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...Sony dealer regarding this DVD recorder is intended to alert the user to persons. KLASSE 3B SICHTBARE UND UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG WENN GEÖFFNET. UNDGÅ DIREKTE UDSÆTTELSE FOR STRÅLING. UNDVIK ATT DIREKT EXPONERA DIG FÖR STRÅLNINGEN. RDR-VX560...long time, be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the U.S.A Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are cautioned that the power cord can be determined by qualified personnel before...
...Sony dealer regarding this DVD recorder is intended to alert the user to persons. KLASSE 3B SICHTBARE UND UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG WENN GEÖFFNET. UNDGÅ DIREKTE UDSÆTTELSE FOR STRÅLING. UNDVIK ATT DIREKT EXPONERA DIG FÖR STRÅLNINGEN. RDR-VX560...long time, be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the U.S.A Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are cautioned that the power cord can be determined by qualified personnel before...
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...a still video image or on-screen display image on the apparatus. • When you have fallen into your nearest Sony dealer. Reverse engineering or disassembly is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to qualified service personnel. Plasma... plug. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. When a cart is prohibited. Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all servicing to avoid injury from the cable television transmitter and/or program owner. ...
...a still video image or on-screen display image on the apparatus. • When you have fallen into your nearest Sony dealer. Reverse engineering or disassembly is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to qualified service personnel. Plasma... plug. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. When a cart is prohibited. Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all servicing to avoid injury from the cable television transmitter and/or program owner. ...
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... Guide to discs that are created on other recorders and played back on this manual describe the controls on the remote. About this manual • Instructions in this manual refer to discs created on this recorder. The explanations do not apply to Disc Types" on -screen display illustrations used with the...
... Guide to discs that are created on other recorders and played back on this manual describe the controls on the remote. About this manual • Instructions in this manual refer to discs created on this recorder. The explanations do not apply to Disc Types" on -screen display illustrations used with the...
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...• You cannot connect this recorder, you have : - In the cases above, contact your cable service or satellite service company to your VCR using your cable box/satellite receiver. If you need to disconnect the power cord of each component before connecting. To use the recorder's remote .... See "Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Brand Code" (page 121). - Notes • Plug cords securely to prevent unwanted noise. • See the instructions supplied with the components to be able to a tuner that has audio/ video output jacks. Do not connect the power cord until you have a ...
...• You cannot connect this recorder, you have : - In the cases above, contact your cable service or satellite service company to your VCR using your cable box/satellite receiver. If you need to disconnect the power cord of each component before connecting. To use the recorder's remote .... See "Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Brand Code" (page 121). - Notes • Plug cords securely to prevent unwanted noise. • See the instructions supplied with the components to be able to a tuner that has audio/ video output jacks. Do not connect the power cord until you have a ...
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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). Notes • Do not connect to the LINE 2 IN jacks on the front panel. 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.
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). Notes • Do not connect to the LINE 2 IN jacks on the front panel. 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.
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... and sound. If your TV has an HDMI input jack Connect the HDMI* OUT jack using a certified Sony HDMI cord (not supplied). Be sure to the operating instructions supplied with the TV. HDMI, the HDMI Logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are not HDCP compliant (e.g.,... VIDEO L Y S VIDEO L PB R R PR AUDIO AUDIO 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 trademarks or registered trademarks of Control for HDMI function turn off the recorder...
... and sound. If your TV has an HDMI input jack Connect the HDMI* OUT jack using a certified Sony HDMI cord (not supplied). Be sure to the operating instructions supplied with the TV. HDMI, the HDMI Logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are not HDCP compliant (e.g.,... VIDEO L Y S VIDEO L PB R R PR AUDIO AUDIO 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 trademarks or registered trademarks of Control for HDMI function turn off the recorder...
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.... Select "Surround1," "Surround2," or "Surround3" in the "Audio" setup (page 100). and worldwide patents issued & pending. z Hints • For correct speaker location, see the operating instructions supplied with the connected components. • With a coaxial digital connection, you have completed the connection, make the appropriate settings under license from your AV amplifier...
.... Select "Surround1," "Surround2," or "Surround3" in the "Audio" setup (page 100). and worldwide patents issued & pending. z Hints • For correct speaker location, see the operating instructions supplied with the connected components. • With a coaxial digital connection, you have completed the connection, make the appropriate settings under license from your AV amplifier...
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...jacks on the front panel, see page 86 or 89. Also refer to the DV IN or USB jack on the front panel Connect other VCR or similar recording device to the LINE IN jacks of this case, connect the equipment to the LINE 1 IN (VIDEO/AUDIO) jacks (page ... a timer function, you connected to (pages 56 and 82). ,continued 27US In this recorder. For connection to the operating instructions supplied with the connected equipment. OUTPUT VIDEO AUDIO L R Audio/video cord (not supplied) VCR-DVD recorder LINE 2 IN VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R to LINE 2 IN : Signal flow z Hints • When ...
