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Sony RDR-VX555 Operating Instructions Manual

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Video Cassette Recorder/
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RDR-VX555
© 2007 Sony Corporation
3-096-485-11(1)
Operating Instructions
Manual de instrucciones
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  • Page 1 Video Cassette Recorder/ DVD Recorder RDR-VX555 © 2007 Sony Corporation 3-096-485-11(1) Operating Instructions Manual de instrucciones...

  • Page 2: Warning

    The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. RDR-VX555 Serial No._____________...
  • Page 3 Plasma display panels and projection televisions are especially susceptible to this. If you have any questions or problems concerning your recorder, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions.

  • Page 4: Dvd

    About this manual • Instructions in this manual describe the controls on the remote. 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.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents WARNING ............2 Precautions .
  • Page 7 VCR Operation VCR Playback ......... . . 69 Playing a VHS Tape .

  • Page 8: What Is A Video Cassette Recorder/Dvd Recorder

    What is a Video Cassette Recorder/DVD Recorder? This is a DVD recorder with built-in VHS video deck, and allows recording/playback of DVD discs and VHS tapes. DVD editing is also possible. Recording and timer recording Record TV programs on a DVD or VHS tape, either manually or using the timer.
  • Page 9 Quick access to recorded titles - Title List Display the Title List to view all titles on a disc and select a title for playback or editing. Title List (Original) LINE 1 May/02/2007 08:00 PM Creating your own program - Playlist Record a program on a DVD-RW (VR mode) or DVD-R (VR mode), then erase, move or add scenes as you like without changing the original...

  • Page 10: How To Use The On-Screen Menus

    How to Use the On-Screen Menus The following three displays are mainly used to operate this recorder. Once you become familiar with the basic operations, you will find the recorder easy to use. SYSTEM MENU O RETURN System Menu The System Menu appears when you press SYSTEM MENU, and provides entries to all of the recorder’s main functions, such as timer recording and setup.
  • Page 11 Sub-menu The sub-menu appears when you select an item from a list menu (e.g., a title from the Title List menu), and press ENTER. The sub-menu displays options applicable only to the selected item. The displayed options differ depending on the situation and disc type.

  • Page 12: Hookups And Settings

    Hookups and Settings Hooking Up the Recorder Follow steps 1 to 7 to hook up and adjust the settings of the recorder. Notes • Plug cords securely to prevent unwanted noise. • See the instructions supplied with the components to be connected.
  • Page 13 Connecting a cable box/satellite receiver and set top box controller Connect the LINE IN jacks using an audio/video cord. With this hookup, you can record any channel on the cable box or satellite receiver. Be sure that the cable box or satellite receiver is turned on. This connection is necessary to use the Synchro-Rec function (pages 51 and 80).
  • Page 14 Notes • Synchro-Recording does not work with some tuners. For details, see the tuner’s operating instructions. • AV path through function does not work for: – Input signals from the LINE 2 IN jacks. – Output signals to S VIDEO OUT, COMPONENT VIDEO OUT, or HDMI OUT jacks.

  • Page 15: Step 3: Connecting To Your Tv

    Step 3: Connecting to Your TV Connect the supplied audio/video cord to the LINE OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) jacks of the recorder. To enjoy higher quality images, connect an S video cord (not supplied) instead of the yellow (video) plug. When using this connection, be sure to connect the audio cord to the LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) jacks. INPUT TV or projector S VIDEO...
  • Page 16 If your TV has an HDMI input jack Connect the HDMI* OUT jack using a certified HDMI cord (not supplied). You will enjoy high quality picture and sound. The HDMI indicator lights up on the front panel when the recorder outputs signals through the HDMI OUT jack.
  • Page 17 If your TV has component video input jacks Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks using a component video cord (not supplied) or three video cords (not supplied) of the same kind and length. You will enjoy accurate color reproduction and high quality images.

  • Page 18: Step 4: Connecting To Your Av Amplifier (Receiver)

    Step 4: Connecting to Your AV Amplifier (Receiver) Select one of the following patterns A or B, according to the input jack on your AV amplifier (receiver). This will enable you to listen to DVD audio tracks through your AV amplifier (receiver). AUDIO OUT VCR-DVD recorder HDMI OUT...
  • Page 19 A Connecting to audio L/R jacks This connection uses a stereo amplifier’s (receiver’s) two front speakers for sound. You can enjoy the surround function that creates virtual speakers from two stereo speakers. Select “Surround1,” “Surround2,” or “Surround3” in “Surround” of “Audio” setup (page 99). Surround 1 Surround 2 Surround 3...

  • Page 20: Step 5: Connecting The Power Cord

    CONTROL 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 22). • Use the batteries correctly to avoid possible leakage and corrosion. Do not touch the liquid with bare hands should leakage occur.
  • Page 21 Philips Pioneer Portland Proscan Quasar Radio Shack Switch your TV’s input source Select the broadcast on a Sony TV that can switch between digital and analog Code number 01 (default) 12, 14 04, 22 03, 12 04, 06, 10 02, 03, 04...
  • Page 22 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.”...

  • Page 23: Step 7: Easy Setup

    Set the command mode for the remote so it matches the command mode for the recorder you set above. Follow the steps below to set the command mode on the remote. A Hold down ENTER. B While holding down ENTER, enter the command mode code number using the number buttons.
  • Page 24 Switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the recorder appears on your TV screen. “Initial setting necessary to operate the DVD recorder will be made. You can change them later using setup.” appears. • If this message does not appear, select “Easy Setup”...
  • Page 25 Select the setting that matches your TV type. Easy Setup No Disc Select your TV screen type. 16 : 9 4 : 3 Letter Box 4 : 3 Pan Scan “16:9”: For wide-screen TVs or standard TVs with a wide screen mode. “4:3 Letter Box”: For standard TVs.
  • Page 26 Checking the cable box/satellite receiver control setting Turn on the recorder and the cable box/ satellite receiver. Point the recorder’s remote at the recorder (not at the cable box/satellite receiver). Press CH +/– and check that the channel changes on the cable box/satellite receiver window.

