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...-11(1) US Video Cassette Recorder/ DVD Recorder Operating Instructions RDR-VX530 For customers in the U.S.A Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located at : Customer Information Service 115 Gordon Baker Road, Toronto, Ontario, M2H 3R6 © 2006 Sony Corporation RDR-VX530 Serial No For customers in... the space provided below. Model No. Record the serial number in Canada If this product. For other product related questions ...
...-11(1) US Video Cassette Recorder/ DVD Recorder Operating Instructions RDR-VX530 For customers in the U.S.A Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located at : Customer Information Service 115 Gordon Baker Road, Toronto, Ontario, M2H 3R6 © 2006 Sony Corporation RDR-VX530 Serial No For customers in... the space provided below. Model No. Record the serial number in Canada If this product. For other product related questions ...
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...laser beam used in accordance with this product will not occur in this DVD recorder is harmful to eyes, do not attempt to correct the interference by qualified personnel before operating the recorder. • Do not place the recorder on a soft surface such as a bookshelf or similar unit. •... reception, which the receiver is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, remove the disc and tape and leave the recorder turned on the lenses inside the enclosure. Precautions On safety Should any change or modifications not expressly approved in the literature accompanying the...
...laser beam used in accordance with this product will not occur in this DVD recorder is harmful to eyes, do not attempt to correct the interference by qualified personnel before operating the recorder. • Do not place the recorder on a soft surface such as a bookshelf or similar unit. •... reception, which the receiver is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, remove the disc and tape and leave the recorder turned on the lenses inside the enclosure. Precautions On safety Should any change or modifications not expressly approved in the literature accompanying the...
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...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 available for DVD VIDEOs Functions available for DVD... 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 a standard format defined...
...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 available for DVD VIDEOs Functions available for DVD... 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 a standard format defined...
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... 7: Easy Setup 23 Connecting Another VCR or Similar Device 28 Quick Guide to Disc Types 30 Recordable and Playable Discs 30 Playable Discs 33 DVD Operation DVD Playback 35 Playing 35 Playback Options 36 Playing a Title From the Title List 40 Searching for ... and Play Information 46 DVD Recording 48 Before Recording 48 DVD Recording Without the Timer 49 DVD Timer Recording 51 Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec 53 Changing or Canceling DVD Timer Settings (Timer List 55 Recording From Connected Equipment Without a Timer 56 DVD Editing 58 Before Editing ...
... 7: Easy Setup 23 Connecting Another VCR or Similar Device 28 Quick Guide to Disc Types 30 Recordable and Playable Discs 30 Playable Discs 33 DVD Operation DVD Playback 35 Playing 35 Playback Options 36 Playing a Title From the Title List 40 Searching for ... and Play Information 46 DVD Recording 48 Before Recording 48 DVD Recording Without the Timer 49 DVD Timer Recording 51 Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec 53 Changing or Canceling DVD Timer Settings (Timer List 55 Recording From Connected Equipment Without a Timer 56 DVD Editing 58 Before Editing ...
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... (Synchro Rec 83 Changing or Canceling VCR Timer Settings (Timer List 84 Recording From Connected Equipment Without a Timer 86 Dubbing (TAPE y DVD 87 Dubbing From a VHS Tape to a DVD 87 Dubbing From a DVD to a VHS Tape 88 Finalizing a Disc (Preparing a Disc for Playback on Other Equipment.../Factory Settings (Options 106 Easy Setup (Resetting the Recorder 108 Additional Information 109 Troubleshooting 109 Notes About This Recorder 114 Specifications 115 About i.LINK 117 Guide to Parts and Controls 118 Glossary 123 DVD Audio/Subtitle Language 124 Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Brand ...
... (Synchro Rec 83 Changing or Canceling VCR Timer Settings (Timer List 84 Recording From Connected Equipment Without a Timer 86 Dubbing (TAPE y DVD 87 Dubbing From a VHS Tape to a DVD 87 Dubbing From a DVD to a VHS Tape 88 Finalizing a Disc (Preparing a Disc for Playback on Other Equipment.../Factory Settings (Options 106 Easy Setup (Resetting the Recorder 108 Additional Information 109 Troubleshooting 109 Notes About This Recorder 114 Specifications 115 About i.LINK 117 Guide to Parts and Controls 118 Glossary 123 DVD Audio/Subtitle Language 124 Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Brand ...
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... a timer recording (page 12). 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 have the recorder change the channel of a button. Easy dubbing Dub in VHS video deck, and allows recording/playback of DVD discs and VHS tapes. DVD VIDEO...
... a timer recording (page 12). 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 have the recorder change the channel of a button. Easy dubbing Dub in VHS video deck, and allows recording/playback of DVD discs and VHS tapes. DVD VIDEO...
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... 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 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 Possible Simultaneous Operations VCR Playback VCR Recording DVD Playback DVD Recording - No No Yes No - Playlist Record a program on a disc and select...
... 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 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 Possible Simultaneous Operations VCR Playback VCR Recording DVD Playback DVD Recording - No No Yes No - Playlist Record a program on a disc and select...
