User Manual Sony RDR-VX511 Video Cassette Recorder/ DVD Recorder

The following table shows the playable DVD and CD disc types.

IMPORTANT:

Simply copying a movie file on to a disc using a computer is not sufficient for playback. You have to create a DVD disc using a disc creation software.
Refer to your operating manual for the specific file types supported with disc media.
NOTES:

Not all playback features on a DVD or VIDEO CD may be playable on the DVD player. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the DVD or VIDEO CDs for playback information and requirements.
DVD players are designed to playback discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Dual Discs and some music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies do not conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Therefore, these discs may not be compatible or may not playback as expected.

Follow this procedure to troubleshoot if the DVD recorder cannot record to, read, or play inserted disc.

Ensure the inserted disc is compatible with the DVD recorder. If attempting to use the disc for recording purposes, the disc type and record-speed capability should be verified.
IMPORTANT:

If the disc being used is designed for 16x recording and the recorder will only support 8x, the recorder will not be able to record on the disc.
Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the product for a list of compatible discs.
Use a soft cloth to clean the disc .
Examine the disc for any cracks or scratches that might be interfering with playback.
Attempt to play another disc.
NOTES:

If another disc plays in the DVD player, then the previous disc is faulty.
Some recordable discs may not play correctly because of the quality of the recording, the physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the recording device or authoring software used.
Remove the disc from the DVD recorder.
Turn off the DVD recorder.
Unplug the power cord of the DVD recorder from the AC outlet.
Let the DVD recorder remain without power for 1 minute.
Plug the power cord back into the AC outlet.
Turn on the DVD recorder.
Insert the disc into the DVD recorder.
Attempt to play or record the disc.
The troubleshooting steps listed above should resolve your issue.