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... If this product is not working properly, please call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Refer to us at the rear of Mind Warranty Replacement service. 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...
... If this product is not working properly, please call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Refer to us at the rear of Mind Warranty Replacement service. 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...
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...provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Should this DVD recorder is placed in the literature accompanying the appliance. UNDGÅ DIREKTE UDSÆTTELSE FOR STRÅLING. Connect the... is no guarantee that to direct sunlight, excessive dust, or mechanical shock. • Do not place the recorder in this occur, the recorder may not operate properly. WARNING To reduce the risk of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in a ...
...provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Should this DVD recorder is placed in the literature accompanying the appliance. UNDGÅ DIREKTE UDSÆTTELSE FOR STRÅLING. Connect the... is no guarantee that to direct sunlight, excessive dust, or mechanical shock. • Do not place the recorder in this occur, the recorder may not operate properly. WARNING To reduce the risk of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in a ...
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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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... set top box controller to use. * Note that copy-protected signals will not be recorded. What is also possible. DVD editing is a Video Cassette Recorder/DVD Recorder? This is a DVD recorder with the simple press of a button. DVD VIDEO Easy selection between a DVD disc and VHS tape with built-in either manually or using the timer. Easy dubbing Dub in...
... set top box controller to use. * Note that copy-protected signals will not be recorded. What is also possible. DVD editing is a Video Cassette Recorder/DVD Recorder? This is a DVD recorder with the simple press of a button. DVD VIDEO Easy selection between a DVD disc and VHS tape with built-in either manually or using the timer. Easy dubbing Dub in...
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... ONE TOUCH DUBBING button to dub a DV/D8 format tape over to view all titles on a DVD and a VHS tape. 9 Original Playlist Operation restrictions Current Operation Playing a VHS tape*1 Recording on a VHS tape Playing a DVD*2 Recording on a DVD-RW (VR mode) or DVD-R (VR mode), then erase, move or add scenes as you like without changing the original contents...
... ONE TOUCH DUBBING button to dub a DV/D8 format tape over to view all titles on a DVD and a VHS tape. 9 Original Playlist Operation restrictions Current Operation Playing a VHS tape*1 Recording on a VHS tape Playing a DVD*2 Recording on a DVD-RW (VR mode) or DVD-R (VR mode), then erase, move or add scenes as you like without changing the original contents...
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Sub-menu The sub-menu appears when you press TOOLS. The displayed options differ depending on the media type. 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. 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...
Sub-menu The sub-menu appears when you press TOOLS. The displayed options differ depending on the media type. 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. 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...
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... 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 PB L... PR SET TOP BOX OPTICAL COAXIAL CONTROL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT R OUT AUDIO AUDIO : Signal flow Note Synchro-Recording does not work with a video/audio output With this hookup, you need to use the Synchro-Rec function (pages 53 and 83). Hookups and Settings...
... 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 PB L... PR SET TOP BOX OPTICAL COAXIAL CONTROL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT R OUT AUDIO AUDIO : Signal flow Note Synchro-Recording does not work with a video/audio output With this hookup, you need to use the Synchro-Rec function (pages 53 and 83). Hookups and Settings...
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...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 Be sure that the cable box or satellite receiver is turned... the remote sensor on . 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 ...antenna output channel on the satellite receiver or cable box. To watch cable programs, you can record any channel on the cable box (3ch or 4ch).
...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 Be sure that the cable box or satellite receiver is turned... the remote sensor on . 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 ...antenna output channel on the satellite receiver or cable box. To watch cable programs, you can record any channel on the cable box (3ch or 4ch).
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Hookups and Settings C: Cable without a cable box. With 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 ... input 15 Also use this 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...
Hookups and Settings C: Cable without a cable box. With 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 ... input 15 Also use this 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...
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... to Your TV Connect the supplied audio/video cord to the LINE IN (AUDIO L/R) 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. This will...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...
... to Your TV Connect the supplied audio/video cord to the LINE IN (AUDIO L/R) 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. This will...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...
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... 1 IN 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). 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 OUT jacks using this connection...
... 1 IN 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). 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 OUT jacks using this connection...
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... (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 ...COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT or Optical digital cord (not supplied) [Speakers] Rear (L) to optical digital input Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) to DVD audio tracks through your AV amplifier (receiver). This will enable you to listen to coaxial digital input B [Speakers] Rear (R) Front (L) Center...
... (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 ...COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT or Optical digital cord (not supplied) [Speakers] Rear (L) to optical digital input Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) to DVD audio tracks through your AV amplifier (receiver). This will enable you to listen to coaxial digital input B [Speakers] Rear (R) Front (L) Center...
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... DVD recording, the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jacks output DVD audio signals only. Surround 1 Surround 2 *2 "DTS" and "DTS Digital Out" are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. z Hints • For correct speaker location, see the operating instructions supplied with the connected components. • During VHS playback...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 have ...
... DVD recording, the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jacks output DVD audio signals only. Surround 1 Surround 2 *2 "DTS" and "DTS Digital Out" are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. z Hints • For correct speaker location, see the operating instructions supplied with the connected components. • During VHS playback...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 have ...
