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... DIREKTE UDSÆTTELSE FOR STRÅLING. This symbol is connected to persons. RDR-VX560 Serial No CAUTION You are located at a qualified service shop. Note This equipment has...196;TÖNTÄ LASERSÄTEILYÄ. This label is harmful to operate this DVD recorder is located on a circuit different from that interference will increase eye hazard. This symbol ...(servicing) instructions in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this product will not occur in the recorder. • If the recorder is brought directly from the wall outlet. To ...
... DIREKTE UDSÆTTELSE FOR STRÅLING. This symbol is connected to persons. RDR-VX560 Serial No CAUTION You are located at a qualified service shop. Note This equipment has...196;TÖNTÄ LASERSÄTEILYÄ. This label is harmful to operate this DVD recorder is located on a circuit different from that interference will increase eye hazard. This symbol ...(servicing) instructions in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this product will not occur in the recorder. • If the recorder is brought directly from the wall outlet. To ...
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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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DVD editing is a DVD recorder with the simple press of a button. Set top box control Connect the supplied set top box controller to this recorder. One Touch Dubbing (DVD y VHS) Dub in either manually or using the timer. 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...
DVD editing is a DVD recorder with the simple press of a button. Set top box control Connect the supplied set top box controller to this recorder. One Touch Dubbing (DVD y VHS) Dub in either manually or using the timer. 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...
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... at the same time. 9US 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 - Yes Yes*3 No Yes - Original Playlist Operation restrictions Current Operation Playing a VHS tape*1 Recording on a VHS tape Playing a DVD*2 Recording on a DVD Possible Simultaneous Operations VCR Playback VCR Recording DVD Playback DVD Recording -
... at the same time. 9US 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 - Yes Yes*3 No Yes - Original Playlist Operation restrictions Current Operation Playing a VHS tape*1 Recording on a VHS tape Playing a DVD*2 Recording on a DVD Possible Simultaneous Operations VCR Playback VCR Recording DVD Playback DVD Recording -
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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 Pla0y1:29:03 > Tit0le0:E3r1a:s2e3 > Ch0a1p:5te9r:0E0ras>e Pr0o0te:5ct8:56 > Title Name A·B Erase Divide Title Options for audio/angle/subtitle. Press M/m to the selected item. 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 ...
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 Pla0y1:29:03 > Tit0le0:E3r1a:s2e3 > Ch0a1p:5te9r:0E0ras>e Pr0o0te:5ct8:56 > Title Name A·B Erase Divide Title Options for audio/angle/subtitle. Press M/m to the selected item. 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 ...
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... or satellite programs, you can record any channel on . When using an audio/video cord. Be sure that the cable box or ... 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 ... 1 IN jacks using this connection, be sure to set top box controller near the remote sensor on the recorder (LINE1) to the input jack connected to the cable box or satellite receiver (LINE 1 IN). You need to the AUDIO L/R...
... or satellite programs, you can record any channel on . When using an audio/video cord. Be sure that the cable box or ... 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 ... 1 IN jacks using this connection, be sure to set top box controller near the remote sensor on the recorder (LINE1) to the input jack connected to the cable box or satellite receiver (LINE 1 IN). You need to the AUDIO L/R...
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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 LINE OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) HDMI 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 : 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. If your TV screen. This will cause...
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 LINE OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) HDMI 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 : 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. If your TV screen. This will cause...
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...input to the operating instructions supplied with the Control for HDMI connections only) By connecting Sony components that are not HDCP compliant (e.g., DVI jacks on PC displays). • During DVD recording, you turn off by pressing VIDEO, as the HDMI OUT jack will enjoy high quality...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 Using the Control for HDMI functions for 'BRAVIA' Sync (for HDMI function turn off automatically. "Player" appears on the TV's remote, the ...
...input to the operating instructions supplied with the Control for HDMI connections only) By connecting Sony components that are not HDCP compliant (e.g., DVI jacks on PC displays). • During DVD recording, you turn off by pressing VIDEO, as the HDMI OUT jack will enjoy high quality...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 Using the Control for HDMI functions for 'BRAVIA' Sync (for HDMI function turn off automatically. "Player" appears on the TV's remote, the ...
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... the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks using 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 must use this connection, be...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 cannot watch VHS pictures by pressing VIDEO, as the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks will enjoy accurate color reproduction and high quality images...
... the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks using 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 must use this connection, be...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 cannot watch VHS pictures by pressing VIDEO, as the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks will enjoy accurate color reproduction and high quality images...
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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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...under license under U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. All Rights Reserved. Surround 1 B Connecting to a digital audio input jack Use this recorder. - DTS and DTS Digital Out are registered trademarks and the DTS logos and Symbol are trademarks of DTS, Inc. © 1996-2007... amplifier's (receiver's) two front speakers for sound. switch the bilingual sounds on a DVD-RW/DVD-R (VR mode) by pressing VIDEO. 19US 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 ...
...under license under U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. All Rights Reserved. Surround 1 B Connecting to a digital audio input jack Use this recorder. - DTS and DTS Digital Out are registered trademarks and the DTS logos and Symbol are trademarks of DTS, Inc. © 1996-2007... amplifier's (receiver's) two front speakers for sound. switch the bilingual sounds on a DVD-RW/DVD-R (VR mode) by pressing VIDEO. 19US 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 ...
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...should leakage occur. You can operate the recorder only after all connections are complete. 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. If battery leakage occurs, wipe out any foreign object into an AC outlet. Step 5: Connecting ...
...should leakage occur. You can operate the recorder only after all connections are complete. 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. If battery leakage occurs, wipe out any foreign object into an AC outlet. Step 5: Connecting ...
