Sony RDR-VX410 User Manual

2-653-115-11(1)GB© 2005 Sony CorporationVideo Cassette Recorder/DVD RecorderOperating InstructionsPALRDR-VX410

10How to Use the On-Screen MenusThe following three displays are mainly used to operate this recorder. Once you become familiar with the basic operati

100Clock Setting (Clock Set)The “Clock Set” setup allows you to make clock settings for the recorder.Select “Clock Set” in the “Setup” display.Present

101Settings and AdjustmentsNoteDepending on the disc, “4:3 Letter Box” may be selected automatically instead of “4:3 Pan Scan” or vice versa.Picture C

102z HintTo cancel the “Progressive” setting, press X PAUSE on the recorder continuously for five seconds or more, or select “Off” in step 2 above.Not

103Settings and AdjustmentsNoteIf you connect a component that does not accept the selected audio signal, a loud noise (or no sound) will come out fro

104NoteSound will be interrupted during Scan Audio.DV Audio InputNoteSelect “Stereo 2” or “Mix” if you have added a second audio channel when recordin

105Settings and AdjustmentsVCR FunctionPress ENTER and select “Tape Length,” “Auto Play,” “Auto Repeat” or “Colour System.”◆Tape Length◆Auto Play◆Auto

106Language, Parental Control Settings/Factory Settings (Options)The “Options” setup allows you to set up other operational settings.Select “Options”

107Settings and AdjustmentsThe lower the value, the stricter the limitation.3 Select the level, and press ENTER.The Parental setting is complete.To ca

108Easy Setup (Resetting the Recorder)Select this to run the Easy Setup programme.1 Select “Easy Setup” in the “Setup” display.2 Select “Start,” and p

109Additional InformationAdditional InformationTroubleshootingIf you experience any of the following difficulties while using the recorder, use this t

11Sub-menuThe sub-menu appears when you select an item from a list menu (e.g., a title from the Title List menu), and press ENTER. The sub-menu displa

110signal applied to some programmes could affect picture quality. Disconnect the playback equipment in question and connect it directly to your TV.Th

111Additional Information, Try changing the language using the DVD VIDEO’s menu.The subtitle language cannot be changed or turned off., Multilingual s

112The c indicator flashes after timer recording is set., Insert a recordable disc (page 30)., Insert a disc with enough space for the recording., The

113Additional Informationrecorder is disconnected from the mains for more than one minute. Reset the clock and timer., Turn the power off and unplug t

114Notes About This RecorderOn adjusting volumeDo not turn up the volume while listening to a section with very low level inputs or no audio signals.

115Additional InformationSpecificationsSystem[DVD recorder section]LaserSemiconductor laserAudio recording formatDolby DigitalVideo recording formatMP

116COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, PB/CB, PR/CR)Phono jackY: 1.0 Vp-p, PB/CB, PR/CR: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohmsS VIDEO OUT4-pin, mini-DIN jackY: 1.0 Vp-p, unbalanced,

117Additional Informationi.LINK baud ratei.LINK’s maximum baud rate varies according to the equipment. Three maximum baud rates are defined: S100 (app

118Guide to Parts and ControlsFor more information, see the pages in parentheses.Front panelButtons on the recorder have the same function as the butt

119Additional InformationRemoteFor DVD functionsButtons with an orange dot next to them can be used with your TV when the TV/DVD·VIDEO switch is set t

12Hookups and SettingsHooking Up the RecorderFollow steps 1 to 7 to hook up and adjust the settings of the recorder.Notes• Plug cords securely to prev

120C ?/1 (on/standby) button (22)D PROG (programme) +/– buttons* (20, 48)E 2 (volume) +/– buttons (20)F t TV/VIDEO button (20)G INPUT SELECT button (4

121Additional InformationFor VCR functions A TV/DVD·VIDEO switch (20)B Z (eject) button (70)C Number buttons (20, 81)*1SET button*2D CLEAR / -/-- (ten

122Front panel displayA DVD playing/recording statusB Disc type/recording formatC Audio signal indicatorsD TV indicator (20)E STEREO indicator (47)F N

123Additional InformationGlossaryChapter (page 40)Sections of a picture or a music feature that are smaller than titles. A title is composed of severa

124Interlace formatInterlace format shows every other line of an image as a single “field” and is the standard method for displaying images on televis