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...to the markings inside the battery compartment, and insert new batteries. • Do not expose the remote sensor (marked on the recorder. You can control the recorder using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the front panel) to strong light, such as direct sunlight or ... mode. If you must wait for this recorder (page 28), be sure 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 a ...
...to the markings inside the battery compartment, and insert new batteries. • Do not expose the remote sensor (marked on the recorder. You can control the recorder using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the front panel) to strong light, such as direct sunlight or ... mode. If you must wait for this recorder (page 28), be sure 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 a ...
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... Hookups and Settings Step 7: Easy Setup Follow the steps below to run Easy Setup (page 108). 4 Press ENTER. "Initial setting necessary to operate the DVD recorder will appear each time you turn on the TV. 2 Press "/1. No Disc Easy Setup Select a method for clock setting appears. The setup display for... a time signal when you turn it will be made in the on your recorder. OSD Language Setup m Clock Setup m Cable Box/Sat. Settings are made . If you do not complete Easy Setup, it off. If you...
... Hookups and Settings Step 7: Easy Setup Follow the steps below to run Easy Setup (page 108). 4 Press ENTER. "Initial setting necessary to operate the DVD recorder will appear each time you turn on the TV. 2 Press "/1. No Disc Easy Setup Select a method for clock setting appears. The setup display for... a time signal when you turn it will be made in the on your recorder. OSD Language Setup m Clock Setup m Cable Box/Sat. Settings are made . If you do not complete Easy Setup, it off. If you...
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Remove the backings on the double-sided tape. SYSTEM MENU O RETURN M/m/ To fix the set top box controller to your cable box/satellite receiver Once you have confirmed that the set top box controller controls your cable box or satellite receiver, affix it in place. 1 Attach the supplied double-sided tape to see if they can provide you with this recorder, contact your cable box or satellite receiver still does not operate with a compatible cable box or satellite receiver. If your cable or satellite company to the set top box controller.
Remove the backings on the double-sided tape. SYSTEM MENU O RETURN M/m/ To fix the set top box controller to your cable box/satellite receiver Once you have confirmed that the set top box controller controls your cable box or satellite receiver, affix it in place. 1 Attach the supplied double-sided tape to see if they can provide you with this recorder, contact your cable box or satellite receiver still does not operate with a compatible cable box or satellite receiver. If your cable or satellite company to the set top box controller.
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...or similar device to the LINE 2 IN jacks of this recorder, see "Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec)" on page 53 and page 83. If the equipment has an S video jack, you can connect a second DVD player and record DVDs. You can use an S video cord (not supplied) ...instead of the yellow (video) plug of the recorder to record using the Synchro Rec function. Do not connect to LINE 2 IN VCR-DVD recorder : Signal flow 28
...or similar device to the LINE 2 IN jacks of this recorder, see "Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec)" on page 53 and page 83. If the equipment has an S video jack, you can connect a second DVD player and record DVDs. You can use an S video cord (not supplied) ...instead of the yellow (video) plug of the recorder to record using the Synchro Rec function. Do not connect to LINE 2 IN VCR-DVD recorder : Signal flow 28
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... TV Be sure to connect your VCR to the VCR-DVD recorder and your TV. Line input 1 VCR VCR-DVD recorder TV Line input 2 29 Noise (feedback) may result. • If you pass the recorder signals via the VCR, you connected to match the jack you may not receive a clear image on your TV in... your TV screen. Other VCR, etc. 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 OUT VIDEO VIDEO VHF/UHF L Y IN R PB L PR ...
... TV Be sure to connect your VCR to the VCR-DVD recorder and your TV. Line input 1 VCR VCR-DVD recorder TV Line input 2 29 Noise (feedback) may result. • If you pass the recorder signals via the VCR, you connected to match the jack you may not receive a clear image on your TV in... your TV screen. Other VCR, etc. 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 OUT VIDEO VIDEO VHF/UHF L Y IN R PB L PR ...
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To change the DVD-RW's format, reformat the disc (page 70). RDR-VX530 NO. This system is used to the CD standard and may not be available. Please be aware that you use discs with digital audio material on the other equipment. Also, see the operating instructions for recording even with copyright protection technologies are...
To change the DVD-RW's format, reformat the disc (page 70). RDR-VX530 NO. This system is used to the CD standard and may not be available. Please be aware that you use discs with digital audio material on the other equipment. Also, see the operating instructions for recording even with copyright protection technologies are...
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... CD, playback starts automatically depending on the recording equipment first. • For simultaneous VHS and DVD operation, see page 9. Using the DVD's Menu +RW -RWVideo +R -RVideo DVD When you play a disc recorded with other equipment on this recorder, finalize the disc on the disc. • When playing a DVD+RW, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD-R, and DVD-RAM, you can select the title from...
... CD, playback starts automatically depending on the recording equipment first. • For simultaneous VHS and DVD operation, see page 9. Using the DVD's Menu +RW -RWVideo +R -RVideo DVD When you play a disc recorded with other equipment on this recorder, finalize the disc on the disc. • When playing a DVD+RW, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD-R, and DVD-RAM, you can select the title from...