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... Refer servicing to operate this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is intended to alert the user to radio communications. RDR-VX525 Serial No CAUTION You are located at a qualified service... shop. Connect the equipment into the cabinet, unplug the recorder and have it checked by turning the equipment off . • Install this DVD recorder is harmful to eyes, ...
... Refer servicing to operate this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is intended to alert the user to radio communications. RDR-VX525 Serial No CAUTION You are located at a qualified service... shop. Connect the equipment into the cabinet, unplug the recorder and have it checked by turning the equipment off . • Install this DVD recorder is harmful to eyes, ...
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... for DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs containing MP3* audio tracks or JPEG image files) Functions available for DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/ DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs containing MP3* audio tracks or JPEG image files) Functions available for VHS VIDEOs * MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is ...+R 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 -RVR -RVideo DVD RAM Functions available for DVD-Rs in VR (Video Recording) mode Functions available for DVD-Rs in video mode Functions ...
... for DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs containing MP3* audio tracks or JPEG image files) Functions available for DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/ DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs containing MP3* audio tracks or JPEG image files) Functions available for VHS VIDEOs * MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is ...+R 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 -RVR -RVideo DVD RAM Functions available for DVD-Rs in VR (Video Recording) mode Functions available for DVD-Rs in video mode Functions ...
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...20 Step 6: Preparing the Remote 21 Step 7: Easy Setup 23 Connecting Another VCR or Similar Device 27 Quick Guide to Disc Types 30 Recordable and Playable Discs 30 Playable Discs 33 DVD Operation DVD Playback 35 Playing Discs 35 Playback Options 36 Playing a Title From the ...Recording From Connected Equipment 49 Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec 51 Changing or Canceling DVD Timer Settings (Timer List 53 Recording From Another VCR or Similar Device 54 DVD Editing 56 Before Editing 56 Editing a Title 57 Changing the Name of a Title 60 Creating a Playlist...
...20 Step 6: Preparing the Remote 21 Step 7: Easy Setup 23 Connecting Another VCR or Similar Device 27 Quick Guide to Disc Types 30 Recordable and Playable Discs 30 Playable Discs 33 DVD Operation DVD Playback 35 Playing Discs 35 Playback Options 36 Playing a Title From the ...Recording From Connected Equipment 49 Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec 51 Changing or Canceling DVD Timer Settings (Timer List 53 Recording From Another VCR or Similar Device 54 DVD Editing 56 Before Editing 56 Editing a Title 57 Changing the Name of a Title 60 Creating a Playlist...
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...Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec 80 Changing or Canceling VCR Timer Settings (Timer List 81 Recording From Another VCR or Similar Device 83 Dubbing (TAPE y DVD 84 Dubbing From a VHS Tape to a DVD 84 Dubbing From a DVD to a VHS Tape 85 Finalizing a Disc (Preparing a Disc for ...Playback on Other Equipment 88 DV/D8 Dubbing (DV/D8 t DVD 90 Before DV/D8 Dubbing 90...
...Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec 80 Changing or Canceling VCR Timer Settings (Timer List 81 Recording From Another VCR or Similar Device 83 Dubbing (TAPE y DVD 84 Dubbing From a VHS Tape to a DVD 84 Dubbing From a DVD to a VHS Tape 85 Finalizing a Disc (Preparing a Disc for ...Playback on Other Equipment 88 DV/D8 Dubbing (DV/D8 t DVD 90 Before DV/D8 Dubbing 90...
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... press of a button. Recording and timer recording Record TV programs on a DVD or VHS tape, either direction between DVD and VCR Simply press the DVD or VIDEO button to select the media format you want to use. DVD y VHS Dub in VHS video deck, and allows recording/playback of your ... have the recorder change the channel of DVD discs and VHS tapes. Note that copy-protected signals will not be recorded. DVD 123 456 789 0 VIDEO CH 103! 103 VIDEO DVD 8 DVD editing is a Video Cassette Recorder/DVD Recorder? VIDEO DVD Easy selection between a DVD disc and VHS tape with built-in ...
