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... the recorder turned on for help. AVATTUNA LUOKAN 3B NÄKYVÄÄ JA NÄKYMÄTÖNTÄ LASERSÄTEILYÄ. RDR-VX535 Serial No...recorder. • If the recorder is harmful to eyes, do not expose this system so that any solid object or liquid fall into an outlet on , the user is connected to the video head, tape, and the optical block. As the laser beam used in this manual could void your Sony... the recorder, or when you are cautioned that the power cord can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in this DVD recorder is...
... the recorder turned on for help. AVATTUNA LUOKAN 3B NÄKYVÄÄ JA NÄKYMÄTÖNTÄ LASERSÄTEILYÄ. RDR-VX535 Serial No...recorder. • If the recorder is harmful to eyes, do not expose this system so that any solid object or liquid fall into an outlet on , the user is connected to the video head, tape, and the optical block. As the laser beam used in this manual could void your Sony... the recorder, or when you are cautioned that the power cord can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in this DVD recorder is...
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... 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 a ... 45 DVD Recording 47 Before Recording 47 DVD Recording From Connected Equipment Without the Timer 49 DVD Timer Recording From Connected Equipment 51 Changing or Canceling DVD Timer Settings (Timer List 53 Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec 54 Recording From Another VCR or Similar Device 56 DVD Editing...
... 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 a ... 45 DVD Recording 47 Before Recording 47 DVD Recording From Connected Equipment Without the Timer 49 DVD Timer Recording From Connected Equipment 51 Changing or Canceling DVD Timer Settings (Timer List 53 Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec 54 Recording From Another VCR or Similar Device 56 DVD Editing...
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... to this recorder. DVD 123 456 789 0 VIDEO CH 103! 103 VIDEO DVD 8US DVD editing is a Video Cassette Recorder/DVD Recorder? What is also possible. VIDEO DVD Easy selection between a DVD disc and VHS tape with built-in either manually or using the timer. Recording and timer recording Record TV programs on a DVD or VHS tape, either direction between DVD and VCR Simply press...
... to this recorder. DVD 123 456 789 0 VIDEO CH 103! 103 VIDEO DVD 8US DVD editing is a Video Cassette Recorder/DVD Recorder? What is also possible. VIDEO DVD Easy selection between a DVD disc and VHS tape with built-in either manually or using the timer. Recording and timer recording Record TV programs on a DVD or VHS tape, either direction between DVD and VCR Simply press...
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...) 1/4 No. Playlist Record a program on a DVD Possible Simultaneous Operations VCR Playback VCR Recording DVD Playback DVD Recording - No No Yes 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... Creating your DV camcorder or USB device to the recorder to dub video or photo contents to a DVD. 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. ...
...) 1/4 No. Playlist Record a program on a DVD Possible Simultaneous Operations VCR Playback VCR Recording DVD Playback DVD Recording - No No Yes 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... Creating your DV camcorder or USB device to the recorder to dub video or photo contents to a DVD. 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. ...
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Example: The Title List menu Title List (Original) 1/4 No. The displayed options differ depending on the situation and disc type. Select an option by pressing M/m and ENTER. 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. 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/02/2008 08:00 PM 10:10 AM ...
Example: The Title List menu Title List (Original) 1/4 No. The displayed options differ depending on the situation and disc type. Select an option by pressing M/m and ENTER. 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. 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/02/2008 08:00 PM 10:10 AM ...
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... ANT IN TO TV Antenna cable (not supplied) to antenna input TV S video cord (not supplied) to SET TOP BOX CONTROL SET TOP BOX CONTROL VCR-DVD recorder LINE 1 IN VIDEO S VIDEO to LINE 1 IN S VIDEO AUDIO to LINE 1 IN HDMI OUT SET TOP BOX CONTROL LINE 1 IN VIDEO LINE OUT ...1 IN (VIDEO/AUDIO) jacks for enjoying higher quality images Connect the LINE 1 IN S VIDEO jack using this connection. ,continued 13US To record cable or satellite programs, you can record any channel on the cable box/satellite receiver. You need to match the input source on . Leave the audio plugs connected to...
... ANT IN TO TV Antenna cable (not supplied) to antenna input TV S video cord (not supplied) to SET TOP BOX CONTROL SET TOP BOX CONTROL VCR-DVD recorder LINE 1 IN VIDEO S VIDEO to LINE 1 IN S VIDEO AUDIO to LINE 1 IN HDMI OUT SET TOP BOX CONTROL LINE 1 IN VIDEO LINE OUT ...1 IN (VIDEO/AUDIO) jacks for enjoying higher quality images Connect the LINE 1 IN S VIDEO jack using this connection. ,continued 13US To record cable or satellite programs, you can record any channel on the cable box/satellite receiver. You need to match the input source on . Leave the audio plugs connected to...
