Sony RDR-VX515 User Manual

2-636-467-12(1)

Video Cassette Recorder/
DVD Recorder

Operating Instructions

RDR-VX515

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-VX515

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

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 cabine t. Refer servicing
to qualified personnel only.
The AC power cord must be
changed only at a qualified
service shop only.

This appliance is classified as a
CLASS 1 LASER product. The
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
MARKING is located on the rear
exterior.

CAUTION

The use of optical instruments with this
product will increase eye hazard. As
the laser beam used in this VCR-DVD
recorder is harmful to eyes, do not
attempt to disassemble the cabinet.
Refer servicing to qualified personnel
only.

This symbol is intended
to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage”

enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.

instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.

within the product’s

This symbol is intended
to alert the user to the
presence of important
operating and
maintenance (servicing)

CAUTION

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK,
MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG
TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any change or
modifications not expressly approved
in this manual could void your
authority to operate this equipment.

Note

This equipment has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the
following measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving

antenna.

– Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver.

– Connect the equipment into an outlet

on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.

– Consult the dealer or an experienced

radio/TV technician for help.

Precautions

On safety

Should any solid object or liquid fall
into the cabinet, unplug the recorder
and have it checked by qualified
personnel before operating it any
further.

On power sources

• Operate the recorder only on
120 V AC, 60 Hz.

• The recorder is not disconnected
from the AC power source as long
as it is connected to the wall outlet,
even if the recorder itself has been
turned off.

• If you are not going to use the
recorder for a long time, be sure to
disconnect the recorder from the
wall outlet. To disconnect the AC
power cord, grasp the plug itself;
never pull the cord.

On placement

• Place the recorder in a location
with adequate ventilation to
prevent heat build-up in the
recorder.

• If the recorder is brought directly
from a cold to a warm location, or
is placed in a very damp room,
moisture may condense on the
lenses inside the recorder and
cause damage to the video head,
tape, and the optical block. Should
this occur, the recorder may not
operate properly. When you first
install the recorder, or when you
move it from a cold to a warm
location, remove the disc and tape
and leave the recorder turned on
for about three hours before
operating the recorder.

• Do not place the recorder on a soft
surface such as a rug that might
block the ventilation holes.

• Do not place the recorder in a
confined space such as a bookshelf
or similar unit.

• Do not place the recorder in a
location near heat sources, or in a
place subject to direct sunlight,
excessive dust, or mechanical
shock.

• Do not place the recorder in an
inclined position. It is designed to

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be operated in a horizontal
position only.

• Keep the recorder, discs, and
cassettes away from equipment
with strong magnets, such as
microwave ovens, or large
loudspeakers.

• Do not place heavy objects on the
recorder.

• To prevent fire or shock hazard, do
not place objects filled with
liquids, such as vases, on the
apparatus.

• When you move the recorder, take
out any discs. If you do not, the
disc may be damaged.

On recording

• Contents of the recording cannot
be compensated for if the
recording or playback is not made
due to a malfunction of the
recorder, disc, etc.

• Make trial recordings before
making the actual recording.

Copyrights

• Television programs, films, video
tapes, discs, and other materials
may be copyrighted. Una uthorized
recording of such material may be
contrary to the provisions of the
copyright laws. Also, use of this
recorder with cable television
transmission may require
authorization from the cable
television transmitter and/or
program owner.

• This product incorporates
copyright protection technology
that is protected by U.S. patents
and other intellectual property
rights. Use of this copyright
protection technology must be
authorized by Macrovision, and is
intended for home and other
limited viewing uses only unless
otherwise authorized by
Macrovision. Reverse engineering
or disassembly is prohibited.

Copy guard function

Since the recorder has a copy guard
function, programs received through
an external tuner (not supplied) may
contain copy protection signals
(copy guard function) and as such
may not be recordable, depending
on the type of signal.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Caution: This recorder is capable
of holding a still video image or
on-screen display image on your
television screen indefinitely. If
you leave the still video image or
on-screen display ima ge displayed
on your TV for an extended p eriod
of time you risk permanent
damage to your television screen.
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.
3 Heed all warnings.
4 Follow all instructions.
5 Do not use this apparatus near

water.

6 Clean only with dry cloth.
7 Do not block any ventilation

openings. Install in accordance
with the manufacturer’s
instructions.

8 Do not install near any heat

sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers)
that produce heat.

