Sony RDR VX530 Operating Instructions
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to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. RDR-VX530 Serial No For customers in Canada If this product is not working properly, please call 1-877-602-2008 for Peace of Mind Warranty Replacement service. For other product related questions please contact - Sony RDR VX530 | Operating Instructions - Page 2
instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. As the laser beam used in this DVD recorder is harmful to eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. DANGER CAUTION VORSICHT ADVARSEL ADVARSEL VARNING VARO! VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER - Sony RDR VX530 | Operating Instructions - Page 3
or disassembly is prohibited. Copy guard function Since the recorder has a copy guard function, programs received through an external tuner (not supplied) may contain copy protection signals (copy guard function) and as such may not be recordable, depending on the type of signal. IMPORTANT NOTICE - Sony RDR VX530 | 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 VX530 | Operating Instructions - Page 5
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Setup 23 Connecting Another VCR or Similar Device 28 Quick Guide to Disc Types 30 Recordable and Playable Discs 30 Playable Discs 33 DVD Operation DVD Playback 35 Playing 35 Playback Options 36 Playing a Title From the Title List 40 Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track, etc 41 Playing MP3 - Sony RDR VX530 | Operating Instructions - Page 7
Box Control, and VCR Settings (Features 104 Language, Parental Control Settings/Factory Settings (Options 106 Easy Setup (Resetting the Recorder 108 Additional Information 109 Troubleshooting 109 Notes About This Recorder 114 Specifications 115 About i.LINK 117 Guide to Parts and Controls - Sony RDR VX530 | Operating Instructions - Page 8
in either direction 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. Control your cable box or - Sony RDR VX530 | Operating Instructions - Page 9
the original contents. Original Playlist 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 No - Yes Yes*3 No Yes - Sony RDR VX530 | Operating Instructions - Page 10
and setup. Select an option by pressing M/m and ENTER. 6 Title List (Original) Title List Timer Press ENTER : Edit Dubbing Title Menu for DVD Title List. Disc Setting Setup 10:10 AM B "Timer" Used to set a new timer recording for a disc or VHS tape, as well as change or cancel the timer - Sony RDR VX530 | Operating Instructions - Page 11
depending on the situation and disc type. Select an option by pressing M/m and ENTER. Example: The Title List menu Title List (Original) 1/4 No. Title 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 - Sony RDR VX530 | Operating Instructions - Page 12
also use the recorder's remote control to change channels on the cable box/satellite receiver whenever the cable box/satellite receiver and the recorder are turned on. To use the cable box/satellite receiver control function, you need to connect the set top box controller and set the code number and - Sony RDR VX530 | Operating Instructions - Page 13
Audio/video cord (not supplied) to SET TOP BOX CONTROL SET TOP BOX CONTROL VCR-DVD recorder LINE 1 IN VIDEO to LINE 1 IN AUDIO CONTROL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT R OUT AUDIO AUDIO : Signal flow Note Synchro-Recording does not work with some tuners. For details, see the tuner's operating instructions - Sony RDR VX530 | Operating Instructions - Page 14
cable box (3ch or 4ch). Place the set top box controller near the remote sensor on the cable box/satellite receiver. Set top box controller (supplied) Cable box ANT IN TO TV Wall to SET TOP BOX CONTROL VCR-DVD recorder SET TOP BOX CONTROL AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN - Sony RDR VX530 | Operating Instructions - Page 15
any channel by selecting the channel on the recorder. Wall VCR-DVD recorder : Signal flow AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO VHF/UHF L Y IN R PB L PR SET TOP BOX OPTICAL COAXIAL CONTROL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT R OUT AUDIO AUDIO VHF/UHF IN OUT to - Sony RDR VX530 | Operating Instructions - Page 16
VIDEO OUT VCR-DVD recorder L R CONTROL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT R OUT AUDIO AUDIO : Signal flow When playing "wide screen" images Some recorded images may not fit your TV screen. To change the picture DVD recording, you cannot watch VHS pictures by pressing VIDEO, as the S VIDEO OUT jack will output DVD - Sony RDR VX530 | Operating Instructions - Page 17
your TV accepts progressive 480p format signals, you must use this CONTROL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT R OUT AUDIO AUDIO VCR-DVD recorder : Signal flow 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 - Sony RDR VX530 | Operating Instructions - Page 18
