Instructions Manual
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... controls on this recorder. You can also use the controls on the recorder if they have the same or similar 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...
... controls on this recorder. You can also use the controls on the recorder if they have the same or similar 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...
Instructions Manual
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... Step 4: Connecting to Your AV Amplifier (Receiver 18 Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord 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... 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 61 ...
... Step 4: Connecting to Your AV Amplifier (Receiver 18 Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord 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... 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 61 ...
Instructions Manual
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...control, check that does not have the following items: • Audio/video cord (phono plug × 3 y phono plug × 3) (1) • Remote commander (remote) (1) • Set top box controller (1) • Size AA (R6) batteries (2) Step 2: Connecting the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver (Tuner) This recorder does...output jacks. a cable box or satellite receiver without audio/ video outputs. - After setting up and adjust the settings of your VCR connected to change channels on the cable box/satellite receiver whenever the cable box/ satellite receiver and the recorder are turned on ...
...control, check that does not have the following items: • Audio/video cord (phono plug × 3 y phono plug × 3) (1) • Remote commander (remote) (1) • Set top box controller (1) • Size AA (R6) batteries (2) Step 2: Connecting the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver (Tuner) This recorder does...output jacks. a cable box or satellite receiver without audio/ video outputs. - After setting up and adjust the settings of your VCR connected to change channels on the cable box/satellite receiver whenever the cable box/ satellite receiver and the recorder are turned on ...
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 ...the LINE OUT VIDEO/ AUDIO jacks without turning itself on . Hookups and Settings Connecting a cable box/satellite receiver and set top box controller near the remote sensor on the cable box or satellite receiver. To watch programs from the LINE 1 IN jacks to the LINE OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) jacks (page...
... 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 ...the LINE OUT VIDEO/ AUDIO jacks without turning itself on . Hookups and Settings Connecting a cable box/satellite receiver and set top box controller near the remote sensor on the cable box or satellite receiver. To watch programs from the LINE 1 IN jacks to the LINE OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) jacks (page...
Instructions Manual
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.... to AC outlet < AUDIO 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 this recorder (page 27), be sure to the...
.... to AC outlet < AUDIO 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 this recorder (page 27), be sure to the...
Instructions Manual
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... the broadcast on the TV, some or all of the buttons below may be erased. • When you find the one that can adjust the remote control's signal to the default setting. Number buttons 123 456 789 0 TV DIGITAL/ ANALOG TV VOL +/- The following buttons are for the TV. • ... 16 03 10 06, 18 05, 10, 14 04, 10 ,continued 21 Notes • Depending on a Sony TV that works with the remote You can switch between digital and analog Hookups and Settings Code numbers of the remote. 2 With TV "/1 pressed down TV "/1 located at a time until you replace the batteries of the...
... the broadcast on the TV, some or all of the buttons below may be erased. • When you find the one that can adjust the remote control's signal to the default setting. Number buttons 123 456 789 0 TV DIGITAL/ ANALOG TV VOL +/- The following buttons are for the TV. • ... 16 03 10 06, 18 05, 10, 14 04, 10 ,continued 21 Notes • Depending on a Sony TV that works with the remote You can switch between digital and analog Hookups and Settings Code numbers of the remote. 2 With TV "/1 pressed down TV "/1 located at a time until you replace the batteries of the...
Instructions Manual
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The default command mode setting for this recorder and the supplied remote to one that differs from the other Sony DVD recorder or player, set the command mode number for this recorder and the supplied remote is DVD 3. Manufacturer Sampo Samsung Sanyo Scott Sears Sharp Sylvania Teknika Toshiba Wards Yorx ... 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, after you have completed "Step 7: Easy Setup." SYSTEM MENU 123 456 789 0 O RETURN ...
The default command mode setting for this recorder and the supplied remote to one that differs from the other Sony DVD recorder or player, set the command mode number for this recorder and the supplied remote is DVD 3. Manufacturer Sampo Samsung Sanyo Scott Sears Sharp Sylvania Teknika Toshiba Wards Yorx ... 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, after you have completed "Step 7: Easy Setup." SYSTEM MENU 123 456 789 0 O RETURN ...
