Vcr Recording - Sony RDR-VX555 Service Manual

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). See also the tuner's instruction
manual.
Notes
• Timer recordings will start with or without the recorder
turned on. Once started, the recorder cannot be turned
off. The recorder automatically turns off after a
recording has finished.
• This recorder has the copy guard function. Programs
that contain a Copy-Never copy guard signal cannot be
correctly recorded on the VCR.
To save a recording
To prevent accidental erasure, break off the safety
tab as illustrated. To record on the tape again,
cover the tab hole with adhesive tape.
Safety tab
Recording mode
"EP" (Extended Play) and "SP" (Standard Play) is
available for recording mode (tape speed). "EP"
provides recording time three times as long as
"SP." However, "SP" produces better picture and
audio quality.
Maximum recording time
Tape Length SP EP
T-120 2 hrs 6 hrs
T-160 2 hrs 40 mins 8 hrs
T-180 3 hrs 9 hrs
"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. The recorder returns to
normal recording mode.
To stop recording
Press x STOP twice.
Checking the remaining tape length
You can check recording information, such as
remaining tape length or recording mode, etc.
Press DISPLAY while recording.
The information display appears.
Press the button repeatedly to change the display
(page 73).
Record
0:30:00
SP
Rem 01:30
Line1
A Recording status
B Time counter
C Recording mode
D Remaining tape length
E Input source
To check the remaining tape length, set "VCR
Function" – "Tape Length" of "Features" in the
"Setup" display correctly (page 101).
z Hint
You can view the information also in the front panel
display. Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly to change the
display. Note that TIME/TEXT does not work during
One-touch Timer Recording.
Notes
• Tapes recorded in EP (×3) mode by this VCR cannot be
played back on VHS video decks with SP mode only.
• Noise may appear in the image when tapes recorded in
EP (×3) mode by this VCR are played back on other
VHS video decks with EP mode.
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Notes
• The remaining tape length may not be indicated
accurately for short tapes such as T-20 or T-30, or tapes
recorded in LP mode.
• After DISPLAY is pressed, it may take one minute for
the remaining tape length to appear.
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VCR Recording From
Connected Equipment
Without the Timer
You can record TV programs on the recorder
through the connected cable box/satellite receiver.
DVD
VIDEO
1 1 2 2 3 3
CH +/–
4 4 5 5 6 6
INPUT
7 7 8 8 9 9
0 0
DISPLAY
H PLAY
x STOP
X PAUSE
z REC
REC MODE
1
Turn on the recorder and the connected
cable box/satellite receiver.
2
Press VIDEO to operate the VCR.
3
Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.
4
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). You can also use
the number buttons.
• When not using the cable box/satellite
receiver control, select the connected input
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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).
Note
Do not operate your cable box or satellite receiver just
before or during a timer recording. This may prevent the
accurate recording of a program.
VIDEO
1 1 2 2 3 3
4 4 5 5 6 6
7 7 8 8 9 9
0 0
SYSTEM
TIMER
MENU
M/m/</,,
ENTER
x STOP
1
Press VIDEO to operate the VCR.
2
Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.
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1-18
(LINE1 or LINE2) by pressing INPUT, and
then select the channel on the cable box/
satellite receiver's side.
5
Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the
recording mode, "SP" or "EP."
For details about the recording mode, see
page 75.
6
Press z REC.
"REC" appears in the front panel display, and
recording starts.
Leave the cable box/satellite receiver turned
on and do not change the channel you are
recording.
To stop recording
Press x STOP.
To pause recording
Press X PAUSE.
To restart recording, press X PAUSE again.
If you pause recording for more than five minutes,
recording stops automatically.
To watch a DVD while recording
Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder, insert a
disc, and press H PLAY.
z Hints
• Tape information displayed on the TV screen will not
be recorded on the tape.
• You can turn off the TV during recording.
Notes
• You cannot change the recording mode or input source
while recording.
• If you insert a tape with its safety tab removed, the tape
is ejected when you press z REC.
Recording using the Quick Timer
(One-touch Timer Recording)
You can set the recorder to record in 30-minute
increments.
1
Press VIDEO to operate the VCR.
2
Press z REC repeatedly to set the
duration.
Each press increases the time by 30 minutes,
up to six hours.
(Normal
0:30 1:00 5:30 6:00
recording)
3
Press TIMER.
Timer – Standard
10:10 AM
No Rec To Date Start End Source Mode Edit
No.01
01 VHS 4/15 09:00PM 10:00PM CH8
02 VHS 4/30 09:15PM 09:45PM CH11
Media Date Start End Ch Mode
03 --- --/-- --:-- --:-- ---- ---
: :
VCR Today 09 00 PM 10 00 PM Line1 SP
04 --- --/-- --:-- --:-- ---- ---
05 --- --/-- --:-- --:-- ---- ---
06 --- --/-- --:-- --:-- ---- ---
1 2 3 4 5 6
4
Select an item using </, and adjust
using M/m.
A "Media": Select "VCR."
B "Date": Sets the date using M.
To record the same program every day or
the same day every week, press m.
The item changes as follows:
Today y Sun-Sat (Sunday to Saturday)
y Mon-Sat (Monday to Saturday) y
Mon-Fri (Monday to Friday) y Sun
(every Sunday) y Mon (every Monday)
y ... y Sat (every Saturday) y
1 month later y ... y Today
C "Start": Sets the start time.
D "End": Sets the stop time.
E "Ch": Selects the channel or input
source.
• When using the cable box/satellite
receiver control, select the channel.
• When not using the cable box/satellite
receiver control, select the input, LINE1
or LINE2. Select the channel on the
connected cable box/satellite receiver's
side before the timer recording starts.
F "Mode": Selects the recording mode;
"SP" or "EP." To use the Rec Mode
Adjust function (page 79), select
"AUTO."
If you make a mistake, select the item and
change the setting.
5
Press ENTER.
The Timer List menu (page 81) appears. The
c indicator lights up in the front panel
display, and the recorder is ready to start
recording.