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... No For customers in Canada If this product is not working properly, please call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. 2-672-429-11(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...
... No For customers in Canada If this product is not working properly, please call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. 2-672-429-11(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...
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... your authority to operate this DVD recorder is connected to the wall outlet, even if the recorder itself ; Connect the equipment into the cabinet, unplug the recorder and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating the recorder. • Do not place the recorder on a circuit different from ...LASER PRODUCT MARKING is no guarantee that to use of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in accordance with this occur, the recorder may be determined by one or more of the FCC Rules. As the laser beam used in the literature accompanying the appliance....
... your authority to operate this DVD recorder is connected to the wall outlet, even if the recorder itself ; Connect the equipment into the cabinet, unplug the recorder and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating the recorder. • Do not place the recorder on a circuit different from ...LASER PRODUCT MARKING is no guarantee that to use of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in accordance with this occur, the recorder may be determined by one or more of the FCC Rules. As the laser beam used in the literature accompanying the appliance....
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Table of Contents WARNING 2 Precautions 2 What is a Video Cassette Recorder/DVD Recorder 8 How to Use the On-Screen Menus 10 Hookups and Settings 12 Hooking Up the Recorder 12 Step 1: Unpacking 12 Step 2: Connecting the Antenna Cable and Set Top Box Controller ...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...
Table of Contents WARNING 2 Precautions 2 What is a Video Cassette Recorder/DVD Recorder 8 How to Use the On-Screen Menus 10 Hookups and Settings 12 Hooking Up the Recorder 12 Step 1: Unpacking 12 Step 2: Connecting the Antenna Cable and Set Top Box Controller ...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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... 12). What is also possible. This is a DVD recorder with the simple press of DVD discs and VHS tapes. Easy dubbing Dub in VHS video deck, and allows recording/playback of a button. 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...
... 12). What is also possible. This is a DVD recorder with the simple press of DVD discs and VHS tapes. Easy dubbing Dub in VHS video deck, and allows recording/playback of a button. 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...
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Playlist Record a program on a DVD and a VHS tape. 9 No No Yes No - Yes Yes*3 No Yes - Title 01 Ch 23 02 Ch 66 03 Ch 95 04 Ch 97 T Ch23 May/02/... jack and press the ONE TOUCH DUBBING button to dub a DV/D8 format tape over to view all titles on a DVD Possible Simultaneous Operations VCR Playback VCR Recording DVD Playback DVD Recording - Original Playlist Operation restrictions Current Operation Playing a VHS tape*1 Recording on a VHS tape Playing a DVD*2 Recording on a disc and select a title for playback or editing. Quick access to...
Playlist Record a program on a DVD and a VHS tape. 9 No No Yes No - Yes Yes*3 No Yes - Title 01 Ch 23 02 Ch 66 03 Ch 95 04 Ch 97 T Ch23 May/02/... jack and press the ONE TOUCH DUBBING button to dub a DV/D8 format tape over to view all titles on a DVD Possible Simultaneous Operations VCR Playback VCR Recording DVD Playback DVD Recording - Original Playlist Operation restrictions Current Operation Playing a VHS tape*1 Recording on a VHS tape Playing a DVD*2 Recording on a disc and select a title for playback or editing. Quick access to...
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Select an option by pressing M/m and ENTER. The displayed options differ depending on the situation and disc type. 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 ENTER. 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 ...
Select an option by pressing M/m and ENTER. The displayed options differ depending on the situation and disc type. 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 ENTER. 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 ...
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...satellite receiver (LINE 1 IN). For details, see the tuner's operating instructions. ,continued 13 To watch cable or satellite programs, you can record any channel on the recorder (L1) to the input jack connected to use the Synchro-Rec function (pages 53 and 83). Place the set top box controller near... 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 LINE 1 IN AUDIO AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO VHF/UHF L Y IN R ...
...satellite receiver (LINE 1 IN). For details, see the tuner's operating instructions. ,continued 13 To watch cable or satellite programs, you can record any channel on the recorder (L1) to the input jack connected to use the Synchro-Rec function (pages 53 and 83). Place the set top box controller near... 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 LINE 1 IN AUDIO AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO VHF/UHF L Y IN R ...
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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 L Y IN R PB L PR SET TOP BOX ... box controller near the remote sensor on . 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 To watch cable programs, you can...