... press of a button. Recording and timer recording Record TV programs on a DVD or VHS tape, either direction between DVD and VCR Simply press the DVD or VIDEO button to select the media format you want to use. DVD y VHS Dub in VHS video deck, and allows recording/playback of your ... have the recorder change the channel of DVD discs and VHS tapes. Note that copy-protected signals will not be recorded. DVD 123 456 789 0 VIDEO CH 103! 103 VIDEO DVD 8 DVD editing is a Video Cassette Recorder/DVD Recorder? VIDEO DVD Easy selection between a DVD disc and VHS tape with built-in ...
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...No - Original Playlist Operation restrictions Current Operation Playing a VHS tape*1 Recording on a VHS tape Playing a DVD*2 Recording on a DVD-RW (VR mode) or DVD-R (VR mode), then erase, move or add scenes as you like without changing the original contents. ... - No Yes Yes*3 No - *1 When pressing DVD, VCR playback stops. *2 When pressing VIDEO, DVD playback stops. *3 Only for playback or editing. Playlist Record a program on a DVD Possible Simultaneous Operations VCR Playback VCR Recording DVD Playback DVD Recording - Quick access to recorded titles Title List Display...
...No - Original Playlist Operation restrictions Current Operation Playing a VHS tape*1 Recording on a VHS tape Playing a DVD*2 Recording on a DVD-RW (VR mode) or DVD-R (VR mode), then erase, move or add scenes as you like without changing the original contents. ... - No Yes Yes*3 No - *1 When pressing DVD, VCR playback stops. *2 When pressing VIDEO, DVD playback stops. *3 Only for playback or editing. Playlist Record a program on a DVD Possible Simultaneous Operations VCR Playback VCR Recording DVD Playback DVD Recording - Quick access to recorded titles Title List Display...
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Once you become familiar with the basic operations, you will find the recorder easy to operate this recorder. How to Use the On-Screen Menus The following three displays are mainly used to use. SYSTEM MENU 123 456 789 0 O RETURN M/m/
Once you become familiar with the basic operations, you will find the recorder easy to operate this recorder. How to Use the On-Screen Menus The following three displays are mainly used to use. SYSTEM MENU 123 456 789 0 O RETURN M/m/
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The displayed options differ depending on the situation and disc type. Press M/m to the selected item. The displayed options differ depending on the media type. You can search for a title/chapter/ track, check the playing and remaining time, or change settings for the selected item OPTIONS The OPTIONS menu appears when you select an item from a list menu (e.g., a title from the Title List menu), and press ENTER. Select an option by pressing M/m and ENTER. The sub-menu displays options applicable only to select an option, press Title 01 LINE 1 02 LINE 1 03 LINE 1 04 ...
The displayed options differ depending on the situation and disc type. Press M/m to the selected item. The displayed options differ depending on the media type. You can search for a title/chapter/ track, check the playing and remaining time, or change settings for the selected item OPTIONS The OPTIONS menu appears when you select an item from a list menu (e.g., a title from the Title List menu), and press ENTER. Select an option by pressing M/m and ENTER. The sub-menu displays options applicable only to select an option, press Title 01 LINE 1 02 LINE 1 03 LINE 1 04 ...
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... ANT IN TO TV Antenna cable (not supplied) to antenna input TV Audio/video cord (not supplied) to SET TOP BOX CONTROL SETTOP BOX CONTROL VCR-DVD recorder LINE 1 IN VIDEO to the LINE OUT VIDEO/ AUDIO jacks without turning itself on. With this hookup, you can watch cable or satellite programs...
... ANT IN TO TV Antenna cable (not supplied) to antenna input TV Audio/video cord (not supplied) to SET TOP BOX CONTROL SETTOP BOX CONTROL VCR-DVD recorder LINE 1 IN VIDEO to the LINE OUT VIDEO/ AUDIO jacks without turning itself on. With this hookup, you can watch cable or satellite programs...
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...,continued 15 Notes • Do not connect to the S VIDEO OUT and yellow LINE OUT (VIDEO) jacks at the same time. • During DVD recording, you cannot watch VHS pictures by pressing VIDEO, as the S VIDEO OUT jack will cause unwanted noise to the LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) jacks... INPUT AUDIO R L (red) (white) VIDEO (yellow) S video cord (not supplied) S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO (yellow) 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 L Y R...
