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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 Equipment... 106 Easy Setup (Resetting the Recorder 108 Additional Information 109 Troubleshooting 109 Notes About This Recorder 114 Specifications 115 About i.LINK 117 Guide to Parts and Controls 118 Glossary 123 DVD Audio/Subtitle Language 124 Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Brand Code 125 Index 130 7
... (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 Equipment... 106 Easy Setup (Resetting the Recorder 108 Additional Information 109 Troubleshooting 109 Notes About This Recorder 114 Specifications 115 About i.LINK 117 Guide to Parts and Controls 118 Glossary 123 DVD Audio/Subtitle Language 124 Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Brand Code 125 Index 130 7
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...up and adjust the settings of the following antenna hookups. Hookups and Settings Hooking Up the Recorder Follow steps 1 to 7 to control a cable box or satellite receiver via the supplied set the code number and output channel (page 23). You can correctly control the cable box or satellite ... for proper grounding and, in USA) This reminder is a flat cable (300-ohm twin lead cable), use the recorder's remote control to the recorder. 12 The recorder controls channels on the cable box or satellite receiver for VHF and UHF antennas, use the cable box/satellite receiver control...
...up and adjust the settings of the following antenna hookups. Hookups and Settings Hooking Up the Recorder Follow steps 1 to 7 to control a cable box or satellite receiver via the supplied set the code number and output channel (page 23). You can correctly control the cable box or satellite ... for proper grounding and, in USA) This reminder is a flat cable (300-ohm twin lead cable), use the recorder's remote control to the recorder. 12 The recorder controls channels on the cable box or satellite receiver for VHF and UHF antennas, use the cable box/satellite receiver control...
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...to TV. z Hint If you can use the supplied remote to DVD·VIDEO, repeat the steps above and enter the code number 90 (default). ,continued 21 Use the buttons marked with the remote If you connect the recorder to a Sony AV amplifier (receiver), you want to control the TV's volume, ...slide the TV/DVD·VIDEO switch to operate your AV amplifier (receiver)...
...to TV. z Hint If you can use the supplied remote to DVD·VIDEO, repeat the steps above and enter the code number 90 (default). ,continued 21 Use the buttons marked with the remote If you connect the recorder to a Sony AV amplifier (receiver), you want to control the TV's volume, ...slide the TV/DVD·VIDEO switch to operate your AV amplifier (receiver)...
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Set the appropriate code number again. 22 Notes • Depending on the connected unit, you may not be able to control your AV amplifier (receiver) with some or any of the buttons. • If you enter a new code number, the code number previously entered will be erased. • When you replace the batteries of the remote, the code number may be reset to the default setting.
Set the appropriate code number again. 22 Notes • Depending on the connected unit, you may not be able to control your AV amplifier (receiver) with some or any of the buttons. • If you enter a new code number, the code number previously entered will be erased. • When you replace the batteries of the remote, the code number may be reset to the default setting.
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...the setting that matches your TV type. See "Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Brand Code" (page 125). No Disc Easy Setup 10:10 AM Select the way in which you connect your cable box or satellite receiver to the recorder's audio/video input (page 13), select "Line1" or "Line2" and ... 9 4 : 3 Letter Box 4 : 3 Pan Scan 24 The Tuner Preset function automatically starts searching for receivable channels. 25 Please wait. • To re-enter the code number, select "Cancel" and return to confirm the cable box's antenna output channel. 11 Select whether or not you use an antenna only (no cable...
...the setting that matches your TV type. See "Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Brand Code" (page 125). No Disc Easy Setup 10:10 AM Select the way in which you connect your cable box or satellite receiver to the recorder's audio/video input (page 13), select "Line1" or "Line2" and ... 9 4 : 3 Letter Box 4 : 3 Pan Scan 24 The Tuner Preset function automatically starts searching for receivable channels. 25 Please wait. • To re-enter the code number, select "Cancel" and return to confirm the cable box's antenna output channel. 11 Select whether or not you use an antenna only (no cable...
