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Question posted by cleopatraengel on October 3rd, 2012

Myd Dvd Player/recorder Won't Open So I Can Insert A Dvd I Last Played 6 Days A

sytem turns on okay but when i push the open button it doesnt open so i cannot insert any dvds and play them. Sony RDR-VX521.

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Operating Instructions - Page 20

...AUDIO OUT Notes • If the supplied remote interferes your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command mode number for this recorder (page 28), be sure to avoid possible leakage and corrosion. If...battery, or batteries of time, remove the batteries. - Insert two size AA (R6) batteries by matching the 3 and # ends on the recorder. After you connect the power cord, you do not...

Operating Instructions - Page 26

Remove the backings on the double-sided tape. SYSTEM MENU O RETURN M/m/ If your cable box or satellite receiver still does not operate with this recorder, contact your cable box or satellite receiver, affix it in place. 1 Attach the supplied double-sided tape to the set top box controller controls your ...

Operating Instructions - Page 28

If the equipment has an S video jack, you can connect a second DVD player and record DVDs. Other VCR, etc OUTPUT S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO L R S video cord (not supplied) Audio/video cord (not supplied) LINE 2 IN S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R DV IN (MONO) to record using the Synchro Rec function. See also the instruction manual supplied with the connected...

Operating Instructions - Page 34

.... Note on DualDiscs A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on this recorder. The disc will also play if it has not been correctly finalized. For more information, see the instructions supplied with copyright protection technologies are some record companies. To change the DVD-RW's format, reformat the disc (page 70). RDR-VX521 NO.

Operating Instructions - Page 35

...8226; To play a DVD VIDEO, or a finalized DVD+RW, DVD-RW (Video mode), DVD+R, or DVD-R (Video mode), you play a disc recorded with a cartridge, remove the disc from the front panel display. 4 Press H PLAY. Playback side facing down 3 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to operate the DVD recorder. 2 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE, and place a disc on the recording equipment first. • For simultaneous VHS and DVD...

Operating Instructions - Page 45

..., and press ENTER. The "Photo" display appears. 7 Select the folder you want to view, and press ENTER. 8 Press H PLAY to start the slide show with sound. 1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder. 2 Insert a DATA CD/DATA DVD containing both MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files, you can enjoy a slide show . Playback starts from the...

Operating Instructions - Page 47

... disc space (in stop mode) Remaining time of the current track m Current track number m Clock 47 Example: When playing a DVD Playing time of the current title Current title number and current chapter number Clock Example: When a DVD is stopped Clock m Current title and chapter number m Remaining disc space m Channel or input source Example: When...

Operating Instructions - Page 49

....1.2 with CPRM* -RVR Ver.2.0 with CPRM* Ver.2.1 with copy protection cannot be played only on the disc tray. Recording side facing down 3 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to operate the DVD recorder. 2 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE, and place a recordable disc on CPRM compatible equipment (page 30). For the DVD-RW/DVD-R's recording format (VR mode or Video mode), see "Formatting a new disc" on...

Operating Instructions - Page 51

... panel display. Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly to divide titles, select "Off." Creating chapters in the "Setup" display (page 104). This may prevent the accurate recording of "Features" in a title The recorder will not be recorded. Z OPEN/ CLOSE DVD SYSTEM MENU TIMER M/m/ Note Do not operate your cable box or satellite receiver just before or during...

Operating Instructions - Page 52

... Unused discs are automatically formatted. Standard 10:10 AM NoNoR.0e1c To 01 DVD Date 04/15 Start End Source Mode Edit 09:00PM 10:00PM CH8 02 MeDdViDa Da04te/30 St0a9r:t15PM S0to9:p45PM 03 DV--D04 --- 3 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc tray. Timer - CCHh11 Mode C-h---8 -S--P ---- --- 05 --- --/-- --:-- --:-- ---- --- 06 --- --/-- --:-- --:-- ---- --- 12...