Instructions Manual
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...Setup Follow the steps below to set above. Control Setup m Clock Setup m TV Type Setup m Audio Connection Setup m Finished! If the command mode for the remote is turned off. B While holding down ENTER, enter the command mode code number using the recorder. Settings are made in the front panel display. OSD...Sat. If the command mode for the recorder has not been changed to DVD1 or DVD2, you will appear each time you turn on the remote. If you do not complete Easy Setup, it matches the command mode for the recorder you set the command mode on your recorder. Number ...
...Setup Follow the steps below to set above. Control Setup m Clock Setup m TV Type Setup m Audio Connection Setup m Finished! If the command mode for the remote is turned off. B While holding down ENTER, enter the command mode code number using the recorder. Settings are made in the front panel display. OSD...Sat. If the command mode for the recorder has not been changed to DVD1 or DVD2, you will appear each time you turn on the remote. If you do not complete Easy Setup, it matches the command mode for the recorder you set the command mode on your recorder. Number ...
Instructions Manual
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... company to the set top box controller controls your cable box or satellite receiver, affix it so that the set top box controller near the remote control sensor on your cable box/satellite receiver Check the settings at the cable box/satellite receiver). 3 Press CH +/- To fix the set ..." setup (page 101). Checking the cable box/satellite receiver control setting 1 Turn on the recorder and the cable box/ satellite receiver. 2 Point the recorder's remote at the recorder (not at "Set Top Box Control" in place. 1 Attach the supplied double-sided tape to see if they can provide you with...
... company to the set top box controller controls your cable box or satellite receiver, affix it so that the set top box controller near the remote control sensor on your cable box/satellite receiver Check the settings at the cable box/satellite receiver). 3 Press CH +/- To fix the set ..." setup (page 101). Checking the cable box/satellite receiver control setting 1 Turn on the recorder and the cable box/ satellite receiver. 2 Point the recorder's remote at the recorder (not at "Set Top Box Control" in place. 1 Attach the supplied double-sided tape to see if they can provide you with...
Instructions Manual
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... options, such as subtitle, audio track, angle, etc., using the OPTIONS menu (page 11). • During playback or pause mode, the recorder's m/ M buttons and the remote's .PREV/>NEXT buttons work the same way (page 36). DVD Playback Button Operation Disc (fast reverse/fast forward) Fast reverses or fast forwards the disc...
... options, such as subtitle, audio track, angle, etc., using the OPTIONS menu (page 11). • During playback or pause mode, the recorder's m/ M buttons and the remote's .PREV/>NEXT buttons work the same way (page 36). DVD Playback Button Operation Disc (fast reverse/fast forward) Fast reverses or fast forwards the disc...
Instructions Manual
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... 88). • You can set the recorder to record in the front panel display. z Hints • To play a disc recorded with this recorder's remote. on the TV screen as follows: HQ HSP SP LSP SLP EP LP ESP For details about the recording mode, see page 46. 7 Press z REC... mode during recording or recording pause. • If there is full. Each press increases the time by pressing CH +/- The recorder returns to operate the VCR, insert a tape, then press H PLAY. Recording continues until the counter appears in the front panel display. To restart recording, press X PAUSE again....
... 88). • You can set the recorder to record in the front panel display. z Hints • To play a disc recorded with this recorder's remote. on the TV screen as follows: HQ HSP SP LSP SLP EP LP ESP For details about the recording mode, see page 46. 7 Press z REC... mode during recording or recording pause. • If there is full. Each press increases the time by pressing CH +/- The recorder returns to operate the VCR, insert a tape, then press H PLAY. Recording continues until the counter appears in the front panel display. To restart recording, press X PAUSE again....
Instructions Manual
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...by pressing CH +/- Each press increases the time by 30 minutes, up to operate the DVD recorder, insert a disc, and press H PLAY. VCR Recording From Connected Equipment Without the Timer You can turn off the TV during recording. "REC" appears in place. 4 Press CH +/- If ... through the connected cable box/satellite receiver. INPUT DISPLAY z REC H PLAY x STOP X PAUSE REC MODE 1 Turn on this recorder's remote. The recorder's input is ejected when you pause recording for more than five minutes, recording stops automatically. For details about the recording mode,...
