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                        3-096-487-11(1)
Video Cassette Recorder/
DVD Recorder
US
Operating Instructions 
ES
Manual de instrucciones 
RDR-VX525
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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-VX525 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 Icon Meaning � Instructions in this manual describe the controls on the  remote. You can also use the controls on the recorder if  Functions available for DVD+RWs + RW they have the same or similar names as those on the  remote. � The on-screen display illustrations used in this manual Functions available for DVD-RWs  -RWVR may not match the graphics displayed on your TV in VR (Video Recording) mode screen. Functions available for DVD-RWs  � The explanations regarding discs in 
                    
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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 an
                    
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                        VCR Operation VCR Playback  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Playing a VHS Tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Playback Options  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Searching Using Various Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Displaying the Playing 
                    
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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 - One Touch Dubbing - DV/D8 Dubbing Title List Connect your digital video camera to the DV IN  jack and press the ONE-TOUCH DUBBING  Display the Title List to view all titles on a disc  button to dub a DV/D8 format tape over to a disc. and select a title for playback or editing. Control Title List (Original) 10:10 AM 1/4 No. Title Length Edit 01 LINE 1 01:29:03 > 02 LINE 1 00:31:23 > 03 LINE 1 01:59:00 > 04 LINE 1 00:58:56 > Dubbing T LINE 1 ONE-TOUCH DUBBING May/
                    
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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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                        Selectable options Sub-menu Selectable options on the System Menu differ  depending on the media type, disc condition, and  The sub-menu appears when you select an item  operating status. from a list menu (e.g., a title from the Title List  menu), and press ENTER. The sub-menu displays  Example: When a disc or a VHS tape is stopped. options applicable only to the selected item. The  displayed options differ depending on the Type Selectable option situation and disc type. + RW Select an option by
                    
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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 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. 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 the recorder (L1) to the input  jack connected to t
                    
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                        Notes � Synchro-Recording does not work with some tuners. For details, see the tuner’s operating instructions. � AV path through function does not work for: – Input signals from the LINE 2 IN jacks. – Output signals to S VIDEO OUT, COMPONENT VIDEO OUT, or HDMI OUT jacks. 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. To enjoy higher quality images, connect an S video cord (not supplied) instead of the yellow (video) plug.  When using this connection, be sure to connect the audio cord to the LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) jacks. INPUT INPUT TV or projector AUDIO S VIDEO R L VIDEO (red) (white) (yellow) S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT Audio/video cord S video cord (supplied) (n
                    
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                        If your TV has an HDMI input jack Connect the HDMI* OUT jack using a certified HDMI cord (supplied). You will enjoy high quality  picture and sound. The HDMI indicator lights up on the front panel when the recorder outputs signals  through the HDMI OUT jack. Be sure to turn off the recorder before connecting an HDMI cord. TV or  projector HDMI IN to HDMI input HDMI cord (supplied) HDMI OUT to HDMI OUT VCR-DVD recorder AUDIO OUT COMPONENT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT VIDEO OUT VIDEO VIDEO L Y L
                    
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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 97). 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 DVD audio tracks through your AV amplifier (receiver). A AUDIO OUT Audio cord  INPUT (white) (not supplied) (white)  L L AUDIO R R (red) (red) AV amplifier (receiver) VCR-DVD recorder to AUDIO OUT (L/R) COMPONENT AUDIO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT VIDEO OUT VIDEO VIDEO L Y L R PB SETTOP HDMI OUT BOX CO
                    
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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  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 27), be sure to connect the power  cord only after all connections are complete. AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT L Y R PB SETTOP HDMI OUT