  • Page 27: Connecting Another Vcr Or Similar Device

    Connecting Another VCR or Similar Device After disconnecting the recorder’s power cord from an AC outlet, connect the other VCR or similar recording device to the LINE IN jacks of this recorder. See also the instruction manual supplied with the connected equipment.
  • Page 28 Notes • Do not connect more than one type of video cord between the recorder and your TV at the same time. • Pictures containing copy protection signals that prohibit any copying cannot be recorded. You cannot dub from DVD VIDEOs to this recorder.

  • Page 30: Quick Guide To Disc Types

    Quick Guide to Disc Types Recordable and Playable Discs Disc Disc Type Logo DVD+RW mode DVD- Video mode DVD+R DVD+R DL mode DVD- Video mode Usable disc versions (as of December 2006) • 8×-speed or slower DVD+RWs • 6×-speed or slower DVD-RWs (Ver.1.1, Ver.1.2 with CPRM •...
  • Page 31 Recording Features Editing Features Change Auto Rewrite Title Chapter (page 67) Name (page 49) (page 60) CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media) is a coding technology that protects copyrights for images. Unused DVD-RWs are automatically formatted according to the setting of “Format DVD-RW” in “Features”...
  • Page 32 12 cm/8 cm discs Disc Type DVD+RW VR mode DVD-RW Video mode VR mode DVD-R Video mode DVD+R Discs that cannot be recorded on • 8 cm discs • DVD-RAMs 12 cm Playback Recording Playback 8 cm Recording — — —...

  • Page 33: Playable Discs

    Playable Discs Disc Type Disc Logo DVD VIDEO DVD-RAM — VIDEO CD DATA CD DATA DVD — 8 cm DVD+RW/ — DVD-RW/DVD-R “DVD VIDEO” and “CD” logos are trademarks. * A logical format of files and folders on DATA-CDs, defined by ISO (International Organization for Standardization).
  • Page 34 Note on playback operations of DVD VIDEOs/ VIDEO CDs Some playback operations of DVD VIDEOs/ VIDEO CDs may be intentionally set by software producers. Since this recorder plays DVD VIDEOs/VIDEO CDs according to the disc contents the software producers designed, some playback features may not be available.

  • Page 35: Dvd Playback

    DVD Playback Playing Discs - RW - RW Video Z OPEN/ CLOSE TOP MENU MENU Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder. Press Z OPEN/CLOSE, and place a disc on the disc tray. Playback side facing down Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc tray.

  • Page 36: Playback Options

    Playback Options Z OPEN/CLOSE REPLAY/ Button OPEN/CLOSE AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE REPLAY/ ADVANCE . PREV/ NEXT > Number buttons ANGLE MENU O RETURN ADVANCE . PREV Operation Stops playing and opens the disc tray. Selects one of the audio tracks recorded on the disc when pressed repeatedly.
  • Page 37 Button Operation Fast reverses or fast forwards the disc when pressed (fast reverse/fast during playback. forward) Search speed changes with each press: Plays in slow motion when pressed in pause mode. (slow) Playback speed changes with each press: reverse slow motion X PAUSE Pauses playback.
  • Page 38 Playing quickly with sound (Scan Audio) (DVDs with Dolby Digital soundtracks only) You can play quickly with dialog or sound during FF1 fast-forward of a DVD with Dolby Digital soundtracks. Simply press M during playback. z Hint To turn off the Scan Audio function, set “Scan Audio” of “Audio”...

  • Page 39: Playing A Title From The Title List

    Playing a Title From the Title List - RW - RW Video The Title List menu displays the program titles on the disc. TOP MENU MENU TITLE LIST Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder. Place a disc on the disc tray. Press TITLE LIST.

  • Page 40: Searching For A Title/Chapter/Track, Etc

    Searching for a Title/ Chapter/Track, etc. - RW - RW Video You can search a DVD by title or chapter, and VIDEO CD by track or scene. As titles and tracks are assigned individual numbers on the disc, select the title or track by entering its number. You can also search for a scene using the time code.

  • Page 41: Playing Mp3 Audio Tracks And Jpeg Image Files

    Playing MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files DATA CD DATA DVD You can play DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/ CD-RWs)/DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/ DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs) that contain MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files. TOP MENU O RETURN H PLAY Playing MP3 audio tracks You can play MP3 audio tracks on DATA CDs or DATA DVDs.

  • Page 42: Playing Jpeg Image Files

    Playing JPEG image files You can play JPEG image files on DATA CDs or DATA DVDs. Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder. Place a DATA CD/DATA DVD on the disc tray. When you insert a DATA CD/DATA DVD containing MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files, the display for selecting a media type When you select “Mix,”...
  • Page 43 Enjoying a slide show with sound When a disc contains both MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files, you can enjoy a slide show with sound. Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder. Insert a DATA CD/DATA DVD containing both the MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files.

  • Page 44: Displaying The Playing Time And Play Information

    Notes • Some DATA CDs or DATA DVDs cannot be played on this recorder depending on file format. • Only one session of a multi-session DATA DVD can be played back. • Only alphabet and numbers can be used for album or track names.
  • Page 45 Also appears in stop mode with Resume Play activated (page 38). Title type (original or Playlist) for DVD-RWs (VR mode)/DVD-Rs (VR mode)/DVD-RAMs. Viewing information on the front panel display You can view the information on the front panel display. Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly. The displays differ depending on the disc type or playing status.

