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...196;KYVÄÄ JA NÄKYMÄTÖNTÄ LASERSÄTEILYÄ. RDR-VX555 Serial No CAUTION You are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in the U.S.A ... radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this product. Precautions On safety Should any solid object or liquid fall into an ...outlet. WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this DVD recorder is harmful to eyes, do not open the cabinet. DANGER CAUTION VORSICHT ADVARSEL ADVARSEL ...
...196;KYVÄÄ JA NÄKYMÄTÖNTÄ LASERSÄTEILYÄ. RDR-VX555 Serial No CAUTION You are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in the U.S.A ... radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this product. Precautions On safety Should any solid object or liquid fall into an ...outlet. WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this DVD recorder is harmful to eyes, do not open the cabinet. DANGER CAUTION VORSICHT ADVARSEL ADVARSEL ...
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... DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs containing MP3* audio tracks or JPEG image files) Functions available for DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/ DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs containing MP3* audio tracks or JPEG image files) Functions available for music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in this... +R Meaning Functions available for DVD+RWs Functions available for DVD-RWs in VR (Video Recording) mode Functions available for DVD-RWs in video mode Functions available for DVD+Rs -RVR -RVideo DVD RAM Functions available for DVD-Rs in VR (Video Recording) mode Functions available for DVD-Rs in video mode Functions available...
... DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs containing MP3* audio tracks or JPEG image files) Functions available for DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/ DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs containing MP3* audio tracks or JPEG image files) Functions available for music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in this... +R Meaning Functions available for DVD+RWs Functions available for DVD-RWs in VR (Video Recording) mode Functions available for DVD-RWs in video mode Functions available for DVD+Rs -RVR -RVideo DVD RAM Functions available for DVD-Rs in VR (Video Recording) mode Functions available for DVD-Rs in video mode Functions available...
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...20 Step 6: Preparing the Remote 20 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 33 DVD Operation DVD Playback 35 Playing Discs 35 Playback Options 36 Playing a Title From the ...Recording From Connected Equipment 49 Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec 51 Changing or Canceling DVD Timer Settings (Timer List 53 Recording From Another VCR or Similar Device 54 DVD Editing 56 Before Editing 56 Editing a Title 57 Changing the Name of a Title 60 Creating a Playlist...
...20 Step 6: Preparing the Remote 20 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 33 DVD Operation DVD Playback 35 Playing Discs 35 Playback Options 36 Playing a Title From the ...Recording From Connected Equipment 49 Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec 51 Changing or Canceling DVD Timer Settings (Timer List 53 Recording From Another VCR or Similar Device 54 DVD Editing 56 Before Editing 56 Editing a Title 57 Changing the Name of a Title 60 Creating a Playlist...
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...Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec 80 Changing or Canceling VCR Timer Settings (Timer List 81 Recording From Another VCR or Similar Device 83 Dubbing (TAPE y DVD 84 Dubbing From a VHS Tape to a DVD 84 Dubbing From a DVD to a VHS Tape 85 Finalizing a Disc (Preparing a Disc for ...Playback on Other Equipment 88 DV/D8 Dubbing (DV/D8 t DVD 90 Before DV/D8 Dubbing 90...
...Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec 80 Changing or Canceling VCR Timer Settings (Timer List 81 Recording From Another VCR or Similar Device 83 Dubbing (TAPE y DVD 84 Dubbing From a VHS Tape to a DVD 84 Dubbing From a DVD to a VHS Tape 85 Finalizing a Disc (Preparing a Disc for ...Playback on Other Equipment 88 DV/D8 Dubbing (DV/D8 t DVD 90 Before DV/D8 Dubbing 90...
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... to have the recorder change the channel of DVD discs and VHS tapes. One Touch Dubbing - What is also possible. 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. DVD 123 456 789 0 VIDEO CH 103! 103 VIDEO DVD 8 DVD y VHS Dub in VHS video deck, and allows...
... to have the recorder change the channel of DVD discs and VHS tapes. One Touch Dubbing - What is also possible. 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. DVD 123 456 789 0 VIDEO CH 103! 103 VIDEO DVD 8 DVD y VHS Dub in VHS video deck, and allows...
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...recorded titles Title List Display the Title List to a disc. 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. Playlist Record a program on a disc and select a title ... own program - Original Playlist Operation restrictions Current Operation Playing a VHS tape*1 Recording on a VHS tape Playing a DVD*2 Recording on a DVD Possible Simultaneous Operations VCR Playback VCR Recording DVD Playback DVD Recording - Title List (Original) 1/4 No. Title 01 LINE 1 02 LINE 1 03 LINE 1 04 LINE ...
...recorded titles Title List Display the Title List to a disc. 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. Playlist Record a program on a disc and select a title ... own program - Original Playlist Operation restrictions Current Operation Playing a VHS tape*1 Recording on a VHS tape Playing a DVD*2 Recording on a DVD Possible Simultaneous Operations VCR Playback VCR Recording DVD Playback DVD Recording - Title List (Original) 1/4 No. Title 01 LINE 1 02 LINE 1 03 LINE 1 04 LINE ...
