Sony RDR-VX450 Instructions d'exploitation

3-213-480-12(1)GB© 2007 Sony CorporationVideo Cassette Recorder/DVD RecorderOperating InstructionsRDR-VX450To find out useful hints, tips and informat

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

100Some items display a dialogue box that requires additional settings.Example: When “Parental” in “Options” setup is selected.5 Select an option, and

101Settings and AdjustmentsExample2 Select an option and press ENTER.“Program”: Press M/m repeatedly to select the programme position (1 to 99) for th

102Clock Setting (Clock Set)The “Clock Set” setup allows you to make clock settings for the recorder.Select “Clock Set” in the “Setup” display.Auto Ad

103Settings and AdjustmentsNoteDepending on the disc, “4:3 Letter Box” may be selected automatically instead of “4:3 Pan Scan” or vice versa.HDMI Reso

104Component OutSelects whether or not to output video signals from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks.Notes• When you set “Line 1 Output” to “RGB,” you ca

105Settings and AdjustmentsNoteIf you connect a component that does not accept the selected audio signal, a loud noise (or no sound) will come out fro

106Audio DRC (Dynamic Range Control) (DVDs only)Makes the sound clear when the volume is turned down when playing a DVD that conforms to “Audio DRC.”

107Settings and Adjustmentsz HintWhen recording on a disc other than DVD-RWs (VR mode)/DVD-Rs (VR mode), select either sound track with the connected

108VCR FunctionPress ENTER and select “Tape Length,” “Auto Play,” “Auto Repeat” or “Colour System.”◆Tape Length◆Auto Play◆Auto Repeat◆Colour SystemSyn

109Settings and AdjustmentsLanguage, Parental Control Settings/Factory Settings (Options)The “Options” setup allows you to set up other operational se

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

110The lower the value, the stricter the limitation.3 Select the level, and press ENTER.The Parental setting is complete.• To cancel the Parental sett

111Settings and AdjustmentsEasy Setup (Resetting the Recorder)Select this to run the Easy Setup programme.1 Select “Easy Setup” in the “Setup” display

112Additional InformationTroubleshootingIf you experience any of the following difficulties while using the recorder, use this troubleshooting guide t

113Additional InformationTV programme positions cannot be changed., The programme position is disabled (page 101)., A timer recording started, which c

114DVD PlaybackThe disc does not play., The disc is upside down. Insert the disc with the labelled side facing up., The disc is not correctly inserted

115Additional Information, The DivX video file is larger than 720 (width) × 576 (height)/2 GB., The DivX video file is longer than ten hours., The dat

116, The video heads are dirty (see page 118). Clean the video heads using a Sony video head cleaning cassette. If a Sony cleaning cassette is not ava

117Additional Informationtab in place inside the recorder.The recording mode indication is incorrect., Since the recording mode for recorded titles is

118Notes About This RecorderOn adjusting volumeDo not turn up the volume while listening to a section with very low level inputs or no audio signals.

119Additional InformationSpecificationsSystem[DVD recorder section]LaserSemiconductor laserAudio recording formatDolby DigitalVideo recording formatMP

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

120COMPONENT 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,

121Additional Informationi.LINK baud ratei.LINK’s maximum baud rate varies according to the equipment. Three maximum baud rates are defined: S100 (app

122Guide to Parts and ControlsFor more information, see the pages in parentheses.Front panelButtons on the recorder have the same function as the butt

123Additional InformationRemoteFor DVD functionsA Z (open/close) button (35, 50)B DVD button (35, 50)C Number buttons* (23, 54)SET button (23)D ANGLE

124For VCR functions A Z (eject) button (73)B Number buttons (23, 83)*SET button (23)C SYSTEM MENU button (10)D DISPLAY button (77)E O RETURN button (

125Additional InformationFront panel displayA DVD playing/recording statusB Disc type/recording formatC Audio signal indicatorsD TV indicator (21)E ST

