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...AF KLASSE 3B VED ÅBNING. RDR-VX535 Serial No CAUTION You are designed to excessive heat such as a bookshelf or similar unit. 2US This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in this DVD recorder is intended to alert the user to..., remove the disc and tape and leave the recorder turned on for help. Batteries or batteries installed apparatus shall not be changed only at the rear of the unit. As the laser beam used in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this product. UNNGÅ DIREKTE EKSPONERING...
...AF KLASSE 3B VED ÅBNING. RDR-VX535 Serial No CAUTION You are designed to excessive heat such as a bookshelf or similar unit. 2US This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in this DVD recorder is intended to alert the user to..., remove the disc and tape and leave the recorder turned on for help. Batteries or batteries installed apparatus shall not be changed only at the rear of the unit. As the laser beam used in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this product. UNNGÅ DIREKTE EKSPONERING...
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Copyrights • Television programs, films, video tapes, discs, and other materials may be recordable, depending on your nearest Sony dealer. Copy guard function Since the recorder has a copy guard function, programs received through an external tuner (not supplied) may contain copy protection ...may be damaged. If you do not place objects filled with cable television transmission may not be copyrighted. On recording • Contents of the recording cannot be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized...
Copyrights • Television programs, films, video tapes, discs, and other materials may be recordable, depending on your nearest Sony dealer. Copy guard function Since the recorder has a copy guard function, programs received through an external tuner (not supplied) may contain copy protection ...may be damaged. If you do not place objects filled with cable television transmission may not be copyrighted. On recording • Contents of the recording cannot be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized...
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... graphics displayed on page 30. 4US For details about usable discs, see "Quick Guide to discs that are created on other recorders and played back on this recorder. • Icons, such as DVD or , listed at the top of each explanation indicate what kind of media 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 with ...
... graphics displayed on page 30. 4US For details about usable discs, see "Quick Guide to discs that are created on other recorders and played back on this recorder. • Icons, such as DVD or , listed at the top of each explanation indicate what kind of media 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 with ...
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... Preparing the Remote 21 Step 7: Easy Setup 23 Connecting Another VCR or Similar Device 27 Quick Guide to Disc Types 30 Recordable and Playable Discs 30 Playable Discs 32 DVD Operation DVD/USB Playback 34 Playing Discs 34 Playback Options 35 Playing a ... 45 DVD Recording 47 Before Recording 47 DVD Recording From Connected Equipment Without the Timer 49 DVD Timer Recording From Connected Equipment 51 Changing or Canceling DVD Timer Settings (Timer List 53 Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec 54 Recording From Another VCR or Similar Device 56 DVD Editing...
... Preparing the Remote 21 Step 7: Easy Setup 23 Connecting Another VCR or Similar Device 27 Quick Guide to Disc Types 30 Recordable and Playable Discs 30 Playable Discs 32 DVD Operation DVD/USB Playback 34 Playing Discs 34 Playback Options 35 Playing a ... 45 DVD Recording 47 Before Recording 47 DVD Recording From Connected Equipment Without the Timer 49 DVD Timer Recording From Connected Equipment 51 Changing or Canceling DVD Timer Settings (Timer List 53 Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec 54 Recording From Another VCR or Similar Device 56 DVD Editing...
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... Selecting the Sound During Playback 73 VCR Recording 74 Before Recording 74 VCR Recording From Connected Equipment Without the Timer 75 VCR Timer Recording From Connected Equipment 77 Changing or Canceling VCR Timer Settings (Timer List 79 Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec 80 Recording From Another VCR or Similar Device 82 Dubbing (TAPE y DVD 83 Dubbing From a VHS Tape...
... Selecting the Sound During Playback 73 VCR Recording 74 Before Recording 74 VCR Recording From Connected Equipment Without the Timer 75 VCR Timer Recording From Connected Equipment 77 Changing or Canceling VCR Timer Settings (Timer List 79 Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec 80 Recording From Another VCR or Similar Device 82 Dubbing (TAPE y DVD 83 Dubbing From a VHS Tape...
