Sony RDR-VX555 Owner’s Manual

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Video Cassette Recorder/

DVD Recorder

RDR-VX555

© 2007 Sony Corporation

Operating Instructions

Manual de instrucciones

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 cabinet, Refer servicing

to qualified personnel only.
The AC power cord must be

changed only at a qualified
service shop,

CAUTION

Tile tl_ oJ optical hlstl Bnlents with this

product will increase eye hazaM. As
the laser beam used in tills DVD

recorder is hannt)d 1oeyes, do not
attenlpt to disassemble the cabinet.

Reli:r svrvicing 1o qualified pers(mnel
only,

This label is localed <ill the laser
prolective housiflg inside tile

endost/rc,

to alert lhe ii_r to file

if_ This symbol is intettded

enclosure that n'_ay be of stlfficienl
nlagnimde to con_itBte a risk of

electric shock 1o persons,

inslructiolls in the lileramre
acconlpanying the appliance.

pr_-,ence ,af up.ip.sulated
"dangerous voltage"
within tile product's

to alert tile user lo the
pl_sence of hllpor[alll

This symbol is intended

operathlg and
maintenance (servicing)

For customers in the U.S.A
Owner's Record

The model and seri 11nunlbers ;_relocated

it tile rear ot the tlllJL

R_cord the serial ntmlher in the space

provided bdow. Ret_r to thenl
whenever you call upon your Sony dealer

regnrding this prodtlct,
Model No. RDR-VX555

Serial No.

CAUTION

YOUitr¢ cautioned tllal any challge or

modificaliofls nol expressly approved

i_1this itlatRtal could void your
aulborily lo operate this equil)ment.

This equiplnent has been tested and
hmnd to comply with thv limits t\_r a
Class B digital device, pursuanl to Part

15 of lhe FCC Rules. These limits m'e

designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful intmtkrence

in a residential installation. This
equipn/enl generales, ilses, and can

radiate radio lrequency energy and. if

J_ot inslalled and ilsed in accordance
with file instruclions, lilly cause

barlnftl] inlerlcrellce 1o radio
conlmunicalions, However, there is no

guarantee that intel_crence will not
occtlr ill a parlicular installation, lfthis

equipnlenl does cause harmflfl
interli:mnce to radio or television

reception, which can be determined by
turning file equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to tly to correct file
interlemnce by one or nlore of t]ll_
lo]lowing ttleasurcs:

- Reorienl or relocate file rcceivirJg
antenna.

- Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.

- Co_anect the equipment into an outlet
on a circuit diflbrcnt trolll that to

which the receix er is com_ectcd.
Consu]l the dealer or all experienced
radio/TV technician tot help,

Precautions

On safety

ShouM my solid object or liquid fall

into the cabinet, unplug the recorder

and have it checked by qualified

personnel beR)re operating it any
fiuther.

Onpowersources

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

• The recorder is not di_,coaa_ted

from the AC power source as long
as it is connected to Ihe wall outlet,

even if the recoaler itself has been
turned oll_

• Install this system so that the
power cord can be unplugged from

Ihe wall socket immediately in the
event of trouble.

• If you are not going to use Ihe
recorder for a long time, be sure to

disconnect the recorder fi-om the
wall outlet. To disconnect the AC

power cord, grasp the phlg itself:
never pull file cord.

Onplacement

• Pluce the recorder it_ _ location

with adequate ventihttion to
prevent heat build-up in lhe

recorder.

• if the recorder is brought directly
from a cold to a warm location, or

is placed in a vel3' damp room,
moisture I'll;I} condem,e on the

lenses inside the recorder and
cause damage to the video head,

tape, and the optical block. Should
this occur, the recorder oily not

operate properly. When you first

inst dl 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
lk)r about three hours before

operating the recorder.

• Do not place lhe 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 unih

• Do not place the recorder in a
location near heat sources, or in a

place subject to direct sunlighL
excessive dusL or mechanical

shock.

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

be operated in a horizontal
position only.

• Keep the recorder, discs, and
cassettes away from equipment

wilb smmg magnets, such as

nlicrowave ovens, or large

loudspeakers.

• Do not place heavy ol2jects on the
recorder.

• To prevent fire orshock 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.

Onrecording

• Contents of the recording cannot
be compensated for if the

recording or playback is not made
due to a malRmction of the

recorder, disc, etc.

• Make trial recordings belk)re
making the actual recording.

