
RDR-VX530
DVD Recorder & VHS Combo Player
One Touch Dubbing from VCR to DVD or DVD to
VCR (non copy written material only)
DVD+RW/+R, DVD-RW/-R DVD, DVD+R Dual Layer
Recording Compatibility and Playback
Compatible with +R Double-Layer Disc (8.5GB)
i.LINK® Interface for DV & Digital 8® Camcorders
Progressive Scan Technology Output for DVD at
480P
Playback of CDs, MP3s, and JPEGs (CD/CD-R/CDRW)
Variable Bit Rate Recording
(HSP/SP/LSP/LP/EP/SLP/SEP)
One Touch Dubbing
DVD to VHS or VHS to DVD
One Touch Recording Using i.LINK® Interface for DV & Digital 8® Camcorders
DV & Digital 8® Camcorder Control for Editing via i.LINK® Interface
4 Video Head Stereo VHS with 19 Micron Heads
Easy to Use Graphic User Interface
Built In Television Tuner

Sony Electronics Inc. • 16530 Via Esprillo • San Diego, CA 92127 • 1-800-222-7669 • www.sony.com
RDR-VX530
DVD Recorder & VHS Combo Player
Please visit the Dealer Network for current
information at www.sony.com/dn
Features
General
Tray Type:
Childloc® Feature (Tray Lock)
Video
DVD (VR Mode) Playback: Yes
DVD Playback:
Yes
DVD+R DL Recording: Yes
DVD+R Recording: Yes
DVD+RW Recording: Yes
DVD
-R Recording: Yes
DVD
-RW Recording: Yes
Precision Cinema Progressive™ Technology:
Yes
SVCD Playback: Yes
VCD Playback: Yes
DVD+R DL Read Compatibility: Yes
DVD+R Read Compatibility: Yes
DVD+RW Read Compatibility: Yes
DVD
-R Read Compatibility: Yes
DVD
-RW (VR Mode) Read Compatibility: Yes
DVD
-RW Read Compatibility: Yes
VCRPlus™ Function: Yes
Heads: Yes (Four heads, 19 Micron)
JPEG Playback: Yes
Audio
CD Playback: Yes (CD-DA, CD-R, CD-RW)
Specifications
General
Disc Changer: 1
Audio
Digital
-to-Analog Converter: 24 Bit, 96 kHz
Convenience
On Screen Controls: Yes
Recording Modes: 8 [1H (HQ), 1.5H (HSP), 2H (SP),
2.5H (SLP), 3H (LP), 4H (EP), 6H (SLP), 8H (SEP)]
Inputs and Outputs
Coaxial Audio Digital Output(s):
1 (Rear)
RCA Audio Input(s): 2 (1Rear/1 Front)
RCA Audio Output(s): 2 (Rear)
S
-Video Input(s): 2 (1Rear/1 Front)
S
-Video Output(s): 1 (Rear)
Composite Video Input(s): 2 (1Rear/1 Front)
Composite Video Output(s): 1 (Rear)
Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Output(s): 1 (Rear)
RF Connection Input(s): 1 (Rear)
RF Connection Output(s): 1 (Rear)
Optical Audio Digital Output(s):
1 (Rear)
i.LINK®
for DV/Digital8
® Video Input(s): 1
(Front)
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Power
Power Requirements: AC 120V, 60Hz
Power Consumption (in Operation): 40W
Dimensions
Weight:
12lbs 6oz (5.7kg)
Measurements: 17" x 3 2/5" x 13 1/10" (432 x 86 x
333mm)
Supplied Accessories
Audio/Video Cord (1)
Power Cord
75 ohm Coaxial Cable
Remote Commander® Remote Control
AA Batteries (2)
Instruction Manual
Color:
Silver
UPC Code: 027242692268
1. Playback may not be compatible with all discs, depending on recording
conditions.
2. Remote Commander® remote controls most major brands.
©2005 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved.
Sony, the Sony logo, i.LINK, Remote Commander and Digital 8 are
trademarks of Sony. Dolby® Digital is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories.
dts is a trademark of Digital Theater Systems, L.P. All others trademarks are
property of their respective owners.
Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Non
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metric weights and measures are approximate.