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... Service Centre at : Customer Information Service 115 Gordon Baker Road, Toronto, Ontario, M2H 3R6 © 2006 Sony Corporation 2-672-429-11(1) US Video Cassette Recorder/ DVD Recorder Operating Instructions RDR-VX530 For customers in the space provided below. Model No. RDR-VX530 Serial No For customers in Canada If this product is not working properly, please call upon your...
... Service Centre at : Customer Information Service 115 Gordon Baker Road, Toronto, Ontario, M2H 3R6 © 2006 Sony Corporation 2-672-429-11(1) US Video Cassette Recorder/ DVD Recorder Operating Instructions RDR-VX530 For customers in the space provided below. Model No. RDR-VX530 Serial No For customers in Canada If this product is not working properly, please call upon your...
Operating Instructions
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...;R STRÅLNINGEN. These limits are not going to use of optical instruments with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to disassemble the cabinet. When you first install the recorder, or when you are designed to AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO THE BEAM. KLASSE 3B SICHTBARE ...turned off and on a soft surface such as it is connected to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in accordance with this DVD recorder is located on the lenses inside the enclosure. UNDGÅ DIREKTE UDSÆTTELSE FOR STRÅLING. Refer servicing...
...;R STRÅLNINGEN. These limits are not going to use of optical instruments with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to disassemble the cabinet. When you first install the recorder, or when you are designed to AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO THE BEAM. KLASSE 3B SICHTBARE ...turned off and on a soft surface such as it is connected to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in accordance with this DVD recorder is located on the lenses inside the enclosure. UNDGÅ DIREKTE UDSÆTTELSE FOR STRÅLING. Refer servicing...
Operating Instructions
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... a malfunction of time you have any discs. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all servicing to this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for your nearest Sony dealer. be operated in a horizontal position only. • Keep the recorder, discs, and cassettes away from equipment with strong magnets...
... a malfunction of time you have any discs. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all servicing to this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for your nearest Sony dealer. be operated in a horizontal position only. • Keep the recorder, discs, and cassettes away from equipment with strong magnets...
Operating Instructions
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About this manual • Instructions in this manual describe the controls on this recorder. You can also use the controls on the recorder if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote. • The on-screen display illustrations used in this... available for VHS VIDEOs * MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format defined by ISO/MPEG which compresses audio data. 4 The explanations do not apply to discs created on the remote. Icon +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R Meaning Functions available for DVD+RWs Functions available for DVD-RWs in VR (Video Recording) mode Functions...
About this manual • Instructions in this manual describe the controls on this recorder. You can also use the controls on the recorder if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote. • The on-screen display illustrations used in this... available for VHS VIDEOs * MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format defined by ISO/MPEG which compresses audio data. 4 The explanations do not apply to discs created on the remote. Icon +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R Meaning Functions available for DVD+RWs Functions available for DVD-RWs in VR (Video Recording) mode Functions...
Operating Instructions
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...'s attention to change channels on the cable box/satellite receiver whenever the cable box/satellite receiver and the recorder are turned on. Hookups and Settings Hooking Up the Recorder Follow steps 1 to 7 to hook up the cable box/ satellite receiver control, check that provides guidelines...with hookup A or B. Notes • Plug cords securely to prevent unwanted noise. • See the instructions supplied with the components to be connected. • You cannot connect this recorder to a TV that the cable ground shall be used with an antenna output B (page 14) only Cable...
...'s attention to change channels on the cable box/satellite receiver whenever the cable box/satellite receiver and the recorder are turned on. Hookups and Settings Hooking Up the Recorder Follow steps 1 to 7 to hook up the cable box/ satellite receiver control, check that provides guidelines...with hookup A or B. Notes • Plug cords securely to prevent unwanted noise. • See the instructions supplied with the components to be connected. • You cannot connect this recorder to a TV that the cable ground shall be used with an antenna output B (page 14) only Cable...
Operating Instructions
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... or satellite receiver. To watch cable or satellite programs, you can record any channel on the recorder (L1) to the input jack connected to the cable box or satellite receiver (LINE 1 IN). For details, see the tuner's operating instructions. ,continued 13 Hookups and Settings A: Cable box or satellite receiver...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). Place the set top box controller near the remote sensor on ...
