from the beginning. To stop recording. 91 When playback of ...
Operating Instructions
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...of this if the default command mode conflicts with other DVD equipment. For details, see "If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder" on the remote to run the Easy Setup program. 1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is reset to make initial settings. The default command ...2 Select "Setup," and press ENTER. 3 Select "Easy Setup," and press ENTER. Easy Setup (Resetting the Recorder) Select this if the default command mode conflicts with other DVD equipment. Before you to return the setup settings to their default settings. Be sure to match the COMMAND MODE ...
...of this if the default command mode conflicts with other DVD equipment. For details, see "If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder" on the remote to run the Easy Setup program. 1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is reset to make initial settings. The default command ...2 Select "Setup," and press ENTER. 3 Select "Easy Setup," and press ENTER. Easy Setup (Resetting the Recorder) Select this if the default command mode conflicts with other DVD equipment. Before you to return the setup settings to their default settings. Be sure to match the COMMAND MODE ...
Operating Instructions
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...mode (page 24). , Slide the TV/DVD·VIDEO switch to operate abnormally, turn off the recorder, wait until the clock appears in the front panel display. , Check that the safety tab has not been removed. Other Sony equipment responds to the remote. , The same command mode is set...at the remote sensor on the recorder. , Different command modes are weak. , The remote is too far from the recorder. , The remote's manufacturer code returned to the disc. Display Menus or displays do not appear on the recorder for a while, plug it off for more than ten seconds until "SONY DVD" appears ...
...mode (page 24). , Slide the TV/DVD·VIDEO switch to operate abnormally, turn off the recorder, wait until the clock appears in the front panel display. , Check that the safety tab has not been removed. Other Sony equipment responds to the remote. , The same command mode is set...at the remote sensor on the recorder. , Different command modes are weak. , The remote is too far from the recorder. , The remote's manufacturer code returned to the disc. Display Menus or displays do not appear on the recorder for a while, plug it off for more than ten seconds until "SONY DVD" appears ...
Operating Instructions
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...LINKcompatible equipment having the i.LINK jack, and for IEEE 1394 data transport bus proposed by SONY, and is connected to but also with other equipment. When connecting this recorder in two directions between equipment having two or more i.LINK jacks (DV jacks), see ... 85 × 334 mm (Approx. 17 × 3 3/8 × 131/4 inches) Mass Approx. 4.9 kg (Approx. 10.8 lbs) Supplied accessories Remote commander (remote) (1) Size AA (R6) batteries (2) Antenna cable (1) Audio/video cord (1) Design and specifications are operations and data transactions with various digital AV equipment.
...LINKcompatible equipment having the i.LINK jack, and for IEEE 1394 data transport bus proposed by SONY, and is connected to but also with other equipment. When connecting this recorder in two directions between equipment having two or more i.LINK jacks (DV jacks), see ... 85 × 334 mm (Approx. 17 × 3 3/8 × 131/4 inches) Mass Approx. 4.9 kg (Approx. 10.8 lbs) Supplied accessories Remote commander (remote) (1) Size AA (R6) batteries (2) Antenna cable (1) Audio/video cord (1) Design and specifications are operations and data transactions with various digital AV equipment.
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...buttons 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 ...
...buttons 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 ...
Operating Instructions
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... 113 Additional Information Remote For DVD functions Slide the cover Buttons with an orange dot next to them can be used with your TV when the TV/DVD·VIDEO switch is set to TV. A TV/DVD·VIDEO switch (20) B Z OPEN/CLOSE button (32, 46, 89) C DVD button (32, 46...) D Number buttons* (20, 33) SET button (20) E CLEAR button (39) F AUDIO button* (33) SUBTITLE button (33) G ORIGINAL/PLAYLIST button (37, 56) H DISPLAY button (43) TIME/TEXT button (44) I TOP MENU button (32) J M/m/ NEXT buttons (33) M m / M (search) buttons (33) N ZOOM button (33) O z REC (record) button...
... 113 Additional Information Remote For DVD functions Slide the cover Buttons with an orange dot next to them can be used with your TV when the TV/DVD·VIDEO switch is set to TV. A TV/DVD·VIDEO switch (20) B Z OPEN/CLOSE button (32, 46, 89) C DVD button (32, 46...) D Number buttons* (20, 33) SET button (20) E CLEAR button (39) F AUDIO button* (33) SUBTITLE button (33) G ORIGINAL/PLAYLIST button (37, 56) H DISPLAY button (43) TIME/TEXT button (44) I TOP MENU button (32) J M/m/ NEXT buttons (33) M m / M (search) buttons (33) N ZOOM button (33) O z REC (record) button...
