Sony RDR-VX515 - Dvd Recorder/vcr Combo Service Manual Download

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1. GENERAL

This section is extracted from RDR-VX515 instruc-
tion manual. (2-636-467-11)

RDR-VX511/VX515

About this manual

• Instructions in this manual describe the controls on the

remote. You can also use the controls on the recorder if
they have the same or similar names as those on the
remote.

• The on-screen display illustrations used in this manual

may not match the graphics displayed on your TV
screen.

• The explanations regarding discs in this manual refer to

discs created on this recorder. The explanations do not
apply to discs that are created on other recorders and
played back on this recorder.

* MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format

defined by ISO/MPEG which compresses audio data.

Icon

Meaning

Functions available for DVD+RWs

Functions available for DVD-RWs
in VR (Video Recording) mode

Functions available for DVD-RWs
in video mode

Functions available for DVD+Rs

Functions available for DVD-Rs

Functions available for DVD
VIDEOs

Functions available for VIDEO CDs
or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in video CD
format

Functions available for music CDs
or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music CD
format

Functions available for DATA CDs
(CD-Rs/CD-RWs containing MP3

audio tracks or JPEG files)

Functions available for DATA
DVDs (DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs/
DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs containing
MP3* audio tracks or JPEG files)

Functions available for VHS
VIDEOs

-RWVR

-RW

Video

DVD

VCD

DATA CD

DATA DVD

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

Record TV programs on a DVD or VHS tape,
either manually or using the timer.

Easy selection between DVD and
VCR

Simply press the DVD or VIDEO button to select
the media format you want to use.

Easy dubbing

Dub in either direction between a DVD disc and
VHS tape with the simple press of a button.

* Note that copy-protected signals will not be recorded.

Quick access to recorded titles -
Title List

Display the Title List to view all titles on a disc
and select a title for playback or editing.

DVD

VIDEO

DVD

VIDEO

DVD

10:10 AM

CH 23

08:00 PM

May/02/2005

No.

1/4

Title

Length

Edit

CH 23

01:29:03

CH 66

00:31:23

CH 95

01:59:00

CH 97

00:58:56

Title List (Original)

Creating your own program - Playlist

Record a program on a DVD-RW (VR mode),
then erase, move or add scenes as you like without
changing the original contents.

One Touch Dubbing - DV/D8 Dubbing

Connect your digital video camera to the DV IN
jack and press the ONE TOUCH DUBBING
button to dub a DV/D8 format tape over to a disc.

Operation restrictions

When pressing DVD, VCR playback stops.

When pressing VIDEO, DVD playback stops.

Only the same program can be recorded on a DVD and a VHS tape.

Original

Playlist

control

dubbing

Current Operation

Possible Simultaneous Operations

VCR

Playback

VCR

Recording

DVD

Playback

DVD

Recording

Playing a VHS tape

—

Yes

Recording on a VHS tape

—

Yes

Playing a DVD

Yes

—

Recording on a DVD

Yes

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How to Use the On-Screen
Menus

The following three displays are mainly used to
operate this recorder. Once you become familiar
with the basic operations, you will find the
recorder easy to use.

System Menu

The System Menu appears when you press
SYSTEM MENU, and provides entries to all of
the recorder’s main functions, such as timer
recording and setup.
Select an option by pressing

and ENTER.

“Title List”

Displays the list of the disc contents,
including the recording information and
movie thumbnail image, which allows you to
select a title to play or edit.

“Timer”

Used to set a new timer recording for a disc or
VHS tape, as well as change or cancel the
timer recordings you set.

“Edit”

Used to create or edit a Playlist (unfinalized
DVD-RWs (VR mode) only).

“Dubbing”

Used to dub from a disc to a VHS tape and
vice versa, and also dub from a DV/D8 format
tape to a disc.

“Disc Setting”

Used to rename, format, or finalize a disc.

“Setup”

Displays the “Setup” display for setting up the
recorder to suit your preferences.

Sub-menu

The sub-menu appears when you select an item
from a list menu (e.g., a title from the Title List
menu), and press ENTER. The sub-menu displays
options applicable only to the selected item. The
displayed options differ depending on the
situation and disc type.
Select an option by pressing

and ENTER.

Example: The Title List menu

ENTER

SYSTEM

TOOLS

RETURN

Title List (Original)

10:10 AM

Press ENTER :

Title Menu for DVD Title List.

Setup

Disc Setting