125IndexWords in quotations appear in the on-screen displays.Numerics16:9 23, 1004:3 Letter Box 23, 1004:3 Pan Scan 23, 100A“A-B Erase” 60“Add” 68Aeri

126LP mode 76MMains lead 19Manual clock set 100“Manual Set” 98MARKER 41MENU 34MenuTop menu 34“Modify” 67“Move” 68MP3 audio tracks 42MPEG 103NNICAM 47,

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13Hookups and SettingsStep 2: Connecting the Aerial CableConnect the aerial cable by following the steps below. Do not connect the mains lead until yo

14Step 3: Connecting to Your TVConnecting to the LINE 2 OUT jacksConnect the supplied audio/video cord to the LINE 2 OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) jacks of th

15Hookups and SettingsConnecting to the SCART jack (available in Europe only)Connect to the LINE 1-TV jack using a SCART cord (not supplied). Be sure

16If your TV has component video input jacksConnect to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks using a component video cord (not supplied) or three video cords

17Hookups and SettingsStep 4: Connecting to Your AV Amplifier (Receiver)Select one of the following patterns A or B, according to the input jack on yo

18A Connecting to audio L/R jacksThis connection uses a stereo amplifier’s (receiver’s) two front speakers for sound. You can enjoy the surround funct

19Hookups and SettingsStep 5: Connecting the Mains LeadPlug the recorder and TV mains leads into the mains. After you connect the mains lead, you must

2WARNINGTo reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabi

20Controlling TVs with the remoteYou can adjust the remote control’s signal to control your TV.If you connected the recorder to an AV amplifier (recei

21Hookups and SettingsControlling the volume of your AV amplifier (receiver) with the remote1 Slide the TV/DVD·VIDEO switch to DVD·VIDEO.2 Hold down &

22Step 7: Easy SetupFollow the steps below to make the minimum number of basic adjustments for using the recorder. If you do not complete Easy Setup,

23Hookups and SettingsAfter the download is complete, the setup display for clock setting appears.7 Set the day and time.Press M/m to set the day and

2417Select the type of jack (if any) you are using to connect to an amplifier (receiver).If you did not connect an AV amplifier (receiver), select “No

25Hookups and SettingsIf you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorderIf the supplied remote interferes with your other Sony DVD recor

26Connecting Another VCR or Similar DeviceWhen you connect additional equipment to this recorder, be sure to connect the mains lead only after all con

27Hookups and SettingsConnecting to the LINE 3/DECODER jack (available in Europe only)Connect another VCR or similar recording device to the LINE 3/DE

28Connecting to a Satellite or Digital TunerConnect a satellite or digital tuner to this recorder using the LINE 2 IN jacks. Disconnect the recorder’s

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3• Keep the recorder, discs, and cassettes away from equipment with strong magnets, such as microwave ovens, or large loudspeakers.• Do not place heav

30Quick Guide to Disc TypesRecordable and Playable DiscsUsable disc versions (as of May 2005)• 4×-speed or slower DVD+RWs• 2×-speed or slower DVD-RWs

31Quick Guide to Disc TypesDiscs that cannot be recorded on• DVD-RWs (Ver.1.0)• DVD+RWs that are not 2.4×-speed compatible•8 cm discs• DVD-R DL (Dual

3212 cm/8 cm discsPlayable Discs“DVD VIDEO” and “CD” logos are trademarks.* A logical format of files and folders on DATA-CDs, defined by ISO (Interna

33Quick Guide to Disc TypesDiscs that cannot be played• CD-Rs/CD-RWs, other than those recorded in music CD format, MP3 or JPEG format, or Video CD fo

34DVD PlaybackPlaying1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.2 Press Z (open/close), and place a disc on the disc tray.3 Press Z to close the disc tra

35DVD PlaybackPlayback OptionsZX.xSURZOOMREPEATMENUHM/m/</,,ENTERNumber buttonsO RETURN>/Button Operation DiscZ (open/close) Stops playing and o

36SUR(surround)Surround lets you enjoy surround sound effects by using sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers from a stereo TV or two front spe

37DVD PlaybackTo resume normal playback, press H.z Hints• You can change playback options, such as subtitle, audio track, angle, etc., using the TOOLS

38Playing quickly with sound (Scan Audio) (DVDs with Dolby Digital soundtracks only)You can play quickly with dialogue or sound during FF1 fast-forwar

39DVD PlaybackLocking the recorder (Child Lock)You can lock all of the buttons on the recorder so that the settings are not cancelled by mistake.With

