Sony RDR-VX521 User manual

Before hookup
SONY RDR-VX521 QSG US 2-672-436-11(1) AK68-00992A
©2006 Sony Corporation
Printed in China
2-672-436-11(1)
AK68-00992A
VHF/UHFIN
LINE IN
IN
L
R
VIDEO
AUDIO
OUT
VHF/UHF
LINEOUT
VIDEO
Y
L
P
B
R
P
R
AUDIO
LINE1IN
AUDIO OUT
SVIDEOOUT
COMPONENT
VIDEOOUT
DIGIT
ALAUDIOOUT
SETTOPBOX
CONTROL
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
DIGITAL
AUDIO
OUT
COMPONENTOUT
ANTIN
OPTICALSVIDEO
CAVLE INOUTTO
TV
VIDEOOUT
VHF/UHFIN
LINEIN
IN
L
R
VIDEO
AUDIOOUT
VHF/UHF
LINEOUT
VIDEO
Y
L
P
B
R
P
R
AUDIO
LINE1IN
AUDIOOUT
SVIDEO OUT
COMPONENT
VIDEOOUT
DIGIT
ALAUDIOOUT
SETTOPBOX
CONTROL
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
RF
IN
OUT
Television
Cable Box /
Satellite Receiver
VCR-DVD Recorder
to your antenna
wall jack
to your antenna
wall jack
You have a:
Cable Box With Video / Audio Output
–or–
Satellite Receiver
Connect all power
cords last!
You have a:
Cable Box Without Video / Audio Output
(or cable with no cable box)
–or–
Antenna (no cable TV)
Connect all power
cords last!
You will need:
X2 X2
(one audio/video cord is supplied) (one antenna cable is supplied)
You will need:
X1 X3
(one audio/video cord is supplied) (one antenna cable is supplied)
to OUT TO
TV
to VIDEO OUT/
AUDIO OUT
to LINE IN
to VHF/UHF IN
to an
AC outlet
to VHF/UHF
OUT
to RF IN
to RF OUT
to VHF/UHF IN
to an
AC outlet
to CABLE IN
to LINE IN
to an
AC outlet
to an
AC outlet
If you don’t have a cable box, connect
this antenna cable directly to VHF/UHF
IN on the VCR-DVD recorder.
Cable Box/
Satellite Receiver
VCR-DVD Recorder
Cable Box Television
to LINE 1 IN
to LINE OUT
to LINE OUT
to VHF/UHF
IN
Connecting an S video cord or a
component video cord
Connect one of the following cords (not supplied) instead of the video cord. (One
audio/video cord supplied.)You will enjoy high quality images.
S video cord
-or-
Component video cords
If your TV accepts progressive 480p format signals, you must use this
connection. For further explanations, see “Video Settings (Video)” in the
Operating Instructions.
Connecting an AV amplifier (receiver)
Connect one of the following cords (not supplied).
audio cords
-or-
coaxial digital cord
-or-
optical digital cord
Connecting to an AV amplifier (receiver) with digital cords will enable you to listen
to Dolby Digital or DTS surround effects. For further explanations, see “Connecting
to Your AV Amplifier (Receiver)” in the Operating Instructions.
IN
L
R
VIDEO
AUDIOOUT
VHF/UHF
LINEOUT
VIDEO
Y
L
P
B
R
P
R
AUDIO
LINE1IN
AUDIOOUT
SVIDEOOUT
COMPONENT
VIDEOOUT
DIGIT
ALAUDIOOUT
SETTOPBOX
CONTROL
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
VHF/UHFIN
Y
INPUT
SVIDEO
PB
PR
COMPONENTVIDEOIN
b
a
VCR-DVD Recorder
to COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
to COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
Television
a
b
to S VIDEO IN
to S VIDEO
OUT
LINEIN
DIGIT
ALIN
IN
L
R
VIDEO
AUDIOOUT
VHF/UHF
LINEOUT
VIDEO
Y
L
P
B
R
P
R
AUDIO
LINE1IN
AUDIO OUT
SVIDEOOUT
COMPONENT
VIDEOOUT
DIGIT
ALAUDIOOUT
SETTOPBOX
CONTROL
OPTICALCOAXIAL
AV Amplifier
to DIGITAL IN
(COAXIAL)
to LINE IN
(AUDIO)
a
b
c
to DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
(COAXIAL or OPTICAL)
AUDIO OUT
L/R
VCR-DVD Recorder
to DIGITAL IN
(OPTICAL)
IN
L
R
VIDEO
AUDIOOUT
VHF/UHF
LINEOUT
VIDEO
Y
L
P
B
R
P
R
AUDIO
LINE1IN
AUDIOOUT
SVIDEOOUT
COMPONENT
VIDEOOUT
DIGIT
ALAUDIOOUT
SETTOPBOX
CONTROL
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
CAVLEIN
OUTTO
TV
ANTIN
OPTICALSVIDEO
VIDEOOUT
COMPONENTOUT
DIGITAL
AUDIO
OUT
Connecting the Set Top Box controller
You can have the recorder control channels on the cable box or satellite receiver
for timer recording. Connect the Set Top Box controller (supplied), and select “Yes”
in step 7 of Setup on the next page.