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Once you become familiar with the basic operations, you will find the recorder easy to operate this recorder. How to Use the On-Screen Menus The following three displays are mainly used to use. SYSTEM MENU 123 456 789 0 O RETURN M/m/
Once you become familiar with the basic operations, you will find the recorder easy to operate this recorder. How to Use the On-Screen Menus The following three displays are mainly used to use. SYSTEM MENU 123 456 789 0 O RETURN M/m/
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The sub-menu displays options applicable only to select an option, press Example: The Title List menu Title List (Original) 1/4 No. 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. Press M/m to the selected item. Sub-menu The sub-menu appears when you press OPTIONS. Select an option by pressing M/m and ENTER. ...
The sub-menu displays options applicable only to select an option, press Example: The Title List menu Title List (Original) 1/4 No. 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. Press M/m to the selected item. Sub-menu The sub-menu appears when you press OPTIONS. Select an option by pressing M/m and ENTER. ...
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... ANT IN TO TV Antenna cable (not supplied) to antenna input TV Audio/video cord (not supplied) to SET TOP BOX CONTROL SETTOP BOX CONTROL VCR-DVD recorder LINE 1 IN VIDEO to LINE 1 IN AUDIO AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO L Y R PB SETTOP HDMI OUT...
... ANT IN TO TV Antenna cable (not supplied) to antenna input TV Audio/video cord (not supplied) to SET TOP BOX CONTROL SETTOP BOX CONTROL VCR-DVD recorder LINE 1 IN VIDEO to LINE 1 IN AUDIO AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO L Y R PB SETTOP HDMI OUT...
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... TV or projector INPUT AUDIO R L (red) (white) VIDEO (yellow) S video cord (not supplied) S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO (yellow) to S VIDEO OUT VCR-DVD recorder L R AUDIO AUDIO (white) (red) to the S VIDEO OUT and yellow LINE OUT (VIDEO) jacks at the same time. This will output... signals only. • Do not connect your TV's audio output jacks to the LINE IN (AUDIO L/R) jacks at the same time. • During DVD recording, you cannot watch VHS pictures by pressing VIDEO, as the S VIDEO OUT jack will cause unwanted noise to the LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) jacks. When ...
... TV or projector INPUT AUDIO R L (red) (white) VIDEO (yellow) S video cord (not supplied) S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO (yellow) to S VIDEO OUT VCR-DVD recorder L R AUDIO AUDIO (white) (red) to the S VIDEO OUT and yellow LINE OUT (VIDEO) jacks at the same time. This will output... signals only. • Do not connect your TV's audio output jacks to the LINE IN (AUDIO L/R) jacks at the same time. • During DVD recording, you cannot watch VHS pictures by pressing VIDEO, as the S VIDEO OUT jack will cause unwanted noise to the LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) jacks. When ...
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...OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT L R AUDIO AUDIO : Signal flow * This DVD recorder incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology. HDMI IN TV or projector to HDMI input HDMI cord (not supplied) VCR-DVD recorder HDMI OUT to turn off the recorder before connecting an HDMI cord.... The HDMI indicator lights up on PC displays). • During DVD recording, you cannot watch VHS pictures by pressing VIDEO, as the...
...OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT L R AUDIO AUDIO : Signal flow * This DVD recorder incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology. HDMI IN TV or projector to HDMI input HDMI cord (not supplied) VCR-DVD recorder HDMI OUT to turn off the recorder before connecting an HDMI cord.... The HDMI indicator lights up on PC displays). • During DVD recording, you cannot watch VHS pictures by pressing VIDEO, as the...
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... S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO L Y R PB SETTOP HDMI OUT BOX CONTROL PR OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT L R AUDIO AUDIO 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 97). When using... video input jacks Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks using this connection and then set "Progressive" of the same kind and length. You will output DVD video signals only. 17
... S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO L Y R PB SETTOP HDMI OUT BOX CONTROL PR OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT L R AUDIO AUDIO 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 97). When using... video input jacks Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks using this connection and then set "Progressive" of the same kind and length. You will output DVD video signals only. 17
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... patterns A or B, according to coaxial or optical digital input B [Speakers] Rear (R) Front (L) Center AV amplifier (receiver) with a decoder Front (R) Subwoofer : Signal flow 18 AUDIO OUT L R VCR-DVD recorder HDMI OUT Audio cord (white) (not supplied) (white) (red) (red) to AUDIO OUT (L/R) AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT... input [Speakers] Rear (L) Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) or to the input jack on your AV amplifier (receiver). This will enable you to listen to DVD audio tracks through your AV amplifier (receiver).