126GlossaryChapter (page 40)Sections of a picture or a music feature that are smaller than titles. A title is composed of several chapters. Depending

127Additional InformationHDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) (page 16)HDMI is an interface that supports both video and audio on a single digi

128DVD Audio/Subtitle LanguageWhen you play a DVD VIDEO, the language of the selected audio track or subtitle is abbreviated as follows. See page 109

129IndexWords in quotations appear in the on-screen displays.Numerics16:9 24, 1024:3 Letter Box 24, 1024:3 Pan Scan 24, 102A“A-B Erase” 63“Add” 69Aeri

13Hookups and SettingsONE-TOUCHDUBBINGStep 2: Connecting the Aerial CableConnect the aerial cable by following the steps below. Do not connect the mai

130LINE 2 IN 27LINE 3/DECODER 29“Line Audio Input” 55, 59, 106LP mode 79MMains lead 20Manual clock set 102“Manual Set” 100MENU 35MenuTop menu 35“Modif

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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 jackConnect to the LINE 1-TV jack using a SCART cord (not supplied). Be sure to make the connections fir

16If your TV has an HDMI input jackConnect the HDMI* OUT jack using a certified HDMI cord (not supplied). You will enjoy high quality picture and soun

17Hookups and SettingsIf your TV has component video input jacksConnect to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks using a component video cord (not supplied) o

18Step 4: Connecting to Your AV Amplifier (Receiver)Select one of the following patterns A or B, according to the input jack on your AV amplifier (rec

19Hookups and SettingsA Connecting to audio L/R jacksThis connection uses a stereo amplifier’s (receiver’s) two front speakers for sound. You can enjo

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

20Step 5: Connecting the Mains LeadPlug the recorder and TV mains leads into the mains. After you connect the mains lead, you must wait for a short wh

21Hookups and SettingsControlling TVs with the remoteYou can adjust the remote control’s signal to control your TV.Notes• Depending on the TV, some or

22If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorderIf the supplied remote interferes with your other Sony DVD recorder or player, set t

23Hookups and SettingsTo check the command mode for the recorderPress x (stop) on the recorder when the recorder is turned off. The command mode for t

243 Switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the recorder appears on your TV screen.“Initial settings necessary to operate the DVD

25Hookups and Settings9Press ENTER.The setup display for the component out jacks appears.10Select whether or not to use the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks.

2619Press ENTER when “Finish” appears.Easy Setup is finished. All connections and setup operations are complete.To return to the previous displayPress

27Hookups and SettingsConnecting Another VCR or Similar DeviceWhen you connect additional equipment to this recorder, be sure to connect the mains lea

28Connecting to the LINE 3/DECODER jackConnect another VCR or similar recording device to the LINE 3/DECODER jack using a SCART cord (not supplied).Wh

29Hookups and SettingsConnecting to a Satellite or Digital TunerConnect a satellite or digital tuner to this recorder using the LINE 3/DECODER jack. D

3PrecautionsOn safetyShould any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the recorder and have it checked by qualified personnel before op

30Quick Guide to Disc TypesRecordable and Playable DiscsUsable disc versions (as of April 2007)• 8×-speed or slower DVD+RWs• 6×-speed or slower DVD-RW

31Quick Guide to Disc Types*1CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media) is a coding technology that protects copyrights for images.*2Unused DVD-RW

3212 cm/8 cm discsDiscs that cannot be recorded on•8 cm discs• DVD-RAMsDisc Type12 cm 8 cmPlayback Recording Playback RecordingDVD+RW Yes Yes Yes NoDV

33Quick Guide to Disc TypesPlayable Discs“DVD VIDEO” and “CD” logos are trademarks.* A logical format of files and folders on DATA-CDs, defined by ISO

34Note on playback operations of DVD VIDEOs/VIDEO CDsSome playback operations of DVD VIDEOs/VIDEO CDs may be intentionally set by software producers.

