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Model No. RDR-VX500 Serial No For Customers in Canada If this product is not working properly, please call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Record the serial number in the U.S.A Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of Mind Warranty ... Toronto, Ontario, M2H 3R6 © 2004 Sony Corporation Refer to us at 1-877-899-7669 or write to them whenever you call 1-877-602-2008 for Peace of the unit. 2-186-506-12(1) Video Cassette Recorder/ DVD Recorder Operating Instructions RDR-VX500 For customers in the space provided below.
Model No. RDR-VX500 Serial No For Customers in Canada If this product is not working properly, please call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Record the serial number in the U.S.A Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of Mind Warranty ... Toronto, Ontario, M2H 3R6 © 2004 Sony Corporation Refer to us at 1-877-899-7669 or write to them whenever you call 1-877-602-2008 for Peace of the unit. 2-186-506-12(1) Video Cassette Recorder/ DVD Recorder Operating Instructions RDR-VX500 For customers in the space provided below.
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...However, there is no guarantee that to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in this equipment. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are designed to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a residential installation...only at a qualified service shop only. If this product will not occur in this manual could void your authority to operate this VCR-DVD recorder is harmful to eyes, do not attempt to radio or television reception, which the receiver is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER ...
...However, there is no guarantee that to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in this equipment. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are designed to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a residential installation...only at a qualified service shop only. If this product will not occur in this manual could void your authority to operate this VCR-DVD recorder is harmful to eyes, do not attempt to radio or television reception, which the receiver is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER ...
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.... Reverse engineering or disassembly is not made due to a malfunction of the recorder, disc, etc. • Make trial recordings 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 Copyrights • Television...
.... Reverse engineering or disassembly is not made due to a malfunction of the recorder, disc, etc. • Make trial recordings 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 Copyrights • Television...
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Plasma display panels and projection televisions are provided for your nearest Sony dealer. Install in any heat sources such as such may not be recordable, depending on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from... these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all servicing to your television screen indefinitely. IMPORTANT NOTICE Caution: This recorder is required when the apparatus has been damaged in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8 Do not install near water. 6 Clean only with dry...
Plasma display panels and projection televisions are provided for your nearest Sony dealer. Install in any heat sources such as such may not be recordable, depending on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from... these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all servicing to your television screen indefinitely. IMPORTANT NOTICE Caution: This recorder is required when the apparatus has been damaged in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8 Do not install near water. 6 Clean only with dry...
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... manual • Instructions in this recorder. Icon +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R DVD VCD CD DATA CD Meaning Functions available for DVD+RWs Functions available for DVD-RWs in VR (Video Recording) mode Functions available for DVD-RWs in video mode Functions available for DVD+Rs Functions available for DVD-Rs Functions available for DVD VIDEOs Functions available for VIDEO CDs...
... manual • Instructions in this recorder. Icon +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R DVD VCD CD DATA CD Meaning Functions available for DVD+RWs Functions available for DVD-RWs in VR (Video Recording) mode Functions available for DVD-RWs in video mode Functions available for DVD+Rs Functions available for DVD-Rs Functions available for DVD VIDEOs Functions available for VIDEO CDs...
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... Play Information and Playing Time 45 Changing the Name of a Recorded Program (Title Input 46 DVD Recording 47 Before Recording 47 DVD Recording without the Timer 48 DVD Timer Recording (Standard/VCR Plus 50 Recording from Connected Equipment with a Timer (Synchro Rec 53 Checking/Changing/Canceling DVD Timer Settings (Timer List 55 Recording from Connected Equipment without a Timer 56 Playing Discs 57...
... Play Information and Playing Time 45 Changing the Name of a Recorded Program (Title Input 46 DVD Recording 47 Before Recording 47 DVD Recording without the Timer 48 DVD Timer Recording (Standard/VCR Plus 50 Recording from Connected Equipment with a Timer (Synchro Rec 53 Checking/Changing/Canceling DVD Timer Settings (Timer List 55 Recording from Connected Equipment without a Timer 56 Playing Discs 57...
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VCR Recording 67 Before Recording 67 VCR Recording without the Timer 67 VCR Timer Recording (Standard/VCR Plus 69 Recording from Connected Equipment with a Timer (Synchro Rec 72 Checking/Changing/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...
