Sony RDR-VX515 Operating Instructions
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DVD Recorder Operating Instructions RDR-VX515 For customers in the U.S.A Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. RDR - Sony RDR-VX515 | Operating Instructions - Page 2
use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. As the laser beam used in this VCR-DVD recorder is harmful to eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated - Sony RDR-VX515 | Operating Instructions - Page 3
to this. If you have any questions or problems concerning your recorder, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all instructions. 5 Do not use this apparatus near water. 6 Clean - Sony RDR-VX515 | Operating Instructions - Page 4
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 - Sony RDR-VX515 | Operating Instructions - Page 5
the Power Cord 19 Step 6: Preparing the Remote 19 Step 7: Easy Setup 22 Connecting Another VCR or Similar Device 26 Quick Guide to Disc Types 28 Recordable and Playable Discs 28 12 cm/8 cm Discs 30 Playable Discs 30 DVD Operation DVD Playback 32 Playing 32 Playback Options 33 Playing - Sony RDR-VX515 | Operating Instructions - Page 6
Language, Parental Control Settings/Factory Settings (Options 100 Easy Setup (Resetting the Recorder 102 Additional Information 103 Troubleshooting 103 Notes About This Recorder 108 Specifications 109 About i.LINK 110 Guide to Parts and Controls 112 Glossary 117 DVD Audio/Subtitle Language - Sony RDR-VX515 | Operating Instructions - Page 7
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between a DVD disc and VHS tape with the simple press of a button. DVD VIDEO Easy selection between DVD and VCR Simply press the DVD or VIDEO button to select the media format you want to use. * Note that copy-protected signals will not be recorded. Quick access to recorded titles Title - Sony RDR-VX515 | Operating Instructions - Page 9
to dub a DV/D8 format tape over to a disc. control Playlist dubbing Operation restrictions Current Operation Playing a VHS tape*1 Recording on a VHS tape Playing a DVD*2 Recording on a DVD Possible Simultaneous Operations VCR Playback VCR Recording DVD Playback DVD Recording - No No Yes - Sony RDR-VX515 | Operating Instructions - Page 10
familiar with the basic operations, you will find the recorder easy to use. SYSTEM MENU O RETURN M/m/ - Sony RDR-VX515 | Operating Instructions - Page 11
a disc inserted To return to the previous display Press O RETURN. Notes • The TOOLS menu may not appear during DVD recording. • The System Menu does not appear when recording on a DVD, or dubbing from VHS tape to a DVD. • You cannot use the DVD or VIDEO buttons with the System Menu turned on. 11 - Sony RDR-VX515 | Operating Instructions - Page 12
recorder. Notes • Plug cords securely to prevent unwanted noise. • See the instructions supplied with the components to be connected. • You cannot connect this recorder , specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry - Sony RDR-VX515 | Operating Instructions - Page 13
satellite receiver (LINE 1 IN). Wall Cable box/satellite receiver AUDIO OUT R L VIDEO OUT S VIDEO ANT IN TO TV Audio/video cord (supplied) VCR-DVD recorder : Signal flow LINE 1 IN VIDEO AUDIO to LINE 1 IN AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO VHF - Sony RDR-VX515 | Operating Instructions - Page 14
or 4ch) to the antenna output channel on the cable box (2ch, 3ch or 4ch). Wall Cable box ANT IN TO TV Antenna cable (supplied) VCR-DVD recorder AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO VHF/UHF L Y IN R PB DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PR OPTICAL COAXIAL L R OUT - Sony RDR-VX515 | Operating Instructions - Page 15
OUT VIDEO VIDEO (yellow) Audio/video cord (supplied) to S VIDEO OUT VCR-DVD recorder L R AUDIO AUDIO (white) (red) to LINE OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO recorder and your TV at the same time. • During DVD recording, you cannot watch VHS pictures by pressing VIDEO, as the S VIDEO OUT jack will output DVD - Sony RDR-VX515 | Operating Instructions - Page 16
COAXIAL L R OUT AUDIO AUDIO VCR-DVD recorder z Hint Video signal can also be output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jack when playing a VHS tape. Note During DVD recording, you cannot watch VHS pictures by pressing VIDEO, as the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks will output DVD video signals only. 16 - Sony RDR-VX515 | Operating Instructions - Page 17
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). AUDIO OUT L R VCR-DVD recorder DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (white) Audio cord (not supplied) (white) (red) (red) A INPUT L AUDIO - Sony RDR-VX515 | Operating Instructions - Page 18