  • Page 46: Dvd Recording

    DVD Recording Before Recording Before you start recording… • This recorder can record on various disc types. Select the disc type according to your needs (page 30). • Check that the disc has enough available space for the recording (page 44). For DVD+RWs or DVD-RWs, you can free up disc space by erasing titles (page 57).

  • Page 47: Dvd Recording From Connected Equipment Without The Timer

    Recording main and sub sounds You can record the different soundtracks on a DVD-RW (VR mode) or DVD-R (VR mode) from equipment connected to the LINE 1 IN or LINE 2 IN jacks. When playing the disc, you can select main or sub sound by pressing the AUDIO button.
  • Page 48 Press CH +/– or INPUT repeatedly to select the channel or input source you want to record. • When using the cable box/satellite receiver control, select the channel by pressing CH +/– on this recorder’s remote. The recorder’s input is switched to the connected input (LINE1 or LINE2).

  • Page 49: Dvd Timer Recording From Connected Equipment

    Checking the disc status while recording You can check the recording information such as recording time or disc type. Press DISPLAY during recording. The information display appears. Press the button repeatedly to change the display (page 44). Record 0:00:03 Rem 00:59 Line1 A Disc type B Recording status...
  • Page 50 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc tray. Wait until “LOAD” disappears from the front panel display. Unused discs are automatically formatted. For the DVD-RW/DVD-R’s recording format (VR mode or Video mode), see “Formatting a new disc” on page 47. Press TIMER.

  • Page 51: Recording From Connected Equipment With A Timer (Synchro Rec)

    To change or cancel timer recording See “Changing or Canceling DVD Timer Settings (Timer List)” on page 53. To use the Rec Mode Adjust function If the remaining disc space is not enough for the current recording, the recorder automatically adjusts the recording mode.
  • Page 52 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the recording mode. The display changes on the TV screen as follows: For details about the recording mode, see page 46. Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode. Select “Setup,” and press ENTER. Select “Features,”...

  • Page 53: Changing Or Canceling Dvd Timer Settings (Timer List)

    Changing or Canceling DVD Timer Settings (Timer List) - RW - RW Video You can change or cancel timer settings using the Timer List menu. SYSTEM MENU O RETURN Press SYSTEM MENU. The System Menu appears. Select “Timer,” and press ENTER. Select “Timer List,”...

  • Page 54: Recording From Another Vcr Or Similar Device

    • You cannot change the timer settings for a recording currently underway. • The Timer List displays both the DVD recorder and VCR timer settings. Recording From Another VCR or Similar Device - RW - RW Video You can record from a connected VCR or similar device.
  • Page 55 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the recording mode. The display changes on the TV screen as follows: For details about the recording mode, see page 46. Select the line input audio. Set “Line Audio Input” of “Audio” setup to “Stereo”...

  • Page 56: Dvd Editing

    DVD Editing Before Editing This recorder offers various edit options for various disc types. Before you edit, check the disc type in the front panel display, and select the option available for your disc (page 30). Notes • You may lose the edited contents if you remove the disc or a timer recording starts while editing.

  • Page 57: Editing A Title

    In this case, you can compile highlight scenes as a Playlist title. You can even rearrange the scene order within the Playlist title. See “Editing a Playlist” on page 63. The advanced edit functions available for Playlist titles are: – Renaming a title (page 60). –...
  • Page 58 Select an option, and press ENTER. You can select from the following: “Title Erase”: Erases the selected title. Select “OK” when asked for confirmation. “Chapter Erase” : Allows you to select a chapter in the title and erase it (see below). “Protect”...
  • Page 59 Press TITLE LIST. When editing a DVD-RW (VR mode) or DVD-R (VR mode), press ORIGINAL/ PLAYLIST to switch to the “Title List (Original),” if necessary. Select a title, and press ENTER. The sub-menu appears. Select “A-B Erase,” and press ENTER. The display for setting point A and B appears.

  • Page 60: Changing The Name Of A Title

    Press ENTER at the point where you want to divide the title. You can use H PLAY, ./>, x STOP, and X PAUSE to find the point. “Divide” is selected. Divide Title (Original) Start 00:00:00 00:00:10 Title No. 01 End 00:00:10 May/02/2007 08:00 PM Press ENTER.

  • Page 61: Creating A Playlist

    Select the character you want to enter using M/m/</,, and press ENTER. The selected character appears in the input row. You can only enter characters and symbols that are displayed. • To change the cursor position, select the input row using M, and press </,. •...
  • Page 62 Select “Edit,” and press ENTER. Edit Title List Create Playlist Edit Playlist Timer Edit Dubbing Disc Setting Setup Select “Create Playlist,” and press ENTER. The display for creating a Playlist appears. “Start” is selected. Create Playlist Start 00:00:00 00:00:07 Playlist No. 01 End 00:00:00 ---/--/---- --:-- Press ENTER at the start point.

  • Page 63: Editing A Playlist

    Editing a Playlist - RW You can edit Playlist titles or scenes within them, without changing the actual recordings. SYSTEM MENU O RETURN ./> Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder. Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode. Title List (Original) Title List Press ENTER :...
  • Page 64 “Move”: Allows you to change scene order (page 65). “Add”: Allows you to add other scenes before a selected scene (page 65). “Copy”: Allows you to copy a scene (page 66). To return to the previous display Press O RETURN. To turn off the display Press SYSTEM MENU.
  • Page 65 Follow steps 1 to 7 of “Editing a Playlist” (page 63). The “Edit Scene” display appears. Select the scene you want to modify, and press ENTER. Select “Modify,” and press ENTER. “Start” is selected. Modify Scene No.01 Start 00:00:00 00:00:07 Playlist No.
  • Page 66 Select “Add,” and press ENTER. “Start” is selected. Start 00:00:00 00:00:07 Playlist No. 01 End 00:00:00 May/02/2007 03:25 PM Press ENTER at the start point. You can use H PLAY, ./>, x STOP, and X PAUSE to find the point. “End”...

