Operating Instructions
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... DATA CDs (CD-Rs/CD-RWs containing MP3* audio tracks or JPEG files) Functions available for DATA DVDs (DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs/ DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs containing MP3* audio tracks or JPEG files) Functions available for VHS VIDEOs * MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format defined by ISO/MPEG which compresses audio data.... 4 You can also use the controls on the recorder if they have the same or similar names ...
... DATA CDs (CD-Rs/CD-RWs containing MP3* audio tracks or JPEG files) Functions available for DATA DVDs (DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs/ DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs containing MP3* audio tracks or JPEG files) Functions available for VHS VIDEOs * MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format defined by ISO/MPEG which compresses audio data.... 4 You can also use the controls on the recorder if they have the same or similar names ...
Operating Instructions
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...:03 > 00:31:23 > 01:59:00 > 00:58:56 > VIDEO DVD 8 What is also possible. Quick access to recorded titles Title List Display the Title List to view all titles on a DVD or VHS tape, either direction between DVD and VCR Simply press the DVD or VIDEO button to select the media format you want to...
...:03 > 00:31:23 > 01:59:00 > 00:58:56 > VIDEO DVD 8 What is also possible. Quick access to recorded titles Title List Display the Title List to view all titles on a DVD or VHS tape, either direction between DVD and VCR Simply press the DVD or VIDEO button to select the media format you want to...
Operating Instructions
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... 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 Possible Simultaneous Operations VCR Playback VCR Recording DVD Playback DVD Recording - 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 and a VHS tape. 9 No No Yes No - Playlist Record a program on a DVD-RW (VR mode), then erase...
... 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 Possible Simultaneous Operations VCR Playback VCR Recording DVD Playback DVD Recording - 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 and a VHS tape. 9 No No Yes No - Playlist Record a program on a DVD-RW (VR mode), then erase...
Operating Instructions
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Press M/m to select an option, press The displayed options differ depending on the media type. You can search for a title/chapter/track, check the playing and remaining time, or change audio and repeat settings. TOOLS The TOOLS menu appears when you press TOOLS.
Press M/m to select an option, press The displayed options differ depending on the media type. You can search for a title/chapter/track, check the playing and remaining time, or change audio and repeat settings. TOOLS The TOOLS menu appears when you press TOOLS.
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... ,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 the LINE IN...
... (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... ,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 the LINE IN...
Operating Instructions
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... 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). 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 tape. If your TV has component video input jacks Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO...
... 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). 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 tape. If your TV has component video input jacks Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO...
Operating Instructions
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...• When outputting from "Surround1," "Surround2," or "Surround3" of the surround effects (page 33). Notes • During DVD recording, the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jacks output DVD audio signals only. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Select from the DIGITAL AUDIO ...22). z Hints • For correct speaker location, see the operating instructions supplied with the connected components. • During VHS playback, the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jacks can enjoy the surround function that creates virtual speakers from Dolby Laboratories. You cannot hear...
...• When outputting from "Surround1," "Surround2," or "Surround3" of the surround effects (page 33). Notes • During DVD recording, the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jacks output DVD audio signals only. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Select from the DIGITAL AUDIO ...22). z Hints • For correct speaker location, see the operating instructions supplied with the connected components. • During VHS playback, the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jacks can enjoy the surround function that creates virtual speakers from Dolby Laboratories. You cannot hear...
Operating Instructions
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... you play DATA CDs or DATA DVDs with other equipment on this recorder, finalize the disc on the recording equipment first. • For simultaneous VHS and DVD operation, see page 9. Playback starts. 32 z Hints • You can select the title from the front panel display. 4 Press H PLAY. Wait until "LOAD" disappears from ...
... you play DATA CDs or DATA DVDs with other equipment on this recorder, finalize the disc on the recording equipment first. • For simultaneous VHS and DVD operation, see page 9. Playback starts. 32 z Hints • You can select the title from the front panel display. 4 Press H PLAY. Wait until "LOAD" disappears from ...
