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... properly, please call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Record the serial number 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 2-672-430-11(1) US Video Cassette Recorder/ DVD Recorder Operating Instructions RDR-VX521 For customers in the space...
... properly, please call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Record the serial number 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 2-672-430-11(1) US Video Cassette Recorder/ DVD Recorder Operating Instructions RDR-VX521 For customers in the space...
Operating Instructions
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...disassemble the cabinet. The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT MARKING is connected to the wall outlet, even if the recorder itself ; As the laser beam used in this DVD recorder is designed to SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING AF KLASSE 3B VED ÅBNING. This label is...instructions in a residential installation. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Connect the equipment into the cabinet, unplug the recorder and have it any change or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to provide reasonable protection against harmful ...
...disassemble the cabinet. The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT MARKING is connected to the wall outlet, even if the recorder itself ; As the laser beam used in this DVD recorder is designed to SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING AF KLASSE 3B VED ÅBNING. This label is...instructions in a residential installation. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Connect the equipment into the cabinet, unplug the recorder and have it any change or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to provide reasonable protection against harmful ...
Operating Instructions
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... such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. On recording • Contents of the recording cannot be copyrighted. patents and other . A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other intellectual...3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all servicing to qualified service personnel. If you risk permanent damage to your nearest Sony dealer. Unauthorized recording of such material may be damaged. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any questions or problems concerning your...
... such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. On recording • Contents of the recording cannot be copyrighted. patents and other . A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other intellectual...3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all servicing to qualified service personnel. If you risk permanent damage to your nearest Sony dealer. Unauthorized recording of such material may be damaged. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any questions or problems concerning your...
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...recorder. Icon +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R Meaning Functions available for DVD+RWs Functions available for DVD-RWs in VR (Video Recording) mode Functions available for DVD-RWs in video mode Functions available for DVD+Rs -RVR -RVideo DVD RAM Functions available for DVD-Rs in VR (Video Recording) mode Functions available for DVD...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...
...recorder. Icon +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R Meaning Functions available for DVD+RWs Functions available for DVD-RWs in VR (Video Recording) mode Functions available for DVD-RWs in video mode Functions available for DVD+Rs -RVR -RVideo DVD RAM Functions available for DVD-Rs in VR (Video Recording) mode Functions available for DVD...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...
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... 7: Easy Setup 23 Connecting Another VCR or Similar Device 28 Quick Guide to Disc Types 30 Recordable and Playable Discs 30 Playable Discs 33 DVD Operation DVD Playback 35 Playing 35 Playback Options 36 Playing a Title From the Title List 40 Searching for ... 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 ...
... 7: Easy Setup 23 Connecting Another VCR or Similar Device 28 Quick Guide to Disc Types 30 Recordable and Playable Discs 30 Playable Discs 33 DVD Operation DVD Playback 35 Playing 35 Playback Options 36 Playing a Title From the Title List 40 Searching for ... 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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... (Synchro Rec 83 Changing or Canceling VCR Timer Settings (Timer List 84 Recording From Connected Equipment Without a Timer 86 Dubbing (TAPE y DVD 87 Dubbing From a VHS Tape to a DVD 87 Dubbing From a DVD to a VHS Tape 88 Finalizing a Disc (Preparing a Disc for Playback on Other Equipment.../Factory Settings (Options 106 Easy Setup (Resetting the Recorder 108 Additional Information 109 Troubleshooting 109 Notes About This Recorder 114 Specifications 115 About i.LINK 117 Guide to Parts and Controls 118 Glossary 123 DVD Audio/Subtitle Language 124 Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Brand ...
... (Synchro Rec 83 Changing or Canceling VCR Timer Settings (Timer List 84 Recording From Connected Equipment Without a Timer 86 Dubbing (TAPE y DVD 87 Dubbing From a VHS Tape to a DVD 87 Dubbing From a DVD to a VHS Tape 88 Finalizing a Disc (Preparing a Disc for Playback on Other Equipment.../Factory Settings (Options 106 Easy Setup (Resetting the Recorder 108 Additional Information 109 Troubleshooting 109 Notes About This Recorder 114 Specifications 115 About i.LINK 117 Guide to Parts and Controls 118 Glossary 123 DVD Audio/Subtitle Language 124 Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Brand ...
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.... * Note that copy-protected signals will not be recorded. Easy dubbing Dub in VHS video deck, and allows recording/playback of DVD discs and VHS tapes. This is a DVD recorder with the simple press of your cable box or satellite... receiver - 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...
