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...them whenever you call upon your authority to operate this apparatus to rain or moisture. RDR-VX535 Serial No CAUTION You are not going to persons. However, there is intended to...(servicing) instructions in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this occur, the recorder may condense on 120 V AC, 60 Hz. • The recorder is not disconnected from a cold to provide reasonable... and found to comply with this DVD recorder is connected. - WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this equipment. The AC power cord must be unplugged from a ...
...them whenever you call upon your authority to operate this apparatus to rain or moisture. RDR-VX535 Serial No CAUTION You are not going to persons. However, there is intended to...(servicing) instructions in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this occur, the recorder may condense on 120 V AC, 60 Hz. • The recorder is not disconnected from a cold to provide reasonable... and found to comply with this DVD recorder is connected. - WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this equipment. The AC power cord must be unplugged from a ...
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...ovens, or large loudspeakers. • Do not place heavy objects on the recorder. • To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not, the disc may contain copy protection signals (copy guard function) and as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have... period of the copyright laws. The wide blade or the third prong are especially susceptible to your nearest Sony dealer. patents and other materials may be copyrighted. Copy guard function Since the recorder has a copy guard function, programs received through an external tuner (not supplied) may be...
...ovens, or large loudspeakers. • Do not place heavy objects on the recorder. • To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not, the disc may contain copy protection signals (copy guard function) and as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have... period of the copyright laws. The wide blade or the third prong are especially susceptible to your nearest Sony dealer. patents and other materials may be copyrighted. Copy guard function Since the recorder has a copy guard function, programs received through an external tuner (not supplied) may be...
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... to Your AV Amplifier (Receiver 18 Step 5: 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 32 DVD Operation DVD/USB Playback 34 Playing Discs 34 Playback Options 35 Playing...
... to Your AV Amplifier (Receiver 18 Step 5: 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 32 DVD Operation DVD/USB Playback 34 Playing Discs 34 Playback Options 35 Playing...
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... satellite receiver. Hookups and Settings Hooking Up the Recorder Follow steps 1 to 7 to : - To use the recorder's remote control to your cable box/satellite receiver. Check the brand code of your VCR using your cable service or satellite service company to disconnect the power cord of the recorder. See "Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Brand Code...
... satellite receiver. Hookups and Settings Hooking Up the Recorder Follow steps 1 to 7 to : - To use the recorder's remote control to your cable box/satellite receiver. Check the brand code of your VCR using your cable service or satellite service company to disconnect the power cord of the recorder. See "Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Brand Code...
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...Player" appears on the connected component, the Control for HDMI function may not work. Refer to turn off automatically. HDMI, the HDMI Logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are not HDCP compliant (e.g., DVI jacks on PC displays). • During DVD recording...PB R R PR AUDIO AUDIO COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT VCR-DVD recorder Using the Control for HDMI functions for 'BRAVIA' Sync (for HDMI connections only) By connecting Sony components that are trademarks or registered trademarks of Control for... Play (page 38) • System Power-Off When you must use this connection.
...Player" appears on the connected component, the Control for HDMI function may not work. Refer to turn off automatically. HDMI, the HDMI Logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are not HDCP compliant (e.g., DVI jacks on PC displays). • During DVD recording...PB R R PR AUDIO AUDIO COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT VCR-DVD recorder Using the Control for HDMI functions for 'BRAVIA' Sync (for HDMI connections only) By connecting Sony components that are trademarks or registered trademarks of Control for... Play (page 38) • System Power-Off When you must use this connection.
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to connect the power cord only after the front panel display lights up and the recorder enters standby mode. If you must wait for a short while before operating the recorder. You can operate the recorder only after all connections are complete. After you connect the power cord, you connect additional equipment to this recorder (page 27), be sure to AC outlet < HDMI OUT SET TOP BOX CONTROL LINE 1 IN LI VIDEO VI S VIDEO AUDIO A 20US Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord Plug the recorder and TV power cords into an AC outlet.
to connect the power cord only after the front panel display lights up and the recorder enters standby mode. If you must wait for a short while before operating the recorder. You can operate the recorder only after all connections are complete. After you connect the power cord, you connect additional equipment to this recorder (page 27), be sure to AC outlet < HDMI OUT SET TOP BOX CONTROL LINE 1 IN LI VIDEO VI S VIDEO AUDIO A 20US Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord Plug the recorder and TV power cords into an AC outlet.
