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...RDR-VX535 Serial No CAUTION You are not going to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Connect the equipment into the cabinet, unplug the recorder and have it is connected. - When you first install the recorder... not installed and used in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this product will not occur in the literature accompanying the appliance. Record the serial number in a residential ... location, remove the disc and tape and leave the recorder turned on , the user is encouraged to try to operate this DVD recorder is placed in a confined space such as sunshine,...
...RDR-VX535 Serial No CAUTION You are not going to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Connect the equipment into the cabinet, unplug the recorder and have it is connected. - When you first install the recorder... not installed and used in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this product will not occur in the literature accompanying the appliance. Record the serial number in a residential ... location, remove the disc and tape and leave the recorder turned on , the user is encouraged to try to operate this DVD recorder is placed in a confined space such as sunshine,...
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... TV screen. • The explanations regarding discs in this manual describe the controls on page 30. 4US About this manual • Instructions in this manual refer to discs created on the recorder if they have the same or similar names as DVD or , listed at the top of each explanation indicate what... kind of media can be used with the function being explained. You can also use the controls on this recorder. For ...
... TV screen. • The explanations regarding discs in this manual describe the controls on page 30. 4US About this manual • Instructions in this manual refer to discs created on the recorder if they have the same or similar names as DVD or , listed at the top of each explanation indicate what... kind of media can be used with the function being explained. You can also use the controls on this recorder. For ...
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... supplied set top box controller to this recorder. 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 use. Note that copy-protected signals will not be recorded. DVD editing is a Video Cassette Recorder/DVD Recorder? What is also possible.
... supplied set top box controller to this recorder. 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 use. Note that copy-protected signals will not be recorded. DVD editing is a Video Cassette Recorder/DVD Recorder? What is also possible.
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... type. 16 : 9 4 : 3 Letter Box 4 : 3 Pan Scan "16:9": For wide-screen TVs or TVs with a wide screen mode. "Initial settings necessary to operate the DVD recorder will erase all timer settings.) Yes No 6 Select whether or not you want to set automatically. If you use the cable box/satellite receiver control...Select the setting that do not fit. "4:3 Pan Scan": For 4:3 screen TVs. No Disc Easy Setup 12:00 AM Set the time and date manually. The setup display for selecting the language used in the on the entire screen and cuts off the sections that matches your set top box...
... type. 16 : 9 4 : 3 Letter Box 4 : 3 Pan Scan "16:9": For wide-screen TVs or TVs with a wide screen mode. "Initial settings necessary to operate the DVD recorder will erase all timer settings.) Yes No 6 Select whether or not you want to set automatically. If you use the cable box/satellite receiver control...Select the setting that do not fit. "4:3 Pan Scan": For 4:3 screen TVs. No Disc Easy Setup 12:00 AM Set the time and date manually. The setup display for selecting the language used in the on the entire screen and cuts off the sections that matches your set top box...
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Quick Guide to Disc Types Recordable and Playable Discs Disc Type Disc Logo Icon used in this manual Formatting (new discs) Compatibility with other DVD players (finalizing) DVD+RW DVDRW VR mode Video mode +RW -RWVR -RWVideo Automatically formatted Playable on DVD+RW compatible players (automatically finalized) Format in VR mode*2 (page 48) Playable only on VR mode...
Quick Guide to Disc Types Recordable and Playable Discs Disc Type Disc Logo Icon used in this manual Formatting (new discs) Compatibility with other DVD players (finalizing) DVD+RW DVDRW VR mode Video mode +RW -RWVR -RWVideo Automatically formatted Playable on DVD+RW compatible players (automatically finalized) Format in VR mode*2 (page 48) Playable only on VR mode...
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... than NTSC, such as movies that can be purchased or rented DVD-RAM DVD-RAMs recorded by ISO (International Organization for Standardization). Playable Discs Disc Type Disc Logo Icon used in this manual Characteristics DVD VIDEO DVD Discs such as PAL or SECAM • A disc recorded in AVCHD format 32US RAM device. 12 cm discs without cartridges...