Copyrights

• Telex ision programs, films, video
tapes, discs, and other materials

may be copyrighted. Unauthorized
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 Ibe cable

television transmitter and/or
program owner.

• This product incorporates
copyright protection technology

that is protected by U.S. patents
anti other intellectual propm%,

rights. Use of this copyright
protection technology must he

authorized by Macrovision, anti is
intended for home and other

limited viewing uses only unless
otherx_ise authorized by

Macrovision. Reverse engineering
or disassembly is prohibited.

Copyguardfunction

Since the recorder has a copy guard
Rmctiom 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 signah

IMPORTANTNOTICE

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 image displayed

on your TV for an extended period
of time you risk permanent

damage to your television screen.
Plasma display pands and

projection televisions are
especially susceptible to this.

If you have any questions or
problems concerning your recorder,

pie _seconsult your nearest Sony
dealer.

IMPORTANTSAFETY
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 m mufacturcr'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 dell:at the safety purpose
of the polarized or grounding-

type 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 arc
provided for your sali:ty. If the

provided plug does not fit into
your outlet, consuh an

electrician for replacement of
the obsolete outlet.

10) Protect the power cord from

being walked on or pinched
particul irly at plugs,

convenience receptacles, and the
point where they exit from the

apparams.

11) Only use attachments/
accessories specified by the

IIlallLll_lC tu rer.

12) Use only with the cart, stand,
tripod, brackeL ortable specified

by the manufacturer, or sold
with the apparatus. When a cart

is used, use caution when
moving the call/apparatus

combination to avoid injury
from tip-over.

131Unplug this apparatus during

lightning storms or when unused
lk)rlong periods of time.

14) Refer all servicing to qualified
service personneh Servicing is

required when the apparatus has
been damaged in any way, such

as power-supply cord or plug is
damaged, liquid has been spilled

or objects have fallen into the
apparatus, the ap?aratus has

been exposed to rain or
moisture, does not operate

normally, or has been dropped.

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Aboutthis manual

• Instructions in this manual describe the controls (m Ihe

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 explanation s reg irding 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

Funclions available for DVD+RWs

Funclions available for DVD-RWs
in VR (Vide() Recording) mode

Funclions available lor DVD-RWs
in video mode

Funclions available for DVD+Rs

Functions available for DVD-Rs in
VR (Vide() Recording) mode

Funclions available for DVD-Rs in

video mode

Functions available lor DVD
VIDEOs

Funclions available for DVD-RAMs

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

formal

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

formal

Funclions available for DATA CDs

f&;_;; _B (CD-ROM s/CD-Rs/CD-RW s

conlaining MP3:- audio Iracks or
JPEG image files)

Funclions available for DATA
DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/

DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD- Rs
conlaining MP3: audio Iracks or
JPEG image files)

Funclions available for VHS

VIDEOs

' MP3 (MPEGI Audio La) er 3) is a standard format

defined by ISO/MPEG which compresses audio data.

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

VCR Playback ........................................... 69

Playing a VHS Tape .................................................. 69

Playback Options .................................................... 71

Searching Using Various Functions ...................................... 72

Displaying the Playing Time and Play Information ........................... 73

Selecting the Sound During Playback .................................... 74

VCR Recording .......................................... 75

Before Recording .................................................... 75

VCR Recording From Connected Equipment Without the Timer ................ 76

VCR Timer Recording From Connected Equipment ......................... 78

Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec) ............ 80

Changing or Canceling VCR Timer Settings (Timer List) ...................... 81

Recording From Another VCR or Similar Device ............................ 83

Dubbing (TAPE ,--. DVD) ................................... 84

Dubbing From a VHS Tape to a DVD ..................................... 84

Dubbing From a DVD to a VHS Tape ..................................... 85

Finalizing a Disc (Preparing a Disc for Playback on Other Equipment) ........... 88

DV/D8 Dubbing (DV/D8 --, DVD) .............................. g0

Before DV/D8 Dubbing ................................................ 90

Connecting a Digital Video Camera to the DV IN Jack ....................... 90

Dubbing From a DV/D8 Format Tape to a DVD ............................. 91

Settings and Adjustments ................................... 94

Using the Setup Displays .............................................. 94

Clock Setting (Clock Set) .............................................. 95

Video Settings (Videe) ................................................ 96

Audio Settings (Audie) ................................................ 98

Recording, Set Top Box Control, and VCR Settings (Features) ................ 100

Language, Parental Control Settings/Factory Settings (Options) ............... 102

Easy Setup (Resetting the Recorder) .................................... 104

AdditionalInformation .................................... 105

Troubleshooting .................................................... 105

Notes About This Recorder ........................................... 110

Specifications ...................................................... 111

About i.LINK ....................................................... 113

Guide to Parts and Controls ........................................... 114

Glossary .......................................................... 118

DVD Audio/Subtitle Language ......................................... 120

Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Brand Code ................................ 121

Index ............................................................. 126

Whatisa VideoCassetteRecorder/DVDRecorder?

