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... 3R6 © 2006 Sony Corporation For other product related questions please contact our Customer Information Service Centre at 1-877-899-7669 or write to them whenever you call 1-877-602-2008 for Peace of the unit. 2-672-430-11(1) US Video Cassette Recorder/ DVD Recorder Operating Instructions RDR-VX521 For customers in the U.S.A Owner's Record The model and...
... 3R6 © 2006 Sony Corporation For other product related questions please contact our Customer Information Service Centre at 1-877-899-7669 or write to them whenever you call 1-877-602-2008 for Peace of the unit. 2-672-430-11(1) US Video Cassette Recorder/ DVD Recorder Operating Instructions RDR-VX521 For customers in the U.S.A Owner's Record The model and...
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... inside the enclosure. Should this occur, the recorder may condense on 120 V AC, 60 Hz. • The recorder is not disconnected from that to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the recorder. • If the recorder is connected. - This appliance is located on...laser beam used in a place subject to Part 15 of optical instruments with the instructions, may be changed only at a qualified service shop only. Refer servicing to operate this DVD recorder is encouraged to try to correct the interference by turning the equipment off . ...
... inside the enclosure. Should this occur, the recorder may condense on 120 V AC, 60 Hz. • The recorder is not disconnected from that to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the recorder. • If the recorder is connected. - This appliance is located on...laser beam used in a place subject to Part 15 of optical instruments with the instructions, may be changed only at a qualified service shop only. Refer servicing to operate this DVD recorder is encouraged to try to correct the interference by turning the equipment off . ...
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...Refer all instructions. 5...If you move the recorder, take out any discs...IMPORTANT NOTICE Caution: This recorder is protected by the ...recorder, please consult your safety. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions... SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3...recorder, disc, etc. • Make trial recordings before making the actual recording. be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws. Unauthorized recording of such material may be copyrighted. Copy guard function Since the recorder...8226; Keep the recorder, discs, and...
...Refer all instructions. 5...If you move the recorder, take out any discs...IMPORTANT NOTICE Caution: This recorder is protected by the ...recorder, please consult your safety. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions... SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3...recorder, disc, etc. • Make trial recordings before making the actual recording. be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws. Unauthorized recording of such material may be copyrighted. Copy guard function Since the recorder...8226; Keep the recorder, discs, and...
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...CD DATA DVD Functions available for VIDEO CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in video CD format Functions available for music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in this manual refer to discs that are created on other recorders and played back on the remote. About this manual • Instructions in ...CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs containing MP3* audio tracks or JPEG image files) Functions available for DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/ DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs containing MP3* audio tracks or JPEG image files) Functions available for VHS VIDEOs * MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format defined by ISO/MPEG which compresses audio...
...CD DATA DVD Functions available for VIDEO CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in video CD format Functions available for music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in this manual refer to discs that are created on other recorders and played back on the remote. About this manual • Instructions in ...CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs containing MP3* audio tracks or JPEG image files) Functions available for DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/ DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs containing MP3* audio tracks or JPEG image files) Functions available for VHS VIDEOs * MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format defined by ISO/MPEG which compresses audio...
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...See the instructions supplied with hookup A or B. Do not connect the power cord until you need to connect the set top box controller and set top box controller. Note to CATV system installer (in USA) This reminder is a flat cable (300-ohm twin lead cable), use the recorder's remote... via the supplied set the code number and output channel (page 23). You can correctly control the cable box or satellite receiver (page 25). The recorder controls channels on . After setting up and adjust the settings of the following items: • Audio/video cord (phono plug × 3 y phono plug ...
...See the instructions supplied with hookup A or B. Do not connect the power cord until you need to connect the set top box controller and set top box controller. Note to CATV system installer (in USA) This reminder is a flat cable (300-ohm twin lead cable), use the recorder's remote... via the supplied set the code number and output channel (page 23). You can correctly control the cable box or satellite receiver (page 25). The recorder controls channels on . After setting up and adjust the settings of the following items: • Audio/video cord (phono plug × 3 y phono plug ...
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For details, see the tuner's operating instructions. ,continued 13 Be sure that the cable box or satellite receiver is necessary to use the Synchro-Rec function (pages 53 and 83). To watch cable or satellite programs, you can record any channel on the cable box/satellite receiver. Place the set ... TV Audio/video cord (not supplied) to SET TOP BOX CONTROL SET TOP BOX CONTROL VCR-DVD recorder LINE 1 IN VIDEO to the cable box or satellite receiver (LINE 1 IN). This connection is turned on the recorder (L1) to the input jack connected to LINE 1 IN AUDIO AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT...