  • Page 67: Formatting/Renaming/Protecting A Disc

    Formatting/Renaming/ Protecting a Disc - RW - RW Video The “Disc Setting” display allows you to check the disc information or change the disc name. Depending on the disc type, you can also format or set protection. SYSTEM MENU O RETURN Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.
  • Page 68 To return to the previous display Press O RETURN. z Hints • You can set protection for individual titles (page 57). • By reformatting, you can change the recording format on DVD-RWs, or record again on DVD-RWs (Video mode) that have been finalized. Notes •...

  • Page 69: Vcr Playback

    VCR Playback Playing a VHS Tape Z OPEN/ CLOSE DISPLAY CLEAR Press VIDEO to operate the VCR. Insert a tape. Playback starts automatically if you insert a tape with its safety tab removed. Press H PLAY. The front panel display shows the playing time.
  • Page 70 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). Press TRACKING +/–. The tracking meter appears. Press TRACKING +/– repeatedly until the distortion disappears.

  • Page 71: Playback Options

    Playback Options REPLAY/ ADVANCE . PREV Button Operation • Fast reverses or fast forwards when pressed during stop mode. (fast reverse/fast When you hold down during fast reverse or fast forward, you can view the picture. forward) • Plays at high speed when briefly pressed during playback. When you hold down the button during playback, the high-speed play continues until you release the button.

  • Page 72: Searching Using Various Functions

    Searching Using Various Functions The VCR automatically marks the tape with an index signal at the point where each recording begins. You can easily find a specific point using various search functions. Note During DVD recording, you cannot use VCR search functions.

  • Page 73: Displaying The Playing Time And Play Information

    Displaying the Playing Time and Play Information You can check playback information, such as elapsed or remaining time, recording mode, etc., on the TV screen. DISPLAY Press DISPLAY during playback. The information display appears. Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows: Tape and disc information/date and time Tape information only...

  • Page 74: Selecting The Sound During Playback

    Selecting the Sound During Playback Press AUDIO repeatedly during playback. To listen to On-screen display Stereo Hi-Fi Left channel Left Right channel Right Monaural Mono sound on the normal audio track * No indicator appears in the front panel display when you play a tape without Hi-fi recording.

  • Page 75: Vcr Recording

    VCR Recording Before Recording Before you start recording… • This VCR records in VHS format, not S-VHS format. • Check that the tape is longer than the recording time (page 73). • Check that the recorder is connected to a tuner such as a cable box or satellite receiver (page 12).

  • Page 76: Vcr Recording From Connected Equipment Without The Timer

    VCR Recording From Connected Equipment Without the Timer You can record TV programs on the recorder through the connected cable box/satellite receiver. DISPLAY z REC Turn on the recorder and the connected cable box/satellite receiver. Press VIDEO to operate the VCR. Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.

  • Page 77: Time Counter

    “c” and “OTR” light up, and the remaining recording time appears in the front panel display. When the time counter reaches “0:00,” the recorder stops recording and turns off. To cancel the Quick Timer Press z REC repeatedly until the counter appears in the front panel display.

  • Page 78: Vcr Timer Recording From Connected Equipment

    VCR Timer Recording From Connected Equipment You can set the timer for a total 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 use the Synchro Rec function (page 80).
  • Page 79 • If the c indicator flashes in the front panel display, check that a tape with its safety tab in place is inserted. • If timer settings overlap, a message appears. To change or cancel a timer recording, select “Edit” from the Timer List (page 81). Press SYSTEM MENU to turn off the menu.

  • Page 80: Recording From Connected Equipment With A Timer (Synchro Rec)

    Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec) You can set the recorder to automatically record programs from connected equipment that has a timer function (such as a satellite tuner). Connect the equipment to the LINE 1 IN jacks on the rear of the recorder (page 13).

  • Page 81: Changing Or Canceling Vcr Timer Settings (Timer List)

    Notes • The recorder starts recording only after detecting the video signal from the connected equipment. The beginning of the program may not be recorded regardless of whether or not the recorder’s power is on or off. • To use the connected equipment during Synchro-Rec standby, cancel the standby mode by pressing SYNCHRO REC.
  • Page 82 Select the timer setting you want to change or cancel, and press ENTER. The sub-menu appears. Timer List No. Media Date Start 04/15 09:00PM 10:00PM 04/30 09:15PM 09:45PM --/-- --:-- --:-- --/-- --:-- --:-- --/-- --:-- --:-- --/-- --:-- --:-- Select one of the options, and press ENTER.

  • Page 83: Recording From Another Vcr Or Similar Device

    Recording From Another VCR or Similar Device You can record from a connected VCR or similar device. For connection details, see “Connecting Another VCR or Similar Device” on page 27. z REC Press VIDEO to operate the VCR. Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Press INPUT repeatedly to select the input source (LINE1 or LINE2) according to the connection you made.

  • Page 84: Dubbing (Tape Y Dvd)

    Dubbing (TAPE Dubbing From a VHS Tape to a DVD - RW - RW Video You can easily record (dub) a VHS tape to a disc. Before dubbing, make the necessary audio settings on the VCR. ◆How titles and chapters are created The recorder takes each recording on the VHS tape and automatically divides them into titles as they are dubbed to a disc.