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Quick Guide to Disc Types Recording Features Editing Features Rewrite (page 70) Auto Chapter (page 51) Manual Chapter (page 62) Change Title...Yes Yes/No*5 No No No *1 CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media) is a coding technology that protects copyrights for images. *2 Unused DVD-RWs are automatically formatted according to the setting of "Format DVD-RW" in "Features" setup (page 105). *3 Erasing titles only... space. *5 Erasing titles or chapters does not free up disc space. *6 When using DVD+R DL (Double Layer) discs, see the instructions supplied with the discs. ,continued 31
Quick Guide to Disc Types Recording Features Editing Features Rewrite (page 70) Auto Chapter (page 51) Manual Chapter (page 62) Change Title...Yes Yes/No*5 No No No *1 CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media) is a coding technology that protects copyrights for images. *2 Unused DVD-RWs are automatically formatted according to the setting of "Format DVD-RW" in "Features" setup (page 105). *3 Erasing titles only... space. *5 Erasing titles or chapters does not free up disc space. *6 When using DVD+R DL (Double Layer) discs, see the instructions supplied with the discs. ,continued 31
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... than NTSC, such as movies that can be purchased or rented DVD-RAMs recorded by ISO (International Organization for Standardization). Characteristics Discs such as PAL or SECAM ,continued 33 VIDEO CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in VIDEO CD format (with a different region code (see page 34) • A disc recorded in This Manual DVD DVD-RAM -
... than NTSC, such as movies that can be purchased or rented DVD-RAMs recorded by ISO (International Organization for Standardization). Characteristics Discs such as PAL or SECAM ,continued 33 VIDEO CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in VIDEO CD format (with a different region code (see page 34) • A disc recorded in This Manual DVD DVD-RAM -
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...RDR-VX521 NO. Recently, various music discs encoded with "For Video" printed on their packaging. • You cannot add new recordings to DVD-RWs (Video mode) or DVD-Rs (Video mode) recorded on other equipment. • You may not be able to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Depending on the DVD VIDEO, no region code... indication may be labeled even though playing the DVD VIDEO is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with identical region codes. Note that conform to further record on a DVD+RW recorded on other side...
...RDR-VX521 NO. Recently, various music discs encoded with "For Video" printed on their packaging. • You cannot add new recordings to DVD-RWs (Video mode) or DVD-Rs (Video mode) recorded on other equipment. • You may not be able to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Depending on the DVD VIDEO, no region code... indication may be labeled even though playing the DVD VIDEO is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with identical region codes. Note that conform to further record on a DVD+RW recorded on other side...
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...the Title List for a scene using the time code. Notes • The Title List does not appear for DVD-RWs (VR mode)/DVD-Rs (VR mode)" on the disc. Number buttons M/m/ For details, see "Edit options for DVD-RWs (Video mode), DVD+Rs, or DVD-Rs (Video mode) that cannot be displayed are... select either "Title List (Original)" or "Playlist." While the Title List menu is turned on other DVD recorders. • Letters that have been finalized. As titles and tracks are replaced with "*." DVD Playback 4 Select the title, and press ENTER. To turn off the Title List Press TITLE LIST. ...
...the Title List for a scene using the time code. Notes • The Title List does not appear for DVD-RWs (VR mode)/DVD-Rs (VR mode)" on the disc. Number buttons M/m/ For details, see "Edit options for DVD-RWs (Video mode), DVD+Rs, or DVD-Rs (Video mode) that cannot be displayed are... select either "Title List (Original)" or "Playlist." While the Title List menu is turned on other DVD recorders. • Letters that have been finalized. As titles and tracks are replaced with "*." DVD Playback 4 Select the title, and press ENTER. To turn off the Title List Press TITLE LIST. ...
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To erase bookmarks 1 During playback, press SEARCH. 2 Press Note Depending on the disc, you want (Bookmark). Bookmarking a favorite scene (Bookmark) +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -RVR -RVideo DVD RAM You can be able to use the TOOLS menu to search for a title/chapter/track, or enter the time code for a playback point. Up to ten bookmarks per disc can have the recorder store specific portions of a disc in memory and play them immediately whenever you may not be set.
To erase bookmarks 1 During playback, press SEARCH. 2 Press Note Depending on the disc, you want (Bookmark). Bookmarking a favorite scene (Bookmark) +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -RVR -RVideo DVD RAM You can be able to use the TOOLS menu to search for a title/chapter/track, or enter the time code for a playback point. Up to ten bookmarks per disc can have the recorder store specific portions of a disc in memory and play them immediately whenever you may not be set.
