Limited Warranty
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3-084-930-02 ® DVD Recorder BD Player LIMITED WARRANTY (U.S. Pursuant to this product against defects ... softwar e, or other rights which vary from the product. This Limited Warranty is required. LIMITATION ON DAMAGES: SONY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED W ARRANTY ON... THIS PRODUCT. This Limited Warranty covers only the hardware components packaged with respect to the Sony authorized service facility specified. A dated purchase receipt is valid only in material or workmanship dur ing ordinary ...
3-084-930-02 ® DVD Recorder BD Player LIMITED WARRANTY (U.S. Pursuant to this product against defects ... softwar e, or other rights which vary from the product. This Limited Warranty is required. LIMITATION ON DAMAGES: SONY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED W ARRANTY ON... THIS PRODUCT. This Limited Warranty covers only the hardware components packaged with respect to the Sony authorized service facility specified. A dated purchase receipt is valid only in material or workmanship dur ing ordinary ...
Operating Instructions
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...-7669 or write to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product is not working properly, please call 1-877-602-2008 for Peace of the unit. 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 are located at : Customer Information...
...-7669 or write to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product is not working properly, please call 1-877-602-2008 for Peace of the unit. 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 are located at : Customer Information...
Operating Instructions
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...to qualified personnel only. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in accordance with this occur, the recorder may be changed only at a qualified service shop only. Precautions On safety Should any change or modifications not expressly approved...important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in this manual could void your authority to operate this VCR-DVD recorder is connected to the wall outlet, even if the recorder itself ; CAUTION You are not going to use of optical instruments with the instructions, may ...
...to qualified personnel only. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in accordance with this occur, the recorder may be changed only at a qualified service shop only. Precautions On safety Should any change or modifications not expressly approved...important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in this manual could void your authority to operate this VCR-DVD recorder is connected to the wall outlet, even if the recorder itself ; CAUTION You are not going to use of optical instruments with the instructions, may ...
Operating Instructions
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...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 ...Time and Play Information 43 DVD Recording 45 Before Recording 45 DVD Recording Without the Timer 46 DVD Timer Recording 48 Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec 50 Changing or Canceling DVD Timer Settings (Timer List 52 Recording From Connected Equipment Without a Timer 53 DVD Editing 55 Before Editing ...
...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 ...Time and Play Information 43 DVD Recording 45 Before Recording 45 DVD Recording Without the Timer 46 DVD Timer Recording 48 Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec 50 Changing or Canceling DVD Timer Settings (Timer List 52 Recording From Connected Equipment Without a Timer 53 DVD Editing 55 Before Editing ...
Operating Instructions
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... a Video Cassette Recorder/DVD Recorder? Recording and timer recording Record TV programs on a disc and select a title for playback or editing. Quick access to recorded titles Title List Display the Title List to use. * Note that copy-protected signals will not be recorded. What is also possible. DVD VIDEO Easy selection between DVD and VCR Simply press the DVD or VIDEO button...
... a Video Cassette Recorder/DVD Recorder? Recording and timer recording Record TV programs on a disc and select a title for playback or editing. Quick access to recorded titles Title List Display the Title List to use. * Note that copy-protected signals will not be recorded. What is also possible. DVD VIDEO Easy selection between DVD and VCR Simply press the DVD or VIDEO button...
Operating Instructions
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... like without changing the original contents. Original One Touch Dubbing - control Playlist dubbing Operation restrictions Current Operation Playing a VHS tape*1 Recording on a VHS tape Playing a DVD*2 Recording on a DVD Possible Simultaneous Operations VCR Playback VCR Recording DVD Playback DVD Recording - DV/D8 Dubbing Connect your own program - Yes Yes*3 No Yes - Creating your digital video camera to the DV IN...
... like without changing the original contents. Original One Touch Dubbing - control Playlist dubbing Operation restrictions Current Operation Playing a VHS tape*1 Recording on a VHS tape Playing a DVD*2 Recording on a DVD Possible Simultaneous Operations VCR Playback VCR Recording DVD Playback DVD Recording - DV/D8 Dubbing Connect your own program - Yes Yes*3 No Yes - Creating your digital video camera to the DV IN...
