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Sony RDR-VX511 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

RDR-VX511
For customers in the U.S.A
Owner's Record
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-VX511
Serial No._____________
_
© 2005 Sony Corporation
For customers in Canada
If this product is not working properly, please call 1-877-602-2008 for
Peace of Mind Warranty Replacement service.
For other product related questions please contact our Customer
Information Service Centre at 1-877-899-7669 or write to us at:
Customer Information Service 115 Gordon Baker Road, Toronto,
Ontario, M2H 3R6
2-650-209-11(2)

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    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-VX511 Serial No._____________ ©...

  • Page 2: Warning

    WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. The AC power cord must be changed only at a qualified service shop only.
  • 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 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 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents WARNING ............2 Precautions .
  • Page 6 VCR Operation VCR Playback ......... . . 67 Playing .

  • 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 Creating your own program - Playlist Record a program on a DVD-RW (VR mode), then erase, move or add scenes as you like without changing the original contents. Original Playlist Operation restrictions Current Operation Playing a VHS tape Recording on a VHS tape Playing a DVD Recording on a DVD When pressing DVD, VCR playback stops.

  • 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 TOOLS The TOOLS menu appears when you press TOOLS. You can search for a title/chapter/track, check the playing and remaining time, or change audio and repeat settings. The displayed options differ depending on the media type. Press M/m to select an option, press </, to select the desired item, and press ENTER.

  • 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 A: Cable box or satellite receiver with a video/audio output With this hookup, you can record any channel on the cable box or satellite receiver. Be sure that the satellite receiver or cable box is turned on. To watch cable or satellite programs, you need to match the channel on the recorder (L1) to the input jack connected to the cable box or satellite receiver (LINE 1 IN).
  • Page 14 B: Cable box with an antenna output only With this hookup, you can record any channel on the satellite receiver or cable box. Be sure that the satellite receiver or cable box is turned on. To watch cable programs, you need to match the channel on the recorder (2ch, 3ch or 4ch) to the antenna output channel on the cable box (2ch, 3ch or 4ch).

  • Page 15: Step 3: Connecting To Your Tv

    Step 3: Connecting to Your TV Connect the supplied audio/video cord to the LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R/VIDEO) 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 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 17: 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 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT...
  • Page 18 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 from “Surround1,” “Surround2,” or “Surround3” of the surround effects (page 33). Surround 1 Surround 2 Surround 3...

  • Page 19: Step 5: Connecting The Power Cord

    VIDEO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT OPTICAL COAXIAL Notes • If the supplied remote interferes your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command mode number for this recorder (page 24). • Use the batteries correctly to avoid possible leakage and corrosion.
  • Page 20 Controlling a Sony TV with the remote You can use this remote to operate your Sony TV. Use the buttons marked with an orange dot (•). Number buttons, Slide the TV/DVD·VIDEO switch to TV. The remote performs the following: Press "/1...
  • Page 21 Notes • Depending on the connected unit, you may not be able to control your AV amplifier (receiver) with some or any of the buttons. • If you enter a new code number, the code number previously entered will be erased. •...

  • Page 22: Step 7: Easy Setup

    Step 7: Easy Setup Follow the steps below to make the minimum number of basic adjustments for using the recorder. If you do not complete Easy Setup, it will appear each time you turn on your recorder. Settings are made in the following order. OSD Language Setup Clock Setup Tuner and Channel Setup...
  • Page 23 Select whether or not you have a cable connection. Easy Setup No Disc Select the way in which you will receive channels. Antenna Cable If you use an antenna only (no cable TV), select “Antenna.” For all other connections, select “Cable.” Press ENTER.
  • Page 24 10:10 AM 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. The default command mode setting for this recorder and the supplied remote is DVD 3.
  • Page 25 Select “Options,” and press ENTER. Options No Disc Title List Language Parental Timer Front Display : Auto Edit Command Mode : DVD 3 Dubbing Factory Setting Disc Setting Setup Select “Command Mode,” and press ENTER. Options No Disc Title List Language Parental Timer...

