Operating Instructions Video Cassette Recorder/ DVD Recorder RDR-VX500

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To stop recording
Press x STOP.
To pause recording
Press X PAUSE.
To restart recording, press X PAUSE again.
If you pause recording for more than 5 minutes,
recording stops automatically.
To watch another TV program while recording
1 Slide the TV/DVD·VIDEO switch to TV.
2 Press TV/VIDEO to switch to the TV’s
antenna input.
3 Select another channel on the TV.
To watch a DVD while recording
Press DVD to control the DVD recorder, insert a
disc, then press H PLAY.
To save a recording
To prevent accidental erasure, break off the safety
tab as illustrated. To record on the tape again,
cover the tab hole with adhesive tape.
z Hints
• To select a channel, you can use the number buttons.
Enter the channel number, and press SET.
• You can select a video source from the LINE 1 IN or
LINE 2 IN jacks using the INPUT SELECT button.
• The display appears on the TV screen indicating
information about the tape, but the information will not
be recorded on the tape.
• If you do not want to watch TV while recording, you
can turn off the TV. When using a cable box, make sure
to leave it on.
Notes
• You cannot change the channel or input source of the
recorder using CH +/– or INPUT SELECT while
recording another TV program.
• 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 control the VCR.
2 Press z REC repeatedly to set the
duration.
Each press advances the time in 30 minute
increments. The maximum duration is six
hours.
“OTR” (One-touch Timer Recording) and the
remaining recording time are displayed in the
front panel display while recording.
The time counter decreases minute by minute
to 0:00, then the recorder stops recording
(power turns off).
To cancel the Quick Timer
Press z REC repeatedly until the counter appears
in the front panel display. The recorder returns to
normal recording mode.
To stop recording
Press x STOP twice.
z Hint
If you do not want to watch TV while recording, you can
turn off the TV. When using a cable box or satellite
receiver, make sure to leave it on.
Notes
• You cannot change the recording mode while
recording.
• You cannot watch a TV program while recording
another TV program.
Safety tab
0:30 1:00 5:30 6:00
(normal
recording)