Table Of Contents - Sony RDR-VX555 Operating Instructions Manual

Table of Contents
WARNING ........................................................... 2
Precautions .......................................................... 2
What is a Video Cassette Recorder/DVD Recorder? .......................... 8
How to Use the On-Screen Menus ....................................... 10
Hookups and Settings ..................................... 12
Hooking Up the Recorder .............................................. 12
Step 1: Unpacking .................................................... 12
Step 2: Connecting the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver (Tuner) ................... 12
Step 3: Connecting to Your TV .......................................... 15
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 Playback ........................................... 35
Playing Discs ....................................................... 35
Playback Options .................................................... 36
Playing a Title From the Title List ........................................ 39
Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track, etc ................................... 40
Playing MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files ........................... 41
Displaying the Playing Time and Play Information ........................... 44
DVD Recording .......................................... 46
Before Recording .................................................... 46
DVD Recording From Connected Equipment Without the Timer ................ 47
DVD Timer Recording From Connected Equipment .......................... 49
Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec) ............ 51
Changing or Canceling DVD Timer Settings (Timer List) ...................... 53
Recording From Another VCR or Similar Device ............................ 54
DVD Editing ............................................ 56
Before Editing ....................................................... 56
Editing a Title ....................................................... 57
Changing the Name of a Title ........................................... 60
Creating a Playlist .................................................... 61
Editing a Playlist ..................................................... 63
Formatting/Renaming/Protecting a Disc ................................... 67