9 Do not defeat the safety purpose

of the polarized or grounding­type plug. A polarized plug has
two blades with one wider than
the other. A grounding type plug
has two blades and a third
grounding prong. The wide
blade or the third prong are
provided for your safety. If the
provided plug does not fit into
your outlet, consult an
electrician for replacement of
the obsolete outlet.

10 Protect the power cord from

being walked on or pinched
particularly at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the
point where they exit from the
apparatus.

11 Only use attachments/

accessories specified by the
manufacturer.

12 Use only with the cart, stand,

tripod, bracket, or table specified
by the manufacturer, or sold
with the apparatus. When a cart
is used, use caution when
moving the cart/apparatus
combination to avoid injury
from tip-over.

13 Unplug this apparatus during

lightning storms or when unuse d
for long periods of time.

14 Refer all servicing to qualified

service personnel. Servicing is
required when the apparatus has
been damaged in any way, such
as power-supply cord or plug is
damaged, liquid has be en spilled
or objects have fallen into the
apparatus, the apparatus has
been exposed to rain or
moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.

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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.

• The explanations regarding discs in this manual refer to
discs created on this recorder. The explanations do not
apply to discs that are created on other recorders and
played back on this recorder.

Icon Meaning

+

RW

-

RWVR

-

RW

Video

+

R

-

R

DVD

VCD

CD

DATA CD

DATA DVD

Functions available for DVD+RWs

Functions available for DVD-RWs
in VR (Video Recording) mode

Functions available for DVD-RWs
in video mode

Functions available for DVD+Rs

Functions available for DVD-Rs

Functions available for DVD
VIDEOs

Functions available for VIDEO CDs
or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in video CD
format

Functions available for music CDs
or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music CD
format

Functions available for DATA CDs
(CD-Rs/CD-RWs containing MP3
audio tracks or JPEG files)

Functions available for DATA
DVDs (DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs/
DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs containing
MP3* audio tracks or JPEG files)

*

Functions available for VHS
VIDEOs

* MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format

defined by ISO/MPEG which compresses audio data.

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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 Antenna Cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Step 3: Connecting to Your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Step 4: Connecting to Your AV Amplifier (Receiver). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Step 6: Preparing the Remote. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Step 7: Easy Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Connecting Another VCR or Similar Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Quick Guide to Disc Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Recordable and Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

12 cm/8 cm Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

DVD Operation

DVD Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Playing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Playback Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Playing a Title From the Title List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track, etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Playing MP3 Audio Tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Playing JPEG Image Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Displaying the Playing Time and Play Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

DVD Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Before Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

DVD Recording Without the Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

DVD Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec) . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Changing or Canceling DVD Timer Settings (Timer List) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Recording From Connected Equipment Without a Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

DVD Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Before Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Editing a Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Changing the Name of a Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Creating a Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Editing a Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Formatting/Renaming/Protecting a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

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VCR Operation

VCR Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Playing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

Playback Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

Searching Using Various Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Displaying the Playing Time and Play Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Selecting the Sound During Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

VCR Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Before Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

VCR Recording Without the Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

VCR Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec) . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Changing or Canceling VCR Timer Settings (Timer List) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Recording From Connected Equipment Without a Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Dubbing (TAPE y DVD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Dubbing From a VHS Tape to a DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

Dubbing From a DVD to a VHS Tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

Finalizing a Disc (Preparing a Disc for Playback on Other Equipment) . . . . . . . . . . . 86

DV/D8 Dubbing (DV/D8 t DVD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Before DV/D8 Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88

Connecting a Digital Video Camera to the DV IN Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88

Dubbing From a DV/D8 Format Tape to a DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89

Settings and Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Using the Setup Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92

Antenna Reception Setting (Tuner Preset) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93

Clock Setting (Clock Set) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Video Settings (Video) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

Audio Settings (Audio) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97

Recording and VCR Settings (Features) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99

Language, Parental Control Settings/Factory Settings (Options) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100

Easy Setup (Resetting the Recorder) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103

Notes About This Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

About i.LINK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

Guide to Parts and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117

DVD Audio/Subtitle Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120

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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.

Easy selection between DVD and
VCR

Simply press the DVD or VIDEO button to select
the media format you want to use.

DVD VIDEO

Easy dubbing

Dub in either direction between a DVD disc and
VHS tape with the simple press of a button.

VIDEODVD

* Note that copy-protected signals will not be recorded.

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.