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 Audio cord (white) (not supplied) (white) (red) (red) to AUDIO OUT (L/R) AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO - Sony RDR VX530 | Operating Instructions - Page 19
, 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 jacks output DVD audio signals only. You cannot hear VHS sound by pressing VIDEO - Sony RDR VX530 | Operating Instructions - Page 20
OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT L Y R PB PR SET TOP BOX OPTICAL COAXIAL CONTROL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Notes • If the supplied remote interferes your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command mode number for this recorder (page 26). • Use the batteries correctly to avoid possible leakage and - Sony RDR VX530 | Operating Instructions - Page 21
, 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 VX530 | Operating Instructions - Page 22
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 switch "/1 Number - Sony RDR VX530 | Operating Instructions - Page 23
in the following order. OSD Language Setup m Clock Setup m Cable Box/Sat. Control Setup m Tuner and Channel Setup m TV Type Setup m Audio Connection Setup m Finished! "/1 Number buttons 1 Turn on the TV. 2 Press "/1. The recorder turns on. 3 Switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal - Sony RDR VX530 | Operating Instructions - Page 24
cable box or satellite receiver to the recorder's audio/video input (page 13), select "Line1" or "Line2" and press ENTER, then go to step 13. To set the channels manually, see page 99. After the Tuner Preset is finished, the setup display for selecting the picture size of the connected TV appears - Sony RDR VX530 | Operating Instructions - Page 25
screen" pictures on display for selecting the type of DTS signal control setting 1 Turn on the recorder and the cable box/ satellite receiver. 2 Point the recorder's remote at the recorder recorder to control your cable box/satellite receiver Check the settings at "Set Top Box Control" in "Features - Sony RDR VX530 | Operating Instructions - Page 26
other Sony DVD recorder or player. The default command mode setting for this recorder and the supplied remote is DVD 3. COMMAND MODE switch 1 Press SYSTEM MENU. The System Menu appears. 2 Select "Setup," and press ENTER. No Disc Setup Title List Timer Edit Dubbing Disc Setting Setup Tuner Preset - Sony RDR VX530 | Operating Instructions - Page 27
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 return to the previous display Press O RETURN. Note If the command mode does not match, the recorder's command mode appears on the - Sony RDR VX530 | Operating Instructions - Page 28
VCR or similar recording device to the LINE IN jacks of this recorder. See also the instruction manual supplied with the connected equipment. To record on this recorder, see "Recording same time. You can connect a second DVD player and record DVDs. Other VCR, etc OUTPUT S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO L - Sony RDR VX530 | Operating Instructions - Page 29
56 and 86). Notes • Do not connect more than one type of video cord between the recorder and your TV at the same time. • Pictures containing copy protection signals that prohibit any copying cannot be recorded. You cannot dub from DVD VIDEOs to this recorder. • Do not connect the output jack of this - Sony RDR VX530 | Operating Instructions - Page 30
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 VX530 | Operating Instructions - Page 31
No Yes Yes/No*5 No No No *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-RW" in "Features" setup (page 105). *3 Erasing titles only frees up disc - Sony RDR VX530 | Operating Instructions - Page 32
Disc Type DVD+RW DVD-RW DVD-R DVD+R VR mode Video mode VR mode Video mode 12 cm 8 cm Playback Recording Playback Recording Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes - - Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes - - Discs that cannot be recorded on • DVD-RWs (Ver.1.0) • DVD+RWs - Sony RDR VX530 | Operating Instructions - Page 33
CD format • Data part of CD-Extras • DVD-ROMs that do not contain MP3 tracks or JPEG files, or are not in DVD Video format. • DVD Audio discs • DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) discs in VR mode • HD layer on Super Audio CDs • DVD VIDEOs with a different region code (see page 34) • A disc recorded in a color - Sony RDR VX530 | Operating Instructions - Page 34
record on a DVD+RW recorded on other equipment. Note that recording on such discs may cause the recorder to rewrite the DVD menu. • If the disc contains PC data unrecognizable by this recorder, the data may be erased. RDR-VX530 NO. X Region code Music discs encoded with copyright protection - Sony RDR VX530 | Operating Instructions - Page 35