are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. z Hints • For correct speaker location, see the operating instructions supplied with the connected components. • During VHS playback, the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jacks can also output digital audio signals. Notes • During DVD recording, the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT - Sony RDR-VX515 | Operating Instructions - Page 19
recorder (page 26), be sure to connect the power cord only after all connections are complete. You can control the recorder using the supplied remote. Notes • If the supplied remote interferes your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command mode number for this recorder (page 24). • Use - Sony RDR-VX515 | Operating Instructions - Page 20
, you may not be able to control your TV or AV amplifier (receiver) with some or all of the buttons below. • If you enter a new code number, the code number previously entered will be erased. • When you replace the batteries of the remote, the code number may be reset to the default setting. Set the - Sony RDR-VX515 | Operating Instructions - Page 21
that works with your AV amplifier (receiver). Manufacturer Code number Sony 78, 79, 80, 91 Denon 84, 85, 86 Kenwood 92, 93 Onkyo 81, 82, 83 Pioneer 99 Sansui 87 Technics 97, 98 Yamaha 94, 95, 96 Controlling the volume of your AV amplifier (receiver) with the remote TV/DVD·VIDEO - Sony RDR-VX515 | Operating Instructions - Page 22
so that the signal from the recorder appears on your TV screen. "Initial setting necessary to operate the DVD recorder will be made. You can change ", this recorder will look for a time signal when you turn it off. Auto Manual 6 Select "Auto," and press ENTER. The recorder will automatically search - Sony RDR-VX515 | Operating Instructions - Page 23
a cable connection. No Disc Easy Setup Select the way in which you will receive channels. Antenna Cable If you use an antenna only (no cable TV Setup Searching for receivable channels. 25 Please wait. To set the channels manually, see page 94. After the Tuner Preset is finished, the setup display - Sony RDR-VX515 | Operating Instructions - Page 24
Sony DVD recorder or player. The default command mode setting for this recorder and the supplied remote is DVD 3. SYSTEM MENU O RETURN M/m/ - Sony RDR-VX515 | Operating Instructions - Page 25
Dubbing Disc Setting Language Parental Front Display Command Mode Factory Setting Setup 10:10 AM : AutDoVD 1 : DVDD1VDN2o DVD 3 5 Select the command mode ("DVD 1," "DVD 2," or "DVD 3"), and press ENTER. 6 Slide the COMMAND MODE switch on the remote so it matches the mode you selected above. To - Sony RDR-VX515 | Operating Instructions - Page 26
a second DVD player and record DVDs. Other VCR, etc. OUTPUT S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO L R S video cord (not supplied) Audio/video cord (not supplied) S VIDEO LINE 2 IN VIDEO L AUDIO R (MONO) DV IN to LINE 2 IN VCR-DVD recorder : Signal flow Notes • You cannot dub a copy guard DVD VIDEO - Sony RDR-VX515 | Operating Instructions - Page 27
may result. • Pictures containing copy protection signals that prohibit any copying cannot be recorded. • If you pass the recorder signals via the VCR, you may not receive a clear image on your TV screen. VCR-DVD recorder VCR TV Be sure to connect your VCR to the VCR-DVD recorder and your TV in - Sony RDR-VX515 | Operating Instructions - Page 28
Quick Guide to Disc Types Recordable and Playable Discs Disc Type Disc Logo Icon used in this manual Formatting (new discs) Compatibility with other DVD players (finalizing) DVD+RW DVDRW VR mode Video mode +RW -RWVR -RWVideo Automatically formatted Playable on DVD+RW compatible players ( - Sony RDR-VX515 | Operating Instructions - Page 29
Rs in VR mode (Video Recording format) • DVD-Rs with CPRM*1 *1 CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media) is a coding technology that protects copyrights for images. *2 Unused DVD-RWs are automatically formatted according to the setting of "Format DVD" in "Features" setup (page 100). *3 Erasing - Sony RDR-VX515 | Operating Instructions - Page 30
or similar device in music format, or MP3 or JPEG format that conforms to ISO9660* Level 1/Level 2 DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs in MP3 or JPEG format conforming to UDF 8 cm DVD+RWs, DVD-RWs, and DVD-Rs recorded with a DVD video camera (Still images recorded with a DVD video camera cannot be played - Sony RDR-VX515 | Operating Instructions - Page 31
part of CD-Extras • DVD-ROMs • CD-ROMs • DVD Audio discs • DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) discs • DVD-Rs recorded in VR mode (Video Recording format) • DVD-Rs with CPRM • DVD-RAMs • HD layer on Super Audio CDs • DVD VIDEOs with a different region code (see page 31) • A disc recorded in a color system other - Sony RDR-VX515 | Operating Instructions - Page 32
