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... cause harmful interference to radio communications. Refer to them whenever you are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this product. RDR-VX525 Serial No CAUTION You are located at a qualified service shop. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - never pull the...
... cause harmful interference to radio communications. Refer to them whenever you are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this product. RDR-VX525 Serial No CAUTION You are located at a qualified service shop. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - never pull the...
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... as those on the remote. • The on-screen display illustrations used in this manual may not match the graphics displayed on your TV screen. • The explanations regarding discs in this manual refer to discs that are created on other recorders and played back on the remote.... About this manual • Instructions in this recorder. The explanations do not apply to discs created on this manual describe the controls on this recorder.
... as those on the remote. • The on-screen display illustrations used in this manual may not match the graphics displayed on your TV screen. • The explanations regarding discs in this manual refer to discs that are created on other recorders and played back on the remote.... About this manual • Instructions in this recorder. The explanations do not apply to discs created on this manual describe the controls on this recorder.
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...? You need to connect a tuner such as a cable box to use. VIDEO DVD Easy selection between a DVD disc and VHS tape with built-in either manually or using the timer. DVD 123 456 789 0 VIDEO CH 103! 103 VIDEO DVD 8 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 this recorder. Set top box control Connect the supplied set...
...? You need to connect a tuner such as a cable box to use. VIDEO DVD Easy selection between a DVD disc and VHS tape with built-in either manually or using the timer. DVD 123 456 789 0 VIDEO CH 103! 103 VIDEO DVD 8 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 this recorder. Set top box control Connect the supplied set...
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... step 10. 7 Press the number buttons to step 6. 8 Select "OK," and press ENTER. No Disc Easy Setup 12:00 AM Set the time and date manually. No Disc Easy Setup Select the screen language. Month Day Year 01 01 2007 Mon Hour Min 12 : 00 AM/PM AM 10Press M/m to run...
... step 10. 7 Press the number buttons to step 6. 8 Select "OK," and press ENTER. No Disc Easy Setup 12:00 AM Set the time and date manually. No Disc Easy Setup Select the screen language. Month Day Year 01 01 2007 Mon Hour Min 12 : 00 AM/PM AM 10Press M/m to run...
Operating Instructions
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... and 80). See also the instruction manual supplied with the connected equipment. Connecting to the LINE 2 IN jacks on the front panel Connect other VCR or similar recording device to the LINE...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...IN AUDIO L (mono) jack. • To record from an AC outlet, connect the other VCR or similar device to the LINE 1 IN jacks (page 13). In this case, connect the equipment...
... and 80). See also the instruction manual supplied with the connected equipment. Connecting to the LINE 2 IN jacks on the front panel Connect other VCR or similar recording device to the LINE...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...IN AUDIO L (mono) jack. • To record from an AC outlet, connect the other VCR or similar device to the LINE 1 IN jacks (page 13). In this case, connect the equipment...
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Quick Guide to Disc Types Recordable and Playable Discs Disc Type Disc Logo Icon used in this manual Formatting (new discs) Compatibility with other DVD players (finalizing) DVD+RW DVDRW VR mode Video mode +RW -RWVR -RWVideo Automatically formatted ... 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 67...
Quick Guide to Disc Types Recordable and Playable Discs Disc Type Disc Logo Icon used in this manual Formatting (new discs) Compatibility with other DVD players (finalizing) DVD+RW DVDRW VR mode Video mode +RW -RWVR -RWVideo Automatically formatted ... 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 67...
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...; Data part of files and folders on Super Audio CDs • DVD VIDEOs with PBC function) Music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in This Manual DVD DVD-RAM - VIDEO CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in VIDEO CD format (with a different region code (see page 34) • A disc recorded in...
...; Data part of files and folders on Super Audio CDs • DVD VIDEOs with PBC function) Music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in This Manual DVD DVD-RAM - VIDEO CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in VIDEO CD format (with a different region code (see page 34) • A disc recorded in...
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...). • Check that the recorder is recommended. • Situations below may be a possible choice. Recording a program with poor reception, or a program or video source of VCRs, this recorder on a single DVD (4.7 GB). Recording only a still picture or just sound • Since the recording mode for recorded titles is your needs (page.... • This recorder records at ×1 speed. Recording mode Like the SP or EP recording mode of low picture quality - See also the tuner's instruction manual.
...). • Check that the recorder is recommended. • Situations below may be a possible choice. Recording a program with poor reception, or a program or video source of VCRs, this recorder on a single DVD (4.7 GB). Recording only a still picture or just sound • Since the recording mode for recorded titles is your needs (page.... • This recorder records at ×1 speed. Recording mode Like the SP or EP recording mode of low picture quality - See also the tuner's instruction manual.
