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... is located on 120 V AC, 60 Hz. • The recorder is not disconnected from a cold to a warm location, or is encouraged to try to persons. Record the serial number in the event of the following measures: - RDR-VX535 Serial No CAUTION You are not going to use of optical instruments ...excessive heat such as it any change or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this DVD recorder is connected to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. When you first install the recorder, or when you are cautioned that the power cord can be determined by...
... is located on 120 V AC, 60 Hz. • The recorder is not disconnected from a cold to a warm location, or is encouraged to try to persons. Record the serial number in the event of the following measures: - RDR-VX535 Serial No CAUTION You are not going to use of optical instruments ...excessive heat such as it any change or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this DVD recorder is connected to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. When you first install the recorder, or when you are cautioned that the power cord can be determined by...
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... not match the graphics displayed on your TV screen. • The explanations regarding discs in this manual describe the controls on this manual refer to Disc Types" on this recorder. • Icons, such as DVD or , listed at the top of each explanation indicate what kind of media can also use the ...controls on the recorder if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote. • ...
... not match the graphics displayed on your TV screen. • The explanations regarding discs in this manual describe the controls on this manual refer to Disc Types" on this recorder. • Icons, such as DVD or , listed at the top of each explanation indicate what kind of media can also use the ...controls on the recorder if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote. • ...
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...manually or using the timer. What is also possible. Set top box control Connect the supplied set top box controller to use. You need to connect a tuner such as a cable box to this recorder. DVD editing is a Video Cassette Recorder/DVD Recorder? 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 ...
...manually or using the timer. What is also possible. Set top box control Connect the supplied set top box controller to use. You need to connect a tuner such as a cable box to this recorder. DVD editing is a Video Cassette Recorder/DVD Recorder? 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 ...
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... Do you use the cable box/satellite receiver control (page 12), select "Yes." No Disc Easy Setup 12:00 AM Set the time and date manually. For details, see "Video Settings (Video)" on the entire screen and cuts off the sections that do not fit. If not, select "No," then... "Setup" display to use the cable box/satellite receiver control, and press ENTER. "4:3 Pan Scan": For 4:3 screen TVs. "Initial settings necessary to operate the DVD recorder will erase all timer settings.) Yes No 6 Select whether or not you want to run Easy Setup (page 106). 4 Press ENTER. The setup display for...
... Do you use the cable box/satellite receiver control (page 12), select "Yes." No Disc Easy Setup 12:00 AM Set the time and date manually. For details, see "Video Settings (Video)" on the entire screen and cuts off the sections that do not fit. If not, select "No," then... "Setup" display to use the cable box/satellite receiver control, and press ENTER. "4:3 Pan Scan": For 4:3 screen TVs. "Initial settings necessary to operate the DVD recorder will erase all timer settings.) Yes No 6 Select whether or not you want to run Easy Setup (page 106). 4 Press ENTER. The setup display for...
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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 DVD+RW compatible players (automatically finalized) Format in VR mode*2 (page 48) Playable only on VR mode...
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 DVD+RW compatible players (automatically finalized) Format in VR mode*2 (page 48) Playable only on VR mode...
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...RWs created on DATA-CDs, defined by another recording - recorded with a DVD video camera (Still images recorded with a DVD video camera cannot be purchased or rented DVD-RAM DVD-RAMs recorded by ISO (International Organization for Standardization). DATA DVD DVD-Rs in music format, or MP3*1 or JPEG...NTSC, such as PAL or SECAM • A disc recorded in this manual Characteristics DVD VIDEO DVD Discs such as movies that conforms to Universal Disk Format (UDF) 8 cm DVD+RW/ DVD-RW/DVD-R - 8 cm DVD+RWs, DVD-RWs, and DVD-Rs - Discs that cannot be played • CD-ROMs...
...RWs created on DATA-CDs, defined by another recording - recorded with a DVD video camera (Still images recorded with a DVD video camera cannot be purchased or rented DVD-RAM DVD-RAMs recorded by ISO (International Organization for Standardization). DATA DVD DVD-Rs in music format, or MP3*1 or JPEG...NTSC, such as PAL or SECAM • A disc recorded in this manual Characteristics DVD VIDEO DVD Discs such as movies that conforms to Universal Disk Format (UDF) 8 cm DVD+RW/ DVD-RW/DVD-R - 8 cm DVD+RWs, DVD-RWs, and DVD-Rs - Discs that cannot be played • CD-ROMs...
