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...• If you move it checked by one or more of the following measures: - RDR-VX525 Serial No CAUTION You are not going to use of optical instruments with adequate ventilation to prevent... electric shock, do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet. As the laser beam used in this DVD recorder is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, remove the disc and tape and... to radio or television reception, which the receiver is placed in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this occur, the recorder may condense on the laser protective housing inside the recorder ...
...• If you move it checked by one or more of the following measures: - RDR-VX525 Serial No CAUTION You are not going to use of optical instruments with adequate ventilation to prevent... electric shock, do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet. As the laser beam used in this DVD recorder is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, remove the disc and tape and... to radio or television reception, which the receiver is placed in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this occur, the recorder may condense on the laser protective housing inside the recorder ...
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... +R 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 -RVR -RVideo DVD RAM Functions available for DVD-Rs in VR (Video Recording) mode Functions available for DVD-Rs in video mode Functions ... for DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs containing MP3* audio tracks or JPEG image files) Functions available for DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/ DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs containing MP3* audio tracks or JPEG image files) Functions available for VHS VIDEOs * MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is ...
... +R 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 -RVR -RVideo DVD RAM Functions available for DVD-Rs in VR (Video Recording) mode Functions available for DVD-Rs in video mode Functions ... for DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs containing MP3* audio tracks or JPEG image files) Functions available for DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/ DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs containing MP3* audio tracks or JPEG image files) Functions available for VHS VIDEOs * MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is ...
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...20 Step 6: Preparing the Remote 21 Step 7: Easy Setup 23 Connecting Another VCR or Similar Device 27 Quick Guide to Disc Types 30 Recordable and Playable Discs 30 Playable Discs 33 DVD Operation DVD Playback 35 Playing Discs 35 Playback Options 36 Playing a Title From the ...Recording From Connected Equipment 49 Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec 51 Changing or Canceling DVD Timer Settings (Timer List 53 Recording From Another VCR or Similar Device 54 DVD Editing 56 Before Editing 56 Editing a Title 57 Changing the Name of a Title 60 Creating a Playlist...
...20 Step 6: Preparing the Remote 21 Step 7: Easy Setup 23 Connecting Another VCR or Similar Device 27 Quick Guide to Disc Types 30 Recordable and Playable Discs 30 Playable Discs 33 DVD Operation DVD Playback 35 Playing Discs 35 Playback Options 36 Playing a Title From the ...Recording From Connected Equipment 49 Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec 51 Changing or Canceling DVD Timer Settings (Timer List 53 Recording From Another VCR or Similar Device 54 DVD Editing 56 Before Editing 56 Editing a Title 57 Changing the Name of a Title 60 Creating a Playlist...
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...Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec 80 Changing or Canceling VCR Timer Settings (Timer List 81 Recording From Another VCR or Similar Device 83 Dubbing (TAPE y DVD 84 Dubbing From a VHS Tape to a DVD 84 Dubbing From a DVD to a VHS Tape 85 Finalizing a Disc (Preparing a Disc for ...Playback on Other Equipment 88 DV/D8 Dubbing (DV/D8 t DVD 90 Before DV/D8 Dubbing 90...
...Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec 80 Changing or Canceling VCR Timer Settings (Timer List 81 Recording From Another VCR or Similar Device 83 Dubbing (TAPE y DVD 84 Dubbing From a VHS Tape to a DVD 84 Dubbing From a DVD to a VHS Tape 85 Finalizing a Disc (Preparing a Disc for ...Playback on Other Equipment 88 DV/D8 Dubbing (DV/D8 t DVD 90 Before DV/D8 Dubbing 90...
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... to have the recorder change the channel of a button. DVD 123 456 789 0 VIDEO CH 103! 103 VIDEO DVD 8 Recording and timer recording Record TV programs 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... this recorder. DVD y VHS Dub in VHS video deck, and allows recording/playback of DVD discs and VHS tapes. Control your...
