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...PNES. This symbol is no guarantee that may condense on the lenses inside the enclosure. RDR-VX560 Serial No CAUTION You are designed to qualified personnel only. However, there is intended to...radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a particular installation. If this DVD recorder is connected. - Precautions On safety Should any solid object or liquid fall into an outlet...laser beam used in the event of trouble. • If you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual could void your authority to use of optical instruments with adequate...
...PNES. This symbol is no guarantee that may condense on the lenses inside the enclosure. RDR-VX560 Serial No CAUTION You are designed to qualified personnel only. However, there is intended to...radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a particular installation. If this DVD recorder is connected. - Precautions On safety Should any solid object or liquid fall into an outlet...laser beam used in the event of trouble. • If you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual could void your authority to use of optical instruments with adequate...
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... Preparing the Remote 20 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 20 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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... VHS tape with built-in either manually or using the timer. DVD 123 456 789 0 VIDEO CH 103! 103 VIDEO DVD 8US What is a Video Cassette Recorder/DVD 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...
... VHS tape with built-in either manually or using the timer. DVD 123 456 789 0 VIDEO CH 103! 103 VIDEO DVD 8US What is a Video Cassette Recorder/DVD 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...
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... No - Yes Yes*3 No Yes - Title List (Original) 1/4 No. Playlist Record a program on a DVD Possible Simultaneous Operations VCR Playback VCR Recording DVD Playback DVD Recording - You can also record from LINE1 and LINE2 at the same time. 9US No Yes Yes*3 No - *1 When pressing DVD, VCR playback stops. *2 When pressing VIDEO, DVD playback stops. *3 Only for playback or editing. i.LINK cable Dubbing...
... No - Yes Yes*3 No Yes - Title List (Original) 1/4 No. Playlist Record a program on a DVD Possible Simultaneous Operations VCR Playback VCR Recording DVD Playback DVD Recording - You can also record from LINE1 and LINE2 at the same time. 9US No Yes Yes*3 No - *1 When pressing DVD, VCR playback stops. *2 When pressing VIDEO, DVD playback stops. *3 Only for playback or editing. i.LINK cable Dubbing...
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Press M/m to the selected item. Sub-menu The sub-menu appears when you press OPTIONS. The displayed options differ depending on the media type. Select an option by pressing M/m and ENTER. 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. Title 01 LINE 1 02 LINE 1 03 LINE 1 04 LINE 1 T LINE 1 May/02/...
Press M/m to the selected item. Sub-menu The sub-menu appears when you press OPTIONS. The displayed options differ depending on the media type. Select an option by pressing M/m and ENTER. 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. Title 01 LINE 1 02 LINE 1 03 LINE 1 04 LINE 1 T LINE 1 May/02/...
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... 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 the cable box or satellite receiver (LINE 1 IN). Hookups and Settings Connecting a cable ...video cord. You need to the AUDIO L/R jacks. When using this connection, be sure to set top box controller near the remote sensor on the recorder (LINE1) to the input jack connected to LINE 1 IN HDMI OUT SET TOP BOX CONTROL LINE 1 IN VIDEO LINE OUT AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO...
... 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 the cable box or satellite receiver (LINE 1 IN). Hookups and Settings Connecting a cable ...video cord. You need to the AUDIO L/R jacks. When using this connection, be sure to set top box controller near the remote sensor on the recorder (LINE1) to the input jack connected to LINE 1 IN HDMI OUT SET TOP BOX CONTROL LINE 1 IN VIDEO LINE OUT AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO...
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...or projector AUDIO R L (red) (white) VIDEO (yellow) Hookups and Settings LINE OUT VIDEO (yellow) Audio/video cord (supplied) L R AUDIO VCR-DVD recorder (white) (red) to come from your TV screen. This will cause unwanted noise to LINE OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) HDMI OUT SET TOP BOX CONTROL... VIDEO OUT VIDEO L Y 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's speakers. ,continued 15US Note Do not connect your TV has an HDMI jack, or component video input jacks, see...
...or projector AUDIO R L (red) (white) VIDEO (yellow) Hookups and Settings LINE OUT VIDEO (yellow) Audio/video cord (supplied) L R AUDIO VCR-DVD recorder (white) (red) to come from your TV screen. This will cause unwanted noise to LINE OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) HDMI OUT SET TOP BOX CONTROL... VIDEO OUT VIDEO L Y 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's speakers. ,continued 15US Note Do not connect your TV has an HDMI jack, or component video input jacks, see...
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... 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 the TV off ...HDMI Logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are not HDCP compliant (e.g., DVI jacks on PC displays). • During DVD recording, you turn off the recorder before connecting an HDMI cord. * This DVD recorder incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology.