...by pressing CH +/- Each press increases the time by 30 minutes, up to operate the DVD recorder, insert a disc, and press H PLAY. VCR Recording From Connected Equipment Without the Timer You can turn off the TV during recording. "REC" appears in place. 4 Press CH +/- If ... through the connected cable box/satellite receiver. INPUT DISPLAY z REC H PLAY x STOP X PAUSE REC MODE 1 Turn on this recorder's remote. The recorder's input is ejected when you pause recording for more than five minutes, recording stops automatically. For details about the recording mode,...
Instructions Manual
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...step 4. Easy Setup (Resetting the Recorder) Select this if the default command mode conflicts with other DVD equipment. Before you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder" on page 22. DVD 1 DVD 2 DVD 3 Select this recorder if other DVD equipment is reset to run the ...press ENTER. 5 Follow the instructions for Easy Setup (page 23) from step 5. 104 Be sure to match the command mode of the supplied remote to their default settings. Factory Setting Allows you have made here. For details, see "If you to return the setup settings to make initial settings...
...step 4. Easy Setup (Resetting the Recorder) Select this if the default command mode conflicts with other DVD equipment. Before you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder" on page 22. DVD 1 DVD 2 DVD 3 Select this recorder if other DVD equipment is reset to run the ...press ENTER. 5 Follow the instructions for Easy Setup (page 23) from step 5. 104 Be sure to match the command mode of the supplied remote to their default settings. Factory Setting Allows you have made here. For details, see "If you to return the setup settings to make initial settings...
Instructions Manual
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... responds to the disc. This is because the recorder is adding disc data to the remote. , The same command mode is correctly set . , Check that the clock is set for both the Sony DVD equipment. VCR Timer recording The timer does not operate. , Check that the safety tab has not ... box is turned on the recorder. , Different command modes are weak. , The remote is too far from the recorder. , The remote's manufacturer code returned to open after you have any space for more than ten seconds until "SONY DVD" appears in the front panel display. , When static electricity, etc., causes...
... responds to the disc. This is because the recorder is adding disc data to the remote. , The same command mode is correctly set . , Check that the clock is set for both the Sony DVD equipment. VCR Timer recording The timer does not operate. , Check that the safety tab has not ... box is turned on the recorder. , Different command modes are weak. , The remote is too far from the recorder. , The remote's manufacturer code returned to open after you have any space for more than ten seconds until "SONY DVD" appears in the front panel display. , When static electricity, etc., causes...
Instructions Manual
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... projecting parts and controls (w/h/d) Approx. 430 × 82 × 332 mm (Approx. 17 × 3 1/4 × 131/8 inches) Mass Approx. 4.7 kg (Approx. 10.4 lbs) Supplied accessories Remote commander (remote) (1) Size AA (R6) batteries (2) Audio/video cord (1) Set top box controller (1) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. 112
... projecting parts and controls (w/h/d) Approx. 430 × 82 × 332 mm (Approx. 17 × 3 1/4 × 131/8 inches) Mass Approx. 4.7 kg (Approx. 10.4 lbs) Supplied accessories Remote commander (remote) (1) Size AA (R6) batteries (2) Audio/video cord (1) Set top box controller (1) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. 112
Instructions Manual
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...(35, 69) X (pause) button (36, 47, 71, 76) x (stop) button (35, 47, 69, 76) J SELECT DVD/VIDEO buttons (35, 47, 69, 76) K (remote sensor) (20) L Front panel display (45, 73) M HDMI indicator (16) N SYNCHRO REC indicator (51, 80) O CHANNEL/TRACKING +/- Front panel Buttons on the recorder have the... same or similar names. Open the cover A A (open/close) button (35, 47, 91) B "/1 (on the remote if they have the same function as a reference. *2 The CHANNEL +/- buttons*1*2 (47, 70, 76) P ONE-TOUCH DUBBING button (93) Q DV IN jack (90...
...(35, 69) X (pause) button (36, 47, 71, 76) x (stop) button (35, 47, 69, 76) J SELECT DVD/VIDEO buttons (35, 47, 69, 76) K (remote sensor) (20) L Front panel display (45, 73) M HDMI indicator (16) N SYNCHRO REC indicator (51, 80) O CHANNEL/TRACKING +/- Front panel Buttons on the recorder have the... same or similar names. Open the cover A A (open/close) button (35, 47, 91) B "/1 (on the remote if they have the same function as a reference. *2 The CHANNEL +/- buttons*1*2 (47, 70, 76) P ONE-TOUCH DUBBING button (93) Q DV IN jack (90...