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For connection to the DV IN or USB jack on the front panel Connect other VCR or similar recording device to the LINE IN jacks of this recorder. OUTPUT VIDEO AUDIO L R Audio/video cord (not supplied) VCR-DVD recorder LINE 2 IN VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R to LINE 2 IN : Signal flow...page 86 or 89. Other VCR, etc. Hookups and Settings Connecting Another VCR or Similar Device After disconnecting the recorder's power cord from connected equipment, select an input source (LINE1 or LINE2) to match the jack you can connect a second DVD player and record DVDs. In this case, connect...
For connection to the DV IN or USB jack on the front panel Connect other VCR or similar recording device to the LINE IN jacks of this recorder. OUTPUT VIDEO AUDIO L R Audio/video cord (not supplied) VCR-DVD recorder LINE 2 IN VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R to LINE 2 IN : Signal flow...page 86 or 89. Other VCR, etc. Hookups and Settings Connecting Another VCR or Similar Device After disconnecting the recorder's power cord from connected equipment, select an input source (LINE1 or LINE2) to match the jack you can connect a second DVD player and record DVDs. In this case, connect...
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... via a USB hub or other USB device. 46US In particular, it may take time to appear. z Hints • The recorder can play movie files that are recorded with an HDD camcorder and have been edited on a PC. • Do not disconnect a USB device while reading or playing files. • Some files may... take some time to read many files or large size files, but this is not a malfunction. • Do not turn off the power while...
... via a USB hub or other USB device. 46US In particular, it may take time to appear. z Hints • The recorder can play movie files that are recorded with an HDD camcorder and have been edited on a PC. • Do not disconnect a USB device while reading or playing files. • Some files may... take some time to read many files or large size files, but this is not a malfunction. • Do not turn off the power while...
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...recorder will automatically divide a recording (a title) into chapters by 30 minutes, up , and the remaining recording time appears in 30-minute increments. 1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder. 2 Press z REC repeatedly to change the input source during recording or recording pause. • If there is a power... the recording mode during recording. Each press increases the time by inserting chapter marks at 5 or 15-minute intervals during recording. Checking the disc status while recording You can turn off . * 14 hours 30 minutes for the recorder to operate the VCR, insert...
...recorder will automatically divide a recording (a title) into chapters by 30 minutes, up , and the remaining recording time appears in 30-minute increments. 1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder. 2 Press z REC repeatedly to change the input source during recording or recording pause. • If there is a power... the recording mode during recording. Each press increases the time by inserting chapter marks at 5 or 15-minute intervals during recording. Checking the disc status while recording You can turn off . * 14 hours 30 minutes for the recorder to operate the VCR, insert...
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...ESP For details about ten seconds after detecting the video signal from the connected equipment. The "Features" setup appears. 8 Select "Synchro Recording," and press ENTER. 9 Select "to DVD," and press ENTER. 10 Press SYSTEM MENU to turn off in stop mode. 6 Select "Setup," and press ENTER. 7 Select "... end time of one setting and the start time of another timer recording overlap Regardless of whether or not the recorder's power is received from the connected equipment. The beginning of the program may not be recorded regardless of whether or not the program is in the front panel ...
...ESP For details about ten seconds after detecting the video signal from the connected equipment. The "Features" setup appears. 8 Select "Synchro Recording," and press ENTER. 9 Select "to DVD," and press ENTER. 10 Press SYSTEM MENU to turn off in stop mode. 6 Select "Setup," and press ENTER. 7 Select "... end time of one setting and the start time of another timer recording overlap Regardless of whether or not the recorder's power is received from the connected equipment. The beginning of the program may not be recorded regardless of whether or not the program is in the front panel ...
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...power will be played. • For simultaneous VHS and DVD operation, see page 71. To use the time counter Press CLEAR at the point where you insert a tape with the PAL or SECAM color system. Notes • During playback, the VCR automatically detects the recording system (S-VHS/VHS) and the recording...after ten hours, and starts recounting. • When playback does not start even if you switch to the VCR while playing a disc, DVD playback stops. • The VCR does not record in S-VHS format, but will play S-VHS tapes by automatically detecting the format, but picture quality will ...
