Limited Warranty
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...ON THIS PRODUCT. any such software is likely that has been returned to the Sony authorized service facility specified. Some states do not allow limitations on your unit. 3-084-930-02 ® DVD Recorder BD Player LIMITED WARRANTY (U.S. Please refer to the End User License Agreements included... or other reason, including but not limited to product issues due to commercial use ; For specific instructions on how to obtain warranty service for any par t of Sony. This Limited Warranty only covers product issues caused by any other materials you must deliver the product,...
...ON THIS PRODUCT. any such software is likely that has been returned to the Sony authorized service facility specified. Some states do not allow limitations on your unit. 3-084-930-02 ® DVD Recorder BD Player LIMITED WARRANTY (U.S. Please refer to the End User License Agreements included... or other reason, including but not limited to product issues due to commercial use ; For specific instructions on how to obtain warranty service for any par t of Sony. This Limited Warranty only covers product issues caused by any other materials you must deliver the product,...
Operating Instructions
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..., Ontario, M2H 3R6 © 2005 Sony Corporation For other product related questions please contact our Customer Information Service Centre at the rear of Mind Warranty Replacement service. Record the serial number in the space provided below. 2-636-467-12(1) Video Cassette Recorder/ DVD Recorder Operating Instructions RDR-VX515 For customers in the U.S.A Owner's Record The model and serial numbers...
..., Ontario, M2H 3R6 © 2005 Sony Corporation For other product related questions please contact our Customer Information Service Centre at the rear of Mind Warranty Replacement service. Record the serial number in the space provided below. 2-636-467-12(1) Video Cassette Recorder/ DVD Recorder Operating Instructions RDR-VX515 For customers in the U.S.A Owner's Record The model and serial numbers...
Operating Instructions
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...attempt to prevent heat build-up in the recorder. • If the recorder is no guarantee that might block the ventilation holes. • Do not place the recorder in a confined space such as a rug that interference will increase eye hazard. If this VCR-DVD recorder is connected. - As the laser beam... object or liquid fall into an outlet on the rear exterior. Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class...
...attempt to prevent heat build-up in the recorder. • If the recorder is no guarantee that might block the ventilation holes. • Do not place the recorder in a confined space such as a rug that interference will increase eye hazard. If this VCR-DVD recorder is connected. - As the laser beam... object or liquid fall into an outlet on the rear exterior. Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class...
Operating Instructions
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.... Use of the copyright laws. Reverse engineering or disassembly is not made due to the provisions of this recorder with the manufacturer's instructions. 8 Do not install near water. 6 Clean only with the apparatus. Servicing is protected by Macrovision. If you move the...amplifiers) that is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any questions or problems concerning your recorder, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. IMPORTANT NOTICE Caution: This recorder is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into your television screen. If you leave...
.... Use of the copyright laws. Reverse engineering or disassembly is not made due to the provisions of this recorder with the manufacturer's instructions. 8 Do not install near water. 6 Clean only with the apparatus. Servicing is protected by Macrovision. If you move the...amplifiers) that is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any questions or problems concerning your recorder, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. IMPORTANT NOTICE Caution: This recorder is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into your television screen. If you leave...
Operating Instructions
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... Icon +RW -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... displayed on your TV screen. • The explanations regarding discs in this manual refer to discs that are created on other recorders and played back on this manual describe the controls on this recorder. About this manual • Instructions in this...
... Icon +RW -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... displayed on your TV screen. • The explanations regarding discs in this manual refer to discs that are created on other recorders and played back on this manual describe the controls on this recorder. About this manual • Instructions in this...
Operating Instructions
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..., specifies that the cable ground shall be connected. • You cannot connect this recorder to a TV that you reach "Connecting the Power Cord" on page 19. Notes • Plug cords securely to prevent unwanted noise. • See the instructions supplied with an antenna output B (page 14) only Cable without cable box, or...
..., specifies that the cable ground shall be connected. • You cannot connect this recorder to a TV that you reach "Connecting the Power Cord" on page 19. Notes • Plug cords securely to prevent unwanted noise. • See the instructions supplied with an antenna output B (page 14) only Cable without cable box, or...