For simultaneous VHS and DVD operation, see page 9. Using the DVD's Menu +RW -RWVideo +R -R DVD When you play a DVD VIDEO, or a finalized DVD+RW, DVD-RW (Video mode), DVD+R, or DVD-R, you can display the disc's menu by pressing TOP MENU or MENU. 1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder. 2 Press - Sony RDR-VX515 | Operating Instructions - Page 33
ZOOM ANGLE REPEAT SUR MENU M/m/ NEXT H PLAY x STOP X PAUSE Button Z OPEN/CLOSE AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE ZOOM Operation Disc Stops playing and opens the disc tray. All discs Selects one of the audio tracks recorded on the disc when pressed repeatedly. DVD : Selects the audio source - Sony RDR-VX515 | Operating Instructions - Page 34
briefly fast forwards a scene when pressed during playback. • Goes to the previous or next frame when pressed during pause mode. +RW +R -RWVR -RWVideo -R DVD • Goes to the beginning of the current or next title/ chapter/scene/track and starts playback when pressed during playback. • Goes to the - Sony RDR-VX515 | Operating Instructions - Page 35
playback, press H PLAY. CD DATA CD DATA DVD z Hints • You can change playback options, such as subtitle, audio track, angle, etc., using the TOOLS menu (page 11). • During playback or pause mode, the recorder's m/ M buttons and the remote's .PREV/>NEXT buttons work the same way (page 34). Hold the - Sony RDR-VX515 | Operating Instructions - Page 36
will be interrupted during Scan Audio. Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC functions VCD PBC (Playback Control) allows you to play VIDEO CDs interactively using a menu 36 - you make a recording. Repeating a specific portion (Repeat A-B Play) +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R VCD * -R DVD 1 During playback, press - Sony RDR-VX515 | Operating Instructions - Page 37
is locked, press x twice. The recording stops and the recorder is unlocked. Note The recorder will be unlocked when: - you stop timer recording by pressing x. - you insert a tape. ORIGINAL/ PLAYLIST TOP MENU TITLE LIST MENU M/m/ - Sony RDR-VX515 | Operating Instructions - Page 38
scene using the time code. Number buttons Notes • The Title List does not appear for DVD-RWs (Video mode), DVD+Rs, or DVD-Rs that have been finalized. To view a title, press TOP MENU or MENU (page 32). • The Title List may not appear for discs created on other DVD recorders. • Letters that cannot - Sony RDR-VX515 | Operating Instructions - Page 39
you may not be able to use the TOOLS menu to search for a title/chapter/track, or enter the time code for a playback point. Bookmarking a favorite scene (Bookmark) 2 Press - Sony RDR-VX515 | Operating Instructions - Page 40
and JPEG image files Press x STOP, and press TOP MENU. About MP3 audio tracks You can play back DATA CDs (CD-Rs/CD-RWs) or DATA DVDs (DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs/ DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs) recorded in MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer III) format. However, the discs must be recorded according to ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2 or Joliet - Sony RDR-VX515 | Operating Instructions - Page 41
able to play some DATA CDs or DATA DVDs created in the Packet Write format. • The recorder will play any data with the extension ".MP3," even if they are not in MP3 format. Playing such data may generate a loud noise which could damage your speaker system. • Only one session of a multi-session DATA - Sony RDR-VX515 | Operating Instructions - Page 42
./>. The following menu icons appear in the upper part of the screen. instructions supplied with the CD-R/CDRW/DVD-R/DVD-RW drives and the recording software (not supplied) for details on the recording format. z Hint If you add numbers (01, 02, 03, etc.) to the front of the file names, the files will - Sony RDR-VX515 | Operating Instructions - Page 43
• Progressive and lossless compression JPEG image files are not supported. • The image size that the recorder can display is limited to width 32 - 7680 pixels by height 32 - 8192 pixels. Displaying the Playing Time and Play Information +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R VCD CD DATA CD DATA DVD DVD You - Sony RDR-VX515 | Operating Instructions - Page 44
in stop mode) Remaining time of the current title (during playback) E Channel or input source* F Date and time * Title type (original or Playlist) for DVD-RWs (VR mode). Viewing information on the front panel display You can view the information on the front panel display. Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly - Sony RDR-VX515 | Operating Instructions - Page 45
recordings will start with or without the recorder turned on. 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 programs to a DVD and a VHS - Sony RDR-VX515 | Operating Instructions - Page 46