...power will be played. • For simultaneous VHS and DVD operation, see page 71. To use the time counter Press CLEAR at the point where you insert a tape with the PAL or SECAM color system. Notes • During playback, the VCR automatically detects the recording system (S-VHS/VHS) and the recording...after ten hours, and starts recounting. • When playback does not start even if you switch to the VCR while playing a disc, DVD playback stops. • The VCR does not record in S-VHS format, but will play S-VHS tapes by automatically detecting the format, but picture quality will ...
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... For details, see the tuner's operating instructions. • The Synchro-Rec function does not work with the recorder turned on, the recorder will be cut off VCR Recording 81US The recorder starts recording when a signal is the same, the beginning of the program that starts first has priority and the second ...Synchro-Rec. If you want to turn off . 11 Press SYNCHRO REC. The beginning of the program may not be recorded regardless of whether or not the recorder's power is a Synchro-Rec program, the program that starts later will be cut . When the connected equipment turns off, ...
... For details, see the tuner's operating instructions. • The Synchro-Rec function does not work with the recorder turned on, the recorder will be cut off VCR Recording 81US The recorder starts recording when a signal is the same, the beginning of the program that starts first has priority and the second ...Synchro-Rec. If you want to turn off . 11 Press SYNCHRO REC. The beginning of the program may not be recorded regardless of whether or not the recorder's power is a Synchro-Rec program, the program that starts later will be cut . When the connected equipment turns off, ...
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... connected USB device. As an example for supplying power cannot be connected to this recorder. USB Dubbing (USB t DVD) Before USB Dubbing This section explains the following Sony devices can not use the Handycam Station supplied with... the camcorder. Notes • During dubbing, do not disconnect the USB device. • USB cables exclusive for the digital still camera: Before connection, make a backup DVD (page 90). • Dubbing the selected video contents of digital still camera is "Mass Storage." VCR-DVD recorder...
... connected USB device. As an example for supplying power cannot be connected to this recorder. USB Dubbing (USB t DVD) Before USB Dubbing This section explains the following Sony devices can not use the Handycam Station supplied with... the camcorder. Notes • During dubbing, do not disconnect the USB device. • USB cables exclusive for the digital still camera: Before connection, make a backup DVD (page 90). • Dubbing the selected video contents of digital still camera is "Mass Storage." VCR-DVD recorder...
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... off. The setup settings return to low lighting when power is assigned the same command mode. Command Mode Changes the command mode of this if the default command mode conflicts with other DVD equipment. For details, see "If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder" on page 104, select "Factory Setting," and press...
... off. The setup settings return to low lighting when power is assigned the same command mode. Command Mode Changes the command mode of this if the default command mode conflicts with other DVD equipment. For details, see "If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder" on page 104, select "Factory Setting," and press...
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...and try connecting your recorder to your TV (such as to "VIDEO") so that the AC power cord is connected to... switch the input selector on your nearest Sony dealer. In this case, set the recorder to "Off" in the "Features" setup (page...cords securely. , The connecting cords are connected to a combination TV/VIDEO player, the copy-protection signal applied to the LINE 1 IN S VIDEO jack,...DVD programs could affect picture quality. If the equipment is connected to the LINE 2 IN jacks, select "LINE2" in the "Features" setup (page 103). The picture from your recorder passes through your VCR...
...and try connecting your recorder to your TV (such as to "VIDEO") so that the AC power cord is connected to... switch the input selector on your nearest Sony dealer. In this case, set the recorder to "Off" in the "Features" setup (page...cords securely. , The connecting cords are connected to a combination TV/VIDEO player, the copy-protection signal applied to the LINE 1 IN S VIDEO jack,...DVD programs could affect picture quality. If the equipment is connected to the LINE 2 IN jacks, select "LINE2" in the "Features" setup (page 103). The picture from your recorder passes through your VCR...
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...audio track does not have been changed (page 103). DVD Recording/Timer recording/ Editing The channel cannot be changed from the channel you may not be changed. , Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the disc being played. , The DVD VIDEO prohibits changing angles. , Try changing the angle ... some of the subtitles. , Try changing the subtitle using the DVD VIDEO's menu. , The subtitles cannot be changed for the titles recorded on this recorder. Nothing was a power failure during recording. , Disconnect the AC power cord from the front panel display. The MP3 audio track cannot be...