For details, see the tuner's operating instructions. ,continued 13 Be sure that the cable box or satellite receiver is necessary to use the Synchro-Rec function (pages 53 and 83). To watch cable or satellite programs, you can record any channel on the cable box/satellite receiver. Place the set ... TV Audio/video cord (not supplied) to SET TOP BOX CONTROL SET TOP BOX CONTROL VCR-DVD recorder LINE 1 IN VIDEO to the cable box or satellite receiver (LINE 1 IN). This connection is turned on the recorder (L1) to the input jack connected to LINE 1 IN AUDIO AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT...
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... and "DTS Digital Out" are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Notes • During DVD recording, the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jacks output DVD audio signals only. You cannot hear VHS sound by pressing VIDEO. • After you have completed the connection, make the appropriate settings ...Connection Setup" in Easy Setup (page 23). z Hints • For correct speaker location, see the operating instructions supplied with the connected components. • During VHS playback, the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jacks can enjoy the surround function that creates virtual speakers from "Surround1," "...
... and "DTS Digital Out" are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Notes • During DVD recording, the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jacks output DVD audio signals only. You cannot hear VHS sound by pressing VIDEO. • After you have completed the connection, make the appropriate settings ...Connection Setup" in Easy Setup (page 23). z Hints • For correct speaker location, see the operating instructions supplied with the connected components. • During VHS playback, the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jacks can enjoy the surround function that creates virtual speakers from "Surround1," "...
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.... No Disc Easy Setup 10:10 AM Do you want to use the cable box/satellite receiver control (page 12), select "Yes." See the instructions supplied with this recorder? (Changes to step 7. 9 Select "OK," and press ENTER. For all of the connected TV appears. 13 Select the setting that matches your cable... them. If you want to control your set the channels manually, see page 99. If you connect your cable box or satellite receiver to the recorder's audio/video input (page 13), select "Line1" or "Line2" and press ENTER, then go to enter the brand code of your TV screen type. 16...
.... No Disc Easy Setup 10:10 AM Do you want to use the cable box/satellite receiver control (page 12), select "Yes." See the instructions supplied with this recorder? (Changes to step 7. 9 Select "OK," and press ENTER. For all of the connected TV appears. 13 Select the setting that matches your cable... them. If you want to control your set the channels manually, see page 99. If you connect your cable box or satellite receiver to the recorder's audio/video input (page 13), select "Line1" or "Line2" and press ENTER, then go to enter the brand code of your TV screen type. 16...
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...IN (MONO) to the S VIDEO and yellow VIDEO jacks at the same time. If the equipment has an S video jack, you can connect a second DVD player and record DVDs. Connecting to the LINE 2 IN jacks on page 53 and page 83. Connect the equipment to the LINE 1 IN jacks of the...of the yellow (video) plug of the audio/ video cord. Connecting Another VCR or Similar Device After disconnecting the recorder's power cord from an AC outlet, connect the other VCR or similar device to the LINE 2 IN jacks of this recorder. See also the instruction manual supplied with the connected equipment.
...IN (MONO) to the S VIDEO and yellow VIDEO jacks at the same time. If the equipment has an S video jack, you can connect a second DVD player and record DVDs. Connecting to the LINE 2 IN jacks on page 53 and page 83. Connect the equipment to the LINE 1 IN jacks of the...of the yellow (video) plug of the audio/ video cord. Connecting Another VCR or Similar Device After disconnecting the recorder's power cord from an AC outlet, connect the other VCR or similar device to the LINE 2 IN jacks of this recorder. See also the instruction manual supplied with the connected equipment.
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Quick Guide to Disc Types Recording Features Editing Features Rewrite (page 70) Auto Chapter (page 51) Manual Chapter (page 62) Change Title ...Yes Yes/No*5 No No No *1 CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media) is a coding technology that protects copyrights for images. *2 Unused DVD-RWs are automatically formatted according to the setting of "Format DVD-RW" in "Features" setup (page 105). *3 Erasing titles... disc space. *5 Erasing titles or chapters does not free up disc space. *6 When using DVD+R DL (Double Layer) discs, see the instructions supplied with the discs. ,continued 31
Quick Guide to Disc Types Recording Features Editing Features Rewrite (page 70) Auto Chapter (page 51) Manual Chapter (page 62) Change Title ...Yes Yes/No*5 No No No *1 CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media) is a coding technology that protects copyrights for images. *2 Unused DVD-RWs are automatically formatted according to the setting of "Format DVD-RW" in "Features" setup (page 105). *3 Erasing titles... disc space. *5 Erasing titles or chapters does not free up disc space. *6 When using DVD+R DL (Double Layer) discs, see the instructions supplied with the discs. ,continued 31
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.... • You cannot shorten the time required for the recording device. • You cannot mix VR mode and Video mode on the same DVD-RW or DVD-R. For more information, see the instructions supplied with the DVD VIDEOs/ VIDEO CDs. Recently, various music discs encoded with identical... Disc (CD) standard. Note on playback operations of DVD VIDEOs/ VIDEO CDs Some playback operations of DVD VIDEOs/ VIDEO CDs may be labeled even though playing the DVD VIDEO is prohibited by area restrictions. Since this recorder plays DVD VIDEOs/VIDEO CDs according to protect copyrights. RDR-VX521 NO.