T

CH 23
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Title List (Original)

No.1/4

01

02

03

04

10:10 AM

Title Length Edit

CH 23 01:29:03

CH 66 00:31:23

CH 95 01:59:00

CH 97 00:58:56

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VIDEO

DVD

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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

One Touch Dubbing - DV/D8 Dubbing

Connect your digital video camera to the DV IN
jack and press the ONE TOUCH DUBBING
button to dub a DV/D8 format tape over to a disc.

control

dubbing

Possible Simultaneous Operations

Current Operation

Playing a VHS tape

*1

VCR

Playback

VCR

Recording

DVD

Playback

— No No Yes

Recording

Recording on a VHS tape No — Yes Yes

Playing a DVD

Recording on a DVD Yes Yes

*1

When pressing DVD, VCR playback stops.

*2

When pressing VIDEO, DVD playback stops.

*3

Only the same program can be recorded on a DVD and a VHS tape.

*2

No Yes — No

*3

No —

DVD

*3

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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

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.
Select an option by pressing M/m and ENTER.

M/m/</,,
ENTER

TOOLSO RETURN

A “Title List”

Displays the list of the disc contents,
including the recording information and
movie thumbnail image, which allows you to
select a title to play or edit.

B “Timer”

Used to set a new timer recording for a disc or
VHS tape, as well as change or cancel the
timer recordings you set.

C “Edit”

Used to create or edit a Playlist (unfinalized
DVD-RWs (VR mode) only).

D “Dubbing”

Used to dub from a disc to a VHS tape and
vice versa, and also dub from a DV/D8 format
tape to a disc.

E “Disc Setting”

Used to rename, format, or finalize a disc.

F “Setup”

Displays the “Setup” display for setting up the
recorder to suit your preferences.

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.
Select an option by pressing M/m and ENTER.

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Title List

Timer

Edit

Dubbing

Disc Setting

Setup

T

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23

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Title List (Original)

Press ENTER :

Title Menu for DVD Title List.

1/4

No. Title Length Edit

01 CH 23 >01:29:03

02 CH 66 >00:31:23

03 CH 95 >01:59:00

04 CH 97 >00:58:56

10:10 AM

10:10 AM

Example: The Title List menu

Title List (Original)

No. Title Length Edit

01 CH 23 >01:29:03

02 CH 66 >00:31:23

03 CH 95 >01:59:00

04 CH 97 >00:58:56

Options for the selected item

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Play

Title Erase

Chapter Erase

Protect

Title Name

A·B Erase

Divide Title

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.

Example: When you press TOOLS while a
DVD-RW (VR mode) is playing.

1/4

Title

T

1/1

Chapter

C

Time

00:00:25

ENG Dolby 5.1ch (1/3)

Audio

Repeat

Off

00:01:30

Remain

Selectable options

Selectable options on the System Menu differ
depending on the media type, disc condition, and
operating status.

Example: When a disc or a VHS tape is stopped.

Type Selectable option

+

RW

-

RWVR

-

RW

Video

+

R

-

R

*1

*1 *1

*1 *1

*1

DVD

VCD

CD

DATA CD

DATA DVD

*2

*1

Unfinalized disc only

*2

With a disc inserted

To return to the previous display

Press O RETURN.

Notes

• The TOOLS menu may not appear during DVD
recording.

• The System Menu does not appear when recording on
a DVD, or dubbing from VHS tape to a DVD.

• You cannot use the DVD or VIDEO buttons with the
System Menu turned on.

11

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 supplie d with the components to be
connected.

• You cannot connect this recorder to a TV that does not
have a video input jack.

• Be sure to disconnect the power cord of each
component before connecting.

Step 1: Unpacking

Check that you have the following items:

• Audio/video cord
(phono plug × 3 y phono plug × 3) (1)

• Antenna cable (1)

• Remote commander (remote) (1)

• Size AA (R6) batteries (2)

Step 2: Connecting the Antenna Cable

Select one of the following antenna hookups. Do
not connect the power cord until you reach
“Connecting the Power Cord” on page 19.

If you have Hookup

Cable box or satellite receiver with a
video/audio output

Cable box with an antenna output
only

Cable without cable box, or antenna
only (no cable TV)

Note to CATV system installer (in USA)

This reminder is provided to call the CATV
system installer’s attention to Article 820- 40 of
the NEC that provides guidelines for proper
grounding and, in particular, specifies that the
cable ground shall be connected to the grounding
system of the building, as close to the point of
cable entry as practical.

Notes

• If your antenna is a flat cable (300-ohm twin lead
cable), use an external antenna connector (not
supplied) to connect the antenna to the recorder.

