Instructions Manual
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... numbers are cautioned that interference will increase eye hazard. Record the serial number in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this DVD recorder is intended to alert the user to the presence of the unit. RDR-VX555 Serial No CAUTION You are located at a qualified service shop. However, there is connected. - If...
... numbers are cautioned that interference will increase eye hazard. Record the serial number in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this DVD recorder is intended to alert the user to the presence of the unit. RDR-VX555 Serial No CAUTION You are located at a qualified service shop. However, there is connected. - If...
Instructions Manual
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...names as those on the remote. • The on-screen display illustrations used in this manual may not match the graphics displayed on your TV screen. • The explanations regarding discs in this manual describe the controls on the remote. The explanations do not apply to discs created on this... recorder. About this manual • Instructions in this manual refer to discs that are created on other recorders and played back on this recorder. Icon +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R Meaning Functions available for ...
...names as those on the remote. • The on-screen display illustrations used in this manual may not match the graphics displayed on your TV screen. • The explanations regarding discs in this manual describe the controls on the remote. The explanations do not apply to discs created on this... recorder. About this manual • Instructions in this manual refer to discs that are created on other recorders and played back on this recorder. Icon +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R Meaning Functions available for ...
Instructions Manual
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... receiver - DVD 123 456 789 0 VIDEO CH 103! 103 VIDEO DVD 8 VIDEO DVD Easy selection between a DVD disc and VHS tape with built-in either manually or using the timer. DVD editing is a Video Cassette Recorder/DVD Recorder? DVD y VHS Dub in VHS video deck, and allows recording/playback of a button... simple press of DVD discs and VHS tapes. 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.
... receiver - DVD 123 456 789 0 VIDEO CH 103! 103 VIDEO DVD 8 VIDEO DVD Easy selection between a DVD disc and VHS tape with built-in either manually or using the timer. DVD editing is a Video Cassette Recorder/DVD Recorder? DVD y VHS Dub in VHS video deck, and allows recording/playback of a button... simple press of DVD discs and VHS tapes. 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.
Instructions Manual
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... "Easy Setup" in the "Setup" display to step 6. 8 Select "OK," and press ENTER. No Disc Easy Setup 12:00 AM Set the time and date manually. English Français Español No Disc Easy Setup Enter the brand code of the connected TV appears. 24 Month Day Year 01...
... "Easy Setup" in the "Setup" display to step 6. 8 Select "OK," and press ENTER. No Disc Easy Setup 12:00 AM Set the time and date manually. English Français Español No Disc Easy Setup Enter the brand code of the connected TV appears. 24 Month Day Year 01...
Instructions Manual
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...of this recorder. In this recorder. Do not connect to the LINE IN jacks of the audio/ video cord. Other VCR, etc. See also the instruction manual supplied with the connected equipment. If the equipment has an S video jack, you can use the Synchro Rec function (...pages 51 and 80). Hookups and Settings Connecting Another VCR or Similar Device After disconnecting the recorder's power cord from connected equipment...
...of this recorder. In this recorder. Do not connect to the LINE IN jacks of the audio/ video cord. Other VCR, etc. See also the instruction manual supplied with the connected equipment. If the equipment has an S video jack, you can use the Synchro Rec function (...pages 51 and 80). Hookups and Settings Connecting Another VCR or Similar Device After disconnecting the recorder's power cord from connected equipment...
Instructions Manual
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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 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 67...
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 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 67...
Instructions Manual
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... with a different region code (see page 34) • A disc recorded in a color system other than NTSC, such as movies that are not recorded in This Manual DVD DVD-RAM - Discs that cannot be played • CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs that can be purchased or rented DVD-RAMs recorded by...
... with a different region code (see page 34) • A disc recorded in a color system other than NTSC, such as movies that are not recorded in This Manual DVD DVD-RAM - Discs that cannot be played • CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs that can be purchased or rented DVD-RAMs recorded by...
