Vcr Playback - Sony RDR-VX535 Service Manual

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B "Disc Protect" (DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs
(VR mode)/DVD-Rs (VR mode) only):
Protects all titles on the disc when
"Protected" is selected. To cancel the
protection, select "Not Protected."
C "Disc Format" (DVD+RWs/DVD-
RWs/DVD-Rs only): Erases all
contents of the disc, including protected
titles, and makes a blank disc (except
DVD-Rs).
For DVD-RWs, select a recording
format ("VR Mode" or "Video Mode")
according to your needs.
To format unused DVD-Rs in VR
mode, select "VR Mode" and then
"OK."
D "Disc Finalize": Finalizes a disc. See
page 66 for details.
E "Disc Information": Displays the
following information.
• Disc name
• Disc type (and recording format for a
DVD-RW (VR mode)/DVD-R (VR
mode))
• Total number of titles
• Protect setting
• The oldest and most recent recording
date
• The total available recording time in
each recording mode
Disc Information
Disc Name Disc 1
Media DVD-RW
Title No. Original 6 / Playlist 1
Protected Not Protected
Date 4/05/2008 ~ 4/30/2008
Remainder HQ : 0H 57M
LSP : 2H 23M
EP : 5H 46M
F "Erase All Titles" (DVD+RWs/DVD-
RWs/DVD-Rs (VR mode) only):
Erases all titles on the disc (except
protected titles). Select "OK" when
asked for confirmation.
For DVD-RWs (VR mode)/DVD-Rs
(VR mode), Playlist titles created with
protected titles are also erased.
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Select "Finalize," and press ENTER.
The display asks for confirmation again.
Disc will be finalized.
Do you want to continue ?
OK Cancel
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Select "OK," and press ENTER.
The recorder starts finalizing the disc.
To turn off the display
Press SYSTEM MENU.
To unfinalize a DVD-RW
If you cannot record or edit on a DVD-RW that has
been finalized, unfinalize the disc by selecting
"Unfinalize" in step 6 above.
z Hints
• You can check whether the disc has been finalized or
not. If you cannot select "Finalize" in step 6 above, the
disc has already been finalized.
• To check the disc information, select "Disc
Information" in the "Disc Setting" display and press
ENTER. See page 64 for details.
Notes
• Depending on the condition of the disc, the recording,
or the DVD equipment, discs may not play even if the
discs are finalized.
• The recorder may not be able to finalize a disc if it was
recorded on another recorder.
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To return to the previous display
Press O RETURN.
z Hints
• You can set protection for individual titles (page 58).
• By reformatting, you can change the recording format
on DVD-RWs, or record again on DVD-RWs (Video
mode) that have been finalized.
Notes
• You can label a disc using up to 32 characters;
however, the name may not display on other DVD
equipment.
• You cannot label an unused DVD-R (Video mode)
disc. Label the disc after you first record on it.
• You cannot mix VR mode and Video mode on the same
DVD-RW or DVD-R.
• You cannot change the recording format on used DVD-
Rs.
• The recorder records on new DVD-Rs in Video mode
unless you first format the discs in VR mode (page 48).
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Format VR Mode
HSP : 1H 26M SP : 1H 55M
ESP : 2H 52M LP : 3H 50M
SLP : 7H 40M 4.4/4.7GB
Using the Auto Finalize function
-RW + R -R
Video Video
If the recording exceeds 30 % of the disc capacity,
the recorder automatically finalizes DVD-RWs
(Video mode), DVD-Rs (Video mode), and
DVD+Rs:
– when you eject the disc by pressing Z OPEN/
CLOSE immediately after you stop recording by
pressing x STOP.
– when all the timer recordings are finished.
– if the disc becomes full during recording.
To turn on this function, set "Auto Finalize" to
"On" in the "Features" setup (page 103).
Notes
• It may take a few minutes for the recorder to finalize a
disc.
• A disc once finalized cannot be recorded or edited.
• DVD-Rs (Vidoe mode)/DVD+Rs cannot be
unfinalized.
• For discs where erasing titles/chapters does not free up
disc space (page 59), the Auto Finalize function
activates if the total amount of recording before erasing
exceeds 30 % of the disc capacity.
• The Auto Finalize function does not work for One-
touch Timer Recording (page 50) or Synchro-
Recording (page 54).
