Sony RDR-VX500 is a versatile VCR-DVD recorder that allows you to record and playback both DVD and VHS media. It features multiple recording modes for DVDs, including HQ for best quality and SLP for extended recording time. The device also offers timer recording functionality, enabling you to schedule recordings in advance. You can connect your cable box or satellite receiver to the RDR-VX500 to record your favorite shows or watch them later. Additionally, you can connect the device to your AV amplifier or receiver using digital cords to enjoy Dolby Digital or DTS surround sound effects.
Sony RDR-VX500 is a versatile VCR-DVD recorder that allows you to record and playback both DVD and VHS media. It features multiple recording modes for DVDs, including HQ for best quality and SLP for extended recording time. The device also offers timer recording functionality, enabling you to schedule recordings in advance. You can connect your cable box or satellite receiver to the RDR-VX500 to record your favorite shows or watch them later. Additionally, you can connect the device to your AV amplifier or receiver using digital cords to enjoy Dolby Digital or DTS surround sound effects.
Before hookup
©2004 Sony Corporation
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Connecting an S video cord or a
component video cord
Connect an S video cord (not supplied). You will enjoy high quality images.
-or-
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 menu. For
further explanations, see “Video Settings (Video)” in the Operating instructions.
Connecting an AV amplifier (receiver)
Connecting to an AV amplifier (receiver) with digital cords will enable you to listen
to Dolby Digital or DTS surround effects. For further explanations, see “Connecting
to Your AV/Amplifier (Receiver)” in the Operating Instructions.
Cable Box /
Satellite Receiver
VCR-DVD Recorder
AV Amplifier
to your wall jack
to your wall jack
You have a:
Cable Box with Video / Audio Output
–or–
Satellite Receiver
Connect all power
cords last!
You have a:
Cable (cable box without video / audio output)
–or–
Antenna
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VCR-DVD Recorder
VCR-DVD Recorder
Connect all power
cords last!
You will need:
X2 X2
(one audio/video cord is supplied) (one coaxial cable is supplied)
You will need:
X1 X3
(one audio/video cord is supplied) (one coaxial cable is supplied)
to OUT TO
TV
to VIDEO OUT/
AUDIO OUT
to LINE IN
to VHF/UHF IN
to an
AC outlet
to VHF/UHF
OUT
to RF IN
to RF OUT
to VHF/UHF IN
to an
AC outlet
to CABLE IN
to LINE IN
to S VIDEO IN
to S VIDEO
OUT
to DIGITAL IN
(COAXIAL)
to LINE IN
(AUDIO)
Connect one of the following
cords (not supplid)
audio cords
-or-
coaxial digital cord
-or-
optical digital cord
a
b
c
to DIGITAL IN
(OPTICAL)
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b
c
to an
AC outlet
to an
AC outlet
to DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
(COAXIAL or OPTICAL)
If you don’t have a cable box, connect
this coaxial cable directly to VHF/UHF
IN on the VCR-DVD recorder.
to COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
to LINE OUT
(AUDIO L/R)
Cable Box /
Satellite Receiver
VCR-DVD Recorder
Cable Box
Television
to LINE OUT
to LINE 1 IN
to LINE OUT
to VHF/UHF
IN
to COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
Television
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b
a
Follow the three steps below to connect, setup and make
recordings on your VCR-DVD recorder.
RDR-VX500
Disconnect your VCR
If you have been using a VCR, you do not need to disconnect all of your
equipment. Just disconnect your VCR and connect the VCR-DVD recorder
in its place.
Select a connection
Select one of the following two types of basic connections according to the
type of equipment you have.
Cable Box with Video/Audio Output
–
or
–
Satellite Receiver
Cable (cable box without video/audio output)
–
or
–
Antenna
Proceed to Step 1 and begin!
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1
VCR
VCR-DVD Recorder
Television
Record a TV
Program
The following explains how to record
a current TV program. For instructions
on how to set the timer, see “Timer
Recording“ in the Operating Instructions.