Pictures with copy protection cannot be recorded on this recorder. Recording stops when a copy guard signal is detected. Copy control signals Recordable discs Copy-Free +RW +R -RWVR -RWVideo -R Copy-Once -RWVR Ver.1.1 with CPRM* Ver.1.2 with CPRM* Copy-Never None * The recorded disc can - Sony RDR-VX515 | Operating Instructions - Page 47
PAUSE again. To watch another TV program while recording 1 Slide the TV/DVD·VIDEO switch to TV. 2 Press TV/VIDEO to set the TV to the TV input. 3 Select another channel on the TV. To watch a VHS tape while recording Press VIDEO to operate the VCR, insert a tape, then press H PLAY. z Hints • To play - Sony RDR-VX515 | Operating Instructions - Page 48
this time will not be recorded. Follow the steps below to set each timer recording item. Note Do not operate your cable box or satellite receiver just before or during a timer recording. This may prevent the accurate recording of a program. Z OPEN/ CLOSE DVD SYSTEM MENU TIMER M/m/ - Sony RDR-VX515 | Operating Instructions - Page 49
, select "Edit" from the Timer List (page 52). 7 Press SYSTEM MENU to turn off the menu. DVD Recording To stop recording Press x STOP twice. Note that it may take a few seconds for the recorder to stop recording. If timer settings overlap The program that starts first has priority and the - Sony RDR-VX515 | Operating Instructions - Page 50
and the channel or input source to be recorded are the same but the "RecTo" setting differs, the program is recorded to both the DVD disc and the VHS tape. • You can also turn on the timer programming menu from the System Menu. Press SYSTEM MENU to select "Timer," and select "Timer-Standard." Notes - Sony RDR-VX515 | Operating Instructions - Page 51
. 6 Select "Setup," and press ENTER. 7 Select "Features," and press ENTER. The "Features" setup appears. 8 Select "Synchro Recording," and press ENTER. 9 Select "to DVD," and press ENTER. 10 Press SYSTEM MENU to turn off the menu. 11 Set the timer on the connected equipment to the time you want to - Sony RDR-VX515 | Operating Instructions - Page 52
for confirmation. Timer List 10:10 AM No Rec To 01 DVD 02 DVD 03 --04 --05 --06 --- Date Start End Source Mode Edit SYSTEM MENU to turn off the Timer List. To return to the previous display Press O RETURN. Notes • Even when correctly set, the program may not be recorded if another recording - Sony RDR-VX515 | Operating Instructions - Page 53
cannot change the timer settings for a recording currently underway. • The Timer List displays both the DVD recorder and VCR timer settings. Recording From Connected Equipment Without a Timer +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R You can record from a connected VCR or similar device. For connection details - Sony RDR-VX515 | Operating Instructions - Page 54
a DV IN jack See "Dubbing from a DV/D8 Format Tape to a DVD" (page 89) for an explanation of how to record from the DV IN jack. Notes • A video game image may not be recorded clearly. • The recorder does not record programs with Copy- Never signals. Such recordings stop after a few seconds. • During - Sony RDR-VX515 | Operating Instructions - Page 55
a title (page 56). - Setting protection against erasure (DVD+RWs only) (page 56). - Dividing a title (DVD+RWs only) (page 58). To record on the disc (except for DVD+RWs). • If a message appears and indicates that the disc's control information is full, erase unnecessary titles. Edit options for DVD - Sony RDR-VX515 | Operating Instructions - Page 56
Title List to show original or Playlist. While the Title List menu is turned on, press ORIGINAL/ PLAYLIST repeatedly. Notes • You cannot protect Playlist titles. • If a message appears and indicates that the disc's control information is full, erase unnecessary titles. • Once the disc is finalized - Sony RDR-VX515 | Operating Instructions - Page 57
DVD-RW (Video mode), DVD+R, or DVD-R, finish all editing before finalizing the disc. You cannot edit a finalized disc. • You cannot erase protected titles or erase chapters from a protected . 2 Select a title, and press ENTER. The sub-menu appears. 3 Select "Chapter Erase," and press ENTER. The - Sony RDR-VX515 | Operating Instructions - Page 58
Press ENTER at the end point of the section (point B). "Erase" is selected. To reset the start or end point, select "Start" or "End" and repeat from step 4 DVD-RW(VR mode), press ORIGINAL/PLAYLIST to switch to the "Title List (Original)," if necessary. 2 Select a title, and press ENTER. The sub-menu - Sony RDR-VX515 | Operating Instructions - Page 59
You can also divide a Playlist title (page 62). Creating chapters manually +RW -RWVR You can manually insert a chapter mark at any point you like during playback. able to record or edit. • You cannot add or erase chapter marks on protected titles or discs. DVD Editing CHAPTER MARK ERASE CHAPTER MARK - Sony RDR-VX515 | Operating Instructions - Page 60