  • Page 26: 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 27: Connecting To The Line 1 In Jacks

    Connecting to the LINE 1 IN jacks You can connect a second VCR or similar device. Other VCR, etc. LINE OUTPUT AUDIO VIDEO VCR-DVD recorder : Signal flow z Hint When the connected equipment outputs only monaural sound, connect an audio cord to the LINE 2 IN AUDIO L (MONO) jack.

  • Page 28: 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 DVD-R Usable disc versions (as of May 2005) • 4×-speed or slower DVD+RWs • 2×-speed or slower DVD-RWs (Ver.1.1, Ver.1.1 with CPRM •...
  • Page 29 Recording Features Auto Manual Rewrite Chapter Chapter (page 66) (page 48) (page 59) Discs that cannot be recorded on • DVD-RWs (Ver.1.0) • DVD+RWs that are not 2.4×-speed compatible • 8 cm discs • DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) discs • DVD-Rs in VR mode (Video Recording format) •...

  • Page 30: 12 Cm/8 Cm Discs

    12 cm/8 cm Discs DVD+RW Operation 12 cm 8 cm 12 cm 8 cm 12 cm 8 cm 12 cm 8 cm 12 cm 8 cm Playback Recording Playable Discs Disc Type Disc Logo DVD VIDEO VIDEO CD DATA CD DATA DVD 8 cm DVD+RW/ DVD-RW/DVD-R...
  • Page 31 Discs that cannot be played • CD-Rs/CD-RWs, other than those recorded in music CD format, MP3 or JPEG format, or Video CD format • Data part of CD-Extras • DVD-ROMs • CD-ROMs • DVD Audio discs • DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) discs •...

  • Page 32: Dvd Playback

    DVD Playback Playing - RW - RW Video DATA CD DATA DVD Z OPEN/ CLOSE TOP MENU H PLAY 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 33: Playback Options

    Playback Options Z OPEN/CLOSE Number buttons SUBTITLE O RETURN ADVANCE . PREV Button Operation OPEN/CLOSE Stops playing and opens the disc tray. AUDIO Selects one of the audio tracks recorded on the disc when pressed repeatedly. SUBTITLE Selects a subtitle language when pressed repeatedly. ANGLE Selects an angle when pressed repeatedly.
  • Page 34 Button (surround) REPLAY/ ADVANCE . PREV/ NEXT > (fast reverse/fast forward) (slow) X PAUSE Operation Surround lets you enjoy surround sound effects by using sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers from a stereo TV or two front speakers (page 18). Selects one of the effects when pressed repeatedly.
  • Page 35 Button Operation REPEAT Displays the items to be repeated when pressed. Select an item using M/m, and press ENTER. To cancel Repeat Play, select “Off” and press ENTER. Press O RETURN to turn off the display. When playing a DVD “Chapter”: Repeats the current chapter.
  • Page 36 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 37: Playing A Title From The Title List

    Locking the recorder (Child Lock) You can lock all of the buttons on the recorder so that the settings are not canceled by mistake. "/1 With the recorder turned on, hold down "/1 on the recorder. The recorder turns off and “CHILD LOCK”...

  • Page 38: Searching For A Title/Chapter/Track, Etc

    Select the title, and press ENTER. The sub-menu appears. Select “Play,” and press ENTER. Playback starts from the selected title on the disc. About the Title List for DVD-RWs (VR mode) You can switch the Title List to show original or Playlist.
  • Page 39 Note Depending on the disc, you may not be able to use the TOOLS menu to search for a title/chapter/track, or enter the time code for a playback point. Bookmarking a favorite scene (Bookmark) - RW - RW Video You can have the recorder store specific portions of a disc in memory and play them immediately whenever you want (Bookmark).