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.... ,continued 15US INPUT TV or projector AUDIO R L (red) (white) VIDEO (yellow) Hookups and Settings LINE OUT VIDEO (yellow) Audio/video cord (supplied) L R AUDIO VCR-DVD recorder (white) (red) to come from your TV screen. Step 3: Connecting to Your TV Connect the supplied audio/video cord to the LINE IN (AUDIO L/R) jacks... at the same time. If your TV's audio output jacks to the LINE OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) jacks of the recorder. To change the picture size, see page 16 or 17. Note Do not connect your TV has an HDMI jack, or component video input ...
.... ,continued 15US INPUT TV or projector AUDIO R L (red) (white) VIDEO (yellow) Hookups and Settings LINE OUT VIDEO (yellow) Audio/video cord (supplied) L R AUDIO VCR-DVD recorder (white) (red) to come from your TV screen. Step 3: Connecting to Your TV Connect the supplied audio/video cord to the LINE IN (AUDIO L/R) jacks... at the same time. If your TV's audio output jacks to the LINE OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) jacks of the recorder. To change the picture size, see page 16 or 17. Note Do not connect your TV has an HDMI jack, or component video input ...
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...), operation is lit in the "Features" setup (page 104). "Player" appears on the TV's remote, the components compatible with the TV. Refer to "On" in the front panel display when the recorder outputs signals through the HDMI OUT jack. The HDMI indicator is simplified...OUT VIDEO L Y S VIDEO L 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 HDMI function with the component. •...
...), operation is lit in the "Features" setup (page 104). "Player" appears on the TV's remote, the components compatible with the TV. Refer to "On" in the front panel display when the recorder outputs signals through the HDMI OUT jack. The HDMI indicator is simplified...OUT VIDEO L Y S VIDEO L 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 HDMI function with the component. •...
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... TOP BOX CONTROL LINE 1 IN VIDEO LINE OUT AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT VIDEO L Y S VIDEO L PB R R PR AUDIO AUDIO COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT VCR-DVD recorder : Signal flow Note During DVD recording, you must use this connection, be sure to connect the audio cord to the LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) jacks. Hookups and Settings If your...) (red) to LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) L R AUDIO COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y PB PR (green) (blue) (red) to "On" in the "Setup" display (page 99). You will output DVD video signals only. 17US
... TOP BOX CONTROL LINE 1 IN VIDEO LINE OUT AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT VIDEO L Y S VIDEO L PB R R PR AUDIO AUDIO COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT VCR-DVD recorder : Signal flow Note During DVD recording, you must use this connection, be sure to connect the audio cord to the LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) jacks. Hookups and Settings If your...) (red) to LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) L R AUDIO COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y PB PR (green) (blue) (red) to "On" in the "Setup" display (page 99). You will output DVD video signals only. 17US
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AUDIO OUT L R VCR-DVD recorder Audio cord (white) (not supplied) (white) (red) (red) A INPUT L AUDIO R to AUDIO OUT (L/R) AV amplifier (receiver) HDMI OUT SET TOP BOX CONTROL LINE 1 IN VIDEO ...
AUDIO OUT L R VCR-DVD recorder Audio cord (white) (not supplied) (white) (red) (red) A INPUT L AUDIO R to AUDIO OUT (L/R) AV amplifier (receiver) HDMI OUT SET TOP BOX CONTROL LINE 1 IN VIDEO ...
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... Symbol are trademarks of this connection if your listening position is between and at an equal distance from Dolby Laboratories. Note During DVD recording, the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack outputs DVD audio signals only. Surround 1 B Connecting to audio L/R jacks This connection uses a stereo amplifier's (receiver's) two front speakers for sound. After you have...
... Symbol are trademarks of this connection if your listening position is between and at an equal distance from Dolby Laboratories. Note During DVD recording, the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack outputs DVD audio signals only. Surround 1 B Connecting to audio L/R jacks This connection uses a stereo amplifier's (receiver's) two front speakers for sound. After you have...
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... batteries correctly to operate your TV that can switch between digital and analog ,continued 21US The recorder may not work for the TV. 123 456 789 0 Notes • If the supplied remote interferes your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command mode number for an extended period of time, remove the batteries. - TV...
... batteries correctly to operate your TV that can switch between digital and analog ,continued 21US The recorder may not work for the TV. 123 456 789 0 Notes • If the supplied remote interferes your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command mode number for an extended period of time, remove the batteries. - TV...
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The default command mode setting 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, set the command mode number 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."
The default command mode setting 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, set the command mode number 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."
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...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 use the cable box/satellite receiver control, and press ENTER. The...AM Select your set top box. No Disc Easy Setup Select the screen language. "4:3 Pan Scan": For 4:3 screen TVs. appears. • If this recorder? (Changes to the current setting will be made. See "Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Brand Code" (page 121). 24US No Disc Easy Setup Enter the ...