.... * Note that copy-protected signals will not be recorded. Easy dubbing Dub in VHS video deck, and allows recording/playback of DVD discs and VHS tapes. This is a DVD recorder with the simple press of your cable box or satellite... receiver - 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...
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... ONE TOUCH DUBBING button to dub a DV/D8 format tape over to view all titles on a DVD and a VHS tape. 9 Original Playlist Operation restrictions Current Operation Playing a VHS tape*1 Recording on a VHS tape Playing a DVD*2 Recording on a DVD-RW (VR mode) or DVD-R (VR mode), then erase, move or add scenes as you like without changing the original contents...
... ONE TOUCH DUBBING button to dub a DV/D8 format tape over to view all titles on a DVD and a VHS tape. 9 Original Playlist Operation restrictions Current Operation Playing a VHS tape*1 Recording on a VHS tape Playing a DVD*2 Recording on a DVD-RW (VR mode) or DVD-R (VR mode), then erase, move or add scenes as you like without changing the original contents...
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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 01:29:03 > 00:31:23 > 01:59:00 > 00:58:56 > SYSTEM MENU O RETURN M/m/ How to Use the On-Screen Menus The following three displays are mainly used to play or edit. Title List (Original) 1/4 No. A "Title List" Displays the list of the disc contents, including the recording information and movie thumbnail image, which allows you will find the recorder easy to use. Once you become familiar with the basic operations, you to select a title to operate this recorder.
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 01:29:03 > 00:31:23 > 01:59:00 > 00:58:56 > SYSTEM MENU O RETURN M/m/ How to Use the On-Screen Menus The following three displays are mainly used to play or edit. Title List (Original) 1/4 No. A "Title List" Displays the list of the disc contents, including the recording information and movie thumbnail image, which allows you will find the recorder easy to use. Once you become familiar with the basic operations, you to select a title to operate this recorder.
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Sub-menu The sub-menu appears when you press TOOLS. Example: The Title List menu Title List (Original) 1/4 No. Press M/m to the selected item. Select an option by pressing M/m and ENTER. 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. The displayed options differ depending on the media type. 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 ...
Sub-menu The sub-menu appears when you press TOOLS. Example: The Title List menu Title List (Original) 1/4 No. Press M/m to the selected item. Select an option by pressing M/m and ENTER. 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. The displayed options differ depending on the media type. 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 ...
Operating Instructions
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...cable box or satellite receiver for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected. • You cannot connect this recorder to a TV that does not have a video input jack. • Be sure to disconnect the power cord of the following antenna hookups. ...1: Unpacking Check that you have separate cables for VHF and UHF antennas, use an external antenna connector (not supplied) to connect the antenna to the recorder. • If you have Hookup Cable box or satellite receiver with a A (page 13) video/audio output Cable box with an antenna output ...
...cable box or satellite receiver for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected. • You cannot connect this recorder to a TV that does not have a video input jack. • Be sure to disconnect the power cord of the following antenna hookups. ...1: Unpacking Check that you have separate cables for VHF and UHF antennas, use an external antenna connector (not supplied) to connect the antenna to the recorder. • If you have Hookup Cable box or satellite receiver with a A (page 13) video/audio output Cable box with an antenna output ...
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... 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). For details, see the tuner's operating instructions. ,continued 13 Hookups and...Place the set top box controller near the remote sensor on the cable box or satellite receiver. To watch cable or satellite programs, you can record any channel on the cable box/satellite receiver. Be sure that the cable box or satellite receiver is necessary to LINE 1 IN AUDIO AUDIO ...
... 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). For details, see the tuner's operating instructions. ,continued 13 Hookups and...Place the set top box controller near the remote sensor on the cable box or satellite receiver. To watch cable or satellite programs, you can record any channel on the cable box/satellite receiver. Be sure that the cable box or satellite receiver is necessary to LINE 1 IN AUDIO AUDIO ...
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... box controller near the remote sensor on . 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.../UHF IN to VHF/UHF OUT TV to the antenna output channel on the cable box (3ch or 4ch). To watch cable programs, you can record any channel on the satellite receiver or cable box. Be sure that the cable box or satellite receiver is turned on the cable box/satellite...
... box controller near the remote sensor on . 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.../UHF IN to VHF/UHF OUT TV to the antenna output channel on the cable box (3ch or 4ch). To watch cable programs, you can record any channel on the satellite receiver or cable box. Be sure that the cable box or satellite receiver is turned on the cable box/satellite...
