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...the user is placed in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this product. On power sources • Operate the recorder only on the lenses inside the enclosure. UNNGÅ... on 120 V AC, 60 Hz. • The recorder is harmful to eyes, do not open the cabinet. If this DVD recorder is not disconnected from the wall socket immediately in the literature...Record the serial number in the recorder. • If the recorder is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, or is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the FCC Rules. RDR-VX535...
...the user is placed in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this product. On power sources • Operate the recorder only on the lenses inside the enclosure. UNNGÅ... on 120 V AC, 60 Hz. • The recorder is harmful to eyes, do not open the cabinet. If this DVD recorder is not disconnected from the wall socket immediately in the literature...Record the serial number in the recorder. • If the recorder is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, or is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the FCC Rules. RDR-VX535...
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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...
Operating Instructions
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... receiver (page 12). You need to connect a tuner such as a cable box to use. DVD 123 456 789 0 VIDEO CH 103! 103 VIDEO DVD 8US 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...
... receiver (page 12). You need to connect a tuner such as a cable box to use. DVD 123 456 789 0 VIDEO CH 103! 103 VIDEO DVD 8US 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...
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Playlist Record a program on a DVD Possible Simultaneous Operations VCR Playback VCR Recording DVD Playback DVD Recording - Yes Yes*3 No Yes - You can also record from LINE1 and LINE2 at the same time. 9US Quick access to a DVD. 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 Length Edit 01:29:03...
Playlist Record a program on a DVD Possible Simultaneous Operations VCR Playback VCR Recording DVD Playback DVD Recording - Yes Yes*3 No Yes - You can also record from LINE1 and LINE2 at the same time. 9US Quick access to a DVD. 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 Length Edit 01:29:03...
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Sub-menu The sub-menu appears when you press OPTIONS. The sub-menu displays options applicable only to select an option, press The displayed options differ depending on the situation and disc type. 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. The displayed options differ depending on the media type. Example: The Title List menu Title List (Original) 1/4 No. Title 01 ...
Sub-menu The sub-menu appears when you press OPTIONS. The sub-menu displays options applicable only to select an option, press The displayed options differ depending on the situation and disc type. 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. The displayed options differ depending on the media type. Example: The Title List menu Title List (Original) 1/4 No. Title 01 ...
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... channel on the cable box/satellite receiver. With this connection. ,continued 13US Be sure that the cable box or satellite receiver is turned on the recorder (LINE1) to the input jack connected to the AUDIO L/R jacks. Place the set "Line1 Input" to "S-Video" in the "Video" setup (page 99). When... 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 AUDIO ...
... channel on the cable box/satellite receiver. With this connection. ,continued 13US Be sure that the cable box or satellite receiver is turned on the recorder (LINE1) to the input jack connected to the AUDIO L/R jacks. Place the set "Line1 Input" to "S-Video" in the "Video" setup (page 99). When... 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 AUDIO ...
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...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 LINE OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) HDMI OUT SET 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 : Signal flow When playing "wide screen" images Some recorded images may not fit your TV's audio output jacks to the LINE IN (AUDIO L/R) jacks at the same time. To change the picture size, see...
...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 LINE OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) HDMI OUT SET 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 : Signal flow When playing "wide screen" images Some recorded images may not fit your TV's audio output jacks to the LINE IN (AUDIO L/R) jacks at the same time. To change the picture size, see...
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... 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 not HDCP compliant (e.g., DVI jacks on PC displays). • During DVD recording, you cannot watch VHS pictures by pressing VIDEO,... as below: • One-Touch Play (page 38) • System Power-Off When you must use this connection. "Player" appears on the TV's remote, the components compatible with the component. • The recorder ...
... 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 not HDCP compliant (e.g., DVI jacks on PC displays). • During DVD recording, you cannot watch VHS pictures by pressing VIDEO,... as below: • One-Touch Play (page 38) • System Power-Off When you must use this connection. "Player" appears on the TV's remote, the components compatible with the component. • The recorder ...
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... 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 "On" in the "Setup" display (page 99). Hookups ... watch VHS pictures by pressing VIDEO, as the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks will enjoy accurate color reproduction and high quality images. You will output DVD video signals only. 17US When using a component video cord (not supplied) or three video cords (not supplied) of "Video" to the...
... 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 "On" in the "Setup" display (page 99). Hookups ... watch VHS pictures by pressing VIDEO, as the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks will enjoy accurate color reproduction and high quality images. You will output DVD video signals only. 17US When using a component video cord (not supplied) or three video cords (not supplied) of "Video" to the...
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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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..."Surround3" in the "Audio" setup (page 100). switch the bilingual sounds on a DVD-RW/DVD-R (VR mode) by pressing VIDEO. 19US Note During DVD recording, the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack outputs DVD audio signals only. and worldwide patents issued & pending. use the virtual surround effects of ... a Dolby*1 Digital or DTS*2 decoder and a digital input jack. Hookups and Settings A Connecting to a digital audio input jack Use this recorder. - 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 ...
..."Surround3" in the "Audio" setup (page 100). switch the bilingual sounds on a DVD-RW/DVD-R (VR mode) by pressing VIDEO. 19US Note During DVD recording, the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack outputs DVD audio signals only. and worldwide patents issued & pending. use the virtual surround effects of ... a Dolby*1 Digital or DTS*2 decoder and a digital input jack. Hookups and Settings A Connecting to a digital audio input jack Use this recorder. - 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 ...
