Playing Discs. 57

Playing. 57 Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track, etc. 62 Playing MP3 Audio Tracks. 63 Playing JPEG Image Files. 64

VCR Recording. 67

Before Recording. 67 VCR Recording without the Timer. 67 VCR Timer Recording (Standard/VCR Plus+). 69 Recording from Connected Equipment with a Timer (Synchro Rec). 72 Checking/Changing/Canceling VCR Timer Settings (Timer List). 74 Recording from Connected Equipment without a Timer. 75

Playing VHS Tapes. 76

Playing. 76 Searching Using Various Functions. 79 Selecting the sound during playback. 80

DVD Editing. 81

Before Editing. 81 Editing a Title. 82 Creating a Playlist. 84 Editing a Playlist. 86

Dubbing (TAPE y DVD). 89

Dubbing from a Video to a DVD. 89 Dubbing from a DVD to a Video. 91
DV Dubbing (DV t DVD). 93
Before DV Dubbing. 93 Connecting a Digital Video Camera to the DV IN Jack. 93 Dubbing from a DV Format Tape to a DVD. 94
Settings and Adjustments. 96
Using the Setup Displays. 96 Antenna Reception Setting (Tuner Preset). 97 Clock Setting (Clock Set). 99 Video Settings (Video). 100 Audio Settings (Audio). 102 Recording and VCR Settings (Features). 104 Language, Parental Control Settings/Factory Settings (Options). 105 Easy Setup (Resetting the Recorder). 107
Additional Information. 108
Troubleshooting. 108 Notes About This Recorder. 113 Specifications. 114 About i.LINK. 115 Guide to Parts and Controls. 117 Glossary. 122 DVD Audio/Subtitle Language. 123 Index. 124
Ways to Use Your Video Cassette Recorder/DVD Recorder
What is a Video Cassette Recorder/DVD Recorder?
, This is a DVD recorder with built-in VHS video deck. It allows recording to DVD+RWs, DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs, DVD-Rs, and VHS tapes. In addition, you can also enjoy playback and editing of DVD discs and VHS tapes.

Operation restrictions

Possible simultaneous operations Current operation Playback Playing a VHS tape Recording on a VHS tape Playing a DVD disc Recording on a DVD disc No Yes*2 Yes VHS Recording No Yes*2 Yes Playback Yes*1 Yes No DVD Recording Yes*1 Yes No
When pressing DVD, VHS tape playback stops. When pressing VIDEO, DVD playback stops.

Region code (DVD VIDEO only)
Your recorder has a region code printed on the rear of the unit and will only play DVD VIDEOs (playback only) labeled with identical region codes. This system is used to protect copyrights. DVD VIDEOs labeled ALL will also play on this recorder. If you try to play any other DVD VIDEO, the message Please check the Regional code of this disc. will appear on the TV screen. Depending on the DVD VIDEO, no region code indication may be labeled even though playing the DVD VIDEO is prohibited by area restrictions.

RDR-VX500 NO.

Region code
Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies
This product is designed to playback discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Recently, various music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies are being marketed by some record companies. Please be aware that among those discs, there are some that do not conform to the CD standard and may not be playable by this product.
Recordable and playable VHS tapes
This VCR uses the VHS system.

Recording

This VCR records using the VHS system.
z Hint If you do not want recorded contents to be erased, break off the erasure prevention tab. To record again on a tape that has had the erasure prevention tab removed, cover the hole with cellophane tape, etc.

Safety tab

This VCR cannot record using the S-VHS system. Tapes recorded in EP (3) mode by this VCR cannot be played back on standard mode only VHS decks. Noise may appear in the image when tapes recorded in EP (3) mode by this VCR are played back on other VHS decks with 3 mode.

Playback

The VCR automatically identifies the recording system and recording mode (SP (standard) or EP (3)) of recorded tapes during playback.
You cannot play back foreign video software that uses non-NTSC color TV systems (PAL, SECAM). When playing back tapes recorded using the S-VHS system, the playback image may be disturbed.

