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... for DVD-Rs in VR (Video Recording) mode Functions available for DVD-Rs in video mode Functions available for DVD VIDEOs Functions available for DVD-RAMs VCD CD DATA CD DATA DVD Functions available for VIDEO CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in video CD format Functions available for VHS VIDEOs * MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer ...3) is a standard format defined by ISO/MPEG which compresses audio data. 4 You can also use the controls on the recorder if they have ...
... for DVD-Rs in VR (Video Recording) mode Functions available for DVD-Rs in video mode Functions available for DVD VIDEOs Functions available for DVD-RAMs VCD CD DATA CD DATA DVD Functions available for VIDEO CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in video CD format Functions available for VHS VIDEOs * MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer ...3) is a standard format defined by ISO/MPEG which compresses audio data. 4 You can also use the controls on the recorder if they have ...
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... Playing a Title From the Title List 40 Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track, etc 41 Playing MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files 43 Displaying the Playing Time and Play Information 46 DVD Recording 48 Before Recording 48 DVD Recording Without the Timer 49 DVD Timer Recording 51 Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec 53 Changing or Canceling...
... Playing a Title From the Title List 40 Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track, etc 41 Playing MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files 43 Displaying the Playing Time and Play Information 46 DVD Recording 48 Before Recording 48 DVD Recording Without the Timer 49 DVD Timer Recording 51 Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec 53 Changing or Canceling...
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...Synchro Rec 83 Changing or Canceling VCR Timer Settings (Timer List 84 Recording From Connected Equipment Without a Timer 86 Dubbing (TAPE y DVD 87 Dubbing From a VHS Tape to a DVD 87 Dubbing From a DVD to a VHS Tape 88 Finalizing a Disc (Preparing a Disc for Playback on Other... (Video 100 Audio Settings (Audio 102 Recording, Set Top Box Control, and VCR Settings (Features 104 Language, Parental Control Settings/Factory Settings (Options 106 Easy Setup (Resetting the Recorder 108 Additional Information 109 Troubleshooting 109 Notes About This Recorder 114 Specifications 115...
...Synchro Rec 83 Changing or Canceling VCR Timer Settings (Timer List 84 Recording From Connected Equipment Without a Timer 86 Dubbing (TAPE y DVD 87 Dubbing From a VHS Tape to a DVD 87 Dubbing From a DVD to a VHS Tape 88 Finalizing a Disc (Preparing a Disc for Playback on Other... (Video 100 Audio Settings (Audio 102 Recording, Set Top Box Control, and VCR Settings (Features 104 Language, Parental Control Settings/Factory Settings (Options 106 Easy Setup (Resetting the Recorder 108 Additional Information 109 Troubleshooting 109 Notes About This Recorder 114 Specifications 115...
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... > Ch0a1p:5te9r:0E0ras>e Pr0o0te:5ct8:56 > Title Name A·B Erase Divide Title Options for a title/chapter/track, check the playing and remaining time, or change audio and repeat settings. Press M/m to the selected item. The displayed options differ depending on the situation and disc type. The displayed options differ depending on...
... > Ch0a1p:5te9r:0E0ras>e Pr0o0te:5ct8:56 > Title Name A·B Erase Divide Title Options for a title/chapter/track, check the playing and remaining time, or change audio and repeat settings. Press M/m to the selected item. The displayed options differ depending on the situation and disc type. The displayed options differ depending on...
Operating Instructions
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... TV) Using the cable box/satellite receiver control function The cable box/satellite receiver control function can be connected. • You cannot connect this recorder to a TV that you reach "Connecting the Power Cord" on page 20. If you have separate cables for VHF and UHF antennas, use...function, you have Hookup Cable box or satellite receiver with a A (page 13) video/audio output Cable box with hookup A or B. To use a UHF/VHF band mixer (not supplied) to connect the antenna to the recorder. 12 Notes • If your antenna is provided to call the CATV system installer's ...
... TV) Using the cable box/satellite receiver control function The cable box/satellite receiver control function can be connected. • You cannot connect this recorder to a TV that you reach "Connecting the Power Cord" on page 20. If you have separate cables for VHF and UHF antennas, use...function, you have Hookup Cable box or satellite receiver with a A (page 13) video/audio output Cable box with hookup A or B. To use a UHF/VHF band mixer (not supplied) to connect the antenna to the recorder. 12 Notes • If your antenna is provided to call the CATV system installer's ...