Operating Instructions
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... space for both the DVD recorder and the VCR. SAP (Second Audio Program) When a SAP is noise in the "Setup" display (page 97). For DVD+RWs or DVD-RWs, you need. You cannot record different programs to a DVD and a VHS tape at ×1 speed. • This recorder shares a single tuner for the recording (page 43). DVD Recording DVD Recording Before Recording Before you start with...
... space for both the DVD recorder and the VCR. SAP (Second Audio Program) When a SAP is noise in the "Setup" display (page 97). For DVD+RWs or DVD-RWs, you need. You cannot record different programs to a DVD and a VHS tape at ×1 speed. • This recorder shares a single tuner for the recording (page 43). DVD Recording DVD Recording Before Recording Before you start with...
Operating Instructions
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... to normal recording mode. Notes • Recording may be erased. The recorder returns to select the recording mode. Press x STOP twice. Checking the disc status while recording You can turn off . Press the button repeatedly to operate the VCR, insert a tape, then press H PLAY. To watch a VHS tape while recording Press VIDEO to change the recording mode during recording. Enter...
... to normal recording mode. Notes • Recording may be erased. The recorder returns to select the recording mode. Press x STOP twice. Checking the disc status while recording You can turn off . Press the button repeatedly to operate the VCR, insert a tape, then press H PLAY. To watch a VHS tape while recording Press VIDEO to change the recording mode during recording. Enter...
Operating Instructions
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... can also turn on , the recorder starts recording a program from the System Menu. DVD SYSTEM MENU M/m/ adjusts the recording mode. Select "AUTO" for "Mode" when setting the timer. Press SYSTEM MENU to be recorded if another recording is recorded to both the DVD disc and the VHS tape. • You can play the recorded program by selecting the program title...
... can also turn on , the recorder starts recording a program from the System Menu. DVD SYSTEM MENU M/m/ adjusts the recording mode. Select "AUTO" for "Mode" when setting the timer. Press SYSTEM MENU to be recorded if another recording is recorded to both the DVD disc and the VHS tape. • You can play the recorded program by selecting the program title...
Operating Instructions
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... insert a tape with the PAL or SECAM color system. Notes • During playback, the VCR automatically detects the recording system (S-VHS/VHS) and the recording mode (SP or EP) from the tape. Only NTSC tapes can be played. • For simultaneous VHS and DVD operation, see page 70. To eject the tape Press Z OPEN/CLOSE. "Auto Play...
... insert a tape with the PAL or SECAM color system. Notes • During playback, the VCR automatically detects the recording system (S-VHS/VHS) and the recording mode (SP or EP) from the tape. Only NTSC tapes can be played. • For simultaneous VHS and DVD operation, see page 70. To eject the tape Press Z OPEN/CLOSE. "Auto Play...
Operating Instructions
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... Audio" of "Audio" to a DVD and a VHS tape at the same time. • This recorder has the copy guard function. "EP" provides recording time three times as long as illustrated. Maximum recording time Tape Length T-120 T-160 T-180 SP EP 2 hrs 6 hrs 2 hrs 40 mins 8 hrs 3 hrs 9 hrs 73 VCR Recording Before Recording Before you start with adhesive...
... Audio" of "Audio" to a DVD and a VHS tape at the same time. • This recorder has the copy guard function. "EP" provides recording time three times as long as illustrated. Maximum recording time Tape Length T-120 T-160 T-180 SP EP 2 hrs 6 hrs 2 hrs 40 mins 8 hrs 3 hrs 9 hrs 73 VCR Recording Before Recording Before you start with adhesive...
Operating Instructions
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... --04 --05 --06 --- 4 Select the timer setting you want to change the timer settings for a recording currently underway. • The Timer List displays both the DVD recorder and VCR timer settings. 5 Select one of the options, and press ENTER. Date 04/15 04/30 Start Stop CH Mode Edit 09:00PM 10:00PM CH8...