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 L Y IN R PB L PR SET TOP BOX ... box controller near the remote sensor on . 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 To watch cable programs, you can...
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... box, or antenna only (no cable TV) Use this hookup if you are using a VHF/UHF antenna or separate VHF and UHF antennas. 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 SET TOP BOX OPTICAL COAXIAL... IN to VHF/UHF OUT TV Antenna cable (supplied) to antenna input 15 Hookups and Settings C: Cable without a cable box. With this hookup, you can record any channel by selecting the channel on the...
... box, or antenna only (no cable TV) Use this hookup if you are using a VHF/UHF antenna or separate VHF and UHF antennas. 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 SET TOP BOX OPTICAL COAXIAL... IN to VHF/UHF OUT TV Antenna cable (supplied) to antenna input 15 Hookups and Settings C: Cable without a cable box. With this hookup, you can record any channel by selecting the channel on the...
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... 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 OUT (AUDIO L/R) jacks. INPUT S VIDEO ...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 IN (AUDIO L/R) jacks at the same time. To enjoy higher quality images, connect an S video cord (not ...
... 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 OUT (AUDIO L/R) jacks. INPUT S VIDEO ...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 IN (AUDIO L/R) jacks at the same time. To enjoy higher quality images, connect an S video cord (not ...
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...Video" to the LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) jacks. 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. COMPONENT VIDEO IN Y PB PR (green) (blue) (red) INPUT TV or ...LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO VHF/UHF L Y IN R PB L PR SET TOP BOX OPTICAL COAXIAL CONTROL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT R OUT AUDIO AUDIO VCR-DVD recorder : Signal flow z Hint Video signal can also be sure to connect the audio cord to "On" in the "Setup" display (page 101...
...Video" to the LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) jacks. 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. COMPONENT VIDEO IN Y PB PR (green) (blue) (red) INPUT TV or ...LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO VHF/UHF L Y IN R PB L PR SET TOP BOX OPTICAL COAXIAL CONTROL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT R OUT AUDIO AUDIO VCR-DVD recorder : Signal flow z Hint Video signal can also be sure to connect the audio cord to "On" in the "Setup" display (page 101...
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... tracks through 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/...
... tracks through 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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... can also output digital audio signals. You cannot hear VHS sound by pressing AUDIO. Surround 1 Surround 2 *2 "DTS" and "DTS Digital Out" are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. 19 Notes • During DVD recording, the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jacks output DVD audio signals only. Surround 3 Virtual speaker B Connecting ... Hookups and Settings A Connecting to a digital audio input jack Use this recorder. • When outputting 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...
... can also output digital audio signals. You cannot hear VHS sound by pressing AUDIO. Surround 1 Surround 2 *2 "DTS" and "DTS Digital Out" are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. 19 Notes • During DVD recording, the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jacks output DVD audio signals only. Surround 3 Virtual speaker B Connecting ... Hookups and Settings A Connecting to a digital audio input jack Use this recorder. • When outputting 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...
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...the remote sensor on the recorder. Be sure to recharge the batteries. - to AC outlet AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT L Y R PB PR SET TOP BOX OPTICAL COAXIAL CONTROL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Notes • If the supplied remote interferes your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command mode... number for this recorder (page 28), be sure to connect the power cord only after the front panel display lights up and the...
...the remote sensor on the recorder. Be sure to recharge the batteries. - to AC outlet AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT L Y R PB PR SET TOP BOX OPTICAL COAXIAL CONTROL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Notes • If the supplied remote interferes your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command mode... number for this recorder (page 28), be sure to connect the power cord only after the front panel display lights up and the...
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"Initial setting necessary to run Easy Setup (page 108). 4 Press ENTER. appears. • If this recorder will be made in the on your recorder. Settings are made . You can change them later using the recorder. No Disc Easy Setup Select a method for using setup." OSD Language Setup m Clock Setup m Cable Box/Sat. Control Setup... you turn it will appear each time you select "Auto", this message does not appear, select "Easy Setup" in the "Setup" display to operate the DVD recorder will look for a time signal when you turn on the TV. 2 Press "/1.