This is a DVD recoMer wilh builldn VHS video deck, and allows recoMing/playback of DVD discs and

VHS tapes. DVD editing is alsn possible.

Recordingand timer recording

RecoM TV programs on a DVD or VHS tape,
either manually or using the timer. You need to

connect a Inner such as a cable bnx to this
recorder.

Easyselection between DVDand
VCR

Simply press the DVD or VIDEO button lo selecl
the media formal you wahl Iouse.

OneTouch Dubbing- DVDH VHS

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

Note that copy-protected signals will not be
recorded.

Controlyour cable boxor satellite
receiver - Set top boxcontrol

Connecl lhe supplied set lop hox cnntrnller In have
the recorder change the channel of your cable box
nr salellile receiver (page 12).

DVD --

--VIDEO

®@@
©@@o

C_@CDCD
O0(Z_O

VIDEO

Quick access to recordedtitles -
Title List

Display tile Title List to view all titles <)11a disc

and selecl a lille lk_r playback or editing.

Creatingyourown program- Playlist

Record a program on a DVD-RW (VR mode) or

DVD-R (VR mode), then erase, move or add

scenes as you like without changing tire original

contelrts.

Original

OneTouch Dubbing- DV/D8Dubbing

Connect your digital video camera to tire DV 1N

jack and press Ihe ONE-TOUCH DUBB1NG

bulton Io drtb a DV/D8 format lape over to a disc.

Control

DUBBING

Playlist

Operationrestrictions

Yes

Yes

Yes*3

I When pressing DVD, VCR playback stops.
2 When pressing VIDEO, DVD playback slops.
_3 Only for limer recording. You can also record from LINE 1and LINE2 at Ihe same trine.

No

Yes*3

No

Howto Usethe On-Screen
Menus

The lk)llowing Ihree displays are mainly used to
operale this recorder. Once you become familiar
wilh Ille basic operalions, you will lind lhe
recorder easy Io rise.

i fill

SYSTEM >

MENU

d% RETURN --

:

SystemMenu

The System Menu appears when you press

SYSTEM MENU, and pro,&les entries to all of
the recorder's main functions, such as timer

recording and setup.
Select an option by pressing t1"/,!1"and ENTER.

lo:1o AM

[] _ "Title List"

Displays lhe lisl of the disc conlents,
including the recording information and
movie lhunlbnail image, which allows you to
selecl a title to play or edil.

O_ Title List (Original) 10:10 AM

,1,4 NO Title Length Edit

LINE 1

_) MayJ02_2007

08:00 PM & =_

Io_UNE_ o1:29:o3>1

02 LiNE 1 00:31:23 >
03 LINE 1 01:59:00 >

04 LINEi oo5s:56 >

] _ "Tilner"

Used Io sel a new timer recording for a disc or
VHS tape, as well as change or cancel the
limer recordings you sel.

[] _ "Edit"

Used to create or edil a Playlisl (unfinalized
DVD-RWs (VR mode)/DVD-Rs (VR mode)
only).

[] *_ "Dubbing"

Used to dub from a disc to a VHS tape and
vice versa, and also dub from a DV/D8 lk)nnat
lape to a disc.

[] _ "Disc Setting"

Used to rename, protect, lornmt, or linalize a
disc, or erase all lilles on lhe disc. Also,
displays Ihe disc information.

[] _ "Setup"

Displays lhe "Setup" display for selling up lhe
recorder lo suit your prefi_rences.

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Sub-menu

The sub-menu appears when you select an item
from a list menu (e.g., a title l?om the Title List

menu), and press ENTER. The sub-menu displays
options applicable nnly to the selected item. The

displayed options differ depending (>11the
simatinn and disc type.
Select an option by pressing _/_" and ENTER.