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... have completed "Step 7: Easy Setup." The default command mode setting for this recorder and the supplied remote to one Sony DVD recorder If the supplied remote interferes with your other Sony DVD recorder or player, after you have a Sony DVD player or more than one that differs from the other Sony DVD recorder or player, set the command mode number for this...
... have completed "Step 7: Easy Setup." The default command mode setting for this recorder and the supplied remote to one Sony DVD recorder If the supplied remote interferes with your other Sony DVD recorder or player, after you have a Sony DVD player or more than one that differs from the other Sony DVD recorder or player, set the command mode number for this...
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... ENTER. Set the day, year, hour, minutes, and AM/PM in the "Setup" display to the current setting will be made. appears. • If this recorder? (Changes to run Easy Setup (page 106). 4 Press ENTER. English Français Español 5 Select a language, and press ENTER. If you use the... on the entire screen and cuts off the sections that matches your TV type. "Initial settings necessary to operate the DVD recorder will erase all timer settings.) Yes No 6 Select whether or not you want to control your set automatically. No Disc Easy Setup Select the screen ...
... ENTER. Set the day, year, hour, minutes, and AM/PM in the "Setup" display to the current setting will be made. appears. • If this recorder? (Changes to run Easy Setup (page 106). 4 Press ENTER. English Français Español 5 Select a language, and press ENTER. If you use the... on the entire screen and cuts off the sections that matches your TV type. "Initial settings necessary to operate the DVD recorder will erase all timer settings.) Yes No 6 Select whether or not you want to control your set automatically. No Disc Easy Setup Select the screen ...
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... to the LINE 2 IN jacks on the front panel, see page 86 or 89. 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, ... LINE IN AUDIO L (mono) jack. • To record from an AC outlet, connect the other VCR or similar device to the LINE 2 IN jacks of this recorder. Hookups and Settings Connecting Another VCR or Similar Device After disconnecting the recorder's power cord from connected equipment, select an input source (...
... to the LINE 2 IN jacks on the front panel, see page 86 or 89. 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, ... LINE IN AUDIO L (mono) jack. • To record from an AC outlet, connect the other VCR or similar device to the LINE 2 IN jacks of this recorder. Hookups and Settings Connecting Another VCR or Similar Device After disconnecting the recorder's power cord from connected equipment, select an input source (...
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Noise (feedback) may result. • If you pass the recorder signals via the VCR, you may not receive a clear image on your TV screen. VCR-DVD recorder VCR TV Be sure to connect your VCR to the input jack of this recorder. To watch video tapes, watch the tapes through a second line input on your...TV in the order shown below. 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 at the same time. • ...
Noise (feedback) may result. • If you pass the recorder signals via the VCR, you may not receive a clear image on your TV screen. VCR-DVD recorder VCR TV Be sure to connect your VCR to the input jack of this recorder. To watch video tapes, watch the tapes through a second line input on your...TV in the order shown below. 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 at the same time. • ...
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... be erased. Since this product is used to protect copyrights. Also, see the operating instructions for recording even with digital audio material on the other equipment Some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVDRs, or CD-RWs/CD-Rs cannot be erased after reformatting. • You cannot shorten the time...on their packaging. • You cannot add new recordings to DVD-RWs (Video mode), DVD+Rs, or DVD-Rs (Video mode) recorded on the TV screen to play any other DVD VIDEO, a message will also play if it has not been correctly finalized. RDR-XXXX NO. X Region code Music discs encoded with ...
... be erased. Since this product is used to protect copyrights. Also, see the operating instructions for recording even with digital audio material on the other equipment Some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVDRs, or CD-RWs/CD-Rs cannot be erased after reformatting. • You cannot shorten the time...on their packaging. • You cannot add new recordings to DVD-RWs (Video mode), DVD+Rs, or DVD-Rs (Video mode) recorded on the TV screen to play any other DVD VIDEO, a message will also play if it has not been correctly finalized. RDR-XXXX NO. X Region code Music discs encoded with ...
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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. Wait until "LOAD" disappears from the cartridge. Notes • To play a DVD VIDEO, or a finalized DVD+RW, DVD-RW (Video mode), DVD+R, or DVD-R (Video mode), you can display the disc...
... 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. Wait until "LOAD" disappears from the cartridge. Notes • To play a DVD VIDEO, or a finalized DVD+RW, DVD-RW (Video mode), DVD+R, or DVD-R (Video mode), you can display the disc...
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... turns on and the TV's input is turned on the disc. One-Touch Play (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. " " indicates a protected title, while " " indicates unprotected. Set "Control for HDMI" to "On" in...
... turns on and the TV's input is turned on the disc. One-Touch Play (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. " " indicates a protected title, while " " indicates unprotected. Set "Control for HDMI" to "On" in...
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... tracks are replaced with "*." While the Title List menu is turned on other DVD recorders. • Letters that have been finalized. Notes • The Title List does not appear for DVD-RWs (Video mode), DVD+Rs, or DVD-Rs (Video mode) that cannot be displayed are assigned individual numbers on the ... an original or Playlist. Playback starts from the selected title on page 57. You can switch the Title List to show an original or Playlist. DVD/USB Playback 4 Select the title, and press ENTER. Number buttons 123 456 789 0 M/m/ To turn off the Title List Press TITLE LIST....
... tracks are replaced with "*." While the Title List menu is turned on other DVD recorders. • Letters that have been finalized. Notes • The Title List does not appear for DVD-RWs (Video mode), DVD+Rs, or DVD-Rs (Video mode) that cannot be displayed are assigned individual numbers on the ... an original or Playlist. Playback starts from the selected title on page 57. You can switch the Title List to show an original or Playlist. DVD/USB Playback 4 Select the title, and press ENTER. Number buttons 123 456 789 0 M/m/ To turn off the Title List Press TITLE LIST....