... or satellite receiver. To watch cable or satellite programs, you can record any channel on the recorder (L1) to the input jack connected to the cable box or satellite receiver (LINE 1 IN). For details, see the tuner's operating instructions. ,continued 13 Hookups and Settings A: Cable box or satellite receiver...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). Place the set top box controller near the remote sensor on ...
Operating Instructions
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... effect of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. z Hints • For correct speaker location, see the operating instructions supplied with the connected components. • During VHS playback, the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jacks can also output digital audio signals. Otherwise, no sound or a ...jacks, you have completed the connection, make the appropriate settings under license from Dolby Laboratories. Notes • During DVD recording, the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jacks output DVD audio signals only. Surround 3 Virtual speaker B Connecting to audio L/R jacks This connection uses a stereo amplifier's (...
... effect of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. z Hints • For correct speaker location, see the operating instructions supplied with the connected components. • During VHS playback, the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jacks can also output digital audio signals. Otherwise, no sound or a ...jacks, you have completed the connection, make the appropriate settings under license from Dolby Laboratories. Notes • During DVD recording, the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jacks output DVD audio signals only. Surround 3 Virtual speaker B Connecting to audio L/R jacks This connection uses a stereo amplifier's (...
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See the instructions supplied with this recorder? (Changes to use the cable box/satellite receiver control (page 12), select "Yes." If you connect your cable box or satellite receiver to the recorder's audio/video input (page 13), select "Line1" or "Line2" and press ENTER, then go to confirm the cable box's antenna output ... Setup 10:10 AM Select your set top box. 10:10 AM OK Cancel If you connect the satellite receiver or cable box to the recorder's antenna input (page 14), select "Ch3" or "Ch4" and press ENTER, then go to step 11. 8 Press the number buttons to enter the brand...
See the instructions supplied with this recorder? (Changes to use the cable box/satellite receiver control (page 12), select "Yes." If you connect your cable box or satellite receiver to the recorder's audio/video input (page 13), select "Line1" or "Line2" and press ENTER, then go to confirm the cable box's antenna output ... Setup 10:10 AM Select your set top box. 10:10 AM OK Cancel If you connect the satellite receiver or cable box to the recorder's antenna input (page 14), select "Ch3" or "Ch4" and press ENTER, then go to step 11. 8 Press the number buttons to enter the brand...
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...equipment has an S video jack, you can connect a second DVD player and record DVDs. Connecting to the LINE 2 IN jacks on page 53 and page 83. Do not connect to LINE 2 IN VCR-DVD recorder : Signal flow 28 Connecting Another VCR or Similar Device After ...disconnecting the recorder's power cord from an AC outlet, connect the other VCR or similar device to the LINE 2 IN jacks of this recorder. See also the instruction manual supplied with the connected equipment. To record on this recorder, see "Recording...
...equipment has an S video jack, you can connect a second DVD player and record DVDs. Connecting to the LINE 2 IN jacks on page 53 and page 83. Do not connect to LINE 2 IN VCR-DVD recorder : Signal flow 28 Connecting Another VCR or Similar Device After ...disconnecting the recorder's power cord from an AC outlet, connect the other VCR or similar device to the LINE 2 IN jacks of this recorder. See also the instruction manual supplied with the connected equipment. To record on this recorder, see "Recording...
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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 ...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... disc space. *5 Erasing titles or chapters does not free up disc space. *6 When using DVD+R DL (Double Layer) discs, see the instructions supplied with the discs. ,continued 31
Quick Guide to Disc Types Recording Features Editing Features Rewrite (page 70) Auto Chapter (page 51) Manual Chapter (page 62) Change Title ...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... disc space. *5 Erasing titles or chapters does not free up disc space. *6 When using DVD+R DL (Double Layer) discs, see the instructions supplied with the discs. ,continued 31
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... Disc (CD) standard, playback on this product. 34 For more information, see the instructions supplied with digital audio material on one side with the DVD VIDEOs/ VIDEO CDs. RDR-VX530 NO. If you use discs with copyright protection technologies are some record companies. Recently, various music discs encoded with "For Video" printed on their packaging...
... Disc (CD) standard, playback on this product. 34 For more information, see the instructions supplied with digital audio material on one side with the DVD VIDEOs/ VIDEO CDs. RDR-VX530 NO. If you use discs with copyright protection technologies are some record companies. Recently, various music discs encoded with "For Video" printed on their packaging...