Instructions Manual
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... (volume) +/- button are used for channel selection when the set top box control is turned on /standby) switch (23) P CH (channel) +/- Additional Information ,continued 115 Remote For DVD functions 123 456 789 0 A Z OPEN/CLOSE button (35, 47, 91) B DVD button (35, 47) C Number buttons*1 (21, 36) SET button (102) D ANGLE button...
... (volume) +/- button are used for channel selection when the set top box control is turned on /standby) switch (23) P CH (channel) +/- Additional Information ,continued 115 Remote For DVD functions 123 456 789 0 A Z OPEN/CLOSE button (35, 47, 91) B DVD button (35, 47) C Number buttons*1 (21, 36) SET button (102) D ANGLE button...
Instructions Manual
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... OUT 17 Connecting the cable box/satellite receiver 12 to your AV/amplifier (receiver) 18 to your TV 15 "Connections" 101 Controlling TVs with the remote 21 "Copy" 66 Copy protection 47, 118 Copy-Free 47 Copy-Never 47 Copy-Once 47 Counter 69 CPRM 30 "Create Dubbing List" 87 "Create...
... OUT 17 Connecting the cable box/satellite receiver 12 to your AV/amplifier (receiver) 18 to your TV 15 "Connections" 101 Controlling TVs with the remote 21 "Copy" 66 Copy protection 47, 118 Copy-Free 47 Copy-Never 47 Copy-Once 47 Counter 69 CPRM 30 "Create Dubbing List" 87 "Create...
Instructions Manual
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... 30 recording format 30 recording mode 46 tape speed 75 Recording mode 46, 75 Recording time 46, 49 Region code 34 Remaining time 44, 77 Remote 20, 115 REPLAY 36, 71 Resetting 104 Resume Play 38 Rotate 42 S Safety tab 75 Satellite receiver 13 Satellite receiver brand code 124 "Scan Audio... 39 "Title Name" 58, 63 TOP MENU 35 Track 119 TRACKING 70 Tracking adjustment 70 Troubleshooting 105 "TV Type" 96 U "Unfinalize" 89 Unrecordable pictures 47 V "VCR Function" 101 "Video (HDMI)" 96 VIDEO CD 33 Video mode 30 Video settings 96 VR mode 30 Z Zoom 42 127
... 30 recording format 30 recording mode 46 tape speed 75 Recording mode 46, 75 Recording time 46, 49 Region code 34 Remaining time 44, 77 Remote 20, 115 REPLAY 36, 71 Resetting 104 Resume Play 38 Rotate 42 S Safety tab 75 Satellite receiver 13 Satellite receiver brand code 124 "Scan Audio... 39 "Title Name" 58, 63 TOP MENU 35 Track 119 TRACKING 70 Tracking adjustment 70 Troubleshooting 105 "TV Type" 96 U "Unfinalize" 89 Unrecordable pictures 47 V "VCR Function" 101 "Video (HDMI)" 96 VIDEO CD 33 Video mode 30 Video settings 96 VR mode 30 Z Zoom 42 127
Quick Start Guide
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...been using an audio/video cord. hint For any inquiry, please visit the Sony web site : http://esupport.sony.com/ You will need : X1 (one of the following cords (not ...L AUDIO R AUDIO b to HDMI OUT to S VIDEO OUT Connect one antenna cable is near the remote control reception window on the next page. For further explanations, see "Video Settings (Video)" in step ...VCR-DVD Recorder to SET TOP BOX CONTROL You can record TV programs. If you need to subscribe to a cable TV or satellite TV service and to get a cable box or satellite receiver with video/audio output. RDR-VX555...
...been using an audio/video cord. hint For any inquiry, please visit the Sony web site : http://esupport.sony.com/ You will need : X1 (one of the following cords (not ...L AUDIO R AUDIO b to HDMI OUT to S VIDEO OUT Connect one antenna cable is near the remote control reception window on the next page. For further explanations, see "Video Settings (Video)" in step ...VCR-DVD Recorder to SET TOP BOX CONTROL You can record TV programs. If you need to subscribe to a cable TV or satellite TV service and to get a cable box or satellite receiver with video/audio output. RDR-VX555...