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... No For Customers in Canada If this product. 2-186-506-12(1) Video Cassette Recorder/ DVD Recorder Operating Instructions RDR-VX500 For customers in the space provided below. Refer to us at the rear of Mind Warranty Replacement service. For other product related questions please ...at 1-877-899-7669 or write to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product is not working properly, please call 1-877-602-2008 for Peace of the unit. Record the serial number in the U.S.A Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located at : Customer Information Service 115...
... No For Customers in Canada If this product. 2-186-506-12(1) Video Cassette Recorder/ DVD Recorder Operating Instructions RDR-VX500 For customers in the space provided below. Refer to us at the rear of Mind Warranty Replacement service. For other product related questions please ...at 1-877-899-7669 or write to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product is not working properly, please call 1-877-602-2008 for Peace of the unit. Record the serial number in the U.S.A Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located at : Customer Information Service 115...
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... equipment generates, uses, and can be changed only at a qualified service shop only. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are cautioned that to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that interference will increase ... user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in this manual could void your authority to operate this VCR-DVD recorder is located on a circuit different from Gemstar Development Corporation. 2 If this product will not occur in this equipment. Increase...
... equipment generates, uses, and can be changed only at a qualified service shop only. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are cautioned that to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that interference will increase ... user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in this manual could void your authority to operate this VCR-DVD recorder is located on a circuit different from Gemstar Development Corporation. 2 If this product will not occur in this equipment. Increase...
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... authorization from the AC power source as long as a rug that is prohibited. 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 programs, films, video tapes, discs, and other intellectual...
... authorization from the AC power source as long as a rug that is prohibited. 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 programs, films, video tapes, discs, and other intellectual...
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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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... restrictions Current operation Playing a VHS tape Recording on a VHS tape Playing a DVD disc Recording on a DVD disc Possible simultaneous operations VHS DVD Playback - Yes Yes Yes*2 Yes*2 - Ways to DVD+RWs, DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs, DVD-Rs, and VHS tapes. 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...
... restrictions Current operation Playing a VHS tape Recording on a VHS tape Playing a DVD disc Recording on a DVD disc Possible simultaneous operations VHS DVD Playback - Yes Yes Yes*2 Yes*2 - Ways to DVD+RWs, DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs, DVD-Rs, and VHS tapes. 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...
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... format, or MP3 or JPEG format that can be played • CD-Rs/CD-RWs, other than those recorded in a color system other than NTSC, such as PAL or SECAM z Hint This DVD recorder can be purchased or rented VIDEO CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in VIDEO CD/ Super VIDEO CD format... format • Data part of CD-Extras • DVD-ROMs • DVD Audio discs • DVD-RAMs • HD layer on DATA-CDs, defined by ISO (International Standard Organization). 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...
... format, or MP3 or JPEG format that can be played • CD-Rs/CD-RWs, other than those recorded in a color system other than NTSC, such as PAL or SECAM z Hint This DVD recorder can be purchased or rented VIDEO CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in VIDEO CD/ Super VIDEO CD format... format • Data part of CD-Extras • DVD-ROMs • DVD Audio discs • DVD-RAMs • HD layer on DATA-CDs, defined by ISO (International Standard Organization). 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...
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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). A: Cable box or satellite receiver with a video/audio output With ...this hookup, you need to match the 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 OUT LINE OUT LINE...
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). A: Cable box or satellite receiver with a video/audio output With ...this hookup, you need to match the 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 OUT LINE OUT LINE...
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...cable programs, 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 OPTICAL... PR VHF/UHF IN OUT S VIDEO OUT VIDEO VIDEO VHF/UHF IN OUT to VHF/UHF IN : Signal flow C: Cable without a cable box. Wall VCR-DVD recorder : Signal flow 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 ...
...cable programs, 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 OPTICAL... PR VHF/UHF IN OUT S VIDEO OUT VIDEO VIDEO VHF/UHF IN OUT to VHF/UHF IN : Signal flow C: Cable without a cable box. Wall VCR-DVD recorder : Signal flow 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 ...
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...3: Connecting to Your TV Select one 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... VIDEO VIDEO VHF/UHF IN OUT B TV Antenna cable (supplied) : Signal flow Note Do not connect more than one type of video cord between the recorder and your TV. LINE OUT AUDIO (red) (white) (yellow) (yellow) Audio/video cord (supplied) (white) (red) VIDEO to the input jack...