Instructions Manual
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See also the tuner's instruction manual. Notes • Timer recordings will start recording... • This recorder can be displayed differently from the mode you selected when recording. Recording mode Approximate recording ... decrease for recorded titles is your priority, "SLP" can record on various disc types. Recording a program with poor reception, or a program or video source of VCRs, this recorder on other than HQ, the recorder compresses the audio/video data before recording. DVD Recording Before Recording Before you start with or without...
See also the tuner's instruction manual. Notes • Timer recordings will start recording... • This recorder can be displayed differently from the mode you selected when recording. Recording mode Approximate recording ... decrease for recorded titles is your priority, "SLP" can record on various disc types. Recording a program with poor reception, or a program or video source of VCRs, this recorder on other than HQ, the recorder compresses the audio/video data before recording. DVD Recording Before Recording Before you start with or without...
Instructions Manual
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Press TRACKING +/- repeatedly until the distortion disappears. Or, eject the tape and reinsert it. 70 The tracking meter appears. on the recorder at the same time for more than ten seconds. Press TRACKING +/-. Adjusting the picture (tracking) You can manually adjust tracking if the recording quality is too poor to be remedied by the VCR's automatic tracking (a tracking meter appears during the automatic tracking). Tracking Tracking meter To resume automatic tracking Press TRACKING + and TRACKING -
Press TRACKING +/- repeatedly until the distortion disappears. Or, eject the tape and reinsert it. 70 The tracking meter appears. on the recorder at the same time for more than ten seconds. Press TRACKING +/-. Adjusting the picture (tracking) You can manually adjust tracking if the recording quality is too poor to be remedied by the VCR's automatic tracking (a tracking meter appears during the automatic tracking). Tracking Tracking meter To resume automatic tracking Press TRACKING + and TRACKING -
Instructions Manual
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... turned on. Once started, the recorder cannot be correctly recorded on the tape again, cover the tab hole with adhesive tape. To record on the VCR. Maximum recording time Tape Length T-120 T-160 T-180 SP EP 2 hrs 6 hrs 2 hrs 40 mins 8 hrs 3 hrs 9 hrs 75 The recorder... Before Recording Before you start with EP mode. VCR Recording Safety tab Recording mode "EP" (Extended Play) and "SP" (Standard Play) is connected to a tuner such as "SP." See also the tuner's instruction manual. Programs that the recorder is available for recording mode (tape speed). "EP" provides recording ...
... turned on. Once started, the recorder cannot be correctly recorded on the tape again, cover the tab hole with adhesive tape. To record on the VCR. Maximum recording time Tape Length T-120 T-160 T-180 SP EP 2 hrs 6 hrs 2 hrs 40 mins 8 hrs 3 hrs 9 hrs 75 The recorder... Before Recording Before you start with EP mode. VCR Recording Safety tab Recording mode "EP" (Extended Play) and "SP" (Standard Play) is connected to a tuner such as "SP." See also the tuner's instruction manual. Programs that the recorder is available for recording mode (tape speed). "EP" provides recording ...
Instructions Manual
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...any other equipment that erasing unwanted scenes does not free up disc space for DVD-Rs (VR mode). See the instruction manual supplied with this recorder. your digital video camera. Hookups VCR-DVD recorder DV IN to DV IN i.LINK cable (not supplied) to the i.LINK standard. Connecting a Digital Video... a Digital Video Camera to the DV IN Jack," and then move on to start using the "DV/D8 Edit" functions of "Recording From Another VCR or Similar Device" on the tape contain copy protection signals, which limit recording. Note that has an i.LINK (DV) jack, and record digital signals...
...any other equipment that erasing unwanted scenes does not free up disc space for DVD-Rs (VR mode). See the instruction manual supplied with this recorder. your digital video camera. Hookups VCR-DVD recorder DV IN to DV IN i.LINK cable (not supplied) to the i.LINK standard. Connecting a Digital Video... a Digital Video Camera to the DV IN Jack," and then move on to start using the "DV/D8 Edit" functions of "Recording From Another VCR or Similar Device" on the tape contain copy protection signals, which limit recording. Note that has an i.LINK (DV) jack, and record digital signals...