  • Page 85: Dubbing From A Dvd To A Vhs Tape

    Select “Yes,” and press ENTER. Dubbing starts. z Hints • A black (no signal) screen at the end of the dubbed disc is not a malfunction. This screen is recorded if a time discrepancy exists between the disc and tape when the recording is stopped.
  • Page 86 Insert a source disc. Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder. Press TOP MENU or TITLE LIST to select a title. Start playing the DVD, and then press x STOP or X PAUSE at the point where you want to start dubbing. To select DVD sound, language, or subtitle, press AUDIO or SUBTITLE during playback (see page 36).
  • Page 87 Select “Program Dubbing,” and press ENTER. Program Dubbing Title List Create Dubbing List Program Dubbing List Timer Edit Dubbing Disc Setting Setup Select “Create Dubbing List,” and press ENTER. If you have performed Program Dubbing before, the display asks for confirmation. To continue, select “Yes”...

  • Page 88: Finalizing A Disc (Preparing A Disc For Playback On Other Equipment)

    To stop dubbing Press x STOP. Note that it may take a few seconds for the recorder to stop dubbing. z Hints • The brightness of the playback picture may differ from normal DVD playback picture. • The DVD playback time may differ slightly from the VHS tape counter value.
  • Page 89 SYSTEM MENU Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder. Insert a disc. Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode. The System Menu appears. Select “Disc Setting,” and press ENTER. The “Disc Setting” display appears. Disc Setting Title List Disc Name Disc Protect : Not Protected...

  • Page 90: Dv/D8 Dubbing (Dv/D8 T Dvd)

    DV/D8 Dubbing (DV/D8 t DVD) Before DV/D8 Dubbing This section explains dubbing with a digital video camera via the DV IN jack on the front panel. If you want to dub by way of the LINE IN jacks, see “Recording From Another VCR or Similar Device”...

  • Page 91: Dubbing From A Dv/D8 Format Tape To A Dvd

    Dubbing From a DV/D8 Format Tape to a DVD - RW - RW Video You can record a DV/D8 format tape onto a disc. The recorder controls the digital video camera. You can fast forward, rewind, play in slow motion, and stop the tape to select the scenes using the on- screen menu.
  • Page 92 Select “DV/D8 Audio Input,” and press ENTER. Audio Title List Digital Out Downmix Timer Audio DRC Edit Audio (HDMI) Dubbing Scan Audio Disc Setting Surround DV/D8 Audio Input Setup Line Audio Input “Stereo 1”: Records original sound only. Normally select this when dubbing a DV format tape.
  • Page 93 Dubbing an entire DV/D8 format tape to a DVD (One Touch Dubbing) - RW - RW Video You can record the entire contents of a DV/D8 format tape onto a disc with a single press of the ONE-TOUCH DUBBING button. The recorder controls the digital video camera for the whole process, and completes the recording.

  • Page 94: Settings And Adjustments

    Settings and Adjustments Using the Setup Displays By using the setup displays, you can make various adjustments to items such as picture and sound, as well as select a language for the subtitles. The setup displays are used in the following way. Note Playback settings stored on the disc take priority over the setup display settings, and not all of the functions...

  • Page 95: Clock Setting (Clock Set)

    Some items display a dialog box that requires additional settings. Example: When “Parental” in “Options” setup is selected. Create the password Title List Timer Create the password. Edit Dubbing Disc Setting Setup Select an option, and press ENTER. The currently selected option is displayed next to the setup item.

  • Page 96: Video Settings (Video)

    Video Settings (Video) The “Video” setup allows you to adjust items related to the image, such as size and color. Choose the settings according to the type of TV, tuner, or decoder connected to the recorder. Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode.
  • Page 97 Black Level Selects the black level (setup level) for the video signals output from the LINE OUT jacks (page 15). This setting is not effective when the recorder outputs progressive signals. Raises the standard black level. Select this when the picture appears too dark.

  • Page 98: Audio Settings (Audio)

    Audio Settings (Audio) The “Audio” setup allows you to adjust the sound according to the playback and connection conditions. Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode. Select “Setup,” and press ENTER. Select “Audio,” and press ENTER. The “Audio” setup appears with the following options.
  • Page 99 Downmix (DVDs only) Switches the method for mixing down to two channels when you play a DVD which has rear sound elements (channels) or is recorded in Dolby Digital format. For details on the rear signal components, see “A Connecting to audio L/R jacks”...

  • Page 100: Recording, Set Top Box Control, And Vcr Settings (Features)

    DV/D8 Audio Input Stereo 1 Records original sound only. Normally select this when dubbing a DV format tape. Stereo 2 Records additional audio only. Records both original and additional sounds. Note Select “Stereo 2” or “Mix” if you have added a second audio channel when recording with your digital video camera.
  • Page 101 Format DVD-RW (DVD-RWs only) Selects the recording format for an unused DVD- RW, when first inserted. Automatically formats the disc in VR mode. Video Automatically formats the disc in Video mode. VCR Function Press ENTER and select “Tape Length,” “Auto Play,”...

  • Page 102: Language, Parental Control Settings/Factory Settings (Options)

    ◆ Mode for SET button Select “Mode 1” or “Mode 2” if your cable box or satellite receiver requires pressing an ENTER button or a SET button etc., after entering the channel number. If “Mode 1” does not work, try “Mode 2.”...
  • Page 103 Parental (DVD VIDEOs only) Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be limited according to a predetermined level, such as the age of the users. Scenes may be blocked or replaced with different scenes. After step 3 above, select “Parental,” and press ENTER.

  • Page 104: Easy Setup (Resetting The Recorder)

    DVD equipment is assigned the same command mode. Be sure to match the command mode of the supplied remote to the setting made here. For details, see “If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder” on page 22.

  • Page 105: Additional Information

    Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Power The power does not turn on. , Check that the AC power cord is connected securely.
  • Page 106 The playback picture or TV program from the equipment connected through the recorder is distorted. , If the playback picture output from a DVD player, VCR, or tuner goes through your recorder before reaching your TV, the copy-protection signal applied to some programs could affect picture quality.
  • Page 107 Some functions such as Stop, Search, or Slow- motion Play cannot be performed. , Depending on the disc, you may not be able to do some of the operations above. See the instruction manual supplied with the disc. , While the recorder is reading disc information, playback operations will not work.
  • Page 108 , Adjust the tracking by the TRACKING +/– button. , The video heads are dirty (see page 111). Clean the video heads using a Sony video head cleaning cassette. If a Sony cleaning cassette is not available in your area, have the heads cleaned at your nearest Sony dealer (a standard service fee will be charged).

