Limited Warranty
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... PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY. 3-084-930-02 ® DVD Recorder BD Player LIMITED WARRANTY (U.S. LIMITATION ON DAMAGES: SONY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED W ARRANTY ON ...AS IS" unless expressly provided for hardware or software usage and it does not cover product issues caused by defects in Japan Only) Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrants this Limited Warranty, "refurbished" means a product or part that such data, softwar e, or other materials will be defective....
... PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY. 3-084-930-02 ® DVD Recorder BD Player LIMITED WARRANTY (U.S. LIMITATION ON DAMAGES: SONY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED W ARRANTY ON ...AS IS" unless expressly provided for hardware or software usage and it does not cover product issues caused by defects in Japan Only) Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrants this Limited Warranty, "refurbished" means a product or part that such data, softwar e, or other materials will be defective....
Operating Instructions
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... 3R6 © 2005 Sony Corporation Model No. RDR-VX515 Serial No For customers in the space provided below. Record the serial number in Canada If this product. 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 1-877-899-7669 or write to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product is not ...
... 3R6 © 2005 Sony Corporation Model No. RDR-VX515 Serial No For customers in the space provided below. Record the serial number in Canada If this product. 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 1-877-899-7669 or write to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product is not ...
Operating Instructions
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...attempt to disassemble the cabinet. This symbol is intended to alert the user to radio communications. However, there is placed in this VCR-DVD recorder is harmful to eyes, do not expose this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is ... to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may not operate properly. On power sources • Operate the recorder only on , the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on 120 V AC, 60 Hz...
...attempt to disassemble the cabinet. This symbol is intended to alert the user to radio communications. However, there is placed in this VCR-DVD recorder is harmful to eyes, do not expose this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is ... to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may not operate properly. On power sources • Operate the recorder only on , the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on 120 V AC, 60 Hz...
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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 CD-Rs/CD-RWs...
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 CD-Rs/CD-RWs...
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 ...
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... Sound During Playback 72 VCR Recording 73 Before Recording 73 VCR Recording Without the Timer 74 VCR Timer Recording 76 Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec 78 Changing or Canceling VCR Timer Settings (Timer List 79 Recording From Connected Equipment Without a Timer 81 Dubbing (TAPE y DVD 82 Dubbing From a VHS Tape to a DVD 82 Dubbing From a DVD to a VHS Tape 83...
... Sound During Playback 72 VCR Recording 73 Before Recording 73 VCR Recording Without the Timer 74 VCR Timer Recording 76 Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec 78 Changing or Canceling VCR Timer Settings (Timer List 79 Recording From Connected Equipment Without a Timer 81 Dubbing (TAPE y DVD 82 Dubbing From a VHS Tape to a DVD 82 Dubbing From a DVD to a VHS Tape 83...
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...editing. Quick access to recorded titles Title List Display the Title List to use. * Note that copy-protected signals will not be recorded. DVD VIDEO Easy selection between a DVD disc and VHS tape with built-in either direction between DVD and VCR Simply press the DVD or VIDEO button to ...select the media format you want to view all titles on a DVD or VHS tape, either manually or using the timer. DVD editing is a Video Cassette Recorder/DVD Recorder? Title 01 CH 23 02 CH...
...editing. Quick access to recorded titles Title List Display the Title List to use. * Note that copy-protected signals will not be recorded. DVD VIDEO Easy selection between a DVD disc and VHS tape with built-in either direction between DVD and VCR Simply press the DVD or VIDEO button to ...select the media format you want to view all titles on a DVD or VHS tape, either manually or using the timer. DVD editing is a Video Cassette Recorder/DVD Recorder? Title 01 CH 23 02 CH...
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... Playlist Record a program 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 - 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-RW ... Touch Dubbing - No Yes Yes*3 No - *1 When pressing DVD, VCR playback stops. *2 When pressing VIDEO, DVD playback stops. *3 Only the same program can be recorded on a DVD and a VHS tape. 9 Creating your digital video camera to the...