Hookups and Settings

Hooking Up the Recorder
Follow steps 1 to 7 to hook up and adjust the settings of the recorder.
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 26.

If you have Hookup Hookups and Settings
Plug cords securely to prevent unwanted noise. Refer to the instructions supplied with the components to be connected. Be sure to disconnect the power cord of each component before connecting.
Cable box or satellite receiver with a A (page 16) video/audio output Cable box with an antenna output only B (page 17)
Cable without cable box, or antenna C (page 17) only (no cable TV)

Step 1: Unpacking

Check that you have the following items: Audio/video cord (pinplug 3 y pinplug 3) (1) Antenna cable (1) Remote commander (remote) (1) Size AA (R6) batteries (2)
Note to CATV system installer (in USA)
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installers 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.
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: 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).
Cable box/satellite receiver

AUDIO OUT R L

VIDEO OUT S VIDEO

ANT IN TO TV

Audio/video cord (supplied)

LINE 1 IN

R AUDIO L
to LINE 1 IN VCR-DVD recorder

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT R

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

LINE OUT

VHF/UHF IN

L COAXIAL OPTICAL

AUDIO L

VIDEO S VIDEO OUT

: Signal flow
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).

Cable box

Antenna cable (supplied)

VCR-DVD recorder

AUDIO OUT COMPONENT LINE OUT VIDEO OUT R Y

R L PB AUDIO AUDIO L PR

to VHF/UHF IN

COAXIAL OPTICAL

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.

Surround3

: Virtual speaker
After you have completed the connection, make the appropriate settings under Audio Connection Setup in Easy Setup (page 30). Otherwise, no sound or a loud noise will come from your speakers. The surround sound effects of this recorder cannot be used when you connect using a coaxial or optical digital cord. This recorder does not support Linear PCM playback with 2 channels or more. When outputting the sound of a DVD-RW (VR Mode) disc recorded in two languages from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack, the sound cannot be switched with the AUDIO button.
Do not connect your TVs audio output jacks to the LINE IN (AUDIO L/R) jacks at the same time. This will cause unwanted noise to come from your TVs speakers.
Step 5: Connecting 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 34), be sure to connect the power cord only after all connections are complete.
Step 6: Preparing the 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.

to AC outlet

If the supplied remote interferes your other Sony DVD Player/Video Cassette Recorder or Video Cassette Recorder/DVD Recorder, change the command mode number for this recorder (page 29). 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 recorder may not respond to the remote. With normal 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 foreign object into the remote casing, particularly when replacing the batteries.

Setting Up the VCR Plus+ System
Setting up your recorder involves coordinating the TV channel number (the number you turn to on your TV or recorder to watch a program) with the guide channel (the number thats assigned to that channel in your TV program guide). To find the guide channel numbers, look at the Channel Line-up Chart in the program guide for your area that features VCR PlusCode numbers. Use the Channel Line-up Chart to coordinate the guide channel number with the TV channel number. For example, if HBO is listed in the Channel Line-up Chart as channel 33, and the recorder receives HBO on channel 5, coordinate these numbers using the following procedure.
14 Press ENTER when Finish appears.
Easy Setup is finished. All connections and setup operations are complete.

Easy Setup is finished.

Finish
z Hint If you want to run Easy Setup again, select Easy Setup in the Setup display (page 107).
To record TV programs using the timer, you must set the clock accurately.
SYSTEM MENU O RETURN M/m/</,, ENTER
Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is stopped.
Title List(Original) Title List 10:10 AM

Press ENTER :

Timer Edit Disc Setting Setup
Title Menu for DVD Title List.
Enter the TV channel number using M/m.
Tuner Preset Title list Antenna/Cable TV Guide Channel Setup Timer List Channel 35 Add/Delete [ Guide CH ] Edit 10:10 AM