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...or Playlist (DVD-RW (VR mode)/DVD-R (VR mode)/DVD-RAM only). Playing restricted DVDs (Parental Control) DVD If you start from the same point. Simply press M during Scan Audio. When you play another title. - See the instructions supplied with PBC function off. you make a recording. you ...RVR -RVideo 1 During playback, press REPEAT. 2 Select "A" using the number buttons and press ENTER. The recorder starts playback. Playing quickly with sound (Scan Audio) (DVDs with Dolby Digital soundtracks only) You can play VIDEO CDs interactively using a menu on your four digit password ...
...or Playlist (DVD-RW (VR mode)/DVD-R (VR mode)/DVD-RAM only). Playing restricted DVDs (Parental Control) DVD If you start from the same point. Simply press M during Scan Audio. When you play another title. - See the instructions supplied with PBC function off. you make a recording. you ...RVR -RVideo 1 During playback, press REPEAT. 2 Select "A" using the number buttons and press ENTER. The recorder starts playback. Playing quickly with sound (Scan Audio) (DVDs with Dolby Digital soundtracks only) You can play VIDEO CDs interactively using a menu on your four digit password ...
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... and JPEG image files, you want to view, and press ENTER. 8 Press H PLAY to start the slide show with sound. 1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder. 2 Insert a DATA CD/DATA DVD containing both the MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files. The "Photo" display appears. 7 Select the folder you can enjoy a slide show...
... and JPEG image files, you want to view, and press ENTER. 8 Press H PLAY to start the slide show with sound. 1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder. 2 Insert a DATA CD/DATA DVD containing both the MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files. The "Photo" display appears. 7 Select the folder you can enjoy a slide show...
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... the connected equipment turns off, the recording stops and the recorder turns off the equipment and press SYNCHRO REC, before recording starts. If you want to turn off . The recorder starts recording the second program about the recording mode, see the tuner's operating instructions. • During Synchro-Rec standby,...For details about ten seconds after the first program has finished. 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, ...
... the connected equipment turns off, the recording stops and the recorder turns off the equipment and press SYNCHRO REC, before recording starts. If you want to turn off . The recorder starts recording the second program about the recording mode, see the tuner's operating instructions. • During Synchro-Rec standby,...For details about ten seconds after the first program has finished. 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, ...
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... equipment and press SYNCHRO REC, before Synchro-Rec starts. • The Synchro-Rec function does not work . • After a recording has finished, the recorder enters the Synchro-Rec standby mode until the SYNCHRO REC indicator turns off . • To use the connected equipment during Synchro-Rec ...change or cancel timer settings using the Timer List menu. For details, see the tuner's operating instructions. • During Synchro-Rec standby, the Auto Clock Set function does not work with the recorder turned on a tape with its safety tab removed. • If Synchro-Rec starts with some...
... equipment and press SYNCHRO REC, before Synchro-Rec starts. • The Synchro-Rec function does not work . • After a recording has finished, the recorder enters the Synchro-Rec standby mode until the SYNCHRO REC indicator turns off . • To use the connected equipment during Synchro-Rec ...change or cancel timer settings using the Timer List menu. For details, see the tuner's operating instructions. • During Synchro-Rec standby, the Auto Clock Set function does not work with the recorder turned on a tape with its safety tab removed. • If Synchro-Rec starts with some...
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...camera : Signal flow 93 To record from a DV/D8 format tape. you - See the instruction manual supplied with this recorder conforms to the i.LINK standard. Do not connect a MICROMV format digital video camera even if it has an i.LINK jack. - Hookups VCR-DVD recorder DV/D8 Dubbing (DV/D8 t DVD) DV IN to DV IN... i.LINK cable (not supplied) to the LINE IN jack and follow the instructions of the LINE IN jacks, see "About i.LINK" on the front panel. For ...
...camera : Signal flow 93 To record from a DV/D8 format tape. you - See the instruction manual supplied with this recorder conforms to the i.LINK standard. Do not connect a MICROMV format digital video camera even if it has an i.LINK jack. - Hookups VCR-DVD recorder DV/D8 Dubbing (DV/D8 t DVD) DV IN to DV IN... i.LINK cable (not supplied) to the LINE IN jack and follow the instructions of the LINE IN jacks, see "About i.LINK" on the front panel. For ...