... Playlist Record a program 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 - 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-RW ... Touch Dubbing - No Yes Yes*3 No - *1 When pressing DVD, VCR playback stops. *2 When pressing VIDEO, DVD playback stops. *3 Only the same program can be recorded on a DVD and a VHS tape. 9 Creating your digital video camera to the...
Operating Instructions
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SYSTEM MENU O RETURN M/m/ Once you become familiar with the basic operations, you will find the recorder easy to operate this recorder. How to Use the On-Screen Menus The following three displays are mainly used to use.
SYSTEM MENU O RETURN M/m/ Once you become familiar with the basic operations, you will find the recorder easy to operate this recorder. How to Use the On-Screen Menus The following three displays are mainly used to use.
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Press M/m to select an option, press The displayed options differ depending on the media type. 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.
Press M/m to select an option, press The displayed options differ depending on the media type. 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.
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...L VIDEO OUT S VIDEO ANT IN TO TV Audio/video cord (supplied) VCR-DVD recorder : Signal flow LINE 1 IN VIDEO AUDIO to the cable box or satellite receiver (LINE 1 IN). To watch cable or satellite programs, you can record any channel on the cable box or satellite receiver. Be sure that the satellite...turned on. Hookups and Settings A: Cable box or satellite receiver with a video/audio output With this hookup, you need to match the channel on the recorder (L1) to the input jack connected to LINE 1 IN AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO VHF/...
...L VIDEO OUT S VIDEO ANT IN TO TV Audio/video cord (supplied) VCR-DVD recorder : Signal flow LINE 1 IN VIDEO AUDIO to the cable box or satellite receiver (LINE 1 IN). To watch cable or satellite programs, you can record any channel on the cable box or satellite receiver. Be sure that the satellite...turned on. Hookups and Settings A: Cable box or satellite receiver with a video/audio output With this hookup, you need to match the channel on the recorder (L1) to the input jack connected to LINE 1 IN AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO VHF/...
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... satellite receiver or cable box is turned on the cable box (2ch, 3ch or 4ch). 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 VIDEO VHF/UHF L Y IN R PB DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PR OPTICAL COAXIAL ...L R OUT AUDIO AUDIO VHF/UHF IN OUT to VHF/UHF IN : Signal flow C: Cable without a cable box. 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 PR...
... satellite receiver or cable box is turned on the cable box (2ch, 3ch or 4ch). 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 VIDEO VHF/UHF L Y IN R PB DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PR OPTICAL COAXIAL ...L R OUT AUDIO AUDIO VHF/UHF IN OUT to VHF/UHF IN : Signal flow C: Cable without a cable box. 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 PR...
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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 ...'s speakers. ,continued 15 Notes • Do not connect more than one type 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 to...
...) (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 ...'s speakers. ,continued 15 Notes • Do not connect more than one type 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 to...
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The PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up when the recorder outputs progressive signals. You will output DVD video signals only. 16 Note 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 ... 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). If your TV accepts progressive...
The PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up when the recorder outputs progressive signals. You will output DVD video signals only. 16 Note 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 ... 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). If your TV accepts progressive...
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...This will enable you to listen to coaxial digital input AV amplifier (receiver) with a decoder B [Speakers] Rear (R) Front (R) Subwoofer : Signal flow ,continued 17 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...OPTICAL) OPTICAL COAXIAL or Optical digital cord (not supplied) Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) [Speakers] Rear (L) Front (L) Center to optical digital input to DVD audio tracks through your AV amplifier (receiver).
...This will enable you to listen to coaxial digital input AV amplifier (receiver) with a decoder B [Speakers] Rear (R) Front (R) Subwoofer : Signal flow ,continued 17 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...OPTICAL) OPTICAL COAXIAL or Optical digital cord (not supplied) Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) [Speakers] Rear (L) Front (L) Center to optical digital input to DVD audio tracks through your AV amplifier (receiver).