the title from the Title List menu (page 40). • When using a DVD-RAM with a cartridge, remove the disc from the cartridge. Notes • To play a disc recorded with other equipment on this recorder, finalize the disc on the recording equipment first. • For simultaneous VHS and DVD operation, see page - Sony RDR VX530 | Operating Instructions - Page 36
tray. All discs Selects one of the audio tracks recorded on the disc when pressed repeatedly. DVD : Selects the audio source. VCD : Selects stereo or monaural audio tracks. DVD VCD Selects a subtitle language when pressed repeatedly. DVD . Selects an angle when pressed repeatedly. If various - Sony RDR VX530 | Operating Instructions - Page 37
This feature is track. All discs Fast reverses or fast forwards the disc when pressed during playback. Search speed changes with each press: fast reverse FR1 T FR2*2 T T FR3*3 T T T fast forward t FF1*1 t t FF2*2 t t t FF3*3 All discs *1 FF1 with sound (Scan Audio) is available for DVDs - Sony RDR VX530 | Operating Instructions - Page 38
at various speeds, 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 37 - Sony RDR VX530 | Operating Instructions - Page 39
the disc tray. - you play another title. - you switch the Title List menu to original or Playlist (DVD-RW (VR mode)/DVD-R (VR mode)/DVD-RAM only). DVD Playback - you edit the title after stopping playback. - you make a recording. Repeating a specific portion (Repeat A-B Play) +RW -RWVR -RWVideo - Sony RDR VX530 | Operating Instructions - Page 40
A Disc type: Displays a disc type. Also displays the title type (original or Playlist) for DVD-RWs (VR mode), DVD-Rs (VR mode), and DVD-RAMs. B Movie thumbnail image C Title information: Displays the title number, title name, recording date, and recording mode. " " indicates a protected title, while - Sony RDR VX530 | Operating Instructions - Page 41
or MENU (page 35). • The Title List may not appear for discs created on other DVD recorders. • Letters that cannot be displayed are replaced with "*." Searching for a Title/ Chapter/Track, etc. +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -RVR -RVideo DVD RAM VCD You can search a DVD by title or chapter, and VIDEO CD - Sony RDR VX530 | Operating Instructions - Page 42
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) +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -RVR -RVideo DVD RAM You can have the recorder store specific portions of a disc in memory and play them immediately - Sony RDR VX530 | Operating Instructions - Page 43
or DATA DVDs. 1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder. 2 Place a DATA CD/DATA DVD on the disc tray. When you insert a DATA CD/DATA DVD containing MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files, the display for selecting a media type appears. When you select "Mix," you can enjoy a slide show with sound (page - Sony RDR VX530 | Operating Instructions - Page 44
DVD to operate the DVD recorder. 2 Place a DATA CD/DATA DVD on the disc tray. When you insert a DATA CD/DATA DVD containing MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files, the display for selecting a media type appears. When you select "Mix," you can enjoy a slide show with sound the upper part of the screen - Sony RDR VX530 | Operating Instructions - Page 45
and JPEG image files, you can enjoy a slide show with sound. 1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder. 2 Insert a DATA CD/DATA DVD containing both the MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files. The display for selecting a media type appears. Music Photo Mix 10:10 AM Press ENTER : Music menu for this - Sony RDR VX530 | Operating Instructions - Page 46
can play MP3 audio tracks recorded in the following sampling frequencies: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz. • ID3 tags cannot be displayed. • If you add the extension ".JPG" or ".JPEG" to data not in JPEG format, a message appears indicating that the format is not supported. • Depending on the disc or - Sony RDR VX530 | Operating Instructions - Page 47
page 39). *2 Title type (original or Playlist) for DVD-RWs (VR mode)/DVD-Rs (VR mode)/DVD-RAMs. Viewing information on DVD is stopped Clock m Current title and chapter number m Remaining disc space m Channel or input source Example: When playing a CD Playing time of the current track m Current track - Sony RDR VX530 | Operating Instructions - Page 48
tuner for both the DVD recorder and the VCR. You cannot record different programs to a DVD and a VHS tape at the same time. Recording mode Like the SP or EP recording mode of VCRs, this recorder has eight different recording modes. Select a recording mode according to the time and picture quality - Sony RDR VX530 | Operating Instructions - Page 49
. To record only SAP sound, set "Tuner Audio" of "Audio" to "SAP" in the "Setup" display (page 102). Unrecordable pictures 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 - Sony RDR VX530 | Operating Instructions - Page 50
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 VX530 | Operating Instructions - Page 51