: Cable TV

Auto Preset

3,4 Ch Out

[ TV CH ] 35 Guide Channel Setup Setting Setup
Enter actual receiving channel
Select Tuner Preset, and press ENTER. Select Guide Channel Setup, and press ENTER.
The upper row shows VCR Plus+ guide channels assigned in the program guide and the lower row shows TV channels or cable box or satellite receiver out put channels.
Tuner Preset Title list Antenna/Cable TV Guide Channel Setup Timer List Channel Add/Delete3 [ Guide CH ] Edit 10:10 AM
If you made Hookup A (page 16) or Hookup C (page 17) enter the actual channel number on your TV (and the recorder). If you made Hookup B (page 17) enter the cable box output channel (Usually 2ch, 3ch, or 4ch). See the instructions supplied with your cable box to confirm the cable boxs output channel.
Repeat steps 5 and 6 for each guide channel number that does not match the TV channel number. Press SYSTEM MENU to exit the menu.
[ TV CH ] Guide Channel2Setup Setting Setup
Select the channel number that does not match the guide channel using </,.
35 [ TV CH ] Guide Channel Setup Setting Setup
Connecting Another VCR or Similar Device
After disconnecting the recorders power cord from an AC outlet, connect 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 53 and page 72. Connect the equipment to the LINE 1 IN jacks of the recorder to record using the Synchro Rec function.

+RW -RWVR -RWVideo -R +R

Options for the selected item
The TOOLS menu appears when you press TOOLS, and displays options. 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. Select the option by pressing M/m and ENTER. Example: When you press TOOLS while a DVD-RW (VR mode) is playing.

Title 1/4 1/1

C Chapter

DVD VCD CD DATA CD

Time 00:00:25 Audio ENG Dolby 5.1 (1/3) Repeat OFF Remain 00:01:30 Adjust ENTER Enter

* Unfinalized disc only

The System Menu is not displayed when recording DVD and dubbing a VHS tape to a disc. When the System Menu is displayed, DVD and VIDEO buttons are not available.
The TOOLS menu may not be displayed during DVD recording.
Example: DVD-RW in VR mode

Using the Title List

The titles of programs recorded on a disc are displayed in the Title List.

01 CH 23

02 CH CH CH 97
A Title type (DVD-RW in VR mode only):
Displays the title type, Title List(Original) or Playlist.
TITLE LIST ORIGINAL/ PLAYLIST TOP MENU MENU
B Movie thumbnail image C Title information:
Displays the title number, title name, recording date, and recording mode. indicates the protected title.

D Clock

Press DVD to control the DVD recorder. Press Z OPEN/CLOSE, and place a disc on the disc tray. About the Title List for DVD-RWs (VR mode)
You can switch the Title List to show Original or Playlist. While the Title List menu is turned on, press ORIGINAL/PLAYLIST repeatedly to select either Title List(Original) or Playlist. For details, see Edit options for DVD-RWs (VR mode) on page 81.
With the recording side facing down
To turn off the Title List

Press TITLE LIST.

Wait until LOAD disappears from the front panel display.
The Title List does not appear for DVD-RW (Video mode), DVD+R, or DVD-R that have been finalized. To view a title, press TOP MENU or MENU (page 57). The Title List may not appear for discs created on other DVD recorders. Letters that cannot be displayed are replaced with an *. When playback of the Title List movie thumbnail image for the selected title finishes, the thumbnail image display stops at the last image of the movie thumbnail image.
Using the DVD Disc Setting Displays

Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode. Select Setup, and press ENTER. Select Features, and press ENTER.
The Features setup appears.
Select Synchro Recording, and press ENTER.
9 Select to DVD, and press ENTER. 10 Press SYSTEM MENU to exit the menu. 11 Set the timer on the connected equipment
to the time of the program you want to record, and turn it off.

12 Press SYNCHRO REC.

The SYNCHRO REC indicator lights up on the front panel. The recorder is ready to start Synchro-Recording. The recorder automatically starts recording when it receives an input signal from the connected equipment. The recorder stops recording when the connected equipment turns off.
If the timer settings of a Synchro-Recording and another timer recording overlap
Regardless of whether or not the program is a Synchro Rec program, the program that starts first has priority. The recorder switches to start recording the second program around 10 seconds after the first program has finished.

