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...214;NTÄ LASERSÄTEILYÄ. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the wall outlet, even if the recorder itself ; RDR-VX525 Serial No CAUTION You are located at a qualified service shop. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television ... on , the user is not disconnected from the wall outlet. On placement • Place the recorder in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this occur, the recorder may cause harmful interference to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in accordance with the...
...214;NTÄ LASERSÄTEILYÄ. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the wall outlet, even if the recorder itself ; RDR-VX525 Serial No CAUTION You are located at a qualified service shop. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television ... on , the user is not disconnected from the wall outlet. On placement • Place the recorder in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this occur, the recorder may cause harmful interference to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in accordance with the...
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...• This product incorporates copyright protection technology that produce heat. 9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of signal. Copy guard function Since the recorder has a copy guard function, programs received through an external tuner (not supplied) may contain copy protection signals (copy guard function) and as...on the apparatus. • When you leave the still video image or on-screen display image displayed on your TV for your nearest Sony dealer. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are especially susceptible ...
...• This product incorporates copyright protection technology that produce heat. 9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of signal. Copy guard function Since the recorder has a copy guard function, programs received through an external tuner (not supplied) may contain copy protection signals (copy guard function) and as...on the apparatus. • When you leave the still video image or on-screen display image displayed on your TV for your nearest Sony dealer. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are especially susceptible ...
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... 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 available for DVD VIDEOs Functions available for DVD-RAMs VCD CD DATA CD DATA DVD.../CD-RWs in this manual describe the controls on the remote. The explanations do not apply to discs created 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...
... 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 available for DVD VIDEOs Functions available for DVD-RAMs VCD CD DATA CD DATA DVD.../CD-RWs in this manual describe the controls on the remote. The explanations do not apply to discs created 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...
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... Connecting the Power Cord 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 ... Connected Equipment Without the Timer 47 DVD Timer 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...
... Connecting the Power Cord 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 ... Connected Equipment Without the Timer 47 DVD Timer 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...
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...Sound During Playback 74 VCR Recording 75 Before Recording 75 VCR Recording From Connected Equipment Without the Timer 76 VCR Timer Recording From Connected Equipment 78 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 ... Displays 94 Clock Setting (Clock Set 95 Video Settings (Video 96 Audio Settings (Audio 98 Recording, Set Top Box Control, and VCR Settings (Features 100 Language, Parental Control Settings/Factory Settings (Options 102 Easy Setup (Resetting the...
...Sound During Playback 74 VCR Recording 75 Before Recording 75 VCR Recording From Connected Equipment Without the Timer 76 VCR Timer Recording From Connected Equipment 78 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 ... Displays 94 Clock Setting (Clock Set 95 Video Settings (Video 96 Audio Settings (Audio 98 Recording, Set Top Box Control, and VCR Settings (Features 100 Language, Parental Control Settings/Factory Settings (Options 102 Easy Setup (Resetting the...
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... DVD Easy selection between a DVD disc and VHS tape with the simple press of your cable box or satellite receiver - 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. DVD y VHS Dub in VHS video deck, and allows recording/playback of DVD discs and VHS tapes. DVD 123 456 789 0 VIDEO CH ...
... DVD Easy selection between a DVD disc and VHS tape with the simple press of your cable box or satellite receiver - 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. DVD y VHS Dub in VHS video deck, and allows recording/playback of DVD discs and VHS tapes. DVD 123 456 789 0 VIDEO CH ...
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... to view all titles on a DVD Possible Simultaneous Operations VCR Playback VCR Recording DVD Playback DVD Recording - Original Playlist Operation restrictions Current Operation Playing a VHS tape*1 Recording on a VHS tape Playing a DVD*2 Recording on a disc and select a title for timer recording. No No Yes No - You can also record from LINE1 and LINE2 at the same time. 9 Quick...
... to view all titles on a DVD Possible Simultaneous Operations VCR Playback VCR Recording DVD Playback DVD Recording - Original Playlist Operation restrictions Current Operation Playing a VHS tape*1 Recording on a VHS tape Playing a DVD*2 Recording on a disc and select a title for timer recording. No No Yes No - You can also record from LINE1 and LINE2 at the same time. 9 Quick...