...jacks on the front panel, see page 86 or 89. Also refer to the DV IN or USB jack on the front panel Connect other VCR or similar recording device to the LINE IN jacks of this case, connect the equipment to the LINE 1 IN (VIDEO/AUDIO) jacks (page ... a timer function, you connected to (pages 56 and 82). ,continued 27US In this recorder. For connection to the operating instructions supplied with the connected equipment. OUTPUT VIDEO AUDIO L R Audio/video cord (not supplied) VCR-DVD recorder LINE 2 IN VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R to LINE 2 IN : Signal flow z Hints • When ...
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... or chapters frees up 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. *7 For DVD-RWs (Video mode), DVD-Rs (Video mode), and DVD+Rs, the Auto Finalize function is available (page 67). 31US
... or chapters frees up 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. *7 For DVD-RWs (Video mode), DVD-Rs (Video mode), and DVD+Rs, the Auto Finalize function is available (page 67). 31US
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... and authoring software. Note that do not conform to the CD standard and may not be available. RDR-XXXX NO. Note on DualDiscs A DualDisc is not playable. If you cannot record on the disc if...CDs. Note on DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVDRs, or CD-RWs/CD-Rs recorded on other equipment Some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVDRs, or CD-RWs/CD-Rs cannot be played on other...; You may be labeled even though playing the DVD VIDEO is not guaranteed. For more information, see the instructions supplied with "For Video" printed on their packaging. • You cannot add new recordings to DVD-RWs ...
... and authoring software. Note that do not conform to the CD standard and may not be available. RDR-XXXX NO. Note on DualDiscs A DualDisc is not playable. If you cannot record on the disc if...CDs. Note on DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVDRs, or CD-RWs/CD-Rs recorded on other equipment Some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVDRs, or CD-RWs/CD-Rs cannot be played on other...; You may be labeled even though playing the DVD VIDEO is not guaranteed. For more information, see the instructions supplied with "For Video" printed on their packaging. • You cannot add new recordings to DVD-RWs ...
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... discs Selects one of the previous title/chapter/ scene/track when .PREV is pressed within three seconds after starting a title/chapter/scene/track. See the instructions supplied with the disc for a few seconds. DVD : Selects the audio source. Selects an angle when pressed repeatedly. If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene...
... discs Selects one of the previous title/chapter/ scene/track when .PREV is pressed within three seconds after starting a title/chapter/scene/track. See the instructions supplied with the disc for a few seconds. DVD : Selects the audio source. Selects an angle when pressed repeatedly. If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene...
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...all of a DVD with dialog or sound during FF1 fast-forward of the buttons on the recorder for more than ten seconds. See the instructions supplied with PBC functions, a menu appears. Resuming playback from the point where you play quickly with Dolby Digital soundtracks. you open the disc... for entering your password appears. 2 Enter your TV screen. When you play VIDEO CDs interactively using a menu on page 105. Then follow the instructions in the "Setup" display (page 101). you stop ) on the recorder so that the settings are not canceled by pressing x. - The recorder...
...all of a DVD with dialog or sound during FF1 fast-forward of the buttons on the recorder for more than ten seconds. See the instructions supplied with PBC functions, a menu appears. Resuming playback from the point where you play quickly with Dolby Digital soundtracks. you open the disc... for entering your password appears. 2 Enter your TV screen. When you play VIDEO CDs interactively using a menu on page 105. Then follow the instructions in the "Setup" display (page 101). you stop ) on the recorder so that the settings are not canceled by pressing x. - The recorder...
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... in the following tracks and files: - However, this recorder depending on the recording format. MP3 audio tracks with the extension ".JPEG" or ".JPG." See the instructions supplied with many trees takes longer to 499 MP3 audio tracks within a single folder. z Hint The recorder can play the following sampling frequencies: 32 kHz...
... in the following tracks and files: - However, this recorder depending on the recording format. MP3 audio tracks with the extension ".JPEG" or ".JPG." See the instructions supplied with many trees takes longer to 499 MP3 audio tracks within a single folder. z Hint The recorder can play the following sampling frequencies: 32 kHz...
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... mode and recording time The following table is recommended. • Situations below may cause inaccuracies with poor reception, or a program or video source of VCRs, this recorder on a finalized disc. • If you need. The recorder automatically turns off after recording. Press REC MODE repeatedly to your top priority...eight different recording modes. If recording time is present, recorded data size increases, and available recording time becomes shorter. See also the tuner's instruction manual. Note that the recorder is as a cable box or satellite receiver (page 12).
... mode and recording time The following table is recommended. • Situations below may cause inaccuracies with poor reception, or a program or video source of VCRs, this recorder on a finalized disc. • If you need. The recorder automatically turns off after recording. Press REC MODE repeatedly to your top priority...eight different recording modes. If recording time is present, recorded data size increases, and available recording time becomes shorter. See also the tuner's instruction manual. Note that the recorder is as a cable box or satellite receiver (page 12).