VCR Recording 67 Before Recording 67 VCR Recording without the Timer 67 VCR Timer Recording (Standard/VCR Plus 69 Recording from Connected Equipment with a Timer (Synchro Rec 72 Checking/Changing/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...
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... Playing a DVD disc Recording on a DVD disc Possible simultaneous operations VHS DVD Playback - No Yes Yes No - *1 When pressing DVD, VHS tape playback stops. *2 When pressing VIDEO, DVD playback stops. 8 It allows recording to Use Your Video Cassette Recorder/DVD Recorder What is a Video Cassette Recorder/DVD Recorder? , This is a DVD recorder with built-in VHS video deck. Ways to DVD+RWs, DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs, DVD-Rs, and...
... Playing a DVD disc Recording on a DVD disc Possible simultaneous operations VHS DVD Playback - No Yes Yes No - *1 When pressing DVD, VHS tape playback stops. *2 When pressing VIDEO, DVD playback stops. 8 It allows recording to Use Your Video Cassette Recorder/DVD Recorder What is a Video Cassette Recorder/DVD Recorder? , This is a DVD recorder with built-in VHS video deck. Ways to DVD+RWs, DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs, DVD-Rs, and...
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... Dubbing Simple dubbing of recordable and playable DVD discs is on the disc, including the recording date, channel, recording mode, recording time and movie thumbnail image (page 42). Control Dubbing 9 A list of DV tapes - One touch button dubbing from VCR to DVD , This recorder lets you dub from VHS tape to DVD and from DVD to a DVD disc (page 93). DV...
... Dubbing Simple dubbing of recordable and playable DVD discs is on the disc, including the recording date, channel, recording mode, recording time and movie thumbnail image (page 42). Control Dubbing 9 A list of DV tapes - One touch button dubbing from VCR to DVD , This recorder lets you dub from VHS tape to DVD and from DVD to a DVD disc (page 93). DV...
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Quick Guide to DVD Disc Types Recordable and playable discs Type Disc Logo Icon used in this manual Formatting (new discs) Compatibility with other DVD players (finalizing) DVD+RW DVDRW VR mode Video mode DVD+R DVD-R +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R Automatically formatted Playable on DVD+RW compatible players (automatically finalized) Format in VR mode*2 (page 43) Playable only on VR mode...
Quick Guide to DVD Disc Types Recordable and playable discs Type Disc Logo Icon used in this manual Formatting (new discs) Compatibility with other DVD players (finalizing) DVD+RW DVDRW VR mode Video mode DVD+R DVD-R +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R Automatically formatted Playable on DVD+RW compatible players (automatically finalized) Format in VR mode*2 (page 43) Playable only on VR mode...
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Recording Features Editing Features Rewrite (page 48) Auto Manual Chapter Chapter (page 104) (page 84) Change title name (page 82) Erase title (page 82) A-B Erase (page 83) Playlist (page 84) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes*3 No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes*3 No No No Yes No Yes Yes*4 No No No Yes No Yes Yes*4 No No Discs that cannot be recorded on • DVD-RWs (Ver.1.0) • DVD+RWs that are not 2.4x-speed compatible • Double layer discs • 8 cm discs ,continued 11
Recording Features Editing Features Rewrite (page 48) Auto Manual Chapter Chapter (page 104) (page 84) Change title name (page 82) Erase title (page 82) A-B Erase (page 83) Playlist (page 84) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes*3 No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes*3 No No No Yes No Yes Yes*4 No No No Yes No Yes Yes*4 No No Discs that cannot be recorded on • DVD-RWs (Ver.1.0) • DVD+RWs that are not 2.4x-speed compatible • Double layer discs • 8 cm discs ,continued 11
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... a color system other than NTSC, such as well. 12 Yes No Yes No Yes - 12 cm/8 cm discs Operation Playback Recording DVD+RW DVD-RW VR mode Video mode DVD+R DVD-R 12 cm 8 cm 12 cm 8 cm 12 cm 8 cm 12 cm 8 cm 12 cm 8 cm Yes - Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes - Yes Yes Yes... similar device in music format, or MP3 or JPEG format that can play 8 cm CDs and 8 cm DVDs as PAL or SECAM z Hint This DVD recorder can be played • CD-Rs/CD-RWs, other than those recorded in music CD format that conforms to ISO9660* Level 1/Level 2 * A logical format of CD-Extras •...