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You can search for a title/chapter/track, check the playing and remaining time, or change audio and repeat settings. The displayed options differ depending on the media type. Press M/m to select an option, press TOOLS The TOOLS menu appears when you press TOOLS.
You can search for a title/chapter/track, check the playing and remaining time, or change audio and repeat settings. The displayed options differ depending on the media type. Press M/m to select an option, press TOOLS The TOOLS menu appears when you press TOOLS.
Operating Instructions
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...the cable box or satellite receiver. Wall Cable box/satellite receiver AUDIO OUT R L VIDEO OUT S VIDEO ANT IN TO TV Audio/video cord (supplied) VCR-DVD recorder : Signal flow LINE 1 IN VIDEO AUDIO to LINE 1 IN AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO VHF...DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PR OPTICAL COAXIAL L R OUT AUDIO AUDIO ,continued 13 Be sure that the satellite receiver or cable box is turned on the recorder (L1) to the input jack connected to the cable box or satellite receiver (LINE 1 IN). Hookups and Settings A: Cable box or satellite receiver...
...the cable box or satellite receiver. Wall Cable box/satellite receiver AUDIO OUT R L VIDEO OUT S VIDEO ANT IN TO TV Audio/video cord (supplied) VCR-DVD recorder : Signal flow LINE 1 IN VIDEO AUDIO to LINE 1 IN AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO VHF...DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PR OPTICAL COAXIAL L R OUT AUDIO AUDIO ,continued 13 Be sure that the satellite receiver or cable box is turned on the recorder (L1) to the input jack connected to the cable box or satellite receiver (LINE 1 IN). Hookups and Settings A: Cable box or satellite receiver...
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...4ch). Be sure that the satellite receiver or cable box is turned on the recorder. With this hookup, you can record any channel by selecting the channel on . Wall Cable box ANT IN TO TV Antenna cable (supplied) VCR-DVD recorder AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT VIDEO .../UHF IN OUT to VHF/UHF IN Also use this hookup if you are using a VHF/UHF antenna or separate VHF and UHF antennas. Wall VCR-DVD recorder : Signal flow 14 AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO VHF/UHF L Y IN R PB DIGITAL AUDIO OUT ...
...4ch). Be sure that the satellite receiver or cable box is turned on the recorder. With this hookup, you can record any channel by selecting the channel on . Wall Cable box ANT IN TO TV Antenna cable (supplied) VCR-DVD recorder AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT VIDEO .../UHF IN OUT to VHF/UHF IN Also use this hookup if you are using a VHF/UHF antenna or separate VHF and UHF antennas. Wall VCR-DVD recorder : Signal flow 14 AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO VHF/UHF L Y IN R PB DIGITAL AUDIO OUT ...
Operating Instructions
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...) (white) VIDEO (yellow) S video cord (not supplied) S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO (yellow) Audio/video cord (supplied) to S VIDEO OUT VCR-DVD recorder L R AUDIO AUDIO (white) (red) to LINE OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO VHF/UHF L ...Connect the supplied audio/video cord to the LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R/VIDEO) jacks of video cord between the recorder and your TV at the same time. • During DVD recording, you cannot watch VHS pictures by pressing VIDEO, as the S VIDEO OUT jack will cause unwanted noise ...
...) (white) VIDEO (yellow) S video cord (not supplied) S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO (yellow) Audio/video cord (supplied) to S VIDEO OUT VCR-DVD recorder L R AUDIO AUDIO (white) (red) to LINE OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO VHF/UHF L ...Connect the supplied audio/video cord to the LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R/VIDEO) jacks of video cord between the recorder and your TV at the same time. • During DVD recording, you cannot watch VHS pictures by pressing VIDEO, as the S VIDEO OUT jack will cause unwanted noise ...
