Operating Instructions
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...on this recorder. Icon +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R DVD VCD CD DATA CD DATA DVD 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 ...About this manual • Instructions in this manual describe the controls on this recorder. You can also use the controls on the recorder if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote. • The on-screen display illustrations used in this manual may not...
...on this recorder. Icon +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R DVD VCD CD DATA CD DATA DVD 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 ...About this manual • Instructions in this manual describe the controls on this recorder. You can also use the controls on the recorder if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote. • The on-screen display illustrations used in this manual may not...
Operating Instructions
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... 17 Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord 19 Step 6: Preparing the Remote 19 Step 7: Easy Setup 22 Connecting Another VCR or Similar Device 26 Quick Guide to Disc Types 28 Recordable and Playable Discs 28 12 cm/8 cm Discs 30 Playable Discs 30 DVD Operation DVD Playback 32 Playing 32 Playback Options 33 Playing a Title From...
... 17 Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord 19 Step 6: Preparing the Remote 19 Step 7: Easy Setup 22 Connecting Another VCR or Similar Device 26 Quick Guide to Disc Types 28 Recordable and Playable Discs 28 12 cm/8 cm Discs 30 Playable Discs 30 DVD Operation DVD Playback 32 Playing 32 Playback Options 33 Playing a Title From...
Operating Instructions
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...UHF antennas, use a UHF/VHF band mixer (not supplied) to connect the antenna to the point of cable entry as close to the recorder. 12 Notes • If your antenna is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to Article 820- 40 of the NEC ...cable), use an external antenna connector (not supplied) to connect the antenna to the recorder. • If you have the following items: • Audio/video cord (phono plug × 3 y phono plug × 3) (1) • Antenna cable (1) • Remote commander (remote) (1) • Size AA (R6) batteries (2) Step 2: Connecting the Antenna ...
...UHF antennas, use a UHF/VHF band mixer (not supplied) to connect the antenna to the point of cable entry as close to the recorder. 12 Notes • If your antenna is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to Article 820- 40 of the NEC ...cable), use an external antenna connector (not supplied) to connect the antenna to the recorder. • If you have the following items: • Audio/video cord (phono plug × 3 y phono plug × 3) (1) • Antenna cable (1) • Remote commander (remote) (1) • Size AA (R6) batteries (2) Step 2: Connecting the Antenna ...
Operating Instructions
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...DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PR OPTICAL COAXIAL 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. If you must wait for this recorder (page 26), be sure to strong light, such as direct ...and Settings 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. ,continued 19 You can operate the recorder only after all connections are complete. Do not attempt to the...
...DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PR OPTICAL COAXIAL 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. If you must wait for this recorder (page 26), be sure to strong light, such as direct ...and Settings 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. ,continued 19 You can operate the recorder only after all connections are complete. Do not attempt to the...
Operating Instructions
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... code number may be reset to the default setting. If you connect the recorder to an AV amplifier (receiver), you find the one at a time until you can adjust the remote control's signal to control your TV. Manufacturer Sony Akai AOC Centurion Coronado Curtis-Mathes Daewoo Daytron Fisher General Electric Hitachi J.C.Penney JVC... 03, 04, 08, 12, 21 04, 13 04, 12, 13, 17 04, 12 06, 19 02, 03, 04, 08 08, 21 06, 16 20 TV/DVD·VIDEO switch "/1 Number buttons, SET CH +/- Select the channel on your TV TV/VIDEO Switch your TV's input source Number buttons and Select the...
... code number may be reset to the default setting. If you connect the recorder to an AV amplifier (receiver), you find the one at a time until you can adjust the remote control's signal to control your TV. Manufacturer Sony Akai AOC Centurion Coronado Curtis-Mathes Daewoo Daytron Fisher General Electric Hitachi J.C.Penney JVC... 03, 04, 08, 12, 21 04, 13 04, 12, 13, 17 04, 12 06, 19 02, 03, 04, 08 08, 21 06, 16 20 TV/DVD·VIDEO switch "/1 Number buttons, SET CH +/- Select the channel on your TV TV/VIDEO Switch your TV's input source Number buttons and Select the...
Operating Instructions
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...the TV's volume, slide the TV/DVD·VIDEO switch to DVD·VIDEO. 2 Hold down "/1, ...and enter the manufacturer code (see the table below) for your AV amplifier (receiver). buttons control the AV amplifier's volume. The VOL +/- Manufacturer Code number Sony... 78, 79, 80, 91 Denon 84, 85, 86 Kenwood 92, 93 Onkyo 81, 82, 83 Pioneer 99 Sansui 87 Technics 97, 98 Yamaha 94, 95, 96 Controlling the volume of controllable AV amplifiers (receivers) If more than one code number is set to DVD... TV/DVD·VIDEO switch is listed, try entering ...
