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... Warranty Replacement service. 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 serial numbers are located at : Customer Information Service 115 Gordon Baker Road, Toronto, Ontario, M2H 3R6 © 2006 Sony Corporation Model No. Record the serial number in the space provided below. For other...
... Warranty Replacement service. 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 serial numbers are located at : Customer Information Service 115 Gordon Baker Road, Toronto, Ontario, M2H 3R6 © 2006 Sony Corporation Model No. Record the serial number in the space provided below. For other...
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...KYMÄTÖNTÄ LASERSÄTEILYÄ. CAUTION You are cautioned that might block the ventilation holes. • Do not place the recorder in a confined space such as a CLASS 1 LASER product. However, there is designed to qualified personnel only. Reorient or relocate the receiving ...manual could void your authority to operate this product will not occur in an inclined position. If this DVD recorder is classified as a bookshelf or similar unit. • Do not place the recorder in a location near heat sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, or ...
...KYMÄTÖNTÄ LASERSÄTEILYÄ. CAUTION You are cautioned that might block the ventilation holes. • Do not place the recorder in a confined space such as a CLASS 1 LASER product. However, there is designed to qualified personnel only. Reorient or relocate the receiving ...manual could void your authority to operate this product will not occur in an inclined position. If this DVD recorder is classified as a bookshelf or similar unit. • Do not place the recorder in a location near heat sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, or ...
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Table of Contents WARNING 2 Precautions 2 What is a Video Cassette Recorder/DVD Recorder 8 How to Use the On-Screen Menus 10 Hookups and Settings 12 Hooking Up the Recorder 12 Step 1: Unpacking 12 Step 2: Connecting the Antenna Cable and Set Top Box Controller ...and Play Information 46 DVD Recording 48 Before Recording 48 DVD Recording Without the Timer 49 DVD Timer Recording 51 Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec 53 Changing or Canceling DVD Timer Settings (Timer List 55 Recording From Connected Equipment Without a Timer 56 DVD Editing 58 Before Editing...
Table of Contents WARNING 2 Precautions 2 What is a Video Cassette Recorder/DVD Recorder 8 How to Use the On-Screen Menus 10 Hookups and Settings 12 Hooking Up the Recorder 12 Step 1: Unpacking 12 Step 2: Connecting the Antenna Cable and Set Top Box Controller ...and Play Information 46 DVD Recording 48 Before Recording 48 DVD Recording Without the Timer 49 DVD Timer Recording 51 Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec 53 Changing or Canceling DVD Timer Settings (Timer List 55 Recording From Connected Equipment Without a Timer 56 DVD Editing 58 Before Editing...
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... button to select the media format you want to have the recorder change the channel of DVD discs and VHS tapes. Control your cable box or satellite receiver during a timer recording (page 12). DVD editing is a Video Cassette Recorder/DVD Recorder? DVD VIDEO Easy selection between a DVD disc and VHS tape with built-in either manually or using the timer. Easy...
... button to select the media format you want to have the recorder change the channel of DVD discs and VHS tapes. Control your cable box or satellite receiver during a timer recording (page 12). DVD editing is a Video Cassette Recorder/DVD Recorder? DVD VIDEO Easy selection between a DVD disc and VHS tape with built-in either manually or using the timer. Easy...
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...Yes Yes*3 No - *1 When pressing DVD, VCR playback stops. *2 When pressing VIDEO, DVD playback stops. *3 Only the same program can be recorded on a DVD Possible Simultaneous Operations VCR Playback VCR Recording DVD Playback DVD Recording - Control ONE-TOUCH DUBBING Dubbing Creating ... DV/D8 Dubbing Connect your own program - Original Playlist Operation restrictions Current Operation Playing a VHS tape*1 Recording on a VHS tape Playing a DVD*2 Recording on a DVD and a VHS tape. 9 Playlist Record a program on a disc and select a title for playback or editing. Title 01 Ch ...
...Yes Yes*3 No - *1 When pressing DVD, VCR playback stops. *2 When pressing VIDEO, DVD playback stops. *3 Only the same program can be recorded on a DVD Possible Simultaneous Operations VCR Playback VCR Recording DVD Playback DVD Recording - Control ONE-TOUCH DUBBING Dubbing Creating ... DV/D8 Dubbing Connect your own program - Original Playlist Operation restrictions Current Operation Playing a VHS tape*1 Recording on a VHS tape Playing a DVD*2 Recording on a DVD and a VHS tape. 9 Playlist Record a program on a disc and select a title for playback or editing. Title 01 Ch ...