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Finalizing a Disc (Preparing
a Disc for Playback on
Other Equipment)
+ RW -RW -RW
VR
Finalizing is necessary in order to play discs
recorded with this recorder on other DVD
equipment. Note that you cannot further record or
edit on a finalized disc.
When you finalize a DVD+RW/DVD-RW (Video
mode)/DVD+R/DVD-R (Video mode), a DVD
menu will be automatically created, which can be
displayed on other DVD equipment.
Before finalizing, check the differences between
the disc types in the table below.
Differences between the disc types
Discs are automatically finalized when
+ RW
removed from the recorder. You can edit
or record on the disc even after
finalizing.
Finalizing is unnecessary when playing a
-RW
VR
disc on VR format compatible equipment.
Even if your other DVD equipment is
VR format compatible, you may need to
finalize the disc, especially if the
recording time is short. After finalizing,
you cannot edit or record on the disc. If
you want to edit or record on it again,
unfinalize or reformat the disc (page 64).
Note however, that reformatting a disc
erases all its contents.
Finalizing is necessary in order to play
-RW
Video
on equipment other than this recorder.
After finalizing, you cannot edit or
record on the disc. If you want to edit or
record on it again, unfinalize or reformat
the disc (page 64). Note however, that
reformatting a disc erases all its
contents.
Finalizing is necessary in order to play
-R
VR
on equipment other than this recorder.
The finalized discs can be played on
other VR mode compatible players.
After finalizing, you cannot further edit
or record on the disc.
Finalizing is necessary in order to play
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on equipment other than this recorder.
-R After finalizing, you cannot further edit
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VCR Playback

Playing a VHS Tape
Z OPEN/
CLOSE
DISPLAY
CLEAR
1
Press VIDEO to operate the VCR.
2
Insert a tape.
Playback starts automatically if you insert a
tape with its safety tab removed.
3
Press H PLAY.
The front panel display shows the playing
time.
When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind
automatically.
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Z OPEN/
CLOSE
DVD
SYSTEM
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VR
Video Video MENU
1
Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.
2
Insert a disc.
3
Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is
in stop mode.
The System Menu appears.
4
Select "Disc Setting," and press ENTER.
The "Disc Setting" display appears.
Disc Setting
Title List
Disc Name
Disc Protect
Timer
Disc Format
Edit
Disc Finalize
Dubbing
Disc Information
Disc Setting Erase All Titles
Setup
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Select "Disc Finalize," and press ENTER.
The display asks for confirmation.
Do you want to finalize this disc ?
Finalize
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To stop playback
Press x STOP.
To eject the tape
Press Z OPEN/CLOSE.
To turn off the power while rewinding (Rewind
Shut Off)
Press "/1 while the tape is rewinding. The power
will turn off but the tape will keep rewinding until
"/1
it reaches the end.
VIDEO
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TRACKING +/–
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To use the time counter
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Press CLEAR at the point where you want to find
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later. The counter in the front panel display resets
to "0:00:00."
To search for the 0:00:00 point automatically, see
page 71.
To display the counter on the TV screen, press
DISPLAY.
H PLAY
x STOP
Notes
• During playback, the VCR automatically detects the
recording system (S-VHS/VHS) and the recording
mode (SP or EP) from the tape. LP mode recordings
made on other equipment will play, but picture quality
is not guaranteed.
• The counter resets to "0:00:00" whenever a tape is
reinserted.
• The counter stops counting when it comes to a portion
with no recording.
• The counter resets to "0:00:00" after ten hours, and
starts recounting.
• When playback does not start even if you insert a tape
with its safety tab removed, set "VCR Function" –
"Auto Play" of "Features" to "On" in the "Setup"
display (page 103).
• If you switch to the VCR while playing a disc, DVD
playback stops.
• The VCR does not record in S-VHS format, but will
play S-VHS tapes by automatically detecting the
format, but picture quality will be lower than usual S-
VHS. Image may be unclear if playback options such
as slow-motion, etc., are used.
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• Playback of S-VHS tapes recorded in EP (×3) mode is
not guaranteed.
• The VCR is not compatible with the PAL or SECAM
color system. Only NTSC tapes can be played.
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• For simultaneous VHS and DVD operation, see page 9.
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ENTER
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: Not Protected
: VR Mode
: Unfinalized
Unfinalize
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