... a color system other than NTSC, such as well. 12 Yes No Yes No Yes - 12 cm/8 cm discs Operation Playback Recording DVD+RW DVD-RW VR mode Video mode DVD+R DVD-R 12 cm 8 cm 12 cm 8 cm 12 cm 8 cm 12 cm 8 cm 12 cm 8 cm Yes - Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes - Yes Yes Yes... similar device in music format, or MP3 or JPEG format that can play 8 cm CDs and 8 cm DVDs as PAL or SECAM z Hint This DVD recorder can be played • CD-Rs/CD-RWs, other than those recorded in music CD format that conforms to ISO9660* Level 1/Level 2 * A logical format of CD-Extras •...
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... play on the TV screen. RDR-VX500 NO. Notes • Some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs, or CD-RWs/CD-Rs cannot be intentionally set by software producers. Also, you use discs with copyright protection technologies This product is prohibited by this recorder, the data may not be ...to playback discs that conform to the disc contents the software producers designed, some that do add a new recording, note that this product. The disc will not play DVD VIDEOs (playback only) labeled with copyright protection technologies are some playback features may not be playable by some...
... play on the TV screen. RDR-VX500 NO. Notes • Some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs, or CD-RWs/CD-Rs cannot be intentionally set by software producers. Also, you use discs with copyright protection technologies This product is prohibited by this recorder, the data may not be ...to playback discs that conform to the disc contents the software producers designed, some that do add a new recording, note that this product. The disc will not play DVD VIDEOs (playback only) labeled with copyright protection technologies are some playback features may not be playable by some...
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... the hole with 3× mode. z Hint If you do not want recorded contents to be disturbed. 14 Safety tab Notes • This VCR cannot record using the VHS system. Recording This VCR records using the S-VHS system. • Tapes recorded in EP (3×) mode by this VCR are played back on standard mode only VHS decks. • Noise...
... the hole with 3× mode. z Hint If you do not want recorded contents to be disturbed. 14 Safety tab Notes • This VCR cannot record using the VHS system. Recording This VCR records using the S-VHS system. • Tapes recorded in EP (3×) mode by this VCR are played back on standard mode only VHS decks. • Noise...
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...- 40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for VHF and UHF antennas, use an external antenna connector (not supplied) to connect the antenna to the recorder. • If you have the following items: • Audio/video cord (pinplug × 3 y pinplug × 3) (1) • Antenna cable (1) • Remote commander (... cable ground shall be connected. • Be sure to the point of cable entry as close to disconnect the power cord of the recorder. Notes • Plug cords securely to prevent unwanted noise. • Refer to the instructions supplied with an antenna output B (page 17...
...- 40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for VHF and UHF antennas, use an external antenna connector (not supplied) to connect the antenna to the recorder. • If you have the following items: • Audio/video cord (pinplug × 3 y pinplug × 3) (1) • Antenna cable (1) • Remote commander (... cable ground shall be connected. • Be sure to the point of cable entry as close to disconnect the power cord of the recorder. Notes • Plug cords securely to prevent unwanted noise. • Refer to the instructions supplied with an antenna output B (page 17...
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... hookup, you need to match the channel on the cable box or satellite receiver. To watch cable or satellite programs, you can record any channel on the recorder (L1) to the input jack connected to LINE 1 IN DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL COAXIAL AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO ...IN OUT S VIDEO OUT VIDEO VIDEO 16 Wall Cable box/satellite receiver AUDIO OUT R L VIDEO OUT S VIDEO ANT IN TO TV Audio/video cord (supplied) VCR-DVD recorder : Signal flow LINE 1 IN R AUDIO L VIDEO to the cable box or satellite receiver (LINE 1 IN). Be sure that the satellite receiver or cable ...
... hookup, you need to match the channel on the cable box or satellite receiver. To watch cable or satellite programs, you can record any channel on the recorder (L1) to the input jack connected to LINE 1 IN DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL COAXIAL AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO ...IN OUT S VIDEO OUT VIDEO VIDEO 16 Wall Cable box/satellite receiver AUDIO OUT R L VIDEO OUT S VIDEO ANT IN TO TV Audio/video cord (supplied) VCR-DVD recorder : Signal flow LINE 1 IN R AUDIO L VIDEO to the cable box or satellite receiver (LINE 1 IN). Be sure that the satellite receiver or cable ...
