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Question posted by mwzupon on July 20th, 2011

Disc Unrecognizable Vhs Dub To Dvd -r Disc

I dubbed a home movie VHS tape to a DVD -R disc.  The Sony RDRVX500 is not recognizing the disc to play and finalize.  All steps where followed correctly in the dubbing process?

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Operating Instructions - Page 3

..., wait for about three hours before making the actual recording. Hookups and Settings __________ Basic Operation DVD Recording Playing Discs VCR Recording Playing VHS Tapes DVD Editing Dubbing (TAPE y DVD)________ DV Dubbing (DV t DVD) _______ Settings and Adjustments _______ Additional Information __________ 3 Also, use the recorder for a long time, be contrary to the wall outlet...
Operating Instructions - Page 6

... 4: Connecting to Your AV/Amplifier (Receiver 23 Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord 26 Step 6: Preparing the Remote 26 Step 7: Easy Setup 30 Setting Up the VCR Plus+® System 32 Connecting Another VCR or Similar Device 34 Basic Operation 37 Playing a DVD Disc or VHS Tape 37 Recording a Program to a DVD Disc 38 Recording a Program to a VHS Tape 39 Using the On-Screen Menus 40 Using...
Operating Instructions - Page 7

.../Canceling VCR Timer Settings (Timer List 74 Recording from Connected Equipment without a Timer 75 Playing VHS Tapes 76 Playing 76 Searching Using Various Functions 79 Selecting the sound during playback 80 DVD Editing 81 Before Editing 81 Editing a Title 82 Creating a Playlist 84 Editing a Playlist 86 Dubbing (TAPE y DVD 89 Dubbing from a Video to a DVD 89 Dubbing from a DVD to...
Operating Instructions - Page 8

... Recorder/DVD Recorder? , This is a DVD recorder with built-in VHS video deck. In addition, you can also enjoy playback and editing of DVD discs and VHS tapes. Recording No Playback Yes*1 Recording Yes*1 No - Ways to DVD+RWs, DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs, DVD-Rs, and VHS tapes. Yes Yes Yes*2 Yes*2 - Operation restrictions Current operation Playing a VHS tape Recording on a VHS tape Playing a DVD disc...
Operating Instructions - Page 9

... the disc, including the recording date, channel, recording mode, recording time and movie thumbnail image (page 42). Quick access to create your own, original program (page 84). DV Edit , Connect your own program - One touch button dubbing from VCR to DVD , This recorder lets you dub from VHS tape to DVD and from DVD to VHS tape with a single deck (page 89). * Note that when playing back...
Operating Instructions - Page 23

... components. • Digital audio signal can also be output when playing a VHS tape. ,continued 23 z Hints • For correct speaker location, see the operating instructions supplied with a decoder B ... digital input to DVD audio tracks through your AV amplifier (receiver). Hookups and Settings Step 4: Connecting to Your AV/Amplifier (Receiver) Select one of the following patterns A or ...
Operating Instructions - Page 37

... panel display. Wait until "LOAD" disappears from the recorder appears on the disc tray. To stop playback Press x STOP. H PLAY x STOP Playing a VHS tape 1 Turn on the disc. 7 Press H PLAY. H PLAY TV/DVD·VIDEO switch "/1 VIDEO x STOP ,continued 37 Basic Operation Basic Operation Playing a DVD Disc or VHS Tape 5 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE, and place a disc on the TV screen.
Operating Instructions - Page 38

... VIDEO to control the VCR. 5 Insert a tape. Recording a Program to a DVD Disc +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R The following explains how to record a current TV program to control the DVD recorder. 38 When connecting the recorder to the TV using only the antenna cable, see "Setting the RF Output channel" on the TV screen. INPUT SELECT 6 Press H PLAY. The recorder turns on. 3 Switch the...
Operating Instructions - Page 39

... TV screen. Basic Operation 5 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE, and place a recordable disc on various discs. To format in place. 6 Press CH +/- Note that the signal from the front panel display. Recording a Program to a VHS Tape With the playback side facing down 6 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to control the VCR. 5 Insert a tape with its safety tab in Video mode, see page...
Operating Instructions - Page 41