Example: The Title List menu

O_ Title List (Original) 10:10 AM

1/4 No Tkle Length Edit

02 L!NE ! Title E....

03 L!NE ! Chapter E....

O4 L!NE ! Protect

J_ LINE1 Title Name
(_ MayI02Y2007 AB Erase

08:00 PM _ {_ _Tte_

O1 LINE 1

Optionsforthe selected item

OPTIONS

The OPTIONS menu appears when you press
OPTIONS. You can search tbr a title/chapter/
track, check the playing and renmining time, or
change settings l\>r audio/angle/subtitle. The
displayed options differ depending oll the media
type.

Press _/_, to select an option, press _/"_ to
select the desired item, and press ENTER.

Example: When you press OPTIONS while a

DVD VIDEO is playing.

Selectable options

Selectahle options on the System Menu ditTer
depending on the media type, disc condition, and
nperating status.

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

Type Selectable option

'I Unfinalized disc ()ill,,,
,<2With adisc inserted

To returnto the previous display
Pressd'%RETURN.

ONI_

Titk 1N

r_Ohapte 1/1

Tim_ 00:00:25

_']Audi( ENGDolbyD2ch(1/1)

I_Remait 00:01:30

_Subtith _2 ENG

I_l_A_lgk 1/1

JI__F'-L'41

• The OPTIONS nlenu nlay 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 er VIDEO buttons with the
System Menu turned on.

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HookingUptheRecorder

Step2: Connectingthe
CableBox/Satellite

Receiver(Tuner)

Follow sleps 1 Io 7 to book up and adjust 1he
seltings of Ihe recorder.

[ U_t'W03_

• Plug cords securely to prevent unwanted noise.

• See the instruction s supplied wilh the c()mponents to be
connected.

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

• Be sure to disconnect the power cord of each
component before connecting. Do not connect the
power cord until you reach Connecting the Power
Cord" on page 20.

Step1: Unpacking

Check that you have the lollowing items:

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

• Remote commander (remote) (I)

• Set top box controller (1)

• Size AA (R6) batteries (2)

This recorder does not include a TV tuner.
To record TV programs o>1dlis recorder, you need

to connect the recorder lo a tuner that has audio/
vide() output jacks.

If you have been using your VCR connected to an
anlenna, connect this recorder to your VCR using
an audio/video cord. 1i>this way, you will be able
to record TV programs.

You cannot record on this recorder if you have:

a cable box or satellite receiver without audio/

vide(> outputs.

-cable witll no cable box.
antenna only (no cable TV).

In the cases above, contact your cable service or
satellite service company to see if they can
provide you will> a compatible cable box or

satellite receiver.

Usingthe cable box/satellite
receiver control function

This flmctiou allows the recorder to control a
cable box or satellite receiver via the supplied set

top box controller. You can also use the recorder's
remote control to change channels on the cable

box/satellile receiver whenever the cable box/
satellite receiver and the recorder are turned on.

To use die cable box/satellile receiver control
thnction, you need to:

- Check the brand code of your cable box/satellile
receiver. See "Cable Box/Satellite Receiver

Brand Code" (page 121).

-Connect the set top box controller (page 13).
Set the brand code number and the recorder's

input that is connected to the cable box/satellite

receiver (page 23).

After setting up the cable box/satellite receiver
coulrol, check that the recorder can correctly

control the cable box or satellite receiver
(page 26).

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Connecting a cable box/satellite receiver and set top box controller

Connect tile LINE 1Njacks using an aMio/video coM.
With this hookup, you call record ally channel on the cable box orsatellite receiver. Be sure thai tile cable

box or satellite receiver is turned on. This connection is necessary to use the Synchro-Rec function
(pages 51 and 80).

To watch cable or satellite programs, you need to match the input source on tile recorder (El) to the input

jack connected to the cable box or satellite receiver (LINE I IN).

Place tile set top box controller near tile remote sensor on tile cable box/satellite receiver.

_ Set top box

_" (supplied)

, controller

{221

Cable box/ _

satellite receiver

..............Audio/video cord

(not supplied)

to SET TOP BOX
CONTROL

VCR-DVD recorder

: Signal flow

AboutAV paththrough

This recoMer automatically sends the input signal from tile LINE 11Njacks to the LINE ()LIT VIDEO/
AUDIO jacks without turning itself on.

When you connect a cable box or satellite receiver to tile LINE 1 lNjacks and your TV to the LINE OUT
(VIDEO/AUDIO L/R)jacks (page 15), you can watch programs from a cable box or satellite receiver on

the TV even when tile recorder is turned off.

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• Synchro-Rccording does not work with some tuners. For details, see the tuner_s operating instructions.