• If you have separate cables for VHF and UHF
antennas, use a UHF/VHF band mixer (not supplied) to
connect the antenna to the recorder.

A (page 13)

B (page 14)

C (page 14)

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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).

Wall

Cable box/satellite receiver

AUDIO

VIDEO

OUT

OUT

Audio/video cord
(supplied)

RL

S VIDEO

ANT IN

TO TV

LINE 1 IN

VIDEO

Hookups and Settings

VCR-DVD recorder

: Signal flow

to LINE 1 IN

AUDIO OUT S VIDEO OUT

R

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

OPTICAL COAXIAL

COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT

AUDIO

VHF/UHFLINE OUT

LINE 1 IN

VIDEO

VIDEO

IN

YL

L

P

B

P

R

R

OUT

AUDIO

AUDIO

,continued

13

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).

Wall

Cable box

ANT IN

TO TV

Antenna cable (supplied)

VCR-DVD recorder

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

AUDIO OUT S VIDEO OUT

R

OPTICAL COAXIAL

COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT

VHF/UHFLINE OUT

LINE 1 IN

VIDEO

VIDEO

IN

YL

L

P

B

P

R

R

OUT

AUDIO

AUDIO

VHF/UHF

IN

to VHF/UHF IN

OUT

: Signal flow

C: Cable without cable box, or antenna only (no cable TV)

Use this hookup if you watch cable channels without a cable box. Also use this hookup if you are using
a VHF/UHF antenna or separate VHF and UHF antennas.
With this hookup, you can record any channel by selecting the channel on the recorder.

Wall

VCR-DVD recorder

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

AUDIO OUT S VIDEO OUT

R

OPTICAL COAXIAL

COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT

VHF/UHFLINE OUT

LINE 1 IN

VIDEO

VIDEO

YL

L

P

B

P

R

R

OUT

AUDIO

AUDIO

VHF/UHF

IN

IN

to VHF/UHF IN

OUT

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: Signal flow

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.

Hookups and Settings

S video cord
(not supplied)

INPUT

TV or projector

S VIDEO

to S VIDEO OUT

VCR-DVD recorder

S VIDEO OUT

INPUT

AUDIO

R L VIDEO

(red)

(white) (yellow)

LINE OUT

LINE 1 IN

VIDEO

VIDEO

L

R

AUDI O

AUDI O

COMPONENT

AUDIO OUT S VIDEO OUT

VIDEO OUT

R

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

OPTICAL COAXIAL

Audio/video cord

(yellow)

(supplied)

(white)

(red)

to LINE OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R)

VHF/UHFLINE OUT

LINE 1 IN

VIDEO

VIDEO

IN

YL

L

B

P

R

P

R

OUT

AUDIO

AUDIO

: Signal flow

When playing “wide screen” images

Some recorded images may not fit your TV screen. To change the picture size, see page 95.

Notes

• Do not connect more than one type of video cord between the recorder and your TV at the same time.

• During DVD recording, you cannot watch VHS pictures by pressing VIDEO, as the S VIDEO OUT jack will output
DVD video signals only.

• Do not connect your TV’s audio output jacks to the LINE IN (AUDIO L/R) jacks at the same time. This will cause
unwanted noise to come from your TV’s speakers.

,continued

15

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.
If your TV accepts progressive 480p format signals, you must use this connection and then set
“Progressive” of “Video” to “On” in the “Setup” display (page 96). The PROGRESSIVE indicator lights
up when the recorder outputs progressive signals.
When using this connection, be sure to connect the audio cord to the LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) jacks.

COMPONENT VIDEO IN

P

B

P

Y

R

(green) (blue) (red)

Component video co rd
(not supplied)

to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

: Signal flow

TV or projector

(green)

(blue)

(red)

LR

(white) (red)

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

Y

B

P

P

R

COMPONENT

LINE 1 IN

AUDIO OUT S VIDEO OUT

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO

YL

B

R

P

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

R

P

OPTICAL COAXIAL

AUDIO

VCR-DVD recorder

INPUT

AUDIO

LINE OUT

VIDEO

AUDI O

VHF/UHFLINE OUT

VIDEO

IN

L

R

OUT

AUDIO

Audio/video cord (supplied)

(white)

L

(red)

R

to LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R)

z Hint

Video signal can also be output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jack when playing a VHS tape.

Note

During DVD recording, you cannot watch VHS pictures by pressing VIDEO, as the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks
will output DVD video signals only.