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Additional Information 107 Troubleshooting 107 Notes About This Recorder 112 Specifications 113 About i.LINK 115 Guide to Parts and Controls 116 DVD Audio/Subtitle Language 120 Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Brand Code 121 Index 126 7US
Additional Information 107 Troubleshooting 107 Notes About This Recorder 112 Specifications 113 About i.LINK 115 Guide to Parts and Controls 116 DVD Audio/Subtitle Language 120 Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Brand Code 121 Index 126 7US
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Control your cable box or satellite receiver (page 12). 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 this recorder. VIDEO DVD Easy selection between a DVD disc and VHS tape with built-in either manually or using...
Control your cable box or satellite receiver (page 12). 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 this recorder. VIDEO DVD Easy selection between a DVD disc and VHS tape with built-in either manually or using...
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... Record a program on a DVD Possible Simultaneous Operations VCR Playback VCR Recording DVD Playback DVD Recording - Quick access to a DVD. i.LINK cable Dubbing USB cable Creating your DV camcorder or USB device to the recorder to dub video or photo contents to recorded titles - You can also record from LINE1 and LINE2 at the same time. 9US No Yes Yes*3 No - *1 When pressing DVD, VCR...
... Record a program on a DVD Possible Simultaneous Operations VCR Playback VCR Recording DVD Playback DVD Recording - Quick access to a DVD. i.LINK cable Dubbing USB cable Creating your DV camcorder or USB device to the recorder to dub video or photo contents to recorded titles - You can also record from LINE1 and LINE2 at the same time. 9US No Yes Yes*3 No - *1 When pressing DVD, VCR...
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Once you become familiar with the basic operations, you will find the recorder easy to operate this recorder. How to Use the On-Screen Menus The following three displays are mainly used to use. SYSTEM MENU 123 456 789 0 O RETURN M/m/
Once you become familiar with the basic operations, you will find the recorder easy to operate this recorder. How to Use the On-Screen Menus The following three displays are mainly used to use. SYSTEM MENU 123 456 789 0 O RETURN M/m/
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The sub-menu displays options applicable only to select an option, press You can search for a title/chapter/ track, check the playing and remaining time, or change settings for the selected item OPTIONS The OPTIONS menu appears when you select an item from a list menu (e.g., a title from the Title List menu), and press ENTER. The displayed options differ depending on the situation and disc type. The displayed options differ depending on the media type. Press M/m to the selected item. Title 01 LINE 1 02 LINE 1 03 LINE 1 04 LINE 1 T LINE 1 May/02/2008 08:00 PM 10:10 AM ...
The sub-menu displays options applicable only to select an option, press You can search for a title/chapter/ track, check the playing and remaining time, or change settings for the selected item OPTIONS The OPTIONS menu appears when you select an item from a list menu (e.g., a title from the Title List menu), and press ENTER. The displayed options differ depending on the situation and disc type. The displayed options differ depending on the media type. Press M/m to the selected item. Title 01 LINE 1 02 LINE 1 03 LINE 1 04 LINE 1 T LINE 1 May/02/2008 08:00 PM 10:10 AM ...
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... - Using the cable box/satellite receiver control function This function allows the recorder to a tuner that has audio/ video output jacks. Check the brand code of your VCR using your VCR connected to an antenna, connect this recorder, you have a video input jack. • Be sure to disconnect the... power cord of the recorder. Connect the set top box controller. In the cases above, contact...
... - Using the cable box/satellite receiver control function This function allows the recorder to a tuner that has audio/ video output jacks. Check the brand code of your VCR using your VCR connected to an antenna, connect this recorder, you have a video input jack. • Be sure to disconnect the... power cord of the recorder. Connect the set top box controller. In the cases above, contact...
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... channel on the cable box or satellite receiver. When using an audio/video cord. You need to match the input source on the recorder (LINE1) to the input jack connected to the cable box or satellite receiver (LINE 1 IN). Leave the audio plugs connected to the AUDIO L/R jacks. You ... ANT IN TO TV Antenna cable (not supplied) to antenna input TV S video cord (not supplied) to SET TOP BOX CONTROL SET TOP BOX CONTROL VCR-DVD recorder LINE 1 IN VIDEO S VIDEO to LINE 1 IN S VIDEO AUDIO to LINE 1 IN HDMI OUT SET TOP BOX CONTROL LINE 1 IN VIDEO LINE OUT AUDIO OUT...