35DVD PlaybackDVD PlaybackPlaying Discs1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.2 Press Z (open/close), and place a disc on the disc tray.3 Press Z to

36Playback Options11 22 3344 55 6677 880099ZX.xHM/m/</,,ENTERNumber buttons>/ANGLEMENUSUBTITLEAUDIOButton Operation DiscZ (open/close) Stops pla

37DVD PlaybackTo resume normal playback after playing at various speeds, press H.z Hints• You can change playback options, such as subtitle, audio tra

38Notes on playing DVDs with a DTS soundtrackDTS audio signals are output only through the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL)/HDMI OUT jack.When y

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

40C Title information:Displays the title number, title name, recording date, and recording mode.“ ” indicates a protected title, while “ ” indicates u

41DVD Playback4 Press ENTER.The recorder starts playback from the selected point.To turn off the display, press OPTIONS.Notes• Depending on the disc,

42If you insert a DATA CD/DATA DVD containing only MP3 audio tracks, the “Music” display appears. Go to step 4.3 Select “Music,” and press ENTER.The “

43DVD Playback: Rotates the image (page 43).: Zooms the image (page 43).Press OPTIONS to turn on/off the menu icons.To play the slide show1 Press <

44About MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image filesMP3 is audio compression technology that satisfies the ISO/IEC MPEG regulations.JPEG is image compression

45DVD PlaybackPlaying DivX® Video FilesYou can play DivX video files on DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs) or DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/

46About DivX video filesDivX® is a video file compression technology, developed by DivXNetworks, Inc.This product is an official DivX® Certified produ

47DVD PlaybackDisplaying the Playing Time and Play InformationYou can check disc information, such as playing time, recording mode, and remaining disc

48DVD RecordingBefore RecordingBefore you start recording…• This recorder can record on various discs types. Select the disc type according to your ne

DVD Recording49Recording stereo and bilingual programmesThe recorder automatically receives and records stereo and bilingual programmes based on the N

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

50DVD Recording Without the Timer1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.2 Press Z (open/close), and place a recordable disc on the disc tray.3 Press

DVD Recording51Notes• Recording may not start immediately after z REC is pressed. • You cannot change the recording mode during recording or recording

52DVD Timer Recording (Standard/VIDEO Plus+)You can set the timer for a total of 12 programmes together with DVD and VCR timer recording, up to one mo

DVD Recording53F “Mode”: Selects the recording mode (page 48).To use the Rec Mode Adjust function (page 53), select “AUTO.”G “PDC/VPS”: Sets the PDC/V

54Notes• To record a satellite programme, turn on the satellite tuner and select the satellite programme you want to record. Leave the satellite tuner

DVD Recording55The c indicator lights up in the front panel display, and the recorder is ready to start recording.If the c indicator flashes in the fr

564 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the recording mode.The display changes on the TV screen as follows:For details about the recording mode, see p

DVD Recording57Changing or Cancelling DVD Timer Settings (Timer List)You can change or cancel timer settings using the Timer List menu.1 Press SYSTEM

58Notes• Even when correctly set, the programme may not be recorded if another recording is underway, or other prioritized timer setting overlaps. For

DVD Recording594 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the recording mode.The display changes on the TV screen as follows:For details about the recordin

6DVD Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60Before Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

60DVD EditingBefore EditingThis recorder offers various edit options for various disc types. Before you edit, check the disc type in the front panel d

DVD Editing61z HintYou can switch the Title List to show original or Playlist. While the Title List menu is turned on, press ORIGINAL/PLAYLIST repeate

624 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 Editing63Erasing a section of a title (A-B Erase)You can select a section (scene) within a title and erase it. Note that erasing scenes from origi

644 Press ENTER at the point where you want to divide the title.You can use H, , ./> and X to find the point. At the point you want to select, pres

DVD Editing655 Select the character you want to enter using M/m/</, and press ENTER.The selected character appears in the input row.You can only en