  • Page 109: Vcr Timer Recording

    Others The recorder does not operate properly. , Restart the recorder. Press down "/1 on the recorder for more than ten seconds until “SONY DVD” appears in the front panel display. , When static electricity, etc., causes the recorder to operate abnormally, turn off the recorder and wait until the clock appears in the front panel display.

  • Page 110: Notes About This Recorder

    “Cannot record because of high temperature.” appears on the TV screen. , Check that the vent on the rear of the recorder is not blocked. Then, turn off the recorder, wait until the clock appears in the front panel display, and disconnect the AC power cord.

  • Page 111: Specifications

    When the video heads are dirty, the picture is distorted or the tape cannot be played. Clean the video heads using a Sony video head cleaning cassette. If a Sony cleaning cassette is not available in your area, have the heads cleaned at your nearest Sony dealer (a standard service fee will be charged).
  • Page 112 Inputs and outputs LINE 1 IN and LINE 2 IN VIDEO IN, phono jack (1 each) Input signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced, sync negative AUDIO IN, phono jacks (2 each) Input level: 327 mVrms Input impedance: more than 47 kilohms LINE 2 IN S VIDEO, 4-pin, mini-DIN jack Y: 1.0 Vp-p, unbalanced, sync negative...

  • Page 113: About I.link

    About the name “i.LINK” i.LINK is a more familiar term for IEEE 1394 data transport bus proposed by SONY, and is a trademark approved by many corporations. IEEE 1394 is an international standard standardized by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.

  • Page 114: Guide To Parts And Controls

    Guide to Parts and Controls For more information, see the pages in parentheses. Front panel Buttons on the recorder have the same function as the buttons on the remote if they have the same or similar names. A A (open/close) button (35, 47, 91) B "/1 (on/standby) switch (23) C Disc tray (35, 47, 91) D DVD t button (85)
  • Page 115 Remote For DVD functions A Z OPEN/CLOSE button (35, 47, 91) B DVD button (35, 47) C Number buttons* (21, 36) SET button (102) D ANGLE button (36) E TOP MENU button (35) MENU button (35) F DISPLAY button (44) G M/m/</,/ENTER button (23) H O RETURN button (23) I .
  • Page 116 For VCR functions A Z OPEN/CLOSE (eject) button (69) B Number buttons* C SYSTEM MENU button (10) D DISPLAY button (73) E O RETURN button (23) F . PREV (previous)/> NEXT H CLEAR button (69) I X PAUSE button (71, 76) J z REC (record) button (76) K ?/1 (on/standby) switch (23) L VIDEO button (69, 76)
  • Page 117 Front panel display RW VR VCD A DVD playing/recording status B Disc type/recording format C Audio signal indicators D STEREO indicator (74) E VIDEO playing/recording status F Tape indicator G Timer indicator Rear panel A AUDIO OUT L/R jacks (18) B SET TOP BOX CONTROL jack (13) C HDMI OUT jack (16) D DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL/...

  • Page 118: Glossary

    Glossary Chapter (page 40) Sections of a picture or a music feature that are smaller than titles. A title is composed of several chapters. Depending on the disc, no chapters may be recorded. Copy protection signals (page 47) Copy restriction set by copyright owners, etc. These signals are included in some software or TV programs and restrict recording on this recorder.
  • Page 119 HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) (page 16) HDMI is an interface that supports both video and audio on a single digital connection. The HDMI connection carries standard to high definition video signals and multi-channel audio signals to AV components such as HDMI equipped TVs, in digital form without degradation.

  • Page 120: Dvd Audio/Subtitle Language

    DVD Audio/Subtitle Language When you play a DVD VIDEO, the language of the selected audio track or subtitle is abbreviated as follows. See page 102 to change the audio track or subtitle. Abbreviation Language Arabic Bulgarian Chinese Croatian Czech Danish German English Spanish...

  • Page 121: Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Brand Code

    Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Brand Code When you want to use the set top box control function, find the brand code number of your cable box/satellite receiver from the list and enter it in step 7 of Easy Setup (page 23). If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time until you find the one that works with your cable box/satellite receiver.
  • Page 122 Cable box brand Garrard Gateway GC Electronics Gemini General Instrument Gibraltar Global GoldStar Goodmind Gradiente Hamlin Healthway Interactive Hitachi Houston Tracker Hwalin Hytek IEEC Interbuy IPC Guest Services Jasco Jebsee Jerrold Kuang Yu Leon Linsay Macom Code number Cable box brand 0153 Maestro 0764...
  • Page 123 0040, 0015, 0011, 0035 Signature 0011 SkyCable 0112 Skygiant 1091 SL Marx 0040 Cable box brand Code number Sony 1006 Spectradyne 0769, 0058 Spectravision 0058 Sprucer 0021, 0307, 0010, 0144 Standard Components 0203, 0096, 0155 Starcom 0003, 0015, 0047, 0014,...
  • Page 124 Cable box brand Tusa TV COMM TV Guide TV86 Uniden Unika United Artists United Cable Universal US Electronics Verizon Videoway VideoWorks Vidtech Viewmaster Viewstar Vision Visionetics Vortex View WaveMaster Wiso Zenith Zentek Code number Satellite receiver brand 0015 AlphaStar 0035, 0019 Atlantic Telephone 1476 Bell ExpressVu...
  • Page 125 Primestar 0361, 0627, 0869 Proscan 0392, 0566 1367 RadioShack 0869 0566, 0392, 0143, 0855 Samsung 1109, 1276 0856, 0099, 1856 Sony 0639, 1639 Star Choice 0869 Star Trak 0869, 0772 Thomson 0566, 0392 Tivo 1142, 1442 Toshiba 0790, 0749, 1749, 1285...

