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...radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this occur, the recorder may cause harmful interference to a warm location,...Ä. Refer to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in the literature accompanying the appliance. RDR-VX560 Serial No CAUTION You are designed to them whenever you are located at a qualified service ... shock, do not open the cabinet. To avoid electrical shock, do not expose this DVD recorder is placed in the U.S.A Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are not ...
...radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this occur, the recorder may cause harmful interference to a warm location,...Ä. Refer to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in the literature accompanying the appliance. RDR-VX560 Serial No CAUTION You are designed to them whenever you are located at a qualified service ... shock, do not open the cabinet. To avoid electrical shock, do not expose this DVD recorder is placed in the U.S.A Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are not ...
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... in this manual may not match the graphics displayed on your TV screen. • The explanations regarding discs in this recorder. • Icons, such as DVD or , listed at the top of each explanation indicate what kind of media can be used with the function being explained. For details about usable...
... in this manual may not match the graphics displayed on your TV screen. • The explanations regarding discs in this recorder. • Icons, such as DVD or , listed at the top of each explanation indicate what kind of media can be used with the function being explained. For details about usable...
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...Cord 20 Step 6: 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 Title From the ... Settings (Timer List 53 Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec 54 Recording From Another VCR or Similar Device 56 DVD Editing 57 Before Editing 57 Editing a Title 58 Changing the Name of a Title 61 Creating a Playlist 62 Formatting/Renaming/Protecting a Disc 64 Finalizing...
...Cord 20 Step 6: 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 Title From the ... Settings (Timer List 53 Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec 54 Recording From Another VCR or Similar Device 56 DVD Editing 57 Before Editing 57 Editing a Title 58 Changing the Name of a Title 61 Creating a Playlist 62 Formatting/Renaming/Protecting a Disc 64 Finalizing...
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... 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 to a DVD 83 Dubbing From a DVD to a VHS Tape 84 DV/D8 Dubbing (DV/D8 t DVD 86 Before DV/D8 Dubbing 86 Connecting a DV Camcorder to the DV IN...
... 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 to a DVD 83 Dubbing From a DVD to a VHS Tape 84 DV/D8 Dubbing (DV/D8 t DVD 86 Before DV/D8 Dubbing 86 Connecting a DV Camcorder to the DV IN...
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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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You need to connect a tuner such as a cable box to have the recorder change the channel of DVD discs and VHS tapes. One Touch Dubbing (DVD y VHS) Dub in VHS video deck, and allows recording/playback of your cable box or satellite receiver - Note that copy-protected ... CH 103! 103 VIDEO DVD 8US Control your cable box or satellite receiver (page 12). What is also possible. DVD editing 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...
You need to connect a tuner such as a cable box to have the recorder change the channel of DVD discs and VHS tapes. One Touch Dubbing (DVD y VHS) Dub in VHS video deck, and allows recording/playback of your cable box or satellite receiver - Note that copy-protected ... CH 103! 103 VIDEO DVD 8US Control your cable box or satellite receiver (page 12). What is also possible. DVD editing 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...
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... your DV camcorder or USB device to the recorder to dub video or photo contents to recorded titles - 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. Original Playlist Operation restrictions Current Operation Playing a VHS tape*1 Recording on a VHS tape Playing...
... your DV camcorder or USB device to the recorder to dub video or photo contents to recorded titles - 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. Original Playlist Operation restrictions Current Operation Playing a VHS tape*1 Recording on a VHS tape Playing...
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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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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. Sub-menu The sub-menu appears when you press OPTIONS. Example: The Title List menu Title List (Original) 1/4 No. The displayed options differ depending on the situation and disc type. Select an option by pressing M/m and ENTER. 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 Length Edit ...
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. Sub-menu The sub-menu appears when you press OPTIONS. Example: The Title List menu Title List (Original) 1/4 No. The displayed options differ depending on the situation and disc type. Select an option by pressing M/m and ENTER. 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 Length Edit ...
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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 LINE 1 IN HDMI OUT SET TOP BOX CONTROL LINE 1 IN VIDEO LINE OUT AUDIO...
... 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...
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... at the same time. INPUT TV 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 the LINE OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) jacks of the recorder. To change the picture size, see page 16 or 17. If your...
... at the same time. INPUT TV 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 the LINE OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) jacks of the recorder. To change the picture size, see page 16 or 17. If your...
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...supplied with the TV. If your TV has an HDMI input jack Connect the HDMI* OUT jack using a certified Sony HDMI cord (not supplied). You will output DVD video signals only. • Depending on the TV's remote, the components compatible with an HDMI cord (not supplied),...VIDEO OUT 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 compatible with the component. • The recorder supports only the playback option of...
