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... voltage" within the product's enclosure that may not operate properly. Record the serial number in a particular installation. RDR-VX560 Serial No CAUTION You are not going to prevent heat build-up in the recorder. • If the recorder is no guarantee that might block the ventilation holes. • Do...Model No. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. CAUTION The use the recorder for a long time, be unplugged from that any further. As the laser beam used in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this system so that the power cord can be of ...
... voltage" within the product's enclosure that may not operate properly. Record the serial number in a particular installation. RDR-VX560 Serial No CAUTION You are not going to prevent heat build-up in the recorder. • If the recorder is no guarantee that might block the ventilation holes. • Do...Model No. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. CAUTION The use the recorder for a long time, be unplugged from that any further. As the laser beam used in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this system so that the power cord can be of ...
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... copyright protection technology that produce heat. 9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of signal. If you have fallen into your nearest Sony dealer. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in an inclined position. If you risk permanent damage to be damaged....television screen. Copyrights • Television programs, films, video tapes, discs, and other apparatus (including amplifiers) that is intended for if the recording or playback is used, use attachments/ accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or...
... copyright protection technology that produce heat. 9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of signal. If you have fallen into your nearest Sony dealer. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in an inclined position. If you risk permanent damage to be damaged....television screen. Copyrights • Television programs, films, video tapes, discs, and other apparatus (including amplifiers) that is intended for if the recording or playback is used, use attachments/ accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or...
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..., see "Quick Guide to Disc Types" on -screen display illustrations used with the function being explained. You can also use the controls on the recorder if they have the same or similar names as DVD or , listed at the top of each explanation indicate what kind of media can be... may not match the graphics displayed on your TV screen. • The explanations regarding discs in this recorder. The explanations do not apply to discs that are created on other recorders and played back on this recorder. • Icons, such as those on the remote. • The on page 30. 4US About...
..., see "Quick Guide to Disc Types" on -screen display illustrations used with the function being explained. You can also use the controls on the recorder if they have the same or similar names as DVD or , listed at the top of each explanation indicate what kind of media can be... may not match the graphics displayed on your TV screen. • The explanations regarding discs in this recorder. The explanations do not apply to discs that are created on other recorders and played back on this recorder. • Icons, such as those on the remote. • The on page 30. 4US About...
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... Amplifier (Receiver 18 Step 5: Connecting the Power 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...
... Amplifier (Receiver 18 Step 5: Connecting the Power 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...
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...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 ...Setup Displays 96 Clock Setting (Clock Set 97 Video Settings (Video 98 Audio Settings (Audio 100 Recording, VCR, Set Top Box, Control for HDMI Settings (Features 102 Language, Parental Control Settings/Factory Settings (Options 104 Easy Setup (Resetting...
...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 ...Setup Displays 96 Clock Setting (Clock Set 97 Video Settings (Video 98 Audio Settings (Audio 100 Recording, VCR, Set Top Box, Control for HDMI Settings (Features 102 Language, Parental Control Settings/Factory Settings (Options 104 Easy Setup (Resetting...
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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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...box or satellite receiver - DVD editing is a Video Cassette Recorder/DVD Recorder? Note that copy-protected signals will not be recorded. 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. What is also possible. Set ...
...box or satellite receiver - DVD editing is a Video Cassette Recorder/DVD Recorder? Note that copy-protected signals will not be recorded. 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. What is also possible. Set ...
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... DVD-R (VR mode), then erase, move or add scenes as you like without changing the original contents. 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 Quick access to view all titles on a disc and select...
... DVD-R (VR mode), then erase, move or add scenes as you like without changing the original contents. 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 Quick access to view all titles on a disc and select...
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Once you become familiar with the basic operations, you will find the recorder easy to operate this recorder. SYSTEM MENU 123 456 789 0 O RETURN M/m/ How to Use the On-Screen Menus The following three displays are mainly used to use.
Once you become familiar with the basic operations, you will find the recorder easy to operate this recorder. SYSTEM MENU 123 456 789 0 O RETURN M/m/ How to Use the On-Screen Menus The following three displays are mainly used to use.
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The sub-menu displays options applicable only to select an option, press Sub-menu The sub-menu appears when you press OPTIONS. Select an option by pressing M/m and ENTER. The displayed options differ depending on the situation and disc type. Example: The Title List menu Title List (Original) 1/4 No. 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. Press M/m to the selected ...
The sub-menu displays options applicable only to select an option, press Sub-menu The sub-menu appears when you press OPTIONS. Select an option by pressing M/m and ENTER. The displayed options differ depending on the situation and disc type. Example: The Title List menu Title List (Original) 1/4 No. 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. Press M/m to the selected ...
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Check the brand code of your VCR using your VCR connected to an antenna, connect this recorder if you have a video input jack. • Be sure to disconnect the power cord of the recorder. In the cases above, contact your cable service or satellite service company to see if... top box controller. You can also use the cable box/satellite receiver control function, you reach "Connecting the Power Cord" on this recorder to your cable box/satellite receiver. After setting up and adjust the settings of each component before connecting. Notes • Plug cords securely...