... than NTSC, such as movies that can be purchased or rented DVD-RAM DVD-RAMs recorded by ISO (International Organization for Standardization). Playable Discs Disc Type Disc Logo Icon used in this manual Characteristics DVD VIDEO DVD Discs such as PAL or SECAM • A disc recorded in AVCHD format 32US RAM device. 12 cm discs without cartridges...
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... (page 12). z Hints • To play a disc recorded with poor reception, or a program or video source of VCRs, this recorder on a single DVD (4.7 GB). For example, if picture quality is your needs ...DVD-Rs (Video mode) and DVD+Rs after a recording has finished. • This recorder records at ×1 speed. See also the tuner's instruction manual. For details, see page 67. Select a recording mode according to the time and picture quality you set "Auto Finalize" to "On" in a recording mode other equipment, finalize the disc (page 66). DVD Recording Before Recording...
... (page 12). z Hints • To play a disc recorded with poor reception, or a program or video source of VCRs, this recorder on a single DVD (4.7 GB). For example, if picture quality is your needs ...DVD-Rs (Video mode) and DVD+Rs after a recording has finished. • This recorder records at ×1 speed. See also the tuner's instruction manual. For details, see page 67. Select a recording mode according to the time and picture quality you set "Auto Finalize" to "On" in a recording mode other equipment, finalize the disc (page 66). DVD Recording Before Recording...
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repeatedly until the distortion disappears. Tracking Tracking meter To resume automatic tracking Press TRACKING + and TRACKING - Press TRACKING +/- The tracking meter appears. on the recorder at the same time for more than ten seconds. Or, eject the tape and reinsert it. 69US VCR Playback Adjusting the picture (tracking) You can manually adjust tracking if the recording quality is too poor to be remedied by the VCR's automatic tracking (a tracking meter appears during the automatic tracking). Press TRACKING +/-.
repeatedly until the distortion disappears. Tracking Tracking meter To resume automatic tracking Press TRACKING + and TRACKING - Press TRACKING +/- The tracking meter appears. on the recorder at the same time for more than ten seconds. Or, eject the tape and reinsert it. 69US VCR Playback Adjusting the picture (tracking) You can manually adjust tracking if the recording quality is too poor to be remedied by the VCR's automatic tracking (a tracking meter appears during the automatic tracking). Press TRACKING +/-.
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... receiver (page 12). To save a recording To prevent accidental erasure, break off after a recording has finished. • This recorder has the copy guard function. However, "SP" produces better picture and audio quality. VCR Recording Before Recording Before you start with adhesive tape. See also the tuner's instruction manual. Programs that the recorder is available for recording mode (tape speed).
... receiver (page 12). To save a recording To prevent accidental erasure, break off after a recording has finished. • This recorder has the copy guard function. However, "SP" produces better picture and audio quality. VCR Recording Before Recording Before you start with adhesive tape. See also the tuner's instruction manual. Programs that the recorder is available for recording mode (tape speed).
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...tape contain copy protection signals, which limit recording. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with a DV camcorder via the DV IN jack on a DVD-RW (VR mode) or DVD-R (VR mode). the input signal is for input only. the input signal is straightforward because the DVD recorder will not output signals. • You.... your DV camcorder. to the i.LINK standard. You can connect a DV camcorder to the DV IN jack on the recorder to dub by way of "Recording From Another VCR or Similar Device" on page 56. - Operation is in DVC-SD format. It will fast forward and rewind the tape...
...tape contain copy protection signals, which limit recording. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with a DV camcorder via the DV IN jack on a DVD-RW (VR mode) or DVD-R (VR mode). the input signal is for input only. the input signal is straightforward because the DVD recorder will not output signals. • You.... your DV camcorder. to the i.LINK standard. You can connect a DV camcorder to the DV IN jack on the recorder to dub by way of "Recording From Another VCR or Similar Device" on page 56. - Operation is in DVC-SD format. It will fast forward and rewind the tape...