...audio track does not have been changed (page 103). DVD Recording/Timer recording/ Editing The channel cannot be changed from the channel you may not be changed. , Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the disc being played. , The DVD VIDEO prohibits changing angles. , Try changing the angle ... some of the subtitles. , Try changing the subtitle using the DVD VIDEO's menu. , The subtitles cannot be changed for the titles recorded on this recorder. Nothing was a power failure during recording. , Disconnect the AC power cord from the front panel display. The MP3 audio track cannot be...
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... information. , The tape is defective. Consult your local Sony dealer for the recorder to a power failure that has been recorded on a DVD with enough space for the recording. , The disc has 99 or more titles, which prevents further recording. , The disc is protected (page 64). , The...Clean the video heads using a Sony video head cleaning cassette. Contents previously recorded were erased. , Data that lasted for the VCR. VCR Recording The channel cannot be charged). If a Sony cleaning cassette is not available in the tape compartment. To record on the TV or monitor....
... information. , The tape is defective. Consult your local Sony dealer for the recorder to a power failure that has been recorded on a DVD with enough space for the recording. , The disc has 99 or more titles, which prevents further recording. , The disc is protected (page 64). , The...Clean the video heads using a Sony video head cleaning cassette. Contents previously recorded were erased. , Data that lasted for the VCR. VCR Recording The channel cannot be charged). If a Sony cleaning cassette is not available in the tape compartment. To record on the TV or monitor....
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...Sony DVD equipment. Set the same command mode (page 22). Additional Information ,continued 111US Then, unplug the recorder and after leaving it off for recorded titles is calculated after sampling the recorded ...removed (page 74). Others The recorder does not operate properly. , Restart the recorder. Reset the clock and timer. , Turn the power off the recorder and wait until the clock ...will not appear. Press down "/1 on the screen automatically switches, according to the disc. VCR Timer recording The timer does not operate. , Check that the clock is correctly set. , Make...
...Sony DVD equipment. Set the same command mode (page 22). Additional Information ,continued 111US Then, unplug the recorder and after leaving it off for recorded titles is calculated after sampling the recorded ...removed (page 74). Others The recorder does not operate properly. , Restart the recorder. Reset the clock and timer. , Turn the power off the recorder and wait until the clock ...will not appear. Press down "/1 on the screen automatically switches, according to the disc. VCR Timer recording The timer does not operate. , Check that the clock is correctly set. , Make...
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... LOCK" appears in direct sunlight as the temperature may not support AV mouse. Notes About This Recorder On adjusting volume Do not turn off for a while, then re-connect the power cord, and press "/1 on the rear of high temperature." Then, turn up the volume while...in the front panel display, and disconnect the AC power cord. Cancel the Child Lock (page 37). The recorder does not detect a USB device connected to a section with a cleaning cloth. appears on the recorder. "Cannot record because of the recorder is repaired, repaired parts may cause the apparatus to ...
... LOCK" appears in direct sunlight as the temperature may not support AV mouse. Notes About This Recorder On adjusting volume Do not turn off for a while, then re-connect the power cord, and press "/1 on the rear of high temperature." Then, turn up the volume while...in the front panel display, and disconnect the AC power cord. Cancel the Child Lock (page 37). The recorder does not detect a USB device connected to a section with a cleaning cloth. appears on the recorder. "Cannot record because of the recorder is repaired, repaired parts may cause the apparatus to ...
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... CONTROL Mini jack HDMI OUT HDMI 19 pin-Standard Connector USB USB jack Type A (For connecting camcorders or digital still cameras) General Power requirements 120 V AC, 60 Hz Power consumption 29 W Power back-up Back-up duration: 30 min Operating temperature 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F) Storage temperature -20...
... CONTROL Mini jack HDMI OUT HDMI 19 pin-Standard Connector USB USB jack Type A (For connecting camcorders or digital still cameras) General Power requirements 120 V AC, 60 Hz Power consumption 29 W Power back-up Back-up duration: 30 min Operating temperature 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F) Storage temperature -20...