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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).

Hookups and Settings

VCR-DVD recorder

Optical digital cord (not supplied)

[Speakers]

Rear (L)

Front (L)

Center

AUDIO OUT

L

R

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

OPTICAL COAXIAL

(white)

Audio cord
(not supplied)

(red)

to AUDIO OUT (L/R)

COMPONENT

AUDIO OUT S VIDEO OUT

VIDEO OUT

YL

B

R

P

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

R

P

OPTICAL COAXIAL

to DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
(COAXIAL or OPTICAL)

or

to optical
digital input

AV amplifier (receiver)
with a decoder

VHF/UHFLINE OUT

LINE 1 IN

VIDEO

VIDEO

IN

L

R

OUT

AUDIO

AUDIO

Coaxial digital cord
(not supplied)

to coaxial
digital input

(white)

(red)

A

INPUT

L

AUDIO

R

AV amplifier (receiver)

[Speakers]

Rear (R)

Front (R)

Subwoofer

B

: Signal flow

,continued

17

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

*2

“DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks of
Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

z Hints

• For correct speaker location, see the operating
instructions supplied with the connected components.

• During VHS playback, the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
jacks can also output digital audio signals.

Notes

• During DVD recording, the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
jacks output DVD audio signals only. You cannot hear
VHS sound by pressing VIDEO.

• After you have completed the connection, make the
appropriate settings under “Audio Connection Setup”
in Easy Setup (page 22). Otherwise, no sound or a loud
noise will come from your speakers.

• With a coaxial or opt ical digital connection, you cannot
use the virtual surround effects of this recorder.

• The recorder cannot play Linear PCM soundtracks of 2
channels or more.

• When outputting from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
jacks, you cannot switch the bilingual sounds on a
DVD-RW (VR mode) by pressing AUDIO.

Virtual speaker

B Connecting to a digital audio input jack

Use this connection if your AV amplifier
(receiver) has a Dolby

*1

Digital or DTS*2 decoder
and a digital input jack. You can enjoy the
surround effect of Dolby Digital (5.1ch) or DTS
(5.1ch).

*1

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories.

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Step 5: Connecting the

D

Step 6: Preparing the

Power Cord

Plug the recorder and TV power cords into an AC
outlet. After you connect the power cord, you

must wait for a short while before
operating the recorder. You can operate the

recorder only after the front panel display lights up
and the recorder enters standby mode.
If you connect additional equipment to this
recorder (page 26), be sure to connect the power
cord only after all connections are complete.

COMPONENT

AUDIO OUT S VI

VIDEO OUT

YL

P

R

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

P

OPTICAL COAXIAL

to AC outlet

Remote

You can control the recorder using the supplied
remote. Insert two size AA (R6) batteries by
matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the
markings inside the battery compartment. When
using the remote, point it at the remote sensor
on the recorder.

B

R

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. Do not touch the liquid with bare hands
should leakage occur. Observe the following:
– Do not use a new battery with an old battery, or

batteries of different manufacturers.
– Do not attempt to recharge the batteries.
– If you do not intend to use the remote for an extended

period of time, remove the batteries.
– If battery leakage occurs, wipe out any liquid inside

the battery compartment, and insert new batteries.

• Do not expose the remote sensor (marked on the
front panel) to strong light, such as direct sunlight or
lighting apparatus. The r ecorder may not respond to the
remote.

• With normal use, the ba tteries should last about three to
six months.

• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid
place.

• Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing,
particularly when replacing the batteries.

Hookups and Settings

,continued

19

Controlling TVs with the remote

You can adjust the remote control’s signal to
control your TV.
If you connect the recorder to an AV amplifier
(receiver), you can also use the supplied remote to
control the AV amplifier’s (receiver’s) volume.

Notes

• Depending on the connected unit, you may not be able
to control your TV or AV amplifier (receiver) with
some or all of the buttons below.

• If you enter a new code number, the code number
previously entered will be erased.

• When you replace the batteries of the remote, the code
number may be reset to the default setting. Set the
appropriate code number again.

TV/DVD·VIDEO
switch

"/1

Number
buttons,

SET

CH +/–

VOL +/–

TV/VIDEO

WIDE MODE

1 Slide the TV/DVD·VIDEO switch to TV.
2 Hold down "/1.
3 Enter your TV’s manufacturer code (see

below) using the number buttons.