Press x STOP twice.

To cancel Synchro Rec function
Press SYNCHRO REC. The SYNCHRO REC indicator on the recorder turns off. If you press SYNCHRO REC during SynchroRecording, the Synchro-Recording stops, the SYNCHRO REC indicator turns off and the recorders power turns off.
Checking/Changing/ Canceling DVD Timer Settings (Timer List)
Select the timer setting you want to check/ change/cancel, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

Timer List No RecTo

03 DVD DVD ---------

10:10 AM Start
09:00PM 09:15PM --:---:---:---:--
11/17 11/28 --/---/---/---/--
10:00PM 09:45PM --:---:---:---:--

CH8 CH1 -------------

Mode Edit

Edit Del ---------

You can check, change, or cancel timer settings using the Timer List menu.
Select one of the options, and press ENTER.
Edit: Changes the timer setting. Select an item using </, and adjust using M/m. Press ENTER.

Playing

For details about the Title List, see Using the Title List on page 42. Example: DVD-RW (VR mode)

No. Title Length Edit

Z OPEN/ CLOSE DVD Number buttons

01:29:03 >

00:31:23 > 01:59:00 > 00:58:56 >
TITLE LIST M/m, ENTER TOP MENU H PLAY MENU m/M x STOP REPEAT
Select the title, and press ENTER.
Select Play, and press ENTER.
Playback starts from the selected title on the disc.

To use the DVDs Menu

When you play a DVD VIDEO, or a finalized DVD+RW, DVD-RW (Video mode), DVD+R, or DVD-R, you can display the discs menu by pressing TOP MENU or MENU.
To play VIDEO CDs with PBC functions

"/1 x

PBC (Playback Control) allows you to play VIDEO CDs interactively using the menu on your TV screen. When you start playing a VIDEO CD with PBC functions, the menu appears. Select an item using the number buttons and press ENTER. Then follow the instructions in the menu (press H PLAY when Press SELECT appears).

To cancel PBC Playback

Press MENU repeatedly until Menu: Off appears.
To resume playback from the point where you stopped the disc (Resume Play)
When you press H PLAY again after you stop the disc, the recorder resumes playback from the point where you pressed x STOP. To start from the beginning, press x STOP twice, and press H PLAY. The point where you stopped playing is cleared when: you open the disc tray. you play another title. you switch the Title List menu to Original or Playlist (DVD-RW in VR mode only). you edit the title after stopping playback. you turn off the recorder. you make a recording.
To lock the recorder (Child Lock)
You can lock all of the buttons on the recorder so that the settings are not canceled by mistake. When the recorder is turned on, hold down "/1 on the recorder until CHILD LOCK appears in the front panel display. The recorder turns off and the indicator remains lit if there is a timer setting. The recorder will not work except for timer recordings. To unlock the recorder, hold down "/1 on the recorder until CHILD LOCK disappears from the front panel display. The recorder is unlocked and turns on. To stop timer recording while the recorder is locked, press x twice. The recording stops and the recorder is unlocked.
To repeat a specific portion (Repeat A-B Play) (DVD and VIDEO CD (with PBC function off) only)
When playing back a disc recorded by other equipment on this recorder, be sure to finalize the disc with the equipment used to record it. For details on the operation restrictions, see page 8. The recorder will be unlocked when: You stop timer recording by pressing x. You insert a tape. The AC power cord is disconnected or power supply stops.