• AV path through function does not work for:
Input signals flom the LINE 2 IN .j_,cks.
Output sigm,ls to S VIDEO OUT, COMPONENT VIDEO OUT_ or HDMI OUT j_,cks.

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Step3: Connectingto YourTV

Connect the supplied audio/video cord Io lhe LINE OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R)jacks ol the recorder.
To enjoy higher quality images, connect an S video cord (not supplied) inslead ol tile yellow, (video) plug.
When using lhis conneclion, be sure to connect the audio cord IoIhe LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) jacks.

+

-g

S video cord _ I_,

(not supplied) i _

m

(yellow)

Audio/video cord

(supplied)

i

to S VIDEO OUT

VCR-DVD recorder

IE_%% : Signal flow

Whenplaying"wide screen"images

Some recorded images may not fit your TV screen. To change the piclure size, see page 96.

• Do not connect to the S VIDEO OUT and yellow LINE OUT (VlDEO).jacks 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 yotlr TV_s speakers.

to LINE OUT

(VlDEO/AUDIO L/R)

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If yourTV has an HDMI inputjack

Cormect tire HDMI* OUT jack using a certified HDMI cord (not supplied). You will enjoy high quality
picture and sound. Tire HDMI indicator lights up on tile l_'ont panel when the recorder outputs signals

through the HDMI OUT jack.
Be sure to ttlrn off the recorder belore connecting an HDMI cord.

to HDMI input

__ HDMI cord (not supplied)

to HDMI OUT

VCR-DVD recorder

r==_"-_ : Signal flow

:'-This DVD recorder incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI 1x_)technology.

HDMI. the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface arc'trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI
Licensing LLC.

J U_ml_

• You cannol connect Ihe HDMI OUT jack IoDVI jacks that are nol HDCP compliant (e.g., DVI jacks on PC displays .

• During DVD recording, you cannol walch VHS pictures by pressing VIDEO, as Ihe HDMI OUT jack will output
DVD video signals only.

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If yourTV hascomponentvideo 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 l\_rrnat signals, you must use this connection and then set

"Progressive" of "Video" to "On" in the "Setup" display (page 97).
When using this connection, be sure to cormect the audio cord to the LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) jacks.

Audio/video cord

Cr_mponent video

(not supplied)

(green)

(supplied)

-g

to COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT

VCR-DVD recorder

I_i_'%, : Signal flow

to LINE OUT

(AUDIO UR)

During DVD recording veu cannel watch VHS 1)icluresby pressing VIDEO, as Ihe COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks
will eutpul DVD videosignals enly.

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Step4: Connectingto YourAVAmplifier(Receiver)

Sclccl one ol fire fk)llowing pallcres _ or (_, accoMieg to the inpul jack on your AV amplifier (receiver).
This will enublc you to listen to DVD audio tracks through your AV amplifier (recei'_cr).

AV amplifier (receiver)

VCR-DVD recorder

to HDMI OUT

_4rDF_uCp°p?ed__

to AUDIO OUT (L/R)

to DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

(COAXIAL or OPTICAL)

Optical
(not supplied)

igital cord

(not supplied)

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S"-,. : Signal flow

to HDMI input

to coaxial or
optical digital

input

0 Connecting to audio L/R jacks

This comleclion uses a stereo amplifier's
(receiver's) Iwo lront speakers for sound.

You call enjoy file surround flmction that creates
virtual speakers from two stereo speakers. Select

"Surround I," "Surround2,' or "Surround3" ill
"Surround" of "Audio" setep (page 99).

Surround 1

SmTound 2

0 Connectingtoa digitalaudioinputjack

Use this connection if your AV amplifier
(receiver) has a Dolby* 1Digital or DTS_2 decoder
and a digital input jack. You cai1 enjoy the
surround el't_ct of Dolby Digital (5. I oh) or DTS
(5.1 ch).

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I Manufactured under license from Delby Laboratories.

"Dolby" and the double=D symbol are trademarks ef
Delby Laboratories.

'2 "DTS" aM "DTS Digital Out" are trademarks of DTS,

Inc.

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Make sure that your listening posilkm ix between and at
an equal distance from your speakers, and Ihat the

speakers are localed ill similar surroundings.

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"_° Hints

• For corl_..ctspeaker location, see the operating

instructions supplied with the connected components.

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

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• During DVD recording, the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
jacks or HDMI OUT jack 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 23). Otherwise, no sound or a loud
noise will come from your speakers.

• With a coaxial or optical digital connection, you cannot

use the virtual surround effects of this recorder.