LIST O RETURN M/m/ - Sony RDR-VX515 | Operating Instructions - Page 61
DVD ORIGINAL/ PLAYLIST SYSTEM MENU ./> X PAUSE TITLE LIST M/m/ - Sony RDR-VX515 | Operating Instructions - Page 62
scene will become a chapter. Notes • The picture may pause when an edited scene is played. • The start and end points in a title may be different from what you have set. SYSTEM MENU O RETURN ./> X PAUSE M/m/ - Sony RDR-VX515 | Operating Instructions - Page 63
scenes before a selected scene (page 65). To return to the previous display Press O RETURN. To turn off the display Press SYSTEM MENU. z Hint The Resume Play function will work for scene playback. Note Once the disc is finalized, you cannot edit Playlist titles on the disc. Combining two titles - Sony RDR-VX515 | Operating Instructions - Page 64
No. 01 May/02/2005 03:25 PM End 00:00:00 End Change Cancel 5 Press ENTER at the end point. "Change" is selected. To reset the start or end point, select "Start" or "End" and repeat step 4 or 5. 6 Press ENTER. The display returns to the "Edit Scene" display. The re - Sony RDR-VX515 | Operating Instructions - Page 65
DVD Editing Moving a scene (Move) -RWVR You can change the scene order within the Playlist title. 1 Follow PM End 00:00:00 Start End Add Cancel 5 Press ENTER at the end point. "Add" is selected. To reset the start or end point, select "Start" or "End" and repeat step 4 or 5. 6 Press ENTER. The - Sony RDR-VX515 | Operating Instructions - Page 66
or change the disc name. Depending on the disc type, you can also format or set protection. DVD SYSTEM MENU O RETURN M/m/ - Sony RDR-VX515 | Operating Instructions - Page 67
"On" in the "Setup" display (page 100). • If you switch to the VCR while playing a disc, DVD playback stops. • The VCR does not record in S-VHS format, but will play S-VHS tapes by automatically detecting the format, but picture quality will be lower than usual SVHS. Image may be unclear if playback - Sony RDR-VX515 | Operating Instructions - Page 68
the picture (tracking) You can manually adjust tracking if the recording quality is too poor to be remedied by the VCR's automatic tracking (a tracking meter tracking Press TRACKING + and TRACKING - on the recorder at the same time for more than ten seconds. Or, eject the tape and reinsert it. 68 - Sony RDR-VX515 | Operating Instructions - Page 69
Playback Options REPLAY/ ADVANCE . PREV > NEXT H PLAY X PAUSE VCR Playback Button Operation (fast reverse/fast forward) • Fast reverses or fast forwards when pressed during stop mode. When you hold down during fast reverse or - Sony RDR-VX515 | Operating Instructions - Page 70
find a specific point using various search functions. Note During DVD recording, you cannot use VCR search functions. CLEAR VIDEO M/m/ - Sony RDR-VX515 | Operating Instructions - Page 71
You can check playback information, such as elapsed or remaining time, recording mode, etc., on the TV screen. E Channel or input source playing a tape Elapsed time DISPLAY TIME/TEXT Remaining tape length VCR Playback Clock Press DISPLAY during playback. The information display appears. Each - Sony RDR-VX515 | Operating Instructions - Page 72
front panel display when you play a tape without Hi-fi recording. How sound is recorded on a video tape The VCR records sound onto two separate tracks. Hi-fi audio is recorded onto the main track along with the picture. Monaural sound is recorded onto the normal audio track along the edge of the - Sony RDR-VX515 | Operating Instructions - Page 73
for both the DVD recorder and the VCR. You cannot record different programs to a DVD and a VHS tape at the same time. • This recorder has the copy guard function. Programs that contain a Copy-Never copy guard signal cannot be correctly recorded on the VCR. To save a recording To prevent accidental - Sony RDR-VX515 | Operating Instructions - Page 74
on the TV screen will not be recorded on the tape. • You can turn off the TV during recording. If you are using ejected when you press z REC. Recording using the Quick Timer (One-touch Timer Recording) You can set the recorder to record in 30-minute increments. 1 Press VIDEO to operate the VCR - Sony RDR-VX515 | Operating Instructions - Page 75
tape length, set "VCR Function" - "Tape Length" of "Features" in the "Setup" display correctly (page 100). 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. 75 - Sony RDR-VX515 | Operating Instructions - Page 76
with DVD and VCR timer recording, up to one month in advance. Follow the steps below to set each timer recording items. Note Do not operate your cable box or satellite receiver just before or during a timer recording. This may prevent the accurate recording of a program. VIDEO SYSTEM MENU TIMER - Sony RDR-VX515 | Operating Instructions - Page 77
