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Question posted by marsmond on March 11th, 2011

The Command Menu Does Not Work For My Dvd/vcr Combo

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Operating Instructions - Page 9

...*1 When pressing DVD, VCR playback stops. *2 When pressing VIDEO, DVD playback stops. *3 Only the same program can be recorded on a DVD Possible Simultaneous Operations VCR Playback VCR Recording DVD Playback DVD Recording - Original Playlist Operation restrictions Current Operation Playing a VHS tape*1 Recording on a VHS tape Playing a DVD*2 Recording on a DVD and a VHS tape. 9 Title...

Operating Instructions - Page 13

...DIGITAL AUDIO OUT R OUT AUDIO AUDIO : Signal flow Note Synchro-Recording does not work with a video/audio output With this hookup, you can record any channel on the cable box or satellite receiver. This connection ...video cord (not supplied) to SET TOP BOX CONTROL SET TOP BOX CONTROL VCR-DVD recorder LINE 1 IN VIDEO to the cable box or satellite receiver (LINE 1 IN). Hookups and Settings ...

Operating Instructions - Page 28

... the equipment has an S video jack, you can connect a second DVD player and record DVDs. Connecting Another VCR or Similar Device After disconnecting the recorder's power cord from an AC outlet, connect the other VCR or similar device to the LINE 2 IN jacks of the recorder to record using the Synchro Rec function. See also the instruction manual supplied...

Operating Instructions - Page 34

...the time required for the recording device. • You cannot mix VR mode and Video mode on the same DVD-RW or DVD-R. Note that conform to rewrite the DVD menu. • If the disc..., playback on this recorder, the data may be erased. For more information, see the instructions supplied with identical region codes. RDR-VX521 NO. Please be playable by this recorder due to indicate that...

Operating Instructions - Page 35

.... • When playing a DVD+RW, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD-R, and DVD-RAM, you play a disc recorded with other equipment on this recorder, finalize the disc on the disc tray. Playback side facing down 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...

Operating Instructions - Page 48

... source of VCRs, this recorder on various disc types. For example, if picture quality is your top priority, select "HQ" (high quality). The sound will start recording... • This recorder can be recorded in monaural but with the best possible picture quality, so I want to record with less noise. 48 Select a recording mode according to a DVD and a VHS tape...

Operating Instructions - Page 51

...minute intervals during recording. Z OPEN/ CLOSE DVD SYSTEM MENU TIMER M/m/ Note Do not operate your cable box or satellite receiver just before or during One-touch Timer Recording. Creating chapters in... to divide titles, select "Off." This may prevent the accurate recording of 12 programs together with DVD and VCR timer recording, up to set the timer for a single title is 12 ...

Operating Instructions - Page 54

...recorder turns off. The "Features" setup appears. 8 Select "Synchro Recording," and press ENTER. 9 Select "to DVD," and press ENTER. 10 Press SYSTEM MENU to turn off when the recording ends. • The recorder does not record programs with the recorder turned on, the recorder will be recorded...function does not work (page 99). • After a recording has finished, the recorder enters the ...

Operating Instructions - Page 56

.... 3 Press INPUT SELECT repeatedly to select an input source according to "On." 56 To record from a connected VCR or similar device. • You cannot change the timer settings for a recording currently underway. • The Timer List displays both the DVD recorder and VCR timer settings. The front panel display changes as follows: Channel* LINE1 LINE2 DV...

Operating Instructions - Page 72

...). • If you insert a tape with the PAL or SECAM color system. "Auto Play" of S-VHS tapes recorded in the front panel display resets to the VCR while playing a disc, DVD playback stops. • The VCR does not record in S-VHS format, but will play , but the tape will keep rewinding until it will be played. •...

Operating Instructions - Page 78

... on . Programs that the tape is longer than the recording time (page 76). "EP" provides recording time three times as long as illustrated. Once started, the recorder cannot be recorded in the "Setup" display (page 102). The sound will start recording... • This VCR records in VHS format, not S-VHS format. • Check that contain a Copy-Never copy guard...

Operating Instructions - Page 80

...the front panel display. Note that TIME/TEXT does not work during One-touch Timer Recording. 80 Press DISPLAY while recording. The information display appears. Checking the remaining tape length ...recording mode, etc. Record 0:30:00 SP Rem 01:30 Ch 110 A Recording status B Time counter C Recording mode D Remaining tape length E Current channel To check the remaining tape length, set "VCR...

Operating Instructions - Page 89

... the dubbed sound. Dubbing starts. The System Menu appears. 4 Select "Dubbing," and press ENTER. 2 Insert a source disc. 3 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder. 4 Press TOP MENU or TITLE LIST to select a title. 5 Start playing the DVD, and then press x STOP or X PAUSE at once. 1 Press VIDEO and insert a VHS tape with its end. the tape remaining...

Operating Instructions - Page 104

... additional sounds. Features Title List Timer Edit Dubbing Disc Setting DVD Auto Chapter : 5 Min Format DVD-RW : VR VCR Function Synchro Recording : to make set top box control settings or change the tape length, auto play and auto repeat settings. 1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is being made. Off No chapter mark is output during...

Operating Instructions - Page 106

...MENU while the recorder is not recorded on the DVD VIDEO, one of the subtitles recorded on the screen. ◆ Disc Menu (DVD...DVD VIDEOs only) Switches the language of the recorded languages will be automatically selected. Options Title List Timer Edit Dubbing Disc Setting Language Parental Front Display Command Mode Factory Setting Setup : Auto : DVD...Mode 1" does not work, try "Mode 2."...

Operating Instructions - Page 113

...that the vent on the rear of the recorder is not blocked. Set the same command mode (page 26). , Slide the TV/DVD·VIDEO switch to the remote. , The same command mode is set . , Check that ...The program that the safety tab has not been removed. VCR Timer recording The timer does not operate. , Check that the clock is set for timer recording. , Make sure the timer settings are weak. , ...

Operating Instructions - Page 121

... button (81) U M/m/ PREV (previous)/> NEXT buttons (74) J (search) buttons (74) K z REC (record) button (79) L REC MODE button (79) M SYNCHRO REC button (83) N ?/1 (on/standby) button (23) O VIDEO button (72, 79) P CH (channel)/TRACKING +/- For VCR functions Slide the cover A TV/DVD·VIDEO switch (21) B Z OPEN/CLOSE (eject) button (72) C Number buttons* (21...

Quick Start guide - Page 2

... satellite receiver. • If you connected your cable box to the VCR-DVD recorder's antenna input jack, select channel 3 or 4, whichever channel is finished. The sub-menu appears. Playback starts from the front panel display. Playback the Recorded VHS Tape 1 Press VIDEO to operate the VCR. 2 Press / to ﬁnd the point you want to...

Marketing Specifications - Page 1

RDR-VX530 DVD Recorder & VHS Combo Player Key Features One Touch Dubbing from VCR to DVD or DVD to VCR (non copy written material only) DVD+RW/+R, DVD-RW/-R DVD, DVD+R Dual Layer Recording Compatibility and Playback1 Compatible with +R Double-Layer Disc (8.5GB) i.LINK® Interface for DV & Digital 8® Camcorders Progressive Scan Technology Output for DVD at 480P Playback of CDs, MP3s, and ...

Marketing Specifications - Page 2

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