  • Page 40: Playing Mp3 Audio Tracks

    Playing MP3 Audio Tracks DATA CD DATA DVD You can play MP3 audio tracks on DATA CDs (CD-Rs/CD-RWs) or DATA DVDs (DVD+RWs/ DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs). TOP MENU O RETURN REPEAT Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder. Place a DATA CD/DATA DVD on the disc tray.

  • Page 41: Playing Jpeg Image Files

    See the instructions supplied with the CD-R/CD- RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW drives and the recording software (not supplied) for details on the recording format. z Hints • Since a disc with many trees takes longer to start playback, it is recommended that you create albums with no more than two trees.

  • Page 42: About Jpeg Image Files

    Select “Photo,” and press ENTER. The “Photo” display appears. Select a folder, and press ENTER. Directory information Photo \\abc\defg Page 1 / 2 To display the previous or next page, press ./>. Select an image file, and press ENTER. The selected image is displayed over the entire screen.

  • Page 43: Displaying The Playing Time And Play Information

    • Progressive and lossless compression JPEG image files are not supported. • The image size that the recorder can display is limited to width 32 - 7680 pixels by height 32 - 8192 pixels. Displaying the Playing Time and Play Information - RW - RW Video...
  • Page 44 D Remaining disc space (in stop mode) Remaining time of the current title (during playback) E Channel or input source F Date and time * Title type (original or Playlist) for DVD-RWs (VR mode). Viewing information on the front panel display You can view the information on the front panel display.

  • Page 45: Dvd Recording

    DVD Recording Before Recording Before you start recording… • This recorder can record on various discs types. Select the disc type according to your needs (page 28). • Check that the disc has enough available space for the recording (page 43). For DVD+RWs or DVD-RWs, you can free up disc space by erasing titles (page 56).

  • Page 46: Dvd Recording Without The Timer

    Unrecordable pictures Pictures with copy protection cannot be recorded on this recorder. Recording stops when a copy guard signal is detected. Copy control signals Copy-Free Copy-Once Copy-Never * The recorded disc can be played only on CPRM compatible equipment (page 29). DVD Recording Without the Timer Recordable discs...
  • Page 47 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 45. Press z REC. Recording starts. Recording continues until you stop the recording or the disc is full. To stop recording Press x STOP.

  • Page 48: Dvd Timer Recording

    Record 0:00:03 Rem 02:28 CH 1 A Disc type B Recording status C Recording time D Recording mode E Remaining disc space F Channel or input source z Hint You can view the information also in the front panel display. Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly to change the display.
  • Page 49 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc tray. Wait until “LOAD” disappears from the front panel display. Unused DVD-RWs are formatted in VR mode automatically. To format in Video mode, see page 100. Press TIMER. Timer – Standard No Rec To Date Start Source Mode Edit...

  • Page 50: Recording From Connected Equipment With A Timer (Synchro Rec)

    adjusts the recording mode. Select “AUTO” for “Mode” when setting the timer. z Hints • You can play the recorded program by selecting the program title in the Title List menu. • When the start time and the channel or input source to be recorded are the same but the “RecTo”...
  • Page 51 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 45. Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode. Select “Setup,” and press ENTER. Select “Features,”...

  • Page 52: 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 53: Recording From Connected Equipment Without A Timer

    • 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 Connected Equipment Without a Timer - RW - RW Video You can record from a connected VCR or similar device.
  • Page 54 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 45. Select the line input audio. Set “Line Audio Input” of “Audio” to “Stereo” or “Main/Sub” in the “Setup” display (page 99).

  • Page 55: 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 28). Note You may lose the edited contents if you remove the disc or a timer recording starts while editing.

