Operating Instructions
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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 ... Audio Settings (Audio 102 Recording, Set Top Box Control, and VCR Settings (Features 104 Language, Parental Control Settings/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...
...(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 ... Audio Settings (Audio 102 Recording, Set Top Box Control, and VCR Settings (Features 104 Language, Parental Control Settings/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...
Operating Instructions
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...receiver control, check that do not fit. "16:9": For wide-screen TVs or standard TVs with bands on the recorder and the cable box/ satellite receiver. 2 Point the recorder's remote at the recorder (not at "Set Top Box Control" in the "Setup" display (page 108). Easy Setup is finished. If... CH +/- z Hint If you want to send to run Easy Setup again, select "Easy Setup" in "Features" setup (page 105). Note To record TV programs using the timer, you cannot get the recorder to the previous display Press O RETURN. and check that the channel changes on the cable box/satellite receiver...
...receiver control, check that do not fit. "16:9": For wide-screen TVs or standard TVs with bands on the recorder and the cable box/ satellite receiver. 2 Point the recorder's remote at the recorder (not at "Set Top Box Control" in the "Setup" display (page 108). Easy Setup is finished. If... CH +/- z Hint If you want to send to run Easy Setup again, select "Easy Setup" in "Features" setup (page 105). Note To record TV programs using the timer, you cannot get the recorder to the previous display Press O RETURN. and check that the channel changes on the cable box/satellite receiver...
Operating Instructions
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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 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 controls your cable or satellite company to the set top box controller to your cable box/satellite receiver Once you with a compatible cable box or satellite receiver. To fix 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 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 controls your cable or satellite company to the set top box controller to your cable box/satellite receiver Once you with a compatible cable box or satellite receiver. To fix the set top box controller. SYSTEM MENU O RETURN M/m/
Operating Instructions
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Quick Guide to Disc Types Recording Features Editing Features Rewrite (page 70) Auto Chapter (page 51) Manual Chapter (page 62) Change Title Name (page 63) Erase Title/ Chapter (page 59) A-B Erase (page 60) Divide ... Yes No Yes No Yes Yes/No*5 No No No *1 CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media) is a coding technology that protects copyrights for images. *2 Unused DVD-RWs are automatically formatted according to the setting of "Format DVD-RW" in "Features" setup (page 105). *3 Erasing titles only frees up disc space if you erase the...
Quick Guide to Disc Types Recording Features Editing Features Rewrite (page 70) Auto Chapter (page 51) Manual Chapter (page 62) Change Title Name (page 63) Erase Title/ Chapter (page 59) A-B Erase (page 60) Divide ... Yes No Yes No Yes Yes/No*5 No No No *1 CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media) is a coding technology that protects copyrights for images. *2 Unused DVD-RWs are automatically formatted according to the setting of "Format DVD-RW" in "Features" setup (page 105). *3 Erasing titles only frees up disc space if you erase the...
Operating Instructions
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...and will be intentionally set by this product is not playable. Also, you use discs with identical region codes. RDR-VX530 NO. Region code (DVD VIDEO only) Your recorder has a region code printed on one side with copyright protection technologies are some that the disc is not guaranteed...being marketed by some playback features may not be available. X Region code Music discs encoded with the DVD VIDEOs/ VIDEO CDs. Note on DualDiscs A DualDisc is prohibited by this recorder, the data may be played on this recorder due to play on the DVD VIDEO, no region code ...
...and will be intentionally set by this product is not playable. Also, you use discs with identical region codes. RDR-VX530 NO. Region code (DVD VIDEO only) Your recorder has a region code printed on one side with copyright protection technologies are some that the disc is not guaranteed...being marketed by some playback features may not be available. X Region code Music discs encoded with the DVD VIDEOs/ VIDEO CDs. Note on DualDiscs A DualDisc is prohibited by this recorder, the data may be played on this recorder due to play on the DVD VIDEO, no region code ...
Operating Instructions
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....PREV is available for DVDs with each press: fast reverse FR1 T FR2*2 T T FR3*3 T T T fast forward t FF1*1 t t FF2*2 t t t FF3*3 All discs *1 FF1 with sound (Scan Audio) is pressed within three seconds after starting a title/chapter/scene/track. This feature is effective when you...playback. "Surround3": Creates three sets of virtual surround speakers. All discs ,continued 37 "Surround2": Creates two sets of virtual surround speakers. DVD Playback Button SUR (surround) REPLAY/ ADVANCE . PREV/ NEXT > (fast reverse/fast forward) (slow) X PAUSE Operation Disc Surround lets ...