  • Page 126: Index

    Index Words in quotations appear in the on-screen displays. Numerics 16:9 25 4:3 Letter Box 25 4:3 Pan Scan 25 “A-B Erase” 58 “Add” 64 ADVANCE 36 ANGLE 36 AUDIO 36 “Audio” 102 “Audio (HDMI)” 99 Audio cords 18 “Audio DRC” 99 Audio settings 98 “Auto Play”...
  • Page 127 “Line Audio Input” 51 MENU 35 Menu Top menu 35 “Mode for SET button” 102 “Modify” 64 “Move” 65 MP3 audio tracks 41 NEXT 36 Number buttons 21 One Touch Dubbing 93 On-screen display OPTIONS menu 11 Setup Display 94 Sub-menu 11 System Menu 10 OPTIONS 11...
  • Page 128 Índice Este manual muestra la configuración básica y el funcionamiento de la videograbadora-grabadora de DVD. Para obtener más información, consulte el manual de instrucciones en inglés. Conexiones y ajustes ........3 Conexión de la grabadora .

  • Page 129: Conexiones Y Ajustes

    Conexiones y ajustes Conexión de la grabadora Siga los pasos del 1 al 6 para conectar y realizar los ajustes de la grabadora. Notas • Enchufe los cables firmemente para prevenir perturbaciones no deseadas. • Consulte las instrucciones suministradas con los componentes que va a conectar.
  • Page 130 Conexión del decodificador de cable/receptor vía satélite y del controlador del decodificador Conecte las tomas LINE IN mediante un cable de audio/video. Con esta conexión, puede grabar cualquier canal del decodificador de cable o receptor vía satélite. Asegúrese de que el receptor vía satélite o decodificador de cable está encendido. Para ver programas por cable o vía satélite, debe hacer coincidir la fuente de entrada de la grabadora (L1) con la toma de entrada que está...

  • Page 131: Paso 3: Conexión Al Televisor

    Paso 3: Conexión al televisor Conecte el cable de audio/video suministrado a las tomas LINE OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) de la grabadora. Para disfrutar de una calidad de imagen superior, conecte un cable de S video (no suministrado) en lugar de la clavija amarilla (video). Si utiliza esta conexión, asegúrese de conectar el cable de audio a las tomas LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R).
  • Page 132 Si el televisor dispone de una toma de entrada de HDMI Conecte la toma de salida HDMI* OUT mediante un cable HDMI certificado (no suministrado). Disfrutará de imágenes y sonido de alta calidad. El indicador de HDMI se ilumina en el panel frontal cuando la grabadora emite señales a través de la toma de salida HDMI OUT.
  • Page 133 Si el televisor tiene tomas de entrada de video componente Conecte las tomas COMPONENT VIDEO OUT mediante un cable de video componente (no suministrado) o tres cables de video (no suministrados) del mismo tipo y longitud. Disfrutará de una fiel reproducción del color y de imágenes de alta calidad.

  • Page 134: Paso 4: Conexión Del Cable De Alimentación

    Paso 4: Conexión del cable de alimentación Enchufe los cables de alimentación de la grabadora y del televisor a una toma de ca. A continuación, debe esperar unos instantes antes de utilizar la grabadora. Podrá utilizarla sólo después de que la pantalla del panel frontal se ilumine y la grabadora pase al modo de espera.

  • Page 135: Paso 6: Configuración Fácil

    Paso 6: Configuración fácil Siga los pasos que se indican a continuación para realizar el mínimo número de ajustes básicos necesarios para utilizar la grabadora. Si no completa la Configuración fácil, aparecerá cada vez que encienda la grabadora. Los ajustes se realizan en el orden siguiente. Ajuste del idioma de las indicaciones en pantalla Ajuste del control del decodificador de cable/receptor sat Ajuste del reloj...
  • Page 136 Presione los botones numéricos para introducir el código de marca del decodificador de cable/receptor vía satélite. Consulte “Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Brand Code” en el manual de instrucciones en inglés (página 121). Configuración fácil No Disc Introduzca el código de marca del decodificador.
  • Page 137 Presione ENTER. Aparece la pantalla de configuración para seleccionar el tipo de señal DTS. Configuración fácil No Disc Sí Seleccione si desea o no enviar una señal DTS al amplificador (receptor), y presione ENTER. Si el amplificador (receptor) de AV cuenta con un decodificador DTS, seleccione “Sí”.
  • Page 138 Colóquelo de manera que el controlador del decodificador esté cerca del sensor de control remoto del decodificador de cable/receptor vía satélite.

  • Page 139: Reproducción De Dvd

    Reproducción de DVD Reproducción de discos - RW - RW Video Z OPEN/ CLOSE TOP MENU MENU Presione DVD para utilizar la grabadora de DVD. Presione Z OPEN/CLOSE y coloque un disco en la bandeja de discos. La cara de reproducción debe mirar hacia abajo Presione Z OPEN/CLOSE para cerrar la bandeja de discos.

  • Page 140: Opciones De Reproducción

    Opciones de reproducción REPLAY/ Botón OPEN/CLOSE AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE REPLAY/ ADVANCE Z OPEN/CLOSE ANGLE ADVANCE . PREV Operación Detiene la reproducción y abre la bandeja de discos. Selecciona una de las pistas de audio grabadas en el disco cuando se presiona varias veces. : selecciona el sonido principal o - RW secundario.
  • Page 141 Botón Operación . PREV/ • Se desplaza al principio del título/capítulo/escena/ NEXT > pista actual o siguiente e inicia la reproducción cuando se presiona durante la reproducción. • Se desplaza al principio del título/capítulo/escena/ pista anterior si se presiona .PREV en los 3 segundos posteriores al inicio de un título/capítulo/ escena/pista.