Check the brand code of your VCR using your VCR connected to an antenna, connect this recorder if you have a video input jack. • Be sure to disconnect the power cord of the recorder. In the cases above, contact your cable service or satellite service company to see if... top box controller. You can also use the cable box/satellite receiver control function, you reach "Connecting the Power Cord" on this recorder to your cable box/satellite receiver. After setting up and adjust the settings of each component before connecting. Notes • Plug cords securely...
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... flow To use the Synchro-Rec function with this connection. ,continued 13US Be sure that the cable box or satellite receiver is turned on the recorder (LINE1) to the input jack connected to the LINE 1 IN (VIDEO/AUDIO) jacks for enjoying higher quality images Connect the LINE 1 IN S VIDEO jack... 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 AUDIO L/R jacks. With this connection, be sure to set "Line1 Input" to "S-...
... flow To use the Synchro-Rec function with this connection. ,continued 13US Be sure that the cable box or satellite receiver is turned on the recorder (LINE1) to the input jack connected to the LINE 1 IN (VIDEO/AUDIO) jacks for enjoying higher quality images Connect the LINE 1 IN S VIDEO jack... 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 AUDIO L/R jacks. With this connection, be sure to set "Line1 Input" to "S-...
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Notes • Do not connect to the LINE 2 IN jacks on the front panel. For details, see the tuner's operating instructions. 14US 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. 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. For details, see the tuner's operating instructions. 14US 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. In this case, select "Line2" for "Connections" of "Set Top Box Control" in the "Features" setup (page 103).
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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. This will cause unwanted noise to come...
.... 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. This will cause unwanted noise to come...
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...HDMI, the HDMI Logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are not HDCP compliant (e.g., DVI jacks on PC displays). • During DVD recording, you turn off automatically. TV or projector HDMI OUT HDMI cord (not supplied) HDMI IN to HDMI input to the operating instructions... 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 trademarks or registered trademarks of Control for HDMI function may not work.
...HDMI, the HDMI Logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are not HDCP compliant (e.g., DVI jacks on PC displays). • During DVD recording, you turn off automatically. TV or projector HDMI OUT HDMI cord (not supplied) HDMI IN to HDMI input to the operating instructions... 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 trademarks or registered trademarks of Control for HDMI function may not work.
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... 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, be sure to connect the audio cord to the LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) jacks. When using a component video...
... 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, be sure to connect the audio cord to the LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) jacks. When using a component video...
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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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Hookups and Settings A Connecting to a digital audio input jack Use this recorder. - All Rights Reserved. switch the bilingual sounds on a DVD-RW/DVD-R (VR mode) by pressing VIDEO. 19US "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of..., no sound or a loud noise will come from your AV amplifier (receiver) has a Dolby*1 Digital or DTS*2 decoder and a digital input jack. Note During DVD recording, the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack outputs DVD audio signals only. Patent #: 5,451,942 & other U.S. Surround 1 B Connecting to audio L/R jacks This connection uses a stereo amplifier's (...
Hookups and Settings A Connecting to a digital audio input jack Use this recorder. - All Rights Reserved. switch the bilingual sounds on a DVD-RW/DVD-R (VR mode) by pressing VIDEO. 19US "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of..., no sound or a loud noise will come from your AV amplifier (receiver) has a Dolby*1 Digital or DTS*2 decoder and a digital input jack. Note During DVD recording, the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack outputs DVD audio signals only. Patent #: 5,451,942 & other U.S. Surround 1 B Connecting to audio L/R jacks This connection uses a stereo amplifier's (...
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...compartment. Do not attempt to close the battery cover properly. Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord Step 6: Preparing the Remote Plug the recorder and TV power cords into the remote casing, particularly when replacing the batteries. 20US If battery leakage occurs, wipe out any foreign ... 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. After you connect the power cord, you do not intend to connect the power cord only ...
...compartment. Do not attempt to close the battery cover properly. Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord Step 6: Preparing the Remote Plug the recorder and TV power cords into the remote casing, particularly when replacing the batteries. 20US If battery leakage occurs, wipe out any foreign ... 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. After you connect the power cord, you do not intend to connect the power cord only ...
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The default command mode setting for this recorder and the supplied remote is DVD 3. SYSTEM MENU 123 456 789 0 O RETURN M/m/ Manufacturer Sampo Samsung Sanyo Scott Sears Sharp Sylvania Teknika Toshiba Wards Yorx Zenith ... 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...
The default command mode setting for this recorder and the supplied remote is DVD 3. SYSTEM MENU 123 456 789 0 O RETURN M/m/ Manufacturer Sampo Samsung Sanyo Scott Sears Sharp Sylvania Teknika Toshiba Wards Yorx Zenith ... 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...