  • Page 56: Editing A Title

    z Hint You can switch the Title List to show original or Playlist. While the Title List menu is turned on, press ORIGINAL/ PLAYLIST repeatedly. Notes • You cannot protect Playlist titles. • If a message appears and indicates that the disc’s control information is full, erase unnecessary titles.
  • Page 57 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 58 “Start” is selected. A-B Erase Start 00:00:00 00:00:07 Title No.1 End 00:00:00 May/02/2005 08:00 PM Press ENTER at the start point of the section to be erased (point A). You can use H PLAY, ./>, x STOP, and X PAUSE to find the point.

  • Page 59: Creating Chapters Manually

    Select “Yes,” and press ENTER. The display asks whether to use the same title name as before. To use the same name, select “Yes” and press ENTER to finish. Select “No,” and press ENTER. The display asks whether to rename the title. Select “Yes,”...

  • Page 60: Changing The Name Of A Title

    Changing the Name of a Title - RW - RW Video You can enter a title name of up to 32 characters. Since the displayed number of characters is limited, their appearance in menus such as Title List may be different. When the display for entering characters appears, follow the steps below.

  • Page 61: Creating A Playlist

    Creating a Playlist - RW Playlist titles allow you to edit without changing the original recordings (see “Edit options for DVD-RWs (VR mode)” on page 55). You can create a Playlist title by combining up to 99 sections (scenes) from original titles. Notes •...

  • Page 62: Editing A Playlist

    Playing a Playlist title Press TITLE LIST. Press ORIGINAL/PLAYLIST to switch to the “Playlist” Title List. Select a Playlist title, and press ENTER. The sub-menu appears. Select “Play,” and press ENTER. z Hint When a Playlist title is created, the start and end points will become chapter marks, and each scene will become a chapter.

  • Page 63: Combining Two Titles Into One

    Select “Edit Playlist,” and press ENTER. The “Playlist” Title List appears. Playlist No. Title 01 CH 32 02 CH 96 CH 32 May/02/2005 03:25 PM Select a Playlist title, and press ENTER. The sub-menu appears. Select an option, and press ENTER. Select from the following options.
  • Page 64 Press ENTER. The display asks for confirmation. Select “Yes,” and press ENTER. The display asks whether to use the same title name as before. To use the same name, select “Yes” and press ENTER to finish. Select “No,” and press ENTER. The display asks whether to rename the title.
  • Page 65 Moving a scene (Move) - RW You can change the scene order within the Playlist title. Follow steps 1 to 7 of “Editing a Playlist” (page 62). Select a scene in the “Edit Scene” display and press ENTER. Select “Move,” and press ENTER. Edit Scene Scene No.

  • Page 66: 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 67: Vcr Playback

    VCR Playback Playing Z OPEN/ CLOSE CLEAR DISPLAY H PLAY 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 68 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 69: 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 70: 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 71: 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 72: Selecting The Sound During Playback

    Selecting the Sound During Playback AUDIO 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 73: 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 71). Notes • Timer recordings will start with or without the recorder turned on.

  • Page 74: Vcr Recording Without The Timer

    VCR Recording Without the Timer DISPLAY H PLAY z REC REC MODE Press VIDEO to operate the VCR. Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Press CH +/– or INPUT SELECT repeatedly to select the channel or input source you want to record.
  • Page 75 When the 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. The recorder returns to normal recording mode. To stop recording Press STOP twice.

  • Page 76: Vcr Timer Recording

    VCR Timer Recording You can set the timer for a total of 12 programs together with DVD and VCR timer recording, up to one month in advance. Follow the steps below to set each timer recording items. Note Do not operate your cable box or satellite receiver just before or during a timer recording.
  • Page 77 Press SYSTEM MENU to turn off the menu. To stop recording Press x STOP twice. If timer settings overlap The program that starts first has priority and the second program starts recording only after the first program has finished. If the programs start at the same time, the program listed first in the menu has priority.

  • Page 78: 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 27).