... to have the recorder change the channel of a button. DVD 123 456 789 0 VIDEO CH 103! 103 VIDEO DVD 8 Recording and timer recording Record TV programs 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... this recorder. DVD y VHS Dub in VHS video deck, and allows recording/playback of DVD discs and VHS tapes. Control your...
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Yes Yes*3 No Yes - No Yes Yes*3 No - *1 When pressing DVD, VCR playback stops. *2 When pressing VIDEO, DVD playback stops. *3 Only for playback or editing. Title 01 LINE 1 02 LINE 1 03 LINE 1 04 LINE 1 T LINE 1 May/02/2007 08:00 PM 10...DV/D8 format tape over to view all titles on a disc and select a title for timer recording. Title List (Original) 1/4 No. Playlist Record a program on a DVD Possible Simultaneous Operations VCR Playback VCR Recording DVD Playback DVD Recording - Quick access to recorded titles Title List Display the Title List to a disc.
Yes Yes*3 No Yes - No Yes Yes*3 No - *1 When pressing DVD, VCR playback stops. *2 When pressing VIDEO, DVD playback stops. *3 Only for playback or editing. Title 01 LINE 1 02 LINE 1 03 LINE 1 04 LINE 1 T LINE 1 May/02/2007 08:00 PM 10...DV/D8 format tape over to view all titles on a disc and select a title for timer recording. Title List (Original) 1/4 No. Playlist Record a program on a DVD Possible Simultaneous Operations VCR Playback VCR Recording DVD Playback DVD Recording - Quick access to recorded titles Title List Display the Title List to a disc.
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Once you become familiar with the basic operations, you will find the recorder easy to operate this recorder. SYSTEM MENU 123 456 789 0 O RETURN M/m/ How to Use the On-Screen Menus The following three displays are mainly used to use.
Once you become familiar with the basic operations, you will find the recorder easy to operate this recorder. SYSTEM MENU 123 456 789 0 O RETURN M/m/ How to Use the On-Screen Menus The following three displays are mainly used to use.
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Select an option by pressing M/m and ENTER. Example: The Title List menu Title List (Original) 1/4 No. You can search for a title/chapter/ track, check the playing and remaining time, or change settings for the selected item OPTIONS The OPTIONS menu appears when you select an item from a list menu (e.g., a title from the Title List menu), and press ENTER. The displayed options differ depending on the situation and disc type. The sub-menu displays options applicable only to select an option, press Title 01 LINE 1 02 LINE 1 03 LINE 1 04 LINE 1 T LINE 1 May/02/2007 08:00 PM 10:...
Select an option by pressing M/m and ENTER. Example: The Title List menu Title List (Original) 1/4 No. You can search for a title/chapter/ track, check the playing and remaining time, or change settings for the selected item OPTIONS The OPTIONS menu appears when you select an item from a list menu (e.g., a title from the Title List menu), and press ENTER. The displayed options differ depending on the situation and disc type. The sub-menu displays options applicable only to select an option, press Title 01 LINE 1 02 LINE 1 03 LINE 1 04 LINE 1 T LINE 1 May/02/2007 08:00 PM 10:...
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... ANT IN TO TV Antenna cable (not supplied) to antenna input TV Audio/video cord (not supplied) to SET TOP BOX CONTROL SETTOP BOX CONTROL VCR-DVD recorder LINE 1 IN VIDEO to use the Synchro-Rec function (pages 51 and 80). To watch cable or satellite programs, you can watch programs from...
... ANT IN TO TV Antenna cable (not supplied) to antenna input TV Audio/video cord (not supplied) to SET TOP BOX CONTROL SETTOP BOX CONTROL VCR-DVD recorder LINE 1 IN VIDEO to use the Synchro-Rec function (pages 51 and 80). To watch cable or satellite programs, you can watch programs from...
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... INPUT AUDIO R L (red) (white) VIDEO (yellow) S video cord (not supplied) S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO (yellow) 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 L Y R...will cause unwanted noise to come from your TV's speakers. ,continued 15 To change the picture size, see page 96. This will output DVD video signals only. • Do not connect your TV screen. Hookups and Settings Step 3: Connecting to Your TV Connect the supplied audio/...