1
Press DVD to record to a DVD
disc.
Or, press VIDEO to record to a
VHS tape.
2
Press CH+/– to select a
channel.
The channel number appears in the
front panel display.
• If you connected your cable box or
satellite receiver to the Line 1 input of
the VCR-DVD recorder, press INPUT
SELECT until “LINE1” appears in
the front panel display. Then select a
channel on your cable box or satellite
receiver.
• If you connected your cable box to
the VCR-DVD recorder’s antenna
input jack, select channel 2, 3 or 4,
whichever channel is used to receive
the signal from the cable box. Then
select a channel on your cable box.
Playback the
Recorded DVD
Disc
1
Press DVD to control the DVD
recorder.
2
Press TITLE LIST.
The TITLE LIST menu appears.
3
Press
M
/
m
to select the title you
want to play and press ENTER.
The sub-menu appears.
4
Press
M
/
m
to select “Play” and
press ENTER.
Playback starts from the beginning of the
title.
Easy Setup
ENTER
SYSTEM
MENU
Easy Setup is finished.
Finish
10:10 AM
Move Enter Return Exit
Insert a DVD
Disc
1
Press DVD to control the DVD
recorder.
2
Press Z OPEN/CLOSE and
place a recordable DVD on the
disc tray.
3
Press Z OPEN/CLOSE again
to close the disc tray.
“LOAD” will appear for about a minute
in the VCR-DVD recorder’s front panel
display.
See “Quick Guide to DVD Disc Types”
in the Operating Instructions for more
details about the differences between
disc types.
hint
Don’t know what’s going on?
Look at your TV screen, not the front panel
display. Messages explaining the current status
of the DVD recorder will appear on your TV
screen. Note that the remote does not work
while “LOAD” is flashing, so be patient!
The Easy Setup display automatically appears on your TV screen when you turn
on your recorder for the first time. Follow the steps below to make the minimum
number of basic adjustments to use the recorder.
If you make a mistake, press O RETURN.
Initial setting necessary to operate the
DVD recorder will be made.
You can change them later using Setup.
Easy Setup
Enter Return Exit
ENTER
SYSTEM
MENU
Start
6
Press
M
/
m
to 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 yet
sending time signals, setect “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
Press
M
/
m
to select whether or not
you have a cable connection, and
press ENTER.
If you have cable, select “Cable.”
If not, select “Antenna.”
8
The Tuner Preset function starts
searching for all receivable
channels. This may take a couple
of minutes.
9
Press
M
/
m
to select the type
of TV you have, then press ENTER.
If you have a wide-screen TV, select “16:9.”
If you have a standard TV, select either “4:3
Letter Box”(shrink to fit) or “4:3 Pan Scan”
(stretch to fit). This will determine how “wide-
screen” images are displayed on your TV.
10
Press
M
/
m
to select the type of
Dolby Digital signal you want
to send to your AV amplifier
(receiver), then press ENTER.
If your AV amplifier (receiver) has a Dolby
Digital decoder, select “Dolby Digital.” If not,
select “D-PCM.”
11
Press
M
/
m
to select the type of
DTS signal you want to send
to your AV amplifier (receiver),
then press ENTER.
If your AV amplifier has a DTS decoder,
select “On.” If not, select “Off.”
12
When “Finish” appears, press
ENTER to complete Easy
Setup.
1
Turn on your TV and any other
connected equipment such as
your cable box or satellite receiver.
2
Plug the VCR-DVD recorder into
an AC outlet.
3
Press the input selector on your
TV so that the signal from the
recorder appears on your TV
screen.
Or, set your TV to the RF output
channel; 3ch or 4ch.
If “Initial setting necessary to operate the
DVD recorder will be made. You can change
them later using Setup.” does not appear on
your TV screen, select “Easy Setup” from
“Setup” in the System Menu.
4
Press ENTER.
5
Press
M
/
m
to select a language for
the on-screen display, then press
ENTER.
3
Press REC MODE repeatedly to
select the recording mode.