... 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 the TV off ...HDMI Logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are not HDCP compliant (e.g., DVI jacks on PC displays). • During DVD recording, you turn off the recorder before connecting an HDMI cord. * This DVD recorder incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology.
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...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, be sure to connect the audio cord to "On" in the "Setup" display (page 99). You will ...output DVD video signals only. 17US If your TV has component video input jacks Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks using ...
...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, be sure to connect the audio cord to "On" in the "Setup" display (page 99). You will ...output DVD video signals only. 17US If your TV has component video input jacks Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks using ...
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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 ...
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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... effect of Dolby Digital (5.1ch) or DTS (5.1ch). Surround 1 B Connecting to a digital audio input jack Use this recorder. - All Rights Reserved. DTS and DTS Digital Out are registered trademarks and the DTS logos and Symbol are trademarks of ...This connection uses a stereo amplifier's (receiver's) two front speakers for sound. Patent #: 5,451,942 & other U.S. Note During DVD recording, the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack outputs DVD audio signals only. Hookups and Settings A Connecting to "Dolby Digital" in similar surroundings. *1 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories....
... effect of Dolby Digital (5.1ch) or DTS (5.1ch). Surround 1 B Connecting to a digital audio input jack Use this recorder. - All Rights Reserved. DTS and DTS Digital Out are registered trademarks and the DTS logos and Symbol are trademarks of ...This connection uses a stereo amplifier's (receiver's) two front speakers for sound. Patent #: 5,451,942 & other U.S. Note During DVD recording, the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack outputs DVD audio signals only. Hookups and Settings A Connecting to "Dolby Digital" in similar surroundings. *1 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories....
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...panel display lights up and the recorder enters standby mode. Be sure to recharge the batteries. - to AC outlet < HDMI OUT SET TOP BOX CONTROL LINE 1 IN LI VIDEO VI S VIDEO AUDIO A Notes • If the supplied remote interferes your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command... mode number for this recorder (page 27), be sure to avoid possible leakage and corrosion. The recorder may not respond to six months. • Do not leave the remote in an...
...panel display lights up and the recorder enters standby mode. Be sure to recharge the batteries. - to AC outlet < HDMI OUT SET TOP BOX CONTROL LINE 1 IN LI VIDEO VI S VIDEO AUDIO A Notes • If the supplied remote interferes your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command... mode number for this recorder (page 27), be sure to avoid possible leakage and corrosion. The recorder may not respond to six months. • Do not leave the remote in an...
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SYSTEM MENU 123 456 789 0 O RETURN M/m/ The default command mode setting for this recorder and the supplied remote is DVD 3. Manufacturer Sampo Samsung Sanyo Scott Sears Sharp Sylvania Teknika Toshiba Wards Yorx Zenith Code number 12 03, 04, 12, 20 11, 14 12 ..., 12 12 14, 15 If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder If the supplied remote interferes with your other Sony DVD recorder or player, set the command mode number for this recorder and the supplied remote to one that differs from the other Sony DVD recorder or player, after you have completed "Step 7: ...
SYSTEM MENU 123 456 789 0 O RETURN M/m/ The default command mode setting for this recorder and the supplied remote is DVD 3. Manufacturer Sampo Samsung Sanyo Scott Sears Sharp Sylvania Teknika Toshiba Wards Yorx Zenith Code number 12 03, 04, 12, 20 11, 14 12 ..., 12 12 14, 15 If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder If the supplied remote interferes with your other Sony DVD recorder or player, set the command mode number for this recorder and the supplied remote to one that differs from the other Sony DVD recorder or player, after you have completed "Step 7: ...
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appears. • If this recorder? (Changes to the current setting will be made. No Disc Easy Setup Select the screen...The setup display for selecting the picture size of the connected TV appears. 10 Select the setting that the signal from the recorder appears on your TV screen. No Disc Easy Setup Do you want to run Easy Setup (page 106). 4 Press ...Setup Enter the brand code of your set top box 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 enter the brand code of your ...
appears. • If this recorder? (Changes to the current setting will be made. No Disc Easy Setup Select the screen...The setup display for selecting the picture size of the connected TV appears. 10 Select the setting that the signal from the recorder appears on your TV screen. No Disc Easy Setup Do you want to run Easy Setup (page 106). 4 Press ...Setup Enter the brand code of your set top box 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 enter the brand code of your ...
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If you connect equipment that has a timer function, you connected to the LINE 2 IN jacks of this recorder. 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 the connected equipment outputs only monaural sound, connect an audio cord to ...
If you connect equipment that has a timer function, you connected to the LINE 2 IN jacks of this recorder. 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 the connected equipment outputs only monaural sound, connect an audio cord to ...