Instructions Manual
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... password Title List 10:10 AM Timer Edit Create the password. Clock Set 10:10 AM Title List Timer Edit Set the time and date manually. The clock setting display appears. Example: When "16:9" is displayed next to make clock settings for the recorder. 1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is...
... password Title List 10:10 AM Timer Edit Create the password. Clock Set 10:10 AM Title List Timer Edit Set the time and date manually. The clock setting display appears. Example: When "16:9" is displayed next to make clock settings for the recorder. 1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is...
Instructions Manual
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... type of TV, tuner, or decoder connected to the recorder. 1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is not clear, unnatural or not to the instruction manual supplied with bands on the upper and lower portions of output from the HDMI OUT jack. Video Title List Timer Edit Dubbing Disc Setting TV...
... type of TV, tuner, or decoder connected to the recorder. 1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is not clear, unnatural or not to the instruction manual supplied with bands on the upper and lower portions of output from the HDMI OUT jack. Video Title List Timer Edit Dubbing Disc Setting TV...
Instructions Manual
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... front panel display. If the programs start immediately after z REC is not correctly displayed. , The recorder can only display numbers and alphabet. See the instruction manual supplied with the disc. , While the recorder is selected (page 42). The JPEG image file cannot be played. , The DATA CD is not recorded in...
... front panel display. If the programs start immediately after z REC is not correctly displayed. , The recorder can only display numbers and alphabet. See the instruction manual supplied with the disc. , While the recorder is selected (page 42). The JPEG image file cannot be played. , The DATA CD is not recorded in...
Instructions Manual
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... the i.LINK jack, and for the equipment to be connected to be connected. Mbps stands for IEEE 1394 data transport bus proposed by SONY, and is a trademark approved by the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable). i.LINK functions on this recorder For details on this recorder ... of equipment can be sent or received in two directions between equipment having two or more i.LINK jacks (DV jacks), see the instruction manual of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. Note Normally, only one second. What is a digital serial interface for handling digital video, digital audio and...
... the i.LINK jack, and for the equipment to be connected to be connected. Mbps stands for IEEE 1394 data transport bus proposed by SONY, and is a trademark approved by the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable). i.LINK functions on this recorder For details on this recorder ... of equipment can be sent or received in two directions between equipment having two or more i.LINK jacks (DV jacks), see the instruction manual of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. Note Normally, only one second. What is a digital serial interface for handling digital video, digital audio and...
Quick Start Guide
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... your cable box/satellite receiver" at the end of Brand Codes Cable box brand Code number Sony 1006 Scientific Atlanta Motorola Pace 0008,0277,0017,00 06,0237,0025,0477, 0207,0877... press ,. Playback starts from the front panel display. Playback the Recorded VHS Tape 1 Press VIDEO to operate the VCR. 2 Press / to find the point you have a standard TV, select either "4:3 Letter... ENTER Enter Return SYSTEM MENU Exit Easy Setup 12:00 AM Set the time and date manually. This will erase all timer settings.) Yes No Move ENTER Enter Return SYSTEM MENU Exit...
... your cable box/satellite receiver" at the end of Brand Codes Cable box brand Code number Sony 1006 Scientific Atlanta Motorola Pace 0008,0277,0017,00 06,0237,0025,0477, 0207,0877... press ,. Playback starts from the front panel display. Playback the Recorded VHS Tape 1 Press VIDEO to operate the VCR. 2 Press / to find the point you have a standard TV, select either "4:3 Letter... ENTER Enter Return SYSTEM MENU Exit Easy Setup 12:00 AM Set the time and date manually. This will erase all timer settings.) Yes No Move ENTER Enter Return SYSTEM MENU Exit...