Operating Instructions - Page 72

...reaches the end. Notes • During playback, the VCR automatically detects the recording system (S-VHS/VHS) and the recording mode (SP or EP) from the tape. "Auto Play" of S-VHS tapes recorded in S-VHS format, but will play , but the tape will rewind automatically. VCR Playback Playing Z OPEN/ CLOSE CLEAR DISPLAY "/1 VIDEO TRACKING +/- To stop playback Press x STOP. Only NTSC...

Operating Instructions - Page 91

... the dubbed sound. Notes • Dubbing cannot be made from the recorder. Recordings made when "Progressive" of the playback picture may differ from normal DVD playback picture. • The DVD playback time may differ slightly from the VHS tape counter value. • The sound being played back (main, sub, etc.) is set to "On" in the...

Operating Instructions - Page 94

You can record a DV/D8 format tape onto a disc. To simply dub the entire contents of a DV/D8...OPEN/ CLOSE DVD CH +/- Dubbing From a DV/D8 Format Tape to a DVD +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -RVR -RVideo You can fast forward, rewind, play in slow motion, and stop the tape to the "DVD Auto Chapter" setting of "Features" in the "Setup" display. SYSTEM MENU O RETURN INPUT SELECT M/m/ The recorder...

Operating Instructions - Page 95

... of "DV Tape Mode," check that the digital video camera is correctly connected and its power turned on, and that its mode is set for dubbing. 16 Find the dubbing start point on... 10:10 AM : Dolby Surround : Standard : On : Stereo 1 : Stereo 2 Mix "Stereo 1": Records original sound only. Dubbing Title List Timer Edit Simple Dubbing Program Dubbing DV/D8 Dubbing Dubbing Disc Setting Setup ...

Operating Instructions - Page 112

... page 115). The tape starts playing as soon as it is inserted. , The safety tab has been removed. If a Sony cleaning cassette is not available in the menu has priority (page 52). , There is not enough disc space for the recording. Select a channel number when recording TV programs; Timer recording is not complete or did not...

Operating Instructions - Page 113

... for both the Sony DVD equipment. The c indicator flashes after timer recording is turned on the recorder. , Different command modes are set . , Check that starts first has priority and the second program starts recording only after leaving it in place inside the recorder. Other Sony equipment responds to the default setting when you have enough space. , Insert a recordable disc or...

Operating Instructions - Page 122

... RW VR VCD STEREO SAP VIDEO A DVD playing/recording status B Disc type/recording format C Audio signal indicators D STEREO indicator (48, 78) E SAP (Second Audio Program) indicator (48, 78) F VIDEO playing/recording status G Tape indicator Rear panel H Timer indicator I Displays the following (47, 76): • Playing time/remaining time • Current title/chapter/track/index number •...

Quick Start guide - Page 2

...is used to play and press ENTER. Label side facing up Insert a DVD Disc 1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder. 2 Press  OPEN/CLOSE and place a recordable DVD on your TV...DVD recorder's antenna input jack, select channel 3 or 4, whichever channel is finished. Playback the Recorded VHS Tape 1 Press VIDEO to operate the VCR. 2 Press / to ﬁnd the point you turn...

Marketing Specifications - Page 1

RDR-VX530 DVD Recorder & VHS Combo Player Key Features One Touch Dubbing from VCR to DVD or DVD to VCR (non copy written material only) DVD+RW/+R, DVD-RW/-R DVD, DVD+R Dual Layer Recording Compatibility and Playback1 Compatible with +R Double-Layer Disc (8.5GB) i.LINK® Interface for DV & Digital 8® Camcorders Progressive Scan Technology Output for DVD at 480P Playback of CDs, MP3s, and ...

Marketing Specifications - Page 2

... a trademark of Sony. Playback may not be compatible with all discs, depending on recording conditions. 2. RDR-VX530 DVD Recorder & VHS Combo Player Features General Tray Type: Childloc® Feature (Tray Lock) Video DVD (VR Mode) Playback: Yes1 DVD Playback: Yes1 DVD+R DL Recording: Yes1 DVD+R Recording: Yes1 DVD+RW Recording: Yes1 DVD-R Recording: Yes1 DVD-RW Recording: Yes1 Precision Cinema...