Instructions Manual
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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...
Instructions Manual
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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...
Instructions Manual
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...in VHS video deck, and allows recording/playback of a button. 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 select the media format you want to use.... Note that copy-protected signals will not be recorded. DVD 123 456 789 0 VIDEO CH 103! 103 VIDEO DVD 8 Control your cable...
...in VHS video deck, and allows recording/playback of a button. 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 select the media format you want to use.... Note that copy-protected signals will not be recorded. DVD 123 456 789 0 VIDEO CH 103! 103 VIDEO DVD 8 Control your cable...
Instructions Manual
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... as you like without changing the original contents. Title List (Original) 1/4 No. Yes Yes*3 No Yes - 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. Quick access to recorded titles Title List Display the Title List to a disc. Title 01 LINE...
... as you like without changing the original contents. Title List (Original) 1/4 No. Yes Yes*3 No Yes - 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. Quick access to recorded titles Title List Display the Title List to a disc. Title 01 LINE...
Instructions Manual
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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...
Instructions Manual
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...connect to the S VIDEO OUT and yellow LINE OUT (VIDEO) 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...IN (AUDIO L/R) jacks at the same time. To change the picture size, see page 96. This will output DVD video signals only. • Do not connect your TV's speakers. ,continued 15 To enjoy higher quality images, ...(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 LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) jacks.
...connect to the S VIDEO OUT and yellow LINE OUT (VIDEO) 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...IN (AUDIO L/R) jacks at the same time. To change the picture size, see page 96. This will output DVD video signals only. • Do not connect your TV's speakers. ,continued 15 To enjoy higher quality images, ...(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 LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) jacks.
Instructions Manual
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... signals only. 16 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. Notes • You cannot connect the HDMI OUT jack to DVI jacks ... 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 : Signal flow * This DVD recorder incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology. If your TV has an HDMI input jack Connect the HDMI* OUT jack using a certified HDMI...
... signals only. 16 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. Notes • You cannot connect the HDMI OUT jack to DVI jacks ... 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 : Signal flow * This DVD recorder incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology. If your TV has an HDMI input jack Connect the HDMI* OUT jack using a certified HDMI...
Instructions Manual
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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 the LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) jacks. COMPONENT VIDEO IN Y PB... 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 the LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) jacks. COMPONENT VIDEO IN Y PB... 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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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 ... DIGITAL AUDIO OUT HDMI cord (not supplied) Optical digital cord (not supplied) or to HDMI input [Speakers] Rear (L) Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) or to DVD audio tracks through your AV amplifier (receiver). This will enable you to listen to coaxial or optical digital input B [Speakers] Rear (R) Front (L) Center AV amplifier...
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 ... DIGITAL AUDIO OUT HDMI cord (not supplied) Optical digital cord (not supplied) or to HDMI input [Speakers] Rear (L) Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) or to DVD audio tracks through your AV amplifier (receiver). This will enable you to listen to coaxial or optical digital input B [Speakers] Rear (R) Front (L) Center AV amplifier...
Instructions Manual
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... AUDIO L 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...the LINE 2 IN jacks of this case, connect the equipment to the LINE 1 IN jacks (page 13). 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...
... AUDIO L 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...the LINE 2 IN jacks of this case, connect the equipment to the LINE 1 IN jacks (page 13). 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...
Instructions Manual
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... more than one type of video cord between the recorder and your TV. Line input 1 VCR VCR-DVD recorder TV Line input 2 28 Noise (feedback) may result. • If you pass the recorder signals via the VCR, you may not receive a clear image on your TV at the same time. •...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 screen. VCR-DVD recorder VCR TV Be sure to connect your VCR to the input jack...
... more than one type of video cord between the recorder and your TV. Line input 1 VCR VCR-DVD recorder TV Line input 2 28 Noise (feedback) may result. • If you pass the recorder signals via the VCR, you may not receive a clear image on your TV at the same time. •...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 screen. VCR-DVD recorder VCR TV Be sure to connect your VCR to the input jack...
Instructions Manual
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... from the mode you selected when recording. Notes • Timer recordings will start recording... • This recorder can record on a single DVD (4.7 GB). For example, if picture quality is correctly made in a recording mode other equipment, finalize the disc (page 88). Recording a... time is present, recorded data size increases, and available recording time becomes shorter. DVD Recording Before Recording Before you start with poor reception, or a program or video source of VCRs, this recorder on . The recorder automatically turns off after sampling the recorded data ...
... from the mode you selected when recording. Notes • Timer recordings will start recording... • This recorder can record on a single DVD (4.7 GB). For example, if picture quality is correctly made in a recording mode other equipment, finalize the disc (page 88). Recording a... time is present, recorded data size increases, and available recording time becomes shorter. DVD Recording Before Recording Before you start with poor reception, or a program or video source of VCRs, this recorder on . The recorder automatically turns off after sampling the recorded data ...
Instructions Manual
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...LSP SLP EP LP ESP For details about the recording mode, see page 46. 7 Press z REC. Note that it may take a few seconds for DVD+R DL (Double Layer) discs. To watch a VHS tape while recording Press VIDEO to the connected input (LINE1 or LINE2). Each press increases the time ...this recorder on the cable box/ satellite receiver's side. 6 Press REC MODE repeatedly to stop the recording or the disc is switched to operate the VCR, insert a tape, then press H PLAY. The recorder returns to set the duration. or INPUT repeatedly to select the channel or input source you ...