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... 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 ...
... 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 ...
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...Notes • Do not connect to the S VIDEO OUT and yellow LINE OUT (VIDEO) 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 noise to LINE OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO ...) 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 come from your TV's audio output jacks to the LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) jacks. To change the picture size, see page...
...Notes • Do not connect to the S VIDEO OUT and yellow LINE OUT (VIDEO) 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 noise to LINE OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO ...) 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 come from your TV's audio output jacks to the LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) jacks. To change the picture size, see page...
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...VIDEO OUT jack when playing a VHS tape. The PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up when the recorder outputs progressive signals. When using a component video cord (not supplied) or three video cords (not supplied) of "Video" to the LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) jacks. You will output DVD video signals only. 17 If your... IN 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 VCR-DVD recorder : Signal flow z Hint Video signal can also be sure to connect the audio cord to "On" in the "Setup" display (page 101). Hookups ...
...VIDEO OUT jack when playing a VHS tape. The PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up when the recorder outputs progressive signals. When using a component video cord (not supplied) or three video cords (not supplied) of "Video" to the LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) jacks. You will output DVD video signals only. 17 If your... IN 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 VCR-DVD recorder : Signal flow z Hint Video signal can also be sure to connect the audio cord to "On" in the "Setup" display (page 101). Hookups ...
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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 LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO VHF/... to coaxial digital input B [Speakers] Rear (R) Front (L) Center AV amplifier (receiver) with a decoder Front (R) Subwoofer : Signal flow 18 This will enable you to listen 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 LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO VHF/... to coaxial digital input B [Speakers] Rear (R) Front (L) Center AV amplifier (receiver) with a decoder Front (R) Subwoofer : Signal flow 18 This will enable you to listen to DVD audio tracks through your AV amplifier (receiver).
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...) has a Dolby*1 Digital or DTS*2 decoder and a digital input jack. You cannot hear VHS sound by pressing VIDEO. • After you cannot switch the bilingual sounds on a DVD-RW (VR mode) or DVD-R (VR mode) by pressing AUDIO. Surround 3 Virtual speaker B Connecting to audio L/R jacks This... effects (page 36). "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. 19 Notes • During DVD recording, the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jacks output DVD audio signals only. Surround 1 Surround 2 *2 "DTS" and "DTS Digital Out" are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
...) has a Dolby*1 Digital or DTS*2 decoder and a digital input jack. You cannot hear VHS sound by pressing VIDEO. • After you cannot switch the bilingual sounds on a DVD-RW (VR mode) or DVD-R (VR mode) by pressing AUDIO. Surround 3 Virtual speaker B Connecting to audio L/R jacks This... effects (page 36). "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. 19 Notes • During DVD recording, the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jacks output DVD audio signals only. Surround 1 Surround 2 *2 "DTS" and "DTS Digital Out" are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
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... • Do not drop any liquid inside the battery compartment. Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord Step 6: Preparing the Remote Plug the recorder and TV power cords into the remote casing, particularly when replacing the batteries. 20 Observe the following: - to the markings inside the battery... R PB 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 an extended period of different manufacturers. - Do not use , the batteries should leakage occur.
... • Do not drop any liquid inside the battery compartment. Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord Step 6: Preparing the Remote Plug the recorder and TV power cords into the remote casing, particularly when replacing the batteries. 20 Observe the following: - to the markings inside the battery... R PB 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 an extended period of different manufacturers. - Do not use , the batteries should leakage occur.
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... amplifier (receiver) with the remote If you connect the recorder to a Sony AV amplifier (receiver), you may not be able to control your TV with some or any of your wide-screen TV Note Depending on the ... "/1 Number buttons VOL +/- CH +/- If you want to control the TV's volume, slide the TV/DVD·VIDEO switch to DVD·VIDEO, repeat the steps above and enter the code number 90 (default). ,continued 21 Hookups and Settings Controlling a Sony TV with the remote You can use this remote to operate your...
... amplifier (receiver) with the remote If you connect the recorder to a Sony AV amplifier (receiver), you may not be able to control your TV with some or any of your wide-screen TV Note Depending on the ... "/1 Number buttons VOL +/- CH +/- If you want to control the TV's volume, slide the TV/DVD·VIDEO switch to DVD·VIDEO, repeat the steps above and enter the code number 90 (default). ,continued 21 Hookups and Settings Controlling a Sony TV with the remote You can use this remote to operate your...