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Sony RDR-VX521 User Manual

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©2006 Sony Corporation
Printed in China
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672-436-11(1)
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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
-or­Component 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
-or­coaxial digital cord
-or­optical 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.
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VCR-DVD Recorder
to COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
to COMPONENT
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Television
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AUDIO OUT
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VCR-DVD Recorder
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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
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.
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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
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Press DVD to operate the DVD
recorder.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Press  REC.
The recorder starts recording. To stop recording, press  STOP.
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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
1/4
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
11 22 33
44 55 66
77 88 99
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REC
MODE
OPEN/
CLOSE
CH/
TRACKING
INPUT
SELECT
DISPLAY
TITLE
LIST
ENTER
REC
ENTER
DVDDVD
VIDEOVIDEO
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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 "wide­screen" 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.”
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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 topbox.
ENTER
SYSTEM
MENU
Move
Enter Return Exit
10:10 AM
OK
Line1
Line2
Ch3
Ch4
Easy Setup
Select input line or
Set TopBox's output channel.
ENTER
SYSTEM
MENU
Move
Enter Return Exit
10:10 AM
Select yourTV screentype .
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 forreceivable Channels. 25
Please wait.
10:10 AM
SYSTEM
MENU
Return Exit
Select theway inwhich youwill 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
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