  • Page 79: 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 80 Select the timer setting you want to change or cancel, and press ENTER. The sub-menu appears. Timer List No RecTo Date Start Stop 04/15 09:00PM 10:00PM 04/30 09:15PM 09:45PM --/-- --:-- --:-- --/-- --:-- --:-- --/-- --:-- --:-- --/-- --:-- --:-- Select one of the options, and press ENTER.

  • Page 81: Recording From Connected Equipment Without A Timer

    Recording From Connected Equipment Without a Timer You can record from a connected VCR or similar device. For connection details, see “Connecting Another VCR or Similar Device” on page 26. z REC REC MODE Press VIDEO to operate the VCR. Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.

  • Page 82: 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 83: Dubbing From A Dvd To A Vhs Tape

    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. • When dubbing a VHS tape to a DVD, the VHS tape counter value may differ slightly from the DVD recording time.
  • Page 84 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 33).
  • Page 85 Select “Program Dubbing,” and press ENTER. 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 86: 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 87 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 88: 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 Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec)”...

  • Page 89: 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 90 Select “DV Audio Input,” and press ENTER. Audio Title List Tuner Audio Digital Out Timer Downmix Edit Audio DRC Dubbing Scan Audio Disc Setting DV Audio Input Line Audio Input Setup “Stereo 1”: Records original sound only. Normally select this when dubbing a DV format tape.
  • Page 91 • Noise may occur when you switch the audio sampling mode (48 kHz/16 bits t 32 kHz/12 bits). 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.

  • Page 92: 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 93: Antenna Reception Setting (Tuner Preset)

    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 94: Clock Setting (Clock Set)

    All receivable channels are preset in numerical sequence. Auto Preset Title List Searching for receivable channels: 3 Timer Edit Scanning... Please wait. Dubbing Disc Setting Setup Manual Set Presets or disables channels manually. If some channels could not be set using the “Auto Preset”...

  • Page 95: Video Settings (Video)

    automatically search for a channel that carries a time signal. Clock Set CH Title List Timer Edit Select a Channel: Auto Dubbing Disc Setting Setup Time Zone Select the time zone for your area, or select “Auto” to have the recorder automatically set your time zone.
  • Page 96 16:9 4:3 Letter Box 4:3 Pan Scan Note Depending on the disc, “4:3 Letter Box” may be selected automatically instead of “4:3 Pan Scan” or vice versa. 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 PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up in the front...

  • Page 97: Audio Settings (Audio)

    z Hint The “Progressive” setting can be canceled by pressing X PAUSE on the recorder continuously for five seconds or more, or selecting “Off” in step 2. Note If you select progressive signals when you connect the recorder to a TV that cannot accept the signal in progressive format, the image quality will deteriorate.
  • Page 98 Digital Out Title List Dolby Digital Output Timer Edit Dubbing Disc Setting Setup If you connect a component that does not accept the selected audio signal, a loud noise (or no sound) will come out from the speakers, and may affect your ears or cause speaker damage.

  • Page 99: Recording And Vcr Settings (Features)

    Note Sound will be interrupted during Scan Audio. DV 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 100: Language, Parental Control Settings/Factory Settings (Options)

    Format DVD (DVD-RWs only) Selects the 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,” or “Auto Repeat.” Tape Length T120 For T-120 or shorter length tapes.
  • Page 101 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 102: Easy Setup (Resetting The Recorder)

    Be sure to match the COMMAND MODE switch on the 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 24. DVD 1...

  • Page 103: 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 104 Sound There is no sound. , Re-connect all connections securely. , The connecting cord is damaged. , The input source setting on the amplifier or the connection to the amplifier is incorrect. , The recorder is in reverse play, fast-forward, slow motion, or pause mode.
  • Page 105 The subtitle language cannot be changed or turned off. , Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on the DVD VIDEO. , The DVD VIDEO prohibits changing of the subtitles. , Try changing the subtitle using the DVD VIDEO’s menu. , The subtitles cannot be changed for the titles recorded on this recorder.
  • Page 106 , Adjust the tracking by the TRACKING +/– buttons. , The video heads are dirty (see page 108). 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 107: Remote Control

    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 108: Notes About This Recorder

    When the video heads are dirty, 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). Do...