...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 use the cable box/satellite receiver control, and press ENTER. The...AM Select your set top box. No Disc Easy Setup Select the screen language. "4:3 Pan Scan": For 4:3 screen TVs. appears. • If this recorder? (Changes to the current setting will be made. See "Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Brand Code" (page 121). 24US No Disc Easy Setup Enter the ...
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... 86 or 89. 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. You can use the Synchro Rec function (pages... 54 and 80). For connection to the LINE 2 IN jacks of this recorder. Connecting to the LINE 2 IN jacks on the front panel Connect other VCR or similar recording device to (pages 56 and...
... 86 or 89. 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. You can use the Synchro Rec function (pages... 54 and 80). For connection to the LINE 2 IN jacks of this recorder. Connecting to the LINE 2 IN jacks on the front panel Connect other VCR or similar recording device to (pages 56 and...
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... TV in the order shown below. You cannot dub from DVD VIDEOs to this recorder. • Do 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 28US Notes • Do not connect...
... TV in the order shown below. You cannot dub from DVD VIDEOs to this recorder. • Do 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 28US Notes • Do not connect...
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.... Notes • You cannot mix VR mode and Video mode on this product is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with copyright protection technologies are some that a disc's contents will not play on the other equipment Some... software producers designed, some record companies. Depending on the DVD VIDEO, no region code indication may not be played on the same DVD-RW or DVD-R. X Region code Music discs encoded with high-speed discs. Since this recorder plays DVD VIDEOs/VIDEO CDs according to protect copyrights. RDR-XXXX NO. This system...
.... Notes • You cannot mix VR mode and Video mode on this product is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with copyright protection technologies are some that a disc's contents will not play on the other equipment Some... software producers designed, some record companies. Depending on the DVD VIDEO, no region code indication may not be played on the same DVD-RW or DVD-R. X Region code Music discs encoded with high-speed discs. Since this recorder plays DVD VIDEOs/VIDEO CDs according to protect copyrights. RDR-XXXX NO. This system...
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Playback side facing down 3 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to operate the DVD recorder. 2 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE, and place a disc on the recording equipment first. • For simultaneous VHS and DVD operation, see page 9. To stop playback Press x STOP. 34US Notes • To play a disc recorded with a cartridge, remove the disc from the cartridge. Wait until "LOAD" disappears...
Playback side facing down 3 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to operate the DVD recorder. 2 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE, and place a disc on the recording equipment first. • For simultaneous VHS and DVD operation, see page 9. To stop playback Press x STOP. 34US Notes • To play a disc recorded with a cartridge, remove the disc from the cartridge. Wait until "LOAD" disappears...
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...Title List +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -RVR -RVideo RAM The Title List menu displays the program titles on and the TV's input is switched to the recorder. DVD TOP MENU MENU TITLE LIST 123 456 789 0 ORIGINAL/ PLAYLIST M/m/ 3 02 LINE 1 00:31:23 > 03 LINE 1 01:59:00 > 04 ...08:00 PM A Disc type: Displays a disc type. One-Touch Play (for DVD-RWs (VR mode), DVD-Rs (VR mode), and DVD-RAMs. B Movie thumbnail image C Title information: Displays the title number, title name, recording date, and recording mode. Also displays the title type (original or Playlist) for HDMI connections only) ...
...Title List +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -RVR -RVideo RAM The Title List menu displays the program titles on and the TV's input is switched to the recorder. DVD TOP MENU MENU TITLE LIST 123 456 789 0 ORIGINAL/ PLAYLIST M/m/ 3 02 LINE 1 00:31:23 > 03 LINE 1 01:59:00 > 04 ...08:00 PM A Disc type: Displays a disc type. One-Touch Play (for DVD-RWs (VR mode), DVD-Rs (VR mode), and DVD-RAMs. B Movie thumbnail image C Title information: Displays the title number, title name, recording date, and recording mode. Also displays the title type (original or Playlist) for HDMI connections only) ...
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...; The Title List may not appear for DVD-RWs (Video mode), DVD+Rs, or DVD-Rs (Video mode) that cannot be displayed are assigned individual numbers on page 57. Notes • The Title List does not appear for discs created on other DVD recorders. • Letters that have been finalized.... As titles and tracks are replaced with "*." You can also switch the Title List of DVD-RAMs to select either "Title List (Original)" or "Playlist." Playback starts ...
...; The Title List may not appear for DVD-RWs (Video mode), DVD+Rs, or DVD-Rs (Video mode) that cannot be displayed are assigned individual numbers on page 57. Notes • The Title List does not appear for discs created on other DVD recorders. • Letters that have been finalized.... As titles and tracks are replaced with "*." You can also switch the Title List of DVD-RAMs to select either "Title List (Original)" or "Playlist." Playback starts ...