Options

TV Type Black Level Picture Control Progressive : 16:9 : On : Standard : Off
You cannot presets channels for the connected cable box or satellite receiver.
Automatically presets the receivable channels. The recorder can receive VHF channels 2 to 13, UHF channels 14 to 69, and unscrambled CATV channels 1 to 125. First, we recommend that you preset the receivable channels in your area using automatic presetting methods.
Follow steps 1 to 3 of Using the Setup Displays on page 96 to select Tuner Preset in the Setup display. Select Antenna/Cable, and press ENTER.
Tuner Preset Title list Timer Edit Disc Setting Setup 10:10 AM
Antenna/Cable Auto Preset Manual Set 3,4 Ch Out Guide Channel Setup
: 4:3 Letter Box Antenna : OnCable
Antenna: Presets VHF and UHF channels. Cable: Presets cable TV channels.
Select Auto Preset, and press ENTER. All receivable channels are preset in numerical sequence.
Auto Preset Title list Timer Edit Disc Setting 10:10 AM
Select Add or Erase using </,, and press ENTER. To preset or disable another channel, repeat steps 5 and 6.
Searching for receivable channels: 3

3, 4 Ch Out

Set the RF output channel so that the TV can receive the correct signal from the recorder. For details, see page 19.
7% Scanning. Please wait.
Follow steps 1 to 3 of Using the Setup Displays on page 96 to select Tuner Preset in the Setup display. Select 3, 4 Ch Out, and press ENTER.

Manual Set

Presets or disables channels manually. If some channels could not be set using the Auto Preset or Easy Setup function, you can set them manually.
Antenna/Cable Auto Preset Manual Set

: Cable

3,4 Ch Out Guide Channel Setup

3CH : 3 CH 4CH

3CH: when using channel 3 to receive the recorder signal. 4CH: when using channel 4 to receive the recorder signal.
Select 3CH or 4CH, and press ENTER. The confirmation messages will be displayed for a while.

The Features setup appears with the following options. The default settings are underlined.
Features Title list Timer Edit Disc Setting Setup 10:10 AM

Auto Play

On To start playback automatically, when you insert a tape with its safety tab removed. To turn off Auto play. You need to press H PLAY to start playback, even if you insert a tape with its safety tab removed.
DVD Auto Chapter VCR Function Synchro Recording

: 5 min

: to DVD

Auto Repeat

On To play back a tape repeatedly. The VCR rewinds a tape to the beginning and restarts playback automatically. To turn off Auto repeat.

DVD Auto Chapter

Automatically divides a recording (a title) into chapters by inserting chapter markings at a specified interval. The markings are inserted while the recording is being made.
Off 5 Min No chapter mark is inserted. Inserts chapter marks at approximately 5 minute intervals. Inserts chapter marks at approximately 15 minute intervals.

Synchro Recording

to DVD Sets the recorder to record programs from connected equipment that has a timer function (such as a satellite tuner) to a DVD disc. Sets the recorder to record programs from connected equipment that has a timer function (such as a satellite tuner) to a VHS tape.

to Video

15 Min
Depending upon the size of the recording being made, the actual interval may vary from the interval selected in DVD Auto Chapter. The selected interval should only be used as an approximation to create chapters.
Parental (DVD VIDEO only)
Language, Parental Control Settings/Factory Settings (Options)
The Options setup allows you to set up other operational settings.
Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be limited according to a predetermined level, such as the age of the users. Scenes may be blocked or replaced with different scenes.
Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode. Select Setup, and press ENTER. Select Options, and press ENTER.
The Options setup appears with the following options. The default settings are underlined.
Options Title list Timer Edit Disc Setting Setup 10:10 AM
After step 3 above, select Parental, and press ENTER. If you have not entered a password, the display for registering a new password appears. Enter a 4-digit password using the number buttons.
Parental Title list Timer Edit Disc Setting Setup 10:10 AM

Create the password.

Language Parental Front Display Command Mode Factory Setting
Parental Title list Timer 10:10 AM

: Auto : Mode3

The display for confirming the password appears. Re-enter the password.

Confirm the password.