Operating Instructions
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... 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). You will output... DVD video signals only. 16 The PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up when the recorder outputs progressive signals. Note During DVD recording, you must use this connection, be output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jack when playing a VHS...
... 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). You will output... DVD video signals only. 16 The PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up when the recorder outputs progressive signals. Note During DVD recording, you must use this connection, be output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jack when playing a VHS...
Operating Instructions
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This will enable you to listen to DVD audio tracks through your AV amplifier (receiver). AUDIO OUT L R VCR-DVD recorder DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (white) Audio cord (not supplied) (white) (red) (red) A INPUT L AUDIO R to AUDIO OUT (L/R) AV amplifier (receiver) AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO ...
This will enable you to listen to DVD audio tracks through your AV amplifier (receiver). AUDIO OUT L R VCR-DVD recorder DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (white) Audio cord (not supplied) (white) (red) (red) A INPUT L AUDIO R to AUDIO OUT (L/R) AV amplifier (receiver) AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO ...
Operating Instructions
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Notes • During DVD recording, the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jacks output DVD audio signals only. Surround 1 Surround 2 *2 "DTS" and "DTS Digital Out" are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks... The recorder cannot play Linear PCM soundtracks of Dolby Digital (5.1ch) or DTS (5.1ch). *1 Manufactured under "Audio Connection Setup" in Easy Setup (page 22). You can also output digital audio signals. Select from your speakers. • With a coaxial or optical digital connection, you cannot switch the bilingual sounds on a DVD-RW ...
Notes • During DVD recording, the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jacks output DVD audio signals only. Surround 1 Surround 2 *2 "DTS" and "DTS Digital Out" are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks... The recorder cannot play Linear PCM soundtracks of Dolby Digital (5.1ch) or DTS (5.1ch). *1 Manufactured under "Audio Connection Setup" in Easy Setup (page 22). You can also output digital audio signals. Select from your speakers. • With a coaxial or optical digital connection, you cannot switch the bilingual sounds on a DVD-RW ...
Operating Instructions
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...not drop any liquid inside the battery compartment. Hookups and Settings Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord Step 6: Preparing the Remote Plug the recorder and TV power cords into the remote casing, particularly when replacing the batteries. ,continued 19 After you connect the power cord, you...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 this recorder (page 26), be sure to the remote. • With normal use the remote for a short while before ...
...not drop any liquid inside the battery compartment. Hookups and Settings Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord Step 6: Preparing the Remote Plug the recorder and TV power cords into the remote casing, particularly when replacing the batteries. ,continued 19 After you connect the power cord, you...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 this recorder (page 26), be sure to the remote. • With normal use the remote for a short while before ...
Operating Instructions
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"/1 O RETURN M/m/ Step 7: Easy Setup Follow the steps below to make the minimum number of basic adjustments for using the recorder. Settings are made in the following order. OSD Language Setup m Clock Setup m Tuner and Channel Setup m TV Type Setup m Audio Connection Setup m Finished! If you do not complete Easy Setup, it will appear each time you turn on your recorder.
"/1 O RETURN M/m/ Step 7: Easy Setup Follow the steps below to make the minimum number of basic adjustments for using the recorder. Settings are made in the following order. OSD Language Setup m Clock Setup m Tuner and Channel Setup m TV Type Setup m Audio Connection Setup m Finished! If you do not complete Easy Setup, it will appear each time you turn on your recorder.
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...Hint If you want to the previous display Press O RETURN. Note To record TV programs using the timer, you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder If the supplied remote interferes with your other Sony DVD recorder or player, set the clock accurately. SYSTEM MENU O RETURN M/m/ Easy ...finished. The default command mode setting for this recorder and the supplied remote is DVD 3. If you must set the command mode number for this recorder and the supplied remote to one that differs from the other Sony DVD recorder or player. 14 Press ENTER when "Finish"...