...the TV's volume, slide the TV/DVD·VIDEO switch to DVD·VIDEO. 2 Hold down "/1, ...and enter the manufacturer code (see the table below) for your AV amplifier (receiver). buttons control the AV amplifier's volume. The VOL +/- Manufacturer Code number Sony... 78, 79, 80, 91 Denon 84, 85, 86 Kenwood 92, 93 Onkyo 81, 82, 83 Pioneer 99 Sansui 87 Technics 97, 98 Yamaha 94, 95, 96 Controlling the volume of controllable AV amplifiers (receivers) If more than one code number is set to DVD... TV/DVD·VIDEO switch is listed, try entering ...
Operating Instructions
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... or more than one that differs from the other Sony DVD recorder or player. SYSTEM MENU O RETURN M/m/ Note To record TV programs using the timer, you must set the command mode number for this recorder and the supplied remote to one Sony DVD recorder If the supplied remote interferes with your other Sony DVD recorder or player, set the clock accurately. The default...
... or more than one that differs from the other Sony DVD recorder or player. SYSTEM MENU O RETURN M/m/ Note To record TV programs using the timer, you must set the command mode number for this recorder and the supplied remote to one Sony DVD recorder If the supplied remote interferes with your other Sony DVD recorder or player, set the clock accurately. The default...
Operating Instructions
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...to the previous display Press O RETURN. Note If the command mode does not match, the recorder's command mode appears on the remote so it matches the mode you operate the remote. Hookups and Settings 4 Select "Command Mode," and press ENTER. No Disc Options Title ...List Timer Edit Dubbing Disc Setting Language Parental Front Display Command Mode Factory Setting Setup 10:10 AM : AutDoVD 1 : DVDD1VDN2o DVD 3 5 Select the command mode ("DVD 1," "DVD 2," or "DVD 3"), and press...
...to the previous display Press O RETURN. Note If the command mode does not match, the recorder's command mode appears on the remote so it matches the mode you operate the remote. Hookups and Settings 4 Select "Command Mode," and press ENTER. No Disc Options Title ...List Timer Edit Dubbing Disc Setting Language Parental Front Display Command Mode Factory Setting Setup 10:10 AM : AutDoVD 1 : DVDD1VDN2o DVD 3 5 Select the command mode ("DVD 1," "DVD 2," or "DVD 3"), and press...
Operating Instructions
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...(page 11). • During playback or pause mode, the recorder's m/ M buttons and the remote's .PREV/>NEXT buttons work the same way (page 34). "A-B" (Repeat A-B Play): Repeats a specific portion (page 36). +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R VCD * DVD * With PBC function off the surround settings of the connected TV...distance from the analog stereo jacks. "Disc": Repeats all of the recorder are located in the "Setup" display (page 97). ,continued 35 CD DATA CD DATA DVD z Hints • You can play a DVD with PBC function off the display. Button Operation Disc REPEAT Displays the...
...(page 11). • During playback or pause mode, the recorder's m/ M buttons and the remote's .PREV/>NEXT buttons work the same way (page 34). "A-B" (Repeat A-B Play): Repeats a specific portion (page 36). +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R VCD * DVD * With PBC function off the surround settings of the connected TV...distance from the analog stereo jacks. "Disc": Repeats all of the recorder are located in the "Setup" display (page 97). ,continued 35 CD DATA CD DATA DVD z Hints • You can play a DVD with PBC function off the display. Button Operation Disc REPEAT Displays the...
Operating Instructions
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...and press ENTER in the digital video camera and then starts recording the tape contents from the beginning. Dubbing an entire DV/D8 format tape to a DVD" (page 89), and press ONE TOUCH DUBBING on the remote. DV/D8 Dubbing (DV/D8 t DVD) x STOP ONE TOUCH DUBBING Follow steps 1 to 11 of... the tape stops, One Touch Dubbing ends automatically. The recorder controls the digital video camera for the recorder to a DVD" on the TV screen....
...and press ENTER in the digital video camera and then starts recording the tape contents from the beginning. Dubbing an entire DV/D8 format tape to a DVD" (page 89), and press ONE TOUCH DUBBING on the remote. DV/D8 Dubbing (DV/D8 t DVD) x STOP ONE TOUCH DUBBING Follow steps 1 to 11 of... the tape stops, One Touch Dubbing ends automatically. The recorder controls the digital video camera for the recorder to a DVD" on the TV screen....
Operating Instructions
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... made here. When the "Easy Setup" display appears, follow the instructions for Easy Setup (page 22) from step 4. Before you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder" on the remote to their default settings. 3 Press ENTER when "Finish" appears. Be sure to their default settings. The setup settings return to match the...