) or "15 Min" in "DVD Auto Chapter" of "Features" in the "Setup" display (page 104). If you do not want to divide titles, select "Off." z Hint You can create chapters manually when playing DVD+RWs, DVD-RWs (VR mode), or DVD-Rs (VR mode) (page 62). DVD Timer Recording +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -RVR - Sony RDR VX530 | Operating Instructions - Page 52
panel display. Unused discs are automatically formatted. For the DVD-RW/DVD-R's recording format (VR mode or Video mode), see "Formatting a new disc" on page 49 program starts recording only after the first program has finished. If the programs start at the same time, the program listed first in - Sony RDR VX530 | Operating Instructions - Page 53
program by selecting the program title in the Title List menu. • When the start time and the channel or input source to be recorded are the same but the "Media" 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 - Sony RDR VX530 | Operating Instructions - Page 54
• The Synchro-Rec function does not work with some tuners. For details, see the tuner's operating instructions. • During Synchro-Rec standby, the Auto Clock Set function does not work (page 99). • After a recording has finished, the recorder enters the Synchro-Rec standby mode until the SYNCHRO REC - Sony RDR VX530 | Operating Instructions - Page 55
Recording SYSTEM MENU O RETURN M/m/ - Sony RDR VX530 | Operating Instructions - Page 56
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 -RVR -RVideo You can record from a connected VCR or similar device. For connection - Sony RDR VX530 | Operating Instructions - Page 57
at the same time. Recording starts. To stop recording, press x STOP on this recorder. 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 recording or recording pause, you cannot - Sony RDR VX530 | Operating Instructions - Page 58
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-RWs (VR mode)/ DVD 59). - Erasing a chapter (page 60). - Setting protection against erasure (page 59). - Erasing a section of a - Sony RDR VX530 | Operating Instructions - Page 59
(VR mode) or DVD-R (VR mode) without changing the original recordings, create a Playlist title (page 64). DVD ORIGINAL/ PLAYLIST TITLE LIST O RETURN ./> X PAUSE M/m/ - Sony RDR VX530 | Operating Instructions - Page 60
DVD+R/DVD+R DL/DVD-R/DVD-R DL. z Hint You can also rename a disc (page 70). Notes • When editing a 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 :20 Modify Move Add Copy 4 Select the chapter you - Sony RDR VX530 | Operating Instructions - Page 61
the section (point B). "Erase" is selected. To reset the start or end point, select "Start" or " title (page 66). Notes • Images or sound may be momentarily interrupted at the point where LIST. When editing a DVD-RW (VR mode) or DVD-R (VR mode), press ORIGINAL/ PLAYLIST to switch to the "Title List - Sony RDR VX530 | Operating Instructions - Page 62
00:00:10 Point Divide 5 Press ENTER. The display asks for confirmation. To reset the dividing point, select "No" and press ENTER, then repeat from step 4. title appears in the Title List with the new name. Creating chapters manually +RW -RWVR -RVR You can manually insert a chapter mark at any - Sony RDR VX530 | Operating Instructions - Page 63
you may not be able to record or edit. • You cannot add or erase chapter marks on protected titles or discs. Changing the DVD DVD Editing ORIGINAL/ PLAYLIST TITLE LIST O RETURN M/m/ - Sony RDR VX530 | Operating Instructions - Page 64
create Playlist titles on the disc. DVD ORIGINAL/ PLAYLIST SYSTEM MENU ./> X PAUSE TITLE LIST M/m/ - Sony RDR VX530 | Operating Instructions - Page 65
" is selected. To reset the start or end List. 3 Select a Playlist title, and press ENTER. The sub-menu appears. 4 Select "Play," and press ENTER. z Hint When a Playlist title is created, the start and end points will become chapter marks, and each scene will become a chapter. Notes • The picture - Sony RDR VX530 | Operating Instructions - Page 66
DVD to operate the DVD recorder. 2 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode. Title List (Original) Title List Timer Press ENTER : Edit Dubbing Title Menu for DVD Title List No.01 Check Erase 00:04:20 Modify Move Add Copy "Check": Allows you to preview a scene. Starts playback - Sony RDR VX530 | Operating Instructions - Page 67
DVD Editing "Move": Allows you to change scene order (page 68). "Add": Allows you to add other scenes before a selected scene (page 68). "Copy": Allows you to copy a scene (page 69). To return to the previous display Press O RETURN. To turn off the display Press SYSTEM MENU. z Hint The Resume Play - Sony RDR VX530 | Operating Instructions - Page 68
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 34 02 00:04:20 03 Playlist No.01 Check Erase 00:00:10 Modify Move Add Copy Adding a scene (Add) -RWVR -RVR You can add a scene before the selected - Sony RDR VX530 | Operating Instructions - Page 69