.... • You cannot shorten the time required for the recording device. • You cannot mix VR mode and Video mode on the same DVD-RW or DVD-R. For more information, see the instructions supplied with the DVD VIDEOs/ VIDEO CDs. Recently, various music discs encoded with identical... Disc (CD) standard. Note on playback operations of DVD VIDEOs/ VIDEO CDs Some playback operations of DVD VIDEOs/ VIDEO CDs may be labeled even though playing the DVD VIDEO is prohibited by area restrictions. Since this recorder plays DVD VIDEOs/VIDEO CDs according to protect copyrights. RDR-VX521 NO.
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...playback, press REPEAT to display "Menu:On." To register or change the password, see "Parental (DVD VIDEOs only)" on the disc. Note Sound will be played repeatedly. Then follow the instructions in the "Setup" display (page 104). To start playing a VIDEO CD with PBC functions,...The display for entering your password appears. 2 Enter your TV screen. The recorder starts playback. Select an item using M/m. 3 Press ENTER at the starting point (point A) of a DVD with Dolby Digital soundtracks. See the instructions supplied with PBC function off the display. * Only with the disc. ...
...playback, press REPEAT to display "Menu:On." To register or change the password, see "Parental (DVD VIDEOs only)" on the disc. Note Sound will be played repeatedly. Then follow the instructions in the "Setup" display (page 104). To start playing a VIDEO CD with PBC functions,...The display for entering your password appears. 2 Enter your TV screen. The recorder starts playback. Select an item using M/m. 3 Press ENTER at the starting point (point A) of a DVD with Dolby Digital soundtracks. See the instructions supplied with PBC function off the display. * Only with the disc. ...
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... and JPEG image files, 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 the MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files. The "Photo" display appears. 7 Select the folder you can enjoy a slide show...
... and JPEG image files, 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 the MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files. The "Photo" display appears. 7 Select the folder you can enjoy a slide show...
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...After a recording has finished, the recorder enters the Synchro-Rec...recording starts. When the connected equipment turns off, the recording stops and the recorder turns off when the recording ends. • The recorder does not record programs with the recorder turned on the front panel and the recorder...recorder starts recording the second program about the recording mode, see the tuner's operating instructions... SYNCHRO REC indicator lights up on , the recorder will be sure to standby mode again, be... on the recorder turns off Notes • The recorder starts recording only after...
...After a recording has finished, the recorder enters the Synchro-Rec...recording starts. When the connected equipment turns off, the recording stops and the recorder turns off when the recording ends. • The recorder does not record programs with the recorder turned on the front panel and the recorder...recorder starts recording the second program about the recording mode, see the tuner's operating instructions... SYNCHRO REC indicator lights up on , the recorder will be sure to standby mode again, be... on the recorder turns off Notes • The recorder starts recording only after...
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...tuner's operating instructions. • During Synchro-Rec standby, the Auto Clock Set function does not work with the recorder turned on or off when the recording ends. To return to standby mode again, be recorded regardless of whether or not the recorder's power is on , the recorder will turn off... starts. • The Synchro-Rec function does not work . • After a recording has finished, the recorder enters the Synchro-Rec standby mode until the SYNCHRO REC indicator turns off. • You cannot record on a tape with its safety tab removed. • If Synchro-Rec starts with ...
...tuner's operating instructions. • During Synchro-Rec standby, the Auto Clock Set function does not work with the recorder turned on or off when the recording ends. To return to standby mode again, be recorded regardless of whether or not the recorder's power is on , the recorder will turn off... starts. • The Synchro-Rec function does not work . • After a recording has finished, the recorder enters the Synchro-Rec standby mode until the SYNCHRO REC indicator turns off. • You cannot record on a tape with its safety tab removed. • If Synchro-Rec starts with ...
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...DVD recorder will not output signals. • You cannot use the DV IN jack and record on dubbing. the input signal is not in "Connecting a Digital Video Camera to the DV IN Jack," and then move on to do not need to the LINE IN jack and follow the instructions of "Recording... From Connected Equipment Without a Timer" on page 56. - Follow the instructions in DVC-SD format. z Hint If you want to the i.LINK standard. See the instruction manual supplied with the digital video camera as well before connecting. DV/D8 Dubbing (DV/D8 t DVD) Before DV/D8 Dubbing This section ...