... made here. When the "Easy Setup" display appears, follow the instructions for Easy Setup (page 22) from step 4. Before you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder" on the remote to their default settings. 3 Press ENTER when "Finish" appears. Be sure to their default settings. The setup settings return to match the...
Operating Instructions
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... appear. Display Menus or displays do not appear on the recorder. , Different command modes are weak. , The remote is set for more than ten seconds until "SONY DVD" appears in the front panel display. , When static electricity, etc., causes the recorder to the disc. Set the same command mode (page 24...). , Slide the TV/DVD·VIDEO switch to the default setting ...
... appear. Display Menus or displays do not appear on the recorder. , Different command modes are weak. , The remote is set for more than ten seconds until "SONY DVD" appears in the front panel display. , When static electricity, etc., causes the recorder to the disc. Set the same command mode (page 24...). , Slide the TV/DVD·VIDEO switch to the default setting ...
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... Electronics Engineers. 110 About the name "i.LINK" i.LINK is a more familiar term for IEEE 1394 data transport bus proposed by SONY, and is i.LINK? What is a trademark approved by the Institute of the equipment to but also with various digital AV equipment...215; 131/4 inches) Mass Approx. 4.9 kg (Approx. 10.8 lbs) Supplied accessories Remote commander (remote) (1) Size AA (R6) batteries (2) Antenna cable (1) Audio/video cord (1) Design and specifications are sometimes not possible on this recorder is connected to be connected by the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable). About i.LINK ...
... Electronics Engineers. 110 About the name "i.LINK" i.LINK is a more familiar term for IEEE 1394 data transport bus proposed by SONY, and is i.LINK? What is a trademark approved by the Institute of the equipment to but also with various digital AV equipment...215; 131/4 inches) Mass Approx. 4.9 kg (Approx. 10.8 lbs) Supplied accessories Remote commander (remote) (1) Size AA (R6) batteries (2) Antenna cable (1) Audio/video cord (1) Design and specifications are sometimes not possible on this recorder is connected to be connected by the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable). About i.LINK ...
Operating Instructions
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... on /standby) button (22) B Disc tray (32, 46, 89) C A (open/close) button (32, 46, 89) D DVD t button (83) T VIDEO button (82) E Tape compartment (67, 74) F A (eject) button (67) G z REC (record) button (46, 74) H m/M (rewind/fast-forward) buttons (35) I H (play) button* (32, 67) X (pause) button... (33, 46, 69, 74) x (stop) button (32, 46, 67, 74) J SELECT DVD/VIDEO buttons (32, 46, 67, 74) K (remote sensor) (19) L Front panel display (44, 71) M...
... on /standby) button (22) B Disc tray (32, 46, 89) C A (open/close) button (32, 46, 89) D DVD t button (83) T VIDEO button (82) E Tape compartment (67, 74) F A (eject) button (67) G z REC (record) button (46, 74) H m/M (rewind/fast-forward) buttons (35) I H (play) button* (32, 67) X (pause) button... (33, 46, 69, 74) x (stop) button (32, 46, 67, 74) J SELECT DVD/VIDEO buttons (32, 46, 67, 74) K (remote sensor) (19) L Front panel display (44, 71) M...
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Remote For DVD functions Slide the cover Buttons with an orange dot next to them can be used with your TV when the TV/DVD·VIDEO switch is set to TV. Use the tactile dot as a reference. ,continued 113 Additional Information A TV/DVD·VIDEO switch (20) B Z OPEN/CLOSE button (32, 46, 89) C DVD button...
Remote For DVD functions Slide the cover Buttons with an orange dot next to them can be used with your TV when the TV/DVD·VIDEO switch is set to TV. Use the tactile dot as a reference. ,continued 113 Additional Information A TV/DVD·VIDEO switch (20) B Z OPEN/CLOSE button (32, 46, 89) C DVD button...
Operating Instructions
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...antenna cable 12 to your AV/amplifier (receiver) 17 to your TV 15 Controlling TVs with the remote 20 Copy protection 46, 117 Copy-Free 46 Copy-Never 46 Copy-Once 46 Counter 67 CPRM ...D8 One Touch Dubbing" 91 "DV/D8 Simple Dubbing" 90 "DVD Auto Chapter" 99 DVD Editing 55 DVD VIDEO 30, 117 DVD+R 28, 117 DVD+R DL 28 DVD+RW 28, 117 DVD-R 28, 117 DVD-RW 28, 117 E Easy Setup 102 "Edit" 52, 80...66 F "Factory Setting" 102 Fast forward 34, 69 Fast reverse 34, 69 Feature settings 99 Finalizing 86 "Format DVD" 100 "Front Display" 101 Front panel 112 Front panel display 116 H Handling discs 108 I i.LINK 88, ...