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... timer recording settings will be canceled. ◆ Brand Code See "Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Brand Code" (page 125) for the brand code for your cable box or satellite receiver, and enter the code using... you to select whether to a VHS tape. Press ENTER, and select "On" or "Off." Select this . When the cable box or satellite receiver is connected to the recorder's LINE IN jacks, select the .... Off Turns off Auto Repeat. Off Turns off Auto Play. Synchro Recording to DVD Sets the recorder to 2 digits Select this only when your cable box or satellite receiver only ...
... timer recording settings will be canceled. ◆ Brand Code See "Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Brand Code" (page 125) for the brand code for your cable box or satellite receiver, and enter the code using... you to select whether to a VHS tape. Press ENTER, and select "On" or "Off." Select this . When the cable box or satellite receiver is connected to the recorder's LINE IN jacks, select the .... Off Turns off Auto Repeat. Off Turns off Auto Play. Synchro Recording to DVD Sets the recorder to 2 digits Select this only when your cable box or satellite receiver only ...
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Off Mode 1 Mode 2 No code is sent when SET is in stop mode. 2 Select "Setup," and press ENTER. 3 Select "Options," and press ENTER. The "Options" setup appears with the following ... Display) Switches the display language on the disc. If "Mode 1" does not work, try "Mode 2." When you select a language in the disc is not recorded on the DVD VIDEO, one of the soundtrack. If your cable box or satellite receiver requires pressing an ENTER button or a SET button etc., after entering the...
Off Mode 1 Mode 2 No code is sent when SET is in stop mode. 2 Select "Setup," and press ENTER. 3 Select "Options," and press ENTER. The "Options" setup appears with the following ... Display) Switches the display language on the disc. If "Mode 1" does not work, try "Mode 2." When you select a language in the disc is not recorded on the DVD VIDEO, one of the soundtrack. If your cable box or satellite receiver requires pressing an ENTER button or a SET button etc., after entering the...
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... a few seconds for both the Sony DVD equipment. "- -:- -" appears in again. Set the same command mode (page 26). , Slide the TV/DVD·VIDEO switch to open after Synchro-Recording is flashing. , The disc does not have recorded or edited a disc. "CAN NOT RECORD BECAUSE OF HIGH TEMP." Set ... down "/1 on the rear of the recorder is disconnected from the recorder. , The remote's manufacturer code returned to the remote. , The same command mode is set for the disc tray to DVD·VIDEO (page 21). This is because the recorder is reading disc information, the System Menu...
... a few seconds for both the Sony DVD equipment. "- -:- -" appears in again. Set the same command mode (page 26). , Slide the TV/DVD·VIDEO switch to open after Synchro-Recording is flashing. , The disc does not have recorded or edited a disc. "CAN NOT RECORD BECAUSE OF HIGH TEMP." Set ... down "/1 on the rear of the recorder is disconnected from the recorder. , The remote's manufacturer code returned to the remote. , The same command mode is set for the disc tray to DVD·VIDEO (page 21). This is because the recorder is reading disc information, the System Menu...
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... uses the MPEG 2 format, which is a worldwide standard of the picture. The DVD also uses a variable rate coding technology that is composed of several chapters. DVDs created in Video mode have the same format as Dolby Digital, allowing you to be recorded only once to multi-channel surround sound. The data capacity of a single...
... uses the MPEG 2 format, which is a worldwide standard of the picture. The DVD also uses a variable rate coding technology that is composed of several chapters. DVDs created in Video mode have the same format as Dolby Digital, allowing you to be recorded only once to multi-channel surround sound. The data capacity of a single...
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Abbreviation TUR VIE ZAF Language Turkish Vietnamese Afrikaans Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Brand Code If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time until you find the one that works with your cable box/satellite receiver. Cable box brand ... Aim Allegro Amark American Americast Antronix Anvision Apache Arbatron Archer ASE Auna BBT BCC Belcor Bell & Howell Bell Atlantic Bell South Bestlink Betavue British Telecom Code number 0033 0003, 0007, 0011, 0017, 0008, 0014, 0001, 0013, 0206, 0047, 0237, 0033 0003, 0007, 0013, 0047, 0001, 0011, 0017, 0014, 0206 1102, 0237...