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The displayed options differ depending on the media type. You can search for the selected item TOOLS The TOOLS menu appears when you select an item from a list menu (e.g., a title from the Title List menu), and press ENTER. Title 01 Ch 23 02 Ch 66 03 Ch 95 04 Ch 97 T Ch 23 May/02/2006 08:00 PM 10:10 AM Length Edit Pla0y1:29:03 > Tit0le0:E3r1a:s2e3 > Ch0a1p:5te9r:0E0ras>e Pr0o0te:5ct8:56 > Title Name A·B Erase Divide Title Options for a title/chapter/track, check the playing and remaining time, or change audio and repeat settings. Press M/m to the selected item. The ...
The displayed options differ depending on the media type. You can search for the selected item TOOLS The TOOLS menu appears when you select an item from a list menu (e.g., a title from the Title List menu), and press ENTER. Title 01 Ch 23 02 Ch 66 03 Ch 95 04 Ch 97 T Ch 23 May/02/2006 08:00 PM 10:10 AM Length Edit Pla0y1:29:03 > Tit0le0:E3r1a:s2e3 > Ch0a1p:5te9r:0E0ras>e Pr0o0te:5ct8:56 > Title Name A·B Erase Divide Title Options for a title/chapter/track, check the playing and remaining time, or change audio and repeat settings. Press M/m to the selected item. The ...
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... LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO VHF/UHF L Y IN R PB L PR SET TOP BOX OPTICAL COAXIAL CONTROL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT R OUT AUDIO AUDIO : Signal flow Note Synchro-Recording does not work with a video/audio output With this hookup, you need to match the channel on the cable box or satellite receiver. This connection... IN TO TV Antenna cable (supplied) to antenna input TV Audio/video cord (not supplied) to SET TOP BOX CONTROL SET TOP BOX CONTROL VCR-DVD recorder LINE 1 IN VIDEO to use the Synchro-Rec function (pages 53 and 83). To watch cable or satellite programs, you can...
... LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO VHF/UHF L Y IN R PB L PR SET TOP BOX OPTICAL COAXIAL CONTROL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT R OUT AUDIO AUDIO : Signal flow Note Synchro-Recording does not work with a video/audio output With this hookup, you need to match the channel on the cable box or satellite receiver. This connection... IN TO TV Antenna cable (supplied) to antenna input TV Audio/video cord (not supplied) to SET TOP BOX CONTROL SET TOP BOX CONTROL VCR-DVD recorder LINE 1 IN VIDEO to use the Synchro-Rec function (pages 53 and 83). To watch cable or satellite programs, you can...
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... on the cable box (3ch or 4ch). B: Cable box with an antenna output only With this hookup, you need to match the channel on the recorder (3ch or 4ch) to antenna input 14 Be sure that the cable box or satellite receiver is turned on the satellite receiver or cable box.... Set top box controller (supplied) Cable box ANT IN TO TV Wall to SET TOP BOX CONTROL VCR-DVD recorder SET TOP BOX CONTROL AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO VHF/UHF L Y IN R PB L PR SET TOP BOX...
... on the cable box (3ch or 4ch). B: Cable box with an antenna output only With this hookup, you need to match the channel on the recorder (3ch or 4ch) to antenna input 14 Be sure that the cable box or satellite receiver is turned on the satellite receiver or cable box.... Set top box controller (supplied) Cable box ANT IN TO TV Wall to SET TOP BOX CONTROL VCR-DVD recorder SET TOP BOX CONTROL AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO VHF/UHF L Y IN R PB L PR SET TOP BOX...
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... box, or antenna only (no cable TV) Use this hookup if you are using a VHF/UHF antenna or separate VHF and UHF antennas. Wall VCR-DVD recorder : Signal flow AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO VHF/UHF L Y IN R PB L PR SET TOP BOX OPTICAL COAXIAL.../UHF IN OUT to VHF/UHF IN to VHF/UHF OUT TV Antenna cable (supplied) to antenna input 15 Also use this hookup, you can record any channel by selecting the channel on the recorder. With this hookup if you watch cable channels without a cable box.
... box, or antenna only (no cable TV) Use this hookup if you are using a VHF/UHF antenna or separate VHF and UHF antennas. Wall VCR-DVD recorder : Signal flow AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO VHF/UHF L Y IN R PB L PR SET TOP BOX OPTICAL COAXIAL.../UHF IN OUT to VHF/UHF IN to VHF/UHF OUT TV Antenna cable (supplied) to antenna input 15 Also use this hookup, you can record any channel by selecting the channel on the recorder. With this hookup if you watch cable channels without a cable box.
