Sony RDR-VX410 DVD Recorder VCR Combination Users Guide Manual

Sony RDR-VX410 Video Cassette Recorder/ DVD Recorder. Free PDF User and Owner’s Manual Download.

Product features for Sony RDR-VX410:
• DVD-RW / DVD RW / DVD-R / DVD+R Recording (Dual RW compatibility);
• Compatible with +R Double Layer Disc (8.5 GB Disc);
• Playback: CD / CD-R / CD-RW / MP3 (CD-R) / JPEG (CD-R);
• Playback: DVD-Video / DVD-RW / DVD+RW / DVD-R / DVD+R;
• DV Input (I.LINK) with camcorder control;
• PAL;
• Front Audio / Video / S-Video Inputs;
• Video DAC: 10bit, 54MHz;
• Virtual Surround Sound for DVD with Stereo TV Speakers;
• 6 Head Hi-Fi Stereo;
• PDC;
• Video+;
• Progressive Scan;
• DVD / VHS Dubbing;
• Component Video Output & S-Video Output for DVD;
• Optical / Coaxial Output for DVD;
• Synchronic Recording;
• Multi-Brand T.V. Remote Control.

Table of Contents

Precautions. 2
What is a Video Cassette Recorder/DVD Recorder?. 8
How to Use the On-Screen Menus. 10

Hookups and Settings. 12

Hooking Up the Recorder. 12
Step 1: Unpacking. 12
Step 2: Connecting the Aerial Cable. 13
Step 3: Connecting to Your TV. 14
Step 4: Connecting to Your AV Amplifier (Receiver). 17
Step 5: Connecting the Mains Lead. 19
Step 6: Preparing the Remote. 19
Step 7: Easy Setup. 22
Connecting Another VCR or Similar Device. 26
Connecting to a Satellite or Digital Tuner. 28

Quick Guide to Disc Types. 30

Recordable and Playable Discs. 30 Playable Discs. 32

DVD Operation DVD Playback. 34

Playing.34
Playback Options. 35
Playing a Title From the Title List. 39
Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track, etc. 40
Playing MP3 Audio Tracks. 42
Playing JPEG Image Files. 43
Displaying the Playing Time and Play Information. 45

DVD Recording. 47

Before Recording. 47
DVD Recording Without the Timer. 48
DVD Timer Recording (Standard/VIDEO Plus+). 50
Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec). 54
Changing or Cancelling DVD Timer Settings (Timer List). 55
Recording From Connected Equipment Without a Timer. 57

DVD Editing. 58

Before Editing. 58
Editing a Title. 59
Changing the Name of a Title. 63
Creating a Playlist. 64
Editing a Playlist. 65
Formatting/Renaming/Protecting a Disc. 69

VCR Operation

VCR Playback. 70

Playing.70
Playback Options. 72
Searching Using Various Functions. 73
Displaying the Playing Time and Play Information. 74
Selecting the Sound During Playback. 75

VCR Recording. 76

Before Recording. 76
VCR Recording Without the Timer. 77
VCR Timer Recording (Standard/VIDEO Plus+). 79
Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec). 82
Changing or Cancelling VCR Timer Settings (Timer List). 84
Recording From Connected Equipment Without a Timer. 85

Dubbing (TAPE y DVD). 87

Dubbing From a VHS Tape to a DVD. 87
Dubbing From a DVD to a VHS Tape. 88
Finalizing a Disc (Preparing a Disc for Playback on Other Equipment). 91

DV Dubbing (DV t DVD). 93

Before DV Dubbing. 93
Connecting a Digital Video Camera to the DV IN Jack. 93
Dubbing From a DV Format Tape to a DVD. 94

Settings and Adjustments. 97

Using the Setup Displays. 97
Aerial Reception Setting (Tuner Preset). 98
Clock Setting (Clock Set). 100
Video Settings (Video). 101
Audio Settings (Audio). 103
Recording and VCR Settings (Features). 105
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. 118
Glossary. 123
DVD Audio/Subtitle Language. 124
Index. 125

Index

Words in quotations appear in the on-screen displays.
A
“A-B Erase” 60
“Add” 68
Aerial 13
Album 42
Angle 35
“Audio” 106
Audio 35
“Audio DRC” 104 “Audio” setup 103 “Auto Adjust” 100 Auto Clock Set 100 “Auto Play” 105 “Auto Preset” 98 “Auto Repeat” 105
B
Batteries 19
Bilingual recording 47, 76
Bookmark 41
C
Changing/cancelling timer
settings (Timer List) 55, 84
Channel List 99
Chapter 40, 123
CHAPTER MARK 62
CHAPTER MARK ERASE 62
Child Lock 39
Cleaning discs 114
Cleaning the video heads 114 Clock 22
“Clock Set” setup 100
Colour systems 105, 116
“Combine Titles” 66
“Command Mode” 25, 107
“Component Out” 102
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT 16
Connecting
the aerial cable 13 the audio cords 17 to your TV 14
Controlling TVs with the remote 20
Copy protection 48, 123
Copy-Free 48
Copy-Never 48
Copy-Once 48
Counter 70
CPRM 30
“Create Playlist” 64
Creating chapters 50, 62 DVD-R 30, 123 DVD-RW 30, 123

E
Easy Setup 22, 108 “Edit” 56, 84
“Edit Playlist” 66 “Edit Scene” 66
Enter characters 63 EP mode 70
“Erase” 60, 67
“Erase All Titles” 69
Erasing
A-B Erase 60 all titles 69
chapters 60
titles 60
D
DATA CD 32, 42 DATA DVD 32, 42 “Del” 56, 84
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT 17 “Digital Out” 103
Digital video camera 93
“Disc Finalize” 69, 92
“Disc Format” 69
“Disc Information” 69
“Disc Menu” 106
“Disc Name” 69
“Disc Protect” 69
Disc types 30
Display
front panel display 122 Setup Display 97
“Divide Title” 61

Dolby Digital 24, 103, 123
“Downmix” 104
DTS 24, 37, 103, 123 “Dubbing” 87, 89 “DV Audio Input” 95, 104
“DV Dubbing” 95
DV IN 93
“DVD Auto Chapter” 105 “DVD Bilingual Rec.” 106
DVD VIDEO 32, 123 DVD+R 30, 123
DVD+R DL 30
DVD+RW 30, 123
F
“Factory Setting” 108
Fast forward 36, 72 Fast reverse 36, 72
“Features” setup 105 “Format DVD” 105 “Front Display” 107 Front panel 118
Front panel display 122
H
Handling discs 114

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