... to format or finalize a DVD. Example: When a disc or a VHS tape is playing. The displayed options differ depending on the media type. The displayed options differ depending on the situation and disc type. Example: When you press TOOLS while a DVD-RW (VR mode) is in VR mode only), record a DV format tape onto a disc, dub from a DVD disc to a VHS tape and dub from a VHS tape to suit...
Operating Instructions - Page 44

... which can enter up to finalize the disc if it again, unfinalize or reformat the disc (page 43). After finalizing, you cannot edit or record on another recorder. After finalizing, you cannot edit or record on the disc. 44 1 Follow steps 1 to 6 of the disc, recording, or the DVD equipment, discs may not appear when the disc is necessary when playing on a DVD-RW (VR mode) that have...
Operating Instructions - Page 47

... discs. z Hint Timer recordings will be a possible choice. Note that the recording time in the following table is your needs (page 10). • Check that has already been edited - To record only SAP sound, set "Tuner Audio" of VCRs, this recorder has six different recording modes. The recorder automatically turns off the recorder during a timer recording. DVD Recording DVD Recording...
Operating Instructions - Page 49

... The recorder returns to control the VCR, insert a tape, then press H PLAY. or INPUT SELECT while recording another channel on the TV. Recording continues until the counter appears in the front panel display while recording. Each press advances the time in 30 minute increments. 1 Press DVD to control the DVD recorder. 2 Press z REC repeatedly to stop the recording or the disc is...
Operating Instructions - Page 52

...DVD Number buttons CLEAR VCR Plus+ SYSTEM MENU M/m/ The System Menu appears. 2 Select "Timer," and press ENTER. 3 Select "Timer - Before you want to both the DVD disc and the VHS tape. • You can play the recorded...or input source to be recorded are recording a program in the Title List menu. • When the start , check that program are correctly set automatically. To use ...
Operating Instructions - Page 71

... the condition with the recorder power on until the recorder finishes recording. • Even if the timer is set "VCR Function" - If you want to both the DVD disc and the VHS tape. • You can also display the Timer programming menu as follows: 1 Press SYSTEM MENU. VCR Recording To use the Auto Tape Speed function When you are recording a program in the...
Operating Instructions - Page 89

... : Title Menu for both the VHS tape and the disc. DVD VIDEO AUDIO SYSTEM MENU H PLAY REC MODE M/m, ENTER X PAUSE x STOP T VIDEO Using the T VIDEO button on the recorder 1 Insert a recordable disc. 2 Insert a source tape. 3 Press T VIDEO on the recorder. Dubbing (TAPE y DVD) Dubbing from a Video to a DVD +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R You can record (dub) VHS tape video and audio to control...
Operating Instructions - Page 90

... other DVD equipment Finalize the disc. When the VHS deck or the DVD deck is prohibited under copyright law. - Notes • Dubbing is prohibited under copyright law. 90 When a non-recordable DVD is played back to a disc, the VHS tape counter value may differ slightly from VHS tapes and other unauthorized use is not possible in the following cases. - When dubbing stops...
Operating Instructions - Page 91

...disc. 3 Press DVD to control the DVD recorder. 4 Press TOP MENU or TITLE LIST, and select a title. 5 Start playing, and press x STOP or X PAUSE. 6 Press SYSTEM MENU. Edit Title List Timer Edit Create Playlist Edit Playlist DV Edit Dubbing 10:10 AM Disc Setting Setup Dubbing (TAPE y DVD) ,continued 91 Dubbing from a DVD to a Video +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R DVD You can record (dub) DVD...
Operating Instructions - Page 92

... "OK," and press ENTER. Recordings made from discs and other copyrighted material are not displayed during normal DVD playback. • The DVD playback time may differ from the VHS tape counter value. • The audio being played back (main audio, sub audio, etc.) is recorded until the tape reaches its end. Dubbing starts. When the DVD is set to the end...
Operating Instructions - Page 104

...a T-180 or longer length tape. ◆ Auto Play On To start playback, even if you insert a tape with the following options. T-160 When using a T-160 length tape. Synchro Recording to DVD Sets the recorder to record programs from connected equipment that has a timer function (such as a satellite tuner) to DVD 10:10 AM Disc Setting Setup DVD Auto Chapter Automatically divides...

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