• When outputting fiom the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
jacks, you cannot switch the bilingual sounds on a

DVD-RW (VR mode) or DVD-R (VR mode) by
pressing AUDIO.

• When you connect the recorder to an AV amplifier

/receiver) using an HDMI cord, you will need to do one
of the following:

Connect the AV amplifier/rvceiver) to the TV with
an HDMI cord.

Connect the recorder to the TV with a video cord
other than HDMI cord (component video cerd,

S VIDEO cord, or audie/videe cord).

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Step5: Connectingthe
PowerCord

Step 6: Preparingthe
Remote

Plug the recorder and TV power cords imo all AC
outlet. Alter you connect tile power cord, you

must wait for a short while before

operating the recorder. You can operate the
recorder only afler the front panel display lights up
and tile recorder enters standby mode.
If you connect additional equipment to this
recorder (page 27), be sure to connect the power
cord only after all connections are complete.

to AC

You can control the recorder using the supplied

renlote.

lnsert two size AA (R6) batteries by matching the
(_ and O ends on the batteries to tile markings
inside the battery compartment. Be sure to close
the battery cover properly. When using the
remote, point it at the remote sensor [] on the

recorder.

• If the supplied remote interferes your other Sony DVD

recorder or player, change the command mode number
for this recorder (page 22).

• 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.
lfyou do not intend to use the remote for anextended
period of time, remove the b itteries.
If battery leakage occurs, wipe out any liquid inside
the b ittery 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 recorder may not respond to the

remote.

• With nomml use, the batteries should last about three to

six months.

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

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

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ControllingTVs with the remote

You can adjust the remole conlrol's signal to
control your TV.

• Depending on the TV, some or all of the buttons below
may net work lbr the TV.

• If yeu enter a new cede nun/ber, Ihe cede flumber
previously entered will be erased.

• When you replace the batteries of the mmete, the cede
number may be reset to the default setting. Set the
appropriate cede number igain.

Number
buttons --

TVO,G,TA m Tv,,O

ANALOG -- _ y c_ =o,,,,-=TV INPUT

TV VOL +/................_ _,_TV OH +/-

1

Hold down TV I/(9 located atthe bottom of

the remote.

Do not press I/(J) at the lop of the remote.

2 With TV I/(_ pressed down, enter your

TV's manufacturer code (see below) using
the number buttons.

3 Release TYl/_.

The following btlltons are for TV.

Press To

TV I/(_) Tnrn your TV on or off
TV VOL +_ Adjust the volume of

TV CH +1 Select the channel on

your TV

yeur TV

TV INPUT Switch yonr TV's input

setlrce

TV DIGITAL/ Select the broadcast on a
ANALOG Sony TV that can switch

between digital and
analog

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CodenumbersofcontrollableTVs _

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 OI (default)

Akai 04
AOC 04
Centurion 12
Coronado 03
Cnrtis-Mathes 12. 14
Daewoe 04. 22

Daytron 03. 12
Fisher I I

General Electric 04, 06. 10
Hitachi (12.03.04

J.C.Penney 04. 10. 12
JVC 09

KMC O3
LG/Gold Star 1)3.04. 17

Magnavox 03, (M, 08, 12, 21
Marantz 04, 13

MGA/Mitsubishi 04, 12, 13, 17
NEC 04. 12
Panasonic 06. 19
Philco (12.03.04. 08

Philips 08. 21
Pioneer 06. 16

Portland 03
Prescan 10

Quasar 06. 18
Radio Shack (15. 10. 14

RCA 04, l0

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Manufacturer Code number

Sampo 12
Samsung 03, 04, 12,20

SanyM 11, 14
ScMtt 12

Sears 07, I0, 11
Sharp 03, 05, 18

Sylvania 08, 12
Teknika 03, 08, 14

Toshiba 07, 18
Wards (13,04, 12
Ynrx 12

Zenith 14, 15

If you have a SonyDVDplayer or
morethan one SonyDVDrecorder

If the supplied remote interferes with your other
Sony DVD recorder or player, set the c()mmand
mode nmnber lot this recorder and the supplied
remote to one that dilli:rs Dora the other Sony
DVD recorder or player, afler you have completed
"Step 7: Easy Setup."
The delhnlt command mode setting lor this
recorder and the supplied remote is DVD 3.

2 PressSYSTEMMENU.

The System Menu appears.