...3: Connecting to Your TV Select one 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... VIDEO VIDEO VHF/UHF IN OUT B TV Antenna cable (supplied) : Signal flow Note Do not connect more than one type of video cord between the recorder and your TV. LINE OUT AUDIO (red) (white) (yellow) (yellow) Audio/video cord (supplied) (white) (red) VIDEO to the input jack...
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...jacks when you switch the output to VIDEO. 20 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 this connection. INPUT S VIDEO AUDIO L R (white) (red) TV or projector S video cord ... 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...
...jacks when you switch the output to VIDEO. 20 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 this connection. INPUT S VIDEO AUDIO L R (white) (red) TV or projector S video cord ... 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...
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... has component video input jacks Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks using this connection and then set "Progressive" of "Video" to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT 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.../UHF IN OUT S VIDEO OUT VIDEO VIDEO : Signal flow When playing "wide screen" images Some recorded images may not fit your TV accepts progressive 480p format signals, you connect the recorder using a component video cord (not supplied) or three video cords (not supplied) of the same ...
... has component video input jacks Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks using this connection and then set "Progressive" of "Video" to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT 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.../UHF IN OUT S VIDEO OUT VIDEO VIDEO : Signal flow When playing "wide screen" images Some recorded images may not fit your TV accepts progressive 480p format signals, you connect the recorder using a component video cord (not supplied) or three video cords (not supplied) of the same ...
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..., it is recommended that not all high definition television sets are questions regarding our TV set compatibility with this model 480p DVD recorder, please contact our customer service center. • When recording a DVD, the DVD video signal is output to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT even if you switch the output to VIDEO. 22 If there...
..., it is recommended that not all high definition television sets are questions regarding our TV set compatibility with this model 480p DVD recorder, please contact our customer service center. • When recording a DVD, the DVD video signal is output to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT even if you switch the output to VIDEO. 22 If there...
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Hookups and Settings Step 4: Connecting to Your AV/Amplifier (Receiver) Select one of the following patterns A or B, according to DVD audio tracks through your AV amplifier (receiver). This will enable you to listen to the input jack on your AV amplifier (...(red) (white) (yellow) Audio/video cord (supplied) (white) (yellow)* (red) to LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) A INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R AV amplifier (receiver) 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...
Hookups and Settings Step 4: Connecting to Your AV/Amplifier (Receiver) Select one of the following patterns A or B, according to DVD audio tracks through your AV amplifier (receiver). This will enable you to listen to the input jack on your AV amplifier (...(red) (white) (yellow) Audio/video cord (supplied) (white) (yellow)* (red) to LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) A INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R AV amplifier (receiver) 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...
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... R L COAXIAL OPTICAL S VIDEO OUT Notes • If the supplied remote interferes your other Sony DVD Player/Video Cassette Recorder or Video Cassette Recorder/DVD Recorder, change the command mode number for a short while before operating the recorder. to avoid possible leakage and corrosion. The recorder may not respond to the remote. • With normal use the remote for an...
... R L COAXIAL OPTICAL S VIDEO OUT Notes • If the supplied remote interferes your other Sony DVD Player/Video Cassette Recorder or Video Cassette Recorder/DVD Recorder, change the command mode number for a short while before operating the recorder. to avoid possible leakage and corrosion. The recorder may not respond to the remote. • With normal use the remote for an...
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...it matches the mode you have a Sony DVD Player/Video Cassette Recorder or Video Cassette Recorder/DVD Recorder If the supplied remote interferes with your other Sony DVD Player/Video Cassette Recorder or Video Cassette Recorder/DVD Recorder, set the command mode number for this recorder and the supplied remote to the previous ...Audio Features Options Easy Setup 10:10 AM To return to one that differs from the other Sony DVD Player/Video Cassette Recorder or Video Cassette Recorder/DVD Recorder. COMMAND MODE switch 1 Press SYSTEM MENU. Hookups and Settings If you selected above. The ...
...it matches the mode you have a Sony DVD Player/Video Cassette Recorder or Video Cassette Recorder/DVD Recorder If the supplied remote interferes with your other Sony DVD Player/Video Cassette Recorder or Video Cassette Recorder/DVD Recorder, set the command mode number for this recorder and the supplied remote to the previous ...Audio Features Options Easy Setup 10:10 AM To return to one that differs from the other Sony DVD Player/Video Cassette Recorder or Video Cassette Recorder/DVD Recorder. COMMAND MODE switch 1 Press SYSTEM MENU. Hookups and Settings If you selected above. The ...
