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3-296-705-12(1)
Video Cassette Recorder/
DVD Recorder
US
Operating Instructions
ES
Manual de instrucciones
RDR-VX560
© 2008 Sony Corporation
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For customers in the U.S.A Owner’s Record WARNING Precautions The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the unit. Record the serial number in the space To reduce the risk of fire or provided below. Refer to them On safety electric shock, do not expose whenever you call upon your Sony dealer Should any solid object or liquid fall this apparatus to rain or regarding this product. into the cabinet, unplug the recorder moisture. Model No. RDR-VX560 and have it checked by qualifi
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� Do not place the recorder in a 10) Protect the power cord from Copy guard function being walked on or pinched location near heat sources, or in a Since the recorder has a copy guard particularly at plugs, place subject to direct sunlight, function, programs received through convenience receptacles, and the excessive dust, or mechanical an external tuner (not supplied) may point where they exit from the shock. contain copy protection signals apparatus. � Do not place the recorder in
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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
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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
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VCR Operation VCR Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Playing a VHS Tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Playback Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Searching Using Various Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Displaying the Playing
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Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Notes About This Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 About i.LINK . . . . . . . . .
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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 One Touch Dubbing (DVD y VHS) Record TV programs on a DVD or VHS tape, Dub in either direction between a DVD disc and either manually or using the timer. You need to VHS tape with the simple press of a button. connect a tuner such as a cable box to this Note that copy-protected
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Quick access to recorded titles – Dubbing (DV/USB t DVD) Title List Connect your DV camcorder or USB device to the recorder to dub video or photo contents to a DVD. Display the Title List to view all titles on a disc and select a title for playback or editing. Title List (Original) 10:10 AM 1/4 No. Title Length Edit 01 LINE 1 01:29:03 > 02 LINE 1 00:31:23 > Dubbing 03 LINE 1 01:59:00 > 04 LINE 1 00:58:56 > T LINE 1 May/02/2008 08:00 PM i.LINK cable USB cable Creating your own program – Pla
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A “Title List” Displays the list of the disc contents, How to Use the On-Screen including the recording information and movie thumbnail image, which allows you to Menus select a title to play or edit. The following three displays are mainly used to operate this recorder. Once you become familiar Title List (Original) 10:10 AM with the basic operations, you will find the 1/4 No. Title Length Edit 01 LINE 1 01:29:03 > recorder easy to use. 02 LINE 1 00:31:23 > 03 LINE 1 01:59:00 > 04 LINE 1
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Sub-menu OPTIONS The sub-menu appears when you select an item The OPTIONS menu appears when you press from a list menu (e.g., a title from the Title List OPTIONS. You can search for a title/chapter/ menu), and press ENTER. The sub-menu displays track, check the playing and remaining time, or options applicable only to the selected item. The change settings for audio/angle/subtitle. The displayed options differ depending on the displayed options differ depending on the media situation and dis
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Step 2: Connecting the Hookups and Settings Cable Box/Satellite Hooking Up the Recorder Receiver (Tuner) Follow steps 1 to 7 to hook up and adjust the This recorder does not include a TV tuner. settings of the recorder. To record TV programs on this recorder, you need to connect the recorder to a tuner that has audio/ Notes video output jacks. � Plug cords securely to prevent unwanted noise. If you have been using your VCR connected to an � See the instructions supplied with the components
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Hookups and Settings Connecting a cable box/satellite receiver and set top box controller Connect the LINE 1 IN jacks using an audio/video cord. With this hookup, you can record any channel on the cable box or satellite receiver. Be sure that the cable box or satellite receiver is turned on. You need to connect to the LINE 1 IN (VIDEO/AUDIO) jacks for the Synchro-Rec function (pages 54 and 80). To record cable or satellite programs, you need to match the input source on the recorder (LINE1) to
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z Hint You can also connect a cable box/satellite receiver to the LINE 2 IN jacks on the front panel. In this case, select “Line2” for “Connections” of “Set Top Box Control” in the “Features” setup (page 103). Notes � Do not connect to the S VIDEO and yellow VIDEO jacks at the same time. � Synchro-Recording does not work with some tuners. For details, see the tuner’s operating instructions. US 14
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Hookups and Settings Step 3: Connecting to Your TV Connect the supplied audio/video cord to the LINE OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) jacks of the recorder. If your TV has an HDMI jack, or component video input jacks, see page 16 or 17. INPUT TV or projector AUDIO R L VIDEO (red) (white) (yellow) LINE OUT Audio/video cord (supplied) VIDEO (yellow) (white) L (red) R to LINE OUT AUDIO (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) VCR-DVD recorder COMPONENT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT VIDEO VIDEO L HDMI OUT Y L S VIDEO PB R
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If your TV has an HDMI input jack Connect the HDMI* OUT jack using a certified Sony HDMI cord (not supplied). You will enjoy high quality picture and sound. If your TV accepts progressive 1080p format signals, you must use this connection. The HDMI indicator is lit in the front panel display when the recorder outputs signals through the HDMI OUT jack. Be sure to turn off the recorder before connecting an HDMI cord. * This DVD recorder incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™)
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Hookups and Settings 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 99). When using this connection, be sure to connect the audio
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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 sound through your AV amplifier (receiver). A AUDIO OUT Audio cord INPUT (white) (not supplied) (white) L L AUDIO R (red) R (red) AV amplifier (receiver) VCR-DVD recorder to AUDIO OUT (L/R) COMPONENT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT VIDEO VIDEO L HDMI OUT Y L S VIDEO PB R SET TOP BOX PR CONTROL R COA
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Hookups and Settings A Connecting to audio L/R jacks B Connecting to a digital audio input jack This connection uses a stereo amplifier’s Use this connection if your AV amplifier *1 *2 (receiver’s) two front speakers for sound. (receiver) has a Dolby Digital or DTS decoder and a digital input jack. You can enjoy the You can enjoy the surround function that creates surround effect of Dolby Digital (5.1ch) or DTS virtual speakers from two stereo speakers. Select (5.1ch). “Surround1,” “Surround
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Step 5: Connecting the Step 6: Preparing the Power Cord Remote Plug the recorder and TV power cords into an AC You can control the recorder using the supplied outlet. After you connect the power cord, you remote. must wait for a short while before Insert two size AA (R6) batteries by matching the operating the recorder. You can operate the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the markings recorder only after the front panel display lights up inside the battery compartment. Be sure to close and