DVD Editing 3 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 00:34 03 Playlist No.01 Check Erase 00:00:10 Modify Move Add Copy To cancel adding Select "Cancel," and press ENTER. Note The start and - Sony RDR VX530 | Operating Instructions - Page 70
the disc information 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 VX530 | Operating Instructions - Page 71
Editing To return to the previous display Press O RETURN. z Hints • You can set protection for individual titles (page 59). • By reformatting, you can change the recording format on DVD-RWs, or record again on DVD-RWs (Video mode) that have been finalized. Notes • You can label a disc using up to - Sony RDR VX530 | Operating Instructions - Page 72
removed, set "VCR Function" - "Auto Play" of "Features" to "On" in the "Setup" display (page 105). • 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 - Sony RDR VX530 | Operating Instructions - Page 73
Adjusting 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 appears during the automatic tracking). Press TRACKING +/-. The tracking meter appears. Press TRACKING +/- repeatedly until - Sony RDR VX530 | Operating Instructions - Page 74
When you hold down during fast reverse or fast forward, you can view the picture. • Plays at high speed when briefly pressed during playback. When you hold press H PLAY. Notes • The sound is muted during playback at various speeds. • The picture may show noise during high-speed reverse play. 74 - Sony RDR VX530 | Operating Instructions - Page 75
begins. You can easily find a specific point using various search functions. Note During DVD recording, you cannot use VCR search functions. CLEAR VIDEO M/m/ - Sony RDR VX530 | Operating Instructions - Page 76
00:25 Original Play 0:30:00 SP Rem 01:30 Ch 110 Tue May 02. 2006 10:10 AM A Playing status B Time counter (elapsed time) C Recording mode D Remaining tape length E Channel or input source F Date and time 76 Example: When a tape is in stop mode Clock m Elapsed time m Remaining tape length - Sony RDR VX530 | Operating Instructions - Page 77
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 tape. Normal audio - Sony RDR VX530 | Operating Instructions - Page 78
. • 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 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 - Sony RDR VX530 | Operating Instructions - Page 79
VCR Recording VCR Recording Without the Timer DVD DISPLAY TV/DVD·VIDEO switch VIDEO CH +/- INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO H PLAY z REC REC MODE x STOP X PAUSE 1 Press VIDEO to operate the VCR. 2 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. 3 Press CH +/- or INPUT SELECT repeatedly to select the channel - Sony RDR VX530 | Operating Instructions - Page 80
for the remaining tape length to appear. Record 0:30:00 SP Rem 01:30 Ch 110 A Recording status B Time counter C Recording mode D Remaining tape length E Current channel To check the remaining tape length, set "VCR Function" - "Tape Length" of "Features" in the "Setup" display correctly (page 105 - Sony RDR VX530 | Operating Instructions - Page 81
VCR Recording VCR Timer Recording You can set the timer for a total of 12 programs together 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 - Sony RDR VX530 | Operating Instructions - Page 82
for the inserted tape ("VCR Function" "Tape Length" of "Features" in the "Setup" display (page 105)). z Hints • When the start time and the channel or input source to be recorded are the same but the "Media" setting differs, the program is recorded to both the DVD disc and the VHS tape. • You can - Sony RDR VX530 | Operating Instructions - Page 83
to operate the 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 is in stop mode. 5 Select "Setup," and press ENTER. 6 Select "Features," and press ENTER. The "Features" setup appears - Sony RDR VX530 | Operating Instructions - Page 84
tuners. For details, see the tuner's operating instructions. • During Synchro-Rec standby, the Auto Clock Set function does not work. • After a recording has finished, the recorder press ENTER. 3 Select "Timer List," and press ENTER. Timer List 10:10 AM No. Media 01 VCR 02 VCR 03 --04 --05 --06 - Sony RDR VX530 | Operating Instructions - Page 85
the timer settings for a recording currently underway. • The Timer List displays both the DVD recorder and VCR timer settings. 5 Select one Select "OK" and press ENTER when asked for confirmation. Timer List 10:10 AM No Rec To 01 VHS 02 VHS 03 --04 --05 --06 --- Date Start End Source Mode Edit - Sony RDR VX530 | Operating Instructions - Page 86
recording or recording pause, you cannot change the recording mode. • You cannot change the channel or input source during recording. z REC REC MODE x STOP 1 Press VIDEO to operate the VCR and "Set Top Box Control" is set to "On." 4 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the recording mode, "SP" or - Sony RDR VX530 | Operating Instructions - Page 87