Language
OSD (On-Screen Display) Switches the display language on the screen. Disc Menu (DVD VIDEO only) Switches the language for the DVD menu. Audio (DVD VIDEO only) Switches the language of the sound track. When you select Original, the language given priority in the disc is selected. Subtitle (DVD VIDEO only) Switches the language of the subtitles recorded on the disc. When you select Auto, the subtitle language changes according to the language you selected for the sound track.

, If the playback picture output from a DVD player, VCR, or tuner goes through your recorder before reaching your TV, the copy-protection signal applied to some programs could affect picture quality. Disconnect the playback equipment in question and connect it directly to your TV.
The picture does not fill the screen.
, Set TV Type in Video setup in accordance with the aspect ratio of your TV (page 100).
The picture does not fill the screen, even though the aspect ratio is set in TV Type in Video setup.
, The aspect ratio of the disc is fixed on your DVD.

DVD Playback

The disc does not play.
, The disc is upside down. Insert the disc with the labeled side facing up. , The disc is not correctly inserted. , Moisture has condensed inside the recorder. Remove the disc and leave the recorder turned on for about half an hour until the moisture evaporates. , If the disc was recorded on another recorder, the recorder cannot play the disc if it was not finalized (page 44).

There is no sound.

, Re-connect all connections securely. , The connecting cord is damaged. , The input source setting on the amplifier or the connection to the amplifier is incorrect. , The recorder is in reverse play, fast-forward, slow motion, or pause mode. , If the audio signal does not come through the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jacks, check the Audio setup settings (page 102).
The disc does not start playback from the beginning.
, Resume play was activated (page 58). , You have inserted a disc whose Title menu or DVD menu automatically appears on the TV screen when it is first inserted. Use the menu to start playback.

Sound is noisy.

, When playing a CD with DTS sound tracks, noise will come from the LINE OUT (AUDIO L/ R) jacks (page 61).
The recorder starts playing the disc automatically.
, The DVD VIDEO features an auto playback function.

The sound volume is low

, The sound volume is low on some DVDs. The sound volume may improve if you set Audio DRC in Audio setup to TV Mode (page 103).

On cleaning the VCR mechanism
Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a dry, soft cloth, or a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of solvent, such as alcohol or benzine.

On cleaning discs

Do not use a commercially available cleaning disc. It may cause a malfunction.
Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads

Notes about the discs

To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its edge. Do not touch the surface. Dust, fingerprints, or scratches on the disc may cause it to malfunction.
initial contamination terminal

Inputs and outputs

Specifications
System DVD recorder section

LINE 1 IN and LINE 2 IN

Semiconductor laser

Audio recording format

VIDEO IN, phono jack (1 each) Input signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced, sync negative AUDIO IN, phono jacks (2 each) Input level: 327 mVrms Input impedance: more than 47 kilohms

Video recording format

MPEG Video VCR section

Format

S VIDEO, 4-pin, mini-DIN jack Y: 1.0 Vp-p, unbalanced, sync negative C: 0.286 Vp-p, load impedance 75 ohms DV IN, 4-pin jack, i.LINK S100

VHS NTSC standard

Video recording system
Rotary head helical scanning FM system

Video heads

Double azimuth four heads

Video signal

VIDEO OUT, phono jack (1) Output signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced, sync negative AUDIO OUT, phono jacks (2) Standard output: 327 mVrms Load impedance: 47 kilohms Output impedance: less than 10 kilohms
NTSC color, EIA standards

Tape speed

SP: 33.35 mm/s (13/8 inches/s) EP: 11.12 mm/s (7/16 inches/s) LP: 16.67 mm/s (11/16 inches/s), playback only
Maximum recording/playback time
OPTICAL, Optical output jack 18 dBm (wave length: 660 nm) COAXIAL, phono jack Output signal: 0.5 Vp-p, 75 ohms
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, Pb, Pr)
8 hrs. in EP mode (with T-160 tape)

Rewind time

Phono jack Y: 1.0 Vp-p/Pb, Pr: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms
Approx. 1 min (with T-120 tape) Tuner section

DVD+R (page 10)

A DVD+R (read plus R) is a recordable disc that is the same size as a DVD VIDEO. Contents can be recorded only once to a DVD+R, and will have the same format as a DVD VIDEO.