4 Release "/1.

When the TV/DVD·VIDEO switch is set to
TV, the remote performs the following:

Press To

"/1 Turn your TV on or off

VOL +/– Adjust the volume of

CH +/– Select the channel on

TV/VIDEO Switch your TV’s input

Number buttons and
SET

WIDE MODE Switch to or from the

your TV

your TV

source

Select the channel on a
Sony TV

wide mode of a Sony
wide-screen TV

Code numbers of controllable TVs

If more than one code number is listed, try
entering them one at a time until you find the one
that works with your TV.

Manufacturer Code number

Sony 01 (default)

Akai 04

AOC 04

Centurion 12

Coronado 03

Curtis-Mathes 12, 14

Daewoo 04, 22

Daytron 03, 12

Fisher 11

General Electric 04, 06, 10

Hitachi 02, 03, 04

J.C.Penney 04, 10, 12

JVC 09

KMC 03

LG/Gold Star 03, 04, 17

Magnavox 03, 04, 08, 12, 21

Marantz 04, 13

MGA/Mitsubishi 04, 12, 13, 17

NEC 04, 12

Panasonic 06, 19

Philco 02, 03, 04, 08

Philips 08, 21

Pioneer 06, 16

20

Manufacturer Code number

Portland 03

Proscan 10

Quasar 06, 18

Radio Shack 05, 10, 14

RCA 04, 10

Sampo 12

Samsung 03, 04, 12, 20

Sanyo 11, 14

Scott 12

Sears 07, 10, 11

Sharp 03, 05, 18

Sylvania 08, 12

Teknika 03, 08, 14

Toshiba 07, 18

Wards 03, 04, 12

Yorx 12

Zenith 14, 15

Controlling the volume of your AV
amplifier (receiver) with the remote

TV/DVD·VIDEO
switch

"/1

z Hint

If you want to control the TV’s volume even when the
TV/DVD·VIDEO switch is set to DVD·VIDEO, repeat
the steps above and enter the code number 90 (default).

Code numbers of controllable AV amplifiers
(receivers)

If more than one code number is listed, try
entering them one at a time until you find the one
that works with your AV amplifier (receiver).

Manufacturer Code number

Sony 78, 79, 80, 91

Denon 84, 85, 86

Kenwood 92, 93

Onkyo 81, 82, 83

Pioneer 99

Sansui 87

Technics 97, 98

Yamaha 94, 95, 96

Hookups and Settings

Number

buttons

VOL +/–

1 Slide the TV/DVD·VIDEO switch to

DVD·VIDEO.

2 Hold down "/1, and enter the

manufacturer code (see the table below)
for your AV amplifier (receiver) using the
number buttons.

3 Release "/1.

The VOL +/– buttons control the AV
amplifier’s volume.
If you want to control the TV’s volume, slide
the TV/DVD·VIDEO switch to TV.

21

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

m

Clock Setup

m

Tuner and Channel Setup

m

TV Type Setup

m

Audio Connection Setup

m

Finished!

"/1

1 Turn on the TV.
2 Press "/1.

The recorder turns on.

3 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” in the “Setup” display to run Easy
Setup (page 102).

4 Press ENTER.

The setup display for selecting the language
used in the on-screen display appears.

Easy Setup

No Disc

Select the screen language.

English

Français

Español

5 Select a language, and press ENTER.

The setup display for clock setting appears.

Easy Setup

No Disc

Select a method for setting the clock.

If you select "Auto", this recorder will look

for a time signal when you turn it off.

22

O RETURN

Auto

Manual

M/m/</,,
ENTER

6 Select “Auto,” and press ENTER.

The recorder will automatically search for a
channel that carries a time signal when you
turn off the recorder after finishing Easy
Setup.

• If broadcasters in your area are not sending
time signals, select “Manual,” and press
ENTER. Press M/m to set the month and
press ,. Set the day, year, hour, minutes,
and AM/PM in the same way. The day of the
week is set automatically.

7 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.”

8 Press ENTER.

The Tuner Preset function automatically starts
searching for all of the receivable channels
and presets them.

Easy Setup

No Disc

Searching for receivable channels. 25

Please wait.

To set the channels manually, see page 94.
After the Tuner Preset is finished, the setup
display for selecting the picture size of the
connected TV appears.

9 Select the setting that matches your TV

type.

No Disc

Easy Setup

Select your TV screen type.