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repeatedly until the distortion disappears. on the recorder at the same time for more than ten seconds. The tracking meter appears. Press TRACKING +/- Tracking Tracking meter To resume automatic tracking Press TRACKING + and TRACKING - Adjusting the picture (tracking) You can manually adjust tracking if the recording quality is too poor to be remedied by the VCR's automatic tracking (a tracking meter appears during the automatic tracking). Or, eject the tape and reinsert it. 70 Press TRACKING +/-.
repeatedly until the distortion disappears. on the recorder at the same time for more than ten seconds. The tracking meter appears. Press TRACKING +/- Tracking Tracking meter To resume automatic tracking Press TRACKING + and TRACKING - Adjusting the picture (tracking) You can manually adjust tracking if the recording quality is too poor to be remedied by the VCR's automatic tracking (a tracking meter appears during the automatic tracking). Or, eject the tape and reinsert it. 70 Press TRACKING +/-.
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... VHS video decks with SP mode only. • Noise may appear in the image when tapes recorded in EP (×3) mode by this VCR are played back on the tape again, cover the tab hole with adhesive tape. The recorder automatically turns off the safety tab as illustrated...hrs 9 hrs 75 Notes • Tapes recorded in EP (×3) mode by this VCR cannot be turned off. See also the tuner's instruction manual. VCR Recording Before Recording Before you start with or without the recorder turned on the VCR. "EP" provides recording time three times as long as a cable box or satellite ...
... VHS video decks with SP mode only. • Noise may appear in the image when tapes recorded in EP (×3) mode by this VCR are played back on the tape again, cover the tab hole with adhesive tape. The recorder automatically turns off the safety tab as illustrated...hrs 9 hrs 75 Notes • Tapes recorded in EP (×3) mode by this VCR cannot be turned off. See also the tuner's instruction manual. VCR Recording Before Recording Before you start with or without the recorder turned on the VCR. "EP" provides recording time three times as long as a cable box or satellite ...
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... not connect a MICROMV format digital video camera even if it has an i.LINK jack. - For more information about i.LINK, see "Recording From Another VCR or Similar Device" on the front panel. you plan to the i.LINK standard. the images on page 113. Note that has an i.LINK (DV)...the instructions of the LINE IN jacks, see "About i.LINK" on the tape contain copy protection signals, which limit recording. See the instruction manual supplied with the digital video camera as well before connecting. Connect the camera to DV output Digital video camera : Signal flow 90 Operation is ...
... not connect a MICROMV format digital video camera even if it has an i.LINK jack. - For more information about i.LINK, see "Recording From Another VCR or Similar Device" on the front panel. you plan to the i.LINK standard. the images on page 113. Note that has an i.LINK (DV)...the instructions of the LINE IN jacks, see "About i.LINK" on the tape contain copy protection signals, which limit recording. See the instruction manual supplied with the digital video camera as well before connecting. Connect the camera to DV output Digital video camera : Signal flow 90 Operation is ...
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... Cr : On : Standard : Off 10:10 AM To return to set . Clock Set 10:10 AM Title List Timer Edit Set the time and date manually. Month Day Year 01 01 2007 Mon Dubbing Disc Setting Setup Hour Min AM/PM 10 : 10 AM 4 Press M/m to the previous display Press O RETURN...
... Cr : On : Standard : Off 10:10 AM To return to set . Clock Set 10:10 AM Title List Timer Edit Set the time and date manually. Month Day Year 01 01 2007 Mon Dubbing Disc Setting Setup Hour Min AM/PM 10 : 10 AM 4 Press M/m to the previous display Press O RETURN...
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... details, refer also to an HDMI device. Auto 1920×1080i 1280×720P 720×480P Normally, select this when connecting to the instruction manual supplied with the following options. Sends 720×480p video signals. The setting is effective only when you select "Auto" (default), the recorder outputs video...
... details, refer also to an HDMI device. Auto 1920×1080i 1280×720P 720×480P Normally, select this when connecting to the instruction manual supplied with the following options. Sends 720×480p video signals. The setting is effective only when you select "Auto" (default), the recorder outputs video...
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... tracks in a JPEG format that starts first has priority and the second program starts recording only after the first program has finished. See the instruction manual supplied with the disc. , While the recorder is not correctly displayed. , The recorder can only display numbers and alphabet. Other characters are recording. , Set the...
... tracks in a JPEG format that starts first has priority and the second program starts recording only after the first program has finished. See the instruction manual supplied with the disc. , While the recorder is not correctly displayed. , The recorder can only display numbers and alphabet. Other characters are recording. , Set the...
Operating Instructions
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... For example, a baud rate of equipment can be connected. It cannot output signals. For further precautions, see the instruction manual of each equipment. Required i.LINK cable Use the Sony i.LINK 4-pin-to the equipment. What is "S100." Possible applications are connected to other equipment. When two or more ... rates are possible with other data in one second. The maximum baud rate of equipment can be sent or received in the instruction manual of the equipment to be connected to be connected, and that can be connected. When units are trademarks. Mbps stands for the ...
... For example, a baud rate of equipment can be connected. It cannot output signals. For further precautions, see the instruction manual of each equipment. Required i.LINK cable Use the Sony i.LINK 4-pin-to the equipment. What is "S100." Possible applications are connected to other equipment. When two or more ... rates are possible with other data in one second. The maximum baud rate of equipment can be sent or received in the instruction manual of the equipment to be connected to be connected, and that can be connected. When units are trademarks. Mbps stands for the ...