Dolby Digital (page 102)

Digital audio compression technology developed by Dolby Laboratories. This technology conforms to multi-channel surround sound. The rear channel is stereo and there is a discrete subwoofer channel in this format. Dolby Digital provides the same discrete channels of high quality digital audio found in Dolby Digital theater surround sound systems. Good channel separation is realized because all of the channel data is recorded discretely, and little deterioration occurs because all channel data processing is digital.

DVD-R (page 10)

A DVD-R is a recordable disc that is the same size as a DVD VIDEO. Contents can be recorded only once to a DVD-R, and will have the same format as a DVD VIDEO.

DVD VIDEO (page 10)

A disc that contains up to eight hours of moving pictures on a disc the same diameter as a CD. The data capacity of a single-layer and singlesided DVD is 4.7 GB (Giga Byte), which is 7 times that of a CD. The data capacity of a doublelayer and single-sided DVD is 8.5 GB, a singlelayer and double-sided DVD is 9.4 GB, and double-layer and double-sided DVD is 17 GB. The picture data uses the MPEG 2 format, which is a worldwide standard of digital compression technology. The picture data is compressed to about 1/40 (average) of its original size. The DVD also uses a variable rate coding technology that changes the data to be allocated according to the status of the picture. Audio information is recorded in a multi-channel format, such as Dolby Digital, allowing you to enjoy a more real audio presence. Furthermore, various advanced functions such as the multi-angle, multilingual, and Parental Control functions are provided on the DVD.

DTS (page 102)

Digital audio compression technology by Digital Theater Systems, Inc. This technology conforms to multi-channel surround sound. The rear channel is stereo and there is a discrete subwoofer channel in this format. DTS provides the same discrete channels of high quality digital audio. Good channel separation is realized because all of the channel data is recorded discretely, and little deterioration occurs because all channel data processing is digital.

DVD+RW (page 10)

A DVD+RW (read plus RW) is a recordable and rewritable disc. DVD+RWs use a recording format that is comparable to the DVD VIDEO format.
Interlace format (page 101)
Interlace format shows every other line of an image as a single field and is the standard method for displaying images on television. The even number field shows the even numbered lines of an image, and the odd numbered field shows the odd numbered lines of an image.

SONY RDR-HX900 Basic Operating Instructions
Recording to Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
Press HDD Button on front of unit if not lit Check your routing on the Video Commander to the proper program to record Select the INPUT SOURCE (Under the front flip down panel of unit) Select your recording mode (p. 45) Remember DVD Recording time equals QUALITY! RECORDING MODE HQ (High Quality) HSP SP (Standard Mode) LP EP SLP (Long Duration) RECORDING TIME (Hours) HDD DVD 51 1.6
Press REC on the front of the unit. To use the Quick Timer Mode Push REC repeatedly Or press Stop when finished

Recording to DVD

Press DVD Button on front of the unit. Insert a blank DVD disk. Unit will now format the disc if necessary. You can also record to a disc that has not been finalized if empty space is available. Check your routing on the Video Commander to the proper program to record Select the INPUT SOURCE (Under the front flip down panel of unit) For Dubbing from HDD to DVD, see the steps below. Select your recording mode (p. 45) Remember DVD Recording time equals QUALITY! Press REC on the front of the unit. To use the Quick Timer Mode Push REC repeatedly Or press Stop when finished

Dub from HDD to DVD

Select SYSTEM MENU from remote control Select DUBBING from menu Select HDD DVD from menu Select your titles in order to be recorded to DVD Select START from menu
Finalizing a Disc (Please read page 40 of your Operators Manual)
This is NECESSARY for almost all playback equipment out there. The disc probably wont play in your clients machine without this step. Press TOOLS while the disc is in the unit Select DISC INFO from the menu Select FINALIZE from menu Select OK from menu

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