4About 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 sa

40D Clock4 Select the title, and press ENTER.The sub-menu appears.5 Select “Play,” and press ENTER.Playback starts from the selected title on the disc

41DVD PlaybackNoteDepending on the disc, you may not be able to use the TOOLS menu to search for a title/chapter/track, or enter the time code for a p

42Playing MP3 Audio TracksYou can play MP3 audio tracks on DATA CDs (CD-Rs/CD-RWs) or DATA DVDs (DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs).1 Press DVD to operate

43DVD Playbackz Hints• Since a disc with many trees takes longer to start playback, it is recommended that you create albums with no more than two tre

444 Select a folder, and press ENTER.To display the previous/next page, press ./>.5 Select an image file, and press ENTER.The selected image is dis

45DVD Playback• The image size that the recorder can display is limited to width 32 - 7680 pixels by height 32 - 8192 pixels.Displaying the Playing Ti

46E Programme position or input source*F Date and time* Title type (original or Playlist) for DVD-RWs (VR mode).Viewing information on the front panel

DVD Recording47DVD RecordingBefore RecordingBefore you start recording…• This recorder can record on various discs types. Select the disc type accordi

48z HintYou can select the audio (main or sub) while recording bilingual programmes using the (audio) button. This does not affect the recorded soun

DVD Recording495 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the recording mode.The display changes on the TV screen as follows:For details about the recordin

5Table of ContentsWARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Preca

50A Disc typeB Recording statusC Recording timeD Recording modeE Remaining disc spaceF Programme position or input sourcez HintYou can view the inform

DVD Recording512 Press Z (open/close), and place a recordable disc on the disc tray.3 Press Z to close the disc tray.Wait until “LOAD” disappears from

52To change or cancel timer recording See “Changing or Cancelling DVD Timer Settings (Timer List)” on page 55.To use the Rec Mode Adjust functionIf t

DVD Recording535 Press ENTER.The date, start and stop times, programme position, recording mode, etc. appear.• If you want to change the setting, pres

54Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec)You can set the recorder to automatically record programmes from connected equipment th

DVD Recording55If the timer settings of a Synchro-Recording and another timer recording overlapRegardless of whether or not the programme is a Synchro

564 Select the timer setting you want to change or cancel, and press ENTER.The sub-menu appears.5 Select one of the options, and press ENTER.“Edit”: C

DVD Recording57Recording From Connected Equipment Without a TimerYou can record from a connected VCR or similar device. For connection details, see “C

58DVD EditingBefore EditingThis recorder offers various edit options for various disc types. Before you edit, check the disc type in the front panel d

DVD Editing59Notes• You cannot protect Playlist titles.• If a message appears and indicates that the disc’s control information is full, erase unneces

6DVD Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58Before Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

604 Select an option, and press ENTER.You can select from the following:“Title Erase”: Erases the selected title. Select “OK” when asked for confirmat

DVD Editing61“Start” is selected.4 Press ENTER at the start point of the section to be erased (point A).You can use H, , ./>, x, and X to find the

626 Select “Yes,” and press ENTER.The display asks whether to use the same title name as before.To use the same name, select “Yes” and press ENTER to

DVD Editing63Changing the Name of a TitleYou can enter a title name of up to 32 characters. Since the displayed number of characters is limited, their

64Creating a PlaylistPlaylist titles allow you to edit without changing the original recordings (see “Edit options for DVD-RWs (VR mode)” on page 58).

DVD Editing65Playing a Playlist title1 Press TITLE LIST.2 Press ORIGINAL/PLAYLIST to switch to the “Playlist” Title List.3 Select a Playlist title, an

664 Select “Edit Playlist,” and press ENTER.The “Playlist” Title List appears. 5 Select a Playlist title, and press ENTER.The sub-menu appears.6 Selec

DVD Editing674 Press ENTER.The display asks for confirmation.5 Select “Yes,” and press ENTER.The display asks whether to use the same title name as be

681 Follow steps 1 to 7 of “Editing a Playlist” (page 65).2 Select a scene in the “Edit Scene” display and press ENTER.3 Select “Move,” and press ENTE

DVD Editing69Formatting/Renaming/Protecting a DiscThe “Disc Setting” display allows you to check the disc information or change the disc name. Dependi

7Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

70VCR PlaybackPlaying1 Press VIDEO to operate the VCR.2 Insert a tape.Playback starts automatically if you insert a tape with its safety tab removed.3