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... number of basic adjustments for using Setup." Settings are made in the "Setup" display to operate the DVD recorder will be made. You can change them later using the recorder. The setup display for a time signal when you turn it will look for selecting the language used ...a language, and press ENTER. If you select "Auto", this message does not appear, select "Easy Setup" in the following order. When connecting the recorder to the TV using only the antenna cable, see "Setting the RF Output channel" on -screen display appears. Easy Setup Select the screen language. The...
... number of basic adjustments for using Setup." Settings are made in the "Setup" display to operate the DVD recorder will be made. You can change them later using the recorder. The setup display for a time signal when you turn it will look for selecting the language used ...a language, and press ENTER. If you select "Auto", this message does not appear, select "Easy Setup" in the following order. When connecting the recorder to the TV using only the antenna cable, see "Setting the RF Output channel" on -screen display appears. Easy Setup Select the screen language. The...
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... IN to LINE 2 IN VCR-DVD recorder : Signal flow Note You cannot record DVD video that contains a copy guard signal played back by another DVD player to the LINE 2 IN jacks of this recorder. Connect the equipment to the LINE 1 IN jacks of the recorder to the LINE IN jacks of this recorder. Connecting Another VCR or Similar Device After disconnecting...
... IN to LINE 2 IN VCR-DVD recorder : Signal flow Note You cannot record DVD video that contains a copy guard signal played back by another DVD player to the LINE 2 IN jacks of this recorder. Connect the equipment to the LINE 1 IN jacks of the recorder to the LINE IN jacks of this recorder. Connecting Another VCR or Similar Device After disconnecting...
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.... LINE OUTPUT AUDIO R L VIDEO Audio/video cord (not supplied) to LINE 1 IN LINE 1 IN R AUDIO L VIDEO 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 ... z Hint When the connected equipment outputs only monaural sound, use audio cables that distribute monaural sounds to the LINE 1 IN jacks You can connect a second VCR or similar device.
.... LINE OUTPUT AUDIO R L VIDEO Audio/video cord (not supplied) to LINE 1 IN LINE 1 IN R AUDIO L VIDEO 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 ... z Hint When the connected equipment outputs only monaural sound, use audio cables that distribute monaural sounds to the LINE 1 IN jacks You can connect a second VCR or similar device.
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VCR-DVD recorder VCR TV Be sure to connect your VCR to the input jack of video cord between the recorder and your TV screen. LINE 1 IN VCR VCR-DVD recorder TV LINE 2 IN • If you disconnect the recorder's power cord, you will not be recorded. • If you pass the recorder signals via the VCR, you may... cannot be able to view the signals from the connected VCR. • Do not connect more than one type 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. To watch video tapes, watch the ...
VCR-DVD recorder VCR TV Be sure to connect your VCR to the input jack of video cord between the recorder and your TV screen. LINE 1 IN VCR VCR-DVD recorder TV LINE 2 IN • If you disconnect the recorder's power cord, you will not be recorded. • If you pass the recorder signals via the VCR, you may... cannot be able to view the signals from the connected VCR. • Do not connect more than one type 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. To watch video tapes, watch the ...
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..."Setting the RF Output channel" on the TV screen. Playing a DVD disc +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R Z OPEN/ CLOSE DVD -R DVD TV/DVD·VIDEO switch "/1 With the playback side facing down 6 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to control the DVD recorder. To stop playback Press x STOP. Wait until "LOAD" disappears from... the recorder appears on page 19. 4 Slide the TV/DVD·VIDEO switch to DVD·VIDEO, then press DVD to close the disc tray. Basic Operation Basic Operation...
..."Setting the RF Output channel" on the TV screen. Playing a DVD disc +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R Z OPEN/ CLOSE DVD -R DVD TV/DVD·VIDEO switch "/1 With the playback side facing down 6 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to control the DVD recorder. To stop playback Press x STOP. Wait until "LOAD" disappears from... the recorder appears on page 19. 4 Slide the TV/DVD·VIDEO switch to DVD·VIDEO, then press DVD to close the disc tray. Basic Operation Basic Operation...