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...antenna cable 12 to your AV/amplifier (receiver) 17 to your TV 15 Controlling TVs with the remote 20 Copy protection 46, 117 Copy-Free 46 Copy-Never 46 Copy-Once 46 Counter 67 CPRM ...D8 One Touch Dubbing" 91 "DV/D8 Simple Dubbing" 90 "DVD Auto Chapter" 99 DVD Editing 55 DVD VIDEO 30, 117 DVD+R 28, 117 DVD+R DL 28 DVD+RW 28, 117 DVD-R 28, 117 DVD-RW 28, 117 E Easy Setup 102 "Edit" 52, 80...66 F "Factory Setting" 102 Fast forward 34, 69 Fast reverse 34, 69 Feature settings 99 Finalizing 86 "Format DVD" 100 "Front Display" 101 Front panel 112 Front panel display 116 H Handling discs 108 I i.LINK 88, ...
...antenna cable 12 to your AV/amplifier (receiver) 17 to your TV 15 Controlling TVs with the remote 20 Copy protection 46, 117 Copy-Free 46 Copy-Never 46 Copy-Once 46 Counter 67 CPRM ...D8 One Touch Dubbing" 91 "DV/D8 Simple Dubbing" 90 "DVD Auto Chapter" 99 DVD Editing 55 DVD VIDEO 30, 117 DVD+R 28, 117 DVD+R DL 28 DVD+RW 28, 117 DVD-R 28, 117 DVD-RW 28, 117 E Easy Setup 102 "Edit" 52, 80...66 F "Factory Setting" 102 Fast forward 34, 69 Fast reverse 34, 69 Feature settings 99 Finalizing 86 "Format DVD" 100 "Front Display" 101 Front panel 112 Front panel display 116 H Handling discs 108 I i.LINK 88, ...
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... 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 Recording mode 45 Recording time 45, 48 Region code 31 Remaining time 75 Remote 19, 113 REPEAT 35 Repeat A-B Play 36 REPLAY 34, 69 Resetting... 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
... 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 Recording mode 45 Recording time 45, 48 Region code 31 Remaining time 75 Remote 19, 113 REPEAT 35 Repeat A-B Play 36 REPLAY 34, 69 Resetting... 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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... DTS On Off 10:10 AM Move ENTER Enter Return SYSTEM MENU Exit 12 When "Finish" appears, press ENTER to fit). Recording time increases with the VCR-DVD recorder, try the functions below to select the type of the week is inserted. 4 Press REC. However, SP produces better... three times as long as your cable box or satellite receiver. 2 Press / on the VCR-DVD recorder. 3 Switch the input selector on your TV so that the remote does not work while "LOAD" is finished. Antenna Cable Move ENTER Enter Return SYSTEM MENU Exit 8 The Tuner Preset...
... DTS On Off 10:10 AM Move ENTER Enter Return SYSTEM MENU Exit 12 When "Finish" appears, press ENTER to fit). Recording time increases with the VCR-DVD recorder, try the functions below to select the type of the week is inserted. 4 Press REC. However, SP produces better... three times as long as your cable box or satellite receiver. 2 Press / on the VCR-DVD recorder. 3 Switch the input selector on your TV so that the remote does not work while "LOAD" is finished. Antenna Cable Move ENTER Enter Return SYSTEM MENU Exit 8 The Tuner Preset...
Marketing Specifications
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... Playback Compatible TV Virtual Surround Remote Commander® Remote Control with Multi-Brand TV Control2 Weight 12.6 lbs (5.7 Kg) Dimensions (WHD) 17 x 3 2/5 x 13 1/10" (432 x 86 x 333mm) 1. All rights reserved. All others trademarks are approximate. RDR-VX515 DVD Recorder & VHS Combo Player Features Key Features One ...VHS & S-VHS (SQPB) Playback, Variable Bit Rate Recording (HSP/SP/LSP/LP/EP/SLP/SEP) Recording and Playback Times: Recording Hours on DVD: 1H(HQ)/1.5H(HSP)/2H(SP)/2.5H(LSP)/3H(LP)/4H(E P)/6H(SLP)/8H(SEP) RDR-VX515 Sony Electronics Inc. • 16450 West Bernardo Drive ...
... Playback Compatible TV Virtual Surround Remote Commander® Remote Control with Multi-Brand TV Control2 Weight 12.6 lbs (5.7 Kg) Dimensions (WHD) 17 x 3 2/5 x 13 1/10" (432 x 86 x 333mm) 1. All rights reserved. All others trademarks are approximate. RDR-VX515 DVD Recorder & VHS Combo Player Features Key Features One ...VHS & S-VHS (SQPB) Playback, Variable Bit Rate Recording (HSP/SP/LSP/LP/EP/SLP/SEP) Recording and Playback Times: Recording Hours on DVD: 1H(HQ)/1.5H(HSP)/2H(SP)/2.5H(LSP)/3H(LP)/4H(E P)/6H(SLP)/8H(SEP) RDR-VX515 Sony Electronics Inc. • 16450 West Bernardo Drive ...