Sony RDR-VX500 Operating Instructions (RDRVX500) User Manual

2-186-506-12(1)
© 2004 Sony Corporation
Video Cassette Recorder/
DVD Recorder
Operating Instructions
RDR-VX500
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-VX500
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 our Customer
Information Service Centre at 1-877-899-7669 or write to us at:
Customer Information Service 115 Gordon Baker Road, Toronto,
Ontario, M2H 3R6

Sony RDR-VX500 Operating Instructions (RDRVX500) Specifications

General

Type	DVD VCR Combo
Brand	Sony
Model	RDR-VX500
Functions	DVD player / recorder, VCR
Video Format	NTSC
Tuner	NTSC
Remote Control	Yes
Recording Format	DVD-R, DVD-RW
Playback Formats	DVD, VHS
Connectors Rear	Composite video output, S-Video output
Connectors Front	1 x Composite Video, 1 x S-Video, 1 x Audio (L/R)

Summary

Safety Information

General Warnings

Covers critical warnings, cautions, and general safety instructions for appliance use.

Laser Product Classification

Identifies the appliance as a Class 1 Laser product.

Getting Started

Usage Precautions

Guidelines on safety, power, placement, recording, and copyrights.

Recorder Overview

Explains recorder functionality and operation restrictions.

DVD Disc Guide

Details compatibility and formatting for various recordable and playable DVD disc types.

Basic Operations

Playing Discs and Tapes

Instructions for playing DVD discs and VHS tapes.

Recording Programs

Step-by-step guides for recording onto DVD discs.

Recording VHS Tapes

Instructions for recording onto VHS tapes.

Using On-Screen Menus

Overview of System Menu, TOOLS menu, and sub-menus for recorder operation.

DVD Management and Recording

Title and Disc Management

Managing titles, disc settings, naming, and finalizing DVDs.

DVD Recording Procedures

Covers recording modes, timers, Synchro Rec, and managing timer settings.

DVD Editing and Dubbing

DVD Editing Functions

Advanced editing, playlist creation, and modifying/adding/erasing scenes.

Dubbing Operations

Instructions for dubbing between VHS, DVD, and DV formats.

VCR Operations

VCR Recording and Timer Setup

Covers recording, timers, Synchro Rec, and managing VCR timer settings.

Playing VHS Tapes and Searching

Instructions for playing VHS tapes, adjusting tracking, and search functions.

System Settings

Setup Navigation and Basic Settings

Navigating setup, antenna, clock, and channel settings.

Video, Audio, Features, and Options

Adjustments for picture, audio, features, options, and parental controls.

Easy Setup Program

Steps to run the initial setup program for the recorder.

Troubleshooting

Common Problems and Solutions

Addresses issues with power, picture, sound, recording, playback, and remote control.

Additional Information

Recorder Notes and Maintenance

Notes on operation, cleaning, disc handling, and VCR mechanism.

Specifications and i.LINK Interface

Technical details, i.LINK interface information, and specifications.

Parts Identification and Glossary

Identification of recorder/remote controls and definition of terms.