Sony RDR-VX410, Service Manual

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Hints

• The  brightness of the playback video may differ from 

that during normal DVD playback.

• The DVD playback time may differ slightly from the 

VHS tape counter value.

• The  sound being played back (main, sub, etc.) is the 

dubbed sound.

Notes

• Dubbing cannot be made when “Progressive” is set to 

“On” in the “Video” setup.

• Dubbing stops when:

– the DVD is played back to the end and stops.
– the DVD deck or the VHS video deck is stopped.
– the  tape  remaining time runs out.

• The System Menu, TOOLS menu, and information 

display are not displayed during dubbing.

• Copyrights

– Recordings made from discs and other copyrighted 

material are solely for individual enjoyment, and 
other unauthorized use is prohibited under copyright 
law.

– Unauthorized editing of copyrighted material is 

prohibited under copyright law.

• Once you eject the disc, the Program Dubbing List is 

erased.

Finalizing a Disc (Preparing 
a Disc for Playback on 
Other Equipment)

Finalizing is necessary in order to play discs 
recorded with this recorder on other DVD 
equipment.
When you finalize a DVD+RW/DVD-RW (Video 
mode)/DVD+R/DVD-R, a DVD menu will be 
automatically created, which can be displayed on 
other DVD equipment.
Before finalizing, check the differences between 
the disc types in the table below.

Differences between the disc types

Discs are automatically finalized when 
removed from the recorder. If you want 
to record on it again, reformat the disc 
(page 69). Note however, that 
reformatting a disc erases all its 
contents.

Finalizing is unnecessary when playing a 
disc on VR format compatible equipment.
Even if your other DVD equipment is 
VR format compatible, you may need to 
finalize the disc, especially if the 
recording time is short. After finalizing, 
you cannot edit or record on the disc. If 
you want to edit or record on it again, 
unfinalize or reformat the disc (page 69). 
Note however, that reformatting a disc 
erases all its contents.

Finalizing is necessary in order to play 
on equipment other than this recorder. 
After finalizing, you cannot edit or 
record on the disc. If you want to edit or 
record on it again, unfinalize or reformat 
the disc (page 69). Note however, that 
reformatting a disc erases all its 
contents.

Finalizing is necessary in order to play 
on equipment other than this recorder. 
After finalizing, you cannot further edit 
or record on the disc.

-RW

VR

-RW

Video

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-RW

VR

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Video

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1

Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.

2

Insert a disc.

3

Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is 
in stop mode.

The System Menu appears.

4

Select “Disc Setting,” and press ENTER.

The “Disc Setting” display appears.

5

Select “Disc Finalize,” and press ENTER.

The display asks for confirmation.

6

Select “Finalize,” and press ENTER.

The display for confirmation appears again.

7

Select “OK,” and press ENTER.

The recorder starts finalizing the disc.

To turn off the display

Press SYSTEM MENU.

To unfinalize a DVD-RW (VR mode)

If you cannot record or edit on a DVD-RW (VR 
mode) that has been finalized, unfinalize the disc 
by selecting “Unfinalize” in step 6 above.

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Hints

• You can check whether the disc has been finalized or 

not. If you cannot select “Finalize” in step 6 above, the 
disc has already been finalized.

• To  check the disc information, select “Disc 

Information” in the “Disc Setting” display and press 
ENTER. See page 69 for details.

Notes

• Depending on the condition of the disc, the recording, 

or the DVD equipment, discs may not play even if the 
discs are finalized.

• The  recorder may not be able to finalize a disc if it was 

recorded on another recorder.

SYSTEM

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DVD

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ENTER

Disc Setting

Disc Name 

:

Disc Protect 

:  Not Protected

Disc Format 

:  VR Mode

Disc Finalize 

:  Unfinalized

Disc Information

Erase All Titles

Setup

Disc Setting

Edit

Title List

Timer

Dubbing

10:10

Do you want to finalize this disc ?

Unfinalize

Finalize

Disc will be finalized.

Do you want to continue ?

Cancel

OK

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DV Dubbing (DV 

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Before DV Dubbing

This section explains dubbing with a digital video 
camera via the DV IN jack on the front panel. If 
you want to dub by way of the LINE 2 IN jacks, 
see “Recording From Connected Equipment 
Without a Timer” on page 57.

To record from the DV IN jack

The DV IN jack on this recorder conforms to the 
i.LINK standard. You can connect any other 
equipment that has an i.LINK (DV) jack, and 
record digital signals.
Follow the instructions in “Connecting a Digital 
Video Camera to the DV IN Jack” and then move 
on to the section on dubbing.
For more information about i.LINK, see “About 
i.LINK” on page 117.

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Hint

If you plan to do additional editing on a disc after the 
initial dub, use the DV IN jack and record on a DVD-RW 
(VR mode).

Connecting a Digital Video 
Camera to the DV IN Jack

You can connect a digital video camera to the DV 
IN jack on the recorder to record or edit from a DV 
format tape. 
Operation is straightforward because the DVD 
recorder will fast forward and rewind the tape for 
you – you do not need to operate your digital video 
camera. Do the following to start using the “DV 
Edit” functions of this recorder.
See the instruction manual supplied with the 
digital video camera as well before connecting.

Notes

• The DV IN jack is for input only. It will not output 

signals.

• You cannot use the DV IN jack when:

– your digital video camera does not work with this 

recorder. Connect the camera to the LINE 2 IN jacks 
and follow the instructions of “Recording From 
Connected Equipment Without a Timer” on page 57.

– the input signal is not in DVC-SD format. Do not 

connect a MICRO MV format digital video camera 
even if it has an i.LINK jack.

– the  images on the tape contain copy protection 

signals, which limit recording.

Hookups

DV IN

i.LINK cable 
(not supplied)

to DV IN

VCR-DVD recorder

to DV output

Digital video camera

: Signal flow

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Dubbing From a DV Format 
Tape to a DVD

You can record a DV format tape onto a disc. The 
recorder controls the digital video camera. You 
can fast forward, rewind, play in slow motion, and 
stop the tape to select the scenes using the on-
screen menu.
To simply dub the entire contents of a DV format 
tape (One Touch Dubbing), see page 96.

◆

How titles and chapters are created

The dubbed contents on the disc become one title, 
and the title is then divided into chapters at either 
5 or 15-minute intervals, according to the “DVD 
Auto Chapter” setting in the “Features” setup 
(page 105).

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

Insert the source DV format tape into your 
digital video camera.

For the recorder to record or edit, your digital 
video camera must be set to video playback 
mode.

5

Press INPUT SELECT repeatedly to select 
“DV.”

6

Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the 
recording mode.

For details about the recording mode, see 
page 47.

7

Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is 
in stop mode.

The System Menu appears.

8

Select “Setup,” and press ENTER.

The “Setup” display appears.

9

Select “Audio,” and press ENTER.

-RW

VR

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Video

+

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+

R

-

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REC MODE

INPUT 
SELECT

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SYSTEM

MENU

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RETURN

DVD

PROG +/–

Recording side facing down

Audio

Digital Out

Downmix

Audio DRC

Scan Audio

DV Audio Input

Line Audio Input

:  On

:  Dolby Surround

:  Standard

:  On

:  Stereo 1

:  Stereo

Setup

Disc Setting

Edit

Title List

Timer

Dubbing

10:10