Sony rdr-vx500 Operating Guide
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VCR Recording
Before Recording
Before you start recording…
Check that the tape is longer than the recording
time.
time.
z
Hint
Timer recordings will start regardless of whether or not
the recorder is turned on. You cannot turn off the
recorder during a timer recording. The recorder
automatically turns off after the timer recording finishes.
the recorder is turned on. You cannot turn off the
recorder during a timer recording. The recorder
automatically turns off after the timer recording finishes.
Note
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.
recorder and the VCR. You cannot record different
programs to a DVD and a VHS tape at the same time.
Recording a stereo/SAP program
The recorder can receive and record stereo/SAP
programs.
programs.
Stereo programs
When a stereo program is received, the
“STEREO” indicator lights up in the front panel
display. If there is noise in the stereo program,
press AUDIO repeatedly until the “MONO”
indicator disappears from the TV screen. The
sound will be recorded in monaural but with less
noise.
“STEREO” indicator lights up in the front panel
display. If there is noise in the stereo program,
press AUDIO repeatedly until the “MONO”
indicator disappears from the TV screen. The
sound will be recorded in monaural but with less
noise.
SAP (Second Audio Program)
When a SAP (Second Audio Program) is received,
the “SAP” indicator lights up in the front panel
display. To record only SAP sound, set “Tuner
Audio” of “Audio” to “SAP” in the “Setup”
display (page 102).
the “SAP” indicator lights up in the front panel
display. To record only SAP sound, set “Tuner
Audio” of “Audio” to “SAP” in the “Setup”
display (page 102).
VCR Recording without the
Timer
Timer
1
Press VIDEO to control the VCR.
2
Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.
3
Press CH +/– or INPUT SELECT to select
the channel or input source you want to
record.
the channel or input source you want to
record.
4
Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the
tape speed, “SP” or “EP.”
tape speed, “SP” or “EP.”
“EP” (Extended Play) provides recording
time three times as long as “SP” (Standard
Play). However, “SP” produces better picture
and audio quality.
time three times as long as “SP” (Standard
Play). However, “SP” produces better picture
and audio quality.
5
Press z REC.
“REC” appears in the front panel display and
recording starts.
recording starts.
REC MODE
H
PLAY
X
PAUSE
x
STOP
z
REC
VIDEO
TV/VIDEO
CH +/–
DVD
SET
INPUT
SELECT
SELECT
TV/DVD·VIDEO
switch
switch
DISPLAY
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