3 Select "Setup," and press ENTER.

lo:1o AM

4 Select "Options," and press ENTER.

lO:1o AM

: AUlO

: DVD 3

5 Select"CommandMode,"andpress

ENTER.

_ Options lo:1o AM

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FrontDisplay : AUlO

Command Mode : DVD 1

RETURNi

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MENU

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CheckthatEasySetup(page23)hasbeen

finished. If Easy Setup has not been
finished, first perform Easy Setup.

FactorySetting

6 Selectacommandmode("DVD1," "DVD

2," or "DVD 3"), and press ENTER.

"7

/ Set thecommandmodeforthe remotesoit

matchesthecommandmodeforthe

recorderyou setabove.

Follow the steps below to set the command

mode on the remote.
(_) Hold down ENTER.

@ While holding down ENTER, enter the

command mode code number using the
number buttons.

Command Mode Code number

DVDI immber button 1
DVD2 number butten 2
DVD3 number butten 3

(_) HoM down both the number buttons and

ENTER at the same time for more than
three seconds.

To returnto the previousdisplay

Press o_ RETURN.

To checkthe commandmodefortherecorder

Press • (stop) on the recorder when the recorder
is turned off. The command mode liar the recorder

appears in the front panel display.

not

been changed, set the command mode for the
remole to file default setting of DVD3. II the

command mode for the remote is changed to

II the colnmand mode for the recorder has

DVDI or DVD2, you will be unable Io opel'ale
this recorder.

Step7: EasySetup

Follow the steps below to make the minimum

number of basic adjustments for using the
recorder. If you do not complete Easy Selnp, i1
will appear each lime you turnon your recorder.
Settings are made in Ihe following order.

OSDLanguageSetup

#

lCable Box/Sat. Control Setup]

#

[C'o0kSetup]

#

[TVT,peSetuPl

#

[Audio Connection Setup ]

4,

Finished!

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Number ii
buttons 4 ® @ @il

RETURN &

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-- ENTER

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1 Turnonthe TV.

2 PressI/_.

Tire recorder tUrllS on.

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Switch theinputselectoron yourTVsothat

the signalfromthe recorderappearson
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 104).

Press ENTER.

The setup display l;.)rselecting the language
used in the on-screen display appears.

Easy Setup -: ....

Select thescreenlanguage¸

I/Eng Hsh ]

Fran_ais

Espanol

Easy Setup

Enter the brand code of

your set top box

• To re-enter the code lmmber, select

"Cancel" and return to step 6.

8 Select "ON," and press ENTER.

Easy Setup -: ....

Select the input line that you

connected the set top box to

E,/Liner ]

Line2

Select a language, and press ENTER.

The setup display lk>rcable box/satellite
receiver control appears.

Easy Setup -: ....

Do you want to control

your _t top box with this r_order?

(©hinges to the current getting will

eraso all timer setting8 }

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No

Select whether or notyou usethe cable
box/satellite receiver control,andpress

ENTER.

If you want to use the cable box/satellite
receiver control (page 12),select "Yes."
If not, select "No." then go to step 10.

Pressthe numberbuttonsto enter the
brandcodeofyourcable box/satellite

receiver.

See "Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Brand
Code" (page 121).

Select the recorder'saudio/videoinput
("Line1" or "Line2") that isconnectedto

thecable box/satellitereceiver, andpress
ENTER.

The setup display lk)rclock setting appears.

Easy Setup 12:00 AM

Setthetimeanddatemanually¸

Hour MIn AMiPM

10Presst/4l, to set the month and press ,,,_.

Set the day, year, hour, minutes, and AM/PM
in the same way, then press ENTER. The day
of the week is set automalically.
The setup display [k)r selecting the picture size
of the connected TV appears.

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11Select the setting that matches your TV

type.

Easy Setup 10:10 AM

Select your TV screen type

4 : 3 Letter Box

4 :3 Pan Scan

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"16:9": For wide-screen TVs or standard TVs
with a wide screen mode.
"4:3 Letter Box": For standard TVs.

Displays "wide screen" pictures with bands

on tlle upper and lnwer sec(inns ollhe screen.
"4:3 Pan Scan": Fnr slandard TVs.

Autonmtically displays "wkle screen"
pictures on the enlire screen and cuts olf :he

sections that do not fit.
For details, see "Vide() Settings (Vkleo)" on

page 96.

12PressENTER.

The setup display lk)rselecting the type of

Dnlby Digital signal appears.

EaCy Setup 10:10 AM

Dolby Digital

E_o-PoM]

Dolby Digital

14PressENTER.