...supplied with the TV. If your TV has an HDMI input jack Connect the HDMI* OUT jack using a certified Sony HDMI cord (not supplied). You will output DVD video signals only. • Depending on the TV's remote, the components compatible with an HDMI cord (not supplied),...VIDEO OUT 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 compatible with the component. • The recorder supports only the playback option of...
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When using a component video cord (not supplied) or three video cords (not supplied) of "Video" to the LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) jacks. You will output DVD video signals only. 17US INPUT TV or projector L AUDIO R (white) (red) COMPONENT VIDEO IN Y PB (green) (blue) PR (red) Component video... 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). ...
When using a component video cord (not supplied) or three video cords (not supplied) of "Video" to the LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) jacks. You will output DVD video signals only. 17US INPUT TV or projector L AUDIO R (white) (red) COMPONENT VIDEO IN Y PB (green) (blue) PR (red) Component video... 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). ...
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... 4: Connecting to Your AV Amplifier (Receiver) Select one of the following patterns A or B, according to the input jack on your AV amplifier (receiver). 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...
... 4: Connecting to Your AV Amplifier (Receiver) Select one of the following patterns A or B, according to the input jack on your AV amplifier (receiver). 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...
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... you have completed the connection, make the appropriate settings under the "Audio" setup (page 100). switch the bilingual sounds on a DVD-RW/DVD-R (VR mode) by pressing VIDEO. 19US You can enjoy the surround effect of Dolby Laboratories. *2 Manufactured under license under license ...from Dolby Laboratories. After you cannot: - Note During DVD recording, the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack outputs DVD audio signals only. and worldwide patents issued & pending. use the virtual surround effects of the "Audio" setup...
... you have completed the connection, make the appropriate settings under the "Audio" setup (page 100). switch the bilingual sounds on a DVD-RW/DVD-R (VR mode) by pressing VIDEO. 19US You can enjoy the surround effect of Dolby Laboratories. *2 Manufactured under license under license ...from Dolby Laboratories. After you cannot: - Note During DVD recording, the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack outputs DVD audio signals only. and worldwide patents issued & pending. use the virtual surround effects of the "Audio" setup...
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... 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 a short while before operating the recorder. Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord Step 6: Preparing the Remote Plug...
... 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 a short while before operating the recorder. Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord Step 6: Preparing the Remote Plug...
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..., 18 08, 12 03, 08, 14 07, 18 03, 04, 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: Easy Setup." SYSTEM MENU 123 ...
..., 18 08, 12 03, 08, 14 07, 18 03, 04, 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: Easy Setup." SYSTEM MENU 123 ...
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... code of your TV screen. "4:3 Pan Scan": For 4:3 screen TVs. If not, select "No," then go to step 9. 7 Press the number buttons to operate the DVD recorder will erase all timer settings.) Yes No 6 Select whether or not you use the cable box/satellite receiver control (page 12), select "Yes." English...
... code of your TV screen. "4:3 Pan Scan": For 4:3 screen TVs. If not, select "No," then go to step 9. 7 Press the number buttons to operate the DVD recorder will erase all timer settings.) Yes No 6 Select whether or not you use the cable box/satellite receiver control (page 12), select "Yes." English...
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...'s power cord from connected equipment, select an input source (LINE1 or LINE2) to match the jack you can connect a second DVD player and record DVDs. 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...
...'s power cord from connected equipment, select an input source (LINE1 or LINE2) to match the jack you can connect a second DVD player and record DVDs. 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...
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... a second line input on your TV in the order shown below. VCR-DVD recorder VCR TV Be sure to connect your VCR to the input jack of this recorder. Line input 1 VCR VCR-DVD recorder TV Line input 2 28US You cannot dub from DVD VIDEOs to this recorder. • Do not connect the output jack ...of this recorder to another equipment's input jack with the other equipment's output jack connected to the VCR-DVD recorder and your TV screen. Notes • Do not connect more than one type of video cord between the recorder and your TV. Noise ...
... a second line input on your TV in the order shown below. VCR-DVD recorder VCR TV Be sure to connect your VCR to the input jack of this recorder. Line input 1 VCR VCR-DVD recorder TV Line input 2 28US You cannot dub from DVD VIDEOs to this recorder. • Do not connect the output jack ...of this recorder to another equipment's input jack with the other equipment's output jack connected to the VCR-DVD recorder and your TV screen. Notes • Do not connect more than one type of video cord between the recorder and your TV. Noise ...