of "Features" in the "Setup" display. DVD VIDEO AUDIO SYSTEM MENU X PAUSE REC MODE M/m/ - Sony RDR VX530 | Operating Instructions - Page 88
material is prohibited under copyright law. Dubbing From a DVD to a VHS Tape +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R DVD RAM -RVR -RVideo You can record (dub) a DVD title to a VHS tape. Note that when you record copy-protected software to a tape, picture may appear disrupted when you play back the tape - Sony RDR VX530 | Operating Instructions - Page 89
dubbing. Otherwise the disc's menu is recorded until the tape reaches its end. z Hints • The brightness of the playback picture may differ from normal DVD playback picture. • The DVD playback time may differ slightly from the VHS tape counter value. • The sound being played back (main, sub, etc - Sony RDR VX530 | Operating Instructions - Page 90
Dubbing 10:10 AM Scene No.01 Start 00:00:10 00:00:10 T Dubbing List No. 01 End 00:00:00 Start End Make Finish 10 Press ENTER at the end point. "Make" is selected. To reset the start or end point, select "Start" or "End" and repeat from step 9 or - Sony RDR VX530 | Operating Instructions - Page 91
. Note that it may take a few seconds for the recorder to stop dubbing. z Hints • The brightness of the playback picture may differ from normal DVD playback picture. • The DVD playback time may differ slightly from the VHS tape counter value. • The sound being played back (main, sub, etc.) is the - Sony RDR VX530 | Operating Instructions - Page 92
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 VX530 | Operating Instructions - Page 93
56. - the input signal is not in DVC-SD format. Do not connect a MICROMV 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 VCR-DVD recorder DV/D8 Dubbing (DV/D8 t DVD) DV IN to DV IN i.LINK cable (not - Sony RDR VX530 | Operating Instructions - Page 94
mode, see page 48. 7 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode. The System Menu appears. 8 Select "Setup," and press ENTER. Setup Title List Timer Edit Dubbing Disc Setting Setup Tuner Preset Clock Set Video Audio Features Options Easy Setup 10:10 AM 9 Select "Audio," and press - Sony RDR VX530 | Operating Instructions - Page 95
List Timer Edit Dubbing Disc Setting Setup Tuner Audio Digital Out Downmix Audio DRC Scan Audio DV/D8 Audio Input Line Audio Input : Main 10:10 AM : Dolby Surround : Standard : On : Stereo 1 : Stereo 2 Mix "Stereo 1": Records original sound only. Normally select this when dubbing a DV format - Sony RDR VX530 | Operating Instructions - Page 96
onto a disc with a single press of the ONE TOUCH DUBBING button. The recorder controls the digital video camera for the whole process, and completes the recording. 1 Follow steps 1 to 11 of "Dubbing From a DV/D8 Format Tape to a DVD" (page 94), and press SYSTEM MENU to turn off the display. 2 Press - Sony RDR VX530 | Operating Instructions - Page 97
Setup 10:10 AM 3 Select "Tuner Preset," "Clock Set," "Video," "Audio," "Features," "Options," or "Easy Setup," and press ENTER. The selected setup display appears. Example: "Video" setup Video Title List Timer Edit Dubbing TV Type Black Level Picture Control Progressive Disc Setting Setup 10 - Sony RDR VX530 | Operating Instructions - Page 98
. Tuner Preset Title List Timer Edit Antenna/Cable Auto Preset Manual Set Dubbing Disc Setting Setup : Cable 10:10 AM Notes • You cannot preset channels for a connected cable box or satellite receiver. • You cannot select "Tuner Preset" when you set "Set Top Box Control" of "Features" to - Sony RDR VX530 | Operating Instructions - Page 99
Set" setup allows you to make clock settings for the recorder. 1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode. 2 Select "Setup," and press can set them manually. 1 Select "Antenna/Cable," and press ENTER. Tuner Preset Title List Timer Edit Antenna/Cable Auto Preset Manual Set Dubbing - Sony RDR VX530 | Operating Instructions - Page 100
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 Disc - Sony RDR VX530 | Operating Instructions - Page 101
too dark. Off Sets the black level of the output signal to the standard level. Picture Control You can adjust the video signal of DVD or VIDEO CD (with PBC function off) from the recorder to obtain the picture quality you want. Select the setting that best suits the program you are watching - Sony RDR VX530 | Operating Instructions - Page 102
List Timer Edit Dubbing Disc Setting Setup Tuner Audio : Main Digital Out Downmix : Dolby Surround Audio DRC : Standard Scan Audio : On DV/D8 Audio Input : Stereo 1 Line Audio Input : Stereo Tuner Audio Selects the sound to be recorded. Main Records only the main sound. SAP Records - Sony RDR VX530 | Operating Instructions - Page 103
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 VX530 | Operating Instructions - Page 104