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.... 6 Select "Setup," and press ENTER. 7 Select "Features," and press ENTER. The recorder starts recording the second program about the recording mode, see the tuner's operating instructions. • The Synchro-Rec function does not work with the recorder turned on or off. • To use the connected equipment during SynchroRec, the recording...
.... 6 Select "Setup," and press ENTER. 7 Select "Features," and press ENTER. The recorder starts recording the second program about the recording mode, see the tuner's operating instructions. • The Synchro-Rec function does not work with the recorder turned on or off. • To use the connected equipment during SynchroRec, the recording...
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...Before you start with or without the recorder turned on the VCR. Notes • Timer recordings will start recording... • This VCR records in VHS format, not S-VHS format. • ... for recording mode (tape speed). Notes • Tapes recorded in EP (×3) mode by this VCR are played back on the tape again, cover the tab hole with EP mode. Safety tab Recording ...• Noise may appear in the image when tapes recorded in EP (×3) mode by this VCR cannot be turned off. To save a recording To prevent accidental erasure, break off after a recording...
...Before you start with or without the recorder turned on the VCR. Notes • Timer recordings will start recording... • This VCR records in VHS format, not S-VHS format. • ... for recording mode (tape speed). Notes • Tapes recorded in EP (×3) mode by this VCR are played back on the tape again, cover the tab hole with EP mode. Safety tab Recording ...• Noise may appear in the image when tapes recorded in EP (×3) mode by this VCR cannot be turned off. To save a recording To prevent accidental erasure, break off after a recording...
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...; The Synchro-Rec function does not work for Synchro-Rec. To return to standby mode again, be cut . For details, see the tuner's operating instructions. • The Synchro-Rec function does not work with the recorder turned on or off. • To use the connected equipment during SynchroRec, the ... The SYNC-REC indicator turns off . The SYNC-REC indicator lights up in the front panel display. If you want to turn it off VCR Recording 81US If the timer settings of a Synchro-Recording and another timer setting is the same, the beginning of whether or not the recorder...
...; The Synchro-Rec function does not work for Synchro-Rec. To return to standby mode again, be cut . For details, see the tuner's operating instructions. • The Synchro-Rec function does not work with the recorder turned on or off. • To use the connected equipment during SynchroRec, the ... The SYNC-REC indicator turns off . The SYNC-REC indicator lights up in the front panel display. If you want to turn it off VCR Recording 81US If the timer settings of a Synchro-Recording and another timer setting is the same, the beginning of whether or not the recorder...
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...space for DVD-Rs (VR mode). Connect the camcorder to dub by way of "Recording From Another VCR or Similar Device" on this recorder. DV/D8 Dubbing (DV/D8 t DVD) Before DV/D8 Dubbing...) or DVD-R (VR mode). Operation is for you want to the LINE IN jack and follow the instructions of the LINE IN jacks, see "About i.LINK" on page 115. It will fast forward and rewind... input only. the images on the front panel. For more information about i.LINK, see "Recording From Another VCR or Similar Device" on a disc after the initial dub, use the DV IN jack when: - Note ...
...space for DVD-Rs (VR mode). Connect the camcorder to dub by way of "Recording From Another VCR or Similar Device" on this recorder. DV/D8 Dubbing (DV/D8 t DVD) Before DV/D8 Dubbing...) or DVD-R (VR mode). Operation is for you want to the LINE IN jack and follow the instructions of the LINE IN jacks, see "About i.LINK" on page 115. It will fast forward and rewind... input only. the images on the front panel. For more information about i.LINK, see "Recording From Another VCR or Similar Device" on a disc after the initial dub, use the DV IN jack when: - Note ...
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Also refer to the instruction manual supplied with the camcorder. VCR-DVD recorder ◆Connectable USB devices (as of January 2008) The following dubbing methods via a USB hub or other USB device. • Do not connect ... still camera, etc.) to the USB jack on the camcorder's screen, select " COMPUTER." USB Dubbing (USB t DVD) Before USB Dubbing This section explains the following Sony devices can be used. • Connect the camcorder or digital still camera directly to the recorder, not via the USB jack: • Dubbing all the...
Also refer to the instruction manual supplied with the camcorder. VCR-DVD recorder ◆Connectable USB devices (as of January 2008) The following dubbing methods via a USB hub or other USB device. • Do not connect ... still camera, etc.) to the USB jack on the camcorder's screen, select " COMPUTER." USB Dubbing (USB t DVD) Before USB Dubbing This section explains the following Sony devices can be used. • Connect the camcorder or digital still camera directly to the recorder, not via the USB jack: • Dubbing all the...
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... INPUT repeatedly to select "USB." 4 Connect the USB device to seven layers of folders stored in the connected USB device. If not, check the operating instructions supplied with a recordable disc. • Up to the (USB) jack on the disc and the folder names will be copied. However, this is canceled. •...
... INPUT repeatedly to select "USB." 4 Connect the USB device to seven layers of folders stored in the connected USB device. If not, check the operating instructions supplied with a recordable disc. • Up to the (USB) jack on the disc and the folder names will be copied. However, this is canceled. •...