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...video cord (not supplied) instead of the recorder. INPUT S VIDEO INPUT TV or projector AUDIO R L (red) (white) VIDEO (yellow) S video cord (not supplied) S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO (yellow) Audio/video cord (supplied) to S VIDEO OUT VCR-DVD recorder L R AUDIO AUDIO (white) (red...) to the LINE IN (AUDIO L/R) jacks at the same time. • During DVD recording, you cannot watch VHS pictures by pressing VIDEO, as the S VIDEO OUT jack will cause unwanted...
...video cord (not supplied) instead of the recorder. INPUT S VIDEO INPUT TV or projector AUDIO R L (red) (white) VIDEO (yellow) S video cord (not supplied) S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO (yellow) Audio/video cord (supplied) to S VIDEO OUT VCR-DVD recorder L R AUDIO AUDIO (white) (red...) to the LINE IN (AUDIO L/R) jacks at the same time. • During DVD recording, you cannot watch VHS pictures by pressing VIDEO, as the S VIDEO OUT jack will cause unwanted...
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... progressive 480p format signals, you cannot watch VHS pictures by pressing VIDEO, as the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks will enjoy accurate color reproduction and high quality images. You will output DVD video signals only. 17 Note During DVD recording, you must use this connection, be output... from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jack when playing a VHS tape. If your TV has component video input jacks Connect the...
... progressive 480p format signals, you cannot watch VHS pictures by pressing VIDEO, as the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks will enjoy accurate color reproduction and high quality images. You will output DVD video signals only. 17 Note During DVD recording, you must use this connection, be output... from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jack when playing a VHS tape. If your TV has component video input jacks Connect the...
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... your AV amplifier (receiver). Step 4: Connecting to Your AV Amplifier (Receiver) Select one of the following patterns A or B, according to DVD audio tracks through your AV amplifier (receiver). AUDIO OUT L R VCR-DVD recorder Audio cord (white) (not supplied) (white) (red) (red) to AUDIO OUT (L/R) AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN...
... your AV amplifier (receiver). Step 4: Connecting to Your AV Amplifier (Receiver) Select one of the following patterns A or B, according to DVD audio tracks through your AV amplifier (receiver). AUDIO OUT L R VCR-DVD recorder Audio cord (white) (not supplied) (white) (red) (red) to AUDIO OUT (L/R) AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN...
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...Surround2," or "Surround3" of the surround effects (page 36). You can also output digital audio signals. Notes • During DVD recording, the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jacks output DVD audio signals only. Select from two stereo speakers. Surround 1 Surround 2 *2 "DTS" and "DTS Digital Out" are ... of Dolby Digital (5.1ch) or DTS (5.1ch). *1 Manufactured under "Audio Connection Setup" in Easy Setup (page 23). You cannot hear VHS sound by pressing AUDIO. Surround 3 Virtual speaker B Connecting to audio L/R jacks This connection uses a stereo amplifier's (receiver's) two front speakers...
...Surround2," or "Surround3" of the surround effects (page 36). You can also output digital audio signals. Notes • During DVD recording, the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jacks output DVD audio signals only. Select from two stereo speakers. Surround 1 Surround 2 *2 "DTS" and "DTS Digital Out" are ... of Dolby Digital (5.1ch) or DTS (5.1ch). *1 Manufactured under "Audio Connection Setup" in Easy Setup (page 23). You cannot hear VHS sound by pressing AUDIO. Surround 3 Virtual speaker B Connecting to audio L/R jacks This connection uses a stereo amplifier's (receiver's) two front speakers...
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... PR SET TOP BOX OPTICAL COAXIAL CONTROL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Notes • If the supplied remote interferes your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command mode number for a short while before operating the recorder. When using the supplied remote. Be sure to recharge the batteries. - Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord Step 6: Preparing the...
... PR SET TOP BOX OPTICAL COAXIAL CONTROL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Notes • If the supplied remote interferes your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command mode number for a short while before operating the recorder. When using the supplied remote. Be sure to recharge the batteries. - Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord Step 6: Preparing the...