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...the battery compartment. Observe the following : Press TV "/1 TV VOL +/- 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 the buttons below may... not respond to the remote. • With normal use this recorder (page 22). • Use the batteries correctly to use a ...
...the battery compartment. Observe the following : Press TV "/1 TV VOL +/- 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 the buttons below may... not respond to the remote. • With normal use this recorder (page 22). • Use the batteries correctly to use a ...
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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." The default command mode setting for this recorder and the supplied remote is DVD 3.
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... then press ENTER. No Disc Easy Setup Select the screen language. 3 Switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the recorder appears on page 98. You can change them later using setup." For details, see "Video Settings (Video)" on your TV screen. appears. ... appears. "4:3 Pan Scan": For 4:3 screen TVs. 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 run Easy Setup (page 106). 4 Press ENTER. "Initial settings necessary...
... then press ENTER. No Disc Easy Setup Select the screen language. 3 Switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the recorder appears on page 98. You can change them later using setup." For details, see "Video Settings (Video)" on your TV screen. appears. ... appears. "4:3 Pan Scan": For 4:3 screen TVs. 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 run Easy Setup (page 106). 4 Press ENTER. "Initial settings necessary...
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...Connecting to the LINE 2 IN jacks on the front panel, see page 86 or 89. 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 z Hints • When the connected equipment outputs only monaural ...). ,continued 27US 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. Other VCR, etc. You can use the Synchro Rec ...
...Connecting to the LINE 2 IN jacks on the front panel, see page 86 or 89. 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 z Hints • When the connected equipment outputs only monaural ...). ,continued 27US 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. Other VCR, etc. You can use the Synchro Rec ...
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... at the same time. • Pictures containing copy protection signals that prohibit any copying cannot be recorded. Line input 1 VCR VCR-DVD recorder TV Line input 2 28US Noise (feedback) may result. • If you pass the recorder signals via the VCR, you may not receive a clear image on your TV screen. Notes • Do not connect more...
... at the same time. • Pictures containing copy protection signals that prohibit any copying cannot be recorded. Line input 1 VCR VCR-DVD recorder TV Line input 2 28US Noise (feedback) may result. • If you pass the recorder signals via the VCR, you may not receive a clear image on your TV screen. Notes • Do not connect more...
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...which mates DVD recorded material on one side with copyright protection technologies are some that the disc is not playable. Also, you cannot record on the other equipment Some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVDRs, or CD-RWs/CD-Rs cannot be played on this recorder, the data may be available. RDR-XXXX NO.... Note on the same DVD-RW or...
...which mates DVD recorded material on one side with copyright protection technologies are some that the disc is not playable. Also, you cannot record on the other equipment Some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVDRs, or CD-RWs/CD-Rs cannot be played on this recorder, the data may be available. RDR-XXXX NO.... Note on the same DVD-RW or...
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.../CLOSE to operate the DVD recorder. 2 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE, and place a disc on the disc tray. Notes • To play a disc recorded with other equipment on this recorder, finalize the disc on the disc. • When playing a DVD+RW, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD-R, and DVD-RAM, you can select...CD, playback starts automatically depending on the recording equipment first. • For simultaneous VHS and DVD operation, see page 9. Using the DVD's Menu +RW -RWVideo +R -RVideo DVD When you play a DVD VIDEO, or a finalized DVD+RW, DVD-RW (Video mode), DVD+R, or DVD-R (Video mode), you can display the...
.../CLOSE to operate the DVD recorder. 2 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE, and place a disc on the disc tray. Notes • To play a disc recorded with other equipment on this recorder, finalize the disc on the disc. • When playing a DVD+RW, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD-R, and DVD-RAM, you can select...CD, playback starts automatically depending on the recording equipment first. • For simultaneous VHS and DVD operation, see page 9. Using the DVD's Menu +RW -RWVideo +R -RVideo DVD When you play a DVD VIDEO, or a finalized DVD+RW, DVD-RW (Video mode), DVD+R, or DVD-R (Video mode), you can display the...
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... Playlist) for HDMI" to "On" in the "Features" setup (page 104) to the recorder. Set "Control 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. " " indicates a protected title, while " " indicates unprotected. One-Touch Play (for HDMI connections...
... Playlist) for HDMI" to "On" in the "Features" setup (page 104) to the recorder. Set "Control 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. " " indicates a protected title, while " " indicates unprotected. One-Touch Play (for HDMI connections...
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... the selected title on the disc, select the title or track by track or scene. For details, see "Edit options for discs created on other DVD recorders. • Letters that have been finalized. z Hint You can switch the Title List to show an original or Playlist. To view a title, ...-menu appears. 5 Select "Play," and press ENTER. Number buttons 123 456 789 0 M/m/ Searching for a Title/ Chapter/Track, etc. +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -RVR -RVideo DVD RAM VCD You can also search for a scene using the time code. As titles and tracks are replaced with "*." About the Title List for...
... the selected title on the disc, select the title or track by track or scene. For details, see "Edit options for discs created on other DVD recorders. • Letters that have been finalized. z Hint You can switch the Title List to show an original or Playlist. To view a title, ...-menu appears. 5 Select "Play," and press ENTER. Number buttons 123 456 789 0 M/m/ Searching for a Title/ Chapter/Track, etc. +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -RVR -RVideo DVD RAM VCD You can also search for a scene using the time code. As titles and tracks are replaced with "*." About the Title List for...