...,continued 15 Notes • Do not connect to the S VIDEO OUT and yellow LINE OUT (VIDEO) jacks at the same time. • During DVD recording, you cannot watch VHS pictures by pressing VIDEO, as the S VIDEO OUT jack will cause unwanted noise to the LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) jacks... INPUT AUDIO R L (red) (white) VIDEO (yellow) S video cord (not supplied) S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO (yellow) 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 L Y R...
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...cord (supplied). Notes • You cannot connect the HDMI OUT jack to turn off the recorder before connecting an HDMI cord. You will output DVD video signals only. 16 Be sure to DVI jacks that are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. HDMI IN TV or projector to... HDMI input HDMI cord (supplied) VCR-DVD recorder HDMI OUT to HDMI OUT AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO L Y R PB SETTOP HDMI OUT ...
...cord (supplied). Notes • You cannot connect the HDMI OUT jack to turn off the recorder before connecting an HDMI cord. You will output DVD video signals only. 16 Be sure to DVI jacks that are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. HDMI IN TV or projector to... HDMI input HDMI cord (supplied) VCR-DVD recorder HDMI OUT to HDMI OUT AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO L Y R PB SETTOP HDMI OUT ...
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You will output DVD video signals only. 17 Hookups and Settings If your TV accepts progressive 480p format signals, you cannot watch VHS pictures by pressing VIDEO, as the ... S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO L Y R PB SETTOP HDMI OUT BOX CONTROL PR OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT L R AUDIO AUDIO VCR-DVD recorder : Signal flow Note During DVD recording, you must use this connection, be sure to connect the audio cord to "On" in the "Setup" display (page 97). When using...
You will output DVD video signals only. 17 Hookups and Settings If your TV accepts progressive 480p format signals, you cannot watch VHS pictures by pressing VIDEO, as the ... S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO L Y R PB SETTOP HDMI OUT BOX CONTROL PR OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT L R AUDIO AUDIO VCR-DVD recorder : Signal flow Note During DVD recording, you must use this connection, be sure to connect the audio cord to "On" in the "Setup" display (page 97). When using...
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... AV Amplifier (Receiver) Select one of the following patterns A or B, according to the input jack on your AV amplifier (receiver). AUDIO OUT L R VCR-DVD recorder HDMI OUT Audio cord (white) (not supplied) (white) (red) (red) to AUDIO OUT (L/R) AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE ... HDMI cord (supplied) Optical digital cord (not supplied) or to HDMI input [Speakers] Rear (L) Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) or to DVD audio tracks through your AV amplifier (receiver). This will enable you to listen to coaxial or optical digital input B [Speakers] Rear (R) Front ...
... AV Amplifier (Receiver) Select one of the following patterns A or B, according to the input jack on your AV amplifier (receiver). AUDIO OUT L R VCR-DVD recorder HDMI OUT Audio cord (white) (not supplied) (white) (red) (red) to AUDIO OUT (L/R) AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE ... HDMI cord (supplied) Optical digital cord (not supplied) or to HDMI input [Speakers] Rear (L) Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) or to DVD audio tracks through your AV amplifier (receiver). This will enable you to listen to coaxial or optical digital input B [Speakers] Rear (R) Front ...
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...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 or HDMI OUT jack output DVD audio signals only. Otherwise, no sound or a loud noise will need to the TV with the connected components. ...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 you will come from your speakers. • With a coaxial or optical digital connection...
...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 or HDMI OUT jack output DVD audio signals only. Otherwise, no sound or a loud noise will need to the TV with the connected components. ...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 you will come from your speakers. • With a coaxial or optical digital connection...
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...on your TV that can control the recorder using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the front panel) to operate your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command mode number for an extended period of time, remove the batteries. - Insert two size AA (R6) batteries...to avoid possible leakage and corrosion. The recorder may not work for the TV. 123 456 789 0 Notes • If the supplied remote interferes your Sony TV. Note Depending on or off TV VOL +/- Be sure to recharge the batteries. - When using the supplied remote. The remote performs the following :...