Operating Instructions
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...Out" are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. 18 You cannot hear VHS sound by pressing AUDIO. Notes • During DVD recording, the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jacks output DVD audio signals only. You can enjoy the surround function that creates virtual speakers from two stereo speakers. You can ..." and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. z Hints • For correct speaker location, see the operating instructions supplied with the connected components. • During VHS playback, the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jacks can also output digital audio signals. Surround 3 ...
...Out" are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. 18 You cannot hear VHS sound by pressing AUDIO. Notes • During DVD recording, the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jacks output DVD audio signals only. You can enjoy the surround function that creates virtual speakers from two stereo speakers. You can ..." and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. z Hints • For correct speaker location, see the operating instructions supplied with the connected components. • During VHS playback, the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jacks can also output digital audio signals. Surround 3 ...
Operating Instructions
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.... See also the instruction manual supplied with the connected equipment. Other VCR, etc. If the equipment has an S video jack, you can connect a second DVD player and record DVDs. OUTPUT S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO L R S video cord (not 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...
.... See also the instruction manual supplied with the connected equipment. Other VCR, etc. If the equipment has an S video jack, you can connect a second DVD player and record DVDs. OUTPUT S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO L R S video cord (not 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...
Operating Instructions
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...the instructions supplied with "For Video" printed on their packaging. • You cannot add new recordings to DVD-RWs (Video mode) or DVD-Rs that the disc's contents will not play on the same DVD-RW. Note on DualDiscs A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material...region code indication may be intentionally set by software producers. Since this recorder, the data may not be able to further record on a DVD+RW recorded on other equipment. RDR-VX515 NO. Please be aware that among those recorded in music CD format, MP3 or JPEG format, or Video CD ...
...the instructions supplied with "For Video" printed on their packaging. • You cannot add new recordings to DVD-RWs (Video mode) or DVD-Rs that the disc's contents will not play on the same DVD-RW. Note on DualDiscs A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material...region code indication may be intentionally set by software producers. Since this recorder, the data may not be able to further record on a DVD+RW recorded on other equipment. RDR-VX515 NO. Please be aware that among those recorded in music CD format, MP3 or JPEG format, or Video CD ...
Operating Instructions
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... Enter your TV screen. Select an item using M/m. 3 Press ENTER at the starting point (point A) of a DVD with Dolby Digital soundtracks. The recorder starts playback. Resuming playback from the point where you play quickly with dialog or sound during playback. To start playing a... and press H PLAY. you make a recording. Note Sound will be played repeatedly. Playing quickly with sound (Scan Audio) (DVDs with Dolby Digital soundtracks only) You can play another title. - you start from the same point. See the instructions supplied with PBC functions, a menu appears. ...
... Enter your TV screen. Select an item using M/m. 3 Press ENTER at the starting point (point A) of a DVD with Dolby Digital soundtracks. The recorder starts playback. Resuming playback from the point where you play quickly with dialog or sound during playback. To start playing a... and press H PLAY. you make a recording. Note Sound will be played repeatedly. Playing quickly with sound (Scan Audio) (DVDs with Dolby Digital soundtracks only) You can play another title. - you start from the same point. See the instructions supplied with PBC functions, a menu appears. ...
Operating Instructions
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.... Anything else is recommended that you create albums with many trees takes longer to operate the DVD recorder. 2 Place a DATA CD/DATA DVD on DATA CDs (CD-Rs/CD-RWs) or DATA DVDs (DVD+RWs/ DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs). z Hints • Since a disc with no more than two trees. • When... be played back. • The recorder does not conform to audio tracks in MP3PRO format. • The recorder can recognize up to step 4. ,continued 41 Go to 499 MP3 audio tracks within the album finishes, the recorder stops. DVD Playback See the instructions supplied with the extension ".MP3," even...
.... Anything else is recommended that you create albums with many trees takes longer to operate the DVD recorder. 2 Place a DATA CD/DATA DVD on DATA CDs (CD-Rs/CD-RWs) or DATA DVDs (DVD+RWs/ DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs). z Hints • Since a disc with no more than two trees. • When... be played back. • The recorder does not conform to audio tracks in MP3PRO format. • The recorder can recognize up to step 4. ,continued 41 Go to 499 MP3 audio tracks within the album finishes, the recorder stops. DVD Playback See the instructions supplied with the extension ".MP3," even...