and the channel or input source to be recorded are the same but the "RecTo" setting differs, the program is recorded to both the DVD disc and the VHS tape. • You can also turn on the Timer programming menu from the System Menu. Press SYSTEM MENU to select "Timer," and select "Timer-Standard." 77 - Sony RDR-VX515 | Operating Instructions - Page 78
VCR. 2 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. 3 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the recording mode, "SP" or "EP." 4 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder Recording," and press ENTER. 78 8 Select "to Video," and press ENTER. 9 Press SYSTEM MENU to turn off the menu starts recording only - Sony RDR-VX515 | Operating Instructions - Page 79
with the recorder turned on, the recorder will turn off when the recording ends. Changing or Canceling VCR Timer Settings (Timer List) You can change or cancel timer settings using the Timer List menu. SYSTEM MENU O RETURN M/m/ - Sony RDR-VX515 | Operating Instructions - Page 80
recording currently underway. • The Timer List displays both the DVD recorder and VCR No Rec To 01 VHS 02 VHS 03 --04 --05 SYSTEM MENU to turn off the Timer List. To return to the previous display Press O RETURN. Notes • Even when correctly set, the program may not be recorded if another recording - Sony RDR-VX515 | Operating Instructions - Page 81
video game image may not be recorded clearly. • You cannot record on a tape with its safety tab removed. • During recording or recording pause, you cannot change the recording mode. • You cannot change the channel or input source during recording. INPUT SELECT VCR Recording z REC REC MODE x STOP - Sony RDR-VX515 | Operating Instructions - Page 82
"Setup" display. DVD VIDEO AUDIO SYSTEM MENU X PAUSE REC MODE M/m/ - Sony RDR-VX515 | Operating Instructions - Page 83
made when: - using a non-recordable DVD. - using VHS software with copy guard functions. • Dubbing stops when: - the VHS tape reaches the end and stops. - the VHS video deck or the DVD deck is stopped. - the disc remaining time runs out. • The System Menu, TOOLS menu, and information display are not - Sony RDR-VX515 | Operating Instructions - Page 84
cannot be made when "Progressive" of "Video" is set to "On" in the "Setup" display. • 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 - Sony RDR-VX515 | Operating Instructions - Page 85
Select the title you want to dub, and press ENTER. The sub-menu appears. To dub the entire title, select "Title Dubbing" and press End Make Finish 10Press ENTER at the end point. "Make" is selected. To reset the start or end point, select "Start" or "End" and repeat from step y DVD) ,continued 85 - Sony RDR-VX515 | Operating Instructions - Page 86
cannot be made when "Progressive" of "Video" is set to "On" in the "Setup" display. • 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 - Sony RDR-VX515 | Operating Instructions - Page 87
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. Disc Setting Title List Timer Edit Dubbing Disc Setting Disc Name Disc Protect Disc Format Disc - Sony RDR-VX515 | Operating Instructions - Page 88
a DV/D8 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/D8 Edit" functions of this recorder. See the instruction manual supplied with the - Sony RDR-VX515 | Operating Instructions - Page 89
OPEN/ CLOSE DVD CH +/- SYSTEM MENU O RETURN INPUT SELECT M/m/ - Sony RDR-VX515 | Operating Instructions - Page 90
the date, time, or contents of a DV/ D8 format tape onto the disc. • If you record from a DV/D8 format tape with a soundtrack that is recorded in multiple sampling frequencies (48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, or 32 kHz), no sound, or an unnatural sound will be output when playing back the sampling frequency - Sony RDR-VX515 | Operating Instructions - Page 91
a DV/D8 Format Tape to a DVD" on page 89. Follow the instructions appearing on the TV screen. DV/D8 Dubbing (DV/D8 t DVD) x STOP ONE TOUCH DUBBING Follow steps 1 to 11 of "Dubbing From a DV/D8 Format Tape to a DVD" (page 89), and press ONE TOUCH DUBBING on the remote. The recorder rewinds the tape - Sony RDR-VX515 | Operating Instructions - Page 92
work. SYSTEM MENU O RETURN M/m/ - Sony RDR-VX515 | Operating Instructions - Page 93
Control Progressive Disc Setting Setup : 16:9 : On : Standard : Off 10:10 AM To return to the previous display Press O RETURN. To turn off the display Press SYSTEM MENU. Antenna Reception Setting (Tuner Preset) The "Tuner Preset" setup allows you to make tuner settings for the recorder Manual - Sony RDR-VX515 | Operating Instructions - Page 94