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... R L VIDEO OUT ANT IN TO TV Antenna cable (supplied) to antenna input TV Audio/video cord (not supplied) to SET TOP BOX CONTROL SET TOP BOX CONTROL VCR-DVD recorder LINE 1 IN VIDEO to LINE 1 IN AUDIO AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO VHF/UHF L Y IN R PB L PR...
... R L VIDEO OUT ANT IN TO TV Antenna cable (supplied) to antenna input TV Audio/video cord (not supplied) to SET TOP BOX CONTROL SET TOP BOX CONTROL VCR-DVD recorder LINE 1 IN VIDEO to LINE 1 IN AUDIO AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO VHF/UHF L Y IN R PB L PR...
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... to match the channel on . Set top box controller (supplied) Cable box ANT IN TO TV Wall to SET TOP BOX CONTROL VCR-DVD recorder SET TOP BOX CONTROL AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO VHF/UHF L Y IN R PB L PR SET TOP BOX OPTICAL COAXIAL ...CONTROL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT R OUT AUDIO AUDIO : Signal flow Antenna cable (supplied) VHF/UHF IN OUT to VHF/UHF IN to VHF/UHF OUT TV to the antenna output channel on the...
... to match the channel on . Set top box controller (supplied) Cable box ANT IN TO TV Wall to SET TOP BOX CONTROL VCR-DVD recorder SET TOP BOX CONTROL AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO VHF/UHF L Y IN R PB L PR SET TOP BOX OPTICAL COAXIAL ...CONTROL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT R OUT AUDIO AUDIO : Signal flow Antenna cable (supplied) VHF/UHF IN OUT to VHF/UHF IN to VHF/UHF OUT TV to the antenna output channel on the...
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... you watch cable channels without cable box, or antenna only (no cable TV) Use this hookup, you can record any channel by selecting the channel on the recorder. Wall VCR-DVD recorder : Signal flow AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO VHF/UHF L Y IN R... PB L PR SET TOP BOX OPTICAL COAXIAL CONTROL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT R OUT AUDIO AUDIO VHF/UHF IN OUT to VHF/UHF...
... you watch cable channels without cable box, or antenna only (no cable TV) Use this hookup, you can record any channel by selecting the channel on the recorder. Wall VCR-DVD recorder : Signal flow AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO VHF/UHF L Y IN R... PB L PR SET TOP BOX OPTICAL COAXIAL CONTROL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT R OUT AUDIO AUDIO VHF/UHF IN OUT to VHF/UHF...
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...S video cord (not supplied) S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO (yellow) Audio/video cord (supplied) to S VIDEO OUT VCR-DVD recorder L R AUDIO AUDIO (white) (red) to LINE OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO VHF/UHF L Y ... COAXIAL CONTROL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT R OUT AUDIO AUDIO : Signal flow When playing "wide screen" images Some recorded images may not fit your TV's audio output jacks to the LINE IN (AUDIO L/R) jacks at the same time. • During DVD recording, you cannot watch VHS pictures by pressing VIDEO...
...S video cord (not supplied) S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO (yellow) Audio/video cord (supplied) to S VIDEO OUT VCR-DVD recorder L R AUDIO AUDIO (white) (red) to LINE OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO VHF/UHF L Y ... COAXIAL CONTROL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT R OUT AUDIO AUDIO : Signal flow When playing "wide screen" images Some recorded images may not fit your TV's audio output jacks to the LINE IN (AUDIO L/R) jacks at the same time. • During DVD recording, you cannot watch VHS pictures by pressing VIDEO...
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... and length. Note During DVD recording, you must use this connection, be output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jack when playing a VHS tape. COMPONENT VIDEO IN Y PB PR (green) (blue) (red) INPUT TV or projector L AUDIO R (white) (red) Component video cord (not supplied) Audio/video cord (supplied) ...VIDEO VHF/UHF L Y IN R PB L PR SET TOP BOX OPTICAL COAXIAL CONTROL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT R OUT AUDIO AUDIO VCR-DVD recorder : Signal flow z Hint Video signal can also be sure to connect the audio cord to "On" in the "Setup" display (page 101). When using a component video...