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...onto a disc with a single press of "Dubbing From a DV/D8 Format Tape to stop recording Press x STOP. When playback of "Dubbing From a DV/D8 Format Tape to a DVD" (page 94), and press SYSTEM MENU to a DVD (One Touch Dubbing) +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -RVR -RVideo You can also perform One...of the ONE TOUCH DUBBING button. The recorder controls the digital video camera for the recorder to a DVD" on the TV screen. Dubbing an entire DV/D8 format tape to turn off the display. 2 Press ONE TOUCH DUBBING. x STOP ONE TOUCH DUBBING 96 Follow the instructions appearing on page 94.
...onto a disc with a single press of "Dubbing From a DV/D8 Format Tape to stop recording Press x STOP. When playback of "Dubbing From a DV/D8 Format Tape to a DVD" (page 94), and press SYSTEM MENU to a DVD (One Touch Dubbing) +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -RVR -RVideo You can also perform One...of the ONE TOUCH DUBBING button. The recorder controls the digital video camera for the recorder to a DVD" on the TV screen. Dubbing an entire DV/D8 format tape to turn off the display. 2 Press ONE TOUCH DUBBING. x STOP ONE TOUCH DUBBING 96 Follow the instructions appearing on page 94.
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...lights up in dark areas by increasing the black level. Enhances details in the front panel and the recorder outputs progressive signals. On Raises the standard black level. Select the setting that best suits the program you... appears too dark. Black Level Selects the black level (setup level) for the video signals output from the recorder to the standard level. 16:9 4:3 Letter Box 4:3 Pan Scan Note Depending on the disc, "4:3 Letter ...the color intensity. Picture Control You can adjust the video signal of DVD or VIDEO CD (with PBC function off) from the LINE OUT jacks (page 16).
...lights up in dark areas by increasing the black level. Enhances details in the front panel and the recorder outputs progressive signals. On Raises the standard black level. Select the setting that best suits the program you... appears too dark. Black Level Selects the black level (setup level) for the video signals output from the recorder to the standard level. 16:9 4:3 Letter Box 4:3 Pan Scan Note Depending on the disc, "4:3 Letter ...the color intensity. Picture Control You can adjust the video signal of DVD or VIDEO CD (with PBC function off) from the LINE OUT jacks (page 16).
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...Setup," and press ENTER. 3 Select "Easy Setup," and press ENTER. Easy Setup (Resetting the Recorder) Select this to make initial settings. Start Cancel 4 Select "Start," and press ENTER. 5 Follow the instructions for Easy Setup (page 23) from step 5. 108 The default command mode of your previous ...Changes the command mode of this recorder if other DVD equipment is reset to the setting made all of the recorder. Be sure to match the COMMAND MODE switch on page 26. For details, see "If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder" on the remote to the ...
...Setup," and press ENTER. 3 Select "Easy Setup," and press ENTER. Easy Setup (Resetting the Recorder) Select this to make initial settings. Start Cancel 4 Select "Start," and press ENTER. 5 Follow the instructions for Easy Setup (page 23) from step 5. 108 The default command mode of your previous ...Changes the command mode of this recorder if other DVD equipment is reset to the setting made all of the recorder. Be sure to match the COMMAND MODE switch on page 26. For details, see "If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder" on the remote to the ...
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... connected to the recorder's input jack does not appear on your nearest Sony dealer. In this problem even when you are connected to a combination TV/VIDEO player, the copy-protection...are distorted. , Reorient the TV antenna. , Adjust the picture (see the TV's instruction manual). , Place the recorder and TV farther apart. , Place the TV and any TV program using the INPUT SELECT...DVD player, VCR, or tuner goes through your VCR to get to your TV, or if you connect your recorder directly to your TV, try connecting your recorder to your TV's S VIDEO input. , You have set the recorder...
... connected to the recorder's input jack does not appear on your nearest Sony dealer. In this problem even when you are connected to a combination TV/VIDEO player, the copy-protection...are distorted. , Reorient the TV antenna. , Adjust the picture (see the TV's instruction manual). , Place the recorder and TV farther apart. , Place the TV and any TV program using the INPUT SELECT...DVD player, VCR, or tuner goes through your VCR to get to your TV, or if you connect your recorder directly to your TV, try connecting your recorder to your TV's S VIDEO input. , You have set the recorder...