. 1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode. 2 Select "Setup," and press ENTER. 3 Select "Clock Set," and press ENTER. The "Clock Set" setup appears with the following options. Clock Set Title List Timer Auto Manual Edit Dubbing Disc Setting Setup 10:10 AM Auto (Auto Clock - Sony RDR-VX515 | Operating Instructions - Page 95
SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode. 2 Select "Setup," and press ENTER. 3 Select "Video," and press ENTER. The "Video" setup appears with the following options. The default settings are underlined. Video Title List Timer Edit Dubbing TV Type Black Level Picture Control Progressive - Sony RDR-VX515 | Operating Instructions - Page 96
"Cinema 1" or "Cinema 2" is recommended. Progressive If your TV accepts progressive (480p) format signals, you will enjoy accurate color reproduction and high quality image. 1 Select "Progressive," and press ENTER. 2 Select "On," and press ENTER. 3 Follow the instructions appearing on the TV screen - Sony RDR-VX515 | Operating Instructions - Page 97
accept the signal in progressive format, the image quality will deteriorate. In this case, set "Progressive" to "Off." Audio Settings (Audio) The "Audio" setup allows you to adjust the sound according to the playback and connection conditions. 1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop - Sony RDR-VX515 | Operating Instructions - Page 98
DVDs only) Switches the method for mixing down to two channels when you play a DVD which has rear sound elements (channels) or is recorded in Dolby Digital format DRC (Dynamic Range Control) (DVDs only) Makes the sound clear when the volume is turned down when playing a DVD that conforms to "Audio - Sony RDR-VX515 | Operating Instructions - Page 99
Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode. 2 Select "Setup," and press ENTER. 3 Select "Features," and press ENTER. The "Features" setup appears with the following options. The default settings are underlined. Features Title List Timer Edit Dubbing DVD Auto Chapter : 5 Min Format DVD - Sony RDR-VX515 | Operating Instructions - Page 100
that has a timer function (such as a satellite tuner) to a VHS tape. Language, Parental Control Settings/Factory Settings (Options) The "Options" setup allows you to set up other operational settings. 1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode. 2 Select "Setup," and press ENTER - Sony RDR-VX515 | Operating Instructions - Page 101
only) Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be limited according to a predetermined level, such as the age of the users. Scenes may be blocked or select "Factory Setting" of "Options" in the "Setup" display. • Playback of discs without the Parental Control function cannot be limited on this recorder. • - Sony RDR-VX515 | Operating Instructions - Page 102
on again, and the recorder is reset to the factory settings. When the "Easy Setup" display appears, follow the instructions for Easy Setup (page 22) from step 4. Easy Setup (Resetting the Recorder) Select this to run the Easy Setup program. 1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode - Sony RDR-VX515 | Operating Instructions - Page 103
VIDEO player, the copy-protection signal applied to some DVD programs could affect picture quality. If you still experience this problem even when you connect your recorder directly to your TV, try connecting your recorder to your TV's S VIDEO input. , You have set the recorder to progressive format - Sony RDR-VX515 | Operating Instructions - Page 104
record alternate audio programs. , If you have connected an AV amplifier to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack and want to change the audio track for a DVD the instruction manual supplied with the disc. , While the recorder is reading disc information, playback operations will not work. - Sony RDR-VX515 | Operating Instructions - Page 105
"LOAD," "FORMAT," or "INF WRITE" disappears from the front panel display. Nothing was recorded even though the timer setting is set correctly. , There was a power failure during recording. , Disconnect the AC power cord from the AC outlet, and connect it again. , The program contains copy protection - Sony RDR-VX515 | Operating Instructions - Page 106
recording. , The disc is protected (page 66). Contents previously recorded were erased. , Data that has been recorded on a DVD with a PC will be erased from the disc when the disc is inserted. VCR the heads cleaned at your nearest Sony dealer (a standard service fee will be charged). Do not use a - Sony RDR-VX515 | Operating Instructions - Page 107
. Reset the code (page 19). , Turn on the recorder. , The remote is not pointed at the remote sensor on the recorder. , Different command modes are set for the recorder and remote. Set the same command mode (page 24). , Slide the TV/DVD·VIDEO switch to DVD·VIDEO (page 20). Other Sony equipment - Sony RDR-VX515 | Operating Instructions - Page 108