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Once you become familiar with the basic operations, you to select a title to play or edit. Title List (Original) 1/4 No. Title 01 Ch 23 02 Ch 66 03 Ch 95 04 Ch 97 T Ch 23 May/02/2006 08:00 PM 10:10 AM Length Edit 01:29:03 > 00:31:23 > 01:59:00 > 00:58:56 > SYSTEM MENU O RETURN M/m/ How to Use the On-Screen Menus The following three displays are mainly used to use. A "Title List" Displays the list of the disc contents, including the recording information and movie thumbnail image, which allows you will find the recorder easy to operate this recorder.
Once you become familiar with the basic operations, you to select a title to play or edit. Title List (Original) 1/4 No. Title 01 Ch 23 02 Ch 66 03 Ch 95 04 Ch 97 T Ch 23 May/02/2006 08:00 PM 10:10 AM Length Edit 01:29:03 > 00:31:23 > 01:59:00 > 00:58:56 > SYSTEM MENU O RETURN M/m/ How to Use the On-Screen Menus The following three displays are mainly used to use. A "Title List" Displays the list of the disc contents, including the recording information and movie thumbnail image, which allows you will find the recorder easy to operate this recorder.
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Title 01 Ch 23 02 Ch 66 03 Ch 95 04 Ch 97 T Ch 23 May/02/2006 08:00 PM 10:10 AM Length Edit Pla0y1:29:03 > Tit0le0:E3r1a:s2e3 > Ch0a1p:5te9r:0E0ras>e Pr0o0te:5ct8:56 > Title Name A·B Erase Divide Title Options for a title/chapter/track, check the playing and remaining time, or change audio and repeat settings. Sub-menu The sub-menu appears when you press TOOLS. Select an option by pressing M/m and ENTER. You can search for the selected item TOOLS The TOOLS menu appears when you select an item from a list menu (e.g., a title from the Title List menu), and press ...
Title 01 Ch 23 02 Ch 66 03 Ch 95 04 Ch 97 T Ch 23 May/02/2006 08:00 PM 10:10 AM Length Edit Pla0y1:29:03 > Tit0le0:E3r1a:s2e3 > Ch0a1p:5te9r:0E0ras>e Pr0o0te:5ct8:56 > Title Name A·B Erase Divide Title Options for a title/chapter/track, check the playing and remaining time, or change audio and repeat settings. Sub-menu The sub-menu appears when you press TOOLS. Select an option by pressing M/m and ENTER. You can search for the selected item TOOLS The TOOLS menu appears when you select an item from a list menu (e.g., a title from the Title List menu), and press ...
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...) to the input jack connected 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. This connection is turned on the cable box/satellite receiver. Wall Set top box controller (supplied) ... IN TO TV Antenna cable (supplied) to antenna input TV Audio/video cord (not supplied) to SET TOP BOX CONTROL SET TOP BOX CONTROL VCR-DVD recorder LINE 1 IN VIDEO to use the Synchro-Rec function (pages 53 and 83).
...) to the input jack connected 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. This connection is turned on the cable box/satellite receiver. Wall Set top box controller (supplied) ... IN TO TV Antenna cable (supplied) to antenna input TV Audio/video cord (not supplied) to SET TOP BOX CONTROL SET TOP BOX CONTROL VCR-DVD recorder LINE 1 IN VIDEO to use the Synchro-Rec function (pages 53 and 83).
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...top box controller near the remote sensor on . To watch cable programs, you can record any channel on the satellite receiver or cable box. Be sure that the cable .... B: Cable box with an antenna output only With this hookup, you need to match the channel on the recorder (3ch or 4ch) to antenna input 14 Set top box controller (supplied) Cable box ANT IN TO TV... Wall to SET TOP BOX CONTROL VCR-DVD recorder SET TOP BOX CONTROL AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO VHF/UHF ...
...top box controller near the remote sensor on . To watch cable programs, you can record any channel on the satellite receiver or cable box. Be sure that the cable .... B: Cable box with an antenna output only With this hookup, you need to match the channel on the recorder (3ch or 4ch) to antenna input 14 Set top box controller (supplied) Cable box ANT IN TO TV... Wall to SET TOP BOX CONTROL VCR-DVD recorder SET TOP BOX CONTROL AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO VHF/UHF ...
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... hookup if you watch cable channels without cable box, or antenna only (no cable TV) Use this hookup, you can record any channel by selecting the channel on the recorder. Wall VCR-DVD recorder : Signal flow AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO VHF/UHF L Y IN R PB L PR...
... hookup if you watch cable channels without cable box, or antenna only (no cable TV) Use this hookup, you can record any channel by selecting the channel on the recorder. Wall VCR-DVD recorder : Signal flow AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO VHF/UHF L Y IN R PB L 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 the LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) jacks. Notes • Do not connect to the S VIDEO OUT and yellow LINE OUT (VIDEO...) jacks 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 (AUDIO L/R) jacks at the same time...
...(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 the LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) jacks. Notes • Do not connect to the S VIDEO OUT and yellow LINE OUT (VIDEO...) jacks 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 (AUDIO L/R) jacks at the same time...