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... other equipment's output jack connected to the VCR-DVD recorder and your TV at the same time. • Pictures containing copy protection signals that prohibit any copying cannot be recorded. Line input 1 VCR VCR-DVD recorder TV Line input 2 28US Noise (feedback) may result. • If you pass the recorder signals via the VCR, you may not receive a clear image...
... other equipment's output jack connected to the VCR-DVD recorder and your TV at the same time. • Pictures containing copy protection signals that prohibit any copying cannot be recorded. Line input 1 VCR VCR-DVD recorder TV Line input 2 28US Noise (feedback) may result. • If you pass the recorder signals via the VCR, you may not receive a clear image...
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... and will only play on such discs may cause the recorder to the disc contents the software producers designed, some record companies. Note that you try to further record on a DVD+RW recorded on other equipment Some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVDRs, or CD-RWs/CD-Rs cannot be played on the...format, reformat the disc (page 64). Note that conform to DVD-RWs (Video mode), DVD+Rs, or DVD-Rs (Video mode) recorded on other DVD VIDEO, a message will not play if it has not been correctly finalized. RDR-XXXX NO. Since this recorder. This system is not playable. Notes • You cannot ...
... and will only play on such discs may cause the recorder to the disc contents the software producers designed, some record companies. Note that you try to further record on a DVD+RW recorded on other equipment Some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVDRs, or CD-RWs/CD-Rs cannot be played on the...format, reformat the disc (page 64). Note that conform to DVD-RWs (Video mode), DVD+Rs, or DVD-Rs (Video mode) recorded on other DVD VIDEO, a message will not play if it has not been correctly finalized. RDR-XXXX NO. Since this recorder. This system is not playable. Notes • You cannot ...
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... 3 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to operate the DVD recorder. 2 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE, and place a disc on the recording equipment first. • For simultaneous VHS and DVD operation, see page 9. Playback starts. DVD/USB Playback Playing Discs +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -RVR -RVideo DVD RAM VCD CD DATA CD DATA DVD Z OPEN/ CLOSE DVD TOP MENU MENU 123 456 789 0 H PLAY...
... 3 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to operate the DVD recorder. 2 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE, and place a disc on the recording equipment first. • For simultaneous VHS and DVD operation, see page 9. Playback starts. DVD/USB Playback Playing Discs +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -RVR -RVideo DVD RAM VCD CD DATA CD DATA DVD Z OPEN/ CLOSE DVD TOP MENU MENU 123 456 789 0 H PLAY...
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...displays the program titles on . " " indicates a protected title, while " " indicates unprotected. The TV's input will also switch to the recorder automatically if a disc with auto play function is switched to use this function. Also displays the title type (original or Playlist) for HDMI" ...08:00 PM A Disc type: Displays a disc type. Set "Control for DVD-RWs (VR mode), DVD-Rs (VR mode), and DVD-RAMs. B Movie thumbnail image C Title information: Displays the title number, title name, recording date, and recording mode. One-Touch Play (for HDMI connections only) Press H PLAY. With ...
...displays the program titles on . " " indicates a protected title, while " " indicates unprotected. The TV's input will also switch to the recorder automatically if a disc with auto play function is switched to use this function. Also displays the title type (original or Playlist) for HDMI" ...08:00 PM A Disc type: Displays a disc type. Set "Control for DVD-RWs (VR mode), DVD-Rs (VR mode), and DVD-RAMs. B Movie thumbnail image C Title information: Displays the title number, title name, recording date, and recording mode. One-Touch Play (for HDMI connections only) Press H PLAY. With ...
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..., press TOP MENU or MENU (page 34). • The Title List may not appear for DVD-RWs (Video mode), DVD+Rs, or DVD-Rs (Video mode) that cannot be displayed are assigned individual numbers on other DVD recorders. • Letters that have been finalized. To turn off the Title List Press TITLE LIST.... page 57. Number buttons 123 456 789 0 M/m/ For details, see "Edit options for a Title/ Chapter/Track, etc. +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -RVR -RVideo DVD RAM VCD You can switch the Title List to select either "Title List (Original)" or "Playlist." You can also switch the Title List of...
..., press TOP MENU or MENU (page 34). • The Title List may not appear for DVD-RWs (Video mode), DVD+Rs, or DVD-Rs (Video mode) that cannot be displayed are assigned individual numbers on other DVD recorders. • Letters that have been finalized. To turn off the Title List Press TITLE LIST.... page 57. Number buttons 123 456 789 0 M/m/ For details, see "Edit options for a Title/ Chapter/Track, etc. +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -RVR -RVideo DVD RAM VCD You can switch the Title List to select either "Title List (Original)" or "Playlist." You can also switch the Title List of...