... channel on the cable box or satellite receiver. When using an audio/video cord. You need to match the input source on the recorder (LINE1) to the input jack connected to the cable box or satellite receiver (LINE 1 IN). Leave the audio plugs connected to the AUDIO L/R jacks. You ... ANT IN TO TV Antenna cable (not supplied) to antenna input TV S video cord (not supplied) to SET TOP BOX CONTROL SET TOP BOX CONTROL VCR-DVD recorder LINE 1 IN VIDEO S VIDEO to LINE 1 IN S VIDEO AUDIO to LINE 1 IN HDMI OUT SET TOP BOX CONTROL LINE 1 IN VIDEO LINE OUT AUDIO OUT...
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z Hint You can also connect a cable box/satellite receiver to the S VIDEO and yellow VIDEO jacks at the same time. • Synchro-Recording does not work with some tuners. Notes • Do not connect to the LINE 2 IN jacks on the front panel. For details, see the tuner's operating instructions. 14US In this case, select "Line2" for "Connections" of "Set Top Box Control" in the "Features" setup (page 103).
z Hint You can also connect a cable box/satellite receiver to the S VIDEO and yellow VIDEO jacks at the same time. • Synchro-Recording does not work with some tuners. Notes • Do not connect to the LINE 2 IN jacks on the front panel. For details, see the tuner's operating instructions. 14US In this case, select "Line2" for "Connections" of "Set Top Box Control" in the "Features" setup (page 103).
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... or 17. This will cause unwanted noise to the LINE OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) jacks of the recorder. Step 3: Connecting to Your TV Connect the supplied audio/video cord to come from your TV's... VIDEO L PB R R PR AUDIO AUDIO COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT : Signal flow When playing "wide screen" images Some recorded images may not fit your TV has an HDMI jack, or component video input jacks, see page 98. INPUT TV or...) Hookups and Settings LINE OUT VIDEO (yellow) Audio/video cord (supplied) L R AUDIO VCR-DVD recorder (white) (red) to the LINE IN (AUDIO L/R) jacks at the same time.
... or 17. This will cause unwanted noise to the LINE OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) jacks of the recorder. Step 3: Connecting to Your TV Connect the supplied audio/video cord to come from your TV's... VIDEO L PB R R PR AUDIO AUDIO COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT : Signal flow When playing "wide screen" images Some recorded images may not fit your TV has an HDMI jack, or component video input jacks, see page 98. INPUT TV or...) Hookups and Settings LINE OUT VIDEO (yellow) Audio/video cord (supplied) L R AUDIO VCR-DVD recorder (white) (red) to the LINE IN (AUDIO L/R) jacks at the same time.
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... COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT VCR-DVD recorder Using the Control for HDMI functions for 'BRAVIA' Sync (for HDMI connections only) By connecting Sony components that are not HDCP compliant (e.g., DVI jacks on PC displays). • During DVD recording, you cannot watch VHS pictures by using a certified Sony HDMI cord (supplied).... for HDMI function may not work. To prepare for the 'BRAVIA' Sync features Set "Control for HDMI functions. 16US "Player" appears on the TV screen when using the Control for HDMI" to DVI jacks that are trademarks or registered trademarks of Control...
... COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT VCR-DVD recorder Using the Control for HDMI functions for 'BRAVIA' Sync (for HDMI connections only) By connecting Sony components that are not HDCP compliant (e.g., DVI jacks on PC displays). • During DVD recording, you cannot watch VHS pictures by using a certified Sony HDMI cord (supplied).... for HDMI function may not work. To prepare for the 'BRAVIA' Sync features Set "Control for HDMI functions. 16US "Player" appears on the TV screen when using the Control for HDMI" to DVI jacks that are trademarks or registered trademarks of Control...
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You will output DVD video signals only. 17US Hookups and Settings If your TV accepts progressive 480p format signals, you cannot watch VHS pictures by pressing VIDEO, as the ... OUT SET TOP BOX CONTROL LINE 1 IN VIDEO LINE OUT AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT VIDEO L Y S VIDEO L PB R R PR AUDIO AUDIO COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT VCR-DVD recorder : Signal flow Note During DVD recording, you must use this connection and then set "Progressive" of the same kind and length.