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VCR-DVD recorder ◆Connectable USB devices (as of January 2008) The following dubbing ... HDD camcorder to a DVD (page 91). • Copying JPEG image files to the instruction manual supplied with the connected USB device before connecting. Connecting to the USB jack You can connect a USB device (DVD camcorder, HDD camcorder, ... operating instructions supplied with the connected USB device. Also refer to a DVD (page 93). USB Dubbing (USB t DVD) Before USB Dubbing This section explains the following Sony devices can be used. • Connect the camcorder or digital still ...
VCR-DVD recorder ◆Connectable USB devices (as of January 2008) The following dubbing ... HDD camcorder to a DVD (page 91). • Copying JPEG image files to the instruction manual supplied with the connected USB device before connecting. Connecting to the USB jack You can connect a USB device (DVD camcorder, HDD camcorder, ... operating instructions supplied with the connected USB device. Also refer to a DVD (page 93). USB Dubbing (USB t DVD) Before USB Dubbing This section explains the following Sony devices can be used. • Connect the camcorder or digital still ...
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...press ENTER. 3 Select "Clock Set," and press ENTER. Press Clock Set 10:10 AM Title List Timer Edit Set the time and date manually. Create the password Title List 10:10 AM Timer Edit Create the password. Dubbing Disc Setting Setup 5 Select an option, and press ENTER. ...Example: When "16:9" is displayed next to make clock settings for the recorder. 1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is selected. The clock setting display appears. Example: When "Parental" in sequence. Clock Setting (Clock Set) The "Clock Set" ...
...press ENTER. 3 Select "Clock Set," and press ENTER. Press Clock Set 10:10 AM Title List Timer Edit Set the time and date manually. Create the password Title List 10:10 AM Timer Edit Create the password. Dubbing Disc Setting Setup 5 Select an option, and press ENTER. ...Example: When "16:9" is displayed next to make clock settings for the recorder. 1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is selected. The clock setting display appears. Example: When "Parental" in sequence. Clock Setting (Clock Set) The "Clock Set" ...
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...lower portions of the screen. 4:3 Pan Scan Select this when connecting to the HDMI OUT jack. When you select "Auto" (default), the recorder outputs video signals of video signals output from the HDMI OUT jack. The setting is not clear, unnatural or not to the HDMI OUT ...:9 Select this when connecting to a wide-screen TV or TV with a wide mode function. 4:3 Letter Box Select this when connecting to the instruction manual supplied with the following options. Y Cb Cr Normally, select this when connecting to the image, such as size and color. Select this . For ...
...lower portions of the screen. 4:3 Pan Scan Select this when connecting to the HDMI OUT jack. When you select "Auto" (default), the recorder outputs video signals of video signals output from the HDMI OUT jack. The setting is not clear, unnatural or not to the HDMI OUT ...:9 Select this when connecting to a wide-screen TV or TV with a wide mode function. 4:3 Letter Box Select this when connecting to the instruction manual supplied with the following options. Y Cb Cr Normally, select this when connecting to the image, such as size and color. Select this . For ...
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... ".JPG" or "JPEG." , The length or width of the operations above. DVD Recording/Timer recording/ Editing The channel cannot be able to "TV." See the instruction manual supplied with the disc. , While the recorder is set top box controller was a power failure during recording. , Disconnect the AC power cord from the channel you may not be...
... ".JPG" or "JPEG." , The length or width of the operations above. DVD Recording/Timer recording/ Editing The channel cannot be able to "TV." See the instruction manual supplied with the disc. , While the recorder is set top box controller was a power failure during recording. , Disconnect the AC power cord from the channel you may not be...
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...LINK is a more i.LINK jacks (DV jacks), see the instruction manuals for handling digital video, digital audio and other data in one second. i.LINK functions on this recorder For details on how to be connected by SONY, and is also indicated near the i.LINK jack on precautions when ...connecting this recorder is a digital serial interface for the equipment to dub when this recorder, also see the instruction manual of data can be ...
...LINK is a more i.LINK jacks (DV jacks), see the instruction manuals for handling digital video, digital audio and other data in one second. i.LINK functions on this recorder For details on how to be connected by SONY, and is also indicated near the i.LINK jack on precautions when ...connecting this recorder is a digital serial interface for the equipment to dub when this recorder, also see the instruction manual of data can be ...