16 : 9

4 : 3 Letter Box

4 : 3 Pan Scan

10:10 AM

“4:3 Letter Box”: For standard TVs.
Displays “wide screen” pictures with bands
on the upper and lower sections of the screen.
“4:3 Pan Scan”: For standard TVs.
Automatically displays “wide screen”
pictures on the entire screen and cuts off the
sections that do not fit.
“16:9”: For wide-screen TVs or standard TVs
with a wide screen mode.
For details, see “Video Settings (Video)” on
page 95.

10

Press ENTER.

The setup display for selecting the type of
Dolby Digital signal appears.

Easy Setup

No Disc

Dolby Digital

D-PCM

Dolby Digital

11

Select the type of Dolby Digital signal you

10:10 AM

want to send to your amplifier (receiver).

If your AV amplifier (receiver) has a Dolby
Digital decoder, select “Dolby Digital.”
Otherwise, select “D-PCM.”

12

Press ENTER.

The setup display for selecting the type of
DTS signal appears.

No Disc

Easy Setup

DTS

On

Off

10:10 AM

Hookups and Settings

13

Select whether or not you want to send a
DTS signal to your amplifier (receiver),
and press ENTER.

If your AV amplifier (receiver) has a DTS
decoder, select “On.” Otherwise, select “Off.”

,continued

23

14

Press ENTER when “Finish” appears.

Easy Setup is finished. All connections and
setup operations are complete.

No Disc

Easy Setup

Easy Setup is finished.

Finish

10:10 AM

To return to the previous display

Press O RETURN.

z Hint

If you want to run Easy Setup again, select “Easy Setup”
in the “Setup” display (page 102).

Note

To record TV programs using the timer, you must set the
clock accurately.

If you have a Sony DVD player or
more than one Sony DVD recorder

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.
The default command mode setting for this
recorder and the supplied remote is DVD 3.

SYSTEM

MENU

M/m/</,,
ENTER

O RETURN

COMMAND
MODE switch

1 Press SYSTEM MENU.

The System Menu appears.

2 Select “Setup,” and press ENTER.

Setup

No Disc

Title List

Timer

Edit

Dubbing

Disc Setting

Setup

Tuner Preset

Clock Set

Video

Audio

Features

Options

Easy Setup

10:10 AM

3 Select “Options,” and press ENTER.

No Disc

Title List

Timer

Edit

Dubbing

Disc Setting

Setup

Options

Language

Parental

Front Display

Command Mode

Factory Setting

10:10 AM

: Auto

: DVD 3

24

4 Select “Command Mode,” and press

ENTER.

No Disc

Title List

Timer

Edit

Dubbing

Disc Setting

Setup

Options

Language

Parental

Front Display

Command Mode

Factory Setting

: Auto

DVD 1

: DVD1 No

DVD 2

DVD 3

10:10 AM

5 Select the command mode (“DVD 1,”

“DVD 2,” or “DVD 3”), and press ENTER.

6 Slide the COMMAND MODE switch on the

remote so it matches the mode you
selected above.

To return to the previous display

Press O RETURN.

Note

If the command mode does not match, the recorder’s
command mode appears on the front panel display when
you operate the remote. Set the remote’s command mode
to one that matches the recorder’s.

Hookups and Settings

25

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.
To record on this recorder, see “Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec)” on
page 50 and page 78. Connect the equipment to the LINE 1 IN jacks of the recorder to record using the
Synchro Rec function.

Connecting to the LINE 2 IN jacks on the front panel

Connect other VCR or similar device to the LINE 2 IN jacks of this recorder. If the equipment has an
S video jack, you can use an S video cord (not supplied) instead of the yellow (video) plug of the audio/
video cord.
You can connect a second DVD player and record DVDs.

Other VCR, etc.

S video cord
(not supplied)

S VIDEO

OUTPUT

VIDEO

S VIDEO

AUDIO

LR

LINE 2 IN

VIDEO

L AUDIO R

(MONO)

Audio/video cord
(not supplied)

DV IN

to LINE 2 IN

VCR-DVD recorder

: Signal flow

Notes

• You cannot dub a copy guard DVD VIDEO to this DVD recorder.

• Do not connect the yellow LINE IN (VIDEO) jack when using an S video cord.

26

Connecting to the LINE 1 IN jacks

You can connect a second VCR or similar device.

Other VCR, etc.