the video heads are dirty, clean the video heads using a Sony video head cleaning cassette. If a Sony cleaning cassette is not available in your area, have the heads cleaned at your nearest Sony dealer (a standard service fee will be charged). Do not use a commercially available liquid type cleaning - Sony RDR-VX515 | Operating Instructions - Page 109
System [DVD recorder section] Laser Semiconductor laser Audio recording format Dolby Digital Video recording format MPEG Video [VCR section] Format VHS NTSC standard Video recording system Rotary head helical scanning FM system Standard output: 327 mVrms Load impedance: 47 kilohms Output impedance - Sony RDR-VX515 | Operating Instructions - Page 110
cable). When connecting this recorder to i.LINKcompatible equipment having two or more i.LINK jacks (DV jacks), see the instruction manual of the equipment to be connected. About the name "i.LINK" i.LINK is a more familiar term for IEEE 1394 data transport bus proposed by SONY, and is a trademark - Sony RDR-VX515 | Operating Instructions - Page 111
88. The DV jack on this recorder can only input DVCSD signals. It cannot output signals. The DV jack will not accept MICRO MV signals from precautions when connecting this recorder, also see the instruction manuals for the equipment to be connected. Required i.LINK cable Use the Sony i.LINK 4-pin- - Sony RDR-VX515 | Operating Instructions - Page 112
Guide to Parts and Controls For more information, see the pages in parentheses. Front panel Buttons on the recorder have the same function as the buttons on the remote if they have the same or similar names. Open the cover A "/1 (on/standby) button (22) B Disc tray (32, 46, 89) C A (open/close) - Sony RDR-VX515 | Operating Instructions - Page 113
(37, 56) H DISPLAY button (43) TIME/TEXT button (44) I TOP MENU button (32) J M/m/ NEXT buttons (33) M m / M (search) buttons (33) N ZOOM button (33) O z REC (record) button (46) P REC MODE button (46, 89) Q SYNCHRO REC button (50 - Sony RDR-VX515 | Operating Instructions - Page 114
) +/- buttons (20) Y TV/VIDEO button (20) Z INPUT SELECT button (46, 53, 89) wj SUR (surround) button (33) wk SYSTEM MENU button (10) TITLE LIST button (37, 56) TIMER button (48) wl MENU button (32) e; TOOLS button (38) ea REPLAY/ ADVANCE buttons (33) es H PLAY button* (32) ed x STOP button (32, 46 - Sony RDR-VX515 | Operating Instructions - Page 115
OPEN/CLOSE (eject) button (67) C Number buttons* (20) SET button (20) D CLEAR button (67) E AUDIO button* (72) F DISPLAY button (71) TIME/TEXT button (71) G SYSTEM MENU button (10) H O RETURN button (22) I . PREV (previous)/> NEXT buttons (69) J (search) buttons (69) K z REC (record) button (74 - Sony RDR-VX515 | Operating Instructions - Page 116
RW VR VCD STEREO SAP VIDEO A DVD Playing/recording status B Disc type/recording format C Audio signal indicators D STEREO indicator (45, 73) E SAP (Second Audio Program) indicator (45, 73) F VIDEO Playing/recording status G Tape indicator Rear panel H Timer indicator I Displays the following - Sony RDR-VX515 | Operating Instructions - Page 117
as a DVD VIDEO. Contents can be recorded only once to a DVD+R, and will have the same format as a DVD VIDEO. DVD-R (page 28) A DVD-R is a recordable disc that is the same size as a DVD VIDEO. Contents can be recorded only once to a DVD-R, and will have the same format as a DVD VIDEO. DVD VIDEO (page - Sony RDR-VX515 | Operating Instructions - Page 118
the actual recordings on a DVD-RW (VR mode). A Playlist leaves the original titles as they are, and contains only the information needed to control playback. A Playlist title takes up very little disc space. Progressive format (page 96) Compared to the Interlace format that alternately shows every - Sony RDR-VX515 | Operating Instructions - Page 119
Abbreviation TUR VIE ZAF Language Turkish Vietnamese Afrikaans Additional Information 119 - Sony RDR-VX515 | Operating Instructions - Page 120
the remote 20 Copy protection 46, 117 Copy-Free 46 Copy-Never 46 Copy-Once 46 Counter 67 CPRM 28 "Create Dubbing List" 85 "Create Playlist" 61 Creating chapters 48, 59 D "Daylight Saving" 95 "Del" 52, 80 "Digital Out" 97 "Disc Finalize" 66, 87 "Disc Format" 66 "Disc Information" 66 "Disc Menu" 100 - Sony RDR-VX515 | Operating Instructions - Page 121
" 96 Progressive format 118 "Protect" 57 Q Quick Timer 47, 74 R Rear panel 116 REC 47, 74 REC MODE 47, 74 Recording 45, 73 recordable discs 28 recording format 28 recording mode 45 tape speed 73 while watching another program 47, 74 Recording mode 45 Recording time 45, 48 Region code 31 Remaining - Sony RDR-VX515 | Operating Instructions - Page 122
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RDR-VX515
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