... and length. Note During DVD recording, you must use this connection, be output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jack when playing a VHS tape. COMPONENT VIDEO IN Y PB PR (green) (blue) (red) INPUT TV or projector L AUDIO R (white) (red) Component video cord (not supplied) Audio/video cord (supplied) ...VIDEO VHF/UHF L Y IN R PB L PR SET TOP BOX OPTICAL COAXIAL CONTROL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT R OUT AUDIO AUDIO VCR-DVD recorder : Signal flow z Hint Video signal can also be sure to connect the audio cord to "On" in the "Setup" display (page 101). When using a component video...
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... listen to coaxial digital input B [Speakers] Rear (R) Front (L) Center AV amplifier (receiver) with a decoder Front (R) Subwoofer : Signal flow 18 AUDIO OUT L R VCR-DVD recorder Audio cord (white) (not supplied) (white) (red) (red) to AUDIO OUT (L/R) AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO VHF/UHF L Y IN R PB L PR SET TOP BOX...
... listen to coaxial digital input B [Speakers] Rear (R) Front (L) Center AV amplifier (receiver) with a decoder Front (R) Subwoofer : Signal flow 18 AUDIO OUT L R VCR-DVD recorder Audio cord (white) (not supplied) (white) (red) (red) to AUDIO OUT (L/R) AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO VHF/UHF L Y IN R PB L PR SET TOP BOX...
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...page 23). Hookups and Settings A Connecting to a digital audio input jack Use this recorder. • When outputting from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jacks, you cannot switch the bilingual sounds on a DVD-RW (VR mode) or DVD-R (VR mode) by pressing VIDEO. • After... audio signals. Select from two stereo speakers. You cannot hear VHS sound by pressing AUDIO. Surround 3 Virtual speaker B Connecting to audio L/R jacks This connection uses a stereo amplifier's (receiver's) two front speakers for sound. Notes • During DVD recording, the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jacks output DVD audio ...
...page 23). Hookups and Settings A Connecting to a digital audio input jack Use this recorder. • When outputting from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jacks, you cannot switch the bilingual sounds on a DVD-RW (VR mode) or DVD-R (VR mode) by pressing VIDEO. • After... audio signals. Select from two stereo speakers. You cannot hear VHS sound by pressing AUDIO. Surround 3 Virtual speaker B Connecting to audio L/R jacks This connection uses a stereo amplifier's (receiver's) two front speakers for sound. Notes • During DVD recording, the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jacks output DVD audio ...
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... VIDEO OUT L Y R PB PR SET TOP BOX OPTICAL COAXIAL CONTROL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Notes • If the supplied remote interferes your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command mode number for this recorder (page 28), be sure to strong light, such as direct sunlight or lighting... apparatus. Do not attempt to avoid possible leakage and corrosion. The recorder may not respond to the remote....
... VIDEO OUT L Y R PB PR SET TOP BOX OPTICAL COAXIAL CONTROL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Notes • If the supplied remote interferes your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command mode number for this recorder (page 28), be sure to strong light, such as direct sunlight or lighting... apparatus. Do not attempt to avoid possible leakage and corrosion. The recorder may not respond to the remote....
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...of basic adjustments for selecting the language used in the on-screen display appears. Control Setup m Tuner and Channel Setup m TV Type Setup m Audio Connection Setup m Finished! No Disc Easy Setup Select the screen language. No Disc Easy Setup Select a method for a time signal when you...ENTER. OSD Language Setup m Clock Setup m Cable Box/Sat. The recorder turns on. 3 Switch the input selector on your TV screen. appears. • If this recorder will be made in the "Setup" display to operate the DVD recorder will look for setting the clock. English Français Español...
...of basic adjustments for selecting the language used in the on-screen display appears. Control Setup m Tuner and Channel Setup m TV Type Setup m Audio Connection Setup m Finished! No Disc Easy Setup Select the screen language. No Disc Easy Setup Select a method for a time signal when you...ENTER. OSD Language Setup m Clock Setup m Cable Box/Sat. The recorder turns on. 3 Switch the input selector on your TV screen. appears. • If this recorder will be made in the "Setup" display to operate the DVD recorder will look for setting the clock. English Français Español...
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... cable box/satellite receiver control (page 12), select "Yes." No Disc Easy Setup 10:10 AM Select your cable box or satellite receiver to the recorder's audio/video input (page 13), select "Line1" or "Line2" and press ENTER, then go to step 11. 8 Press the number buttons to step 13... manually, see page 99. For all of your cable box to step 7. 9 Select "OK," and press ENTER. See the instructions supplied with this recorder? (Changes to the current setting will receive channels. After the Tuner Preset is finished, the setup display for all other connections, select "Cable." 12 ...