...antenna cable 12 to your AV/amplifier (receiver) 17 to your TV 15 Controlling TVs with the remote 20 Copy protection 46, 117 Copy-Free 46 Copy-Never 46 Copy-Once 46 Counter 67 CPRM ...D8 One Touch Dubbing" 91 "DV/D8 Simple Dubbing" 90 "DVD Auto Chapter" 99 DVD Editing 55 DVD VIDEO 30, 117 DVD+R 28, 117 DVD+R DL 28 DVD+RW 28, 117 DVD-R 28, 117 DVD-RW 28, 117 E Easy Setup 102 "Edit" 52, 80...66 F "Factory Setting" 102 Fast forward 34, 69 Fast reverse 34, 69 Feature settings 99 Finalizing 86 "Format DVD" 100 "Front Display" 101 Front panel 112 Front panel display 116 H Handling discs 108 I i.LINK 88, ...
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... 74 R Rear panel 116 REC 47, 74 REC MODE 47, 74 Recording 45, 73 recordable discs 28 recording format 28 recording mode 45 tape speed 73 while watching another program 47, 74 Recording mode 45 Recording time 45, 48 Region code 31 Remaining time 75 Remote 19, 113 REPEAT 35 Repeat A-B Play 36 REPLAY 34, 69 Resetting... adjustment 68 Troubleshooting 103 "Tuner Audio" 97 Tuner Preset 23 Tuner Preset settings 93 "TV Type" 95 TV/DVD·VIDEO 20 TV/VIDEO 47, 74 U "Unfinalize" 87 Unrecordable pictures 46 V "VCR Function" 100 VIDEO CD 30 Video mode 28 Video settings 95 VR mode 28 Z ZOOM 33 Zoom 42 121
... 74 R Rear panel 116 REC 47, 74 REC MODE 47, 74 Recording 45, 73 recordable discs 28 recording format 28 recording mode 45 tape speed 73 while watching another program 47, 74 Recording mode 45 Recording time 45, 48 Region code 31 Remaining time 75 Remote 19, 113 REPEAT 35 Repeat A-B Play 36 REPLAY 34, 69 Resetting... adjustment 68 Troubleshooting 103 "Tuner Audio" 97 Tuner Preset 23 Tuner Preset settings 93 "TV Type" 95 TV/DVD·VIDEO 20 TV/VIDEO 47, 74 U "Unfinalize" 87 Unrecordable pictures 46 V "VCR Function" 100 VIDEO CD 30 Video mode 28 Video settings 95 VR mode 28 Z ZOOM 33 Zoom 42 121
Quick Start Guide
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...press RETURN. 1 Turn on your TV and any other connections, select "Cable." If you select "Auto", this recorder will appear on your TV so that the remote does not work while "LOAD" is sending a time signal, setect "Manual," and press ENTER. Easy Setup Searching for setting ...beginning of Dolby Digital signal you want to select the type of the title. Insert a VHS Tape 1 Press VIDEO to operate the VCR. 2 Insert a tape with the VCR-DVD recorder, try the functions below to make a selection SYSTEM MENU / (on/standby) RETURN ENTER ENTER 6 Press ...
...press RETURN. 1 Turn on your TV and any other connections, select "Cable." If you select "Auto", this recorder will appear on your TV so that the remote does not work while "LOAD" is sending a time signal, setect "Manual," and press ENTER. Easy Setup Searching for setting ...beginning of Dolby Digital signal you want to select the type of the title. Insert a VHS Tape 1 Press VIDEO to operate the VCR. 2 Insert a tape with the VCR-DVD recorder, try the functions below to make a selection SYSTEM MENU / (on/standby) RETURN ENTER ENTER 6 Press ...
Marketing Specifications
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... Remote Commander® Remote Control with all discs, depending on DVD: 1H(HQ)/1.5H(HSP)/2H(SP)/2.5H(LSP)/3H(LP)/4H(E P)/6H(SLP)/8H(SEP) RDR-VX515 Sony Electronics Inc. • 16450 West Bernardo Drive • San Diego, CA 92127 • 1-800-222-7669 • www.sony.com/dn ® Last Updated 2005-07-28 RDR-VX515 DVD Recorder & VHS Combo...
... Remote Commander® Remote Control with all discs, depending on DVD: 1H(HQ)/1.5H(HSP)/2H(SP)/2.5H(LSP)/3H(LP)/4H(E P)/6H(SLP)/8H(SEP) RDR-VX515 Sony Electronics Inc. • 16450 West Bernardo Drive • San Diego, CA 92127 • 1-800-222-7669 • www.sony.com/dn ® Last Updated 2005-07-28 RDR-VX515 DVD Recorder & VHS Combo...