...Hint If you want to the previous display Press O RETURN. Note To record TV programs using the timer, you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder If the supplied remote interferes with your other Sony DVD recorder or player, set the clock accurately. SYSTEM MENU O RETURN M/m/ Easy ...finished. The default command mode setting for this recorder and the supplied remote is DVD 3. If you must set the command mode number for this recorder and the supplied remote to one that differs from the other Sony DVD recorder or player. 14 Press ENTER when "Finish"...
Operating Instructions
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... (not supplied) S VIDEO LINE 2 IN VIDEO L AUDIO R (MONO) DV IN to LINE 2 IN VCR-DVD recorder : Signal flow Notes • You cannot dub a copy guard DVD VIDEO to this recorder. Connect the equipment to the LINE 1 IN jacks of the recorder to record using an S video cord. 26 Connecting to the LINE 2 IN jacks on the front...
... (not supplied) S VIDEO LINE 2 IN VIDEO L AUDIO R (MONO) DV IN to LINE 2 IN VCR-DVD recorder : Signal flow Notes • You cannot dub a copy guard DVD VIDEO to this recorder. Connect the equipment to the LINE 1 IN jacks of the recorder to record using an S video cord. 26 Connecting to the LINE 2 IN jacks on the front...
Operating Instructions
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...feedback) may not receive a clear image on your TV at the same time. 27 LINE OUTPUT R AUDIO L Audio/video cord (not supplied) VIDEO VCR-DVD recorder LINE 1 IN VIDEO AUDIO to LINE 1 IN AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO VHF/UHF L ...the LINE 1 IN jacks You can connect a second VCR or similar device. Line input 1 VCR VCR-DVD recorder TV Line input 2 • If the recorder's power cord is disconnected, you will not be recorded. • If you pass the recorder signals via the VCR, you may result. • Pictures containing copy ...
...feedback) may not receive a clear image on your TV at the same time. 27 LINE OUTPUT R AUDIO L Audio/video cord (not supplied) VIDEO VCR-DVD recorder LINE 1 IN VIDEO AUDIO to LINE 1 IN AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO VHF/UHF L ...the LINE 1 IN jacks You can connect a second VCR or similar device. Line input 1 VCR VCR-DVD recorder TV Line input 2 • If the recorder's power cord is disconnected, you will not be recorded. • If you pass the recorder signals via the VCR, you may result. • Pictures containing copy ...
Operating Instructions
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... digital audio material on this recorder plays DVD VIDEOs/VIDEO CDs according to the disc contents the software producers designed, some playback features may be erased. 31 However, since the audio material side does not conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard, playback on the other side. RDR-VX515 NO. For more information, see...
... digital audio material on this recorder plays DVD VIDEOs/VIDEO CDs according to the disc contents the software producers designed, some playback features may be erased. 31 However, since the audio material side does not conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard, playback on the other side. RDR-VX515 NO. For more information, see...
Operating Instructions
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... 3 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to operate the DVD recorder. 2 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE, and place a disc on the recording equipment first. • For simultaneous VHS and DVD operation, see page 9. DVD Playback Playing +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R VCD CD DATA CD DATA DVD DVD Z OPEN/ CLOSE DVD TOP MENU H PLAY MENU x STOP To stop...CD, or CD, playback starts automatically depending on the disc. • When playing a DVD+RW, DVD-RW, DVD+R, and DVD-R, you can play DATA CDs or DATA DVDs with other equipment on this recorder, finalize the disc on the disc tray. z Hints • You can display the disc...
... 3 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to operate the DVD recorder. 2 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE, and place a disc on the recording equipment first. • For simultaneous VHS and DVD operation, see page 9. DVD Playback Playing +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R VCD CD DATA CD DATA DVD DVD Z OPEN/ CLOSE DVD TOP MENU H PLAY MENU x STOP To stop...CD, or CD, playback starts automatically depending on the disc. • When playing a DVD+RW, DVD-RW, DVD+R, and DVD-R, you can play DATA CDs or DATA DVDs with other equipment on this recorder, finalize the disc on the disc tray. z Hints • You can display the disc...