Operating Instructions
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Directory information Photo \\abc\defg 10:10 AM Slide Show Page 1 / 2 To display the previous or next page, press ./>. 5 Select an image file, and press ENTER. The "Photo" display appears. 4 Select a folder, and press ENTER. The following menu icons appear in the upper part of the screen. : Returns to turn on/off the menu icons. Press TOOLS to the "Photo" display. : Starts the slide show 1 Press To play the slide show (page 42). : Rotates the image (page 42). : Zooms the image (page 42). The selected image is displayed over the entire screen. To display the previous or next ...
Directory information Photo \\abc\defg 10:10 AM Slide Show Page 1 / 2 To display the previous or next page, press ./>. 5 Select an image file, and press ENTER. The "Photo" display appears. 4 Select a folder, and press ENTER. The following menu icons appear in the upper part of the screen. : Returns to turn on/off the menu icons. Press TOOLS to the "Photo" display. : Starts the slide show 1 Press To play the slide show (page 42). : Rotates the image (page 42). : Zooms the image (page 42). The selected image is displayed over the entire screen. To display the previous or next ...
Operating Instructions
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.... 7 Select "Features," and press ENTER. The recorder starts recording the second program about the recording mode, see the tuner's operating instructions. • During Synchro-Rec standby, the Auto Clock Set function does not work with CopyNever signals. The "Features" setup appears. 8 Select "Synchro Recording," and press ENTER. 9 Select "to DVD," and press ENTER. 10 Press SYSTEM...
.... 7 Select "Features," and press ENTER. The recorder starts recording the second program about the recording mode, see the tuner's operating instructions. • During Synchro-Rec standby, the Auto Clock Set function does not work with CopyNever signals. The "Features" setup appears. 8 Select "Synchro Recording," and press ENTER. 9 Select "to DVD," and press ENTER. 10 Press SYSTEM...
Operating Instructions
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...VCR Timer Settings (Timer List) You can change or cancel timer settings using the Timer List menu. SYSTEM MENU O RETURN M/m/ Notes • The recorder starts recording only after detecting the video signal from the connected equipment. The beginning of the program may not be sure to turn off when the recording... by pressing SYNCHRO REC. For details, see the tuner's operating instructions. • During Synchro-Rec standby, the Auto Clock Set function does not work with the recorder turned on or off . • You cannot record on a tape with its safety tab removed. • If Synchro...
...VCR Timer Settings (Timer List) You can change or cancel timer settings using the Timer List menu. SYSTEM MENU O RETURN M/m/ Notes • The recorder starts recording only after detecting the video signal from the connected equipment. The beginning of the program may not be sure to turn off when the recording... by pressing SYNCHRO REC. For details, see the tuner's operating instructions. • During Synchro-Rec standby, the Auto Clock Set function does not work with the recorder turned on or off . • You cannot record on a tape with its safety tab removed. • If Synchro...
Operating Instructions
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... because the DVD recorder will not output signals. • You cannot use the DV IN jack and record on this recorder conforms to record or edit from the DV IN jack The DV IN jack on a DVD-RW (VR mode). See the instruction manual supplied with this recorder. Notes ...instructions of "Recording From Connected Equipment Without a Timer" on dubbing. You can connect a digital video camera to the DV IN Jack You can connect any other equipment that has an i.LINK (DV) jack, and record digital signals. It will fast forward and rewind the tape for input only. Hookups VCR-DVD recorder...
... because the DVD recorder will not output signals. • You cannot use the DV IN jack and record on this recorder conforms to record or edit from the DV IN jack The DV IN jack on a DVD-RW (VR mode). See the instruction manual supplied with this recorder. Notes ...instructions of "Recording From Connected Equipment Without a Timer" on dubbing. You can connect a digital video camera to the DV IN Jack You can connect any other equipment that has an i.LINK (DV) jack, and record digital signals. It will fast forward and rewind the tape for input only. Hookups VCR-DVD recorder...