Place it so that the tip of the
controller is near the remote
control reception window on your
set top box.
Cable Box/
Satellite Receiver
VCR-DVD Recorder
b
a
c
to SET TOP
BOX CONTROL
Follow the three steps below to connect, setup and make
recordings on your VCR-DVD recorder.
RDR-VX521
Disconnect your VCR
If you have been using a VCR, you do not need to disconnect all of your
equipment. Just disconnect your VCR from the other equipment and
connect this VCR-DVD recorder in its place.
Select a connection
Select one of the following two types of basic connections according to the
type of equipment you have.
Cable Box With Video/Audio Output
– or –
Satellite Receiver
Cable Box Without Video/Audio Output
(or cable with no cable box)
– or –
Antenna (no cable TV)
Proceed to step 1 and begin!
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VCR
VCR-DVD Recorder
Television

SONY RDR-VX521 QSG US 2-672-436-11(1) AK68-00992A
The following explains how to record
a current TV program. For instructions
on how to set the timer, see the timer
recording sections in the Operating
Instructions.
1 Press DVD to record to a DVD
disc.
Or, press VIDEO to record to a
VHS tape.
2 Press CH+/– to select a
channel.
The channel number appears in the
front panel display.
If you are not using the Set Top Box
controller:
• If you connected your cable box or
satellite receiver to the Line 1 input of
the VCR-DVD recorder, press INPUT
SELECT until “LINE1” appears in
the front panel display. Then select a
channel on your cable box or satellite
receiver.
• If you connected your cable box to the
VCR-DVD recorder’s antenna input
jack, select channel 3 or 4, whichever
channel is used to receive the signal
from the cable box. Then select a
channel on your cable box.
Playback the
Recorded DVD Disc
1 Press DVD to operate the DVD
recorder.
2 Press TITLE LIST.
The Title List menu appears.
3 Press / to select the title you
want to play and press ENTER.
The sub-menu appears.
4 Press / to select “Play” and
press ENTER.
Playback starts from the beginning of the
title.
Playback the
Recorded VHS Tape
1 Press VIDEO to operate the VCR.
2 Press / to find the point
you want to start playback.
For further explanations, see “VCR
Playback” in the Operating Instructions.
3 Press  PLAY.
Playback starts.
Insert a DVD Disc
1 Press DVD to operate the DVD
recorder.
2 Press  OPEN/CLOSE and
place a recordable DVD on the
disc tray.
3 Press  OPEN/CLOSE again
to close the disc tray.
Wait until “LOAD” disappears from the
front panel display.
See “Quick Guide to Disc Types” in the
Operating Instructions for more details
about the differences between disc
types.
The Easy Setup display automatically appears on your TV screen when you turn
on your recorder for the first time. Follow the steps below to make the minimum
number of basic adjustments to use the recorder.
If you make a mistake, press  RETURN.
3 Press REC MODE repeatedly to
select the recording mode.
When recording to a DVD disc:
HQ, HSP, SP, LSP, ESP, LP, EP, or SLP
HQ offers the best quality picture, but with
the shortest recording time. Recording time
increases with each successive mode, but
the picture quality gradually deteriorates.
When recording to a VHS tape:
SP or EP
EP (Extended Play) provides recording time
three times as long as SP (Standard Play).
However, SP produces better picture and
audio quality.
4 Press  REC.
The recorder starts recording. To stop
recording, press  STOP.
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Title List(Original)
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08:00 PM
10:10 AM
No. Title Length Edit
01 >
02 >
03 >
04 >
Ch 23 01:29:03
Ch 66 00:31:23
Ch 95 01:59:00
Ch 97 00:58:56
ENTER SYSTEM
MENU
Move Enter Return Exit
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Title List (Original)
Ch 23
May/02/2006
08:00 PM
10:10 AM
No. Title Length Edit
01 >
02 >
03 >
04 >
Ch 23 01:29:03
Ch 66 00:31:23
Ch 95 01:59:00
Ch 97 00:58:56
ENTER SYSTEM
MENU
Move Enter Return Exit
Play
Title Erase
Chapter Erase
Protect
Title Name
A-B Erase
Divide Title
Insert a VHS Tape
1 Press VIDEO to operate the
VCR.
2 Insert a tape with its safety tab
in place.
Record a TV Program
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REC
MODE
OPEN/
CLOSE
CH/
TRACKING
INPUT
SELECT
DISPLAY
TITLE
LIST
ENTER
REC
ENTER
DVDDVD VIDEOVIDEO
ENTER
ENTER
 RETURN
Label side facing up
/ (on/standby)
SYSTEM MENU
8b Press M/m to select
whether or not
you have a cable
connection, and press
ENTER.
If you have cable, select “Cable.”
If not, select “Antenna.”
9b The Tuner Preset
function starts
searching for all
receivable channels.
This may take a couple
of minutes.
Initial setting necessary to operate the
DVD recorder will be made.
You can change them later using setup.