...LSP SLP EP LP ESP For details about the recording mode, see page 46. 7 Press z REC. Note that it may take a few seconds for DVD+R DL (Double Layer) discs. To watch a VHS tape while recording Press VIDEO to the connected input (LINE1 or LINE2). Each press increases the time ...this recorder on the cable box/ satellite receiver's side. 6 Press REC MODE repeatedly to stop the recording or the disc is switched to operate the VCR, insert a tape, then press H PLAY. The recorder returns to set the duration. or INPUT repeatedly to select the channel or input source you ...
Instructions Manual
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... you do not want to change the display (page 44). Select the interval, "5 Min" (default) or "15 Min" in "DVD Auto Chapter" of a program. DVD Timer Recording From Connected Equipment +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -RVR -RVideo You can use the Synchro Rec function (page 51). Note that... the maximum continuous recording time for a total of 12 programs together with DVD and VCR timer recording, up to change the display. Press the button repeatedly to one month in advance. Contents beyond this time will automatically ...
... you do not want to change the display (page 44). Select the interval, "5 Min" (default) or "15 Min" in "DVD Auto Chapter" of a program. DVD Timer Recording From Connected Equipment +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -RVR -RVideo You can use the Synchro Rec function (page 51). Note that... the maximum continuous recording time for a total of 12 programs together with DVD and VCR timer recording, up to change the display. Press the button repeatedly to one month in advance. Contents beyond this time will automatically ...
Instructions Manual
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... video camera connected to the connection you made. DVD 123 456 789 0 INPUT z REC x STOP REC MODE 1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder. 2 Insert a recordable disc. 3 Press INPUT repeatedly to select an input source according to the DV IN jack, see "Connecting Another VCR or Similar Device" on the front panel if the... the DV IN jack on page 27. • You cannot change the timer settings for a recording currently underway. • The Timer List displays both the DVD recorder and VCR timer settings. The front panel display changes as follows: LINE1 LINE2 DV 54
... video camera connected to the connection you made. DVD 123 456 789 0 INPUT z REC x STOP REC MODE 1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder. 2 Insert a recordable disc. 3 Press INPUT repeatedly to select an input source according to the DV IN jack, see "Connecting Another VCR or Similar Device" on the front panel if the... the DV IN jack on page 27. • You cannot change the timer settings for a recording currently underway. • The Timer List displays both the DVD recorder and VCR timer settings. The front panel display changes as follows: LINE1 LINE2 DV 54
Instructions Manual
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... recordings made on the TV screen, press DISPLAY. "Auto Play" of S-VHS tapes recorded in the front panel display resets to the VCR while playing a disc, DVD playback stops. • The VCR does not record in S-VHS format, but will play , but picture quality will be lower than usual SVHS. CLEAR H PLAY x STOP...
... recordings made on the TV screen, press DISPLAY. "Auto Play" of S-VHS tapes recorded in the front panel display resets to the VCR while playing a disc, DVD playback stops. • The VCR does not record in S-VHS format, but will play , but picture quality will be lower than usual SVHS. CLEAR H PLAY x STOP...
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Searching Using Various Functions The VCR automatically marks the tape with an index signal at the point where each recording begins. Note During DVD recording, you cannot use VCR search functions. 123 456 789 0 H PLAY CLEAR VIDEO M/m/ You can easily find a specific point using various search functions.
Searching Using Various Functions The VCR automatically marks the tape with an index signal at the point where each recording begins. Note During DVD recording, you cannot use VCR search functions. 123 456 789 0 H PLAY CLEAR VIDEO M/m/ You can easily find a specific point using various search functions.
Instructions Manual
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... recorded on the tape. • You can record TV programs on the recorder through the connected cable box/satellite receiver. To watch a DVD while recording Press DVD to operate the VCR. 3 Insert a tape with its safety tab in the front panel display, and recording starts. Notes • You cannot change the channel you...
... recorded on the tape. • You can record TV programs on the recorder through the connected cable box/satellite receiver. To watch a DVD while recording Press DVD to operate the VCR. 3 Insert a tape with its safety tab in the front panel display, and recording starts. Notes • You cannot change the channel you...
Instructions Manual
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This may prevent the accurate recording of 12 programs together with DVD and VCR timer recording, up to one month in advance. If you record from connected equipment that has a timer function, you can set the timer for a total of a program. Note Do not operate your cable box or satellite receiver just before or during a timer recording. SYSTEM MENU 123 456 789 0 VIDEO TIMER M/m/ VCR Timer Recording From Connected Equipment You can use the Synchro Rec function (page 80).
This may prevent the accurate recording of 12 programs together with DVD and VCR timer recording, up to one month in advance. If you record from connected equipment that has a timer function, you can set the timer for a total of a program. Note Do not operate your cable box or satellite receiver just before or during a timer recording. SYSTEM MENU 123 456 789 0 VIDEO TIMER M/m/ VCR Timer Recording From Connected Equipment You can use the Synchro Rec function (page 80).
Quick Start Guide
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... TOP BOX CONTROL You can record TV programs. If you have the recorder control channels on the DVD-VCR from a connected tuner, make recordings on your VCR-DVD recorder. ©2007 Sony Corporation Printed in the Operating Instructions. Cable With No Cable Box Please contact your cable ...the remote control reception window on your set top box. RDR-VX555 Follow the three steps below to connect, setup and make additional connections by referring to connection B. : Hookup for Playback You will need to connect the DVD-VCR to a tuner that the tip of the controller is ...
... TOP BOX CONTROL You can record TV programs. If you have the recorder control channels on the DVD-VCR from a connected tuner, make recordings on your VCR-DVD recorder. ©2007 Sony Corporation Printed in the Operating Instructions. Cable With No Cable Box Please contact your cable ...the remote control reception window on your set top box. RDR-VX555 Follow the three steps below to connect, setup and make additional connections by referring to connection B. : Hookup for Playback You will need to connect the DVD-VCR to a tuner that the tip of the controller is ...