When recording to a DVD disc:
HQ, HSP, SP, LP, EP or SLP
HQ offers the best quality picture, but with
the shortest recording time. Recording time
increases with each successive mode, but
the picture quality gradually deteriorates.
When recording to a VHS tape:
SP or EP
EP (Extended Play) provides recording time
three times as long as SP (Standard Play).
However, SP produces better picture and
audio quality.
hint
How much disc space or tape length do I
have?
You can check information about the disc or tape,
such as the remaining disc space or remaining tape
length, by pressing DISPLAY while the disc or tape
is inserted.
4
Press z REC.
The recorder starts recording. To stop
recording, press x STOP.
Easy Setup
ENTER
SYSTEM
MENU
Select a method for setting the clock.
If you select "Auto", this recorder will look
for a time signal when you turn it off.
Auto
Manual
Move Enter Return Exit
Easy Setup
ENTER
SYSTEM
MENU
Select the way in which you will receive
channels.
Antenna
Cable
Move Enter Return Exit
Easy Setup
SYSTEM
MENU
Searching for receivable Channels. 25
Please wait.
Return Exit
Easy Setup
Move Enter Return Exit
ENTER
SYSTEM
MENU
Select your TV screen type.
16 : 9
4 : 3 Letter Box
4 : 3 Pan Scan
10:10 AM
Easy Setup
Move Enter Return Exit
ENTER
SYSTEM
MENU
Dolby Digital
D-PCM
Dolby Digital
10:10 AM
Easy Setup
ENTER
SYSTEM
MENU
DTS
On
Off
10:10 AM
Move Enter Return Exit
Move Enter Return Exit
ENTER
SYSTEM
MENU
No. Title Length Edit
Title List(Original)
T
10:10 AM
CH 23
Nov/16/2004
08:00 PM
01 >
02 >
03 >
04 >
CH 23 01:29:03
CH 66 00:31:23
CH 95 01:59:00
CH 97 00:58:56
Move Enter Return Exit
ENTER
SYSTEM
MENU
T
No. Title Length Edit
01 >
02 >
03 >
04 >
01:29:03
00:31:23
01:59:00
00:58:56
Play
Erase
Protect
Title Name
A-B Erase
10:10 AM
Title List(Original)
CH 23
Nov/16/2004
08:00 PM
CH 23
CH 66
CH 95
CH 97
Select the screen language.
Easy Setup
Move Enter Return Exit
ENTER
SYSTEM
MENU
English
Français
Español
Insert a VHS
Tape
1
Press VIDEO to control the
VCR.
2
Insert a tape with its safety tab
in place.
Playback the
Recorded VHS
Tape
1
Press VIDEO to control the VCR.
2
Press m to find the point you
want to start playback.
For further explanations, see “ Playing VHS
Tapes” in the Operating instructions.
3
Press H PLAY.
Playback starts.
11 22 33
44 55 66
77 88 99
00
ZOOM
REC
MODE
OPEN/
CLOSE
ENTER
CH/
TRACKING
INPUT
SELECT
DISPLAY
TITLE
LIST
REC
Now that you have familiarized yourself with
the VCR-DVD recorder, try the functions below
by following the explanations in the Operating
Instructions.
Copy a VHS tape to a DVD or
a DVD to a VHS tape
See “Dubbing from a Video to a DVD” or “Dubbing
from a DVD to a Video.”
O
RETURN
M
/
m
/
,
/
ENTER
Press ENTER to
make a selection
Label side facing up
?/1 (on/standby)
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Sony RDR-VX500 is a versatile VCR-DVD recorder that allows you to record and playback both DVD and VHS media. It features multiple recording modes for DVDs, including HQ for best quality and SLP for extended recording time. The device also offers timer recording functionality, enabling you to schedule recordings in advance. You can connect your cable box or satellite receiver to the RDR-VX500 to record your favorite shows or watch them later. Additionally, you can connect the device to your AV amplifier or receiver using digital cords to enjoy Dolby Digital or DTS surround sound effects.
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