options. The default settings are underlined. Features Title List Timer Edit Dubbing Disc Setting DVD Auto Chapter : 5 Min Format DVD-RW : VR VCR Function Synchro Recording : to DVD Set Top Box Control Setup 10:10 AM DVD Auto Chapter Automatically divides a recording (a title) into chapters by - Sony RDR VX530 | Operating Instructions - Page 105
that has a timer function (such as a satellite tuner) to a DVD disc. to VIDEO Sets the recorder to record programs from connected equipment that has a timer function (such as a satellite tuner) to a VHS tape. Set Top Box Control You can control your cable box/satellite receiver using the supplied - Sony RDR VX530 | Operating Instructions - Page 106
. Off Mode 1 Mode 2 No code is sent when SET is pressed. Control Settings/Factory Settings (Options) The "Options" setup allows you to set up other operational settings. 1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder ◆ Subtitle (DVD VIDEOs only) Switches the language of the subtitles recorded on the - Sony RDR VX530 | Operating Instructions - Page 107
Setting" of "Options" in the "Setup" display. • Playback of discs without the Parental Control function cannot be limited on this recorder. • Depending on the disc, you may be asked to change the Parental Control level while playing the disc. In this case, enter your password, then change the level - Sony RDR VX530 | Operating Instructions - Page 108
is assigned the same command mode. Be sure to match the COMMAND MODE switch on the remote to the setting made here. For details, see "If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder" on page 26. DVD 1 DVD 2 DVD 3 Select this if the default command mode conflicts with other - Sony RDR VX530 | Operating Instructions - Page 109
a DVD player, VCR, or tuner goes through your recorder before reaching your TV, the copy-protection signal applied to some programs could affect picture quality. Disconnect the playback equipment in question and connect it directly to your TV. The picture does not fill the screen. , Set "TV Type" in - Sony RDR VX530 | Operating Instructions - Page 110
(AUDIO L/R) or AUDIO OUT L/R jacks (page 38). The sound volume is low. , The sound volume is low on some DVDs. The sound volume may improve if you set "Audio DRC" in "Audio" setup to "Wide Range" (page 103). An alternate audio track cannot be recorded or played. , Second Audio Program (SAP) is not - Sony RDR VX530 | Operating Instructions - Page 111
copy protection signals that restrict copying. , The program that starts first has priority and the second program starts recording only after the first program has finished. If the programs start at the same time, the program listed first in the menu has priority (page 52). , There is no DVD - Sony RDR VX530 | Operating Instructions - Page 112
. , The video heads may have to be replaced. Consult your local Sony dealer for more information. , The tape is defective. The picture rolls vertically during picture search. , Adjust the vertical hold control on the TV or monitor. The picture has no sound. , The tape is defective. , Check the audio - Sony RDR VX530 | Operating Instructions - Page 113
inside the recorder. Remote control The remote does not function. , Batteries are weak. , The remote is too far from the recorder. , The remote's manufacturer code returned to the default setting when you replaced the batteries. Reset the code (page 21). , Turn on the recorder. , The remote is not - Sony RDR VX530 | Operating Instructions - Page 114
receivers may not support AV mouse. The Set Top Box Control function does not work. , Turn on the recorder. Notes About This Recorder On adjusting volume not use cleaning discs or disc/lens cleaners (including wet or spray types). These may cause the apparatus to malfunction. Notes about the discs • - Sony RDR VX530 | Operating Instructions - Page 115
service fee will be charged). Do not use a commercially available liquid type cleaning cassette, as it may damage the video heads. Specifications System [DVD recorder section] Laser Semiconductor laser Audio recording format Dolby Digital Video recording format MPEG Video [VCR section] Format VHS - Sony RDR VX530 | Operating Instructions - Page 116
Operating humidity 25% to 80% Dimensions including projecting parts and controls (w/h/d) Approx. 430 × 82 × 334 mm (Approx. 17 × 3 1/4 × 131/4 inches) Mass Approx. 4.8 kg (Approx. 10.6 lbs) Supplied accessories Remote commander (remote) (1) Size AA (R6) batteries (2) Antenna cable (1) Audio/video - Sony RDR VX530 | Operating Instructions - Page 117
further precautions, see the notes on page 93. For details on 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-to-4-pin cable (during DV/D8 dubbing). i.LINK and are trademarks. Additional - Sony RDR VX530 | Operating Instructions - Page 118
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 (23) B Disc tray (35, 49, 94) C A (open/close) - Sony RDR VX530 | Operating Instructions - Page 119