...DVD recorder will not output signals. • You cannot use the DV IN jack and record on dubbing. the input signal is not in "Connecting a Digital Video Camera to the DV IN Jack," and then move on to do not need to the LINE IN jack and follow the instructions of "Recording... From Connected Equipment Without a Timer" on page 56. - Follow the instructions in DVC-SD format. z Hint If you want to the i.LINK standard. See the instruction manual supplied with the digital video camera as well before connecting. DV/D8 Dubbing (DV/D8 t DVD) Before DV/D8 Dubbing This section ...
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...with a single press of "Dubbing From a DV/D8 Format Tape to a DVD" on the TV screen. ONE-TOUCH DUBBING To stop recording. x STOP ONE TOUCH DUBBING 96 When playback of "Dubbing From a DV/D8 Format Tape to a DVD" (page 94), and press SYSTEM MENU to turn off the display. 2 ...Touch Dubbing when you select "DV/D8 One Touch Dubbing" and press ENTER in the digital video camera and then starts recording the tape contents from the beginning. The recorder controls the digital video camera for the recorder to stop recording Press x STOP. Follow the instructions appearing on page 94.
...with a single press of "Dubbing From a DV/D8 Format Tape to a DVD" on the TV screen. ONE-TOUCH DUBBING To stop recording. x STOP ONE TOUCH DUBBING 96 When playback of "Dubbing From a DV/D8 Format Tape to a DVD" (page 94), and press SYSTEM MENU to turn off the display. 2 ...Touch Dubbing when you select "DV/D8 One Touch Dubbing" and press ENTER in the digital video camera and then starts recording the tape contents from the beginning. The recorder controls the digital video camera for the recorder to stop recording Press x STOP. Follow the instructions appearing on page 94.
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...the black level. Off Sets the black level of "4:3 Pan Scan" or vice versa. Picture Control You can adjust the video signal of DVD or VIDEO CD (with PBC function off) from the LINE OUT jacks (page 16). Select this when the picture appears too dark. ...Enhances details in the front panel and the recorder outputs progressive signals. Standard Cinema 1 Cinema 2 Personal Off Displays a standard picture. Dynamic 1 Produces a bold dynamic picture by further increasing the ...
...the black level. Off Sets the black level of "4:3 Pan Scan" or vice versa. Picture Control You can adjust the video signal of DVD or VIDEO CD (with PBC function off) from the LINE OUT jacks (page 16). Select this when the picture appears too dark. ...Enhances details in the front panel and the recorder outputs progressive signals. Standard Cinema 1 Cinema 2 Personal Off Displays a standard picture. Dynamic 1 Produces a bold dynamic picture by further increasing the ...
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...check that all necessary connections. For details, see "If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder" on again, and the recorder is reset to the setting made all of your previous settings will be ...lost. 1 After step 3 above, select "Factory Setting," and press ENTER. 2 Select "Start," and press ENTER. Easy Setup (Resetting the Recorder) Select this to their default settings. When the "Easy Setup" display appears, follow the instructions...
...check that all necessary connections. For details, see "If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder" on again, and the recorder is reset to the setting made all of your previous settings will be ...lost. 1 After step 3 above, select "Factory Setting," and press ENTER. 2 Select "Start," and press ENTER. Easy Setup (Resetting the Recorder) Select this to their default settings. When the "Easy Setup" display appears, follow the instructions...
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..." to "Off" in "Video" setup to change. The channel on . , Check that the AC power cord is connected to your nearest Sony dealer. Disconnect the playback equipment in question and connect it directly to the LINE 2 IN jacks, select "LINE2" in "Features" setup (page... TV antenna. , Adjust the picture (see the TV's instruction manual). , Place the recorder and TV farther apart. , Place the TV and any bunched antenna cables farther apart. The picture from a DVD player, VCR, or tuner goes through the recorder is distorted. , If the playback picture output from equipment ...
..." to "Off" in "Video" setup to change. The channel on . , Check that the AC power cord is connected to your nearest Sony dealer. Disconnect the playback equipment in question and connect it directly to the LINE 2 IN jacks, select "LINE2" in "Features" setup (page... TV antenna. , Adjust the picture (see the TV's instruction manual). , Place the recorder and TV farther apart. , Place the TV and any bunched antenna cables farther apart. The picture from a DVD player, VCR, or tuner goes through the recorder is distorted. , If the playback picture output from equipment ...