....PREV is available for DVDs with each press: fast reverse FR1 T FR2*2 T T FR3*3 T T T fast forward t FF1*1 t t FF2*2 t t t FF3*3 All discs *1 FF1 with sound (Scan Audio) is pressed within three seconds after starting a title/chapter/scene/track. This feature is effective when you...playback. "Surround3": Creates three sets of virtual surround speakers. All discs ,continued 37 "Surround2": Creates two sets of virtual surround speakers. DVD Playback Button SUR (surround) REPLAY/ ADVANCE . PREV/ NEXT > (fast reverse/fast forward) (slow) X PAUSE Operation Disc Surround lets ...
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...mode on the same DVD-RW or DVD-R. • You can be recorded on new DVD-Rs in Video mode unless you first format the discs in Video mode. To record only SAP sound, set "Tuner Audio" of "Format DVD-RW" in "Features" setup (page 105). • Unused DVD-Rs are automatically ...formatted in VR mode. Recording side facing down 3 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to record. ,continued 49 For the DVD-RW/DVD-R's recording format (VR mode or Video ...
...mode on the same DVD-RW or DVD-R. • You can be recorded on new DVD-Rs in Video mode unless you first format the discs in Video mode. To record only SAP sound, set "Tuner Audio" of "Format DVD-RW" in "Features" setup (page 105). • Unused DVD-Rs are automatically ...formatted in VR mode. Recording side facing down 3 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to record. ,continued 49 For the DVD-RW/DVD-R's recording format (VR mode or Video ...
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... display. Note that the maximum continuous recording time for a total of "Features" in advance. DVD Recording Record 0:00:03 HQ Rem 00:59 Ch 1 A Disc type B Recording status C Recording time D Recording mode E Remaining disc space F Channel or input source z Hint You can create chapters manually when playing DVD+RWs, DVD-RWs (VR mode), or DVD-Rs (VR mode) (page 62). Press...
... display. Note that the maximum continuous recording time for a total of "Features" in advance. DVD Recording Record 0:00:03 HQ Rem 00:59 Ch 1 A Disc type B Recording status C Recording time D Recording mode E Remaining disc space F Channel or input source z Hint You can create chapters manually when playing DVD+RWs, DVD-RWs (VR mode), or DVD-Rs (VR mode) (page 62). Press...
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The "Features" setup appears. 8 Select "Synchro Recording," and press ENTER. 9 Select "to DVD," and press ENTER. 10 Press SYSTEM MENU to the time you press SYNCHRO REC during Synchro-Rec standby, cancel the standby mode by for ... x STOP twice. To stop mode. 6 Select "Setup," and press ENTER. 7 Select "Features," and press ENTER. If you want to select the recording mode. The recorder starts recording the second program about the recording mode, see the tuner's operating instructions. • During Synchro-Rec standby, the Auto Clock Set function does not work with CopyNever...
The "Features" setup appears. 8 Select "Synchro Recording," and press ENTER. 9 Select "to DVD," and press ENTER. 10 Press SYSTEM MENU to the time you press SYNCHRO REC during Synchro-Rec standby, cancel the standby mode by for ... x STOP twice. To stop mode. 6 Select "Setup," and press ENTER. 7 Select "Features," and press ENTER. If you want to select the recording mode. The recorder starts recording the second program about the recording mode, see the tuner's operating instructions. • During Synchro-Rec standby, the Auto Clock Set function does not work with CopyNever...
Operating Instructions
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..., the VCR automatically detects the recording system (S-VHS/VHS) and the recording mode (SP or EP) from the tape. LP mode recordings made on the TV screen, press DISPLAY. Image may be played. • For simultaneous VHS and DVD operation, see page 75. To... display the counter on other equipment will play S-VHS tapes by automatically detecting the format, but picture quality will rewind automatically. Only NTSC tapes can be unclear if playback options such as slow-motion, etc., are used. • Playback of "Features...
..., the VCR automatically detects the recording system (S-VHS/VHS) and the recording mode (SP or EP) from the tape. LP mode recordings made on the TV screen, press DISPLAY. Image may be played. • For simultaneous VHS and DVD operation, see page 75. To... display the counter on other equipment will play S-VHS tapes by automatically detecting the format, but picture quality will rewind automatically. Only NTSC tapes can be unclear if playback options such as slow-motion, etc., are used. • Playback of "Features...
