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... that any change or modifications not expressly approved in the literature accompanying the appliance. RDR-VX525 Serial No CAUTION You are located at a qualified service shop. This equipment generates... rear of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this product. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - On placement...which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in this DVD recorder is placed in a residential installation. Refer to them whenever you move it...
... that any change or modifications not expressly approved in the literature accompanying the appliance. RDR-VX525 Serial No CAUTION You are located at a qualified service shop. This equipment generates... rear of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this product. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - On placement...which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in this DVD recorder is placed in a residential installation. Refer to them whenever you move it...
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... 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 music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in this... +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 available...
... 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 music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in this... +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 available...
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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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... VHS video deck, and allows recording/playback 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 this recorder. You need to connect a tuner such... as a cable box to use. DVD 123 456 789 0 VIDEO CH 103! 103 VIDEO DVD 8 One Touch Dubbing - DVD editing is a Video Cassette Recorder/DVD Recorder?...
... VHS video deck, and allows recording/playback 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 this recorder. You need to connect a tuner such... as a cable box to use. DVD 123 456 789 0 VIDEO CH 103! 103 VIDEO DVD 8 One Touch Dubbing - DVD editing is a Video Cassette Recorder/DVD Recorder?...
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... - 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...
... - 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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How to Use the On-Screen Menus The following three displays are mainly used to use. Once you become familiar with the basic operations, you will find the recorder easy to operate this recorder. SYSTEM MENU 123 456 789 0 O RETURN M/m/
How to Use the On-Screen Menus The following three displays are mainly used to use. Once you become familiar with the basic operations, you will find the recorder easy to operate this recorder. SYSTEM MENU 123 456 789 0 O RETURN M/m/
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Select an option by pressing M/m and ENTER. Example: The Title List menu Title List (Original) 1/4 No. Sub-menu The sub-menu appears when you press OPTIONS. 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. 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 ...
Select an option by pressing M/m and ENTER. Example: The Title List menu Title List (Original) 1/4 No. Sub-menu The sub-menu appears when you press OPTIONS. 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. 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 ...
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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 use the Synchro-Rec function (pages 51 and 80).
... 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 use the Synchro-Rec function (pages 51 and 80).
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...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 ... flow When playing "wide screen" images Some recorded images may not fit your TV screen. This will output DVD video signals only. • Do not connect your TV's speakers. ,continued 15 When using this connection, ...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 IN (AUDIO L/R) jacks at the same time.
...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 ... flow When playing "wide screen" images Some recorded images may not fit your TV screen. This will output DVD video signals only. • Do not connect your TV's speakers. ,continued 15 When using this connection, ...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 IN (AUDIO L/R) jacks at the same time.
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HDMI IN TV or projector to HDMI input HDMI cord (supplied) VCR-DVD recorder HDMI OUT to turn off the recorder before connecting an HDMI cord. The HDMI indicator lights up on PC displays). • During DVD recording, you cannot watch VHS pictures by pressing VIDEO, as the...LINE 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 HDMI...
HDMI IN TV or projector to HDMI input HDMI cord (supplied) VCR-DVD recorder HDMI OUT to turn off the recorder before connecting an HDMI cord. The HDMI indicator lights up on PC displays). • During DVD recording, you cannot watch VHS pictures by pressing VIDEO, as the...LINE 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 HDMI...
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...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 output DVD video signals only. 17 If your TV has component video input jacks Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks using this connection and then set "...
...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 output DVD video signals only. 17 If your TV has component video input jacks Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks using this connection and then set "...
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... on your AV amplifier (receiver). Step 4: Connecting to Your AV Amplifier (Receiver) Select one of the following patterns A or B, according to DVD audio tracks through 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...
... on your AV amplifier (receiver). Step 4: Connecting to Your AV Amplifier (Receiver) Select one of the following patterns A or B, according to DVD audio tracks through 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...
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...function that your listening position is between and at an equal distance from Dolby Laboratories. Notes • During DVD recording, the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jacks or HDMI OUT jack output DVD audio signals only. Surround 1 B Connecting to an AV amplifier (receiver) using an HDMI cord, you... 3 Virtual speaker Note Make sure that creates virtual speakers 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 need to audio L/R jacks This connection uses a stereo amplifier's (receiver...
...function that your listening position is between and at an equal distance from Dolby Laboratories. Notes • During DVD recording, the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jacks or HDMI OUT jack output DVD audio signals only. Surround 1 B Connecting to an AV amplifier (receiver) using an HDMI cord, you... 3 Virtual speaker Note Make sure that creates virtual speakers 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 need to audio L/R jacks This connection uses a stereo amplifier's (receiver...
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...TV's input source TV DIGITAL/ ANALOG Select the broadcast on the batteries to avoid possible leakage and corrosion. TV "/1 TV INPUT TV CH +/- Controlling a Sony TV with the remote You can use , the batteries should leakage occur. Do not use the remote for the TV. 123 456 789 0 Notes ...on the front panel) to operate your TV TV CH +/- Insert two size AA (R6) batteries by matching the 3 and # ends on your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command mode number for this remote to strong light, such as direct sunlight or lighting apparatus. The recorder may not...
...TV's input source TV DIGITAL/ ANALOG Select the broadcast on the batteries to avoid possible leakage and corrosion. TV "/1 TV INPUT TV CH +/- Controlling a Sony TV with the remote You can use , the batteries should leakage occur. Do not use the remote for the TV. 123 456 789 0 Notes ...on the front panel) to operate your TV TV CH +/- Insert two size AA (R6) batteries by matching the 3 and # ends on your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command mode number for this remote to strong light, such as direct sunlight or lighting apparatus. The recorder may not...
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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, after you have completed "Step 7: Easy Setup." 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, 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 that differs from the 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 Sony DVD recorder If the supplied remote interferes with your 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/
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... signal from the recorder appears on -screen display appears. Set the day, year, hour, minutes, and AM/PM in the "Setup" display to operate the DVD recorder will erase all timer settings.) Yes No 6 Select whether or not you want to .
... signal from the recorder appears on -screen display appears. Set the day, year, hour, minutes, and AM/PM in the "Setup" display to operate the DVD recorder will erase all timer settings.) Yes No 6 Select whether or not you want to .
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...this recorder. If the equipment has an S video jack, you can connect a second DVD player and record DVDs. Other VCR, etc. Connecting to the LINE 2 IN jacks on the front panel Connect other VCR or similar recording device to the LINE IN jacks of this case, connect the equipment ... 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...
...this recorder. If the equipment has an S video jack, you can connect a second DVD player and record DVDs. Other VCR, etc. Connecting to the LINE 2 IN jacks on the front panel Connect other VCR or similar recording device to the LINE IN jacks of this case, connect the equipment ... 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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... not connect the output jack of this recorder to another equipment's input jack with the other equipment's output jack connected to the VCR-DVD recorder and your TV. 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 at the same...
... not connect the output jack of this recorder to another equipment's input jack with the other equipment's output jack connected to the VCR-DVD recorder and your TV. 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 at the same...
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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 ...