... INPUT AUDIO R L (red) (white) VIDEO (yellow) S video cord (not supplied) S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO (yellow) 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 L Y R...will cause unwanted noise to come from your TV's speakers. ,continued 15 To change the picture size, see page 96. This will output DVD video signals only. • Do not connect your TV screen. Hookups and Settings Step 3: Connecting to Your TV Connect the supplied audio/...
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... signals only. 16 The HDMI indicator lights up on PC displays). • During DVD recording, you cannot watch VHS pictures by pressing VIDEO, as the HDMI OUT jack will enjoy high quality picture and sound. Be sure to HDMI ... incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology. HDMI IN TV or projector to HDMI input HDMI cord (supplied) VCR-DVD recorder HDMI OUT to turn off the recorder before connecting an HDMI cord. If your TV has an HDMI input jack Connect the HDMI* OUT ...
... signals only. 16 The HDMI indicator lights up on PC displays). • During DVD recording, you cannot watch VHS pictures by pressing VIDEO, as the HDMI OUT jack will enjoy high quality picture and sound. Be sure to HDMI ... incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology. HDMI IN TV or projector to HDMI input HDMI cord (supplied) VCR-DVD recorder HDMI OUT to turn off the recorder before connecting an HDMI cord. If your TV has an HDMI input jack Connect the HDMI* OUT ...
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You will output DVD video signals only. 17 COMPONENT VIDEO IN Y PB (green) (blue) PR (red) TV or projector INPUT L AUDIO R (white) (red) Component video cord (not supplied) (green) ... S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO L Y R PB SETTOP HDMI OUT BOX CONTROL PR OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT L R AUDIO AUDIO VCR-DVD recorder : Signal flow Note During DVD recording, you must use this connection, be sure to connect the audio cord to the LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) jacks. When using a component video...
You will output DVD video signals only. 17 COMPONENT VIDEO IN Y PB (green) (blue) PR (red) TV or projector INPUT L AUDIO R (white) (red) Component video cord (not supplied) (green) ... S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO L Y R PB SETTOP HDMI OUT BOX CONTROL PR OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT L R AUDIO AUDIO VCR-DVD recorder : Signal flow Note During DVD recording, you must use this connection, be sure to connect the audio cord to the LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) jacks. When using a component video...
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... AV Amplifier (Receiver) Select one of the following patterns A or B, according to the input jack on your AV amplifier (receiver). AUDIO OUT L R VCR-DVD recorder HDMI OUT Audio cord (white) (not supplied) (white) (red) (red) to AUDIO OUT (L/R) AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE... HDMI cord (supplied) Optical digital cord (not supplied) or to HDMI input [Speakers] Rear (L) Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) or to DVD audio tracks through your AV amplifier (receiver). This will enable you to listen to coaxial or optical digital input B [Speakers] Rear (R) Front...
... AV Amplifier (Receiver) Select one of the following patterns A or B, according to the input jack on your AV amplifier (receiver). AUDIO OUT L R VCR-DVD recorder HDMI OUT Audio cord (white) (not supplied) (white) (red) (red) to AUDIO OUT (L/R) AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE... HDMI cord (supplied) Optical digital cord (not supplied) or to HDMI input [Speakers] Rear (L) Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) or to DVD audio tracks through your AV amplifier (receiver). This will enable you to listen to coaxial or optical digital input B [Speakers] Rear (R) Front...
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... jack. Surround 1 B Connecting to do one of Dolby Digital (5.1ch) or DTS (5.1ch). Notes • During DVD recording, the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jacks or HDMI OUT jack output DVD audio signals only. Surround 2 Surround 3 Virtual speaker Note Make sure that your listening position is between and at an ...equal distance from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jacks, you cannot switch the bilingual sounds on a DVD-RW (VR mode) or DVD-R (VR mode) by pressing VIDEO. • After you cannot use the virtual surround effects of this connection if your speakers,...