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...4ch). Also use this hookup if you watch cable programs, you need to match the channel on the recorder (2ch, 3ch or 4ch) to the antenna output channel on . Wall VCR-DVD recorder : Signal flow DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL COAXIAL AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT LINE OUT LINE...this hookup if you are using a VHF/UHF antenna or separate VHF and UHF antennas. Wall Cable box ANT IN TO TV Antenna cable (supplied) VCR-DVD recorder DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL COAXIAL AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT LINE OUT LINE 1 IN R Y R L PB AUDIO AUDIO L ...
...4ch). Also use this hookup if you watch cable programs, you need to match the channel on the recorder (2ch, 3ch or 4ch) to the antenna output channel on . Wall VCR-DVD recorder : Signal flow DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL COAXIAL AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT LINE OUT LINE...this hookup if you are using a VHF/UHF antenna or separate VHF and UHF antennas. Wall Cable box ANT IN TO TV Antenna cable (supplied) VCR-DVD recorder DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL COAXIAL AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT LINE OUT LINE 1 IN R Y R L PB AUDIO AUDIO L ...
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.... 18 Step 3: Connecting to Your TV Select one type of the following patterns A or B, according to LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) INPUT A VIDEO L AUDIO R TV or projector VCR-DVD recorder DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL COAXIAL AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT LINE OUT LINE 1 IN R Y R L PB AUDIO AUDIO L OPTICAL PR VHF/UHF IN... OUT VIDEO VIDEO VHF/UHF IN OUT B TV Antenna cable (supplied) : Signal flow Note Do not connect more than one of video cord between the recorder and your TV.
.... 18 Step 3: Connecting to Your TV Select one type of the following patterns A or B, according to LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) INPUT A VIDEO L AUDIO R TV or projector VCR-DVD recorder DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL COAXIAL AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT LINE OUT LINE 1 IN R Y R L PB AUDIO AUDIO L OPTICAL PR VHF/UHF IN... OUT VIDEO VIDEO VHF/UHF IN OUT B TV Antenna cable (supplied) : Signal flow Note Do not connect more than one of video cord between the recorder and your TV.
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...video (A/V) input jacks, you will get better picture and sound if you must set it to a TV using this connection. A Connecting to receive the recorder signal, see "3, 4 Ch Out" on page 98. ,continued 19 Hookups and Settings Yellow Yellow White (L) White (L) Red (R) Red (R) B Connecting... have audio/video (A/V) input jack, connect the recorder to the channel 3. "/1 TV/VIDEO 1 Press "/1 to turn on the recorder. 2 Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly until "TV" disappears from the recorder. Setting the RF Output channel When connecting the recorder to the TV using only the antenna cable, ...
...video (A/V) input jacks, you will get better picture and sound if you must set it to a TV using this connection. A Connecting to receive the recorder signal, see "3, 4 Ch Out" on page 98. ,continued 19 Hookups and Settings Yellow Yellow White (L) White (L) Red (R) Red (R) B Connecting... have audio/video (A/V) input jack, connect the recorder to the channel 3. "/1 TV/VIDEO 1 Press "/1 to turn on the recorder. 2 Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly until "TV" disappears from the recorder. Setting the RF Output channel When connecting the recorder to the TV using only the antenna cable, ...
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... DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL AUDIO OUT R L COAXIAL OPTICAL S VIDEO OUT (red) Audio cord (not supplied) (white) to AUDIO OUT L/R VCR-DVD recorder DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL COAXIAL AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT LINE OUT LINE 1 IN R Y R L PB AUDIO AUDIO L OPTICAL PR VHF/...using this connection. You will enjoy high quality images. If your TV at the same time. • When recording a DVD, the DVD video signal is output to the S VIDEO OUT even if you connect the recorder using the AUDIO OUT L/R jacks when you switch the output to VIDEO. 20
... DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL AUDIO OUT R L COAXIAL OPTICAL S VIDEO OUT (red) Audio cord (not supplied) (white) to AUDIO OUT L/R VCR-DVD recorder DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL COAXIAL AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT LINE OUT LINE 1 IN R Y R L PB AUDIO AUDIO L OPTICAL PR VHF/...using this connection. You will enjoy high quality images. If your TV at the same time. • When recording a DVD, the DVD video signal is output to the S VIDEO OUT even if you connect the recorder using the AUDIO OUT L/R jacks when you switch the output to VIDEO. 20