Abbreviation TUR VIE ZAF Language Turkish Vietnamese Afrikaans Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Brand Code If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time until you find the one that works with your cable box/satellite receiver. Cable box brand ... Aim Allegro Amark American Americast Antronix Anvision Apache Arbatron Archer ASE Auna BBT BCC Belcor Bell & Howell Bell Atlantic Bell South Bestlink Betavue British Telecom Code number 0033 0003, 0007, 0011, 0017, 0008, 0014, 0001, 0013, 0206, 0047, 0237, 0033 0003, 0007, 0013, 0047, 0001, 0011, 0017, 0014, 0206 1102, 0237...
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... Mathes Dae Ryung Eagle Daeryung Diamond Digeo Digi Director Dumont Eagle Comtronics Eastern Electricord Emerson Everquest Focus Fosgate Fujitsu Funai FutureVision Garrard Gateway 126 Code number 0641 0769, 0058 0056 0022, 0039 0022 0153, 0618, 0008, 0315 0017 0153, 0315, 0078, 0242 0883 0883, 1247... Gradiente Hamlin Healthway Interactive Hitachi Houston Tracker Hwalin Hytek IBM IEEC Interbuy IPC Guest Services Jasco Jebsee Jerrold Kuang Yu Leon LG Linsay Macom Maestro Code number 0207, 0056, 0330, 0016, 0040, 0077, 0030 0232, 0233, 0144, 0021 0015, 0070, 0057, 0242, 0014, 0797, 0013, 0400...
... Mathes Dae Ryung Eagle Daeryung Diamond Digeo Digi Director Dumont Eagle Comtronics Eastern Electricord Emerson Everquest Focus Fosgate Fujitsu Funai FutureVision Garrard Gateway 126 Code number 0641 0769, 0058 0056 0022, 0039 0022 0153, 0618, 0008, 0315 0017 0153, 0315, 0078, 0242 0883 0883, 1247... Gradiente Hamlin Healthway Interactive Hitachi Houston Tracker Hwalin Hytek IBM IEEC Interbuy IPC Guest Services Jasco Jebsee Jerrold Kuang Yu Leon LG Linsay Macom Maestro Code number 0207, 0056, 0330, 0016, 0040, 0077, 0030 0232, 0233, 0144, 0021 0015, 0070, 0057, 0242, 0014, 0797, 0013, 0400...
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...Supercable Supermax Sylvania Tandy Tatung Teac Technics Teknika Teleavia TeleCaption Teleview Texscan TFC Thomson Timeless Tocom Torx Toshiba Trans PX Trinity Tristar TS Tusa 128 Code number 0769, 0058 0058 0021, 0307, 0010, 0144 0203, 0096, 0155 0003, 0015, 0047, 0014, 0098, 0305 0015, 0040,...TV86 Uniden Unika United Artists United Cable Universal US Electronics V2 Verizon Videoway VideoWorks Vidtech Viewmaster Viewstar Vision Visionetics Vortex View WaveMaster Wiso Zenith Zentek Code number 0035, 0019 1476 0063, 0040 0022, 0225 0207, 0153, 0022 0007 0003, 0014, 0011, 0276 0191, 0078, 0207, ...
...Supercable Supermax Sylvania Tandy Tatung Teac Technics Teknika Teleavia TeleCaption Teleview Texscan TFC Thomson Timeless Tocom Torx Toshiba Trans PX Trinity Tristar TS Tusa 128 Code number 0769, 0058 0058 0021, 0307, 0010, 0144 0203, 0096, 0155 0003, 0015, 0047, 0014, 0098, 0305 0015, 0040,...TV86 Uniden Unika United Artists United Cable Universal US Electronics V2 Verizon Videoway VideoWorks Vidtech Viewmaster Viewstar Vision Visionetics Vortex View WaveMaster Wiso Zenith Zentek Code number 0035, 0019 1476 0063, 0040 0022, 0225 0207, 0153, 0022 0007 0003, 0014, 0011, 0276 0191, 0078, 0207, ...