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... AV amplifier (receiver) has a Dolby*1 Digital or DTS*2 decoder and a digital input jack. A Connecting to a digital audio input jack Use this recorder. • The recorder cannot play Linear PCM soundtracks of 2 channels or more. • When outputting from two stereo speakers. Select from Dolby Laboratories. You can enjoy the...are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. 18 You cannot hear VHS sound by pressing VIDEO. • After you cannot switch the bilingual sounds on a DVD-RW (VR mode) by pressing AUDIO. Notes • During DVD recording, the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jacks output...
... AV amplifier (receiver) has a Dolby*1 Digital or DTS*2 decoder and a digital input jack. A Connecting to a digital audio input jack Use this recorder. • The recorder cannot play Linear PCM soundtracks of 2 channels or more. • When outputting from two stereo speakers. Select from Dolby Laboratories. You can enjoy the...are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. 18 You cannot hear VHS sound by pressing VIDEO. • After you cannot switch the bilingual sounds on a DVD-RW (VR mode) by pressing AUDIO. Notes • During DVD recording, the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jacks output...
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...the front panel display lights up and the recorder enters standby mode. 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 a short while before operating the recorder. Do not use a new battery with bare hands should last about three to six months. •...
...the front panel display lights up and the recorder enters standby mode. 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 a short while before operating the recorder. Do not use a new battery with bare hands should last about three to six months. •...
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...to control the AV amplifier's (receiver's) volume. TV/VIDEO WIDE MODE 1 Slide the TV/DVD·VIDEO switch to TV, the remote performs the following: Press "/1 To Turn your TV CH +/- Manufacturer Sony Akai AOC Centurion Coronado Curtis-Mathes Daewoo Daytron Fisher General Electric Hitachi J.C.Penney JVC KMC LG.... • When you replace the batteries of the remote, the code number may not be reset to the default setting. If you connect the recorder to an AV amplifier (receiver), you find the one code number is set to TV. 2 Hold down "/1. 3 Enter your TV's input source...
...to control the AV amplifier's (receiver's) volume. TV/VIDEO WIDE MODE 1 Slide the TV/DVD·VIDEO switch to TV, the remote performs the following: Press "/1 To Turn your TV CH +/- Manufacturer Sony Akai AOC Centurion Coronado Curtis-Mathes Daewoo Daytron Fisher General Electric Hitachi J.C.Penney JVC KMC LG.... • When you replace the batteries of the remote, the code number may not be reset to the default setting. If you connect the recorder to an AV amplifier (receiver), you find the one code number is set to TV. 2 Hold down "/1. 3 Enter your TV's input source...
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..., try entering them one at a time until you find the one code number is set to DVD·VIDEO, repeat the steps above and enter the code number 90 (default). The VOL +/- Manufacturer Code number Sony 78, 79, 80, 91 Denon 84, 85, 86 Kenwood 92, 93 Onkyo 81, 82, 83 Pioneer... 99 Sansui 87 Technics 97, 98 Yamaha 94, 95, 96 Controlling the volume of controllable AV amplifiers (receivers) If more than one that works with the remote TV/DVD·VIDEO switch...
..., try entering them one at a time until you find the one code number is set to DVD·VIDEO, repeat the steps above and enter the code number 90 (default). The VOL +/- Manufacturer Code number Sony 78, 79, 80, 91 Denon 84, 85, 86 Kenwood 92, 93 Onkyo 81, 82, 83 Pioneer... 99 Sansui 87 Technics 97, 98 Yamaha 94, 95, 96 Controlling the volume of controllable AV amplifiers (receivers) If more than one that works with the remote TV/DVD·VIDEO switch...
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OSD Language Setup m Clock Setup m Tuner and Channel Setup m TV Type Setup m Audio Connection Setup m Finished! Step 7: Easy Setup Follow the steps below to make the minimum number of basic adjustments for using the recorder. "/1 O RETURN M/m/ If you do not complete Easy Setup, it will appear each time you turn on your 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! Step 7: Easy Setup Follow the steps below to make the minimum number of basic adjustments for using the recorder. "/1 O RETURN M/m/ If you do not complete Easy Setup, it will appear each time you turn on your recorder. Settings are made in the following order.