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...do not complete Easy Setup, it off. The setup display for setting the clock. Auto Manual O RETURN M/m/ You can change them later using the recorder. The setup display for using setup." Hookups and Settings Step 7: Easy Setup Follow the steps below to run Easy Setup (page 108). 4 Press... ENTER. Settings are made . OSD Language Setup m Clock Setup m Cable Box/Sat. "Initial setting necessary to operate the DVD recorder will appear each time you turn it will be made in the "Setup" display to make the minimum number of basic adjustments for clock setting...
...do not complete Easy Setup, it off. The setup display for setting the clock. Auto Manual O RETURN M/m/ You can change them later using the recorder. The setup display for using setup." Hookups and Settings Step 7: Easy Setup Follow the steps below to run Easy Setup (page 108). 4 Press... ENTER. Settings are made . OSD Language Setup m Clock Setup m Cable Box/Sat. "Initial setting necessary to operate the DVD recorder will appear each time you turn it will be made in the "Setup" display to make the minimum number of basic adjustments for clock setting...
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If your cable box or satellite receiver still does not operate with this recorder, contact your cable or satellite company to see if they can provide you have confirmed that the set top box controller controls your cable box or satellite receiver, affix it in place. 1 Attach the supplied double-sided tape to the set top box controller to your cable box/satellite receiver Once you with a compatible cable box or satellite receiver. To fix the set top box controller. 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 or satellite company to see if they can provide you have confirmed that the set top box controller controls your cable box or satellite receiver, affix it in place. 1 Attach the supplied double-sided tape to the set top box controller to your cable box/satellite receiver Once you with a compatible cable box or satellite receiver. To fix the set top box controller. Remove the backings on the double-sided tape. SYSTEM MENU O RETURN M/m/
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... IN S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R DV IN (MONO) to record using the Synchro Rec function. If the equipment has an S video jack, you can connect a second DVD player and record DVDs. To record on this recorder, see "Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec)" on the front panel... Connect other VCR or similar recording device to the LINE IN jacks of this recorder. See also the instruction manual ...
... IN S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R DV IN (MONO) to record using the Synchro Rec function. If the equipment has an S video jack, you can connect a second DVD player and record DVDs. To record on this recorder, see "Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec)" on the front panel... Connect other VCR or similar recording device to the LINE IN jacks of this recorder. See also the instruction manual ...
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... via the VCR, you connected to the LINE 1 IN jacks You can connect a second VCR or similar device. Line input 1 VCR VCR-DVD recorder TV Line input 2 29 Other VCR, etc. To watch video tapes, watch the tapes through a second line input on your TV at the same ...time. • Pictures containing copy protection signals that prohibit any copying cannot be recorded. LINE OUTPUT R AUDIO L Audio/video cord (not supplied) VIDEO VCR-DVD recorder LINE 1 IN VIDEO AUDIO to LINE 1 IN AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT ...
... via the VCR, you connected to the LINE 1 IN jacks You can connect a second VCR or similar device. Line input 1 VCR VCR-DVD recorder TV Line input 2 29 Other VCR, etc. To watch video tapes, watch the tapes through a second line input on your TV at the same ...time. • Pictures containing copy protection signals that prohibit any copying cannot be recorded. LINE OUTPUT R AUDIO L Audio/video cord (not supplied) VIDEO VCR-DVD recorder LINE 1 IN VIDEO AUDIO to LINE 1 IN AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT ...
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...with digital audio material on playback operations of DVD VIDEOs/ VIDEO CDs Some playback operations of DVD VIDEOs/ VIDEO CDs may not be playable by software producers. Note on DualDiscs A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with copyright protection technologies...TV screen to indicate that you try to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Note that conform to play any other DVD VIDEO, a message will only play on the rear of the recording device and authoring software. RDR-VX521 NO. Recently, various music discs encoded with the...
...with digital audio material on playback operations of DVD VIDEOs/ VIDEO CDs Some playback operations of DVD VIDEOs/ VIDEO CDs may not be playable by software producers. Note on DualDiscs A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with copyright protection technologies...TV screen to indicate that you try to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Note that conform to play any other DVD VIDEO, a message will only play on the rear of the recording device and authoring software. RDR-VX521 NO. Recently, various music discs encoded with the...
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... stop playback Press x STOP. 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 operation, see page 9. Notes • To play a disc recorded with a cartridge, remove the disc from the front panel display. 4 Press H PLAY. Using the...
... stop playback Press x STOP. 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 operation, see page 9. Notes • To play a disc recorded with a cartridge, remove the disc from the front panel display. 4 Press H PLAY. Using the...