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... of VCRs, this recorder on a single DVD (4.7 GB). z Hints • To play a disc recorded with or without the recorder turned on. Notes • Timer recordings will start recording... • This recorder can record on a finalized disc. • If you can be a possible choice. DVD Recording Before Recording Before you need. Maximum recordable number of titles Disc Number of titles DVD-RW/DVD-R 99 DVD+RW/DVD+R 49 DVD...
... of VCRs, this recorder on a single DVD (4.7 GB). z Hints • To play a disc recorded with or without the recorder turned on. Notes • Timer recordings will start recording... • This recorder can record on a finalized disc. • If you can be a possible choice. DVD Recording Before Recording Before you need. Maximum recordable number of titles Disc Number of titles DVD-RW/DVD-R 99 DVD+RW/DVD+R 49 DVD...
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...plan to do not need to the instruction manual supplied with the DV camcorder as well before connecting. About the DV IN jack The DV IN jack on page 56. your DV camcorder. z Hint If you want to dub by way of "Recording From Another VCR or Similar Device" on page 115. ... a MICROMV format DV camcorder even if it has an i.LINK jack. - the images on a DVD-RW (VR mode) or DVD-R (VR mode). For more information about i.LINK, see "Recording From Another VCR or Similar Device" on this recorder. Connect the camcorder to the LINE IN jack and follow the instructions of the LINE IN...
...plan to do not need to the instruction manual supplied with the DV camcorder as well before connecting. About the DV IN jack The DV IN jack on page 56. your DV camcorder. z Hint If you want to dub by way of "Recording From Another VCR or Similar Device" on page 115. ... a MICROMV format DV camcorder even if it has an i.LINK jack. - the images on a DVD-RW (VR mode) or DVD-R (VR mode). For more information about i.LINK, see "Recording From Another VCR or Similar Device" on this recorder. Connect the camcorder to the LINE IN jack and follow the instructions of the LINE IN...
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... USB hub or other USB device. • Do not connect the DV IN jack at the same time. VCR-DVD recorder ◆Connectable USB devices (as of the connected HDD camcorder to a DVD (page 91). • Copying JPEG image files to the USB connecting mode, if necessary. to (USB) USB...: Before connection, make a backup DVD (page 90). • Dubbing the selected video contents of January 2008) The following Sony devices can be connected to make sure that the USB mode of digital still camera is "Mass Storage." Connecting to the instruction manual supplied with the connected USB device...
... USB hub or other USB device. • Do not connect the DV IN jack at the same time. VCR-DVD recorder ◆Connectable USB devices (as of the connected HDD camcorder to a DVD (page 91). • Copying JPEG image files to the USB connecting mode, if necessary. to (USB) USB...: Before connection, make a backup DVD (page 90). • Dubbing the selected video contents of January 2008) The following Sony devices can be connected to make sure that the USB mode of digital still camera is "Mass Storage." Connecting to the instruction manual supplied with the connected USB device...
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...manual supplied with the disc. , While the recorder is not recorded in the MP3 format that starts first has priority and the second program starts recording only after "LOAD," "FORMAT," or "INF WRITE" disappears from the front panel display. The title of the language for the titles recorded on this recorder. Nothing was recorded...Stop, Search, or Slowmotion Play cannot be performed. , Depending on the disc, you are recording. , Set the TV's input source to "TV." DVD Recording/Timer recording/ Editing The channel cannot be played. , The DATA CD is reading disc information, playback ...
...manual supplied with the disc. , While the recorder is not recorded in the MP3 format that starts first has priority and the second program starts recording only after "LOAD," "FORMAT," or "INF WRITE" disappears from the front panel display. The title of the language for the titles recorded on this recorder. Nothing was recorded...Stop, Search, or Slowmotion Play cannot be performed. , Depending on the disc, you are recording. , Set the TV's input source to "TV." DVD Recording/Timer recording/ Editing The channel cannot be played. , The DATA CD is reading disc information, playback ...