... cable box/satellite receiver control (page 12), select "Yes." No Disc Easy Setup 10:10 AM Select your cable box or satellite receiver to the recorder's audio/video input (page 13), select "Line1" or "Line2" and press ENTER, then go to step 11. 8 Press the number buttons to step 13... manually, see page 99. For all of your cable box to step 7. 9 Select "OK," and press ENTER. See the instructions supplied with this recorder? (Changes to the current setting will receive channels. After the Tuner Preset is finished, the setup display for all other connections, select "Cable." 12 ...
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To fix the set top box controller to your cable box/satellite receiver Once you with this recorder, contact your cable box or satellite receiver, affix it in place. 1 Attach the supplied double-sided tape to the set top box controller controls your cable or satellite company to see if they can provide you have confirmed that the set top box controller. SYSTEM MENU O RETURN M/m/ Remove the backings on the double-sided tape. If your cable box or satellite receiver still does not operate with a compatible cable box or satellite receiver.
To fix the set top box controller to your cable box/satellite receiver Once you with this recorder, contact your cable box or satellite receiver, affix it in place. 1 Attach the supplied double-sided tape to the set top box controller controls your cable or satellite company to see if they can provide you have confirmed that the set top box controller. SYSTEM MENU O RETURN M/m/ Remove the backings on the double-sided tape. If your cable box or satellite receiver still does not operate with a compatible cable box or satellite receiver.
Operating Instructions
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...supplied) instead of the yellow (video) plug of the audio/ video cord. Connecting to the LINE 2 IN jacks on page 53 and page 83. If the equipment has an S video jack, you can connect a second DVD player and record DVDs. Connect the equipment to the LINE 1 IN jacks of... the recorder to the LINE 2 IN jacks of this recorder. Other VCR, etc OUTPUT S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO L R S video cord (not supplied) Audio/video cord (not supplied) LINE 2 IN S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R DV IN (MONO) to...
...supplied) instead of the yellow (video) plug of the audio/ video cord. Connecting to the LINE 2 IN jacks on page 53 and page 83. If the equipment has an S video jack, you can connect a second DVD player and record DVDs. Connect the equipment to the LINE 1 IN jacks of... the recorder to the LINE 2 IN jacks of this recorder. Other VCR, etc OUTPUT S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO L R S video cord (not supplied) Audio/video cord (not supplied) LINE 2 IN S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R DV IN (MONO) to...
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... TV. Noise (feedback) may not receive a clear image on your TV screen. Line input 1 VCR VCR-DVD recorder TV Line input 2 29 LINE OUTPUT R AUDIO L Audio/video cord (not supplied) VIDEO VCR-DVD recorder LINE 1 IN VIDEO AUDIO to LINE 1 IN AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO VHF/UHF L Y IN R PB...
... TV. Noise (feedback) may not receive a clear image on your TV screen. Line input 1 VCR VCR-DVD recorder TV Line input 2 29 LINE OUTPUT R AUDIO L Audio/video cord (not supplied) VIDEO VCR-DVD recorder LINE 1 IN VIDEO AUDIO to LINE 1 IN AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO VHF/UHF L Y IN R PB...
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... that can be purchased or rented DVD-RAMs recorded by ISO (International Organization for Standardization). Quick Guide to UDF 8 cm DVD+RWs, DVD-RWs, and DVD-Rs recorded with a DVD video camera (Still images recorded with a DVD video camera cannot be played.) "DVD VIDEO" and "CD" logos are not in DVD Video format. • DVD Audio discs • DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) discs in...
... that can be purchased or rented DVD-RAMs recorded by ISO (International Organization for Standardization). Quick Guide to UDF 8 cm DVD+RWs, DVD-RWs, and DVD-Rs recorded with a DVD video camera (Still images recorded with a DVD video camera cannot be played.) "DVD VIDEO" and "CD" logos are not in DVD Video format. • DVD Audio discs • DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) discs in...
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... TV screen to indicate that you try to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. RDR-VX521 NO. However, since the audio material side does not conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard, playback on this recorder plays DVD VIDEOs/VIDEO CDs according to the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the...
... TV screen to indicate that you try to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. RDR-VX521 NO. However, since the audio material side does not conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard, playback on this recorder plays DVD VIDEOs/VIDEO CDs according to the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the...