... jack. Surround 1 B Connecting to do one of Dolby Digital (5.1ch) or DTS (5.1ch). Notes • During DVD recording, the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jacks or HDMI OUT jack output DVD audio signals only. Surround 2 Surround 3 Virtual speaker Note Make sure that your listening position is between and at an ...equal distance from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jacks, you cannot switch the bilingual sounds on a DVD-RW (VR mode) or DVD-R (VR mode) by pressing VIDEO. • After you cannot use the virtual surround effects of this connection if your speakers,...
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... the battery compartment, and insert new batteries. • Do not expose the remote sensor (marked on the recorder. Controlling a Sony TV with bare hands should last about three to operate your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command mode number for an extended period of different manufacturers. - Hookups and Settings Step...
... the battery compartment, and insert new batteries. • Do not expose the remote sensor (marked on the recorder. Controlling a Sony TV with bare hands should last about three to operate your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command mode number for an extended period of different manufacturers. - Hookups and Settings Step...
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SYSTEM MENU 123 456 789 0 O RETURN M/m/ The default command mode setting for this recorder and the supplied remote is DVD 3. If 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 command mode number for this recorder and the supplied remote to one that differs from the other Sony DVD recorder or player, after you have completed "Step 7: Easy Setup."
SYSTEM MENU 123 456 789 0 O RETURN M/m/ The default command mode setting for this recorder and the supplied remote is DVD 3. If 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 command mode number for this recorder and the supplied remote to one that differs from the other Sony DVD recorder or player, after you have completed "Step 7: Easy Setup."
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"Initial setting necessary to operate the DVD recorder will erase all timer settings.) Yes No 6 Select whether or not you want to use the cable box/satellite receiver control, and press ENTER. ...
"Initial setting necessary to operate the DVD recorder will erase all timer settings.) Yes No 6 Select whether or not you want to use the cable box/satellite receiver control, and press ENTER. ...
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... function, you can use the Synchro Rec function (pages 51 and 80). In this recorder. 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 z Hints • When the connected equipment outputs only monaural sound, connect an audio cord to the white LINE IN AUDIO L (mono...
... function, you can use the Synchro Rec function (pages 51 and 80). In this recorder. 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 z Hints • When the connected equipment outputs only monaural sound, connect an audio cord to the white LINE IN AUDIO L (mono...
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... tapes through a second line input on your TV. Notes • Do not connect more than one type of this recorder. VCR-DVD recorder VCR TV Be sure to connect your VCR to the input jack of video cord between the recorder and your TV in the order shown below. Noise (feedback) may result.... • If you pass the recorder signals via the VCR, you may not receive a clear image on your TV screen. Line input 1 VCR VCR-DVD recorder TV Line input 2 28 You cannot dub from DVD VIDEOs to this recorder. • Do not connect the output jack of this recorder to...
... tapes through a second line input on your TV. Notes • Do not connect more than one type of this recorder. VCR-DVD recorder VCR TV Be sure to connect your VCR to the input jack of video cord between the recorder and your TV in the order shown below. Noise (feedback) may result.... • If you pass the recorder signals via the VCR, you may not receive a clear image on your TV screen. Line input 1 VCR VCR-DVD recorder TV Line input 2 28 You cannot dub from DVD VIDEOs to this recorder. • Do not connect the output jack of this recorder to...
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...page 88) Format in Video mode*2 (page 47) Playable on most DVD players (finalization necessary) (page 88) DVD+R DVD+R DL Automatically +R formatted Playable on DVD+R compatible players (finalization necessary) (page 88) DVDR VR mode Video mode -RVR -RVideo Format in VR mode Playable ...only on DVD-R VR using the "Disc Setting" mode compatible players display (page ...
...page 88) Format in Video mode*2 (page 47) Playable on most DVD players (finalization necessary) (page 88) DVD+R DVD+R DL Automatically +R formatted Playable on DVD+R compatible players (finalization necessary) (page 88) DVDR VR mode Video mode -RVR -RVideo Format in VR mode Playable ...only on DVD-R VR using the "Disc Setting" mode compatible players display (page ...