LINE OUTPUT

R

AUDIO

L

Audio/video cord
(not supplied)

LINE 1 IN

VIDEO

Hookups and Settings

VIDEO

to LINE 1 IN

AUDIO

VCR-DVD recorder

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

AUDIO OUT S VIDEO OUT

R

OPTICAL COAXIAL

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

VHF/UHFLINE OUT

LINE 1 IN

VIDEO

VIDEO

IN

YL

L

B

P

R

P

R

OUT

AUDIO

AUDIO

: 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.

Notes

• Do not connect the output jack of this recorder to another equipment’s input jack with the other equipment’s output
jack connected to the input jack of this recorder. Noise (feedback) may result.

• Pictures containing copy protection signals that prohibit any copying cannot be recorded.

• If you pass the recorder signals via the VCR, you may not receive a clear image on your TV screen.

VCRVCR-DVD recorder TV

Be sure to connect your VCR to the VCR-DVD recorder and your TV in the order shown below. To watch video tapes,
watch the tapes through a second line input on your TV.

Line input 1

VCR VCR-DVD recorder TV

Line input 2

• If the recorder’s power cord is disconnected, you will not be able to view the signals from the connected VCR.

• Do not connect more than one type of video cord between the recorder and your TV at the same time.

27

Quick Guide to Disc Types

Recordable and Playable Discs

Disc Type

DVD+RW

VR
mode

DVD­RW

Video
mode

DVD+R

DVD+R DL

DVD-R

Disc
Logo

Icon used
in this
manual

+

RW

-

RWVR

-

RW

Video

+

R

-

R

Formatting
(new discs)

Automatically
formatted

Format in VR mode*2
(page 66)

Format in Video

*2

(page 66)

mode

Automatically
formatted

Automatically
formatted

Compatibility with other
DVD players (finalizing)

Playable on DVD+RW
compatible players
(automatically finalized)

Playable only on VR mode
compatible players (finalization
unnecessary) (page 86)

Playable on most DVD players
(finalization necessary)
(page 86)

Playable on DVD+R compatible
players (finalization necessary)
(page 86)

Playable on most DVD players
(finalization necessary)
(page 86)

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

*1

)

• 4×-speed or slower DVD-RWs (Ver.1.2, Ver.1.2
with CPRM)

• 8×-speed or slower DVD+Rs

• 8×-speed or slower DVD-Rs (Ver.2.0)

• 2.4×-speed DVD+R DL (Double Layer) discs

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“DVD+RW,” “DVD-RW,” “DVD+R,” “DVD+R DL,”
and “DVD-R” logos are trademarks.

Recording Features Editing Features

Rewrite
(page 66)

Auto
Chapter
(page 48)

Manual
Chapter
(page 59)

Change
Title
Name
(page 60)

Erase
Title/
Chapter
(page 56)

A-B
Erase
(page 57)

Divide
Title
(page 58)

Quick Guide to Disc Types

Playlist
(page 61)

YesYesYesYesYes

*3

/No No Yes No

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes/Yes Yes Yes Yes

Yes Yes No Yes Yes*3/No No No No

No Yes No Yes Yes*4/No No No No

No Yes No Yes Yes*4/No No No No

*1

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)

•DVD-Rs with CPRM

*1

CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media) is
a coding technology that protects copyrights for
images.

*2

Unused DVD-RWs are automatically formatted
according to the setting of “Format DVD” in
“Features” setup (page 100).

*3

Erasing titles only frees up disc space if you erase the
last title.

*4

Erasing titles does not free up disc space.

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12 cm/8 cm Discs

DVD-RW

DVD+RW

Operation

12 cm 8 cm 12 cm 8 cm 12 cm 8 cm 12 cm 8 cm 12 cm 8 cm

Playback Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes — Yes Yes

Recording Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes — Yes No

VR mode Video mode

DVD+R DVD-R

Playable Discs

Disc Type Disc Logo

DVD VIDEO

VIDEO CD

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 Standard Organization).

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Icon Used
in This
Manual

DVD

VCD

CD

DATA CD

DATA DVD

Characteristics

Discs such as movies that can be purchased or
rented

VIDEO CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in VIDEO CD
format (with PBC function)

Music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music CD
format that can be purchased

CD-Rs/CD-RWs created on a PC or similar
device in music format, or MP3 or JPEG format
that conforms to ISO9660* Level 1/Level 2

DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs in
MP3 or JPEG format conforming to UDF

8 cm DVD+RWs, DVD-RWs, and DVD-Rs
recorded with a DVD video camera (Still images
recorded with a DVD video camera cannot be
played.)

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