  • Page 142: Reproducción De Un Título De La Lista Títulos

    Reproducción de un título de la Lista títulos - RW - RW Video El menú Lista títulos muestra los títulos de los programas del disco. TOP MENU MENU TITLE LIST Presione DVD para utilizar la grabadora de DVD. Coloque un disco en la bandeja de discos. Presione TITLE LIST.

  • Page 143: Grabación De Dvd

    Grabación de DVD Antes de grabar Antes de empezar la grabación… Compruebe que la grabadora está conectada a un sintonizador como, por ejemplo, un decodificador de cable o receptor vía satélite (página 3). Consulte también el manual de instrucciones del sintonizador.

  • Page 144: Grabación De Dvd Desde Un Equipo Conectado Que No Tiene Temporizador

    Imágenes que no pueden grabarse En esta grabadora no pueden grabarse imágenes con protección contra copias. La grabación se detiene cuando se detecta una señal de protección contra copias. Señales de Discos grabables control de copias Copy-Free Copy-Once - RW Ver.1.1, Ver.1.2 con CPRM* Ver.2.0, Ver.2.1 con CPRM* Copy-Never...
  • Page 145 Presione CH +/– o INPUT varias veces para seleccionar el canal o la fuente de entrada que desee grabar. • Cuando utilice el control de decodificador de cable/receptor vía satélite, seleccione el canal presionando CH +/– en el mando a distancia de esta grabadora.

  • Page 146: Grabación Con Temporizador De Dvd Desde Un Equipo Conectado

    Grabación con temporizador de DVD desde un equipo conectado - RW - RW Video Puede ajustar el temporizador para un total de 12 programas utilizando la grabación de DVD con temporizador y la grabación de videograbadora con temporizador con un máximo de un mes de anticipación.
  • Page 147 F “Modo”: selecciona el modo de grabación (página 17). Para utilizar la función Ajustar modo grab. (página 21), seleccione “AUTO”. Si se equivoca, seleccione el elemento y cambie el ajuste. Presione ENTER. Aparecerá el menú Lista de temporizador. Se ilumina el indicador c en la pantalla del panel frontal, y la grabadora está...

  • Page 148: Reproducción De La Videograbadora

    Reproducción de la videograbadora Reproducción de una cinta Z OPEN/ CLOSE DISPLAY CLEAR Presione VIDEO para utilizar la videograbadora. Inserte una cinta. La reproducción comienza automáticamente si inserta una cinta a la que se le ha quitado la lengüeta de protección. Presione H PLAY.

  • Page 149: Opciones De Reproducción

    Opciones de reproducción REPLAY/ ADVANCE . PREV Botón Operación • Avanza o retrocede rápidamente si se presiona durante el modo de detención. (retroceso Si mantiene presionado el botón durante el avance o retroceso rápido, podrá ver la rápido/avance imagen. rápido) •...

  • Page 150: Grabación De La Videograbadora

    Grabación de la videograbadora Antes de grabar Antes de empezar la grabación… Compruebe que la grabadora está conectada a un sintonizador como, por ejemplo, un decodificador de cable o receptor vía satélite (página 3). Consulte también el manual de instrucciones del sintonizador.

  • Page 151: Temporizador

    Grabación de la videograbadora desde un equipo conectado que no tiene temporizador Es posible grabar programas de televisión en la grabadora a través del decodificador de cable/ receptor vía satélite conectado. z REC Encienda la grabadora y el decodificador de cable/receptor vía satélite. Presione VIDEO para utilizar la videograbadora.

  • Page 152: Grabación Con Temporizador De Videograbadora Desde Un Equipo Conectado

    Notas • No es posible cambiar el modo de grabación, el canal ni la fuente de entrada durante la grabación. • Si inserta una cinta a la que se haya quitado la lengüeta de seguridad, ésta se expulsará cuando presione z REC.
  • Page 153 Presione TIMER. Temporizador – Estándar No Rec To Date Start Source Mode Edit. No.01 4/15 09:00PM 10:00PM 4/30 09:15PM 09:45PM CH11 Sop. Fecha Inicio --/-- --:-- --:-- ---- Línea1 --/-- --:-- --:-- ---- --/-- --:-- --:-- ---- --/-- --:-- --:-- ---- Seleccione un elemento utilizando </, y ajústelo utilizando M/m.

  • Page 154: Copiado (Cinta Y Dvd)

    Copiado (CINTA Copiado de una cinta VHS a un DVD - RW - RW Video Puede grabar (copiar) fácilmente una cinta VHS en un disco. Antes de hacerlo, realice los ajustes de audio necesarios en la videograbadora. SYSTEM MENU H PLAY X PAUSE TVIDEO DVD)

  • Page 155: Copiado De Un Dvd A Una Cinta Vhs

    Seleccione “VIDEO t DVD” y presione ENTER. La pantalla solicita confirmación. Seleccione “Sí” y presione ENTER. Comienza el copiado. z Observaciones • Si aparece una pantalla negra (sin señal) al final del disco copiado, no se trata de un mal funcionamiento. Esta pantalla se graba si existen diferencias entre el tiempo del disco y de la cinta al detener la grabación.
  • Page 156 Inserte un disco de origen. Presione DVD para utilizar la grabadora de DVD. Presione TOP MENU o TITLE LIST para seleccionar un título. Inicie la reproducción del DVD y, a continuación, presione x STOP o X PAUSE en el punto en el que desee iniciar el proceso de copiado.
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