663 Select “Edit,” and press ENTER.4 Select “Create Playlist,” and press ENTER.The display for creating a Playlist appears.“Start” is selected.5 Press

DVD Editing67Editing a PlaylistYou can edit Playlist titles or scenes within them, without changing the actual recordings.1 Press DVD to operate the D

68“Modify”: Allows you to change the start and end point of a scene (page 68).“Move”: Allows you to change scene order (page 69).“Add”: Allows you to

DVD Editing69The “Edit Scene” display appears.2 Select the scene you want to modify, and press ENTER.3 Select “Modify,” and press ENTER.“Start” is sel

7Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

703 Select “Add,” and press ENTER.“Start” is selected.4 Press ENTER at the start point.You can use H, , ./> and X to find the point. At the point y

DVD Editing71Formatting/Renaming/Protecting a DiscThe “Disc Setting” display allows you to check the disc information or change the disc name. Dependi

72z Hints• You can set protection for individual titles (page 61).• By reformatting, you can change the recording format on DVD-RWs, or record again o

73VCR PlaybackVCR PlaybackPlaying a VHS Tape1 Press VIDEO to operate the VCR.2 Insert a tape.Playback starts automatically if you insert a tape with i

74Adjusting the picture (tracking)You can manually adjust tracking if the recording quality is too poor to be remedied by the VCR’s automatic tracking

75VCR PlaybackPlayback 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 mo

76Searching Using Various FunctionsThe VCR automatically marks the tape with an index signal at the point where each recording begins.You can easily f

77VCR PlaybackDisplaying the Playing Time and Play InformationYou can check playback information, such as elapsed or remaining time, recording mode, e

78How sound is recorded on a video tapeThe VCR records sound onto two separate tracks. Hi-fi audio is recorded onto the main track along with the pict

79VCR RecordingVCR RecordingBefore RecordingBefore you start recording…• This VCR records in VHS format.• Check that the tape is longer than the recor

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

80VCR 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 repeatedly to

81VCR Recording“c” and “OTR” light up, and the remaining recording time appears in the front panel display.When the time counter reaches “0:00,” the r

823 Press TIMER.• If the Timer programming (VIDEO Plus+) menu appears, press < to switch the display to “Standard.”4 Select an item using </, an

83VCR RecordingAbout the PDC/VPS functionPDC/VPS signals are transmitted with TV programmes in some broadcast systems. These signals ensure that timer

845 Press ENTER.The date, start and stop times, programme position, recording mode, PDC/VPS setting (page 83), etc. appear.• If you want to change the

85VCR RecordingRecording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec)You can set the recorder to automatically record programmes from connected

86• The Synchro-Rec function does not work with some tuners. For details, see the tuner’s operating instructions.• During Synchro-Rec standby, the Aut

87VCR Recording4 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 EN

88Recording From Connected Equipment Without a TimerYou can record from a connected VCR or similar device. For connection details, see “Connecting Ano

89Dubbing (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

9Creating your own programme - PlaylistRecord a programme on a DVD-RW (VR mode) or DVD-R (VR mode), then erase, move, or add scenes as you like withou

90Notes• Dubbing cannot be made when:– using a non-recordable DVD.– using VHS software with copy guard functions.• Dubbing stops when:– the VHS tape r

91Dubbing (TAPE y DVD)4 Press TOP MENU or TITLE LIST to select a title.5 Start playing the DVD, and then press x (stop) or X (pause) at the point wher

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

93Dubbing (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

941 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

95DV 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

96Dubbing 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

97DV Dubbing (DV t DVD)“Mix”: Records original and additional sounds.Select “Stereo 2” or “Mix” if you have added a second audio channel when recordin

98Dubbing 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

99Settings and AdjustmentsSettings and AdjustmentsUsing the Setup DisplaysBy using the setup displays, you can make various adjustments to items such