"Initial setting necessary to run Easy Setup (page 108). 4 Press ENTER. appears. • If this recorder will be made in the on your recorder. Settings are made . You can change them later using the recorder. No Disc Easy Setup Select a method for using setup." OSD Language Setup m Clock Setup m Cable Box/Sat. Control Setup... you turn it will appear each time you select "Auto", this message does not appear, select "Easy Setup" in the "Setup" display to operate the DVD recorder will look for a time signal when you turn on the TV. 2 Press "/1.
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SYSTEM MENU O RETURN M/m/ Remove the backings on the double-sided tape. If your cable box or satellite receiver still does not operate with this recorder, contact your cable or satellite company to the set top box controller controls your cable box/satellite receiver Once you with a compatible cable box or satellite receiver. To fix the set top box controller to your cable box or satellite receiver, affix it in place. 1 Attach the supplied double-sided tape to see if they can provide you have confirmed that the set top box controller.
SYSTEM MENU O RETURN M/m/ Remove the backings on the double-sided tape. If your cable box or satellite receiver still does not operate with this recorder, contact your cable or satellite company to the set top box controller controls your cable box/satellite receiver Once you with a compatible cable box or satellite receiver. To fix the set top box controller to your cable box or satellite receiver, affix it in place. 1 Attach the supplied double-sided tape to see if they can provide you have confirmed that the set top box controller.
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... the equipment has an S video jack, you can connect a second DVD player and record DVDs. Other VCR, etc OUTPUT S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO L R S video cord (not supplied) Audio/video cord (not supplied) LINE 2 IN S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R DV IN (MONO) to record using the Synchro Rec function. You can use an S video cord... the LINE 2 IN jacks on page 53 and page 83. Connect the equipment to the LINE 1 IN jacks of the recorder to LINE 2 IN VCR-DVD recorder : Signal flow 28 See also the instruction manual supplied with the connected equipment. Do not connect to the S VIDEO and ...
... the equipment has an S video jack, you can connect a second DVD player and record DVDs. Other VCR, etc OUTPUT S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO L R S video cord (not supplied) Audio/video cord (not supplied) LINE 2 IN S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R DV IN (MONO) to record using the Synchro Rec function. You can use an S video cord... the LINE 2 IN jacks on page 53 and page 83. Connect the equipment to the LINE 1 IN jacks of the recorder to LINE 2 IN VCR-DVD recorder : Signal flow 28 See also the instruction manual supplied with the connected equipment. Do not connect to the S VIDEO and ...
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...to connect your VCR to the LINE 1 IN jacks You can connect a second VCR or similar device. Hookups and Settings Connecting to the VCR-DVD recorder and your TV in the order shown below. Noise (feedback) may not receive a clear image on your TV at the same time. •... Pictures containing copy protection signals that prohibit any copying cannot be recorded. 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...
...to connect your VCR to the LINE 1 IN jacks You can connect a second VCR or similar device. Hookups and Settings Connecting to the VCR-DVD recorder and your TV in the order shown below. Noise (feedback) may not receive a clear image on your TV at the same time. •... Pictures containing copy protection signals that prohibit any copying cannot be recorded. 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...
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...Some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs, or CD-RWs/CD-Rs cannot be played on the DVD VIDEO, no region code indication may be intentionally set by area restrictions. RDR-VX530 NO. Region code (DVD VIDEO only) Your recorder has a region code printed on the same DVD-RW or DVD-R. ...For more information, see the instructions supplied with copyright protection technologies are some record companies. To change the DVD-RW's format, reformat the...
...Some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs, or CD-RWs/CD-Rs cannot be played on the DVD VIDEO, no region code indication may be intentionally set by area restrictions. RDR-VX530 NO. Region code (DVD VIDEO only) Your recorder has a region code printed on the same DVD-RW or DVD-R. ...For more information, see the instructions supplied with copyright protection technologies are some record companies. To change the DVD-RW's format, reformat the...
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.... 35 Wait until "LOAD" disappears from the Title List menu (page 40). • When using a DVD-RAM with other equipment on this recorder, finalize the disc on the recording equipment first. • For simultaneous VHS and DVD operation, see page 9. Notes • To play a disc recorded with a cartridge, remove the disc from the cartridge. Using the...
.... 35 Wait until "LOAD" disappears from the Title List menu (page 40). • When using a DVD-RAM with other equipment on this recorder, finalize the disc on the recording equipment first. • For simultaneous VHS and DVD operation, see page 9. Notes • To play a disc recorded with a cartridge, remove the disc from the cartridge. Using the...