Sony RDR-VX410, Service Manual

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DVD

 Recording

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DVD Recording

Before Recording

Before you start recording…

• This recorder can record on various discs types. 

Select the disc type according to your needs 
(page 30).

• Check that the disc has enough available space 

for the recording (page 45). For DVD+RWs or 
DVD-RWs, you can free up disc space by 
erasing titles (page 59).

z

Hint

To play a disc recorded with this recorder on other 
equipment, finalize the disc (page 91).

Notes

• Timer  recordings cannot be made if the recorder is 

turned on (page 50). The recorder automatically turns 
off after a recording has finished.

• This recorder records at ×1 speed.
• This recorder shares a single tuner for both the DVD 

recorder and the VCR. You cannot record different 
programmes to a DVD and a VHS tape at the same 
time.

Recording mode

Like the SP or LP recording mode of VCRs, this 
recorder has eight different recording modes.
Select a recording mode according to the time and 
picture quality you need. For example, if picture 
quality is your top priority, select the High Quality 
mode (HQ). If recording time is your priority, 
Super Extended Play mode (SEP) can be a 
possible choice. Note that the recording time in the 
following table is an approximate guide. 

Press REC MODE repeatedly to switch the 
recording modes.

Note

Situations below may cause slight inaccuracies with the 
recording time.
– Recording a programme with poor reception, or a 

programme or video source of low picture quality

– Recording on a disc that has already been edited
– Recording only a still picture or just sound

Recording stereo and bilingual 
programmes

The recorder automatically receives and records 
stereo and bilingual programmes based on the  
NICAM system. 
A DVD-RW (VR mode) can record both main and 
sub sounds. Press the 

 (audio) button to 

switch between main and sub when playing the 
disc.
A DVD+RW, DVD-RW (Video mode), DVD+R, 
or DVD-R can record only one sound track (main 
or sub) at a time. Select the sound track using the 
“Setup” display before recording starts. Set “DVD 
Bilingual Rec.” to “Main” (default) or “Sub” in 
the “Features” setup (page 106).

NICAM system

When a stereo or bilingual NICAM based 
programme is received, “STEREO” and 
“NICAM” appear in the front panel display.
To record a NICAM programme, be sure to set 
“Manual Set” – “Tuner Audio” to “NICAM” 
(default) in the “Tuner Preset” setup (page 98). If 
the sound is not clear when listening to NICAM 
broadcasts, select “Standard.”

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Hint

You can select the audio (main or sub) while recording 
bilingual programmes using the 

 (audio) button. 

This does not affect the recorded sound.

I want to record with the 
best possible picture 
quality, so I’ll select HQ.

Recording mode

Recording time 
(minute)

HQ (High quality)

60

HSP

R

90

SP (Standard mode)

120

LSP

r

150

LP

r

180

EP

r

240

SLP

r

360

SEP (Long duration)

480

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Unrecordable pictures

Pictures with copy protection cannot be recorded 
on this recorder. Recording stops when a copy 
guard signal is detected.

* The recorded disc can be played only on CPRM 

compatible equipment (page 31).

DVD Recording Without the 
Timer

1

Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.

2

Press 

Z

(open/close), and place a 

recordable disc on the disc tray.

3

Press 

Z

 to close the disc tray.

Wait until “LOAD” disappears from the front 
panel display.
Unused DVD-RWs are formatted in VR mode 
automatically. To format in Video mode, see 
page 105.

4

Press PROG +/– or INPUT SELECT 
repeatedly to select the programme 
position or input source you want to 
record.

Copy control 
signals 

Recordable discs

Copy-Free

Copy-Once

Ver.1.1 with CPRM*
Ver.1.2 with CPRM*

Copy-Never

None

+

RW

-RW

VR

-RW

Video

+

R

-

R

-RW

VR

+

RW

+

R

-RW

VR

-RW

Video

-

R

REC MODE

X

x

PROG +/–

z

REC

Z

H

VIDEO

DVD

DISPLAY

INPUT 
SELECT

TV/DVD·VIDEO 
switch

t

 TV/VIDEO

Recording side facing down

DVD

 Recording

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5

Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the 
recording mode.