71VCR PlaybackAdjusting the picture (tracking)You can manually adjust tracking if the recording quality is too poor to be remedied by the VCR’s automa

72Playback Options*1Can be pressed up to four times to forward about two minutes.*2For 10 seconds in SP or LP mode/for 15 seconds in EP mode.To resume

73VCR PlaybackSearching Using Various FunctionsThe VCR automatically marks the tape with an index signal at the point where each recording begins.You

74Displaying the Playing Time and Play InformationYou can check playback information, such as elapsed or remaining time, recording mode, etc., on the

75VCR PlaybackSelecting the Sound During PlaybackPress (audio) repeatedly during playback.* No indicator appears on the front panel display when you p

76VCR RecordingBefore RecordingBefore you start recording…• This VCR records in VHS format.• Check that the tape is longer than the recording time (pa

77VCR RecordingVCR Recording Without the Timer1 Press VIDEO to operate the VCR.2 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.3 Press PROG +/– or INPUT

78“c” and “OTR” light up, and the remaining recording time appears in the front panel display.When the counter reaches “0:00,” the recorder stops reco

79VCR RecordingVCR Timer Recording (Standard/G-Code)You can set the timer for a total of 12 programmes together with DVD and VCR timer recording, up t

8What is a Video Cassette Recorder/DVD Recorder?This is a DVD recorder with built-in VHS video deck, and allows recording/playback of DVD discs and VH

805 Press ENTER.The Timer List menu (page 84) appears.If timer settings overlap, a message appears. To change or cancel a timer recording, select “Edi

81VCR RecordingRecording TV programmes using the G-Code systemThe G-Code system is a feature that simplifies setting the timer. Just enter the G-Code

82z Hints• You can use the recorder after setting the timer. Just press )/1 to turn on the recorder. Turn off the recorder to return it to recording s

83VCR Recording8 Select “to Video,” and press ENTER.9 Press SYSTEM MENU to turn off the menu.10Set the timer on the connected equipment to the time of

84Changing or Cancelling VCR Timer Settings (Timer List)You can change or cancel timer settings using the Timer List menu.1 Press SYSTEM MENU.The Syst

85VCR Recording• You cannot change the timer settings for a recording currently underway.• The Timer List displays both the DVD recorder and VCR timer

866 Press z REC on this recorder and the pause or play button on the connected equipment at the same time.Recording starts.To stop recording, press x

87Dubbing (TAPE y DVD)Dubbing (TAPE y DVD)Dubbing From a VHS Tape to a DVDYou can easily record (dub) a VHS tape to a disc. Before dubbing, make the n

88Notes• Dubbing cannot be made when:– using a non-recordable DVD.– using VHS software with copy guard functions.• Dubbing stops when:– the VHS tape r

89Dubbing (TAPE y DVD)2 Insert a source disc.3 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.4 Press TOP MENU or TITLE LIST to select a title.5 Start playing

9Creating your own programme - PlaylistRecord a programme on a DVD-RW (VR mode), then erase, move, or add scenes as you like without changing the orig

906 Select “Create Dubbing List,” and press ENTER.If you have performed Programme Dubbing before, the display asks for confirmation. To continue, sele

91Dubbing (TAPE y DVD)z Hints• The brightness of the playback video may differ from that during normal DVD playback.• The DVD playback time may differ

921 Press DVD to 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 “Dis

93DV Dubbing (DV t DVD)DV Dubbing (DV t DVD)Before DV DubbingThis section explains dubbing with a digital video camera via the DV IN jack on the front

94Dubbing From a DV Format Tape to a DVDYou can record a DV format tape onto a disc. The recorder controls the digital video camera. You can fast forw

95DV Dubbing (DV t DVD)10Select “DV Audio Input,” and press ENTER.“Stereo 1”: Records original sound only. Normally select this when dubbing a DV form

96Dubbing an entire DV format tape to a DVD (One Touch Dubbing)You can record the entire contents of a DV format tape onto a disc with a single press

97Settings and AdjustmentsSettings and AdjustmentsUsing the Setup DisplaysBy using the setup displays, you can make various adjustments to items such

98Some items display a dialogue box that requires additional settings.Example: When “Parental” in “Options” setup is selected.5 Select an option, and

99Settings and Adjustments2 Select an option and press ENTER.“System”: Selects an available TV system.“Program”: Press M/m repeatedly to select the pr