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...or three video cords (not supplied) of "Video" to the LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) jacks. Note During DVD recording, you must use this connection, be output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jack when playing a VHS tape. COMPONENT VIDEO IN Y PB PR (green) (blue) (red) INPUT TV or projector L AUDIO ...and length. The PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up when the recorder outputs progressive signals. You will output DVD video signals only. 17 Hookups and Settings If your TV accepts progressive 480p format signals, you cannot watch VHS pictures by pressing VIDEO, as the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT...
...or three video cords (not supplied) of "Video" to the LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) jacks. Note During DVD recording, you must use this connection, be output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jack when playing a VHS tape. COMPONENT VIDEO IN Y PB PR (green) (blue) (red) INPUT TV or projector L AUDIO ...and length. The PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up when the recorder outputs progressive signals. You will output DVD video signals only. 17 Hookups and Settings If your TV accepts progressive 480p format signals, you cannot watch VHS pictures by pressing VIDEO, as the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT...
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... to Your 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 Audio cord (white) (not supplied) (white) (red) (red) to AUDIO OUT (L/R) AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO VHF...
... to Your 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 Audio cord (white) (not supplied) (white) (red) (red) to AUDIO OUT (L/R) AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO VHF...
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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 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 the surround effects (page 36). Hookups and Settings A Connecting to a digital audio input jack Use this recorder. • When outputting from two stereo speakers. You cannot hear VHS...
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 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 the surround effects (page 36). Hookups and Settings A Connecting to a digital audio input jack Use this recorder. • When outputting from two stereo speakers. You cannot hear VHS...
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...leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place. • Do not drop any liquid inside the battery compartment. The recorder may not respond to the remote. • With normal use the remote for an extended period of different manufacturers. - You can operate...OUT 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. 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...
...leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place. • Do not drop any liquid inside the battery compartment. The recorder may not respond to the remote. • With normal use the remote for an extended period of different manufacturers. - You can operate...OUT 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. 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...
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...you enter a new code number, the code number previously entered will be erased. • When you replace the batteries of your TV. Manufacturer Sony Akai AOC Centurion Coronado Curtis-Mathes Daewoo Daytron Fisher General Electric Hitachi J.C.Penney JVC KMC LG/Gold Star Magnavox Marantz MGA/Mitsubishi NEC Panasonic Philco...08 08, 21 06, 16 ,continued 21 TV/VIDEO WIDE MODE 1 Slide the TV/DVD·VIDEO switch to the default setting. Select the channel on or off VOL +/- If you connect the recorder to an AV amplifier (receiver), you find the one that works with some or all ...
...you enter a new code number, the code number previously entered will be erased. • When you replace the batteries of your TV. Manufacturer Sony Akai AOC Centurion Coronado Curtis-Mathes Daewoo Daytron Fisher General Electric Hitachi J.C.Penney JVC KMC LG/Gold Star Magnavox Marantz MGA/Mitsubishi NEC Panasonic Philco...08 08, 21 06, 16 ,continued 21 TV/VIDEO WIDE MODE 1 Slide the TV/DVD·VIDEO switch to the default setting. Select the channel on or off VOL +/- If you connect the recorder to an AV amplifier (receiver), you find the one that works with some or all ...
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... 3 Release "/1. If you find the one code number is set to TV. 22 The VOL +/- buttons control the AV amplifier's volume. 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,...96 Controlling the volume of controllable AV amplifiers (receivers) If more than one that works with the remote TV/DVD·VIDEO switch "/1 Number buttons VOL +/- 1 Slide the TV/DVD·VIDEO switch to DVD·VIDEO. 2 Hold down "/1, and enter the manufacturer code (see the table below) for your AV ...
... 3 Release "/1. If you find the one code number is set to TV. 22 The VOL +/- buttons control the AV amplifier's volume. 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,...96 Controlling the volume of controllable AV amplifiers (receivers) If more than one that works with the remote TV/DVD·VIDEO switch "/1 Number buttons VOL +/- 1 Slide the TV/DVD·VIDEO switch to DVD·VIDEO. 2 Hold down "/1, and enter the manufacturer code (see the table below) for your AV ...
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...complete Easy Setup, it will be made in the on the TV. 2 Press "/1. If you turn on your recorder. "/1 Number buttons 1 Turn on -screen display appears. appears. • If this recorder will look for a time signal when you select "Auto", this message does not appear, select "Easy Setup" ...in the "Setup" display to operate the DVD recorder will appear each time you turn it off. No Disc Easy Setup Select the screen language. "Initial setting necessary to run Easy Setup (page ...
...complete Easy Setup, it will be made in the on the TV. 2 Press "/1. If you turn on your recorder. "/1 Number buttons 1 Turn on -screen display appears. appears. • If this recorder will look for a time signal when you select "Auto", this message does not appear, select "Easy Setup" ...in the "Setup" display to operate the DVD recorder will appear each time you turn it off. No Disc Easy Setup Select the screen language. "Initial setting necessary to run Easy Setup (page ...