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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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Title 01 LINE 1 02 LINE 1 03 LINE 1 04 LINE 1 T LINE 1 May/02/2007 08:00 PM 10:10 AM Length Edit Pla0y1:29:03 > Tit0le0:E3r1a:s2e3 > Ch0a1p:5te9r:0E0ras>e Pr0o0te:5ct8:56 > Title Name A·B Erase Divide Title Options for audio/angle/subtitle. Sub-menu The sub-menu appears when you press OPTIONS. Example: The Title List menu Title List (Original) 1/4 No. The displayed options differ depending on the situation and disc type. The displayed options differ depending on the media type. Select an option by pressing M/m and ENTER. You can search for a title/chapter/ track, ...
Title 01 LINE 1 02 LINE 1 03 LINE 1 04 LINE 1 T LINE 1 May/02/2007 08:00 PM 10:10 AM Length Edit Pla0y1:29:03 > Tit0le0:E3r1a:s2e3 > Ch0a1p:5te9r:0E0ras>e Pr0o0te:5ct8:56 > Title Name A·B Erase Divide Title Options for audio/angle/subtitle. Sub-menu The sub-menu appears when you press OPTIONS. Example: The Title List menu Title List (Original) 1/4 No. The displayed options differ depending on the situation and disc type. The displayed options differ depending on the media type. Select an option by pressing M/m and ENTER. You can search for a title/chapter/ track, ...
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... cable box or satellite receiver. Notes • Plug cords securely to prevent unwanted noise. • See the instructions supplied with no cable TV). In this recorder to your VCR using your VCR connected to an antenna, connect this way, you have : - cable with the components to be able to...
... cable box or satellite receiver. Notes • Plug cords securely to prevent unwanted noise. • See the instructions supplied with no cable TV). In this recorder to your VCR using your VCR connected to an antenna, connect this way, you have : - cable with the components to be able to...
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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 LINE 1 IN AUDIO AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO L Y R PB ...PR OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT L R AUDIO AUDIO : Signal flow About AV path through This recorder automatically sends the input signal from a cable box or satellite receiver on the TV even when the recorder is turned on. Be sure that the cable box or satellite receiver is turned off. ,continued...
... 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 LINE 1 IN AUDIO AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO L Y R PB ...PR OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT L R AUDIO AUDIO : Signal flow About AV path through This recorder automatically sends the input signal from a cable box or satellite receiver on the TV even when the recorder is turned on. Be sure that the cable box or satellite receiver is turned off. ,continued...
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Notes • Synchro-Recording does not work for: - Input signals from the LINE 2 IN jacks. - Output signals to S VIDEO OUT, COMPONENT VIDEO OUT, or HDMI OUT jacks. 14 For details, see the tuner's operating instructions. • AV path through function does not work with some tuners.
Notes • Synchro-Recording does not work for: - Input signals from the LINE 2 IN jacks. - Output signals to S VIDEO OUT, COMPONENT VIDEO OUT, or HDMI OUT jacks. 14 For details, see the tuner's operating instructions. • AV path through function does not work with some tuners.
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...CONTROL PR OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT L R AUDIO AUDIO Audio/video cord (supplied) : Signal flow When playing "wide screen" images Some recorded images may not fit your TV's speakers. ,continued 15 Hookups and Settings Step 3: Connecting to Your TV Connect the supplied audio/video cord ...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 the LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) jacks. Notes • Do not connect to the S VIDEO OUT and yellow LINE OUT (...
...CONTROL PR OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT L R AUDIO AUDIO Audio/video cord (supplied) : Signal flow When playing "wide screen" images Some recorded images may not fit your TV's speakers. ,continued 15 Hookups and Settings Step 3: Connecting to Your TV Connect the supplied audio/video cord ...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 the LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) jacks. Notes • Do not connect to the S VIDEO OUT and yellow LINE OUT (...