The display changes on the TV screen as 
follows:

For details about the recording mode, see 
page 47.

6

Press 

z

REC.

Recording starts.
Recording continues until you stop the 
recording or the disc is full.

To stop recording

Press 

x

.

Note that it may take a few seconds for the 
recorder to stop recording.

To pause recording

Press 

X

. 

To restart recording, press 

X

 again.

To watch another TV programme while 
recording

1

Slide the TV/DVD·VIDEO switch to TV.

2

Press 

t

 TV/VIDEO to set the TV to the TV 

input.

3

Select another programme position on the TV.

To watch a VHS tape while recording

Press VIDEO to operate the VCR, insert a tape, 
then press 

H

.

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Hints

• To play a disc recorded with this recorder on other 

equipment, finalize the disc (page 91).

• To select a programme position, you can use the 

number buttons. Enter the programme position 
number, and press ENTER.

• You can select a video source from the LINE jacks 

using the INPUT SELECT button.

• You can turn off the TV during recording. If you are 

using a satellite or digital tuner, make sure to leave it 
on.

Notes

• Recording may not start immediately after 

z

 REC is 

pressed. 

• You cannot change the recording mode during 

recording or recording pause.

• If there is a power failure, the programme you are 

recording may be erased.

• You cannot change the programme position or input 

source during recording.

Recording using the Quick Timer
(One-touch Timer Recording)

You can set the recorder to record in 30-minute 
increments.

1

Press DVD to oparate the DVD recorder.

2

Press 

z

REC repeatedly to set the 

duration.

Each press increases the time by 30 minutes, 
up to eight hours (12 hours for DVD+R DL 
(Double Layer) discs).

“

c

” and “OTR” light up, and the remaining 

recording time appears in the front panel 
display.
When the counter reaches “0:00,” the recorder 
stops recording and turns off.

To cancel the Quick Timer

Press 

z

REC repeatedly until the counter appears 

in the front panel display. The recorder returns to 
normal recording mode.

To stop recording. 

Press 

x

 twice. 

Note that it may take a few seconds for the 
recorder to stop recording.

Checking the disc status while 
recording

You can check the recording information such as 
recording time or disc type.

Press DISPLAY during recording.

The information display appears.
Press the button repeatedly to change the display 
(page 45).

HQ

SP

HSP

LSP

SEP

EP

SLP

LP

0:30

1:00

7:30

8:00

(Normal 
recording)

Record

0:00:03 

HQ

Rem 02:28

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A

Disc type

B

Recording status

C

Recording time

D

Recording mode

E

Remaining disc space

F

Programme position or input source

z

Hint

You can view the information also in the front panel 
display. Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly to change the 
display. Note that TIME/TEXT does not work during 
One-touch Timer Recording.

Creating chapters in a title

The recorder will automatically divide a recording 
(a title) into chapters by inserting chapter marks at 
5 or 15-minute intervals during recording. Select 
the interval, “5 min” (default) or “15 min” in 
“DVD Auto Chapter” of “Features” setup 
(page 105).
If you do not want to divide titles, select “Off.”

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Hint

You can create chapters manually when playing 
DVD+RWs or DVD-RWs (VR mode) (page 62).

DVD Timer Recording 
(Standard/VIDEO Plus+)

You can set the timer for a total of 12 programmes 
together with DVD and VCR timer recording, up 
to one month in advance.
Note that the maximum continuous recording time 
for a single title is 12 hours. Contents beyond this 
time will not be recorded.
There are two methods to set the timer: the 
standard method and VIDEO Plus+ method.
• Standard: Set the date, time, and programme 

position of the programme manually. 

• VIDEO Plus+: Enter the PlusCode number 

designated for each TV programme (page 52).

Note

The recorder must be in standby mode for the timer 
recording to be made.

Setting the timer manually 
(Standard)

1

Press DVD to oparate the DVD recorder.

+

RW

+

R

-RW

VR

-RW

Video

-

R

M

/

m

/

<

/

,

, 

ENTER

Z

x

SYSTEM

MENU

DVD

TIMER

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