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... with a single press of "Dubbing From a DV/D8 Format Tape to stop during recording Press x STOP. To stop recording. 91 The recorder controls the digital video camera for the recorder to a DVD" on page 89. The recorder rewinds the tape in step 15 of the ONE TOUCH DUBBING button. Note that it...DVD (One Touch Dubbing) +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R You can also perform One Touch Dubbing when you switch the audio sampling mode (48 kHz/16 bits t 32 kHz/12 bits). Dubbing an entire DV/D8 format tape to 11 of the tape stops, One Touch Dubbing ends automatically. Follow the instructions...
... with a single press of "Dubbing From a DV/D8 Format Tape to stop during recording Press x STOP. To stop recording. 91 The recorder controls the digital video camera for the recorder to a DVD" on page 89. The recorder rewinds the tape in step 15 of the ONE TOUCH DUBBING button. Note that it...DVD (One Touch Dubbing) +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R You can also perform One Touch Dubbing when you switch the audio sampling mode (48 kHz/16 bits t 32 kHz/12 bits). Dubbing an entire DV/D8 format tape to 11 of the tape stops, One Touch Dubbing ends automatically. Follow the instructions...
Operating Instructions
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...," and "Hue" using M/m/ 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. Dynamic...increasing the picture contrast and the color intensity. Black Level Selects the black level (setup level) for the video signals output from the recorder to the standard level. Off Sets the black level of the output signal to obtain the picture quality you are watching. Standard Cinema...
...," and "Hue" using M/m/ 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. Dynamic...increasing the picture contrast and the color intensity. Black Level Selects the black level (setup level) for the video signals output from the recorder to the standard level. Off Sets the black level of the output signal to obtain the picture quality you are watching. Standard Cinema...
Operating Instructions
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... start, check that all necessary connections. For details, see "If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder" on the remote to make initial settings. When the "Easy Setup" display appears, follow the instructions for Easy Setup (page 22) from step 4. DVD 1 DVD 2 DVD 3 Select this to their default settings. 3 Press ENTER when "Finish" appears...
... start, check that all necessary connections. For details, see "If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder" on the remote to make initial settings. When the "Easy Setup" display appears, follow the instructions for Easy Setup (page 22) from step 4. DVD 1 DVD 2 DVD 3 Select this to their default settings. 3 Press ENTER when "Finish" appears...
Operating Instructions
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...Sony dealer. The picture from the recorder appears on the TV screen. , If the picture output signal from your recorder passes through your VCR to get to your TV, or if you set the recorder...bunched antenna cables farther apart. The playback picture or TV program from a DVD player, VCR, or tuner goes through the recorder is no picture. , Re-connect all connecting cords securely. , The connecting...are distorted. , Reorient the TV antenna. , Adjust the picture (see the TV's instruction manual). , Place the recorder and TV farther apart. , Place the TV and any of your TV cannot accept...
...Sony dealer. The picture from the recorder appears on the TV screen. , If the picture output signal from your recorder passes through your VCR to get to your TV, or if you set the recorder...bunched antenna cables farther apart. The playback picture or TV program from a DVD player, VCR, or tuner goes through the recorder is no picture. , Re-connect all connecting cords securely. , The connecting...are distorted. , Reorient the TV antenna. , Adjust the picture (see the TV's instruction manual). , Place the recorder and TV farther apart. , Place the TV and any of your TV cannot accept...
Operating Instructions
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...Wide Range" (page 98). The disc does not start playback. See the instruction manual supplied with the labeled side facing up. , The disc is not correctly inserted. , Moisture has condensed inside the recorder. Select "SAP" to record alternate audio programs. , If you have connected an AV amplifier to the ... features an auto playback function. Sound There is no sound. , Re-connect all programs. The program you are not recorded on the disc being played. , The DVD VIDEO prohibits the changing of the operations above. Sound is low on some of the language for the soundtrack. , Try...
...Wide Range" (page 98). The disc does not start playback. See the instruction manual supplied with the labeled side facing up. , The disc is not correctly inserted. , Moisture has condensed inside the recorder. Select "SAP" to record alternate audio programs. , If you have connected an AV amplifier to the ... features an auto playback function. Sound There is no sound. , Re-connect all programs. The program you are not recorded on the disc being played. , The DVD VIDEO prohibits the changing of the operations above. Sound is low on some of the language for the soundtrack. , Try...