You will output DVD video signals only. 17US Hookups and Settings If your TV accepts progressive 480p format signals, you cannot watch VHS pictures by pressing VIDEO, as the ... OUT SET TOP BOX CONTROL LINE 1 IN VIDEO LINE OUT AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT VIDEO L Y S VIDEO L PB R R PR AUDIO AUDIO COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT VCR-DVD recorder : Signal flow Note During DVD recording, you must use this connection and then set "Progressive" of the same kind and length.
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This will enable you to listen to coaxial digital input AV amplifier (receiver) with a decoder B [Speakers] Rear (R) Front (R) Subwoofer 18US AUDIO OUT L R VCR-DVD recorder Audio cord (white) (not supplied) (white) (red) (red) A INPUT L AUDIO R to AUDIO OUT (L/R) AV amplifier (receiver) HDMI OUT SET TOP BOX CONTROL LINE 1 IN VIDEO ...
This will enable you to listen to coaxial digital input AV amplifier (receiver) with a decoder B [Speakers] Rear (R) Front (R) Subwoofer 18US AUDIO OUT L R VCR-DVD recorder Audio cord (white) (not supplied) (white) (red) (red) A INPUT L AUDIO R to AUDIO OUT (L/R) AV amplifier (receiver) HDMI OUT SET TOP BOX CONTROL LINE 1 IN VIDEO ...
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... Connecting to "Dolby Digital" in the "Audio" setup (page 100). Surround 1 B Connecting to a digital audio input jack Use this recorder. - You can enjoy the surround function that the speakers are trademarks of DTS, Inc. © 1996-2007 DTS, Inc. use the ... *2 Manufactured under license under U.S. You can enjoy the surround effect of this connection if your speakers. Note During DVD recording, the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack outputs DVD audio signals only. After you have completed the connection, make the appropriate settings under license from two stereo speakers. and...
... Connecting to "Dolby Digital" in the "Audio" setup (page 100). Surround 1 B Connecting to a digital audio input jack Use this recorder. - You can enjoy the surround function that the speakers are trademarks of DTS, Inc. © 1996-2007 DTS, Inc. use the ... *2 Manufactured under license under U.S. You can enjoy the surround effect of this connection if your speakers. Note During DVD recording, the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack outputs DVD audio signals only. After you have completed the connection, make the appropriate settings under license from two stereo speakers. and...
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If you must wait for a short while before operating the recorder. Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord Plug the recorder and TV power cords into an AC outlet. After you connect the power cord, you connect additional equipment to this recorder (page 27), be sure to AC outlet < HDMI OUT SET TOP BOX CONTROL LINE 1 IN LI VIDEO VI S VIDEO AUDIO A 20US You can operate the recorder only after all connections are complete. to connect the power cord only after the front panel display lights up and the recorder enters standby mode.
If you must wait for a short while before operating the recorder. Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord Plug the recorder and TV power cords into an AC outlet. After you connect the power cord, you connect additional equipment to this recorder (page 27), be sure to AC outlet < HDMI OUT SET TOP BOX CONTROL LINE 1 IN LI VIDEO VI S VIDEO AUDIO A 20US You can operate the recorder only after all connections are complete. to connect the power cord only after the front panel display lights up and the recorder enters standby mode.
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... compartment. TV CH +/- Do not use , the batteries should leakage occur. The recorder may not work for the TV. 123 456 789 0 Notes • If the supplied remote interferes your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command mode number for an extended period of the buttons below may not.... Controlling a Sony TV with bare hands should last about three to recharge the batteries. - Be sure to operate your TV that can switch between digital and analog ,continued 21US Do not touch the liquid with the remote You can control the recorder using the remote, point it at...
... compartment. TV CH +/- Do not use , the batteries should leakage occur. The recorder may not work for the TV. 123 456 789 0 Notes • If the supplied remote interferes your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command mode number for an extended period of the buttons below may not.... Controlling a Sony TV with bare hands should last about three to recharge the batteries. - Be sure to operate your TV that can switch between digital and analog ,continued 21US Do not touch the liquid with the remote You can control the recorder using the remote, point it at...