Remote For DVD functions Slide the cover Buttons with an orange dot next to them can be used with your TV when the TV/DVD·VIDEO switch is set to TV. A TV/DVD·VIDEO switch (21) B Z OPEN/CLOSE button (35, 49, 94) C DVD (36) N ZOOM button (36) O z REC (record) button (49) P REC MODE button (49, 94) - Sony RDR VX530 | Operating Instructions - Page 120
SELECT button (49, 56, 94) wj SUR (surround) button (36) wk SYSTEM MENU button (10) TITLE LIST button (40, 59) TIMER button (51) wl MENU button (35) e; TOOLS button (41) ea REPLAY/ (96) ek COMMAND MODE switch (DVD 1, 2, 3) (26) * CH + and H PLAY buttons have a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot - Sony RDR VX530 | Operating Instructions - Page 121
For VCR functions Slide the cover A TV/DVD·VIDEO switch (21) B Z OPEN/CLOSE (eject) button (72) C Number (74) K z REC (record) button (79) L REC MODE button (79) M SYNCHRO REC button (83) N ?/1 (on/standby) button (23) O VIDEO button (72, 79) P CH (channel)/TRACKING +/- buttons* (21, 73, - Sony RDR VX530 | Operating Instructions - Page 122
type/recording format C Audio signal indicators D STEREO indicator (48, 78) E SAP (Second Audio Program) indicator (48, 78) F VIDEO playing/recording status G Tape indicator Rear panel H Timer indicator I Displays the following (47, 76): • Playing time/remaining time • Current title/chapter/track - Sony RDR VX530 | Operating Instructions - Page 123
Glossary Chapter (page 41) Sections of a picture or a music feature that are smaller than titles. A title is composed of several chapters. Depending on the disc, no chapters may be recorded. Copy protection signals (page 49) Copy restriction set by copyright owners, etc. These signals are included - Sony RDR VX530 | Operating Instructions - Page 124
format can show 60 frames in one second. The overall picture quality increases and still images, text, and horizontal lines appear sharper. Title (page 41) The longest section of a picture or music feature on a DVD, movie, etc., in video software, or the entire album in audio software. Track - Sony RDR VX530 | Operating Instructions - Page 125
Vietnamese Afrikaans Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Brand Code If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time Auna BBT BCC Belcor Bell & Howell Bell Atlantic Bell South Bestlink Betavue British Telecom Code number 0033 0003, 0007, 0011, 0017, 0008, 0014, 0001, 0013, 0206 - Sony RDR VX530 | Operating Instructions - Page 126
GMI GoldStar Goodmind Gradiente Hamlin Healthway Interactive Hitachi Houston Tracker Hwalin Hytek IBM IEEC Interbuy IPC Guest Services Jasco Jebsee Jerrold Kuang Yu Leon LG Linsay Macom Maestro Code number 0207, 0056, 0330, 0016, 0040, 0077, 0030 0232, 0233, 0144, 0021 0015, 0070, 0057, 0242, 0014 - Sony RDR VX530 | Operating Instructions - Page 127
RCA Realistic Recoton Regal Regency Rembrandt RK Runco Samsung Sasktel Scientific Atlanta Seam Sears Sejin Siemens Sigma Signal Signature SkyCable Skygiant SL Marx Sony Code number 0770 0012, 0013, 0059 0786 0000, 0040 0000 0144, 0020 0040 0883, 0015, 0315, 0303, 0797 0255 1247 0021, 0060, 0797 - Sony RDR VX530 | Operating Instructions - Page 128
Texscan TFC Thomson Timeless Tocom Torx Toshiba Trans PX Trinity Tristar TS Tusa 128 Code number 0769, 0058 0058 0021, 0307, 0010, 0144 0203, 0096, 0155 0024, 1018, 0003, 0303 0015 Cable box brand TV COMM TV Guide TV86 Uniden Unika United Artists United Cable Universal US Electronics V2 Verizon - Sony RDR VX530 | Operating Instructions - Page 129
0724 Panasonic 0247, 0701 Satellite receiver brand Paysat Philips Primestar Proscan QNS RadioShack RCA Samsung Sky Sony Star Choice Star Trak Thomson Tivo Toshiba UEC Uniden Video Cipher II Plus Zenith Code number 0724 1076, 0099, 1142, 0724, 0722, 0749, 1442, 1749, 0856, 0775 0361, 0627, 0869 - Sony RDR VX530 | Operating Instructions - Page 130
105 Controlling TVs with the remote 21 "Copy" 69 Copy protection 49, 123 Copy-Free 49 Copy-Never 49 Copy-Once 49 Counter 72 CPRM 30 "Create Dubbing List" 90 "Create Playlist" 65 Creating chapters 51, 62 D "Daylight Saving" 100 "Delete" 55, 85 "Digital Out" 102 "Disc Finalize" 70, 92 "Disc Format" 70 - Sony RDR VX530 | Operating Instructions - Page 131
Timer List 55, 84 Timer recording 51, 81 change or cancel 55, 84 Title 124 "Title Dubbing" 90 "Title Erase" 60, 66 TITLE LIST 40, 59 Title List 40 "Title Name" 60, 66 TOOLS 11 TOP MENU 35 Track 124 TRACKING 73 Tracking adjustment 73 Troubleshooting 109 "Tuner Audio" 102 Tuner Preset 24 Tuner Preset - Sony RDR VX530 | Operating Instructions - Page 132
"TV Type" 100 TV/DVD·VIDEO 21 TV/VIDEO 50, 79 U "Unfinalize" 92 Unrecordable pictures 49 V "VCR Function" 105 VIDEO CD 33 Video mode 30 Video settings 100 VR mode 30 Z ZOOM 36 Zoom 44 Sony Corporation Printed in China AK68-00986A
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RDR-VX530
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