Sony RDR-VX450 DVD VCR Combo User Manual


 
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VCR Recording Without the
Timer
1 Press VIDEO to operate the VCR.
2 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.
3 Press PROG +/– or INPUT repeatedly to
select the programme position or input
source you want to record.
4 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the
recording mode, “SP” or “LP.”
For details about the recording mode, see
page 79.
5 Press z REC.
“REC” appears in the front panel display, and
recording starts.
To stop recording
Press x.
To pause recording
Press X.
To restart recording, press X again.
If you pause recording for more than five minutes,
recording stops automatically.
To watch a DVD while recording
Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder, insert a
disc, and press H.
To watch another TV programme while
recording
If your TV is connected to the i LINE 1 - TV
jack, set your TV to the TV input using the TV/
VIDEO button and select the programme you
want to watch.
If your TV is connected to the LINE 2 OUT, S
VIDEO OUT, HDMI OUT, or COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT jacks, set the TV to TV input using
the TV t button (page 21).
z Hints
To select a programme position, you can use the
number buttons (page 23).
You can select a video source from the LINE jack using
the INPUT button.
Tape information displayed on the TV screen will not
be recorded on the tape.
You can turn off the TV during recording. If you are
using a satellite or digital tuner, make sure to leave it
on.
Notes
You cannot change the recording mode, programme
position, or input source while recording.
If you insert a tape with its safety tab removed, the tape
is ejected when you press z REC.
Recording using the Quick Timer
(One-touch Timer Recording)
You can set the recorder to record in 30-minute
increments.
1 Press VIDEO to operate the VCR.
2 Press z REC repeatedly to set the
duration.
Each press advances the time in 30 minute up
to six hours.
INPUT
11 22 33
44 55 66
77 88
00
99
REC MODE
H
X
x
z REC
VIDEO
PROG +/–
DVD
DISPLAY
TV/VIDEO
TV t
0:30 1:00 5:30 6:00
(Normal
recording)