The setup display for selecting the lype of

DTS signal appears.

Easy Setup 10:10 AM

On

[_o_f ]

15Selectwhether ornotyou want tosenda

DTSsignalto youramplifier (receiver),

and press ENTER.

If your AV amplifier (receiver) has a DTS
decoder, select "On." Otherwise. select "OFT."

16PressENTERwhen"Finish" appears.

Easy Setup is finished. All cnnnections and
setup operations are complete.
If you use the cable bnx/satcllite receiver
control, check that the control works correctly

(page 26).

Eagy Setup 10:10 AM

Easy Setup is finished

13Select the typeofDolbyDigital signalyou

want to send to youramplifier (receiver).

If your AV mnplifier (receiver) has a Dnlby

Digital decoder, select "Dolby Digital."

Otherwise, select "D-PCM."

Toreturnto the previousdisplay

Press0*'%RETURN.

"_° Hint
If you want to run Easy Setup again, select "Easy Setup"
in Ihe "Setup" display (page 104 .

To record TV programs using Ihe limer, you musl sel the
clock accurately.

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Checkingthe cable box/satellite
receiver control setting

1 Turn on the recorder and the cable box/

satellite receiver.

2 Pointthe recorder'sremoteattherecorder

(notatthe cablebox/satellitereceiver).

3 Press CH+/- and checkthatthe channel

changesonthecable box/satellitereceiver

window.

Pressthe numberbuttonsand checkthat

the channelchangesonthe cable box/

satellite receiverwindow.

If you cannot get the recorder to control your
cable box/satellite receiver

Check the settings at "Set Top Box Control' in
"Features" setup (page 101).
Check the connection and place the set top box

controller near the cable box/satellite receiver
(page 12).

If your cable box or satellite receiver still does not
operate with this recorder, contact your cable or
satellite company to see if they can provide you
with a compalible cable box or satellite receiver.

Affix it so lhal the set lop box controller is

[lear the relllote control SelISOF OU your cable

box/salellite receiver.

i

To fix the set top box controller to your cable
box/satellite receiver

Once you have confirmed that the set top box
controller controls your cable box or satellite
receiver, affix it in place.

1 Attach the supplied double-sided tape to the

set top box controller.
Remove the backings on the double-sided
tape.

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ConnectingAnotherVCRorSimilarDevice

Aller disconnecling tile recorder's power cord fronl al*AC oullet, connecl tile oilier VCR or similar
recording device m Ilae LINE 1N jacks of tlais recorder. See also lhe instruction manual supplied with Ihe
connected equipme111.
If you colmecl equipment Ihal has a timer function, you can use Ihe Syechro Rec funclion Ipages 51 and

80). In Ihis case, coenecl Ihe equipment lo the LINE I 1N jacks (page 13).

Connecting to the LINE2 IN jacks onthe front panel

Connecl other VCR or similar device to Ille LINE 2 1N jacks ol this recorder. If the equipmem has an
S video jack, you can use an S video cord (not supplied) instead ol Ille yellow (video) plug of Ille audio/

video cord. Do not coenecl to Ille S VIDEO and yellow VIDEO jacks at Ille same time.
You can connecl a second DVD player and record DVDs.

Other VCR, etc.

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Audio/video cord
(not supplied)

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VCR-DVD recorder

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"_" Hints

• When the connected equipment outputs only monaural sound, connect an audio cord to the _ hite LINE IN AUDIO L
(mene).jack.

• To record from cennected equipment, select an input seurce (LINE I or LINE2) to match the jack }eu connected to

(pages 54 and 83).

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

• Pictures containing copy protection signals that prohibit any copying cannot be recorded. You cannot dub from DVD
VIDEOs to this recorder.

• 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.

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

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

Line input 1

VCR-DVD recorder '_ Line input 2

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Automatically Playable on DVD+RW
formatted compatible players

Forlnat in VR mode _2 Playable only on VR mode
(page 47) compatible players (finalization

(automatically finalized)

unnecessary/ (page 88)

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• 16x-speed or slower DVD-Rs (Vet.2.0, Vet.2.1
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Format in VR mode Playable only on DVD-R VR
using the "Disc Setting" mode compatible players

display (page 671 (linalization necessary) (page 881

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formatted in Video (finalization necessary)

mode (page 88)

"DVD+RW," "DVD-RWd' "DVD+R," "DVD+R DL_"
and "DVD-R logos are Irademarks.

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(finalization necessary/
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Playable on DVD+R compatible

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