... patterns A or B, according to coaxial or optical digital input B [Speakers] Rear (R) Front (L) Center AV amplifier (receiver) with a decoder Front (R) Subwoofer : Signal flow 18 AUDIO OUT L R VCR-DVD recorder HDMI OUT Audio cord (white) (not supplied) (white) (red) (red) to AUDIO OUT (L/R) AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT... input [Speakers] Rear (L) Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) or to the input jack on your AV amplifier (receiver). This will enable you to listen to DVD audio tracks through your AV amplifier (receiver).
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...virtual surround effects of this recorder. • When outputting from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jacks, you cannot switch the bilingual sounds on a DVD-RW (VR mode) or DVD-R (VR mode) by pressing VIDEO. • After you will come from two stereo speakers. Otherwise, no sound or a loud ...page 99). Connect the recorder to do one of Dolby Digital (5.1ch) or DTS (5.1ch). Notes • During DVD recording, the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jacks or HDMI OUT jack output DVD audio signals only. You can also output digital audio signals. Select "Surround1," "Surround2," or "Surround3" in Easy ...
...virtual surround effects of this recorder. • When outputting from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jacks, you cannot switch the bilingual sounds on a DVD-RW (VR mode) or DVD-R (VR mode) by pressing VIDEO. • After you will come from two stereo speakers. Otherwise, no sound or a loud ...page 99). Connect the recorder to do one of Dolby Digital (5.1ch) or DTS (5.1ch). Notes • During DVD recording, the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jacks or HDMI OUT jack output DVD audio signals only. You can also output digital audio signals. Select "Surround1," "Surround2," or "Surround3" in Easy ...
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... OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT L Y R PB SETTOP HDMI OUT BOX CONTROL PR OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Notes • If the supplied remote interferes your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command mode number for a short while before operating the recorder. Be sure to recharge the batteries. - You can operate the...
... OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT L Y R PB SETTOP HDMI OUT BOX CONTROL PR OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Notes • If the supplied remote interferes your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command mode number for a short while before operating the recorder. Be sure to recharge the batteries. - You can operate the...
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..., 05, 18 08, 12 03, 08, 14 07, 18 03, 04, 12 12 14, 15 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." SYSTEM MENU 123 456 789 0 O RETURN M/m/ The default command mode setting for this recorder and ...
..., 05, 18 08, 12 03, 08, 14 07, 18 03, 04, 12 12 14, 15 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." SYSTEM MENU 123 456 789 0 O RETURN M/m/ The default command mode setting for this recorder and ...
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.... 3 Switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the recorder appears on -screen display appears. "Initial setting necessary to operate the DVD recorder will erase all timer settings.) Yes No 6 Select whether or not you use the cable box/satellite receiver control (page 12), select "Yes." No...
.... 3 Switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the recorder appears on -screen display appears. "Initial setting necessary to operate the DVD recorder will erase all timer settings.) Yes No 6 Select whether or not you use the cable box/satellite receiver control (page 12), select "Yes." No...
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... R S video cord (not supplied) Audio/video cord (not supplied) S VIDEO LINE 2 IN VIDEO L AUDIO R (MONO) DV IN to LINE 2 IN VCR-DVD recorder : Signal flow z Hints • When the connected equipment outputs only monaural sound, connect an audio cord to the white LINE IN AUDIO L (mono) jack.... function (pages 51 and 80). If the equipment has an S video jack, you can connect a second DVD player and record DVDs. 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 ...
... R S video cord (not supplied) Audio/video cord (not supplied) S VIDEO LINE 2 IN VIDEO L AUDIO R (MONO) DV IN to LINE 2 IN VCR-DVD recorder : Signal flow z Hints • When the connected equipment outputs only monaural sound, connect an audio cord to the white LINE IN AUDIO L (mono) jack.... function (pages 51 and 80). If the equipment has an S video jack, you can connect a second DVD player and record DVDs. 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 ...
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...) may result. • If you pass the recorder signals via the VCR, you may not receive a clear image on your TV screen. To watch video tapes, watch the tapes through a second line input on your TV. You cannot dub from DVD VIDEOs to this recorder. • Do not connect the output jack... • Do not connect more than one type of video cord between the recorder and your TV in the order shown below. VCR-DVD recorder VCR TV Be sure to connect your VCR to the input jack of this recorder to another equipment's input jack with the other equipment's output jack connected to the...
...) may result. • If you pass the recorder signals via the VCR, you may not receive a clear image on your TV screen. To watch video tapes, watch the tapes through a second line input on your TV. You cannot dub from DVD VIDEOs to this recorder. • Do not connect the output jack... • Do not connect more than one type of video cord between the recorder and your TV in the order shown below. VCR-DVD recorder VCR TV Be sure to connect your VCR to the input jack of this recorder to another equipment's input jack with the other equipment's output jack connected to the...
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...page 88) Format in Video mode*2 (page 47) 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 ...
...page 88) Format in Video mode*2 (page 47) 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 ...