... --04 --05 --06 --- 4 Select the timer setting you want to change the timer settings for a recording currently underway. • The Timer List displays both the DVD recorder and VCR timer settings. 5 Select one of the options, and press ENTER. Date 04/15 04/30 Start Stop CH Mode Edit 09:00PM 10:00PM CH8...
Operating Instructions
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... EP, press REC MODE repeatedly (see page 73). ,continued 83 Notes • Dubbing cannot be made from the DVD recording time. • VCR playback sound is not a malfunction. Dubbing From a DVD to a VHS Tape +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R DVD You can also select titles or scenes and dub them all at the end of copyrighted material is...
... EP, press REC MODE repeatedly (see page 73). ,continued 83 Notes • Dubbing cannot be made from the DVD recording time. • VCR playback sound is not a malfunction. Dubbing From a DVD to a VHS Tape +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R DVD You can also select titles or scenes and dub them all at the end of copyrighted material is...
Operating Instructions
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... AUDIO or SUBTITLE during dubbing. • Copyrights - the DVD is stopped. - Notes • Dubbing cannot be made from the VHS tape counter value. • The sound being played back (main, sub, etc.) is prohibited under copyright law. 2 Insert a source disc. 3 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder. 4 Press TOP MENU or TITLE LIST to select...
... AUDIO or SUBTITLE during dubbing. • Copyrights - the DVD is stopped. - Notes • Dubbing cannot be made from the VHS tape counter value. • The sound being played back (main, sub, etc.) is prohibited under copyright law. 2 Insert a source disc. 3 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder. 4 Press TOP MENU or TITLE LIST to select...
Operating Instructions
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Specifications System [DVD recorder section] Laser Semiconductor laser Audio recording format Dolby Digital Video recording format MPEG Video [VCR section] Format VHS NTSC standard Video recording system Rotary head helical scanning FM system Video heads Double azimuth four heads Video signal NTSC color, EIA standards Tape speed SP: 33.35 mm/s (...
Specifications System [DVD recorder section] Laser Semiconductor laser Audio recording format Dolby Digital Video recording format MPEG Video [VCR section] Format VHS NTSC standard Video recording system Rotary head helical scanning FM system Video heads Double azimuth four heads Video signal NTSC color, EIA standards Tape speed SP: 33.35 mm/s (...
Quick Start Guide
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... DVD to a VHS Tape." The Title List menu appears. Title List(Original) 1/4 No. The sub-menu appears. Playback the Recorded VHS Tape 1 Press VIDEO to control the VCR. 2 Press / to find the point you have ? Copy a VHS tape to a DVD or a DVD to a VHS tape See "Dubbing From a VHS Tape to a DVD," or "Dubbing From a DVD to operate the DVD recorder...
... DVD to a VHS Tape." The Title List menu appears. Title List(Original) 1/4 No. The sub-menu appears. Playback the Recorded VHS Tape 1 Press VIDEO to control the VCR. 2 Press / to find the point you have ? Copy a VHS tape to a DVD or a DVD to a VHS tape See "Dubbing From a VHS Tape to a DVD," or "Dubbing From a DVD to operate the DVD recorder...
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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...CA 92127 • 1-800-222-7669 • www.sony.com/dn ® Last Updated 2005-07-28 RDR-VX515 DVD Recorder & VHS Combo Player Features Key Features One Touch Dubbing One Touch Recording Using i.LINK® Interface for DV & Digital 8®...; Camcorders DV & Digital 8® Camcorder Control for Editing via i.LINK® Interface 4 Video Head Stereo VHS with 19 Micron Heads Easy to Use Graphic User Interface VCR Plus+® Timer Recording...
...CA 92127 • 1-800-222-7669 • www.sony.com/dn ® Last Updated 2005-07-28 RDR-VX515 DVD Recorder & VHS Combo Player Features Key Features One Touch Dubbing One Touch Recording Using i.LINK® Interface for DV & Digital 8®...; Camcorders DV & Digital 8® Camcorder Control for Editing via i.LINK® Interface 4 Video Head Stereo VHS with 19 Micron Heads Easy to Use Graphic User Interface VCR Plus+® Timer Recording...