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... input HDMI cord (supplied) VCR-DVD recorder HDMI OUT to turn off the recorder before connecting an HDMI cord. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are not HDCP compliant (e.g., DVI jacks on the front panel when the recorder outputs signals through the HDMI OUT...VIDEO VIDEO L Y R PB SETTOP HDMI OUT BOX CONTROL PR OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT L R AUDIO AUDIO : Signal flow * This DVD recorder incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology. If your TV has an HDMI input jack Connect the HDMI* OUT jack using a certified ...
... input HDMI cord (supplied) VCR-DVD recorder HDMI OUT to turn off the recorder before connecting an HDMI cord. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are not HDCP compliant (e.g., DVI jacks on the front panel when the recorder outputs signals through the HDMI OUT...VIDEO VIDEO L Y R PB SETTOP HDMI OUT BOX CONTROL PR OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT L R AUDIO AUDIO : Signal flow * This DVD recorder incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology. If your TV has an HDMI input jack Connect the HDMI* OUT jack using a certified ...
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... 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). You will...
... 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). You will...
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... to listen to coaxial or optical 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 HDMI OUT 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...
... to listen to coaxial or optical 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 HDMI OUT 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...
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.... • With a coaxial or optical digital connection, you cannot use the virtual surround effects of the following: - Notes • During DVD recording, the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jacks or HDMI OUT jack output DVD audio signals only. Connect the AV amplifier (receiver) to the TV with a video... (5.1ch). You can enjoy the surround effect of DTS, Inc. You cannot hear VHS sound by pressing AUDIO. • When you connect the recorder to audio L/R jacks This connection uses a stereo amplifier's (receiver's) two front speakers for sound. Otherwise, no sound or a loud noise will need...
.... • With a coaxial or optical digital connection, you cannot use the virtual surround effects of the following: - Notes • During DVD recording, the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jacks or HDMI OUT jack output DVD audio signals only. Connect the AV amplifier (receiver) to the TV with a video... (5.1ch). You can enjoy the surround effect of DTS, Inc. You cannot hear VHS sound by pressing AUDIO. • When you connect the recorder to audio L/R jacks This connection uses a stereo amplifier's (receiver's) two front speakers for sound. Otherwise, no sound or a loud noise will need...
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to connect the power cord only after the front panel display lights up and the recorder enters standby mode. Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord Plug the recorder and TV power cords into an AC outlet. You can operate the recorder only after all connections are complete. If you must wait for a short while before operating the recorder. After you connect the power cord, you connect additional equipment to this recorder (page 27), be sure to AC outlet < AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT L Y R PB SETTOP HDMI OUT BOX CONTROL PR OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT 20
to connect the power cord only after the front panel display lights up and the recorder enters standby mode. Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord Plug the recorder and TV power cords into an AC outlet. You can operate the recorder only after all connections are complete. If you must wait for a short while before operating the recorder. After you connect the power cord, you connect additional equipment to this recorder (page 27), be sure to AC outlet < AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT L Y R PB SETTOP HDMI OUT BOX CONTROL PR OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT 20
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...marked on the front panel) to strong light, such as direct sunlight or lighting apparatus. Controlling a Sony TV with an old battery, or batteries of your Sony TV. If you do not intend to use this recorder (page 22). • Use the batteries correctly to operate your TV TV CH +/- Select the ...channel on your TV TV INPUT Switch your TV's input source TV DIGITAL/ ANALOG Select the broadcast on your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command mode number for an extended period of time, remove the batteries. - Note Depending on the TV, some or ...
...marked on the front panel) to strong light, such as direct sunlight or lighting apparatus. Controlling a Sony TV with an old battery, or batteries of your Sony TV. If you do not intend to use this recorder (page 22). • Use the batteries correctly to operate your TV TV CH +/- Select the ...channel on your TV TV INPUT Switch your TV's input source TV DIGITAL/ ANALOG Select the broadcast on your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command mode number for an extended period of time, remove the batteries. - Note Depending on the TV, some or ...
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SYSTEM MENU 123 456 789 0 O RETURN M/m/ The default command mode setting 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, after you have completed "Step 7: Easy Setup." If you have a Sony DVD player or more than 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/ The default command mode setting 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, after you have completed "Step 7: Easy Setup." If you have a Sony DVD player or more than 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.