Operating Instructions
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Press DISPLAY while recording. "Tape Length" of "Features" in LP mode. • After DISPLAY is pressed, it may not be indicated accurately for the remaining tape length to change the display (page 76). When the counter reaches "0:00," the recorder stops recording and turns off. The recorder returns to change the display. Notes • The remaining...
Press DISPLAY while recording. "Tape Length" of "Features" in LP mode. • After DISPLAY is pressed, it may not be indicated accurately for the remaining tape length to change the display (page 76). When the counter reaches "0:00," the recorder stops recording and turns off. The recorder returns to change the display. Notes • The remaining...
Operating Instructions
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...Setup" display (page 105)). Program 2 will be cut off 7:00 8:00 9:00 Program 1 10:00 Program 2 will be recorded if another recording is recorded to both the DVD disc and the VHS tape. • You can also turn on page 84. Press SYSTEM MENU to turn on the cable box or satellite receiver... a tape with its safety tab removed. • Before the timer recording starts, "TIMER REC" flashes in the menu has priority. z Hints • When the start time of another timer setting is the same, the beginning of "Features" in "Mode," and check that starts first has priority and the ...
...Setup" display (page 105)). Program 2 will be cut off 7:00 8:00 9:00 Program 1 10:00 Program 2 will be recorded if another recording is recorded to both the DVD disc and the VHS tape. • You can also turn on page 84. Press SYSTEM MENU to turn on the cable box or satellite receiver... a tape with its safety tab removed. • Before the timer recording starts, "TIMER REC" flashes in the menu has priority. z Hints • When the start time of another timer setting is the same, the beginning of "Features" in "Mode," and check that starts first has priority and the ...
Operating Instructions
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When the connected equipment turns on the rear of the recorder (page 13). Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec) You can set the recorder to the LINE 1 IN jacks on , the recorder starts recording a program from connected equipment that has a timer function (such as a satellite tuner). VIDEO SYSTEM MENU M/m/ Connect the equipment to automatically record programs from the LINE 1 IN jacks.
When the connected equipment turns on the rear of the recorder (page 13). Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec) You can set the recorder to the LINE 1 IN jacks on , the recorder starts recording a program from connected equipment that has a timer function (such as a satellite tuner). VIDEO SYSTEM MENU M/m/ Connect the equipment to automatically record programs from the LINE 1 IN jacks.
Operating Instructions
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...the "DVD Auto Chapter" setting of "Features" in the "Setup" display. The display asks for confirmation. ,continued 87 Before dubbing, make the necessary audio settings on the VCR. ◆How titles and chapters are created The recorder takes each recording on the VHS tape...15-minute intervals, according to a disc. Dubbing (TAPE y DVD) Dubbing (TAPE y DVD) Dubbing From a VHS Tape to a DVD +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -RVR -RVideo You can easily record (dub) a VHS tape to a disc. DVD VIDEO AUDIO SYSTEM MENU X PAUSE REC MODE M/m/ DVD DVD --> VIDEO 4 Select "VIDEO t DVD," and press ENTER.
...the "DVD Auto Chapter" setting of "Features" in the "Setup" display. The display asks for confirmation. ,continued 87 Before dubbing, make the necessary audio settings on the VCR. ◆How titles and chapters are created The recorder takes each recording on the VHS tape...15-minute intervals, according to a disc. Dubbing (TAPE y DVD) Dubbing (TAPE y DVD) Dubbing From a VHS Tape to a DVD +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -RVR -RVideo You can easily record (dub) a VHS tape to a disc. DVD VIDEO AUDIO SYSTEM MENU X PAUSE REC MODE M/m/ DVD DVD --> VIDEO 4 Select "VIDEO t DVD," and press ENTER.
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...one title, and the title is then divided into chapters at either 5 or 15-minute intervals, according to the "DVD Auto Chapter" setting of "Features" in slow motion, and stop the tape to a DVD +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -RVR -RVideo You can fast forward, rewind, play in the "Setup" display. ...SYSTEM MENU O RETURN INPUT SELECT M/m/ Dubbing From a DV/D8 Format Tape to select the scenes using the onscreen menu. You can record a DV...
...one title, and the title is then divided into chapters at either 5 or 15-minute intervals, according to the "DVD Auto Chapter" setting of "Features" in slow motion, and stop the tape to a DVD +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -RVR -RVideo You can fast forward, rewind, play in the "Setup" display. ...SYSTEM MENU O RETURN INPUT SELECT M/m/ Dubbing From a DV/D8 Format Tape to select the scenes using the onscreen menu. You can record a DV...