...on your TV that can control the recorder using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the front panel) to operate your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command mode number for an extended period of time, remove the batteries. - Insert two size AA (R6) batteries...to avoid possible leakage and corrosion. The recorder may not work for the TV. 123 456 789 0 Notes • If the supplied remote interferes your Sony TV. Note Depending on or off TV VOL +/- Be sure to recharge the batteries. - When using the supplied remote. The remote performs the following :...
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The default command mode setting for this recorder and the supplied remote to one that differs from the other Sony DVD recorder or player, set the command mode number for this recorder and the supplied remote is DVD 3. SYSTEM MENU 123 456 789 0 O RETURN M/m/ If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder If the supplied remote interferes with your other Sony DVD recorder or player, after you have completed "Step 7: Easy Setup."
The default command mode setting for this recorder and the supplied remote to one that differs from the other Sony DVD recorder or player, set the command mode number for this recorder and the supplied remote is DVD 3. SYSTEM MENU 123 456 789 0 O RETURN M/m/ If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder If the supplied remote interferes with your other Sony DVD recorder or player, after you have completed "Step 7: Easy Setup."
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... setting necessary to step 6. 8 Select "OK," and press ENTER. OK Cancel • To re-enter the code number, select "Cancel" and return to operate the DVD recorder will erase all timer settings.) Yes No 6 Select whether or not you want to control your set automatically. No Disc Easy Setup 12:00...
... setting necessary to step 6. 8 Select "OK," and press ENTER. OK Cancel • To re-enter the code number, select "Cancel" and return to operate the DVD recorder will erase all timer settings.) Yes No 6 Select whether or not you want to control your set automatically. No Disc Easy Setup 12:00...
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... S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO L R S video cord (not supplied) Audio/video cord (not supplied) S VIDEO LINE 2 IN VIDEO L AUDIO R (MONO) DV IN to LINE 2 IN VCR-DVD recorder : Signal flow z Hints • When the connected equipment outputs only monaural sound, connect an audio cord to the white LINE IN AUDIO L (mono) jack. ...
... S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO L R S video cord (not supplied) Audio/video cord (not supplied) S VIDEO LINE 2 IN VIDEO L AUDIO R (MONO) DV IN to LINE 2 IN VCR-DVD recorder : Signal flow z Hints • When the connected equipment outputs only monaural sound, connect an audio cord to the white LINE IN AUDIO L (mono) jack. ...
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... your TV at the same time. • Pictures containing copy protection signals that prohibit any copying cannot be recorded. VCR-DVD recorder VCR TV Be sure to connect your VCR to the input jack of video cord between the recorder and your TV in the order shown below. Notes •... Do not connect more than one type of this recorder. Line input 1 VCR VCR-DVD recorder TV Line input 2 28 To watch video tapes, watch the tapes through a second line input on your TV. Noise (feedback) may result....
... your TV at the same time. • Pictures containing copy protection signals that prohibit any copying cannot be recorded. VCR-DVD recorder VCR TV Be sure to connect your VCR to the input jack of video cord between the recorder and your TV in the order shown below. Notes •... Do not connect more than one type of this recorder. Line input 1 VCR VCR-DVD recorder TV Line input 2 28 To watch video tapes, watch the tapes through a second line input on your TV. Noise (feedback) may result....
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...page 88) Format in Video mode*2 (page 47) Playable on most DVD players (finalization necessary) (page 88) DVD+R DVD+R DL Automatically +R formatted Playable on DVD+R compatible players (finalization necessary) (page 88) DVDR VR mode Video mode -RVR -RVideo Format in VR mode Playable ...only on DVD-R VR using the "Disc Setting" mode compatible players display (page ...
...page 88) Format in Video mode*2 (page 47) Playable on most DVD players (finalization necessary) (page 88) DVD+R DVD+R DL Automatically +R formatted Playable on DVD+R compatible players (finalization necessary) (page 88) DVDR VR mode Video mode -RVR -RVideo Format in VR mode Playable ...only on DVD-R VR using the "Disc Setting" mode compatible players display (page ...