  • Page 109: Specifications

    Specifications System [DVD recorder section] Laser Semiconductor laser Audio recording format Dolby Digital Video recording format MPEG Video [VCR section] Format VHS NTSC standard Video recording system Rotary head helical scanning FM system Video heads Double azimuth four heads Video signal NTSC color, EIA standards Tape speed SP: 33.35 mm/s (1...

  • Page 110: 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 111 For further precautions, see the notes on page 88. For details on precautions when connecting this recorder, also see the instruction manuals for the equipment to be connected. Required i.LINK cable Use the Sony i.LINK 4-pin-to-4-pin cable (during DV/D8 dubbing). i.LINK and are trademarks.

  • Page 112: 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 "/1 (on/standby) button (22) B Disc tray (32, 46, 89) C A (open/close) button (32, 46, 89) D DVD t button (83)
  • Page 113 Remote For DVD functions Slide the cover Buttons with an orange dot next to them can be used with your TV when the TV/DVD·VIDEO switch is set to TV. A TV/DVD·VIDEO switch (20) B Z OPEN/CLOSE button (32, 46, 89) C DVD button (32, 46) D Number buttons* (20, 33) SET button (20)
  • Page 114 Slide the cover V ?/1 (on/standby) button (22) W CH (channel) +/– buttons* (20, 46) X VOL (volume) +/– buttons (20) Y TV/VIDEO button (20) Z INPUT SELECT button (46, 53, 89) wj SUR (surround) button (33) wk SYSTEM MENU button (10) TITLE LIST button (37, 56) TIMER button (48) wl MENU button (32)
  • Page 115 For VCR functions Slide the cover A TV/DVD·VIDEO switch (20) B Z OPEN/CLOSE (eject) button (67) C Number buttons* (20) SET button (20) D CLEAR button (67) E AUDIO button* (72) F DISPLAY button (71) TIME/TEXT button (71) G SYSTEM MENU button (10) H O RETURN button (22) I .
  • Page 116 Front panel display RW VR VCD A DVD Playing/recording status B Disc type/recording format C Audio signal indicators D STEREO indicator (45, 73) E SAP (Second Audio Program) indicator (45, 73) F VIDEO Playing/recording status G Tape indicator Rear panel A AUDIO OUT L/R jacks (17) B DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL/ OPTICAL) jacks (17)

  • Page 117: Glossary

    Glossary Chapter (page 38) 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 46) Copy restriction set by copyright owners, etc. These signals are included in some software or TV programs and restrict recording on this recorder.

  • Page 118: Dvd Audio/Subtitle Language

    Interlace format Interlace format shows every other line of an image as a single “field” and is the standard method for displaying images on television. The even number field shows the even numbered lines of an image, and the odd numbered field shows the odd numbered lines of an image.
  • Page 119 Abbreviation Language Turkish Vietnamese Afrikaans...

  • Page 120: Index

    “Command Mode” 25 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Connecting the antenna cable 12 to your AV/amplifier (receiver) 17 to your TV 15 Controlling a Sony TVs with the remote 20 Copy protection 46 Copy-Free 46 Copy-Never 46 Copy-Once 46 Counter 67 CPRM 28 “Create Dubbing List”...
  • Page 121 “Manual Set” 94 MARKER 39 MENU 32 Menu Top menu 32 “Modify” 63 “Move” 63 MP3 audio tracks 40 NEXT 34 Number buttons 20 One Touch Dubbing 91 On-screen display Setup Display 92 Sub-menu 10 System Menu 10 TOOLS menu 11 Options settings 100 Original 38 ORIGINAL/PLAYLIST 38...
  • Page 124 Sony Corporation Printed in China AK68-00833A...

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