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Satellite receiver brand Code number AlphaStar 0772 Atlantic Telephone 1333 Bell ExpressVu 0775 Century 0856 Chaparral 0216 Crossdigital 1109 DirecTV 0749, 0566, 0392, 1749, 0099, 1109, 1076, 1442, 1856, ... 0869 Optimus 0724 Panasonic 0247, 0701 Satellite receiver brand Paysat Philips Primestar Proscan QNS RadioShack RCA Samsung Sky Sony Star Choice Star Trak Thomson Tivo Toshiba UEC Uniden Video Cipher II Plus Zenith Code number 0724 1076, 0099, 1142, 0724, 0722, 0749, 1442, 1749, 0856, 0775 0361, 0627, 0869 0392, 0566 1367...
Satellite receiver brand Code number AlphaStar 0772 Atlantic Telephone 1333 Bell ExpressVu 0775 Century 0856 Chaparral 0216 Crossdigital 1109 DirecTV 0749, 0566, 0392, 1749, 0099, 1109, 1076, 1442, 1856, ... 0869 Optimus 0724 Panasonic 0247, 0701 Satellite receiver brand Paysat Philips Primestar Proscan QNS RadioShack RCA Samsung Sky Sony Star Choice Star Trak Thomson Tivo Toshiba UEC Uniden Video Cipher II Plus Zenith Code number 0724 1076, 0099, 1142, 0724, 0722, 0749, 1442, 1749, 0856, 0775 0361, 0627, 0869 0392, 0566 1367...
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...Auto Repeat" 105 B Batteries 20 "Black Level" 101 Bookmark 42 "Brand Code" 105 C Cable box 13, 14 Cable box brand 125 Cable box brand code 125 "Ch. Digit lock" 105 Changing or canceling timer settings (Timer List...cable 12 to your AV/amplifier (receiver) 18 to your TV 16 "Connections" 105 Controlling a Sony TV with the remote 21 "Copy" 69 Copy protection 49, 123 Copy-Free 49 Copy-Never 49...Touch Dubbing" 96 "DV/D8 Simple Dubbing" 95 "DVD Auto Chapter" 104 DVD Editing 58 DVD VIDEO 33, 123 DVD+R 30, 123 DVD+R DL 30 DVD+RW 30, 123 DVD-R 30, 123 DVD-RAM 33 DVD-RW 30, 123 E Easy Setup 108 "Edit" 55...
...Auto Repeat" 105 B Batteries 20 "Black Level" 101 Bookmark 42 "Brand Code" 105 C Cable box 13, 14 Cable box brand 125 Cable box brand code 125 "Ch. Digit lock" 105 Changing or canceling timer settings (Timer List...cable 12 to your AV/amplifier (receiver) 18 to your TV 16 "Connections" 105 Controlling a Sony TV with the remote 21 "Copy" 69 Copy protection 49, 123 Copy-Free 49 Copy-Never 49...Touch Dubbing" 96 "DV/D8 Simple Dubbing" 95 "DVD Auto Chapter" 104 DVD Editing 58 DVD VIDEO 33, 123 DVD+R 30, 123 DVD+R DL 30 DVD+RW 30, 123 DVD-R 30, 123 DVD-RAM 33 DVD-RW 30, 123 E Easy Setup 108 "Edit" 55...
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... 50, 79 R Rear panel 122 REC 50, 79 REC MODE 50, 79 Recording 48, 78 recordable discs 30 recording format 30 recording mode 48 tape speed 78 while watching another program 50, 79 Recording mode 48, 78 Recording time 48, 51 Region code 34 Remaining time 47, 80 Remote 20, 119 REPEAT 38 Repeat A-B Play 39... REPLAY 37, 74 Resetting 108 Resume Play 39 Rotate 44 S Safety tab 78 SAP (Second Audio Program) 49, 78 Satellite receiver 13 Satellite receiver brand code 129 "Scan...
... 50, 79 R Rear panel 122 REC 50, 79 REC MODE 50, 79 Recording 48, 78 recordable discs 30 recording format 30 recording mode 48 tape speed 78 while watching another program 50, 79 Recording mode 48, 78 Recording time 48, 51 Region code 34 Remaining time 47, 80 Remote 20, 119 REPEAT 38 Repeat A-B Play 39... REPLAY 37, 74 Resetting 108 Resume Play 39 Rotate 44 S Safety tab 78 SAP (Second Audio Program) 49, 78 Satellite receiver 13 Satellite receiver brand code 129 "Scan...