Easy Setup
ENTER
SYSTEM
MENU
Enter Return Exit
Start
6 Press M/m to select “Manual” and
press ENTER.
Press M/m to set the month and press ,.
Set the day, year, hour, minutes, and AM/PM
in the same way. Then press ENTER.
7 Press M/m to select whether or
not you want to use the Set Top
Box control function, then press
ENTER.
8a Press the number buttons to
enter the brand code of your
cable box or satellite receiver.
Then select “OK” and press
ENTER.
Find the brand code of your
cable box or satellite receiver
in the “Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Brand
Code” list of the Operating Instructions.
9a Press M/m to select the cable
box/satellite receiver output
channel, then press ENTER.
If you connected your cable box or satellite
receiver to the VCR-DVD recorder’s audio/
video input, select the “Line” number you
connected to. If you connected to the
VCR-DVD recorder’s antenna input, select
the “Ch (channel)” used to receive the signal
from the cable box.
10 Press M/m to select the type
of TV you have, then press
ENTER.
If you have a wide-screen TV, select “16:9.”
If you have a standard TV, select either “4:3
Letter Box”(shrink to fit) or “4:3 Pan Scan”
(stretch to fit). This will determine how "wide-
screen" images are displayed on your TV.
11 Press / to select the type of
Dolby Digital signal you want
to send to your AV amplifier
(receiver), then press ENTER.
If your AV amplifier (receiver) has a Dolby
Digital decoder, select “Dolby Digital.” If not,
select “D-PCM.”
12 Press / to select the type of
DTS signal you want to send
to your AV amplifier (receiver),
then press ENTER.
If your AV amplifier has a DTS decoder,
select “On.” If not, select “Off.”
13 When “Finish” appears, press
ENTER to complete Easy
Setup.
Test your
Set Top Box
controller
If you connected a Set Top Box
controller, do the following:
1 Turn on the recorder and
the cable box/satellite
receiver.
2 Point the remote at the
recorder (not at the cable
box/satellite receiver).
3 Press CH+/- and confirm
that the channel changes
on the cable box/satellite
receiver window.
If the recorder does not control
your cable box or satellite receiver,
see “If you cannot get the recorder
to control your cable box/satellite
receiver” at the end of “Step 7: Easy
Setup” in the Operating Instructions.
1 Turn on your TV and any other
connected equipment such as
your cable box or satellite receiver.
2 Press I/1 on the VCR-DVD
recorder.
3 Switch the input selector on
your TV so that the signal from
the recorder appears on your TV
screen.
If “Initial setting necessary to operate the
DVD recorder will be made. You can change
them later using setup.” does not appear on
your TV screen, select “Easy Setup” from
“Setup” in the System Menu.
4 Press ENTER.
5 Press M/m to select a language for
the on-screen display, then press
ENTER.
Select a method for setting the clock.
If you select "Auto", this recorder will look
for a time signal when you turn it off.
Auto
Manual
Easy Setup
ENTER
SYSTEM
MENU
Move Enter Return Exit
Yes
No
Easy Setup
Do you want to control
your set top box with this recorder?
(Changes to the current setting will
erase all timer settings.)
ENTER
SYSTEM
MENU
Move Enter Return Exit
10:10 AM
Easy Setup
Cancel
Enter the brand code of
your set top box.
ENTER
SYSTEM
MENU
Move Enter Return Exit
10:10 AM
OK
Line1
Line2
Ch3
Ch4
Easy Setup
Select input line or
Set Top Box's output channel.
ENTER
SYSTEM
MENU
Move Enter Return Exit
10:10 AM
Select your TV screen type.
Easy Setup 10:10 AM
16 : 9
4 : 3 Letter Box
4 : 3 Pan Scan
ENTER
SYSTEM
MENU
Move Enter Return Exit
YES NO
Easy Setup
Searching for receivable Channels. 25
Please wait.
10:10 AM
SYSTEM
MENU
Return Exit
Select the way in which you will receive
channels.
Antenna
Cable
Easy Setup 10:10 AM
ENTER
SYSTEM
MENU
Move Enter Return Exit
Select the screen language.
English
Français
Español
Easy Setup
ENTER
SYSTEM
MENU
Move Enter Return Exit
Easy Setup is finished.
Finish
Easy Setup 10:10 AM
ENTER
SYSTEM
MENU
Move Enter Return Exit
Dolby Digital
Easy Setup 10:10 AM
D-PCM
Dolby Digital
ENTER
SYSTEM
MENU
Move Enter Return Exit
DTS
Easy Setup 10:10 AM
On
Off
ENTER
SYSTEM
MENU
Move Enter Return Exit
///ENTER
Press ENTER to
make a selection
Number buttons
Dub
From VHS Tape
to DVD
1 Insert a recordable disc.
2 Insert a source tape.
3 Cue the tape at the start
point, and press < VIDEO.
From DVD to
VHS Tape
1 Insert a recordable tape.
2 Insert a source disc.
3 Select a title on the disc,
and press DVD ,.
Before dubbing, select the
recording mode and make the
necessary audio settings. For
details, see the dubbing section
in the Operating Instructions.
DVD VIDEO