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Settings and Adjustments Using the Setup Displays By using the setup displays, you can make various adjustments to items such as picture and sound, as well as select a language for the subtitles. SYSTEM MENU O RETURN M/m/ Note Playback settings stored on the disc take priority over the setup display settings, and not all of the functions described may work. The setup displays are used in the following way.
Settings and Adjustments Using the Setup Displays By using the setup displays, you can make various adjustments to items such as picture and sound, as well as select a language for the subtitles. SYSTEM MENU O RETURN M/m/ Note Playback settings stored on the disc take priority over the setup display settings, and not all of the functions described may work. The setup displays are used in the following way.
Operating Instructions
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... presets the receivable channels. The recorder can receive VHF channels 2 to 13, UHF channels 14 to 69, and unscrambled CATV channels 1 to the setup item. "Cable": Presets cable TV channels. The currently selected option is set "Set Top Box Control" of "Features" to the previous display Press ... Preset Manual Set Dubbing Disc Setting Setup : Cable 10:10 AM Notes • You cannot preset channels for the recorder. 1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is selected. Create the password Title List 10:10 AM Timer Edit Create the password. Dubbing Disc Setting Setup 5...
... presets the receivable channels. The recorder can receive VHF channels 2 to 13, UHF channels 14 to 69, and unscrambled CATV channels 1 to the setup item. "Cable": Presets cable TV channels. The currently selected option is set "Set Top Box Control" of "Features" to the previous display Press ... Preset Manual Set Dubbing Disc Setting Setup : Cable 10:10 AM Notes • You cannot preset channels for the recorder. 1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is selected. Create the password Title List 10:10 AM Timer Edit Create the password. Dubbing Disc Setting Setup 5...
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... "Auto" to have the recorder automatically set the daylight saving time. Press Manual If the Auto Clock Set function did not set the clock correctly for your time zone. Set the day, year, hour, minutes, and AM/PM in sequence. Note If "Set Top Box Control" of "Features" is set to set... Min AM/PM 10 : 10 AM 10:10 AM Sun 2 Press M/m to "On," the channel on the cable box or satellite receiver changes when the recorder searches for your time zone. Clock Set CH Title List Timer Edit Dubbing Select a Channel: Disc Setting Setup 10:10 AM Auto ◆ Time Zone...
... "Auto" to have the recorder automatically set the daylight saving time. Press Manual If the Auto Clock Set function did not set the clock correctly for your time zone. Set the day, year, hour, minutes, and AM/PM in sequence. Note If "Set Top Box Control" of "Features" is set to set... Min AM/PM 10 : 10 AM 10:10 AM Sun 2 Press M/m to "On," the channel on the cable box or satellite receiver changes when the recorder searches for your time zone. Clock Set CH Title List Timer Edit Dubbing Select a Channel: Disc Setting Setup 10:10 AM Auto ◆ Time Zone...
Operating Instructions
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... tape length, auto play and auto repeat settings. 1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is recorded on a disc other than DVD-RWs (VR mode)/DVD-Rs (VR mode). Select this for discs other than DVD-RWs (VR mode)/ DVD-Rs (VR mode). The "Features" setup appears with Dolby Digital soundtracks. The markings are underlined. Off No chapter...
... tape length, auto play and auto repeat settings. 1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is recorded on a disc other than DVD-RWs (VR mode)/DVD-Rs (VR mode). Select this for discs other than DVD-RWs (VR mode)/ DVD-Rs (VR mode). The "Features" setup appears with Dolby Digital soundtracks. The markings are underlined. Off No chapter...
Operating Instructions
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...and connect it directly to your nearest Sony dealer. Additional Information Troubleshooting If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the recorder, use this case, set "Progressive" ... accept the progressive signal. The playback picture or TV program from a DVD player, VCR, or tuner goes through the recorder is no picture. , Re-connect all connecting cords securely. , The...LINE2" in the front panel display by pressing INPUT SELECT. Disconnect the playback equipment in "Features" setup (page 105). Should any problem persist, consult your TV. buttons. Picture There...
...and connect it directly to your nearest Sony dealer. Additional Information Troubleshooting If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the recorder, use this case, set "Progressive" ... accept the progressive signal. The playback picture or TV program from a DVD player, VCR, or tuner goes through the recorder is no picture. , Re-connect all connecting cords securely. , The...LINE2" in the front panel display by pressing INPUT SELECT. Disconnect the playback equipment in "Features" setup (page 105). Should any problem persist, consult your TV. buttons. Picture There...